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Move to Elizabeth opens new vistas for county healthcare department On Jan. 12, the Jo Daviess County Health Department closed on four adjacent properties in the Village of Elizabeth to create a new Centralized Healthcare Site for the County that will be designed to serve the County’s growing healthcare needs and provide ample room for future expansion, according to Elizabeth Townsend, Department Administrator.

The development includes the properties of 105 and 107 N. Madison Street, and 200 and 206 E. Myrtle Street, an overall site that is just a block from the Eastern Entrance to the Village’s Main Street and located within the Museum Campus of Elizabeth.

The addition of the county Healthcare Department compliments the Elizabeth Midwest Medical Center Clinic, Medical Associate Clinic and the Elizabeth Nursing Home, already in operation. And the opening of a Tele Pharmacy in March, adds additional mass to the creation of a growing “Healthcare Hub” for the County, according to Village Mayor Mike Dittmar.

“Plans are moving forward toward an Oct. 1 opening of the new facility, said Administrator Townsend, “And we will be adding a complete dental facility to our existing services, which will include a Lab Draw Program opening March 5th for residents who cannot afford the cost of that healthcare necessity.”

Two of the existing homes on the site will be demolished with 206 E. Myrtle to be remodeled as a headquarters building, and 105 Madison retained to serve as a possible annex that could be linked to the new headquarters in the future The remaining two building will be demolished and the space will be used for parking.

The Department currently operates with three divisions: Clinical Services, Environmental Health and

Animal Control. Clinical Services operates Communicable Disease and Immunization programs; the Environmental Health division is responsible for sanitation and related investigations, issuing of permits and licenses, and an extensive variety of education and administrative services; and Animal Control is responsible for protecting the County from Rabies.

Also included in JDCHD operations are the Jo Daviess county Wellness Coalition, Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), and the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Program.

“Healthcare is on the verge of blossoming in the County,” Townsend said. “It needs to be centralized to have more quality help and better services, and our service center needs to be in a place where we can expand to meet the needs of the future. The Village of Elizabeth fits the bill. The people of Elizabeth have welcomed us and they have a similar vision for healthcare in Jo Daviess County as we do. There is a great “Vision for Growth” here and the establishment of the village as a “Healthcare Hub” for the County, in addition to the main services in Galena, serves a need in the Eastern section of the County where people currently are going to Freeport and Stevenson County for their healthcare.”

“We are excited about the potential the addition of the Jo Daviess County Health Department brings to our village” said Mayor Dittmar in discussing the project. “We toured the Village with them, had a single meeting, and found a mutual vision that today makes us close partners in this project and the growing Healthcare Industry in the County. We are committed and excited and will be signing a Business Development District agreement that will give financial incentives with them in the near future.”

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And, ya gotta love those fans. Folks came by bus and car and any means available to cheer their Lady Blackhawks to victory in the IHSA Girls Basketball finals.

Lady Blackhawks fight their way to State

By Chris Johnson REPORTER

History was reached by the Stockton Lady Blackhawks as they woke up last Friday morning at Redbird Arena in Bloomington. Their run through the early rounds of the IHSA Class 1A State Basketball Playoffs, culminating with a Super-Sectional knock-out of Melrose Park-Walther Christian, 67-64, in the Belvidere Super-Sectional, earned them the right to fight in the Class 1A Final Four.

They didn’t miss their chance in the Friday, Feb.23 tip-off with Bethany Okaw Valley in the first of two Final Four matches for the day. They pounded down 58 points and won by 15 over the Lady Timberwolves.

An early advantage managed to be maintained by Stockton throughout the night, even as Okaw Valley pushed for the comeback win. They

pulled to within a shot as time expired. The win moved Stockton on to the Saturday, Feb. 24, Class 1A State Title Game and earned them the right to fight for its first ever State Title.

Stockton faced the top team in 1A, Danville Schlarman, on Saturday, but fell 58-31. They knew they were going to have a very difficult time attempting to stop the Lady Hilltoppers. They were dominant in the Vermilion Valley Conference and had one of the highest scoring teams in the State. Within their own head to head battles in conference play, Schlarman was 13-0 and scored 942 points in those games. They allowed only 282 all year.

The Lady Blackhawks didn’t see the same type of “absolute” success within the NUIC-West. They closed the winter campaign with a 10-2 mark and scored 716 points. Defensively they were among the leaders,

allowing 546 points in those neighborly battles. To many statisticians, Stockton was a big surprise and that’s exactly how the team wanted it this year.

Working as a team got Stockton all the way to the State Finals this year.

There were many players who contributed, nightly, to help them secure their season-closing record of 32-3.

In the Championship with the Lady Hilltoppers, only one player crossed the double-digit mark, Schlarman shut them down. Emily Offenheiser scored twelve points with Aspyn Stewart and Tiana Timpe knocking down five each. Elizabeth Eisfeller scored four with Cheyenne Mapes adding three and Megan Gille rounding out the scoring with her two points in the books.

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Upward Bound is back in at Highland Community College Upward Bound is back at Highland Community College and ready to partner with students, and their families. The Upward Bound program helps eligible students prepare for college while attending Freeport High School.

A TRIO program funded by the Department of Education, Upward Bound helps students overcome class, social, academic, and cultural barriers to higher education.

Upward Bound was created in

1965 and now serves approximately 53,000 students in 722 Upward Bound projects nationwide.

Sarah Leif is the new Upward Bound Coordinator at Highland Community College. Sarah Leif is a previous undergraduate from Highland Community College and Northern Illinois University. She is excited to recruit students for the program and work with the Freeport School District.

Anthony Sago is the Upward

students and their families. We’re looking forward to serving students in our area, and helping them reach their educational goal of obtaining a college degree.”

Upward Bound helps students move through the possibility of college during high school. Upward Bound invests in the student’s futures with programs such as: • Academic advising • Academic coaching • College visits and information • Cultural enrichment • Assistance with financial aid and scholarships • SAT preparation • Summer academic classes • Career internships and community involvement • Leadership training ly successful collaboration between fend their existence.

