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Gracie Keleher is a 13 year old eight grader in Stockton. Gracie was born with Downs Syndrome.

1 of every 691 children will be born with Down syndrome. That number translates to about five thousand children per year being born with the syndrome here in the United States. Down syndrome is caused by Chromosome number 21, which is an extra chromosome compared to the standard number found in humans.

In the past, the average life expectancy for a child born with Down syndrome was 25 years. Since 1983, however, the life expectancy has increased to 60 years of age. The increase is in great part due to research, treatment and a better understanding of the needs of children born with this syndrome.

Although born with Down Syndrome, neither Gracie, nor her mother, Ashley Broshous, have ever thought of Gracie’s life as having been handicapped. On the contrary, Gracie has been active in school, enjoys meeting new people and enjoys cooking, especially baking. Ashley Broshous said, “Gracie has the biggest heart in the world. She likes people and wants to help them when they’re in need.”

Gracie and her mom are planning to attend a retreat in September at the Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee, Illinois.

The Great Wolf Lodge is a resort that features an indoor eighty thousand square foot water park along with attractions aimed at the young, such as a climbing wall, miniature golf, peak rope courses and more.

This retreat will be something special. It will be a gathering of members

of the International Down Syndrome Community. As many as 800 people will be in attendance. Broshous said, “This is an opportunity for those children and adults who have Down syndrome to come together along with their families. In addition to fun activities it’s an opportunity for families to discuss their concerns and problems and offer support to one another.

“When I spoke with Gracie about this, we talked about the number of families who couldn’t attend. She was surprised and saddened. Then she told me that she wanted to do something to help more people come to the retreat. Then she decided that she could help by doing one of her favorite things which is bake.

“Gracie and I decided we could do a bake sale. In addition to baking, Gracie loves to make lemonade shakeups, so we’ll be offering those also.”

As often is the case, the community steps up and begins helping. Cajun Jack’s Bar and Grill has offered their location for the event. The sale and refreshments will be held on the patio next to the restaurant. Broshous said, “We’d like everyone to come out and see Gracie and me. We could also use some help. If anyone would like to donate some baked goods or other homemade items, we would really appreciate it.”

For those interested in attending, Gracie’s bake sale will be held on July 7, from 11 a.m. until closing. Cajun Jack’ is located at 1336 U.S. Highway 20, Elizabeth, Illinois. Anyone interested in donating baked goods or making some other donation to Gracie’s effort can contact Ashley Broshous at 815541-5067. Broshous and Cajun Jack’s both have a Facebook page.

21st Century 4-H Club to host art fair

The 21st Century 4-H Club of Warren, Illinois will be hosting an Art Fair on Sunday, June 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Pecatonica Tap House, Warren, Illinois. The public is invited to attend. The artwork categories are the same as the upcoming 4-H Fair in Elizabeth, Illinois.

This is a great opportunity 4-H members to complete projects and posters early to show them at the Art Show and then again at the 4-H Fair. This is not an event for 4-H members only. All are welcome to enjoy the fabulous artwork that our 4-H members have created!

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Monroe Clinic presents a Reach Out and Read event at Warren Public Library Since 2015, Monroe Clinic & Hospital Foundation has sponsored Reach Out and Read, a program dedicated to helping our pediatric and family medicine staff put over 5,000 books into the hands of young patients while promoting the importance of early literacy to families.

Monroe Clinic is happy to present, with the support of the Monroe Optimist, a Reach Out and Read reading event featuring Sally the Stone and Friends at the Warren Public Library.

“The Optimists’ support means we can reach even

more kids, turning them on to the immersive adventure and special connection reading encourages” said Jane Sybers, Monroe Clinic and Hospital Foundation Director.

Local author Sally Schnarr will be spotlighting her children’s book, Sally the Stone and Friends, with a reading and stone painting activity. It will be held on Saturday, June 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Warren Township Public Library, 210 Burnett Ave, Warren, IL. The event is free and open to the public.

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JDCF Potluck & Program to feature Field Museum Conservation Ecologist Abigail Derby Lewis The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) invites the public to hear Chicago Field Museum’s Senior Conservation Ecologist, Abigail Derby Lewis, talk about her work as co-chair of the Chicago Wilderness Climate Committee, on Wednesday, July 17, at 7 pm, at the Galena Cellars Vineyard, 4746 N. Ford Road, Galena. At the Field Museum, Abigail also serves as the Conservation Tools Program Director in the Keller Science Action Center.

Just as forests around the globe are vulnerable to the effects of climate change, so too are the woodlands which cap and define the rolling landscapes of Jo Daviess and

surrounding counties. Yet, research on climate change impacts to localized areas are scant. “The Field Museum and Chicago Wilderness partners are leading the way in this urgently needed effort,” says Abigail.

Her work with Chicago Wilderness stretches from southwest Michigan, to northwest Indiana, reaching into northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin and includes urban and rural areas and the woodlands that are interior to and surround them.

Abigail says that actions to curb greenhouse emissions must occur, but “equally critical is to find ways to help nature and people adapt to the changes already underway and to incorporate these adaptation

strategies into best practices for managing natural resources.” One concern already emerging is that, as the climate changes, invasive plant species are expected to do well in woodland areas, because they may be less vulnerable to climate change impacts than natives.

It’s important for conservationists to start thinking differently about climate change, she says. Instead of thinking that climate change is too big to do anything about, “you think about your conservation goals and the major challenges to those goals.

Then you consider how climate impacts such as extreme flooding, warmer nighttime temperatures or protracted drought will interact with

them.” She will talk about how this “climate-informed management” enables conservationists to develop woodland adaptation strategies, as well as actions everybody can take in their own backyards to help themselves and nature adapt.

An optional potluck, beginning at 5:30, will precede Abigail’s talk. If attending the potluck, please bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Wine and beer will be available for purchase. This is not a BYOB event. If attending just the talk, please arrive shortly before 7 pm. This event is free to attend and RSVP’s are not required.

JDCF wishes to thank Apple River State Bank/First Community

Bank of Galena for sponsoring this event and Galena Cellars for hosting it. For more information on upcoming JDCF events, go to www.jdcf. org.

Did you know the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation is a local, member supported 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 and Horseshoe Mound. No tax dollars are used for the acquisition, restoration, or maintenance of JDCF properties.

Stockton to host Annual 4th of July Celebration competitive men’s and women’s divisions. The tournament has become a “who’s who” of current, former, and future northwest Illinois basketball stars. The 3-on-3 has donated over $50,000 to Stockton youth sports and other various school organizations that have volunteered over the years.

When not watching basketball, guests have more than enough to keep them busy. Roam the more than 70 vendor booths set up in the park. Vendors feature everything from crafts to baked goods to home products.

And while there are multiple food stands where you can grab a snack, possibly one of the most famous past times of the celebration is the Lions Club chicken dinner. Thousands of people line up throughout the day

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for a taste of this chicken dinner. Lions Club members cook the chicken right there at the park, starting at 5 am, and end up serving over 3,000 chicken halves! This tradition is in its 56th year!

Throughout the day visitors also enjoy BINGO, bounce houses for the kids, a kiddie tractor pull, music, and live entertainment in the afternoon.

Check out the band McKenna Grace and Power Drive in the evening, beginning at 5:00 pm. There is even a classic car show that takes place nearby on W. Maple Ave. And perhaps the most anticipated part of the day happens at dusk when the fireworks begin! Guests are in awe over the nonstop aerial show and ground displays.

The Annual Stockton 5K/10K will

be held July 6. Beginning in 2007, the event had 53 participants and has grown to around 400 participants.

The course is fun, yet challenging. Be prepared for entertainment throughout the course and snacks after the race. The Stockton Pool will also be open after to race, free for all participants. The 5K/10K event has donated in total, more than $35,000 to local organizations.

More information about all of the events included in the Stockton 4th of July Celebration can be found online at www.facebook.com/stocktons4th.

Follow the Facebook page for event updates, times and contests. You can also contact Steve Jordan, Chair of the event committee at SJordan@ 3-on-3 basketball tournament in the wipfli.com or 815-541-8286.

