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COURTESY PHOTO Shopper’s Guide Le-Win Service Project The Kindergarten and Ju- nior Kindergarten collected toi- COURTESY PHOTO Shopper’s Guide letries for the Lena Food Pantry as their December service proj- The Spirit of Christmas ect. Close to 200 items were col- Members of the Pearl City National Honor Society baked cookies lected. Items include toilet paper, to be passed out to residents of Liberty Village during their annual paper towels, baby wipes, tooth- Christmas caroling expedition. Volunteering can be a good time. paste, and toothbrushes.

COURTESY PHOTO Shopper’s Guide Christmas carols Pearl City Servant Leadership Chapter and NHS members enjoyed singing carols to residents at Liberty Village. From the left members are: Kayla Runkle, (foreign exchange student) Jule Langloh, Lauren Strock, Riley Wright, Mackenzie Endress, Amanda Baldauf, and Bella Kostallari. Back row Mrs Hamilton, Sarah Pena, Brianna Stager, Cait- lyn Krell, Andrew Lorig, Libby Dixon, and Mrs Whitebread.

We would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the following friends and businesses who sponsored the 2019 Pearl City Community Christmas Dinner: Connie Brady, Fischer Excavating, Yellow Creek Quilt Designs, GT Auto Plaza, Barry’s Collision Center, Hometown Motors, State Bank of Pearl City, Brad Willson, Boco, and Pearl City Elevator. The 2019 Christmas Dinner Committee 365531

COURTESY PHOTO Shopper’s Guide Lena-Winslow/Orangeville Speech Team The Shopper’S Guide Front row from left: Tabitha Roenneburg, Jocelyn Comito, Emma Beightol, Mollee Brumfield, Ronan “Committed to the communities we serve” O’Brien. Second row from left: EDITOR: Tony Carton Mikhail Schoonhoven-Hussain, Andrea Sutter, Alysse Potter, Ella Advertising Sales: Pearl City FFA’s Brunner. Top row from left: Mi- Cyndee Stiefel: [email protected] chael Decker, Ashlyn Enck, Jus- Office Manager: Laurie Tanley tin Malone, Ben Gardner, Kierra To Contact The Shopper’s Guide: Pork Chop Dinner Lynn Schulz, head coach Mere- Friday, Jan. 24th dith Schoonhoven. Not shown: Telephone: 815-369-4112 • Fax: 815-369-9093 Payton Scace, Lucas Schoaf Email: News/Letters to the Editor: [email protected] Ads: [email protected] 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Classifieds: [email protected] at the Pearl City High School Cafeteria Billing Office: [email protected] Available online at: rvpnews.com The dinner will include a pork Mailing Address: chop sandwich, chips, cookie I want to thank the Lena The Shopper’s Guide and drink for $7.00 Lions Club and the church 213 S. Center, Lena, IL 61048 cooperative for the delicious TO SUBSCRIBE: Tickets can be purchased from members fruit, cookies and other • Yearly subscriptions to The Shopper’s Guide are available at $25 annually for Jo Daviess of the Pearl City FFA or at the door. & Stephenson Counties and $39.95 annually for those out of the area. Subscriptions are goodies. I also want to thank non-refundable. Within our circulation area, The Shopper’s Guide is free. You can pick up The Pearl City FFA & FFA Alumni host this dinner annually to raise funds to benefit the anonymous person for the single copies of The Shopper’s Guide at convenient locations throughout the area. the Pearl City FFA. The funds will be used to help students attend leadership trainings, camps, state and national conventions as well as judging competitions and contests. financial gift. • ClaSSified raTeS: Classifieds start at $6.50 for the first 3 lines, then add $1.50 per each A silent auction will also be held during the dinner. Patty La Jeunesse additional line thereafter, for private party ads. Please call for complete rate information. 365360 Please join us in supporting the Pearl City FFA! 365022

COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide Science, Technology, Engineering COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide and Mathematics Pearl City Jr. High students enjoy a Science STEM Day presented by the University National Honor Society of Illinois. Pearl City National Honor Society welcomes new members Estrella Ayala, Je- nee Shultz, Jenna Robinson, Hailey Johnson, Makayla Milam, Caitlin Niesman, and Madyson Stephan.

