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Blackhawks cover All Conference awards

By Trenten Scheidegger SPORTSWRITER

The Stockton Blackhawks put in another solid football season in their 2019 campaign. Stockton finished with a 7-4 overall record after a second-round loss in the playoffs to an impressive Aquin Catholic squad.

They outscored their opponents 252-136 and were much more impressive on their home turf where they went 4-1 on the season.

Jessy Snyder’s Blackhawks were

led by a group of solid players along their offensive and defensive line, as well as the running talents of Jason Hermann.

Nearly the entire Stockton offensive line was rewarded for their solid 2019 play as Cody Schultz earned a unanimous First Team All-Conference award. Case Harmston earned a Second Team All-Conference award, and Drew McGovern grabbed an Honorable Mention. The guy in the middle, Zach Cook, led the way

Lady Wildcats begin 2019 campaign

By Trenten Scheidegger The River Ridge-Scales Mound Wildcats have begun their 2019 girls’ basketball season. Under the helm of Coach David Weigel, who came into the season with a career coaching record of 101-95, the Wildcats will have to find their new identity. Following their 18-8 2018 season, the Wildcats lost a few key components to their success in Tabria Thomas, Reese Miller, and Maddi Frey. Coach Weigel was returned just one of his starters from 2018 in Claire Wienen, who is now a senior.

The team will have to focus on Wienen for leadership, as coach Weigel said, “We will rely on our lone returning starter from last year’s team, Claire Wienen, both offensively and defensively to help lead us throughout the season.”

“Lack of experience will be a huge factor in this season’s success early, but we hope through hard work, to be competitive as we progress.” David said of the team’s weaknesses.

On the plus side, Weigel believes his team should not have too much trouble working together and establishing their identity as a team. “Team chemistry will be a huge strength of this year’s squad. This group of kids really works hard and gets along well.” Weigel said.

The Hornets have a very strong Junior class coming on this year. Weigel has high expectations for Livia Haas, Emma Kloss, and Sarah Pratt, who along with the leadership of Wienen,

could provide a solid core for the Wildcats to continue their success from last season despite the loss of so much talent.

The Wildcats opened up their season with an impressive win over Benton.

They held the Zephyrs to just 26 points while putting up 43 of their own in a route of Benton.

The Wildcats then entered play in the Dakota tournament. They were set up with a tough opponent in the Aquin Bulldogs, who had the Wildcats number all game long. The Bulldogs outscored RRSM 17-5 in the first quarter and they ran away with things after that. With a 37-9 lead at halftime, this was one the Wildcats and Weigel just wanted to forget about.

RRSM was much improved in the second half, but it wouldn’t be enough to climb their way back into this one.

Kari Conklin and Sydney Driscoll found their rhythm as they put up five points each in the half. Sarah Pratt hit a three pointer and the Wildcats were able to put up twenty points in the second half.

The Bulldogs were simply too much, however, as they walked away with a 75-29 victory over River Ridge-Scales Mound. Driscoll and Conklin both led the team in scoring with seven. Emma Kloss was next up with five points.

Wiegel and the Wildcats will look to bounce back this week in a key matchup with the Lena-Winslow Panthers.

The Wildcats will be at home as they host the Panthers this Thursday, Dec. 5.

another First Team All-Conference selection for his defensive line play.

A solid year for Schultz, who can now call himself a two-way First Team All-Conference player. Bryant Keefer was an honorable mention for the defensive line group.

At linebacker, both Harmston and Drew McGovern were First Team selections. The Junior duo will be a lot of fun to watch as they cover the field in their senior campaign next year.

At defensive back, the Blackhawks had three players listed with Jaden Rice getting a First Team se-

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lection, Winston McPeek earning a Second Team selection, and Andrew Haas earning an honorable mention.

With a grand total of twelve All-Conference awards including honorable mentions, to a total of nine players the Blackhawks came in with the second most players to earn an all-conference award. Second to only the state champion Lena-Winslow Panthers.

With a good number of the award winners being juniors, the 2020 Stockton Blackhawks team will be a lot of fun to watch.

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for his guys as he was rewarded with a First Team All-Conference Center award.

With such a solid offensive line it’s no wonder how Jason Hermann was able to run all over defenses this season. He exploited the big holes every game and did enough to get a unanimous First Team All-Conference Running Back award.

To wrap up the offensive awards, Gavin Keefer was given an Honorable Mention for his tight end play.

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Stockton Festival of Lights

The elves at Marie’s Wood Carvings stay busy during the Festival of Lights celebration.

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Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Stockton for the Tree Lighting Ceremony and crowning of Little Jack Frost (Kenton Raab) and Miss Merry Christmas (Paige McPeek).

The Stockton Heritage Museum is featuring an “O, Christmas Trees” display throughout the holidays.

The little drummer boy and friends grace the window at Stella’s Café and Catering in downtown Stockton.

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Strollers visited the windows at the Stockton Heritage Museum to watch these young ladies decorate trees.

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Fury hockey team wins big in Arrowhead

By Susie Knauf CORRESPONDENT

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Alyssa Knauf scores a goal and racked up six assists over the course of the night.

The Fury Hockey team traveled to Hartland Nov. 29-30 to compete in the Arrowhead Turkey Tourney.

With a team bowing out of the tourney, three teams participated with Fury and Arrowhead squaring off first. The Fury lost 2-0 in a slowpaced first game.

In the next game vs. Brookfield Glacier, the Fury found their footing, easily defeating the Glacier 11-3. Anika Einbeck, Haley Knauf, and Alyssa Knauf lead the team in points. Anika contributed 5 goals (her second hat trick of the season) and 2 assists to the win. Alyssa tallied 1 goal, 6 assists (her second playmaker of the season). Haley earned a hat trick and playmaker with her 3 goals and 3 assists (her third hat trick and third playmaker of the season). Olivia Combs and

(Left) Sarah Edler began the game’s scoring with a shot near the blue line with an assist to Sara Nerad.

Amery Stuckey each added 1 goal and 1 assist in the contest. Sara Loerke recorded her second playmaker of the season. Anna Malone recorded an assist as well. Senior Goaltender Brooke Teubert stopped 16 shots while the Fury had 43 shots on Brookfield’s goaltender. Arrowhead narrowly defeated Brookfield 4-2 in the next game.

In the final game of the series, the Fury again squared up against Arrowhead on Sunday. With 2:38 to go in the second period, Sarah Edler began the game scoring with a shot near the blue line with an assist to Sara Nerad. At the top of the third period, Anika Einbeck lit the lamp, assisted by Haley Knauf.

Short-handed and 34 seconds later, Einbeck fired another in the back of the net giving the Fury a 3-0 lead.

Less than five minutes later, Alyssa Knauf fired the puck in the back of the net, assisted by Anika Einbeck.

The Fury played fierce all game outshooting Arrowhead 51-12.

Goaltender Olivia Cronin earned her first shut-out of the season.

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Obituaries

LONNIE M. CHEENEY Lonnie M. Cheeney, 54, of Stockton, IL passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 at his home, doing what he loved, hunting.

He was born on Oct. 24, 1965 to Frank and Loretta (Moe) Cheeney in Freeport, IL. He married Tina Brinkmeier on May 23, 1987 and together they had three children.

He worked for many years for Stephenson Service in Stockton as a plant sight supervisor.

Lonnie was an avid hunter, who enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle, playing his guitar, and in his younger years, singing karaoke. He was a man with old fashioned values, he would give the shirt off of his back to anyone, and he could fix and build anything. He was kind, and would never hold a grudge. Lonnie had a great sense of humor, and an appetite, always going through the fridge to find a “snack” or dessert. Lonnie’s family was his biggest blessing, he especially loved his grandchildren.

Lonnie is survived by his children; Jeff (Jessica Dowd) Cheeney of Nora, IL, Tamra (Jason) Brown of Lena, IL and Caleb Cheeney of Pueblo, CO, grandchildren; Braelynn and Brinley Cheeney, Alyssa, Carter, and Willow Brown, mother; Loretta Cheeney of Warren, IL, brothers; Leon (Lori) Cheeney, and Troy (Mary) Cheeney, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Father Martin, brother Curtis Cheeney, and beloved dog Mickey.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL. Visitation was on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, and again until time of services on Saturday at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL. Burial will be at Lena Burial Park in Lena, IL. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his memory.

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

suited him and as a result, Harold and Marian bought and moved to a farm outside of Winslow, Illinois, where they ran a dairy operation.

They put down roots there and they raised four children. In 1968, Harold bought a dairy farm in South Wayne, Wisconsin. In 1975, he and Marian moved back to their Winslow farm, where they lived for the remainder of their lives.

