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top honors. Stockton will have its its have will Stockton honors. top early-season win streak could be set set be could streak win early-season

survived every attack and claimed claimed and attack every survived a team stands up can be offered. An An offered. be can up stands team a

the remainder of the season. They They season. the of remainder the giving break, a quick peek at how how at peek quick a break, giving

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ber find more expectations placed placed expectations more find ber Forreston High School in a series series a in School High Forreston

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have shown that those who play play who those that shown have With an assortment of talent from from talent of assortment an With

- Thurs on Galena against game A Wayne, Wi., on Monday Nov. 28. 28. Nov. Monday on Wi., Wayne, historically substantial. Statistics Statistics substantial. historically Thursday, Nov. 17. Nov. Thursday, in an NUIC battle with Warren. with battle NUIC an in

at River Ridge/Scales Mound. Ridge/Scales River at with a non-conference game at South South at game non-conference a with Thanksgiving Tournament has been been has Tournament Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Classic beginning beginning Classic Thanksgiving come fans again on Friday, Dec. 6, 6, Dec. Friday, on again fans come

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home game on Wed. Dec. 7 against against 7 Dec. Wed. on game home battle for the NUIC Title. NUIC the for battle The field of talent Stockton will will Stockton talent of field The or experience a setback following following setback a experience or - Wednes on Cardinals Lady Valley

the Lena-Winslow Lady Panthers. A A Panthers. Lady Lena-Winslow the they are ready to go forward and and forward go to ready are they on Tuesday, Nov. 22 in Forreston. Forreston. in 22 Nov. Tuesday, on Blackhawks visiting the Stillman Stillman the visiting Blackhawks ketball title could get a jumpstart jumpstart a get could title ketball

ton plays in its home opener against against opener home its in plays ton They will get their chance to see if if see to chance their get will They Friday and Saturday and conclude conclude and Saturday and Friday run at the regular season NUIC bas NUIC season regular the at run Winter break ends with the Lady Lady the with ends break Winter -

- Stock 3, Dec. Saturday, On 1. Dec. week of the winter sports season. season. sports winter the of week play will continue for Stockton on on Stockton for continue will play The Stockton Lady Blackhawks Blackhawks Lady Stockton The schedule.

game at East Dubuque on Thursday, Thursday, on Dubuque East at game Sectional combatants during the first first the during combatants Sectional tion of the NUIC regular season season regular NUIC the of tion an offense could also arise. Game Game arise. also could offense an SPORTS CORRESPONDENT SPORTS

day, Dec.9 wraps up the 2016 por 2016 the up wraps Dec.9 day, The NUIC opens for Stockton with a a with Stockton for opens NUIC The chance to face former Regional and and Regional former face to chance By Chris Johnson Chris By - retooling about Questions motion. in

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, Page 2 Page , PANTHERS See close into the break. In the third, third, the In break. the into close

cross country year for Stockton. for year country cross second-round win. The game stayed stayed game The win. second-round

Overall this was a very successful successful very a was this Overall Schulz all finished the season on with a strong performance. strong a with on season the finished all Schulz Panthers started the post-season as as post-season the started Panthers early with Salt Fork in the Saturday Saturday the in Fork Salt with early

qualifying for the state competition. Connor Hayes, Keegan Phillips, Brynn Schubert and Kendall Kendall and Schubert Brynn Phillips, Keegan Hayes, Connor competition. state the for qualifying were a distance away. Because the the Because away. distance a were Lena-Winslow played heads-up heads-up played Lena-Winslow

of 17:04 for three miles. Vincent finished his season with an excellent race and was very close to to close very was and race excellent an with season his finished Vincent miles. three for 17:04 of ing off road wins. Both matches matches Both wins. road off ing is now just a distant memory. distant a just now is

Austin Vincent advanced to sectionals where he place twenty-third out of 157 runners with a time time a with runners 157 of out twenty-third place he where sectionals to advanced Vincent Austin - com are Lena-Winslow and Aquin Lena-Winslow. The 13-7 final score score final 13-7 The Lena-Winslow.

season and is expected to make sectionals next year! year! next sectionals make to expected is and season are hosting this weekend. Both Both weekend. this hosting are nals have ever won at home against against home at won ever have nals

22. Haley Brudi finished sixth and did not qualify for sectional competition, but had an outstanding outstanding an had but competition, sectional for qualify not did and sixth finished Brudi Haley 22. Both Aquin and Lena-Winslow Lena-Winslow and Aquin Both marked the only season the Cardi the season only the marked -

The Stockton Cross Country team competed on the regional level at Winnebago, on Saturday, Oct. Oct. Saturday, on Winnebago, at level regional the on competed team Country Cross Stockton The port Aquin. port at Forreston High School. 2016 2016 School. High Forreston at

completes successful season successful completes - Free at weekend next game a with reston met up with the game played played game the with up met reston

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Saturday will either put them in the the in them put either will Saturday season opener, 2A force EPC defeat EPC force 2A opener, season -

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season and the first two weeks in the the in weeks two first the and season hour drive the Panthers had to take take to had Panthers the drive hour

the season, week nine of the regular regular the of nine week season, the State Tournament. The nearly four- nearly The Tournament. State

form over the past three weeks of of weeks three past the over form Salt Fork Storm in round two of the the of two round in Storm Fork Salt

The Panther have found their best best their found have Panther The on the road, 35-21 over the 14-seed 14-seed the over 35-21 road, the on

the Bureau Valley Storm, 54-14. Storm, Valley Bureau the ship Tournament, courtesy of a win win a of courtesy Tournament, ship

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that has been highlighted since a a since highlighted been has that of Illinois’ top-ranked team in the the in team top-ranked Illinois’ of

cut through defenders. It’s a trend trend a It’s defenders. through cut day and they will take on the State State the on take will they and day

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Serving the communities in Jo Daviess County Daviess Jo in communities the Serving Ladies Day Out Day Ladies Page 2 - November 9, 2016 - The Scoop Today American Legion Auxiliary nears centennial anniversary I am “One In A Million!” Would Over 90% of funds earned are used Volunteered 22,054 hours and These numbers are based on reports serving our country and protecting our you like to be one also? It is possible. directly for the programs with less $19,747 serving military families. by our Units, with 64% of all Units freedom. The American Legion Fam- The American Legion Auxiliary will than 10% for administration. This Presented 217 scholarships worth reporting and probably 25% of their ily actively fights to keep the benefits be 100 years old in 2019. In recogni- being said, from reports for the past $116,695. members reporting. Imagine what the for our veterans and with the strength tion of this timeline event, they have a administration year, members na- Volunteered 1,996 hours and numbers would be if all members re- of their membership, they do have an goal of having one million members tionwide volunteered over 10 million $135,366 on Illini Girls State. ported and all Units reported. influence. There will never be a time, by the celebration. hours for a value of over $3.2 billion. Volunteered 18,522 hours serving The dues for belonging are minimal when we do not need the military. The American Legion was formed The following represents the IM- children, raised $48,645 to benefit and a portion of the dues goes direct- Consequently, there will never be a to help those returning from WW1, PACT made by members in Illinois: children and gave $52,633 in direct ly to helping veterans. The dues for time when we do not have a need for members wanted to help their own. Volunteered 209,770 hours and aid to children. female veterans who have never be- The American Legion Family to pro- Now, almost 100 years later, it is the $198,180 serving veterans. Volunteered 190,732 hours and longed to the American Legion Aux- vide for veterans and their children. If largest patriotic organization in the Volunteered 6,864 hours an $30,115 $106,381 on community service proj- iliary are waived for this coming year. you are eligible to belong, won’t you world and is very active in serving the serving active duty military. ects. A person eligible to join may belong consider it, so that we can continue to veterans, the children and the com- from birth. serve. Eventually, the younger vet- munities. The American Legion, the The value of being a member is erans may need help and if we aren’t American Legion Auxiliary, the Sons National Assoc. of Active and the great feeling you get by knowing there to provide, who will? If you are of The American Legion and the Le- you are giving back to those who are interested in hearing more or joining, gion Riders make up “The American willing to put their lives on the line in please call (815) 369-4684. Legion Family.” Retired Federal Employees As chartered by Congress, mem- bers must have served during a time of to hold monthly meeting Lena American Legion Auxiliary conflict. Female members along with Palisades Chapter 604 of National the program, followed by the busi- female family of members make up Assoc. of Active and Retired Federal ness meeting. schedules November meeting the American Legion Auxiliary. It is Employees (NARFE) will hold its All active & retired federal em- The Lena American Legion Auxil- scarves, gloves, hand and foot warm- an honor to be a member, because not monthly luncheon and meeting on ployees, spouses and spousal sur- iary will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 9, ers for the hospitalized veterans and everyone can belong. The Mission Thursday Nov. 17, at Manny’s Pizza vivors are invited to attend. If you at 7 p.m. Dues will be collected. We the homeless veterans. These items Statement of the American Legion in Savanna, IL at 12 p.m. (noon). are not on the permanent list, please are collecting snack items to take to can be brought to the American Le- Auxiliary is: In the spirit of service Mary Jo Dopson of Gateway call (815) 273-2184 to make a reser- the hospitalized veterans. We will gion Home on Nov. 9, after 6:45 or not self, the mission of the American Travel, Clinton, Iowa, will provide vation by Nov. 15. also be making tray favors. Karen Nov. 11, from 4:30 to 5:15. These Legion Auxiliary is to support The Sirgany is in charge of the social items do not need to be new, but American Legion and to honor the hour. need to be clean and in good shape. sacrifice of those who serve by en- We are also collecting coats, hats, Thank you. hancing the lives of our veterans, mili- Stockton Park District announces tary and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, Park House Rental Sign-Up Night • Panthers (Continued from front page) we advocate for veterans, educate our 2017 Stockton Park House Rental Parties, Holidays and Family Get- citizens, mentor youth, and promote Sign-up Night is Wednesday Nov. Togethers. After Wednesday Nov. a six-seed, no scenario sets up for 9-2 mark and a win over Forreston on patriotism, good citizenship, peace 16th at 6 p.m. at the Stockton Park 16, please call Kim Bauer at (815) a possible home game in the State Friday would mean the Panthers have and security. House, Rent for 2017 is now $40 947-2111 for reservations in 2017. Semi-final for Lena-Winslow. Mar- just one more team to get through be- for the day starting Jan. 1, 2017. Payment is expected at time of res- quette or Aquin will host next week fore they get to chance to once again This includes Reunions, Birthday ervation. if Lena-Winslow can pull off the win. battle for the IHSA Class 1A Football Correction Lena-Winslow currently sits with a Title. Checkered Flag Collisions and Warren Servant Leadership Chapter Customs is operated by Troy and Stockton High School Rhonda Pokoj and is located at 4933 schedules benefit for Veterans North Scout Camp Road, Apple Riv- schedules Veterans’ Day program er, IL. Please call (815) 492-0114 or Once again, the Highland Com- To go along with a fantastic meal, stop by for estimates or more infor- munity College Servant Leadership we will also be having a euchre The Stockton High School Vet- and American Legion will present mation. Warren Team is getting ready for tournament and bingo starting at 5 erans’ Day program to honor all the colors. their local project. This year, they p.m.. The silent auction will be held veterans will take place on Thurs- There will also be public recogni- are teaming up with the Warren and throughout the night. day, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. in the high tion of all veterans present. Music Apple River American Legions. All The veterans’ home in LaSalle pro- school gymnasium. The program will be provided by the Stockton Baby’s of the money raised will be donated vides care and nursing services for up will feature student speakers, cer- Music Department. towards The Adjutant Illinois Veter- to 120 veterans. They provide special tificate presentations to Korean War This event is open to the general First Year ans Home – LaSalle. To raise funds, care for veterans with Alzheimer’s or veterans in attendance, and speaker, public and everyone is encouraged the organizations will be hosting an related dementias. Clyde Furst. The Stockton VFW to attend and honor our veterans. The Shopper’s event on Nov. 19, at the Apple River They help veterans by providing Guide or Event Center. a room, food, medication, medical U of I Extension beef cow/calf meeting slated for Dec. 7 Scoop Today In addition to a grilled cheese and care, and recreational activities. The Join the University of Illinois The Beef Cow/Calf Meeting will soup supper, there will be bingo, a Servant Leadership team plans on Extension for the Beef Cow/Calf be held on Wednesday, Dec. 7, will publish, euchre tournament, and a silent auc- visiting the veterans at this home later Meeting where Travis Meteer, Ex- from 9 to 11 a.m. at the University tion. They are hoping for a success- in the year. tension Educator, will discuss winter of Illinois Extension, located in the at no cost, ful night and are inviting everybody We would love to see as many peo- management strategies for cow/calf Community Services Building, on your child’s to come to help support our veterans! ple on Nov. 19, as we can. Veterans operations and share information the campus of Highland Community The menu includes options of to- are encouraged to wear hats or shirts from the latest research being con- College, 2998 W Pearl City Road, picture mato, potato, and chicken noodle that identify themselves as veterans. ducted by the University of Illinois. Freeport. Registration is requested soup. The team will also be making The Warren Servant Leadership Team Travis is based on the Orr Research and can be completed by calling the at age grilled cheese sandwiches. The price would love to be able to identify you Center in western Illinois where he University of Illinois Extension at one. is $10 for “all-you-can-eat” and will so we can thank you for your service. researches many aspects of the cow/ (815) 235-4125 or on-line at web. be served between 4 and 7 p.m. It is We hope to make it a great night that calf herd and beef production prac- extension.illinois.edu/jsw . Registra- 158942 sure to be delicious. really benefits our veterans. tices. tion cost is $5.

