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County offers COVID-19 call center Officials at the Jo Daviess County Health Department and Jo Daviess County Emergency Management last week established a COVID-19 call center.

Volunteers staff the call center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday to answer questions and help those 65 or older who lack internet access or assistance navigate the COVID-19 vaccine registration website.

The call center can be reached at 815-591-2673.

A link to vaccine registration is located on the home page of the Jo Daviess County website at jodaviess. org.

“Contacting the call center does not guarantee you an appointment at the next clinic, but you can be placed on a waiting list if you are over age 65 and live or work in Jo Daviess County,” according to a post on the website.

“We will keep your information and contact you when it is your turn for an

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appointment. “Vaccine is still limited Joey Roman, right, operates a computerized robot with Steve Gellings, electronics instructor, in this file so it will take time for everyone who photo from Manufacturing Day at Highland Community College in Freeport. Because of the pandemic, manufacturers, CareerTEC and college officials presented Manufacturing Day 2021 in a virtual format. is eligible to receive their dose.”

The collaborative effort seeks to educate students about opportunities in manufacturing.

Scales Mound boys have offense Manufacturing Day highlights opportunities for area students Area companies to power a successful season

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT

The Scales Mound boys basketball squad is coming off an impressive season in which the team finished 24-9 and placed second in the Northwest Upstate Illini-West Conference, with a record of 9-3 in league play. Led by head coach Erik Kudronowicz, in his 15th season with the team, the Hornets were more than ready to get back into the sports world by doing what they do best — winning on the basketball court.

The Hornets got a taste of everything in their first two games of the season. Following a blowout victory in their season debut over West Carroll, Scales Mound found themselves on the other end of the stick when they suffered a 73-72 double overtime loss to East Dubuque.

Not to worry, Kudronowicz’s Hornets were quickly back on the winning side of things.

On Feb. 13, Scales Mound was back in blowout fashion as they topped the Polo Marcos 58-25.

Ben Werner led the team in scoring with 13 points on the night.

Werner, a junior center, is averaging just over 12 points-per-game this season. He serves as a nice offensive complement to fellow junior

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In 2019, Illinois manufacturers accounted for more than 12 percent of the total output in the state, and employed almost 10 percent of the workforce, according to the National Association of Manufacturers.

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Dental professionals Births strive to provide prevention education

Olivia Raelynn Visel

Eighty years ago, a group of dentists in Ohio declared Feb. 3, 1941, to be Children’s Dental Health Day. Recognizing that, “The health of our children is of extreme importance to the future of the nation,” President Harry S. Truman declared Feb. 6, 1950, as the first national Children’s Dental Health day.

Over time the American Dental Association came to realize that it would take way more than a day to educate parents, teachers, the public and health care institutions of the importance of good oral health on a child’s overall physical health, appearance and self-esteem.

In 1955 it was expanded to a week and in 1981 we celebrated the first National Children’s Dental Health Month.

Preventative dental care includes not only early and regular dental visits, toothbrushing and flossing, but also preventative education.

This includes how to optimize your child’s health from before conception, throughout pregnancy and throughout their lives. Some other topics include understanding what causes dental disease, what role diet plays, the benefits of fluoridation, early intervention and the impact of oral health on overall health.

Dental decay is not inevitable. It is, in fact, completely avoidable.

Unfortunately, thanks to our nation’s overall poor diet and non-adherence to daily preventative oral care, dental emergencies still rank as the No. 1 reason for school absenteeism.

The theme for this years’ celebration of National Children’s Dental Health Month is “Water: Nature’s Drink.” We strongly encourage you to give your child water rather than juice or other sugary drinks to

Olivia Raelynn Visel is the new daughter of Isaac and Brianne Visel of Pearl City, Illinois, born on Feb. 19, 2021, at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, Illinois. Olivia joins a sister, Sophia. Grandparents are Don and Amy Visel of Lena and Brent and Colleen Myers of Freeport.

Great-grandparents are Mary Kay Baumann of German Valley, Jeanette Fernstaedt of Cedarville and Randall Kuhlemeier of Lena.

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improve not only their oral health, but also their overall health. An optimal level of fluoride in community water is safe and effective at preventing tooth decay by at least 25% for children and adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has named water fluoridation as one of the Ten Great Public Health Achievements of the 20th century.

Throughout the month of February, dental practices and dental professional associations will participate in a variety of activities as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of this program. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these will be have to be virtual.

For the first time in 33 years, the Stockton Dental Center team will not be able to go into our community schools to educate our children about dental health, host preschool visits to the dental office or host our free NCDHM children’s dental clinic. However, we hope to re-establish these activities as soon as it is deemed safe to do so.

In the meantime, I will continue to provide preventative dental education through these columns and remind you that your dental team is available to answer questions or concerns about your child’s dental health.

Cashius Jo William Heckman

Cashius Jo William Heckman is the new son of Craig and Chelsey Heckman of Shannon, Illinois, born on Feb. 19, 2021, at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, Illinois.

Cashius joins brothers, Carson, 16; Cavin, 11; Cruz, 7; and Cyler, 4. Grandparents are Steve Heckman of Freeport, Jane and Jes-

se Moll of Lake Carroll, the late Eric Sterkowicz of Freeport and the late Joanne Heckman of Shannon. Great-grandparents are Carol Martz of Freeport, Ron and Mary Heckman of Lena and Hazel Webermeier and Richard Sterkowicz, both of Lake Carroll.

Briggs Taylor Becke

Briggs Taylor Becke is the new son to Blake and Madison Becke of Lena, Illinois, born on Feb. 20, 2021, at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, Illinois. Grandparents are Robert and Candice Becke of Freeport and Barry and Carla Homan of Lena.

Great-grandparents are Betty Becke of Lena, Gene and Donna Homan of Freeport and John and Jeanette Keeffer of Lena. Great-great grandmother is Kathryne Warthen of Lena.

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• Feb. 25, Stockton 57, West Carroll 28 Tiana Timpe scored 22 for the Blackhawks while Brynn Haas chipped in 17 in the decisive victory.

• Feb. 25, Dakota 45, Pearl City 42 • Feb. 27, AFC 32, Warren 30 Sydni Sigafus scored nine points for Warren, followed by Addy Bohnsack with eight.

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Kael Vernon Matthew Collin is the new son to Kyle Collin and Michelle Magee of Freeport, Illinois, born on Feb. 23, 2021, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Kael joins two sisters, Maycee, 6, and Maggie, 18 months.

