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Stockton Chamber boosts Small Business Saturday with promos and ribbon cuttings EDITOR

The Stockton Chamber of Commerce is asking area residents to participate in this year’s Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25.

Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to strengthening our area business community by supporting local small businesses as residents begin shopping for the holiday season. It is usually a day to shop with friends and family finding interesting and remarkable gifts; it is all part of the allure of the day.

“Small businesses are the heart of our community,” said Chamber President Marci Schubert. “Our friends and our families are running these businesses and when we shop local and shop small a lot more of that money stays in our community.

We need to do everything we can to support them.”

She said since Small Business Saturday falls between the traditional Black Friday and Cyber Monday during the weekend following Thanksgiving, Small Business Saturday can be a fun part of any holiday weekend schedule. By shopping locally, residents support the small businesses that help create the identities of our communities and make local cities or towns feel like home.

“Our small businesses are booming and we want shopping local to remain foremost in everybody’s mind for the whole holiday season,” said Schubert. “We are running a series of ribbon cuttings on Small Business Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for a number of participating businesses, and there will be an open house at each of those businesses until 2 p.m.

We will be downtown at Animato Musical Arts Studio, Marie’s Wood Carvings, and Main Street Parties & Events celebrating their recent openings with light refreshments and/or hors d’oeuvres during this event.”

In addition, online shopping reached an all-time high during the

holiday shopping season in 2016.

Small businesses with successful online storefronts can have a distinct advantage. Make sure your inventory has been updated online and special promotions are prominently displayed. Also, cater to the busy shopper by ensuring your website is fast, processes transactions quickly and is optimized for mobile phones.

Whatever you do, don’t ignore social media: Between Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other social media tools, it’s hard to keep up.

But don’t despair; social media can be your greatest asset, if used correctly. The Small Business Saturday page on Facebook has nearly 3.5 million followers, making it a great resource. Always use the #SmallBizSat or #ShopSmall hashtags on Twitter and Instagram to highlight special offers or discounts when the topics are trending.

Customers want to see promotions and discounts from their favorite stores, so make sure you’re reaching out directly to existing customers.

Email, or better yet, make a quick phone call to let your customers know about special deals or a complimentary item they’ll receive in your store on Small Business Saturday.

Main Street Parties & Events is one of the many Stockton businesses working to celebrate Small Business Saturday and the folks there have one simple motto: “You don’t need a reason to party!” Whether it’s a graduation, birthday, or simply a night of fun with friends, Main Street Parties & Events can help make it a hit.

With their ample space and amenities, you’ll never have to host a party or event in your own home again.

There will be plenty to experience at Animato Musical Arts Studio too.

Animato is home to accomplished soprano Lisa Nadig who has returned to her hometown to open AMA Studio Stockton and provide musical opportunities for those in-

terested in sharing the comfort and solace that comes with musical accomplishment.

“I grew up in Stockton and attended Stockton schools,” said Nadig.

“We have always had a very fine music program and I feel like the music training I received here helped me prepare for what I accomplished in larger venues.”

And, be sure to make time to cel-

ebrate the opening of Marie’s Wood Carvings with owner and woodcarver Marie McDonough. The shop is rapidly gaining wide popularity with its selection of original exotic woods beautifully carved to catch your eye and your heart.

In an age of global markets and capitalism, it’s far too easy for small businesses to struggle and fail, even if they have superior products and

services. As consumers, we have the power to change this, and Small Business Saturday encourages people everywhere to shop with small businesses for just one day, and change the world a little bit. Please join The Stockton Chamber of Commerce in celebrating these new businesses in our community on a special day set aside just for small business.

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Stockton Heritage Museum Festival of Trees The Stockton Heritage Museum will be hosting a Festival of Trees, on Dec. 1 from 6- 8 and Dec 2 from 10-2 as a part of the Stockton Chambers Christmas Walk. The Museum will also be open on Dec.9, from 11-2 and Dec 10, from 12-2. Groups, families and businesses have volunteered to decorate trees to be displayed. Lots of sparkle, ornaments and bears will be on the trees. Viewers may vote, with coins, for their favorite tree.

Proceeds will go to the Stockton Food Pantry.

On Dec. 2, during the Christmas Walk the Museum is also hosting the service club Wa Tan Ye with their fund-raising items, the train will be running, and there will be snowman

ornaments to be made by the younger set, helped by Kaitlin Enright, Miss Jo Daviess County Fair Queen. Be sure to stop by after meeting with Santa Claus!

There will be Stockton memorabilia available to purchase for holiday gifts, from books to train cars, to DVDs. Or buy a membership for your family! Join us for this cele-bration of Stockton and the Season of Blessings.

Our hours will be Dec 1 from 6-8 pm, Dec. 2 from 10-2, and Dec. 9 from 11-2 and Dec. 10th from noon to 2. The Stockton Heritage Museum is at 107 W. Front Avenue. All are welcome.

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Congratulations to following Highland Agriculture students that competed in the Illinois Fall PAS Conference: Stephanie Nadig, Andrea Willing, Shelby Fryar, Madison Folk, Michelle Johnson, Back Row - Nicole Simler, Aaron Ackerman, Charlie Elliott, Michael Wubbena, Drew Groezinge

HCC AG Club participates in Illinois Fall PAS Conference

This year we will recognize Stockton Middle School students each month that are going above and beyond to display our Blackhawk Way expectations. They have been nominated for special acts of being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe.

Blackhawks of the Month are: fifth grade - Shirley Cook, sixth grade - Lydia Schuldt, seventh grade - Dustin Oppold, eighth grade - Joseph Brudi

We would like to thank all our family and friends for making our 50th Anniversary celebration so special.

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On Friday, Nov. 3, ten Highland Community College Agriculture Club members participated in the Illinois Post-Secondary Agriculture Students (PAS) Annual Fall Conference at Lincoln Land College in Springfield, IL. During the conference, participants competed in some agriculture-specific content areas that included general knowledge exams, real-world problem-solving scenarios, goal setting activities and personal interviews.

Post-Secondary Agriculture Students (PAS) is a national student organization that provides opportunities for college agriculture students to experience individual growth, leadership and career preparation through competition and cooperative activities.

Congratulations to following area Highland Agriculture students that competed in their content areas

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Highland AG Club and our participation in PAS activities. The funds generously contributed are used to purchase materials in preparation for competitions as well as expenses to register and travel to the conferences. If you have any questions or would like more information about the HCC PAS organization, please contact Justin Ebert, Agriculture Instructor at justin.ebert@highland. edu.

Stockton Township Board terminates community center project

The Stockton Township Board would like the Stockton Township tax payers to know the community center project has been terminated.

This decision was made at our Nov. 15 regular monthly board meeting after preliminary costs of the total project exceeded our budgeted means.

We would like to thank everyone that has been involved with this community vision over the last four years, including both encouragement and concerns.

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The Family of Donna M. Green would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the classmates of Stockton High School, class of 1958, friends and family and all who sent cards, flowers, gifts, called with kind words and prayers and memorials that were given to Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Betterdorf, Iowa. We were humbled by all of your expressions of sympathy.

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Thanks to all who remembered and honored Helen Calhoun and to those who participated in any form at her funeral. Her family, who all live away, are eternally grateful for all who visited her at Lena Living Center.

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Scales Mound CUSD #211 administers Sixth Illinois 5Essentials survey Scales Mound CUSD #211 participates in the statewide 5Essentials Survey every other year and is administering the survey to teachers, students, and parents again this year to continue tracking and informing progress.