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If you sign up for service employers that commit wage theft day highlighted two new laws initiat- out their express agreement, prohibits stranger, especially if they are trying with an alternative supplier, you are and other workplace rights violations, ed by his office that will go into effect suppliers from enrolling customers to get you to switch your utility ser- entering a new contract with a differ- such as violations of the Minimum Jan. 1. who receive financial assistance to vice. ent company. Wage Law, the Wage Payment and “Both new laws offer additional pay their utility bills, and gives the * NEVER show or share your util- Senate Bill 161, sponsored by Sen. Collection Act, and the Employee protections for people throughout Illi- Attorney General’s office improved ity bill or account number with some- John Curran and Rep. Jay Hoffman, Classification Act; and nois and provide my office with better tools to return money to consumers one who comes to your door or calls will formally establish the Worker Creating a Worker Protection Task tools to fight against unfair and unlaw- who have been defrauded and shut you on the phone. Protection Unit within the office of the Force to facilitate information sharing ful practices that harm the financial down suppliers that engage in fraudu- * Do not sign anything. Attorney General, which will have the and collaboration between local pros- security and wellbeing of consumers lent and misleading conduct. * Be wary of any offer that promis- authority to enforce existing laws that ecutors, the Attorney General’s office, and workers across the state,” Raoul The HEAT Act is part of Attorney es or guarantees savings. protect workers’ rights and law-abid- the Illinois Department of Labor, the said. General Raoul’s efforts to protect pub- * Be aware that if an ARES offers a ing businesses in Illinois. This new Illinois Department of Human Rights, Senate Bill 651, the Home Ener- lic utilities customers from increasing price that seems lower than your utili- law will help prevent and remedy the Illinois Department of Employ- gy Affordability and Transparency rates and strengthen oversight of alter- ty, it could be an introductory rate that wage theft and unfair labor practices. ment Security and the Workers’ Com- (HEAT) Act, will protect consumers native retail energy suppliers. Raoul increases later. Attorney General Raoul has long pensation Commission. from high-priced alternative retail offered the following advice for Illi- * Do not forget about hidden fees. fought against unlawful employment The new law grants the Attorney electric and gas suppliers that claim nois residents who are solicited by an No alternative supplier is affiliated practices like paying workers less General the authority to appoint to to offer cheaper energy rates than tra- ARES: with or endorsed by your utility or the than the legal minimum wage, taking the task force three elected State’s ditional utility companies but come at illegal deductions from workers’ pay- Attorneys and Assistant Attorneys a high cost to consumers. The HEAT checks and misclassifying employees General within his office. Attorney Act will give the Attorney General’s Village of Stockton public hearing notice to avoid wage and labor laws that pro- General Raoul appointed Cook Coun- office even stronger tools to hold ac- The Village of Stockton will hold a public hearing to review project tect workers. SB 161 will curb these ty State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx, countable suppliers who engage in performance and obtain citizens views regarding the completed water abuses, recover payments for workers, DuPage County State’s Attorney Rob- fraudulent and misleading conduct main project. This project was funded in part with grant funds from and prevent the public costs of unlaw- ert Berlin, and St. Clair County State’s and return money to consumers who the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The ful employment practices by: Attorney James Gomric. Raoul also have been defrauded. public hearing will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2018 at 6 p.m. at the Codifying a dedicated unit within appointed Alvar Ayala – Bureau Chief Sponsored by Senate Majori- Village Hall, located at 155 West Front Ave, Stockton, Illinois. the Attorney General’s office to en- of the Attorney General’s Workplace ty Leader Kimberly Lightford and Residents of the Village of Stockton are encouraged to attend. force violations of worker protection Rights Bureau – and John Green- House Assistant Majority Leader Je- Persons with disabilities or non-English speaking persons who wish to laws; wood, Bureau Chief of the Attorney han Gordon-Booth, the HEAT Act attend the public hearing and need assistance should Sue Young, Village Providing clear legal authority for General’s Special Prosecutions Bu- requires suppliers to disclose critical Clerk, at 815-947-2515 no later than Jan. 24, 2020. Every effort will be the Attorney General to investigate reau to serve as members of the task pricing information to