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Area villages kick off the season with annual Christmas Walks

By Tony Carton

‘Tis the season to be jolly and a number of villages across Northwest Illinois will be opening the holiday season this weekend with celebratory Christmas Walks.

Stockton Start your season by Walking in a Winter Wonderland with the Stockton Chamber of Commerce on Friday Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m. when Little Jack Frost and Miss Merry Christmas will be crowned during the lighting of the Community Christmas Tree. Then warm your cockles with cookies and cocoa while caroling. There are rumors of a visit from the Jolly Old Elf and his better half and then on Saturday, Dec. 2, join the jolly couple for Story Hour at the Stockton Township Library from 10-11 a.m. before they head via Fire Truck to Stella’s Café for wish lists and photos. Be sure to visit the businesses throughout Stockton that are participating in the Adopt-a-Snowman program and get your cards punched for drawings, giveaways and special holiday deals. You can pick up a punch card at Stella’s from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Every punch is a chance to win. There will also be horse drawn carriage rides across from Casey’s sponsored by Silk Rug and Illinois Bank and Trust and Bowling for a Buck at Stockton Bowling Lanes benefitting the Stockton High School Chapter of Servant Leadership. Then visit the Stockton Heritage Museum for the Festival of Trees.

Christmas in Elizabeth Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: S. Main St., Elizabeth, IL Celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas with the Village of Elizabeth.

Tour the 1876 Banwarth House & Museum decorated for the season, check out the caboose and ten operating model trains at the Chicago Great Western Railway Depot Museum, and visit Santa.

While you are there, step back in time to the reconstructed Apple River Fort, where historical interpreters in 1830s clothing will portray Christmas as it was celebrated in the 1830s.

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Visitors will experience an early trading post where it is business-as-usual – no holiday decorations or special Christmas sales!

Meet Elizabeth Armstrong, who will talk about the Wassailing custom and other Christmas traditions of the 1830s and German immigrants, who will celebrate with a Christmas tree.

There will also be hands-on 1830s toys and games for children of all ages.

Participants should dress for the weather. Most of the activities will take place inside the Fort log cabins, but keep in mind that a “warm building” by 1830s standards is not the same as a warm, well insulated, modern building!

Christmas at the Fort is part of Elizabeth’s “Christmas in the Village.”

Trolley rides will shuttle visitors to the various activities around town, including the Apple River Fort.

There will be a Christmas concert downtown, craft show, soup and bake sale, Christmas Tree decorating contest, Santa Dash – 1-mile fun run and many stores open late with Christmas bargains and discounts.

Warren COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today The Village of Warren will hold its annual Christmas Walk on Monday, Dec. 5, from 5 till 7 p.m.

Santa will arrive at 5 p.m. and will On Tuesday Oct. 3, Six Members of the Stockton FFA traveled to the 2017 World Dairy Expo to join in the lighted parade through compete in two contests. The first team which consisted of Stanlee Rillie, Wyatt Hill, and Hailey town before heading back to the Lantz competed in the Dairy Cattle evaluation Contest. That team placed 43 out of 119 teams with Warren Community Building to Stanlee placing 35, Hailey placing 63 and Wyatt placing 328 out of 349 students individually. The receive the kids and hear their second team consdisted of Luke Huschitt, Cody Breuer, and Nick Ege. They competed in the Dairy Christmas wishes.

Products Contest where they placed 36th out of 73 teams. Luke placed 48th, Nick placed 68th, and More than twenty businesses will Cody placed 189th out of 214 students. open and showing off their holiThe pictured team members and Advisor are: Cody Breuer, Nick Ege, Stanlee Rillie, Wyatt Hill, day best, offering prizes, discounts, Luke Huschitt, Haileyy Lantz and Mr. Snook. serving refreshments and treats for all to enjoy. Christmas music will everywhere, and Santa will be listening to Christmas wishes as Christmas The Stockton Community Choir will be performing the Musical Cantata “Little Lion, Little Lamb” by Heather Somoves into full swing in Warren.

Don’t miss the Warren School youth renson on Dec. 3, at Calvary United Methodist Church. The time of the Cantata is set for 7 p.m. This is a great way band and chorus will be singing and to get your Holidays started. The Stockton Community Choir is now in its tenth year. Come celebrate the season. playing Christmas carols, and make plans to stop in Downtown Warren to start and finish your shopping Monday, Dec. 5, at Warren’s Annual Christmas Walk. Bring a list for Santa, and be ready to make merry. There is something for everyone.

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On hand for Vita Plus’ recent check presentation to the Highland Ag program were: (back row, left-toright) Justin Ebert and HCC Ag students Silas Jacobs, Matt Holste, Aaron Ackerman, and Alex Brinkmeier, Vita Plus employees Dan Hinrichs, Mark Sturtewagen, Merlyn Voss, Jeremy Kingery, and Phil Heck; (front row, left-to-right) Monica Pierce and HCC Ag students Stephanie Nadig, Kaitlin Akins, and Ashley Knopp, HCC Foundation’s Kim Rampenthal, Vita Plus employees Augusta Witt, Kristi Swanson, Kevin Welch, and Randy Boyer.

