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Walk for Water Challenge The River Ridge Wildcats participated in the recent Walk for Water Challenge sponsored by World Vision. Over $1,000 was raised to provide free water for 26 children in Africa who don’t have access to clean water. The River Ridge students joined 27,000 people around the world in this international event.

COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today Stockton Park District offers children’s summer classes Stockton Park District is offering her teaching degree in 2015. She worms into electric eels and make We are lucky to have Music Ed- cational experience that inspires the summer classes for children 3-18 this recently taught fifth grade for two snowflakes in July. They will also ucator, Lisa Nadig joining in on the love of music. Lisa has also recently summer. Stem, Music and Art class- years in Bettendorf Iowa. She will make rainclouds, turn eggs into ge- summer fun at the park as our AMA relocated to the area and has her own es will be included in our summer be teaching two camps this summer odes and build a tower out of spa- Summer Jam in the Park teacher. music studio in downtown Stockton, program. Our STEM classes will with two sessions, one for ages five ghetti noodles and more. Be ready to She has more than 25 years music Animato Musical Arts Studio. be taught by teacher Kalli Scham- through seven and another for ages put your thinking caps on. The older teaching experience in a wide vari- We will also be enjoying Art class- berger. She grew up in Stockton and eight through eleven. Students will group will have balloon races, create ety of settings, including PK- 8 and es taught by Kim Meier Bauer, Art- graduated from Central College with build paper airplanes, turn gummy chemical reactions and much more. college level. Her teaching is infused Works Studio Artist and Stockton with the perspective and knowledge Middle School Art. Students will gained in her professional singing be painting on canvas with easel and Stockton Township Public Library receives career, appearing in many diverse painting ceramic pieces. They will venues, including the Chicago Sym- be painting Dragon Eyes on black phony and Carnegie Hall. This sum- felt and creating Story Stones to help Dollar General Literacy Foundation grant mer she is teaching two camps for expand the student’s imagination in The Dollar General Literacy Foun- “Dollar General is excited to pro- its inception in 1993, the Dollar Gen- Stockton Park District. One is for creating their own camping stories. dation awarded Stockton Township vide these organizations with fund- eral Literacy Foundation has awarded ages four through eight and the oth- Students will be writing stories and Public Library a $750 grant to sup- ing to support literacy and education more than $135 million in grants to er is nine through thirteen years of illustrating their own books. Chil- port summer literacy. This local grant throughout the 44 states we serve,” nonprofit organizations, helping more age. These two camps are designed dren will also be having fun with our award is part of more than $7.5 mil- said Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s than 8.6 million individuals take their to enrich children through the world lion in grants awarded to nearly 900 CEO. “Providing these grants and first steps toward literacy or continued of sound. This camp is a fun, edu- schools, nonprofits and organizations supporting the communities we call education. See CLASSES, Page 4 across the 44 states that Dollar Gen- home reflects our mission of Serving eral serves. Others and it’s rewarding to see the The Stockton Township Public Li- impact these funds have.” brary appreciates Dollar General’s The Dollar General Literacy Foun- generosity in helping achieve their dation is proud to support initiatives goal of providing literacy activities that help others improve their lives

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Postal Customer **ecrwss **ecrwss Customer Postal PR SRT STD SRT PR 253817 2 2 • Wednesday, May 24, 2017 - The Scoop Today Stockton Police Department report for week ending May 17 On 5/11 at approximately 11:54 ed that the subjects that just went into Department monitored a radio broad- and inquired if she needs assistance. It checked at his residence and his care- a.m., Stockton Police were dispatched the store were the suspicious persons. cast by a deputy from the Jo Daviess was observed that she was visibly in- taker was informed about the reason to an address on West Front Street in Then caller, who just came out of the County Sheriffs’ Office that he was in toxicated. The officer inquired as to for police intervention. reference to a possible Theft. Dispatch store stated that the subjects imme- pursuit of a suspect from an incident of her name, which she provided. Upon On 5/16 at approximately 5:15 advised that a male black subject in diately began asking employees and Battery which had just occurred at the making a computer check, it was p.m., Stockton Police along with the a white panel van was riding along other patrons of the store if the police Casey’s General Store on South Main found that she was wanted on a war- Jo Daviess County Sheriffs’ Office Front Street, and had taken a phone were looking for them. Due to these Street, in Stockton. The Sheriff stat- rant from another jurisdiction. Upon were advised of a person wanted on belonging to a resident in the area. suspicious circumstances, further in- ed that he was South bound on Illinois further inquiry, she became verbally a warrant by the 911 Dispatch. Offi- Upon arrival in the area, Officers of vestigation was warranted. Police then Route 78 from Stockton. Stockton Po- hostile towards the officer and began cers were advised the person, of 212 N the Stockton Police Department and confronted the subjects in the store. lice were advised that the victim of the to slowly back away. She was ordered Park Street, Stockton, was wanted on the Jo Daviess County Sheriffs’ Of- The subjects were immediately defen- Battery was still at the Casey’s waiting several times to stop. She repeatedly a Jo Daviess County Warrant for Ob- fice were able to locate the described sive and avoided questions and began for an officer. The Stockton Police ar- refused and continued further toward struction of Justice. Officers went to van approximately two blocks away. loud and agitated at being questioned rived at Casey’s and met with the vic- the middle of the road, became bellig- the address and upon knocking on the There were six subjects in or around by police. tim. The victim related the following erent and told the Officer not to come front door, observed a White/Female the van. Officers contacted the driver While speaking with them I ob- facts. The victim arrived at the Casey’s near her. answer the door. She was informed of the van and it was learned that they served the individuals to have blood store with her boyfriend. The victim She was informed that she was now about the warrant and was advised that were in town delivering phone books. shot glassy eyes. Upon questioning, stated that she remained in the car under arrest, but when the officer at- she was under arrest. The woman was It was also learned that the one subject neither subject was able to produce while her boyfriend went into the store tempted to place her into custody, she taken to the Stockton Police Depart- in question found a phone on the side- any kind of identification. Both sub- to make a purchase. At this time, the began to flee the area on foot. The offi- ment in an attempt to post bond and walk, and picked it up. The owner of jects were observed to be acting in a suspect parked next to her and then got cer gave chase and as she was running begin processing the warrant. Once at the phone came out of the house and nervous and paranoid manner. It was out of his vehicle, and reached in to the she began to shout “Rape” and asking the Stockton Police Department, she asked him if he just picked up some- also observed that there was a strong victims’ vehicle through the open win- for help. After a short time, and with was able to locate someone to post her thing off the sidewalk and he imme- and distinct odor of alcohol coming dow, and grabbed the victims’ breasts. the assistance of several other officers bond, was processed and released on diately handed the complainant the from one of the subjects. The subjects The startled victim stated to the of- from the Jo Daviess County Sheriffs’ Bond with a court date of June 1, 2017 phone. The complainant and the sub- were ordered to walk out of the store fender, “What are you doing”. The Office and the Warren Police Depart- in Jo Daviess County Court. ject then exchanged unfriendly words. in order to continue the investigation. offenders girlfriend responded, “He ment, the woman was taken into cus- PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCE- Upon contacting the complainant, the Once outside the subjects were patted likes that kind of stuff”. When the vic- tody as she went to the front porch of MENT IN REFERENCE TO PHONE same story was related. Since there down for officer safety. On one of tims’ boyfriend came out of the store a residence and grabbed onto the rail- SCAMS: The Stockton Police want was no actual theft, the subject was the subjects, a Stiletto style knife was she advised him of what had occurred. ing in order to keep from being hand- you to be aware of a currently active checked for warrants and was then left found in one of his pockets. In anoth- The boyfriend confronted the offender cuffed. She was eventually removed scam being attempted that includes a to go on his way. No further police in- er pocket, several small baggies were about the incident and the offenders’ from the porch in handcuffs and placed person requesting you to make a pay- tervention was required. found containing a substance that is girlfriend admitted the incident to him. into a squad car and transported to the ment to them and in return, you will On 05/11 at approximately 9:06 suspected Marijuana. He was placed The victim and her boyfriend also stat- Jo Daviess County Jail for processing receive a cash prize in the form of a p.m., Stockton Police were dispatched into custody. The second subject had ed that the offender and his girlfriend on the warrant. large monetary sweepstakes prize. It to the parking lot at the Sullivan Foods no weapons or contraband on his per- seemed to be very intoxicated. The of- On 5/15 at approximately 2:22 p.m., is always a scam if the caller requests in reference to several suspicious per- son. Due to these circumstances, a fender and his girlfriend then got into Stockton Police were dispatched to that you send money in order to collect sons there. Police K9 was requested to the scene. their car and left the scene. The vic- the area of Sullivan Food Store in ref- money. DO NOT SEND MONEY! Upon arrival, the officer observed The second subject, who was found to tim and her boyfriend notified police erence to a possibly lost or confused THIS IS A SCAM. two male subjects standing next to a be the owner of the vehicle the subjects and the offenders vehicle was spotted female. Police were advised that the Readers are reminded that all per- white 2009 Dodge passenger car bear- were in stated that there was marijuana by the Sheriffs’ Deputy. The suspects subject had been seen walking in front sons arrested are innocent until proven ing Illinois registration. The subjects in the vehicle. During a search of the were eventually stopped and the driv- of moving traffic in a reckless manner. guilty in a court of Law. were observed as they saw the police vehicle, a baggie of suspected Mari- er, who is now identified and placed Upon arrival, Police were informed CODE RED ALERT NOTICE! vehicle arrive, and then walk away juana was recovered along with drug under arrest for Driving Under the that the female had left the area walk- Would you like to be notified of emer- from their paraphernalia. One subject confessed Influence of Alcohol. In addition, he ing towards Stockton Park near the gencies that will affect your wellbeing, vehicle. Then they were observed that all the drugs and paraphernalia was charged with Battery for touching pool. After a search of the area, the fe- power outages, hear community noti- as they stopped walking away and belonged to him. He was charged with someone in an insulting or sexual man- male was located at Rush and Summit fications or to receive notices that are returned to their vehicle. The subjects local ordinance violations of: Posses- ner without their permission. McDer- streets. The female was recognized of particular interest to residents of then entered the vehicle as if to leave, sion of Cannabis, Possession of Drug mott was transported to the Jo Daviess as a person in need of assistance and the Village of Stockton or any other and then immediately got out of the ve- Paraphernalia and Open Alcohol Con- County Jail by the Sheriffs’ Deputy for monitoring. The female was escorted important community wide messages. hicle again and began walking towards tainer. All evidence was confiscated processing of all charges. to the residence that she stays at tem- If you are a resident of the Village of Sullivan Foods and entered the store and documented. On 05/14 at approximately 1:43 porarily, and was turned over to her Stockton, You can now be notified of through the front entry doors. The of- On 05/12 at approximately 11:12 a.m., an officer of the Stockton Police caretaker for proper attention. Village emergencies or countywide ficer then met with a caller who stat- p.m., an officer of the Stockton Police Department, while on routine mobile On 5/15 at approximately 4:40 p.m., emergencies on your cell or home patrol, observed a female subject, Stockton Police were dispatched to phone. This is a FREE service provid- walking up and down Main Street. an address on South Simmons Street ed and paid for by the Village of Stock- B & J CONSTRUCTION The officer observed that she was in reference to a call of a suspicious ton. Signing up is as easy as 1-2-3! • Log Homes • New Homes • Remodeling swaying and stumbling as she walked. person looking in windows of a house. Just go to the Village of Stockton web- After observing her exit a local busi- Police were advised that the suspicious site at www.villageofstockton.com Fully Insured • FREE Estimates ness and convenience store on South person then was walking in traffic and and under the Resources section, you Main Street and walk Northbound on seemed disoriented. On arrival, it was will find a prompt entitled CodeRED Bruce Main Street, the officer went around determined that the suspicious person Alert System. Click on this prompt, Jo Daviess the block and now observed her walk- was a local resident, and he had re- then follow the directions to register MARCURE Area Builders ing south on Main St at Front Street. turned to his home. The person, who your phones. Get informed and be in 815-947-2709 JABTATrade Assoc. 61192 The officer then made contact with her is in need of medical assistance, was the know. Happy 95th Birthday Village of Stockton Imogene Miller Summer STEM (RESIDENTS only) on Music & Art Program for Kids Yard & Garden Waste May STEM Camp, AMA Music Camp, Canvas Painting, Ceramics, Little Bean 26th Preschool Classes, Camping Story Stones, Dragon Eyes and Dodge Ball The Village of Stockton will allow residents to dispose Forms may be picked up at the Bauer Agency LTD, AMA Music Studio or their yard and garden waste at the Village’s property Stockton Public Library or Find us on Facebook Stockton Park District Recreational/Arts Program located off of East Stockton and Curtiss Road Saturday May 20 & 27 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Proof of Sign up night is Thursday, June 1 - 4 - 6 p.m. Residency required. at Stockton Park House Love your family Last day for sign up is June 9th, 2017 Please contact Village Hall at 815-947-2515 838 S. Apple River Road if you have questions. Elizabeth, IL 61028 282808 281519 282850 3 The Scoop Today - Wednesday, May 24, 2017 • 3

DOMINIC CARTON PHOTOS The Scoop Today DOMINIC CARTON PHOTOS The Scoop Today Old McDonalds Farm Children’s Hands on Museum The Stockton Elementary School staged their spring recital based on the tune Old McDonald had a Dozens of families visited Stockton Elementary for an opportunity Farm. to interact with the exhibits presented by the Children’s Hands on Museum.