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212383 Questions contact: Judy 815-594-2388 261073 The Scoop Today - November 9, 2016 - Page 3 Lena Ladies Day Out is just around the corner It’s time for another Ladies Day An enormous thank you to our Out. The cold weather is back and sponsors: A.J.’S Lena Maid Meats, so are we. And you know what that Adkins Energy, Bella 360 Hair and means? Christmas is coming! Tanning Salon, Bocker Automo- Le-Win Elementary School, tive, Brandon’s Hardware, Bus- Lena IL sian Realtor & Insurance Agency, Date: Nov. 19 Chiro-Works, Citizen’s State Bank, Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Coach’s Golf & Grill, Community Santa Claus: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Bank, Contemporary Hair Studio, Pancake Breakfast 9 –11 a.m. Cory’s Pub & Grub, Fairway Ford, 60+ vendors to ensure you find Fitness on Main, Fluegel’s – Em- the perfect gift for everyone on broidery Sports Boutique, Freeport your list; gift-wrapping services ga- Dental, Just in Time BBQ, Hast- lore; food drive for the Lena Food ing’s Design, Hometown Trophies, Pantry; door prizes and all proceeds Hulsebus-Gehlsen Chiropractic benefit the Lena Area Church Co- Clinic, Illinois Bank & Trust, Iron operative; grand prize of $100 Lena Horse Tap, Lena Brewing Compa- Money, and best of all - free admis- ny, Lena Living Center, Lena State sion! Bank, Monroe Clinic, Pat Brown If you are interested in becoming Realtors, Rader’s Insurance Agen- a vendor at our event or a sponsor cy, Rafter’s Restaurant & Catering, of Ladies Day Out please contact: Real Estate Appraisals, Saporito’s Chelsea White at (815) 275-3997, Pizzeria, State Farm Insurance, Sul- Kristina Weaver at (815) 541-2355, livan Foods, The Coffee House, COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today or Abbea Schlichting (920) 901- The Sugar Bowl, Tim’s Auto Care, 2501. Or get in touch via e-mail at Twisted Metal, Vanderheyden Fur- Three generations of Breed boys win big [email protected]. You niture & Flooring, Wagner’s Auto- Jim Breed of Elizabeth, IL, his son Nathan Breed and grandson Jett Breed, both of Oswego, IL, can also visit our Facebook page. motive, and Your Reflections Salon. each won first place in their age division in the “Meow Mile” race at Oswego, IL on Sunday, Oct. 30. Jim ran a 7:57 in the 71-75 year age group, Nathan ran a time of 4:58 in the 41-45 year age group, Stockton Heritage Museum and Jett ran a 4:58 in the 11-14 year age group. The “Meow Mile,” the “Fraidycat 5K” and the “Ghost Run 10K” was held this year to benefit Mutual Ground of Aurora the sole provider of comprehen- presents ‘If our buildings could talk’ sive victim services in Southern Kane and all of Kendall County. Come join us at the Stockton Heri- changed through the years. We will tage Museum Tuesday, Nov. 15, for also have a brief presentation on the our annual meeting and program “If architecture of the buildings down- our buildings could talk.” town. 100 Women Who Care-Stephenson County Over the past year, board member The board will host a brief annual The next 100 Women Who Care- *Children’s Hands On Museum of *Freeport Downtown Develop- Warren Dixon has been gathering meeting where progress on the ac- Stephenson County quarterly meet- Northwest Illinois ment Foundation (FDDF) maps, photos, and information from quisition of the new building, budget ing is Thursday, Nov. 10. *Delta Kappa Gammer Alpha Mu *Stephenson County 4-H Club residents about the history of the for 2017, and programs of the com- -Social Hour/new member regis- Chapter *Mother Hubbard’s Kiddie Cup- buildings which were and are a part ing year will be presented. tration (optional) 5:30-6:30 p.m. *Pearl City Lioness board of downtown Stockton. The presen- Come join us on Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. -Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. *Boys and Girls Club of Freeport *Pearl City Education Foundation tation will include photos of build- for our annual meeting and program Hosted at the Lena Brewing Com- and Stephenson County *Freeport Community Pub- ings as they were and how buildings at the Stockton Heritage Museum. pany (9416 W. Wagner Rd) *Relay for Life-Stephenson lic School Fund (FCPSF) -Complimentary appetizers County Chapter *Pearl City PTO -Cash bar *Northwest Illinois Community *Friends of Mill Pond Call us for your FREE Organizations nominated thus far Action Agency (NICAA) *Big Brothers Big Sisters of estimate today! include: *Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Northwest Illinois • 35 years experience *Amity Society of Freeport Inc • Loaner cars available *RAMP • All makes & models *Kids Coats and Clothes *Freeport Public Library • All insurance Donations from last quarter’s Formerly Checkered Flag Auto Body, Lena work welcomed! meeting went directly to the NCS 4933 N. Scout Camp Rd., Apple River, IL 61001

