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Elizabeth Historical Society opens Annual Appeal The Elizabeth Historical Society has issued its annual appeal and is asking the public for support.

The Society will be celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary and wants to continue its work with the kinds of contributions it has already made to this area.

Martha Purchis, a founding member of the Elizabeth Historical Society, has been president for the past two years. Purchis has seen the Society grow and become more involved with the community. At present, the Society has two museum buildings. The Chicago and Great Western Rail Road Museum began in 1997. The Society opened the History House of the Elizabeth Historical Society, directly across the street from the railroad museum, in 2006. Both institutions are non-profit organizations which operate solely on public contributions.

Regarding the annual appeal, Purchis said, “Both of our museums are open without charge to the public. We have no paid staff. We operate exclusively with volunteers who not only act as hosts, but act as well, as curators, research assistants, newsletter creators, distribution and so many other things.

“Because of the dedication of these volunteers the funds received from our annual appeal can be used entirely for expense such as pro-

gram speakers, supplies, display cabinets and the associated materials needed to display artifacts.

There is also the cost of archival supplies, newsletter production and so much more.

“We have two buildings to maintain, which is very costly, so we need to raise money to cover our expenses. Our annual membership fee is only $10.00. This makes the success of our annual appeal so very important.”

The railroad museum boasts a restored depot building and a full-size caboose. The railroad collection includes more than one thousand books which covers rail lines past and present representing almost every line in U.S. history. There are also 6 model trains and an interactive video that takes an aerial tour of the tracks that once ran from Stockton to East Dubuque. A part of the tour addresses the history of the Winston tunnel, built in 1887 and now abandoned. Additionally, there is a large collection of railroad memorabilia.

Across the street in the History House, the Society holds a collection of more than four thousand artifacts. The collection represents local history in the areas of Native Americans, early pioneers, mining and farming. There are many military artifacts contributed by local veterans. The Society is also the re-

pository of more than ten thousand obituaries, which is a resource for anyone doing research in local history or family genealogy.

In addition to the buildings filled with artifacts, the Elizabeth Historical Society makes a concentrated effort to bring history to the community and involve people in that history. Purchis said, “We sponsor speakers, whenever we can, on a wide variety of subjects. In the past we’ve offered speaker programs about subjects such as the fiftieth anniversary of the closing of the Chicago and Great Western Railway and what that meant to the

community or the Elizabeth Sesquicentennial. We had a program about the one hundredth anniversary of World War One. Our Board of Directors is considering a presentation regarding the Korean War. “We try and reach out to young people by getting them involved because we believe that history is important. For instance, we help sponsor a program designed for fourth grade students. Students do their own research on a chosen subject. The children then create posters and make an oral presentation. Things like this are helpful to kids on several levels. The children

learn to improve their reading and speaking skills as well as learning about history. We hope we can continue to do such things and more.”

The Elizabeth Historical Society is open weekends May through October and is located at 110 E. Myrtle Street in Elizabeth. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. They can be reached at 815-858-2343 or email, elizabethhistoricalsociety@gmail. com. The Society has Facebook page and website, www.elizabethhistoricalsociety.com. The website or Facebook can take a visitor to a Paypal link that allows for a direct donation to the annual appeal.

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I am writing in regards to the upcoming Referendum for Stockton School District which will be on the April ballot. I would like to provide some clarity on how the questions are structured and how to properly express your wishes on the ballot.

If you are in support of the $18 million option, you should vote “Yes” to all three options--the $18, $12.4 and $9.8. If you are in support of the $12.4 million option, please vote “Yes” to both the $12.4 million and the $9.8 million question. If

you support up to $9.8 million, vote “Yes” for this option only. It will be important that the “Yes” votes are marked for every option you are willing to support.

If more than one option does pass, the highest option will prevail.

If you have questions regarding the referendum, I encourage you to attend one of the scheduled Town Hall meetings which will be held in the elementary school and are scheduled for March 21 at 7 p.m. and March 26, at 7 p.m. There is also additional information on the school’s website: www.stocktonschools.com.

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One campus plan makes sense for Stockton

By Scott Noller CORRESPONDENT

When we think about how our current school system is set up, it doesn’t seem to be “All that bad”.

I mean after all, we’ve had separate campuses for as long as I can remember. It seems that we, as a community, don’t take into consideration how much less funding our school district receives every year, and yet how much more funding it requires running it. With every little bit seeming to help, what is the expense that our busses cost, just to stop one more time? Our current set up is that the bus drives two blocks to the elementary school, and depending on weather, either gets left running or shuts off. We then wait for approximately 15 -minutes while picking up and loading the young K-4 children. They then start back up, and drive the other six blocks to the high school/middle school campus where we relive the same scenario over again.

Let’s break it down and look at the approximate cost to visit the elementary school. There are seven buses that go there every night.

Let’s say that each bus uses one gallon of fuel on average per day (between idle and drive time) to go to the elementary school. So there you have one gallon of fuel for a price of $2.90 times seven equals $20.30 per day. You also have the seven drivers that probably make an average of $20 per hour (they are responsible for our children’s safety) sitting there for 15-minutes which equals $35 per day. With 180 days in the school year that equates to $9,954 and that doesn’t figure anything outside the ordinary or added maintenance and care. So we can save $10,000 per year by just having one campus? Sure, it’s not massive amounts of money, but every little bit helps!

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Heart heroes and sheroes

Stockton Elementary School students raised a total of $3,341 for the Heart Hero Challenge! Mrs. Curtiss’ class raised the most with $510 followed by Miss Gray’s class with $500. Top student was Torin McPeek raising $200. Every student that raised $50 earned a Heart Heroes t-shirt and had their picture taken for being part of the Heart Heroes t-shirt club!

Stockton schedules Spring 2019 Preschool Screening

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Jayden Steen, Olivia Keefer, Kyleigh Reusch and Emily Paul are all ready for the rebound. Stockton loses to Eastland 20-32 at their final home game of the season.

Stockton schedules Town Hall meetings for school referendum The following dates are scheduled for the Stockton School Referendum Town Hall meetings.

• March 21 - start time 7 p.m. - at COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today Stockton Elementary • March 26 - start time 7 p.m. - at Stockton Elementary First place winners in the local Knights of Columbus Free-Throw contest held in Stockton. Left to The meetings will be held at the Right - Kacy Wright, Mayci Mullen, Teagan Sabinson, Alek Sabinson, Carter Blair, Ian Eisfeller.

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Register at the end of February 2019 for a FREE Preschool Screening: For all students NOT currently enrolled in Early Learning Academy (formerly known as Family Ties) or Learning Ties programs for the 2018/2019 school year.

Dates: Wednesday, March 20 and Thursday, March 21 Location: Stockton Elementary School, 236 North Pearl Street, Stockton, IL. Call: 815-947-3321 to schedule an appointment.

Screening is required for all children turning 3 on or before 9/1/2019.

The screening takes approximately one hour and includes checks of progress in the areas of language, motor skills, general development, vision, and hearing.

Please bring your child’s certified birth certificate from the courthouse, physical and a copy of your child’s immunization record.

All preschool age children residing in the Stockton School District are eligible.

Screening is also available for children 0 – 3 on March 20, from 9 to 12.

We are not screening for kindergarten students. School registration will happen at the beginning of August.

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Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation schedule March meeting The Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation will be meeting Thursday, March 21, at 6:30 p.m. at The Rafter’s Restaurant & Catering, 9426 W. Wagner Road, Lena, IL. The meeting will be held in the Cafe’ Dining Room with our President, Joe Ginger presiding. Great atmosphere, great food and POPCORN too!

The Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation is a 501[c]3 Notfor-Profit organization that is dedicated to improving all 58 miles of your Pecatonica River experience.

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This includes access, education, wildlife habitat, log jam extrication and river clean-up for the human communities in Stephenson County.

Would you like to learn more?

The FPRF is available to attend your organizations meeting too!

Be sure to pick-up the all new Second Edition of the Pecatonica River post card book, which is available at our meeting for $12.

Another collector book created by Joe Ginger with autographs available at our meeting. We will be discussing our Log Jam Removal, the proposed Wes Block Landing, Atten’s Landing development, seeding and more. Free Canoe & kayak trips. Come check us out.

The fun & fishing are great on your 10,000 year old river and the Wildlife viewing is even better.

Our organization is a fun “hands on” group that is making great things happen. We encourage you to attend our meeting and consider becoming a member. Everyone is welcome.

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An Evening of Women in Song The Songwriters Showcase on March 21, 6-9 p.m., will be a Broad Ideas event at the Galena Center for the Arts. As with all the Broad Ideas events, free child care will be available.

“An Evening of Women in Song” features regional songwriters, including Maureen Leytem, Maureen Kilgore, Karen Buechele, Melanie Devaney, Gladdy Ressler, Jacquie Miller, Pearl Breitbach, Jody McGill, Colleen Nielsen, Kara Gordon, and

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It’s going to be a music experience like no other...an evening filled with laughter, tears, and music full of heart and soul. Because we have so many wonderful performers, we will begin the music at 6 p.m. instead of our usual 7. As usual, beverages and snacks will be available. Don’t miss it!

The ADA accessible Galena Center for the Arts is located at 219 Summit Street in Galena, with plenty of parking.

Blackhawk Unit of Home Extension schedules March meeting The Blackhawk Unit of Home Extension will hold its March meeting on March 21, at 7 p.m. at the Pearl City Library in Pearl City, Illinois.

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Illinois to recover nearly three million dollars for State Medicaid Program Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced two multistate settlements with Walgreen Co. (Walgreens), under which the corporation will pay more than $260 million to participating states’ Medicaid programs. As a result of these settle-

ments, Walgreens, headquartered in Deerfield, Ill., will pay Illinois a total of $2.8 million.

Raoul’s office joined with 49 states and the federal government to settle allegations that Walgreens knowingly over-dispensed insulin pens to

US Wins WTO Dispute with China U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that a World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement panel found that China has provided trade distorting domestic support to its grain producers well in excess of its commitments under WTO rules. China’s market price support policy artificially raises Chinese prices for grains above market levels, creating incentives for increased Chinese production of agricultural products and reduced imports.

This panel report is a significant victory for U.S. agriculture that will help American farmers compete on a more level playing field. This dispute is the first to challenge China’s agricultural policies that disregard WTO rules and shows that the United States will take whatever steps are necessary to enforce the rules and ensure free and fair trade for U.S. farmers, ranchers, workers, and businesses.