Principals and superintendents will receive their 5Essentials Reports in March 2018. Survey results will also be reported publically on the 2018 State School Report Card website and the full 5Essentials Reports will also be released in the fall. An optional parent survey is again available to all schools as a supplement to the 5Essentials Survey for teachers and students—results from the parent survey supplement will be included only in the individual school 5Essential Reports. Since 2013-14, the Illinois 5Essentials Survey has been normed using the 2012-13 statewide results so that all schools can demonstrate progress over time.

On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, UChicago Impact is providing Illinois 5Essentials to schools statewide. Teachers, students, and parents may complete the Illinois 5Essentials Survey online. For more information visit: https://illinois.5-essentials.org.

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On Nov. 6, Scales Mound High School physics students traveled to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville to hear a presentation by Dr. James P. Hamilton. His presentation was “From the Lab to the Marketplace: Nanotechnology and Contamination Control in Photonics and Aerospace. Dr. Hamilton presented information about cleaning the optics in telescopes as well as the optics in lasers such as those used in discovering gravity waves. This information provided information for three physics professors to receive the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2017. Dr. Hamilton’s interest in cleaning optics started more than 20 years ago when he was cleaning optics and OOPS!!!! He had just damaged more than $800 worth of equipment. After numerous trials he found a polymer that was effective, safe, easy to use and did excellent at cleaning the surface of optics. He then gave the students a tour of the chemistry labs explaining what the different instruments did. He also showed instruments that were put together by some of the college students with parts that were purchased as separate pieces but still made a very useful and accurate piece of equipment. This was an excellent tour. The students attending were: Desaray Bordner, Julia Cogan, Nic Davis, Maddie Frey, Xavier Herrera, Eve Nottrott, Ryan Schiess, Isaac Stadel, Marco Tomassi, Sam Townsend, Luc Fox and Jessica Cousins. Keith Hesselbacher.

Experience the Madrigal dinner at Highland Take a step back in time to the 16th century, where English costumes and harmonious music herald in the Christmas season with the traditional concert with a capella carols.

Experience the recreation of a Yuletide feast, complete with Jester and Wench, Royal Court, Ladies in Waiting, Knights and a magnificent meal.

Join the King and Queen as they sit on stage at a table before an audience that feasts on all the trimmings: Wassail (hot apple cider), the “boars head” (roast pork) and Figgy Pudding (bread pudding).

Watch the King’s Jester and the Wench entertain audience members serving as the “Masters of Ceremonies” for the evening. There will be plenty of toasts, jokes, comic performances, and brilliant costumes provided by Linda Foat.

Jeffrey DeLay, director of fine arts, said this is an event steeped in tradition. The scenes presented are wo-

ven among the courses of the meal and set up the sweet messages of the Christmas carols. It is an experience that has the audience coming away from having an evening filled with a holiday feast, lots of laughter, and a chance to marvel at the vocal talent of the ensemble.

“This is a re-creation of a Yuletide Feast in a Medieval English Castle,” DeLay said. “It is a magnificent meal, glorious music, laughter and a celebration of the season that await our guests.”

Performances will be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 1 and 2, in the Student/ Conference Center, second floor.

Tickets are $38 per person and tables will accommodate groups of eight. Seating is limited for these evening performances. Tickets must be ordered by Nov. 22, and are available at www.highland.edu, or by calling the HCC box office at 815599-3718.

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This survey will serve as an opportunity for schools to reflect on progress since the last statewide implementation.

“We encourage all our teachers, students, and parents to make their voices heard. The information from this survey is an important part of our strategic planning,” stated Dr. Bill Caron, Superintendent of Scales Mound CUSD #211.

The Illinois 5Essentials Survey provides a comprehensive picture of a school’s organizational culture in an individualized report measuring five “essentials” critical for school success: • Effective Leaders • Collaborative Teachers • Involved Families • Supportive Environment • Ambitious Instruction Twenty years of research at the University of Chicago in more than 400 schools has shown that schools that were strong on at least three of the 5Essentials were 10 times more likely to make substantial gains in improving student reading and math than schools that were weak on three or more of the Essentials. Those differences remained true even after controlling for student and school characteristics, including poverty, race, gender, and neighborhood characteristics. Strength on components within the Essentials also correlated with increased teacher retention, student attendance, college enrollment, and high school graduation.

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CAROL M. TESSENDORF Carol M. Tessendorf, age 82, passed away on Wednesday Nov.15, 2017 at her home. She was born on Oct. 31, 1935 in Freeport, IL to Wilbur and Ruth (Otte) Lapp.

She married Fred Tessendorf on Dec. 6, 1953 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Lena. She farmed beside her husband and they raised their eight children, plus many more.

She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, the Ladies Aid and Church Choir. Carol held officer positions at the church, taught Sunday school and confirmation classes.

She also volunteered her time at My Friends Closet. Carol enjoyed sewing and quilting, and she donated many of those quilts. Carol also enjoyed gardening.

She is survived by her husband Fred of Lena, eight children; Dennis (Paula) Tessendorf of Lena, Deborah (Doug) Bergman of Flagstaff, AZ, Susan (Harvey) Blair of Warren, Allen (Mary) Tessendorf of Lena, Thomas (Janine) Tessendorf of Kent, Christine (Timothy) Wulfekuhle of Winslow, David (Kimberly) Tessendorf of Monticello, WI and Fred Jr. (Jessica) Tessendorf of Lena. 23 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her twin brother Darrell Lapp of Lena and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law Rex Splinter and special cousin Ethel Baysinger, who held a special place for 40 years in Carol’s life from early childhood on.

Visitation and funeral services were held Nov.20, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lena.

Officiating was Pastor Rick Bader.

Interment will be at Lena Burial

Park.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for the Monroe Clinic Hospice.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.

DELMA LAVERNE BARTCH Delma Laverne Bartch, age 86 of Stockton, IL passed away Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 at Waverly Place in Stockton.

She was born March 18, 1931 to the late Howard and Elizabeth (Trost) Endress. She married Murnice “Gene” Bartch on May 8, 1953.

Delma farmed with her husband her whole life, briefly working at Attwood Manufacturing. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church of Stockton. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, gardening, baking, going to the boat, and scratch off tickets.

She is survived by her husband, Gene Bartch; two sons, Thomas (Valeria) and Robert (Christina); four granddaughters, Michelle, Kimberly, Alisha, and Katie Bartch; grandson, Tyler Bartch; great granddaughter, Daphney Bartch; and five great grandsons, Ivan & James Wickler, Keller & Weston Otto; and River Brenner. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, June; and twin brothers at birth.

The funeral service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 22, at 11 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in Stockton with a visitation before the service beginning at 9 a.m. Interment will take place at Ladies Union Cemetery in Stockton. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. Condolences may be shared at www.hermannfuneralhome.com.

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DONNA GAYL (DAVIDSON) DOUGHERTY Donna Gayl (Davidson) Dougherty died peacefully at home in her sleep on Nov. 6, 2017. Her oldest son Robin, was there waiting in heaven for her, having just died a few weeks earlier. Donna was born on Nov. 14, 1930, the only child of Ray and Marie (Obert) Davidson, and spent her early childhood days romping around on their pig farm outside of McConnell IL or her grandparents’ farm in Orangeville before moving to Cedarville where she attended school. After graduating from Freeport High School in 1948 she worked at Micro Switch. She had a knack for numbers and became a successful bookkeeper. She also considered herself a darn good ice skater at that time and spent winter days on local ponds and rivers.