The pre-college Upward Bound the college and our district high “Indeed, this exhibit symbolizes schools,” said Gallery Director, the importance and role of the arts program is recruiting student memRobert Apolloni. “This exciting, as a symbol for the direction of any annual spring exhibit showcases the given community,” Apolloni said. many talented high school students Work is due on March 15, 9 a.m. that choose to share their visual art to 6 p.m. in the West wing of the accomplishments with our college Ferguson Fine Arts Center, Highand community. Art exhibitions, land Community College, 2998 such as this, reflect the spirit and West Pearl City Rd., Freeport, Ill. ideas of a given community; allowAn Opening Reception and The Highland Community Coling us an opportunity to peek into Awards presentation is on April 5, the overall wellbeing of that com- 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., with an award lege Big Band and Freeport High munity through the eyes of artists.” ceremony at 5:30 p.m. The event is School Jazz Ensemble will combine their talents under the direcHe said the dedicated art teach- free and open to the public. ers from area high schools should For more information about this tion of Bill Petersen during the be commended for their ability to exhibit or the Highland Gallery, 15th annual Moonlight Serenade encourage and support the arts; es- contact Bill Buehler at 815-599- from 7 to 10:30 p.m. on March 3 in pecially in a time where Fine Arts 3490 or bill.buehler@highland. the Masonic Temple Ballroom, 305 W. Stephenson St., Freeport, Ill. are increasingly challenged to de- edu.

An evening of great big band music will be presented for both listening and dancing pleasure.

Petersen, the director for both the Certified Public Accountants HCC Big Band and the FHS Jazz Ensemble, promises a special evening of food and fun amidst swing tunes, ballads, waltzes, and Latin Bound director and has spent 13 years with the TRIO program at Highland Community College.

“Having the TRIO Upward Bound program returning for the new grant cycle is a great accomplishment for Highland Community College and the community,” said Sago, . “The success of our program will be directly connected to the support we receive not only from Highland Community College but also from our partner school,

Highland Gallery calls for 48th District High School Juried Art Exhibit entries Highland Community College, announces a call for entries for their 48th Annual District High School Juried Art Exhibit on view from April 5 to May 3, in the Highland Gallery. The juried art exhibit is designed to recognize high school artists in northwest Illinois to celebrate their visual contributions to the community.

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bers who have a strong desire to be the first in their family to earn a Bachelor’s degree. Potential members are enrolled in grades 9, 10 or 11 from Freeport High School.

Most members continue with the program throughout high school.

Upward Bound provides support, motivation and college preparation experience to 60 high school students from the Freeport School District. To be eligible, parents or guardians at the student’s residence cannot have a four-year college degree. Income levels may also be considered. Upward Bound is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. There is no cost to become a member.

For more information or to obtain an application, please email sarah. leif@highland.edu or call 815-5993588.

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Tickets are $7.50 and available for purchase in advance at the Highland Community College Box Office Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. inside the Ferguson Fine Arts Center, 2998 West Pearl City Rd., Freeport, Ill. or at the door the night of the event. No telephone or online ticket orders.

Volunteer Hospice schedules Marie’s Woodcarvings demonstration

Marie McDonough will be giving us a demonstration of her beautiful artwork for our March Community Education meeting on Tuesday, March 6.

We will begin our meeting at the office (105 S. Main in Stockton) at 10 a.m. and will then walk across the street to her shop to watch her work on a project. Marie has been commissioned to do several large pieces, but also has many smaller items to view, purchase or order. She offers classes the first full weekend of every month or by appointment; Saturday: 9-1 Adults, Saturday: 2-6 Youth, Sundays: Open Classes Adults or Youth Please call the Volunteer Hospice of Northwest Illinois office at 815-9473260 for your reservation at this meeting.

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The program for the March 3 meeting of the Green County Genealogical Society will be the webinar “Finding Your Ancestors in Fraternal Organizations” given by Rhonda McClure. Was your ancestor a Freemason, an Odd Fellow, a Knight of Columbus, or a member of another fraternal organization? In this webinar, Rhonda R. McClure teaches how to identify different fraternal organizations, provides valuable tools for locating a lodge and its records, and discusses how these records can enrich your family history research.

The Green County Genealogical Society meeting will be held in the second floor meeting room of the Monroe Public Library at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 3. Refreshments are available for 15 minutes before the meeting. Visitors are always welcome and there is no cost to attend. You may call Sharon Mitchell (815-868-2416) or Donna Kjendlie (608-921-1537) if you have questions please leave a message if we are not able to answer.

The GCGS Research Center (located in lower level of the Monroe Public

Library) is available to the public for research. Research Center hours are: Tuesdays and third Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and first Saturday after the meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. Main holdings are on Green County. Both Rock and Lafayette Counties are well represented along with several other counties, states, countries, and ethnic groups.

The large clipping collection of births, marriages and obituaries is available.

Volunteers are on staff to help with your research.

Blackhawks of the Month

Each month Stockton Middle School recognizes students that are going above and beyond to display the Blackhawk Way. Blackhawks of the Month are fifth grade- Ethan Steien, sixth grade-Brady Haas, seventh grade-Whittney Sullivan, eighth grade-Maria Bender. They are nominated for special acts of being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe.

4-H invites area youth to Super Saturday University of Illinois Extension is hosting its annual 4-H Super Saturday on Saturday, March 17 from 9 a.m. to Noon in Bldg. R at Highland Community College. Super Saturday is a 3-hour event designed to give area youth ages 5 to 18 a chance to explore the many project areas available through the 4-H program.

Youth between the ages of 8-18 are invited to attend and experience three hands-on workshops where they can create a sun catcher, build a wooden tool caddy, learn tips and tricks to take better photos, learn how to create natural dyes or homemade bath bombs and much more.

The cost is $9 per participant; a few sessions include an extra fee.

Youth between the ages of 5-7 are invited to participate in our 4-H Cloverbud Super Saturday at the same time and location. This workshop is also from 9 a.m. – Noon but the younger youth will explore their own project areas such as holiday cupcakes, gardening and farm animals. The cost for these youth is $4 per participant.

“Super Saturday is one of 4-H’s most popular annual programs. Participants get to see what 4-H is all about through fun, hands-on activities. Many sessions include creating items they get to take home while

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others provide them with an interactive learning experience,” says Jackie de Batista, 4-H Youth Educator.

“It’s a wonderful experience for kids who would not normally get to participate in these types of activities.”

Registration deadline for Super Saturday 2018 is March 10. To see a list of workshops available for

each age group and to register, visit the University of Illinois Extension website at: http://web.extension. illinois.edu/jsw and click on Super Saturday 2018 – Stephenson County under the “Register Online” heading. Some workshops have size limitations, so don’t delay and register soon.

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Daily cash prizes between $50 and $250 are awarded for 365 days from Oct. 1, 2017 – Sept. 30, 2018 to those donating for a ticket in the Daily Drawing. A ticket can win multiple times throughout the year.