“The United States proved that China for years provided government support for its grain producers far in excess of the levels China agreed to when it joined the WTO. China’s excessive support limits opportunities for U.S. farmers to export their world-class products to China. We expect China to quickly come into compliance with its WTO obligations,” said Ambassador Lighthizer.

“We know that America’s farmers and ranchers thrive in a market-oriented, rules-based global economy. That means all countries must play by the rules, which is why this finding is so important to U.S. agriculture,” said Secretary Perdue.

Background: In December 2016, USTR requested that the WTO estab-

lish a dispute settlement panel to consider whether China provides “market price support” for Indica (long-grain) rice, Japonica (short- and medium-grain) rice, wheat, and corn in excess of China’s domestic support commitments. Market price support programs are some of the most trade-distorting agricultural policies, and are therefore subject to clear limits under the WTO Agreement on Agriculture and a WTO Member’s specific commitments. Under WTO rules, China may provide non-exempt support up to the de minimis level of 8.5 percent of the value of total production of a particular commodity, a commitment set out in China’s WTO accession agreement.

The panel report agreed with the United States that China provided domestic support to its agricultural producers in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, well in excess of its WTO commitments. Specifically, the panel found that China had provided support in excess of permitted levels for Indica (long-grain) rice, Japonica (short- and medium-grain) rice, and wheat, in every year. Each finding individually established that China broke its overall agricultural domestic support commitment for agricultural producers. For corn, the panel declined to make findings on the support provided to corn in 2012-2015 given that China had apparently changed its program in 2016, just prior to the WTO’s establishment of the panel.

Compliance with WTO rules will lead to a reduction in the excessive support provided to China’s grains producers and should increase market forces in China, leading to a more level playing field.

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of the vital funding lost to Walgreens’ actions.”

Under the settlement, Walgreens will pay the states and federal government more than $209 million, and more than $89 million will go to the state Medicaid programs. Illinois will recover more than $1.9 million through the settlement.

The settlement stems from a whistleblower action originally filed in 2015 in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York under the federal False Claims Act and the participating states’ respective false claims statutes. A National Association of Medicaid Fraud Control Units (NAMFCU) Team conducted the investigation and participated in the settlement negotiations with Walgreens. In addition to Raoul’s office, the NAMFCU Team included representatives from attorneys generals’ offices in California, Indiana, Massachusetts, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, and Washington.

Raoul’s office also partnered with five states and the federal government

to reach a $60 million settlement with Walgreens to resolve allegations the corporation violated the False Claims Act through its discount drug program, the Prescription Savings Club (PSC). An investigation revealed that Walgreens billed states’ Medicaid programs for certain prescription drugs sold through its PSC at rates that were higher than its usual and customary rates. As a result, states’ Medicaid programs paid more money to reimburse Walgreens than they should have.

The investigation resulted from a qui tam action originally filed in 2012 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York under the federal False Claims Act and various state false claims statutes. As part of the settlement, Illinois will recover more than $928,000. The NAMFCU Team led by Raoul’s office included representatives of the attorneys generals of California, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and New York.

Deputy Bureau Chief Heather Tullio D’Orazio handled the cases for Raoul’s Medicaid Fraud Bureau.

Illinois State Police and American Legion officials prepare for Summer Youth Police Program The Illinois State Police (ISP) and the American Legion announce plans for the 47th Annual American Legion Youth Police Camp (ALYPC) at Camp Lincoln, located 1301 North MacArthur Boulevard, Springfield, Illinois, from June 23-28, 2019.

Dozens of aspiring teens from across Illinois will discover career opportunities through training with police and military. The primary purpose of the ALYPC is to establish an interactive and positive relationship between Illinois teens and law enforcement officers. The week-long residency camp is structured to promote educational and learning opportunities for youth ages 15-17 in the areas of law enforcement, military, leadership, cultural diversity, personal development, social and interpersonal skills, and physical fitness.

American Legion volunteers and ISP Troopers are assigned to manage

the program and serve as instructors and mentors. Many of the Legion and ISP volunteers are former graduates of the program.

“The American Legion Youth Police Program gives Cadets the opportunity to learn the core values that are instilled in law enforcement and the military,” said Illinois State Police Colonel Timothy Tyler. “Cadets are led by a dedicated cadre all week, and they take their experiences home with them to inspire the people around them,” he concluded.

The ALYPC Cadets will be honored at a graduation ceremony on June 28, and will receive a graduation certificate. The American Legion will accept applications until noon, Saturday, May 30. Teenagers 15-17 years old are encouraged to apply and attend the 2019 ALYPC for an enriching experience.

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member, and Acting Director of the ISP Brendan F. Kelly said, “The American Legion Youth Police Camp offers an outstanding opportunity for the Illinois State Police and the United States Armed Forces to join together to motivate and empower our youth.

The positive interaction with the youth during this week-long camp creates a strong sense of accomplishment for the Cadets. It fosters a team environment and focuses on the importance of esprit de corps, concluded Kelly.

For more information about the ALYPC, please contact Safety Law and Order Chairman Delmar Buske at (217) 556-9555 or Illinois State Police Sergeant Jarran Riley at (217) 5584902. Camp applications are available online at: http://www.illegion.org/ programs-services/youth-family/safety-law-order/

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FHN Northern Illinois Physical Therapy Services (NIPT) will be transitioning its staff and patients to the FHN Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation department at Burchard Hills beginning March 1, 2019.

The current FHN NIPT location at 1763 S. Dirck Drive will be closed shortly thereafter.

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Medicaid and Medicare patients. According to the settlement, Walgreens’ computer system was programmed to define a full box of five insulin pens as the minimum dispensing package size. Doing so prevented pharmacists from being able to dispense fewer than five pens, even if a patient’s prescription called for a box containing fewer than five pens.

Raoul and the states alleged that from Jan. 1, 2006 through Dec. 31, 2017, Walgreens intentionally dispensed larger quantities of insulin than required by patients’ prescriptions and falsified information on claims submitted for reimbursement to Medicaid and Medicare. As a result, state Medicaid programs paid a substantially higher number of claims than if Walgreens had reported the correct supply of medication prescribed by doctors.

“Walgreens engaged in practices designed to take advantage of Medicaid and Medicare – programs relied upon by some of our most vulnerable residents,” Raoul said. “This settlement will help Illinois recover some

patient-centered, physical therapy services from the NIPT therapists.

In addition, patients will have increased appointment availability with therapists available from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, private treatment rooms, and a wider variety of exercise and therapy equipment in the Burchard location’s large state-of-the-art, open gym. Patients also will benefit from access to a multitude of specialty therapy services including aqua therapy, ASTYM, LSVT BIG therapy for Parkinson’s disease, lymphedema therapy, McKenzie spine therapy, Myokinesthetic therapy (MYK), pelvic rehab, personal training services, and vestibular therapy.

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of Rockford COB, Rockford, IL and the Florence and Van Brocklin United Methodist Churches of Freeport, IL. Together, she and Kyle shared the gospel and God’s love on mission trips and work camps to Honduras and Africa. They have also served through the Way of Christ Ministries Outreach.

Kathleen was an accomplished pianist, organist, and gifted singer; talents she shared wherever she went to glorify her Saviour and Lord. For many years, Kathleen shared God’s word with others through the words and deeds of Biblical characters she portrayed. She was an avid writer contributing articles to both the Brethren Messenger and the faith section of her local newspapers. She also enjoyed her time on the stage at Timberlake Theater, Mt. Carroll, IL. Kathleen was an individual who loved the Lord and who was passionate in her service to Him. Her loving and generous spirit will be missed by all those whose lives she blessed with her talents and love.

A visitation and memorial service was March 2, at the Purchase Line Church of the Brethren, Clymer, PA. Internment will be at Ruffner Cemetery. Pastor Jackie Greene performed the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Florence and Van Brocklin United Methodist Churches, 3582 South Bolton Street, Freeport, IL, 61032 or The Honduras Mission Fund, 505 South Summit Street, Pearl City, IL, 61062.

A memorial service in Illinois is planned for Saturday, March 16, at 10:30 a.m. at the Van Brocklin, UMC, Freeport, IL with Pastor Lisa Kruse-Stafford officiating.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Mayo Clinic for their efforts and care.

GAY (NELSON) JOHNSON Gay (Nelson) Johnson passed away on Feb. 22, 2019. She was born in Riverton, West Virginia to the late Wilbur and Tena (White) Nelson on Sept.

8, 1939. She graduated from Circleville High School in 1958. Until her passing, she lived in Winslow, Illinois. She loved

gardening, bird watching, hunting for morels, huge Green Bay Packer fan, but above anything else, her family was most important to her.

She is survived by her siblings Ron Nelson, Betty Thompson, Gale Nelson, Genevieve Schwab, Macie Simmons, Kathy Vandevender, and Violet Borman. Her daughter, Jannelle (Erich) Buisker of Forreston and her son, Justin (Jeani) Johnson of Winslow. Her many grandchildren Cody Meier, Kristina Johnson, Dalton Meier, Delaney Buisker, Maggie Johnson, Sami Johnson, Letrese Buisker, Lakayla Buisker, Chance Buisker, Olivia Johnson. As well as her great grandchildren Merrick Meier, Makayla Meier, Kennedy Zweifel, and Rhett Hanson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry D. Johnson, her daughter, Jarrelle (Kelsey) Meier, sister Ruth (Kimble) Wilfong, her parents Wilbur and Tena Nelson, granddaughter Makayla Meier.

Per Gay’s request, there will be only graveside services for family at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Freeport, Illinois.

Also per her request, memorials may be sent to 8499 West McConnell Road, Winslow, Illinois.

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

MARY ANN KAMPMEIER Mary Ann Kampmeier, 58, passed on to glory on Jan. 16, 2019. She was born on May 18, 1960 to Kenny and Phyllis Kampmeier.

Mary was very “special.” She worked for many years at the Jo Daviess County Workshop in Galena.

Mary was a member of Calvary Church and loved her church. She lived at Anderson Apartments for several years, and had many friends in the community. She loved to pray and loved her word search books.

Praise the Lord; she is no longer in pain and no longer falling down.

Mary was preceded in death by her father, Kenny Kampmeier.

She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Larry and Phyllis Althafer of Elizabeth, brother Mike (Connie) Kampmeier of Indiana, sister Pat (Ron) Stamm of Stockton, several nieces and a nephew.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Calvary Church in Stockton on Saturday, March 16, at 11 a.m.

A big thank you to all our relatives and friends for the many letters, calls, visits, and the food brought to Imogene Miller while she was at the Doll Apartment in Lena and since passing. Also FHN Hospice for the wonderful care and Pastor Michael Burdett for his many visits.