In 1955 she married Robert Bauer and moved to Stockton where she raised her three children; Fawn (Chuck) of WA, and Robin (Janet) and Jay (Kim) of Stockton. In 1979 she married Don Dougherty and her family grew in size, with Kathy (John) and Karen (Vern) of CA, Dennis (Carol) and Maxine (Dick) of Rockford, Danny (Sharon) of Sandwich and Colleen (Andy) of Freeport. Donna and Don lived 25 wonderful years at Apple Canyon Lake where they loved spending time on the lake, hosting Bears tailgate parties and playing golf. They moved to Stockton in 2005, where Don died in 2009.

Her family was everything to her.

She was the perfect mom; encouraging, patient, loving, always positive. She spent countless hours baking cookies, supporting lemonade stands, leading groups of brownies and cub scouts on outings. Donna could be found at every game cheering on her boys at sporting events.

She loved watching them play sports.

Her grand kids were the light of her life. She had five grandchildren on the Bauer side and 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren on the Dougherty side. Everyone loved spending time with Grama, whether it was playing cards and board games, swimming off the pontoon boat, hunting for turtles or reading books together. She had an endless amount of love to give.

Donna also loved her friends, and she had many. She was on several bowling and golf leagues and served 25 years on the board of the Stockton Community Golf Course. She loved traveling with her friends and family; be it to a special golf course, to Ireland or to visit her grandkids in Alaska. She was up for any adventure. She was also a card player... from early euchre clubs in her basement on High Street, to her favorite Women’s Wednesday Poker Club, she loved to play cards, and was ea-

ger to take your nickels from you.

Most of all Donna LOVED parties of all kinds. She was never one to turn down an invitation. Good appetizers and Happy Hours were essential…. and throw in a Friday night fish fry catfish dinner at a local bar—it doesn’t get any better than this! She was fun to be around, and always the life of the party!

Donna will be greatly missed.

Funeral services will take place at the Holy Cross Church in Stockton on Friday, Nov. 24, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be at the church from 9-11 with a luncheon following the service. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established. Condolences may be shared with Donna’s family at www.hermannfuneralhome.com.

JERRY EUGENE MIFFLIN Jerry Eugene Mifflin, 75, of Apple River passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 15, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County in Darlington.

He was born on Oct. 15, 1942. Jerry married Gail Rigoni. He was a self employed artist. He was the most kind and wonderful man to his wife Gail, she loves him and will miss him very much.

Jerry is survived by his wife Gail of Apple River and his three sons Kurt, Charles, and Gary.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two step-sisters.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com JOEL M. KAUFMAN Joel M. Kaufman, 78, lifelong Stephenson County resident, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 at his home in Lena with his wife by his side, after courageously battling cancer, and concluding the battle with grace and faith.

Joel was born July 31, 1939 in Freeport, to Robert and Florene (Clark) Kaufman; he attended Stockton schools, graduating Stockton High School in 1957. He earned an Associate Degree in Business from Highland Community College.

Joel wed Maralee Floski Oct. 7, 1978 in Mt. Morris. Mare and Joel put down roots, built careers, raised their blended family, grieved the loss of a child, and crisscrossed the country by car (camper often in tow), driving to Mt. Rushmore with their son, Matthew, when he was just five weeks old. After raising four boys, Mare and Joel became doting grandparents to four sweet, smart and sassy little women.

Joel enjoyed a long career as a computer programmer/analyst. But his true gift was that of a servant: Joel never met a stranger and he joyfully embraced every opportunity to help a friend, neighbor or family member.

Joel was a 34-year member of the Lena Lions Club where he held the positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Fall Festival Treasurer. He was the proud recipient of the Lions’ Melvin Jones Fellow and Illinois Foundation Fellow awards, and the International Pres-

ident’s Award. He was a long-time member of Evangelical Free Church of Lena.

Other than volunteer work and golf, few things gave Joel more pleasure than talking sports. He would argue in favor of any team he thought was performing well (except the Packers); but he remained devoted always to the Stockton Blackhawks, Chicago Bears and the Cubs, whether the “W” flew or not.

Though a servant’s heart has stopped beating, Joel’s countless good deeds will live on in the memories of his wife, Maralee of Lena; their son, Matthew (Cyndi) and their daughters, Izabella, 8, twins Meghan and Samantha, 2, and Jaydyn Manning, 10, all of Freeport; sons, Tim Kaufman and Doug Kaufman, both of Freeport; Doug’s son, Tyler; Joel’s brother, Jon (Diane), of Stockton; his in-laws and dear friends, Frank and Mary Louise Floski, of Mt. Morris; his brothers-in-law, Doug (Betsy) Floski, of Byron, and their sons, Jacob, Christian and Patrick; and Curt (Marci) Floski, of Redmond, Ore., and their children, Abi, Ben and Jack. Joel is also survived by his fellow Lions Club members and his “Romeo Boys” breakfast group. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Thomas, and his nephew, Steven.

Always a cheerful optimist, Joel’s wishes for a Celebration of Life will be honored on Sat. Nov. 25 at Evangelical Free Church of Lena with a Celebration of Life Service at 1 p.m.

Visitation from 10:30 a.m. until time of service. Cremation rites have been accorded; private interment will take place at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. leamonfh.com.

A servant to the end, one of Joel’s final requests was that memorial gifts be entrusted to Ronald McDonald House (Madison, WI) in recognition of the many kindnesses shown by that organization to his granddaughter, Sammy Jo, and her family over the last year. Memorials may also be entrusted to the Lena Lions Club or Evangelical Free Church of Lena.

“What is the essence of life? To serve others and to do good.”

JOHANNA “JOH” BENSON Johanna “Joh” Benson, age 83, of DeKalb, Illinois, passed away Sunday, Nov.12, 2017 at Prairie Ridge of Galena in Galena, Illinois. A memorial service was held at the First United Methodist Church in DeKalb. A memorial visitation was held Nov.17, 2017 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth, Illinois. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Hospice of Dubuque and the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter in Joh’s memory. Friends and family are invited to share in Joh’s life at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.

Joh was born on July 30, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Fredrick M. and Mildred V. (Birch) Eisenzoph. She attended Northern Illinois University, where she earned

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a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. Joh worked for the DeKalb Public School District for 20 years. Joh married the love of her life Robert “Bud” J. Benson on June 16, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois. They celebrated 47 years of marriage. Bud passed away May 3, 2003 in DeKalb.

Joh was a member of the First United Methodist Church in DeKalb.

She was very active in the church and volunteered with the United Methodist Women’s Group, Church Confirmation Leader, and various activities in the church. She was also a member of the DeKalb Women’s Club; Mother’s Club and she was a past Girl Scout Leader. Joh enjoyed traveling, cooking, playing bridge, bowling, art and design. She was a great at planning different events that would benefit others. She always smiled and encouraged others to smile and laugh. Joh truly cherished the time she spent with friends and family.

She was a great role model for her own children as well as others.

Joh will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Elizabeth (Franz) Strack of Elizabeth; a son, Steve (Laura) Benson of Lafayette, Tennessee; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren with one due in April 2018 and a sister, Gail (Robert) Bush of Clearwater, Florida. Joh was preceded in death by her husband, Bud and her parents Fredrick and Mildred.

LAVERNE A. MORHARDT LaVerne A. Morhardt, age 63 of Stockton, IL passed away Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 at home. He was born Aug. 6, 1954 in Savanna to the late Harold L. and Rose A. (Zink) Morhardt. LaVerne married Paula Baysinger in Stockton on Aug. 9, 1975.

