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Wapello Pavilion to the public on this JOHN DAY PHOTO The Scoop Today have been found all across Europe that historic site. It was also to announce John Liberg, Maureen Bardusk, Ellen Liberg, Fran Peterson, JDCF Board President, Richard Speer, Irene date back to the earliest inhabitants.” the acquisition of a large parcel of land Wolter, Gene Basten and others ceremoniously observe the opening of the Wapello Pavilion near Ha- Although the building is eight sided, south of the existing prairie. nover, IL. Bardusk said the configuration is called Heading the program were JDCF a round house. Executive Director, Steve Barg and Dr. gy Community Foundation. Barg said Stockton which is truly a birders par- was based on his work and research do- “Eventually we’re hoping to put up Phil Millhouse, a local archaeologist the grant has made the building of this adise,” Barg said. “We continue to ing excavations at Wapello, explained a visitors building combined with an who spearheaded extensive research structure possible. JDCF also acquired expand our partnership with the city of the history and value of preserving the interpretive center,” he said. “The ba- on the site. On hand to take part were more than 90 additional acres at the Galena at Gateway Park and we’re in site. sic design would be the same as the members of the Friends of Wapello, south end of Wapello which now cre- the process of planning for the soon to “This location has seen human hab- Pavilion allowing for visual continuity members of the Illinois Nature Pres- ates a land and water preserve of more be public opening of the Portage near itation for 10,000 years,” Millhouse across the landscape.” ervation Commission, JDCF Board than 170 acres. This combined with Galena which in addition to it conser- said. “Two native cultures came to- For those interested in visiting the of Directors and staff as well as peo- the other properties which they hold vation importance, is an archaeological gether here to become a new culture. Wapello Land and Water Reserve, ple associated with a number of other or manage in the county represents site that is as significant as Wapello. In addition to learning about the day or any of the other JDCF properties, conservation organizations. After a approximately 1500 acres of protected Thanks to our partners, members and to day lives of people that once resid- memberships or volunteering, the picnic luncheon, Barg addressed the land. volunteers we are truly making a dif- ed here, we’ve developed some bet- foundation can be reached through gathering and acknowledged the grant “On June 2, we’ll be opening the ference.” ter ideas about their spiritual beliefs Facebook, JDCF.org or call at 815- received from the Illinois Clean Ener- Valley of Eden Bird Sanctuary near Dr. Millhouse, whose doctoral thesis and practices. There is a large burial 858-9100. Elizabeth logs record sales year through economic development program Retail Sales numbers recently re- execution is paying off,” Dittmar The Village also annexed addition- to repopulate Main Street, aiding in or and the Village Board, established leased by the State show that the said in announcing the record num- al land east of Elizabeth that is imme- bringing Fiber to the Village, and the and executed a multi-release public Village of Elizabeth did a record bers. diately adjacent to Route 20, and the presentation of a variety of special relations program, and helped update $13,427,945 in retail business last “Our team includes the Village Growth continues in 2018 with the events that drew record attendance. the Village’s website, including the year(2017), increasing sales over Board, the Greater Elizabeth Cham- announced addition on Main Street The Economic Development addition of four broadcast quality 2016 by 18.4%. ber of Commerce, the Economic De- of a Women and Children’s Bou- Committee worked to gain the Tele videos. More importantly, the amount of velopment Committee, and our Eco- tique, the opening of a Main Street Pharmacy, and supported and inte- “Elizabeth celebrates its 150 An- business surpassed the previous all- nomic Development Consultant, and Tele Pharmacy, and the planned shift grated with the Chamber programs. niversary this year ,” Dittmar said in time Elizabeth record of $11,546,741 they really are doing the job.” of the Jo Daviess County Health De- The Economic Development con- announcing the good news. “We had set in 2015 by 14%, according to Vil- Recent growth indicators include partment to the Village in October. sultant prepared the Village’s 2017, a great 2017, and today we have a lage President Mike Dittmar. the additions of a “Dollar General”, Among the successful 2017 initia- and now 2018, Economic Develop- great team in place to “Grow Eliza- Additionally, Dittmar explained, an FS Gas and Convenience Sta- tives were the Chamber’s programs ment Marketing Plans with the May- beth” for the next 150 years.” the Village’s BBD, which is a tourist tion, and the main Street store ‘De- based tax on goods, increased by an jawood”; reopening under new found amazing 31% over 2016. management of three very popular “We have concentrated on restaurants- Shark’s, now Cajun GROWTH through Economic De- Jack’s, E-Town and Small Town Sa- SLOW COMPUTER? velopment for the Village the past loon; and addition of new businesses three years and this is a real indica- Galena Jeep Adventures and Dittmar Tired of . . . 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Ellen Degeneres was portrayed by Olivia Ernst when Emma Aurand represented pop performer Pink for the stars took the stage at the Stockton Elementary the Sixth Annual Stockton Elementary School Wax School Wax Museum night. Museum. COURTESY PHOTOS The Scoop Today Oliver McPeek played the Stock- Hungarian inventor, architect and ton Elementary School Wax professor of architecture Erno Stockton Elementary hosts annual Wax Museum Museum as New England Patri- Rubik is depicted by Rece Deme- The fourth graders at Stockton Elementary School hosted their Sixth Annual Wax Museum on Thursday, April ots tight end Rob Gronkowski 26. This event gives the students an opportunity to research and become a famous American of their choice. Part of ter for the 2018 Stockton Fourth the student research involved writing letters to the famous person or their organization of who they were portraying. Grade Wax Museum event. Several students have started to receive their letters. There was a great turn out again this year and the fourth grade teachers would like to thank all who attended and saw all the hard work that the students put forth. Safe Haven NOTICE Humane Please keep grass clippings out Society of the Street announces According to Village ordinance 8-1-14 “It shall be annual meeting unlawful to deposit on any street....grass clippings which The Safe Haven Humane may be harmful to the drains or storm sewers thereunder”. Society invites the public to its annual meeting on Sunday, Anyone found violating this ordinance may be subject to a May 20, beginning at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at fine. Your co-operation would be appreciated. Horsepower Farm, 3431 W

315763 Longhollow Road, Galena. A Village of Stockton Street & Police Departments free chili lunch will be served During the and all who attend can learn annual Wax about the exciting year ahead Museum for the shelter. Friendly dogs event at on leash are welcome and Stockton Safe Haven alumni will be Elementary recognized! If you have an fourth grad- alumni cat, please bring a picture er Mauricio for our bulletin board. Glass por- Safe Haven is a county trayed Serbi- Storybrook wide humane society located an-American in Elizabeth, IL, supported inventor, Country Club by community donations and electrical dedicated volunteers. We engineer, 2124 W. Storybrook Rd., Hanover, IL believe that together, we mechanical 815-591-2210 can make a difference in the engineer, lives of adoptable stray and physicist, unwanted companion animals and futurist and the people who open their Nickola Tesla VFW Fundraiser hearts to them. Please visit Saturday, May 26 safehavenforpets.org when looking for your next furry 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. family member.

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Friends of Wapello

At the May 9, Hanover, IL Chamber of Commerce meeting, the Friends of Wapello were presented a $1,200 check from the chamber to help fund a new picnic pavilion at the Wapello Land & Water Reserve, south of Hanover. The funds were proceeds from the Hanover Chamber of Commerce’s Annual St. Patrick’s Supper. Pictured left to right are the Friends of Wapello: Walt Johnson, Michele Brueggen, Christie Trifone- Simon - Associate Director of Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation, Stefanie Johnson - Hanover Chamber of Commerce Vice President, Mary Beyer, Richard Speer and Gene Basten.

COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful receives Perks Family Foundation challenge grant Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful offices, an Environmental Education KNIB operates the Recycling Center has received a Challenge Grant from Center, and a Crayon Recycling area. in Rockford at 4665 Hydraulic Road, the Perks Family Foundation in the To date KNIB has raised $545,791.88 open Tuesdays from 2:00 pm to 5:00 amount of $35,000 in support of with plans to begin the build out this pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 12 KNIB’s Capital Campaign and En- summer, with occupancy before the noon; and in Roscoe at 13125 North vironmental Education. Keep North- end of the year. 2nd Street, open Saturdays from 9:00 ern Illinois Beautiful must raise Keep Northern Illinois Beauti- am to 12:00 noon. For other infor- $35,000 by June 30, 2018 in order to ful’s Mission is to improve our en- mation about Keep Northern Illinois receive the match of $35,000. KNIB vironment through education, public Beautiful, an affiliate of Keep Amer- has raised $4,050 since the Chal- awareness and community involve- ica Beautiful, visit knib.org, email lenge Grant was launched on April ment. In addition to other programs, [email protected], or call 815-637-1343. 1st and is seeking public support to raise the additional $30,950 to meet Blackhawk Unit of Home Extension schedules May meeting the $35,000 Challenge. The May meeting of Blackhawk Unit of Home Extension will be held The Keep Northern Illinois Beau- May 17, at 7 p.m. at the home of Colleen Brown of Kent with Paula Gerke as tiful Capital Campaign, “Beautiful her co-hostess. Paula Gerke will be giving the lesson on “Meals in a Mug”. Today, More Beautiful Tomorrow” “Coins for Friendship” will be collected and given to help other women in needs to raise $890,113 to renovate foreign countries better their lives. Also the Pearl City Food Pantry will be the former Continental Body Shop to the recipient of the non-perishable food items collected that night. The state not only to serve as the Rockford Re- president has announced the theme for the coming year is “Celebration at the cycle Center, which it currently does, Crossroads”. More information will be forthcoming. Come and join us as but to also house the administrative we learn together. COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today Sheriffs’ The Scoop Today Blessing all Motorcycles “Committed to the communities we serve” Association EDITOR: Tony Carton Scholarship Saturday, May 26 Advertising Sales: On Friday, May 11, Sheriff Kevin 11 a.m. Cyndee Stiefel: [email protected] Turner presented Madelyn Wal- Office Manager: Laurie Tanley ters, daughter of Cory and Lara Walters of Elizabeth, with the Illi- Holy Cross To Contact The Scoop Today: Telephone: 815-947-3353 • Fax: 815-369-9093 nois Sheriffs’ Association Schol- Church arship Award for 2018 - 2019. This Email: News/Letters to the Editor: [email protected] scholarship has been awarded to Ads: [email protected] Madelyn for demonstrating out- 223 E. Front Ave. Classifieds: [email protected] Billing Office: [email protected] standing scholastic, extra-cur- Stockton ricular, and character qualities. Available online at: rvpnews.com Madelyn is a 2018 graduate of Mailing Address: River Ridge High School in Ha- The Scoop Today nover. Madelyn plans to apply 213 S. Center, Lena, IL 61048 her scholarship towards her ed- TO SUBSCRIBE: ucation majoring in Economics/ • Yearly subscriptions to The Scoop Today are available at $25 annually for Jo Daviess & Pre-Law. Stephenson Counties and $39.95 annually for those out of the area. Subscriptions are non- refundable. Within our circulation area, The Scoop Today is free. You can pick up single your source for on-line news: copies of The Scoop Today at convenient locations throughout the area. • claSSified RaTeS: Classifieds start at $5.75 for the first 3 lines, then add $1.50 per each RVPNEWS. additional line thereafter, for private party ads. Please call for complete rate information.