Stockton school gyms and Stockton Memorial Park. This tournament began in 2005 with only 32 teams, and since has grown into a 4th of July staple with at least 80 teams coming back year after year to compete. Divisions range from athletes entering 7th grade all the way through high school seniors. It also features very competitive men’s and women’s divisions. The tournament has become a “who’s who” of current, former, and future northwest Illinois basketball stars. The 3-on-3 has donatCOURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today ed over $50,000 to Stockton youth sports and other various school organizations that have volunteered over the years. Register now to be sure your team has a spot. Find more Easy parking for your information at the www.thenaplesStockton 4th of July Chickcenter.com. en and fun in the Park. Hop Keep up with the latest informaon the “Chicken Run” shuttion at the events’ Facebook pagtle bus and we will drop you es. Search for Stockton 5k / 10k or off right at the grill. Quick Stockton 3-on-3 Basketball TourIn/Out - Wheelchair accesnament. You can also contact Steve sible - FREE! Jordan at SJordan@wipfli.com or The Shuttle will oper815-541-8286.

Registration open for popular July 4th 5k/10k and 3-on-3 tournament The time is now to join hundreds of area athletes at two of the most popular summer events in the area Stockton, Ill. offers two of the most anticipated summer events in the area as part of their 4th of July celebration. Runners and walkers look forward to the Stockton 5k/10k and basketball players of all ages are anxious to bring home a trophy at the Stockton 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament.

For those that want to kick off their 4th of July celebration early, the Annual Stockton 5K/10K will be held July 6th this year. Beginning in 2007, the event had 53 participants and has grown to around 400 participants. The course is fun, yet challenging. Be prepared for entertainment throughout the course and snacks after the race. The Stockton Pool will also be open after to race, free for all participants. The 5K/10K event has donated in total, more than $35,000 to local organizations. More information and registration for this event is at www.j3timing.com.

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Stockton, Ill. has a population of 2,000, but on July 4th thousands more people roam the Stockton Memorial Park to take part in festivities and witness an amazing fireworks display. This celebration is easily the largest and longest-running in the region, having grown into a “must-do” event throughout it’s more than 50 years in existence.

The day starts off with a 3-on-3 basketball tournament in the Stockton school gyms. This tournament began in 2005 with only 32 teams, and since has grown into a 4th of July staple with at least 80 teams coming back year after year to compete. Divisions range from athletes entering 7th grade all the way through high school seniors. It also features very

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Late planting in northern Illinois: should I change maturity groups?

Conditions throughout the growing season are more important than the planting date when it comes to realizing yield potential in our full season hybrids. This is true, but realizing yield potential would require us actually getting planted. This is usually the time of year when we want to advise producers not to rush to get in the fields when soils are too wet, but this year those warnings almost seem unnecessary considering that rain is falling more often than not. When planting gets delayed this far, one of the questions that comes up is whether farmers should consider switching from their normal full-season hybrids to shorter-season hybrids. The question is based on concerns that a full season crop may not reach physiological maturity before a killing fall freeze, reducing yield. In most other years, even when planting is delayed into early June, you would most likely be better off sticking with your initial plan and planting full season hybrids. 2019 is a different story, particularly in Northern Illinois. Let’s examine this further. The tradeoff in altering maturity ratings is that shorter season hybrids can mature quicker so they are often dryer at harvest, but you are probably going to give up a lot of yield to make that happen.

The traditional “days to maturity” rating system for hybrids does not literally refer to calendar time, making it tricky to use when making decisions about switching to earlier maturing hybrids with delayed planting.

Let’s back up for a moment. Using growing degree day (GDD) accumulation instead of relative maturity (RM) to make hybrid selections may be more useful as it considers heat units throughout the growing season. This is important because how fast a corn plant moves through developmental growth stages is very dependent on temperature, not number of days; warmer temperatures accelerate growth and development.

The Midwest Cover Crop Council (MCCC) Corn Growing Degree Day Support Tool can be a helpful tool for making decisions on changing up hybrid maturities. The tool allows producers to generate a graph illustrating projected corn growth and development based on county, hybrid maturity, and planting date.

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which hybrids will likely reach physiological maturity prior to the first killing frost. There are many factors to consider when making these decisions, but Extension Agronomist Dr. Emerson Nafziger runs through an scenario in his recent Bulletin article “Dealing with Very Late Planting.” Keep in mind this tool is not as precise as we would like it to be and we can’t predict growing conditions throughout the season.

The University of Illinois Extension Commercial Agriculture team has come up with a Late Planting Checklist to answer some common questions producers may be asking. Producers should be prepared to switch maturity ratings if rainfall continues into mid-June, if they have not already. North of the I-80 corridor, if planting is extended into mid-June hybrids that are 105 RM or less will be recommended. If planting opportunities extend later into June, even earlier maturities might be in order; importantly early-maturing corn varieties are not bred for Illinois’ environments, so be aware of the disease resistance packages (Gray Leaf Spot and Northern Corn Leaf Blight, for example) of hybrids with 105 RM or less. Many producers in Northern Illinois have already begun to switch maturity ratings, or have the means to do so quickly because the rain keeps coming.

In the world of soybeans, flowering is determined by photoperiod so earlier planted soybeans will flower around the same time as soybeans planted in mid-June. Therefore, there is little need to change soybeans to earlier maturing varieties except for producers north of I-80, varieties no later than MG 2.8 or 2.9 should be used if planting is delayed past mid-June. If you would like more information about delayed planting, visit the Illinois Extension website at https://web.extension.illinois.edu/ jsw/lpplanting/. For additional questions, contact Phillip Alberti, Crop Science Educator with University of Illinois Extension in the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences at palberti@illinois.edu, 815-599-3644 or on Twitter (@NorthernILCrops).

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This year’s Citizen’s State Bank scholarship award winners, left to right, with CSB staff: Matt Moyer (CSB Loan Officer), Gannon Ruckman (Freeport), Jessica Engle (CSB Vice President, Human Resources), Bradyn Almasy (Lena-Winslow), Amy Baker (CSB President and CEO), Drake Oppold (Stockton), Alyssa Vincent (Stockton), Hannah Smith (Stockton), Amy Powers (CSB Trust Officer), Sam VenHuizen (CSB Consumer Lender) Not pictured: Michael Thomalla (Aquin), Josie Bunker (Freeport), Mercury King (Freeport), Kendall Lobdell (Lena-Winslow), Christina Schubert (Lena-Winslow), Maleah Linden (Lena-Winslow), Addison Keltner (Pearl City), Jenna Beneventi (Stockton)

Citizens State Bank awards 13 college scholarships to area graduates Citizens State Bank recently awarded scholarships to 13 area high school graduates at each school’s awards ceremony. The recipients also were recognized at a special luncheon in their honor at Cimino’s Little Italy in Freeport.

“We are excited to be a part of helping area students achieve their educational goals,” said Citizens State Bank President and CEO Amy Baker. “Our scholarship winners have all worked hard during high school, and we are excited for them as they reach for their dreams.”

Citizens State Bank, with locations in Lena, Stockton, and Freeport, awards $500 college scholarships each year to graduating high school seniors who have displayed excellence in academic achievement, community service, and extracurricular activities.

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Will legalizing marijuana be a boon to the State of Illinois?

By Robert Bruno U OF IL PROFESSOR OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS

The state of Illinois is in need of additional revenue. Following the 736-day budget impasse from summer 2015 to summer 2017, the state still has a $8.1 billion backlog of unpaid bills and more than $130 billion in unfunded pension liabilities.

According to our paper, by legalizing and taxing recreational marijuana, we estimate $1.6 billion of recreational marijuana would be sold in the state, in part due to regional tourism. Illinois could generate around $525 million in new tax revenue,

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Illinois support legalizing marijuana.

This includes 76% of Democrats and 52% of Republicans. And that follows a trend across the country.

It’s still, of course, a minority of states that have actually decriminalized marijuana use, but it’s now mainstream, and it follows the evolution where the public has come to appreciate that marijuana use is not the same as other highly regulated and restricted drugs like heroin and cocaine.

The medical cannabis experience also has helped to change minds. There’s research that shows real benefits of medical marijuana for people with chronic pain.

The explosion of opioid addiction, which has ravaged families and communities throughout the U.S., also has contributed. Legal marijuana reduces opioid use. So it’s a way in which we can get at a larger epidemic.

What are the risks to communities in legalizing marijuana?

The addiction risks of marijuana appear to be similar to alcohol, and to my knowledge there’s no compelling evidence that it’s a gateway drug

to harder narcotics. But there’s certainly been a terrible cost to communities – largely communities of color – due to the extreme criminalization of possession of even small amounts of marijuana. We’ve thrown so many people in jail because of the strict, no-nonsense, law-and-order reforms of the 1980s and the war on drugs.