Be the shining star in someone’s Christmas.

Join with Apple River State Bank and First Community Bank of Galena in helping less fortunate families this holiday season.

We will have a tree in our bank lobbies decorated with special paper ornaments.

Stop by any bank office and pick a name, purchase and wrap the gift, and return it to the bank. We will make sure the gift is delivered to the recipient in time for Christmas.

Thank you for joining us in making our community a better place to live. Best wishes for a joyous holiday season!

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ENF sponsoring 2018 Nebraska Bus Tour between stops. If you wish to participate in this tour, your seat must be reserved by Feb. 1, along with your $400 down payment per person.

Sandhill cranes by the tens of thousands stop over in central Nebraska during their northward migration. Some estimates in the past have been of over a half million birds stopping in the area to feed and fatten up before they continue their

northward flight. One evening during this tour will be spent standing on a bridge and watching thousands and thousands of these cranes come into their nighttime roosts on the islands in the Platte River.

The tours will be led by Naturalist and Historian, Terrence Ingram, who has been leading Bus Tours for over 50 years. During this tour he will be discussing the ecology and his-

When art informs public policy On Nov. 15, at 7 p.m., Galena Center for the Arts will screen “The Plow that Broke the Plains”. Paired with the film, Mr. Tim Youngquist, Farmer Liaison, Iowa State University, will discuss STRIPS, Science-Based Trials of Row Crops Integrated with Prairie Strips.

“The Plow that Broke the Plains”, a black & white 1936 cinematic exploration, was directed/produced by Pare Lorentz, Father of American Documentary Film.

Funded through the Farm Security Administration/WPA the film, poignantly photographed is accompanied by a poetic musical score, Virgil Thompson the composer.

Horrific outcomes resulted from ill thought farm pol-

icy begun during World War 1, extending into the early 1940’s: soil depletion/erosion and mass migration. ‘The Plow’ is the first of three Lorentz films that artistically addressed America’s social and environmental crises.

STRIPS research, ten years, has demonstrated if 10% of a field is converted to Prairie Strips, nitrogen loss is reduced by 80%, phosphorous loss cut by 90%, and sediment migration decreased by 95%. “Overall, 5,353 pounds of soil per acre will be kept in the field rather than washed downstream.” (www.PrairieStrips.org) For further information see: www.GalenaCenterForTheArts.com

Vita Plus Corporation announces donation to HCC agriculture program Vita Plus Corporation has made a donation of $5,000 to the Highland Community College agriculture program through the HCC Foundation.

HCC agriculture students and instructors visited the Vita Plus Feed Mill in Lanark, Illinois on Nov. 13, to be a part of the official announcement of the gift and the check presentation. Following the presentation, the Vita Plus team led the students on an informative tour of their facilities.

Vita Plus Dairy Specialist Augusta Witt noted, “One of the cornerstones of Vita Plus is being able to provide the newest and most cutting-edge solutions to help livestock producers achieve their goals. We seek to continue this tradition by growing and nurturing our relationships with universities and technical schools to help train the next generation.”

Galena Food Pantry announces holiday distribution dates

The United Churches of Galena Food Pantry announces Holiday distribution dates for December that differ from its normal schedule.

The Pantry will be open from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, and Thursday, Dec. 21. Distribution dates will return to the second and fourth Thursdays of each month in January.

The Galena Food Pantry is an all-volunteer ministry of the United Churches of Galena that distributes food to individuals in Jo Daviess County meeting low income requirements. For more information, email tkvangelder@yousq.net or phone 563-590-7064.

“The Agriculture Department would like to thank Vita Plus for their continued support of our programs.

This donation will be used to help support the dairy judging program and the purchasing of feed analyzing equipment,” said Agriculture Instructor Justin Ebert. “Vita Plus has graciously welcomed our students to learn firsthand the importance of animal nutrition and customer satisfaction. The success of our students is greatly dependent upon positive

working relationships like this one.”

Vita Plus Corporation is an employee-owned company headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. Vita Plus has been serving livestock producers since 1948. More than just a feed supplier, Vita Plus consultants offer the latest cutting-edge technology, nutrition, and management information. For more information about the organization, call 800-3628334 or go online at www.vitaplus. com.

Hanover Back Street Players stage annual Christmas production The Hanover Back Street Players Christmas production is Mashed Potatoes and Davey, a comedy by Megan Orr, about children plotting to get even with the neighborhood bully over the holidays. The cast is made up of adults and kids from Elizabeth and Hanover. This is a wonderful family show directed by Ellen Liberg and John Howard.

The Back Street Players Annual Dessert Theater will be at the Hanover Township Hall and performances are Saturday, Dec. 2, at 7p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m.

Seat reservations can be made by calling 815-858-4446 or by messaging Back Street Players on Facebook, but seats will be available at the door as well.

