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Both teams brother Braden in the left corner with of the court in just four seconds, and ing up the Wolves. their conference. The 5-2 record is would struggle offensively in the a matchup the Wolves liked. Braden the Pearl City defense held Magee to These teams could meet up for a good enough to put the Panthers in second, as the Panthers managed to then hit a pump fake which allowed just a half court heave, which would fourth time this season, however. It fourth place, as the Northwest Up- get just four points of their own. The him to drive to the basket where he fall short. state Illini-West Conference features Wolves would hold a 24-15 lead as hit a layup that bounced around the The loss puts a damper on the a four way battle for first between they went into the break. rim and eventually fell with just four Panthers Conference championship See BATTLE, Page 10 Pearl City, East Dubuque, River Brock Smargiassi would score the Ridge, and Lena-Winslow. Pearl City first basket of the second half which came in at the top of the conference would temporarily give the Wolves with an undefeated 6-0 in league re- a double digit lead. Magee and the cord, while they held an 11-4 record Panthers would answer quickly with on the season. a layup of his own, cutting the score These teams faced off just over to 26-17. two weeks ago, when they both trav- The teams would go back and eled to the United Center for what forth on their next couple posses- would be considered a non-confer- sions, eventually coming to a 30-21 ence game. Lena-Winslow would Pearl City lead. take home the victory 45-39; how- While Jayden Kempel was at ever it wouldn’t benefit their confer- the free throw line, a technical was ence standings, which is how Pearl called on Lena-Winslow which al- City remained undefeated in the lowed the Wolves to extend their lead league. to double digits once again, as they Last Friday’s match would be the went up 32-21. third time these teams faced off this The Wolves and Panthers would season, and it surely did not disap- head into the fourth with Pearl City point. Both teams have struggled to up 33-23. play scheduled games with recent Parker Magee would then go on weather. The weather also caused a an absolute tear. Magee would hit lack of practice for both squads, and a three, a tough layup, and another it showed early on in Friday’s match three-pointer as he scored 10 straight up. points for the Panthers and brought Pearl City had a fantastic first them within just two, down 33-31. quarter from beyond the arc. Lucas Ormison would then hit a layup of Petersen and Brock Smargiassi each his own, completing the Panthers 10 delivered a pair of three-pointers as point run and tying the game at 33 they led the Wolves to a 16 point all. first. Parker Magee provided most Jarod Kempel would end the Pan- of LeWins’; offense early on, hitting ther run by going two for two at the a three-pointer and a pair of jumpers, free throw line, giving the Wolves a giving him seven in the quarter. The 35-33 lead. Brock Smargiassi would COURTESY PHOTO Shopper’s Guide Panthers would trail the Wolves 11- steal the Panthers ensuing in-bound 16 as they began the second. pass, leading to another foul, in Pearl City hit a drought in the sec- which Brock would go two for two, 100 days ond as they went 0 for 9 from the and extend the Pearl City lead to four. Pearl City Kindergarteners Karlee Hammer, Gavyn Gerke, Elmer Heid, Hudson Voss, Lily Block, field through most of the quarter. In Parker Magee would continue his Madi Mantei, and Brooklyn Voegeli shared their 100-day projects that they created at home with fact, for the first seven minutes, their hot hand, however, as Magee hit two their families. only points came off three Jayden straight three-pointers right in the Kempel free throws. face of Pearl City’s defenders. Magee LeWin’s Sean Ormison managed almost single handedly tied the game to hit a spin move in the lane and for the second time Friday night, land a tough layup which brought the bringing the score to 39-39 with just APPEARANCE IS EVERYTHING! Panthers within four, down 19-15. under 40 seconds remaining. SEE US FOR THE BEST FINISH IN THE BUSINESS! The Wolves finally got their first bas- Pearl City would hold the ball until a Free Estimates ket of the half with just over a minute the final seconds, as they set up the a Certified Technicians a Free Pickup & Delivery a All Insurance Welcome

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PR SRT STD SRT PR 815-369-4148 338020 2 SWITCH 2 • Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 - Shopper’s Guide Lena-Winslow/Orangeville Speakers head to state tourney The 2018-19 Illinois high school in and of itself may or may not indi- ing? “regular” speech season came to a cate that a team is the “best” in that Two of the three individual first close on Saturday, Jan. 26. Some tournament, the local region, or even place prizes were given to the Or- schools began competing in Octo- the entire state. angeville radio-speaking pair of ber, some in November, and most in Subjectivity is intertwined into the Malone and O’Brien, names that December, but after the fourth Satur- DNA of competitive speech so much sound like they would be attached day in January fades into history, the that any notions of “best” are purely to a 1920s Dublin vaudeville act or a “real thing” starts- the IHSA State speculative. The Le-Win/Orangeville company that produces Irish spirits, Series, consisting of Regional, Sec- team did have many quality perfor- but of course being Irish has nothing tional, and State competition. mances that day including three first to do with anything. Some of the last “Real thing” may be a bit of a mis- place awards. But, the key to the first names of IHSA Radio State Champi- nomer. The preceding invitational place award was to have speakers ons in the last few years have includ- speech tournaments are important earn high ranks in all fourteen cate- ed Volkman, Surabhi, Sommerfeld, in that they prepare the students to gories. Invitational tournaments that Georgiou, Patel, and Cavazos. be at their best in the State Series. follow well-established, but unoffi- And what do all of those names’ They also help coaches determine cial protocol award team points as owners have in common? They were who will be on the State Series team a result of individual rankings of all good at what they did, which was to begin with. Unlike the other tour- participating students. The higher a to take an extensive pile of news, naments where, within reason, the student places, the more team points sports, and weather clippings, plus coaches can enter as many students are awarded. Add up all of the points a commercial, and given a mere for- as they wish in each of the fourteen across the fourteen categories, and ty-five minutes, assemble them into speaking categories, the “Regional you have your rankings. a newscast that must fit into a tight Team” as it’s also called, is limited A common technique for a team little window of four minutes and to one student per team per category. to increase its tournament ranking is fifty seconds to five minutes and five But unlike many other high school to “double-enter” students, meaning seconds. Think that’s easy? Try it. sports and activities, there is no reg- they compete in more than one cat- Volkman, Surabhi, Sommerfeld, ular season win-loss record to take egory thereby earning more points. et al, like Malone and O’Brien are into account. Speech teams are not Typically, Le-Win/Orangeville has just good at what they do. They seeded in the post-season. Come the about half of its students double-en- take God-given ability and apply it. first weekend in February, the slate tered. If a comparably-sized team has That’s their secret. And it’s the secret is wiped clean and a new competi- more double-entries, that team earns of many other students in the state tion begins featuring the best that the more points, and thus a higher rank- that have reached the top of their competing teams have to