Grandparents are Vern Collin and Sandy Schneider of Rock City and Gene and Teresa Magee of Stockton.

Great-grandparents are Vern Beyer Chloe Marie Kreeger Chloe Marie Kreeger is the new and Dorothy and Bill Holland, all of daughter to William and Kimberly Stockton.

A roundup of high school basket• Feb. 26, Orangeville 60, Durand ball scores and notes received by The 48 Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide (all Three Orangeville players were scores are from varsity games unless in double digits — Jake Doyle, 15; noted): Brayden Cahoon, 14; and Gunar Lobdell, 13.

Boys • Feb. 26, junior varsity, Durand • Feb. 22, East Dubuque 60, War- 46, Orangeville 33 ren 37 Brayden Bohnsack has 10 points Girls for the Warriors.

• Feb. 19, Le-Win 51, Orangeville • Feb. 22, Le-Win 40, Orangeville 41 38 Sadie Mowery had 13 points for Alex Daughenbaugh dominated Le-Win, followed by Cheyenne scoring for Le-Win with 19 points.

Mapes with 12 and Ava Randecker For Orangeville, Zach Baker led with eight. with nine points, followed by Nathan • Feb. 20, Stockton 66, Polo 37 Anderson, Brayden Cahoon and GuTiana Timpe led Stockton, knocknar Lobdell with seven each. ing down seven three-pointers and • Feb. 22, junior varsity, Le-Win scoring 31 in the victory.

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FHN eases visitor restrictions In the wake of reduced COVID-19 case numbers in the area, FHN has eased visitor restrictions for all of its locations as of Feb. 22.

“Out of an abundance of caution and to protect the health of our patients, staff and community, hospitalized patients with diagnosed COVID-19 or in droplet isolation still are not allowed visitors,” an FHN news release said.

Other visitors at FHN Memorial Hospital are permitted as follows: • Hospital patients in the intensive care unit and wings 4 East, 3 East, 3 North and 2 North are allowed one visitor per day (seven days a week) between 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

• Emergency room patients may have one designated support person per visit or two parents or guardians for patients under age 18.

• Patients in the FHN Family Birthing Center are allowed one designated support person per day.

• Pediatric patients under the

Slices of life

Take time to find moments of joy

We all experience different seasons in life and those seasons are accompanied by emotions — joy and sadness and everything in between.

We aren’t always in control of how our seasons unfold. We may find ourselves in a season we never would have chosen. Sometimes life is hard.

But even in the toughest times, I believe it’s important — paramount even — to make a conscious choice to look for moments of joy. They may be fleeting at first. They may be so tiny they are hardly perceptible.

But they are there — if we look and allow ourselves to feel them. And these tiny moments, if acknowledged and cultivated, will grow over time until the tiny moments of joy aren’t so tiny anymore. Nothing good comes without practice and commitment. I am committed to finding joy in the small moments.

They are what we all have: moments.

Right here. Right now.

Moments like: • Sticking your leg out of the covers to cool off.

• Getting the last bit of peanut butter from the jar.

• Putting the final piece of the puzzle in place.

• A free hotel breakfast.

• Wearing a warm pair of mittens on a cold day.

• A comfy sofa and a warm blanket.

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• Conquering a clogged bathroom drain.

• When the light turns green just as you come up to the intersection.

• A long and windy night while you are under the covers.

• Laughing so hard that your eyes water and your stomach hurts.

• The unadulterated belly laugh of a 2-year-old.

• The smell of freshly brewed coffee — even if you don’t drink coffee.

• Chocolate — any kind of chocolate.

• Sharing your innermost thoughts with your daughter.

• Listening to your sons talk about things that sons talk about when they think you aren’t listening.

• Waking up two hours before you have to get up and going right back to sleep.

• A phone call from your best friend on your birthday.

• Calling your best friend on her birthday.

• The gift of grand babies.

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• Laughing with your sons about farts, flushing toilets and football.

• A hot shower on a cold day.

• A cold drink on a hot day.

• Reading your favorite book — again.

• A morning walk.

• An evening walk.

• Seeing something so beautiful that it literally makes you catch your breath.

• Achieving your exercise goal for the week.

• Learning something new.

• Having a spirited yet respectful discussion with a person whose political viewpoints differ from yours.

• Seeing a robin or an owl or an eagle or a blue jay or a cardinal. You get the gist.

• Sitting down to a regular Wednesday evening dinner with your family.

• Hearing a favorite song.

• Saying, “I love you.

• “Hearing, “I love you.”

• When a good memory returns.

age of 18 may have two parents or guardians per day.

• Hospital outpatients are allowed one designated support person per visit or two parents or guardians for patients under age 18. Visiting hours are based on the time of procedure.

Masks must be worn throughout the hospital, and visitors must remain in the patient’s room at all times. No visitors under age 18 are permitted.

For more information, visit the main hospital registration desk during business hours or the emergency department check-in desk after hours.

Patients at all of FHN’s office practices are allowed one designated support person per visit, or two parents or guardians for patients under age 18. No visitors under the age of 18 are permitted.

Masks must be worn throughout the visit, and visitors must remain in the patient’s room.

Free virtual presentation features poetry, monologues The Highland Community College Theatre Department will host a virtual production at 7:30 p.m. March 18 and March 19 showcasing monologues and poems by Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes. Attendees will need to register for the free virtual event at highland.edu/tickets to receive the performance link.

Hurston was revolutionary in protecting the rights of African Americans. She was known during the Harlem Renaissance for her wit, irreverence and folk writing style.

Hughes was also well known during the Harlem Renaissance for his intellect, literacy and artistic nature. A poet, Hughes also was known for his novels, short stories, essays and plays.

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Disaster help available for farmers impacted by winter storms The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing technical and financial assistance to help farmers and livestock producers recover from damage brought on by winter storms Uri and Viola. Agricultural producers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center to learn about the programs available to help them recover from crop, land, infrastructure and livestock losses.

Center to apply for eligible programs and to learn which documents, such as farm records, herd inventory, receipts and pictures of damages or losses should be provided to help expedite assistance.