Harold was very active in and held leadership positions in multiple church, civic, and community HAROLD JOSEPH TRUMPY organizations. He was a longOn Saturday, time member of the Martintown Nov. 23, 2019, Community Church where he Harold Joseph served on the church board. He Trumpy, 99, of also was a member and Vicerural Winslow, President for the Lena Lions Club.

Illinois, passed He organized and served as the peacefully at First Scout Master of the Winslow his home, into Boy Scouts, Troop #29. He served the loving arms in 3 different capacities for the of his Lord Winslow Township, as a Supervisor, and Savior, Clerk, and later as a Trustee. One Jesus Christ. Harold is now in of his lasting accomplishments, Heaven with his wife Marian, was while on the Lena-Winslow who had passed away on Nov. 5, Board of Education the two school 2019. Harold was born in Clarno, districts consolidated. As a board Wisconsin on Nov. 23, 1920 to member, Harold actively supported Russell and Mabel (Bowen) Trumpy. the capital referendums that led He was a direct descendent of the to the remodeling of the Winslow late Joseph Trumpy and his son Grade School and the building of the Henry Trumpy, who were among present Lena-Winslow High School the Swiss contingency of settlers in Lena, Illinois. Harold was one who founded the village of New of the founders of the Honey Creek Glarus in 1845. Within months of Watershed that included Green and Harold’s birth, his parents moved Stephenson Counties and served their family to Monroe, Wisconsin as its first President. The Honey where he lived and attended school.

Creek Watershed organization led Harold graduated from Monroe High the passage of clean water acts and School as the salutatorian of his class a greater commitment on the part of in 1938. During high school, he and farmers and townships, including the classmate, Marian Zweifel, became city of Monroe, towards preserving sweethearts. On Dec. 21, 1941, they the integrity of the watersheds and were united in marriage at St. John’s water of Honey Creek.

United Church of Christ in Monroe.

Harold was always one to be a Harold had continued his pioneer in soil conservation farming. education at the University of While farming in Lafayette County, Wisconsin Madison in the area he received an “Outstanding Soil of pre-medicine. As a result of an Conservation Farming” award for illness in the family, Harold left the the initiatives he took with strip University to help on a dairy farm in Clarno owned by his father. Marian and Harold lived there for 2years.

Harold found that dairy farming AVA DOROTHY ESLING Brandt and Dana Esling of Lena, IL are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Ava Dorothy Esling, born Oct. 9, 2019. Grandpar-

farming, water management, and preservation of woodlands. Harold was known for his strong work ethic and was considered an honest and fair businessman. Always interested in agricultural real estate, he continued his education in agricultural real estate in later years.

Harold loved the land he worked. He shared that it was while working in his fields, he would find it a special time to pray. He was very kind to all animals, both domestic and farm, and held a special affection for cats, dogs, and songbirds. He and Marian took in numerous stray cats and dogs over the years. He taught his children and grandchildren to hold a deep respect for all of God’s creation.

Harold was very interested in genealogy and created and/or maintained records for both sides of his and Marian’s families. He traveled to Switzerland, Great Britain, and Wales to learn more about their respective family histories. He was an avid reader of history; biography’s, in particular, and kept current on national and international affairs. He owned several antique cars and had family buggies and surreys restored. In 2016, he and Marian were honored by the Community Bank of Winslow and rode in his Studebaker Buggy in the Lena Fall Festival Parade, celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary. It was important to Harold to preserve our heritage. He enjoyed playing Bridge and 500 with his friends and family. Harold was a great conversationalist, with a quick wit and a wonderful sense of humor.

He loved to laugh.

Harold and Marian became members at St. John’s Church of Christ, Monroe, WI in 1989 and in later years they attended Staver United Methodist Church. Harold deeply loved and was devoted to his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He delighted in their accomplishments and looked

out for each-and-every one through his words of wisdom, hard work, and generosity. Harold acted upon his deep faith in the Lord, through his generosity and kind heart. He always held a tender spot for those in need, whether a neighbor or even strangers. He was quick to help when trouble came or to forgive a debt if he thought it could make a difference in the life of the recipient. Harold was a treasure trove of wisdom and was deeply respected and loved by his family and those who knew him well. Harold was truly the “Salt of the Earth” and one of the last of his great generation who made such an impact in the world. He will be sorely missed by his family, but all live with the peace in knowing that Harold and Marian are in the glorious presence of the Lord, and they are together now and forever.

Harold was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 78 years, Marian; his parents, Russell and Mabel Trumpy; daughter, Marcia Bidlingmaier Saalsaa; grandsons Michael Trumpy and Neil Bidlingmaier; and sons-in law, Larry Bidlingmaier and Michael Kodrich.

He is survived by his son, Jeff (Jean) Trumpy, Waukesha; son, John (Lori) Trumpy, Winslow; daughter, Penny (Jim Stein) Kodrich, Minnetrista, MN; grandchildren, Layne (Erin) Bidlingmaier, Winslow; Tami Bidlingmaier, Winslow; Tana (Jason) Stieve, Lombard, Il; Kristie (Jeff) Reynolds, Cedar Falls, Iowa; Tim (Michelle) Trumpy, Minneapolis, MN; Kathy (Ryan) Caho, Kenosha, WI; Leslie Trumpy, Browntown, WI; Noah Trumpy, Winslow; plus 14 greatgrandchildren.

Memorial services were held on Monday Nov. 25, 2019 at Martintown Community Church, Martintown, WI. Burial took place in Greenwood Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at shriner111.com.

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Our Area Churches Welcome You APPLE RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 102 E. Baldwin St., P.O. Box 188, Apple River, IL 61001 Pastor Libby Rutherford (815) 990-1428 Church (815) 594-2223 • Sunday Worship – 9 a.m.

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GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH 118 East Mason Street, Lena, IL 61048 Pastor Miho Yasukawa (815) 369-5552 • Sunday Worship – 9:30 a.m.

• Sunday School – 10:45 a.m. (Sept. - May) • Piece Corps Quilters – Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 315 W. Maple St., Stockton, IL 61085 Pastor Jonathan Singleton (815) 947-2414 E-Mail: calvaryum@yahoo.com • Sunday Worship – 10:00 a.m.

• Sunday School – 8:45 a.m.

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH OF WOODBINE 1904 S. Vel Tera Road, Elizabeth, IL 61028 Pastor Michael Burdett (815) 858-3843 • Sunday Worship – 10:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

• Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

• Prayer meeting – Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

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CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA STOCKTON 600 N. Main St., Stockton Pastor Paul Gebo (815) 858-0941 E-Mail: clc600@frontier.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Christ-Lutheran-Church-Stockton-IL • Saturday Worship 5:30 p.m.

• Education for all ages Sun. 9:00 a.m. September - May • Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

• Confirmation Ministry Wednesdays 3:05 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Healing Services on 5th Weekends EBENEZER – SALEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST P.O. Box 102, Pearl City, IL 61062 Pastor Randy Nicholas • 815-369-4511 Sunday Worship Alternates Monthly At the two churches Find us on Facebook • Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m.

• Sunday School follows worship • Dec. worship is at Salem UCC Church At the corner of Loran & Kent Roads EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF LENA 720 N. Freedom Street, Lena, IL 61048 Dr. Jim Erb, Pastor (815) 369-5591 Rev. Scott Wilson Associate Pastor of Youth • Sunday Morning Worship – 10:00 a.m.

• Sunday School – 8:45 a.m.

• Awana Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

• Youth Group Wednesdays Junior High from 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Senior High from 7 - 8:30 p.m.

• Listen to Pastor’s weekly sermon at www.lenafreechurch.org FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 411 S. Main Street, PO Box 236, Pearl City, IL 61062 email: pearlcityumc@gmail.com Website: pearlcityumc.org Find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/pcumcil Pastor Donna Hoffman (815) 443-2177 • Sunday Worship – 8:30 a.m.

• Sunday School – during worship after the children’s message FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 309 S. Main Street, Elizabeth, IL 61028 email: firstumcofelizabeth@gmail.com Pastor Tiffany Garcea • Sunday Worship - 9:00 a.m.

• Sunday School - 8:15 a.m.

• Women’s Faith Group 1st Tuesday monthly - 9:30 a.m.

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HARVEST BAPTIST CHURCH OF STOCKTON 151 S. Main, Stockton, IL 61085 Pastor David McAusland - (815) 947-2986 • Sunday Morning Service – 10:00 a.m.

(Church luncheon following morning service) • Sunday Afternoon Service - 12:30 p.m.