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Around the Northern Hills with Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau Manager Annette Eggers

This weekend I will be travelling into Chicago with our Jo Daviess County delegates to the Illinois Farm Bureau annual meeting. The delegates from across the state will be working hard to determine the changes and additions to Illinois Farm Bureau’s policy. This is what is so great about farm bureau; it is truly a grassroots effort.

Ready for some family fun? The 2018 Northern Illinois Farm Bureau Bowling Tournament will begin with registration at 1 p.m. and the tournament will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Forest Hills Lanes in Rockford. The tournament will consist of both adult and children’s divisions. Reservations are due to our office by Wednesday, Jan. 17. The cost per bowler will be $14 (children under twelve will be $12) with free shoe rental. (The registration fee will be collected at the bowling alley). For more information, call our office at 815-858-2235.

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Historic sites that are visited during the tour include; 1865 Steamboat Bertrand, the Mormon Trail Winter Head Quarters, Stuhr Museum with its Pioneer Village, Nebraska’s World War II Prisoner of War Camp, Fort Kearney, the first fort on the Oregon Trail, Hastings Museum with its 7-story I-Max theater and the world’s largest display of Whooping Cranes.

The cost for this 4-day tour is $895 per person/$845 per person dbl-occ.

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tory of the areas through which the bus is passing. During past tours we have seen as many as 150 Red-tailed Hawks and 10 or more bald eagles and several bald eagle nests. We also stop at several Prairie Dog villages.

During some of the past tours we have seen thousands and thousands of snow geese, which were migrating through the area at the same time.

There were so many birds they made a whole lake they were swimming in look white, or their whole flock stretched across the sky from horizon to horizon, which could be seen from three miles away.

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Once again the Eagle Nature Foundation will be sponsoring a 4-day Bus Tour to Nebraska to see sandhill cranes and visit historic sites. The tour is scheduled for March 12 to 15. On March 12 the bus will leave promptly at 8:00 am from the parking lot of Ramada on Hwy. 20 west of Galena. The four days will be packed with visiting different sites as well as seeing the natural world

Jo Daviess County Highway reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technicalities.

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Obituaries

BERNICE L. BUCHER Bernice L. Bucher, age 93 of Stockton passed away Friday, Nov. 24, 2017 at home. She was born Aug. 21, 1924 in Willow, the daughter of the late Leon & Esther (Noll) Wise. She married Earl Bucher on June 2, 1946 in Willow. He died June 2, 2008 She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Stockton. Bernice had been a caregiver at Morgan Memorial Home and for many friends and family. She also babysat children. Bernice enjoyed reading, crocheting, working jigsaw puzzles and making clothes.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Heid of Stockton; her grandchildren, Anna (Jim), Abigail (Doug), Andrew, Bill, and Kim; great grandchildren, Skylar, Chayse, Kai, Alexis, Shayna, Natalie, and Cora Kay; and her two sisters, Ilene (Donald) Rees and JoAnn Magee. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Earl, sisters, Eula Hayden and Carol Buck; and son-in-law, Galen Heid.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at the Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton at 11 a.m. There will be a visitation before the service beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will take place at Ladies Union Cemetery in Stockton. A memorial fund has been established for the Wesley United Methodist Church and the Walter Lawson Children’s Home. Condolences may be shared with her family at www.hermannfuneralhome. com.

BETTY J. LANGE Betty J. Lange, age 96 formerly of Browntown, WI, passed away Nov. 21, 2017 at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Monroe. She was born on Oct. 23, 1921 in Stockton, IL, to Sheldon and Ethel (Brown) BawdenHaase. Betty was a graduate of Gratiot High School class of 1939. She married Delbert J. Lange on Nov. 12, 1939. Betty worked for several years at Micro Switch in Warren. A nursing career was always on her mind; she fulfilled that by attending Highland College and was part of the first graduating LPN class. Betty was also an EMT for Warren Ambulance Service. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Warren, ELCA women of the church, and memorial committee at the church. Betty was an avid Cubs fan, enjoyed having a cup of coffee with her family and friends, the love of her life were her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

She is survived by three daughtersPatsy (Delmar) Lawrence, Vickie (Keith) Pilz, and Dixie (Jerry) Davis; eight grandchildren- Doug (Cathy) Lawrence, Cindy Dormon, Chris (Ryan) Johnson, Tracey (Mark) VanDeWoestyne, Kent (Tami Harding) Pilz, Julie (Tommy) Davis, Cory Neff, Angela (Tim) Kainz; 14 great grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband Delbert in May 5, 1980, sister, brother-in-law, and grandson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov .28, 2017 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Warren, IL. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. till time of service on Tuesday at the church.

Officiating will be Pastor Bryan Odeen.

Interment will take place at Elmwood Cemetery in Warren.

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A memorial has been established in her name.