Her memorial will be shared with Grace Bible Church of Woodbine, FHN Hospice and the Elizabeth Historical Museum.

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LEROY J. MOORE LeRoy J. Moore, age 82 passed away on Thursday March 7, 2019.

He was born on November 15, 1936 in Rockford, IL to Clifford and Anna (Snyder) Moore. He married Sandra Miller on Feb. 16, 1962 in Kent, IL. He was a lifelong farmer in the rural Orangeville area. LeRoy also delivered newspapers for the Freeport Journal Standard and the Rockford Register Star.

He is survived by his children; Sheila (Virgil Meighan) Moore of Monroe, WI, LeWayne (Heidi) Moore of McConnell. Grandchildren; Xena, Crystal and Amber Meighan, Brandon and Justin Moore. 2 stepgrandchildren; Ashley and Zachary Maaske and many nieces and nephews. Sisters; Dorothy Kauffman of Ridott, Josephine Lizer of Pecatonica and Karen (Ron) Nolan of Pecatonica.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and siblings; George Moore, Julie Fullerton and Gloria Pettenger.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday March 12, at the Cramer-Leamon Funeral Home in Orangeville.

Visitation was March 11, also at the Cramer-Leamon Funeral Home.

Interment will be held at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

A memorial has been established in his name.

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

Affordable health screenings coming to Lena

Residents living in and around the Lena can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. St John s Lutheran Church will host this community event on 4/2/2019. The site is located at 625 Country Lane in Lena.

Screenings can check for: • The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for heart disease, stroke and overall vascular health.

• HDL and LDL Cholesterol levels • Diabetes risk • Bone density as a risk for possible osteoporosis • Kidney and thyroid function, and more Screenings are affordable, convenient and accessible for wheelchairs and those with trouble walking. Free parking is also available.

Packages start at $149, but consultants will work with you to create a package that is right for you based on your age and risk factors. Also ask about our Wellness Gold Membership Program with allows customers to get all the screenings they need now, but pay $19.95 a month. Call 1-877-2371287 or visit our website at www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.

Monroe Clinic hosts ‘In Jeopardy of Arthritis & Joint Pain’ Monroe Clinic will hold and info session to answer questions about arthritis pain, treatment options, and managing arthritis pain.

According to the Arthritis Foundation an estimated 54 million adults have doctor-diagnosed arthritis. The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which affects an estimated 31 million Americans.

Christine Nelson, the Joint Care

Coordinator for Monroe Clinic’s Orthopedics team, will provide practical tips and pain management strategies for those living with arthritis.

The presentation will be held at noon until 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 14. The event will take place at Freeport’s Senior Resource Center at 216 E Stephenson Street in Freeport IL. Healthy snacks will be provided. This is a free event.

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PASTOR KATHLEEN BRINKMEIER Pastor Kathleen Diane (Fyock) Brinkmeier of Pearl City, Illinois, passed with peace and grace to her heavenly home on Feb. 23, 2019, at the age 75 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Kathleen Diane was the first of five children born to Howard Robert Fyock and Gaynelle (Greene) Fyock.

She was born Jan. 28, 1944, in Gates Hospital, Indiana, PA. Kathleen is survived by her loving husband, Kyle Brinkmeier of Pearl City; son, Theodore Murray Barkley(Yuliya), Pearl City, IL; Mike Brinkmeier, Portland, OR; Kari Scobee(Jamie), Lanark, IL; Sabrina Kauffman(Andy), Westfield, IN; 3 grandsons, 5 granddaughters, and 1 great grandson. Kathleen is also survived by the following siblings, Robert Fyock (Gloria) of Wyomissing, PA; Valerie McCullough (Scott) of Waltham, MA; David Fyock (Sandra) of Clymer, PA; and Joseph Fyock (Nataliya) of Frenchtown, NJ. On her husband’s side of her family, Kathleen is survived by Ron Baysinger of Stockton, IL.; LuAnn Brinkmeier of Beloit, WI; Neil Brinkmeier(Judy) of Amboy, IL. Kathleen is also survived by a large extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles whom she dearly loved.

She was preceded in death by her youngest son, Tracy Howard Barkley (1966-1986), her parents and her father and mother-in-law, (Rueben and Arlene Brinkmeier, Pearl City, IL); and sister-in-law, Mary Baysinger, and brother-in-law, Kelly Brinkmeier.

Kathleen graduated from Purchase Line High School in 1960.

Throughout her life, she worked and served others in various communities and occupations across the Eastern and Central United States. Kathleen deeply valued the lifelong friendships she established and maintained with the numerous people she came to call friends. Kathleen made her confession of faith at an early age in the Purchase Line Church of the Brethren. Answering God’s call to full-time service, she later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Religious Studies at Juniata College in Huntington, PA. Her Ordination to Ministry and degree in Theology/Theological Studies was attained from Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership/ Bethany Theological Seminary, Richmond, IN. Kathleen married Kyle Brinkmeier in 2002, while serving at her first church, the Pleasant View COB, Lima, OH. Kathleen also enjoyed the privilege of serving the congregations

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Church news St. John’s Lutheran Church (Pearl City) observes Lent You’re invited to join us at St. John’s for worship on Sunday, March 17, for the Second Sunday in Lent. The Memorial and Finance Committee will both meet after worship. Sunday School, Confirmation classes and High School hour will also meet after worship. The March Grace meal will be served at 11:30 am in Luther Hall. The menu is lasagna, green beans, roll, dessert and beverage.

Midweek Lenten services will be held each Wednesday at 7 p.m.

This year’s midweek services will include a civil war themed drama titled, ““The Disciplines of Lent: Turning Back to Our Lord.” The first week on March 13 is titled “Following (Stations of the Cross)” Matthew 16:24 “Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” On Palm Sunday, 1862, Father Henry Barrett reflects on the ongoing War Between the States, and his devotion to the cause of liberating those bound by slavery. He informs

the members of his parish that, in order to follow the call of Christ, he has enlisted as a chaplain with the 217th Pennsylvania Infantry.

Stations of the Cross will be held at Noon on Fridays at St. John’s during Lent.

Congratulations to Amanda & Andrew Kloften, Brodhead, WI, for winning the the $200 Calendar Raffle drawing on March 3.

The Women’s Gathering will be serving the first Noon Lenten Lunch at Noon on Wednesday, March 13, at the Pearl City United Methodist Church. Enjoy a soup and sandwich lunch with a lent devotion.

Due to Ash Wednesday, the Men’s Breakfast was moved to March 13, at 7:30 at Brother’s Inn, Lanark, IL. Save the date for a Community Family Fun Night to be held on Saturday, March 30, at St. John’s starting at 5 p.m. BBQ sandwiches to be provided. Please bring a dish to pass.

The evening will include euchre, dominoes, bags and a movie.

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

Tyler’s Justice Center for Children’s Fifth Annual Men Who Cook Tyler’s Justice Center for Children holding its Fifth Annual Men Who Cook fundraiser on Saturday, April 6, at the Freeport Masonic Temple from 5-8 p.m. Tickets may be purchased ahead of time for $20, or for $25 at the door on the night of the event. Children 12 years old and under are free! The event will include a silent auction, raffles, cash bar and plenty to eat! Men Who

Cook is a casual, family-friendly event featuring local men preparing bite-sized samples of their favorite dishes to benefit Tyler’s Justice Center for Children. There is a cash prize for the top three dishes. For more ticket information, or if you are interested in being a cook at this event, please contact Missy Lyons or Kendra Mosley at Tyler’s Justice Center at 815-947-6030.

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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.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will gather for worship on March 17, at Good Shepherd, 118 E. Mason St. Lena, IL, at 9:30 a.m. We are celebrating church’s 162nd anniversary with homecoming for 1996, 1997, 1999 Confirmation classes. Pastor David Raben will deliver the message. All are invited to worship on this Second Sunday of Lent with Holy Communion. After the service we will have potluck luncheon and fellowship. All Sunday School children will gather for Sunday School beginning at 10:45 a.m. with opening songs followed by learning Bible stories, games, puppets, and prayer.

On Wednesday March 20, 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 on Wednesday, March 20 at 12 p.m. as Evangelical Free Church will be hosting the Ecumenical Lenten Soup & Sandwich Luncheon.

On Wednesday March 20, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church invites the community of all ages to join them for a mid-week Lenten supper and worship. This year’s theme is Psalms. Supper starts at 5:30 p.m., and the service starts at 6:30 p.m..

Anyone at any stage in one’s walk in life is welcome to join.

On Thursday March 21, Good Shepherd will be at the Friendship Center for Devotions and Dessert at 1 p.m.

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

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the teenage girls at Pine Ridge. We plan to put “girlie” needs in them.

Thanks for your continued support and generosity. Please bring items to the church at 223 E. Front Avenue, Stockton.

Kent/Willow United Methodist Churches The Kent/Willow United Methodist Churches will worship together Sunday, March 17, at Kent UMC at 9 a.m. Pastor Chuck Wolbers will bring the message. All are invited and welcome to stay for fellowship.

Also our choir will be performing one of their inspiring selections.

Sunday School is at 10:30 a.m. studying from the Upper Room. All are invited and welcome to this time too.

Our Kent Lenten Service, March 17, is at 7 p.m. with Christ’s Country Choir performing along with several special guest performers.

Kent Church is located in beautiful downtown Kent, IL. For more info, please call Pastor Chuck at 815-947-2541.

Free film night at McConnell UMC A free showing of the 2017 film “The Case for Christ” based on Lee Strobel’s book will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13 at McConnell United Methodist Church at 211 N. Hulbert Rd in McConnell. Popcorn and drinks will be available, or bring your own snacks, etc. The public is welcome to attend.

Lena United Methodist Church Lena United Methodist Church has planned a variety of activities, services and celebrations for this Lenten season. Church services will focus around the series “With All Your Heart”.

The series overview for this season is a formation and preparation to the 40 days of Lent with a variety of different perspectives and points along the Christian journey. Using the words of Wesleyan theology, all work is initiated by God, who invites us to come before God with all our hearts. Come join us this Lenten season by attending some of the following events below.

Sundays during the Lenten season - LUMC services will reflect the following message and scriptures: March 17, – “Imitating” – Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 and Philippians 3:17-4:1 March 24, – “Repenting” – Isaiah 55: 1-9 and 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 March 31, - “Coming Together” – Joshua 5:-9-12 and 2 Corinthians

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5:16-21 April 7, – “Making a New Thing” – Isaiah 43:16-21 and Philippians 3:4b-14 April 14, – “Preparing” – Isaiah 50-4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, and Luke 19:28-40 April 21, – Easter - “Believing” – Acts 10: 34-43, Psalm 118:1-2, 1424, 1 Corinthians 15:19-26, and John 20-1-18, Special music by choir• Holly week combined services April 18, – Maundy Thursday – A late afternoon, early evening (before dark) service will be held at Good Shepherd church, Lena. Evening service will be at Lena United Methodist church at 7 p.m.