Youth Home with a total of $10,850! 225201 The monies donated by 100WWC 815-492-0114 have been allocated to pay for ex- M-F 8-4 • Sat by appointment penses related to specialized, and very much needed, clinical services and supplies that are not normally funded through other sources. Youth with the most traumatic and chronic sexual abuse histories, sensory dis- orders, and other unique needs will Pork Chop Dinner be able to receive services not al- ways otherwise available. The im- Saturday, November 12th pact of these funds is tremendous 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today and distinctive; having a substantial and noteworthy impact on the lives Chop Dinner $10.00 of youth under the care of NCS staff. High Point Cruisers and As always, you can stay up to “Thick Iowa Chop” 16 oz. date by liking us on Facebook and “Mississippi Man” Culvers donate to food pantries we love new members so bring a Members of the High Point Cruisers display the checks of $100 friend to the next meeting. Since 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM each that will be donated to the seven Food Pantries in Jo Da- the initiation of 100 Women Who viess County. The pantries are located in Warren, Stockton, Care-Stephenson County last Febru- Apple River, Hanover, Galena, Elizabeth, and East Dubuque. ary this group has donated $64.280 Sponsored by The funds were raised at Culver’s of Galena, which sponsored (including the $10,000 private fam- Apple River Fire Dept. four car cruise-ins and a Share Night. ily foundation matching donation) to local non-profit organizations. 260959 Page 4 - November 9, 2016 - The Scoop Today VIEWPOINT Senate Week in Review Two new jobs reports from with the Chicago Cubs playing the ties and 800 jobs in manufacturing. the state’s pension debt and bill and road safety inspections, and September reinforce Republican Cleveland Indians, the governors And an Oct. 21 release from the backlog, workers’ compensation mass transit. Opponents argue that lawmakers’ calls for job-creating of Illinois and Ohio have made a federal Bureau of Labor Statis- reform, tax reforms and incentives the amendment limits the power reforms. The reports show that friendly wager on the outcome of tics indicates that Illinois is expe- for employers, and property tax re- of state and local governments to manufacturing jobs are down, the World Series. riencing more workforce dropout lief; and create a skilled workforce appropriate state resources as they white-collar jobs are up, but the than any of its neighboring states. It through education and workforce deem necessary. overall workforce drop continues in Jobs reports underscore also shows manufacturing has lost development initiatives. A number of local propositions Illinois. need for reform 8,500 jobs so far in 2016, while the They believe job creation is criti- and public questions could be found Also during the week, the State Recent economic data from the professional and business services cal to help the state grow its way on the ballot as well, depending on Board of Elections announced that Illinois Department of Employment sector has added nearly 30,000 jobs. out of the current economic and the county and/or city/village. Con- the number of registered voters in Security shows that in September, Manufacturers play a pivotal budget mess. tact the county clerk or local elec- Illinois has surpassed a previous professional and business services role in Illinois, creating jobs within tion authority to view a sample bal- record set in the 2008 General Elec- had a net gain of 5,100 jobs, and ed- the industry and providing materi- Helpful election information lot. tion. ucation and health services gained als for countless other businesses The State Board of Elections an- In other news, as baseball’s 1,500 jobs. However, Illinois also that are key to a strong Illinois nounced Oct. 26 that the number of Illinois and Ohio Governors championship series continues lost 1,300 jobs in financial activi- economy. October 7 was National registered voters in Illinois is ap- wager on behalf of their Manufacturing Day, but Illinois proaching 8,000,000, surpassing a teams has had little to celebrate. The previous record high of 7,789,500 Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner Land of Lincoln is currently lag- set for the 2008 General Election. and Ohio Governor John Kasich Hey Stockton! ging behind its neighbors in the Voters are reminded that there are betting beer, pizza and ballpark By Lemon your Mac and Cheese Masterpiece growth of manufacturing jobs, a will be a Constitutional Amend- mustard, each hoping their team AMERICORPS VOLUNTEER to the Museum Annex (preferably fact that underscores the need for ment on the ballot. Information wins the World Series. In case you haven’t heard, the in a CrockPot or other covered dish) essential government and eco- about the “lockbox amendment” or The Indians haven’t played in Stockton Chamber of Commerce and drop it off. By the way, you can nomic reforms that will bring new “safe roads amendment” is avail- the World Series since 1997 and and Brewster Cheese have added use ANY type of noodle and ANY businesses and jobs into Illinois. able on the Secretary of State’s Web haven’t won the World Series since something special to this year’s type of cheese to make your mac. Republican lawmakers are calling site. 1948. The Cubs haven’t played in Christmas Walk! Prepare your- Your only limit is your imagina- for structural and spending reforms Proponents argue the amendment the World Series since 1945 and selves for the First Annual, Better tion! (And maybe your taste buds). in state government to bring fiscal would provide a dedicated source have not won it since 1908. with Brewster Macaroni and Cheese From there, you can stick around security and much-needed jobs back of funding for transportation proj- EDITOR’S NOTE: So sorry Bake Off! The Bake Off will be for tastings, make macaroni art, ex- to the state. They support structural ects that will increase the quality Gov. Kasich, but pay up! CUBS held Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., plore the museum, or go have fun and spending reforms that address of Illinois’ roads, bridges, bridge WIN!!! in the Museum Annex. at other Christmas Walk venues. What is the Bake Off, you ask? But you better be back at 1:30 p.m. I’ll tell you. This is the chance That’s when our panel of esteemed for YOU, my fellow Stocktonites/ judges will choose the First Place, Around the Northern Hills Stocktonians, to show us what Second Place, and Kids Choice win- You can invest in the future of family of com- portunities in November to offer you’ve got when it comes to mak- ners of the Bake Off. Winners will Illinois Agriculture just by carry- panies. What ideas on what is important to you in ing that dish of dishes, that cheesy each receive a basket of cheese from ing the IFB VISA card! Important better way of the next federal farm bill. We are goodness, that known noodle, that Brewster, not to mention a fabulous programs like Agriculture in the showing your working with Illinois Beef, Corn, mastery of macaroni and cheese! macaroni crown! Once it’s all over, Classroom, IFB Young Leaders and loyalty while Pork and Soybean Associations to Here’s how it works—first of all, you’ll take your prize, your empty IFB Youth Education Committee all “investing in host listening sessions throughout the competition is FREE TO EN- dish, and return home knowing your receive direct support through the the future of Il- Illinois in November. The closest TER. Seriously, all you need to Macaroni and Cheese recipe is THE IAA Foundation from every pur- linois Agricul- session to us is in DeKalb at the do is get in touch with me (Lemon, BEST in the land. chase you make with the IFB VISA ture!” DeKalb County Farm Bureau office at [email protected]) and tell me In order to participate, you MUST Card. These programs provide op- Apply on- on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 9:30 a.m. that you want to strut your spatula register ahead of time. But hurry! portunities for young people on the line at www. If you are interested in attending, at the Bake Off, and I’ll add you to Bake Off spots are limited and go- county and state level with agricul- iacu.org or Annette Eggers please contact our office to register my growing list of Mac and Cheese ing fast! Email me, Lemon, at jm- tural interests for person and profes- over the phone by calling (815) 858-2235 or email Masters. Then, on Dec. 3, you bring [email protected] you want a spot! sional development. by calling 1-800-676-2541. [email protected]. The regis- What a great way to show your Illinois Farm Bureau is working tration deadline is Nov. 23. support for programs that lay the with commodity groups on farm bill The Jo Daviess County Farm foundation for the next generation listening sessions. The current farm Bureau is making available to live- The Scoop Today of Illinois Farm Bureau leaders and bill will be in place for a couple of stock producers in the county “Ma- “Committed to the communities we serve” members! What’s more, you IFB years, but the current discussion for nure Pit Warning” signs that can VISA card is serviced and managed the next farm bill is right around be posted near manure pits where EDITOR: Tony Carton by IAA Credit Union, the credit the corner. We’d like to hear your a person would likely enter the Advertising Sales: union for the Illinois Farm Bureau thoughts! You’ll have three op- pit. The purpose of the signs is to Cyndee Stiefel: [email protected] remind farmers, family members, Office Manager: Laurie Tanley employees and neighbors that these WinnPrairie to host open house pits may contain deadly gases. Any To Contact The Scoop Today: attempt to enter the pit should not Telephone: 815-947-3353 • Fax: 815-369-9093 and Veteran’s Day celebration be made without good ventilation, Email: News/Letters to the Editor: [email protected] WinnPrairie, a Monroe Clinic sundaes to area veterans on Friday, a safety harness, and an additional Ads: [email protected] Lifestyle Initiative, located at, 1545 Nov. 11, from 1-4 p.m.. All Veterans person standing by in case of an Classifieds: [email protected] S Forest Rd., Freeport, Il. is hosting are welcome to stop in for a sundae! emergency. This way the person Billing Office: [email protected] two open house events highlighting Monroe Clinic is a not-for-profit, entering the pit could be pulled to Available online at: rvpnews.com ‘The Meadows at WinnPrairie’, our single hospital health system serving safety if the situation was such that Mailing Address: memory care community, in rec- communities in southern Wisconsin the pit contained deadly gases. They The Scoop Today ognition of National Alzheimer’s and northern Illinois. Sponsored by are a metal sign covered with a re- 213 S. Center, Lena, IL 61048 Awareness Month. the Congregation of Sisters of St. flective material that can be seen TO SUBSCRIBE: The Meadows and WinnPrairie Agnes, the system includes a multi- at night. They can be put on a post • Yearly subscriptions to The Scoop Today are available at $25 annually for Jo Daviess & will be open to tours on Tuesday specialty physician practice with or mounted on the side of a build- Stephenson Counties and $39.95 annually for those out of the area. Subscriptions are non- Nov. 8, from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. and 118 employed providers, 11 clinic ing next to the entrance of a manure refundable. Within our circulation area, The Scoop Today is free. You can pick up single Thursday Nov. 10, from 4-6 p.m. locations, a 24-hour emergency de- copies of The Scoop Today at convenient locations throughout the area. pit. 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In honor of Veterans Day, Win- mary care sites offering preventive, has more than 40,000 jaw move- nPrairie will be serving ice cream acute and rehabilitative care. ments per day. ©2015 Rock Valley Publishing, LLC • All rights reserved 223513 The Scoop Today - November 9, 2016 - Page 5 ON THE RECORD Stockton Police report for Oct. 27 through Nov. 3 On 10/28 at approximately 7:40 ant allegedly contacted the subject but complainant who stated that she was in reference to several counterfeit $20 companied the complainant and there p.m. the Stockton Police were dis- he was indisposed and was not going looking out her kitchen window, and bills that were passed at the business. was no problem or issue. Once the patched to assist Stockton Ambulance to pick up the child. The complain- she saw someone outside the window On arrival, the officer met with the belongings were collected, the com- Service at an address on South Main ant stated that she wanted to comply looking in at her. Officers checked complainant, who is a clerk at the Cit- plainant left the scene. No further as- Street in reference to an elderly man with the court order and document the around the house and grounds and go/Travel Center. The complainant sistance was requested. having heart problems. On arrival, incident with police. No further as- found no evidence of anyone on the stated that 2 Male/Whites in their late On 11/02 at approximately 11:42 the officer assisted ambulance person- sistance was necessary on the part of property. There were a large number teens or 20’s had come into the store p.m., an officer of the Stockton Police nel in an attempt to stabilize the vic- the police of trick or treaters on the block along and passed the counterfeit $20 Bills. Department was dispatched to assist tim. The victim was removed from On 10/29 at approximately 10:52 with their parents, but no one observed The complainant stated that each of the Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Of- the house by Ambulance to Freeport p.m. an officer of the Stockton Police any suspicious persons or behavior. the 2 suspects came to the counter fice on a domestic disturbance. The Hospital. Department was dispatched to the On 11/01 at approximately 9:15 with a small item purchase and paid disturbance was allegedly between a On 10/29 at approximately 10:27 city limits of Stockton at Route 20, a.m. Stockton Police were dispatched for the item with a $20 bill. It was man and his fathers’ girlfriend. On a.m. the Stockton Police were dis- in reference to a deer being struck by to an address on South Ward Street, in later discovered that the $20 Bills arrival, the scene was calm, and the patched to meet with a female com- a vehicle. On arrival, the officer dis- reference to a civil issue. On arrival, were counterfeit and that the bills bore man was removed from the residence plainant in reference to a civil issue. covered that the deer was destroyed in the officer met with the complainant, the same serial number. In checking by another family member for the On arrival, the officer met with the the accident, but the carcass was still who is a temporary guardian for a mi- the surveillance video of the business, evening. No further assistance was complainant who stated the father of in the roadway. The officer was able nor child. The complainant wanted pictures of each of the suspects was requested. her six year old child was supposed to remove the deer and the appropriate permission to take the child for medi- obtained. The $20 bills were confis- On Nov. 3, at approximately 10:50 to pick up the child for court ordered reports were made for the driver. cal care, but was not sure if she was cated for evidence, and federal author- a.m. a complainant arrived at the visitation. The complainant stated On 10/31 at approximately 8 p.m. allowed to do this. The complainant ities were notified. Stockton Police Department to report that the subject was supposed to pick Stockton Police were dispatched to was assured by the officer, that as the On 11/01 a short time after it was that an unknown person damaged his up the child by a pre-determined time. an address on South Stockton Street appointed guardian for the child it is reported to police that counterfeit $20 vehicle. The damage was caused by The complainant stated that the sub- in reference to a suspicious person. her responsibility to take care of all Bills were passed at a local Stockton using an unknown tool or object and ject never showed up. The complain- On arrival, officers met with the the child’s needs. This clarification business, it was discovered that the by scratching or gouging into the paint was all the complainant wanted. No same 2 suspects passed a counterfeit on the drivers’ side door, fender, trunk further assistance was requested. bill at a second location in Stockton. lid, passenger side rear fender and Obituary On 11/01 at 6:18 p.m. the Stockton Police discovered that the second bill door, the roof above the drivers’ door Police were dispatched along with the was passed at the Casey’s General and the hood. There were also several DAVID T. DYSON Colorado, and to Arizona, having Stockton Ambulance Service to an ad- Store several hours earlier. The sus- small dents in the drivers’ side door, David T. Dyson, age 68 of Free- many wonderful adventures with dress on West High Street in reference pects in this incident used the same and rear fender. Complainant states port, IL, passed away on Wednesday, them. During his later years when to someone with an unknown illness. method as the other theft. They came that he parked the car at his place of Nov. 2, 2016 at the Pearl Pavilion in his sister and brother-in-law went On arrival on scene the male subject to the cash register with one small residence at approximately 2:30 a.m. Freeport. He was born in Dixon, IL to Florida in the winter, Dave, with was stabilized and placed into the item, and then paid with a $20 bill. on 11/3. At 10:20 a.m. on the same on July 31, 1948 to the late Norman help, went on a plane by himself to ambulance. The victim was then re- The serial number on the bill matched date, the complainant returned to his and Jean (Pierce) Dyson. He lived visit them. He always enjoyed this moved to the hospital by the Stockton the serial number on the bills from vehicle and found the damage. This with his parents in Dixon, Oregon, and was proud of the fact that he Ambulance. the previous theft. This $20 Bill was case is under investigation by the DeKalb and Freeport Illinois. could travel by himself. On 11/01 at approximately 7:48 also taken for evidence. Once again, Stockton Police Department. He is survived by his sister, Dave worked at the Sheltered p.m. the Stockton Police were dis- surveillance video of the suspects was On 11/03 at approximately 3:15 Judy (Don) Greenfield of Freeport; Workshop in Sycamore, IL from patched to the Stockton Travel Center obtained from the business. Both in- p.m., an officer of the Stockton Police nephew, Robert (Tami) Greenfield 1964 to 1982. Dave and his par- cidents are under investigation by the Department was dispatched to an ad- of Ottawa, IL; niece, Jennie (Eric) ents moved to Freeport in 1982, Stockton Police Department and the dress on south Simmons Street, in ref- Tamosiunas of Bolingbrook, IL; and where he worked at Malcom Eaton. United States Secret Service. erence to a man having unauthorized great nephew, Jacob Greenfield of He moved into one of their group On 11/02 at approximately 8:07 contact with another person. The sub- Chicago, IL. He was preceded in homes in December of 2001. Dave Birth p.m., The Stockton Police were dis- ject was later located and was warned death by his parents, Norman and received the “Progress toward Goal AVIYANNA ZINSOU patched to an address on Pearl Street about this contact and advised to stay Jean Dyson and his much beloved Award, Community Integrated Liv- Victoria Polizzi and Geraud Zin- in reference toa civil issue. On arrival, away from the victim. aunt and uncle, Riley and Dorothy ing Arrangements Program,” in sou of Lanark, Ill. are the parents of the officer met with the complainant Chief Sheehan wants to remind Eisenbise. 2008 – 2009. He was very proud of a daughter Aviyanna Victoire Zinsou who needed an escort from police in everyone that persons charged with Dave truly enjoyed his family this award. He lived there until his born Thursday Nov. 3, 2016 at FHN order to collect her belongings from crimes in Illinois, are innocent until and all of the family gatherings. He retirement in 2012 when he moved Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Ill. a former residence. The officer ac- proven guilty in a court of law. loved watching football, the Chica- to the Pearl Pavilion Nursing Home. Aviyanna has a sister Hazel, 2. go Bears and baseball, the Chicago Visitation and funeral services Grandparents are Robert and Mi- Cubs. Through the years he attended were Nov. 7, at the Hermann Funer- chelle Polizzi of Lanark and Francois many baseball games in Chicago at al Home in Stockton, IL. Burial took Zinsou of Bordeaux, France. Great Wrigley Field, and in Milwaukee, place at the Ladies Union Cemetery grandparents are Elizabeth Polizzi of WI. He very much enjoyed going in Stockton. A memorial fund has Elizabeth, Ill. Dennis Hancocksrob out to eat with his parents and fam- been established for Malcom Eaton. of Stockton, Ill. and Charmaine and ily members. Condolences may be shared with John Magee of Lena, Ill. He vacationed with his parents his family at www.hermannfuneral- traveling to Florida, California, home.com. Kuhlemeier’s Downtown Lena • 815-369-9713 Carryouts available • Open Daily at 11:00 a.m. Stockton Police host Halloween party We specialize in hand-pattied fresh burgers . The Stockton Police Depart- the children a success. Sue Young, Thank you ment sponsored a Halloween Party JoHanna Lemon, Diane Bradley Thank you to everyone for elementary school children at and Bob and Lu Douglas. And who blessed us for our the Stockton Elementary School special recognition to Police Clerk 50th anniversary and Every Sunday on Oct. 31. This party took place Amy Haas who coordinated the for the cards & kindness prior to Trick or Treat Hours for the Breakfast Buffet 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. party. The Stockton Police Depart- shown to us. A BIG Village of Stockton. The Children ment would also like to acknowl- Adults - $7.99 • Children $4.99 were treated to Hot Dogs, Potato edge the businesses that donated thanks to our children and Chips, Cookies, cold drinks and a food, drinks, prizes etc…, for the grandchildren, family and Brunch 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. bag of Goodies! Members of the children. They are Subway, Sulli- friends for making our day Adults - $10.99 • Children $4.99 Stockton Police Department were van’s Foods, Casey’s General Store, so memorable. on hand to talk with the children Mrs. Mike’s Chips, McDonalds, Regular Menu Following and their parents. A good time was The Corner Tap, Stella’s Restaurant May God Bless & Keep You had by all! The Stockton Police and JJ and Freddies. Without these Til’ We Meet Again Hours: Mon-Thurs 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Department would like to thank the benefactors, we wouldn’t be able to Randall & Lorna Fri & Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m. • Sun 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Volunteers who made this party for put on the party. 263023 262958 Page 6 - November 9, 2016 - The Scoop Today Galena resident takes re-purposing to an art form By Laurinda Woolcock-Howe nation and unconventional materials CORRESPONDENT was encouraged,” said Campau. The most amazing thing about art She started creating her art in her is you can see it anywhere in any- mother’s basement, but now her thing and Tara Campau of the Red “bonus barn” also houses her studio Feather Farm Mercantile in Galena where she likes to work in the eve- has made that her goal. nings or whenever she finds time. “My common theme is definitely She sees the lawn ornaments you ‘re-use it and re-purpose it’,” said can buy in stores as mass-produced Campau, which is exactly what she and all the same. Campau is trying does. to appeal to those who appreciate Campau creates yard art from re- something made by hand that comes used and up-cycled glassware she with a history and a story. People finds at garage sales, thrift stores, who appreciate reused materials etc., and home décor art from re- used in a creative way to give these claimed and re-used pieces of the materials a second life. house she and her husband are cur- “I love looking at one thing and rently remodeling. trying to reimagine it as another,” “The house was built in 1839 and said Campau. “I try to imagine ev- as we take pieces of the house apart I ery found object into its next best can’t bear to think of that history go- thing.” ing in the dumpster,” Campau stated. Campau takes this to heart. This She also has a “bonus barn” from the spring when she and her husband re- purchase of her home in Galena that roofed their house, she saved every has given her glassware for her yard one of the original roofing boards art. that was put on the house in 1839. Campau started creating yard art “These boards are so interesting to in 2013, but she has A long love of me. If only they could talk, but they the outdoors. do in a way,” said Campau. “I love to garden and to have inter- She tells of the square nails in the esting things placed in my garden,” roof boards and other kinds of nails Campau said. “I went to a yard sale used in the last 177 years. Some of when living in Minnesota and the the boards and nails show signs of woman was selling some yard art long ago fire damage with interest- COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today that she had made.” ing colors. Some boards show signs Galena resident Tara Campau creates yard art from re-used and up-cycled glassware she finds at garage Campau was inspired by the idea of animals chewing on them. Some sales, thrift stores, and home décor art from re-claimed and re-used pieces of the house she and her and started creating her own yard art. boards still have bark on them. husband are currently remodeling. Campau also credit’s her mother as “These one-of-a-kind boards have pau said. thinking of new ways to use them For more information on Tara her inspiration. inspired me to start making some One of a kind is what Campau cre- and create her art. Campau, Red Feather Farm Mercan- “She encouraged us to paint rocks one-of-a-kind hand painted signs ates with her yard art and home de- “Keep checking to see what tile can be found by searching “Red into Barbie furniture. Using imagi- and decorative home pieces,” Cam- cor. Her found and reused items are comes out of the workshop next,” Feather Farm Mercantile” on Face- always changing, and she is always said Campau. book. Eileen Hubb Realtor® 200 N. Main St. FHN Holiday Family Movie Series begins Nov. 12 Stockton, IL 61085 Office The whole family can join in on On Wednesday, Dec. 14, FHN Series is hosted every spring and 815-947-9999 the fun with this year’s Festival of will present two special showings fall by the Lindo Theatre in Free- Cell Trees Holiday Movie Series, spon- of Scrooge. Alan Wenzel and Ed port in partnership with the Ste- 815-275-4592 Fax sored by FHN and Classic Cinemas Finch, hosts of the popular Classic phenson County Historical Mu- 815-947-2350 Lindo Theatre in Freeport. Movie Series at the Lindo Theatre, seum and Highland Community This year’s holiday movies be- will greet movie-goers at special College. gin at 10 a.m. each Saturday Nov. noon and 7 p.m. showings of this For more information on this 12 through Dec. 10 at the Classic 1970 musical version of Charles year’s Holiday Movie Series or Cinemas Lindo Theatre, 115 S. Dickens’ A Christmas Carol with any other Festival of Trees event, [email protected] Chicago Avenue, Freeport. Ticket Albert Finney and Alec Guinness, visit www.fhn.org. 213817 prices are just $3.50, and all chil- with historical tidbits and trivia dren attending will receive a holi- about the film, and will lead a brief day surprise. Seating is limited and discussion following each show- Stockton Heritage Museum there are no advance ticket sales, ing. FHN application so show up early to get your seat! Admission for this special show Gateway to This year’s movies are: is a free-will offering and/or a food counselors ready Jo Daviess County Nov. 12 – Trolls (PG) drive donation (barrels available Nov. 19 – Dr. Strange (PG-13) for food contributions – monetary to help with Home of the first Nov. 26 – Fantastic Beasts and contributions will also go to the Kraft Cheese Where to Find Them (PG-13) food drive). ACA enrollment Factory Dec. 3 – Moana (PG) Designed to offer movie-goers Open enrollment for health insur- Dec. 10 – Polar Express (G) – the experience of viewing time- ance coverage under the Affordable Come join us FREE – wear your jammies to the honored American Film classics on Care Act (ACA or “Obamacare”) be- show! the big screen, the Classic Movie gan Nov. 1. Tuesday, Nov. 15th FHN has three Certified Appli- cation Counselors to help appli- 7:00pm Rick VRstal Photo 815-369-4218 cants understand and obtain health- for our annual meeting and program Weddings • Seniors • Families care coverage through the ACA or 61532 through the expansion of Medicaid, depending on income. Open enroll- ”If our buildings could talk” ment runs from Nov. 1, 2016 through Over the past year, board member Warren Dixon has been gathering maps, photos, B & J CONSTRUCTION Jan. 31, 2017. To be covered on Jan. and information from residents about the history of the buildings which were and are • Log Homes • New Homes • Remodeling 1, 2017, applicants must be enrolled a part of downtown Stockton. The presentation will include photos of buildings as by Dec. 15, 2016. they were and how buildings changed through the years. We will also have a brief Fully Insured • FREE Estimates For more information about the presentation on the architecture of the buildings downtown. The board will also host a Affordable Care Act, visit www.fhn. brief annual meeting where progress on the acquisition of the new building, budget for Bruce org. To reach one of FHN’s Certi- 2017, and programs of the coming year will be presented. Jo fied Application Counselors, call Daviess MARCURE Area Builders 815-599-7950 (toll-free 1-877-720- JABTATrade Assoc. 107 W. Front Avenue • Stockton 263382 815-947-2709 1555). 61192 The Scoop Today - November 9, 2016 - Page 7 Enter your child in the Miss Merry Christmas and Little Jack Frost contest The Stockton Chamber of Commerce is hosting the twenty-eighth annual Stockton Christmas Walk on Dec. 2 and 3. The theme this year is A Candy Cane Christmas. Two lucky children, one boy and one girl, will be selected to be our Miss Merry Christmas and Little Jack Frost. They will be crowned on Friday, Dec. 2, before the tree lighting ceremony and on Saturday will help Santa and Mrs. Claus as they greet all the good little boys and girls in town. Each winner will receive a gift for winning. A committee from the Chamber will select the finalists from all the en- trants. Finalists’ pictures are published in The Scoop Today Nov. 9 and 16 issues, along with a ballot for voting.