When the music hit a crescendo, feet were tapping and suddenly a polka broke out during the Stockton Elementary School Spring Recital.

The puppet theatre was just one of the dozen stations set up by Millie’s quote of the week CHOM for the entertainment of the families attending the Stockton To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong. PTO sponsored event. Joseph C. Pearce

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COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today Schaney, teak ry Maranda S(Last Saturday of Every Month exceptF November & December) The graduation photo of Maran- da Schaney was left off of last Saturday, May 27th, 2017 week’s Stockton High School graduation page by accident. I Serving from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. apologize for the error and offer Carryouts are available my sincere congratulations to You may call after 4:00 p.m. to place an order Maranda and her parents in rec- (815) 745-2070 ognition of her graduation. All my best wishes for a great future Maranda – Tony Carton, Editor Marinated 8 oz. Steak, All for $1400 Minds were spinning nearly as Baked Potato, Salad, fast as the gears at the machin- Call us for your FREE ery station during the Stock- estimate today! Bread, Dessert Bar & Drink ton PTO sponsored Children’s • 35 years experience Hands on Museum elementary • Loaner cars available school visit. Hot Dog Kid’s Meals $ 00 • All makes & models available! 2 • All insurance Formerly Checkered Flag Auto Body, Lena work welcomed! Warren Fire Station 4933 N. Scout Camp Rd., Apple River, IL 61001 Downtown Warren, IL 815-492-0114 225201 Proceeds to help with the purchase of new equipment and training materials. M-F 8-4 • Sat by appointment 279799 4 4 • Wednesday, May 24, 2017 - The Scoop Today VIEWPOINT Around the Northern Hills with Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau Manager Annette Eggers Have you always wanted to visit a a winery is part travelling in the coming months, show, please RSVP to our office at The overall winning restaurant farm? Take part in our “Beyond the of agriculture come to our preview meeting. Mark 815-858-2235. will be announced on May 31st on Barn” farm tour on June 17, from 10 too! Come your calendar for Monday, May 5, at Family Farm Signs. It’s that the Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau a.m. to 4 p.m. We have three opera- see Peggy and 7 p.m. Jack Wideman from Tri-State time of year that we are all think- facebook page as well as other media tions that have opened their doors for Greg Harm- Travel will give you the low-down ing of planting and sprucing things sources and will win a plaque and a you to get an up-close look at their ston’s winery on three travel opportunities with the up around the farm. Why not add a free Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau operations. and vineyard. farm bureau. You can hear about the “This is a Family Farm” sign to your membership. All participants who • Lawfer’s Willow Valley Dairy While you’re following trips: landscape. The signs are 17.5” X nominated or vote for a top restau- Farm – Come see the Lawfer family there, take ad- • Branson Christmas trip, Novem- 23” and cost $30. rant will be automatically entered for farm and see the robotic milking sys- vantage of a $3 ber 16 – 20, 2017 You only have a few more days a random drawing for a $50 gift cer- tem first-hand. wine tasting and Annette Eggers • San Antonio and More, March 17 to place your vote for your favorite tificate to Lena Maid Meats. • Greg and Janis Thoren’s grain & some snacks to go along with it. – 26, 2018 burger. The top three nominees in- To place your vote, go to our beef farm – Learn more about preci- For full details about the tour, go • Northwoods Adventure, August clude: Dirty Gurts in Galena, Small website at: http://jodaviesscfb.com/ sion farming techniques are used to to our website at www.jodaviesscfb. 15 – 19, 2018 Town Saloon in Elizabeth and Taste best-burger-contest/ and click the fertilizae, apply pesticides, plant and com and click on Beyond the Barn Details about these trips can be Country Roadhouse near Menom- link. harvest the crops that are grown on Tour. found at www.jodaviesscfb.com. inee. If you haven’t already placed Ag Fun Fact: May is National the Thoren farm. Trip Preview Meeting scheduled. From there click on trips. If you are your vote, make sure to do so before Beef Month. It’s the perfect time to • Massbach Ridge Winery – Yes, If you are interested in doing some interested in attending this preview May 29. throw some burgers on the grill. Results from Jo Daviess County Health Department Engagement and Assessment Event The Jo Daviess County Health for increasing medical, dental, so- and transportation infrastructure, proved to begin the process of pe- issues in the County. Department is pleased to share the cial and environmental services. particularly in terms of ease of ac- rusing the development of a Coun- The full Summary Report for the results from their April 5th Com- Participants were later broken cess to receiving preventative ser- ty Dental Program. Also, Clinical Community Engagement & Assess- munity Engagement & Assessment down into groups of 8-10 to dis- vices and clinical care. services will likely expand in the ment Event is available on the Jo Event. Approximately 60 Residents cuss health concerns and needed Based in the findings, the Health area of adult immunizations, and Daviess County website or by vis- of Jo Daviess County attended services in the County and then Department assumed three focus in addition, the Health Department iting http://www.jodaviess.org/ver- the event to learn more about the voted among the groups to identify areas to work on including dental will begin to meet with local men- tical/sites/%7B7C77C92D-D4A3- Health Department’s services that what services were considered to services, mental health/substance tal health providers and community 4866-8D3D-FE560FE5CFC8%7D/ are offered and also to provide in- be the most important. The great- abuse and clinical services. On partners to form a plan for address- uploads/Jo_Daviess_County_ put to help identify what services est health needs identified through May 3, the Board of Health ap- ing mental health/substance abuse CHA_Report_050517.pdf. County Residents would like to see this process were mental health and offered and what the health con- substance abuse, child nutrition and cerns are in the County. During the social services, senior services, and • Classes (Continued from front page) event each of the participants com- oral health. Similarly, the health pleted a survey. Results from that services of greatest interest shared Little Beans Art and Play for ages three through five, not contact Director, Kim Bauer 815-947-2111 or find us on survey identified services that were were also in the areas of mental yet in kindergarten. Facebook at Stockton Park District Recreational/Arts Pro- felt to be most needed in the coun- health and substance abuse, oral All classes are held at our Stockton Park House in gram. Programs can also be picked up at The Bauer Agen- ty. Mental health/substance abuse health and social services, along Stockton Memorial Park. We invite other communities cy on Main, The Stockton Public Library or Animato Arts was the top category identified, with clinical services and improv- to enjoy and join in the fun that we will have this sum- Studio in Stockton. Class size is limited. Sign-up night is with many suggestions also made ing the county’s high speed Internet mer. Out of district will pay an added small fee to join Thursday June 1st at the Stockton Park House 4-6 p.m. our program. If you would like more information, please The last day to register for classes is Friday June 9. The Scoop Today From the offices of Illinois State Senator Tim Bivins “Committed to the communities we serve” Senate takes action on cal government consolidation. We nomic security to Illinois taxpay- budget and reform package reiterated the need to keep negoti- ers. In the weeks leading up to the EDITOR: Tony Carton The Senate began voting on a ating to ensure the best deal possi- scheduled May 31 deadline, we re- Advertising Sales: number of budget and reform mea- ble for taxpayers, students, and job main committed to working with all Cyndee Stiefel: [email protected] sures that are part of the “Grand creators. However, despite these re- parties to ensure the best deal possi- Office Manager: Laurie Tanley Bargain” budget plan, which has quests Democrat lawmakers moved ble is reached for Illinois residents. been worked on by Senate members forward on a number of these issues. However, to act on legislation that To Contact The Scoop Today: on both sides of the aisle for months. 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While some people still have 607 has passed both the Senate and upon, such as property tax relief, a negative opinion of this particular the House and is now headed to the ©2015 Rock Valley Publishing, LLC • All rights reserved 223513 education funding reform, and lo- tool, many others know that this in- Governor for his signature. 5 The Scoop Today - Wednesday, May 24, 2017 • 5 ON THE RECORD Obituaries Stockton Community Unit School RAY E. STAMM Arlington Heights, IL. four grand- Ray E. children; Carrie (Dr. Dan) Jones District #206 May BOE Meeting agenda Stamm, 89, of of Platteville, WI, Blaine (Annie) 1. Call to order ball/ Shawn Haas paid, Evan Hill drivers Carla Sertle and Terry Ser- Lena passed Stamm of Lena, Jamie (Josh) Hag- 2. Roll call paid, Dan Oppold volunteer; golf/ tle away on Tues- enow of Verona, WI and Valerie 3. Amendments to the agenda Brett Richardson and Doug Gille H. Approve appointment of Dan day, May 16, Lelle (PA-C) of Balfate, Hondu- 4. Approval of regular and closed volunteer; girls’ basketball/Robyn Stevens as speech coach for the 2017 at the ras, two great granddaughters; Ad- session minutes of April 17, 2017 Schulz paid, Mallory Magee vol- 2017-2018 school year Presence St. ilynn Jones of Platteville, WI and and special meeting minutes of unteer; boys’ basketball/Jason I. Approve employment of Dean Joseph Center Madasyn Stamm of Lena, and one May 1, 2017 Koester paid, Dennis Young and Tillis as bus driver in Freeport, IL. brother-in-law; Harry Hughes of 5. Approval of payment of bills Evan Hill volunteer J. Approve the following for He was born Lena. 6. Approval of financial report D. Approve employment of Title part-time summer maintenance on December Ray was preceded in death by 7. Public petitions and hear- I teacher and early childhood/spe- help: Casey Kenna, Erica Grabbe, 18, 1927, to his; wife, parents, brother; Wayne, ings-presentation cial education teacher and Kim Westaby Elmer and Esther (Schulz) Stamm three half brothers; Merl, Milford 8. Administrative reports E. Accept retirement/resignation K. Approve re-assignment of in McConnell. He attended ele- and Glen and two half sisters; Iva 9. Committee reports: CTE of High School Secretary Diane certified staff mentary school in McConnell and Lee and Gladys Rosenstiel. Academy Kunz and employ Diane Kunz as L. Approve retirement of para- graduated from Winslow High Funeral Service was held May 10. New business kitchen staff clerk professional Judy Wulff School in 1945. After graduation, 22, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran A. Consideration of wrestling F. Approve amendment to part- 13. Adjournment Ray drove a school bus for 4 years Church, Lena, IL cooperative with Le-Win High for time superintendent’s contract By order of board of education and worked for Leland Crandall. In Visitation was May 21, at the the school years 2017-2018 and G. Approve retirement of bus president, Kirk Schubert 1945, he established his own truck- Leamon Funeral Home, Lena, IL. 2018-2019 ing business. Ray partnered with Burial took place at Chapel Hill B. Consideration of window re- Fred Fogel of Lena in 1947 to start Memorial Gardens in Freeport, IL placement a rock phosphate business. This followed by a luncheon the church. C. Approve repairs to Elementa- For All Your Advertising Needs was expanded in 1950 to include The Stamm and Lelle Families ry School Gym floor with Veterans Call Cyndee Stiefel the sale of barn cleaners, silo un- would like to sincerely thank the Flooring in the amount of $12,585 Shopper’s Guide • 815-369-4112 loaders, feeding equipment, silos, Presence St. Joseph staff for the ex- D. Approve tentative FY17 and the construction and remod- ceptional, loving care of their dad. The Scoop Today • 815-947-3353 amended budget, put on public dis- 158955 eling of farm buildings and barns. A memorial has been established play, set a hearing for 6:45 pm on Ray and Fred built a warehouse for in his name. Monday, June 19, 2017 the Walnut Grove Feed Company. Condolences may be sent to the E. Set fees for 2017-2018 school In 1961, Ray joined in partnership family at www.leamonfh.com year hammer down with Paul Lobdell to establish a F. Approve speech cooperative fertilizer business that included the ROBERT “BOB” T. KAMINSKI with Warren High School for the remodeling sale and spreading of liquid and dry Robert “Bob” T. Kaminski, age 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 school FULLY INSURED fertilizers. After 45 years, Ray sold 83 of Pearl years his business in 1988 to his son and City, IL passed G. Set board of education meet- Additions Drywall daughter-in-law. The new business away Monday, ing dates for 2017-2018 became Stamm Farm Systems, Inc. May 15, 2017 Decks Siding H. Approve energy contract re- Ceramic Tile Window Replacement Ray was a member of Winslow at Presence St. newal Town Board, Gun Club, Paradise Joseph Center I. Approve 2017-2018 student Cove Water Wheel Club, Lions in Freeport. handbook (815)947-3568 (815)275-3861 Club (Charter), Boy Scouts (Char- He was born in CELL 11. Closed session under the HOME Jay RhyneR 227723 ter Leader), Masonic Lodge and Chicago, IL on Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 Consistory (30 years). He was a Feb. 15, 1934 for the purpose of appointment, member of the Freeport YMCA to the late An- dismissal, and performance of per- for 23 years and the Lena Commu- thony and Eth- 119 S. Main sonnel, and matters relating to stu- Stockton, IL 61085 nity Card Club for over 50 years. el (Hitzelburger) Kaminski. dents AUSCH He served as a Director at the Cit- While in school, Bob won E-Mail: [email protected] 12. New business www.rauschrealty.com izens State Bank of Lena for 33 the Chicago Competition Div- A. Approve employment of full 815-947-3963 years before retiring in 1998. Ray ing Championship. He worked as time transportation director from was an avid sportsman that fished a Swiss Cheese Maker at Kraft June 1, 2017-June 30, 2018 OPEN HOUSE and hunted in Canada and several foods, a Union Organizer, a Union B. Approve employment of part- states. Ray belonged to a Wyoming Steward, Folk Festival Organizer time driver’s education teacher 611 S Main, Stockton hunting group for 25 years and a and an ordained minister. Bob en- Mike Hyland and part-time high Sunday, May 28th, Noon-2:00 P.M. Montana hunting club. He was a joyed stockcar racing, motorcycle school science teacher Mike Smith lifetime member of Good Shepherd touring, traveling Europe, building for the 2017-2018 school year Lutheran Church (formerly Amity) sports cars, and Bluegrass music. C. Approve the appointment of in Lena. He served on the church He was a U.S. Army survey spe- the following assistant coaches for council and many other commit- cialist and had a classified priority the 2017-2018 school year: foot- tees, including the property com- rating with original First Guided mittee for 25 years. Missile Battalion. Bob authored Ray married Betty Hughes in and published a non-fiction book Oct. 8, 1949 at Amity Luther- entitled, “To Free the Captives”. Reunion an Church and they celebrated Bob is survived by his significant Townsend Family Reunion Stockton 56 years of marriage. They were other of 20 years, Darlene Busker The Townsend Family Reunion Your host: Melody Heidenreich worldwide travelers that enjoyed of Pearl City, and his sister, Lor- will be held June 4, at the Stock- spending their winters in Ocala, raine O’Brian of Palos Hills. He is ton Park, South Shelter starting at FL. Ray loved God, his family, and preceded in death by his parents, noon. This will be the 114th year country. He and his wife were ac- Anthony and Ethel, and his daugh- the Townsend Family Reunion will tive community supporters. Their ter, Fran. be held. Winslow legacies include the Highland There was a visitation on Sun- Family members are the de- NEW LISTING This ranch Stockton Community College “Ray and Bet- day, May 21, 2017 at the Hermann scendants of H.S. and George N. Stockton home on 5 secluded acres ty Stamm Health Science Nursing Funeral Home. Cremation rites Townsend, who were some of the THREE-BEDROOM overlooking the Pecatonica NEW LISTING Traditional Wing”, HCC Continuing Education have been accorded. Interment will earliest settlers who started farm- BUNGALOW, with pocket River features a spacious three-bedroom home with Lifelong Learning Program, and take place at a later date. A memo- ing in Rush Township in 1836. The doors, beamed living room screen porch plus lower spacious living room, and built-in china closet. level family room ideal formal dining room, and HCC Scholarship Fund. rial fund has been established. Re- farms are still in the Townsend Fam- for entertaining. Property Ray was survived by his son; membrances and condolences may ily. Spacious corner lot and location close to library and has extensive landscape schools. Jeffrey (Connie) of Lena, one be shared at www.hermannfuneral- Please bring a dish to pass and ta- detached garage. plantings ideal for nature daughter; Cali R. (Larry) Lelle of home.com. ble service, beverages provided. lovers. 282893 6 6 • Wednesday, May 24, 2017 - The Scoop Today Highland celebrates graduates at 54th Commencement Ceremony On Saturday, May 13, Highland “As you move forward, I want you Community College celebrated its to consider how you can serve more 54th annual Commencement in the people in more ways — consider courtyard between the Marvin-Burt how you can serve your community, Liberal Arts Center and Natural Sci- your family, and your friends — and ence Center/Ray and Betty Stamm how you can serve your college into Health Science Nursing Wing. the future,” she said. A large crowd of guests gathered Following the ceremony, Dr. An- to celebrate the achievements of derson said, “As a speaker, I am re- 157 graduates participating in the minded of why we do what we do. ceremony. More than 320 students It’s about recognizing accomplish- completed degrees or certificates this ments and telling the graduates that year. it’s all about their future as they step The address to the class of 2017 closer to a chosen career.” was given by Dr. Karen Hunter An- Student speaker and former Stu- derson, Executive Director for the dent Trustee, Staci Hammer of Illinois Community College Board Lena, stood at the podium and told (ICCB). During her tenure at ICCB, her peers, “All of us here represent Dr. Anderson has provided leader- a vast amount of knowledge and ship and has served as an administra- courage. We can now take what we COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today/ tor for nearly all of the Board’s func- have gained and put it into important Highland Community College celebrated its 54th annual tions in the divisions related to work- practice. The best way to reach your Commencement on Saturday, May 13 force, career and technical education, potential is to be yourself. The world student services, minority affairs, needs a variety of talents.” as a nurse practitioner at Midwest mar. “For you, this is just the begin- will persist,” said Dittmar. “You will accountability and assessment, adult The greeting to the Class of 2017 Health Clinic. ning. You’ve just opened the doors learn something new every day, and education, institutional research, ed- was presented by alumna Margaret “Highland was the basis for me to more opportunities. No matter you will have a journey that is unlike ucation technology, international ed- “Peg” Dittmar, Class of 1984, from to be where I am today,” said Ditt- how old you are, those opportunities anyone else’s.” ucation, and academic affairs. Elizabeth. A dedicated lifelong learn- Dr. Anderson’s remarks focused on er, Peg received her B.S.N. from the theme of service as the graduates Rockford University in 2003 and moved on to the next steps in their M.S.N. from Northern Illinois Uni- U of I Extension offers Water Bath educational journey and careers. versity in 2005. She currently serves and Pressure Canning Workshop P P P P P P P P P P P If you are thinking of giving can- food for more other reasons. Canning the foods you have grown in your ning a try this summer great! Wel- provides a sense of healthfulness, garden, or have purchased from your come to the world of home food independence, and canning benefits local Farmer’s Market. Moreover, preservation. “Home food preserva- the environment, by reducing your canning allows you to enjoy the tion has become extremely popular, carbon footprint,” states University wonderful tastes of summer all year once again. Years ago, people pre- of Illinois Extension Nutrition and long. served their own food out of necessi- Wellness Educator, Diane Reinhold. There are two methods of canning, ty. Now, people are preserving their Canning is a great way to preserve water boiling canning and pressure canning. The acidity of the food will NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COMMUNITY actually determine the processing Memorial method. The boiling-water canning ACTION AGENCY method will be used for foods that Day are acidic, meaning they have a pH Receives $192,600 in Grant funds for Stephenson of 4.6 or less. Most fruits are natu- and Jo Daviess Counties rally high in acid and thus are safe is for to process, using this method. How- Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency was recently ever, some foods require additional awarded $192,600 in grant funds for the HAP (Home acid such as pickled foods, tomatoes Accessibility Program) from the Illinois Housing Development and figs. remembering Authority Trust Fund to be used for Accessibility issues and Low-acid foods on the other hand Home Repairs. The grant will assist 12 eligible persons who will not be acidic enough to prevent are 65 and older or who are disabled with a maximum funding the growth of a dangerous bacteri- WE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS TIME of $15,000 for home repairs aimed at addressing accessibility um called Clostridium botulinum. and health and safety concerns in the home. Therefore must be processed using a pressure canner. A pressure canner TO PAY HOMAGE TO OUR LOVED ONES For more information on eligibility for this grant, please visit is the only safe method for process- our website at www.nicaa.org or contact Nate Dale, Housing ing low acid foods. Low-acid foods Manager at Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency at include carrots, corn, green beans, WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES DEFENDING 815-232-3141, Ext. 113. potatoes and peas, just to name a few. 282016 If you are interested in learning what it takes to can food safely join NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COMMUNITY University of Illinois Extension Edu- WHAT WAS IMPORTANT TO THEM . . . cator, Diane Reinhold, for Yes! You ACTION AGENCY Can: Preserve It Safely – Water Bath Receives $330,750 in Grant funds for Stephenson and Pressure Canning Basics, to be OUR COUNTRY. and Jo Daviess Counties held on Thursday, June 15, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the University Illinois Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency was recently Extension, 2998 W Pearl City Road, awarded $330,750 for the SFR (Single Family Rehabilitation) Freeport, located in the Community Grant from the Illinois Housing Development Authority. The Services Building at Highland Com- Grant will assist 7 income eligible homeowners in making munity College. To register, call Leamon Funeral Homes necessary repairs aimed at addressing lead, code, safety and (815) 235-4125 or visit us online health issues in their homes. This grant is done through a at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/ Lena Orangeville Warren Winslow lottery. Please call the number below to add your name to the jsw/. Registration fee is $5. lottery list no later than June 30th 2017. Participants will learn the basics of home food preservation, food 815-369-4512 Please visit our website at www.nicaa.org to see the income safety guidelines, and the most re- guidelines for this program. cent methods used to preserve food 238986 safely. Additionally, participants can For more information on this grant contact Nate Dale, Housing have the dial-gauge on their pressure Manager at Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency at canners tested; just bring your lid P P P P P P P P P P P 815-232-3141, Ext. 113. 282015 with the gauge attached. 7 The Scoop Today - Wednesday, May 24, 2017 • 7

COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today NW IL Art Fest Illinois Country Living readers declare NW IL Art Fest the Best of Illinois! This year’s ‘Best Festival’ winner is in Stockton July 15-16 and features fine art, local talent, craft breweries, local wineries and a BBQ competition

Summary of action taken COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today Ag Day in Warren at the May Scales Mound Warren students experienced Kentucky Derby Races in the gym during Ag Day. Inflatable pony Community Unit School hops were provided for the students to hop on and race four at a time, around a racetrack of cones. Endress and Diffenderfer awarded Adkins Energy Scholarships District #211 BOE meeting Adkins Energy LLC is proud to industry for the better,” Abigayle “Having a biodiesel production fa- Mr. David Wiegel presented information regarding the new physical award two scholarships to area stu- writes. “Now, many local producers cility contributes to building a stron- fitness assessment required by the State of Illinois. The physical dents for 2017. Abigayle Endress has have the opportunity to watch their ger, more self-sufficient community, education teachers must test all students in grades 3-12 annually. However been awarded $1,500 and Emily Dif- produce be turned into a product and benefits the local economy. It only grades 5, 7, and 10 must be submitted to the State. Districts must fenderfer has been awarded $750. that is not only better for the earth, provides a tax benefit to our commu- report the second semester data from four test areas. Mr. Wiegel reported Abigayle is the daughter of Brad but also an asset for the economy, nities and schools, it provides jobs in that he and Mr. Williams have submitted Scale Mound School data to the and Shauna Endress, and is a 2016 community, various industries, and the production and distribution of the State. graduate of Pearl City High School. the world of science because of the biodiesel fuel and also provides in- Mr. Wiegel also gave a review of the athletic departments. He stated She is attending Highland Communi- Adkins Energy plant.” come to our local farmers.” that the year began with a meeting for all athletes and parents to introduce ty College and plans to pursue a mas- In her essay, Emily writes about Adkins Energy congratulates Ab- the required concussion policy and plan adopted by the District. The ter’s degree in Agricultural Commu- biodiesel’s – and Adkins’ – benefits igayle and Emily – and all area grad- meeting also gave the coaches an opportunity to meet with parents and nications and Journalism. to the community: uates. athletes prior to the start of the fall athletics seasons. He stated that he Emily is the daughter of Cara and would like to continue this as an annual event. Ric Arand and the late Scott Diffen- Business Items: derfer. She will be a 2017 graduate Airyonna Willson says: • The Board approved the hiring of Mrs. Bev Koester as a summer from Orangeville High School, and custodian. plans to attend Highland Community • Approved numerous policy updates, administrative procedures, and College in the fall. Her educational Good exhibits. goal is to pursue a master’s degree in • Acted on the resignation of Mr. Jesse Ernst, Spanish teacher. Agriculture Engineering. luck • Approved the posting of positions for the summer of 2017, 2017-18 Adkins is pleased with the number Warren – 4 bedroom, Grads, school year, and 2018-19 school year. These included the anticipated of students who applied for this year’s spacious kitchen with scholarship; entries were judged on oak cabinetry, gorgeous hiring of a special education teacher and paraprofessional, Spanish teacher flooring, 2 stall garage, from for 2017-18 school year, and math/science teacher for 2018-19. previous academic achievement and on 1.3 acres! • The Board consented for the administration and District architect to an essay on biodiesel fuel. NOW $127,900 me and go out to bid for a roofing project for the main gym scheduled for the Abigayle championed bioethanol summer of 2018. in her essay by detailing the many Little • Approved the final school year calendar to be submitted to the ROE benefits of this clean, renewable fuel, and State Board of Education at the conclusion of the 2017 school year. from compatibility with standard John! • Approved summer library hours for the summer of 2017. diesel engines to reduced emissions In addition to these items, the Board heard reports from recent and a stronger local economy. “Whether on a local or national Pearl City – 2-3 meetings. These included the Communications Committee, Facilities bedroom home. Newer Committee, Finance Committee, and Curriculum Committee. scale, biodiesel has changed the fuel roof, siding, windows & front door! 1.5 bath. Attached garage. Large Pearl City – New backyard. Just $52,900 Listing! Darling 2 bedroom ranch home remember Liles Chiropractic with nice backyard views! Close to library. SHOP Clinic, Ltd. Just $79,900