April 19, – Good Friday – An early afternoon service will be held at Lena United Methodist church.

Evening service will be held at Good Shepherd church, Lena at 7 p.m.

Church service is held at 9 a.m. with a fellowship time following.

Sunday school begins at 10:30 a.m.

People wanting more information about LUMC should call the church office at 815-369-5291, or stop by the office at 118 W. Main Street, Lena. Website address is www. lenaumc.org. Information is also available on Face book at Lena United Methodist Church. Both the website and Face book page are updated regularly. Need a ride to church?

Call church office weekday mornings at 815-369-5291.

Food Fight against Cancer set for April 5

Friends of the Leonard C. Ferguson Cancer Center at FHN Memorial Hospital are bringing back their popular fundraiser, Food Fight Against Cancer, with a colorful twist for 2019.

The event will be held from 6 – 10 p.m. Friday, April 5 at Grand River Hall, 101 S. Liberty Avenue in Freeport. This year’s theme is The Colors of Cancer, and guests are encouraged to wear the color or colors that represent a type of cancer that has touched their lives. (A chart is available at http://bit.ly/FoodFightColors.)

Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and desserts from local caterers, restaurants, and bakeries, and Rockford’s own Harmony Road will perform music from the ’70s to present-day. A cash bar will be available.

Thanks to Premier Sponsor McPherson Law Offices, all proceeds from the evening will benefit the Leonard C. Ferguson Cancer Center at FHN Memorial Hospital, which provides cutting-edge care close to home for northwest Illinois cancer patients.

Tickets for the evening are $35/ single or $65 for a couple. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.fhn.org/foodfight or call the FHN Foundation office at 815599-6441. This event is presented by friends of the Leonard C. Ferguson Cancer Center at FHN Memorial Hospital.

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I can’t believe we have already moved the clocks ahead; this action is surely a sign of spring—it even says so in

the little hint: Spring forward!. By the time you get this column, we are supposed to have some fifty degree weather. I am hoping the weather people are on target; if it gets nicer, what will we have to talk about?

This week’s recipes contain some

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The first recipe is for a tasty tangerine salad. Tangerines have been on sale in the grocery stores lately.

The combination of the tangerine, the crispy lettuce, and the crunchy almonds make for a great salad. Use it as a meal or as a side.

Tangerine Tossed Salad ½ C. sliced almonds 3 T. sugar, divided 2 medium tangerines 6 C. torn lettuce 3 green onions, chopped 2 T. cider vinegar 2 T. olive oil ¼ t. salt ¼ t. pepper In a skillet, cook and stir the almonds and 2 tablespoons of sugar over medium-low heat until sugar is melted and almonds are toasted, 20 to 25 minutes. Peel and section tangerines, reserving 1 tablespoon juice.

Combine lettuce, onions, almonds and tangerines in a bowl. In a measuring cup, combine the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and remaining tablespoon of sugar as well as tangerine juice. Pour over lettuce and toss.

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ditional corned beef dinner. This recipe is a little bit different. The brisket will be really tender because you roast it a long time. The flavor of the stout beer and the balsamic vinegar do great things for the cabbage.

Enjoy this interesting classic St. Patrick’s Day dish.

Basic Corned Beef and Cabbage 3-4 lb. package of corned beef brisket Ground pepper 1 C. balsamic vinegar 2 T. sugar 1 head green cabbage 2½ t. extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt ½ bottle (12 oz. bottle) Guinness or other stout beer Preheat the oven to 325. Unwrap the brisket and place it fat-side up in a large baking dish. If brisket came with a spice packet, sprinkle it over the top and then sprinkle on 3 tablespoons of pepper and rub it in. Cover the dish with heavy-duty foil and bake for 1½ hors. Uncover and continue baking until the brisket is very, very tender (almost falling apart) and a fork inserted into the meat goes in easily, about one hour longer. Remove from the oven and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.

While the brisket is resting, make

the balsamic reduction for the cabbage; stir the balsamic vinegar with the sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the mixture is reduced by two-thirds and thick like syrup, 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside.

Increase the oven temperature to 400. Cut cabbage into 8 wedges.

Working in two batches if necessary, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cabbage and sear on both cut sides until the cabbage gets as much color as possible, about 1 minute per side.

Use a spatula to transfer cabbage to a rack placed on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.

Pour Guinness into the bottom of the pan and carefully transfer to the oven. Bake the cabbage until tender and deep brown, about 20 minutes.

Slice the corned beef and place it on a platter with the cabbage. Spoon the balsamic reduction all over the cabbage.

If you aren’t a corned beef lover, here is a special St. Patrick’s Day main dish that uses beef in a great and tasty stew recipe. This recipe like corned beef and cabbage has the vegetables right in it, so you have an entire meal ready to go with salad and bread.

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Broad Ideas Arts Show announces scholarship The Broad Ideas planning committee is committed to creating opportunities for artistic exploration. Because of this overarching goal and the generosity of donors, the Broads are excited to announce that our 2019 event will include a scholarship!

“It is our hope that the Broad Ideas show at the Galena Center for the Arts held during March, Women’s month, will help all people find their voices and tell their stories. In order to foster further growth in artistic expression, the Broads from Broad Ideas would like to offer a $500.00 scholarship to support to a visual artist, writer or musician who is developing their art, and is participating in the 2019 Broad Ideas Show. This scholarship can be used for classes, supplies, babysitters or for any purpose that helps applicants grow in their art.”

Please go to www.broadideas.org for more details.

Scholarship applications available at U of I Extension office The University of Illinois Extension Office in Elizabeth announces the availability of several scholarships: Ralph & Katherine Norris Scholarship, Floyd & Alice Bale Scholarship, Dairy Herd Improvement Scholarship, Home & Community Education Scholarship and the Dalgarn Family Scholarship Ralph & Katherine Norris donated funds to provide scholarships for Jo Daviess County residents studying agriculture or related fields. Scholarships will be awarded to people pursuing a two or four year degree program as full-time students. Current high school students, college students, and others continuing their education can apply. Applicants must be accepted at a chosen school, college, or university. Past applicants must submit a new application each year. Recipients cannot receive the scholarship for more than four years.

Floyd & Alice Bale established the funds to provide scholarships for Jo Daviess County residents studying agriculture or related fields. Scholarships are awarded for two or four year degree programs to full time students. Recipients cannot receive the scholarship for more than four years.

The Jo Daviess County Dairy Herd Improvement Association has established a scholarship to provide financial assistance to Jo Daviess County Residents studying agriculture or agricultural related fields. An annual scholarship will be given as funds permit.

The Jo Daviess County Association for Home & Community Education is offering three scholarships of $250 each to Jo Daviess County high school graduates pursuing a degree.

Mindy and Missy Dalgarn are pleased to announce their affiliation with the Jo Daviess County Extension and 4-H Foundation to offer the Dalgarn Family Scholarship. The Dalgarns’ belief is that advanced education strengthens not only the individual, but the family and community as well by providing life changing exposure to a diversity of experiences, cultures and perspectives. The $2,000 Dalgarn Family Scholarship will be awarded to a deserving graduating senior and active 4-H member seeking to further his/her education at a four-year institution. The scholarship is open to all fields of study.

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Selection criteria will be based upon active, productive membership in a Jo Daviess County 4-H Club (minimum of five years), demonstrated leadership and tenacity as demonstrated by school and community activities, hard-work and compassion as evidenced by experiences and letters of recommendation, scholarship as demonstrated by grades and test scores, as well as financial need.

Completed application material is due no later than March 15, 2019. Only fully complete submissions will be considered.

Application deadline for MOST scholarships is March 29, 2019. All applications are available at go.illinois. edu/jsw or may be picked up at 204 Vine St., Elizabeth. For more information about any of these scholarships call the Jo Daviess County Extension Office at 815-858-2273 or write to PO Box 600, Elizabeth, IL 61028.

Cornerstone Credit Union announces 2019 Founders Scholarship Cornerstone Credit Union is now accepting applications for their 2019 Founders Scholarship Program. Cornerstone will be awarding six (6) $1,000 Founders Scholarships, for a total of $6,000, to deserving high school seniors. The deadline for submission is February 28, 2019.

Since the program’s inception in 1998, Cornerstone has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to youth in the areas they serve. This one-time scholarship will be awarded to recipients who have exemplified leadership and dedication throughout their high school scholastic career and who plan to attend an accredited college, university, community college, or technical/trade school. “Education is a key element of the credit union’s mission and is vital to the success of our community and economy,” said Gail Clore, President of Cornerstone Credit Union.

Visit cornerstonecu.org for an application and full details. Applicants must be a current member or join the credit union as part of the application process.

Membership is open to people who live or work in Boone, Bureau, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside or Winnebago Counties in Illinois, or Green and Rock Counties in Wisconsin.

Applications available for Farm Bureau scholarships The Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau Foundation is again awarding scholarships this year to students who are majoring in agriculture, agribusiness, vocational or an ag-related course of study. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of exceptional scholastic ability. To be eligible you must be a Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau member, spouse of a member or member’s child.

You must be accepted for enrollment or be enrolled at an accredited college, university, community college or vocational/technical school. For the general scholarship, applicants must have at least second year status, be enrolled as a full-time student and must exhibit potential for successful completion of course of study. The second scholarship is for those attending Highland Community College and majoring in an ag-related field. For more information and/or an application, go to www.jodaviesscfb.com/scholarships/. Application deadline is March 1, 2019.

Bethesda Auxiliary Scholarships The Bethesda Auxiliary, in partnership with Bethesda Lutheran Communities, is offering $30,000 in student scholarships for the 2019-20 school year. The scholarships are for undergraduate- or graduate-level students, including seminarians.

“We’re excited to support youth who hope to put their talents and energy toward enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities,” said Karen Carter, president of the Bethesda Auxiliary. “Recognizing the achievements of students who have a shared interest in supporting our mission elevates us all. It’s gratifying to support these students in such a direct way.”

The deadline to apply is May 17, 2019, with results to be announced by July 1, 2019. To download an application, go to https://www.bethesdalc.org/ get-involved/scholarships/.

Seminarian/Post-Graduate Students: Five $3,000 scholarships will be awarded to a Lutheran seminarian or post-graduate displaying interest in service to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a congregational setting. The scholarship application is open to all eligible seminary/ post-graduate students.