• Bible Study & Prayer - Wednesday Evening 6:30 p.m.

HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH 223 E. Front Avenue, Stockton, IL 61085 Father Mike Morrissey (815) 947-2545 • Saturday Evening Mass – 4:30 p.m.

• Sunday Mass – 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

• Reconciliation Saturday – 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.

• Parish Hall for Rent – Seats 200 LENA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 118 West Mason Street, Lena, IL 61048 Pastor Keri Rainsberger (815) 369-5291 • Sunday Worship – 9:00 a.m.

• Sunday School – 10:30 a.m.

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• Children’s Ministries Please call church for dates and times • United Methodist Women – 1:30 p.m.

(1st Wednesday of each month) * We are handicapped accessible SALEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 8491 West Salem Road, Lena, IL 61048 (Turn on Salem Road at Eleroy Rest Stop) Rev. Randy Nicholas (815) 369-4511 • Adult & Children’s Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

• Sunday Worship – 10:30 a.m.

• Bookworms Reading Group - 7:00 p.m., 2nd Monday of the month SCHAPVILLE ZION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 635 East Schapville Road, Elizabeth, IL 61028 Pastor Dottie Morizzo (815) 845-2272 Cell (815) 238-0670 www.schapvillezion.org • Sunday Worship Service – 10:00 a.m.

• Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.

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SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH 536 E. Schapville Road, Scales Mound, IL 61054 Church number (815) 845-2061 Rev. James Mehltretter Website: www.shepherdofhill.com • Sunday Worship – 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.

• Sunday School (Sept. – May) – 8:45 a.m.

• Holy Communion is celebrated weekly.

ST. ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH 608 East Railroad, Warren, IL 61087 Father Skrobutt (815) 745-2312 • Sunday Mass – 8:00 a.m.

• Reconciliation Sunday – 7:30 - 7:50 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 625 Country Lane Drive, Lena, IL 61048 Rev. Rick Bader (815) 369-4035 • Saturday Evening Worship – 5:30 p.m.

• Sunday Worship – 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

• Blast Program at 9:00 a.m.

• High School & Adult Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Evangelical Lutheran Church of America 229 S. First St., Pearl City, IL 61062 www.stjohnspearlcity.org Pastor Thomas Ekstrand (815) 443-2215 • Sunday Morning Worship – 9:00 a.m.

• Christian Education for all Ages - 10:15 a.m.

Handicapped Accessible ST. JOHN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 8315 S. Massbach Road, Elizabeth, IL 61028 Pastor Lisa Burbank and Pastor Bruce Burbank Church: 815-589-3367 • Sunday Worship – 9:00 a.m.

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“Celebrating 160 Years of Faith” ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH 105 West Webster, Apple River, IL 61001 Father Skrobutt (815) 745-2312 • Saturday Mass – 6:00 p.m.

• Reconciliation Saturday – 5:30 – 5:50 p.m.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH 410 West Lena Street, Lena, IL 61048 Father Skrobutt (815) 369-2810 • Saturday Mass – 4:00 p.m.

• Sunday Mass – 10:00 a.m.

• Reconciliation Saturday – 3:30 – 3:50 p.m.

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH KENT The Little Church with a Big Heart 1334 Sunnyside Road, Kent, IL 61044 1/2 mile north on Kent Road • Sunday Worship – 10:00 a.m.

• Holy Communion every Sunday • Women Meet at 9 a.m. on the 2nd Sunday • Chair Lift to Sanctuary ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA 209 Clinton St., P.O. Box 445, Warren, IL 61087 Vicar Michelle Knight (815)745-3444 www.stpaulswarren.org • Saturday Worship – 5:00 p.m.

• Sunday Worship – 10:00 a.m.

• Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF STOCKTON 219 N. Pearl St., Stockton, IL 61085 www.uuchurchofstockton.org Rev. Armida Alexander (815) 947-3812 A LGBT Friendly Church Services and Religious Education are on Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

A progressive, liberal religious and welcoming congregation that encourages individuals to search for their own answers to life’s ultimate questions. Our living faith now draws from many sources including the wisdom traditions of the world’s religions and the findings of science.

WARREN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Water & Jefferson St., Warren, IL Pastor Roger Bronkema (815) 291-6261 email: rbronkema18@gmail.com • Sunday Worship – 9:30 a.m.

• Adult Sunday School before Worship • Children Sunday School - During the service Communion Every First Sunday * Handicapped Accessible WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Hudson & Benton St., Stockton, IL 61085 Pastor Chuck Wolbers (262) 308-2379 • Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

• Sunday Worship – 10:45 a.m.

• Adult Bible Studies Available • Communion Every 1st Sunday • First Sunday potluck following church services.

• Open Sanctuary for meditation time from 4 6 p.m. every Wednesday * Handicapped Accessible WINSLOW GRACE BIBLE CHURCH 197 Carver Street, Winslow, IL 61089 Pastor Robert Patin (815) 230-1862 608-669-5770 • Sunday Worship – 10:45 a.m.

• Sunday School – 9:45 a.m.

• Prayer and Bible Study – Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in Home YELLOW CREEK CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 12602 W. Dublin Road, Pearl City, IL Pastor Ellis Boughton • 815-864-2049 Email: ellis.boughton@live.com • Sunday Services – 10:00 a.m.

• Sunday School – 9:15 a.m. (when available) ZION COMMUNITY CHURCH 10100 W. Sabin Church Rd., Pearl City, IL 61062 Pastor Wayne Fischer • 815-266-6260 Pastor Chip Sohl • 815-541-1425 • Sunday Worship Service – 9:00 a.m.

• Children’s Church - during church service • Prayer Shawl Knitting Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

• Bible Study Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Please call 815-369-4112 or 815-947-3353 if you wish to have your church listed on the church page.

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Area 4-Hers win top State 4-H scholarships The Illinois 4-H Foundation provided $29,000 in college scholarships and awarded another $20,000 in national conference travel scholarships to 4-H members honored at a ceremony held Oct. 5 in Champaign. The annual celebration recognized over 100 of the top participants in the state’s most successful youth development program.

“Our donors are generous and believe that higher education changes lives,” said Angie Barnard, Foundation executive director. Donors include Farm Credit Illinois, Nann Armstrong, Patricia Clickener, Lila Jeanne Eichelberger, the Nellie R. McCannon Trust, Keith and Lissa Parr, Dorsey Murray, George Obernagel, Legacy endowment contributors, LA-CO, Illinois Farm Bureau, Peter Johnson, Susan Moore, Katherine Razim, Ryan and Elaine Ruwe, Marvin and Elizabeth Schnitzler, Gerald and Linda Thiele, Lindsay Young, and the Illinois 4-H Foundation.

Illinois 4-H Foundation presents the Legacy of Leadership Scholarship to 4-H members who demonstrate and maintain a high standard of 4-H excellence and mastery during their membership tenure.

Winners include Devin Koester, Elizabeth. Devin has received some of Illinois 4-H’s top awards, including the Key Award and State 4-H award trip to National 4-H Congress. The 4-H tradition runs deep in his family that was honored as an Illinois 4-H Foundation Family Spirit winner. He assisted with two tornado relief efforts, donates to food pantries, creates first aid kits for the community center, and helps at the local historic sites. Devin plans to study crop sciences at University of Illinois Extension College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences, focusing on plant biotechnology and molecular biology. According to Devin, “4-H is a priority in my life because of the family involvement. I learned about the 4-H program at a young age and was supported by my family throughout my 11 years. I continue with the program because now it is my chance to give back to the younger 4-Hers and cousins as they grow in the program.”

“Our awardees embody the true spirit of 4-H, having made a difference not only in their communities but also Illinois and the nation,” said Lisa Diaz, University of Illinois Extension assistant dean and director of Illinois 4-H. “We are proud of the dedication, service, and fortitude of the young men and women who have developed through our 4-H programs.”

And, Dalton Wachter, Elizabeth, was among the twenty-four young adults which were recognized as winners in one of five divisions of the State 4-H Award. Each winner may choose either a $1,000 scholarship or a trip to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta. Dalton was a winner in the personal growth division.

Dalton used his passion for nature to teach club members how to build birdhouses, bat houses, and bluebird nesting boxes. He represented Illinois in the National 4-H Poultry Judging Contest.

He serves his community in pet, food, and school supply drives.

Dalton is considering a career in natural resource, conservation, ag business, or mechanics.