COM 315650 ©2015 Rock Valley Publishing, LLC • All rights reserved 223513 4 4 • Wednesday, May 16, 2018 - The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide VIEWPOINT Gov. Rauner announces sweeping $2 billion behavioral health initiative Gov. Bruce Rauner today an- will feature newly created delivery aid program,” he said. rious about the needs of the people. (D-Chicago). “The 1115 waiver pro- nounced that Illinois has received systems designed to improve care, According to the Governor, the pi- This waiver is the change we have vides desperately needed resources to federal approval to launch a sweeping increase the value of patient experi- lots will help Illinois address a vari- been waiting for. It is the change in build out our community behavioral $2 billion behavioral health initiative ences, and produce better outcomes ety of vexing societal problems that our communities that we have need- health services. This effort will help designed to deliver better outcomes for the dollar. The federal government are impacted by behavioral disorders: ed. When you bring physical health Illinoisans receive all their health for Medicaid beneficiaries suffering has also been approving related inno- mental health, violence, public safety, and mental health together to be in- care needs through a single health from mental health and substance vations called state plan amendments. and opioid abuse among them. tegrated we can really help people. home.” abuse disorders. Better Care Illinois is a win for state “Prevention is one dimension of So today is the change we need,” “I want to thank the Governor and The Better Care Illinois Behavior- taxpayers who over time will see bet- the opioid crisis,” said Lt. Gov. Ev- said Rep. Lashawn Ford (D-Chica- his team for putting together a suc- al Health Initiative is the culmination ter health outcomes without spending elyn Sanguinetti, co-chair of the go). “We should see a change in the cessful federal waiver application, of a 30-month long Rauner adminis- more state dollars. The demonstra- Governor’s Opioid Task Force. “The homeless populations, a change in the which is never an easy process,” said tration effort to involve state health tions will result in more early help other is treatment and recovery. Bet- people addicted to heroin and opioids State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rock- agencies, legislators and behavioral for beneficiaries, so savings can even- ter Care Illinois gives us some of the and a reduction in the prison pop- ford). “This waiver will give our state health organizations in a coordinated tually be invested in more cost-ef- tools we need to investigate every ulation. The Governor has a plan to the flexibility necessary to design our plan to help people with disorders that fective services. More than 750,000 possible answer to opioid abuse.” safely reduce the prison populations mental health programs to serve peo- require treatment of the whole person. beneficiaries, 25 percent of Illinois’ “CMS applauds Illinois’ efforts and this is part of that plan. So, our ple better.” “The Better Care Illinois effort Medicaid population, have behavior- in designing this demonstration, as communities have been waiting for “The waiver allows the state to is one the most significant develop- al health conditions, and they account well as its ongoing commitment to this. I am so thankful to be here today be more creative in providing Med- ments in the history of Illinois’ health for 52 percent of Medicaid spending. improving the health and well-being and am committed to make sure the icaid services that will, in the end, programs,” Rauner said. “For the first The application process was led by of Medicaid beneficiaries,” CMS Ad- 1115 waiver works for the people of bring down the costs of the Medic- time here in Illinois, we are in a po- the Illinois Department of Healthcare ministrator Seema Verma said in the Illinois.” aid program and be beneficial for the sition to devote massive integrated and Family Services (HFS), the state’s letter approving the waiver. “CMS “The approval of this waiver pro- program’s enrollees,” said State Sen. resources to the devastating effects – Medicaid agency. Thirteen state agen- is dedicated to empowering states vides Illinois with significantly great- Dale Righter (R-Mattoon). “Thanks personal and societal – of behavioral cies participated in the development to better serve their beneficiaries er flexibility to deliver vital health to the Governor and his team’s lead- health problems.” of the approved application. through state-led reforms to improve care services for our most vulnerable ership, we have a major win for tax- “This effort puts a strong new fo- “The opioid crisis and violence in health outcomes. We expect this population,” said Rep. Patti Bellock payers and Medicaid participants.” cus on prevention and public health; our communities call on us to find demonstration to produce compelling (R-Hinsdale). “This waiver will help strengthen pays for value and outcomes rather better ways to help those in need, and results.” “I congratulate the Governor and and expand our critical behavior- than volume and services; makes that is what we are accomplishing The 10 CMS-approved pilot proj- my colleagues on both sides of the al health infrastructure,” said Rep. evidence-based and data driven deci- with this transformation,” said HFS ects involve a variety of treatment, aisle for working together to make Tom Demmer (R-Dixon). “We’ll sions; and moves individuals from in- Director Felicia Norwood. “Smarter intervention, case management and this achievement possible on behalf bring new approaches and new tools stitutions to community care, to keep spending will lead to healthier lives home health programs. Summaries of of our seniors; those who suffer from to communities across Illinois as we them more closely connected with and safer communities. By bringing the 10 pilots in the Better Care Illi- mental illness; individuals living with strive to meet the needs of those with their families and communities.” state agencies and medical providers nois Behavioral Health Initiative can physical, intellectual or developmen- mental health and substance use chal- “The waiver will allow the state to into closer cooperation for our mem- be accessed here. tal disabilities; medically-fragile lenges. I look forward to continuing care for its most vulnerable citizens bers, we ensure stronger whole-per- “I would like to thank the Gover- children and all who depend upon to work with the administration and earlier and more efficiently,” Rauner son care for vulnerable individuals.” nor for having a real team to be se- Medicaid,” said Sen. Heather Steans with local providers to build an even continued. “Better Care Illinois will “There is enormous evidence that more robust network throughout the use an integrated approach, so we can treatment for substance use and men- state.” focus on helping the whole person tal health disorders is effective and Congresswoman Bustos “The devil is always in the details, and get the right services to the right that these services help individuals but the long-awaited waiver has final- person in the right setting at the right recover and have full lives in their statement on Trump ly arrived. I look forward to sifting time.” communities,” said Secretary James through it to strengthen health care The waiver is not a grant but rather Dimas of the Illinois Department of administration undermining farmers delivery and our safety net,” Rep. an opportunity to use $2 billion Med- Human Services. “Ensuring that peo- A year and a half into the Trump Ad- “We’ve had to fight hard several Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) con- icaid dollars differently to increase ple with substance abuse and mental ministration and they still haven’t kept times in the last year to protect a Re- cluded. the efficiency and quality of care for health disorders have access to and their promise to protect hardworking newable Fuel Standard that puts farm- Medicaid populations. The state got receive appropriate evidence-based ethanol producers ers to work while helping reduce our the go-ahead to launch the initiative treatment is critical to solving the Following a closed door White dependence on foreign fossil fuels,” Jo Daviess from the Centers for Medicare and state’s opioid crisis and to support- House meeting between President said Congresswoman Cheri Bustos. Medicaid Services (CMS) which ap- ing a strong system of care for those Trump, E.P.A. Director Scott Pruitt, “While I am pleased to read that the County Farm proved the state’s application for a struggling with addiction and mental Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Administration is committing to year- 1115 Waiver. health problems.” and four Republican Senators, it’s be- round sales of E15 and is rejecting a cap Bureau offering The waiver means that beginning “The 1115 Waiver will go a long come clear that the Trump Adminis- on Renewable Identification Numbers, July 1, 2018, Illinois can begin in- way in improving access to care by tration still has no clear strategy when this has gone on too long. Further, I am $250 towards vesting $2 billion of federal funds in allowing Medicaid to pay for critical it comes to Renewable Fuel Standard alarmed that Senator Cruz and Admin- 10 pilots to demonstrate better care services that until now have not been (RFS) rules. With millions of hard- istrator Pruitt are advocating a ‘new R.O.P.S. purchase alternatives and outcomes. The pilots reimbursable through Illinois’ Medic- working families depending on a ro- plan’ to undercut this progress and put The Jo Daviess County Farm Bu- bust production of corn-based ethanol billionaires before hardworking Amer- reau would like to offer funds to to fuel cars across the country and ican farmers. As we have seen over reimburse farmers for purchasing economies across the heartland, the the last year and a half, actions speak ROPS (Rollover Protective Struc- Liles Chiropractic Administration’s ongoing schemes much louder than words. I hope Presi- tures.) to undermine the RFS, while giving dent Trump follows through and holds Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau handouts to oil companies, is creating Scott Pruitt accountable rather than members who purchase a ROPS will Clinic, Ltd. uncertainty and hurting rural Ameri- breaking his promise to hardworking receive a reimbursement of $250 to- ca’s ability to succeed. farmers across the heartland.” wards the purchase of a ROPS (Six Dr. Jim Liles & Dr. Jared Liles rebates are available). To receive the BCBS provider $250, members would need to bring Call us for your FREE in their paid invoice to the Farm Bu- LENA HOURS: estimate today! reau office in Elizabeth. Customers Monday - Friday WARREN HOURS: • 35 years experience would be responsible for the cost, 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday • Loaner cars available freight, and installation which are • All makes & models available through the dealer. 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225201 become a member of our organiza- 815-492-0114 tion, contact the Jo Daviess County M-F 8-4 • Sat by appointment Farm Bureau office at 815-858-2235 Therapy SupplementS 307880 or email [email protected]. 5 The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide - Wednesday, May 16, 2018 • 5 ON THE RECORD Obituaries DALE R. STADEL in 2015. Bradley Kerchner of Platteville, WI, ine (Read) War- Penny (Jerry) Fink and Peggy Pan- Dale R. Sta- Edith taught at a Lutheran Elemen- and a brother Delmar (Belva) Schulz ner. He graduat- nell; his four nephews, Rod (Renee) del, age 90, of tary School, and after marrying Ray, of Dakota. ed from Lanark Fink, Matt (Layla) Brennan, Shane Lena, IL passed she became a homemaker to raise her She was preceded in death by her High School (Mallory) Pannell, and Austin War- away Wednes- children. She was very involved in the parents. where he played ner; and his two nieces, Rae (Andy) day, May 9, Stockton community and in the Cal- Funeral services will be held at 11 football and was Bardell and Madison Warner. He was 2018 in Monroe. vary United Methodist Church. Edith a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, at Ce- crowned Prom preceded in death by his father, Wal- He was born was a volunteer and helped establish darville Emmanuel Church in Cedar- King. lace Warner; Nephew, Michael Fink; in Woodbine the library in Pecatonica, Illinois and ville. Before Ray his grandparents, John (Edna) Warner Township, IL on served several years as the substitute A visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on graduated he and Ray (Lexa) Read. July 4, 1927 to librarian in Hanover, Illinois. She was Tuesday, May 15, at the Cramer-Lea- started working There will be a funeral service on the late Charles an active gardener and enjoyed trim- mon Funeral home in Orangeville. with local car- Saturday, May 12, at 10 a.m. at St. F. and Elizabeth ming and landscaping with her hus- Craig Conners will perform the ser- penters, which led to 40 years in the Wendelin Catholic Church in Shan- A. (Brashaw) Stadel. Dale married band. She was also well known in the vices. industry. Building in Lake Carroll, non, IL. There will be a visitation on Geneva Imel on Sept. 14, 1957 in La- family for her poetry and clever birth- Burial will be at Grandview Ceme- Lanark, Shannon, and later in Hunts- Friday, May 11, at the Hermann Fu- nark, IL. day cards and letters. tery in Freeport, IL. ville, AL. His hobbies included flying, neral Home in Shannon from 5 to 8 He was a 1945 graduate of Stockton Edith will be dearly missed by five A memorial has been established in motorcycle courses, WWII, and the p.m. with a scripture service at 4:30 High School and farmed six miles west children, Alice Mensendike of Stock- her memory. Cubs. Ray thoroughly enjoyed his p.m. Interment will take place at La- of Stockton until retiring to Lena. Dale ton, Ray “Dick” (Teri) Mensendike of Condolences may be sent to the trip to Costa Rica. nark Cemetery in Lanark, IL. A me- was a hard working farmer for most of Elizabeth, Jane (William) Powell of La family at www.leamonfh.com. He is survived by his daughter, Tara morial fund has been established for his life. He served in the Army, played Crosse, Wisconsin, Willa (Tim) MacK- (Dustin) Hormann; his grandchildren, Cancer Research and Hospice Family saxophone in the Stockton Town Band, enzie of La Crosse, and John (Denise) RAYMOND W. WARNER Breylan, Presley, and Sutton; his Care of Huntsville, AL. Condolences was a long-time member of the Plum Mensendike of Harvard, Illinois; 10 Raymond W. Warner, age 59 of mother, Catherine Warner; his broth- may be shared at www.hermannfuner- River Masonic Lodge and the Farm grandchildren and nine great-grand- Huntsville, AL passed away on May 6, er, Rick (Katie) Warner; his sisters, alhome.com Bureau. He and Geneva also enjoyed children; and many nieces and neph- 2018. He was born in Freeport, IL on the Good Sam Camping Club. He was ews. Edith is preceded in death by Feb. 11, 1959 to Wallace and Cather- passionate about farming, liked travel- her husband, Ray; her parents, John Timber Lake Playhouse books Andrea ing, and was fascinated with airplanes. and Ruth; a brother, William Schmie- Dale is survived by his two daugh- deskamp; and two sisters, Mary Ellen Birth McArdle, Broadway’s original Annie ters, Joetta Stadel of Seattle, WA and Doyle and Ruth Jean Schmiedeskamp. Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the missed. Tickets for the concert are Renee (Robert) Stadel Napper of premier professional summer the- $50. Burbank, CA; and many nieces and LOIS B. WICHMANN atre of northwest Illinois, welcomes Join us on Friday night, June 1, for nephews. He is preceded in death by Lois B. Wich- Broadway’s Andrea McArdle on an intimate dinner with “Annie” and his parents; wife, Geneva; and broth- mann, 84, of June 2, to kickoff TLP’s First Annu- the staff and board of Timber Lake er, Beuford Stadel. A memorial ser- Cedarville, IL al Broadway Concert with the Stars. Playhouse. The dinner is at the Lake vice will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, passed away on Best known for originating the title Carroll Clubhouse. Tickets for this May 19, at Hermann Funeral Home in Friday, May 11, role in the Broadway musical Annie, dining event are $75. Stockton, IL and family will receive 2018 at Manor Ms. McArdle continues to thrill audi- For more information, visit our visitors beginning at 1 p.m. Burial Court in Free- ences on stages the world over. website at www.timberlakeplay- will occur at a later date. In lieu of port. She was Ms. McArdle brings her house.org or call the Box Office at flowers, donations may be made to the born on April award-winning vocal talents to Tim- (815) 244-2035. Box Office hours American Heart Association. Condo- 12, 1934 to Al- ber Lake Playhouse for a one-night are Monday through Friday from 10 lences may be shared at www.herman- fred and Flor- only concert experience not to be – 3. nfuneralhome.com. ence (Fryer) Schulz in Stephenson County. Lois EDITH MENSENDIKE graduated from Orangeville high Edith Mensendike, age 90, of Stock- school in 1951. On Dec. 27, 1952, DAWS MEMORIALS ton, Illinois she married the love of her life, Claire passed away Wichmann, they have one daughter, MONUMENT SALES Xavier James Thursday, May Diane. Lois was employed at Micros- Est. 1991 10, 2018 at witch Honeywell for eleven years, and Jeffrey Bonnet Bruce Waverly Place was also a hairdresser for 35 years. Jeff and Stephanie Bonnet of Nursing Facili- She enjoyed flower gardening and Highlands Ranch, CO are the parents 815-369-4246 or 815-238-6307 ty, Stockton. A home decorating. Lois was a member of a son born April 28, 2018. Mater- funeral service of Cedarville Emmanuel Church. She nal grandparents are Rocio Ramirez Weekends, Evening & Holiday will be held 11 was also the proud grandmother of and Rogelio Soto of Denver CO and appointments welcome! a.m., Wednes- three grandsons and their great-grand- Larry Blanco Sr. of Orlando Florida. 213 Leet Street • Lena, IL 61048 208150 day, May 16, children. Late great grandparents are Edith at the Calvary Lois is survived by her husband and Ralph Ramirez and Juanita and United Methodist Church, Stockton. Claire of Cedarville, daughter Diane Adam Blanco. Paternal grandparents Inurnment will take place in the Eliza- (Terry) Kerchner of Dakota, three are Dan and Cindy Bonnet, Lena, IL. beth Cemetery at a later date. Visitation grandsons; Joseph (Megan) Kerchner, Great grandparents are Robert and The family of Dorothy Eden would like to thank everyone will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., at the and their daughters Hailey and Lily, the late Dorothy Bonnet, Lena, IL for the love and support shown to us during this time of Church prior to the service. Memorials of Dakota, Kevin (Jennifer) Kerchner, and June and the late Dalvin Dittmar, loss of our mom, grandmother and great grandmother. may be given in Edith’s honor for the and their son Tucker, of Freeport, and Our appreciation for the beautiful flowers, donations to her Lena, IL. memorials, food, and kind words shared at the visitation and Stockton Library or Calvary United funeral meant so much and was appreciated. The support of Methodist Church. Family and friends neighbors, friends, family, and church family helped us so much during are invited to share in Edith’s life at this difficult time of loss. A special thank you to Oakley Courts, www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com. The family of Bob Harbert would Parkview, Dr. Tawfik, Haley, Deb and Sarah with FHN Hospice, Edith was born June 4, 1927, in like to thank all who thought of us Pastor Tom Ekstrand and Hermann Funeral Home. Your assistance, caring Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of John and compassion meant so much to mom and our family. Our mom will be and Ruth (Reuter) Schmiedeskamp. in prayer, sent a card, food, and missed forever, but we know that she will live in the hearts of all that She graduated from Camp Point High all that came to his celebration share the grief with us through wonderful memories. School, Camp Point, Illinois and at- Our family sends our sincere heartfelt thanks to each of you. tended Culver Stockton College, Can- service. Take time to see the ton, Missouri. On July 9, 1950, Edith memorial trees, spend time with The family of Dorothy Eden Kathy and Ken Hillmer married “that tall, handsome boy with your family and see the beauty at the thick black hair”, Ray Mensendike, Karen and Ron Bremmer Karla and Rick Hendee at Camp Point, Illinois. They enjoyed Apple River Canyon State Park. Kristine and John Zajicek 64 years of marriage until Ray’s death 315874 315625 6 6 • Wednesday, May 16, 2018 - The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide Data collection on violence against LGBTQ youth is critical Illinois launches Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined with nine The Justice Department, along with the U.S. other attorneys general in submitting a comment Department of Education, published a report in telemedicine task force letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) March finding that LGBTQ youth were almost twice opposing a proposal that would end data collection as likely to be bullied and threatened or injured by Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinet- access to health services because of related to violence against LGBTQ youth. a weapon at school, almost twice as likely to be in a ti joined IL Dept. of Healthcare & where they live,” said Sanguinetti, The letter from Madigan and the other attorneys physical fight, and more likely to be offered, sold, or Family Services Director Felicia who also chairs the Governor’s Ru- general is in response to DOJ’s announcement that given illegal drugs at school. Norwood to announce the forma- ral Affairs Council. “The good news it plans to revise the National Crime Victimization “LGBTQ youth have historically faced much tion of a new state task force to is that the use of telemedicine and Survey to eliminate the information collection higher rates of harassment and violence,” Madigan develop a comprehensive telemed- other forms of virtual care – such about sexual orientation and gender identity from said. “These students deserve to have their voices icine strategy for the Medicaid as remote monitoring, online care, youth under age 18. The confidential and voluntary heard and know that we are doing all we can to program to help improve access to direct-to-consumer care, and the survey is an important source of national data on protect them from hatred and violence.” healthcare for Illinois residents in use of self-management apps – is violence against LGBTQ youth and a critical tool Joining Madigan in filing today’s lawsuit were rural areas. increasing rapidly in Illinois as the to learn whether crimes are being reported and how the attorneys general of California, Iowa, Maryland, Co-chaired by Lt. Governor San- need to solve health care disparities the criminal justice system is responding to young Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, guinetti, Director Norwood, and increases. It is our goal to expand LGBTQ victims. Virginia and Washington. Medicaid Advisory Committee telemedicine to deliver better care Chairman Howard Peters III, the Il- at a lower cost throughout Illinois.” linois Medicaid Telemedicine Task Norwood added, “Illinois Med- Force held its inaugural meeting icaid is committed to ensuring that Wednesday and immediately began all our members have access to Country Foods identifying ways to expand the use quality healthcare, wherever they of telemedicine in Illinois to assist live. Through the use of today’s the state in its goal of integrating technologies, we are going to help Lena, IL physical and behavioral health ser- our members connect to care more “your local family owned & operated wholesale food supplier” vices. The 18-member task force is effectively than ever.” comprised of health professionals Prices so low, you no longer and advocates from all areas of Il- linois. 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at 608-568-3124 dkreese@tds. St. John’s Lutheran Church-Pearl City net for more information. You’re invited to join us at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Pearl City for worship on Sunday, May 20, at 9 a.m. for Graduation Sunday and Pentecost. The worship will include the recognition of this year’s graduates from high school: Amber Baumgartner, Abbey Gold- smith, Garrett Handsaker, Gwen Heimerdinger and Kayla Niehaus. After the worship, the Sunday School students will meet at 10:15 a.m. The SPLAT youth will meet at 11 a.m. to deliver Grace Meals. The May Grace Meal will be served in Luther Hall at Noon on May 20. The menu will be grilled pork chops, The Lake Le-Aqua-Na hashbrown potato casserole, vegetable, applesauce, orange delight dessert and beverage. All are welcome to join us for a meal and fellowship. Park Ministry Dan & Missy Evans, Pearl City, IL, won the $200 Calendar Raffle drawing on May 9. The Women’s Gathering will meet at Logan’s in Freeport on Tuesday, May 15, at 10:15 a.m. Carpooling available at Hickory Hills Campgrounds • Lena from the church. Please sign up on the bulletin board if you plan to attend. St. John’s will once again have the Pearl City Brat Stand during the summer beginning on May 26, at 11 a.m. - 2 Saturday evenings at 6:30 p.m. p.m. Come out and have a Brat or Hot Dog Meal Deal. Need a place to hold an event in Pearl City? The main hall at St. John’s is available for rent. Call the church for May 26 Praise Team, McConnell more information and availability. June 2 The Carlson Family, Monroe St. John’s Lutheran Church is at 229 South First Street, Pearl City, Illinois. The office phone number is 815-443-2215(mornings). All are invited to our weekly worship services and youth to our Sunday School and youth June 9 UMC Prairie Team, Warren ministries. You may also email at [email protected]. June 16 EFC of Lena Worship Team June 23 Dave & Duska Ruter, Freeport EVANGELICAL FREE June 30 Professions of Faith, Rockford CHURCH OF LENA St. Joseph’s Annual Strawberry Social July 7 Tyler Johnson One-Man Band, Dakota 720 N. Freedom Street Wednesday, June 6, 2018 • 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. July 14 Red Bird Country, Pearl City Lena, IL • 815-369-5591 At St. Joseph’s Hall July 21 Beloved Church Worship Team Dr. Jim Erb, Senior Pastor Rev. Scott Wilson 410 W. Lena Street • Lena July 28 Set-Free, Shannon & Freeport Assoc. Pastor of Youth August 4 Christ Country Choir, Kent & Stockton Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. The menu consists of: Sunday School/ABF 8:45 a.m. August 11 His Angels, Pearl City AWA NA-Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. Whole Hog Roast, BBQ, Baked Beans, August 18 Gone Fishin’, Kent & Stockton Junior and Senior High Potato Salad, Strawberry Pie, Youth Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. Sundaes & Strawberry Shortcake August 25 Alleluia Quartet, Lanark September 1 Deb Leininger, Freeport Listen to pastor’s weekly sermon Carry outs Available at www.lenafreechurch.org 315533 289317 Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy

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ComEd offers relief to struggling customers Spring weather in northern Illi- may find it harder to keep up with payment options, and programs to to $1,000 once every two years, de- customers who are income eligible nois has been a roller coaster, with their energy bills. reduce energy use and costs, all of ferred payment plans, cancellation of improve home and building energy temperatures reaching unseasonable Customers who struggle to cover which can help eligible customers late charges, and other benefits. efficiency – and save money. highs and lows. Whether people their energy expenses have a grow- reduce budget strain and avoid dis- Under the Nonprofit Special Hard- “We make every effort to empow- are firing up their furnaces again or ing range of assistance options from connection of service. ship program, nonprofit organiza- er customers who face circumstanc- switching on their air conditioners, ComEd. The company offers finan- “We take our responsibility to all tions that struggle to pay their elec- es that make it hard to cover their those who face financial hardship cial assistance programs, flexible of our customers and communities tric bills may be eligible for grants of energy expenses,” Jensen said. “In very seriously,” said Val Jensen, up to $2,000 once every two years, to addition to connecting them with as- ComEd’s senior vice president of help them cover their expenses and sistance, we offer payment plans that Dairy by Design: the transition customer operations, “and we know continue to fulfill their missions and help them manage their household circumstances can make it hard for serve the community. budgets.” to dairying in the Badger State families, individuals, and nonprofit The Low Income Home Energy The enactment of the Future En- organizations to pay their bills. Tens Assistance Program (LIHEAP) al- ergy Jobs Act (FEJA) in 2017 es- Dave Driscoll of the Wisconsin (608-921-1537) if you have ques- of thousands of customers benefit lows low-income households to ap- tablished $50 million in sharehold- State Historical Society will present tions. Please leave a message if we from our financial assistance pro- ply for assistance paying for winter er-funded ComEd programs over the “Dairy By Design” program for are not available to answer. grams every year to help make ends energy services. Administered by five years to support veterans and the Saturday, June 2 Green County The GCGS Research Center (lo- meet when they need it most.” community agencies throughout active or disabled military personnel, Genealogical Society meeting. He cated in lower level of the Monroe ComEd customer offerings in- ComEd’s region, LIHEAP is funded seniors and families, local nonprof- will address the fact that Wisconsin Public Library) is available to the clude: by the U.S. Department of Health its, and income eligible customers became the Dairy State not by fate public for research. Research Cen- Financial Assistance and Human Services and the state of who face financial hardship. or accident, but by the sustained ter hours are: Tuesdays and third Programs Illinois. Under FEJA, ComEd also will in- actions of dedicated promoters and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and first Under the Residential Special Flexible Payment Options vest $42 million per year from 2018 risk-taking farmers over several de- Saturday after the meeting from 1 Hardship program, customers who ComEd may be able to make spe- to 2021 on programs to help income cades. The results transformed the to 3 p.m. Friday summer hours June face financial hardship such as job cial payment arrangements and offer eligible customers reduce energy economy of the state and the lives through September at the Research loss, illness, or military deployment, extensions to eligible customers who use and save money. FEJA redefined of Wisconsin farmers. Center are 1 to 4 p.m. Main hold- or senior or disability hardships, may are having difficulty paying their the eligibility requirements for these The meeting will be held at 10 ings are on Green County. Both be eligible for grants of up to $500 electric bills. programs, dramatically expanding a.m. in the second floor meeting Rock and Lafayette Counties are once every two years based on need. 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Call Sharon Mitchell are on staff to help with your re- serves and honorably discharged take advantage of ComEd offerings ferings at www.ComEd.com/Ways- (815-868-2416) or Donna Kjendlie search. veterans to apply for grants of up that are specifically designed to help toSave. 10 10 • Wednesday, May 16, 2018 - The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide NIPE receives grant for Hanley Savanna work The Northwest Illinois Prairie matching funds. NIPE in turn must the 160-acre Hanley Savanna. Areas of over 10,000 acres – the largest in maintain fire breaks and control in- Enthusiasts (NIPE) has received a continue its prairie restoration and that had been farmed as row crops or northwest Illinois. vasive plants.” grant from the Illinois Clean Energy management efforts; obtain private tree plantations have been restored Acquiring or setting aside land is NIPE schedules specific events Community Foundation to further its cash donations to take advantage of to dry and wet sand prairies, sand only an initial step in restoring or at Hanley Savanna, including bird prairie restoration efforts at Hanley the three dollar grant match for ev- savanna, oak woodland, and sand preserving a natural area of special watching and prairie seed picking. Savanna in Hanover, Illinois. This ery one dollar donated; increase its blowout areas Hanley Savanna also significance. Ongoing management Hanley Savanna is currently open to 18-month stewardship challenge volunteer work efforts at Hanley Sa- provides a vital link between Lost and stewardship are also needed, ef- the public for walking and birding grant began May 1, giving NIPE vanna; and increase its publicity and Mound Fish and Wildlife Refuge and forts that NIPE undertakes as a fun- from dawn to dusk, April 15 – No- the opportunity to receive up to community outreach efforts. Hanover Bluff Nature Preserve; ad- damental part of its mission. NIPE vember 15, although visitors should $27,000 in cash disbursements and Since 2003, NIPE has been bring- jacent protected properties complete not only continues restoration efforts exercise caution when hunters are up to $5,000 in equipment purchase ing back varied native ecosystems in an extensive conservation corridor at Hanley Savanna, owned by NIPE’s active in the adjacent properties. parent organization, The Prairie En- Parking and a covered shelter are thusiasts, but also has preserved an located at 9417 S. Whitton Road in original prairie remnant in Elmoville, Hanover. Take Route 84-South off U of I Extension to hold Pasture Walk south of Stockton, also owned by of US Highway 20 to Hanover. Turn On Saturday, June 9, University overgrazing and the slow start to the and number of samples to be collect- The Prairie Enthusiasts. In addition, right on Fulton Road and bear left of Illinois Extension will hold a pas- grazing season and how all of this ed. Test results will influence many NIPE helps create, restore, and man- onto S. Hanover Hill Road (which ture walk from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the ties into nutrition and body condition decisions including fertilizer and age other area prairies owned by pri- becomes gravel) to the end. Turn left Greg and Janis Thoren farm located scores of cattle. Travis will also talk amendment applications as well as vate individuals and organizations. on S. Whitton Road, and the shel- at 5156 S. Ridge Rd. Stockton, IL about where to go from here to best plant species selection; importantly, NIPE’s success thus far and con- ter and parking area will be on the 61085. The cost for this program will optimize this grazing season in terms knowing which soil characteristics to tinuing efforts helped secure the left. The mowed walking paths start be $5. For more information or to of meeting the needs of your cattle. assess are a vital part of the soil test- grant, part of the Illinois Clean En- across S. Whitton Road. register please visit us online at web. Phillip Alberti, U of I Commercial ing process. While soil testing does ergy’s Natural Areas program that NIPE welcomes volunteers and extension.illinois.edu/jsw or call us Ag Educator will talk about soil sam- provide its own challenges, taking supports the care and management of contributions to further its resto- at 815-858-2273. Between the over- pling and how to implement that in the time to do it properly will save natural areas in Illinois. Laura Duf- ration efforts at Hanley Savanna and grazing last fall, current hay short- a pasture setting. When considering time and money in the long run while ford, the President of NIPE’s Board other prairies. age, and a delayed spring, producers pasture improvement, soil conditions improving pasture productivity now. of Directors, is pleased that NIPE “We look forward to sharing the are left with a shortage of options for are at the heart of the decision mak- Jay Solomon, U of I Extension En- was awarded the grant. “NIPE is unique habitats of Hanley Savanna the upcoming grazing season. The ing process and will require some ergy and Environmental Stewardship very grateful to receive the Illinois with the public and invite anyone in- combination of these issues have left testing and interpretation to achieve Educator will talk about grazing sys- Clean Energy grant. It gives us op- terested in helping with stewardship pastures ragged and in need of resto- your goals. Land use, management tems and management. Within this portunities to further our steward- opportunities to contact us for in- ration, if not a complete renovation. practices, and plant species will all Jay will discuss forages and how to ship activities at Hanley Savanna, formation,” Dufford said. For more Presenters for the day will include influence the proper soil testing pro- manage them for what you need now and also allows us to purchase some information, contact NIPE at info@ U of I Commercial Ag Educator cedures such as: when to sample, at the start of the grazing season and much needed equipment to help NIPES.org. Travis Meteer who will talk about sampling depth, where to sample, what you will need later towards the end of the grazing season. Jay will also talk about options for overcom- 300 E. Main Street ing fencing and watering challenges Murphy’s Gardens plant when subdividing pastures. Lena, IL 61048 To follow this up, U of I Exten- sion will also be holding a two part sale to benefit JDCF 815-291-2330 classroom style series on June 19 and Imagine what it would look like if even small pockets of native prairie June 26 and will discuss these top- all homeowners planted native spe- plants can help to replicate the hab- ics in further detail. Look for more cies. More than adding characteristic itat that is needed to sustain many Open Houses information to come on these nights Midwest beauty to your yard, adding critical species. Sunday, May 20 • 1 - 3 p.m. soon. You can learn more or start your NEW own mini wildlife preserve by visit- LISTING! ing Murphy’s Gardens during their Come native perennial sale from May 18 sail away . . . - 20. A portion of the proceeds from the sale will be used to help grow JDCF nature preserves, such as com- munity favorites Casper Bluff and 409 S Rantoul • Lena Horseshoe Mound, while also help- Enclosed front porch welcomes you into this 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home that also features a living room, ing people like you to plant biodiver- dining room as well as a partially finished walk up attic. There is a deck, fenced in back yard, extra garage sity-friendly plants at home! in the back plus an area behind the attached garage which has a hot tub that is staying in “as is” condition. Murphy’s Gardens is located at 12550 W Norris Lane, Galena. Additionally, workshops will be hosted during the sale to help answer any questions you may have regard- ing landscaping with native species. Why native plants? Lots of rea- sons! Native plants are low mainte- 305 W. Mason • Lena The best week of the summer! nance, provide food and shelter for Home features main floor living room, formal dining room, and large eat in kitchen. The upper floor has 3 wildlife, add to your curb appeal, aid bedrooms and 1 full bath. Attic and basement has additional finished sq. ft. Outside the home features a front • New friends • Amazing experiments covered porch with maintenance free flooring and railing, in the back of the home there is a deck, detached in water conservation, and help in- 1 stall garage, and storage shed. • Creative games • Tropical treats crease the diversity and overall pop- • Surprising adventures • Incredible music ulations of pollinators. New Listing Murphy’s Gardens is a friendly, family-owned, greenhouse, garden June 3 - 7 center, and fresh produce farm in Ga- 5 p.m. Meal • 5:30-8 p.m. VBS lena. Their 8 greenhouses are burst- ing with a vast & diverse collection Ages 3 - 6th Grade of perennials, ornamental grasses, perennial vines, native plants, spe- cialty annuals, culinary herbs, veg- Lena • $84,900 Updated brick home within walking distance to downtown. Open floor plan on the main level, kitchen, dining etables, hanging baskets, container and living room. Upstairs are the three bedrooms and bath. The master bedroom has a walk in closet. The gardens, flowering shrubs, and a whole first floor had been gutted to the outside walls, new studs, insulation, wiring, plumbing, new furnace small selection of flowering trees. and air in 2012 and house & porch roofs in 2017. Two stall garage off of the alley has a concrete floor, electric Evangelical Free Church of and heat. Their mission is to grow the health- Lena iest, highest quality plants available. 720 N. Freedom St., Lena Please call Murphy’s Gardens at Call us for any Faye Heilman Ashley Heilman Managing Broker Broker 815-369-5591 815-541-4274 with any questions or of your real Owner 815-291-9204 815-291-8149 Register at lenafreechurch.org or visit www.murphysgardens.com for [email protected] estate needs! [email protected] 315765 email [email protected] 315537 more information. 11 The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide - Wednesday, May 16, 2018 • 11 Master Gardener Helpline helps home gardeners The University of Illinois Ex- Master Gardeners volunteer their the county. During the 2017 grow- us to identify trends and key issues are proud to work with 61 Mas- tension-Stephenson County Master time on the helpline which is open ing season, the Master Gardeners for that particular growing season.” ter Gardener Volunteers. In 2017 Gardeners offers a helpline every weekdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., answered 175 horticulture related From the 175 questions fielded in the Master Gardeners contributed growing season. The helpline is May through September. Each questions providing research-based 2017 the majority of the questions nearly 2,500 volunteer hours to designed to help the home garden- year the Master Gardeners field a answers. were about trees and shrubs. Veg- the community. In addition to the er with their horticulture questions. variety of questions from across Master Gardeners are volunteers etable related phone calls were a helpline they also offer educational that go through horticulture train- close second. Master Gardeners programs to the community, beau- ing led by University of Illinois also answer questions about bugs tiful display gardens at many pub- Food preservation workshop offered Extension Educators. During the and other pests and are happy to lic locations, and much more. Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy your May 31 from 5:30 – 9 p.m. and training they learn about all aspect identify that pest if the homeowner To contact the Master Gardener garden or farmers market produce again on Tuesday, July 31 from of horticulture but they also receive brings a sample to the office. Helpline please call the University all year long? Whether just starting 5:30 to 9 p.m. Both class will be training about the resources that At the University of Illinois Ex- of Illinois Extension-Stephenson out or updating your food preserva- held at the Illinois Extension Of- the University of Illinois Exten- tension-Stephenson County we County at (815) 235-4125. tion knowledge, join University of fice located at 2998 W Pearl City sion has available for them to use. Illinois Extension’s Nutrition and Road, Freeport, in the Communi- A Master Gardener has the ability Wellness Educator, Diane Rein- ty Services Building at Highland to find research based information WINDOWS • SIDING • DOORS • GUTTER SYSTEMS hold, for a seasonal program titled: Community College (use parking from the University to provide to Yes! You Can: Preserve It Safe- lot B). Pre-registration is required homeowners when they call with a Lifetime Warranty • Professionally Trained Installers ly-Water-bath and Pressuring Can- to attend. To register, call the question. ning Basics. Besides receiving the University of Illinois Extension at “Each year the calls to the help- latest, most up-to-date food pres- (815) 235-4125 or visit us online at line are documented so that we ervation information, you will also http://web.extension.illinois.edu/ know the types of questions are be able get your dial gauge pressure jsw/ . There is a $5 registration fee coming in and where in the coun- canner tested for accuracy. which will cover the educational ty the questions are coming from” Yes! You Can: Preserve It Safely- session and pressure canner gauge stated U of I Extension Program Water-bath and Pressuring Canning testing. Space is limited, so regis- Coordinator Nikki Keltner “it helps Basics will be held on Thursday, ter today. 18 holes w/cart for $30.00 May Golf Rates: 9 holes w/cart for $20.00 Not only do we stand Gift Certificates are available for dining & golf Golf Course and bar open at 7 a.m. behind our windows, we Grill open daily 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. stand on them! Full dinner menu served Friday & Saturday 5 - 8 p.m. Local Owner BLACK HAWK RUN GOLF COURSE Scott Williamson 3501 S. GOLF ROAD • STOCKTON, IL 61085 815-947-3011 www.blackhawkrungolfcourse.com 315641