offer. ing. So, a high ranking is a matter of game, or are rapidly approaching it. The Lena-Winslow/Orangeville quality and quantity. And speaking of Lucas Schoaf . . . speech team certainly ended their So how, with high-quality perfor- The Lena-Winslow sophomore regular season on a high note taking mances from veterans and rookies receives this year’s “What Took You first place in the Small School Divi- alike did the Le-Win/Orangeville So Long? It’s About Time” award to sion (Ninth overall out of seventeen team wind up with such a high rank- go along with his first place Next-In teams) at the Rockford Jefferson Top varsity award in Original Comedy, COURTESY PHOTO Shopper’s Guide of the State tournament. A first place LeWin Preschool given to him at the Jefferson tourna- Le-Win senior Ella Brunner displays her Dramatic Interpretation award in an invitational tournament ment. Lucas had a fantastic break- medal and the team’s Small School Division first place trophy. screening sign-up out year as a novice freshman, win- Lena-Winslow stage. Even though Prose Reading at Jefferson out of a ning three varsity awards as well as she has performed in the Humorous field of thirty-seven competitors, the and Kindergarten many novice prizes. But, the coach Interpretation category just a small biggest category in the tournament. with whom Lucas primarily worked handful of times this year, she fin- The following is a list of all award registration last year resigned his Lena-Winslow ished a very respectable eighth place winners from the Jefferson tourna- Preschool screening sign-up AND teaching position last summer to take at the Jefferson tournament, beating ment: Kindergarten registration a similar job downstate, and some- out top-flight talent from Freeport, Dramatic Duet Acting: Michael Feb. 6, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. times that can wreak havoc with a DeKalb, and Bartlett, a large sub- Decker/Payton Scace, sixth (Next- Feb. 7, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. coaching continuity. urban school with an enrollment of In Varsity); Dramatic Interpretation: Location: Elementary Office A second fake award is the nearly 2,500. Ella Brunner, fifth (Next-In Varsity); Fill the Bank. 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Bring a alternatives for families and fresh pro- friend to help celebrate our Fourth An- duce. niversary and further build upon this In addressing declining food dona- already wonderfully giving group you tions, while at the same time improving have created. Here is the information: the quality of food available at FACC’s Hosted by 9 East Coffee and Ca- food pantry, FACC will become a tering (9 E. Stephenson St, Freeport) member of the Northern Illinois Food -Cash bar Bank, a local affiliate of the Feeding -Appetizers donated by 9 East America and wholesale distributor of Coffee and Catering food items and commodities to local Thursday, Feb. 14. food pantries. -Social Hour/new member regis- With the donation given to FACC by tration (optional) 5:30-6:30 p.m. the 100 Women Who Care-Stephenson -Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. County members, FACC will budget at Congratulations to Freeport Area least $1,000 per month in 2019 for the Church Cooperative (FACC) on being purchase of supplemental food items. the recipient of the November quar- These foods will not only help FACC terly donations! They were presented keep its shelves full throughout the with cash and checks totaling $13,200! year but will help increase the overall Every year the FACC serves over nutritional value of the food FACC 3,000 adults and 1,700 children distributes to those in need in Stephen- through its food pantry. Though the son County. Congratulations again to number of families served through the FACC and thank you to Peggy Wohl- SONYA WILLIAMSON PHOTO The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide food pantry has been fairly steady over ford for nominating this organization the past several years, food donations and providing such a wonderful pre- Speech regionals from the community (that the pantry sentation on their behalf. Regional Champions for their events and on their way to Sectionals next week: heavily relies upon to fight food inse- As always, you can follow us on Front L-R Makayla Milan EPC and Jake VenHeizen Stockton/Warren curity) has been on the decline. Last Facebook and we love new members Back L-R Tory Leverton, EPC, Justin Malone Lena-Winslow, Kimberlyn Raab Stockton/Warren and year, FACC received almost $11,000 so bring a friend to the meeting. Since Hailey Johnson EPC less in food donations than in 2016. the initiation of 100 Women Who 2018 looks as though the pantry will Care-Stephenson County in Febru- again fail to raise enough food dona- ary of 2015, members have donated tions to adequately serve those in need. $181,300 (including the $10,000 pri- Operation Christmas Child thank you In addition to fighting food insecuri- vate family foundation matching dona- By Dana Williams famine. gift online at samaritanspurse.org/ ty in the greater Freeport area, FACC’s tion) to local non-profit organizations. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD These simple gifts bring smiles buildonline. Information about year- I am writing to thank Lena resi- to the faces of children around the round volunteer opportunities can dents for sharing the true meaning of world. Packed with fun toys, school also be found at samaritanspurse.org/ College news Christmas with children in need this supplies and hygiene items, these volunteerwithOCC. NIU announces Fall 2018 Northern Illinois University is a stu- past holiday season. gifts bring joy and are a tangible ex- Thank you again to everyone who dent-centered, nationally recognized Because of the generosity of do- pression of God’s love. Since 1993, participated in this global project— Dean’s List public research university, with exper- Northern Illinois University an- nors in Lena and across the United Operation Christmas Child has col- many who do so year after year. tise that benefits its region and spans States, Operation Christmas Child, a lected and delivered more than 157 These simple gifts send a message nounces its fall 2018 Dean’s List stu- the globe in a wide variety of fields, dents. To earn this distinction, students project of Samaritan’s Purse, collect- million gift-filled shoeboxes to chil- to children worldwide that they are including the sciences, humanities, ed more than 8.8 million shoeboxes dren in more than 160 countries and loved and not forgotten. must meet a minimum semester grade arts, business, engineering, education, point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in in 2018. Combined with those col- territories. health and law. Through its main cam- lected from partnering countries in It’s not too late for people to make a the College of Engineering and Engi- pus in DeKalb, Illinois, and educa- neering Technology or a minimum of 2018, the ministry is now sending difference. Though drop-off locations tion centers for students and working more than 10.6 million shoebox gifts serving Lena shoebox packers are 3.75 on a 4.0 scale in the colleges of professionals in Chicago, Hoffman Business, Education, Health and Hu- to children suffering from poverty, closed until November 2019, anyone Estates, Naperville, Oregon and Rock- natural disasters, war, disease and can still pack a personalized shoebox CASH man Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sci- ford, NIU offers more than 100 cours- ences, and Visual and Performing Arts. es of study while serving a diverse and FOR CANS Students from this area that achieved international student body of about this honor include: Call us for your FREE 19,000. The 17 NIU Huskie athletic estimate today! MARKET teams compete in the Mid-American Conference at the highest NCAA Di- • 35 years experience Lena Live Wires vision I level. 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9, at Highland Community College MONDAYS AND in Freeport. Our club will be donat- THURSDAYS ing to the 4-H Foundation. 