Producers who experience livestock deaths due to the winter storms may be eligible for the Livestock Indemnity Program. Meanwhile, the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Disaster assistance Program provides eligible producUSDA encourages farmers and ers with compensation for feed and ranchers to contact the FSA coun- grazing losses. For LIP and ELAP, ty office at the local USDA Service producers will need to file a notice of

Obituaries

STANLEY J. EBERLE Stanley John Eberle, age 84, of Mount Carroll, Illinois, passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, at home. He was born Aug. 3, 1936, at home in Pleasant Valley Township to the late John and Bessie (Teichler) Eberle.

Stan married April Yeager on June 30, 1973.

Stan was a 1954 graduate of Stockton High School where he was commonly known as Mouse.

He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Pearl City, Mount Carroll American Legion, 40-8 Legion, Carroll County Grange and was a Jo Daviess County precinct committeeman for 40 years. Stan proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1958 and spent three of those years in Germany. He was a lifelong farmer and had worked at Thermos and retired from Quebecor in Mount Morris. He was a custom combiner and hauled grain for Rick Meader. Stan enjoyed carpentry, especially making clocks. He loved his garden and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, April Eberle of Mount Carroll; his daughters, Ila (Jim) Carlson of Stockton,

Candy (James Knight) Wade of Clinton, Iowa, Dinah (Bobby) Shores of Freeport and Jolene (Bob) Stotler of Colona, Illinois; his son, Eric (Leah) Eberle of Mount Carroll; his stepson, Verlin Yeager of Freeport; his sisters, Ellen Derrer of Milan, Illinois, and Norma Engleking of Lena; his 22 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren with one on the way.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Tammy; his grandson, John; and his great-granddaughter, Lynette.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2021, at St. John Lutheran Church in Pearl City. There will be a visitation from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2021, also at the church. Interment will take place at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Massbach.

A memorial fund has been established. Condolences may be shared at www.hermannfuenralhome.com.

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loss for livestock and grazing or feed losses within 30 days and honeybee losses within 15 days.

Additionally, eligible orchardists and nursery tree growers may be eligible for cost-share assistance through the Tree Assistance Program to replant or rehabilitate eligible trees, bushes or vines lost during the winter storms. This complements Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program or crop insurance coverage, which covers the crop but not the plants or trees in all cases. For TAP, a program application must be filed within 90 days.

FSA also offers a variety of direct and guaranteed loans, including operating and emergency loans, to producers unable to secure commercial financing. Producers in counties with a primary or contiguous disaster designation may be eligible for low-interest emergency loans to help them recover from production and physical losses. Loans can help producers replace essential property, purchase inputs like livestock, equipment, feed and seed, cover family living expenses or refinance farm-related debts and other needs.

Risk management Producers who have risk protection through Federal Crop Insurance or FSA’s NAP should report crop damage to their crop insurance agent or FSA office. If they have crop insurance, producers should report crop damage to their agent within 72 hours of damage discovery and follow up in writing within 15 days.

For NAP covered crops, a Notice of Loss (CCC-576) must be filed within 15 days of the loss becoming apparent, except for hand-harvested crops, which should be reported within 72 hours.

PAULA KLONTZ Paula Klontz, 47, of Lena, Illinois, formerly of McConnell, Illinois, passed away at home on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. Paula was born July 31, 1973, to Roger and Lonnie (Rickard) Klontz in Freeport, Illinois. She was married to Stephen Simpson (Tamara Simpson) for 10 years; together they had two children. Paula owned her own home cleaning business. All of her clients appreciated, loved and formed relationships with her. She was a passionate artist, always remodeling her home and refinishing furniture.

She had a great sense of humor; her

smile could brighten any room she was in. Paula loved spending time with her family and her friends.

Paula is survived by her two children, Claudia (Matt Klein) Simpson of Lena and Henry (Abby Horning) Simpson of Roscoe, Illinois; a granddaughter, Dalen Sue; parents, Roger and Lonnie Klontz of McConnell; sisters, Susan (Henry)

Saavedra, Sandra Klontz and Viola (Aleks) Petroski; two nieces, Tillie and Alexia; a nephew, William; her best friend, Sara Engels; and Curt Lawfer.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Dalen.

A celebration of Paula’s life will be held at Curt’s home, 14668 E. Blackhawk Road, Kent, IL 61044, between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. March 20.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

A memorial has been established in her memory.

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

MARCIA L. LOBDELL Marcia Lynn Lobdell, 67, of Lena, Illinois, passed away at the Monroe Clinic Hospice Home on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Marcia was born July 20, 1953, to Melvin and Lavonia (Bicker) Buchenau in Freeport, Illinois.

She graduated from Lena-Winslow High School in 1971.

She married her high school sweetheart, Mark Lobdell, on May 20, 1973. She farmed with her husband for over 20 years while they raised their two sons. She never stopped helping Mark on the farm, continuing to do bookwork even while working in Freeport. Marcia started working for Dr. Alberts in Freeport at Park Hills Optical as a receptionist. In 2008, the clinic changed names to the Monroe Clinic, Freeport Eye Care. Marcia retired in 2019 after 23 years of service.

In 2011, Mark and Marcia built their dream house on the farm, where she loved spending time in her sunroom and working on her landscaping.

Marcia always put her family first, and enjoyed spending time with them more than anything else. She would drop anything for anybody. Her grandchildren, who lovingly referred to her as “Nana,” were the light of her life in recent years.

Marcia was a member of several committees and groups at the Lena United Methodist Church and enjoyed volunteering her time there.

She also enjoyed knitting and curling up with a good book in her sun-

room.

Marcia is survived by her husband of 47 years, Mark; sons, Brad (Keelee) Lobdell and Brian (Ann) Lobdell; and grandchildren, Mikey, Grant, Ryder and Everlee Lobdell; her sister, Pat Fuchs; brother, Larry (Judy) Buchenau; aunts, Verla Bicker and Violet Altenbern; sister-inlaw, Sally Buchenau; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Ron Buchenau; and brother-in-law, Ron Fuchs.

Private family services were held Feb. 25, 2021, at the Lena United Methodist Church with a live stream on the church’s Facebook page. The Rev. Keri Rainsberger officiated.

Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport, Illinois.

A memorial has been established in her memory.

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

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Glenda Mae Keech, age 76, of Stockton, Illinois, passed away on Wednes• Being grateful for what you have day, Feb. 3, 2021, at FHN Memorial Hospital. and understanding it is enough.

A memorial service will be held at a later date Every situation in life is temporary.