There certainly are drugs that will never be legalized that we need to keep off the streets, but this big net captured everything, including marijuana. So these people are arrested, have a criminal record and then have trouble applying for certain types of jobs because of a minor possession charge. It ends up costing society on the front end, in terms of the costs to prosecute and imprison people, but it also destroys a life and family for a generation or more.

In this particular case, there is a disproportionate number of black men who are affected. And we’re now in a time when we’re rethinking the whole law enforcement approach of the 1980s. We’re thinking more in terms of how we get people a fresh start.

How is the Illinois law different from other states?

The new law goes to great lengths to allow for people convicted of possession of under 30 grams prior to legalization to have their records expunged. You’ve got decriminalization, expungement and money to help start-ups for minority-owned dispensaries, and a strategic sense of where you should place these businesses so communities of color don’t get locked out of That’s much different than any other marijuana-legalization law. Illinois didn’t just replicate Michigan, Colorado or Washington and simply declare that it’s decriminalized. Illinois went further to really invest in the industry with an eye on equity.

We’ll see how it all turns out, but the bill itself is exceptional.

Historically, the costs of law enforcement and corrections associated with marijuana possession have been very high in Illinois. By fully legalizing recreational marijuana, Illinois taxpayers will save millions annually in reduced incarceration costs, law enforcement spending and legal fees.

Pritzker signs order to jumpstart 2020 census outreach

By Jerry Nowicki CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Gov. J.B. Pritzker joined a diverse coalition of lawmakers and advocates in Chicago on Thursday as he signed an executive order aimed at ensuring an accurate count in the 2020 U.S. Census.

“The stakes could not be higher, and to be frank, we are behind in Illinois,” Pritzker said, noting that Illinois could lose up to two congressional seats if residents are undercounted.

Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton said the stakes include billions of dollars in federal funding, as Illinois could lose $120 million annually for each 1 percent of the population that is undercounted – about $1.2 billion over the 10-year period between each census.

Stratton said nearly 42 percent of the state’s African-American population, 33 percent of the Latino population and 20 percent of children under the age of 5 live in communities classified as hard to count. Undercounts in minority communities could be “disastrous” not only for those com-

munities but to the entire state, she said.

“The census is about equity and representation and how much money for critical services is distributed to communities in need,” she said.

Executive Order 19-10 creates a census office as part of the Illinois Department of Human Services to coordinate the state’s census turnout efforts, and allows the governor to appoint two “census co-coordinators” to direct the census office. It also creates a census advisory panel made up of 12 members appointed by the governor and legislative leaders of each party.

Pritzker said the order, combined with a $29 million state appropriation for census outreach efforts which was included in the 2020 operating budget, would help Illinois come closer to a “complete count.”

Pritzker and the coalition of advocates at the Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago said one of the keys to ensuring a correct count would be building trust in minority communities.

Pritzker took aim at President Don-

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by Trump to “force an undercount.

“We will not let him win,” Pritzker said.

Omar Aquino, a state senator from Chicago and co-chair of the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus, called Trump a “bully” and accused him of using the citizenship question and heavy-handed family separation policies and rhetoric to intimidate immigrant communities.

“We need to make sure that we are having everyone, all residents of the state of Illinois and in this country, counted no matter of their immigration status,” he said. “If you live in this state, you should be counted. You are one of us, you are our neighbor, you are family and we care for you.”

Pritzker said advocates and coalition members will work to build trust by “working with people in the communities to make sure that people feel safe when they are filling out this questionnaire.” That effort would include going door-to-door and having

one-on-one meetings, he said.

“If we’re going to reach our hardto-reach communities, we need representatives from those communities at the table,” Pritzker said.

Funds from the census appropriation will go toward outreach and education, with grant funding to community organizations that are engaged in census advocacy, particularly in hardto-count communities. The DHS will file public reports online on a monthly basis to detail its budget, expenditures and distributions of funds to organizations throughout Illinois.

“We need to get these funds out the door as soon as possible,” Pritzker said.

Anita Banerji, leader of the Democracy Initiative of the nonprofit organization Forefront, which has focused on census outreach, said the appropriation and executive order will greatly aid the ongoing process of ensuring a correct count.

“Illinois is well positioned to conduct the most fair and accurate census count in our history,” she said. “And today, Illinois is now leading the nation’s census efforts.”

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create more than 23,000 new jobs at more than 2,600 businesses, boost the Illinois economy by $1 billion annually, and reduce law enforcement and incarceration costs.

With those new tax revenues, Illinois could fund additional pension payments while making vital public investments in public education, road and transportation construction projects, and drug treatment and prevention programs.

Legalizing, regulating and taxing recreational marijuana would reduce costs to taxpayers, spur economic activity, create jobs and shrink the black market. While it wouldn’t totally solve Illinois’ fiscal issues, it would certainly improve the state’s budget situation and credit rating outlook.

Isn’t this a somewhat extreme solution to budgetary problems?

The legalization of recreational marijuana isn’t an extreme act.

There’s broad bipartisan support for decriminalizing marijuana use in the state of Illinois. According to our paper, 66% of registered voters in

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D. LORRAINE COOK D. Lorraine Cook, 91 of Warren, IL passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Manor Court of Freeport. Lorraine was born on July 26, 1927 to Delvin and Stella (Rife) Wilcox in Stockton, IL. She married Donald Cook on Dec. 16, 1945 at the Apple River United Methodist Church. Lorraine was a homemaker, and worked at Cook’s Supermarket for many years. She enjoyed quilting, camping, sewing, playing cards; 500 and euchre, and was also an avid reader. Lorraine was a member of the Warren United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her children Dianne (Donald) Korte, Michael R. Cook, Janan (Jeff) McNett all of Warren, IL; seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great granddaughter; one sister Sandra McGraw of Independence, IA; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Donald in 2014, brother Gerald Wilcox, and great-granddaughter Paris Vaughn.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, at the Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home in Warren, IL. A visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home in Warren, IL. Pastor Roger Bronkema will perorm the services.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Warren, IL. A memorial has been established in her memory.

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

DELMA J. OATES Delma J. Oates, age 85 of Freeport, IL passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Lasalle County Nursing Home in Ottawa, IL. She was born on Jan. 23, 1934 in Nora, IL to the late Delmar and Alice (Baysinger) Aurand. Delma married Clifford Oates on Feb. 14, 1970 in Stockton, IL. Clifford passed away on April 28, 1986.

Delma was a 1953 graduate of Stockton High School.

She worked at Atwoods and was a member of their 20 year club.

Delma loved children and babysat for many generations. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, crocheting, fishing, and baking cookies.

She is survived by her daughter, JoDanna Oates of Grand Ridge, IL; her brother, Paul (Rosemary) Aurand of Galesburg, IL; her sisters, Kathryn Diehl-Carroll of Elizabeth, IL and Carol (Gerald) Zink of Stockton, IL; her grandchildren, Destinee (Ricky Cole) Daughenbaugh, Sayge Shelton, and Xander Shelton; her great grandson, Rowan Cole, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Robert Aurand, sisters, Delores Leibert and Lois Dascher, and infant sister, JoAnn Aurand.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 26, at the Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton at 11 a.m.

There will be a visitation on Tuesday, June 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. also at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Ladies Union Cemetery in Stockton. A memorial fund has been established. Condolences may be shared with Delma’s family at www. hermannfuneralhome.com .

NORENE LUCHSINGER Norene Luchsinger beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at Cedarhurst Senior Living in Yorkville, Illinois on June 12, 2019. She was 85.

Norene was born May 30, 1934 in Freeport, Illinois to Merle C. and Hazel (Nolf) Zimmerman. She graduated from Winslow High School and Rockford School of Cosmetology.

Norene was married to Kenneth Luchsinger on May 20, 1956 at McConnell United Methodist Church.

They were married for 63 years.

Norene had a beauty salon in her

home. She also enjoyed sewing, ceramics, painting, and crafting. She was also an excellent cook and was known for her delicious pies. She was a very family oriented mother and grandmother. Her family was her top priority.

Norene is survived by her husband Kenneth and her three daughters: Mona Luchsinger of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Kandy Snead of Neptune Beach, Florida, and Kristy Bonnet of Yorkville, Illinois; seven grandchildren Kenneth, Andrea, Heather, Kelsey, and Katelyn (Mona), and Tyler and Haley (Kristy). She also has eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Merle Junior and Morlin.