Condolences can be sent to the family at www. leamonfh.com CHARLES “CHUCK” SCACE Charles “Chuck” Scace, 74, of Winslow passed away unexpectedly on Monday Nov. 20, 2017 at FHN Hospital. He was born on Dec. 26, 1942 in Warren, IL to Austin and Elizabeth (Mullen) Scace. He married Darlene Hibner and together they had eight children, he then married Gloria Strong on June 29, 1979 and together they had a son. He retired from Kelly Springfield after 28 years, in 2001. Chuck enjoyed deer and coon hunting, making wine, woodworking, cutting firewood and going for drives.

He was an excellent pool player and jokester, who loved the Green Bay Packers and the St. Louis Cardinals.

He is survived by his wife Gloria of Winslow; children- Mickey Scace of Virginia, Rick (Caralee) Scace of Warren, Johanna (Randy) Chezem of Florence, Roxhanna Scace of Virginia, Carl (Melissa) Scace of Freeport, Deehanna Scace of Virginia and Toby (Megan) Scace of Lena; 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; step children- Tony (Jackie) Jordan of Lena and Chris (Mike) Luedtke of Appleton, WI; five step grandchildren and two step great grandchildren; brothers and sisters- Joyce, Corland, Thora, Ginny, Sam, Harry and Harold.

He was preceded in death by his parents, infant son, son Tuffy, brothers Eddie and Steve, sisters Lorraine and Julie, and step-daughter Denise, and a daughter-in-law Christine Scace.

A visitation will be held from 4 till 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 at the Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home in Warren.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

A memorial has been established in his name.

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

Freeport, they were married 49 years.

Gerald hauled milk and gasoline in the Pearl City area, was a long time mechanic at Meyer’s Ford in Freeport, IL, and retired from Iroquois Foundry in Browntown, WI in 2006.

Gerald enjoyed boating on the Mississippi River teaching his daughters to water ski, spending time with his two grandsons Christopher and Kyle Aspinwall, his granddaughter Tanya (Mike) Truman and their two sons Tyler and Trae, as well as his three neighbor girls Shyanna, Laney, and Charlee (Adam and Heidi) Ditzler.

Gerald is survived by his wife Linda; his daughters Lindy Aspinwall; and Dena (Joe) Blakely; sister Sharon (Stan) Johnson; his grandchildren, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were both of his parents Kermit and Leona Aspinwall, his brother Russell and wife Janet Aspinwall. Gerald requested that his remains be donated for medical research. There will be no funeral services; however there will be a Celebration of Life at Slurp and Burp in Loran IL, Sunday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m.

JAMES “JIM” ERWIN JR James “Jim” Erwin Jr. 60, of Indianapolis, IN formerly of Kent, IL passed away on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 in Indianapolis. He was born on Jan. 4, 1957 in Freeport, IL to James Sr. and Helen (Myers) Erwin. James was a 1975 graduate of Pearl City High School, a dairy herdsman until he became too ill to work. Gardening was his passion.

James is survived by children; Tom(Maria) Stewart, Dessa (Perry Johnson)Stewart, and Mary Kay (Ryan) Handel, four grandchildren, his mother; Helen Erwin of Lena, IL, special friend, caregiver and mother of his children; Kristin Erwin, brother; Steve Miller of Pearl City, sister; Cyndy (Neal) Shumaker of Lena, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father; James Sr., one sister-in-law; Pauline Miller, and one niece; Mellissa Shumaker.

A private family service will be held.

Cremation rites are accorded.

A memorial has been established in his memory.

GERALD EDGAR ASPINWALL Gerald Edgar Aspinwall, 77 of Pearl City, IL passed away surrounded by his family, and Tiger (his beloved dog) while watching Gun Smoke, on Nov. 20, 2017. Gerald was born June 9, 1940 in Freeport, IL to Kermit and Leona (Peck) Aspinwall. NICHOLAUS “NIC” V. URBAN Gerald married Linda DeSutter on Nicholaus Feb. 3, 1968 on the family farm in “Nic” V. Urban, 23 of Stockton, IL died unexThe pectedly Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017. Friends is now gathered Nov. 25, at the FurAvailable Online long Funeral • No Subscription Required Chapel, Galena.

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Springs, CO the son of the late Javin V. Urban and Pauline Daniel. Nic was employed as a cook and painter. He enjoyed spinning poi, flow arts, snow and skate boarding, concerts, festivals, music and watching Netflix. Nic is survived by his mother and step-father, Pauline (John Mullaney) Daniel, two sisters, Vanessa and Hailey Urban, step-mother, Kathy Seyer, paternal grandparents, Jerry (Vicki Green) Urban and Judee (Bob) Albert, his maternal grandmother, Janet Post and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, his cousins, Joshua and Jamie Serpliss and Amanda Joy Daniel. A special thank you to his uncle and aunt, Ron (Cindy) Serpliss.

Online condolences maybe left at www.furlongfuneralchapel.com SANDRA JO (KUPERSMITH) FOX Sandra Jo (Kupersmith) Fox, 81, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Monday Nov. 20, 2017.

She was born on Aug. 26, 1936 in Freeport to Ernest and Frances (Smith) Kupersmith.