He was a 1972 graduate of Stockton High School and attended Highland Community College to get his Journeyman Certification in maintenance. He had been employed at Dura Automotive for 43 years in the maintenance department. LaVerne collected IH Cub Cadet Garden Tractors, Disney movies and dragons. He enjoyed scroll saw woodworking, fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

LaVerne is survived by his wife, Paula of Stockton; two sons, Nathan (Tammy) of Monroe, WI and Jeremy (Sylvia) of Stockton; brothers,

Mike (Deb) of Montana and Duane (Mary Ann) of Stockton; sister, Lynn (Wayne) Schultz of Stockton; and five grandchildren, Caleb, Abby, Brianna, Matthew and Benjamin. He is preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Jacob.

The funeral service was held Nov. 20, at the Unitarian Universalists Church in Stockton. There was a visitation before the service. Interment will take place at Ladies Union Cemetery at a later date. A memorial fund has been established. Condolences may be shared at www.hermannfuneralhome.com.

LESLIE F. GRAHAM Leslie F. Graham 85, passed away with his family at his side on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017.

He was born May 7, 1932 in Winslow, IL son of Archie and Cecile (Reck) Graham. On Feb. 14, 1959 he married Rosemary (Harne) Blomquist in Freeport, IL. Leslie served in the US Army in the Korean War from Nov. 5, 1952 until honorably discharged on Oct. 22, 1954. He is a current member of Winslow American Legion Post 592.

A Director of Court Services in Freeport for 22 years. Leslie was President of the Illinois Probation, Parole and Correction Association. He was on the Stephenson County Board, and the Mayor of Winslow. He also helped form the Hospice of Northwest Illinois.

Leslie is survived by his wife; Rosemary, two daughters; Stephanie (Walter) Orzechowski, and Teri Palombi. Seven grandchildren; Jay (Nancy) Blomquist, Chad Blomquist (Brian), Angie (Scott) WechGussick, Linsey Wymer, Jessica (Karsten) Marick, Tim (Tammy) Wymer, Katrina Orzechowski. Six great grandchildren; Olivia, Alexander, Caitlin, Ariana, Zadia, Emma.

Nephew; Jim (Debbie) Graham.

Proceeded in death by his: parents, son; Jeffrey Blomquist, brothers; Sheldon and James Graham, sister; Helen Woods, and daughter in law; Pam Blomquist Funeral Services were held on Saturday, Nov. 17, at St John’s Lutheran Church, Lena, IL. Visitation was Nov. 18, at Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL. Pastor Rick Bader officiated the service.

Interment will be at Rock Lily

Cemetery Winslow, IL A memorial has been established in his name.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com MAE L HOSTER Mae L Hoster, age 94 of Stockton, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, surrounded by her loving family at her home. A funeral service was held Nov. 11, at the First United Methodist Church, Elizabeth.

Burial took place in Woodbine Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established in Mae’s memory. Online condolences-may be left for the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome. com.

Mae was born Aug. 19, 1923, in Woodbine Township, the daughter of William and Delma (Thomas) Atz. She attended Woodbine and Stockton Schools and graduated high school with the Class of 1941. She later attended the University of Dubuque where she received her teaching degree. She married Ralph Beyer in 1944 and later married Jacob “Jake” Hoster in 1977. Jacob died on April 28, 1981 in Rockford, Illinois.

Mae started teaching at the Woodbine School for two years and then taught two years at Stockton, finalizing her career teaching third grade at Elizabeth/River Ridge School in Elizabeth for 29 years before retiring in 1985. Mae loved all her students and took pride in her ability to teach over 900 students during her career. After retirement, she enjoyed going to garage sales, attending bus trips with friends around the country and to Branson, MO. Jake and Mae also took several trips in their motor home. Most of all, Mae cherished the time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Mae will be dearly missed by her three children, Allen (Pat) Beyer of Villa Park, Illinois, Gary (Lois) Beyer of Stockton, Illinois, and Janet (Jim) Youtzy of Elizabeth, Illinois; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-greatgrandchildren; one sister, Judy (Larry) Brainard of Saginaw, Minnesota; and one brother-in-law, Richard Williams of Mt. Carroll, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Carolyn Williams; and one baby sister (Katherine) that died at birth.

MARY DIANE BAYSINGER Mary Diane Baysinger, age 78 of Stockton, IL passed away Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 at Monroe Clinic Hospital. She was born Aug. 22, 1939 in Freeport, IL to the late Rueben L. and Arlene B. (Olthoff) Brink-

meier.

Mary married Ron Baysinger on Oct. 12, 1957 in Pearl City, IL. She was a 1957 graduate of Pearl City High School.

Mary was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Stockton. She farmed with her husband Ron and was a member of various organizations. She enjoyed collecting toothpick holders, reading, her cats, high school football games and listening to Christian music. Most of all, Mary loved spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Ron Baysinger of Stockton; her son, Randy (Julie) Baysinger of Stockton; her daughters, Paula Morhardt of Stockton and Penny (Dave) Burns of Missoula, MT; her brothers, Neil (Judy) Brinkmeier of Amboy and Kyle (Kathleen) Brinkmeier of Pearl City; her aunt, Doris (Don) Bolen; her sister in law, Lou Ann Brinkmeier of Beloit, WI; her four grandchildren, Nathan (Tammy) Morhardt of Monroe, WI, Jeremy (Sylvia) Morhardt of Stockton, Brittney (Kyle) Demeter of Stockton, Mikayla Baysinger of Stockton and her eight great grandchildren.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Kelly, and her great grandson, Jacob.

The funeral service was held Nov. 18, at Christ Lutheran Church in Stockton with a visitation before the service. Interment will take place at Ladies Union Cemetery in Stockton.

A memorial fund has been established. Condolences may be shared with Mary’s family at www.hermannfuneralhome.com.

fered a stroke in 2014 which resulted in Lewy Body Dementias.

Dean was born in Rush Township on Feb. 28, 1940, to Leonard and Vella “Dode” (Bonjour) and as a youth he helped farm and plant trees for Apple Canyon State Park.

Dean graduated from Warren High School in 1958. He worked at the Kraft Whey Plant in Stockton for more than 25 years. He and his wife, Mary then started an antique business, Treasure of Time Antiques.

He married his first wife Elaine (Aurand) who gave him five children, Bradley Heller of Portage Wis, Jill Heller of Partyville, Wis, Barbara (Eric) Schwartz of Wisconsin Dells, Wis, Gregory Heller and Scott Heller of Stockton, grandchildren Austin Heller, Jackie Heyer, Jessica Halvorson, great grandchildren, Xavier Heyer, Cooper Heyer, Angel Warfield, Eric Heyer, Shyla Currans and Preston Bennett.

In 1975, Dean married Mary (Wild) and his family grew, Elaine (Brian) Keeffer of Lena, Monica (Jim) McGivney of Apple River, and Tom Wild of Stockton, grandchildren John (Bobbi) Keeffer, Katie Keefer Hannah and Noah McGivney, Jordan, Madison, Kennedy and Cooper Wild, great grandchildren, Everly and Ruby Keefer.

Dean enjoyed going to auctions, refinishing furniture and repairing clocks. He liked to hunt, trap, and fish. He was active in golf and played with his children and grandchildren.

Dean had a love of animals and enjoyed feeding birds, squirrels and rabbits. He had a special fondness for basset hounds.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Dode Heller; OWEN (DEAN) HELLER Owen (Dean) Heller, 77, of Stock- older brother, DuWayne Heller; sonton, Illinois died peacefully at home with his wife, Mary by his side on See OBITS, Page 6 Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. Dean had suf-

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Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency Announces the

2018 LIHEAP, PIPP, and Weatherization Assistance Programs Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency has funding from the Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to assist residents of Jo Daviess and Stephenson Counties with home heating utility costs through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP), and Weatherization Programs.