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Illinois 4-H Legacy of Leadership Scholarship and Livestock Scholarship Winners: In recognition of their lifetime achievements in 4-H, these youth are awarded the Illinois 4-H Foundation Legacy of Leadership $1,000 college scholarship. In addition, three scholarships dedicated to livestock project work were presented. Pictured (front, left to right) are Emma Behrens, Hannah Barger, Katherine Mueller, Illinois 4-H Director Lisa Diaz, Megan Brown, and Molly Schempp; and (back) Devin Koester, Josh Rossi, Cooper Wilt, Seth Mitchell, Alexander Ford, and Patrick Stephen. Not pictured are Maddie Hanson, Emma Konicek, Payton Erbsen, Xen Briggs, Gwen Fowler, Jaycie Schertz, and Nalia Warmack.

Illinois State 4-H Award Winners: Illinois 4-H selects the highest achievers in five areas: communication, community service, leadership, personal growth, and project mastery. These youth receive their choice of a $1,000 college scholarship or a trip to National 4-H Congress. The awards were announced Oct. 5 at a reception in Champaign. Pictured are (front, left to right), Abigail Stichter, Erin Kistner, Brooke Walbring, Illinois 4-H Director Lisa Diaz, and Alex Ford; (middle) Blake Hadden, Dalton Bartz, Dalton Wachter, Kyle Spangler, Seth Mitchell, and Brady Veal; and (back) Amie Case, Katelyn Ackland, Reagan Parks, Marissa Hughes, Hannah Barger, Ruthie Ruhl, Sarah Starasta, and Sowmya Monroe. Not pictured are Jessica Anderson, Bryn Callahan, Dorris Russo, Abby Stevens, and Miranda Nelson.

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Well, here we go again. The 2019 growing season has been another challenging one for producers in Northern IL. A cold, wet spring prevented us from getting the crop in the ground, and extensive late-season precipitation and cool temperatures has delayed us in getting it out of the field and into the bin. “Prolonged periods of excessive moisture caused a wide-variety of problems for producers in Northern Illinois.

Many acres were not able to get planted and in those that did, producers had to deal with unfit planting conditions and nutrient deficiencies among other issues. This was another in a string of challenging years in agriculture” Commercial Agriculture Educator Phillip Alberti said.

However, with problems come solutions and it is for that reason the University of Illinois Extension is pleased to announce the second annual Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit that will be held at Highland Community College Conference Center in Freeport, IL on

January 14, 2020, with registration beginning at 8 a.m. and the program running from 8:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. The theme for this year’s conference is Updates in Nutrient and Pest Management with University of Illinois and University of Wisconsin-Madison specialists discussing strategies for weed, pest, disease, and nutrient management.

Due to the dramatic increase in incidence and severity of water hemp across the state, there have been many questions about proper herbicide programs. To help raise awareness about this problem and how producers can combat it, Dr. Rodrigo Werle, Weed Scientist from the University of Wisconsin Madison will be presenting at this program. In addition, Daniel Smith, Nutrient and Pest Management Specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will discuss nutrient management in a challenging year and how these decisions impact future growing seasons.

While this event is most suited for

our producers, there will be CEU’s available for our Certified Crop Advisors (CCAs), including the categories of nutrient and pest management.

Those interested in viewing a complete agenda or attending the summit may register online at go.illinois.edu/AgSummit or by calling the University of Illinois Extension-Stephenson County at 815-235-4125.

The cost of the program is $30, which includes a light breakfast and lunch. Pre-registrations are encouraged due to limited seating. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact the Extension Office, early requests are strongly encouraged to allow enough time for meeting your access needs.

For additional questions, contact Phillip Alberti, Crop Science Educator with University of Illinois Extension in the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences at palberti@illinois.edu, 815-599-3644 or on Twitter (@NorthernILCrops).

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SOS+ schedules Annual Christmas Party On Thursday, Dec. 12, SOS+ (Senior Outreach of Stockton and surrounding areas) will gather at Calvary UM Fellowship Hall for their Annual Christmas Potluck/Sing-a-long Party. All seniors are invited to come and enjoy the festivities. We begin at 12 noon with our annual Pot Luck dinner followed by the a good ole fashion Christmas sing-along. Good Ole St. Nick himself may just pay a surprise visit. Topping off the day will be our favorite White Elephant gift exchange. All seniors of Stockton and local areas are invited to join our Christmas Celebration. The meeting will start at 12 noon in Stockton’s Calvary’s UM Fellowship Hall.

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kickoff in March. Stay safe and warm during January and February and join us once again as we start a new year of fun, educational, musical programs come March.

SOS+ (Senior Outreach of Stockton and surrounding areas) is a volunteered ministry providing programs and fellowship to our area seniors. There is no cost to join; a free will offering is taken at each meeting which helps in providing interesting and educational programs throughout the year.

Join us for our Dec. 12, Christmas party and make sure to mark your calendars for March 12, 2020 as we begin our 16th Year. More information about

the Anniversary Celebration will come in the new year.

The senior outreach program ( SOS+) is always looking for volunteers to help us reach out to our seniors. If you are one who would like to join the planning committee team of volunteers, share your talents or have suggestions for upcoming programs, please feel free to call Mary Feltmeyer 815-297-5425, Nancy Rice 815-947-3683 or Shirley Toepfer 815-947-3639. If you are one of our seniors who are in need of a ride to the programs, please be sure to call one of these ladies. We would be delighted to accommodate you.

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On Thursday, Dec. 12, Friendship Club will meet at noon for a Potluck Dinner & entertainment with “Bobby Edler and John Waelti”.

Good Shepherd will be participating in Christmas Tour of Homes on Friday Dec. 13, 4:30-7 p.m. and Saturday Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

If you have any questions call the church at 815-369-5552.

St. John’s Lutheran Church (Pearl City) You’re welcome to join us for the Second Sunday of Advent at St. John’s on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 9 a.m.

The Joy Choir will sing and play bells during the worship service. Sunday School and Confirmation will meet immediately following worship. The Stewardardship & Outreach Committee will meet after worship. The SPLAT Youth Group will meet at 11 a.m on the same day.

Then on Dec. 15, during the worship service, the Sunday School children will present their program, “A Christ Filled Christmas.”

The Women’s Gathering will host their Annual Christmas Potluck on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. After the potluck, everyone is welcome to enjoy Carl Cole (singer and musician) in the sanctuary with his “Sounds of Good News.” A perfect way to enjoy the holiday season.

Rich Kliman, Lake Carroll, won the $200 Calendar Raffle drawing on Nov. 24, 2019.

Looking for an opportunities to give to others this holiday season?

The Mitten Tree collection is for mittens, hats, scarves and sweatpants/ joggers. Donations may be left by the tree at St. John’s anytime. All donations will be given to the Pearl City Schools. We are also collecting for four needy families in the Pearl City area. Gift cards for food purchases and Christmas gift purchases will be

given with the donations. Monetary contributions may be left at the church office or in the secure drop box by the office anytime.

Need a place to hold an event in Pearl City? The main hall at St. John’s is available for rent. Call the church for more information and availability.

St. John’s Lutheran Church is at 229 S. First Street, Pearl City, Illinois. The office phone number is 815-443-2215 (mornings). All are invited to our weekly worship services and youth to our Sunday School and youth ministries. You may also email at prshadmin@gmail.com.

Salem United Church of Christ (Lena) On Sunday, Dec. 8, Salem United Church of Christ, 8491 W. Salem Road, Lena, will continue the cel-

ebration of Advent by lighting the second Advent candle, the candle of Peace, during worship at 10:30 a.m.

Rev. Nicholas will preach his sermon, “Chainsaw Art,” using scripture from Isaiah 11:1-10. Fellowship lunch and a time of crafts will follow the service.

Sunday School for all ages will begin at 9:30 a.m. Remember to bring socks, mittens, gloves and warm winter caps for the collection box for veterans.

The Bookworms Reading Group will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9, at Joy Gerbode’s home for a Christmas party and share-a-dish dinner.

The Wednesday Morning Breakfast Group meets at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Big Apple, 1427 W. Galena Ave., in Freeport. Church Council will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the church.

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Cost $7 adults, $4 children under 10, toddlers free. Carry outs will be available. Mark your calendars for Dec. 6 to join us and the Lena Businesses for a family night out.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 118 E. Mason St. Lena, IL, will gather for worship on Dec. 8th the second Sunday of Advent with Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m. All are invited to the service as we await for Emmanuel in wonder and awe. Choir will sing during the service. After worship there will be time for fellowship.

Sunday School children will meet at 10:45 a.m., for learning Christmas carols, prayer, and practicing for the Christmas Program. Choir practice starts at 11 a.m., and chime/handbell practice at 5 p.m.

On Tuesday Dec. 10, at 9:45 a.m.