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WILLSON www.jimsullivan-realty.com L “Where there’s a Willson, there’s a way!” 11875 US Rt 20 E Now Carrying Stockton, IL 61085 SupplementS 815-690-2792 “Tri-County Area’s Redneck Realtor” 158957 FIRST 232368 282632 8 8 • Wednesday, May 24, 2017 - The Scoop Today Diverse guest speakers bring meaning to Scales Mound curriculum The secondary social studies cur- school year were the Vietnam Vet- riculum covers a variety of topics erans of America Northwest Illinois throughout the school year. In our Chapter 928 who spoke to the U.S. district we are very blessed with history class. Students learned a little friends, family and community about each speaker’s military experi- members who share their experienc- ences during the war, the equipment es and knowledge with the students and supplies they carried, and two to bring real life learning to the cur- students modeled Vietnam War era riculum units. fatigues. The students thank Steve Students in the eighth grade so- Townsend, Tom Lobacz, George Pet- cial studies and the high school ge- tigout, and Roy Hunter for sharing ography classes learned about wa- their experiences and helping them ter insecurity and the lack of clean to better understand the sacrifices drinking water around the world made by the men and women who through Mr. Don Koppas, founder of serve in our military. the non-governmental organization It has been a busy year in the sec- “Friends of Homacho”. Mr. Koppas ondary social studies classes learn- as made eight trips to the Ethiopian ing about topics from the history of village of Homacho. The focus of our country to current events and is- this organization has been to bring sues around the world. The students safe drinking water to the village by greatly benefit from the many people digging wells and constructing canal who take time from their busy sched- sys-tems through their mission work ules to share their stories and experi- in Ethiopia. ences in our classroom. The presentation by Mr. Koppas reinforced the geog-raphy curricu- lum about water insecurity around Experiential the world. As part of the unit stu- dents purified dirty water into clean drinkable water using the same learning COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today chemicals used to purify unsafe wa- The new Warren FFA officers were sworn into their elected offices for the 2017-2018 school year. ter in undeveloped countries. The kit President - Bryana Wulfekuhle, Vice President - Ashley Hiemann, Treasurer - Megan Molitor, Secretary was supplied by the non-governmen- at its best - Mandi Schick, Reporter - Cameron Kinniso, Sentinel - Megan Hynek, Parliamentarian - Mallory Bour- tal organization H2O for Life. The best learning opportunities geous The Sociology class completed a are often found outside of the class- Historian - Noah McGivney unit on gender identity and inequal- room. The high school students ity issues in the United States. Emi- were provided the opportunity to ly Stier, Scales Mound High School spend the day learning about top- graduate and Coordinator for the ics of interest at the Field Museum Warren FFA holds annual banquet in Chicago. A special thank you to The Warren FFA Chapter held like to thank Hartzell’s and Hixters greenhouse wasR madeIDE T possibleHE STE byA Mthe T ROfficeAIN of Gender and Sexuality at A SCENIC RIDE POWERED BY AUniversity 1912 HE IofSL EWisconsinR Platteville, the Scales Mound PTO for helping their annual banquet on Tuesday, for taking the time to cater the annual generous donations of the communi- to fund transportation for this unique May 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the school FFA Banquet. ty. The Warren SFFATE AChapterM LOC thanksOMO TIspokeVE to the class about her work at ADULTS $7.00 — CHILD UNDUWP.ER 1 Through2 $3.00 a teenage version of learning experience. Scales Mound cafeteria. The Chapter recognized The guest speaker was Mark all who helped with the project. School was also awarded a Google Discovery Degrees, Blue and Gold Wulfekuhle of the Warren FFA At theRID banquet,E IN TH Eofficers LOCO MbroughtOTIVE “heads CAB $ up15 seven.00 up” Ms. Stier helped the students understand issues of scholarship through the Field Muse- Award, Career Development Event Alumni. He spoke about the alum- homemade baked goods for a silent um to assist with the transportation participants, as well as Top Sellers in ni’s expectations for the new officers auction. The auction closed at the gender equality and the LGBTQ+ community. A special thank you to expense. fundraising for Fall fruit and Spring and the new greenhouseRID underE TH Econ ST- EAendM TofR theAIN banquet and raised $150 During the morning students visit- strawberry sales. Local businesses struction. A He SC spokeENIC aboutRIDE thePO WcomER- EDfrom BY theA 1 9delicious12 HEIS treats.LTEORU R The TH Eban M-USMs.EU MStier for taking time from her MANY DISPLAYS FEATUbusyRIN Gday LO toC AtalkL with the Sociology ed an exhibit of choice with a teacher provided the buffet with Hartzell’s munity’s excitement toS TexpandEAM L theOC OquetMO TwasIV Ea nice night where friends leading a lesson about the exhibit. In fried chicken and sides plus Hixters Warren FFAA chapterDULTS with $7.0 0a —green CH- ILandD U familyNDEHR Igathered S1T2 O$3R.Y00 toA N celebrateD EARL theY A Mstudents.ERICANA. WE The final guest speakers for this the afternoon the students were as- potato bar. The Warren FFA would house. 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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church St. Paul’s in Kent Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will gather for worship at Good Shepherd on May 28, at 118 E. Mason St. Lena, IL, at 9:30 a.m. All are invited to worship on this Seventh Sunday of Easter with Holy Communion. Following worship, there will be a time of fellowship. observes Memorial Day On Monday May 29, Good Shepherd office will be closed in honor of Memorial Day. On Sunday, May 28, St. Paul’s Rev. Gillette co-pastors with her On Wednesday May 31, at 8 a.m. the Piece Corps Quilters will work together to craft quilts for Lutheran Lutheran Church of Kent will ob- husband Bruce at Limestone Pres- World Relief. They are always looking for more people to help tie quilts and sew. No previous quilting expe- serve the Seventh Sunday of Easter byterian Church in Wilmington, rience is necessary. Come join the fun and make a difference in the world! at their 10 a.m. worship service. Delaware. All are invited on Thursday, June 1, the Hannah Circle will meet at 9 a.m. at church in fellowship; Rene’ There will also be a Memorial Day Gary Groezinger will be the lec- Johnson is the hostess and Bible Study leader. Prayer followed by the singing of tor, and Deb Winning will be our or- Lutheran Social Service of Illinois has been transforming lives for 150 years and is one of the largest pro- “My Country Tis Of Thee.” ganist. The sermon is entitled “What viders of foster care services in Illinois. Often children are unable to be placed in a home because of the simple The Opening Hymn will be “Cre- Did Jesus Pray For,” and is based absence of a smoke/carbon monoxide detector. This year the Northern Illinois Synod Assembly 2017 In-Kind ator Of The Water,” sung to the tune upon John 17. Offering is collecting Gift Cards and Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detectors for foster care services in Illinois. of Aurelia. The hymn text, written All are welcome to worship with Your donation will help children in need of a safe and loving home to be placed quickly. Good Shepherd is by Rev. Carolyn Gillette, lifts up us. We are located at 1334 N. Sun- accepting donations of new smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and/or gift cards for detectors for LSSI. Please images of the common uses for wa- nyside Road, one-fourth mile north bring your donation to Good Shepherd to help LSSI care for the children of the Northern IL Synod by June 4. ter to remind us how God uses the of Kent. For more information, call ordinary to do extra-ordinary things. 232-4010. Please join us. Kent/Willow United Methodist Churches Kent/Willow UMC will worship together Sun May 28, at Kent UMC at 9 a.m. Brenda Morris will be giving the message, all are invited and welcome. Tony Schubert is pianist. Welcome to stay for the fellowship following. St. Joseph’s Annual Strawberry Social Sunday School is at 10:30 a.m. studying from the Holy Bible; all are welcome/invited to join in this time too. Wednesday, June 7, 2017 • 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Kent UMC is located right in the town of Kent, IL; for more information, please call 815-601-6742. At St. Joseph’s Hall St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pearl City 410 W. Lena Street • Lena The menu consists of: to kick-off summer brat stand May 27 Whole Hog Roast, BBQ, Baked Beans, On Sunday, May 28, Pastor Ek- VBS will meet each day from 8:30 readings, homily, communion and a strand will lead worship on the Sev- to 11:30 a.m. See all the details at hymn. Potato Salad, Strawberry Pie, enth Sunday of the Easter Season www.stjohnspearlcity.org/vbs or stop Sundaes & Strawberry Shortcake beginning at 9 a.m. The worship will by St. John’s from 7 a.m - 7 p.m. dai- EVANGELICAL FREE Carry outs Available include dedication of memorials pur- ly. 281781 chased this past year. After worship, The Fifth Quarter Youth group CHURCH OF LENA the Confirmation class will also meet (Junior High) will meet at 3:30 p.m. 720 N. Freedom Street at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesdays through the Month Lena, IL St. John’s will begin the Summer of May. Beginning in June, they 815-369-5591 Brat Stand on Saturday, May 27, will begin meeting at 11 a.m. on The Lake Le-Aqua-Na serving from 11 a.m til 2 p.m. The Wednesdays. The Genesis Youth Dr. Jim Erb, Senior Pastor Brat Stand is adjacent to the Pearl group (High School) continues to Rev. Scott Wilson Park Ministry City Post Office. A brat or hot dog meet on Sunday evenings at 7:30 Assoc. Pastor of Youth with chips and drink for $4.50 or p.m. All youth groups are open to all at Hickory Hills Campgrounds • Lena, IL sandwiches sold separate. Thanks so area youth and held in the Youth and Sunday Worship much for your support! Family Center. 10:00 a.m. Saturday evenings at 6:30 p.m. It’s not too late to register your St. John’s continues to hold Satur- Sunday School/ABF 8:45 a.m. children (Pre K-6th grade) for the day evening worship service at 5:30 AWA NA-Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. May 27 Michelle & LuAnn Son Spark Labs Vacation Bible p.m. This worship service lasts about Junior and Senior High Youth Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. June 3 The Carlsons School at St. John’s on June 5-9. 30-35 minutes and includes weekly 220097 June 10 Gone Fishin’ June 17 Ruter Ministries June 24 Grace Free Methodist Worship Team July 1 Tyger Johnson One-Man Band July 8 Set Free July 15 Beloved Church Worship Team June 4 - 8 July 22 Warren UMC Praise Team Come Hang Out at VBS! July 29 EFC of Lena Worship Team 5 p.m. Meal August 5 Martintown Worship Team 5:30-8 p.m. VBS August 12 EFC of Lena Worship Team August 19 Red Bird Country Age 3-6th Grade August 26 Professions of Faith September 2 Deb Leininger

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The years, it was not until the arrival of take place in the Barrel Room of the Jo Daviess Conservation Founda- European settlers that the historic Galena Cellars Winery and Vine- tion (JDCF) invites the public to a clearing of prairies, forests and wet- yard, 4746 N. Ford Road, Galena. A June 7th, 2017 presentation on the lands occurred, completely altering potluck will begin at 5:30, with an pre-historic landscape of Northwest the vegetation of the county and the optional brief tour of the winery and Illinois by Illinois Natural Area Sur- Midwest in general.” vineyard at 5 p.m. The presentation veyor Randy Nyboer. Randy’s job is to locate, among will begin at 7 pm, for those wishing Randy will describe the unique all that change, the remnants of the to attend just the talk. If attending geologic conditions and climate pre-historic landscape and, where it the potluck, please bring a side dish shifts that shaped our pre-historic makes sense, to recommend preser- to pass and your own table service. forests, prairies, and wetlands. A vation and restoration. During Illi- A main dish will be provided and map of the early 1800’s land cov- nois’ first inventory of these natural wine will be available for purchase. er will be on view and then will be areas, only one significant area was RSVP’s are not necessary and ev- placed in the temporary exhibit of found in Jo Daviess County, a 2.1- eryone is welcome. This event is early Jo Daviess County maps at the acre sand hill prairie. But in 2008, generously supported by First Com- Galena/Jo Daviess County Histori- after 30 years of land stewardship, munity Bank of Galena/Apple River cal Society and Museum, a co-spon- a second inventory located “several State Bank, and by Galena Cellars sor of the event. new high-quality forests, prairies, Winery and Vineyard. For more Randy will also talk about the and wetlands,” according to Randy. information on JDCF events, visit most dramatic changes of all, creat- Among these are habitat-rich prai- www.jdcf.org. When your nearest neighbors aren’t human Come join University of Illinois visitors to our properties but some sion Educator, will share her knowl- Extension Energy and Environmental may wear out their welcome. These edge both personal and professional Stewardship Educator Peggy Doty as animals have adapted their way of liv- on how to enhance and coexist with she presents Urban Areas and Wild- ing to be your neighbor and we have wildlife on your property as well as life. The University of Illinois Ex- a tendency to provide exactly what the legalities for removing it.

COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today tension in collaboration with the City they need. Other living creatures need JDCF staff would like to halt the spread of Japanese Knotweed by of Galena is offering this program at our help to conserve their kind due The treating populations throughout the county with no cost to the land- no cost. The program is being held at to the pressures of a forever-chang- owner. JDCF secured a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Galena City Hall, Galena, IL on June ing environment. Property owners Scoop Today Foundation to assist in this effort. 8, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. For more infor- have a responsibility to do their part mation or to register for the program on behalf of the wild things around is now Japanese Knotweed: an emerging please call our office at 815-858-2273 them. A person does not have to like Available Online or visit us online at web.extension.il- everything nature has to offer, but if it • No Subscription Required invasive weed in Jo Davies County linois.edu/jsw. is your nearest neighbor, you have the • No fees Whether you live in a small com- responsibility to understand why it is • All of your local news Jo Daviess Conservation Founda- see photo. If you believe you have available at tion (JDCF) staff has observed a new Japanese Knotweed on your property munity or a larger urban setting, wild- there and how to deal with it legally rvpnews.com invasive weed, Japanese Knotweed please contact JDCF at striketeam@ life is a part of your everyday life. or simply enjoy the wild gift. Urban (Fallopia japonica/Polygonum cuspi- jdcf.org or (815) 858-9100. Many species of wildlife are welcome wildlife helps us maintain at least a small connection to nature. Peggy datum), around streams and drainage 255050 ditches in in the Galena area. Inva- NOP posts fraudulent organic certificates Doty, University of Illinois Exten- sive species, often plants or animals The USDA Agricultural Market- Rand Express Purity Ltd. arriving from other continents, have LENNY & KANDY MULDER ing Service (AMS) National Or- JEM Enterprises created huge challenges for land ganic Program (NOP) is alerting Betterbell Company Ltd. ANTIQUES, HOUSEHOLD, TOOLS managers of conservation lands in the organic trade about the presence Bickerton Trade Ltd & OUTDOOR ITEMS AUCTION NW Illinois. If left unmanaged Jap- of fraudulent organic certificates. Saffire Blue Inc. anese Knotweed could spread further 507 E. MAIN ST. • LENA, IL Fraudulent organic certificates list- Green India Herbs around the county including into pre- ing the following businesses are in Erin’s Faces SUNDAY, May 28, 2017 - 10:00 A.M. served natural areas causing ecolog- use and have been reported to the Review these and other fraudu- ical and economic harm. JDCF staff DIRECTIONS: The Mulders are moving out of state. Auction located NOP: lent certificates online at: http://bit. would like to halt the spread of Jap- S. of Pearl City to Loran Rd, then 2.5 miles W to Papp Rd. Garage Renagrotec SPR de Rl ly/2oUYO54 anese Knotweed by treating popula- can be used in case of bad weather. ANTIQUES & HOUSEHOLD tions throughout the county with no ITEMS: (6) Koening chairs; Mediterranean style dining room table cost to the landowner JDCF secured COLLECTIBLES & HOUSEHOLD & buffet; Art-Deco vanity; Singer treadle sewing machine; Victorian a grant from the National Fish and ITEMS AUCTION lamp table; beer signs & clock; farm primitives; Art-Deco swag lamp; Wildlife Foundation to assist in this 507 E. MAIN ST. • LENA, IL bracket kerosene lamp w/reflector; kerosene lamps; primitive kt effort. items; F.P. toys; blue fruit jars; Little Red Riding Hood & other cookie Japanese Knotweed was originally THURSDAY, May 25, 2017 - 4:30 P.M. jars; hens-on-nests; Jazzy Pride Select GT scooter, needs battery; introduced to North America from COLLECTIBLES, HOUSEHOLD & MISC. ITEMS: Art-Deco dresser pine deacon bench; Bissell carpet cleaner; Cabela’s food grinder Asia as an ornamental plant. Once & nightstand; drop leaf table; (6) wood chairs; Earnhardt & WI leather w/juicer attachment; usual kt & household items; OUTDOOR established it spreads rapidly creat- jackets; Harley shirts; 35mm cameras; Eagle hunting knife; Hallmark ITEMS, TOOLS & MISC. ITEMS: Ranch King 20Hp lawn tractor ing a density that out-competes na- & Precious Moments x-mas ornaments; QUANTITY of sports cards; tive species reducing the health and w/46” deck & rototiller; 45”wide, 2’tall snow blower; DR 9 cu ft leaf wildlife habitat in forests, stream sports memorabilia; die-cast racing cars & semis (NIB); Jeff Gordon vacuum; Agri-Fab 45-gal pull sprayer; H.D. lawn trailer; Craftsman corridors and wet prairies. Japanese helmet radio; Matchbox & Hot Wheels; remote controlled airplane & 5Hp chipper/shredder; Swisher lawn thatcher/rake; plastic lawn Knotweed grows well in moist areas cars; MP3 5-pad digital drum sets; dolls; games & toys; set of china roller; Agri-Fab pull drop seeder; Poulan chain saws; Lincoln AC-225 such as stream banks, roadsides, and dishes; painted dishes; collector plates; glassware; costume jewelry; welder; 1500# ATV lift; Speedway 14” chop saw; band & scroll saws; floodplains. Dense patches of Jap- pocket knives; cookbooks; maroon lift chair; oak 4-pc entertainment Wagner contractor’s paint sprayer; wood ladder; work bench w/vise; anese Knotweed destabilize stream center; chest; wood porch bench; Char-Broil gas grill; usual kt & Kennedy & other machinist tool boxes; air, power & hand tools; lawn/ banks leading to erosion and physical household items; halogen work light; hand tools; lawn/garden tools; garden tools; 12’x12’ canopy; smoker grill; LP turkey fryer; lg porch degradation of sensitive areas. Japa- water board; ice fishing poles & tackle; croquet set; baseball bats; golf rocker; wood garden Arber; 60’-65’ split rail fencing; metal parts nese Knotweed can grow 3-10ft tall clubs; lawn/garden seed & supplies. drawer units. with large triangular to heart shaped TERMS: CASH or GOOD CHECK TERMS: CASH or GOOD CHECK leaves and multiple spikes of white flowers. 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FROM1 can (6 oz.)LENA’S crab meat, drained, x 13 baking dish sprayed with cookKITCHEN- heat. Add the asparagus, peas, green heat, cook and stir ground beef, flaked ing spray. Bake 10 minutes. Cool. beans, onions, and a pinch of salt. crumbling meat, until no longer pink; 2 green onions sliced; divided Beat cream cheese, milk and re- Cook just until the onions soften, drain In a 3 qt. slow cooker combine Preheat the oven to 375. Place maining sugar in medium bowl with about 5 minutes. Add the heavy the browned beef with one chopped won ton strips in single layer on mixer until blended. Stir in 1 cup cream and chicken stock and cook onion; add the tomato sauce, cocoa, baking sheet sprayed with cooking whipped topping; spread over the until reduced slightly, about 3 min- cinnamon, chili powder, paprika, spray. Lightly spray the wrappers crust, completely covering crust. utes. garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, with additional cooking spray. Bake Refrigerate until ready to use. Add the pasta to the boiling water and vinegar. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 minutes or until crisp and light- Add boiling water to Jell-O mix in and cook as the label directs. Drain for about 2 hours; add the hot dogs. ly browned. Remove from pan and a large bowl. Stir for 2 minutes un- the pasta and transfer to the sauce; Continue cooking, covered, on low place on paper towel. Set aside. til completely dissolved. Stir in cold toss gently. Transfer everything to a until heated through, about 2 hours Cut eggs lengthwise in half. Re- water, orange juice, lime zest and serving bowl. Garnish with the par- longer. Serve on buns; top with The not so skinny cook move the yolks; place in medium juice. Refrigerate 1½ hours or until mesan and basil. shredded cheddar and remaining bowl. Mash with fork. Add the thickened. Memorial Day usually signals the chopped onion. I am reminded of a line from a mayo and cream cheese spread and Stir strawberries into gelatin mix- first cook out. The next two recipes Reuben Brats poem I used to teach in College Prep mix well. Stir in crabmeat and half ture; spoon over cream cheese lay- are great ways to eat the grilled meats 1 can beer Literature—“Water, water, every- the onions. Spoon the yolk mixture er. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm that signal the beginning of sum- 4 uncooked fresh bratwurst links where, nor any a drop to drink.” It is into the egg white halves. Top with Serve with a dollop of remaining mer. The chili dogs have a couple 2 T. Thousand Island dressing from “The Rime of the Ancient Mar- remaining onions and baked won ton whipped topping. Sprinkle with ad- of unique spices that really enhances 4 rye or whole wheat bratwurst iner,” and no good came to him. So, strips. ditional lime zest and garnish with the flavor. Try this great chili sauce buns, split I think it can stop any time soon. My This unique strawberry salad is lime wedges and a strawberry before for plain old hot dogs. The second ½ C. shredded Swiss cheese biggest problem is getting pots made a take-off on the strawberry pretzel serving. recipe is for an interesting take on 1 C. sauerkraut, drained, and heat- for the cemetery and my tomatoes salad/dessert that is very popular. This recipe uses the seasonal as- brats; the addition of the Reuben el- ed planted. That problem is nothing The crust is different, and you do paragus in a really easy pasta recipe. ements gives the bratwurst a unique 4 Brat buns compared to the hundreds of acres have to plan ahead. This salad is a It is meatless (I think you could add flavor. If you don’t want to use beer, Heat a gas or charcoal grill. In of corn that still need to be plant- good one for the whole summer not some sautéed shrimp) and really easy I have just boiled them in water, and 2-quart saucepan, heat beer to boil- ed. I think I had better quit whining just Memorial Day. to make. It has lots of good vege- the taste is really good. There are ing. Add the bratwurst; reduce the and move on to some recipes for the Strawberry Margarita tables. There is very little clean up great brats at A.J.’s Meats and Sul- heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 because it uses a pot and a skillet! livan Foods. We are lucky to have week. I pray for sun and drying out! Salad squares minutes. This week’s recipes are some you Linguine with Asparagus good meat right in our neighborhood. Drain bratwurst. Place on grill can use for the Memorial Day holi- 2 C. finely crushed tortilla chips ½ C. sugar, divided Salt Cincinnati Chili Dogs over medium heat. Cover the grill; day. 1 stick unsalted butter 1½ lbs. ground beef cook 5-10 minutes, turning once, un- The first recipe is for an interest- 6 T. butter, melted 1½ pkg. (12 oz. total) cream 8 oz. asparagus, woody ends 2 small onions, chopped and di- til brown. ing deviled egg. It uses the won ton trimmed, chopped vided Spread the dressing on cut sides of wrappers for a little crunch as a gar- cheese, softened 2 T. milk ¾ C. frozen peas 2 cans (15 oz. each) tomato sauce buns. Place bratwurst in buns; top nish, the cream cheese spread which 1 handful of green beans, chopped 1½ t. baking cocoa with cheese, bratwurst and sauer- makes for a nice creamy egg, and 2¼ C. thawed whipped topping, divided 2 spring onions, chopped ½ t. ground cinnamon kraut. some crab meat. Enjoy these unusu- ½ C. heavy cream ¼ t. chili powder Broil directions: Set oven to broil. al deviled eggs. 2 C. boiling water 1 pkg. (6 oz.) Strawberry Jell-O ½ C. chicken stock ¼ t. paprika Place bratwurst on rack in broiler Crab Rangoon 1 C. cold water 16 oz. linguine ¼ t. garlic powder pan. Broil with tops 4-6 inches from ½ C. orange juice 1 C. freshly grated parmesan 2 T. Worcestershire sauce heat for 5-10 minutes, turning once, Deviled Eggs cheese 1 T. cider vinegar until brown. 3 won ton wrappers, cut into 1½ x Zest and juice from 1 lime 4 C. fresh strawberries, sliced Basil leaves 10 hot dogs This recipe was sent to me last 14-inch strips Bring a large pot of salted water to 10 hot dog buns, split year. I managed to keep track of it, 1 dozen hard cooked eggs Preheat the oven to 350. Combine the crushed chips, ¼ C. sugar and the a boil. Meanwhile, melt the butter Shredded cheddar cheese ½ C. mayonnaise in a large skillet over medium-high In a large skillet over medium ½ C. cream cheese spread melted butter; press onto bottom of 9 See KITCHEN, Page 13