LIHEAP clients with ComEd and /or Nicor Gas as utility providers may have the option of choosing between the traditional DVP one-time payment or PIPP. The choices will be explained to clients during their application visit. PIPP applications will be taken until December 31, 2017 or until funding is exhausted. LIHEAP applications will be taken until May 31, 2018 or until funding is exhausted.

Beginning Monday, October 2, 2017, income eligible seniors (age 60 and older) and people receiving disability benefits may call to schedule an appointment to apply for assistance.

Starting November 1, 2017, income eligible households without home energy service (are disconnected or have a disconnect notice from their primary and /or secondary heating utility) and families with children age 5 and under may also call to schedule an appointment to apply.

Starting December 1, 2017 all other low-income eligible households may apply.

Eligible households may call 800-883-1111 or 815-232-3141 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to schedule an appointment to apply for assistance at one of the following locations.

NICAA Main Office- Freeport • Stockton Banking Center Warren Township Library • Hanover Village Hall • Citizens State Bank of Lena East Dubuque Library • Illinois Bank & Trust- Galena Downtown German-American State Bank – German Valley Income Guidelines: To qualify, a household must have a 30 day gross income at or below 150% of the federal poverty level shown below for 30 days prior to and including the application date.

1 person household - $1,508 2 person household - $2,030 3 person household - $2,553 4 person household - $3,075 Add $522.50 for each additional person in the household ** The following documents will be required to apply for assistance ** • Social Security Cards for all members of the household.

• Proof of all gross income for all household members for 30 days including the application date including pay check stubs, SSA/SSI/SSD current benefit letters, pension/retirement statements, child support, unemployment reports, TANF/AABD/ Township GA assistance notices, self employment reports, and proof of zero income.

• Current heat and electric bills issued.

• Medical Card from Illinois Department of Human Services.

Saving money with smart meters Cost savings and better energy choices start with knowledge. Put the new smart meter technology to work for you by learning how to manage your choices. Join Extension Educator Jay Solomon for an overview of the energy and cost saving opportunities opened by the recently installed electricity “Smart Meters”.

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The purpose of the LIHEAP Furnace program is to restore heat to the household and is available from October 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018 or until funds have been exhausted.

Priority periods for the LIHEAP Emergency Furnace Program are the following: Beginning Monday, October 2, 2017, income eligible seniors (age 60 and older) and people receiving disability benefits may call to schedule an appointment to apply for assistance.

Starting November 1, 2017, families with children age 5 and under and households with an imminent disconnect notice may also call to schedule an appointment to apply.

Starting December 1, 2017 all other low-income eligible households may apply.

To qualify for the LIHEAP Emergency Furnace Program, the household must first apply for and be approved for LIHEAP assistance.

The household must have active service with both primary and secondary heating utilities. Households with disconnected utilities are not eligible for this assistance.

In addition to LIHEAP documents, the following documentation to show proof of home ownership is required: • Copy of real estate tax bill Or • Copy of warranty deed, contract for deed, or quit claim deed (all of these must be stamped and registered with the county clerk.

Or • If a mobile home, must have a copy of the mobile home title.

Please call 815-232-3141 or 800-883-1111 to make an appointment for assistance.

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in-law, Eric Schwartz; and grandson, Dustin Wayne Heyer.

Dean will be greatly missed for his kind and gentle spirit. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary, his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, his brother Dalvin (Shirley) Heller and many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton, IL with visitation before the service beginning at 1 p.m. In lieu of flow-

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Marshall and Danielle Powell of Stockton, Ill. are the parents of a son, Westin Alan Powell born Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 at Monroe Clinic Hospital, Monroe, Wis. Westin has two brothers Tegan Cronjie, 9 and Holden Marshall, 2. Grandparents are Gary and Debbie Powell of Holcomb, Ill. and Dale and Becky Arnold of Stockton. Great grandparents are Gene and Marge Thorton of Rockford, Ill and Sam and Joyce Staggs of Stillman Valley, Ill.

• Copy of current lease or rent receipt.

• Proof of homeownership, tax bill or title (for mobile home), is required for weatherization assistance.

sumer programs will be included in the discussion at the Saving Money with Smart Meters Workshop.

Saving Money with Smart Meters Workshop: Monday, Dec. 4, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Stockton Public Library, 140 W. Benton Ave., Stockton, IL. This workshop is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is requested by calling the University of Illinois Extension at 815-2354125 or on-line at web.extension. illinoiss.edu/jsw.

Raymond is survived by; his wife ers a memorial fund has been established in his name. Condolences can Dot, his children; Mark (Robin) be shared with the family at herman- Spielmann, Kimberly(Randy) Pluss, and Karla Heinz (Eric Zuehlke) five nfuneralhome.com grandchildren, four step grandchildren, two great grand children and six RAYMOND E. SPIELMANN step great grandchildren, one brother; Raymond E. Hal Spielmann (Jan Meyers) of CoSpielmann, 85, rydon, IN. passed away on He is preceded in death; by his Nov. 14, 2017 at parents, sister-in-law; Jeanette Spielthe Lena Living mann, brother-in-law; Tom Schmidt, Center. He was Brother and sister-in-law; Donald and born on March Yvonne Ferree.

29, 1932 in Visitation and Funeral Services Hermann, MO took place Nov. 17, at Leamon Futo Elmer and neral Home, Lena IL Irene (Fredrick) Pastor Keri Rainsburger officiated Spielmann. Ray married Dorothy (Dot) June Schmidt the service Interment will be at the Lena Burion Sept. 1, 1956. He served in the al Park, Lena, IL Marine Corps from 1950-1954.

A memorial has been established Ray worked at the Lena-Winslow School District 202 from 1959-1986, for the Friends Forever and Alzheihe worked summers in construction mer’s Research.

Condolences may be sent to the for Alvin Neisman, Citizens Bank – Lena as a courier for several years, family at www.leamonfh.com and Bradley & Bradley Architects in Rockford for five years after retirement. He was a member of the Illinois Retired Teachers Association, Pheasants Forever, and Ducks Unlimited.

We are excited to announce that we have moved to our new location at 126 W. Front Avenue, Stockton and are ready to help our less fortunate and thank the Community for their patience.

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For over 37 years, Christ in the Wilderness has been an “Oasis of Peace” by providing an environment that is conducive to silence, solitude, prayer, and reflection. People who have visited CITW have experienced inner peace, renewal, rest, and a deeper connection with self, God, and Nature. CITW is taking part in Giving Tuesday to take this message of Peace out into local communities and beyond and we need your help!

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Happy Thanksgiving From Parkview

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Call 815-232-8612 to schedule a tour and enjoy a complimentary lunch!

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Stockton Wesley UMC to host Senior Connections dinner Stockton Wesley United Methodist Church will be hosting a Senior Connections dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 11:30 in Fellowship Hall.

A delicious meal will be prepared and served by volunteers and will be followed by a program given by Paul Gothard about his time in Haiti doing clinicals and working with children. He will be showing videos and telling about his experience there.

Bring your friends and come and enjoy an afternoon of good food,

Willow/Kent United Methodist Churches

Willow/Kent UMC will worship together Sunday, Nov. 26, at Willow UMC at 9 a.m.; “Christ the King”: “Lay Academy/Emmaus walk” message;

by Pastor Chuck Wolbers. All are invited and welcome to hear this message.

Sunday School is at 10:30 a.m. studying from the Holy Bible; all are invited and welcome to this time too.

Willow UMC is located about 7 miles SE of Stockton, IL on Willow Rd. For more information, please call 262-308-2379

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The Lady Warriors outplayed their guests in the third period. They put twelve points on the board and took a tally off the deficit total. As the fourth quarter began, East Dubuque remained in front, but only by five, 2823. East Dubuque closed the fourth quarter with a two-point advantage to win the match by seven, 42-35.