Criteria: Be an active, communicant member of a Lutheran congregation.

Be a current college senior, accepted to begin seminary studies in the fall, or currently be classified as a first-year or second-year student at any seminary affiliated with the WELS, LCMS, ELCA, LCMC, ELS or NALC. Students going on to their internship/vicarage year do not qualify.

Have a commitment to inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities within the local parish.

College and University Students: Five $3,000 scholarships will be awarded to junior and senior students pursuing undergraduate degrees in any academic area that will prepare them to serve and support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Jo Daviess County Longbeards announce 2019 academic scholarship recipient The Jo Daviess County Longbeards, a chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, was pleased to award the NWTF Academic Scholarship for 2019 to Clinton Sabers at their annual banquet held recently in Galena.

Clinton, son of Kevin and Mary Ann Sabers of Galena is an active member of St. Columbkille’s Chuch and performed many hours of community service providing assistance to the elderly and homeless in the area. In addition to NWTF, Clinton is also a member of Pheasants Forever. Clinton attends Wahlert School in Dubuque participating in campus ministry as well as the Trap Shooting and Track and Field teams. Clinton plans to attend Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton WI focusing his studies in natural resource management. The Longbeards are providing $1,000 toward Clinton’s college education.

The Jo Daviess County Chapter of the NWTF is a group of dedicated sports men & women, who work to promote and support wildlife conservation,

with a particular interest in the wild turkey. The chapter actively supports youth education, and safe and ethical hunting practices.

Pearl City Education Foundation announces scholarship availability Pearl City Education Foundation (PCEF) announces scholarships availability for eligible graduating Pearl City Seniors. PCEF plans to present up to $6000 in scholarships with a maximum up to $1000 per student. These scholarships will be awarded as part of the May Senior’s Honor Night program. Enrollment as a full-time student in an accredited college or vocational/trade school

for school year 2019-2020 is required.

Completion of PCEF’s “Multiuse Scholarship Application” form along with its required attachments must be turned in no later than April 1, 2019.

This application form is available on the PC Wolves website or from the Pearl City Guidance Counselor. In addition to PCEF scholarships the usage of this application form includes consideration for ongoing scholarships such as the Garnhart, Kampmeier, Lawler, Litow, and Pearl City Masons Scholarships.

Pearl City Education Foundation thanks those whose efforts and/or donations added to our capabilities to award our senior scholarships.

LEGALS PUBLIC NOTICE The Township of Pleasant Valley passed Road District Resolution 2019-1 on February 28, 2019, to authorize the posting of weight limitations upon certain roadways to prevent damage to surfaces and shoulders in accordance with Chapter 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes, paragraph 5/15-316.

Rena Eden, Clerk Pleasant Valley Township Jo Daviess County, Illinois (Published in The Scoop Today March 13, 2019) 340197

Public Notice Zoning Board of Appeals Village of Stockton Notice is hereby given pursuant to Applications on file that a pu blic hearing before the Village of Stockton Zoning Board of Appeals will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at 5:30PM at the Village Hall, 155 W. Front Ave., Stockton, IL, to hear the petitions of Dana Krueger, (Owner), regarding the real estate commonly re-

ferred to as 239 N. Pearl St., Stockton, IL 61085 and legally described as Lot 4 in Block 3 in Benton’s 2nd Addition to the Village of Stockton, as the same is shown on the Plat thereof recorded on 08/0811889 in PB-1 @ pg. 66 in the Recorder’s office of Jo Daviess County, IL PIN: 17-001-205-00 The Owner is seeking a Special Use Permit for the purpose of operating a home-based hair and nail salon business in her residence along with a Variance allowing placement of signage advertising her home-based business in an R-1 District .

The Applications are available for examination at the Village Hall during normal business hours.

All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing and be heard.

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Register Now for a FREE Preschool Screening For all students NOT currently enrolled in Early Learning Academy (formerly known as Family Ties) or Learning Ties programs.

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Wednesday, March 20 and Thursday, March 21

Location: Stockton Elementary School 236 North Pearl Street, Stockton, IL 61085 Call:

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Screening is required for all children turning 3 on or before 9/1/2019.

The screening takes approximately one hour and includes checks of progress in the areas of language, motor skills, general development, vision, and hearing.

Please bring your child’s certified birth certificate from the courthouse, physical and a copy of your child’s immunization record.

All preschool age children residing in the Stockton School District are eligible.

Screening is also available for children 0 – 3 on March 20 from 9 - 12.

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St. Patrick’s Day occurs annually on March 17 in observance of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. What began as a religious feast day in the 17th century has evolved into a variety of festivals across the globe celebrating Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, and a whole lot of green.

St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity’s most widely known figures. But for all of his prevalence in culture, namely the holiday held on the day of his death that bears his name, his life remains somewhat of a mystery. Many of the stories traditionally associated with St. Patrick, including the famous account of his banishing all the snakes from Ireland, are false, the products of hundreds of years of exaggerated storytelling.

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St. Patrick: bonfires and crosses Familiar with the Irish language and culture, Patrick chose to incorporate traditional ritual into his lessons of Christianity instead of attempting to eradicate native Irish beliefs. For instance, he used bonfires to celebrate Easter since the Irish were used to honoring their gods with fire. He also superimposed a sun, a powerful Irish symbol, onto the Christian cross to create what is now called a Celtic cross, so that veneration of the symbol would seem more natural to the Irish. Although there were a small number of Christians on the island when Patrick arrived, most Irish practiced a nature-based pagan religion. The Irish culture centered around a rich tradition of oral legend and myth. When this is considered, it is no surprise that the story of Patrick’s life became exaggerated over the centuries—

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2 t. oil 1 lb. lean beef stew meat 2 T. flour 2 C. sliced fresh mushrooms ½ C. chopped onions 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 C. beef broth 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, with juices 1 bottle Irish stout beer (not extra stout) 2 T. tomato paste 1 t. salt 1 t. pepper 1 t. dried thyme 4 C. sliced carrots 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced 1 T. cornstarch 1 T. water 1 T. balsamic vinegar ¼ chopped fresh parsley Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Coat beef pieces with flour, shaking off the excess.

Transfer to pot and brown all sides, about 4 minutes. Remove beef from pot. Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic; cook, stirring constantly until onion is tender, about 3 minutes.

Return beef to pot and add the broth, diced tomatoes, beer, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 1 hour. Add carrots and potatoes; return to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover

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(Continued from page 8) and simmer until beef and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.

Stir together the cornstarch and cold water in a bowl; stir into pot along with balsamic vinegar. Simmer until thickened and bubbly, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

Ever heard of beer in muffins— throw in some chocolate and you have a great dessert combination.

Muffins for dessert with a little ice cream—you can’t get better than that.

Guinness Brownie Muffins 1 bottle Guinness stout 10 T. unsalted butter 2 C. semisweet chocolate chips 4 eggs ¾ C. sugar 1 t. vanilla 1 C. flour 2 T. unsweetened cocoa powder 1 t. instant espresso powder ¼ t. salt ¾ C. semisweet chocolate chips Ganache: ½ C. semisweet chocolate chips 2 T. unsalted butter Preheat the oven to 350. Line a muffin pan with liners. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, reduce the Guinness to ½ cup, about 10 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.

In a double boiler, melt the butter and 2 cups chocolate chips; stir in ¼ cup

reduced Guinness and cool slightly.

Whisk the eggs, sugar, and vanilla into melted chocolate mixture. In a small bowl, combine flour, cocoa, espresso powder, and salt; fold into chocolate mixture just until incorporated and then stir in ¾ cup chocolate chips. Scoop the batter into prepared liners. Bake until tops crack, and a toothpick inserted into centers comes out with only a few crumbs, about 35 minutes. Turn the muffins onto a rack and let cool.

Ganache: melt chocolate chips and butter in a double boiler, stir in remaining ¼ cup of reduced Guinness. Drizzle ganache over the top of the muffins.

This monkey bread can be made in individual bundt pans if you have them. If you are like me, you don’t have a lot of extra baking pans because you have no place to store them. I used to be able to go to the shelf in the basement for the “fun” types of pans. Limited mobility doesn’t allow for that, and you know these “monkey” pieces are just as good when you pull them apart from

the large pan. Enjoy this easy treat using Pillsbury Grands biscuits.

Luck O’ the Irish Monkey Bread ½ C. firmly packed brown sugar ¼ C. sugar 1 t. cinnamon 1/8 t. salt 1 can (16.5 oz.) refrigerated Grands Biscuits cut into 6 pieces each ¼ C. unsalted butter 1 C. powdered sugar ¼ C. whipping cream Preheat the oven to 350. Spray a

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State lawmakers Around the Northern Hills with Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau soon to turn Manager Annette Eggers attention to marijuana

By Rebecca Anzel and Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Attention at the Statehouse is expected to begin focusing on one of Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s top priorities — legalizing recreational marijuana — with the deadline for lawmakers to introduce new bills on Friday.

Two key Chicago Democratic lawmakers, Sen. Heather Steans and Rep. Kelly Cassidy, have met with interested groups around Illinois and are expected to introduce legislation soon.

Meanwhile, though, Rep. Carol Ammons, a Democrat from Urbana, has already introduced a bill that is drawing attention. It would open the door to a much more expansive legal pot industry than most others have envisioned.

Ammons’ bill, the “Cannabis Legalization Equity Act,” would allow anyone 21 or older with valid identification to purchase or sell marijuana. Driving under the influence of the drug would still be illegal, and the legislation makes specific mention that only “legitimate, taxpaying business people” would be permitted to sell cannabis.

Illinoisans, under the measure, could possess as many as 224 grams, or roughly half a pound, of marijuana at a time. It would also allow individuals to grow as many as 24 plants in their own homes for personal consumption, and it would provide for the licensing of cultivation facilities and retail dispensaries.

Ammons did not respond to requests for comment Monday. Her measure includes language, though, indicating its purpose would be to allow “law enforcement to focus on violent and property crimes, generating revenue for education and other public purposes, and individual freedom.”

“We like it. We think that that’s more in line with how we treat alcohol,” said Dan Linn, who lobbies for the Illinois chapter of NORML – the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. “We also think it would be good for consumers to be able to cultivate their own cannabis, as well as to have a cap on the licensing fees for the new businesses that would be created by that legislation.”

Ammons’ proposal, which has not yet been assigned to a committee, includes a civil penalty, not a criminal one, of $200 to $400 for minors who attempt to buy marijuana illegally.