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• Kitchen (Continued from page 12) and I didn’t lose it. Sometimes I put Preheat the oven to 350. Crust: tions from readers that are published my mother and grandmother were and I am humbled. Thank you to all things away so well (you know about lightly spoon flour into dry mea- in cookbooks in our area. This rec- charter members of the Legion Aux- the troops we have and to the fami- putting things away so you don’t lose suring cups and level with a knife. ipe is from the St. Ann’s Catholic iliary. So Memorial Day was always lies who live in fear for their loved track of them) that I don’t find them Combine the flour, ½ cup sugar, and Church Centennial Cookbook. It is a big celebration with a parade and one’s safety. So take a few moments for several years. Enjoy this rhubarb salt in a bowl. Cut in butter with a an old recipe for a rhubarb pudding. a ceremony at the cemetery. We al- on Memorial Day and be thankful for bar that does require several steps. pastry blender until mixture resem- It is pretty simple and makes a great ways went to a picnic, and as a child where we live and what our legacy My reader said they are really good. bles coarse meal. Press into a 9 x pudding that doesn’t have the added my brother and I would play in the is. As we celebrate this beginning of Rhubarb Custard Bars 13 baking dish that has been coated calories of a crust. Try this different park. This day always marked the summer, we are all hoping for warm- Crust: with cooking spray. Bake at 350 for way to eat rhubarb that is “pie less.” first day of summer for us. Things er and dryer weather. The first week 1½ C. flour 15 minutes or until crust is golden Rhubarb Pudding change as time marches on. The in June will begin the Lena Business ½ C. sugar brown. 4 C. rhubarb, diced small old Legion Hall in Pearl City Association Wednesday night ac- 1/8 t. salt Filling: Combine flour and sugar 2 eggs was torn down and there is a new tivities. More information will be 9 T. chilled butter, cut into small in a large bowl; add the milk and 1 C. sugar one in a different location. The park coming nest week. We continue to pieces eggs, stirring with a whisk until well Place rhubarb in an 8 inch round is gone, but the spirit of those early look for spring recipes that feature Filling: blended. Stir in rhubarb and pour the cake pan. Mix eggs, well beaten veterans who honored those who had rhubarb, strawberries and aspara- 1/3 C. flour mixture over the crust. Bake at 350 with sugar. Pour over rhubarb. Bake perished still lives on. Some things gus. You can contact us in person, 1½ C. sugar for 40 minutes or until set. Cool to at 300 for 30 minutes or until the do not change, and I am grateful. I by mail, or email us at From Lena’s 1½ C. milk room temperature. rhubarb is well cooked and lightly am grateful to live in a wonderful Kitchens, Shopper’s Guide at 213 S. 3 large eggs Topping: Place the sugar, cream brown. country who had people who sacri- Center St. or email scoopshopper@ 5 C. sliced rhubarb, cut into ½ inch cheese and vanilla in a bowl; beat I can’t believe that Memorial Day ficed for me; they are still sacrificing, rvpublishing.com. pieces with a mixer at medium speed until weekend is just around the corner. Topping: smooth. Gently fold in Cool Whip; I know it sounds strange, but I love ½ C. sugar spread evenly over the baked cus- to see cemeteries with the beautiful 4 oz. cream cheese, softened tard. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. flowers and the flags. My father was DEADLINES ½ t. vanilla Garnish with mint sprigs if desired. a WWII veteran and a charter mem- News Items 1 C. Cool Whip, thawed Sometimes I get recipe sugges- ber of the Pearl City Legion post, and Friday at 4 p.m. the week prior in the Lena Office on a space available basis. Display Ads New date for ‘Yes, You Can: Friday noon the week prior to publication. Classified Ads Friday at 4 p.m. the week prior to publication. Preserving Practice – Jams and Jellies’ Legals Join University of Illinois Ex- 61028. can make their own jar of jam. Friday at 4 p.m. the week prior to publication. tension’s Nutrition and Wellness Strawberry season is upon us; During the first half of the class 60846 Educator, Diane Reinhold, for wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy the we will explain the various types “Yes! You CAN: Preserving Prac- great taste of those sweet berries of sweet spread, the importance of tice – Jams and Jellies”. Register year round? having the correct ratio of pectin, for this workshop by calling the Jo Jams and jellies are a great way fruit, acid and sugar and basics of E-Mail us your news at Daviess County Extension office at to enjoy the delectable tastes that jam and jelly making. The second (815) 858-2273 or visit us online at summer has to offer throughout the half will be spent in the kitchen, [email protected]! http://web.extension.illinois.edu/ year. Whether making strawberry making jam or jelly. Participants jsw. Class size is limited and the jam, apple jelly, pear preserves or will not only learn a fun new skill, deadline for registration is Mon- a peach marmalade, to be success- they will then get to take a jar home. day, June 5. Cost of the class is $25, ful you will need to be familiar University of Illinois Extension If you can’t e-mail, bring your to help cover a portion of the pro- with the basic principles of making provides equal opportunities in gram supplies. This workshop will sweet spreads. programs and employment. If you news to our Dropbox at

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COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today Labor Expo The Industrial Technology classes of Les Virtue participated in the Dubuque Area Labor- Manage- ment Council’s Construction Expo at Portzen Construction headquarters. The students were able to rotate among the following trades: carpenters, plumbers, pipefitters, ironworkers, sheet metal workers, dump truck operator, operating engineers, electricians, laborers and glaziers. Some of COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today the exhibits were hands on; which some of the students commented made it the best field trip ever. Illinois Principal Association Awards Congratulations to Lauren Sigafus and Erin Winter as they were rec- ognized by the Illinois Principals Association for their examples of character, achievement and leadership. Next school year, Lauren will be attending the University of Northern Iowa majoring in sec- ondary education, and Erin will be attending the Milwaukee School Please join us on of Engineering majoring in biomedical engineering. Friday, May 26th from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and wish Sue Schubert best of luck at her new endeavor!!! She will be sadly missed, but we certainly wish her the best for the future!!

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A history of Memorial Day Compiled by Tony Carton or otherwise decorating the graves EDITOR of comrades who died in defense Memorial Day, originally called of their country during the late re- Decoration Day, is a day of remem- bellion, and whose bodies now lie brance for those who have died in almost every city, village and in service of the United States of hamlet churchyard in the land,” he America. Over two dozen cities and proclaimed. The date of Decoration towns claim to be the birthplace of Day, as he called it, was chosen be- Memorial Day. While Waterloo N.Y. cause it wasn’t the anniversary of was officially declared the birth- any particular battle. place of Memorial Day by President On the first Decoration Day, Gen- Lyndon Johnson in May 1966, it’s eral James Garfield made a speech difficult to prove conclusively the at Arlington National Cemetery, origins of the day. and 5,000 participants decorated Regardless of the exact date or the graves of the 20,000 Union and location of its origins, one thing is Confederate soldiers buried there. clear – Memorial Day was borne out The first state to officially recog- of the Civil War and a desire to hon- nize the holiday was New York in or our dead. It was officially pro- 1873. By 1890 it was recognized claimed on 5 May 1868 by General by all of the northern states. The COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today John Logan, national commander of South refused to acknowledge the the Grand Army of the Republic, in day, honoring their dead on separate his General Order No. 11. “The 30th days until after World War I (when Learning their heritage of May, 1868, is designated for the the holiday changed from honoring Stockton Middle school students Connor Vincent and Cierra Mapes purpose of strewing with flowers, just those who died fighting in the helped fold the flag when Mike Beatty, Jim Vaupel and Bob Heuerman Civil War to honoring Americans of the Stockton American Legion Post #449 presented information who died fighting in any war). on the American Flag to Stockton Middle School seventh graders It is now observed in almost ev- on May 16. Students learned about the flags history, different looks ery state on the last Monday in May it has had over the years, folding of the flag, proper disposal of the with Congressional passage of the flag, what the flag represents, the Pledge of Allegiance and what it National Holiday Act of 1971. means, and the National Anthem. Orangeville American Legion to stage Flag Retirement Ceremony The Orangeville American Legion The American Legion performs Please give your unusable flags to Post 720 will be holding the annual this service annually, usually around a Legion member at any time. All A heartfelt thanks this Memorial County Legion Flag Retirement Cer- Flag Day. Our faded, frayed and un- Legion posts in Stephenson County, Day emony on Monday, June 12, 6 p.m., serviceable U. S. flags must be prop- the Boy Scouts and Orangeville Vil- Memorial Day is a day of at Village Hall in Orangeville. The erly, and respectfully, retired and de- lage Officials will take them. If you remembrance. COUNTRY Financial public is invited to attend this event. stroyed. miss this year’s ceremony, the flags would like to salute the defenders of will be stored at the Orangeville Vil- our freedom, both past and present, lage Hall until the following year. and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Remembering Their Sacrifice COURTESY PHOTO Shopper’s Guide Deb Brown Poppy Lena 815-369-2881 deb.brown@ Princess countryfinancial.com Evelyn Karnatz, Miss Poppy 2016, 815-443-2074 crowns the Miss Poppy 2017, PO Box 128 Whitley Howarth. Both young la- Pearl City, IL 61062 dies are Junior members of the www.LoranMutual.com Lena American Legion Auxiliary. Look for them distributing pop- 0517-128 282807 205495 pies in Lena on May 26 and 27. Bussian Insurance & Stockton Bussian Realtors Travel Center 240 W. Main St., Suite C 300 West Railroad, Stockton Open 24 Hours Lena • 815-369-4747 282905 815-947-3361 205155 244761 www.bussianinsurance.com Wursters Sales and Service, LLC B&B Hillside Repair Highway 20 9807 E. Binkley Road Stockton Stockton 815-443-2725 244384 815-947-3297 815-947-3470 71123 www.pearlcitybank.com 70045

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Ryan Kruger Nicole Pavino Katie Pingel Christian Rask Lauren Sigafus Zachery Stadel Kelsey Wienen

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Scales Mound • 815-845-2316 118067 Hanover • 815-591-2210 68728 Warren • 815-745-3311 66473 21 The Scoop Today - Wednesday, May 24, 2017 • 21 River Ridge Community Unit School District #210 BOE May meeting Monday, May 15, President G. Al- Approved the regular and execu- to New York. 1A state competition. Tristan Angell to Mrs. Mensendike and Mr. Vandigo len Crist called the regular meeting tive session board meeting minutes - Thank you to Mrs. Mensen- finished 13th individually in Geome- for coordinating their schedules to ac- of the River Ridge Community Unit of April 24, 2017 and destruction of dike, Jr. Class sponsor, for doing a tre- try. Other team members were Nick commodate this class. School District #210 Board of Ed- audio executive session minutes from mendous job of coordinating the Ju- Parr, Parker Reese, Ben Crist, Bennett Approved the School Board Meet- ucation to order at 6:15 PM. Board September 21, 2015 and NW Spe- nior/Senior Banquet and Prom. 2017 Reese, Breya Christopher, Sydney ing time and dates as follows: Regu- Members G. Allen Crist, Raymie Di- cial Education March 2017 and April King and Queen were Marcelo Diaz Thorsen, Liz Scott, Chris Schnitzler, lar meetings of the River Ridge CUSD estelmeier, Barb Schaible and Diane 2017 minutes. and Paige Grissinger. The parents are Devin Koester, Ryan Tracey and Dan- #210 will take place at 6:30 pm on the Haring answered roll call. President Reviewed the Treasurer’s Report, to be commended for the enjoyable iel Bellich. third Monday of the month unless Crist announced a quorum was estab- Investment Report and Activity Re- and entertaining post-prom event. - New Board members were otherwise designated by the River lished. Amy Finn entered the meeting ports. Approved bills and payroll in - The employees enjoyed reminded by President Crist to take Ridge Board of Education. (Please at 6:22 PM and Lisa Walters entered the amount of $566,226.70. Staff Appreciation Week as they were care of scheduled workshops. note January 2018 and February 2018 the meeting at 6:27 PM. Don Mc- Board and Administrative Reports: thanked each day in various ways - May 22nd – Elementary meetings will be the third Tuesday.) Lane was absent. Also present: Su- - Member Diestelmeier reported from River Ridge Administrators, Il- Awards Day – 1:15 PM Meetings will convene at 4141 IL Rte perintendent Brad Albrecht, Principal on the Jo Daviess Carroll Career Tech- linois Bank & Trust - Elizabeth Bank- - May 23rd – Senior and High 84 South; Hanover, IL. Monday, July Beau Buchs, Principal Mike Foltz, nical Academy May 1, 2017 Board of ing Center, Apple River State Bank School Awards Day - 9:00 am 17, 2017; Monday, August 21, 2017; two representatives for the RREA and Control minutes. CTE FY17 River and Danielle Kloss including lunch - May 23rd – MS Awards Monday, September 18, 2017; Mon- five River Ridge students. Ridge Outstanding Students of the provided by the PTO and breakfast Day/8th Grade Recognition - 1:15- day, October 16, 2017; Monday, No- The Administrators and School Year: Anna Crist – Early Child De- served by the Middle School Student 3:00 vember 20, 2017; Monday, December Board Members toured the River velopment; Austin Kutz – Auto Body Council. - May 24th – Elementary 18, 2017; Tuesday, January 16, 2018; Ridge facilities. Repair; and Liz Scott – Computer - Congratulations to the Track/Field Day Tuesday, February 20, 2018; Monday, After approval of the May Agenda Networking & Security. ICTM Geometry & Precalculus teams - May 24th – Last student at- March 19, 2018; Monday, April 16, as presented, the Board took the fol- - Thank you to Mrs. Smith and sponsor, Mrs. Diestelmeier, for tendance day – 1:30 Dismissal 2018; Monday, May 21, 2018; Mon- lowing action. for coordinating the senior class trip earning 13th place in their Division - May 26th – Graduation @ day, June 18, 2018. 7:30 pm Approved August 2017 Summer - August 7th-18th – Summer School staff – Laura Kuzniar, Tara School Ketelsen, Stephanie Wurster with Highland’s Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society Approved the 2nd reading of para pro’s to be determined as need- School Board Policies and Updates as ed. Summer school is scheduled for for Nursing inducts new members presented. Monday through Friday August 7th- Highland Community College’s Honor Society is to recognize the · No previous failures of any nurs- The Board approved the Extra-Du- 18th with one bus pickup point in Beta Delta Chapter of the Alpha academic excellence of students in ing class. ty schedule for 2017-2018 school year each village – Elizabeth Terrapin Park Delta Nu Honor Society for Nursing completing an Associate Degree Students may be invited to provi- as presented by Principal Foltz. New and Hanover Park District. inducted seven new members in a Nursing. The society encourages the sional membership after successful appointments include: Volunteer The Board entered into executive ceremony held on May 11. pursuit of advanced degrees in the completion of at least one semester Football – Jason Gonzalez; Assistant session to consider information re- This year’s inductees are Desiree profession of nursing and continuing of a nursing course. Full membership Drama – Renee Schultz; Assistant MS garding appointment, employment, Holz of Freeport (president); Jack- education as a life-long professional is granted in the final semester of Girls Basketball – Krista Fry; and Ser- compensation, discipline, perfor- ie Johnson of Argyle, WI; Rebecca responsibility. Additionally, the soci- study if the student maintains cumu- vant Leadership – Candace Stewart. mance or dismissal of specific em- Molander of Leaf River; Sara Slee- ety participates in the recruitment of lative 3.0 GPA and earns a grade of B Principals Mike Foltz and Beau ployees of the District, collective man of Elizabeth; Lindsay Swalve qualified individuals into the profes- or better in all courses. Students must Buchs reviewed the first reading for bargaining and report on student in- of Freeport; Susanna Thompson of sion of nursing. have demonstrated conduct that re- the 2018 Student Handbook changes/ formation and discipline. Warren (vice president) and Morgan The requirements to join Alpha flects integrity and professionalism. updates. Final reading will be at the After executive session the Board Zimmerman of Rock City (secre- Delta Nu include the following: For more information on Beta June meeting. accepted Jeff Randecker’s resignation tary). · Minimum GPA of 3.0 or above in Delta Chapter of the Alpha Delta Nu Approved the Advanced Placement as school bus driver. The objective of the Organiza- all general education classes Honor Society for Nursing contact Language and Composition course The above information is subject tion for Associate Degree Nursing · Earned grade of B or better in Kay Sperry at kay.sperry@highland. for the 2017-2018 school year. The for approval at the next regular meet- (OADN) Alpha Delta Nu Nursing each nursing class edu or call 815-599-3684. Board extended a special thank you ing of the Board on Monday, June 19. Congratulations River Ridge Class of 2017