Good Shepherd will meet for Hymn Sing at the Lena Living Center. Come and make a joyful nose to the Lord together.

On Wednesday Dec. 11th, at 8 a.m. the Piece Corps Quilters will work together to craft quilts for Lutheran World Relief. Our quilts provide warmth and love to people in our community and in the world. Materials and helping hands to tie and sew quilts are always appreciated. No previous quilting experience is necessary.

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Because of the unpredictable inclement weather, there will be no SOS+ meetings in January and February of 2020. Resuming on March 12th, 2020. Watch for details as SOS+ begins its 16th year with an anniversary celebration filled with local talent; the SHS play casts will be here to give us a teaser to their upcoming play “Crazy about You” along with the singing/musical trio, Mary Berryhill, Terry O’Malley and Mary Jane Hammer in their group called “No Worries”. Make sure to mark your calendar for our 16th year

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Barb Curry receives Individual Excellence Award Barb Curry was recently recognized by receiving the Individual Excellence in Outstanding Programming Award, at the University of Illinois Extension’s Illinois Nutrition Education Programs Annual Fall Training, on Nov. 17, 2019.

Curry is a community worker who provides Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAPEd) Education as part of the University of Illinois Extension work in Stephenson County. She is enthu-

siastic towards her work and never tires of coming up with new ways to reach people who could benefit from nutrition education. She is very knowledgeable about the places and people in her community, which allows her to maintain and increase the number of organizations she works with to provide nutrition education on a regular basis.

Per her nomination, “Barb not only provides services through those in need with the University of Illinois

Extension SNAP-Ed, but she works to serve and support others in her personal time, as well.”

The Individual Excellence in Outstanding Programming Award is given to a team member who demonstrates excellence in overall work performance by reaching limited resource individuals and families and in nutrition education program delivery.

The goal of SNAP-Ed is to improve the likelihood that those el-

Stockton Education Foundation The Stockton Education Foundation wishes everyone a wonderful holiday season and thanks the Stockton-area community for the many generous donations that help our students and teachers Looking for an end-of-year charitable contribution?

Consider a donation to the Stockton Education Foundation.

Over $300,000 has been raised in the Foundation’s first 12 years to help our students and teachers. www.stocktonschools.com for full listing of grants awarded Mail to: Stockton Education Foundation, 540 N. Rush St., Stockton, IL 61085 Stockton Opportunities in Education Foundation All donations are tax deductible.

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Pleasant Valley Township 2020 meeting schedule Thursday, Jan. 30 @ 7 p.m.

Monthly Meeting Thursday, Feb.27 @ 7 p.m. Monthly Meeting Thursday, March 26 @ 7 p.m.

Monthly Meeting Tuesday, April 14 @ 7 p.m. Annual Town Meeting* Tuesday, April 14 @ 7:30p.m.

Monthly Meeting* Thursday, May 28 @ 7 p.m.

Monthly Meeting Thursday, June 25 @ 7 p.m.

Monthly Meeting Thursday, July 30 @ 7 p.m.

Monthly Meeting Thursday, Aug. 27 @ 7 p.m.

Monthly Meeting Thursday, Sept.24 @ 7 p.m.

Monthly Meeting Thursday, Oct. 29 @ 7 p.m.

Monthly Meeting Thursday, Nov. 19 @ 7 p.m.

Monthly Meeting# Thursday, Dec. 17 @ 7 p.m.

Monthly Meeting+ All meetings will be held on the last Thursday of the month with the following exceptions: *The Annual Town Meeting, to be held on Tuesday, April 14th in combination with the monthly meeting. # The November Monthly Meeting to the 19th due to conflict with Thanksgiving. + The December Monthly Meeting to the 17th due to conflicts with Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve.

ENF to conduct Bald Eagle Bus Tours

The Eagle Nature Foundation (ENF) has decided to once again offer four hour Bald Eagle Bus Tours on Jan. 18 and Feb. 8, 2020. These tours will leave from the parking lot of Stoney Creek Inn on the west side of Galena on Hwy. 20 near McDonalds promptly at 8 a.m. and return about noon on each of these days.

These tours are to be led by eagle researcher and author, Terrence N. Ingram, the President and Exec. Director of ENF. Mr. Ingram has led bald eagle bus tours ever since 1965, close to 55 years. He has probably seen more bald eagles in the wild than any other person. He has written two photographic eagle books, The Plight of the Bald Eagle and EAGLE. In the past he has been able to show participants more than 450 bald eagles on one of his 4-hr tours. With the bald eagle population seemingly on the decline, seeing that many will probably not be possible, but he will show participants as many birds as possible.

The bus tours will visit five different historic communities of bald eagles, each of which had over 60 bald eagles 30-40 years ago. Participants will see where bald eagles have had their nests in the past. It is truly doubtful if any of these historic nest sites will have any bald eagles at present, but each area will be checked for bald eagles anyway.

To get a brochure for these tours contact the ENF office: ENF, 300 East Hickory St., Apple River, Ill 61001 or call 815-594-2306 and leave your name and address. The cost for the tours is $85 per adult, $75 for seniors and $60 for children under 17. Groups of 4 or more; adults get the senior rate of $75 and children get the rate of $50.

Highland Gallery hosts Visual Arts Faculty Exhibit The Highland Gallery is currently featuring work by HCC Visual Arts faculty members through Dec. 7 at the Ferguson Fine Arts Center at Highland Community College, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport, Ill. The annual exhibit displays artwork by faculty available for contemplation, stimulation, and discussion.

“The exhibit illuminates images and concerns created by HCC Visual Arts faculty,” explains Highland Gallery Director Robert Apolloni. “This exhibit presents our art instructors as

professional exhibiting artists, as opposed to their more familiar role as visual art instructors.”

The exhibit features the work of: Robert Apolloni: Mixed media drawings Sam Tucibat: Digital Photographic Composite The exhibit is free and open to the public Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the gallery or Highland’s Visual Arts program, contact Robert Apolloni at 815-599-3479 or bob.apolloni@ highland.edu.

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

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ELKAY supports local FFA chapter

Employees at Elkay came together to help raise funds for the River Ridge FFA Chapter this fall.

They bid on company apparel during an in-house silent auction, with all proceeds going to a local organization, chosen by the employees. Sarah Guenzler, Elkay Human Resources, had the honor of presenting River Ridge FFA President, Kylie Hiher, with the check for $500. Left to right; Kylie Hiher, River Ridge FFA President, Sarah Guenzler, Elkay HR, and Peggy Trone, River Ridge FFA Advisor.

Stockton BOE November meeting summary The administration reports the following from the Nov. 18, 2019 Board of Education meeting on open session activity. Complete Board of Education Minutes for the November meeting will be approved and presented at the December Board of Education meeting.

The regular meeting of the Stockton Community Unit School District #206 was called to order at 6:30 p.m. in the middle school conference room. The board amended the agenda to include motion 7i to approve proposal of Benning Group to provide professional accounting services to Stockton CUSD 206 for school years 2020 through 2023. The consent agenda items were approved.

Administrative reports were read and approved as written into board minutes. No one spoke during the public participation portion of the meeting.

Reports were given by the following committees to the board: transportation, building and grounds, one campus, policy, and personnel. Mrs. Fox reviewed minutes from the CTE Academy.

In new business, the board took the following action: 1. Approved tentative 2020 levy.

2. Approved purchase of floor scrubber for $2800.

3. Approved date for State of Schools Address as Jan. 30th.

4. Approved administrative succession plan for the District.

5. Approved second read of board policy per attached list.

6. Approved first read of board policy per Press.

7. Approved purchase and installation of heat sensor in high school girls’ locker room up to $1800.

8. Approved middle school locker room door hardware upgrades and installation up to $1800.

9. Approved proposal of Benning Group to provide professional accounting services to Stockton CUSD 206 for school years 2020 through 2023.

The following informational items were discussed: · Doug McMahan presented information to the board on CTS · Mrs. Malone presented informa-

United Way of Northwest Illinois opens 2020-2023 grant application process Stephenson, Jo Daviess and Carroll Counties. Visit our website for the full application details. https://www. uwni.org/community-impact-rfps Grants will be awarded through a competitive application process. Applications will be evaluated by a dedicated group of United Way volunteers (Impact Teams), with final grant decisions made by the United Way Board of Directors. Funding announcements will be made in June of 2020, and funding allocations for selected programs will begin in July, 2020.

Questions can be directed to United Way Executive Director Connie Kraft at director@uwni.org.

ANTIQUES, COINS & HOUSEHOLD AUCTION

County Farm Bureau Foundation is part of the Prairie Farms Our Caps, Your Cause program and is looking for your support.