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Freeport 815-235-6177 313994 315719 12 SWITCH ST GRAD 12 • Wednesday, MayJanuary 16, 2,2018 2018 - The- The Scoop Scoop Today Today/Shopper’s Guide Congratulations Stockton Class of 2018

Treasure Caleb Brian Kaylee Payton Josh Kaitlin Adams Bergeman Booth Broshous Broshous Detwiler Enright

Alexis Gabe Megan Avery Kali Jeremiah Wyatt Ernst Ertmer Gille Goswick Haas Hermann Hill

Hunter Luke Josh Kelsey Brooke Elijah Brandon Houseman-Eddings Huschitt Kappes King Larson Leverton Love

Hunter Vera Logan Cole Collin Emily Bryce Luke McGovern Musser Nadig Neebel Offenheiser Platt

These fine businesses would like to extend a big CONGRATULATIONS to all the Graduating Seniors from the Class of 2018 68171 Sullivan’s Foods Congratulations to ALL Area Raders Insurance Agency

Stockton • 815-947-3318 65659 Graduates- Stockton Auto Supply Lena • 815-369-4225 204107 B&B Hillside Repair Congratulations to all Area Graduates Bauer & Fonseca, P.C.

Stockton • 815-947-3297 70043 Stockton Auto Body 68721 Stockton • 815-947-4594 205131

M&M CONCRETE, Inc. Congratulations from The Stockton Travel Center

Stockton • 815-947-2178 242780 161837 Bauer Group • 815-947-3316 Open 24 Hours 242945 Liles Chiropractic Clinic, Ltd. 68127 Stephenson Service Company Lena • 815-369-2803 242955 Lena 815-369-4974 • Warren 815-745-2294 Freeport • 815-235-7400 280893 Wursters Sales & Service, LLC Welcome Home NW Illinois Congratulations to All Area Graduates

Stockton • 815-947-3470 314724 Lena • 815-291-2330 314977 from Lena State Bank! 70080 13 SWITCH The Scoop Today/Shopper’sThe Scoop Guide Today - Wednesday,- Wednesday, January May 16, 2, 2018 • 13 Congratulations Stockton Class of 2018

Aaron Shawn Brittany Zach Elijah Tyler Samantha Ponce Powers Randecker Reed Rowe Runkle Schultz

Ramsey Aspyn Gavin Tristan Caeden Emma Brenden Schulz Stewart Strain Tucker Upmann Vanderheyden Westphal

These fine businesses would like to extend a big CONGRATULATIONS to all the Graduating Seniors from the Class of 2018

FULL THROTTLE POWER SPORTS Hartzell’s IGA

Lena • 815-369-2153 243112 Warren • 815-745-3311 66471 Blackhawk Run Golf Course

Stockton • 815-947-3011 161847

Vanderheyden Furniture & Flooring 159190 9105 US Route 20 West • Lena • 815-369-2224

Stockton Dental Center, Dr. Stephen Petras

Stockton • 815-947-3700 68980

Hermann Funeral Homes & Monuments Stockton, IL Pearl City • 815-443-2246 Stockton • 815-947-3355 Shannon • 815-864-2441 Congratulations to 68662

Apple Canyon Lake P.O.A. & Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course 315695 All Area Graduates Congratulations to ALL Area Graduates! 204560