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ROAD DISTRICT - REVE- OF THE 15TH Sale terms: 25% down of the For information, examine the NUE SUMMARY: JUDICIAL DISTRICT highest bid by certified funds court file or contact Plaintiff’s Property Taxes - $58,871.23; focused JO DAVIESS COUNTY - at the close of the sale payable attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCI- Replacement Tax - $1,112.99; GALENA, ILLINOIS to The Judicial Sales Corpo- ATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH Interest - $1,993.86; Transfer JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, ration. No third party checks FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE from Town Fund - $18,000.00; on playoff NATIONAL ASSOCIATION will be accepted. The balance 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, Miscellaneous Income - Plaintiff, in certified funds/or wire trans- (630) 794-9876 Please refer to $1,648.67 attack plan -v.- fer, is due within twenty-four file number 14-16-13814. TOTAL REVENUES: By Chris Johnson CHADDEN M. HOSTER, et al (24) hours. No fee shall be paid THE JUDICIAL SALES $81,626.75 SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Defendant by the mortgagee acquiring the CORPORATION ROAD DISTRICT - COM- Few teams across northern Illi- 16CH 00042 residential real estate pursu- One South Wacker Drive, 24th PENSATION SUMMARY: nois are hotter right now than the NOTICE OF SALE ant to its credit bid at the sale Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 Range - Under $25,000.00 - boys’ baseball team featuring the PUBLIC NOTICE IS HERE- co-operative efforts of Stockton or by any mortgagee, judgment (312) 236-SALE Bob White - $1,144.38 BY GIVEN that pursuant to a creditor, or other lienor acquir- You can also visit The Judicial TOTAL COMPENSATION: and Warren High Schools’ athletes. Judgment of Foreclosure and Into the first round of the State ing the residential real estate Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. $1,144.38 Playoffs this week the Warhawks Sale entered in the above cause whose rights in and to the resi- com for a 7 day status report of ROAD DISTRICT - EXPEN- carried momentum. Follow- on March 9, 2017, an agent for dential real estate arose prior to pending sales. DITURE SUMMARY: ing three shut-out wins record- The Judicial Sales Corporation, the sale. The subject property CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, Stagecoach Trails Limestone- ed during play over the past four will at 1:30 PM on June 14, is subject to general real estate P.C. $23,552.75; Louie’s Trench- games of the regular season, the 2017, at the office of Vincent taxes, special assessments, or 15W030 NORTH FRONT- ing - $6,973.20; Evergreen team seemed to be playing its best Roth Toepfer & Leinen PC, ball as the playoffs started. special taxes levied against said AGE ROAD, SUITE 100 Landscaping- $3,225.00; All Warren-Stockton has shut out 122 1/2 N Main St, Galena, IL real estate and is offered for sale BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 other disbursements less than five of their last seven opponents 61036, sell at public auction to without any representation as to (630) 794-5300 ($2,500.00) - $10,335.61 and have outscored their victims the highest bidder, as set forth quality or quantity of title and E-Mail: [email protected]. TOTAL VENDORS: by a margin of 43-0 in those games. below, the following described without recourse to Plaintiff and com $44,086.56 Spring Valley Hall was the last real estate: team to defeat the Warhawks. They in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale Attorney File No. 14-16- SUMMARY STATEMENT A TRACT OF LAND LOCAT- is further subject to confirma- 13814 OF CONDITION accomplished that task on April ED IN THE NORTHWEST 15. Oddly enough, as the game tion by the court. Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 TOWNSHIP seems to want to do, opportunity QUARTER OF THE NORTH- Upon payment in full of the Case Number: 16 CH 00042 Beginning Balance - $91,286 for payback seems to be looming, WEST QUARTER OF SEC- amount bid, the purchaser will TJSC#: 37-4251 Total Revenues- $49,515 as the second week of the playoffs TION 4, VILLAGE OF NORA, receive a Certificate of Sale that NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Total Expenditures - $43,699 began this past Monday, May 22. JO DAVIESS COUNTY, ILLI- will entitle the purchaser to a Debt Collection Practices Act, Ending Balance - $97,102 Both the one-seeded Red Devils NOIS, THE BOUNDARY OF and likewise-seeded Warhawks ad- deed to the real estate after con- you are advised that Plaintiff’s ROAD DISTRICT WHICH IS MORE PARTICU- firmation of the sale. attorney is deemed to be a debt Beginning Balance - $170,655 vanced to their respective Regional LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOL- Cham-pionships. The property will NOT be collector attempting to collect Total Revenues - $81,627 On April 15 the Red Devils came LOWS: COMMENCING AT open for inspection and plain- a debt and any information ob- Total Expenditures - $45,231 away with the 4-2 win. Similar to THE NORTHWEST CORNER tiff makes no representation as tained will be used for that pur- Ending Balance - $207,051 Warren-Stockton, Hall captured a OF THE NORTHEAST QUAR- to the condition of the property. pose. Subscribed and sworn to this lot of speed closing down the sea- TER OF THE NORTHWEST Prospective bidders are admon- I721333 10th day of April, 2017 son as they won five of their past QUARTER OF SECTION ished to check the court file to (Published in The Scoop Today JAMES GOKEN six, heading into game one of May. 4, TOWNSHIP 28 NORTH, They were issued the one-seed and verify all information. May 10, 17 & 24, 2017) James C. Goken - Treasurer opened their post-season in Men- RANGE 5 EAST OF THE If this property is a condo- 281176 I, Valerie Stocks, Clerk of Ap- dota. FOURTH PRINCIPAL ME- minium unit, the purchaser of ple River Township, JoDaviess If seeds played through, follow- RIDIAN, THENCE NORTH the unit at the foreclosure sale, ANNUAL TREASURER’S County, Illinois, do hereby ing make-up dates, there is a very 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES other than a mortgagee, shall REPORT certify that the above is a true good chance Warren-Stockton and 00 SECONDS WEST, ALONG pay the assessments and the le- APPLE RIVER TOWNSHIP copy of the Annual Treasurer’s Spring Valley-Hall would meet up THE NORTH LINE OF THE & ROAD DISTRICT again, to help decide which top- gal fees required by The Condo- Report for the fiscal year ending NORTHWEST QUARTER minium Property Act, 765 ILCS FISCAL YEAR ENDING March 31, 2017. seed is making their post-season MARCH 31, 2017 trip beyond Byron. OF SAID SECTION 4, A DIS- 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this VALERIE STOCKS For the Warhawks, the hot streak TANCE OF 267.00 FEET, property is a condominium unit TOWNSHIP - REVENUE Valerie Stocks - Clerk to close the season, not having lost THENCE SOUTH 42 DE- which is part of a common in- SUMMARY: (Published in The Scoop Today a game since late April, carried into GREES 30 MINUTES 00 SEC- terest community, the purchaser Property Taxes - $47,158.20; May 24, 2017) the post-season as the IHSA Class ONDS WEST, 211.75 FEET Replacement Tax - $1,280.56; 2A Byron Sectional Complex top- of the unit at the foreclosure sale 282849 TO THE POINT OF BEGIN- other than a mortgagee shall Interest - $524.42; TOIRMA seed blew out their Regional open- Dividend - $552.00; NING, THENCE CONTINU- pay the assessments required PUBLIC NOTICE ing-opponent, Oregon, 15-0 and Miscellaneous Income - $0.00 flew into the Class 2A Regional ING SOUTH 42 DEGREES by The Condominium Property NOTICE OF PUBLIC TOTAL REVENUES: Final last Saturday, May 20. 30 MINUTES 00 SECONDS Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). HEARING $49,515.18 However, weather conditions WEST, 151.25 FEET, THENCE IF YOU ARE THE MORT- Pursuant to Section 10-120 of TOWNSHIP - COMPENSA- would not allow the contest to SOUTH 47 DEGREES 30 GAGOR (HOMEOWNER), the Illinois Property Tax Code, be completed at that time and an TION SUMMARY: MINUTES 00 SECONDS YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO as amended, the Jo Daviess ad-justment was made. Range - Under $25,000.00: EAST 200.00 FEET, THENCE REMAIN IN POSSESSION County Farmland Assessment On Monday, May 22 the game Steve Reynolds; James Go- NORTH 42 DEGREES 30 FOR 30 DAYS AFTER EN- Review Committee shall hold was scheduled to be played and the ken; Valerie Stocks; William reward was the Pecatonica Class MINUTES 00 SECONDS TRY OF AN ORDER OF POS- a Public Hearing on May 30, Holland; Todd Cox; Greg Gal- 2A Regional Title. At this time EAST, 151.25 FEET; THENCE SESSION, IN ACCORDANCE 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the County lagher; Russell Cox. Range - however, details are unavailable as NORTH 47 DEGREES 30 WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) Board Room at the Jo Daviess to how things concluded. $25,000.00 - $49,999.99: None. MINUTES 00 SECONDS OF THE ILLINOIS MORT- County Courthouse. The pur- It is expected that the top seed TOTAL COMPENSATION: WEST 200.00 FEET TO THE GAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. pose of the meeting will be the Warren-Stockton co-op would $17,440.00 POINT OF BEGINNING SIT- You will need a photo iden- certification of the 2018 farm- work past another co-op from the TOWNSHIP - EXPENDI- eastern reaches of the NUIC realm. UATED IN THE COUNTY OF tification issued by a govern- land values. TURE SUMMARY: The five-seed Pecatonica-Du- JO DAVIESS AND STATE OF ment agency (driver’s license, Donna M. 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223739 part: 351 Cleveland on stand, 3158 27 The Scoop Today - Wednesday, May 24, 2017 • 27 Warren High School recognizes students at annual awards night National Honor Society active Illinois State Scholars Kailynn Martin Ralph & Katherine Warren High School Student members JoAnna Dillon Hannah McGivney Norris Scholarship Council Scholarships Seniors Emma Riedl Emma Riedl Brian Holland Owen Bennett JoAnna Dillon 9/11 Memorial Hayley Smith Kailynn Martin Zachery Sperry Analiesa Harbach Softball Scholarship Makaila Stuckey U.S. Grant Fever Masonic Lodge Scholarship Kailynn Martin Owen Bennett Zachery Sperry River Scholarship Amber Kuhse Emma Riedl JoAnna Dillon Kyle Wolff Kyle Wolff Warren Education Kyle Wolff Hayley Smith Tyler Wulfekuhle Peaceseekers Make a Association cholarship TylerWulfekuhle American Legion Ethan Wybourn Difference Scholarship Payton Calow Juniors Auxiliary Scholarship American Red Zachery Sperry “The Bob” Feltmeyer Kolton Kaiser Ethan Wybourn Cross Scholarships Toay Family Memorial Scholarships Rebecca Raab American Legion Auxiliary Hayley Smith Agricultural Scholarship Alex Brinkmeier Newly Elected Members 2016- - Kathleen Long Memorial Zachery Sperry Brian Holland Payton Calow 2017 Scholarship District #205 Foundation Tyler Wulfekuhle Emma Riedl Hayley Smith Taylor Renz Amber Kuhse Individual Scholarships Ronnie Vance Kyle Wolf Anna Riedl Carroll University Amber Kuhse Memorial Scholarship UW-Platteville Pioneer Makaila Stuckey Scholarships Hannah McGivney Owen Bennett Recognition Award Miah Stiefel Analiesa Harbach Emma Riedl Warren Lions Club Kailynn Martin Bryana Wulfekuhle Citizens State Bank Makaila Stuckey Scholarship Rebecca Thompson Garrett Williams Scholarship Gordon Balbac Memorial Emma Riedl Robbins Memorial Scholarship Servant Leadership Hannah McGivney Firemen’s Scholarship Warren Community Hannah McGivney Miles Hill Jo-Carroll Energy Cassandra Blair Bank Scholarship Quad Cities Channel JoAnna Dillon Scholarship Ethel Budenz Hannah McGivney 8 News S.O.A.R. Scholarship Rebecca Raab JoAnna Dillon Memorial Scholarship Hayley Smith Hannah McGivney Analiesa Harbach ACCIONA – EcoGrove Wind Cassandra Blair Anna Riedl Farm Scholarship Josh Broshous Hannah McGivney Emma Riedl Payton Calow McKenzie Rowley Hayley Smith Waltressa Burrows • REAL ESTATE • Emma Riedl Highland Community Memorial Scholarship IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE sure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall Hayley Smith College Scholarships Emma Riedl 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT pay the assessments and the legal fees Zach Sperry Hannah McGivney Hayley Smith JO DAVIESS COUNTY - required by The Condominium Property High School Student Council Zachery Sperry John Bussman GALENA, ILLINOIS Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If Brianna Anderson Kyle Wolff Memorial Scholarship JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL this property is a condominium unit which Lizzie Brinkmeier Freeport VFW Alex Brinkmeier ASSOCIATION is part of a common interest community, Jaycee Bennett Post 998 Scholarship Kailynn Martin Plaintiff, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclo- Owen Bennett Hannah McGivney Chester & Margaret Groom -v.- sure sale other than a mortgagee shall Jessica Griffin Zachery Sperry Memorial Scholarship CHADDEN M. HOSTER, et al pay the assessments required by The Lindsey Brinkmeier Nathan & Harry Hartzell Makaila Stuckey Defendant Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS Brynn Bohnsack Memorial Scholarship Steve Moris 16CH 00042 605/18.5(g-1). JoAnna Dillon Zachery Sperry Kathleen Ann Gable NOTICE OF SALE IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR Allison Heller Apple River Lions Honorary Scholarship PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE Noah McGivney Club Scholarship JoAnna Dillon that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclo- RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION Dharma Heidenreich JoAnna Dillon Wilfred T. Wolfram sure and Sale entered in the above cause FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN Analiesa Harbach Brian Holland Memorial Scholarships on March 9, 2017, an agent for The Ju- ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCOR- Kimmy Raab Hayley Smith Zachery Sperry dicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:30 PM DANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF Miah Stiefel Apple River State Kyle Wolff on June 14, 2017, at the office of Vincent THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLO- Kolton Kaiser Bank Scholarship Dorothy Yohn Smith Roth Toepfer & Leinen PC, 122 1/2 N SURE LAW. Brian Holland Emma Riedl Memorial Scholarship Main St, Galena, IL 61036, sell at public You will need a photo identification is- auction to the highest bidder, as set forth sued by a government agency (driver’s Ried Raisbeck Colony Brands Scholarship Brian Holland below, the following described real estate: license, passport, etc.) in order to gain Garrett Williams Owen Bennett Tyler Wulfekuhle Commonly known as 213 NORTH entry into our building and the foreclosure Megan Molitor Alex Brinkmeier Ethan Wybourn STREET, NORA, IL 61059 sale room in Cook County and the same Andrew Kaiser Josh Broshous Joe Vondra Property Index No. 43-11-001-121-00. identification for sales held at other county Jacob VenHuizen Payton Calow Memorial Scholarship The real estate is improved with a single venues where The Judicial Sales Corpo- Rebecca Raab JoAnna Dillon Brian Holland family residence. ration conducts foreclosure sales. Hannah McGivney Jessica Hintz Emma Riedl Sale terms: 25% down of the highest For information, examine the court file Ethan Williams Brian Holland Floyd & Alice bid by certified funds at the close of the or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS Anna Riedl Cody Hynek Bale Scholarship sale payable to The Judicial Sales Cor- & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH Emma Riedl Andrew Kaiser Brian Holland poration. No third party checks will be FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR Haley Slamp Amber Kuhse Kailynn Martin accepted. The balance in certified funds/ RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please Hayley Smith or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four refer to file number 14-16-13814. Madison Tesmer For All Your Advertising Needs (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORA- Zach Sperry Call Cyndee Stiefel mortgagee acquiring the residential real TION Kyle Wolff Shopper’s Guide • 815-369-4112 estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Tyler Wulfekuhle The Scoop Today • 815-947-3353 or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE Student Council Officers 158955 or other lienor acquiring the residential You can also visit The Judicial Sales President–Emma Riedl real estate whose rights in and to the res- Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day Vice-President–Andrew Kaiser idential real estate arose prior to the sale. status report of pending sales. The subject property is subject to general CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Secretary–Kyle Wolff Apple Canyon Lake real estate taxes, special assessments, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, Treasurer–JoAnna Dillon or special taxes levied against said real SUITE 100 State Star & Proficiency Community Garage Sales estate and is offered for sale without any BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 Event Gold Medalists representation as to quality or quantity of (630) 794-5300 JoAnna Dillon Saturday, June 3 title and without recourse to Plaintiff and E-Mail: [email protected] McKenzie Rowley in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further Attorney File No. 14-16-13814 Megan Molitor 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. subject to confirmation by the court. Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Jessica Hintz Upon payment in full of the amount bid, Case Number: 16 CH 00042 Rebecca Raab the purchaser will receive a Certificate of TJSC#: 37-4251 Miah Stiefel Some sales open Friday & Sunday. Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Col- American Legion Award deed to the real estate after confirmation lection Practices Act, you are advised that Kyle Wolff See listing for details. of the sale. Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt Daughters of the The property will NOT be open for in- collector attempting to collect a debt and American Revolution spection and plaintiff makes no represen- any information obtained will be used for Tyler Wulfekuhle Maps and listings available June 1 at the office tation as to the condition of the property. that purpose. IHSA All-State Academic (14A157 Canyon Club Dr., Apple River) Prospective bidders are admonished to I721333 Team Nomination check the court file to verify all informa- (Published in The Scoop Today Emma Riedl or at tion. May 10, 17 & 24, 2017) Kyle Wolff If this property is a condominium unit, 281177 www.applecanyonlake.org 282414 the purchaser of the unit at the foreclo- 28 28 • Wednesday, May 24, 2017 - The Scoop Today Orangeville puts top-seed on the line By Chris Johnson to look at only the late-season games clashes during the regular season’s fi- SPORTS CORRESPONDENT to help make their decision on Oran- nal day of games. Both squads lost to Working through the regular season geville’s starting position. Orangeville by similar scores of 6-0 to as they did, there really was no doubt Officials discovered that before wrap up the day of play. that the Orangeville Lady Broncos and even more so, following a 16-0 Before Orangeville took its final would be a team many would have to rules-shortened whipping of the two- spin north to close the 2017 spring keep their eyes on, when the post-sea- seed Pecatonica Lady Indians in late sports season, they dealt with a little son began. April. trouble from within the NUIC. Had The IHSA Selection Committee an- The current Sectional top-seed Or- things turned out differently Thursday, nounced that they knew Orangeville angeville Lady Broncos breezed past May 4, when Orangeville defeated had something good going on. They the two-seed Lady Indians16-0, on Forreston 8-7, a top seed might not saw that there was a lot of talent in Tuesday, April 25. Since then Oran- have been in order. place and the team from the northern geville won seven of eight matches. Additionally, Orangeville would reaches of the State would be reward- Orangeville has been one of the hot- not have captured the Northwest Up- ed for their season-long efforts. test softball teams in the northern third state Illini Conference Crown. Their The Lady Broncos were issued one of the State most of the year. They 14-2 final record and 27-5 overall of the strongest starting positions pos- have been playing solid in all areas on marks allowed the top seed to be is- sible in the IHSA Class 1A Girls’ Soft- the field and they have never lost the sued to them when the playoffs started. ball State Tournament this post-sea- steam that they picked up during mid- Games continue this week in the son. They were given the number one April games. post-season. Dakota and Orangeville seed in the East Dubuque Regional The Lady Broncos closed the sea- played for the East Dubuque Regional and were the overall number one son with a 2-1 turn through southern Title on Monday, May 22. The game “pick-to-click” in the upper branch of Wisconsin on Saturday, May 13. Their had been scheduled for Saturday, May the Dakota Class 1A Sectional Com- only loss on that trek came to large- 20 initially. A win by Orangeville plex. school member, Beloit Memorial. The meant a Tuesday, May 23 meeting with They were expected to travel far Lady Purple Knights captured the 4-1 the winner from the Ashton-Franklin and for a longer period than perhaps win. Center Class 1A Regional was in or- many of their NUIC-familiars would. Baraboo and Rhinelander weren’t der. Pecatonica faced the home team The Selection Committee didn’t need as successful in their cross-border for the AFC 1A Regional Crown. Lady Wolves upsetting tournament bracket By Chris Johnson three runs in the home half of the first on starting pitcher Kendra Melville. SPORTS CORRESPONDENT inning. They added five in the second Her perfect game was only marked by The defending Sectional Champion and had collected the 12-0 edge by the two team errors committed. Pearl City Wolves took another step end of the third frame. The talented senior hurler struck towards attempting to defend their Aquin was held to three hits in the out nine batters in her seven innings