4-H camp 3 to 5 is June 10-14, so be sure to sign up SATURDAYS 9 to 12 to have a good time. Madi Schierloh Discover Your Potential showed us how to make bookmarks 4906 N. Crossroads Rd., Lena with a piece of paper. 2 miles W. of Rt. 73 on Rt. 20; Our next meeting will be Feb. Call our office today today to to set set up up a aFREE FREE consultationconsultation withwith Dr. Dr. Mike Mike Wampfler Wampfler then 1 mile North 11, at 6 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lena. The Sutter family CALL 815-369-4731 will be providing the snack. Be safe 815815-947-3320-947-3320 and stay warm! 212383 60400 4 4 • Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 - The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide $15 minimum wage is first major legislation of 101st General Assembly By Capitol News Illinois staff posed a measure to increase the state’s committed to working toward it. But their term — whichever is longer. A compromise budget passed last Illinois Senate Assistant Majority reimbursement rate to Medicaid facili- she warned of the “wild, wild west” GOP Rep. David McSweeney of year was hailed as balanced by many Leader Kimberly Lightford, a May- ties as the wage increases. created by the repeal of the five-hour Barrington Hills put forth a bill to end lawmakers, but will actually add $1.5 wood Democrat, said the chamber The Illinois Association of Park mandate. to lawmaker pensions for new mem- billion to $2 billion to the state’s back- is ready to push ahead with a bill to Districts, small business lobbyists “Right now a district could choose bers after Nov. 3, 2020. log, which was estimated about $7.3 increase the state’s minimum hourly and the Illinois Restaurant Associa- to have four days of school in a year,” House committee assignments have billion as of Thursday, Jan. 31 wage from $8.25 to $15 over an unde- tion all raised concerns that the hike she said. not been handed out, so both McSwee- One year ago, the General Assem- fined period of years. could mean layoffs for minimum wage If the bill passes both houses and is ney’s and McDermed’s bills are stuck bly passed Mendoza’s Debt Transpar- The only rate structure mentioned at workers as well. signed by the governor, the five-hour in the powerful, Democrat-controlled ency Act, mandating state agencies a Senate Labor Committee hearing on While the group agreed to sever- mandate would go into effect imme- House Rules Committee. McDermed to provide accurate monthly reports Wednesday, Jan. 30, was a $1 increase al points of discussion, the clock was diately. Superintendents, many whose said it’s possible her bill never makes on liabilities, including the escalating to the $8.25 rate for each of the next ticking for the interest groups to get districts were employing digital days it out of the committee. cost of interest penalties. This allowed six years, then a 75-cent increase in the their preferred language in the bill, as due to the recent extreme cold, had COLLEGE ILLINOIS: Eric Zarni- budgeteers to identify which agencies seventh year. Lightford said the rate Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants the bill on his concerns about the confusion this kow, executive director of the Illinois lacked adequate appropriations to pro- would be phased in by 2025. desk to sign prior to his budget address would cause for the current school Student Assistance Commission, an cess their bills and account for it in ne- Business interests also preferred a scheduled for Feb. 20. year. agency that administers the program gotiations. regional rollout of the tax increase. In DIGITAL DAYS: If a bill mandat- GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY known as College Illinois, urged Illi- Even with the adequate debt infor- Oregon and New York, high costs of ing five hours of direct teacher-student COMMISSION: Woodstock Repub- nois lawmakers this week to give the mation, Mendoza said, a budget cannot living areas have a minimum wage supervision becomes law this session, lican Rep. Steve Reick wants a pri- “full faith and credit backing” to the be balanced without accurate revenue that is higher than in more rural areas. schools would no longer be able to vate-sector commission to examine the state college savings program. projections. Lightford said this would be discussed, count digital day alternatives to snow spending habits and management prac- He said the backing, which would Shortfalls in last year’s budget come but she was not sure it would be per- days as an official school day. tices of state agencies by minimizing give the program’s debt obligations the from various sources, including false missible per the Illinois constitution. The Senate Education Committee redundancies in funds the state already same status as those of general obliga- revenues from the non-existent sale Senator Dave Koehler, a Peoria advanced the bill unanimously Tues- allocates. tion bonds, may be the only way to re- of the James R. Thompson Center in Democrat, raised the idea of regional day, Jan. 29, while agreeing to discuss His legislation, House Joint Res- store public confidence in the program Chicago. It also included savings from tax breaks for employers in lower cost- more calendar flexibility for school olution 6 and House Bill 275, would By 2011, Zarnikow said, rising col- proposals, such as a pension buyout of-living areas to counteract the $15 districts. create an 18-member commission to lege costs and other market factors plan, that will potentially fall short for minimum wage. State Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant comb through reports from the auditor caused the program to rack up a $536 the current fiscal year, the comptrol- The committee also heard testimony (D-Shorewood), the bill’s lead sponsor general’s office and recommend ways million “unfunded liability” – the dif- ler’s news release said. from employers who said a $15 mini- and Education Committee chair, said to reduce spending, boost performance ference between its assets and expect- Other key findings Mendoza listed mum wage would be a “job killer,” and she understood that more flexibility and adapt management strategies for ed earnings on the one hand, and the in her report include: a nursing home advocacy group pro- is needed for school districts and was state agencies. The group would be anticipated cost of all its current obli- • The unpaid bill backlog continues funded through private donations. gations on the other. to force the Office of the Comptroller Commission members would be Officials expect that by 2026, the into crisis management, impede time- chosen by each of the four legislative program will need an infusion of about ly bill processing, cause instability for leaders and Democratic Gov. J.B. $81 million from the state in order to state programs, and creates unneces- Pritzker. meet its “moral obligation.” sary and costly late payment interest Honoring the memory Among the proposal’s detractors The Tuesday, Jan. 29, meeting was penalties. is the Center for Tax and Budget Ac- for informational purposes only and no • Given that the fiscal year 2019 countability Executive Director Ralph action was taken. budget also failed to address the cur- of your loved ones. Martire. 