Graduates, don’t let your Mylar balloons ruin the party FHN calendar of events Thursday, May 17 As graduation season nears, don’t come into contact with outdoor pow- for days and end up hav- loons by puncturing them 10 – 11:30 a.m. Perinatal Loss let a Mylar balloon stop your cel- er lines. From 2013 to 2017, more ing a negative impact on to release helium that oth- Support Group ebration. Loose metallic balloons, than 312,000 customer power outag- the environment. erwise could cause bal- 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Blood Pres- also known as Mylar balloons, can es occurred because of foil balloon When a foil balloon loons to float away. sure Screening - Freeport lead to power outages when they contact. These balloons also can float contacts a power line Never touch a power 6:30 – 8 p.m. Perinatal Loss or electrical substation line. Do not attempt to Support Group Stephenson County Soil & Water equipment, its metallic retrieve a balloon or toy Saturday, May 19 properties can cause a that is entangled in an 10 a.m. – noon Blood Pressure Conservation District offers scholarship surge of electricity that overhead power line. For Screening - Freeport The Stephenson Soil & Water form, please call 815-235-2141 Ext. can short-circuit equip- assistance, call ComEd at Tuesday, May 22 Conservation District is offering a 3. Applications must be received at ment and lead to a power 1-800-334-7661. 10 a.m. – noon Blood Pressure $500 scholarship for the 2018-2019 the SWCD office by 3:00 p.m. June outage or fire. Always assume power Screening - Pecatonica school year. The student must be a 8, 2018 Applications are available on ComEd encourages lines are live. Keep your- 3 – 6 p.m. Free Vein Screening resident of Stephenson County and our website www.stephensonswcd. customers to reduce foil self and your belongings 5 – 9 p.m. Prenatal Class have a junior or senior standing in org or may be picked up at Stephen- balloon-related power outages and at least 10 feet away from power Wednesday, May 23 an accredited college or university son SWCD, 1620 South Galena Ave- ensure safety by following these tips: lines. 6 – 8 p.m. Managing Early with a career in agriculture, natu- nue, Freeport IL 61032. Keep balloons secured and at- ComEd customers can get more Grief: The First Nine Months af- ral resources, or a related field. For The Scholarship application dead- tached to weights at all times. safety tips for the season at ComEd. ter a Loss further details and an application line is June 8. Properly dispose of Mylar bal- com. 14 14 • Wednesday, May 16, 2018 - The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide Elizabeth schedules Memorial Day events The Elizabeth Historical Society At 2 p.m., participants will gather at *Corporal Kenneth Charles Ehrler, will coordinate the celebration of the Elizabeth Veterans Memorial, lo- WWII, killed on the island of Okina- Memorial Day on Monday, May 28, cated at the corner of Highway 20 and wa, March 8, 1945. beginning with an Open House at the Myrtle Street, where Elizabeth’s 13 *Private Harold E. Young, WWII, Elizabeth History Museum, located Gold Star soldiers will be remembered: killed in the Philippines, April 16, at 110 E. Myrtle Street in downtown *Private William H. Toms, WWI, 1945. Elizabeth at 1 p.m. died of pneumonia, January 4, 1918. *Aviation Radioman Second Class *Private James R. Kennedy, WWI, Coleman F. Baumgartner WWII, killed killed in France, July 18, 1918. over the Atlantic, August 7, 1945. OPEN HOUSES *Private William D. Reusch, WWI, *Sergeant Harvey L. Hoppe, killed Sunday, May 20 • 1 - 3 p.m. died of measles complicated by pneu- when his B-29 bomber went down off monia, August 31, 1918. the coast of Yemen, July 27, 1948 265 W. PRAIRIE AVE. *Corporal Clement Raymond Being in the vanguard to open the STOCKTON QUAINT CONDO LO- Steele, WWI, killed in action, October United States Armed Forces to greater CATED AT THE 15, 1918. equality for women we will also honor: EDGE OF TOWN with *Private John Kellar, WWI killed in Elsie Heidenreich, a nurse in World beautiful country views. Equipped with November, 1918, several days after the War I 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, main floor laundry and a 1 stall attached garage. Perfect Armistice of November 11. Rita Baumgartner Francomb, a for a couple looking to downsize. *Private Richard C. Allen, WAVE in World War II Located close to schools and park. WWII,killed in North Africa, April 7, Luella Williams Elliott, A WAC in Priced at ...... $74,000 1943. World War II. COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide 422 W. LENA ST. *Staff Sergeant Leland “Bill” Kuhn, There will be floral tributes and LENA WWII, killed in England, December prayers at St. Mary’s Cemetery and at CORNER LOT, 19, 1943. the Elizabeth Township Cemetery. Illinois National Guard SPACIOUS LIV- *Private Anthony Alvin Klepack, The Elizabeth History Museum will Maj. Gen. Michael Zerbonia, Assistant Adjutant General-Army, Illi- ING ROOM, eat in kitchen, 3 bedrooms (2 with walk WWII, killed in France, August 10, remain open until 4 p.m., with coffee nois National Guard, of Chatham, Illinois, presents an Illinois Flag to in closets), bath and loads of storage 1944. and cookies being served. The general Lt. Col. Donald West, Commander BEST A21, of Petersburg, Illinois. space. Oversized garage has heat *Private First Class Robert Franklin public is invited to participate in this BEST A21 will serve alongside Polish Forces as part of the state and air vents. Convenient location Holcombe, Jr., WWII, killed in Eu- free Memorial Day observance. partnership program between Poland and the Illinois National Guard close to downtown and restaurants. Priced at ...... $90,000 rope, January 27, 1945. which was established in 1993. NEW LISTINGS Specialized Illinois National Guard Unit mobilizes for Afghanistan LENA - BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM, 3 The Illinois National Guard’s Bi- mission allows Illinois Army Na- The deployment is in support BATH HOME located lateral Embedded Staff Team (BEST) tional Guard Soldiers to train and of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, in one of Lena’s A21 held a deployment ceremony at deploy side-by-side with their Polish during which the team will assist the newest subdivisions. The home features an open floor plan the Illinois Military Academy, Camp counterparts. The Soldiers are from Polish Military Contingent in the Is- on the main floor. Large living room Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois on May various parts of Illinois and were lamic Republic of Afghanistan. with gas log fireplace, formal dining 9. selected for the mission based on The partnership between Poland area is raised, spacious kitchen with The Soldiers will train for a short their training and skills. BEST A21 and the Illinois National Guard dates breakfast bar, main floor laundry. The lower level is nicely finished with an time at Fort Bliss, Texas, before de- is commanded by Lt. Col. Donald back to 1993. In 2018 the partnership office, storage room, family room and ploying to Afghanistan. This unique West, of Petersburg, Illinois. celebrates its 25th year. recreational room with gas log fireplace, wet bar and much more. Oversized 2 stall attached garage and maintenance free deck. A Must See - you won’t want to leave! Call us today for a showing. Priced at ...... $207,500 GET MORE CHOICE LENA - 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOME located on approximately 1/2 acre lot. 2 stall attached garage, storage shed. All 3 bedrooms have hardwood floors. Covered front porch. Priced at ...... $79,500 PLEASE BE SURE TO VISIT OUR WEBSITES TO TOUR ALL OF OUR LISTINGS AT: WE’LL HELP YOU FIND THE RIGHT LOAN FOR YOUR NEW HOME! COURTESY PHOTO www.patbrownrealtor.com The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide www.realtor.com Our experienced lending team can help you choose the right loan to fit FOR MORE INFORMATION: your needs and will guide you every Miss Poppy Jordan Mills, daughter of Justin and E-mail [email protected] step of the way through the process. Amy Mills of Lena was selected to • Convenience of Applying Online represent the Lena American Legion Pat Brown Auxiliary as Miss Poppy for 2018. Ev- • Competitive Rates Dennis Huttenlocher Dennis Groezinger Mike Mammoser Matt Moyer [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] elyn Karnatz, a junior member of the • Locally Approved Freeport / Lena Lena Stockton Freeport American Legion Auxiliary and past Realtors NMLS #757614 NMLS #757618 NMLS #757617 NMLS #1253425 • Locally Serviced Miss Poppy, crowned Jordan at the (815) 369-5599 Apply online, call, email, or visit one May 9 meeting of the American Le- OR FOR LONG DISTANCE CALL of our local lenders today. gion Auxiliary. TOLL FREE - 1-866-369-5599 217 W. MAIN, LENA, IL It’s quick and easy to get started with our online mortgage (Restored Elevator on Main Street, in Lena) application available 24/7 at www.csbnow.com! Millie’s Quote of the Week Bill Scheider Jr. Pat Brown Adam Werhane Broker Managing Broker Broker 815-703-6458 815-369-4832 815-297-4403 Confident. Courteous. 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Stockton, IL 61085 306950 Place Your License In Lena ask for Joe Werhane, Michael Kaser or Denny Bussian • Land & Title www.bussianinsurance.com Service Ad Service 192264 Residential • Farms • Commercial 240 W. Main St., Suite C • Lena, IL Minimum of 216 W. Main • Lena Call for a quote • 815-369-4747 TED DAVENPORT 815-369-5549 Broker 4 weeks Mon-Fri C 815-238-8781 H 815-682-6044 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. AUSCH Additional Sizes [email protected] www.RauschRealty.com Saturday R ealty, Inc. Available 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Your Hometown Downtown Real Estate Office Your local Toro Dealer & Master Service Center WHO YA GONNA CALL? Free up more space in your garage or EAST EDGE storage shed with Smart Stow mowers that Leverton Sales of McConnell take up to 70% less floor space to store! STUMP Other pushmower options: 815-868-2237 • Personal Pace www.levertonsales.com • Spin Stop BUSTER • Electric Start Hours: M-F 8-5; Sat 8-3 • All Wheel Drive or by MOST • Power Reverse appointment STUMPS: Smart Stow model 20340 $10-$3061536 10240 N. Old Mill Rd. • McConnell, IL 61050