Twelve organizations and five additional subcontracting organizations from Jo Daviess, Carroll & Stephenson County sponsor the Northwest Illinois Daily Drawing, a cooperative fundraiser. Sponsoring organizations include: Caring Community of Elizabeth, East Dubuque Music Boosters, Freeport Dance Team, Galena Music Boosters, Hanover Alumni Association, Lena-Winslow Education Foundation, Pearl City Athletic Boosters, River Ridge Education Association, Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge, Stockton Strong, Warren Athletic Boosters and West Carroll Sports Boosters.

Sub-contracting organizations include: Elizabeth Historical Society, Galena Elks Scholarship Committee, Hanover Chamber of Commerce, Scales Mound Travelers and Volunteer Hospice of Northwest Illinois.

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Highland Community College introduces IPSC

By Tim Hood

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Highland Community College has an exciting announcement on the horizon! Within the next month, we hope to be home to an international program bringing people from all over the world to Freeport. Although we are still in the transfer of program process, I would like to share with you as much information as possible regarding the International Preservation Studies Center (IPSC).

The internationally recognized, one-of-a-kind program started in 1980 at the former Shimer College campus in Mount Carroll, Ill. Students from across the USA and other countries enroll in classes to develop skills in the preservation of artifacts, architecture, museum collections, and other historic pieces. Unfortunately, due to overhead and maintenance, the 14-acre campus with 14 historic buildings was too much for the small non-profit to support. Last year, the Campbell Center Board decided that IPSC needed to find a new home to keep the program going.

Highland and other state Universities were approached with an invitation to consider purchasing IPSC. Because of the excellent working relationship between Highland Community College and the Campbell Center with mutual strong levels of support, Highland became the

preferred recipient of the program.

However, before considering any new Highland program, we carefully evaluate or assess viability and community impact.

We found the program’s enrollment numbers have more than doubled in the past three years, bringing the total of enrollments to nearly 300 in 2017. Instructors are contracted part-time from across the globe, and classes must achieve minimum enrollment in terms of covering costs in order to run.

We also discovered that Highland’s Humanities, Social Sciences, and Fine Arts division, in concert with our Lifelong Learning program, provides an ideal fit for IPSC. Lifelong Learning brings community education to the footprint of our towns. The goal of Lifelong Learning is to offer both credit and non-credit courses throughout Highland’s four-county district, delivering learning opportunities that range from personal and professional enrichment to certification preparation.

The program’s vision is to serve all populations throughout the College’s district, including community members, seniors, and the region’s business professionals. While IPSC is planned to be housed on the main campus, other Lifelong Learning courses are available throughout the year in communities throughout our

Results of 2018 Midwinter Bald Eagle Count released

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same areas as were counted during the 1960s, we only had 490 bald eagles in this area with only 64 immatures which is about the same as it was in 1964 when 485 total bald eagles were counted, including 61 immatures.

Where is the increased number of bald eagles as claimed by the Fish & Wildlife Service to be present in the environment? In 2001 this Annual Midwinter Count recorded over 1060 immatures. If the bald eagle population has been producing more young each and every year since then, where are all of these birds located in the winter? If their statement holds any water, then there should have been at least 2-3,000 immature bald eagles recorded on this year’s count, not just 229. The public should become alarmed like Mr. Ingram is.

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Please, join us in this collaborative effort. We are so pleased to share another great example of how Highland is “All In.”

Illinois Bicentennial STEM Fusion campaign to launch in 25 underserved schools across state Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti, Deputy Governor Leslie Munger and officials from the Illinois Math and Science Academy today announced the launch of the Illinois Bicentennial STEM Fusion campaign. The three-year program will be offered to students at 25 elementary and middle schools in underserved communities across Illinois.

The highly renowned IMSA Fusion program presents a unique curriculum for middle school teachers to inspire 4th through 8th graders to study math and science and pursue careers in technology, medicine, education and business.

Abbott and Wintrust are the presenting sponsors of the Bicentennial STEM Fusion campaign. All Bicentennial Office programs are privately financed. Additional funding for this campaign is provided by Boeing, Ingredion and Motorola.

“The Bicentennial STEM Fusion campaign will inspire hundreds of young students across the state at an important time in their educational development,” said Lieutenant Governor Sanguinetti. “This program is another great example of the emphasis we have put on early education.”

“IMSA Fusion is a unique and proven approach to providing teachers with stimulating curriculums in math and science,” said Illinois Math and Science President José Torres. “We are very excited to partner with the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and the Bicentennial Office and to reach 25 additional schools in Illinois.”

IMSA Fusion is a teacher professional development and student STEM enrichment program for Illinois students who are talented, in-

terested and motivated in mathematics and science. IMSA Fusion places a special emphasis on students who are historically underrepresented in those areas. Fusion works with teachers and students in grades 4-8.

“The Bicentennial is a commemoration of 200 years of people, places and events that have made us all Illinois Proud and it is about investing in the next 200 years,” said Deputy Governor Leslie Munger. “The Bicentennial STEM Fusion effort is an important legacy project and we thank Abbott and our other sponsors for their commitment to students across Illinois.”

A STEM Fusion school committee will award the program to 25 schools, each receiving a threeyear teacher training program. A four-person school selection committee will review the applications.

The committee includes: Emily

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In the nation’s rural communities, where the food that feeds the world is grown, food insecurity is endured by millions of children, seniors, and hardworking Americans. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps stave off hunger in one in six rural households.

Yet, the president’s budget for 2019 outlines a nearly $214 billion budget cut to SNAP over the next decade. A cut of this magnitude would undoubtedly impact rural Americans.

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The schools will be chosen based on serving predominately under-represented populations, commitment to embedding IMSA Fusion into the regular school day as an elective/encore/CTE course, requiring teachers to undertake five full days of professional development and a sustainability plan to continue the IMSA Fusion after the three-year award expires.

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Terrence Ingram, compiler for the Midwinter Bald Eagle Count has just released the results of the 2018 Midwinter Bald Eagle Count. This is the 58th year for this vital count of the bald eagles in the Midwest, especially along the Mississippi River.

This year’s count documented 797 adult bald eagles, two more adults than last year’s count of 795. There were 61 sub-adults recorded, which is one less than last year’s 62 subadults. This year only 229 immatures were recorded, compared to 299 immatures recorded last year. This caused the percentage of immatures to drop from 31.2% last year down to 26.7% this year, which is lower than the 58 year count average of 27.3%.

Four dams on the Mississippi River had no bald eagles at all and three of the dams had only one adult bald eagle. If we would look at only the

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2015, rural America’s SNAP participation rate rose from 12.5 percent to 16 percent, exceeding the national average. Overall SNAP enrollments have declined following the Great Recession, however, rural SNAP rates have remained high as economies have been slow to recover.