Also in the bill is a requirement that at least 51 percent of the licenses for cultivating facilities and retail cannabis stores be issued, “in communities disproportionately harmed by the war on drugs,” which the bill defines as census tracts in which more than half the population is African-American, Native American, Hispanic or Latino.

The bill also would authorize medical researchers to use cannabis in studies, as long as the participants are at least 21 years old.

Revenue for the state would be generated by a 10 percent excise tax on the sale or transfer of marijuana from a cultivating facility to a retail store. Half of that money would be paid into the state’s main checking account, while 30 percent would go to the Common School Fund.

Smaller percentages of the revenue would be distributed to various state retirement systems; the Department of Human Services to fund treatment programs for tobacco, alcohol and cannabis abuse; and to the Department of State police for hiring and training drug recognition efforts.

There is no official estimate of how much revenue the bill would generate.

Linn said NORML will have a lobbying day at the Statehouse on Wednesday, Feb. 20, the same day Pritzker is scheduled to give his budget address to the Legislature. And with Pritzker’s backing of legalization, Linn said he thinks there is a good chance something will pass this year.

“I think there’s a strong push to make it happen as quickly as possible so that we can create these jobs and bring in this needed revenue,” he said.

Still, any effort toward legalization is certain to meet resistance.

The Illinois Catholic Conference recently announced its opposition to legalization. Law enforcement groups including the Chicago Crime Commission and the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police have also said they will oppose such a measure, as has the Drug Free America Foundation.

The legislation is House Bill 902.

We had a great day this past Saturday at the Galena Chamber Business Expo.

Thank you to Galena COUNTRY Agent, Trent Yenney for inviting us to participate with him.

It’s important to remember the Annette Eggers “family” of farm bureau companies.

We are honored to be affiliated with COUNTRY Financial, Stephenson Service Company, Prairie Farms, and IAA Credit Union. They are just a few of the many benefits of being a farm bureau member. If you aren’t a farm bureau member and would like to learn more about joining our organization, feel free

to contact me. I would love to talk to you about all of the great things about our organization.

Mark your calendars; the spring cover crop field day is set for Friday, April 5th. Look for more details to come. Hopefully by then the weather will be much improved and spring will be in full swing. I know all of us are more than ready!!

Family Farm Signs. It’s that time of year that we are all thinking of planting (Ok, maybe wishing) and sprucing things up around the farm.

Why not add a “This is a Family Farm” sign to your landscape. The signs are 17.5” X 23” and cost $30.

Don’t forget that the Jo Daviess 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, 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!

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What’s going on at Horseshoe Mound?

Folks driving east on Highway 20 might have noticed some changes to the visible, western slope of Horseshoe Mound since the sale of the property by the Richardson Family to the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) in December 2018. When JDCF acquires a property, they establish a wildlife habitat restoration plan to return native, historic Illinois habitat to the land. The plan on the western slope of Horseshoe Mound calls for restoration of the historic open oak, hickory woodland that once thrived there but is currently buried in the brush. Eager to begin the planned work in restoring the historic open woodland habitat (called oak savanna), volunteers from the Galena Area Land Enthusiasts (GALE) and the Northwest Illinois Prairie Enthusiasts (NIPE) have joined JDCF stewardship staff to start clearing off invasive trees and brush like European buckthorn, Japanese honeysuckle, white mulberry, and native invasive species such as eastern red cedar. “What may appear to be logging is really part of an extensive project to free the historic

oaks, hickories, and walnuts from encroachment by non-native species. This will allow heritage native trees the space to keep growing and reproduce so that younger native Illinois trees can survive,” said Steve Barg, Executive Director of JDCF. “We are also re-purposing the cedar logs taken from the site for use in a proposed project at our Wapello Land & Water Reserve in Hanover,” Barg added. When conditions allow, the brush is being burned.

Members of GALE are onsite Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 AM to noon and are always looking for new volunteers to help with the brush clearing.

“I am delighted to be working this winter on the Richardson addition to Horseshoe Mound – where the parking for volunteers is ample, the access is easy and the views are fantastic. There is an oak savanna in there somewhere. We should see quite a change by spring,” said GALE member Tom Cunningham.

“The western face of Horseshoe Mound is changing with swift efficiency. The public is being treated to

a front row look at the collaborative work of Galena’s own JDCF, GALE, and NIPE groups returning an iconic local landmark to its historic state.

It is truly an amazingly ambitious undertaking,” added GALE leader, Bill Reid. If you would like to join GALE, or if you have any questions about the work taking place at Horseshoe Mound, please call JDCF at 815-858-9100 or email info@jdcf. org.

JDCF is a member-supported local non-profit whose mission is to preserve land for the lasting well-being of people and wildlife. JDCF owns several beautiful and unique preserves that are open to the public for hiking, wildlife viewing, and picnicking such as community favorites Casper Bluff, Wapello Land and Water Reserve, and Horseshoe Mound Preserve. No tax dollars are used for the acquisition, restoration, and maintenance of JDCF preserves.

For more information about JDCF, please visit their office at 126 N Main Street, Elizabeth IL, or contact them at www.jdcf.org, or info@jdcf. org.

Land Values Conference set for March 21 Land values, solar lease revenue streams and the farm economy in general will be the topics of discussion at the 2019 Illinois Land Values Conference set to be held in Bloomington on March 21. The event is sponsored by the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers.

“Our program will open with a presentation by David Widmar, an agricultural economist who specializes in ag trends and the farm economy,” reports David Klein, AFM, ALC, with First Mid Ag Services, Bloomington, IL. “He will focus on key trends to monitor in 2019 and

their impacts that relate to farmland values and returns.

“Then we’re going to have an analysis of the revenue streams that can come from wind and solar leases. This will be presented by Brad Haight, a founder of LeaseGen, LLC,” Klein explains.

The all-morning program will also feature a panel discussion among farm managers, appraisers and industry representatives offering their perspectives on land values and lease trends.

The final presentation will be an overview of farmland values and lease trends as reported in the

2019 Farmland Values and Lease Trends Report, copies of which will be distributed to all attending the event. This annual report provides region-by-region sales and lease trends data collected and compiled by members of the ISPFMRA, the Illinois Chapter of the Realtors Institute and the University of Illinois.

The event is scheduled for 8 a.m. until noon and will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bloomington. It is open to the public. The registration fee is $70 for ISPFMRA and RLI members and $85 for non-members. Preregistration is not required.

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Thank you to Cameron Mapes for organizing the annual “Drive your Tractor to School” event. Or, The Stockton FFA chapter tested oil vs butter and while oil won for should that be more like drive your John Deere to school? Thanks also to Blake and Cody Breuer for showing theirs too. texture and moistness; butter had best flavor.

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These plants are for conservation purposes only and shall not be used as ornamentals or for landscaping.

Deadline to order is March 11, 2019.

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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Eagle Nature Foundation Annual Meeting On March 30, the Eagle Nature Ceremony, and Fund Raising Lun- event starts at 11 a.m. with a silent the Sidetrack Café in Apple River. the winning bids in the silent auction Foundation will be sponsoring its cheon, in the basement of St. Joseph auction, followed by a Fried Chick- At 12:30 p.m. a noisy auction will and the drawing for the $5 per ticket Annual Business Meeting, Award Catholic Church in Apple River. The en Luncheon at 11:30, catered by be followed by an announcement of 50/50 raffle.

ENF’s Business Meeting/Award Ceremony will start at 1 p.m. folWe Support lowed at 2 p.m. with a presentation Agriculture by the Illinois Extension Service exSALES & SERVICE, LLC plaining their new Master Naturalist and our Aaron and Tom Program. Classes will be taught this farmers! summer in Northern Illinois for anywww.levertonsales.com Highway 20 one planning to become a Certified Hours: M-F 8-5; Sat 8-3 or by appt.

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SWCD offers prescribed burn workshop

The Stephenson Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD); Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Highland Chapter of Pheasants Forever will be hosting a workshop addressing the biology and reasoning for conducting prescribed burns on restored acreage’s of warm season prairie grasses. The workshop is for CRP participants; Pheasant Forever members and anyone interested in learning about controlled burns. Personnel from the Stephenson NRCS, SWCD and PF will address topics dealing with conducting a prescribed burn, biology of a burn, fire behavior, establishing a burn plan, proper equipment use, and safety.

The workshop is scheduled for Saturday, March 16, from 9 – 11 a.m. in the Lincoln-Douglas room at the Stephenson County Farm Bureau (enter off of Walnut Street). Reservations must be made to attend the workshop; registration for the workshop will be limited to the first 30 respondents. Cost for refreshments, workshop and materials are $20 per person or $30 per couple. For more information, call the Stephenson Soil and Water Conservation District at 815-235-2141 ext. 3 or visit our website at www.stephensonswcd.org.

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We’re saluting American farmers during National Agriculture Day. When you see what they do with a handful of seed, you can’t help but applaud.

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• Lena’s Kitchen

NOTICE OF SALE OF FARM REAL ESTATE BY SEALED BID MARY ANN MOKROS TRUST The following three parcels of real estate are offered for sale by sealed bid.

Parcel 1: 80 acres m/l (PIN No. 11-06-27-300-002) located in the South Half of the Southwest Quarter, Section 27, West Point Township, Stephenson County, Illinois, with a site address of 15998 W. Main Road, Lena, IL 61048.

Parcel 2: 62.46 acres m/l (PIN No. 11-06-25-200-003) located in part of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter, Section 25, West Point Township, Stephenson County, Illinois, with a site address of W. Coomber Road, Lena, IL 61048.

Parcel 3: 35 acres m/l (PIN No. 11-06-24-400-003) located in part of the South Half of the Southeast Quarter, Section 24, West Point Township, Stephenson County, Illinois, with a site address of W. Coomber Road, Lena, IL 61048.

Sale Method: Each Parcel is offered separately for sale by sealed bid auction. Bids must be submitted on a Bid Form provided by Seller. Bids shall be subject to all terms and conditions stated in this Notice and those contained on the Bid Form. Bids must be received by Seller at the law office of Fishburn Whiton Thruman, 8 East Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL 61032 by no later than 4:00 p.m. on April 3, 2019. No bid will be allowed to be withdrawn, for any reason, after it has been deposited with Seller. Bids will be opened by Seller on April 4, 2019, starting at 10:00 a.m. at Citizens State Bank, 102 West Main Street, Lena, IL 61048. Only persons who have submitted bids and/ or their representative shall have the right to attend the opening of the bids. SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS. In the event there are two or more bids for the exact same amount, Seller reserves the right to reject all bids, accept any bid, or allow one or more bidders to raise their bid. A successful bidder shall sign a written Contract for Purchase on April 4, 2019, immediately following the conclusion of the bidding process. The Contract for Purchase will be prepared by Seller’s attorneys, and the terms of the Contract for Purchase are not negotiable.