For every cap entered, Annette Eggers we receive 5-cents to go towards Ag in the Classroom programs and agricultural scholarships.

Locate the stickers located on the caps of Prairie Farms milk in gallon or half gallon sizes, as well. Reveal a unique, redeemable code by peeling of the Prairie Farms sticker and enter it at www.prairiefarms.com/ ourcapsyourcause. When prompted with the choice of which organization to give to, please choose Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau Foundation.

After 1,000 caps are entered, Prairie Farms Dairy will send a check to support our Foundation. You’re going to be drinking milk anyway, so help our foundation support agriculture as well!

Farm Fun Fact One bushel of wheat will produce 73 one-pound loaves of bread.

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COINS: Morgan & Peace dollars; Walking & Franklin halves; Indian Head & Wheat Back pennies; framed coin sets; (2) 1923 horse blanket silver certificates; (40) silver certificates; ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Singer treadle sewing machine; Vohlken Bros. milk can; Freeport wood crate/shipping box; RR X-ing sign; Johnson & Johnson coin operated dispenser; wash tub; copper boilers; copper pump-type fire extinguisher; farm primitives; RR wrenches; wood pop crates; Benson & Hedges table clock; neon Camel sign; vintage table radios; lg paper cutter; Bulldog door stop; Ceremonial swords; silhouette pictures; canvas paintings; Lionel & Tyco HO-gauge train sets; Poosh-M-Up Jr marble game; repro Phillips 66 gas truck; repro mechanical trick dog bank; adv tins; crock jugs; blue fruit jars; glassware; collector glasses; Bing & Grondahl plates; child’s porcelain tea set; BEER ITEMS: Falstaff tin wall tray; Budweiser wall lights; Pabst half-barrel plastic signs; Pabst beer pitcher; beer glasses; HOUSEHOLD: child’s Adirondack chairs; NEW Home Theater System; NEW sm appliances.

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United Way of Northwest Illinois is pleased to announce that it will release the 2020-2023 Community Impact Request for Proposals (RFP) at approximately 8 a.m. on Monday Dec. 2, 2019.

United Way funds local programs that produce measurable results aligning with our strategic Community Impact priorities of Education, Health, Financial Stability and Basic Needs. Applications must be completed through the online grant portal and must be submitted by Feb. 28, 2020 at 4 p.m. to be considered.

The RFP process is open to all 501c3, nonprofit organizations in

tion to the board on the different assessments given by the District. She also shared test scores for the 2019 school year. · The Board discussed the procedures for facilities usage. This discussion will be taken to the next policy committee meeting.

The board went into closed session per the items listed on the agenda.

Upon returning to open session the board took the following action.

1. Approved hire of Roger Russell, Carl Lyons, and Barrett Marvin pending appropriate certification as part-time bus drivers.

2. Approved teacher retirement notification with regret of Mary Schmidt at the end of the FY20 school year.

3. The hire of an elementary paraprofessional was tabled.

The board adjourned at 10:08 p.m.

Have you had a change to try out Illinois Farm Bureau’s member benefit platform?

This is a great way that you can save as a farm bureau member!

Personally I have come across some great discounts through this platform.

What I personally like is that you can set up notifications on your phone to be alerted of nearby discounts.

To access the new web platform at https://ilfb.abenity.com, members must create an account and provide their Illinois Farm Bureau member number. Members can also go to the iPhone app store, search IL Farm Bureau membership benefits and download the app on their iPhone or iPad. If you have any questions about the new member benefit platform, feel free to call our office.

Family Farm Signs It’s that time of year that we are all thinking of what to get that hard to buy for person for Christmas. Why not get them a “This is a Family Farm” sign? The signs are 17.5” X 23” and cost $30 and are available at the farm bureau office in Elizabeth.

IAA Foundation Scholarships Do you know of a student that is majoring in an ag-related career?

Children of Illinois Farm Bureau members are eligible to apply for scholarships through the IAA Foundation. This year, the IAA Foundation offers 76 awards ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 and totals $118,000 in awards. Applicants may apply for more than one, but can only receive on scholarship. For the full details, go the IAA Foundation website. The application period runs from Dec. 1, 2019 through Feb. 1, 2020. The past two years Jo Daviess County has had a winner, so I encourage everyone to apply!

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From Lena’s kitchen

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. If you are like me, now you have to deal with the leftovers.

The Le-Win Panthers won their Championship game on Friday. I know that a lot of families had to postpone their holiday dinners until the weekend. It is a great reason to have Thanksgiving later. Hats off to a great team and their coaches and parents. I know others have had as good a time as I did watching them play. This week’s recipes begin the countdown to Christmas cooking.

The great cookie bake-off begins this week. Enjoy these recipes for the Christmas season.

I was going through some old recipes and found this one. I haven’t made it for a while, but it is one of

my favorites. I plan on making it during the Christmas season. It is part of the green theme!

Lemon-Lime Refrigerator Salad 1 small pkg. lemon Jell-O 1 small pkg. lime Jell-O 2 C. hot water 1 C. milk ¾ C. mayonnaise 1 can crushed pineapple, well drained 1 C. cottage cheese ½ C. chopped pecans Add 2 cups hot water to the two boxes of Jell-O. Put in refrigerator until almost set, then add rest of ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate overnight.

This winter casserole would make a unique side dish for the holidays.

You can substitute a white onion for the yellow one. The hardest part is peeling and deseeding the squash.

I told you in an earlier column that I put several slices where I would be cutting it in half; I then put it in the microwave for 5 minutes. Let it cool before you slice it open or use an oven mitt to hold it. Slice it on the slits and then remove the seeds. You can get the flesh out and cube the flesh. When it is cool, you can peel it to get the rest of the flesh out. Just be careful with the knife 224513

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Winter Squash Casserole 1 large acorn squash, peeled, seeded and cubed 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed 3 C. water 3 C. chicken broth 1½ C. chopped yellow onion 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 C. shredded white Cheddar cheese, divided ½ C. sour cream 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 C. chopped green onion 2 T. unsalted butter, melted 1½ t. salt ½ t. pepper ¼ t. garlic powder ¼ t. crushed red pepper flakes 1½ C. lightly crushed Ritz crackers, divided Preheat the oven to 350. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. In a large Dutch oven, bring squash, 3 cups water, broth and onion to a boll over medium-high heat.

Reduce heat to medium-low simmer until squash are tender about 7 minutes. Drain well. In a large bowl, stir together soup, ½ cup cheese, sour cream, egg, green onions, melted butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder and red pepper flakes. Gently fold in squash mixture until combined.

Spoon half of the squash mixture into prepared pan, spreading evenly.

Stockton Community Choir to perform Christmas Cantata On Sunday Night, Dec. 8, the Stockton Community Choir will be performing “His Light Still Shines”, a Christmas cantata written

by Keith Christopher. This Concert is a great way to start off the Holiday Season. The concert begins at 7 p.m. at Calvary United Methodist Church.

Holiday Family Movie Series

Saturday movies start at 10 a.m.

December 7 Playmobil: The Movie (PG) – $4

Celebrate the Season

We hope you will join us at one or all of FHN’s Festival of Trees events – there’s something for everyone!

Sprinkle with ¾ cup crushed crackers. Top with remaining squash mixture, remaining crushed crackers and remaining shredded cheese.

Bake until cheese is melted, about 25 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions or chives.

This main dish would be great for a weeknight meal or for company.

You can find a sesame dressing in most grocery stores. Kraft makes a good one.

Honey Sesame Chicken 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips ¼ C. cornstarch 2 T. oil ½ C. Sesame Dressing 2 C. halved trimmed fresh green beans 1 yellow pepper, chopped 1 T. minced garlic 2 T. honey 1 T. apple cider vinegar 1 t. toasted sesame seed 2 C. hot cooked long grain brown rice Pat chicken dry with paper towels; toss in small batches with cornstarch in medium bowl until all strips are evenly coated with cornstarch. Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and cook 7 to 8 minutes or until done, stirring frequently. Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm.

December 14 Jumanji: The Next Level (PG-13) – $4 December 21 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (PG-13) – $4 Lindo Theatre, 115 S. Chicago Avenue, Freeport No advance tickets • Limited seating Holiday surprise from FHN for all kids

BONUS MOVIE Wednesday, December 11 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

White Christmas

Free-will offering and/or food drive contribution

Santa Visits Visit Santa at the library and tell him what’s on your list! All children will get a holiday gift from FHN. Tuesdays & Thursdays 5-7 p.m. and Saturdays 1-3 p.m. through December 21 Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport No charge Community Festival of Trees Enjoy holiday trees decorated by local service organizations, clubs and church groups competing for prizes. Vote for your favorite holiday tree December 2-14!