Sandra married Thomas Fox on Dec. 15, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois. Together they raised three children. She graduated from Stockton High School in 1954, Rockford Memorial School of Nursing in 1957. She worked as an RN at Freeport Memorial Hospital and the Monroe Clinic. Sandra was a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, going to sporting events, bowling, playing cards; bridge and euchre. Education was key for her, her children, and her grandchildren. She will be remembered as being fun and having a good sense of humor and quick witted.

Sandra is survived by three children; Terry (Bill) Wubben of Scales Mound, Laurie (Peter) Pasteris of Oswego, IL and Brad (Colleen) Fox of Stockton.

Seven grandchildren; Sophie Wubben, Carly and Emma Pasteris, Jordan, Thomas, Hayden, and Ellen Fox. And several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her; husband Thomas on June 7, 1996, three sisters; Betty Nadig, Joyce Koch, June Spinhirne.

Funeral services were Nov. 27, at Holy Cross Church in Stockton, Visitation was Nov. 26, at Holy Cross Church in Stockton.

Father Mike Morrissey officiated.

Burial will be at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Stockton.

A memorial has been established in her name.

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

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Blackhawks best in West without conference win

By Chris Johnson REPORTER

Stockton entered the week of play with a perfect mark for the 2017-2018 winter sports season.

They have been winning a lot of games and scoring a lot of points as they’ve done it. In the NUIC-West, outside of Eastland, no one has scored as much in winning efforts, as the Lady Blackhawks.

Stockton has already taken down

some pretty strong 2A teams this season. They beat Winnebago, Morrison and Rochelle in succession and pushed past 50 points each night. They scored 63 in a five-point win over Rochelle a little over a week ago.

They followed up the out-of-conference matches against a couple teams they do have a pretty good chance to see each season, Forreston and Eastland. They didn’t have

too much trouble collecting their fourth win in a row. They beat the Lady Cardinals by 30 points 59-29.

On Tuesday, Nov. 21, the win streak was subject to a lot more threat by the comeback-minded lady Cougars.

Stockton found things vexing in the first. Eastland was aggressive on defense and they were finding ways to get points through. The Lady Cougars were up by one, 10-9 at the

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end of one. The Lady Blackhawks fought back and seemed to be taking control of the flow. They scored 20 points in the period and grabbed the halftime lead by ten, 29-19.

Stockton held ground in the third as they put 13 more points through.

Eastland could only respond with ten of its own. With one period to play Stockton had built its lead to 14 points, 42-29.

Eastland pounded the glass in the final minutes. They pushed through Stockton’s defenses and took advantage of clock stoppage to draw back into the match. With just minutes to play, the lead was just a three-score event. With time winding down it was a three-and-a-foul from requiring overtime. Stockton didn’t let it happen.

The Lady Blackhawks marched forth and won by four points, 52-48.

The victory moved them to 5-0 on the season and set up an important week of games within the NUIC. On Monday, Nov. 27, the Lady Blackhawks played against the twin

towers of Ashton-Franklin Center at the base of Ogle County. A day later they traveled north to face one of the best teams in the early-season west., the Lady Wildcats. River Ridge/Scales Mound had a great showing in the Dakota Thanksgiving Turkey Tourney. They closed the season-opener with a 4-1 mark and inched out Freeport Aquin for the Turkey Tourney Title. River Ridge/Scales Mound’s only loss came at the hands of the two-time defending State Champion, Class 2A Byron Lady Tigers.

The Lady Blackhawks play host to the Eastland Lady Cougars this Friday night, before getting a break away from NUIC play, until a Friday, Dec. 15 notice-to-appear in Galena. They Lady Pirates were a win away from 30 a season ago and two away from that same mark the season before. The opening stretch Stockton is working through will strengthen the focus required to compete for a possible West Title this season.

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LINOIS. Commonly known as 401 Upon payment in full of the PARK AVENUE,GALENA, IL amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that 61036 Property Index No. 06-500- will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after con035-00.

The real estate is improved firmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the open for inspection and plainhighest bid by certified funds at tiff makes no representation as the close of the sale payable to to the condition of the property.

The Judicial Sales Corporation. Prospective bidders are admonNo third party checks will be ished to check the court file to accepted. The balance in cer- verify all information. tified funds/or wire transfer, If this property is a condois due within twenty-four (24) minium unit, the purchaser of hours. No fee shall be paid by the unit at the foreclosure sale, the mortgagee acquiring the other than a mortgagee, shall residential real estate pursu- pay the assessments and the leant to its credit bid at the sale gal fees required by The Condoor by any mortgagee, judgment minium Property Act, 765 ILCS creditor, or other lienor acquir- 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this ing the residential real estate property is a condominium unit 29,084 2,551 18,141 6,099 46,825 14,535 8,470 7,227 13,372 5,604

