Shopper’s Guide Serving the communities in …rvpnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/SG-7.11.18.pdfDeception-Karen Robards, The Perfect Couple-Elin Hilderbrand, Truth or Dare-Fern

1 • Wednesday, July 11, 2018 - Shopper’s GuidePostal Customer **ecrwss PR SRT STD

US POSTAGEPAID

ROCK VALLEYPUBLISHINGLLC

VOL. 80 • NO. 28 YOUR FREE HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2018

Shopper’s GuideServing the communities in Stephenson County

1

320925

ACCIDENTS HAPPEN!

301 Dodds Drive, Lena, IL

815-369-4148

Let us take the worry out of having your vehicle repaired.g Free Estimatesg Certified Techniciansg Free Pickup & Deliveryg All Insurance Welcomeg Free Car Rental*g Competitive Ratesg Lifetime Guarantee

The Lena Community Park District

presents . . .

Music in the ParkSunday, July 15 at 6:00 p.m.

InspIratIon (1st time playing here!)

All Shows are held in Lions Park in the Mini Golf Parking Lot.In case of rain the shows will be held at St. John’s Church,

625 Country Lane, Lena.Save the Dates for our Summer Music in the Park Series:

July 29, August 12, 26 320926

815-369-5351

SAM MOLINA PHOTO Shopper’s Guide

Lena GatheringGuest scooper Bill Dietz helps Dennis Shultz, Ruby Shultz, and Jaedon Terahaar answer the question, “What’s in your cone?” at the Wednesday evening Lena Gathering.

With autumn just around the cor-ner, the Lena Lions 68th Annual Fall Festival, known as “The Cadillac of Small Town Festivals”, will be held in downtown Lena on Sept. 7 and 8.

Free entertainment on Friday – 7 p.m. – Sunshine Band is best de-scribed as a power trio of Guitar, Electric Bass and Drums. The three members are Tom Bussan, Bill Ea-ton and Mike Dunbar. The group has been together playing 50 week-ends a year since 1975. The music pre-sented by the group represents hits from the late 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s blended with traditional and contem-porary country music. The bands vocal harmonies are excellent and presented in a strong but at easily enjoyed volume. Please join us and enjoy a musical journey unequaled in the area

The featured free entertainment at 7 and 9 p.m. on Saturday evening is MADDMEN – back again by popular demand. They are seasoned veterans of the Northwest Illinois music scene who have been rockin’ out since the ‘60s. Want ‘50s and ‘60s country or down and funky blues? They take you there. Travel down memory lane with their smooth harmonies and in-terpretive covers of artists like The Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, and Johnny Cash. Bring it up with The Beatles, The Searchers, Chuck Ber-ry, Jimmy Reed and other artists of that great time in our musical history. They do it all. The current MADD-MEN are an advanced incarnation of the NOMADDS, a wildly popu-lar local garage band from the ‘60s whose music continues to thrive to-day. Members of the group are: Lee Garner, Dean Kuehl, Deny Kuhl, Jim Martin, Kevin Trost and Lena’s very own Chris Robinson.

The Lena Lions will sell raffle tickets (5200 available) for the 2018 Jeep Compass SP (Billet Silver) to be given away on Saturday at ap-proximately 11:00 pm. The tickets will cost $10 per ticket or 3 for $20.

A $400 Lena Money Gift Certifi-cate will be 2nd prize and a $200 Lena Money gift Certificate will be 3rd prize. This year a 2018 Polar-is Ranger 570 EPS LE Navy Blue (3700 tickets available) will also be raffled. A $ 200 Lena Money Gift Certificate will be 2nd prize and a $100 Lena Money gift Certificate will be 3rd prize. Tickets are again $10 per chance or 3 for $20. Draw-ing will be at the same time as the car drawing.

Skinners Amusements will return for the 59th year with carnival rides for all ages in the downtown parking lot. Merchandise Bingo and Ham Stand, Lion’s operated long time fa-vorites of festival attendees, will be in their usual places on Main Street. Please Note: No pets will be allowed on the midway except for service dogs for people with disabilities.

There will be food galore with the Le-Win Sports Association Food Stand & the Knights of Columbus filling their usual spots. All time favorites like cotton candy, elephant ears, ice cream and soft drinks will be here also.

BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR . . . BUTTERFLY PORK CHOP SAND-WICHES AND PORK CHOPS ON A STICK

Serving Friday evening begins at 6:00 p.m. and following the parade on Saturday, downtown Lena on Center Street – next to FHN Clinic.

The theme of this year’s parade is

“Hometown Memories”. The 100+ unit parade will be stepping off from the Dietz Old School Apartments (old Grade School) at 12:00 noon on Saturday Sept.8th. A flyover by the Freeport Pilot’s Association will again start off our parade – taking the same route through town as previous years. Several high school bands and colorful church floats, Scout and 4-H groups, antique and classic cars and antique tractors, along with area fire trucks will be featured. We are encouraging the kids to decorate their bikes and participate in the pa-rade. Parade entry registration starts at 9:00 a.m. (No 4-wheel drive tractors duals, or semis. Need val-id driver’s license to drive tractor.) Look for the “pork chops on a stick” during the parade.

Parade registration and informa-tion: Jeff Stamm (815) 369-5572 or Bill Crichton (815) 291-9361.

To keep in shape, the Lena Com-munity Park District is sponsoring the Fall Festival 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, Sept. 8th, starting from Lions Park at 8:30 am. Registra-tion begins at 7:30a.m. Pre-register by August 24th for $20 and receive a t-shirt at the run. After August 24th, the cost is $25 (no guarantee of t-shirts for late registration). Call park office at 369-5351 with ques-tions.

For a full weekend of great food, hometown fun and entertainment, come to the Lena Lions Fall Festi-val on Sept.7th & 8th in downtown Lena.

Festival Chairman: Tim Gor-don (815) 766-1147Street/Vendor Chairman: Don Brown (815) 369-483Adv/Pr: Chairman: Marcia Meyers (815) 821-2300.

Lena Lions Club schedules 68th Annual Fall Festival

2 • Wednesday, July 11, 2018 - Shopper’s Guide

2

Keep your vehicle new

With the Keeper®, if the cost of repairs exceeds the cost of a new vehicle, same make and model, we will replace your vehicle with a new one. Talk to your COUNTRY Financial representative about protecting what’s important to you.

Discount availability varies by state. Auto insurance policies issued by COUNTRY Mutual Insurance Company®, COUNTRY Casualty Insurance Company®, or COUNTRY Preferred Insurance Company®, Bloomington, IL. 1217-012

[email protected]

320578

We would like to thank our family and friends for the beautiful flowers we received for our 55th Wedding Anniversary. We also enjoyed the lovely cards, they were very special. Each one was different. We will treasure the cards

and flowers for a long time.Thank you all for everything.

Sincerely, Jon and Diane Kaufman320870

LaVone Gabel and family would like to thank each and every one of you for your kind words, cards,

memorial gifts, and thoughts and prayers for our loss. There are not

enough words to express how much we appreciate all that you have done for our family during this time.

Thank you,

LaVone Gabel and family320924

321034

American Legion Auxiliary schedules July meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary will be meeting on Tuesday, July 17 at 6 p.m. at the Lena American Le-gion Home. We will be having pizza and planning The American Legion Family float for the Fall Festival. We are honoring the 100th Birthday of The American Legion. Any Ameri-can Legion, American Legion Aux-iliary or SONS are invited to attend with suggestions.

By Brittany GaulrappDIRECTOR

Summer Reading is in full swing. Classes will begin Tuesday July10, but don’t forget about our Friday events. Lego Fun day will be July 13, from 1-2 p.m. The following Friday, July 20, we will be showing the mov-ie “Up” beginning at 1 p.m., bring a pillow and/or blanket to sit on and enjoy the show. We have loved see-ing all of the reading the kids have been doing. Keep up the good work. Winners of our “Guess How Many” drawings were Connor Zimmerman

& Mya Wagner, Avery Peight & Mila Sheppard, Brynn Kuhlmeyer, and Ella Hauch. Great guesses everyone. For more information or any ques-tions about programming and events call us at 815-369-3180 or message us on Facebook.

Winners of our adult summer read-ing drawings the last two weeks were Kris Wagner and Dixie Althoff. Con-gratulations ladies. We will be do-ing a few more drawings before the month is over, so keep logging your books. The more you read the better your chances of winning.

Some of the titles discussed during our book discussion group were The Forgotten Road-Richard Paul Evans, If I Live-Terri Blackstock, 13 Rea-sons Why- Jay Asher, The House of Closed Doors Trilogy, Life In a Jar- Jack Mayer, Ordinary Grace-Wil-liam Kent Krueger, The Day the World Went Nuclear-Bill O’Reilley, Ready Player One-Ernest Cline, The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time-Mark Haddon, Too Big To Miss-Sue Ann Jaffarian, Water’s Edge-Robert Whitlow, Handle With Care-Jodi Picoult, Lilac Girls-Mar-

Lena Sons of the American Legion open raffle sales

The Sons of the American Legion in Lena are once again selling raffle tickets for the month of July. Tick-ets are $10 each and your ticket gets put back into the pot and is eligible every day. No more than 800 tick-ets will be sold. During the month of July, one ticket will be drawn every day except Sunday. July 4th the winner gets $500. Saturdays the winner gets $100 and weekdays the winner gets $50. The proceeds from this raffle goes to sponsor The Amer-ican Legion Baseball team, Boys State, Girls State, and other Legion programs. For tickets or more infor-mation, please call 815-369-4684 or visit [email protected]

Stephenson County Farmers Market has a new location

Enjoy this large farmers market offering fresh produce, homemade baked goods, local honey and so much more.

Convenient parking in the Lincoln/Douglas Municipal Lot on Douglas St. Shop downtown and enjoy lunch afterward.

Date: Tuesdays & Saturdays through October 27.

Time: Tuesdays 12-3 p.m. and Sat-urdays 8 a.m.-Noon at W Exchange St./Douglas & Galena lot, and Sat-urdays 8 a.m.-Noon will be on Ex-change St., between Galena Ave. and Chicago Ave.