General Contract Terms: A down payment, by certified funds, of 10% of the accepted bid amount is required upon signing the Contract for Purchase, with the balance due in cash at closing, with the closing set no later than April 30, 2019, or as otherwise mutually agreed. The Contract for Purchase shall NOT be contingent upon a purchaser obtaining financing or any other purchaser contingencies. Purchaser shall receive a credit at closing for the 2018 real estate taxes, which are payable in 2019. Real estate taxes for the year 2019, which are payable in 2020, shall be prorated as of the date of closing. Seller will pay for an owner’s title insurance policy in the amount of the sale price, subject to standard and usual exceptions. The sale of each Parcel is subject to any and all easements, covenants, conditions and restrictions of record, and are offered for sale without any representation as to zoning, quality or quantity of title. No survey will be provided. Seller makes no warranties as to the condition of the properties, express or implied, and the purchaser agrees to accept possession of the property in “AS IS” condition. Additional standard and customary terms will be included in the Contract for Purchase.

Possession: Possession will transfer at the time of closing. Full possession is available for the 2019 crop year. Parcel 1 contains a mobile home, and the successful purchaser has the sole responsibility and expense of evicting any individuals presently in possession thereof.

Inspection: Each prospective bidder is responsible for conducting at their own expense and risk their own independent investigation and due diligence concerning each Parcel.

No party shall be deemed to be invited to the properties by virtue of this Notice.

Disclaimer: All information contained in this Notice shall be subject to independent verification by all parties relying upon it. No liability for its errors or omissions is assumed by the Seller. The acreages as listed in this Notice are estimates taken from the County Assessor’s records, and all references to quantity of acreage are approximate and for description only and are not warranties of any kind or effect as to the quantity of each Parcel.

replaced. It took some time to figure it out. I wonder if I will get the time down to two minutes flat.

I am hoping things will go better as the day goes on. St. Patrick’s is over, so we are rushing through March. Hopefully the snow will melt slowly, and we will see some grass. I love watching it come to life in the spring. Next week I will begin having some Lenten recipes, so we are looking for meatless and fish recipes. If you would like to share, any recipes, you can contact us in person, by mail, or email us at From Lena’s Kitchens, Shopper’s Guide at 213 S. Center St. or email scoopshopper@rvpublishing.com

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When eating out, look for items that are baked, broiled, grilled, poached, steamed, boiled, or roasted.

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316 S. RAILROAD ST. - WARREN FIRST TIME OPEN - REDUCED $3,000 - CUTE 4 BEDROOM, 1 1/2 BATH located in Warren sitting on close to 1 acre. This property will fulfill all your outdoor needs. The yard is also equipped with storage sheds. There are 2 bedrooms on the main level and 2 upstairs. There is currently main floor laundry with the option to move it to the basement. Air conditioner is negotiable.

New Price ........................................................................................................ $69,500

NEW LISTING FREEPORT - DON’T MISS OUT on this 3 bedroom, 2 bath rural home. The home has much to offer including hardwood floors, newer roof (2012), partially finished basement, attached 1 stall garage, and a heated 30 x 48 shop/garage with 2 overhead doors, concrete floors, and 200 amp electric service. Country living but yet close to town makes it a very desirable location. Priced to sell.

Priced at ...........................................................................................................$95,000

PRICE REDUCED DAVIS - LAKE SUMMERSET - REDUCED $5,000 - COME SEE THIS 2 BEDROOM, 1 1/2 BATH HOME and enjoy all the amenities Lake Summerset has to offer. This home is located in a gated community within the Durand school district. Home features an eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, living room and a full finished walkout basement. Two stall attached garage.

New Price .......................................................................................................$104,900

CALL US TODAY FOR A SHOWING ON ANY OF THESE PROPERTIES PLEASE BE SURE TO VISIT OUR WEBSITES TO TOUR ALL OF OUR LISTINGS AT: www.patbrownrealtor.com www.realtor.com FOR MORE INFORMATION: E-mail patb@aeroinc.net

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(Restored Elevator on Main Street, in Lena)

Blank Bid Forms may be obtained from Seller’s attorney: Fishburn Whiton Thruman 8 East Stephenson Street Freeport, IL 61032 Phone 815-235-2511

to a boil (about 1 minute total). Stir to combine and spoon over monkey bread. Bake until browned and bubbly about 40 minutes. Remove from oven and invert on a baking sheet. In a small bowl, stir together the powdered sugar and cream until smooth. Drizzle onto bread and garnish with green sprinkle sugar for the Irish look!

You know how from the beginning of the day everything will be a challenge? You drop things on the floor with almost every activity (I think God does that to me to keep me bending as part of my exercise therapy routine). You can’t find something that you put away in a place that you knew you would be able to find it. Well after writing this column, I always print it to proofread—guess what? Printer is out of ink, and I had to search for the ink cartridges. (I put them away in a place that I could easily find). Needless to say it didn’t take me the two minutes it should have.

I have a fairly new printer, and this is only the second cartridge I have

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Sitting increases risk for diabetes, obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

By Dr. Mike Wampfler D.C. PREMIER CHIROPRACTIC

Exhibiting good posture pleases the eyes and speaks volumes about a person’s attention to detail. Good posture stands out so dominantly today because of the rarity with which people concern themselves with this important aspect of total body health. Increased amounts of time on phones and computers for males and females of all ages play a huge role in the poor posture epidemic. Centuries of mothers and grandmothers collectively cringe at the visual landscape of poor posture roaming through society. Parents often demand better posture due to the poor appearance of slouching and hunching but the true effects of poor posture impact overall health and well-being more than appearances. One study determined that people who sat four or more hours a day were more likely to develop heart disease, diabetes,

or other chronic diseases than people who sat less than four hours a day. Another study concluded that slumped forward shoulder posture specifically is associated with an increased rate of death due to atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis impacts the arteries characterized by the deposit of plaques on the inner walls of the vessels. These important findings emphasize the value of good postural habits. The threat of a back or neck pain problem represents only a portion of the health risks involved with bad posture. The majority of negative health outcomes associated with poor posture involve internal issues related to organs and systems, such as increased death rates due to atherosclerosis. Everyone’s body will function better with optimal posture yet most people experience a deterioration of good posture at varying degrees. The majority of people only focus on posture as it

pertains to cosmetics and appearances, unaware of the negative influence that impacts organ function.

Regular Chiropractic adjustments help change the spine and posture as it relates to function, and better education serves to share the postural benefits Chiropractic care offers every member of the family. Not every Chiropractic technique helps improve posture. Specific postural corrective methods utilize the latest in research and methods to correct posture and spinal alignment permanently by correcting areas of spinal stress called global postural subluxations. These unique methods often utilize traction, and specific mirror image exercises.

when sitting in front of a computer.

2) Television has been proven to make you dumber, so watch less TV, if any at all, Our family has not had television in our house for almost 10 years. Limiting the screen time to only a few movies per week watching on a computer screen. I can’t imagine all the time people waste watching television when there are so many other good healthy things a person could be doing.

3) Take 2 brief walks per day -

Other keys to improving posture include: 1) Make simple changes to the home or work station which ensures good posture and spinal support

studies show that more frequent brief walks provide better benefits than one longer walk. (Use that Smart phone of yours and set a reminder to take 2-3 brief walks per day) 4) Maintain regular Chiropractic visits to ensure better alignment and nervous system balance 5) Drink more water throughout the day to lubricate the body’s discs and joints while forcing more movement with regular trips to the bathroom

SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2019 SCHRADERS’ SPRING CONSIGNMENT 5995 IL 75 E., Dakota, IL

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Salary: Per collecting bargaining agreement

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Successful Candidate Qualifications: Enthusiastic and energetic approach working with student-athletes; emphasis on the teaching of fundamentals throughout all levels of the program; work successfully to develop individual players; utilize team strengths of each group of student-athletes, being able to adjust planning and strategy to suit personnel on a season to season basis; able to make effective in-game adjustments; promote academics as a cornerstone of the volleyball program; work with coaches in other sports to promote participation in multi-sports; model sportsmanship; strive to reach the potential of each player and team Application deadline: Friday, March 29, 2019 Application Process: Please send letter of interest and resume outlining coaching accomplishments and coaching philosophy to Mrs. Casey Downey, High School Principal, 540 N. Rush St., Stockton, IL 61085 or email to casey.downey@ stocktonschools.com 339923 German American State Bank, a bank of Foresight Financial Group, Inc. a holding company for six community banks in Stephenson, Winnebago, and Kankakee counties is currently seeking a full-time Loan Operations Specialist in our German Valley location to prepare consumer and real estate loan documentation in addition to performing various daily loan operations activities. This person should have a proven ability to multitask and easily handle incoming queue requests and daily routine activities. To apply and see the full listing please visit our career center at https://www.germanamericanstatebank.com/about-us/careers.html

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Rock Valley Publishing, your hometown newspapers serving the stateline has an opening for an experienced Media Sales Representative to call on current and new accounts in a protected sales territory.

Growing area with many new businesses, this is a great opportunity for the right applicant.

We publish newspapers, shoppers and niche publications throughout the stateline. You have the opportunity to sell into all Rock Valley Publishing. L.L.C. publications, making your paycheck much larger!

For immediate consideration send resume/job history to:

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2016 ARCTIC CAT 500 UTV, has 50” quick release poly plow, 2” tow hitch, backrest for seat. Adult owned, like new, has only 28 miles on it, used to plow driveway and used to do yard work. $6,000 262-515-1115

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CTE Academy Vitality A special thank you to our guests (60+) at our CTE Month Celebration. We also wish to thank our Student Ambassadors, National Art Honor Society (NAHS) students, and Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management students for participating. The food was culturally diverse and delicious!

Winners First Place Bear: Cassie Settle, Second Place Large Bunny: Charlotte Meusel, Third Place Small Bunny: Sutton Meusel Drawings: Auto Body: Austin Westover Auto Tech: Kristy Allen Graphic Communications: Echo Taylor Construction Trades: Lori Anderson Office: Sophie Grissinger 3D Coins: Our Student Union has issued five (5) 3D printed coins per program to our Instructors to distribute to students for above and beyond performance/service. Only five coins distributed per month by Instructors. The coins are good for $1 at the Student Union. Thanks to CNS and GC students & Instructors (Shane/Irene) for designing/printing the coins!