Stockton Chamber of Commerce Miss Merry Christmas/Little Jack Frost ballot Little Jack Frost Contestant Little Jack Frost Contestant Little Jack Frost Contestant Vote for Stockton’s Miss Merry Christmas and Little Number 1 Number 2 Number 3 Jack Frost. No photocopies of this ballot will be accepted. Must be original from newspaper. Ballots must be received by Nov. 25, 2016 You can vote as many times as you like as long as it is the original Ballot from the paper

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Community Holiday Tree Holiday Storytelling Holiday Family Movie Series Lighting Listen to a holiday story or two Saturday movies start at 10 a.m. Enjoy refreshments and holiday in Santa’s visiting area. November 12 caroling as we “flip the switch” to Tuesday, December 6 • 6:30 p.m. Trolls (PG) $3.50 light up Freeport’s holiday tree! Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, November 19 Sunday, November 20 • 5 p.m. Freeport Stephenson Street side of FHN Memorial Hospital Dr. Strange (PG-13) $3.50 Singin’ at the King Refreshments • Santa • Special guests Enjoy holiday music from area November 26 Highland Youth Choir •Free Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find school and church choirs. Them (PG-13) $3.50 Community Festival of Trees Thursday, December 8 • 5:30 p.m. December 3 Enjoy holiday trees decorated by King Community Campus gymnasium Moana (PG) $3.50 local service organizations, clubs Suggested donation of one non-perishable food and church groups competing for item for entry December 10 prizes. Vote for your favorite Luminary Night Polar Express (G) FREE holiday tree December 5-17! FHN FESTIVAL OF TREES FHN FESTIVAL Celebrate Enjoy the beauty of the soft light Lindo Theatre, 115 S. Chicago Avenue, Freeport December 4 – December 31 of luminaries as FHN joins this No advance tickets • Limited seating Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street the Season annual neighborhood tradition. Holiday surprise from FHN for all kids Hosted by FHN and the Freeport Public Library We hope you will Sunday, December 18 • Dusk join us at one or all BONUS MOVIE Highland Youth Choir Along Stephenson Street and Lincoln Boulevard of FHN’s Festival Wednesday, December 14 Performance Happy Holidays from of Trees events – Noon and 7 p.m. Enjoy holiday carols and tour the your friends at FHN! there’s something Scrooge (G) FHN Community Festival of Trees. for everyone! Free-will offering and/or food drive Monday, December 5 • 5 p.m. contribution or $3.50 Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport

263252 Page 8 - November 9, 2016 - The Scoop Today Stockton High School First Quarter Honor Roll 2016/2017 High Honor Roll all Schulz, Alexander Staver, Erin Grade 9: Vanderheyden, Alyssa Vincent, Kara Kendra Scace, Cody Schultz, Tessa Wickler, Kiley Wickler, Cecelia Zink Tucker Grade 11: Grade 10: Treasure Adams, Kaylee Bro- Caitlin Breuer, Ellen Fox, Jenni- shous, Payton Broshous, Joshua fer Hatfield, Lindan Legel, Hannah Detwiler, Kaitlin Enright, Megan Smith, Abigail Weber Gille, Kali Haas, Jeremiah Hermann, Grade 11: Hunter Houseman- Eddings, Luke Caleb Bergman, Kelsey King Huschitt, Joshua Kappes, Brooke Grade 12: Larson, Brandon Love, Hunter Luke, Mikayla Baysinger, Hannah Brudi, Vera McGovern, Emily Offenheiser, Aaron Dvorak, Jill Harmston, Heather Bryce Platt, Aaron Ponce, Shawn Musser, Maranda Schaney Powers , Brittany Randecker, Elijah Rowe, Samantha Schultz, Ramsey Honor Roll Schulz, Aspyn Stewart, Emma Van- Grade 9: derheyden, Brenden Westphal Tyler Bartch, Cody Breuer, Kaige Grade 12: Brown, Haley Brudi, Garrett Buske, Kailyn Bauer, Kai Bowser, Shayna Ethan Cook, Zachary Cook, Mia Bowser, Addiah Broshous, Nolan D’Antonio, Elizabeth Eden, Jamie Buske, Rachel Cook, Dylan Curtiss, Eden, Elizabeth Eisfeller, Marc Cessli D’Antonio, Thomas Eden, Gabel, Kenna Haas, Bryant Keef- Quinn Eshleman, Hayden Fox, er, Andrew McGovern, Winston Madison Glass, Alex Haas, Courtney McPeek, Alyssa Meade, Keegan Haas, Dillon Hatfield, Avery Hayes, COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today Phillips, Rawley Schulz, Austin Madelaine Imel, Christian Kampmei- Senn, Austin Westover, Katie Wright er, Peyton Keeffer, Olivia Kepner, A Dark and Spooky Night at Scales Grade 10: Gavin Krahmer, Chad Larson, Tyler Walker Arand, Jenna Beneventi, Larson, Preston Legel, Alexis Maus- Raeann Bergman, Colin Dvorak, er, Patric McGovern, Molly Neebel, Mound School Nicholas Ege, Natalie Freese, Linzy Dylan Oppold, Brynn Schubert, Lau- On Oct. 27, Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211 hosted its first Dark and Spooky Friedlein, Avery Imel, Allison Kehl, ryn Schubert, Taylor Timpe, Austin Family Reading Night. The evening, organized by Mrs. Jenny Raab and Mrs. Karen Montgomery, Drake Oppold, Robert Reifsteck, Vincent, Garrett Wilkinson provided students in grades Pre-K-eight with some Halloween fun. Younger students trick or Stanlee Rillie, Chase Rowe, Kend- treated through the building to three rooms to hear community members, staff and administra- tors read stories related to Halloween. Junior high students had the opportunity to hear spooky stories and participate in a haunted house designed by the high school students. Students ex- claimed that the haunted high school was, “Scarier than Fear Forest,” and asked if it was going to happen again next year. Parents told Mrs. Raab the event was a great family event and the kids Estate loved it. One teacher called the evening an “epic event.” “It was a huge success thanks to all of EZSELLUSA Tag Sale the volunteers and students involved. Everyone had a great night,” said Raab. 1st Semiannual The evening concluded with students and families enjoying some treats in the cafeteria provided We Sell for You! by the Scales Mound staff and each student received a book courtesy of the PTO. ConsignmeTHURSDAYnt Auctio FRIDAYn SATURDAY NovemberSaturday October 10, 22, 11, 2016 & 10:00 12 8:00am am to 5:00pm Warren High School Honor Roll First quarter 2016-2017 Galena Convention Center 2139 Palmer Drive,Preview & Proxi BiddingAsbury, IA 52002 High Honors Abigail Schick Honors: 900 Galena Square Drive Mason Woodley Galena,Questions IL 61036 Fridaycall PaulOct. 21 at 5-8 563-543-5201 pm Freshmen Freshmen Allison Heller Seniors Brianna Anderson Search ezsellusa on Dubuque Craigslist and check Ried Raisbeck JoAnna Dillon Kimberlyn Raab out information on Estatesale.com for details and Sophomores Amber Kuhse Andrew Slichenmyer Collin McKee Emma Riedl Jacob VenHuizen pictures of items we are selling. Juniors Zachery Sperry Ethan Williams