TONY CARTON PHOTO Shopper’s Guide

Aerial Combat MemorialThe Northwest IL F-4 Jet Memorial Committee will be at Sullivans in Lena on Saturday, July 14 from 10 to 2 at the grilling out stand. The proceeds will go towards the Aerial Combat Memorial. Come out enjoy a sandwich and play a part in getting a jet to Northwest Illinois.

Lena Library Newstha Hall Kelly, Jackie’s Girl-Kathy McKeon, and Running On Red Dog Road-Drema Hall Berkheimer. Our next meeting will be Wednesday July 25, at 9:30 a.m.. Bring your favorite book or whatever it is you are read-ing currently and have a cup of cof-fee with us.

New Books: Before and Again-Barbara Delinsky, Between You and Me-Susan Wiggs, Liar, Liar-Lisa Jackson, The Love Let-ter-Rachel Hauck, The Moscow Deception-Karen Robards, The Perfect Couple-Elin Hilderbrand, Truth or Dare-Fern Michaels, Turbu-lence-Stuart Woods, and The Woman In The Woods-John Connolly.

New Large Print: Sweet Ven-geance-Fern Michaels and I’ve Got My Eyes On You-Mary Higgins

Clark. New DVDs: I Can Only Imagine,

Pacific Rim Uprising, and A Wrinkle In Time.

Call us or stop in to see us, and place a hold on your favorite titles.

MOWERY AUTO PARTSUsed aUto parts for most makes and models

locating service available

Hours: M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat. 8 a.m. - Noon815-599-0480

686 Van Buren, Freeport, ILwww.moweryauto.com

Also buying junk cars & trucks

278053

Shopper’s Guide - Wednesday, July 11, 2018 • 3

3

AUTO • HOME • BUSINESS • LIFE

www.pekininsurance.com

Beyond the expected.®

Marvin Uecker AgencyDan Harnish

308 East Lena St.Lena, IL 61048815-369-4569


WWW.PEKININSURANCE.COM


The Open Road is Calling . . .And so is your local Pekin Insurance® agent. Before your strap on the helmet, put on the gloves, and flip up the kickstand, make sure your bike (and you body) are covered with more than just leather. Affordable Motorcycle Insurance coverage is just a click (or a phone call) away.

Visit our website and click on “Request at Quote”WWW.PEKININSURANCE.COM

Always wear appropriate safety gearand ride responsibly

287650


2252

01

Formerly Checkered Flag Auto Body, Lena

Call us for your FREE estimate today!

• 35 years experience• Loaner cars available• All makes & models

• All insurance work welcomed!

4933 N. Scout Camp Rd., Apple River, IL 61001815-492-0114

M-F 8-4 • Sat by appointment

312372

Pearl City lions • Park DistriCt

July 27th on The Boulevard5:30 - 8 Porkchop/Corn Boil6 - 8:30 Bingo8:30 - ? Movie

Adult meal • $9 Advance - $10 at the doorChildren to 12 • $5 Advance & at the door

320665

Advance tickets may be purchased from any Lions member or at the park district

office...all profits goes to the park district summer baseball.

NIU announces Spring 2018 Dean’s List

Northern Illinois University an-nounces its spring 2018 Dean’s List students. To earn this distinction, stu-dents must meet a minimum semes-ter grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of Engineer-ing and Engineering Technology or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale in the colleges of Business, Education, Health and Human Sciences, Liber-al Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts.

Students from this area that achieved this honor include:

*Hiede Graves of Apple River, Accountancy, Scales Mound High School

*Jill Harmston of Elizabeth, His-tory - B.S., Stockton High School and Political Sci-Public Law-B.S., Stockton High School

*Richard Corbett, Business Ad-ministration - B.S., Aquin Cntrl Catholic Jr-Sr Hs

*Kenzie Kaiser, Mechanical Eng-Sustainable Eng, Lena-Winslow High School

*Caleb Owen of Orangeville, Electrical and Computer Engr, Home School

*Michelle Bronkema of Pearl City,

Psychology - B.A., Pearl City High School

*Peyton Brudi of Pearl City, Me-chanical Engineering - B.S., Pearl City High School

*Josiah Caswell of Stockton, Me-chanical Engineering - B.S., Home School

*Mariah Thompson of Stockton, Psychology - B.S., Stockton High School

Northern Illinois University is a student-centered, nationally rec-ognized public research university, with expertise that benefits its region and spans the globe in a wide variety of fields, including the sciences, hu-manities, arts, business, engineering, education, health and law.

SAM MOLINA PHOTOS Shopper’s Guide

Lena GatheringJulie Montgomery and Lori Trumpy are kept busy providing information about the latest and greatest LBPA events and activities.

Austin Bower, Roger Lobdell, Mary Lobdell & Ellie Bower al-ways have the freshest produce available at Lena Gathering on Wednesday evenings.

Prestyn Ils is ready to score big in the Ring Toss game

during Wednesday evening’s Lena

Gathering.

College News

your source for on-line news:RVPNEWS.

COM


4

223514

The Shopper’S Guide“Committed to the communities we serve”

EDITOR: Tony CartonAdvertising Sales:

Cyndee Stiefel: [email protected] Manager: Laurie Tanley

To Contact The Shopper’s Guide:Telephone: 815-369-4112 • Fax: 815-369-9093

Email: News/Letters to the Editor: [email protected]: [email protected]

Classifieds: [email protected] Office: [email protected]

Available online at: rvpnews.comMailing Address:

The Shopper’s Guide213 S. Center, Lena, IL 61048

TO SUBSCRIBE:• Yearly subscriptions to The Shopper’s Guide are available at $25 annually for Jo Daviess & Stephenson Counties and $39.95 annually for those out of the area. Subscriptions are

non-refundable. Within our circulation area, The Shopper’s Guide is free. You can pick up single copies of The Shopper’s Guide at convenient locations throughout the area.

• ClaSSified raTeS: Classifieds start at $5.75 for the first 3 lines, then add $1.50 per each additional line thereafter, for private party ads. Please call for complete rate information.

©2015 Rock Valley Publishing, LLC • All rights reserved

VIEWPOINTTwo years ago, Candidate Trump

stood at a podium in Midwestern America and promised to “end this war on the American Farmer.”

This week, President Trump broke that promise by impulsively igniting a reckless trade war. Hardworking farmers in Illinois—and across our neighboring heartland states—will be its first casualties.

Trump’s tariff tweets baited China into a rapid, tit-for-tat escalation that threatens Illinois’ top economic driv-er: our agricultural producers.

Roughly 43,000 Illinois soybean farmers produce more than 600 million bushels of soybeans. That’s more than any other state.

If Illinois were a country, it would be the fourth largest exporter of soy-beans in the world. Much of it goes to China.

Whether we like it or not, we are joined at the hip. Thousands of Illi-nois corn growers and pork produc-ers are in the same boat.

Let me be the first to admit: We must do more to level the playing field through trade reform that cre-ates more good-paying American manufacturing jobs. But trade is complex. It must be done thought-fully and deliberately, not as some knee-jerk impulse that ignores basic economics.

This rapidly escalating trade war

is just the latest example of President Trump turning his back on our farm-ers:

He has also backtracked from ex-panded trade with Cuba, closing off a valuable potential agricultural mar-ket with a $2 billion upside.

He has repeatedly threatened to cancel NAFTA with the stroke of a pen, without considering the dire consequences of immediately cutting off $25 billion worth of annual farm trade with neighbors to the north and the south.

And he has undermined our corn growers by sowing confusion about how the Renewable Fuel Standard applies to ethanol production.

As one Illinois farmer put it this week: Our growers and producers face enough uncertainty with the weather — they don’t need the gov-ernment being even more unpredict-able.

Adding insult to injury, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross claimed farm-ers are “screaming and yelling” too much on trade because China’s tar-iffs are “hardly a life-threatening ac-tivity.”

Well Mr. Secretary and Mr. Pres-ident, you’re right about one thing: We are screaming and yelling. Yes, indeed! Because when prices fall below the cost of production in the Heartland, it threatens our jobs, our

families and our way of life.So, with all due respect, gentle-

men, get out of our farmers’ way. Please. Stop treating us like fly-over country. Stop tweeting away thou-sands of our jobs. And start keeping at least a few of those promises you made.

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos represents the 17th District of Illi-nois. She is the granddaughter of a hog farmer, niece of dairy farmers, cousin of Angus farmers and all of her Dad’s side of her family grow corn and soybeans. She is a member of Democratic elected House Lead-ership and also serves on the House Agriculture Committee.

Bipartisan Amendment Will Reau-thorize Funding For Rural Fire And Ambulance Crews to Fight Opioid Ep-idemic, Strengthen Workforce

The U.S. Senate passed the Agri-culture and Nutrition Act of 2018, also known as the Farm Bill, which includ-ed an amendment by U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Pat Roberts (R-KS), and cosponsored by Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Tam-my Baldwin (D-WI), to reauthorize a federal grant program that directly supports rural emergency medical ser-vices (EMS) agencies in training and recruiting staff, conducting courses to satisfy certification requirements, and purchasing equipment—for every-thing from naloxone and first aid kits, to power stretchers or new ambulanc-es. Durbin and Roberts, along with Stabenow and Baldwin, originally introduced the bipartisan Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SI-REN) Act in May 2018, which will provide grant funding through the Health Resources and Services Ad-ministration (HRSA) for public, tribal, and private non-profit agencies in rural

communities nationwide. The Agri-culture and Nutrition Act of 2018 will now proceed to a conference commit-tee where the House and Senate will reconcile the differences of their re-spective bills.

“In many rural communities in Illi-nois and across the country, rural EMS agencies are on the front lines in de-livering quality emergency response, service coordination, and patient care. From responding to the opioid epi-demic to treating the emergency needs of an aging population, rural EMS agencies are being asked to do more but face workforce and geographic challenges in their communities,” said Durbin. “Passage of this amendment will provide rural EMS agencies with the federal funding that they so des-perately need to serve their commu-nities.”

“I was pleased we were able to in-clude this legislation in the bipartisan Farm Bill. I have been glad to work with Senator Durbin to help rural EMS serve patients and overcome the unique challenges facing the health care delivery system in rural areas,”

Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced a $20 million set-tlement with Royal Bank of Scotland as a result of the bank’s misconduct in its marketing and sale of risky residential mortgage-backed securi-ties (RMBS) leading up to the 2008 economic collapse.