A celebration of life for family will be planned at a later date. Condolences and memorials can be mailed to Kenneth Luchsinger, 205 North Hulbert, McConnell, Illinois, 61050.

and karaoke night every Thursday at VERENA W. HEINKEL Verena W. Heinkel, 91 of Lena, IL Stone Cliff Winery. He was a longtime member of the Apple River passed away at FHN Memorial HosLions Club and lifetime member of pital in Freeport, IL on Sunday, June St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple 16, 2019. She was born on Jan. 11, 1928 to Alfred and Bertha (Mader) River, where he loved to sing.

Paul is survived by his children, Wyss in Montrose, MO. She marMary Ann (Vern) Vondra of Lan- ried Allen Dale Heinkel on Oct. 28, caster WI, Monica (Larry) Stephan 1946 in the Parsonage of St. John’s of Warren IL , Julie (Kurt Silvis) of Lutheran Church by Rev. Louis Midland, MI, John Ernst of Naper- Beto. She was a lifelong member of ville IL, Tom (Donna) Ernst and Rob St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lena, and (Marsha) Ernst both of Apple IL. Verena is survived by her five chilRiver; 16 grandchildren and 24 great grand children. He is also survived dren; Richard (Kathy) Heinkel of by his sister Betty Levy of Bingham- Lena, IL, VeAnn (Greg) Klipstein, of ton, NY, sister-in-law Jean Ernst of Longmont, CO, Sandra Kay (Steve Valparaiso, IN, and daughter-in-law Hauser) Heid of Golden, CO, Dale (Linda) Heinkel of Altamont, IL and Karen Ernst Warrenville, IL. Paul was preceded in death by his Lyle Heinkel of Lena, IL; nine grandwife Joan who passed away on April children; seven great-grandchildren; 5, 2008, brothers, Frank, Fred, Roy, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by and Robert, sister Bernice and grandher parents, husband Allen in 2017, child Vernon Vondra Jr. Visitation was held on Friday, brother Harold and his wife Margret PAUL A. ERNST June 21, at the Bartell-Leamon Fu- Heinkel, her brother Elmer Wyss, niece Beth Heinkel, and son-in-law Paul A. neral Home in Warren, IL. Ernst, age 93 Funeral Services were on Satur- Sherman Heid.

Memorial services will be held at of Apple River day, June 22, at the St. Joseph Cathpassed away olic Church in Apple River, IL where 11 a.m. Saturday, July 6, at St. John’s on Tuesday there was visitation from 9:30 a.m. Lutheran Church in Lena, IL. Pastor Rick Bader will perform June 11, 2019. until the time of service.

He was born Officiating will be Father Skro- the services.

Cremation rites were accorded.

Oct. 2, 1925 to butt.

Inurnment will be at Chapel Hill John and Ella Interment will take place at St. (Brown) Ernst Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Apple Memorial Gardens in Freeport, IL. In lieu of flowers, at the family’s in the back River, IL. bedroom of the A memorial has been established request you may donate to an establishment of your choice. farm house he lived his entire life. in his name.

Condolences may be sent to the He went to the Emery School about Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com. a mile from his house, attended high family at www.Leamonfh.com school in Apple River for three years and switched to Warren for his senior year. He graduated from high school in 1941 at age 15 and attended college for two years at Brown’s Business School in Freeport, IL. When he was stationed in Boston, MA, while in the Army, he met Joan Stangle on Nov. 4, 1955. They were married on May 5, 1956 in Saugus, MA. Together they raised six children. Paul was a dairy farmer his entire life, working with his father and his siblings, and then continuing on with his children.

A long hard day of work was what A sincere Thank You to all our friends and family he got his most pleasure from. The for the expressions of sympathy with prayers, Chicago Cubs were his favorite basecomforting words, calls, cards, flowers, food and ball team and he also enjoyed the memorials.

Chicago Bears. He retired in 1990, Your support and loving concern for our family but continued farming only flowers helped during this difficult time and passing of our instead of row crops. Paul and Joan loved one. traveled many parts of the world. In Thank you to the Monroe Clinic Hospital and his later years he fulfilled his passion Hospice Home. To the Oncology Department, for singing with the Sinsinawa Choir

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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

All are invited on June 30, to Good Shepherd, 118 E. Mason St. Lena, IL as we gather for worship with Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m. The Fifth Sunday of the month is GRACE Worship. Our service will be a hymn sing under a theme of “Faith of our families.” We will sing old and new favorite hymns and hear faith stories. As always there will be fellowship time with coffee, juice, and treats after the service.

On Wednesday July 3, 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!

On Thursday, July 4, the office will be closed in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.

Mason Street Vacation Bible School, Friendship: A Love that never ends, will be July 15 to 18 from 5:30-8 p.m. (including supper and snacks) at UMC, Lena. VBS is open for age’s preschool through fifth grade. We are still looking for youth and adult volunteers.

If you have any questions call the church at 815-3695552.

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The Holy Cross Youth Group visits Splashland Putt Putt in Lena!

Lots of laughs and even more fun!

Books! Art! Music! Sale is June 29

The BAM Sale is here! That’s the Books, Art and Music sale at the Stockton Unitarian Universalist Church this Friday, June 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, June 29, 9 a.m. to Noon. Come find hundreds of your favorite authors in alphabetized order, both novels and mysteries.

Non-fiction assorted into categories, like art, dictionaries, ecology, self-help and more. Many kids’ books by well-known authors like Dr. Seuss, Jigsaw puzzles and boxed games for the family to play. Matted and framed art by known and unknown artists. Silent Auction for three pieces of Artwork (from Roger Goodspeed, Chris Warner and Sam Tucibat), Auction ends Saturday, no need to be present to win. Choice assortment of DVDs and CDs, vintage record albums and sheet music.

Come find what you’ve been looking for. Bring your own shopping bag and get one free book! Parking and entry behind the church, 219 North Pearl Street, Stockton.

Salem United Church of Christ

Worship at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 30, at Salem United Church of Christ, 8491 W. Salem Road, Lena, will be a Patriotic Sunday worship time, in celebration of Independence Day on July 4. Pastor Randal Nicholas’ Sermon, “Passion Fruit” will be based on Galatians 5:1, and 13:25.

The Wednesday Morning Breakfast Group will meet at Amigos Restaurant, 306 N. Galena in Freeport.

St. John’s Lutheran Church (Pearl City) You’re welcome to attend worship at St. John’s on Sunday, June 30 at 9 a.m.

All are welcome to attend a “Journey Through Grief” event on June 29 at 10 a.m. at St. John’s. Donna Kelly

of Shepherd of Prairie Lutheran Church of Huntley will be the presenter. There is no charge for participation in this event. This event is for all who have lost a loved one whether it is a spouse, a parent, a sibling, a child, a grandchild, a friend or any other relational loss.”

Interested in a brief morning prayer? Join Pastor Ekstrand in the sanctuary on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. for a Morning Prayer.

The St. John’s Brat Stand has resumed for the summer. Join us on July 6, for a Brat or Hot Dog in downtown Pearl City at the American Legion Parking Lot from 11 a.m. 2 p.m.

Tom Peppard, Pearl City, was the winner of the $200 Calendar Raffle drawing on June 16.

St. John’s will host Mexican Train Dominoes on Tuesday, July 2 at 9 a.m. The Men’s Breakfast will be held at Brother’s Inn, Lanark, on July 3 at 7:30 a.m.

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

St. John’s Lutheran Church is at 229 S. First Street, Pearl City, Illinois. The office phone number is 815443-2215 (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.

Pearl City First United Methodist Church

Join us at Pearl City First United Methodist Church, 411 S. Main St, at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 30th for our transition Service as we welcome Pastor Donna Hoffman.

We would like to announce that we will hold our VBS “Operation Overboard” July 14-18 from 6-8 p.m. Ages Pre-K through 6th grade are welcome to attend. The VBS program will be held on July 21st at 8:30 am. You can register now online at www.pearlcityumc.org/VBS or pick up a form at Pearl City First UMC. If you have any questions please call the office at 815-443-2177.

The Lake Le-Aqua-Na Park Ministry at Hickory Hills Campgrounds • Lena Saturday evenings at 6:30 p.m.

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Prayer Shawl Ministry EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF LENA

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

Sunday School/ABF 8:45 a.m.

AWANA-Wednesdays 5:30 p.m.

Youth Group Wednesdays Jr. High - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Sr. High - 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

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The Prayer Shawl Ministry from St. John’s Lutheran in Pearl City made quilts for their members graduating from Pearl City High School. The quilts were blessed and presented at the church service on their graduation day on May 19 to seniors, (L-R) Kade Knoup, Connor Boop, Brock Smargiassi, Braden Smargiassi and Brooke Hass.