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Any announcements Juniors sale day take precedence over all printed material.507 REGISTERED E. WISCONSINMAIN & ILLINOIS ST. AUCTIONEERS: • LENA,Larry L. Teasdale, IL COINS (TO BE SOLD STARTING AT 10:00 A.M.): 1894O & Shullsburg, WI 608-965-3558 IL. #441.000224 Wi. #172 Randal J. Gill, Shullsburg, WI. 608-965-3632, Ill. #441.000226 WI. #171 Brynn Bohnsack CLERK:Jeff Russell, Shullsburg, Wis. 53586. Also go to: www.teasdale-gill.com for complete listing with pictures! 1897S Morgan dollars; proof coins incl. Lincoln pennies, Jefferson THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016 - 4:30 P.M. Chase Byrne nickels, Roosevelt dimes, Washington quarters, Franklin & Kennedy www.ezsellusa.com Autumn Flynn ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: oak claw ft lamp table; primitive halves & Sacagawea dollars; silver Washington quarters; 40% silver Nicole Grabianowski & oak child’s rockers; Lane blonde cedar chest; blanket chest; Kennedy halves; wheat back & steel pennies; collection of 20th Century Dharma Heidenreich Standard treadle sewing machine; Superior Model Form Co. dress Proof Lincoln Memorial Pennies; assorted coins; ANTIQUES & Kolton Kaiser COLLECTIBLES: oak dbl bed frame; (3) vintage leather saddles; Ertl form; pressed back rocker; wood chicken crate; wood entryway door; Carter Kubat JD 520 pedal tractor; JD cart for pedal tractor; lg doll house; Pabst Blue Ebow Appiah canvas paintings (African?); farm primitives; Western Megan Molitor Ribbon lights; picture of the Presidents of the U.S.; Western movie 5-gal crock; TOYS & GAMES: vintage Cannon Ball wood wagon Ashley Olson posters; lead glass window; B&O RR gas can; RR lanterns; Standard Oil painted JD green; older JD tractor & spreader; Bonhop child’s loom; McKenzie Rowley thermometer; primitive tools; wood tool tote; Hussmann commercial Jack and Jill target game; Big Shot marble game; Lincoln Logs (IOB); Madison Tesmer meat grinder; Griswold #7 cast fry pan; wood wringers; Daisey BB Little Travelers sewing kit (IOB); wood blocks; Wolverine wringer Bryana Wulfekuhle guns; Time Life “The Old West” books; Military books; cookbooks; farm washer; wood & metal doll furniture; doll dishes; Raggedy Ann dolls Seniors manuals; beer items; American Flyer train set; cap guns; Coca-Cola Owen Bennett w/original boxes; porcelain head dolls; Barbie telephone; cookbooks; pop crate; glass fire extinguishers; stereoscope & cards; lg Standard Charles Bogenrief local adv; travel postcards; glassware; blue fruit jars; cookie cutters; Biscuit Co. tin; adv tins; leather Military ammo case; Winchester & Case Payton Calow enamelware; HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: maple dbl bed w/very nice knives; pocket & wrist watches; TOOLS & MISC. ITEMS: portable air Dakota Hess mattress/box spring; maple glider/rocker; 4’ wood stepladder; usual compressor; Craftsman 10” table saw; grinder/motor on stand; Tool Jessica Hintz kt & household items. Shop electric impact; hand tools; 110 conibear & foot traps. Brian Holland TERMS: CASH or GOOD CHECK TERMS: CASH or GOOD CHECK Andrew Kaiser LOBDELL AUCTION SERVICE - 815-238-0832 LOBDELL AUCTION SERVICE - 815-238-0832 Kailynn Martin IL LICENSE #440000644 - www.lobdellauctionservice.com IL LICENSE #440000644 - www.lobdellauctionservice.com Kyle Wolff 263571 263570 Ethan Wybourn The Scoop Today - November 9, 2016 - Page 9 CHURCH NOTES Calvary Church in Stockton will Good Shepherd Lutheran Church For more information; please call (815) 601-6742. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will gather for be holding its annual bazaar worship on Nov. 13, at 118 E. Mason St. Lena, IL, St. John’s Lutheran Church at 9:30 a.m. All are invited to worship as Good St. John’s Lutheran Church will hold their Sunday Calvary Church in Stockton will be available, along with homemade Shepherd welcomes Pastor Kurt Nordby Assistant to morning service on Nov. 13. The service will begin be holding its annual Bazaar on candy and baked goods. Breakfast the Bishop as preacher on this Twenty-Sixth Sunday at 9 a.m. and will include the Joy Choir. The Whirl Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 rolls and coffee will be available after Pentecost with Holy Communion. Following Sunday School will meet at 10:15 a.m. feature the p.m. The ladies have been working plus lunch. The menu will include worship, there will be a time of fellowship. All lesson, “Working Together.” Confirmation class diligently preparing various hand- BBQ, Brats, Ham Sandwich, Veg- Sunday School children will gather for Sunday for seventh and eighth grade youth will also meet made craft items. The tables will be: etable Soup, Potato Salad, Cake and School Opening at 10:45 a.m. followed by learning, at 10:15 a.m. Members of the Council will be Crafty Corners, Christmas Fantasy, Pie. Calvary Church is located two Bible study, prayer, and fellowship. available for questions and discussions for Coffee Bake Shop Goodies, Candy Cane blocks off Rt. 20, just south of the On Monday Nov. 14, the Parkinson Support with Council during the Fellowship Hour. The Lane, and Produce. Freshly made Middle School. The public is invited Group will meet at 12 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Property Committee and the Memorial & Finance caramel corn made Friday night will to come, shop. and stay for lunch. for their “Holiday Potluck.” Committees will meet after worship. Scrip orders On Wednesday Nov. 16, at 8 a.m. the Piece will be due on Nov. 13. The SPOTS (fifth and sixth Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church Corps Quilters will work together to craft quilts for grades) will meet at 11 a.m. in the Youth and Family Lutheran World Relief. They are always looking Center. for more people to help tie quilts and sew. No The Women’s Gathering will begin at 9:45 a.m. on of Kent to hold bake sale previous quilting experience is necessary. Come Tuesday, Nov. 15, with Fellowship followed by their Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church of tion for delicious pot lucks and bake join the fun and make a difference in the world! Bible Study at 10 a.m. The Women’s Gathering Kent will hold a bake sale Friday, sales. Come on down! You won’t The After School Program for fourth through Board will meet at 8 a.m. on Nov. 15, also. Nov. 18, at the State Bank in Pearl regret it! Proceeds will go for chari- eighth graders will meet at the Hangout downtown The November Grace Meal will be on Sunday, City. The sale will be from 9 a.m. to ties in the Kent/Pearl City areas. For on Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. Each Nov. 20, at Noon and will be hosted by the 2 p.m., or until the last baked mor- more information, please call 443- day there is worship with music and a Christian SPLAT Youth Group. Menu will include barbecue sel is sold. St. Paul’s has a reputa- 2889 or 297-4429. message; pizza; homework help; and lots of time for sandwiches, baked beans, chips, dessert and all sorts of games, challenges and play. beverages. First Presbyterian Church of Apple River St. John’s Lutheran Church, Pearl, City, now Kent/Willow United Methodist Churches has a Saturday Evening Worship at 5:30 p.m. in Kent/Willow UMC will worship together Sunday our Nave/Sanctuary. The service will be led by presents Gospel Night with Gone Fishin’ Nov. 13, at 9 a.m. at Kent UMC. Brenda Morris Pastor Ekstrand and will be about 30-35 minutes in The First Presbyterian Church for anyone wishing to share their will be giving the message. “Bring your Christmas length and will include communion and a sermon. of Apple River, IL will be hosting talents and the last portion of the Shoe Boxes, they will be dedicated at this time Members and non-members alike are welcome to Gone Fishin’ as the featured group evening is a sing-a-long, for every- before they get packed up for delivery to a child that participate in the Saturday evening service. on Sunday, Nov. 13, 7- 8 p.m., . one to enjoy their favorite hymns. otherwise would not get a Christmas gift. Also stay Bible Studies continue to be held at St. John’s in This group has been playing and This will be the last gospel night for the fellowship following the service. the Conference Room on Mondays at 7 p.m. and on singing together for about 2 years of this year Sunday School is 10:30 a.m. studying from the Thursdays at 10 a.m. Members and non members and we are very proud to have Any questions: please call Terry Holy Bible; all are invited and welcome to join in at alike are invited to join the Bible Study discussions. them singing for us. or Nancy Ingram at (815) 594- thjs time. The East door to the Lower Level is open for your The second portion is open mic 2592 Kent UMC is located right in the town of Kent, IL convenience. St. Paul’s in Kent honors veterans On Sunday, Nov. 13, St. Paul’s deliver the sermon entitled “Put Lutheran Church in Kent will give Your Life Where Your Prayers Are” tribute to Veterans at the beginning based upon Luke 20:27-38. Holy Annual Turkey Supper of their 10 a.m. family worship ser- Communion will be offered. Elizabeth First United Methodist vice with special prayers the sing- All are welcome at the little ST. PAUL EV. ing of “O Beautiful for Spacious church with the big heart. Come 309 S. Main St. • Elizabeth, IL Skies.” join us. We sing the golden oldies. LUTHERAN Connie Smith will be the reader, We are in the suburbs of Kent, on Adults $10.50 • Children 6-12 $5.25 and Deb Winning will be the or- 1334 N. Sunnyside Road. For more CHURCH-LCMS Under 5 FREE ganist. Pastor Carole Andres will information, please call 232-4010. 411West Catlin Street, All Carry Outs $10.50 (containers available) Elizabeth IL, 61028 815-858-3334 Calvary Bazaar Pastor Mike Nesbit Thursday, Saturday, November 12, 2016 Sunday School & Bible November 17th Study at 8:45 a.m. Serving Begins at 4:30 p.m. 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. 262620 Wednesday Evening St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Crafts, Christmas Items, Baked Goods, Worship at 7 p.m. Bake Sale • Friday November 4 Lunch, Candy & Caramel Corn, Produce www.stpaulelizabeth.org 244988 At Kent Bank in Kent, IL