The settlement with Royal Bank of Scotland resolves an investigation by Madigan’s office over the bank’s failure to disclose the true risk of RMBS investments.

“With this settlement, I have re-covered over $475 million for Illi-nois pension systems and residents as a result of fraudulent conduct in the mortgage-backed securities market,” Madigan said. “Nearly a decade after the economic crisis, I continue to recover critical funds for the state due to Wall Street’s miscon-duct.”

Under the settlement, Royal Bank

of Scotland will pay $20 million to the State of Illinois. The settlement proceeds will be distributed among the Teachers Retirement System of the State of Illinois, the State Uni-versities Retirement System of Illi-nois, and the Illinois State Board of Investment, which oversees the State Employees’ Retirement System.

The settlement is the eighth set-tlement addressing the sale of mort-gage-backed securities during the lead up to the economic collapse. Madigan previously settled with JP-Morgan Chase & Company for $100 million to Illinois’ pension systems; with Citigroup for $44 million to the state’s pension systems and an additional $40 million in consumer relief; with Bank of America for a record $300 million, including $200 million to Illinois’ pension systems and an additional $100 million in consumer relief; with Morgan Stan-

ley for $22.5 million to the state’s pension systems; and with Goldman Sachs for $25 million for the state’s pension systems and $16 million in consumer relief. Madigan also secured a $52.5 million settlement with Standard & Poor’s and a $19.5 million settlement with Moody’s to resolve allegations that the compa-nies compromised their indepen-dence by doling out high ratings to risky mortgage-backed securities as corporate strategies to increase its revenue.

Attorney General Madigan has led the country in taking legal action against banks, lenders and other fi-nancial institutions for unlawful fi-nancial misconduct that contributed to the country’s economic collapse. Madigan’s enforcement actions have recovered over $3.3 billion for con-sumers, communities, county re-corders and pension funds.

Bustos Op-Ed: heartland farmers a casualty in Trump’s trade war

Senate passes Durbin, Roberts Farm Bill Amendment to support rural EMS Agenciessaid Roberts.

A recent decline in primary care and hospital service availability, great dis-tances between health care facilities, and low insurance reimbursement for transport and emergency treatment have all strained rural EMS agencies. At the same time, EMS agencies to-day are tasked with ever-greater re-

sponsibilities—preparing for natural and manmade disasters and bioterror threats, supporting the chronic and emergency care needs of an aging population, and responding on the front lines of the opioid epidemic. These first responders are often the only health care providers in their area and face difficulty in personnel

recruitment and retention, and secur-ing expensive equipment. In Illinois, up to 500 distinct rural EMS agencies would be eligible to apply for federal grant funding under the SIREN Act.

The SIREN Act is supported by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians and the Interna-tional Association of Fire Chiefs.

Attorney General Madigan recovers $20 million for Illinois pension systems

By Brian DepewCENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS

The Center for Rural Affairs first examined consolidation in the bank-ing industry in “Where Have All the Bankers Gone?”, a 1978 report. We have long understood the critical link between credit, who has access, who doesn’t, and how it shapes communi-ties.

That’s why a recent report in the Wall Street Journal caught my eye. It detailed how banking in rural commu-nities has fared in the years since the financial crisis. Small business lending in rural areas has dropped by half since 2004, accounting for less than 10 per-

cent of total small business lending.This challenge is compounded by

the closure of many rural banks. Larg-er banks often buy smaller banks, then close branches in more rural markets. There are now 625 rural counties in the country without a community bank. There are 37 counties without a single bank, and 115 counties served by just one bank.

The report told the story of one small business owner who now drives 19 miles each afternoon to make deposits and get cash.

When we lose access to credit, we risk losing control of our future.

Access to credit is fundamental for

the whole community. Few among us have started a business or bought a house without a loan. Schools, child care centers, and community infra-structure all rely on credit.

In response to this challenge, in-dividual communities are setting up revolving loan funds to invest in lo-cal businesses, housing, and new val-ue-added agricultural enterprises.

A network of community banks, credit unions, and nonprofit lenders can knit a new fabric of local banking. Do-ing so will take our active involvement.

What credit gaps exist in your com-munity? What local response might be possible?

Where have all the bankers gone?


ON THE RECORD5

High Quality Granite MonumentsPersonalized DesignsLaser EngravingMonument Repair & CleaningCemetery Lettering

Honoring the memory of your loved ones.

❖ High Quality Granite Monuments ❖❖ Personalized Designs ❖ Laser Engraving ❖

❖ Monument Repair & Cleaning ❖ Cemetery Lettering ❖


High Quality Granite MonumentsPersonalized DesignsLaser EngravingMonument Repair & CleaningCemetery Lettering


234974


• High Quality Granite Monuments •• Personalized Designs •

• Laser Engraving •• Monument Repair & Cleaning •

• Cemetery Lettering •

Leamon Funeral HomesLena Orangeville Warren Winslow

815-369-4512

DAWS MEMORIALSMONUMENT SALES

Bruce815-369-4246 or 815-238-6307

Weekends, Evening & Holiday appointments welcome!

213 Leet Street • Lena, IL 61048 208150

Est. 1991

ObituariesBARBARA ASKEW RUTHERFORD

Barbara Askew Rutherford, age 86, died peace-fully on June 30, 2018. She was born on March 22, 1932 to Bernie Paul Askew and Bes-sie Belle Rob-inson Askew. She grew up in Youngs town, OH. She at-tended Miami University of Ohio for two years, then graduated from Ohio State University.. After graduating, she worked as a dental hygienist. Barbara married John Morton Ruth-erford on Aug. 20, 1955 and they moved to Glen Ellyn, IL where they raised their four children. Barbara’s interests were varied and ranged from antiques, bridge and nature to church, music and travel. She loved her family and enjoyed food and the many celebrations and family stories that revolved around meals. She was a guide at the Morton Arboretum in DuPage County for many years. Af-ter John retired, they moved to their beloved “Rock House” in Apple River, IL in 1990. Barbara became a member of Apple River United Methodist Church and also founded Natural Area Guardians, putting her passion for nature into action. This organization later evolved into Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF). She, John and their fellow nature enthusiasts worked tireless-ly to advocate for conservation. In 2017 Barbara and her husband John received the Nancy Hamill Win-ter Conservation Leadership Award from JDCF. Barbara leaves a legacy of kindness to all.

She is survived by her husband, her sisters Ginny Suhring of Her-shey, PA and Pat Sharpe (Dave) of Bristol, VT, her children, Bryn Da-vis (Paul) of Midlothian, VA, Jay (Libby) of Apple River, IL, Brad (Jillian) of Hansville, WA, and Dar-cy Renkens (Rick) of Suamico, WI; her grandchildren John (Te), Kevin Davis, Sarah Carole (Pascal), Emily Huss (Jonathan), Kenzie, Terefa, Pe-ter Renkens (Kristyn), Sarah Dressel (Michael), Jason Renkens (Carly), and her eight great-grandchildren, Katie, Emily, Charlie, Jack, Hannah, Connor, Colin and Demmi. Barbara was predeceased by her parents, her stepmothers Ruth Kenney Askew and Elizabeth Gunn Askew, and brother-in-law William Frederick Suhring.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday July 21, at the Ap-ple River United Methodist Church, with a visitation from 9 until time of service. A luncheon will follow the service. Officiating will be Pastor Libby Rutherford.

The family would like to thank Sue Reynolds, Elizabeth Nursing Home and Freeport Health Network Hospice.

A memorial has been established in Barbara’s name.

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

JEAN OTTEJean Otte,

83, formerly of Pearl City, passed away July 1, 2018, at Waverly Place of Stockton. Here is her obit-uary, in her own words:

I was born Avis Jean Plenger (but don’t ever call me Avis!) on Aug. 14, 1935 in Lena, Illi-nois. My parents were John Anthony and Sarah Avis (Morgan) Plenger. My dad worked for the Illinois Cen-tral Railroad, so when he was trans-ferred to Freeport in my early teens, that meant we had to move. I did not like attending school in Freeport, and decided to quit after the first day of my junior year. When I went home and told my mother what I did, she told me I had to get a job and pay rent. It didn’t take me long to land a job at the telephone office. Yes, I was one of those “Number, please” girls, who answered your call and plugged you into the switchboard to connect your call.

When I was sixteen, I met my fu-ture husband, Floyd Robert Otte. I wanted to get married shortly there-after, but he said I was too young. We waited until I was the ripe old age of 17 and he was 26. We were married in Freeport on Oct. 3, 1952. Rumors ran wild throughout the party lines that I was pregnant and had to get married. But my first child wasn’t born until 1955! Apparently, it was a very long pregnancy.

In the early years of marriage, I worked with my husband to re-es-tablish his business, Otte Repair Service. We put our money into the business to make it the success that it was. We dug the basement for our house and lived in that until 1962 when we finished the house. After it was sided, we couldn’t decide on a color to paint it. He wanted green with white trim and I wanted white with green trim. So we compromised by having it painted green and white striped. Our house was a landmark for many when driving along Route 73. All we had to do was say we lived

in the green and white striped house, and almost everybody knew exactly where we lived!

During our marriage, we had three daughters: Debra (Gary) Brubaker, DeKalb, Cindy (Ronald) Heitkam, Lena, and Sally Healy, Lena. We also had four grandchildren: Brett RN (Joe Bonnell) Heitkam, Dix-on, Scott Heitkam, Lena, Michelle (Stephane¢) Chevallier, Rochester, MN, and Lori (Bryce RN) Williams, Columbia, SC. I was lucky to have seven great grandchildren: Peyton, Benjamin, and Natalie Heitkam, Lena, and Chloe, Emily, Asha, and Jo Williams of Columbia, SC.

I was a stay-at-home wife, helping my husband’s business by going to Freeport “chasing parts” for him. I was also an assistant Girl Scout lead-er. When my youngest, Sally, started junior high, I decided it was time to get a job outside the home. I began working in the kitchen at the nursing home in Lena and stayed there 27 years.

During our marriage, my husband taught me many things. Shortly after marriage he taught me how to drive. And it was a STICK shift! In 1968 he assisted me in getting my GED. I couldn’t have done it without him. When I was in my late thirties, he taught me how to ride a motorcycle. Eventually I took over his 750 Honda and he got himself an 1100 Yamaha. We put a lot of miles on those motor-cycles. Our grandkids thought it was so cool to have motorcycle riding grandparents.