62,710 15,660 TRS THIS 4,599 3,940 UNITED LABORATORIES 38,409 4,220 USFOODS 3,154 4,707 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 4,000 17,904 VANDERHEYDEN FUNITURE 107,345 4,038 VETERANS FLOOR INC 26,683 2,500 VISA 8,975 18,980 VISION SERVICE PLAN OF IL 6,862 18,400 WISCONSIN DEPT OF REV 6,709 287,967 ZONES (Published in The Scoop Today Nov. 29, 2017) 26,580 18,556 301798 which is part of a common in- file number 14-17-06428. terest community, the purchaser THE JUDICIAL SALES of the unit at the foreclosure sale CORPORATION other than a mortgagee shall One South Wacker Drive, 24th pay the assessments required Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650

by The Condominium Property (312) 236-SALE Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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You will need a photo iden- com tification issued by a govern- Attorney File No. 14-17ment agency (driver’s license, 06428 passport, etc.) in order to gain Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 entry into our building and the Case Number: 17 CH 00019 foreclosure sale room in Cook TJSC#: 37-7543 County and the same identifi- NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair cation for sales held at other Debt Collection Practices Act, county venues where The Judi- you are advised that Plaintiff’s cial Sales Corporation conducts attorney is deemed to be a debt foreclosure sales. collector attempting to collect For information, examine the a debt and any information obcourt file or contact Plaintiff’s tained will be used for that purattorney: CODILIS & ASSOCI- pose.

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Straight ‘A’s for Monroe Clinic in patient safety In October, The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit health care ratings organization, released new Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. The Safety Grade assigns letter grades of A, B, C, D and F to hospitals nationwide based on their performance in preventing medical errors, infections and other harms. Monroe Clinic was one of 832 awarded an A for its commitment to keeping patients safe and meeting the highest safety standards

in the U.S. “This is an exciting accomplishment for our patients and staff! Since 2013, The Leapfrog Group has given Monroe Clinic an ‘A’ for Patient Safety—making this one our tenth,” said Paula Elmer, MSN, RN, NEABC, Monroe Clinic Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer. “Our nurses and providers care for each person as if they are family. After all, we are neighbors, family and friends, to

each individual that walks through our doors.”

“It takes consistent, unwavering dedication to patients to achieve the highest standards of patient safety.

An ‘A’ Safety Grade recognizes hospitals for this accomplishment,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “We congratulate the clinicians, Board, manage-

See MONROE CLINIC, Page 16

River Ridge-Scales Mound takes down the field in Dakota

By Chris Johnson REPORTER

There were a lot of good teams that played in the Dakota Turkey Tourney Tip-Off over the Thanksgiving Holiday and the River Ridge/Scales Mound Lady Wildcats were declared the best of them. There were some calculations involved, but the Lady Wildcats’ 4-1 mark was a better overall record than the second place finisher, Freeport Aquin’s was. The Lady Bulldogs carried the identical final tally, but lost the tournament title when they lost to the Lady Wildcats on the next to the last night of games, 43-39.

River Ridge/Scales Mound opened the 2017-2018 winter sports season with a 16-point win over the Fulton Lady Steamers on Nov. 13. They got about a week of practice in before having to head to Dakota for the Turkey Tourney Invitational and an immediate test from a proven-explosive offensive team on opening night. The

North Boone Lady Vikings were coming off a 63-3 early-season win.

The Lady Wildcats took control at the tip against North Boone. They collected a six-point lead after the first quarter of play and added another nine to the total before the halftime break, up 28-13. They would hold on for the twelve-point win, 51-39 and move to 2-0 on the season.

On night two of the Dakota Turkey Tourney Tip-Off, Pearl City showed up and then, statistically, disappeared.

The Dakota Champions grabbed a five point edge after one and did what they did a game before, added nine more to the lead in the second. They led the Lady Wolves 26-12 at the break. It got harder forPearl City. They were held to two points offense in the third period and entered the fourth, down 36-14. A basic exchange of scores in the fourth gave River Ridge/Scales Mound the 48-25 win and the 3-0 start.

In the win over Freeport Aquin on

Saturday, Nov. 25, the Lady Wildcats used strong shooting from Madelyn Cocagne and Tabria Thomas to help open an eight-point lead after the first period of play. Aquin was a little stronger in the second and was able to stay step-for-step with River Ridge/ Scales Mound. Both teams scored ten points.

Aquin got a few more open looks in the third as six players helped chip-in for twelve points. The Bulldogs pulled to within five points entering the final minutes of the game, down 33-28 but couldn’t get past four as time expired.

The victory moved the Lady Wildcats to 4-0 on the season.

They fell to the Byron Lady Tigers on the final night of the Dakota Turkey Tourney Tip-Off Classic 44-40 and begin looking at wrapping up pre-holiday games, before turning a serious focus towards pushing for a good view from the top, in the NUICWest.

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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

2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS CXL Heated leather seats, 3rd row seat, 1 owner, new front brakes & tires, 214 k mi. $1850, OBO 262-374-0542

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

2005 MALIBU LS must see & drive, 220k miles, 1 owner, 262363-7372.

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PEARL CITY NICE 2 BDR apartment. Appliances furnished. $300/month. No pets. 815-2913401.