Given the broader socioeconomics of rural America, the importance of SNAP is heightened.

SNAP exists as a resource to help negate concerns of food security for seniors with limited incomes as they care for themselves and balance expenses. The program is also a resource for families with children under the age of 18, providing nutrition that is essential for childhood development. A greater percentage of rural households among both of these demographic groups participate in SNAP than do nationally.

As policymakers deliberate the funding and future of SNAP in the 2018 farm bill and broader entitlement reforms, SNAP must be recognized as an investment in rural communities. SNAP is, and needs to be, maintained as a critical safeguard against food insecurity and poverty for rural residents.

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Obituaries

CLIFFORD J. SICHTA JR. Clifford J. Sichta Jr., 73, of Geneseo passed away peacefully Feb. 13, 2018 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, IA, surrounded by loving family.

Per his wishes, he will be cremated and a memorial service will be held in Lanark, IL, on Friday, July 27, at the United Methodist Church at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at the church. Quad Cities Cremation Center is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Henry County Humane Society in Kewanee, IL. Cliff was born Dec. 19, 1944 in Washington D.C., the son of Clifford and Virginia Cuno Sichta. He graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1966 and was a member of the Acacia Fraternity. Cliff was an “Insurance Wizard” and worked as a C.P.C.U.-certified underwriter for Lohman Bros. in Geneseo and Lyle R. Jager Agency in Kewanee.

Cliff enjoyed the study of Theology, woodworking and playing golf.

Survivors include his former wives Pam Zweng and Carol Mayo; sons Joe (Kim) Sichta of Malibu, CA and Jeff (Kelly) Sichta of Gretna, NE; daughters Maggie (Lou) Kinnamon of Mahomet, IL, Jessica (John) Gilligan of Naperville, IL and Rebecca (Trent) Proehl of Tremont, IL; grandchildren Jake, Nina, Nicole, Arielle, Marissa, Delainie, Kyle, Kade, Kara, Annabel, Ryan, Carlie, Alida and Ava; eight great grandchildren; brother Robert (Pia) Sichta of Bradenton, FL and sisters Marge (Jerry) Misek of Elizabeth, IL and Sue (Jim) VerHage of Beverly Hills, MI. Clifford was preceded in death by his parents and a great grandson, Sailor.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the compassionate staff of Illini Hospital ICU and the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House.

DONALD EDGAR MUELLER Donald Edgar Mueller passed away Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018 at the Stephenson County Nursing Center after a courageous battle with leukemia.

Donald was born on Nov. 13, 1929 in Green Bay, WI to Helen (Jamison) Mueller Brondyke, and Don was proud to say he remained a life-long Packers fan! Don later attended Fulton High School and graduated in 1949. He married Vivian Pearson in 1949, and they became parents to four children – two sons and two daughters. Don enlisted in the United States Army in 1951 and served his country in both Korea and Germany before being discharged in 1953. After his military service, Don farmed in Albany until a serious accident ended that career. He worked several other jobs until he discovered his love of working with teachers and children as a custodian at Harding Elementary School in Clinton, IA for 18 years, before retiring in 1998. Some

of Don’s favorite memories are of helping the kindergartners with boots and zippers, and reading them stories.

Don and his wife Vivian spent winters in Texas after his retirement until his wife passed in 2004.

Don continued to go south which is where he met his special friend Edith Bauer of Stockton, IL. Don and Edith were fortunate to have 13 years together in Stockton – spending much of their time between Illinois and Texas, and with their families and friends.

Don is survived by two sons, David (Jenny) Mueller and Robert (Marilee) Mueller both of Clinton, IA; two daughters, Jane (Matt) Lundquist of Mt. Carroll, IL and Karen Mueller of Clinton, IA; eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren; special friend Edith Bauer of Stockton, IL; two half-sisters, Jane VanZuiden of Morrison, IL and Beverly Vite of Racine, WI. There was a funeral service and visitation Feb. 21, at the Clinton Chapel SnellZornig Funeral Home & Crematory.

There was also a Celebration of Life memorial service on Feb. 25 at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Stockton, IL. Condolences may be shared at www.hermannfuneralhome.com.

SUSAN D. GORDON (DIEHL) Susan D. Gordon (Diehl) age 69, of Orangeville passed away on Friday Feb. 16, 2018 at Monroe Clinic Hospice Home from complications with MS and diabetes.

She was born on Aug. 3, 1948 in Aurora, Il to William and Evelyn (Behrens) Diehl. She married Virgil Gordon on Aug. 3, 2003. Virgil and Susan shared the same birthdates, Virgil being 18 hours older. Susan often said she liked older men. She was a school teacher for 30 plus years teaching third thru six grades at J.B. Nelson School in Batavia where she attended school as a child. She chaperoned and sponsored many field trips and went to the Abraham Lincoln Home and museums in Springfield, IL She was a member of Good

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Shepherd Lutheran Church. She was the first woman president of the Lena Lions Club, also Fall Festival Chairwoman and a lifelong Ladies Legion Auxillary member in Batavia. In her spare time she liked to write poems. Susan read a poem she wrote at the memorial services that was aired on national TV in honor of the dog Sirus, who lost his life at the 911 Twin Towers attack.

And, her class at the J.B. Nelson Grade School in Batavia made a patchwork Quilt for President Gerald R. Ford, and that Quilt is on display in the Batavia Museum.

Susan enjoyed taking walks and bowling, and she once bowled a 299.

She is survived by her husband Virgil Gordon of Orangeville, stepson Tim Gordon of Orangeville,

2018 Stephenson County Home Show Limited exhibition space remains for the 2018 Stephenson County Home Show to be held March 17 and 18, at the Highland Community College / YMCA Sports Complex in Freeport. Show hours are Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 11-4.

Admission is free and there will be concessions available.

The show annually features area businesses including investment companies, contractors, communications experts, healthcare providers, insurance agents, landscaping contractors, heating and air conditioning contractors, furniture and appliance dealers and many more.

Businesses interested in having a booth should contact the Home

Show Coordinator immediately as the exhibit hall is well over half sold out. The starting price for a 6’ x 8’ booth is $235 and larger booths are available while they last.

Last year’s show featured over 80 businesses and attracted more than 3500 area residents. A map of the show along with packets to sign up can be found at abcadsonline.com on the Home Show tab, or are available by mail or email upon request.