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The next redistricting period ERS: Illinois AFSCME union employ- High Quality Granite Monuments 101st General Assembly despite objec- will be in 2022. ees will receive their scheduled and Laser Engraving tions from Republican members of the CHANGE Illinois proposes no lon- long-withheld pay step increases start- Personalized Designs Monument Repair & Cleaning committee this week. ger allowing the General Assembly ing in April, a spokesperson for Gov. Illinois House Deputy Minority and governor to decide the boundaries J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday, Jan. Laser Engraving Cemetery Lettering Leader Tom Demmer, a Dixon Repub- of districts. Instead, those decisions 31. Monument Repair & Cleaning lican and member of the House Rules would be made by a commission that Step increases are required by state Committee, said the three Democrats “demographically, politically and law to be paid to employees in their Cemetery Lettering on the panel have the power to hold geographically” represents the prairie first eight to 10 years because they start any bills in the committee indefinitely state. at a below-market rate as a savings for any reason. The group’s twin measures, spon- to government. Former Gov. Bruce Democratic Rep. Greg Harris said sored by Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Deer- Rauner halted them in 2015 when the process is old, efficient and neces- field) and Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria), AFSCME’s last contract expired. sary to sort the 6,000-plus bills that are would place map-drawing under the Pritzker promised to pay the step filed each year – and it originated with purview of the state Supreme Court. increases – which were mandated to Republicans in the 1990s. The chief justice and most senior jus- be paid by court order anyway – in his “Thousands and thousands and tice “who is not elected from the same first week in office. thousands of bills are referred out to political party” would together select The increase is expected to cost other committees,” Harris said. “I 16 citizens to form a commission — about $50 million, and Pritzker’s office think it’s sort of a solution in search of seven Democrats, seven Republicans said employees will begin seeing this a problem to find, out of 6,000 bills, the and two independents. It would require reflected in their paychecks in the first two or three that do not advance and state Supreme Court justices to have half of April, although some agencies say “Aha! Something is going on.”” political party affiliations. could require more time to adjust pay- One day after the rules passed com- The redistricting revamp would checks. mittee by a 3-2 vote, the House voted require a constitutional amendment, OPIOIDS ALTERNATIVE: Pa- 73-42 along party lines Tuesday, Jan. which carries a high burden of approv- tients over the age of 21 who are pre- 29, to keep the rules in place with only al to be successful. Both chambers of scribed opioids will have temporary minor adjustments. the General Assembly must give their access to medical marijuana as an GOVERNMENT REFORM support by a three-fifths majority be- alternative treatment after the state’s Leamon Funeral Homes BILLS: A pair of Republican lawmak- fore it can go to voters. Then, 60 per- Opioid Alternative Pilot Program be- ers filed government reform bills this cent approval by voters is needed. gan accepting patients Thursday, Jan. Lena Orangeville Warren Winslow week. COMPTROLLER’S WORDS OF 31. Rep. Margo McDermed of Mokena CAUTION: Illinois Comptroller Susa- Under the program, patients must introduced a bill to ban any retired law- na Mendoza is imploring the General obtain a physician’s certification of a 815-369-4512 maker from registering as a lobbyist, or Assembly to be realistic with revenue condition which could require the pre- receiving or making payments as a lob- projections this year to avoid adding to 234974 byist, for one year or the remainder of the state’s backlog of unpaid bills. See LEGISLATION, Page 9 5 The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide - Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 • 5 ON THE RECORD Obituaries JAMESON SWANSON ried Kenneth Andersen on June 9, for 6 weeks until he was transferred Sisters-in-law; Irene (Richard) Donald Jones, John Jones, and Al- Jameson Swanson blessed this 1985. to Jefferson Barracks, Missouri in Jones, Teresa (John) Jones, Mary bert Jones. earth for 22 She had been a nurse for 41 years preparation for departure overseas. (Jones) Bronkema and husband Mom wanted to say a big Thank days before and spent the last eight years work- He went first to North Africa, then Wayne, Betty (Donald) Jones, and You to the Monroe Clinic Home joining his ma- ing at Midwest Medical ER in Gale- Tunis, Corsica France, Germany and many nieces & nephews. Care nurses and the Pearl Pavil- ternal grandfa- na, IL. She enjoyed wildlife rehabili- Italy. He returned home in late No- Preceding her in death were her ion Staff who were so very caring ther in Heav- tation, horses and gardening. Most of vember of 1945. Later, Lavonne & beloved husband Leo on June 14, and thoughtful tending to her many en on Jan. 28, all she loved her family. Leo went into business with her par- 2003, and newborn son David Bruce needs. 2019. He was She is survived by her husband, ents at the Stouffer Hatchery in the November 2, 1947. Sisters; Helen The 23 Psalm reads, “Surely good- born on Jan. 5, Ken Andersen of Stockton; step- spring of 1946. Daws, May 2010, Dorothy Shaw, ness and mercy will follow me all the 2019, the son of Chad and Jamey sons, Erik (Laura) Andersen of Mo- Lavonne and Leo became the par- December 1986, her parents Thad days of my life” and it did. Swanson. Even though his life was kena, IL and Brian (Kathleen) Ander- ents of 5 children: Jeffrey born in & Irma Stouffer, Sister-in-law Kath- The funeral and visitation were short, he was loved by so many and sen of Manhattan, IL; step-grandchil- 1948, Bradley born in 1950, Melanie ryn Kutz (and husband Gerald) and held on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 at touched the hearts of everyone who dren, Brian, Britney, Michael, and born in 1953, Brian born in 1956 and brothers-in-law Allen Daws, Morris Lena United Methodist Church; knew him all the way from Kentucky Jacob; brother, Larry (Laura) Jones Valerie born in 1960. Shaw, , Homer Jones (and wife Jean Pastor Keri Rainsberger officiated. to Wisconsin. of Cocoa, FL; and longtime friends, Lavonne was a member of the Schultz), James Jones Jr (and wife Burial will be in Lena Burial Park. He is survived by his parents, Sue Ellen Roberts and Carol Hold- Lena United Methodist Church since Mary Uecker), Robert E Jones (and A memorial has been established in Chad and Jamey Swanson; his sis- ing. She was preceded in death by 1931, Wesleyan Service Guild, Lena wife Alyce Affolter), Paul Jones (and her name. Condolences may be sent ters, Miranda, Hallie Jo and Janna; her parents and brother, Lance Jones. P.T.A., and a charter member of Beta wife Marjorie Smith), Richard Jones, to the family at www.leamonfh.com. his brothers, Zachary, Jaden, Bren- A visitation took place on Feb. Sigma Phi Sorority. Lavonne and don, A.J. and Jonathon; his pater- 1, at the Hermann Funeral Home in Leo spent many winters in Pompano nal grandparents, Steve and Denise Stockton. A memorial service fol- Beach, FL. They loved to travel. For Apple River State Bank Swanson; his maternal grandmother, lowed. A memorial fund has been many years, they entertained State Debbie Arrasmith; God Parents, established in her name. Condolenc- Department guests from all over the Travis and Heather Cooper; and his es may be shared with her family at world, and many times re-visited the renews support of Dolly many cousins, aunts and uncles. He www.hermannfuneralhome.com. same guests in their own countries. was preceded in death by his mater- They loved their family with all their Parton’s Imagination Library nal grandfather, James Arrasmith. LAVONNE STOUFFER JONES hearts, putting their needs first. For the third year, Apple River United Way Executive Director. The funeral service was held on Lavonne Stouffer Jones died on Lavonne enjoyed decorating State Bank and First Communi- “Parents say the program opens their Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Hermann Jan. 22, 2019. cakes for their children, teachers, ty Bank of Galena has renewed the world to books they may never have Funeral Home in Stockton. There She was born and friends – making trains, dolls, bank’s sponsorship of the Dolly chosen on their own.” was a visitation before the service. on Tuesday, miniature towns, churches, wedding Parton Imagination Library with a “Imagine if every child in Jo Da- A private burial will take place at July 24, 1923 to & anniversary cakes. Knitting was $5,000 payment to