STOCKTON 1 bedroom efficiency apartment, appliances included, $275 plus utilities, call 815-541-2827 STOCKTON 2 bedroom apartment, appliances included, $435 plus utilities, call 815-541-2827

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2002 MERCURY SABLE Good tires, battery, new fuel pump. Car serviced on regular basis. $1,595 Call 262-758-4738

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

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1997 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE Good shape. Call for details. 262767-0782

2003 CHEVY IMPALA 4 DR Like Showroom condition, 6 Pass. $3,950 414-541-4644

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

Motorcycles 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.

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.

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

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2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4x4, in good cond, heated leather seats, new tires, many upgrades, $4,500 OBO, 847-3955128

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

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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

1968 MUSTANG COUPE 289 AUTO P.S. Older Restoration, Newer Tires, Rally 15” Wheels. $14,500 or best offer. 262-5374016

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

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

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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The Pearl City United to help fill out your holMethodist Church will iday trays. If you have be hosting a Christmas any questions, please feel Cookie Walk on Saturfree to call the church day, Dec. 9, from 8-11 office (815-443-2177) a.m. We will have a treand speak with Pastor mendous variety of difMatthew Smith or email ferent Christmas treats to pastor@pearlcityumc. available for purchase by org. Information is also the pound. Last year we had over 110 available on our website: www.pearldozen cookies and treats available, cityumc.org/Christmas and on Faceso we’re sure you’ll find something book www.facebook.com/pcumcil

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JO DAVIESS COUNTY GALENA, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC., MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-RP1 Plaintiff, -v.CARLA A. COPPOTELLI, et al Defendant 17 CH 00019 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 10, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:30 PM on January 8, 2018, at the office of Vincent Roth Toepfer & Leinen PC, 122 1/2 N Main St, Galena, IL 61036, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 401 PARK AVENUE, GALENA, IL 61036 Property Index No. 06-500-035-00.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-06428.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-06428 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00019 TJSC#: 37-7543 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will gather for worship on Dec. 3, at Good Shepherd, 118 E. Mason St. Lena, IL, at 9:30 a.m. All are invited to worship on this First Sunday of Advent with Holy Communion.

Following worship, there will be a time of fellowship.

All Sunday School children will gather for Sunday School Opening at 10:45 a.m. followed by learning, Bible study, prayer, and fellowship.

On Wednesday Dec. 6, at 8 a.m. the Piece Corps Quilters will work together to craft quilts for Lutheran World Relief. They are always looking for more people to help tie quilts and sew. No previous quilting experience is necessary. Come join the fun and make a difference in the world! At 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday Confirmation students in seventh and eighth grade will meet for learning, fun, prayer, and fellowship.

On Thursday Dec. 7, Hannah Circle will meet at 9 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. This is “Potluck” we will not have a hostess. Rene; Johnson (815) 369-2818 is the Bible Study leader. The Advent Devotional material is in the December 2017 issue of “Gather” magazine. “Joy To the World” God in Christ is for all humanity.

During Advent our worship service will focus on God’s dwelling places. Where do we meet God? We will journey through scripture and the communion to encounter God in different places. Come and join

worship service on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

On Sunday Dec. 10 all are welcome to join Good Shepherd Christmas Caroling. We will meet at Good Shepherd at 2 p.m. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. bring a friend and join us for a Christmas tour of Homes in Lena. The following homes will be warm and decorated.

You may visit in any order. Michael and Sharon Welton-119 E. Main, Lena Donna and Dale Gullickson – 219 E Shippee Road, Lena, Darci Meier-521 W. Quail Drive, Lena Your donation to the Lena Food Pantry at any of these homes will be greatly appreciated If you have any questions, please call the church at 815-369-5552.

Kent/Willow United Methodist Church

Kent/Willow UMC will worship together Dec. 3, at Kent UMC at 9 a.m. Pastor Chuck Wolbers’s message is “The First Sunday of Advent” (Hope) with “Communion” to all; and “The Hanging of the Greens.” All are welcome and invited.

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

Kent UMC is located right in the town of Kent, IL. for more info call the Pastor at: 262-308-2379.

Christmas music at St. John’s Lena

Everyone in the area is invited to these upcoming special events at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lena.

Come and let this holiday music help you prepare for the coming celebration of our Lord’s birth on Christmas!

Grace Lutheran Academy Choir will sing during our worship services the weekend of Dec. 9 and 10. Grace

Academy is a Lutheran School in Chicago that the St. John’s congregation and My Friend’s Closet support by providing scholarships for students to cover tuition and costs. In past years we sent work teams to help with repairs and remodeling of their school facilities. We’ve also had the children come and spend a weekend on farms

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ANTIQUES, HOUSEHOLD & MISC. ITEMS AUCTION 507 E. MAIN ST. • LENA, IL