For more information on reserving a booth space, contact Show Coordinator, Jen Sheppard at ABC Advertising Specialists, Inc. at 815-232-4616 or 630-643-7438 or by email at jen@abcadsonline.com.

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Susan was loved by many friends.

A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday April 13, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lena IL. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 14, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lena IL. Pastor Miho Yasukawa will officiate.

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DAVID E. GRUENDLER David E. Gruendler age 81, of Lena passed away on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born on Aug. 8, 1936 in Madison, WI to Eberhardt and Edith (Kite) Gruendler. He married Joanne Dawe on Oct. 6, 1984 in Elizabeth, IL. He had worked at Kelly Springfield as a shipping clerk and then as a realtor at Bussian Realtors. He was an active member of Lena United Methodist Church and the Lena Lions Club. He served as a trustee on the village board for six years. He enjoyed running in marathons, deer hunting, traveling, ballroom dancing and golfing. He and Joanne enjoyed

wintering in Florida for over 20 years.

He is survived by his wife Joanne of Lena, daughter; Liz (Denny) Sepiol of Hilton head, SC, daughter-in-law; Trisha Gruendler of Lake Carroll, IL, one sister; Nancy (Roger) Vistain of Hancock, WI, one brother; Ralph (Donna) Gruendler of San Antonio, TX, step daughter; Barb (Dave) Klever of Elizabeth, IL and Amy (Lenn) Fogel of Lena, IL. Eight grandchildren; Samantha (Ben) Swanson, Jessica (Scot) McArthur, Kathryn (Patrick) Whitehead, Karlee McCarron, Chad McCarron, Shannon McFadden (Fiance’ Mike Brown) Nicole McFadden and Daniel Klever. Three great grandchildren; Larissa Gruendler (Fiance’ Adam Gill), Jacob Swanson and Joan Whitehead.

He was preceded in death by his parents and son David E. Gruendler Jr. Funeral services were held Feb. 23, at the Lena United Methodist Church.

Visitation was Feb. 22, at the Leamon Funeral Home.

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Le-Win/Orangeville ends speech season on a winning note Here’s a math question: What’s the difference between 7,769 and 101? The answer, of course, is five.

Five? Sure. Here is how we arrive at that answer. Justin Malone competed in the Feb. 16 and 17 IHSA State Speech Tournament at Peoria’s Civic Center. Justin is a junior at Orangeville High School which has an enrollment of 101 students.

So, there’s your 101. He competed in, and advanced to the championship round, of Radio Speaking with students from eight other schools.

Justin finished in fifth place. There’s your five. But you ask, what about the 7,769? That number is the com-

bined enrollment of the four other schools whose students finished lower than Justin.

In other words, Justin Malone from tiny Orangeville High School and a member of the Le-Win/Orangeville Speech Team is the fifth ranked Radio Speaking student in the State of Illinois, beating out students from schools with an average enrollment of nearly 2,000.

“We blew the old ‘small schools can’t compete at State’ theory out of the water back in 2012 when Le-Win senior Allie Long was a State finalist in 2 categories in the same tournament,” said Lena-Winslow/Oran-

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geville Head Speech Coach Tom Fore. “Justin is just the latest example that small schools can compete.

It doesn’t happen every year, but it does happen.

“Heyworth High School, a small school with an enrollment of 270 located south of Bloomington has had 24 kids advance to State finalist since 1976 and eight of those were state champions.”

And, here is one more number to consider: 27. Unlike regular-season speech tournaments, the IHSA State Series computes its final team rankings on the number of points awarded to those students who advance to the final rounds. The Le-Win/ Orangeville team was given two points for Justin’s fifth place finish, allowing it to tie for 27th place in the tournament out of a field of 86 teams. Fifty-two of those 86 did not advance any students to the final round. Two points may not seem like a lot, but the tenth ranked team, Naperville Central with an enrollment of nearly 3,000, had 10 points.

The 2018 State tournament was the final one for Coach Fore who is retiring from his teaching position at Lena-Winslow High School after 16 years.

“It was an emotional weekend, that’s for sure,” Fore said, “But, it couldn’t have been better. For one thing, just to get to State is very difficult. And then once your student is there in a group of the best 18 kids in the state in his or her respective speaking category, the feeling of elation to have advanced to the medal round can be overwhelming for the coaches as well as the students. With the exception of winning a state championship, my career as a competitive speech coach could not have ended better.”

In recognition of Fore’s service to the activity, he was given the John M. Hires Distinguished Service Award at the state tournament, named after the long time Downers Grove South High School speech coach who helped build that program into a state powerhouse.

The road to the state tournament began when Justin won the Freeport Regional contest on Feb. 3.

He then did something that had not been accomplished by a member of the Le-Win/Orangeville squad since 2004- he won the Huntley Sectional tournament a week later.

“We’ve had our share of Regional champs over the years, and we had a Sectional champ when Kyle Rains and Joe Hardy won the Humorous Duet Acting prize at the Rock Island tournament 14 years ago, but we’ve never had back-to-back champs until this year,” Fore said.

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Hey, ask any speech competitor; when you see your name on the State finalist list, you’ve had a very good day.

He said they are already working on next year already.

“To compete with schools 10 times our size, you have to be ready and you have to put in the work,” said Fore. “We’re reviewing scripts and script ideas now. Even though I won’t be around as head coach, I’ll

help out as much as I can when I can, and my biggest job in the next three months is to prepare the team for my successor. I want the transition to be as seamless as possible. Besides, Justin has another year. Someone has to be state champ. Why not him?”

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It is our 14th anniversary and the kick-off of our SOS+ 2018 programs. Come one, come all, what a celebration this will be. SOS+ (Senior Outreach of Stockton and surrounding areas) will be celebrating its 14th year by hosting a catered lunch at 12, noon on March 8, at Calvary United Methodist Fellowship Hall followed with a special musical program by Pastor Bruce Burbank.

All seniors of Stockton and the surrounding areas are invited to join us on March 8, at noon at Calvary UM Church Fellowship Hall in Stockton, IL for our 14th Anniversary Celebration. A catered lunch of pulled pork sandwiches, beans, chips and anniversary cake will be at noon followed by an afternoon of music by the talented Pastor Bruce.

Before coming to Dubuque to enter seminary in 2012, Bruce spent most of his adult life in Fort Collins, Colorado as a musician. Bruce played all styles of music from popular to music theater to classical, spending time playing on the road in bands, subbing with local orchestras, playing and conducting regional theater performances and serving on adjunct faculty at Colorado State University in the Theater and Dance program. He started out as a church musician on piano and organ while still in high school and has spent his life in worship leadership, accompanying, directing choirs and singing. Pastor Bruce met his wife, Pastor Lisa, at seminary and together they both serve three area Lutheran churches; Massbach, Derinda and Hanover.