I outlived my parents, my hus-band, who died Dec. 9, 2006, my brothers Jim, Verne, and Dick, and my sister Frances. I wanted to live long enough to see my great grand-children grow up, but knew it was not going to happen. But I also want-ed to go be with Floyd, as I missed him so much. I have chosen not to have a funeral.

My ashes and his are going to be mixed together by my grandsons, and we will be buried together at a date chosen by the kids in our plot at the Lena cemetery.

SHIRLEY KLECKLERShirley Kleckler, 92, of Winslow,

went to Heaven with her family by her side on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at her home. She was born on April 17, 1926 to Martin and Hazel (Reed) Kramer. She married Ro-land “lefty” Kleckler on Aug. 23,

1952 in Nash-ua, Iowa in the “Little Brown Church.” Shir-ley worked for Burgess Bat-tery, as a sec-retary for the First National Bank in Mon-roe, and as a tax consultant for Ruth Krebs. Shirley enjoyed canning and freezing the produce harvested from her garden. She also enjoyed crafting things; sew-ing, and pottery. Shirley was an avid Bible reader. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and her dogs.

Shirley is survived by her chil-dren; Patti (Kevin) Knack of On-alaska, WI and Aaron Kleckler of Winslow, IL, grandchildren; Amber Hackman and Jason Knack, two

great-grandsons Evan and Gunner.She was preceded in death by her

parents, husband Roland “lefty” on May 25, 2002, infant son William “Billy” on May 4, 1964, a sister Cheryl Zimmerman, and a brother Herbert Kramer.

Funeral services were on Friday, July 6, at the Cramer- Leamon Fu-neral Home in Orangeville.

A visitation was on Thursday, July 5, at the Cramer-Leamon Fu-neral Home in Orangeville.

Rev. Kevin Knack performed the services.

Burial will be at Chapel Hill Me-morial Gardens in Freeport.

A memorial has been established in her memory.

The family wishes to thank Jenni, Sherri, Emily, and Jenna, and the FHN Hospice team for the care of their mother.

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


6

WINDOWS • SIDING • DOORS • GUTTER SYSTEMSLifetime Warranty • Professionally Trained Installers

Not only do we stand behind our windows, we stand on them!Local Owner Scott Williamson

Se Habla Espanol

CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE815-395-1333 orToll Free 866-449-1333

6010 Forest Hills Road, Rockford, ILwww.windowworldrockford.com

313994

HOURS:Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pmSat 9 am-Noon

321019

www.blackhawkrungolfcourse.com

LadiesWine & Nine

Monday, August 13Non members: $35.00 golf, dinner, wine tasting, hole contest, door prizes

Members: $20.00 golf, dinner, wine tasting, hole contest, door prizes

Social: $20.00 dinner, wine tasting, door prizes

Call Golf Course to Make Reservations815-947-3011 or 815-291-05913501 South Golf Road, Stockton, IL

www.blackhawkrungolfcourse.com

• $50 for Non Members • $35 for Members

Sign Up At Golf Course

or Call 815-947-3011!!

Big Cup Scramble

July 21, 2018for Course Improvements

• 18 Hole Scramble

• Prizes

• Food• 50-50 Raffle

3501 South Golf RoadStockton, Illinois

9 a.m.Registration

10 a.m.Shot Gun Start

321020

Compiled by Tony CartonEDITOR

Summer means fruit at peak fresh-ness and availability, and personally I’m dreaming about pies cooling on windowsills with their sweet aromas wafting idyllically across the coun-tryside.

First, though, we’ll need a good shell for that fruit. Crusts can be intimidating, but you don’t have to be an inspired pie crust aficionado to be able to combine flour, butter,

salt, and water. And speaking as one who learned the hard way, try brief-ly kneading the mound of dough in a gallon zip-bag to help the crust come together without all the extra flour, plus kneading in a closed bag keeps your counter and hands a little clean-er. Or, use a prefab (dare I say it) or store bought crust.

Dad’s Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie

Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar

2 tbls corn starch mixed in a third-cup water

1 pound fresh rhubarb (about three cups) chopped

2 pints fresh strawberries1 pastry for a nine inch double

crust pie2 tablespoons butter1 egg yolk2 tbls white sugar

DirectionsPreheat oven to 400 degrees F

(200 degrees C).In a large bowl, mix cornstarch

water and sugar. Add strawberries and chopped rhubarb. Toss with sug-ar and cornstarch water and let stand for 30 minutes.

Pour filling into pie crust. Dot top with butter, and cover with top crust. Seal edges of top and bottom crust with water.

Apply yolk to top of pie, using a pastry brush. Sprinkle with sugar. Cut small holes in top to let steam escape.

Bake at 400 degrees F (200 de-grees C), for 35 to 40 minutes, or un-til bubbly and brown. Cool on rack.

Cola Cake with Strawberries and Cream2 C. flour1¾ C. sugar1 t. baking soda1 can (12 oz.) cola½ C. butter, cubed½ C. canola oil¼ C. baking cocoa1½ C. miniature marshmallows2 eggs

½ C. buttermilk1 t. vanilla

Topping:2 C. sour cream½ C. packed brown sugar½ t. vanilla3 C. sliced fresh strawberriesPreheat the oven to 350. Grease a

9 x 13 baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar and baking soda. In a large saucepan, bring the cola to a boil and cook 7-9 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 1 cup. Stir in butter, canola oil and cocoa; return to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in marsh-mallows until melted. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened.

In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla until blend-ed. Add to flour mixture, whisking constantly. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Bake 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cen-ter comes out clean. Cool complete-ly in pan on a wire rack.

For the topping: In a small bowl,

mix the sour cream, brown sugar and vanilla until smooth. Serve cake with topping and strawberries.

Peaches are definitely in sea-son, and cobblers are easy desserts to make. This fruit cobbler pairs peaches and raspberries for a deli-cious dessert. You can also make this recipe with apricots and strawberries, mixed berries or cherries. Look for the variations at the end of the recipe.

Peach and Raspberry Oat Cobbler

Filling:8 C. peaches, cut into ½-inch

wedges1¼ C. raspberries¾ C. sugar3 T. cornstarch2 t. lemon juice¼ t. saltTopping: 1 ½ C. flour¼ C. sugar1 ¾ t. baking powder½ t. salt8 T. cold unsalted butter, cut into

small pieces¼ c. rolled oats, plus more for

sprinkling¾ C. heavy cream, plus more for

brushing and servingFilling: Preheat the oven to 375.

Stir together peaches, raspberries, sugar, corn-starch, lemon juice and salt. Transfer to a 2½ quart baking dish.

Topping: whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the butter, using your fingers, and work it in the dry in-gredients until largest pieces are the size of small peas. Add the oats and cream. Stir with a fork until com-bined and a soft sticky dough forms. Use two spoons to divide into 9 piec-es, dis-tributing evenly over the fruit in the baking dish. Brush the tops with cream. Sprinkle with more oats and some sugar.

Bake until bubbling in center and biscuits are golden brown, about1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes. If the biscuits brown too quickly, tent with foil after about 45 minutes. Let cool at least 2 hours before serving, top with more cream.

Variations: Apricot-Strawberry: Stir together 2½ lbs of apricots, cut into ½-inch wedges (6 cups) and 6 oz. of strawberries, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup), 1 cup sugar, 2 T. cornstarch, 1 t. lemon juice and ¼ t. salt. Follow the rest of the top-ping recipe. Bake for 1 hour.

Cherry: Stir together 5 C. of cher-ries, ¾ C. sugar, 2 T. cornstarch, 1 t. lemon juice, and ¼ t. salt.

Mixed Berry: Stir together 5 C. mixed raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries, ¾ C. sugar, 2 t. lemon juice, and ¼ t. salt.

Well, there you have it and yes, I’m no Lena’s Kitchen, but I did serve my family Dad’s Strawberry Rhubarb Pie this week and nobody went to the ER. Besides, I miss her contributions and sincerely hope she is feeling like stirring, pouring, and baking again soon. This pa-per just isn’t the same without her quips, observations and nearly per-fect meal ideas. Hurry back young lady.

Just down the street from Lena’s Kitchen

The not so skinny cook


CHURCH 7

EVANGELICAL FREECHURCH OF LENA

720 N. Freedom StreetLena, IL • 815-369-5591

Dr. Jim Erb, Senior PastorRev. 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.

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

Listen to pastor’s weekly sermon at www.lenafreechurch.org

289317

Leamon’s Ambulance Service815-369-4512Lena, IL 61048

280044

#1 Is your house number visible and large enough to read from the street?#2 Turn porch light on.#3 Have someone watch for Ambulance arrival

24 Hour Emergency & Non Emergency Transfers

Tips for Handling a 911 Emergency

Liles Chiropractic Clinic, Ltd.

Dr. Jim Liles & Dr. Jared LilesBCBS provider

LENA:M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5;30 p.m.Saturday by Appointment.

238 W. Main St.815-369-4974

WARREN:Friday

8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.102 Catlin St.815-745-2294

321148SupplementS

Now providing

Therapy

Commissioning of Missionaries to the Honduras

Ryan and Angie Schick and Family

Sunday, July 22 at 4:00 p.m.Reception to follow

Evangelical Free Church of Lena720 N. Freedom St., Lena

321112

CHURCH NEWSGood Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lena

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will gather for worship with Holy Communion on July 15, at Good Shepherd, 118 E. Mason St. Lena, IL, at 9:30 a.m. This is Fellowship Sunday. Our service will be at the Fellowship Hall. We will have coffee and juice on your table while we read scripture and have conversation about the Word of God together.

On Wednesday July 18, 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 Wednesday July 18, from 5-8 p.m., Good Shepherd will be downtown Lena with free games for all ages. There will be basketball hoop, giant JENGA, hula hoops and more. Stop by and a have fun evening.

On Thursday July 19, at 1 p.m., Devotions and Desserts will be at the Friendship Center.

Good Shepherd will host LOMC Swing Choir Concert on Friday July 20, at 7 p.m. Under the direction of Chris Parkinson from Freeport and choreographer Catherine Nelson, from Genesco the LOMC swing choir is made up of young people in grades 9-12 from Illinois and Wisconsin. This is a free concert and open to the public.