Monday, December 2 – Saturday, December 28 Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street Hosted by FHN and the Freeport Public Library No charge Singin’ at the King Enjoy holiday music from area children’s choirs.

Thursday, December 5 • 5:30 p.m.

Martin Luther King Center, King Community Campus,

511 S. Liberty Avenue, Freeport Barrels available for non-perishable food donations to area food banks.

Heat dressing in same skillet.

Add beans, peppers and garlic; cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp tender. Return chicken to skillet along with all remaining ingredients except rice; mix lightly. Serve over rice.

Meatloaf is a great comfort food.

I loved it when I was growing up because it always made me feel better. To this day a good meatloaf is a great way to remember days gone by. This meat loaf has a little surprise in it.

Barbecue Glazed Cheese-stuffed Meat Loaf Topping: 1 C. ketchup ½ C. chili sauce ¼ C. firmly packed brown sugar ¼ C. balsamic vinegar Meat 1 T. olive oil 1 C. shopped onion ½ C. hopped red bell pepper 1 t. chopped fresh thyme ½ C. dry bread crumbs ½ C. chili sauce ½ C. ketchup 1 t. salt ½ t. pepper 2½ lbs. ground sirloin 2 eggs, lightly beaten 4 mozzarella cheese sticks Preheat oven to 350. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Topping: in a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, chili sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar; refrigerate.

Meat Loaf: In a large skillet over medium neat, heat oil. Add onions, bell pepper, and thyme; cook until vegetables are tender; about 10 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes.

In a large bowl, stir together bread crumbs, chili sauce, ketchup, salt, and pepper until crumbs are moistened. Add vegetables, beef and

See KITCHEN, Page 13

Big Radio’s Festival of Giving Join FHN and the stations of Big Radio, and the Salvation Army in a day of celebration, prizes, and on-air fun! Donation of toys, and money will be accepted throughout the day to benefit disadvantaged children in our area.

Friday, December 13 • 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

Student Conference Center, Highland Community College, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport Call 815-599-3679 for more information.

Luminary Night Enjoy the beauty of the soft light of luminaries as FHN joins this annual neighborhood tradition.

Sunday, December 22 • Dusk Along Stephenson Street and Lincoln Boulevard No charge

Happy Holidays from your friends at FHN!

Visit www.fhn.org/festivaloftrees for a complete listing of Festival of Trees events, including Santa’s visiting schedule.

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eggs, stirring gently with a fork. Do not mash the meat or the meat loaf; it will be dense.

Shape mixture into a rectangular loaf on prepared pan. Press a well into center of meat mixture; add cheese chicks. Cover cheese with meat mixture, pinching to seal. Bake for 30 minutes. Spoon topping over meat loaf, and bake until a meat thermometer inserted in center registers 160, about 20 minutes more.

Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

If you are looking for a good cookie recipe for Christmas, this one is easy to make because it starts with a cake mix. It looks really pretty on a cake plate.

Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Crinkles 1 box (15.25 oz.) red velvet cake mix ¼ C. miniature chocolate chips 2 t. flour 1/3 C. canola oil 2 eggs ¼ t. almond extract 1 C. sugar 1 C. powdered sugar In a large bowl, whisk together cake mix,

chocolate chips, and flour. Add oil, eggs, and extract; beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth and well combined, about 2 minutes, stopping to scrape sides of bowl. Cover and freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Place granulated sugar and powdered sugar in separate small bowls.

Scoop dough into 1 inch balls. Roll balls in granulated sugar to coat; roll balls in powdered sugar to coat. Place 2 inches apart on prepared pans. Bake until surface of cookies is cracked and edges look dry, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on pans for 5 minutes. Remove from pans, and let cool completely on wire racks. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

If you give food for presents at Christmas, this sweet bread is a good one for you to include in your “goodie” basket. Using the cranberry sauce and dried cranberries makes it extra good.

Double Cranberry Banana Bread ½ C. shortening 2/3 C. sugar

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2 eggs 1 C. mashed ripe banana 1 t. vanilla 1¾ C. flour 2 t. baking powder ½ t. salt ¼ t. baking soda 1 C. whole-berry cranberry sauce ¾ C. chopped pecans, divided ½ C. dried cranberries Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and crumbly.

Beat in eggs, banana and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in cranberry sauce, ½ cup pecans and dried cranberries. Transfer to a greased 8 x 4 loaf pan. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

There isn’t a lot of time between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year. The festivities

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for the town of Lena begin this weekend. The Christmas parade and Santa and Mrs. Claus coming to town begins on Friday, Dec. 6, at 6. Stores will be open until 8:30 with treats.

The Methodist Church has a chili supper and a cookie walk beginning at 5. There will be horse drawn rides around town that evening, and Santa and Mrs. Claus will greet children at the Citizens Bank. The Grinch will be at Sweetie Me’s store on Railroad Street too. On Saturday there will be Breakfast with Santa.

He will be a busy guy this weekend. Stores are offering specials, so stroll down both sides of the street to get into the Christmas spirit. I heard Sullivan’s isn’t selling live trees this year, but The Rafters Restaurant is selling them. We are still looking for some good holiday recipes for salads, sides, desserts, and of course, cookies. If you have any recipes you would like to share, send them our way.

You can contact us in person, by mail at From Lena’s Kitchens, Shopper’s Guide at 213 S. Center St. or email us at scoopshopper@rvpublishing.com.

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Help Wanted Employment Opportunity Stockton Community Unit School District #206 Position: Bus Driver Start Date: As Soon As Possible Duties: Driver will be responsible for driving a full school route, a pre-school route, the RAP route, and extracurricular events. Drivers are responsible for pre and post trip checks and keeping the bus cleaned. Driver must have completed all requirements of a licensed school bus driver. Full school routes are a predetermined salary, pre-school, RAP, and extracurricular routes are payed on an hourly rate. If you have any question, call (815)947-3391.

The candidate must be a licensed school bus driver.

Northwest Special Education Cooperative has an opening for a Para-Professional to serve our Therapeutic Day School, Northwest Academy, in Elizabeth, IL Qualified candidates will be asked to provide support to students in a Therapeutic Day School Environment.

Due to the characteristics and needs of the students attending Northwest Academy, paraprofessionals must have the ability to: – See a computer screen and read printed material with or without visual aids – Stand, walk, bend over, reach overhead, grasp, push, pull and move, lift and/or carry up to 25-50 pounds at waist height – Assist with personal care of students, when necessary Qualifications:– High School Diploma – Demonstrate experience and training necessary to work effectively with students with special education needs – Illinois Para-Professional Certification – Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) Certified preferred, but not required

To Apply: Send letter of application and resume to: Transportation Director, Doug Broshous, Stockton CUSD #206, 540 N Rush Street, Stockton, Illinois 61085. Specific Deadline to Apply: Friday December 13, 2019 362189

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Call Laurie at (815) 369-4112

Duties: • Maintains and evaluates the performance of the custodial staff.

• Maintains required records, floor plans, site plans, health life safety plans, asbestos abatement plans, pest control plans, etc.

• Certified in asbestos removal.

• Coordinate with Athletic Director on extra-curricular activities for set up and cleaning.

• Establishes and monitors schedules and procedures for the regular custodial care of the building.

• Maintain pleasant and courteous relations with the public, parents, employees, and students.

• Assists in the selection, assignment, and training of custodial staff and subs for staff when needed.

• Maintains confidentiality of information about students.

• Demonstrates a high level of personal and professional ethics.

• Cleans assigned areas daily • Shovels and salt/sand walks, driveways, parking areas, and steps as needed. Keep entry ways to building clean.

• Coordinates with the Director of Transportation and Administration to determine if school will be held during inclement weather.

• Maintains and repairs equipment as needed. When necessary will get bids for projects or equipment replacement.

• Maintains boiler system, heating control system, and alarm systems on a regular basis.

• Oversees building cleanliness and sanitation and keeps the facility and grounds well maintained at all times.

• Supervises the summer cleaning and maintenance program.

• Maintains an inventory of custodial supplies and equipment.

• Assists Superintendent in the preparation and coordination of the facility custodial budget.

• Routinely checks the facilities to ensure they are clean, safe, and free of potentially harmful materials, equipment, and situations.

• Performs such other tasks as assigned by the Administration.

• Supports and implements the goals of the Board of Education and the Mission and Beliefs of Stockton CUSD #206.