When the Warren Turkey Tourney began the Lady Warriors had penciled Galena in right at the start.

The 2016-2017 conference champion came away with the 17-point win, 69-52.

Galena’s quick start would become something they would familiarize themselves with again during the season-opening tip-off tourney. They put 15 points up in the first quarter against Warren and added 19 more in the second. The third period was even stronger. Galena stretched its halftime 36-27 advantage with 22 points for itself. They held the 58-33 lead with a period to play. Warren struggled to get past the Galena defense and could only register six points in the period.

The Lady Warriors put up 19 points in the fourth quarter and held Galena to eleven. However the early deficit they incurred would be too great to survive. Galena won 69-52.

When games wrap up in Warren on Wednesday, the Lady Warriors head out on the road for a showdown with the Lena-Winslow Panthers on Tuesday, Nov. 28. A meeting with the defending Regional Champion Pecatonica Lady Indians is scheduled to close November. They play next Thursday.

The 2017-2018 winter schedule conference games lining up in front of them. On Friday, Dec. 1 they host East Dubuque and on Dec. 5 they will play at River Ridge/Scales Mound.

Sandwiched between the two NUIC dates is a Saturday, Dec. 2 meeting with the co-op of LaMoille and Ohio as they play in the Amboy Shootout.

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Warren was a great spot to be as the holiday sports season began. In addition to the light mixture of winter weather that spread across the area over the first week of the girls’ basketball season, a lot of great teams met for the Thanksgiving Turkey Tournament.

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Warren fell 42-35 its in season opener as the played host to East Dubuque. They stood strong, but couldn’t handle a second quarter of concern, where they scored three points. The 17-11 lead East Dubuque built at the break couldn’t be overcome.

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Miracle on Main Join DeVoe Floral in bringing in the Holidays for Lena’s Hometown Christmas “Christmas Past.”

Open Friday, December 1 until 8:30 p.m.

Refreshments and Treats In-Store Specials, Door Prizes and “surprise” specials.

Saturday, Open 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

This Holiday Season!

• Gourmet Cupcake Gift Boxes • Gift Certificates

Enjoy Lena Hometown Christmas!

“Miracle on Main” Thursday - Friday 6:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Have a Happy Thanksgiving Broshous Family Auto

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B&R Grain Handling, LLC

Apple River State Bank 1115-229

Deb Brown

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Fuel & Convenience Store

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Burington Shoes 226745

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Lena Fast Stop

Pro Source Electric and Automation Inc.

Warren • Pearl City Orangeville 264844

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Citizens State Bank

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Saunders Oil Co., Inc.

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Lena Living Center

Lena State Bank

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Stockton Dental Center Dr. Stephen Petras

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The Bauer Group, Ltd. Leverton Sales

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State Bank of Pearl City

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Vincent, Roth, Toepfer & Leinen, P.C.

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Lic #058-112368

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Attorney General Madigan: consumers who lost money to scammers using Western Union should file for refunds Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced that people who sent money to scammers who requested payment through Western Union’s money transfer system may now file claims to get their money back.

People who sent money to a scammer using Western Union between Jan. 1, 2004 and Jan. 19, 2007 may qualify to receive a refund. Madigan said people will have until Feb. 12, 2018 to file claims to request refunds through a fund administered by the

Department of Justice’s Victim Asset Recovery Program. According to Madigan, Illinois residents may be eligible to receive as much as $20 million in refunds.

“Western Union knew scammers were stealing from people and did not do enough to protect people,” Madigan said. “I encourage Illinois residents who think they are eligible to file a claim before Feb. 12.”

The $586 million fund is part of a settlement Madigan and the attorneys general of 49 other states and

the District of Columbia reached with Western Union in January 2017.

Madigan and the attorneys general launched an investigation into Western Union after receiving complaints from consumers who used the company to wire money to scam artists.

The attorneys general alleged that Western Union was aware of how scammers used its payment system to steal from people and failed to take sufficient steps to protect people from these scams. Examples of the scams include phony lottery or prize

Gov. Bruce Rauner signed into law today a tax credit worth up to $750 for property owners in 18 Illinois counties where flood damages were sustained in July.

The bill, signed at the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago this morning, creates a natural disaster credit that eligible, affected property owners may apply to their 2017 Illinois income taxes.

Included counties are Cook, Lake, Kane, McHenry, Alexander, Clinton, Jackson, Marshall, Union, Woodford, Carroll, Henry, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Rock Island, Stephenson, and Whiteside — all of which were declared state disaster areas by the governor last summer.

“July’s severe storms pushed rivers and lakes over their banks across a wide swath of Illinois,” Rauner said.

“Many home and business owners are still working to restore their properties after the inundation of water, debris and mud they suffered through, in some cases for weeks. In northeastern Illinois counties, the flooding was unprecedented. This tax credit offers a measure of much-needed relief.”

House sponsor state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, said the credit will be well-received.

“The Flood Victim Tax Credit provides immediate relief this tax year for families and small businesses who are rebuilding their lives and their livelihoods following the historic summer flooding,” he said.

State Rep. Barbara Wheeler also represents a heavily affected district

and co-sponsored the bill.

“Unfortunately for many families impacted by this type of disaster, once the initial shock wears off, the reality of financial hardship caused by the devastation can be just as traumatic as the event itself,” the Crystal Lake Republican said. “In the past, state government has not always responded quickly enough to provide the relief needed for this financial stress. However, this time the governor and legislature acted quickly, and I know many of the families still trying to recover are grateful.”

State Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, also was a House sponsor.

“I appreciate the governor taking quick action to sign the Flood Victims Tax Credit into law,” McCombie said.

“Victims of the floods this year did not receive federal assistance, so this incentive is a small measure we can take to help and be good neighbors.”

“This summer’s flooding was devastating to many northern Illinois residents,” said state Sen. Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods. “This tax credit is one more tool in the toolbox.”

“While some residents have recovered, many are still working to rebuild,” said state Sen. Melinda Bush, D-Grayslake, who sponsored the bill in the Senate. “This tax credit will help ease the financial burden and help local residents get back on their feet.”

Qualified properties include a taxpayer’s principle residence or land owned by a small business, but not a rental or leasing business. The allowable income tax credit will be the lesser of $750 or the deduction allowed under the Internal Revenue Code for each taxpayer who owns qualified property in a county declared a state disaster area.

The bill provides that township assessors shall issue eligibility certificates for appropriately requesting property owners, and that assessors shall certify to the Illinois Department of Revenue listings of flood-damaged properties.

The fiscal impact to the state is estimated at $4.6 million, based on damages previously reported to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.

Gov. Rauner signs tax credit bill to help property owners affected by July floods

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winnings, phony family emergency scams, IRS scams and romance scams. The common thread in all of the schemes is that the scammer tried to catch people off guard by creating a phony urgent situation that they claimed required people to immediately wire money to the scammers.

As a result of that investigation, Western Union agreed to do more to protect its customers from third-party scammers and to discipline agents who fail to follow anti-fraud protocols.

Illinois residents who have already reported being a victim to Madigan’s office, Western Union, the FTC or another government agency may receive a claim form in the mail.

The forms were mailed Monday and will detail the steps consumers should take to file a claim to receive compensation. People who do not receive a form in the mail but be-

lieve they may be eligible to receive compensation through the fund, can obtain more information or file an online claim by visiting the Western Union Remission website or by calling 1-844-319-2124. All completed claims forms must be mailed back to the settlement administrator by Feb. 12. It could take up to a year before eligible consumers receive a refund and depending on the number of consumers who file claims, the refunds may be a percentage of the amount consumers lost.