When you feel joy, appreciate the moment fully. When you encounter obstacles and difficulties, remember that change is on the horizon.

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Pritzker signs criminal justice reform bill

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Gov. JB Pritzker signed a criminal justice omnibus bill backed by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus on Feb. 22, abolishing cash bail, overhauling police certification and reforming use-of-force standards among numerous other provisions.

Pritzker signed the legislation, House Bill 3653, referred to as the “Safe-T Act,” during an event at Chicago State University alongside members of his administration and lawmakers from the Black Caucus.

“This legislation marks a substantial step toward dismantling the systemic racism that plagues our communities, our state and our nation, and brings us closer to true safety, true fairness and true justice,” Pritzker said.

While the legislation received grassroots support from activists, buoyed by the growing national concern over policing following the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor last year, the bill faced strong

opposition from Republican lawmakers and law enforcement groups.

House Republican Leader Jim Durkin, of Western Springs, called the signing “an insult to our first responders.”

“We live in a civilized state where our elected officials’ greatest responsibility is the health and safety of Illinois citizens … At a crucial time when we should coalesce around the good men and women of law enforcement, Governor Pritzker has turned his back on them with his signature on House Bill 3653,” Durkin said in a statement.

Opponents of the legislation have said it will result in a less safe Illinois and have criticized the process behind its development as lacking in transparency without proper input from Republican lawmakers and the public at large.

Proponents say HB 3653 will make Illinois safer by making the justice system more equitable for Black, Latino, low-income and minority communities that have been disproportionately harmed by disparate policies in sentencing, incarceration and policing.

Members of the Black Caucus have countered claims against the bill’s transparency by pointing to nine subject matter hearings held by the caucus in state Senate commit-

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Illinois Sen. Darren Bailey, who gained notoriety for challenging Gov. JB Pritzker’s COVID-19 executive orders last year, has announced that he will seek the Republican nomination for governor in 2022.

Speaking before a crowd of supporters at the Thelma Keller Convention Center in Effingham, Bailey cast himself as an outsider candidate who would stand up to who he referred to as “political elites.”

“We’ve tried the country club approach. We’ve tried the Chicago loop approach. And I don’t think that’s worked for anyone in this room,” Bailey told supporters.

Bailey, a downstate Republican from Xenia, filed a lawsuit against the Pritzker administration in May challenging the governor’s executive orders issued amid the COVID-19

pandemic.

Pritzker referred to the suit as “a cheap political stunt” at the time.

Bailey received a favorable ruling in that case from a judge in Clay County that was later thrown out by a Sangamon County judge.

Bailey was elected as a state representative in 2018 before winning election as state senator for the 55th District in November. During the General Assembly’s abbreviated session last spring, Bailey was removed from the house floor at the Bank of Springfield Center for refusing to wear a mask. In subsequent session days he obeyed the mask mandates and was not removed.

Since then, Bailey has toured the state and held rallies calling on Pritzker to lift restrictions on businesses and raising other issues.

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above the chest unless in a situation that authorizes deadly force.

Under the law, use of force is only allowed when it is necessary for the officer to defend themselves or others from bodily harm when making an arrest. When a suspect is attempting to escape arrest, officers are only authorized to use deadly force if that person is unable to be caught at a later date and is likely to harm others.

Officers must make a reasonable effort to identify themselves as law enforcement and warn suspects before they can use deadly force, with some exceptions.

Police certification Under House Bill 3653, the state will have more power over the certification and hiring of law enforcement at every agency through the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board, known as ILETSB.

Use of force House Bill 3653 establishes the intent of the General Assembly to establish statewide use-of-force standards by 2022.

It changes current standards by banning chokeholds and any actions that restrict breathing being used

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Exceptions from pretrial release under the new law include forcible felonies such as first-degree murder, sexual assault, arson and any other felony involving the use or threat of physical force; stalking and aggravated stalking where the defendant poses a threat to the victim if released; abuse or battery of a family member where their release poses a danger to that family member; gun crimes where the defendant poses a threat to a specific, identifiable person; and cases where the defendant has committed a felony that wouldn’t otherwise result in detention but they are considered a high risk of fleeing prosecution and missing their court date.

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

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“Celebrating 164 Years of Faith” ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH 105 West Webster, Apple River, IL 61001 Father Skrobutt (815) 745-2312 • Saturday Mass – 6:00 p.m.

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ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH KENT The Little Church with a Big Heart 1334 Sunnyside Road, Kent, IL 61044 1/2 mile north on Kent Road • Sunday Worship – 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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According to his campaign website, Bailey is a third-generation farmer and a graduate of Lake Land College.

Bailey and his family co-founded Full Armor Christian Academy, and Bailey served for 17 years on the North Clay Unit 25 Board of Education in Louisville before his election to the General Assembly in 2018.

Speaking before a mostly unmasked crowd while announcing his candidacy, Bailey said his campaign would be a “grassroots movement.”

“We’ve been used, we’ve been mocked, we’ve been marginalized,” Bailey said. “People in Illinois have been ignored based on their race,

they’ve been ignored based on their class, their zip code, or by special interests.”

“The days of putting the interests of the corrupt political class above the people is over,” he added.

Bailey criticized Pritzker and former House Speaker Michael Madigan, placing blame on them for causing residents to move out of state.

“Our family and friends are leaving because of high taxes,” Bailey said.

“Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Democrats, they failed us, and it’s time to stop it.”

Bailey also offered criticisms for the Republican Party, saying “the po-

litical elites of both parties have failed us.”

“Republicans and Democrats have worried more about the donor class than they’ve worried about the working class, and friends, that ends now,” Bailey said.

Bailey touted a campaign platform based on strict fiscal conservatism, calling for “a budget that freezes spending with no tax increases.”

“We’ve got to stop passing budgets that spend dollars without an honest review of each spending item,” Bailey said.

Bailey proposed what he referred to as a “zero-base budget ideal,” in

which state departments would not be guaranteed any part of the state budget, saying instead that departments would be required to “make their case for every dollar in funding.”

Pritzker responded to Bailey’s criticisms in an unrelated news conference, saying that outmigration from the state has been a problem since before he took office, and that he has been working on creating programs to encourage students and workers to remain in Illinois.

Pritzker also expressed concern over the lack of masking and social distancing at Bailey’s campaign announcement.

“I heard that announcement was in a room of hundreds of people and no one was wearing masks,” Pritzker said. “So, I am concerned about a super spreader event being caused by someone who’s running for governor.”