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

Kent/Willow United Methodist Churches

Kent/Willow UMC will worship together Sunday, July 15, at Kent UMC at 9 a.m. Pastor Chuck Wolbers will bring the message “All based on the Holy Bible”. He is so knowledgeable on the Bible, he is amazing. All are invited and welcome to hear him and then to stay for the fellowship following.

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

Kent UMC is located right in the town of Kent, IL and for more information, please call the Pastor at 262-308-2379.

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, July 15, as we continue a new worship series, “The Table”. Worship is led by Pastor Matthew Smith. Our Sunday School is held during our worship service after the children’s message. Our current curriculum is “Mad about Jesus” and runs all summer

long. We would like to announce that

we will hold our VBS “Shake It Up Cafe” July 15-19 from 6-8 p.m. Ages three through sixth grade are welcome to attend. The VBS program will be held on July 22, at 8:30 a.m. You can register now online at www.pearlcityumc.org/VBS or pick up a form at Pearl City First UMC.

Don’t forget to save the date! Our Ice Cream Social will be held on July 25, from 4-7 p.m.

If you have any questions please call the office at 815-443-2177

St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pearl City

You’re invited to join us at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Pearl City for worship on Sunday, July 15; at 9 a.m. Fellowship will be held in Luther Hall after worship. The Memorial & Finance and the Stewardship/Outreach Committees will both meet after worship.

Congratulations to Tristian Schubert, Pearl City, IL, for winning the $200 Calendar Raffle drawing on July 4.

The Men’s Breakfast will be held at Little John’s in Pearl City on Wednesday, July 11, at 7:30 a.m.

The July Grace Meal will be held on July 15, at Noon. The menu is ham sandwiches, baked beans, chips, apple sauce, cookies or ice cream and beverage.

The next St. John’s Brat Stand will be on Saturday, July 21, at 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Come out and have a Brat or Hot Dog Meal Deal.

The Women’s Gathering will be having a bible study titled “Prayer” and a salad lunch on July 17, beginning at 10 a.m. at the home of Karen Bremmer. Sign-up on the bulletin board if attending.

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

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

Stockton Calvary Church to host ice cream social

Calvary Church in Stockton is hosting a fundraiser Ice Cream So-cial on Sunday, July 15, from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The menu will be deli sandwich-es, salads, ice cream and pies. The charge will be a donation to help fund Angela Wernick who is going on a mission trip to Chile in Decem-ber. Angela is the daughter of John and Kathleen Cychosz, members of Calvary.

Summer time treats at Sullivan’s

Tasty brats and hot dogs and all the trimmings will be right outside Stockton’s Sullivan’s Grocery Store Saturday, July 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy your choice. Take some home to your family. Take some to the park for a picnic. Stockton Uni-tarian Universalist Church members will serve you, and take your money with a smile. They know it will help to keep their church spreading its message: “Love is the spirit of this church and service is its mission.” They want you to know that all are welcome to their Sunday services. They will resume on Sunday, Aug. 1, at 10:30 a.m. at

219 N. Pearl Street in Stockton. They also say a big thank-you to Sullivan’s for making this Brat Sale possible. “Shop local.”

TONY CARTON PHOTO Shopper’s Guide

July 4th Stockton styleKaren Dillon operates a booth at the Stockton Fourth of July celebration welcoming you to a weekend of common prayer, guided meditations, great food, and rest in the peace and soli-tude of Christ in the Wilderness.

Church Notes


8

Northwest Illinois Aerial Combat MemorialPurchase a brick and help support the Northwest Illinois Aerial Combat Memorial.

The Memorial will be located in Lena. With your brick purchase, your contribution will provide not only dollars but also show Community support for the construction of the Memorial Park. The bricks will be used as part of the park’s design.

Remember a loved one, a special friend or relative. Complete the order form below, include a check or money order payable to the Northwest Illinois F4 Jet Memorial in the amount of $150 for each brick purchased and mail to:

Northwest Illinois F4 Memorial Committee Memorial Park Bricks P.O. Box 290 Lena, IL 61048

ContributorsName ____________________________Phone ___________________________E-Mail ___________________________Address __________________________City, State ________________________Zip ______________________________

YES! I want to purchase a brick!

IN MEMORYOF

RON BOYER

Le-WinHigh SchoolClass of 1966

Honors Veterans

IN MEMORY OF OUR SONS BILL AND JIM

WE MISS YOUYOUR LOVING

PARENTS

(Personalized bricks are examples ONLY. They do not reflect actual brick purchased.)

A not-for-profit 501 (C3) Tax Exempt Organization

CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE

With this form is my contribution of $150.00 for on 8” x 8” personalized brick

Please forward more information regarding donations to the Northwest Illinois F4 Jet Memorial Committee

In the boxes provided, list individual names, family name or other Wording. Leave a blank between words.- USE CAPITAL LETTERS ONLY!!- Up to 14 characters per line- Up to 6 lines of characters (large $150 brick)

Symbols such as quotation marks, commas, periods and ampersands (&) can be used. Only one symbol per box is allowed.

See examples.

321157

Lena Women’s Slowpitch Softball League

Win/Loss Record as of 07/05/18Wins Losses Team6 1 GT Auto Plaza4 3 Heffernan Truck-

ing5 2 Ten Star Massage

& Reflexology0 7 Lena State Bank5 2 Iron Horse1 6 Honey Creek Mill

Timber Lake Playhouse, the pro-fessional summer theatre of North-west Illinois, will present Disney’s High School Musical with book by David Simpatico and songs by Matthew Gerrard and Robbie Nevil based on a Disney Channel Original Movie Written by Peter Barsocchi-ni. Disney’s High School Musical is a part of TLP’s All-Area Teen Production and highlights TLP’s Educational Programming and is di-rected by TLP’s Educational Direc-tor, Robert McFletcher-Jones and

choreographed by Eliza Kang.Based on the Emmy Award win-

ning movie, you will fall back in love with your favorite characters of East High. Staring Brady Partington as Troy Bolton, and Emalia Dun-kel as Gabriella Montez. Hannah Brigham and Kendrick Fisher play the over the top siblings, Sharpay and Ryan Evans.

The film’s sound track was the best selling album in the United States in 2006. The adapted score for the stage only enhanced the

piece. “You will leave singing your favorite tunes,” said director Mc-Fletcher-Jones.

The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes find their cliques, recount their vacations and look for-ward to the new year. An upheaval when Troy and Gabriella decide to audition for the high school musi-cal. Although many students resent the threat posed to the “Status Quo,” Troy and Gabriella’s alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well.

This is the Director’s first year at TLP. “We are having blast together as a team,” said McFletcher-Jones. “I believe this Piece will always be relevant as it speaks to the reality of stereotypes and the joy of breaking free of them. You can be a farmer, an athlete, a brainiac, and a profession-al singer all at once! What a great and true story to tell.”

A cast of 26 very talented teens across multiple counties are “all in it together” telling a story of unity. Featured ensemble members include

John Jurkovic (Jack Scott), Daxtun Heier (Zeke Baylor), Mackenzie Arndt (Martha Cox), Brennan Cava-naugh (Jason Cross), Alexis Dublo (Ms. Darbus), Brayden Rodriguez (Coach Bolton), Logan Moreno (Ripper), Daisy McCray (Mongo), Hunter Gallentine (James), Lily Le-ding (Susan/Cheerleader), Serenity Verdadero (Cyndra/Ms. Tenney), Cabot McLaughlin (Alan/Drum Major), CeCe Ryan (Kratnoff/Cheerleader), Tory Leverton (Mod-erator), Natalie Limesand (Cathy), Allysin Reiger (Cheerleader), Kam-ryn Steil (Cheerleader), Isabella Pena (Brainiac), and Allison Kehl (Cheerleader).

Disney’s High School Musical is fun for the whole family. Come see Disney’s High School Musical onstage at Timber Lake PlayHouse! Performances are July 12, 13, & 14 at 2:00 Tickets are $12.

To purchase tickets, visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org or call the Box Office at 815-244-2035. The Box Office opens at 10 a.m. until in-termission of the final show on show days seven days a week. The play-house is located at 8215 Black Oak Road in rural Mount Carroll.

Timber Lake Playhouse presents all area teen production

Stay hydratedCarry a reusable water bottle with

you throughout the day. It can save you time, money, and make choosing a healthy beverage easy.

Iowa State University releases Spring 2018 Dean’s List

Approximately 9,196 Iowa State University students have been rec-ognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the spring semester 2018 Dean’s List.

Students named to the Dean’s List must have earned a grade point av-erage of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work.

Iowa State University Honors Stu-dents from this area include:

Kelsey Grace Finn of Elizabeth, 4, Nutritional Science (H SCI)

Tanner Lawfer, 2, Agricultural Systems Technology, and Jordon E. Oellerich, 3, Agricultural and Life Sciences Education both of Lena

Timothy Thomas Lott of Pearl City, 4, Food Science (AGLS)

Ellen J. Bonvillain of Stockton, 4, Management

College News


9

RETIREMENT AUCTION ROWALD REFRIGERATION & HEATING MFG.

Saturday July 21 • 9:30 a.m.Inspection: Friday July 20 at 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

515 Grable St., Rockford, IL 60117Auctioneers note: Mr. Bob Rowald has decided to retire and is offering all equipment and real estate at auction. Can’t make it to the auction - bid live on Proxibid. Real Estate: 2.66 acres Commercial real estate setting on Highway 20.Equipment: Machine shop equipment, Material handling equipment, Welders, Shop tools, Specialty equipment. Terms & Conditions: Cash payment or Bank check or wire transfer. A (10%) buyer’s premium will be charged on all Purchases. A (12%) online buyer’s premium will be charged. A (10%) buyer’s premium will be charged on the real estate. All items must be paid for before items are removed. Everything sold as-is, where-is.