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For Classified Business Hours: Advertising Call Mon.-Fri. 9:30 am-4:30 pm % For your convenience Visa & Mastercard (815) 369-4112 are accepted (815) 947-3353 Fax: (815) 369-9093 Classifieds EMPLOYMENT FOR RENT Help Wanted Apartments LENA 1 BEDROOM ground floor. Appliances furnished. Water in- Employment cluded. $355/mo. 815-369-2827 Opportunities Old School Apt. Lena 1 and 2 Chipper Grinders: Mon.- Thurs. 10 hours bedroom units opening in May. per day. Nice apartments, clean and Some overtime required. Starting wage for grinding is $16.72/ bright. On site laundromat, secu- hr (plus $1.00/hr night bonus on 2nd and 3rd shift) with the rity entry, cable included with rent. opportunity to make piece rate. No smoking, no pets. Open to all ages, Sr. Discount. Not the place Maintenance Mechanics: Mon.- Fri. 8 hours per day. to look if you like to party and be Experience or training in industrial maintenance procedures loud! $390 to $600. Call 815-369- required for maintenance positions. Minimum starting wage 4334 $16.72 + ($1.00/hr night bonus for off shifts). Wage range $16.72-$23.85 per hour based on experience. NOW RENTING 62 yrs of age or older HIRING Melt Utility, Molding, Core Manufacturing, Handicap/Disabled HIRING Blast Machine Operators Mon.- Thurs. 10 hours per day. Regardless of age Some overtime required. On-the-Job-training for all positions. Starting wage from $15.79/hr. to $18.07/hr (plus $1.00/hr night LENA RETREAT bonus on 2nd and 3rd shift). LENA, IL • 1 bedroom apartments available New Hires successfully completing (90) days employment will receive $1000.00 signing bonus. • Low income senior housing EVENT! All positions require good attendance and work ethic. secured entry EVENT! We offer opportunities for overtime, competitive wages, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) plan, paid holidays and vacations, and an excellent opportunity for Lena Retreat LLC advancement. 815-821-3608 saturday, may 19th This institution is an equal opportunity Apply in person at: AAM- Browntown Manufacturing provider and employer 220010 Facility 9 am - 3 pm N2480 Cty. Hwy. M, Browntown, WI, 53522 EOE/AA 315064 1051 W. 7th Street • Monroe, WI 53566 NCS Youth Home is a residential facility for female adolescents. Staff implement individualized GUARANTEED INTERVIEWS! treatment for each youth committed to their progress. iwalk-ins welcome! Opportunities: Full-Time Youth Counselor Overnights i Full and Part Time Youth Counselor Second Shift Part-Time Registered Nurse (Flexible Hours)