At the event, Bailey was also endorsed by U.S. Rep. Mary Miller and her husband, state Rep. Chris Miller, both of Oakland.

Bailey joins former state senator Paul Schimpf and businessman Gary Rabine as the currently declared candidates in the Republican primary.

The primary is scheduled for March 15, 2022.

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Together, the duo provides Kudronowicz with offensive threats in the back court and down in the post, which allows the Hornets to attack their opponent’s defensive weaknesses.

The Hornets have a number of offensive threats, however, and those were displayed in back-to-back victories over River Ridge. Werner and Vandigo led the way in scoring with 18 points each in their first matchup with against River Ridge.

Collin Fosler was the Hornets’ third scorer to reach double digits, with 11 points. The trio helped spring a 7342 win over the Wildcats.

Scales Mound dominated the second game much like the first, going on to win by a score of 65-38 on Feb. 18. Vandigo impressed, once again, with 19 points, and junior Sam Cocagne was next up with 10 points.

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The loss pushed Scales Mound’s record to 5-3 on the season. Two of the three losses came in nail-biting fashion as the Hornets lost both games by just four points combined.

Despite the tough losses, Kudronowicz and the Hornets know if they can find a way to come out on top in those tight games, they will be quite successful.

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He was able to hurl the bale 24 feet, 4.5 inches. Charlie Schnitzler finished second and Andrew Pratt finished third. Right, Andrew Pratt helps with cooking for the teacher/staff appreciation breakfast. Other FFA Week activities included a duck hunt for rubber ducks hidden throughout the high school and an agriculture coloring contest for students in kindergarten through third grade.

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Madigan resigns as state Democratic Party chairman

By Peter Hancock

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Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan announced Feb. 22 that he is resigning as chairman of the state Democratic Party, a post he has held since 1998.

The announcement came just days after Madigan resigned his seat in the House after a 50-year career in the General Assembly.

Madigan handpicked his successor on Feb. 21 when he voted to fill the House seat he resigned from.

Out of 10 candidates, Madigan voted for Edward Guerra Kodatt, a 26-year-old employee of Madigan’s 13th ward organization on the southwest side of Chicago, who is of Ecuadorian descent and bilingual.

However, Kodatt resigned abruptly Feb. 24 after Madigan and Chicago Alderman Marty Quinn issued a statement Feb. 23 asking Kodatt to step down in light of unspecified “alleged questionable conduct.”

Madigan announced Feb. 24 he would back Angelica Guerrero

Cuellar, the candidate who received the second-highest number of votes.

“After learning of alleged questionable conduct by Mr. Kodatt, it was suggested that he resign as state representative for the 22nd District.

We are committed to a zerotolerance policy in the workplace,” they said in the statement.

Guerrero-Cuellar was nominated

by Madigan on Feb. 25 during the brief meeting of the five Democratic committeepersons who represent the Chicago wards and Stickney Township within the 22nd District.

Guerrero-Cuellar, a 30-year resident of Chicago’s southwest side, is the first Latina to represent the 22nd House District, which has seen a dramatic increase in its Latino population since Madigan was first elected in 1971. Latinos now represent a majority of the district.

Guerrero-Cuellar was sworn in after the meeting concluded.

“Over the last two decades, we have elected a diverse array of Democrats across Illinois and helped

send a hometown Chicago leader to the White House, turning Illinois into a Democratic stronghold in the Midwest,” Madigan said in a statement.

“Together, we faced conservative extremism and stood up for working men and women. I’m confident the Democratic Party of Illinois will continue to cement our place as a beacon of progressive values.

“My work would not have been possible without the support of my family, Shirley, Lisa, Tiffany, Nicole and Andrew. I thank each of them for their unwavering love and support that has allowed me to do this work for so long.”

Madigan, 78, resigned his House seat Feb. 18, a month after he failed to win another term as speaker. He had served as the top officer in the House for all but two years since 1983.

But support for him within the Democratic caucus began eroding after officials at utility giant Commonwealth Edison admitted to a

years-long bribery scheme in which they admitted awarding jobs and contracts to Madigan’s associates in order to curry his favor for legislation benefitting the company.

Madigan has not been charged in that case and has vehemently denied any wrongdoing. But his connection to the scandal prompted other high-ranking Democrats, including U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, to blame him for key losses in the 2020 elections, including the failure of Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed graduated income tax amendment.

In a separate statement, newly elected Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, thanked Madigan for his years of service to the party “I have full confidence in the state central committee’s ability to select a new chair. The Illinois Democratic party remains strong, and we will continue our work to create a more equitable state,” Welch said.

Madigan’s resignation from the party chairmanship was effective

immediately. His four-year term as a state central committeeman is scheduled to end following the March primary in 2022. According to a press release, Vice Chairwoman Karen Yarbrough will serve as interim chairwoman until the 36 members of the state central committee meet within the next 30 days to elect a new chairperson to serve out the remainder of Madigan’s term.

“One thing everyone knows about Illinois is that it’s a reliably blue state in the Midwest and throughout the country, and that’s in large part because of the leadership of Mike Madigan,” Yarbrough said in a statement. “Democrats across Illinois owe Chairman Madigan a huge debt of gratitude for the support, resources and time he’s dedicated to candidates and races at every level.

While our party enters a transition and looks to the future, I hope we don’t lose sight of the extraordinary contributions he has made. I thank him for his leadership and wish him the best in his next chapter.”

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• Opportunities companies. Highland also created a video on career and technical education. Each participating high school was given a link to the presentations, which students could watch at their own time and pace. Additionally, students were able to participate in a scavenger hunt, answering questions based on watching the videos.

“CareerTEC did a great job of still trying to provide our students with a unique experience in order to expose them to manufacturing careers in the area. I cannot commend them enough for the work they have done in a tough situation,” said Craig Keiser, counselor at Pearl City High School.

“Any time we can get students out into the community and expose them to local industry, it is a great opportunity for all of us.”

Keiser said participating manufacturers change each year to keep perspectives fresh for students.

The companies that made videos included Adkins Energy, Lena; Anchor Harvey, Freeport; Berner Food and Beverage, Dakota; Colony Brands, Monroe, Wisconsin; Danfoss Power Solutions, Freeport; Nuestro Queso, Kent; and Tri Star Metals, Freeport.