Five-Day Clubs hosted in Stockton and Warren

Child Evangelism Fellowship is holding two 5-Day Clubs this week for children ages 5-12. Bible lessons, great games, prizes, songs, and other fun activities are all part of this exciting week! They will be held from June 24-28 at First Baptist Church in Warren from 10:30-Noon and at Harvest Baptist Church in Stockton from 1:30-3. Child Evangelism Fellowship is a Bible-centered ministry serving in over 190 countries around the world. All teachers and helpers have been trained and screened to ensure your child’s protection. Parents are welcome to attend.

If you have any questions, please call Pastor Ryan Bare at 815-745-2287.

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Stockton Community Unit School District #206 June Regular BOE Meeting minutes The regular meeting of the Stockton Community Unit School District #206 was called to order on Monday, June 17 at 6:32 pm in the middle school conference room.

Members present included Roger Groezinger, Todd Vincent, Nicole Haas, Neill Cahill, Scott Hayes, John Raab and Stephanie Broshous. No amendments were made to the agenda. The consent agenda of regular and closed session minutes for May 20, 2019; amended regular meeting minutes for April 15, 2019; payment of bills totaling $65,461.54; financial report; and administrative reports were approved 6-0 following a motion Cahill and second by Haas. Member Haas abstained. There were no public petitions and hearings.

Superintendent’s report, Mrs. Fox reported: · Summer work updates o Elementary School work is started – floors, ceiling in computer lab lowered, painting, cleaning o High School transformer upgrade is started to be completed before the start of school. o New Gym floor mats for the high school have been purchased for $3,400 as part of a grant with Dunlap Industries. Dr. Gilliland had placed Stockton on a waiting list for this grant three years ago and this year we were approved. · Athletic Boosters agreed to make a one-time donation of $30,000 toward the bleacher replacement at the football field. This donation is greatly appreciated. · Working on FY20 Budget. · Working on professional development for 2019-2020 school year.

ES Good News Report, Mrs. Fox reported: · The Day at the Park was a huge success. Thanks to Ms. Alt for running the activities for the day and to all the staff for helping out throughout the day. Each student received a Tropical Snow. · Thank you to Stockton Bowling Lanes and Stockton Park District for donating passes and prizes for end of the school year assembly. · Thank you to the Cafeteria Ladies for the picnic lunch the last day of school. · Congratulations to the top readers in each 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade class. Each of these students received a $25 Amazon gift card from the PTO. o Allison Kline – Mrs. Cassens 2nd Grade o Alex Jordan – Mrs. Curtiss 2nd Grade o Madellyn Libberton – Mrs. Rillie 3rd Grade o Mason Henderson – Mrs. Powell 3rd Grade o Caitlynn Robeldo – Mrs. Of-

fenheiser 4th Grade o Alexis Bennett – Ms. Thompson 4th Grade ES Administrative Report, Mrs. Fox reported: · Working on GATA (grant accountability and transparency act) material, IDEA grant, Title grants, faculty handbook updates, school magnets for registration, and preparing for registration on August 7th HS Good News Report, Mrs. Downey reported: · Congratulations to Brynn Haas for her watercolor painting making it into the Illinois Art Education Association Student Show for next school year.

HS Administrative Report, Mrs. Downey reported: · FFA members attended the State FFA Convention June 10th-13th in Springfield. · The student handbook has been sent to press. · Grade 11 PE data has been submitted to the state.

MS Good News Report, Mr. Fox reported: · Congratulations to the American Legion Essay winners. The topic this year was, “What are my responsibilities as a U. S. citizen?” o 7th grade – First place Ashlyn Schubert, second place Mavrick Winters, third place Jerett Gillen o 8th grade – First place Jadyn Steen, second place Olivia Harnish, third place Dayton Julius · 8th grade Awards presented to the following students during the promotion program are as follows: o American History – Katherine Crome and Jadyn Steen o Math – Katherine Crome and Dustin Oppold o Science – Katherine Crome and Madeline Harbach o English – Katherine Crome and Ryley Schultz o Citizenship – Dustin Oppold and Ryley Schultz o Scholastic Key – Katherine Crome and Ryley Schultz MS Administrative Report Mr. Fox reported: · The middle school handbook has been submitted to the company that creates them. · Mrs. Graves put together a great yearbook for the students this year.

These will be handed out when the students return at the end of the summer. · State physical education data has been submitted for grades 5 and 7. · Mr. Broshous and I will be working on the transportation report this week.

Mrs. Fox reviewed minutes from the CTE Academy and Northwest Special Education Cooperative.

Building and Grounds committee reported on discussion from building and grounds meeting. Committees reviewed the current building information and began discussion to determine how to address district building needs.

The board took the following action: 1. Approved amended FY19 budget 7-0 following a motion by Vincent and second by Raab.

2. Approved concussion protocol for the 2019-2020 school year with the addition of adding volleyball coach contact information 7-0 following a motion by Haas and second by Hayes.

3. Approved consolidated grant application 7-0 following a motion

by Haas and second by Hayes.

4. Approved replacement of leaking elementary school water heater w 75-gallon water heater from Mechanical 7-0 following a motion by Hayes and second by Groezinger.

5. Approved Superintendent Colleen Fox to review, accept, and sign-off on the finance statements of the district which include the audit report and financial reports to the state on behalf of Stockton School District 7-0 following a motion

by Cahill and second by Groezinger.

6. Approved replacement of four sets of bleachers with J and D Enterprises with thanks to the Stockton Athletic Boosters for the one-

time $30,000 donation 7-0 following a motion by Haas and second

by Broshous.

7. Approved Dr. Mike Schiffman to evaluate Principal Brad Fox and Principal Colleen Fox for the 2019-2020 school year per attached contract 7-0 following a motion by Groezinger and second by Vincent.

8. Approved purchase of Eagle Steam Table for elementary school cafeteria in the amount of $2,833.99 7-0 following a motion

by Vincent and second by Hayes.

9. Approved adjusted fee schedule for 2019-2020 school year 7-0 following a motion Cahill and second by Groezinger.

The following informational items were discussed: 1. Scheduling a Board Retreat for July.

2. Scheduling the final Strategic Planning session in October.

3. Scheduling the State of Schools Address for the community in January.

The board voted to go into closed session under the Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 for the purpose of appointment, employment, compensation, performance of personnel, and matters relating to students at 7:22 p.m.

7-0 following a motion by Haas and second by Groezinger. The board voted to return to open session at 8:01 p.m.

7-0 following a motion by Cahill and second by Haas.

The board took the following action:

1. Approved appointment of Dan Stevens a speech coach for the 2019-2020 school year 7-0 following a motion by Groezinger and second by Haas.

2. Approved appointment of Deb Huso as Scholastic Bowl Coach and Yearbook Advisor for the 2019-2020 school year 7-0 following a motion by Vincent and second

by Hayes.

3. Approved appointment of Caleb Stines as tech support person for the summer 7-0 following a motion by Groezinger and second

by Haas.

4. Approved hire of Sonya Dittmar as elementary cafeteria worker 7-0 following a motion by Cahill and second by Broshous.

5. Approved Mike Hyland as part-time driver’s education teacher and Mike Smith as part-time chemistry/physics/physical science teacher for the 2019-2020 school year 7-0 following a motion by Haas and second by Vincent.

6. Approved cross country volunteer assistant coach Connor Hayes 6-0 following a motion by Vincent and second by Raab. Member Hayes abstained.

7. Approved resignation of head softball coach Mike Renz with regrets 7-0 following a motion by Haas and second by Cahill.

8. Approved Jeremy Tucker as part-time bus driver 7-0 following a motion by Groezinger and second Broshous.

The board adjourned at 8:06 p.m. following a motion by Groezinger.

Books, Art & Music Sale!

Friday, June 28 • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday, June 29 • 9 a.m. - noon

Stop by the UU Church of Stockton for our BAM! sale. There will be a great selection of used adult and children’s books, artwork, CDs, DVDs, record albums, sheet music, jigsaw puzzles and silent auction items.

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The not so skinny cook Friday was the longest day of the year and the first day of summer. It was light until around 8:30. Now we start chipping away at summer, and we really haven’t had any. My electric bill has been great because of no air conditioning. However, that dehumidifier sure has had a good workout. I guess that means there is always something to think about. We are supposed to have some warmer and more humid weather, so maybe things are changing. I should have appreciated my electricity bill!