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Thank You! 815-233-1062 815-232-1516 815-858-3333 815-947-6030 6 E Main • Freeport 601 E South St • Freeport 200 N Main St • Elizabeth 400 W Front Ave • Stockton AC MCCARTNEY AUTO LOGIC Remembering Those Who Have Served Our Nation! FARM EQUIPMENT 5 Locations To Serve You Since 1950 815-947-2760 Lena • Stockton • Forreston • Galena 815-248-2161 515 E Queen Ave STAGECOACH BP & SUBWAY Corner IL 70 & IL 75 • Durand Stockton Warren The Scoop Today - November 9, 2016 - Page 11 FROM LENA’S KITCHEN Salt to taste ple to make and are gooey good. I love topping. You could also serve with Block, my mother, and my father were 6 C. romaine lettuce, chopped peanut butter cookies, and these are ice cream if the cobbler is warm— all die-hard Cub fans. We always had ½ C. halved grape tomatoes easy to make. You did read the recipe yummy! WGN radio on in the afternoon and Croutons correctly if you didn’t find any flour. Caramel Apple Cobbler listened to the ball games. I never Half the avocado and place in blend- I think this cookie qualifies as gluten 6 T. unsalted butter really knew anything different. We er or food processor; add the butter- free. 4 C. peeled and sliced Granny Smith would always make the same joke milk, sour cream, cilantro, onions, lime Chewy Peanut Butter Apples everyone else did—“Wait until next juice, oil , and jalapeno and puree; sea- 1/3 C. firmly packed light brown year!” No more waiting!!!! It was an son with salt. Cookies sugar exciting journey to the World Series Place romaine and tomatoes in a 1 C. smooth peanut butter throughout the many play off games. ½ C. packed light brown sugar 1 t. fresh lemon juice large salad bowl; add the remaining 1 t. cinnamon I thought we were done several times avocado. Toss with dressing to coat ½ C. sugar (I guess I didn’t have a lot of faith, or 1 large egg ½ t. ground nutmeg The not so skinny cook and garnish with croutons. ½ C. flour I just didn’t want to be too optimistic.) This easy crock pot recipe can be 1 t. baking soda The last game was the stuff that mov- I survived the large Halloween 1 t. vanilla ½ C. sugar assembled the night before and then 1½ t. baking powder ies are made from (someone predicted crowd earlier in the week. We had plugged in before going to work. Just ¼ t. salt there would be one within five years.) over 300. Hats off to the Village of Sugar for topping cookies ¼ t. salt add a vegetable or salad and a piece of 1 C. buttermilk I just know that when that final out was Lena for providing crowd control from crusty bread, and you have the mak- Preheat the oven to 350. Line two made, the game was over, and the fans the curve at Mason Street and down half sheet pans with parchment paper ¼ C. chopped pecans ings of a great meal in a really short Caramel Topping at Cleveland, in Chicago, and even in Oak Street. I think it helps traffic slow time. and set aside. Lena, Illinois, went wild. It was a time down when they see lights flashing. In a mixing bowl, beat together the Preheat the oven to 350. Place the butter in a 2-quart baking dish, and to remember those Cub fans who were We have had their assistance for sev- Creamy Beef and peanut butter, brown sugar and sugar watching over us, and I had to shed a eral years, and it makes the residents until well combined. Add the egg, place in the oven just until butter is Macaroni melted. tear or two. I will remember this No- on Mason and Oak Streets feel easier 1 lb. ground beef, browned and baking soda, vanilla and salt and beat vember for a long time, and we will all because we are all concerned about the drained until well combined. In a large bowl, stir together the ap- ples, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinna- savor the feeling for several months children’s safety. The costumes were 1 can cream of celery soup Roll the dough into 1-ounch balls, until Spring Training begins the whole great, and the kids were well behaved 1 can cream of mushroom soup place 6 per prepared sheet pan; in a mon, and nutmeg. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking process over again. and polite. Good job parents who were 2 C. milk small bowl, place sugar. Dip fork in It is time to get ready for Turkey also in attendance to help their children 1 bag (8 oz.) shredded cheddar water and then coat fork with sugar. powder, and salt. Gradually whisk in the buttermilk to the flour mixture until Day—my nephew’s favorite holiday. have a safe and happy Halloween. I cheese Flatten with the tines of the sugared He loves it because it involves food will put my candy baskets (empty, of 2 C. macaroni, uncooked fork. Bake for 10 minutes or until the smooth. Pour the batter into the melted butter in the pan—do not stir. Sprinkle and family; he won’t be with us this course) away for another year. We are ½ t. onion powder cookies look dry and are just lightly year, but we are all hoping he will be now in November—hard to believe ½ t. pepper browned. Cool the cookies for 2 min- apple mixture onto the batter—do not stir together), and top with pecans. with his cousins and there will be food. we are only a few weeks away from Lightly spray the crock of a 5-qt. utes on the sheet pans We will miss him because he always Thanksgiving. This week’s recipes are slow cooker with cooking spray. Com- Are you looking for an easy apple Bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean about 40-45 reminded us about the importance of a mixture of good main dishes, a tasty bine the ingredients in the order listed recipe? This cobbler is a great dessert. this holiday. If you have some favor- salad, and two desserts. in the crock and gently stir to blend. Remember that cobblers were made minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes and serve with warmed caramel. ite Thanksgiving traditions or recipes, The first recipe this week is for an Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours by early American settlers because you can you can contact us in person, easy appetizer. This good cheese ball or until macaroni is tender they didn’t have a lot of pots and pans. This past week has been pretty ex- citing if you are a Cubs Fan—and by mail, or email us at From Lena’s is really easy because you use dill pick- This next main dish recipe is for This “cobbled” up dessert just involves Kitchens, Shopper’s Guide at 213 S. le relish. You can roll the cheese ball in an easy dinner that has a lot of good layering a base and apples. Garnish I have been all of my life. I think it is genetic because my Grandfather Center St. or email scoopshopper@ dried parsley if fresh is not available. things in it. Use the rotisserie chicken with your favorite ice cream caramel rvpublishing.com. Keep this easy appetizer around for the from the grocery store, and you start holidays. out easy. You can also use the flavored Dilly Cheese Ball tomatoes and omit the garlic, diced on- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened ion, and oregano. If you have croutons 1 C. dill pickle relish, drained other than the Italian ones, you can use ¼ C. finely chopped onion them also. The addition of chopped 1½ C. shredded cheddar cheese basil as a garnish is a great way to 1 T. Worcestershire sauce make this a truly authentic Italian dish. 2 T. mayonnaise Italian Chicken and 2 T. minced fresh parsley Beat the cream cheese, relish, onion, Croutons cheese, Worcestershire, and mayo to- 2½ C. chopped, cooked chicken gether in a mixing bowl until smooth. 1 can (14 ½ oz) diced tomatoes Shape into a ball and wrap in plastic 1 clove of garlic, minced wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. ½ C. diced onion Sprinkle with parsley and serve with ½ t. dried oregano crackers. 1 pkg. (5 oz.) Italian-seasoned crou- If you like avocados, this is a great tons salad for you. The creaminess of the ¼ C. Italian salad dressing buttermilk and the sour cream makes it ¾ C. grated Parmesan For the entire month of November a good “sticking” salad dressing. You Chopped fresh basil could also use the dressing for veg- Preheat the oven to 350. Spray a any retired and active duty military etable dipping. If you don’t like things 2-qt. casserole dish with cooking spray. hot, cut the jalapeno peppers to one or In a glass mixing bowl, cook the on- one half. You can use any flavor of ions with a little water in the micro- can get FREE check orders, FREE croutons on top for garnish. wave for 2 minutes. Add the garlic to the hot onions and stir. Add the toma- cashier’s checks, 50% off any new lock Lettuce Salad with toes and oregano and mix. Layer the Creamy Avocado cooked chicken and tomato mixture in the casserole dish. Sprinkle the crou- box rental and we will be waiving our Dressing tons over mixture. Drizzle the salad 1 avocado, diced and divided dressing over the top and cover with license plate renewal fee and wire fees. ¼ C. buttermilk foil. Bake 20 minutes. Remove foil ¼ C. sour cream and top with grated Parmesan cheese. ¼ C. chopped green onions Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes or until ¼ C. chopped cilantro or fresh pars- cheese melts. Remove from the oven ley and let stand 5 minutes. Top with fresh 215 South Main St. Pearl City 2 T. fresh lime juice basil if desired. 1 T. olive oil These easy cookies are made with 2 T. seeded and diced jalapeno pep- white and brown sugar. They are sim- 815-443-2725 • www.pearlcitybank.com pers 263496 Page 12 - November 9, 2016 - The Scoop Today Stockton fourth graders speak to US cheese surplus Compiled by Lemon pen their thoughts on how to best called Cheese Arena because I love What would I do with a bunch of za. I will roll the dough until its flat AMERICORPS VOLUNTEER distribute America’s burgeoning cheese. I love Colby jack, mozza- cheese. I’m going to give the poor enough to put toppings on. When and Tony Carton cheese surplus. rella, cheddar, and all cheese. My people the largest macaroni and I’m done putting the toppings on I EDITOR The responses are heartwarming favorite is Colby jack because… I cheese supplies in the world. First, will cook the pizza. I would make As the oven timer ticks down and humorous and between now and don’t know, it’s just good! I would get special ingredients to make the the pizza because I like to eat pizza the hours to the Brewster Cheese contest day on Dec. 3, The Scoop make costumes out of cheese be- mac and cheese. Second, put it in and I would share it with my friends. and Stockton Chamber of Com- Today will print as many of the pro- cause I am in a dance company and very, very hot water to boil the mac Ayden Hullinger merce co-sponsored “Craft Your posed “solutions” as possible. I would deliver the costumes to the and cheese. Third, get it ready for What would I do with 95 mil- Mac” macaroni and cheese compe- If children are our future; we are company. It would be so cool. I shipping. I would do that so that lion pounds of cheese? I’m going tition, Stockton’s own AmeriCorps looking at bright tomorrows! Enjoy! could make dresses, hats, shoes, and anybody who can’t afford food to make spaghetti and cheese. First, volunteer Lemon has been visiting Lillian Kathleen Sikora shirts. There are all kinds of cloth- won’t starve to death. I’m going to get the spaghetti and Stockton Elementary in the hopes If I had 95.2 million pounds of ing. That is what I would do with all Jeremiah Luke cheese. Next, I’m going to boil the of convincing the fourth graders to cheese I would make a restaurant that cheese. What would you do with a ton of noodles while cutting the cheese. Cody Nollen cheese? First I would box the ched- Last, I will put the noodles in the If I had 95,000 pounds of cheese I dar cheese. Second, I would track strainer and put the butter, milk, and would feed it to the poor and home- down the people and have the deliv- cheese in the pan. I would do this less. First I put the cheese in boxes ery men give them cheddar cheese. because I love to cook. and put the boxes in a plane. Next Then when the people unbox the Aydyn Young put the boxes in the moving vans cheddar cheese, they eat. I would If I had 95.2 million pounds of and send it to the poor and home- do this because the homeless people surplus cheese I would take a pound less. Then put it on the ground and don’t have money to buy food and out to make a spray to make odors leave 25 pounds for them. Finally, I water. go away. Then, I would take one could imagine what it would be like Jenna Klenz more pound to make a spray to with no food. I would feed the poor What would I do with a ton of make things harden very quickly. and homeless because I don’t like cheese? I am going to make the big- I would do a quick experiment to being hungry. gest pizza in the whole world. I will make sure it works. That’s the first Oliver McPeek get the ingredients to make the piz- thing I would do. I would do that so I could make cheese statues. They