Bruce will bring the wide variety of his musical loves and experiences to share with the group, covering standards, church music, musical theater and some gospel that he learned from his time in the South. Come prepared to join in the fun because the program will include a hymn sing of favorites, a sing-a-long of well-known stan-

dards, mixed with some solo vocal and piano music including some spirituals.

SOS+ (Senior Outreach of Stockton and surrounding areas) is a volunteered ministry providing programs and fellowship to our area seniors. There is no costs to join us, a free will offering is taken at each meeting which helps in providing interesting and educational programs throughout the year. Volunteers are much needed. If you would like to volunteer to help or volunteer to entertain, please let us know. We are proud to say, “SOS+ is beginning its 14th year and going strong”.

For more information on SOS+ or this special event, please feel free to call Mary Feltmeyer 815297-5425, Nancy Rice 815-9473683 or Shirley Toepfer 815-9473639. If you are in need of a ride to the church, please call. We would be more than happy to accommodate you.

Bunny Bowl to benefit hospice training

The Bunny Bowl will be held at Stockton Bowling Lanes on Saturday, March 24. Registration time is 5:30 and bowling will commence at 6. Please call to sign up (individuals or teams). The cost is $20 per person for three fun filled games. There will be a Silent Auction of treats such as Bunny Cakes, Cupcakes, Pies, Cookies, Breads, Cinnamon Rolls, and more. There will be Raffle Prizes and rumor has it that the Easter Bunny, himself, may pay a return visit.

So…start making plans for your team members. Even if you are not a bowler; this is a fun event to watch… mark your calendars and plan to join the fun. Proceeds benefit our hospice training program, our office expenses, and client care materials.

Register Now for a FREE Preschool Screening For all students NOT currently enrolled in Family Ties or Learning Ties programs for the 2018/2019 school year.

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Screening is also available for children 0 – 3.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JO DAVIESS COUNTY GALENA, ILLINOIS MANUFACTURES AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY, A/K/A M&T BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK Plaintiff, -v.ROHIN ULLBERG AKA ROHIN L. ULLBERG, et al Defendant 13 CH 11 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 7, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:30 PM on March 26, 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: LOT 1 IN BRANIGAR’S PLAT OF EAGLE RIDGE UNIT 33 OF THE GALENA TERRITORY LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 28 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN GUILFORD TOWNSHIP, JO DAVIESS COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 19, 1991 AS DOCUMENT NO. 210438 AND FILED IN PLAN HOLD C OF PLATS, NO. 121.

SUBJECT TO GENERAL DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION, BOTH DATED JULY 23, 1973, AND ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS AMENDED THERETO OF RECORD SUBJECTING SAID PREMISES TO GENERAL RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL LOT OWNERS IN THE SUBDIVISION, ESTABLISHING AN ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE TO APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS, CONTAINING PROVISIONS REQUIRING OWNERS OF ALL LOTS IN THE SUBDIVISION TO BE MEMBERS OF THE GALENA TERRITORY ASSOCIATION, INC., A PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED AS AN ILLI-

NOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, PROVIDING FOR ASSESSMENTS BY THE ASSOCIATION TO BE MADE AGAINST ALL LOT OWNERS, PROVIDING FOR APPROVAL OF SEPTIC SYSTEM DESIGN AND INSTALLATION REQUIRING LOT OWNERS TO USE ANY FURNISHED CENTRAL WATER FACILITIES AND PAY ESTABLISHED AVAILABILITY, TAP-ON AND WATER USE CHARGES, AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS. UNPAID ASSESSMENTS BY THE ASSOCIATION AND UNPAID WATER CHARGES WILL BECOME A LIEN ON SAID PREMISES. Commonly known as 1 WILDWOOD COURT, Galena, IL 61036 Property Index No. 43-08403-001-00.

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.

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.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce. com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500.

Please refer to file number 9347.

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.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla. com Attorney File No. 9347 Case Number: 13 CH 11 TJSC#: 38-1367 I3077491 (Published in The Scoop Today Feb. 21, 28 & Mar. 7, 2018) 308081

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Assistant Coach Robyn Schulz, Head Coach Tim Timpe, and Assistant Coach Jill Pepin share a look of concern in the closing minutes of the Stockton state semifinal win over Okaw Valley.

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Stockton fell behind in the early minutes and trailed throughout. After one, the Lady Hilltoppers were in front 18-7. At the break, the lead grew to double-digits for the eventual State Champ. Schlarman was in front 30-16.

The Lady Blackhawks could not get the offense moving as the third played through. They were held to three points. Schlarman drove to an insurmountable 21-point advantage, 40-19, heading into the final eight minutes of play. Stockton scored twelve points in the final frame and walked off the court to collect their IHSA Class 1A Runner-up Title. It was a feat that no Stockton Girls’ Basketball Team has every accomplished before.

Congratulations go out to this year’s band of warriors representing Stockton High School! It was a great run and it will be remembered for a lifetime for those who were a part of this year’s team. Few teams in the NUIC have ever achieved the level of success that Stockton experienced this season as they captured second place honors in the IHSA Class 1A Girls’ Basketball State Championship Game.

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CHURCH NEWS St. John’s Lutheran Church to host Dominoes and Euchre Party You’re invited to join us at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Pearl City for worship on Sunday, February March 4, at 9 a.m. for the third Sunday in Lent. After the worship, Sunday School and Confirmation classes will meet at 10:15 a.m. The Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet, as well as, the Helping Hands Committee.

On Fridays during Lent the Stations of the Cross will be held at Noon. Mid-week Lenten services are held on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Join us on March 3, for a Family Fun Night. Bring a dish to pass for the potluck meal at 5:30. Dominoes, Euchre, washers and corn bag toss will be available, as well as, a movie at 6:30 p.m. St. John’s is hosting a Community Dominoes and Euchre party on Sunday, March 11 at 1:30 p.m. A light meal will be served.

Prizes given. Cost is $5/person.

You’re welcome to play Dominoes at 9 a.m. on March 6, in the Luther Hall starting at 9 a.m. The Men’s Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, March 7, at 7:30 a.m. at Little John’s in Pearl City.

Judy Nelson, Freeport, IL, won the $200 Calendar Raffle drawing on Feb. 14. It’s not too late. St. John’s is selling 2018 calendars with an opportunity to win a $200 drawing each week. If you are interested in purchasing a calendar for $30, please contact the church office or any member of St. John’s. Phone and email information below.