Complete details call or visit our website: www.advancedauction.com

320595

Auctioneer O. D. HolleyIL Lic. #440.000648(815) 218-0705or online at: www.advancedauction.com

TED STUBBE ESTATE & BONNIE STUBBEANTIQUES & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AUCTION

451 HUBBARD ST. • WINSLOW, ILSUNDAY, July 15, 2018 - 10:00 A.M.

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

NOTE: In case of inclement weather, auction can be held inside the large garage. ANTIQUES & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: sm oak buffet/china hutch; cedar chest; blonde chests; sewing rocker; child’s rocker & tall chair; wood smoke stand; pony collar mirror; horse hide coat; hanging Goddess rain oil lamp; Art-Deco floor lamp; dresser lamps w/prisms; wood child’s kt cupboard; table Pro Hockey game; “Inspiration” saxophone; 2 & 3-gallon Redwing crocks; brass sheep bell; Standard Oil road maps; Hubley & JD toy tractors; painted plates; glassware; Cardinal & chicken collections; Maytag Neptune front loading washing machine & dryer (V. GOOD); GE upright freezer (NICE); Virginia House modern oak & maple china hutches; modern dark oak round dining room table & 6 chairs; kt table & roller chairs; wood storage cabinets; triple dresser & chest; blue loveseat & recliner; glider/rocker; card table set; 3-drawer file cabinet; Singer sewing machine; Electrolux vacuums; dehumidifier; NEW Bushnell telescope; NEW Grace Adele purses & jewelry; usual kt & household items. TERMS: CASH or GOOD CHECK

320961

Estate Sale July 12-14626 Park View St. Pecatonica

Having lived in my home for almost 80 years, I have moved into an assisted living and have loads of collectibles, antiques and junque.

320967

LENA - REDUCED $9,900 - PRICED TO SELL - This home sits on a corner lot and has an open

floor plan. On the main level you will find the kitchen, spacious dining room, living room, laundry and 1 bedroom. Upstairs you will find the remaining 3 bedrooms. There is a covered front porch as well as a side deck and patio space for all your entertaining needs. Also features a 2 stall attached garage. This home is within walking distance to the schools and is EASY TO SHOW!New Price .................................. $55,000

SHANNON - THIS HOME IS GORGEOUS!!! This premium townhouse located just outside

the main entrance of Lake Carroll has everything you could possibly want. The open floor plan has a kitchen, dining room, living room combo that is a huge space with oak hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling, and skylights (3 yrs old) that are upgraded with stained glass accents. Adjacent to this great space is a sun room/enclosed porch with beautiful views that would be the perfect place to unwind. The main floor also has a huge master suite with attached bath and walk in closet and a second bedroom and a second bathroom. There is ample closet space, as a matter of fact, if you fill all the closets in this home, you may have a shopping problem. The finished basement is equally impressive with a family room, a third bedroom, a bonus room, and a second sun room/enclosed porch that leads to a private deck. An added bonus is a large workshop space in the basement. Mechanicals are newer with the ultra efficient, premium Carrier Infinity heating system (8 yrs old). 2 stall attached garage is heated. If you’re tired of mowing lawns and shoveling snow, the townhouse lifestyle may be for you and this home should be at the top of your list.Priced at .................................. $164,000

LENA - MOTIVATED SELLER - LOCATED IN BEAUTIFUL BUT-TERNUT WOODS - Updated 2 bedroom,

2 1/2 baths, eat-in kitchen, formal living/dining room. Two family rooms, wood burning fireplace, large deck and much more. You must see this home to really appreciate all it has to offer.Priced at .................................. $169,900

STOCKTON - QUAINT CONDO LOCATED AT THE EDGE OF TOWN with beautiful country

views. Equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, main floor laundry and a 1 stall attached garage. Perfect for a couple looking to downsize. Located close to schools and park.Priced at .................................... $74,000

LENA - BUILDING ONLY!! Be your own boss, move your business or start a new one in this

building with a great location - just a half block off of Main Street in Lena. New roof on main portion 2010 and siding 2011.Priced at .................................... $26,400

CALL US TODAY FOR

A SHOWING ON ANY OF

THESE PROPERTIES

OTHER PROPERTIES

OTHER PROPERTIES

PRICE REDUCED

Pat Brown Realtors(815) 369-5599

OR FOR LONG DISTANCE CALL TOLL FREE - 1-866-369-5599217 W. MAIN, LENA, IL

(Restored Elevator on Main Street, in Lena)

PLEASE BE SURE TO VISIT OUR WEBSITES TO TOUR ALL OF OUR LISTINGS AT:

www.patbrownrealtor.comwww.realtor.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION: E-mail [email protected]

321021

Bill Scheider Jr.Broker

815-703-6458

Pat BrownManaging Broker

815-297-5599

Adam WerhaneBroker

815-297-4403

LEGALSPUBLIC NOTICE

VILLAGE OF PEARL CITYFOURTH AMENDMENT

TO PEARL CITYTIF DISTRICT

Pursuant to the Illinois Mu-nicipal Code [65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-5(c)], the Village of Pearl City, Stephenson County, Il-linois, hereby gives notice of an Amendment to the Village of Pearl City Tax Increment Financing District Redevelop-ment Project Area, Plan and Projects by reducing the size of the Area.

The following change has been made to the Redevelop-ment Plan and Projects:

Ordinance No. T-18-01 was adopted by the Mayor and Vil-lage Board of Trustees on July 2, 2018, providing for and ap-proving the Fourth Amendment to the Pearl City TIF District Redevelopment Project Area, Plan & Projects. The overall purpose of the Fourth Amend-ment is to: (1) ratify, confirm and incorporate all private rede-velopment agreements, public projects, inter-fund transfers, intergovernmental agreements, administrative agreements and other eligible redevelopment project costs into the TIF Plan; (2) amend “Exhibit C” of the original Redevelopment Plan and Projects by increasing the total estimated Redevelopment Project Costs set out in the Plan

by 5% and an adjustment for inflation from the date the Plan was adopted through the re-maining life of the TIF District, including the 12-year legislative extension, as permitted by Sec-tion 5/11-74.4-5(c) of the TIF Act; (3) define eligible redevel-opment project costs to include all costs, public or private, as defined in Section 11-74.4-3 of the TIF Act; (4) allow for adjust-ments to be made in line items within the total, provided the total amount of payment for all eligible redevelopment project costs shall not exceed the total amount set forth in the amended Plan; and (5) allow for eligible redevelopment project costs in any contiguous TIF Districts to be paid or reimbursed from in-crement generated within TIF District I and for increment gen-erated within any such contigu-ous TIF Districts to be used to pay or reimburse eligible costs within TIF District I.

If you have questions regard-ing the Fourth Amendment to the Pearl City TIF District, please contact Village President Robert Knoup at (815) 443-2141.

Cheryl Liebenstein,Village Clerk

(Published inThe Shopper’s Guide

July 11, 2018)320947


Highland announces dean’s list for Spring 2018 Semester

Highland Community College proudly announces the dean’s list for the Spring 2018 Semester. Students who have completed 12 credit hours or more during the semester and have a minimum of a 3.25 grade point average (GPA), based on a 4.0 scale, are included on the dean’s list. Highest Honors are awarded to students with a per-fect 4.0 GPA. High Honors distinc-tion is given to students with a 3.50 to 3.99 GPA, and Honors students have earned a GPA between 3.25 and 3.49.

Area students achieving honors recognition include:

Highest HonorsApple River: Juliana R. Camp-

bellElizabeth: Megan R. LudwigLena: Lana M. Parkinson, Maris-

sa M. RunkleOrangeville: Makenzie L. Robie-

son, Jamie M. WatsonPearl City: Dillon L. Baldauf,

Abigayle J. Endress, Nathan E. LottStockton: Hannah E. BrudiWarren: Kyle J. WolffHigh HonorsElizabeth: Lucas W. Albrecht,

Brandon R. BrownHanover: Aaron M. HolcombLena: Ryan C. Brumfield, Hewitt

A. Dameier, Laurel A. Flynn, Kayleigh R. Gerber, Kara M. Kalk-brenner, Olivia C. Kepner, Jordan M. Lee, Cole P. Oberle, Aspen J. Sandy, Meghan R. Scace, Allison P. Weegens, Rachael M. Wybourn

McConnell: Madelyne B. ArandOrangeville: Kelsey L. Bollon,

Hannah C. JanssenPearl City: Taylor R. Brudi, Tori

J. Clark, Kendra L. Melville, Brit-tney L. Peterson, Baylee M. Wolf

Stockton: Mikayla H. Baysing-er, Aaron J. Dvorak, Courtney E. Haas, Michelle L. Johnson, Molly N. Neebel, Kaitlyn D. Reusch

Warren: Cassandra A. Blair, Kimberly A. Broshous, Benjamin D. Hicks, Lydia Smith, Austin M. Williams

HonorsElizabeth: Lisa A. KinderHanover: Bradley J. Bell, Abigail

K. GreenLena: Jacob A. Fox, Brock W.

Fransen, Douglas W. JanickeOrangeville: Ethan G. BilgriStockton: Rachael M. Cook, Kati

E. Eden, Natasha L. RoweWarren: Kirsten D. Kopp

College News

Lena Farmers Market opens

The Lena Farmer’s Market will be held every Wednesday from 4 until 8 p.m. in the downtown Lena park-ing lot. The market features hanging baskets, annual bedding plants, veg-etable plants and more. The market will also offer a variety of baked goods. Plan to join the Lena Farmers Market every Wednesday evening to check out their offerings.