SATURDAY, December 2, 2017 - 10:00 A.M. ANTIQUES & HOUSEHOLD: Case walking plow; wine press; cedar chest; trunk dated 1909; dresser; oak plant stand; pine bench & nightstand; wicker & antique furniture; antique doors & windows; (2) short sections of wrought iron fencing; lawn art; beer & liquor signs & lights; owl lamps; foot stools; adv. boxes; framed ‘Billy The Kid’ poster; pictures; records; repro tin signs; Playboy magazines; collectable blankets; sm little red wagons; 8-horse hitch beer wagon; sports & racing memorabilia; kite; jewelry; Political pins; stoneware & pottery; adv. crocks; 1940s Coca-Cola glasses; enamelware roasters; cookie jars; glassware; small antiques & collectibles; NEW hunting & pocket knives; x-mas decorations; aquarium; nic-nac shelves; NEW household items; portable air conditioner; flea market tables; metal folding chairs; plastic child’s pull wagon; picnic table; Brinkman smoker; camping gear; hand ice auger; fishing nets; outdoor x-mas decorations; ext. cords & multi-plugs for outdoor lightning; battery chargers; power tools; lawn tools; collapsible composite bin; lawn/ garden items.

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in the Lena area.

The congregation that was associated with Grace Academy closed some time ago, and the school became a mission project for the Northern Illinois District of our church body. Our support and the support of many other congregations and organizations in northern Illinois have helped to keep the doors open to this important ministry to people living in the inner city.

The Carlson Family Musicians will perform an Advent/Christmas concert at St. John’s, Lena on Dec. 10, from 6 to 7 p.m. We have enjoyed listening to their beautiful music on previous occasions and look forward to hearing them again.

The young people in this family---Karissa, Julia, and Isaiah play multiple instruments, including piano, harp, flute, violin, and accordion. As well, they have a wonderful blend of vocal music. They will play and sing traditional Advent/Christmas favorites that you will truly enjoy.

Please mark your calendars and come join us. You are always welcome at St. John’s.

For more information, please call the church office 815-369-4035.

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF LENA

720 N. Freedom Street Lena, IL • 815-369-5591 Dr. Jim Erb, Senior Pastor Rev. Scott Wilson Assoc. Pastor of Youth Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School/ABF 8:45 a.m.

AWANA-Wednesdays 5:30 p.m.

Junior and Senior High Youth Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.

Listen to pastor’s weekly sermon at www.lenafreechurch.org 289317

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JDCF accepting nominations for Conservation Leadership Award The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) is accepting nominations for the Nancy Hamill Winter Conservation Leadership Award, which will be presented at the Foundation’s annual meeting in early 2018.

An individual, organization, governmental entity, educational institution, or business that has demonstrated creativity and/or leadership in the preservation, restoration, or stewardship of natural areas and/or Native American cultural resources, or has a strong history of promoting an understanding of the natural world in Northwest Illinois, particularly Jo Daviess County, is eligible. Nominees may have also shown financial leadership that supports land conservation. Priority will be given to nominees with distinguished lifetime accomplishments and impact made in the service area of the Foundation. JDCF’s Executive Committee seeks nominations annually beginning in October each year and uses the above criteria to make its selection. Nominations are due by Dec. 15. Current staff and board members

of JDCF are not ligible. A nomination form can be found at www.jdcf.org.

The Nancy Hamill Winter Conservation Leadership Award is named after JDCF’s long-time board member and past Board President and

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Refreshments Served at the Community Building & Local Businesses * Holiday Lighted Parade (line up at Warren Firehouse) - 4:30 p.m. * Parade - 4:45 p.m. (Downtown Warren) Drop off Santa at Warren Community Building shortly after the parade. * Stop in local businesses to fill your Christmas List * Sign up for Door Prizes at participating businesses Sponsored by: Warren Chamber of Commerce

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Warren 815-745-2194

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The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) is accepting nominations for the Nancy Hamill Winter Conservation Leadership Award, which will be presented at the Foundation’s annual meeting in early 2018. An individual, organization, governmental entity, educational institution, or business that has demonstrated creativity and/or leadership in the preservation, restoration, or stewardship of natural areas and/or Native American cultural resources, or has a strong history of promoting an understanding of the natural world in Northwest Illinois, particularly Jo Daviess County, is eligible. Nominees may have also shown financial leadership that supports land conservation. Priority will be given to nominees with distinguished lifetime accomplishments and impact made in the service area of the Foundation. JDCF’s Executive Committee seeks nominations annually beginning in October each year and uses the above criteria to make its selection. Nominations are due by Dec. 15. Current staff and board members of JDCF are not ligible. A nomination form can be found at www.jdcf.org.

The Nancy Hamill Winter Conservation Leadership Award is named after JDCF’s long-time board member and past Board President and Vice President, Nancy Hamill Winter. Formerly a Stockton resident Nancy dedicated much of her adult life to the preservation and care of natural habitats and the Native American cultural heritage of Northern Illinois. The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation is a local non-profit whose mission is to preserve land for the lasting well-being of people and wildlife. JDCF owns several beautiful and unique preserves that are open to the public for hiking, wildlife viewing, and picnicking. For more information about JDCF, please visit their office at 126 N Main Street, Elizabeth IL, or contact them at www.jdcf.org, or info@jdcf.org.

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