Madigan encouraged Illinois residents who have questions to contact her Consumer Fraud Hotline at 1-800-386-5438 (Chicago), 1-800243-0618 (Springfield), or 1-800243-0607 (Carbondale).

Springfield Bureau Chief Elizabeth Blackston is handling the settlement for Madigan’s Consumer Protection Division.

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GROSS PAYMENT FOR CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL Salary Range: Less Than $25,000: Steven R Allendorf; Emily M Bender; Tricia J Bianchetta; Richard Wayne Crandall; Sandra A Crist; Andrea Marie Deckert; Mary K Determan; Mrs Elissa B Gunning; Mary Kathryn Hansen; Brian R Honerbaum; Kathy Jo Hunt; Michael E Hyland; Jacob J Kelzer; Lyndsay A Koehler-Plath; Charles O Korte; Damaris A Miles; Katie Lynn Morhardt; Peter B Morhardt; Emily H Painter; Sue A Roberts; Karla M Rolwes; Warren A Schaller Jr; Eric H Schave; Ms Sharon K Smith; Tricia K Smith; Heather D Tessendorf; David C Thompson; Margaret A Tonne; Hollie J Werner; David L Wiegel; Christine M B Wilhelm. Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999: Thomas S Taylor. Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999: Ari A Anderson; Guinevere J Benson; Kate L Bingham; Natalie J Byrne; Celia T Hartman; Allen F Hendren; Tara M Ketelsen; Brittany A Lawson; Renee K Schultz; Candace S Stewart. Salary Range: 60,000 - $89,999: Corey K Albrecht; Ms Dianne M Allendorf; Ann M Bochniak; Beau D Buchs; Mr Edwin R Curry; Tracy M Diestelmeier; Tamara L Ditsworth; Mr Michael E Dittmar; Dennis D Downs; Ms Deborah Ann Ebensberger; Mrs April J Einsweiler; Mr Kevin M Ertmer; Mr Brett W Fry; Krista A Fry; Ms Robin E Harkness; Ms Michelle L Kelzer; Alaina M Klippert; Jeremy J Knauer; Laura A Kuzniar; Jennie A Laity; Molly A Mc Govern-Mensendike; Mrs Susan M Miles; Karla B Nicholas; Mrs Janice A Pascoe; Ms Brenda A Potter; Ms Rhonda L Ransom; Mrs Debra C Reese; Linda K Schafer; Mrs Tamera K Smith; Mrs Mary A Steele; Mrs Kimberly V Thorsen; Ms Pamela T Tindell; Judy A Tippett; Douglas H Vandigo; Lara S Walters; Mr Brian L Wurster; Stephanie L Wurster. Salary Range: $90,000 and over: Mr Bradley W Albrecht; Mr Shean M Albrecht; Jack Michael Foltz.

GROSS PAYMENT FOR NON-CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL Salary Range: Less Than $25,000: Patricia L Arndt; Nellie E Bainbridge; Debra L Basten; James P Beemster; Jared K Berlage; Kate L Bingham; Deborah H Boden; James L Breed; Lucy A Brenner; Brian R Brown; Mark W Bryan; LaTonya D Christopher; Ms Jennie K Cliff; Mr Edwin R Curry; Ms Sandra Kay Denys; Tracy M Diestelmeier; Ms Terri R Doran; Mr Kim A Douvikas; Corinna B Eisenberg; Mr Brett W Fry; Krista A Fry; Mary S Gabel; Donna M Gerlich; Elizabeth M Grissinger; Susan R Grommes; Lloyd J Haas; Ms Deborah A Hernandez; Mr Ignacio Hernandez; James P Holland; Ms Sharon Kay Holmbo; Mary Ann Kirk; Monica Klippert; Danielle J Kloss; Mr James D Knauer; Julie E Knauer; Bruce E Kutz; Mrs Susan M

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Miles; Meagan E Miller; Eugene J Naumann; Deborah L Nobis; Margaret A Palmer; Mrs Bonnie S Patterson; Mr Duane S Potter; Tonya M Raab; Mr Jeffrey A Randecker; Mrs Debra C Reese; Mr Thomas L Rife; Carol W Risinger; Natasha L Ritchie; Karla M Rolwes; Elizabeth K Schnitzler; Mrs Mary E Schnitzler; Brenda R Smallwood; Ms Sharon K Smith; Mrs Tamera K Smith; Mr Harvey J Spoerl; Barbara M Steinhagen; Stephanie A Tewell; Jason Q Thomasson; Kenneth S Thorsen; Maureen A Tyne; Ms Mary Ann Walker; Dina S Wild; Mr Brian L Wurster. Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999: Robert A Basten; Mrs Tonya B Ertmer; Mr Gary L Klepack; Donald R Lisk; Terri L Ludwig; Scott W Miller; Mrs Terri L Potter; Ms Gloria J Schleicher; Jeffrey C Schoenhaar. Salary Range: $40,000 $59,999: Ms Kathryn A Bailey; Lisa M Haas; Mr Michael T Smallwood. Salary Range: $60,000 and over: Mr Douglas C Nicholas; Mrs Sharon L Randecker.

Payments over $2,500, excluding wages and salaries.

Person, Firm, or Corporation Aggregate Amount AFLAC WORLDWIDE HEADQRTS 16,464.90 AMAZON 4,386.64 AMERICAN FUNDS SERVICE CO 6,520.00 APPLE RIVER STATE BANK 22,058.86 BENNING GROUP, LLC 9,800.00 BLUE CROSS-BLUE SHIELD 629,929.77 CENGAGE LEARNING 2,945.54 CHILEDA INSTITUTE INC 89,821.66 CONSERV FS 3,183.35 COUNTRY LIFE INS CO 4,320.00 DUBUQUE FIRE EQUIPMNT INC 2,565.81 DISCOVERY EDUCATION 2,500.00 EARTHGRAINS BAKING CO INC 6,690.43 EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 34,200.00 ELIZABETH GARAGE INC 6,686.69 EQUITRUST LIFE INS CO 3,600.00 ELIZABETH ST BANK-FED TAX 520,051.91 ELIZABETH ST BANK-FICA 125,103.71 ELIZABETH ST BANK-MEDICAR 126,005.96 FRONTIER 42,647.38 GALLAGHER BENEFIT SERV 4,500.00 K E G CONSTRUCTION 11,249.93 HARDER CORP 7,241.64 HILLCREST FAMILY SERVICES 24,860.23 HORACE MANN-LIFE & ANN 126,299.90 HM FLEX-DAYCARE 5,000.00 HOR MN-FLEX MEDICAL CARE 38,852.66 HORACE MANN LIFE INS CO 4,770.45 HOSKINS BUILDING CENTER 3,193.67 IA STATE TAX 10,078.84 IL ASSOC OF SCHOOL BOARDS 7,990.00 IFIBER 7,200.00