Mary Wernicke, human resource and training manager at Adkins Energy, and a member of the Manufacturing Day Committee 2020-’21, said her company’s video looks at the process of making renewable fuels, in a chain that stretches from farmers who grow the corn to the investors who help keep the company going.

“We chose to participate in Manufacturing Day because we feel as a company that community involvement is necessary since we are local-

(Continued from front page) ly owned and we source grain from local farmers. It’s a way to show students what we do here at Adkins and how we support our local community,” she said in an email.

Scott Anderson, vice president of business, technology and community programs at Highland Community College, said Manufacturing Day typically draws 80 to 120 students from participating high schools, but he expected the virtual event to reach even more.

Greene said manufacturing may be overlooked as a potential career among students who don’t realize the range of opportunities it offers today.

“I think many of our manufacturers are looking to recruit and they know that students either don’t understand what the manufacturers do and/or the possibilities that exist,” Greene said in an email. “Students see that manufacturing is not a dark factory crammed with people assembling products but rather a place with innovation and technology and that real possibilities exist to gain a high-wage, in-demand job in our backyard.”

He noted that 61 of the 77 students who attended the 2019 Manufacturing Day completed a survey on the event. Seventeen percent of the students had no familiarity with the manufacturing industry, but 72 percent were interested in pursuing a career in the field.

“Northwestern Illinois was his-

torically the manufacturing and tool and die capital of the Midwest,” said Chris Moore, a counselor at Orangeville High School, which is part of the CareerTEC consortium, in an email. “However, as the years passed, much of the manufacturing has gone elsewhere. I believe that it’s important to remind students that there are good-paying, local jobs still in northwestern Illinois in manufacturing.

It is also important to note … there are many, many STEM jobs, clerical, accounting, marketing and management jobs that work hand-in-hand with manufacturing, all right here within 40 miles.

“Many of the employees we talk to at Manufacturing Day started at the ground level at their employers.

And after a few years, they have the opportunity to advance within their careers,” Moore said. “I believe that shows long-term commitment by the employer and employee, and is a strong lesson for teens that if they stick with something and work hard, good things will happen.”

MARKET PRICE Crushed or Uncrushed

The Eagle Nature Foundation in Apple River has announced plans for its annual meeting and fundraising luncheon to be held Saturday, March 27, at the Apple River Event Center, located on the east edge of Apple River just two blocks east of the foundation’s office. The meeting is open to the general public.

The registration and meal cost is $25 for each member, or $30 per nonmember. The luncheon will be catered by the Sidetrack Café in Apple River.

A silent auction will begin at 11 a.m. and the luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. At 12:30 p.m., the live auction will start, along with the announcement of the silent auction winners and raffle winners.

The annual business meeting and awards ceremony for ENF members will begin at 1 p.m. At 2 p.m., a slide show will feature the Bruce Camp, a one-week Canadian nature camps sponsored the foundation and other groups for more than 20 years.

People who have items they would like to donate for the auctions may bring them to the foundation’s business office before Monday, March 22, or bring them on the event day. All items are welcome.

To make a reservation to attend the event, call 815-5942306 or write ENF, 300 E. Hickory St., Apple River, IL 61001.

Reservations must be received by March 22.

For more information, contact Terrence N. Ingram, foundation president and executive director, at 815-594-2306.

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LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF STEPHENSON WILSON EDWARDS, Plaintiff, vs.

KATELYN STURTEVANT a/k/a KATELYN M. STURTEVANT, JOSHUA STURTEVANT, CITY OF FREEPORT, a Municipal Corporation, and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 2020 CH 31 NOTICE OF SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to a Judgment entered on the 30th day of December, 2020, David Snyders, Sheriff of Stephenson County or such other Deputy as may be sitting in his stead, will conduct a sale of the premises involved in this case as follows: A. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Kim M. Casey HolmstromKenndyPC 800 North Church Street Rockford, IL 61103 (815) 962-7071 The North 61 feet of the South 120 feet of Lots Nine (9) and Ten (10) in Block Eight (8) of Guiteau’s Addition to the Town of Freeport, EXCEPT the West 100 feet thereof; situated in the City of Freeport, County of Stephenson and State of Illinois.

Common Address: 1236-1242 South Float Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032 P.I.N. No. 18-14-31-483-020 Part of Lots Two (2) and Three (3) in Block Thirty-three (33) of Knowlton’s Second Addition to the Town (now City) of Freeport, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of said Lot 2, said point being 49 feet Westerly from the Northeast corner of said Lot 2; thence Westerly on and along the Northerly line of said Lots to a point 18 feet Westerly from the Northeast comer of said Lot 3; thence Southwesterly to a point on the South line of said Lot 3 which point is 25 feet Westerly from the Southeast corner of said Lot 3; thence Easterly on and along the Southerly lot lines to a point 56 feet Westerly from the Southeast corner of said Lot 2; thence Northeasterly to the Place of Beginning; situated in the City of Freeport, County of Stephenson and State of Illinois.

Common Address: 11 West Dexter Street

Freeport, IL 61032 P.I.N. No. 18-14-31-406-009 The South 30 feet of Lot One (1) in Block Twenty-four (24) in Knowlton’s Second Addition to the Town (now City) of Freeport; situated in the City of Freeport, County of Stephenson and State of Illinois.

Common Address: 1110 South Cherry Avenue, Freeport, IL61032 P.I.N. No. 18-14-31-380-008 Part of Lots One (1) and Two (2) in Block Six (6) in Guiteau’s Addition to the Town (now City) of Freeport, described as follows, to wit Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Block 6 and running thence South 81 feet thence East 100 feet thence North to the Southerly line of South Galena Avenue, thence Northwesterly on and along the line of said Block 6 and the Southerly line of said South Galena Avenue to the place of beginning; situated in the City of Freeport, County of Stephenson and State of Illinois, EXCEPT: A part of Lots 1 and 2 in Block 6 in Guiteau’s Addition in the Original Town (now City) of Freeport, situated in the Southeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 27 North, Range 8 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Stephenson County, Illinois, described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin in the Northwest corner of said Lot 1; thence South 52 degrees 51 minutes 12 seconds East, 19.27 feet (Bearings assumed for description purposes only) on the Northeast line of said Lot 1, thence South 67 degrees 23 minutes 08 seconds West 16.20 feet to the West line of said Lot 1; thence North 1 degree 17 minutes 24 seconds West, 17.87 feet on said West line to the Point of Beginning; situated in the County of Stephenson and State of Illinois.