United Way of viess County entered school ready a later date. A memorial fund has Thad and Irma another enjoyable hobby – making Northwest Illinois. The Dolly Par- to learn and with a love of reading. been established. Condolences may Stouffer in Nora sweaters with space men, cowboys, ton Imagination Library, which was We are so proud to be sponsors of the be shared with Jameson’s family at Township, Jo angora kittens, and afghans for chil- launched in March 2016, has grown Dolly Parton Imagination Library to www.hermannfuneralhome.com. Daviess Coun- dren and grandchildren. to currently serve over 650 children foster a love of reading in children ty Illinois. The Lavonne is survived by three sons – each month in Jo Daviess County and families,” added Joel Holland, DEBRA LYNN ANDERSEN family moved Jeffrey (Nancy) Jones of Cedarville, and has mailed over 17,000 books. Chief Executive Officer of Apple Debra Lynn Andersen, age 64 of to Lena in Janu- Bradley (Susan) Jones of Normal, In addition, 300 children have al- River State Bank and First Commu- Stockton, IL, passed away on Friday, ary 1926, where Brian (Vicki) of Polo. Two daughters ready “graduated” from the program nity Bank of Galena. Jan. 25, 2019 at FHN Memorial Hos- they continued operating a baby – Melanie (Terry) Flannery, Hudson received their final book that encour- The Dolly Parton Imagination Li- pital in Freeport. She was born Sept. chick hatchery that had begun in FL, and Valerie (Rusty) Jacoby of ages them in their education as they brary is open to all children ages 0-5, 1, 1954 in Chicago, IL; the daughter 1920 and still active into the 1970’s. Pompano Beach, FL. Grandchildren transition to Kindergarten. who live in Jo Daviess County. The of Deloris (Summers) and Lawrence It was a wonderful life in a town of are Christopher (Melinda) Jones, The bank renewed its generous program provides an age appropri- R. Jones. She graduated from Gage 1200 people, where everyone knew Megan (Brian) Lapping, Thad Han- support of the program because of ate book mailed to their home once Park High School. She went on to each other, and cared about each oth- son, Tara (Justin) Cheek, Benjamin their strong commitment to children a month. Parents can register their graduate from Chicago Circle Col- er like a big family. Lavonne gradu- Wilken, Martha Renee Jones (An- in our community, but also because children by picking up a registration lege and Little Company of Mary ated from Lena High School in 1941, drew Jackson), Joshua Lee Jones and of the amazing response generated form at any Apple River State Bank Hospital Nursing School. Deb mar- and in February 1943, she and Leo Tessa Stouffe.. Great Grandchildren by the program. or First Community Bank of Galena K Jones of Freeport were married. include Kyler Jones, Mailee Jones, “The DPIL has been an amazing office. World War II was expanding rapid- Jazmyn Burnett, Kamryn Jones, Abi- gift for creating a passion for reading For more information about how When is the ly, and Leo was drafted into the Air gail Lapping, Julia Lapping, TJ Han- in each child, and has also encour- the Dolly Parton Imagination Li- Forces on March 27, 1943. He went son, Chloe Hanson, Ryann Cheek, aged parents to spend time reading to brary works or how your organiza- best time to plan first to Kearns Utah for basic train- Logan Leo Cheek, Adelaide Stouffer their children which is so important tion or business can help to support ing, and then to Fitzsimmons Hospi- and Amber Strothman (Tanner Win- in the early ages and stages of litera- the program, contact the United Way your funeral? tal in Denver, for Medical Technician gert). Great Great Grandchildren Eli cy development,” said Connie Kraft, of Northwest Illinois. Pre-need v. at-need; do you want training. Lavonne joined him there Wingert and River Wingert. your wishes known or have you ever experienced the untimely death of a loved one and didn’t know where to turn for help? Volunteer Visitors of Liles Chiropractic Stockton FFA Northwest Illinois February Com- munity Education meeting will be Clinic, Ltd. “When is the Best Time to Plan Your Strawberry Sales! Funeral” held on Tuesday, Feb. 12, Dr. Jim Liles & Dr. Jared Liles 10 a.m. in our office located at 105 S. Full Flats - 8 quarts $28.00 Main Street in downtown Stockton. BCBS provider Our guest speaker will be Briana LENA: WARREN: Half Flats - 4 quarts $17.00 Saunders, Funeral Director at Lea- mon’s Funeral Home in Lena. She M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5;30 p.m. Friday Orders due by February 25th Saturday by Appointment. 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. will explain what a person should do Delivery the week of March 11th before, during and after a funeral. If 238 W. Main St. 102 Catlin St. you have any questions about funeral Contact Trish Krugg 815-238-1616 or planning, this is the time to ask them. 815-369-4974 815-745-2294 [email protected] Please register for the event as Now providing

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6 6 • Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 - The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide Our Area Churches Welcome You

APPLE RIVER UNITED GOOD SHEPHERD SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST METHODIST CHURCH LUTHERAN CHURCH LUTHERAN CHURCH CHURCH OF STOCKTON 102 E. Baldwin St., P.O. Box 188, Apple 118 East Mason Street, Lena, IL 61048 536 E. Schapville Road, 219 N. Pearl St., Stockton, IL 61085 River, IL 61001 Pastor Miho Yasukawa Scales Mound, IL 61054 www.uuchurchofstockton.org Pastor Libby Rutherford (815) 990-1428 (815) 369-5552 Pastor Mark Oehlert Rev. Armida Alexander (815) 947-3812 Church (815) 594-2223 • Sunday Worship – 9:30 a.m. (815) 970-4780 (cell) A LGBT Friendly Church • Sunday Worship – 9 a.m. • Sunday School – 10:45 a.m. (Sept. - May) (815) 845-2061 (church) Services and Religious Education are on • Bible Study - Every Monday 9 a.m. • Piece Corps Quilters – • Sunday Worship – 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Friendly Folks - Casual Attire - Join Us! Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. • Sunday School (Sept. – May) – 8:45 a.m. A progressive, liberal religious and welcoming • Holy Communion is celebrated weekly. congregation that encourages individuals to CALVARY UNITED GRACE BIBLE CHURCH OF search for their own answers to life’s ultimate METHODIST CHURCH WOODBINE ST. ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH questions. Our living faith now draws from 315 W. Maple St., Stockton, IL 61085 1904 S. Vel Tera Road, Elizabeth, IL 61028 608 East Railroad, Warren, IL 61087 many sources including the wisdom traditions Pastor Jonathan Singleton (815) 947-2414 Pastor Michael Burdett (815) 858-3843 Father Skrobutt (815) 745-2312 of the world’s religions and the findings of E-Mail: [email protected] • Sunday Worship – 10:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. • Sunday Mass – 8:00 a.m. science. • Sunday Worship – 10:00 a.m. • Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. • Reconciliation Sunday – 7:30 - 7:50 a.m. • Sunday School – 8:45 a.m. • Prayer meeting – Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. WARREN UNITED Sunday services broadcasted at 11:30 a.m. on ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH Radio WCCI 100.3 FM The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Corner of Water & Jefferson St., Warren, IL ELCA STOCKTON 625 Country Lane Drive, Lena, IL 61048 Pastor Roger Bronkema (815) 291-6261 600 N. Main St., Stockton HARVEST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Rick Bader (815) 369-4035 email: [email protected] Rev. Roger Hurlbut (815) 947-2033 OF STOCKTON • Saturday Evening Worship – 5:30 p.m. • Sunday Worship – 9:30 a.m. E-Mail: [email protected] 151 S. Main, Stockton, IL 61085 • Sunday Worship – 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. • Adult Sunday School before Worship https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Pastor David McAusland - (815) 947-2986 • Blast Program at 9:00 a.m. • Children Sunday School - During the service Christ-Lutheran-Church-Stockton-IL • Sunday Morning Service – 10:00 a.m. • High School & Adult Sunday School at 9:15 Communion Every First Sunday • Saturday Worship 5:30 p.m. (Church luncheon following morning service) a.m. * Handicapped Accessible • Education for all ages • Sunday Afternoon Service - 12:30 p.m. Sun. 9:00 a.m. September - May • Bible Study & Prayer - Wednesday Evening ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH WESLEY UNITED • Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Evangelical Lutheran Church of America METHODIST CHURCH • Confirmation Ministry 229 S. First St., Pearl City, IL 61062 Corner of Hudson & Benton St., Wednesdays 3:05 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH www.stjohnspearlcity.org Stockton, IL 61085 • Healing Services on 5th Weekends 223 E. Front Avenue, Stockton, IL 61085 Pastor Thomas Ekstrand (815) 443-2215 Pastor Chuck Wolbers (262) 308-2379 Father Mike Morrissey (815) 947-2545 • Sunday Morning Worship – 9:00 a.m. • Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. EBENEZER – SALEM UNITED • Saturday Evening Mass – 4:30 p.m. • Christian Education for all Ages - 10:15 a.m. • Sunday Worship – 10:45 a.