The Monday Evening Bible Study (7 p.m.) and the Thursday morning Bible Study (9:30 a.m.) continue to meet. The Members and non-mem-

bers alike are welcome.

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.

Christ Lutheran Church to host Chili/ Beef Noodle Supper

Plan to join Christ Lutheran Church WELCA on Monday, March 5 for the Chili/Beef// Noodle Supper and cancel the meal prep for the evening.

All are welcome for the soup supper which includes chili or beef and noodles, ham sandwich, veggie cup, dessert and drink. The meal will be served from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Christ Lutheran Church located at 600 North Main Street in Stockton.

Take the night off and enjoy an evening with your family and community in a friendly and welcoming environment. Carry-outs are available as well.

Proceeds from the event will benefit seminary students as well as local and regional mission projects.

For more information, please visit, www.christlutheranstockton.com

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will gather for worship on March 4, at Good Shepherd, 118 E. Mason St. Lena, IL, at 9:30 a.m. All are invited to worship on this Third Sunday of Lent 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 March 7, 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!

All are invited to join The Lena Area Lenten Lunch on Wednesday March 7th at 12 p.m. hosted at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Devotions on Jesus’ feeding of the 5,000 (John 6:1-5) Good Shepherd Lutheran Church invites the community of all ages to join them for a Lenten Supper on March 7 at 5:30 p.m. and to Lenten Worship at 6:30 p.m. The service is based on Into the Wild: A Lenten Liturgy and Intergenerational Study on Hunger by ELCA World Hunger. We will explore wilderness in our places and God who walks with us in the wild. People of every age and every walks of their lives are welcome to join.

On Thursday March 8, the Friendship Club will meet at noon for a Potluck Dinner and entertainment with “Bobby Edler & John Waelti.”

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

Willow/Kent United Methodist Churches

Willow/Kent UMC will worship together Sunday March 4, at Willow UMC at 9 a.m. Pastor Chuck Wolbers will be giving the message “Preparing Your Temple”; all are ilnvited and welcome to hear him and then to share the message to others. And then to stay for the fellowship following.

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

Willow UMC is located about seven miles SE of Stockton, IL on Willow RD. For more information, please call Pastor Chuck at 262-308-2379.

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Nine women veterans attended the annual Women Veterans Brunch held in Lena at the American Legion Home. The Lena American Legion Auxiliary has sponsored this for the past three years.

Pictured are: Back row-Linda Longley, Linda Pier, Maryna Misiewicz, Elizabeth Munz, Donna Otte Front row-Rene Moore, Terry Feinberg, Linda Book, Marsha Tessendorf

Grief Support Group to meet at St. John’s Lena A new Grief Support Group will begin on Wednesday, March 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lena. Our first group had 13 people who had lost a spouse or a parent. The purpose of the group is to find support from God’s Word and from others who are making the same difficult journey. The group is not meant to be a cure-all for grief, but does help to put us on track for healing and living.

The Support Group will meet for eight weeks beginning March 7.

Pastor Rick Bader leads the sessions with experience, caring, and compassion. If you have suffered the loss of a loved one and are seeking help in coping with your grief, you are welcome to join the new group that is forming.

Please call 815-369-4035 or email Pastor Rick at pastor@stjohnslena. org to enroll or to inquire about the grief support group.

Also, remember our evening worship services during Lent, which are

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AWANA-Wednesdays 5:30 p.m.

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

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Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. Good Friday (3/30/18) worship service will also be at 7 p.m.

Our regular weekend worship services are on Saturday, 5:30 p.m. and

Sunday 8 and 10:30 a.m.

Easter weekend there will be no Saturday service (3/31/18), but Easter Sunday (4/1/18) there will be three services at 7, 9, and 10:30 a.m.

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Regional Spelling Bee winner heads to national finals The 36th Annual Regional Spelling Bee was held at the Pearl City school small gym at 7 p.m. on Feb. 20, 2018. There were 26 participants representing the first and second place winners from area schools.

Caroline Otto, 8th grader, from the Northern IL Christian Home Educators (NICHE) won first place.

Aubrey Charles, 7th grader, from West Carroll school district was 2nd place.

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spelled “phenomenon”. Aubrey was next and but misspelled “Geronimo”. Caroline went on to spell “dyslexia” correctly to win the Regional Spelling Bee. Caroline Otto and one guardian will be sent to Washington DC to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in late May. Caroline won multiple prizes from Scripps and the Regional Office of Education #8 who sponsored the event. The Regional Office of Education #8 and area sponsors will pay to send Caroline Otto and one guardian to the Scripps National Bee. COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide

(Left) These regional spelling bee contestants came to spell and spell they did for some 19 rounds before the dust settled and a winner was declared.

Brent Chrisman, Assistant Regional Superintendent, second place bee winner Aubrey Charles, 7th grade, West Carroll Schools, and first place speller Caroline Otto, 8th grade, Northern IL Christian Home Educators celebrate their spelling skills following Tuesday night’s regional competition in Pearl City.

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Part-Time / Temporary Truck Drivers Drivers needed for local hauling.

Job will require overtime.

Could lead to full-time.

Looking for both Class A/B Drivers.

- Fill out an application at 13276 Hwy 20 East Stockton, IL 61085 (815) 947-3248

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The Village of Stockton is accepting applications for a Permanent Part time Utility Clerk. Computer and general accounting office skills required. Must be able to interact well with the public.

Approximately 20 – 30 hours per week with limited benefits. Minimum of a High School diploma/equivalent required.

Please send resume to Stockton Village Hall, 155 W. Front Avenue, PO Box 186, Stockton, IL 61085 by March 16, 2018.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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THINKING ABOUT MAKING A CHANGE? Full-Part Time Grounds Keepers Bartenders Cooks - Wait Staff Dishwashers - Bus People Contact: John Warner 815-291-0591 Send Resumes to: Black Hawk Run, 3501 S. Golf Road., Stockton, IL 61085 Applications available at www.blackhawkrungolfcourse.com 306607

Star Manufacturing

Parkview offers a friendly and home-like environment for our staff and residents.

Come apply and check out our resident vs staff ratio, great benefits and competitive wages!