10

ServiceCorner

The Scoop Today & The Shopper’s Guide

Place Your Service AdMinimum of

4 weeks Additional Sizes

Available

321137

Werhane Total Truck RepairStraight Trucks - Semis - Dump

Trucks - Farm Type Vehiclesincluding Farm Tractors

FAIR • FAST • FRIENDLY• Clutches • Brakes • Welding (Steel & Aluminum) • Electrical

• Lube & Oil Change • Suspension • King Pins • Transmission & Drive Line • Differentials • Tune Ups • Over Hauls • Minor Body Work

• Tractor-Trailer Wash • Air Conditioning

KEEP US IN MIND FOR ALL YOUR REPAIR NEEDSAsk for Brian

Call Now!815-369-4574

Werhane Enterprises509 E. Main St. • Lena • 815-369-4574 2018-7-18-18-29

319534

RICK’S SALES & SERVICERICK’S SALES & SERVICEAPPLE RIVER, IL

815-492-2102

207460

Hours: M-Th 11-7; Fri 9-5; Sat 9-1Check out our website at rickssalesandservice.com

10240 N. Old Mill Rd. • McConnell, IL 61050815-541-3348 • [email protected]

Repairing & servicing all brands of mowers & small engines.320464

Your local Toro Dealer & Master Service Center

$20 OFF Pushmowers

$200 OFF Timecutter SS and MX

$300 OFF Timecutter HD

Fair Specials good through July 31, 2018

BUSSIANINSURANCE AGENCY

240 W. Main St., Suite C • Lena, ILCall for a quote • 815-369-4747

PRICE • COVERAGE • SERVICE

318601

DennisBussian

JoeWerhane

• Auto • Motorcycle • Boat •

• Snowmobile • RV •

• Home • Renters •

• Condo • Rented Dwelling •

• Mobile Home •

• Business • Farm • Life •

• Med. Supp. • Disability •

• Annuities •

www.bussianinsurance.com

MullenTree Care

Trimming or RemovingAlso, Stump Removal

Firewood For SaleSplit & Delivered

Fully InsuredOver 30 years experienceMark Mullen 815-745-3861

240892

Interior & ExteriorPainting & Staining

LENA, IL

Brent Geilenfeldt815-369-5368 • Cell 815-275-1069

Adam Heimann815-275-6450

Fully Insured

111032

G & H PAINTING

Leverton Sales EAST EDGE of McConnell

Hours: M-F 8-5; Sat 8-3or by

appointment

815-868-2237

270309

www.levertonsales.com

PEARL CITY SEAMLESS GUTTERS INC.

Rusty Liebenstein 815-291-6449Dan Kempel 815-291-5988

5” & 6” Seamless Gutters & Gutter Guards Available.

Multi-color, Color Match.Owner Operated with over

36 Years Experience

234987

DeVoe License & Title Service

Mon-Fri 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Saturday10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

216 W. Main • Lena815-369-5549

219291

Don Visel14307 W. Fisher Road

Lena, IL 61048815-369-9036

[email protected]

LAWN CARE

MowingWeed ControlFertilization

Aeration, Lawn RollingNew LawnsRototilling

Landscaping MaintenanceTree TrimmingHardscapes

Spring CleanupFall Cleanup

315443

Family Owned & Operated

WHO YA GONNA CALL?

815-369-2169

STUMP BUSTER

MOSTSTUMPS: $10-$30

61536

Your Hometown Downtown Real Estate Office

Residential • Farms • Commercial • Land

119 S. Main St.Stockton, IL 61085

O - 815-947-3963

TED DAVENPORTBroker

C 815-238-8781 H [email protected] www.RauschRealty.comAUSCHR ealty, Inc.

306950


CLASS 11

Northern Illinois & Southern Wisconsin

For Classified Advertising Call Classifieds

Business Hours:

%(815) 369-4112(815) 947-3353

Fax: (815) 369-9093

Mon.-Fri.9:30 am-4:30 pmFor your convenienceVisa & Mastercard

are accepted

To place an ad in ourHelp Wanted Section

Call Laurie at (815) 369-4112

v v v v v v

EMPLOYMENT

BUSINESS &

SERVICE

FOR SALE

Computers / Internet

E-SUBSCRIBE to any of our pub-lications! Please visit our website: rvpublishing.com!

Lawn & GardenTORO LAWN TRACTOR 46” mowing deck, 20hp Kohler en-gine, very good condition, $550, 262-366-9034.

Misc. For SaleLarge Bird Cage On stand with new ladder, food bowls, and toys. $30 call or text 815-369-2606 be-tween 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Music/Instrumental

ROGERS KIT 1970’s black fin-ish. Bearing edges and shells in great condition. Includes 22” bass, 13” mounted tom, 16’ & 18” floor toms. Shell pack only, bass drum has some scuff-ing. $1000 or best offer. Lots of snares and misc hardware available for purchase also. Call anytime, 815-262-1479, Rockford.

NoticeCLASSIFIED IN-COLUMN ADS cannot be credited or refunded after the ad has been placed. Ads canceled before deadline will be removed from the paper as a service to our customers, but no credit or refund will be issued to your account.

Automobiles1998 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Moon roof w/fabric top. 160K. $3,000 OBO. 847-587-5893.

2001 MERCEDES BENZ 320 1 owner, less than 60k miles, great condition, $7,000, 815-505-7494.

2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE LTD Excellent condition, new tires, low mileage. $4,900 847-772-7200

2002 TRUCK LONG BED WITH LINER. F250 2WD, little rust, fully loaded, red, 95000 miles. $6200. 1994 15ft Northwood Boat, with 25hp mariner motor, trailer, Eagle fish finder, Minn Kota foot controlled trolling motor. All in excellent condition. $2900. 2016 Summerland 17ft Travel Trailer in excellent condition. Only used 2 times. Still has plastic on mat-tress. Must see. $9500. 262-742-2815.

2006 KIA OPTIMA LX 4 door, 32 mpg, orig. owner from Vegas, 213k hwy mi., remote starter, good tires & brakes, very clean & dependable. $2,500 480-529-9581

2015 Ford Fusion Titanium 14,800 mi, heated leather seats, sunroof, back-up camera, driver assist pkg, bluetooth, 19” H-Spoke alum whls, Exc Cond $20,500 815-291-3381

Automobiles Wanted

AMC CAR WANTED AMX, Jav-elin, Hornet, Rebel, American performance car. Running or proj-ect. Also need AMC parts, memo-rabilia. 920-540-1756.

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

Boats14’ MIRROCRAFT Aluminum deep V, 15 hp, trailer, trolling mo-tor & extras, $900, 414-248-4241.

18 FT. FIBERGLASS (NICE HULL) Johnson motor 120hp (minor problem) with trailer, no trim cylinder, FIXER UPPER 815-963-1962.

1966 20’ CRUISER INC., CAMP-ER BOAT 115hp evinrude motor, w/trailer, never kept in water, good condition, $3,500, 847-395-4134 leave message, will return call.

1980 O’DAY 19’ SAILBOAT boat, motor, trailer, great condition $2,000 630-220-7663.

1985 23FT. SEARAY WITH TRAILER 1 owner, runs great. Under 200 hours on motor, first year not in water. BO. 224-210-9731 or [email protected].

2004 Hurricane Fun Deck, 21 ft, IO, Wakeboard Tower, $13,500, Call 319-480-0864, See At K&S Marine, 11A267 Nicklaus Ct., Ap-ple River, IL 815-492-2504, Ask For Kevin.

22’ SYLVAN CRUISER BOAT, includes trailer, 90 hp Mercury & 5 hp trolling motors & 4 down-riggers. Asking $5,600. Call 678-895-2100.

SHARP 16FT. LARSON (SEN-ZA) open bow, 120hp Johnson motor & trailer, $2,900, 262-878-4338.

Campers and RVs1999 Coachman RV Trailer 36’ long, sleeps 6, 2 slides, center island kitchen counter, $5,800 OBO 815-347-0496

2005 TRAVEL TRAILER 30ft Crossroads Cruiser, sleeps 6, all aluminum frame, 1 lr., slide, 262-537-2018.

2013 SURVEYOR TRAVEL TRAILER 25’ 5”, 1 slide, ex. cond., $13,500, 815-335-7459.

31’ TERRY CAMPER WITH SCREEN ROOM, LARGE BUMP OUT... SLEEPS 6 CURRENT-LY PERMANENTLY PARKED AT MELODY PARK CAMP-GROUNDS IN TWIN LAKES, WISCONSIN. FULLY EQUIPPED IN AND OUT. REDUCED PRICE: $8,000 O/B/O. Price includes seasonal rental through October 15. CONTACT LORRY MADON-IA, owner of camper at 708-724-6518 or KATHY BURMEISTER AT Melody Park, 2154 Lake Shore Drive, Twin Lakes, WI 262-877-2219 Sorry no pets.

Dutchmen 33’ Travel Trailer Classic Royal. 30 Fk. Good cond. Ready to go 815-541-7112

Help Wanted

Farm Help Needed for part time. Farm experience necessary. Vari-able hours. Excellent pay. 815-291-2381

Paraprofessional Part-time Re-gional Alternative Program para-professional who has a strong desire to help students succeed and is needed to work 27.5 hours/week for the alternative education program in Freeport IL. Prefer ex-perience working with students, strong organizational skills, and above average computer skills. Candidates should apply online at www.roe8.com ROE8 is an E.O.E.

for more details on placing an ad

in ourREAL ESTATE

SECTION

Call Laurie815-369-4112

65534

AUTOMOTIVE

$$$

$$$$$$

$$$

$$$

$$$$$$

$$$

$$$

$$$$$$

$$$

$$$

$$$

IF SO, WE WILL RUN YOUR AD IN THESCOOP TODAY AND SHOPPER’S GUIDE AT

No Charge!

Ads will not be accepted without the following information. Only one free ad per month.

YOUR NAME _________________________________ PHONE _________________________ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________

Are you selling a single item for

LESS THAN $100?

$$$ $$$Private Party Only

Just fill out the coupon below and drop off or mail to:Rock Valley Publishing, FREE Ad,213 S Center Street, Lena IL 61048

Write your ad below, One Word Per Box, be sure to include your price

2237

39

Resource ConservationistPosition Available

The Stephenson County Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking candidates for a full time Resource conservationist (RC). The RC position is responsible for administering conservation programs; survey, design, layout, and checkout of soil and water conservation practices; prepares detailed natural resources reports; performs educational programs for both youth and adults; conducts fundraising and grant writing activities; and assists with newsletter creation. Candidates need to be personable, trustworthy, self-motivated, organized, innovative, willing to accept responsibility, able to work independently, and possess good oral and written communication skills. This position requires regular exertion due to conservation work, such as walking on rough terrain, jumping ditches and climbing steep banks. A pre-employment physical may be required. A strong agricultural background and a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, conservation or related field are preferred. Additional training will be offered and is a position requirement. Information on available benefits will be provided to candidates who are selected for interviews. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Employment will be contingent upon receiving a satisfactory United States of Department of Agriculture background investigation.

All interested candidates are asked to send an application and resume with references, cover letter, and salary requirements to the Stephenson County Soil and Water Conservation District office located at 1620 South Galena Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032 by COB Monday, August 6, 2018. Applications are available at the Stephenson County Soil and Water Conservation District office; on the District website: www.stephensonwcd.org or call 815-235-2141 extension 3.