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By Margaret Downing didn’t “fall out” fast enough and REPORTER all five lost their legs when a tank Ninety-four year old Robert came along. He also remembers “Bob” Paulson of Loves Park has one of his buddies who pulled the some very vivid memories of his trigger on his gun and unfortunately time in the Army during World War shot a guy dead in a pup tent. II (having served from Oct. 1940 to In August of 1941, Bob recalls Oct. 1945). driving from Fort Custer to Fort Later in the war, Bob was part of Slocum at the Brooklyn (New York) the 5th Division, 3rd Army under Navy Yard where 10 days were General George S. Patton. Some spent on an island. However, “We memories are quite astounding but could take a boat into the city from more on that in a bit. there,” he says. There were also Paulson was born and raised dances in a dance hall. in the Town of Excelsior, Sauk In September the men were County, Wis. and refers to himself ordered “to put on khakis and then as “a Wisconsin hillbilly.” His take off khakis for ODs (olive parents, Lewis “Lew” and Mabel SUBMITTED PHOTO Senior Courier drabs).” They shipped out in the Olive Paulson, were native Sgt. Bob Paulson, Anti-tank Co. evening aboard the Born Queen, a 5th Division, Third Army, pic- Norwegians. Besides Bob, there Shown is German General Alfred Jodl, center, signing the Uncondi- World War I transport ship. were seven other siblings: brothers tured in 1945. The patch on his On the trip there was the worry of jacket identifies SHAEF Head- tional Terms of Surrender in Reims, France – May 1945. Bob Paulson Harold, Donald, Roger, Merlin, drove Jodl to Reims for the surrender. German subs trying to get the ships, Lewis Jr., Marvin and one sister, quarters in Paris. “We could hear noise from the sub Dorothy. Bitburg, Germany. and Lewis was with the Air Corps chasers,” Bob notes, especially Conservation Corps (CCC) where • Using a quarter pound of in Panama before serving with the Bob, and all six brothers, served they lived in a camp. along the coast of Greenland. On during the war (all survived!) - Bob dynamite to blow holes in the Merchant Marine hauling planes to board Bob preferred the lowest By the fall of 1940, Bob’s brother ground under the frost line in order Russia. is the lone survivor today. Roger was with him and on Oct. 9 level hammock and says there were Lew, Bob’s dad, had a service to dig fox holes during the Battle of After the Sullivan brothers’ two “messes” for eats – early and of that year the two enlisted in the the Bulge. episode where all five brothers, garage with room for about 20 Army at Richland Center, Wis. late mess. cars and he also sold some gas and • Meeting and driving German sailors serving on the USS •Iceland General Alfred Jodl to Reims, Juneau, were all killed in action vehicles, which Bob remembers In the Army – Oct. 1940 On Sept. 18, 1941, they reached quite well. Lew apparently was France, to sign the unconditional in November of 1942 in the ship’s Iceland and lived on the ship but It was the first step on what terms of surrender in that city on sinking - and the death two years able to make a couple of extra would become an almost had meals in the harbor. They had bucks by storing a car at the station May 7, 1945. later of the four Borgstrom brothers, to build a camp. unbelievable journey, especially for • Driving the Rolls Royce loaned the Armed Services had a rule to sometimes for a certain man he Bob! That journey would include: Men went on guard duty in the was friendly with, gangster John to General Dwight Eisenhower by break up siblings from serving freezing cold of Iceland and some, • Living and training at Fort King George VI for use in Paris together. Dillinger, who made trips into Custer, Mich., Camp Grant, Ill., and Bob says, “froze to death. At first Wisconsin during the early 1930s. toward the end of the war. While serving under Patton, we had one on duty but then we had Fort McCoy, Wis., plus in Iceland • Becoming a close friend with Paulson was with an anti-tank One day while hanging out at and Ireland. two together because of that.” the station, Bob noticed Dillinger singer/actress Jane Froman - as a company – 10th Infantry, 5th The Icelanders, Bob remembers, • Training and serving in Iceland driver and dispatcher in Paris for Regiment, 3rd Army. One day driving up accompanied by “several (“a second front should Britain got along well with the Germans unsavory looking characters” in Froman, Paulson recalls how “we’d in France while covering an and in warm weather, would take fall to the Nazis - Iceland was full sing together while driving.” intersection an American tank another car. Dillinger asked Lew if of trucks and artillery”), Norway their fishing boats with supplies out he could store his car for a couple Just to give an idea of the came up, making it a dandy target. to the German submarines. “The (for a planned assignment to blow territory Paulson covered in his Paulson and his buddies started of weeks, which Lew agreed to. The up a facility dealing with “heavy Germans came in from the subs on car would then be covered and kept five years service in World War II, yelling at it “to get the h•- out of dinghies and during the summer water”), Ireland, Scotland, England, Paulson has in his possession a Pre- the intersection,” when Patton inside the station. France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and German planes would fly overhead. Dillinger asked Bob, “What are Pearl Harbor Medal; the European/ popped up out of the tank wanting The Germans had even made a Germany. African/Middle Eastern Theater to know who was hollering those you going to be when you grow • Arriving in France with the 5th pipeline for heat from a volcano,” up?” and Bob answered that he Ribbon; the American Defense instructions. The men admitted he notes. Infantry Division on Utah Beach, Ribbon with one Bronze Star; three they had done it by putting up their wanted to join the Army. Dillinger June 9, 1944, three days after The U.S. Marines drove the also shared some lemon drops with Bronze Campaign Stars; Northern hands, whereby Patton said, “If you Icelanders out and occupied D-Day commenced. France and Normandy Campaign hadn’t put your hands up you’d all the boy. • Along with other soldiers, Iceland. After two years, Bob, by By the time he was 14 years Ribbons; the Combat Infantryman be going to jail.” They then had the then a corporal, went to Scotland sharing a cigar in France with Ribbon; the 5th Division Diamond; honor of sharing a cigar with the old Bob figured he had enough General George Patton. and also to Norway where he schooling and left home, sleeping two Purple Hearts, one with an general. studied explosives for a planned • Being knocked out of a pear Oak Leaf Cluster; Victory/Army Other duties Bob had included: in barns and getting by. At the tree when a shell hit nearby and attack to blow up a “heavy water” age of 18, Bob and brother Roger of Occupation Medal; a Good mule driver at Fort Custer, facility. It was at this time Bob then nearly being killed by a Conduct Medal; and the Croix de Mich., light truck driver, combat both ended up joining the Civilian German “Nebelwerfer” rocket at received skis, snow shoes and a guerre, awarded to those in his unit infantryman, sniper (he says, white outfit. “The Norwegians by General Charles DeGaulle on “I was a paid assassin for $21 a would bury the heavy water to hide behalf of France.* month”), driver and dispatcher at it,” he recalls.* *(Note: The Croix de guerre the Supreme Headquarters Allied *(Note: During the war there military decoration was presented Expeditionary Force (SHAEF), was a series of actions undertaken to military personnel who which was where Eisenhower’s distinguished themselves through headquarters were located in Paris acts of heroism involving combat by the end of the war. with enemy forces.) Paulson’s military training was During the war Paulson recalls extensive and covered truck driving that he slept in ditches, foxholes and mechanic’s schools, auto and (for five months in the Ardennes), diesel maintenance, plumbing, anti- manure piles, barns, and toward the tank gunning (the first ones they end even a nice hotel for a short had in training consisted of guns time in Paris. made out of logs), the Springfield Bob was not the only Paulson rifle - in Europe, the M-1, and son to serve our country during the explosives training. He also had war – Harold was in the Air Corps schooling in Iceland and Ireland. (he serviced the Enola Gay at one He recalls maneuvers and how he point); Donald was in the artillery; was based not only at Fort Custer, Roger served in the Army with Bob, but also Camp Grant in Rockford, both being stationed in Iceland at and Camp McCoy in Wisconsin. At one point; Merlin served with the This picture was taken in France in the fall of 1944 – Bob Paulson Camp Forrest in Tullahoma, Tenn. infantry in Italy then went on into calls it “smoking” the Moselle River. The smokescreen gave the Al- he remembers the narrow roads and Paulson in Paris in 1944 – Anti- France with his unit; Marvin was lies an advantage in blocking the view that the Germans had of the how unsafe it was when tanks came tank, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 5th with an intelligence unit in London; river. along and remembers five guys who Division, 3rd Army. The Scoop Today - November 9, 2016 - Page 15 fell in December 1944, Fort Driant capitulated to the 5th Infantry Division at 3:45 p.m. on Dec. 8, surrendering uncaptured.)