11,609.83 IL BANK & TRUST ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE 154,151.27 IL SCHOOL DISTRICT AGENCY 8,452.00 ** IMPREST FUND ** 29,060.21 ILL MUN RET FUND-IMRF 189,058.83 ITSAVVY LLC 33,029.59 JO DAVIESS-CARROLL CTEA 153,000.00 JO-CARROLL ENERGY 228,276.22 LEARNING INTERNET INC 2,585.00 9,564.00 MAC TO SCHOOL MECHANICAL INC 50,721.95 MIDWEST MEDICAL CENTER 5,500.00 MIDLAND PAPER COMPANY 5,283.33 MIDWEST TRANSIT EQUIP INC 93,303.35 MONTGOMERY TRUCKING INC 2,544.00 MOSS ENTERPRISES 9,610.00 MOTEL TRAVEL VENDOR 5,654.48 NEIGHBORHOOD OFFICE SOLTN 12,341.76 NORTHWEST SPECIAL ED DIST 2,162,223.61 ** PAYROLL ** 3,469,144.08 PERMA-BOUND INC 8,825.65 PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY INC 25,189.61 PROJECT LEAD THE WAY, INC 3,000.00 RENAISSANCE LEARNING INC 9,893.80 RESTAURANT TRAVEL VENDOR 4,064.44 REGIONAL OFF OF EDUCATION 6,198.00 RIVER RIDGE AFS 11,894.00 RUBBERECYCLE LLC 3,120.00 SAUNDERS OIL CO INC 38,718.27 SCHOOL SPECIALTY INC 12,578.57 SCHOOL LUNCH SOLUTIONS 6,579.88 SELECTIVE INSURANCE CO 29,440.00 SKYWARD INC 5,519.00 M & N SPROULE CONSTRUCTN 5,970.00 STALKER SPORTS FLOORS 23,815.00 STEPHENSON SERV CO 2,837.98 STORE TRAVEL VENDOR 4,979.73 SUPPLY WORKS 25,499.03 SYSCO FOODS OF BARABOO 40,059.84 TEAMSTERS LOCAL #120 3,155.00 T.H.I.S. 77,575.04 THOMPSON TRUCK & TRAILER 5,975.19 TOP NOTCH 2,538.82 TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTE 387,356.99 TRS-NEC .58% 21,962.14 US FOODS 25,973.46 VERIZON WIRELESS 2,526.47 VINCENT EARTHMOVING INC 2,776.76 WASHINGTON NATL INS CO 9,447.12 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION 38,982.00 ZEPHYR ALUMINUM PRODUCTS 3,607.90 (Published in The Scoop Today Nov. 22, 2017) 300986

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Boats 1973 25’ FIBERGLASS CHRISCRAFT Cabin cruiser, inboard, V8 engine, w/storage trailer. $2,850 OBO 847-497-3692.

CLASSIFIED IN-COLUMN ADS cannot be credited or refunded after the ad has been placed.

Ads canceled before deadline will be removed from the paper as a service to our customers, but no credit or refund will be issued to your account.

MOTO CROSS/DIRT TIRE used but not reversed. $15. 815-3694407 before 6 p.m.

WANTED OLD JAPANESE MOTORCYLES KAWASAKI Z1-900 (1972-75), KZ900, KZ1000 (1976-1982), Z1R, KZ1000MK2 (1979,80), W1-650, H1-500 (1969-72), H2-750 (19721975),S1-250, S2-350, S3-400, KH250, KH400, SUZUKI GS400, GT380, HONDA CB750K (19691976), CBX1000 (1979,80) CASH !! 1-800-772-1142, 1-310721-0726 usa@classicrunners. com

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Campers and RVs 1978 JOURNEY MOTOR HOME 32’ long, sleeps 6, fully equipped, Dodge 440 engine 5KW generator $5,000 815-369-2338

4 COOPER TIRES, 265-70-17 less than 500 Mi. Discoverer H/T, $500. 262-989-4112.

Sports/Classic Cars 1964 Antique Dodge 330 4 door, 318 V8, PS, AT, Rusty but runs. $900. OBO. 815-369-4334 1968 MUSTANG COUPE 289 AUTO P.S. Older Restoration, Newer Tires, Rally 15” Wheels. $14,500 or best offer. 262-5374016 1977 AUSTIN MINI with parts to convert to rear wheel drive, w/215 alum., V8 & 5 speed, wt. 1,500lbs Call 847-838-1916.

1979 LINCOLN 2 DR. very nice shape, $4,800 OBO 262-7586370.

1987 CHRYSLER LEBARON town & country, white turbo, excellent condition in & out, $3,500 708-448-2885 or 312-666-6666.

AVENGER FORD GT40 Tube frame, mid eng., Buick turbo v-6, 4 spd., silver, w/ chin spoiler. 847838-1916 MANTA MIRAGE, STREET CAN AM RACE CAR S. B. C., 4 spd. tube frame, custom wheels, chrome yellow, show winner, fast.

847-838-1916 Find your next vehicle in the classifieds

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RANGER BASS BOAT W/trailer, 150 HP Merc, runs great, exc. cond., low hours, $5,000 Firm, 847-401-7927, 847-212-0597

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1999 GMC JIMMY 2 DR, 4X4 V6 AM/FM, CD Runs good. 130K mi. $1,750 OBO 815-347-0496 4 WD TAHOE, NOT RUSTY Auto, leather, loaded. 5000lb. Hitch, excellent 350. 847-987-7669.

‘99 YUKON 4WD REBUILT TRANS. 171K, Records avail. $2800 Cash. 262-767-9137.

Trucks & Trailers

1950 FORD F1 Pick Up cab/ chassis w/T-Bird front end, 1948 F5 pick up, complete front end, 3 flat head V8 Ford engines, 5.0 liter Mustang engine, all w/transmissions. Asking $7,900 for all!

773-491-8019.

1997 FORD F-150 4x4, V8, 5 spd. manual trans. Needs work - $550. John Deere 212 with mower deck, snow blower & front blade. $850. 608-921-4010

2000 RANGER XLT 4x4, 4.0, 5 sp. manual. Needs front end work. $900 608-921-3038.

2002 COVERED TRAILER 5’x8’ aluminum, 2” hitch, spare tire, jack, newer tires, ramp. $1,000 firm. Stockton, IL 815-858-0440

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1999 HARLEY PRO STREET custom 107 cubic inch S&S motor. All forged internals. Axtell cylinders. 10.5 to 1 compression.

STD dual plug heads. Dyna 2000i ignition. 4500 miles since built.

Transmission is ultima case with Andrews gears and shaft. Bdl belt drive. Black and billet rims and matching rotors. Needs tires. No time to ride with 4 kids. Over 20k invested and hate to sell. Very fast bike and very comfortable. $9,800 OBO 815-751-2627.

20 FT. PONTOON BOAT W/5O HORSE YAMAHA w/trailer & cover. $4,000 Call 262-895-2096

HERO MILES - to find out more about how you can help our service members, veterans and their families in their time of need, visit the Fisher House website at www.fisherhouse.org

FROZEN DRINK MACHINE! Used SaniServ A4011N Soft Serve Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Smoothie, and Frozen Drink Machine, $1,500 OBO. Originally bought to use as a soft serve ice cream machine, but Pressures are set for Slush or smoothie Machine, so ice cream doesn’t get hard enough. Nice machine, perfect for a start up business, to rent out, or use at special events!

Specs: 208-230 volt, single phase; Model A4011N, comes with agitator in the hopper. Call/ Text Cyndi (815) 762-2281, or email Cyndi@jensenta.com

1999 HARLEY PRO STREET custom 107 cubic inch S&S motor. All forged internals. Axtell cylinders. 10.5 to 1 compression.

STD dual plug heads. Dyna 2000i ignition. 4500 miles since built.

Transmission is ultima case with Andrews gears and shaft. Bdl belt drive. Black and billet rims and matching rotors. Needs tires. No time to ride with 4 kids. Over 20k invested and hate to sell. Very fast bike and very comfortable. $9,800 OBO 815-751-2627.

Parts & Accessories

Place your car, truck, motorcycle, boat or RV ad for one price and it runs for up to 24 weeks.

Private Party Only Just fill out the coupon below and drop off or mail to: Rock Valley Publishing, FREE Ad, 213 S Center Street, Lena IL 61048

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2013 CHEVY MALIBU LS Excellent condition. $11,900 414559-4516

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