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST • Sunday Mass – 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. Handicapped Accessible • Adult Bible Studies Available P.O. Box 102, Pearl City, IL 61062 and 5:00 p.m. • Communion Every 1st Sunday Pastor Randy Nicholas • 815-369-4511 • Reconciliation Saturday – 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. ST. JOHN EVANGELICAL • First Sunday potluck following church Sunday Worship Alternates Monthly • Parish Hall for Rent – Seats 200 LUTHERAN CHURCH services. At the two churches 8315 S. Massbach Road, Elizabeth, IL 61028 • Open Sanctuary for meditation time from 4 - Find us on Facebook LENA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Lisa Burbank and Pastor Bruce 6 p.m. every Wednesday • Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. 118 West Mason Street, Lena, IL 61048 Burbank * Handicapped Accessible • Sunday School follows worship Pastor Keri Rainsberger (815) 369-5291 Church: 815-589-3367 • Feb. worship is at Ebenezer-UCC Church • Sunday Worship – 9:00 a.m. • Sunday Worship – 9:00 a.m. WINSLOW GRACE BIBLE CHURCH 5421 S. Stone Church Road • Sunday School – 10:30 a.m. • Sunday School – 10:00 a.m. 197 Carver Street, Winslow, IL 61089 • Daily Dial-A-Devotion 815-369-4411 “Celebrating 160 Years of Faith” Pastor Robert Patin (815) 230-1862 EVANGELICAL FREE 608-669-5770 CHURCH OF LENA McCONNELL UNITED ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH • Sunday Worship – 10:45 a.m. 720 N. Freedom Street, Lena, IL 61048 METHODIST CHURCH 105 West Webster, Apple River, IL 61001 • Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. Dr. Jim Erb, Pastor (815) 369-5591 211 Hulbert Rd. P.O. Box 97, McConnell, IL 61050 Father Skrobutt (815) 745-2312 • Prayer and Bible Study – Wednesdays at Rev. Scott Wilson Associate Pastor of Youth http://www.gbgm-umc.org/mcconnellumc • Saturday Mass – 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. in Home • Sunday Morning Worship – 10:00 a.m. [email protected] • Reconciliation Saturday – 5:30 – 5:50 p.m. • Sunday School – 8:45 a.m. “Like” us on Facebook YELLOW CREEK CHURCH OF THE • Awana Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Pastor Matthew J. Smith (815) 868-2324 ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH BRETHREN • Youth Group Wednesdays • Sunday Family Worship – 10:30 a.m. 410 West Lena Street, Lena, IL 61048 12602 W. Dublin Road, Pearl City, IL Junior High from 5:30 - 7 p.m. • Children’s Ministries Please call church Father Skrobutt (815) 369-2810 Pastor Ellis Boughton • 815-864-2049 Senior High from 7 - 8:30 p.m. for dates and times • Saturday Mass – 4:00 p.m. Email: [email protected] • Listen to Pastor’s weekly sermon • United Methodist Women – 1:30 p.m. • Sunday Mass – 10:00 a.m. • Sunday Services – 10:00 a.m. at www.lenafreechurch.org (1st Wednesday of each month) • Reconciliation Saturday – 3:30 – 3:50 p.m. • Sunday School – 9:15 a.m. * We are handicapped accessible (when available) FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH - 411 S. Main Street, Pearl City, IL 61062 SALEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST KENT ZION COMMUNITY CHURCH email: [email protected] 8491 West Salem Road, Lena, IL 61048 The Little Church with a Big Heart 10100 W. Sabin Church Rd., Find us on facebook at (Turn on Salem Road at Eleroy Rest Stop) 1334 Sunnyside Road, Kent, IL 61044 Pearl City, IL 61062 www.facebook.com/pcumcil Rev. Randy Nicholas (815) 369-4511 1/2 mile north on Kent Road Worship Leader – Ed Curry (815) 541-3278 Pastor Matthew Smith (815) 443-2177 • Adult & Children’s • Sunday Worship – 10:00 a.m. • Sunday Worship Service 9:00 a.m. • Sunday Worship – 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. • Holy Communion every Sunday • Sunday School 10:15 a.m. • Sunday School – during worship after the • Sunday Worship – 10:30 a.m. • Women Meet at 9 a.m. on the 2nd Sunday children’s message • Bookworms Reading Group - 7:00 p.m., • Chair Lift to Sanctuary 2nd Monday of the month FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. PAUL LUTHERAN 309 S. Main Street, Elizabeth, IL 61028 SCHAPVILLE ZION CHURCH ELCA email: [email protected] PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 209 Clinton St., P.O. Box 445, Pastor Tiffany Garcea 635 East Schapville Road, Elizabeth, IL 61028 Warren, IL 61087 • Sunday Worship - 9:00 a.m. Pastor Dottie Morizzo Vicar Michelle Knight • Sunday School - 8:15 a.m. (815) 845-2272 (815)745-3444 • Women’s Faith Group - Cell (815) 238-0670 www.stpaulswarren.org 1st Tuesday monthly - 9:30 a.m. www.schapvillezion.org • Saturday Worship – 5:00 p.m. We are handicapped accessible • Sunday Worship Service – 10:00 a.m. • Sunday Worship – 10:00 a.m. Find us on Facebook at • Sunday School – 10:00 a.m. • Sunday School – 10:00 a.m. www.facebook.com/fumcelizabeth • Bible Study Classes Available

Please call 815-369-4112 or 815-947-3353 if you wish to have your church listed on the church page. 223543 7 The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide - Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 • 7 Join FHN for a Slice of Time FHN offering special FHN’s popular Slice of Time der; she’ll share tips on how to start port to individuals and families in the women’s events at Cannova’s Italian the conversation with loved ones and area facing complex care challenges. Cuisine are back this February with talk about the importance of making Audiologist Anneliese Hartman, pricing on heart tests for some great physician presenters and these arrangements. AuD, will talk about ways to keep plenty of useful health information Gastroenterologist Timothy Lau- your hearing healthy, and ways to American Heart Month from the FHN women’s healthcare rie, DO, will talk about the pros and give it a little boost, if needed. Most heart attacks could be prevented with early diagnosis of risk team. cons of two types of colon screenings Spots for this free program – of- factors for coronary artery disease (CAD). FHN is celebrating American Four FHN experts will give short – FIT (fecal immunochemical blood fered Monday, Feb. 11 and Mon- Heart Month in February with special pricing on two heart health tests. presentations which participants will tests) and colonoscopies. FIT is day, Feb. 18 – go fast. (The program Call between Friday, Feb. 1 and Thursday, Feb. 28 to schedule a “attend” without leaving their table, non-invasive and has been endorsed will be the same both weeks; FHN Standard Walking Treadmill Stress Test or Calcium Scoring CT Heart and members of the FHN Women’s as a good screen for colon cancer, but asks that people sign up for just one Scan and pay just $139 for the test. Healthcare Team will be on hand for there are some reasons to get a regu- event.) Each event begins at 5:30 “The treadmill stress test is a screening test for determining a conversation and to answer ques- lar colonoscopy. p.m. at Cannova’s Italian Cuisine, patient’s heart health when they have no known history of heart tions. Vice President of Patient Services 1101 W. Empire Street in Freeport. trouble,” said FHN cardiologist Bhadresh Patel MD, FACC, Family Medicine Physician Re- and Chief Nursing Officer Kathy The program is free to attend and FACP. “The patient walks on a treadmill while a specially trained becca Pedersen, MD, will talk about Martinez, MSN, RN, will talk about all attendees will receive compli- registered nurse monitors how his or her heart is working with an getting important healthcare docu- Connect the DOTS, a community ini- mentary snacks, drinks and dessert. electrocardiogram. This test helps determine your exercise capacity and ments like advance directives in or- tiative working to help provide sup- Registration is required. Visit www. the circulation to the heart, which is helpful in determining the cause fhn.org/sliceoftime or call toll-free of unexplained fatigue, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeats during 1-877-6000-FHN (1-877-600-0346) exercise or existing or borderline high blood pressure.” Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ext. 901 to reserve a spot. “Another simple screening test that FHN offers is a CT scan to detect Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will gather for worship on Feb. 10, plaque in the arteries,” said Dr. Patel. “The test is non-invasive and at, 118 E. Mason St. Lena, IL, at 9:30 a.m. Our reading is about Jesus is used to predict the probability of future heart problems. Like the calling the disciples to fish for people. All are invited to worship on this FHN offering treadmill test, it doesn’t take long to complete.” Fifth Sunday after Epiphany with Holy Communion. There will be time For more information or to schedule an appointment, call toll-free for coffee, juice, treats, and fellowship after the service. There will be no ® 1-877-6000-FHN (1-877-600-0346) ext. 944. Tests must be scheduled Sunday school due to annual congregational meeting. Heartsaver between Feb. 1 and 28, and performed by Friday, May 31, 2019 to On Tuesday Feb. 12, at 9:45 a.m. Good Shepherd will meet for Hymn qualify for the special rate. Sing at the Lena Living Center. These tests should not replace consultations with your healthcare On Wednesday Feb. 13, at 8 a.m. the Piece Corps Quilters will work first aid class provider. If you do not have a primary healthcare provider, FHN will Learn how to be prepared for an work with you to determine how to handle your test results when they together to craft quilts for Lutheran World Relief. They are always emergency with FHN’s hands-on looking for more people to help tie quilts and sew. No previous quilting are communicated to you. Payment for the tests is due (cash, checks and Heartsaver® First Aid, CPR & AED credit cards accepted) at the time of service. experience is necessary. Come join the fun and make a difference in the class. world. The course is designed for anyone On Thursday Feb. 14, Friendship Club will meet at noon for a who wants to learn the critical skills FHN celebrates Heart Month with Valentine’s Day Potluck Dinner & entertainment with “Mary Berryhill”. needed to respond to and manage an If you have any questions call the church at 815-369-5552. emergency until emergency medical Special Heart Health Program services arrive. Skills to be covered include first aid, adult CPR, choking February is American Heart area, risk factors, and treatment op- relief, opioid-related life-threatening Month, and FHN is celebrating tions. Our experts will also discuss Heart Healthy Living workshop with a free program sharing the lat- the latest in heart health, includ- Almost half of all Americans (47%) lenge, University of Illinois Extension emergencies, and proper Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use for est heart health information, guide- ing highlights on updated national have at least one major risk factor for will offer a two-part workshop de- lines, and ways to keep the beat guidelines for cholesterol and other developing heart disease. Risk factors signed for anyone interested in prevent- adults, children, and infants based on the American Heart Association guide- going on. heart-related indicators. Light re- for heart disease are behaviors or con- ing or managing heart disease. During Join Clinical Nurse Leader Lau- freshments will be served. ditions that increase your chance of de- each session, participants will receive lines. The course will be held from 8 a.m. ra Mack, MSN, RN-BC, CNL and This program is free and open to veloping heart disease, such as having recipes, watch cooking demonstrations, Cardiac Services Team Leader the public; registration is request- high blood pressure, high LDL choles- as well as learn about proper diet and – 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. The Diane Bardell, BSN, RN-BC for ed. Register online at www.fhn. terol and smoking. exercise to better care for their health. Straight from the Nurse: Straight to org/hearthealth or by calling toll- Although some risk factors cannot Meals for a Healthy Heart aims to cost is $60, which includes a student workbook and a CPR certification card Your Heart, at 5:30 p.m. Wednes- free 1-877-6000-FHN (1-877-600- be controlled, many can. In fact, each improve your overall wellbeing. This day, Feb. 13 at the FHN Family 0346) ext. 901. choice we make will have some degree program will complement the recom- that is valid for two years. Registration is required. For more information and Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills, For more information on heart of impact on our risk factor for devel- mendations from your healthcare pro- 1010 W. 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Jesse Jackson, founder Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed. and president of the Rainbow PUSH Then, after being asked by the Coor- Coalition. dinating Council of Community Or- Jackson was reflecting on this ganizations to come help Black Chi- year’s holiday honoring his mentor cago fight for quality schools, King and friend. led a July 26, 1965 march on City Jan. 15 was Dr. Martin Luther Hall; gave a fiery speech before tens King Jr.’s birthday, celebrated na- of thousands at the July 10, 1966, tionally on Jan. 21. Freedom Sunday Rally at Soldier As the years go by, there are few- Field; and on Aug. 26, 1966, held a er of those who marched with him globally covered “Summit Agree- to share their memories. But Jack- ment” with Mayor Richard J. Daley. son, one of his closest aides, can still As part of his “End Slums” cam- recount milestone moments from paign, King famously moved his King’s Chicago Freedom Movement family into a dilapidated, third-floor of 1965-66 like it was yesterday. walk-up at 1550 S. Hamlin Ave. in “Our offices used to be at 366 E. North Lawndale on Jan. 1, 1966, 47th St., in what’s now Bronzeville, the building is long gone but the Dr. and we used to meet every Saturday King Legacy Apartments and Fair morning at Chicago Theological Housing Exhibit Center now marks Seminary,” says Jackson, 77, who the spot. first met the man of peace at an air- King’s open housing marches, and port in 1964, when King was en route the attendant violence from angry to pick up his Nobel Peace Prize. residents on the Southwest Side, are Jackson then marched with King most remembered, culminating with in the 1965 Selma to Montgomery the infamous Aug. 5, 1966, march marches. through Marquette Park, where the He soon joined the team of the Baptist preacher was felled to the charismatic civil rights leader and knee by a rock to the head, lending was assigned to run Operation credence to his famous quote: “I Breadbasket, the Southern Christian SUN TIMES FILE PHOTO The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide have never seen, even in Mississippi Leadership Conference’s anti-pover- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks at a Chicago Freedom Movement rally in Soldier Field on July 10, and Alabama, mobs as hateful as I’ve ty effort. 