Common Address: 1111 South High Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032 P.I.N. No. 18-14-31-483-001 The East 20 feet of Lot Eight (8) AND the West 20 feet of Lots Seven (7) and Nine (9) in Block Twelve (12) in Knowlton’s Addition to the Town (now City) of Freeport, EXCEPT, that part thereof conveyed by Warranty Deed dated June 30, 1922, executed by Mary S. Barber, unmarried, to Nellie C.B. Wolfe, said Deed recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Stephenson County, Illinois, in Book 138 of Deeds, Page 149.

Situated in the City of Freeport, County of Stephenson and State

of Illinois.

Common Address: 260 West Broadway Street, Freeport, IL 61032 P.I.N. No. 18-14-31-403-012 Lot Number Eight (8) in Block Number Seventeen (17) of Wright and Purinton’s Addition to the Town (now City) of Freeport, EXCEPTING the South 7 feet of Lot Seven (7) in Block Seventeen (17) of Wright and Purinton’s Addition to the Town (now City) of Freeport; situated in the City of Freeport, County of Stephenson and State of Illinois.

Common Address: 482 South Float, Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032 P.I.N. No. 18-14-31-293-016 Part of Lot Twelve (12) in Block Thirty-two (32) in Knowlton’s Second Addition to the Town, (now City) of Freeport, described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the West line of South Chicago Avenue (formerly Union Street) with the North line of said Lot and running thence West on and along the North line of said Lot, 130 feet thence South parallel with the West line of said South Chicago Avenue, 63 feet, thence East parallel with the North line of said Lot, 130 feet to the West line of said South Chicago Avenue, thence North on and along the West line of said South Chicago Avenue, 63 feet to the place of beginning; situated in the City of Freeport, County of Stephenson and State of Illinois.

Common Address: 914 South Chicago Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032 P.I.N. No. 18-14-31-453-036 A part of Lots Six (6) and Seven (7) in Block Thirty-One (31) in the Original Town (now City) of Freeport, described as follows, to-wit: Commencing on the North line of Lot 6, 34 feet Westerly from the Northeast comer of said Lot 6; and running thence Westerly on the North line of Lots 6 and 7, 46 feet thence Southerly parallel with the East line of Lot 7, 120 feet to the alley; thence Easterly on and along the North line of the alley, 18 feet; thence Northerly parallel with the Easterly line of Lot 7, 40 feet; thence Easterly parallel with the North line of Lots 6 and 7, 28 feet; thence Northerly parallel with the East line of Lot 6, 80 feet to the Place of Beginning; situated in the City of Freeport, County of Stephenson and State of Illinois.

Common Address: 307 West Spring Street,

Freeport, IL 61032 P.I.N. No. 18-14-31-188-008 D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Residences, single family and multi-family as designated on Exhibit A attached hereto.

This information is considered reliable but not warranted.

E. The time and place of the sale: April 1, 2021 at 9:30 A.M. on the 1st floor of the Stephenson County Courthouse, 15 North Galena Avenue, Freeport, Il 61032 F. The terms of the sale are: to the highest and best bidder with Twenty-five (25%) percent cash or certified funds down and balance within 24-hours by cash or certified funds. Property is conveyed in an “AS IS” condition. Sale subject to Court approval. Ordinarily, buyer will not be entitled to possession of the property until thirty (30) days after confirmation of sale by the Court. SALE SUBJECT TO RIGHTS OF PARTIES IN POSSESSION. G. No warranty is made as to the state of title. Title will be conveyed subject to any liens or encumbrances, as well as all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, but have not yet become due and payable, and special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record.

The property is not open for inspection.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Dated at Rockford, Illinois, this 22nd day of February, 2021.

Wilson Edwards, Plaintiff, BY: HolmstromKennedyPC His Attorneys, /s/Kim M. Casey Kim M. Casey ARDC #6181726 HolmstromKennedyPC 800 North Church Street Rockford, IL 61103 (815) 962-7071 kcasey@hkrockford.com I3164771 (Published in The Shopper’s Guide March 3, 10 & 17, 2021) 390789

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Our ideal candidate will have experience in marketing activities, and a creative mind to help us stay fresh and competitive and restart our Wellness Program as Illinois begins to reopen.

If this sounds like you email your resume to kbronston@sakmgmt.com or Admin1@lenalivingcenter.com.

Applications accepted through Sunday, March 14.

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brisket, fat side up. In a small bowl, stir together preserves and mustard.

Spread mixture onto beef. Bake until browned, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

One Pot Chilighetti

Not everyone is a corned beef lover, so this interesting recipe is for you. It is a different one because it combines two things that you normally wouldn’t put together. I do know people who add macaroni to chili for chili mac, but I haven’t ever heard of chilghetti. Try this for a weekday meal.

1½ lbs. ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 1 can (46 oz.) tomato juice 1 C. water 2 T. Worcestershire sauce 4 t. chili powder ½ t. salt ½ t. ground cumin ½ t. pepper 1 pkg. (16 oz.) spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces 2 cans (16 oz. each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained Garnish: sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese In a 6-quart stockpot, cook beef and onion over medium high heat until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, eight to 10 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in the tomato juice, water, Worcestershire sauce and all the seasonings; bring to a boil. Add spaghetti. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until pasta is tender, nine to 11 minutes. Stir in beans; heat through. Top servings with sour cream and cheese.

Key Lime Poke Cake

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If you are looking for an easy dessert for St. Patrick’s Day, this cake will certainly be a good one for you to try. It starts with a yellow cake mix and then adds all kinds of goodies.

1 box Super white cake mix 1¼ C. water 1 T. oil 4 eggs Key Lime Filling 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk ¾ C. whipping cream ½ C. lime juice 1 t. grated lime peel 4 drops yellow food color 1 drop green food color Frosting 1 container (12 oz.) whipped vanilla frosting 2 t. grated lime peel Garnish Sliced pieces of lime Fresh whole strawberries Preheat the oven to 350. Spray bottom only of a 9-by-13 baking pan with baking spray with flour. In a large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, then on medium speed for two minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 27 to 33 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool five minutes. With handle of wooden spoon, poke holes almost

would have to double it for two.

Sip that famous ice cream treat and worry about calories later!