PRESENTLY HIRING FOR: • FULL TIME PM SHIFT NURSE (RN OR LPN) • FULL TIME C.N.A. STAFF PM AND NIGHT SHIFT • PT EVERY OTHER WEEKEND PM SHIFT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES • PT AND PRN NURSES AND C.N.A.’S FOR ALL SHIFTS CALL 815-232-8612 AND ASK FOR HR STOP IN AT 1711 W. CHURCH STREET IN FREEPORT FOR AN APPLICATION OR EMAIL RESUME TO CKEMPEL@PARKVIEWHOME.ORG PARKVIEW IS AN EOE 308733

Machine Operators – 2nd and 3rd shift to set up and operate machines. Responsibilities include, handling hot steel parts, loading and unloading of steel parts into machines while meeting quality specifications. Preference would be given to applicants with mechanical press experience. Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds while achieving set standard rates per hour.

CHURCH SECRETARY WANTED IN LENA 15-20 hours a week.

Excellent knowledge of MS Office and Publisher. Able to multi task and good knowledge of office equipment. Call 815-369-5552 for more information and to set up an interview.

Positions require candidates to have a high school diploma or equivalent, sound basic work habits, basic math skills, good mechanical aptitude, desire to work in a team environment and be drug free.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois Is hiring Direct Support Professionals in the Stockton and Warren area . Full and Part Time positions available. Must be 18 years old, have H.S. diploma or GED. $12 an hour as well as paid time off and other benefits depending on % of time worked.

We do offer paid training. If you are a caring person who would love to work with individuals in their home, give me a call. Mannie 815 238-8123 EOE

Star offers a competitive salary and benefit package.

Please Submit resume or apply in person to: Star Manufacturing 1801 S Ihm Blvd Freeport IL 61032 hr@starmfg.com www.starmfg.com 308429

To place an ad in our Help Wanted Section Call Laurie at (815) 369-4112

Apartments 2 bedroom downtown Stockton: Upper unit, New paint and carpet. Lots of sunlight. Clean and bright. Includes stove, ref, w&d. $345 plus deposit- no pets.

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

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

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

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

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

2002 MERCURY SABLE Good tires, battery, new fuel pump. Car serviced on regular basis. $1,295 Call 262-758-4738

2009 COBALT LT 115k miles, air, cruise, 4 dr., automatic, $2,700, 414-248-4241.

2010 BUICK LUCERNE Florida car, 72,000 mi. Must see. 847949-7507

Automobiles Wanted

GET UP TO $500 for your unwanted junk truck, 262-758-1807.

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19 FT’ SEA SPRITE, TANDEM TRAILER. Black, new white interior. Bow rider. Mercruiser. Fast. $3,450 847-987-7669

1978 23.5 GLASTRON Carlson Cutty Cab 455 Ford Jet Drive w/ trailer, moving make offer, 815581-0144.

Campers and RVs

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.

Norman C. Sleezer Youth Home is a residential facility for female adolescents. Opportunities: FullTime Youth Counselor/Direct Care(primarily 2nd shift hours, incl. weekends) Part-Time Youth Counselor /Direct Care Full -Time Overnight YouthCounselor/ Direct Care Good driving record a must.(EEO) Send resume to: P.O. Box 895, Freeport, IL 61032.

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Back-up Camera, Bluetooth, Satellite. 85K miles. $10,500. 815369-9235.

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Trucks & Trailers 2015 CHEVY SILVERADO crew cab, 4.3L, 4x4, 52k miles, black, extra tires & wheels, $28,000, 262-206-2285.

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VIRGIL & BECKY COOMES & OTHERS ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION 507 E. MAIN ST. • LENA, IL

SATURDAY, March 3, 2018 - 10:00 A.M. (Severe weather date: Sunday, March 4) ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: lg wood wagon wheel; tall walnut cupboard; oak desk; treadle sewing machine; wash bench; blanket chests; lamp table; wicker & sewing rockers; flat top trunks; well & pitcher pumps; milk cans; rotating padlock display; oak wall phone; wood pulley & wagon hub lamps; pictures; Mineral Springs & Bleser beer boxes; lg beer dispenser w/(2) brass spigots; Falstaff picnic cooler & aluminum taper keg; (2) lg copper ladles; copper boiler; copper fire extinguisher; lg brass horse; brass beam scale; primitive tools; ammo box; wood butter churn; harness hooks; RR & barn lanterns; flats of keys; Arcade spittoon; Keen Kutter chisel & knife; primitive kt items; wood bowls; Arcade box coffee grinder; Western & IL crocks; Western crock butter churn; crock jugs, jars & bowls; jardinières; Fairy Soap tray; local adv; yard sticks; cookbooks; Aladdin & kerosene lamps; Roseville pcs; Redwing dishes; Fenton plates; glassware/dishes; cookie jars; beer steins; Brian Urlacher bobblehead; TOOLS: Delta 6” joiner; Edison table band saw; Craftsman 3T floor jack.

TERMS: CASH or GOOD CHECK

LOBDELL AUCTION SERVICE - 815-238-0832 IL LICENSE #440000644 - www.lobdellauctionservice.com

Lady Blackhawks

This was the celebratory scene when the reality of their state semifinal win hit the Lady Blackhawks on Thursday afternoon in the Illinois State Redbird Arena

Hundreds of Lady Blackhawk fans turned out Saturday night to welcome their team home from an amazing run at the Illinois state girls basketball title.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JO DAVIESS COUNTY GALENA, ILLINOIS MANUFACTURES AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY, A/K/A M&T BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK Plaintiff, -v.ROHIN ULLBERG AKA ROHIN L. ULLBERG, et al Defendant 13 CH 11 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 7, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:30 PM on March 26, 2018, at the office of TONY CARTON PHOTOS The Scoop Today Vincent Roth Toepfer & Leinen PC, 122 The Lady Blackhawks display their Illinois Class 1A Second 1/2 N Main St, Galena, IL, 61036, sell at Place trophy as they disembark the team bus to a celebratory public auction to the highest bidder, as set welcome home. forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1 WILDWOOD COURT, Galena, IL 61036 Property Index No. 43-08-403-001-00.

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. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today for sale without any representation as to Stockton senior Aspyn Stewart sinks one from the free throw line quality or quantity of title and without reduring Thursday afternoon’s state semifinal game in Redbird Arena. course to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

SATURDAY, APRIL 14 Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of SCHRADERS’ SPRING CONSIGNMENT Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a 5995 IL 75 E., Dakota, IL deed to the real estate after confirmation Selling tractors, field machinery, livestock equipment, fencing, shop & lawn equipment, of the sale. building materials, hay & straw, cars & trucks.

The property will NOT be open for inGet listings in to advertise. No household goods or firearms. spection and plaintiff makes no represenList subject to change. Always more by sale time. tation as to the condition of the property.

Not responsible for accidents.

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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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500.

Please refer to file number 9347.

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.

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