1966. seen here in Chicago.” When the Baptist preacher who “When King came to Chicago, we espoused nonviolence brought the significant events involving King in day were the sites of their strategizing New Friendship Baptist Church, 848 couldn’t live west of Ashland, and fight for equal rights north to Chica- Chicago. meetings, including Fellowship Bap- W 71st St.; and Stone Temple Baptist blacks were hemmed into these ghet- go, Jackson was at his side. 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• Influence (Continued from page 8) nation’s most segregated. But the political landscape of Illinois, of Chi- two African-American men who ran candidates. If you look at Stacey tween the haves and the have-nots. Chicago Freedom Movement inargu- cago and nationwide. for president, myself and President Abrams’ candidacy for governor in That, more than anything, is the ably led to the Fair Housing Act of “King’s legacy is the Voting Rights Obama. In Illinois, we now have an Georgia, Andrew Gillum’s candida- unfinished business of Dr. King’s 1968, signed into law a week after Act, which has stood the test of time African-American lieutenant gover- cy for governor in Florida, and U.S. work.” King’s assassination. and resistance,” says Jackson. nor. So King’s legacy stands tall. Senate races in Texas and Mississip- Jackson, however, says the larger “Today,” Jackson continued, “Chi- “And on this past Nov. 6, his leg- pi, a new South is rising,” adds Jack- Frederick quest at the heart of the revered lead- cago is the urban center with the acy manifested itself in the largest son. er’s work in Chicago also is inargu- most U.S. senators of color, Carol number of women and minorities “The gap that was once a horizon- Douglass ably achieved — empowerment and Moseley Braun, Roland Burris and ever elected in a freshman class tal gap between black and white is representation, evident in the diverse Barack Obama; and the home of of Congress, along with statewide now a vertical gap of disparity be- portrayed during Black History Month Let’s talk about life …insurance at HCC Clarence Mitchell Library The Highland Community College Clarence Mitchell Library is hosting a Black History Month program on Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. The library is lo- cated in the Marvin-Burt Liberal Arts Center, 2nd floor, at Highland Com- munity College, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport, Ill. A Freeport native and living His- tory presenter, Steven A. Cole speaks about the Anti-slavery Movement and the Civil War in the persona of Frederick Douglass. The Clarence Mitchell Library presentation focus- es on Douglass’ 1863 answer to the question, “Why Should a Colored Man Enlist?” In April 1863, Frederick Douglass Every family is unique, which is why every family’s need for life insurance is different. Whether you care for kids, was repeatedly asked this question aging parents, or each other, life insurance can be a good way to feel secure knowing your family will be financially while he was raising men for the 54th Massachusetts Regiment. Douglass’ protected if something happens to you. Plus, the younger and healthier you are, the more affordable it can be. answer to the question reflects his feelings on citizenship, duty, equal Don’t think you need life insurance? 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• Kitchen (Continued from page 11) with about 1½ cups tomato mixture. 4 eggs, separated before removing from pans to wire Line a 12 x 9 baking sheet with developed their own, and they will Repeat the layers twice, ending with 2 C. Flour racks to cool completely. parchment paper. In a large micro- be made again—just not this year. remaining 4 noodles and remaining 3 t. baking powder For the frosting: in a large bowl, wave safe bowl, melt white choc- So there will be no more “Be Mine” tomato sauce. Spray a sheet of foil ½ t. salt beat the cream cheese and butter un- olate melting wafers, according to small candy Valentine hearts next with cooking spray; cover lasagna ¼ t. baking soda til fluffy. Add vanilla and salt. Grad- package directions. Stir in 3/4 cup of week. We are looking for some red with spray side down. Bake until hot ¼ C. chopped pecans ually beat in powdered sugar until pretzels. Spread onto prepared pan. recipes—cherries for President’s and bubbly, about 1 hour. Uncover Frosting: 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream smooth. Spread the frosting between Sprinkle with cherries, cranberries, Day, strawberries for romance, rasp- and sprinkle with mozzarella, bread cheese, softened layers and over the top and sides of nuts, and remaining pretzels; gently berries because we like them, and crumbs, and remaining 1 cup cheese ¼ C. butter, softened the cake, leaving the sides slightly pressing into white chocolate. In a any other red recipes. We continue blend. Increase oven temperature to 1 t. vanilla exposed. If desired top with pecans. small microwave safe bowl, melt to look for winter recipes—some ap- broil. Broil on middle rack of the 4 C. powdered sugar Store in the refrigerator. dark chocolate melting wafers ac- petizers, soups, and sandwiches. oven until the cheese is melted and Pinch of salt. These candy-like bars would be cording to package directions. Place If you would like to share, please bread crumbs are lightly browned, In a large saucepan, combine the great for Valentine’s Day. You can melted dark chocolate in a piping send them in. You can contact us in about 1½ minutes. Let stand for sugar, raisins, water, butter, cinna- get the Ghirardelli candy melting bag, and drizzle over bark. Let cool person, by mail, or email us at From 20 minutes before serving. Garnish mon, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg; wafers at most large grocery stores. until set, about 2 hours. Break into Lena’s Kitchens, Shopper’s Guide with parsley or basil if desired. cook and stir over medium-low heat I find they work the best. Be care- pieces. Store in an airtight container at 213 S. Center St. or email scoop- This spice cake has the flavor of until sugar dissolves. Remove from ful you don’t get really cheap melt- up to a week. [email protected] an old fashioned spice cake that my the heat; let mixture cool. ing wafers because they have wax In my boredom of staying inside grandmother used to make. It makes In a large bowl, beat egg yolks, in them and are hard to melt. If you for many, many days in a row, I have a really pretty cake on a stand. Enjoy gradually stir in the spice mixture. want to substitute pistachios or wal- been cooking and baking up a storm. Stockton this spice cake that gives you a nice In a separate bowl, combine the flour, nuts for the nuts you could. I have been making old favorites and warm feeling when you eat it. baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Sweet and Salty trying some new things. I have been Community Choir Mama’s Spice Cake Gradually add the dry mixture to the sharing like mad. If you came to my opens choral season 1½ C. sugar batter and stir until blended. Stir in Chocolate Bake house, you left with a treat! It was 2 (10 oz. each) white chocolate The Stockton Community Choir 1 C. raisins, chopped pecans. In a small bowl, beat the egg fun, and it made me realize that I still melting wafers will begin practice on Feb 7, at 8 p.m. 1 C. water whites until soft peaks form; fold egg could do a lot of the things I wasn’t 1 C. crushed pretzels, divided at the Stockton Calvary UM Church. ¾ C butter, cubed whites into batter. sure I would be able to do again. We ¼ C. chopped dried cherries We will meet every Thursday until 1 t. cinnamon Pour into two greased and floured are approaching Valentine’s Day at a ¼ C. chopped dried cranberries April. We will have a concert on ½ t. allspice 9-inch round baking pans. Bake at gallop. I heard on the news that the ¼ C. chopped salted pecans April 7, at 7 p.m. on Sunday Eve- ¼ t. ground cloves 325 until a toothpick inserted in the company who made the little candy 1/3 C. dark chocolate melting wa- ning. 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