The first recipe for this week is a pea and bean salad. Don’t’ get excited about all the salt; it is used when you cook all the vegetables separately. I think you could use frozen peas if you can’t find fresh ones. I also think that you could use both yellow and green beans for a different color combination. Enjoy this unique pea and bean combo for a refreshing and different salad.

Creamy Summer Pea and Bean Salad

5 slices bacon, cooked and chopped Black pepper to taste In a large bowl, stir together basil, sour cream, mayo, mustard, vinegar, and 1¼ t. salt. In a large saucepan, bring peas, 2 t. salt and enough water to cover by 1 inch to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain peas and rinse under cold water; add to a bowl with basil mixture.

Fill same saucepan with water; add remaining salt, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add green beans; cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer green beans to ice water; let cool. Return water in saucepan to a boil. Add sugar snap peas; cook until crisp tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to ice water; let cool. Drain vegetables well. Stir green beans, snap peas, onion and bacon into basil mixture until well combined. Garnish with pepper, if desired This dish could be used for brunch or lunch. It does require advance preparation because you refrigerate it overnight. It could also be used as a breakfast casserole because all the prep work is done ahead of time. I like the asparagus and ham combination.

Asparagus and Ham Strata

5 eggs 2 C. whole milk ½ C. half-and-half cream ¼ C. loosely packed fresh basil ½ t. salt leaves, chopped ¼ t. pepper ¼ C. sour cream 1/8 t. ground nutmeg ¼ C. mayonnaise 4 C. cubed Italian or French bread 1½ t. whole-grain mustard 1¼ C. shredded Monterey Jack 1½ t. apple cider vinegar cheese, divided 5¼ t. kosher salt 1 C. cubed deli ham 1 C. fresh peas 1 C. fresh asparagus cut in one 2 C. trimmed and halved green inch pieces beans In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, 2 C. sugar snap peas, trimmed milk, cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg ½ C. thinly sliced green onions

until blended. Stir in bred, 1 cup cheese, ham and asparagus. Transfer to a greased 8 inch square baking dish. Refrigerate covered several hours or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 325. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes.

Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 40 to 50 minutes longer or until puffed, golden and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes longer before serving.

This casserole is a great party casserole. It makes a nice big casserole dish to feed several people. It is also a great pot luck casserole. There are a lot of mushrooms, but I think it adds to the chicken and cheese. I have made it with the penne pasta, but you could use the fettuccine or linguini pasta also.

Chicken-Mushroom Casserole

12 oz. fettuccine or penne pasta 5 C. mushrooms, cleaned and chopped 1 stick unsalted butter, divided ¼ C. finely chopped red onion 2 green onions, chopped 1 C. chopped chicken, uncooked Salt and pepper to taste ½ C. chicken broth 1¾ C. whipping cream, divided 2 T. flour 2 eggs 1/3 C. bread crumbs 1/3 C. grated Parmesan cheese Preheat the oven to 400. Butter 9 x 13 casserole dish. Set aside. Cook pasta in boiling salted water until almost done (al dente). Drain pasta and stir in 3 tablespoons butter. Toss well. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet. Add red and green onions and sauté until soft. Add chicken stirring and cooking until almost done. Add salt and pepper. Add mushrooms and continue cooking, adding another tablespoon of butter and stirring until the mushrooms begin to soften and release their fluid. Add broth and cook until liquid begins to cook off.

Stir in 1 ¼ cups cream. Remove pan from heat. Make a roux: in a sep-

arate pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter.

Add flour and mix well, cooking until flour begins to turn golden. Remove from heat. In a bowl, beat eggs with remaining ½ cup cream. Stir egg mixture and roux into mushrooms.

Place pasta in casserole dish. Spoon the mushrooms and cream sauce over the pasta and stir lightly to blend ingredients. Bake in a preheated oven for about 20 minutes. While baking, mix grated cheese and bread crumbs.

Remove casserole from oven and sprinkle cheese-crumb mixture evenly over the top. Return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Somehow I really have gotten the rhubarb recipes this year, and several of them have been bars. This bar recipe has coconut and pineapple in it, so if you don’t like either of these, you can skip the recipe. It does make a nice and moist bar cookie.

Coconut-Pineapple Rhubarb Bars

3 C. chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb 1 C. coarsely chopped fresh pineapple ½ C. packed brown sugar 4 T. water, divided 1 t. lemon juice 2 T. cornstarch ½ t. coconut extract, optional Topping and Crust 2 C. old fashioned oats 1½ flour 1 C. flaked coconut ½ C. packed brown sugar ½ t. salt 1 C. butter, melted Preheat the oven to 350. In a large saucepan, combine rhubarb, pineapple, brown sugar, 1 T. water and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered 4 to 5 minutes or until rhubarb is tender.

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; stir into rhubarb mixture. Return to a boil; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; if desired, stir in extract.

In a large bowl, mix oats, flour, coconut, brown sugar and salt; stir

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in melted butter until crumbly. Press 3 cups crumbs onto the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 pan. Spread with rhubarb mixture. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

My friend Connie’s daughter told her to try this great chocolate chip recipe. She passed it on to me, and if you like chocolate chip oatmeal cookies, these are great. The addition of peanut butter does cut down on the butter as in traditional chocolate chip cookies. Hint: Do not use reduced fat peanut butter because they will not turn out.

Five Chip Cookies

1 C. butter, softened 1 C. peanut butter 1 C. sugar 2/3 C. packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 t. vanilla 2 C. flour 1 C. old fashioned oats 2 t. baking soda ½ t. salt 2/3 C. milk chocolate chips 2/3 C. semisweet chocolate chips 2/3 C. peanut butter chips 2/3 C. white baking chips 2/3 C. butterscotch chips Preheat the oven to 350. In a large bowl, cream butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine flour, oats, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

Stir in chips.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 1 minute before removing to wire racks.

I enjoyed my home grown strawberries—I had strawberries on ice cream, strawberry shortcake, strawberries on my cereal, and just a good dish of them. This week at the Farmer’s Market, Mary and Roger had garden lettuce and green onions, so I had a large bowl of wilted lettuce with a hot bacon dressing. Boy did that hit the spot. Hopefully I will remember to put some Fourth of July recipes in next week. I can’t believe that we are nearing the end of June.

We continue to look for some spring and summer recipes that include asparagus and rhubarb. If you have any strawberry recipes you would like to share, send them our way.

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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R UR KIDS UNDER UR INFLUENCE

YOU CAN’T BE EVERYWHERE What can you do?

Talk to your teen about underage drinking.

Teens in our area report 55% of Jo Daviess County parents of 8th to 12th grade students have communicated with them about alcohol use in the past year.

Set clear rules

55% of Jo Daviess County students grades 8th-12th believe that their parents think it is unacceptable for them to use alcohol.

Limit access to alcohol and refuse to host underage drinking parties Teens in our area report 46% of their parents will not provide them with alcohol.

Learn more at www.samhsa.gov/underage-drinking See the Jo Daviess County 2018 State of our Youth Report at www.fhn.org/IYS

We got the Facts from the youth of Jo Daviess County • 2018 Illinois Youth Survey • A survey of 517 Jo Daviess County 8th, 10th and 12th grade students.

This campaign is supported by the Strategic Prevention Framework-Partnerships for Success Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 93.243 funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration through a grant administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services. • Funded in whole or part by the Illinois Department of Human Services.

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Re-enactor personae Elizabeth Armstrong gets some help rolling cartridges from friends Jacob and Evelyn.

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The Battle at Apple River Fort

A group of fort “inhabitants” work in the culinary herb garden at Apple River Fort in Elizabeth.

Re-enactor personae Elizabeth Winter gathers with members of the Thomas Blodgett Militia to strategize before battle.

One of the re-enactors prepares catfish soup in the summer kitchen at the Apple River Fort.

Members and recruits of the Thomas Blodgett Militia perform a musket drill.

Sauk tribe re-enactors “Bird That Does Not Fly” and “Man That Walks Backwards” prepare their living area before the day’s celebrations begin.

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More money, mandates for state’s public schools

By Peter Hancock

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Public schools in Illinois will have a lot of new money to work with in the upcoming fiscal year, along with a host of new laws to implement.

That was the news the Illinois State Board of Education heard Wednesday when it received its annual legislative and budget updates.