Good driving record a must. Send your resume to: Find your next home P.O. Box 895, Freeport, IL 61032. Email: [email protected] in the classifieds Event will be held at Monroe Truck Equipment Training Room 315649 Employment Opportu- Kreider Services INC. New nity Stockton High School Wages: Starting pay for Full Time Please follow signs and park in the MTE Employee Parking Lot (through Position:Cheerleading Head and Part Time Positions: $11.43 GARAGE the stoplight and past the strip mall) Coach. Salary: Per collective per hour $11.93 for 2nd Shift bargaining agreement. Duties: and $12.43 for Third Shift and SALES Coordination and oversight of on Weekends! Full Time/ Part 315063 high school cheerleading squad. Time Positions in Galena Second Successful Candidate Qualifica- Shift and Third Shift Full Time/ tions: Develop a schedule of ac- Part Time Positions in Stock- Garage Sales Transportation tivities and curriculum that spe- ton Second Shift and Third Shift BUSINESS cifically meet the needs of the Substitute Positions Available 6294 High St. Red Oak, IL Thurs. Wanek Trucking is growing and looking for a participants and the goals of the Also in Stockton and Galena. A 17th, Fri. 18th, Sat. 19th, 8-5 all responsible OTR Driver. & program; choreograph and teach rewarding career working with 3 days. 2 Neighboring Garage cheer routines; oversee and su- individuals with disabilities. Must Sales during Cedarville City Wide -Home Weekends SERVICE pervise squad at football and be at least 18 years of age, Have Rummage Sales. Stop and take basketball games; model posi- a High School diploma or GED a look! tive sportsmanship; success- equivalent, Valid driver’s license -Competitive Daily Pay fully communicate with parents, and No Experience Necessary. Pet Services Athletic Director, other coaches, We offer health, dental, vision -Quarterly Bonus Program and administration. Application and life insurance and paid time Stockton Garage POO PATROL Clean up your deadline: Friday, June 1, 2018. off for full time positions. Approx. Sales Must have a Class A CDL, be able to pass a yard one pile at a time. Weekly or Application Process Please send 20 hours per week for part time drug test, and have good driving record. bi weekly rates. 815-291-4611 letter of interest and resume to with paid time off. Contact us to- 4421 S. Eden Rd. Stockton 3 Casey Downey, High School day at 815-777-9525 x 101 Family Garage Sale: Thursday, Call Scott at 815-821-5779 314951 Principal, 540 N. Rush St., Stock- Friday May 31, June 1 from 9:00 ton, IL 61085 or email to casey. AM to 5:00 PM Saturday, June 2 [email protected] v v v v v v from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Home decor, furniture, kitchen items, To place an ad in our craft supplies, toys, baby crib, speakers, books, adult & chil- Help Wanted Section FIND YOUR NEXT JOB dren clothing, hand made items. This sale is worth the drive in the Call Laurie at (815) 369-4112 IN THE CLASSIFIEDS country. 17 The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide - Wednesday, May 16, 2018 • 17 Christ Lutheran Church offers FOR SALE AUTOMOTIVE Rolling River Rampage VBS Announcements Automobiles Campers and RVs At Rolling River Rampage VBS students will Verse that will remain with them in their faith DISCLAIMER NOTICE This pub- Wanted 1978 JOURNEY MOTOR HOME discover an interactive, energizing, Bible-based long after VBS. lication does not knowingly ac- 32’ long, sleeps 6, fully equipped, AMC CAR WANTED AMX, Jav- program that will give them an opportunity The students will expand on what they’ve cept fraudulent or deceptive ad- Dodge 440 engine 5KW genera- vertising. Readers are cautioned elin, Hornet, Rebel, American tor $5,000 815-369-2338 to experience the ride of a lifetime with God. discovered by participating in a variety of ac- to thoroughly investigate all ads, performance car. Running or proj- During Vacation Bible School at Rolling River tivities: making art projects at the Craft Station, especially those asking for money ect. Also need AMC parts, memo- 1999 Coachman RV 36’ long, Rampage experience the ride of a lifetime with singing new music at the Music Station, partici- in advance. rabilia. 920-540-1756. sleeps 6, 2 slides, center island kitchen counter, $6,500 OBO God, students will become Rafters and explore pating in recreational activities at the Recreation GET UP TO $500 for your un- 815-347-0496 how to serve God and God’s mission for their Station, and enjoying tasty snacks at the Snack Horses wanted junk truck, 262-758-1807. lives. Station. After a high-energy Opening Assembly, the Join us at Stockton Christ Lutheran Church Kentucky Bred Mule 3 & a half Boats Farm Machinery Rafters make their way to the Bible Story Sta- on June 4 through June 8, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. years old. Solid Black. 15 hands. Very kind and loving. Gelded. I H 1486 Good condition. Priced tion. 1nteractive Bible lessons reveal Rapid To register or to find out more about Rolling Mother is a Tennessee Walker. 14’ MIRROCRAFT deep V, 15 hp, reduced. 815-291-2381 Reminders to equip Rafters for an active life River Rampage, please call or Email the church Call Rich or Sue at 815-238-4276 bow mount trolling motor, extras, $1,500, 414-248-4241. with God. Rafters will discover a Rafting Ready office at 815-947-2033 or [email protected] 18’ PONTOON w/50 HP Yamaha Motorcycles Misc. For Sale motor,trailer & cover. 2 seats 1985 BLUE HONDA GOLD- need repair. $3000.262-895-2096 Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful is Hospital Bed comes with mat- WING 1200, 55,000 miles, runs tress and air mattress topper. 19 FT. MARK TWAIN IO. Nice, good, asking $2,800, leave mes- Motor works great. 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Stephenson Service Company 315696 & Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course Rick’s Sales & Service Freeport • 815-235-7400 280896 Congratulations to ALL Area Graduates! Apple River • 815-492-2102 205128 Ag and Natural Resources Scholarship announced The R. C. Miller Agriculture To be eligible to apply, individu- ship winners, and past recipients may community for his support of a va- illinois.edu/jsw/stephenson4h/3253. Scholarship Fund is seeking indi- als must be residents of Stephenson re-apply for consideration each year. riety of programs and efforts, espe- html viduals interested in applying for a County and be enrolled in an agri- The R.C. Miller Scholarship was cially youth and conservation causes. Completed applications are due by scholarship for the 2018-2019 aca- culture or related degree program established by Miller, a life long To receive an application, please June 22, 2018 to the U of I Extension demic year. Funds are given to help with an emphasis in conservation. Stephenson County resident and ar- call the U of I Extension-Stephenson Office-Stephenson County, 2998 W. college and university students who Applicants must be accepted at their dent supporter of agriculture, natural County at 815-235-4125 or can be Pearl City Rd, Freeport. If requested, are, or will be, studying agriculture, chosen college or university and be resources and conservation. Miller, found on the following website under the application can be emailed to ap- natural resources, or related pro- a full-time student carrying a mini- who died in 2007, left a legacy in the Scholarships: http://web.extension. plicants for completion. grams with an emphasis in conser- mum of 12 hours per semester. vation. Those chosen to receive the The Stephenson County 4-H and award will receive a $1000 scholar- Extension Foundation Board is re- ship. sponsible for selection the scholar- SCAHCE opens scholarship application period Stephenson County Association for Home and Com- cial services. munity Education (SCAHCE) will be accepting applica- b. A person returning to the work force or needs to Zweifel scholarship applications are available tions for their 2018 scholarship ($300). The scholarship be retrained in another field. If not a full time student, The trustees of the Harry R. and graduates must have completed all recipient must be a current resident of Illinois, regardless scholarship will be pro-rated and shared with another Gertrude Zweifel Trust announce that requirements for graduation. of whether they attend a school in Illinois. The applicant part time student. applications for post-high school edu- Zweifel Trust Grants may be used must attend a vocational institution or institution of high- The scholarship recipient must either be an HCE mem- cational grants are now available for for approved study at technical and er learning working toward a vocational certification, un- ber or related to an HCE member. the 2018 – 2019 school year. vocational schools as well as study at dergraduate degree or graduate degree. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JULY 15, 2018 Applicants must have resided in the colleges or universities. The scholarship will be offered in either of the follow- For further information on the scholarship rules and/ Orangeville Community Unit District Applications may be download- ing two categories: or an application, contact the Extension Office, 2998 W. 203 and graduated after April 1, 2015 ed from the Zweifel Trust website at a. Student must be a full time student and majoring in Pearl City Road, Building R, Freeport, IL 61032 (PH: unless they served in the military with- www.zweifeltrust.org. a family related program, such as: food management, 815-235-4125) ort locate the application on the follow- in the four years immediately follow- The application deadline is August textiles, diet, nutrition, child care, marketing, agriculture ing website: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw/down- ing their graduation. Home schooled 1, 2018. communications, business management, nursing or so- loads/74705.pdf SWITCH 19 The Scoop Today - Wednesday, May 16, 2018 • 19 The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide - Wednesday, January 2, 2018 • 19 LORRAINE SCHLAPPI Illinois State Police urges FOID ANTIQUES, HOUSEHOLD & OUTDOOR LEGALS ITEMS AUCTION Notice of Public Hearing on card holders to renew early 507 E. MAIN ST. • LENA, IL Warren Road District Budget As the first wave of the 10-year are due for renewal between June 1 SUNDAY, May 20, 2018 - 10:00 A.M. Notice is hereby given that a Firearm Owners Identification card and Aug. 1. The General Assembly tentative budget and appropria- come due for renewal, Illinois State amended the state’s law that requires NOTE: Lorraine has moved from her home into Senior Housing tion ordinance for road purpos- Police Director Leo Schmitz is urg- gun owners to carry a Firearm Own- and will sell the following at auction located at south end of Monroe es of Warren Township in the ing FOID card holders to apply early er’s Identification Card in 2008, al- next to the Church of the Nazarene off Hwy 69. ANTIQUES & County of Jo Daviess, State of to remain active. lowing the cards to be valid for ten HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: lg wood wine barrel; lg wood 2-door cabinet; “We expect tens of thousands of years. Illinois, for the fiscal year be- oak drop front secretary; sq oak table; marble top dresser; wash bench; ginning April 1, 2018 and end- renewal applications to come in over The Illinois State Police (ISP) Victrola cabinet record player/radio; Duncan Phyfe china hutch; cedar the next few months,” Schmitz said. oversees the FOID card system and chest; Art-Deco coffee/end tables; wood tool box; hurricane-style ing March 31, 2019 will be on “We recommend gun owners get issues the cards. They’ve already lamp; farm primitives; vintage Buick car radios; Swiss trumpet; desk file and conveniently available their renewal applications in at least sent renewal notices to people whose school bell; records; printed seed sacks; costume jewelry; adv tins; to public inspection at Warren one to two months in advance so we cards will expire June 1. 1918 Green County WI atlas; vintage toys & games; 5-gal Redwing Township Building after Tues- have adequate time to process them Applicants can visit the ISP’s day, May 8, 2018. Notice is and get a new card out before expi- Firearm Services Bureau website at crock jug; enamelware; silverplate flatware sets; primitive kt items; ration.” www.ispfsb.com to renew online. blue, red & amber glass; Howard Miller grandfather clock w/display hereby given that a public hear- More than 50,000 FOID cards Anyone who needs assistance with shelves; modern oak round table/chairs; living room furniture; light ing on said budget and appro- FOID card renewal, and those who wood dbl poster bed & chest; kt island/cart; sewing machines; wood priation ordinance will be held prefer paper applications, can call book shelves; Kirby Generation 3 vacuum; pictures; usual kt & at Warren Township Building at Cancer survivors 217-782-7980 and select menu op- household items; OUTDOOR ITEMS: bench grinder on stand; hand/ 7:00 p.m. on June 5, 2018 and invited to 2018 tion 0. lawn/garden tools; steel lawn roller; lawn cart; sm live traps; yard that final hearing and action on Applicants should make sure the windmill; cement lawn ornaments; metal & cement planters. this ordinance will be taken at name and address on FOID appli- TERMS: CASH or GOOD CHECK Relay for Life cations match the records on file for 7:15 p.m. on June 5, 2018. The Relay for Life of Carroll/Jo them at the Secretary of State’s Of- LOBDELL AUCTION SERVICE - 815-238-0832 Supervisor – Laura Busch Daviess Counties Cancer Survivor fice, otherwise the renewal process IL LICENSE #440000644 - www.lobdellauctionservice.com Clerk – Donna Ernst celebration will continue at the annu- will be delayed. 315835 (Published in The Scoop Today al Relay for Life event scheduled for May 16, 2018) Saturday, June 9, at the Mt. Carroll 315698 Church of God. The opening cere- mony begins at 5 p.m., followed by Notice of Public Hearing on the “survivor lap”. The luminaria Warren Township Budget ceremony takes place at 8 p.m. and Notice is hereby given that a the Relay will end at 10 p.m. The Scoop Today tentative budget and appropri- If you are a cancer survivor liv- ing in Carroll or JoDaviess County Will Be Featuring This Year’s ation ordinance for Town pur- we hope that you are planning to at- poses of Warren Township in tend. All survivors that have regis- the County of Jo Daviess, State tered previously will have a survivor Stockton Town Garage Sales of Illinois, for the fiscal year T-shirt waiting for them that evening. beginning April 1, 2018 and Everyone is invited to attend the To Be Held Friday, June 22 & ending March 31, 2019 will be 2018 relay event as a participant on file and conveniently avail- or just to watch and see what takes Saturday, June 23, 2018 place. Mark June 9 on your calendar able to public inspection at the now and plan to attend. Please con- $13.00 If you have any questions, Includes Warren Township Building af- tact Bev Lundquist at 815-244-9684 Map & Advertising ter Tuesday May 8, 2018. No- for more information. MUST BE PREPAID Call Cyndee Stiefel in The Shopper’s tice is hereby given that a pub- Include address and Guide & The lic hearing on said budget and Crafters sought for garage sale items in boxes Today at 815-369-4112 Scoop Today below. 1 letter per box. appropriation ordinance will or email be held at Warren Township at Apple Canyon Lake Including spaces between [email protected] words and punctuation. 7:00 p.m. on June 5, 2018 and Arts & Crafts Fair that final hearing and action on Artisans and crafters are invited this ordinance will be taken at to the heart of Jo Daviess County for Sign Up Now! Registration Form 7:15 p.m. on June 5, 2018. the 40th Annual Ice Cream Social & Name ______Arts and Craft Fair at Apple Canyon Address ______Bring form to The Shopper’s Guide along Supervisor – Laura Busch Lake on Sunday, Sept. 2, from 10 ______Include address in boxes below with payment or mail to: Clerk – Donna Ernst a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Apple Canyon The Scoop Today, (Published in The Scoop Today Lake Clubhouse, 14A157 Canyon Phone ______213 S. Center St., Lena, IL 61048 May 16, 2018) Club Drive, Apple River, IL. 315699 The Apple Canyon Lake Ice Cream Social and Craft Fair has been PUBLIC NOTICE an annual tradition for decades and NOTICE OF PUBLIC Association members, and the public HEARING alike, look forward to this event each Pursuant to Section 10-120 of year which features barbecue, grilled all-beef hot dogs, chips, a large se- the Illinois Property Tax Code, lection of delicious pies and desserts, as amended, the Jo Daviess and ice cream. County Farmland Assessment Booth space is available indoors Review Committee shall hold and out. The craft fair and ice cream a Public Hearing on May 21, social goes on rain or shine. Your 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the County free-standing canopy is welcome Board Roam at the Jo Daviess provided there are no stakes. For more information, call 815- County Courthouse. The pur- 492-2769 or download a crafter’s pose of the meeting will be the registration form at http://applecan- certification of the 2019 farm- yonlake.org/programs/events/ics/ land values. Deadline to sign up is 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13th Donna M. Berlage your source for on-line news: Chief County Assessment at Lena Office or Drop Box at Stockton Shell Station by Officer RVPNEWS. Tuesday June 12th at 4 p.m. (must be prepaid) (Published in The Scoop Today May 16, 2018) COM Please Sign Up EARLY. Early Registration is Appreciated!! 313391 315958 20 SWITCH 20 • Wednesday, MayJanuary 16, 2,2018 2018 - The- The Scoop Scoop Today Today/Shopper’s Guide Around the Northern Hills with Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau Manager Annette Eggers Have you always wanted to visit a Menominee. more about their collaborative farm opportunity to make known their The Jo Daviess County Farm Bu- farm? Take part in our “Beyond the Tony Berning Family/Redington and kitchen garden. concerns about issues important to reau would like to offer funds to Barn” farm tour on June 16, from 10 Farms – Learn more about farming For full details about the tour, go them. When properly supported reimburse farmers for purchasing a.m. to 4 p.m. We have three oper- techniques are used produce the to our website at www.jodaviesscfb. through the grassroots policy devel- ROPS (Rollover Protective Struc- ations that have opened their doors crops. You can also get a chance to com and click on Beyond the Barn opment process, these concerns are tures.) for you to get an up-close look at see some beef cows and calves. Tour. considered and may be adopted by Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau their operations. Sinsinsawa Mound Gardens – Illinois Farm Bureau grassroots the voting delegates at the organiza- members who purchase a ROPS will Berning Acres – Come visit Yes, this is a little different spin on policy development process pro- tion’s annual meeting each Decem- receive a reimbursement of $250 to- this family dairy farm outside of agriculture. Come out and learn vides every voting member the ber. wards the purchase of a ROPS (Six That delegate action dictates the rebates are available). To receive the direction of the organization follows $250, members would need to bring in carrying out its programs each in their paid invoice to the Farm Bu- year. It is from this grassroots input reau office in Elizabeth. Customers and direction that Farm Bureau re- would be responsible for the cost, alizes its strength as an organization freight, and installation which are serving the needs of our members. available through the dealer. These policies become the position If you have been thinking about for the organization the following putting a ROPS on one of your trac- year. tors – now is the time! For more in- If you have any issues or concerns formation about this program, or to that you think need to be addressed become a member of our organiza- in Illinois Farm Bureau’s policy, you tion, contact the Jo Daviess County are always welcome to address any Farm Bureau office at 815-858-2235 of our board members or myself. or email [email protected]. We are always interested in what our Ag Fun Fact: May is National members concerns are. Hamburger Month. Jams and jellies workshop offered in June Strawberry season is upon us; explain the various types of sweet wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy the great spreads, the importance of having taste of those sweet berries year the correct ratio of pectin, fruit, acid round? and sugar and basics of jam and jel- Jams and jellies are a great way to ly making. The second half will be enjoy the delectable tastes that sum- spent in the kitchen, making jam or mer has to offer throughout the year. jelly. Participants will not only learn Bhawks of the month cut Whether making strawberry jam, ap- a fun new skill, they will then get to COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today ple jelly, pear preserves or a peach take a jar home. marmalade, to be successful you will Yes! You CAN: Preserving Prac- Blackhawks of the Month need to be familiar with the basic tice – Jams and Jellies will be held Please recognize these Stockton Middle School students that each month go above and beyond principles of making sweet spreads. on Tuesday, June 5, 5 to 9:30 p.m. to display the Blackhawk Way expectations. They have been nominated for special acts of being Join University of Illinois Exten- at Pretzel City Kitchens, 1 E Spring Respectful, Responsible, and Safe. sion’s Nutrition and Wellness Edu- Street, Freeport (inside Wagner Blackhawks of the Month are: fifth grade, Masyn Cahill, sixth grade, Robert Ernst, seventh grade, cator, Diane Reinhold, for Yes! You House). Workshop registration is Kyleigh Reusch, eighth grade, Justin Eden CAN: Preserving Practice – Jams and $25. Registration is required and can Jellies. This hands-on workshop will be completed by calling the U of I begin in the classroom and then head Extension at (815) 235-4125 or on- to the kitchen where participants can line at web.extension.illinois.edu/ make their own jar of jam. During jsw. Registration deadline is Friday, the first half of the workshop, we will June 1.

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