2016 Title as they worked through loss. Pearl City had plenty of offensive of work and helped pilot the upset of COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today the early rounds of the IHSA Class support and they spread around the Eastland. The win put Pearl City in the Chad Boudreau is the new Highland Cougar Men’s Basketball head 1A Girls’ Softball State Tournament. duties of run collection in their first- Eastland Regional Final on Saturday, coach As they go, they are upsetting teams round win. May 20 and things turned out exact- along the way. Tyra Clark had two home runs in ly as Head Coach Mark Melville had When the 2017 regular season came the game, knocked home five runs and hoped. Highland names new to a close the Lady Wolves had start- scored a pair of her own. Kendra Mel- Lena-Winslow fought into the final ed to get a few pieces working even ville was 2-3 with three runs scored for inning but could not complete their men’s basketball head coach more, as the fluidity of their game be- Pearl City. Teammate Macayla Pilson journey, as the hope for a shot for the Highland Community College has assistant basketball coach at the Uni- came decidedly more noticeable. and Meg Tessendorf also ended the right to play in the Dakota Sectional named Chad Boudreau as the new versity of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Even as the IHSA Selection Com- day batting at a .667 clip. The Lady this week opened without them. Highland Cougar Men’s Basketball Prior to his tenure at UW-Whitewa- mittee issued the Lady Wolves the Wolves moved to 16-10 following the Pearl City captured the round one head coach. He replaces Tone Boyle, ter, he served as an assistant coach six-seed, expectations were kept low. win. title and looked for more this week who accepted a position as assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Mil- They were favored to knock off nine- Things got a lot harder for the as they prepared to face either two- coach at Eastern Illinois University waukee for 11 seasons, acting as lead seed Freeport Aquin in the “play-in” de-fending Sectional Champion Lady seed Pecatonica or upset-minded, six- after leading the Highland program assistant and recruiting coordinator Monday, May 15 match and they ac- Wolves as they battled in the Class 1A seed Ashton-Franklin Center in the for the past three seasons, earning a since 2011. complished that task, winning 12-0 Eastland Regional semi-final. They Tuesday, May 23 Dakota Sectional berth to the NJCAA National Tour- Before his time at UW-Milwau- in the rules-shortened affair. After had to face the home team and the semi-final. Those two teams met on nament this past March. kee, Boudreau spent six years as the that though, the seeds began working overall number-two seed Eastland. Monday, May 22 as a result of a week- Boudreau comes to the Cougars lead assistant coach for Indian Hills against them. Things were even harder still for the end weather influence. Details on that after spending the past season as an Community College in Ottumwa, Pearl City started fast and scored Lady Cougars as they failed to connect match are unavailable at this time. Iowa, helping the team to three NJ- CAA No. 1 rankings and an NJCAA Final Four berth in 2000. Boudreau holds a B.A. in Educa- tion from Hannibal-La Grange Col- lege in Hannibal, Missouri and an M.A. in Education from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Mis- souri. “I am excited for the opportuni- ty to lead the Highland Men’s Bas- ketball program,” said Boudreau. “Athletic Director and former Head Pearl City Elevator is pleased to announce the Coach Pete Norman has built High- land into an NJCAA power, and the opening of our new feed stores at our Lena and previous Head Coach Tone Boyle is Warren Co-op locations! leaving the program in an excellent Pearl City Elevator is pleased to announce the opening of our position. I look forward to working We will be featuring our own line of Alliance Nutrition livestock feeds and milk replacers as well as the Hubbard line with a talented group of returners, of chicken feeds. Be sure to also check out our pet food area for your cat and dog supplies as well as bird seed! We and to recruiting student-athletes that even have calf health productsnew and feed colostrum stores atreplacers! our Lena Be sureand to Warren come see Co-op us for locations!your Generac generator needs! will continue the upward growth of We will be featuring our own line of Alliance Nutrition livestock feeds and milk replacers as well Cougar Basketball on the court, in Featured Brands: Fromm | American Natural Premium | Iams | Tidy Cats | Kaytee | the classroom, and in the communi- Armas the& Hammer Hubbard line | Hubbard of chicken feeds. | Opticare Be sure toHealth also check | Spirit out our Plus pet foodEquine area forNutrition your cat and ty.” dog supplies! We even have calf health products and colostrum replacers!! Highland Athletic Director Pete Warren Co-Op Lena Co-op Norman voiced his enthusiasm about 416 E. Lena St., Lena, IL the next Cougar Basketball head 202 E. 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