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TONY CARTON PHOTOS The Scoop Today

The hot chocolate stand on Main Street in downtown Stockton is definitely the place to be on a cold winter’s night.

Stockton Festival of Lights

(Above) Members of the Stockton Middle School Chorus sing in the holidays during the annual lighting of the Village’s Christmas Tree.

(Left) The windows at Furst Staffing are alive with Christmas cheer.

LEGALS

PLEASANT VALLEY TOWNSHIP 2020 MEETING SCHEDULE Thursday, January 30 @ 7 pm, Monthly Meeting Thursday, February 27 @ 7 pm, Monthly Meeting Thursday, March 26 @ 7 pm, Monthly Meeting Tuesday, April 14 @ 7 pm, Annual Town Meeting* Tuesday, April 14@ 7:30 pm, Monthly Meeting* Thursday, May 28 @ 7 pm, Monthly Meeting Thursday, June 25 @ 7 pm, Monthly Meeting Thursday, July 30 @ 7 pm, Monthly Meeting Thursday, August 27@ 7 pm, Monthly Meeting Thursday, September 24 @ 7 pm, Monthly Meeting Thursday, October 29 @ 7 pm, Monthly Meeting Thursday, November 19 @ 7 pm, Monthly Meeting# Thursday, December 17 @ 7 pm, Monthly Meeting+ All meetings held at the Pleasant Valley Township Hall.

All meetings will be held on the last Thursday of the month with the following exceptions: *The Annual Town Meeting, to be held on Tuesday, April 14th in combination with the monthly meeting. # The November Monthly Meeting to the 19th due to conflict with Thanksgiving. + The December Monthly Meeting to the 17th due to conflicts with Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve. (Published in The Scoop Today Dec. 4, 2019) Christmas carolers come to life in the windows at Glad Rags Re- The lighting of Stockton’s spectacular Christmas Tree is always sale Boutique.

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DEC 7!

9 am - 3 pm. St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Frozen Pie Sale by Altar & Rosary Society.

Santa's Visit & "Letter Day" 10 am - 1 pm. Chicago Great Western Railway Depot. Childrens’ name, address and telephone numbers should be included on letters to Santa.

kids Christmas Crafts 10 am - 2 pm. Stoddard Building, 115 N Main St. 1 per child. Build a “gingerbread” house.

Sponsored by The Three Elizabeths Guest House.

Create a Christmas Ornament.

Sponsored by Midwest Medical Center.

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Tree Order pick-up is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2020, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Stephenson County Fairgrounds; Fairgrounds Road, Freeport IL. A reminder postcard will be sent to confirm the pick-up date, time and location.

Order forms can be picked up at the District office or printed from the SWCD website www.stephensonswcd.org Order and payment must be mailed or dropped off at the Stephenson SWCD office; 1620 S. Galena Avenue, Freeport, IL.

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Fir, Fraser Fir, White Pine, Colorado Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, White Spruce and American Arborvitae.

Deciduous Trees include Kentucky Coffeetree, Black Walnut, Quaking Aspen, Shagbark Hickory, White Oak, Burr Oak, Northern Red Oak, Pin Oak, Swamp White Oak, and Red Maple.

Shrubs available include Allegheny Serviceberry, Redosier Dogwood, Highbush Cranberry, Nannyberry and American Plum.

Quantities are limited this year; and we will be unable to order additional stock; place your order early!

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Stephenson County Soil and Water Conservation District annual tree sale is underway for 2020. Each year the District sells bare root tree, evergreen and shrub seedlings to increase efforts to provide energy conservation and/or habitat cover for wildlife. These plants are for conservation purposes only and shall not be used as ornamentals or for landscaping. Deadline to order is Friday, March 13, 2020. The deadline allows us to adjust pre-ordered quantities with the nurseries. We are hoping this eliminates the “extras” at the end of the sale.

Trees are sold in bundle sizes of 10, 25 and 100.

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village tree lighting 6 pm. Near the circle parking lot.

Join us for caroling & win a chance to light the tree.

shop local with merry the elf Christmas shop in Elizabeth, take a selfie with Merry and your purchase and post the picture to our Facebook page for a chance to win $200.

Soup & Baked Goods Sale 10 am - 2 pm. Elizabeth Garage.

Presented by Trinity Lutheran Church.

apple river Fort Christmas 10 am - 3 pm. Step back in time to the reconstructed Apple River Fort, where historical interpreters in 1830s clothing will portray Christmas as it was celebrated then.

santa dash Registration: 11:30 am. Race: Noon.

Apple River Fort Interpretive Center. $5 entry fee. Donation to benefit Cats Care Closet.

Mrs. Claus' Story Time 12:30 - 1:30 pm. Stoddard Building.

annual ecumenical christmas contest

2 pm. Everyone welcome!

United Methodist Church Light refreshments will follow. Come early to get a good seat!

Ad Sponsored By: Apple River Fort / Apple River State Bank / Cajun Jacks Bar & Grill / Common Cents Resale / The Elizabeth Garage / The Elizabeth Pharmacy / Eshelman Pottery / E-Town Coffee & Cork / Galena Gazette Publications / Hoskins Building Center / Illinois Bank & Trust / Jane Marie Boutique / Jo-Carroll Energy, Inc / Jug’s Main Street Tap / Midwest Medical Center / O’Connor, Brooks & Co PC / Old Northwest Land Co / Primary Contractors Inc / Safe Haven Humane Society / Simply Be Massage & Wellness / Small Town Saloon / Stephenson Service Company / The View Motel / The Welcome Inn / Three Elizabeth’s Guest House / Three Sister’s Sweet Shoppe / Village Treasures / VTR Enterprises LLC / Woodbine Bend Golf Course

to prevent respiratory illness

Army lists 2019 Christmas goal

Northern Illinois Rockford Region – The common cold and vaccine preventable diseases such as influenza (flu), pertussis, and pneumonia, are examples of respiratory illnesses that are more common during this time of year. The nine local health departments that comprise the Northern Illinois Rockford Region want to remind residents that there are simple steps they can take to help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses.

Take These Steps to Help Prevent Getting and Spreading Respiratory Illnesses 1. GET UP TO DATE ON YOUR VACCINES, especially the influenza (flu), Tdap/DTaP, and pneumonia vaccine.

2. WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN with soap and warm water.

3. COVER YOUR COUGH, cough and sneeze into your upper sleeve or a tissue that you throw away.

4. CLEAN SURFACES OFTEN, increase cleaning of frequently touched surfaces.

5. STAY HOME, if you or someone in your household is not feeling well, stay home to keep others from getting sick.

“As you get together with friends and family, we want you to spread fun, not respiratory illness. By taking these simple steps you can help keep both yourself and others healthy.” said the regional spokeswoman, Katherine O’Toole.

For information on where to get vaccines or for additional guidance on respiratory illness, contact your local health department: · Carroll County Health Department 815-244-8855; http://www. ccphd.org/ · Jo Daviess County Health Department 815-777-0263; www.jodaviess.org/health · Lee County Health Department815-284-3371; www.lchd.com · Stephenson County Health Department 815-235-8271; www.co. stephenson.il.us/health/ · Whiteside County Health Department - 815-772-7411; www.whitesidehealth.org · Winnebago County Health Department - 815-720-4000; www. wchd.org

The 2019 Annual Red Kettle Campaign began in Freeport and will be staffed by an all-volunteer fighting force.

The Freeport Salvation Army raises about 70% of their total operating funds during the first quarter of each fiscal year. This year’s total Christmas goal is set at 330K slightly above last year’s achievements. The local unit has made several changes this year to continue to serve well into the future and needs the increase to help launch many new self-sustaining programs.

“The Salvation Army plays a vital ongoing role in building sustaining community where ever we serve” Captain Jim Brickson, “We will continue to Fight for Good in Freeport”.

The Freeport Salvation Army hosts 10 Red Kettle locations in Stephenson County, 1 in Jo Daviess County and 2 in Ogle County and represent a total of just over 2,500 hours; 664 hours are already spoken for. Monies collected in their respected counties helps to fund ongoing needs in that county.

“We are asking our community members to volunteer or make financial contributions to support your local Salvation Army’s Christmas campaign. You can be part of providing for many programs and services” Cal Wescott, Advisory Board Chair Financial support can be as easy as signing up on RegisterToRing.com sending a check to 106 W Exchange St Freeport or using iPay or Google Pay at all Red Kettle Stands. The Salvation Army is asking that the local residents consider even giving just 2 hours to ring the bell at any of the available locations. Just 2 volunteer hours can allow the Salvation Army provide meals for a family for an entire week.

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