CTE Academy 2019 Spring Job Fair Wednesday, April 10, 8

a.m. – 3:30 p.m., CTE Academy students will be participating in the Job Fair in addition to an invitation to the following Northwest Illinois school districts to participate: East Dubuque Scales Mound Galena Stockton Lena-Winslow Warren River Ridge West Carroll Please e-mail or telephone Sue Meusel (smeusel@cteacademy.net) or Kris Hall (khall@cteacademy.net) if you’re interested in having a table at the CTE Academy 2019 Spring Job Fair.

Computer Networking and Security (Mr. Grissinger): Our current projects include mock-up designs for various programs included Early Childhood Education and Auto Body (Trim Pry Tool). We’re opening-up 3D printing to all of our CTE Academy programs (one day per week as scheduling allows). Our entrance display case features 3D printing.

Graphic Communications: (Ms. Thraen-Borowski): The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) Library Print Show will be going up late March. This year’s theme is “Storytime.” All prints on sale for $10.

Our entrance display case features

students’ work from Graphics.

Health Occupations (Ms. Koester): Our students are continuing to work on their clinical skills at the nursing homes and in the learning lab. Katie Meusel from Midwest Medical Center was a guest speaker and spoke to our student about career paths in the health industry.

Kristen Patterson and Megan Weber from Midwest Medical Center will be presenting interviewing and job seeking skills/strategies to our students on Tuesday, March 26. Just in time for our April 10, Job Fair!

Top seven ways to get hired at a Job Fair: 1. DON’T wander. Have a plan to see the employers you’re interested in…

2. Dress for success (and comfort).

3. Put your technology (and ear buds) away!

4. Don’t be shy 5. Make eye contact.

6. Be friendly, confident, and be prepared to have a conversation.

7. Give a “memorable” good-bye.

8. “Clean-up” your social media.

It’s a beautiful thing when a career and a passion come together.

Warren High School presents ‘Godspell’ was conceived and originally directed by John-Michael Treblak, with new music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. The production is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International, http:// www.MTIShows.com.

Performances are set for March 22 and 23, at 7 p.m. Show tickets for Friday and Saturday will be $7/adults and $5/student. Friday’s intermission will include cheesecake samples for .50. On Saturday we invite you to grab supper before the show. Special tickets will be available for Saturday only and will include supper and a show.The meal will begin serving at 5 p.m. Preferred seating for the Saturday show will also be a bonus when purchasing early. Cost of the

Health Expo scheduled in Elizabeth The First Annual Jo Daviess County Health Expo will be held from 8:30 to noon Thursday, April 25, at the Elizabeth Community Building, 402 West St., Elizabeth. The event will feature over 30 vendors, health screenings, a blood pressure screening by 24 Hour Care, Lions Club hearing tests, chair massages, free snacks, door prizes and more.

“The Health Expo is designed as a successor to the Jo Daviess Health Summit,” said Joann Robinson of Volunteer Visitors of Northwest Illinois, one of the expo organizers.

“We are expanding the services that will be available at the expo while ensuring that many types of health information will remain available to attendees.”

The free expo is presented in collaboration by not-for-profit and for-profit organizations: 24 Hour Care, Bell Tower Retirement Com-

munity, Senior Resource Center and Volunteer Visitors of Northwest Illinois.

Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are open. Those who are interested should contact Julie Hilliger at the Senior Resource Center, jhilliger@srcntr.org or 815-235-9777, ext. 254.

For more information, check the event’s Facebook page at Jo Daviess County Health Expo.

“Supper and a Show” ticket will be $20/adult and $12/student. Any questions or for further information, please contact Director Chelsea Schmit at 815-745-2641 or chelsea. schmit@205warren.net.

‘Zentangle’ workshop offered Mary Stayner, Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT), of Stockton will offer another Zentangle workshop on Tuesday, March 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Volunteer Visitors Office at 105 S. Main in Stockton. This relaxing art form is a great way to unwind at the end of a busy day, to maintain focus during a stressful meeting, or to simply create a beautiful artistic piece to admire and enjoy.

Join us as we journey through this relaxing drawing technique. This session we will be experimenting in watercolors. All tools and materials are provided (donations are accepted). Whether you are a “newbie” or if you have experienced “tangling” with us before plan to take time for yourself and spend some time relaxing with us.

Please call us at 815-947-3260 or email at volhospice@mediacombb. net to reserve your place by Monday, March 18.

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Prepare Ye! The cast and crew at Warren High School are excited to present Godspell, a modern - day version of the gospel according to Matthew. Godspell is a contemporary story of young men and women who follow Jesus Christ’s parables of love and tolerance through a variety of games, storytelling techniques and a hefty dose of comedic timing. An eclectic blend of songs ranging in style from pop to vaudeville is employed, including the popular “Day

By Day” and “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord” and many others.

Godspell first appeared off Broadway in 1971 and was a smash hit.

The show was revised and reprised on Broadway in 2012 and is the version presented in this production. It

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Family Ties offers free developmental checkups Family Ties is offering free screenings for children age’s birth to three.

Where and when: River Ridge School, March 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Stockton School, March 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Warren Elementary School, April 2 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

East Dubuque Elementary School, April 10, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Please call Family Ties at 815-747-3192 to reserve your time.

Screen early! Developmental checkups help your child learn and grow.

Depot Stove Gang Railroad Show and Swap Meet The Depot Stove Gang Model Railroad Club proudly announces our thirty-first Annual Model Railroad Show and Swap Meet on March 16 and 17. We will have over 30,000 square feet of operating displays, railroad memorabilia and model railroad merchandise. Our show fills three gymnasiums. The Lena-Winslow Elementary, Junior High and High School gymnasiums and cafeterias. This is a great event for kids of all ages. Show hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, and Sunday, March 17. Lunch is available both days in the Elementary Cafeteria. Lena is located just one mile north of U.S. Route 20 on Illinois 73. Directional signs will be posted to guide you to 401 Fremont Street in Lena. Lena is approximately two hours west of Chicago, one and a quarter hours south of Madison, Wisconsin and one hour

east of Dubuque, Iowa. Lena is easy to find, but hard to forget.

The Depot Stove Gang Show is rated as one of the nicest and largest shows in the Midwest. Our 30th Anniversary year was another great year for exhibits, vendors and operating displays. Rain, sleet, ice or snow, the show will still be a go!

The show and parking are free, but we depend upon your donations to bring you this show. Free will donations are greatly appreciated at the Elementary entrance. The Depot Stove Gang is an Illinois not-for Profit Organization registered with the Illinois Secretary of State. For further information, as well as, other area information and attractions including lodging, please contact the Freeport/Stephenson County Convention and Visitors Bureau at 815-233-1357. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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RVPNEWS.COM ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, INDIAN ARTIFACTS, STRUCTO TOYS & MISC. ITEMS AUCTION 507 E. MAIN ST. • LENA

SUNDAY, March 17, 2019 - 10:00 A.M. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: primitive writing desk; sm humpback trunk; wrought iron patio tables/chairs; child’s roll top desk, table/plank chairs & wicker rocker; dbl wash tubs; primitive wood well bucket; sleds; Maytag 92 Hit/Miss engine; wood cow stanchions; carpenter’s trunk; wood Machinist tool box; farm primitives; framed prints incl. DU sponsors & farm related; wall, shelf & Cuckoo clocks; Military First Aid kit; Climax tobacco cutter; Firkin; “airplane” car hood ornament; brass & RR keys; adv tins; Buss Bedding bucket; vintage fishing reels; wood fishing lures; duck decoys; Hometown Series vehicle banks incl. Furst McNess; wicker doll carriage; wood doll wardrobe & double seat swing; toys & games; cast iron fry pans; Hillman’s crock jug; primitive kt items; African Kuba Tribal helmet/ mask; Indian Artifacts: display case w/arrowheads, Old Crow War club & Arrow; arrowheads & tomahawk heads; long spear; neon Budweiser guitar sign; Old Style & Pilsner lighted signs; assorted beer clocks, mirrors, tin signs, steins, glasses, tapper pulls & more; STRUCTO TOYS: All pieces in very nice condition. very early blue tow truck; 1940s Structo Construction Co. truck set, restored dump truck, Army truck w/search light & ladder fire truck w/bell; 1950s truck w/steam shovel on tracks.

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10240 N. Old Mill Rd. McConnell, IL 61050 815-541-3348 heidrepair@yahoo.com

300 E. Main Street Lena, IL 61048 815-291-2330

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Sunday, March 17 • 1 - 3 p.m.

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211 Briarwood Lane, Lena $169,900

Valid 2/28/19 - 3/28/19

Three bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, living room that opens up into the dining room, eat in kitchen, mud room/laundry. The lower level has a family room with wood burning fireplace and space galore for entertaining/gatherings. There is even a second kitchen and one of the full baths. An additional room in the lower level would be a great office, craft room or home gym.

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Three bedrooms, 1 bath, living room, den, eat in kitchen, dining room, mud room, enclosed front porch with wood stove. Door in mudroom leads to a concrete patio and large back yard.

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Historic stone school house turned into a 1 bedroom, 1 bath home. Spacious living room, dining room, kitchen, main floor laundry and mud room. 1 car attached garage has pull down stairs with attic storage.

Faye Heilman Managing Broker Owner

815-291-9204

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815-291-8149

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Eco Water, First State Bank of Shannon-Polo-Lake Carroll, Bath Planet, Bomar Heating, Tri-State Dog Guard, Granite Transformations, State Farm - Ted Frits, Acri Company, B & C Garage Door, Vanderheyden Furniture & Flooring, Dave DeMeester Landscaping and Lawn, LeafFilter North of Illinois, LLC., Hammer It Construction, Stump Buster, A-1 Agency, Freeport Family Chiropractic and Acupuncture, LTM Water, Civil Constructors, Inc., Hiester Construction, Connect Hearing, TruHome, Derrer Construction, Bath Fitter, Monroe Furniture, Hulsebus-Gehlsen Chiro, Freeport Banner Construction, Lemanski Heating, Floor to Ceiling, DeMeester Flower Shop, Greenhouse & Lawn Care, Garys Collision Center and Customs, CGM Sales, Tri-State Seamless Gutters, TAS, MAS Roofing, Country Financial - Melissa Wolfe, Saunders Insulation, KK Tire, RZ Exteriors, Family Health Quest, NW IL Radio Fellowship, US Cellular, Freeport Dental, Jim Readeker Videography, TSR Concrete Coatings, University of Illinois, Mary Kay - Jeanette Murray, Jansen Heating, Tupperware - Lori Yaun, Riteway Furniture, Heid Repair, Inc., JCWIFI, Eagle Point Solar, HCI Get A Pro, Next Home First Class - Kimberly Taylor, Iconic Energy.

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