The big news, according to the board’s chief financial officer, is that schools will get an additional $375 million compared to the current fiscal year through the state’s Evidence Based Funding formula. Of that, $300 million will be distributed in so-called “tier” funding, which means poorly funded systems will get a greater share of the money than wealthier, highly-funded systems.

Lawmakers passed the Evidence Based Funding formula in 2017. Over time, it is intended to provide all school systems with at least 90 percent of the amount that is considered “adequate” to meet their costs. Currently, funding levels range from a low of about 52 percent of adequacy in the Central City School District in Marion County, to a high of 280 percent of adequacy in the Rondout School District in Lake County.

The increase brings the total state appropriation for the formula next year to more than $7.2 billion, a 5.5 percent increase over this year’s funding.

In addition, lawmakers added $50 million for property tax relief grants to eligible school systems.

The budget also provides an additional $50 million for early childhood education, a 10 percent increase over this year’s funding, but only half of the increase that the board had requested.

That increase is enough to serve an estimated 4,600 to 5,800 additional children.

It also includes a $5 million increase for career and technical education, and $2 million in new money to help defray the cost of taking Advanced Placement (AP) tests for low-income high school students.

Overall, total general revenue funding for public schools next year will be just under $8.9 billion, which is $498 million or 5.9 percent more than this year’s funding.

Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the new budget into law on June 5.

Along with that additional funding, the board’s legislative affairs director, Amanda Elliott, said, will come a host of new laws affecting teachers, prospective new teachers, students and school districts throughout the state.

Those bills, however, are still awaiting Pritzker’s signature.

Among those are two competing bills that do away with the “basic skills” test that prospective new teachers have to take in order to be licensed, measures that are intended to alleviate the state’s teacher shortage.

House Bill 423 would suspend the use of that test at least through July 1, 2025, while Senate Bill 1952 would do away with it entirely. The Senate bill also allows student teachers to be paid and it provides that teachers who practice in the lowest-funded Tier 1 districts can apply for refunds for the cost of taking another licensing exam known as the EdTPA test.

Pritzker’s office has said the gover-

nor will decide which, if either, of the bills he wants to sign.

Another bill aimed at reducing the state’s teacher shortage is House Bill 1472, which extends for another two years a program that allows retired teachers to return to work in subject-shortage areas without impairing their retirement status or their retirement annuity.

Lawmakers also passed a bill that abolishes the state’s Charter School Commission effective July 1, 2020.

Senate Bill 1226 provides that all the duties and functions of that commission will be transferred to the State Board of Education.

Several bills that passed both cham-

bers address student safety and child abuse. Among those was House Bill 3687, which requires prosecutors to immediately notify school districts when a school employee is charged with a sex offense.

House Bill 1475, meanwhile, requires that parents or guardians of students with epilepsy who seek epilepsy-related care at school to submit a “seizure action plan” to the student’s school.

Students would also receive additional legal protections under House Bill 2627, which says students may not be questioned, detained or taken into custody by law enforcement in a school setting in connection with

criminal charges or allegations without the presence of the student’s parent or guardian, a school social worker or a licensed mental health professional.

Senate Bill 2124, on the other hand, expands the list of banned items in schools or at school-related activities to include pneumatic guns, spring guns, paint ball guns and BB guns that have specified features. Violation of the law can result in expulsion for not less than one year.

Students also would be required to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA form, as a condition of graduating high school under House Bill 2719, although the bill does

allow students and their families to opt out of the requirement by applying for a waiver from the State Board of Education.

Several bills also address school curricula, including Senate Bill 246, requiring that U.S. history classes in public schools include a study of the roles and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the history of the nation and the state of Illinois.

And House Bill 2265 provides that public elementary schools must include in their sixth, seventh or eighth grade curriculum at least one semester of civics education.

Help save our Bald Eagle

Our Bald Eagle needs our help! Each year the Eagle Nature Foundation’s volunteers from Minnesota to Nebraska to Tennessee are counting fewer and fewer Bald Eagles during ENF’s Midwinter Bald Eagle Count. Most all of the wintering communities of Bald Eagles which used to be in the Upper Midwest have completely disappeared.

Forty years ago there used to be many communities of wintering Bald Eagles scattered throughout the Upper Midwest. Where we used to see 50 to 80 birds in each community, now there are none to be seen.

The birds in each of these communities have disappeared in the same way. First, the number of immature Bald Eagles decreases until there are none left, then the number of adults decreases until there are only a few adults left. In just another year or two, they are gone as well.

Today the total winter population of Bald Eagles in the Midwest is doing the same. We have been gradually losing the number of immatures and the number of adults that are seen each year is in a steep decline. We must determine the cause of this decline before it becomes too late. This decline can be seen on pages 50-51 of Mr. Ingram’s book The Plight of the Bald Eagle.

Every American has a stake in the future of the Bald Eagle. We cannot let our National Symbol become extinct because we did not help it when we needed to. Help the Eagle Nature Foundation determine the cause of this decline with your tax-deductible donation today, before it is too late. One dollar, ten dollars, twenty, or one hundred, or greater, they all help. Send your donation to the Eagle Nature Foundation, 300 East Hickory Street, Apple River, IL 61001.

Your help in locating Bald Eagle nests is also needed. If you know the location of a nest, let us know about it. But also check to see how many young that nest actually fledges, lived long enough to fly, and let us know. We know that many of the young which have been hatched during the past few years have had birth defects that prevent them from surviving to the age of even being able to fledge. Helping find these nests is something our college and high school students could do as well. Their help is needed. Whenever they find a nest they can let us know by sending that information to the above address.

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Coins, Stamps, Full Household, Antiques, Fabric, Sewing Machines, Unique Items

Auctioneer. Edward Homb. IL 441.002336 Collectible items, Antiques, Large Stamp Collection, Stiens, Books and Coins. 10 Sewing Machines Antique & Modern and supplies: Some machines have minimum bid. Berina Industrial 950, Brothers Novell 1500, White EZ Lock 100, Wards Damascus in cabinet, J.D Williams & Co. LTD, Western Electric, Singer in cabinet, Antique model unknown, Singer portable, White Rotary USA, over 40 boxes of fabric, boxes of patterns, sewing kit, several quilting books, supplies, decorative hot pads. Movie projectors: Revere 777 8mm, Sanko 8mm, Bell & Howell reel to reel, Kodak 8mm, Baia reviewer 8mm, 3 screens, Wii, Furniture/Antiques: Beautiful Antique Bedroom sets full and single, desks, medicine cabinet new in box, cherry TV stand new in box, changing table, rocker, chairs, Thomas Collectors Edition console radio/cassette, microwave, tables, lights, Kirby Vacuum cleaners, wooden and glass cabinets. Lawn Tractor & Tools: John Deere STX38 mower, long handle tools, antique wooden tool chest with original tools, JD 4010 garden sprinkler, hand tools, assorted hardware, fireplace items, and more. Household items: Partial Listing.

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On Wednesday, June 26 from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) at the Massbach Ridge Winery Tasting Room, 117 N. Main St., in Galena, the Apple River Fort Historic Foundation, Inc will host a fun-filled evening of wine tasting with fruit and cheese, a short original play and reunion of the many friends of the Apple River Fort. The “Elizabeth White” wine label changes over the years and the new contest entries will be on display. Board member Phil Jackman has

forward

Construction on the new Stockton Firehouse is progressing and the future looks bright.

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written a short play on the story of the Indian Creek Massacre, which will be presented at 7p.m.

Admission is $20 per person and door prizes will be raffled including a David Seagraves Blackhawk bust and a Carl Johnson print of Apple River Fort. Please email info@Apple RiverFort.org for more information and RSVP to join us for this 187th anniversary of the Black Hawk War. Your support of the Apple River Fort is greatly appreciated!

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Seeking applicants for Applicators, full-time w/ benefits.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate strong communication skills, deliver products, custom apply fertilizer and crop protection products, inspect fields and maintain or repair equipment when needed.

Candidate must have the ability to obtain a CDL, with a hazardous materials endorsement and a commercial applicator license.

Normally requires previous applicator or related experience, willing to train the right candidate. Must possess exceptional communications skills and the ability to work effectively & efficiently in a team atmosphere. Ability to work hours beyond those considered “normal.”

Please submit application to: Business Manager – Stephenson Service Company PO Box 917 Freeport, IL 61032

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!