Continuing on: “A second crossing by the 10th Regiment at Arnaville was successful.. The division continued operations against Metz, Sept. 16-Oct. 16, 1944, withdrew, then returned to the assault on the ninth of November. Metz finally fell Nov. 22. “The division crossed the German border, Dec. 4, captured Lauterbach (a suburb of Völklingen) on Dec.5, and elements reached the west bank of the Saar River Dec. 6 before the division moved to assembly areas. On Dec. 16 the Germans launched their winter offensive, the Battle of the Bulge, and on Dec. Bob Paulson, back home after the war. 18, the 5th Infantry Division was thrown in against the southern flank by Norwegian saboteurs. The follows: of the Bulge, helping to reduce it by goal was to prevent the German’s “Four days after coming in the end of January 1945. nuclear energy project from getting at Utah Beach, the 5th took up In February and March, the heavy water - deuterium oxide - defensive positions in the area of division drove across and northeast with which the Nazis could have Caumont and launched a successful of the Sauer, where it smashed produced nuclear weapons.) attack July 26 at Vidouville. From through the Siegfried Line and Blowing up bridges and taking there the division moved on to later took part in the Western Allied down trees was something Bob did southeast of Saint-Lo then attacked invasion of Germany.” not believe was his “cup of tea.” He and captured Angers on Aug. 9-10.” was in Norway just a short time. Paulson remembers after San Additional details from the 5th When in Ireland he did study Lo was taken in the July 1944 Infantry Division’s chemical warfare, however, that offensive that his unit “raced across website notes was something he says, “I didn’t 75 miles to a highway and came “With Fort Driant’s surrender, the feel I was qualified for...” across five miles of destroyed Moselle Operation had come to an He had anti-tank gun training wagons, guns, and dead horses – end and the 5th Division, although in Ireland, about 60 miles from our Air Corps had killed them all. Hazel Hermanson Paulson and Bob Paulson – wedding photo June having suffered heavy losses, had Belfast, and became an MP The Americans had to take San Lo, 1949. opened the road to the Saar River, (Military Police) for a short time as British troops were held up at large and sustained smoke screen. experience also served notice the Siegfried Line and Germany. but at 145 pounds says, “I wasn’t Cannes and Bob recalls there were The 84th Smoke Generator to chemical troops that certain The Third Army plan was to attack really big enough.” 500 bombers that took part.” Company was called in during improvements were desirable. the Siegfried Line along the Saar By June 1944 Bob was with It was in this time period that Sept. 1944 to help the 20th Corps The lessons learned on leadership, River and drive eastward through the 5th Infantry Division, under Bob had taken a tank for ordnance in its crossing of the Moselle near detailed planning, logistical the Saar-Palatinate to the Rhine the command of Major General and was waiting for repairs to be Arnaville (eastern France). support, training and rehearsal carry River. The 5th Division was now in Stafford Irwin, which landed on done that he climbed a pear tree at a As noted in military records, their messages home to present day position, in the Saarlautern area, for Omaha Beach under the “First chateau. “This was in the early fall “The site of the crossing in the operations.” the attack. Army” on June 9, 1944. of ’44. I was in the tree eating pears narrow valley of the Moselle - a “However, they were diverted when a shell hit and I received railroad, a canal, and the river The Battle of Metz: Paulson from their planned attack.” June 1944 - France hundreds of pieces of shrapnel in roughly parallel each other in a in an anti-tank company Bob recalls the hedgerows they my body. I did receive a Purple 500-yard belt. East of the river lay A synopsis of this time period for Battle of the Bulge encountered and the wild dogs they Heart for that.” a strip of open land occupied by the the 5th Infantry Division follows: “At 5:30 a.m. on Dec. 16, came across on their way to Sainte- enemy. On clear days the Germans “The division then prepared for 1944, the great concentration of Mère-Église, a town founded in To continue on: had observation of the Arnaville the assault on Metz, 7 September. German troops began their famous Normandy in the 11th Century. “The 5th Division pushed on to area from five or six miles down In mid-September a bridgehead was counteroffensive in the Ardennes The town was at an important Fontainebleau, crossed the Seine at (north) of the river and from three secured across the Moselle, south of Forest of Luxembourg. They struck location for the landings in Montereau on Aug. 24, crossed the or four miles up (west) of the Metz, at Dornot and Arnaville after in a sector known to be a quiet area Normandy due to it being in the Marne and seized Reims on Aug. valley. two attempts. The first attempt at with a very little military activity. middle of a route the Germans 30, along with positions east of “In quest of surprise, the artillery Dornot by the 11th Regiment failed. The drive was on an 85-mile front would most likely have taken in a Verdun.” plan stipulated that there would be German-held Fort Driant played a from Echternach on the south to counterattack of the beaches (Utah As part of the Third Army no preparatory fire preceding the role in repulsing this crossing.* Monschau in the north. and Omaha). It was occupied early commanded by Lt. General Patton, crossing. Instead, smoke from the *(Note: The Battle of Fort “The Third Army received orders on by men from the 82nd and who had been called up from Italy, 84th Smoke Generator Company Driant was a “constituent battle” to send relief by attacking the 101st Airborne Divisions, and was “the division took part in the Battle was expected to conceal the in the 1944 Battle of Metz during southern flank of the newly formed considered the first liberated town of Metz in France that went from crossing sites as dawn broke on 10 the Lorraine Campaign and the salient. The 5th Division received in France. late September of 1944 through September. greater Siegfried Line Campaign. orders to withdraw from their *(Please note: The following mid-December. There was strong “LTC Cottingham, 5th Division The battle was on occupied French positions at Saarlautern and make paragraph is not for the resistance from the Germans and Chemical Officer, arranged for a territory between the forces of the the one-hundred mile move to the squeamish.) heavy casualties on both sides. meteorological study of the area. Third Army under the command of northwest on Dec. 20. Making the The situation with the wild dogs After a reconnaissance, LTC General Patton and the forces of motors move in the cold and snow is something that has haunted ‘Smoking the Moselle River’ Cottingham and the company Nazi Germany under General Otto of winter, the division arrived in the Paulson all these years since. “The “On Nov. 22, U.S. forces commander selected a line of von Knobelsdorff. By October 9, Luxembourg City area within a 24- dogs would chew the heads off dead captured Metz, ‘gateway to the positions some 2,300 yards west of Patton chose to bypass Driant. The hour period and relieved the hard bodies, Americans and Germans, Siegfried Line,’ which ended the crossing sites. They expected men of the 5th Infantry Division hit 4th Division. and also the hands but would leave hostilities there. The last fort the prevailing winds to carry the were thought to be becoming “The Division was given the the bodies alone. They would pull defending Metz by the Germans smoke down the valley and over the battle fatigued, and other line order to strike the south flank of the the flesh off the skull and would was surrendered Dec. 13.” river. Generators were not placed correcting operations were taking new ‘Bulge’ and hurl the Germans eat the hands. The bodies would Bob recalls crossing what had closer to the crossing site because place around Metz with much back across the Sauer River in the still have dog tags on. I believe a been a major obstacle to the Allies, of the ‘unlikelihood’ of wind greater success. Major General Echternach area. The division’s number of families did not receive the Moselle River, which colored change and the inexperience of the S. Leroy Irwin was blamed for the attack protected Luxembourg City their loved ones skulls with the troops had to “smoke” (“Smoke soldiers of the 84th under fire… failure at Fort Driant, he being and sent two German divisions into bodies, who could tell which went Generator Operations”). “The Arnaville experience stated as “moving too slow” confusion. They recaptured a great where?” A smokescreen could help or demonstrated that smoke generators and “removing the drive” of the quantity of American equipment, Information taken from the not help a unit in battle. Smoke could give effective support to battalion early during the initial history of the 5th Division is as generators were able to provide a an opposed river crossing. The attacks in September. When Metz Continued on next page Page 16 - November 9, 2016 - The Scoop Today captured 830 prisoners and wiped out the assigned to an office on the fourth floor of the bombs in London killed one, Americans enemy threat to the southern flank of the motor pool where the Rolls Royce of King bombing Bitburg, Germany killed one, and salient. George VI was kept. “There were limos, the other girl lived in Ireland. Then there was “Moving north, the Division made a Caddies, and fancy cars there. Half a dozen the girl in Paris who wanted to go home with surprise crossing of the Sauer River near or so military drivers came in and I said, ‘I Bob! He did have a nickname – “Hunky.” Diekirch, Luxembourg, on Jan. 18. By the guess I’m your new boss!’ end of the Bulge campaign the Division “I would drive the Rolls to the Excelsior Home and After the War had driven north to the Our River. The next Hotel to pick up Joyce Brooks, a tap dancer, Paulson has in his possession a letter sent assignment for the 5th Division was to drive and singer/actress Jane Froman. She had been to him after the war from a friend of the girl into Germany.” in a plane accident and because of that was in killed in Germany. In Bitburg, Bob had given Bob Paulson has vivid memories of the a wheelchair. I recall her telling me, ‘I sing – the girl, Heidi, a letter with his mother’s Battle of the Bulge. He recalls how tanks some people like me, some don’t.’ She was a name and address in Milwaukee for her to were used like bulldozers to clear roads. great person. Jane had met Ike at a USO party get in touch with him later on. The letter is as He talks about being wounded at Bitburg, and the entertainers would perform at the follows: Germany from where he was taken to a tent cities around Paris named after cigarette “Sept. 1945, Bitburg Germany – Dear hospital in Luxemburg. brands. I remember one tent city was called Sgt. Paulson, My name is Heelda Kroger. I In reference to the Battle of the Bulge, he Camp Lucky Strike. At the camps, Jane was a dear friend of Heidi. She came to stay said, “We arrived in Bastogne in Nov. of ‘44 would sing songs and they would have to put with me here in Bitburg. All she talked about and didn’t leave until March of ‘45. I lived in her up against a pipe so she could stand and was you, ‘my American Sgt.’ She knew you a foxhole for five months. I recall the general sing. Her last night in Paris she invited me to would bring her to America if you made it. telling us ‘to forget about Christmas.’ I was dinner. She then left for Germany. “She got a job in the Ball Bearing Factory made a sergeant in Bastogne.” One day Bob was the only soldier present here in town. She was saving her money to During the Bulge, Paulson remembers Bob Paulson in his Ike jacket today. in the motor pool when a call came in. “It move to Milwaukee, Wisc. where a lot of how “the Germans shelled us with 88s. If we was a colonel who asked me if anyone was Germans have gone to live. She hoped to be left our foxholes, we had to cover our tracks flag. Other times, they would shoot right over available and I told him I was the only one with you. And the letter you gave her she with a pine tree branch going to and from the our heads. there. He asked me if I could drive and I said always kept in her shoe. foxhole. We used a quarter pound of dynamite “We met up with Germans at Christmas in I could. He then told me to look around for “Sadly, I must tell you, Heidi was killed in making a foxhole. We used our shovels as ‘no man’s land.’ They flew a white flag and any medals laying around and to put them when your Air Force bombed the Ball a pick to chop a hole, put the cap in, laid a I had a handkerchief. We traded cigarettes on my (Ike) jacket, which I did. I was told to Bearing Factory in Bitburg. I got her body as rock over it and blew a hole – the deeper the for Schnapps – the older veteran German follow two jeeps full of MPs, (who, none of she had no family here, and your letter with hole, the better chance at survival. We would soldiers would have a cigarette with us. They them ever said a word or turned around), out your address was still in her shoe. line the inside with pine tree branches and talked about how much they liked President to a small airport. “After the planes left, the Infantry and cover it with shelled tree limbs. Roosevelt and Joe E. Lewis, and how they “When we arrived I saw a British tanks destroyed Bitburg. It may have been “With it being so cold we would take would like to come to America.” sharpshooter standing off to the side of the your outfit but we forgive you. You were only several army issued wool blankets and cut out field and a small airplane flew in. Off steps fighting for your country. our shape to wear as snow pants or leggings ‘Screaming Mimi’s’ and a German officer dressed to the nines and “We hope one day there will be no more under our uniforms. One day a Major, newly War in Europe Nears its End carrying, what looked to me like a walking war and we will be friends again. Your friend, arrived from the States, told me I was ‘out of In March ’45 Paulson said his unit left stick but as he came closer I saw it was a Heelda Kroger” uniform’ but nothing came of it. France. At that time, he says, “We stopped sword in a walking stick.”* When Bob got home to the States, he, “I remember one time we had no ammo by a big warehouse to get a rest, ammunition *(Note: This was General Alfred Jodl, along with many other servicemen, expected – just a gun with a bayonet. At night the and grenades. After crossing the Moselle German Chief of the Operations Staff to be sent to the Pacific. “For a short time I Germans would set off flares, which lit up River into Germany, which we’d crossed of the Armed Forces High Command – was a prison guard in Milwaukee. After the the whole area so you did not want to move several times while in that area, we were in “Oberkommando der Wehrmact” – also A-bomb was dropped though we knew the at all then. One night while I was in my fox Bitburg, Germany. I remember the Germans known as “the Butcher of Berlin.”) war was over.” hole with my bayonet at the ready, a flare had anti-tank guns and that is where I heard “He came up before me, clicked his heels Bob Paulson received an honorable went off and I saw what looked like a very the German Nebelwerfer, 8 Km, 5-rockets and saluted. He spoke good English and discharge at Madison, Wis. He then went to large animal running very quickly toward launcher nicknamed ‘Screaming Mimi.” said, ‘I see you are a decorated soldier. You work for Oscar Mayer’s and also Rayovac me. I was ready to kill it when it - a wild Paulson said it made a horrible sound, followed orders. I also followed orders but I (batteries) but recalls, “I was no good at boar - jumped right over my head and kept on saying, “I remember the captain telling me know my fate.’ either job.” running. In the morning it was misty, which to take my squad into a house with our gun “I drove him to Reims, France, where Next he drove his brother out to was kind of unnerving – we didn’t know who and he placed the other squad outside.” They he was to sign the Terms of Unconditional Washington State and also stopped at was ‘out there.’ heard the rockets coming, “which would Surrender – in a ‘little red brick school house’ Yellowstone National Park to visit with “On one patrol in the Argonne Forest, each explode into about five pieces when (actually not so little!) - for the Third Reich. his mom and sister, who were at that time along a canal we walked across a ridge – they hit. When the Nebelwerfer hit it tore We had a nice conversation on the drive working there. He ended up working there Germans at an outpost apparently spotted up the guns, along with the six guys outside and he told me about time that he had spent too for a while. us and shelled us for what seemed forever, who were blown to pieces. Five to seven hit in Michigan. He said he would have liked Because of winter, the job he had there at least 25 shells. My buddy, ‘Bo’ and I out in the street and the concussion from the to have had a beer and a brats with me in ended so he returned to Excelsior and met took shelter in some kind of domed cement explosions took down the wall of the house Berlin.” up with a pal, Harley Bebe, who worked at building. Unfortunately there was a crack in and the roof fell in.” Bob was knocked out After the war, Jodl was indicted on the Amerock’s in Rockford. Harley suggested the roof and Bo, who was next to me, took a and vaguely remembers being taken out of charges of conspiracy to commit crime Bob meet him outside of Amerock’s (on piece of shrapnel to the head. He survived. the destroyed house. He woke up at a hospital against peace; planning, initiating and South Main St.) on a certain day at a certain Another guy in our company, we called him in Luxemburg where he had apparently been waging wars of aggression; war crimes; time, which he did. ‘Moon Mullins,’ was killed instantly during unconscious for some days as the nurses told and crimes against humanity at the Allied- Harley offered to give his friend a tour an attack. him he was considered “a basket case.” organized Nuremberg Trials. He signed the of the area where he worked and it was “It was at that time, I remember, we didn’t He was released after 10 days when Unconditional Surrender of the Third Reich there that Bob laid eyes for the first time on get our mail - as the truck was coming along an officer brought him orders to report for then President Karl Dönitz in May of Hazel Hermanson, who was working with it was shot off a ridge by an ‘88. There was to Eisenhower’s headquarters in Paris – 1945. half a dozen other girls “putting hinges on only one road running through the Ardennes Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Bob says Jodl met up with Eisenhower in machines.” That was it! Bob, who conceded and the Germans had good sight of the road Force (SHAEF). the hallway of the school house, who asked up to that time he wasn’t ready to get married, and any targets. We later saw the truck, the Jodl if he agreed to the terms of surrender, ended up working there and he and Hazel dead driver and all shoved off down the side Buchenwald to which Jodl responded, “Ja!” Eisenhower, fell in love. She had grown up on a farm in of the road. Tanks were used to just push off Paulson has memories too of being at the however, did not go into the room where the Capron, Ill. anything on the road. Buchenwald Concentration Camp in April of surrender was signed. The couple were married in June 1949 at “Our group never fired its anti-tank guns in 1945 where the recently freed inmates were Charges against Jodl related to his Concordia Lutheran Church in Rockford and the five months we were there. We had five so happy to see the soldiers they would come signature of the criminal Commando and were together 66 years before Hazel’s death guns lined up in our approximately one-block up and hug them. “I know we didn’t care for Commissar Orders. Found guilty on all in 2015. long area. It had been a long stretch for us - that as the smells were pretty bad,” he says. “I charges, he was sentenced to death. He asked After traveling for the first five years for 10 months straight, there was no relief in remember the buckets of gold teeth and piles to be shot but was hung and executed for war of their marriage, they became parents to our lines.” of hair. Patton and Eisenhower came later crimes in October of 1946. three girls: Patricia Snow, Jennie Faubach, Bob was most definitely a veteran soldier that day and I know it was filmed and that Bob continues, “By July ’45 most of our and Sandra Hendricks, and then became by this time – “We had four years of training they brought people from the nearby town in troops had left Paris. That is when I headed grandparents and great-grandparents. by then! The draftees coming in, they had no to go through the camp to witness what had home by way of Antwerp, Belgium where Bob went on to become chief engineer training and were immediately thrown into occurred there.”* the little staff car I had driven was left. I then at River Bluff Nursing Home in Rockford, combat.” *(Note: This camp had been constructed in spent about 10 days at Camp Top Hat there. I retiring after 25 years service in 1980. Today “I also remember the Germans and their 1937 at Ettersberg, which is about five miles sailed aboard the USS Young for my voyage he keeps active in veteran’s activities and tanks. One time on patrol I recall seeing the from Weimar in east central Germany.) back to the States. 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These Premier events can and do cause traumatic Chiropractic brain injuries and should be treated and not ignored. As in most things in our office we some of the items you ask? First the look to what the latest research says word to look for is Glutathione; this as well as long-standing research. In substance is something that your body brain traumas, there are often undiag- makes naturally most of the time. nosed injuries that occur all the time. There was a study done with Autistic We fall, whether it be ice or mud, or children and children that were not trip over something and often times Autistic. The study showed that the smack our head against something not Autistic children were not process- so soft! What do we do, normally we ing mercury out of their systems. The get up and look around to see who is study did not suggest how the mercury got there in the first place, just that COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today watching! Then we say ok I can see and stand, so I must be ok. As we they were not able to expel or excrete get more and more forgetful we often it out of their system. So they looked Crop Hunger Walk held at Apple Canyon State Park blame it on old age. Perhaps the truth at the Glutathione levels of these chil- The eastern Jo Daviess Crop Hunger walk was held Sunday Oct. 16, at Apple Canyon State Park. 23 is that from all the multiple car acci- dren and found that they had very low walkers raised $1,342.75 with more to come. Devotions were led by Pastor Mike Nesbit followed by sing- dents, sports injuries, falls on ice, etc, levels. Glutathione is a very good free ing Amazing Grace. 25% of the total money raised stays in local food pantries. This year’s participants we have been traumatizing our poor radical reducer, shown to limit brain were Pastor Mike and Alex Nesbit, Livia and Laiken Haas, Maggie Palmer, Dawson and Dane Kloss, So- head over the years and its starting to damage in mice studies and remove phie and Libby Shellenberger, Abby and Cole Harris, Alex and Carrie Harris, Ruth Martin, Shirley Miller, catch up with us. toxins. There is one company that pro- Steve Deliberto, Jay, Maranda and Jay Jr. Schaney, Jim, Suzie and Ethan Koch, Teresa Hesselbacher and What to do about it is the next ques- duces a Glutathione product that has Nancy Rice. Churches involved tion? First thing I do when my kids hit patents for treating cancer and aids. were St. Paul’s Lutheran, War- their head is to tell them to suck it up, Where or how can I increase my glu- ren and Elizabeth, Wesley and just kidding, I mix up a special concoc- tathione levels you ask? That is a great Calvary Methodist, Stockton and tion of items that have been proven question, there is lots of options. Be- Schapville Zion Presbyterian. through research to limit or eliminate fore you put premium gas into your car the effects of the trauma. What are you most likely want to make sure the car is firing on all cylinders, and is run- ning like a finely tuned race car. That’s Win A where chiropractic car and a properly aligned spine can make all the differ- ence in how well you immune system Centerpiece responds to stressors and how well you process Glutathione precursors. When Shop Lena For Your you go the gas station you buy gas, Holiday Gifts and Supplies even though it’s the hot explosive fire that moves your car. When you want The drawing will be held to increase your Glutathione levels you at the end of business don’t go and by Glutathione, you find th things that increase your Glutathione on Saturday, November 19 levels. 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