The Stephenson County Soil and Water Conservation District is anEqual Employment Opportunity Employer. 320923

Help Wanted

Bartenders & Waitresses Needed

Must be 21 or older

Contact: John Warner 815-291-0591 or 815-947-3011Send Resumes to:

Black Hawk Run, 3501 S. Golf Road., Stockton, IL 61085

Pick up application at Black Hawk Run 317926

CondosFor Sale By Owner Condo Li-ons Dr. 2 bdr, 3 bath, finished lower level recently updated $189,900 779-500-4128

FOR RENT

VIKING POP UP CAMPER sleeps 6, 1 queen bed, micro-wave air & heat, screen house & much more, $3,250, 262-662-5322.

Farm MachineryInternational H Tractor For Sale. Good condition. Priced reason-able. Call 815-291-2381

Motorcycles1985 BLUE HONDA GOLD-WING 1200, 55,000 miles, runs good, asking $2,400, leave mes-sage 262-878-9229.

2002 HONDA SHADOW Spirit, 15,000 Miles, 1100 CC, Wind-shield, Engine Guard, Saddle-bags. $2500.00 Call 608-938-4485 or 608-938-4610

Sports/Classic Cars

1990 CORVETTE 40,000 miles, red/red, 6-sp. manual, 2 tops, sharp, 262-949-6638.

Trucks & Trailers2000 FORD RANGER XLT 85000 original miles, 5 speed step side truck. AC, PS, PB, Cd player. Beautiful truck, must see. $4000. Serious only. Like brand new. best truck out there. Red. $9000 into truck. 630-470-2163.

2015 LOAD RUNNER INTER-STATE 5x8 enclosed trailer. Like new $2,000 262-495-2438


12

grand

marshal

Pat UhlL Join us for the

fr

i e n d s a n d t r a d i t i o n s

c e l e b r a t i n g f a mi l y,150 YEARS

1868-2018

Line up: 10 am // Parade: 11 amS at , J u ly 2 1 , 2 0 1 8

To register a float or for more info: Tammy Trebian 563-343-4697 // Merri Sevey 815-291-7092

p r i z e s a w a r d e d

Alumni Floats // General Floats // children Line up: Poplar Drive (both sides)150th Anniversary Theme Float.....................................

Class Reunion Floats...................................................

Children.....................................................................

antique tractors Line up: Sycamore Street (East side)Antique Tractors..........................................................

antique Cars (original & restored) Line up: Sycamore Street (West side)Antique Cars...............................................................

band // grand marshal Line up: Orange Street

horses Line up: Myrtle Street (East side)

Fire Trucks // Company trucks Line up: Myrtle Street (West)

$75 $50 $25

$75 $50 $25

$15 $10 $5

$25 $10 $5

$25 $10 $5

1st 2nd 3rd

Para

de Ca

tego

ries

Ad Sp

onso

rs • Stephenson Service Co• Jo-Carroll Energy • Elizabeth Gargage Inc• Greater Galena Marketing Inc• Midwest Medical Center• Three Elizabeth’s Guest House• The View Motel • Country Financial

- Robert Dittmar Agent• The Woodbine Bend• Three Sisters Sweet Shoppe• Dittmar Farms & Orchard

• Elizabeth Historical Society• Illinois Bank & Trust• Apple River State Bank• O’Connor, Brooks & Co• Medical Associates• Jug’s Main Street Tap• Village Treasures • The Galena Gazette • Cajun Jack’s Bar & Grill • Common Cents Resale• Tri-State Porta Potty

• The Clothes Bin & Gift Shop• McCoy Insurance

- Nathan Walters Agent• The Country Experience• E-Town Coffee & Cork• Small Town Saloon• Primary Contractors Inc.• Simply Be Massage & Wellness• Jane Marie Boutique• Safe Haven Humane Society• Hoskin’s Building Center

Presented by The Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce. // Sponsored by Illinois Bank & Trust.

Elizabeth150th Anniversary

1868 - 2018

Elizabeth150th Anniversary

1868 - 2018

• Vel Terra Campground

THE 98TH ELIZABETHCOMMUNITY FAIR

7:00am Steer Weigh-in 9:00am Dairy and Sheep Show

10:00am Crafts and Gardening Judging 1:00pm Dairy Goat Show

5:00pm- 10:00pm Carnival Opens-Inflatable Rides

7:00pm Fantasy Truck Pullers (with weigh-in beginning at 5:00pm)

8:00am Beef Heifer Show with Steer show to follow 11:00am Parade "Elizabeth-150 Years-Celebrating

Family, Friends and Traditions" Sponsored by the Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce

Noon- Free Lunch for first 500 people Lunch by The Jo Davies County Beef Association

and Illinois Bank and Trust Noon- 10PM Inflatables Open

12:30 pm- Bingo 1:00 pm Kiddie Tractor Pull

By the Jo Daviess County Young Leaders sign up at12:30

2:00 Ice cream Eating Contest sponsored by Three Sisters Sweet Shoppe

2:30 Ag Olympics by River Ridge FFA 3:00 pm Terrapin Alumni Reunion-Old School Gym

4:00pm-6:o0pm Band "Good Stuff" Music Sponsored by Robert DittmarCountry Financial

5:30 PM Dairy Land Antique Tractor Pull (with weigh-in beginning at 4:00pm)

6:30 pm-8:30pm Local Musician Sam Wooden 7:30pm Elizabeth Fair Queen, Junior Miss & Little Miss

Pageant 9:00-Midnight The "SUNSHINE" Band

Fireworks at 9:30

11:00am 10th Annual “Carp Allen”Memorial Horseshoe Tournament

Noon- Bingo 1:00- Fantasy Truck Pullers

(with weigh-in beginning at 11:00am) Noon-7:00pm Inflatables Open 3:00pm Elizabeth's Best BBQ

Competition Public Tasting 6:30 Mentalist and Hypnotist

Brian Imbus After the show, stick around for the

Pie and Cake Auction

Friday July 20th Saturday July 21st

Sunday July 22nd

"The Elizabeth Community Fair"

Throughout the weekend

Great Food, Vendors,

Antique Tractor and Farm

Demonstrations, Music, Beer

Tent and More!

Adult Season Pass $12

Child Season Pass $6 Daily Adult $6 Daily Child $3 5 & Under Free

Admission

320927

RS-FJS000219871_V2

Northern IL Largest Furniture,Mattress & Appliance Dealer

*For any furniture item over $200, if you show us evidence of a lower price for the same model at any other store in the area we will not only meet that price but give you $20 for your information.

FINANCING AVAILABLE20 E. Stephenson St. • Historic Downtown Freeport815-235-4911Mon.-Fri. 9-6 • Sat. 9-4 • rite-way.info

FREE LAYAWAY 18 Months/18 Payments with No Interest and Approved Credit!

SHOP & COMPAREModel for Model

Rite-WayGUARANTEES

THE LOWEST PRICES*on Furniture that you will find

Anywhere!!!

RECLINERSStart At

$29995Over 60in stock

3 PIECEBERNARDS#8532

$13995FOR

ASHLEY#7500238 $39995

STARTING AT5 PIECEBERNARDS#4310

$23995FOR

Voted Best of theRegion for Furniture

& Appliances

SELECTTHERAPEDICAND SERTA

Sets

CLEARANCEwhile supplies last

MATTRESS SETwith Frame

FOR JUST

$199.95

MATTRESSESSTARTING AT

$89.95

4-DRAWERCHESTS

FROM

$99.95

SELECT CARPET &VINYL REMNANTS

AT

50% OFF

BUNK BEDSOVER 9 IN STOCK

FROM

$199.95

DESKSFROM$59.95BOOKCASES

FROM$69.95

ALL APPLIANCES SALE PRICED

SHOPMo

GUTHE LOon Furnitu

PROOF O.K. BY:___________________________ O.K. WITH CORRECTIONS BY:________________________

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY • SUBMIT CORRECTIONS ONLINE

RS-FJS000219871_V2 (100%)ADVERTISER: RITE-WAY FURNITURE AND A PROOF CREATED AT: 6/26/2018 9:07:46 AMSALES PERSON: RS0003 NEXT RUN DATE: 07/08/18SIZE: 5X5.5 PROOF DUE: 07/02/18 07:59:55PUBLICATION: RS-FJS DAILY

320981

COURTESY PHOTO Shopper’s Guide

The barbershop harmony group Inspiration Quartet will perform at Lena Park District’s Music in the Park on Sunday, July 15 at 6 p.m. Pictured left to right, Bart Macomber, Carl Heintz, Nathan Hyland, Jerry Hyland.

We are members of the Barber-shop Harmony Society and the Greater Rockford Barbershop Har-

mony Chorus chapter. Our friend-ship and passion for the barbershop style brought us together three years ago. Our reward is in delighting a variety of audiences with some familiar, popular tunes and some, which are simply barbershop clas-sics. All accentuate the style and beautiful harmonic tones, which keep us all coming back for more.

Bart Macomber is our baritone and currently serves as President of our Barbershop Harmony Society

chapter. Jerry Hyland sings tenor and plays piano. It’s his musical talent that helps us learn new songs and keeps the tunes in check. Na-than Hyland is Jerry’s son and he sings the lead part. His enthusiasm for performing barbershop music keeps the audience and our quartet on its toes! The newcomer to the Barbershop Harmony Society, Carl Heintz, sings bass.

We decided our name would re-flect our mission and our passion

– to inspire people. We love to see our audience smile when they rec-ognize a tune, begin to tap their feet or even sing along. We are four Christians who also believe that we are first and foremost grateful to our Creator for the gift of music and we will honor him with our talents. It’s that same conviction that drives us to encourage people who are strug-

gling, to give hope to those who are without and to bring joy to the hearts of all.

We focus on a pleasant blend of sacred, patriotic and popular songs. So, sit back and enjoy the tunes. As Jerry says: “We always take requests but we usually keep singing any-way”. We hope you will find our harmonic melodies an “Inspiration”.

Lena Park District brings new singing barbershop act

Schubert Gathering scheduled

The Schubert Gathering will be held July 15, at Stockton Park House at 12:30 p.m. Bring updates, dish to pass/your own table service/drink. See you there.

Documents

Shopper’s Guide Serving the communities in …rvpnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/SG-7.11.18.pdfDeception-Karen Robards, The Perfect Couple-Elin Hilderbrand, Truth or Dare-Fern