FARM HELP WANTED Good working conditions and good hours. Excellent pay. 815-2912381 Orangeville Schools are accepting applications for 2019-2020 school year: Paraprofessionals Apply to: Mr. Andrew Janecke, Pk-12 Principal Orangeville CUSD #203 201 S. Orange St. Orangeville, IL 61060 (815)7894289 Email address: ajanecke@ orangevillecusd.com

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AUTOMOTIVE ATVs/Golf Carts EASY GO GOLF CART GAS street legal, all the toys. $3,300 OBO 352-228-0976

Automobiles 1973- BLUE 98 OLDMOBILE V8 with 455 motor, 76,000 mi., brand new ($1,200) white wall tires.

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1986 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Brougham. Gray, in excellent condition, 96,000 mi., $6,500. 815963-1075.

14 FT. LOWE Semi-V on Sportsman trailer. Minnkota trolling motor. Anchor, oars incl. $600 262716-0103

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AUTOMOTIVE CRAFTSMAN LAWN TRACTOR 42 in. two blade, 16HP hydrostatic drive w/reverse, good condition, in heated storage for last 3 years, $375. 262-895-6720.

John Deer 420 with mower. 815275-5503 New Holland 256 Bar Rake Good working condition. Priced reasonable. 815-291-2381 TWO ROW MASSI-HARRIS CORN CULTIVATOR. $75 262210-2889

Motorcycles ‘04 HD ROAD KING 21k, $10,200/OBO. 608-436-8932 1982 HONDA CB 900 CUSTOM All original. Asking $1,000 OBO. 262-210-4618.

2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON Ultra classic, loaded, best of everything, custom paint, low mi., $30,000 invested, asking $13,500 OBO. 262-930-4618.

2008 SUZUKI 1500 INTRUDER like new, many custom extras.

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2011 HARLEY HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC, 5987 miles, excellent condition. Includes $5,000 after market upgrades, OEM parts and motorcycle jack.

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Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Rule By now, specialty fruit and vegetable growers in Illinois should be aware of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Rule, which was signed into law in 2011, became effective in 2016, and is the first mandatory federal standard for growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of fresh produce.

Early compliance efforts focused on working with businesses selling more than $250,000 in produce sales. State regulators are now focusing their efforts on small businesses, selling between $25,000 and $250,000 in produce sales, who must meet compliance standards by Jan. 26, 2020, explains Laurie George, a University of Illinois Extension local food systems and small farms educator.

Farms selling less than $25,000 (adjusted for inflation) are exempt from the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training, but are still required to have documentation showing their exempt status.

In Illinois, the regulatory agency that oversees farm compliance is the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Starting in spring 2019, the FDA initiated a farm inventory survey for all specialty growers to determine whether they fall under the FSMA Produce Rule.

The FDA will be contacting growers via phone and email with a customized questionnaire. Answering the questions will help create an inspection priority to determine who falls under the regulation, and whether they will require an inspection this year. If the grower does not respond to the initial contact, the FDA may show up on the farm unannounced to gather the information, George says.

Because the compliance deadlines have passed for those farms that sell more than $500,000 in produce sales, there is a good chance that the FDA will be calling to set up a farm inspection starting this summer. For small farmers (farms with a three-year average of annual produce sales between $250,000 and $500,000), routine inspections should begin in spring 2020.

Those farms selling between $25,000 and $250,000 in produce sales will see inspections starting around spring 2021.

Routine inspections ensure that the specialty grower is compliant with the FSMA Produce Rule.

There are several different types of inspections that may occur: Routine inspections, as mentioned above.

If there are any past food safety issues on the farm that have not been corrected.

If a routine farm inspection found food safety issues that needed to be addressed, the FDA may show up un-

spection date. Remember, the FDA will show up unannounced at the farm if their initial contacts are ignored.

If you are interested in learning more about a farm inspection and what it entails, check out the FDA Produce Safety Inspections website.

If you have already taken a Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training, and want to make sure your farm is in compliance with the FSMA Produce Rules, the FDA is offering an On-Farm Readiness Review (OFRR). This review provides an opportunity for farmers to get individual feedback on their readiness for compliance before they receive their first inspection. This tool is consistent with the FDA’s, “Educate Before and While We Regulate” approach.

Farmers who have an interest in scheduling an OFRR of their farm should contact the FDA at RequestAnOFRR@fda.hhs.gov or by mail: U.S. Food and Drug Administration c/o Produce Safety Network Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Fresh Produce Safety Branch (HFS 317) 5001 Campus Drive College Park, MD 20740 For additional information concerning the FSMA Produce Rule, or the OFRR process in Illinois, please contact George at ljgeorge@illinois.edu or call (618) 242-0780.

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announced to see that a correction has been made.

If a farm fails to respond to an inspector’s call to schedule a routine inspection, the FDA may show up on the farm unannounced within five business days after the initial contact.

If there is a complaint, recall, or foodborne outbreak investigation linked to a farm.

Information on FDA Produce Safety inspections is available to growers. The website talks about the inspections in general, links to the Produce Rule and related resources, and provides guidance documents and inspection-related documents, including form 4056 that the FDA will use during the farm inspection process.

If a farm operation is conducting processing or manufacturing activities that fall within the scope of the Preventative Controls Rule for Human Food, a separate inspection will most likely occur.

Key items to keep in mind: Designate someone from the farm to be the food safety representative when the FDA calls or arrives on the farm.

This person should be familiar with the FSMA Produce Rule, and have taken a Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training class.

The food safety representative (or a designee) should be diligent in checking the farm email and phone message system should the FDA call for an in-

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Steve and Chris Bartelt celebrate 45 years

Steve “Herm” and Chris Bartelt of Winslow will celebrate their wedding anniversary on June 29, 2019. They were married at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lena. The couple has been lifelong farmers in Winslow.

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Around the Northern Hills with Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau Manager Annette Eggers Are you looking for something fun to do with the kids? Our Farm Fun Day at the Apple Canyon Lake property owners club is this Saturday, June 29th. The event goes from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and has a lot of activities for everyone. Of course, there are plenty of opportunities to interact with the animals. Start out with taking a walk through our mobile petting zoo and then try your hand at milking a real cow! You can also make ice cream and butter, circle of earth bracelets, make feed sack snack mix and much more!

Keep in mind that this event is dependent on the weather. If there is rain, the event may be cancelled.

Watch our Facebook page for updates if there is any doubt. Can’t make this event? You’re in luck, we have another event scheduled at Shenandoah Riding Center on July 13th.

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 TONY CARTON PHOTOS The Scoop Today help our foundation support agriculture as well!

Are you already thinking about Members of the Stockton Wa Tan Ye organization operate the brat those FRESH Illinois peaches?

Orders are due

by Wednesday, July 24 with payment and order form.

Please note that the order deadline is a few days earlier as the peaches are coming earlier than anticipat- Annette Eggers ed.

Checks should be made payable to the Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau. Price is $33/box for members and $38/ box for non-farm bureau members.

Pick-up will be in the farm bureau

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JO DAVIESS COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. LEROY R WIRTH; GINA WIRTH; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JAMES W WIRTH A/K/A J W WIRTH A/K/A JAMES WIRTH, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; TIM MILLER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, JAMES W WIRTH, DEFENDANTS. 2018CH23 121 SOUTH HIGH STREET GALENA, IL 61036 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION stand at Sullivan’s Foods.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Leroy R Wirth Gina Wirth Unknown Heirs and Legatees of James W Wirth a/k/a J W Wirth a/k/a James Wirth, If Any defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT NUMBER SIXTEEN (16) IN BLOCK NUMBER FOUR (4) ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE GALENA RIVER, IN THE CITY OF GALENA, JO DAVIESS COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 121 TONY CARTON PHOTO The Scoop Today South High Street Galena, IL 61036 and which said Mortgage was The produce in the Stockton Community is looking particularly healthy in spite of the recent less than made by, cooperative weather.

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basement with an anticipated delivery August 7, depending on weather. Peaches MUST be picked up the day of delivery to ensure freshness.

Order forms are available at our office or on our website.

Thanks to everyone that came out to our member appreciation picnic that we sponsor with COUNTRY Financial and Stephenson Service Company. We had a great night with steak sandwiches and the fixings. It’s always great to talk to our members!

Farm Fun Fact: June is National Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Month.

Make sure to visit your local farmers market!

James W Wirth Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as a nominee for U.S. Bank N.A. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Jo Daviess County, Illinois, as Document No. 324440; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before July 19, 2019, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions.

To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile. illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp. asp, or talk to your local circuit clerk’s office.

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 267201-165815 I3123545 (Published in The Scoop Today June 19, 26 & July 3, 2019) 348882

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