3 large scoops vanilla ice cream (about ¼ cup each) ¼ C. heavy cream ½ t. peppermint extract 6 drops green food coloring Whipped cream for topping (I would use the squirt can!)

Maraschino cherry for garnish In a blender, mix the ice cream, heavy cream and peppermint extract. Add the food coloring. Place in a tall glass and squirt topping to the bottom of the cake every on shake. Garnish with cherry and on-half inch, wiping spoon handle serve. occasionally to reduce sticking. In a medium bowl, stir together filling Final thoughts ingredients, (mixture will thicken).

If you were like me during the Pour over cake; spread evenly over Giant Freeze, you stayed in and surface, working back and forth to tried to keep warm. I am grateful fill holes. Some filling will remain we didn’t have to lose electricity on top of the cake. Refrigerate one and therefore we had heat. If you hour. Spread frosting over cake; looked out the windows, you probsprinkle with lime peel. Garnish as ably saw lots of piles of snow. I desired. Store loosely covered in was ready for the sun and warmer refrigerator temperatures.

I have been hit with the deaths of many friends during the last Lime Almond Bark If you would like a little candy couple of months. It is difficult treat to set around after our St. Pat’s when there are few visitations and dinner, here is an easy one for you. only family funerals. I read of the passing of Olga Carlisle. I had met 1 pkg. white baking chips her several times, but didn’t really 4 t. shortening know her. I grew up reading her 2 to 4 drops green food coloring ½ C. sweetened shredded coco- many articles, including her cooking column. She really was the innut, toasted spiration for me writing mine. She ½ C. chopped almonds, toasted had journalism experience. I am 4 t. grated lime zest Line a 9-inch baking pan with just a retired English teacher who foil; set aside. In a microwave, melt likes to cook. Olga had all kinds of white baking chips and shortening; hints in her column. Jane Lethlean stir until smooth. Stir in food col- wrote a wonderful article about her oring. Stir in coconut, almonds and life. What I liked about her life was lime zest. Spread into prepared pan. that she always wanted to learn and Chill until firm, 10 to 15 minutes. share. She definitely was a lifelong Break into small pieces. Store in an learner and a lifelong teacher. She lived a long and wonderful life. We airtight container. all should be so lucky. Thanks, Olga and Jane, for all your writings.

Mint Shake We will have some more St. PatMcDonald’s Shamrock Shakes rick’s Day recipes next week and are what a lot of people are wait- some Lenten recipes. Have a great ing for. They promise themselves week and stay safe. only one because they are supIf you have found any winter posedly loaded with calories. If soup and sandwich recipes you you love them, I always quote the think we would like or have favorperson who said, “In for a penny, ite Irish recipes or Lenten supper in for a pound.” Order it, drink it ideas to share, contact us in person, and enjoy it. However, I just hap- by mail at From Lena’s Kitchens, pened to stumble upon the mixings Shopper’s Guide, 240 W. Main for the home version of this shake. St., Lena, IL 61048 or email us at The recipe is for one person, so you scoopshopper@rvpublishing.com.

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Stockton professional earns association membership COUNTRY Financial representative Sarah Heller of Stockton recently earned membership in the Million Dollar Round Table.

MDRT is an international association of more than 72,000 sales professionals in life insurance and financial services businesses, according to a news release.

“MDRT members demonstrate exceptional product knowledge, strict ethical conduct and outstanding customer service,” the release said. “The Round Table’s membership represents the top life insurance and financial service professionals worldwide.”

Heller has been with COUNTRY Financial since 2015. Her office is located at 123 W. Front Ave. in Stockton.

The COUNTRY Financial group offers insurance, retirement planning services, investment management and more.

REAL ESTATE LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF STEPHENSON WILSON EDWARDS, Plaintiff, vs.

KATELYN STURTEVANT a/k/a KATELYN M. STURTEVANT, JOSHUA STURTEVANT, CITY OF FREEPORT, a Municipal Corporation, and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 2020 CH 31 NOTICE OF SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to a Judgment entered on the 30th day of December, 2020, David Snyders, Sheriff of Stephenson County or such other Deputy as may be sitting in his stead, will conduct a sale of the premises involved in this case as follows: A. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Kim M. Casey HolmstromKenndyPC 800 North Church Street Rockford, IL 61103 (815) 962-7071 Common Address: 1236-1242 South Float Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032 P.I.N. No. 18-14-31-483-020; Common Address: 11 West Dexter Street Freeport, IL 61032 P.I.N. No. 18-14-31-406-009; Common Address: 1110 South Cherry Avenue, Freeport, IL61032 P.I.N. No. 18-14-31-380-008; Common Address: 1111 South High Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032 P.I.N. No. 18-14-31-483-001; Common Address: 260 West Broadway Street, Freeport, IL 61032 P.I.N. No. 18-14-31-403-012; Common Address: 482 South Float Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032 P.I.N. No. 18-14-31-293-016; Common Address: 914 South Chicago Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032 P.I.N. No. 18-14-31-453-036; Common Address: 307 West Spring Street, Freeport, IL 61032

P.I.N. No. 18-14-31-188-008; D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Residences, single family and multi-family as designated on Exhibit A attached hereto.

This information is considered reliable but not warranted.

E. The time and place of the sale: April 1, 2021 at 9:30 A.M. on the 1st floor of the Stephenson County Courthouse, 15 North Galena Avenue, Freeport, Il 61032 F. The terms of the sale are: to the highest and best bidder with Twenty-five (25%) percent cash or certified funds down and balance within 24-hours by cash or certified funds. Property is conveyed in an “AS IS” condition. Sale subject to Court approval. Ordinarily, buyer will not be entitled to possession of the property until thirty (30) days after confirmation of sale by the Court. SALE SUBJECT TO RIGHTS OF PARTIES IN POSSESSION. G. No warranty is made as to the state of title. Title will be conveyed subject to any liens or encumbrances, as well as all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, but have not yet become due and payable, and special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record.

The property is not open for inspection.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Dated at Rockford, Illinois, this 22nd day of February, 2021.

Wilson Edwards, Plaintiff, BY: HolmstromKennedyPC His Attorneys, /s/Kim M. Casey Kim M. Casey ARDC #6181726 HolmstromKennedyPC 800 North Church Street Rockford, IL 61103 (815) 962-7071 kcasey@hkrockford.com I3164771 (Published in The Shopper’s Guide March 3, 10 & 17, 2021) 390790

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