consumers, made to make reasonable accommodations for these persons. and bring enforcement actions against force. prohibits suppliers from charging cus- Rodney Brandt tomers termination fees and penalties, President, Village of Stockton restricts suppliers from automatically Births Luna Rae Dreyer Knox Eugene and Kane Informational toolkit promotes responsible cannabis Lindsey Bartell & Anthony Drey- Frederick Zuberbuhler er of Warren, IL are pleased to an- Wade & Angela Zuberbuhler of As Illinois debuts legal adult use of nization has developed a series of als also are being distributed around nounce the birth of their daughter Lena, IL are pleased to announce cannabis, the industry’s major advo- “how-tos” for prospective users: the state to its member dispensaries, Luna Rae Dreyer born on Dec. 26, the birth of their twin sons Knox cacy voice is rolling out a new public * Social Equity and Expungement who are being encouraged to place 2019 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Eugene and Kane Frederick Zuber- awareness campaign toolkit with a – the types of criminal offenses in- them on their own websites and pro- Freeport, IL. Grandparents are Jeff buhler born on Dec. 30, 2019 at FHN clear message: Be Responsible. volving cannabis that will be cleared vide them for patients and customers & Crystal Bartell of Warren, IL and Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. The Cannabis Business Associa- off people’s records under the new in their facilities. Additional educa- Terry & Kim Dreyer of Stockton, Grandparents are Alice & Dennis tion of Illinois (CBAI), or CannaBiz law, and how that process and timing tional materials are in development. IL. Great Grandparents are Richard Trebian of Hanover, IL, Marlo Kane Illinois, represents Illinois’ cultiva- will work “Our members are working around & Doris Wehrenberg of Freeport, of Elizabeth, IL, and Mary Lou ( tion centers and dispensaries that Possessing and Consuming – who the clock to ensure we can provide IL, Judith Zigmont of Leesberg, FL, Milo Miller) of Savanna, IL. Great have served thousands of medical can legally purchase cannabis as of a high-quality experience with top- Laura Streif of Stockton, IL, Roger Grandparents are Marie Zuberbuhler cannabis patients for the past several Jan. 1, how much you can possess notch products to the many adults & Sheila Raine of Port Richey, FL, of Monroe, WI, Delinda F. Bimm of years, and will be growing and sell- (different limits for Illinoisans and we expect will be eager for adult Ron Dreyer & Helen O’Neill of Savanna, IL, and Robert & Lorna ing cannabis products for the general non-residents), where you can find cannabis use in Illinois,” said Pame- Rochester, MN, the late Richard Bar- Bimm of Betendorf, IA. The twins public when adult use becomes legal dispensaries for purchasing cannabis la Althoff, executive Director of the tell of Warren, IL, and the late Carol join big sister Camille Faye at home. in 2020. and how your cannabis can legally be Cannabis Business Association of Klenke of Warren, IL. CBAI has developed a multi-part transported Illinois. educational campaign helping those * Cannabis Licensing 101 – who is “It’s an exciting time, but also one interested in being among the first licensed to grow and sell recreational we take on with great care. We hope Declaration of intent required to legally use cannabis under Illi- and medical cannabis in Illinois now these materials and messages will nois’ new law to understand what’s and in the coming months and years help users better understand the new before write-in votes will count allowed and what isn’t, and how to as the law develops law and their legal responsibilities. possess and consume cannabis re- * FAQ – where cannabis posses- We urge anyone planning to use can- Any candidate wishing to have main open until 5 p.m. on Thurs- sponsibly. sion is prohibited in Illinois under nabis here to take a few minutes to a write-in vote count toward their day, Jan. 16th, so candidates have At its new website -- http://www. the new law learn what’s allowed and what isn’t, nomination or election, must file a every opportunity to file the correct cbail.org/legalization/ -- the orga- CBAI’s “Be Responsible” materi- and to always Be Responsible.” Declaration of Intent to be a Write- paperwork to be a write-in candi- In Candidate form. date for the March 17, 2020 Gener- This Declaration must be filed in al Primary Election. the office of the County Clerk no This requirement affects every TAX TIME Rhonda later than Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. write-in candidate under all cir- McPeek The County Clerk’s office is locat- cumstances. 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CALHOUN She received her Degree in Educa- five grandchildren, Amanda, Kait- Donald E. tion from Carthage College in 1972. lyn, Nick, Britta, and Oskar; brother, Calhoun, age Janice was a teacher at the Pearl City Galey “Butch” Bissell of Elroy, IL; 72 of Pearl City Elementary School for 36 years, retir- sister, JoAnne Kruse of Orangeville; (Willow) passed ing in 2008. She was a member of half-sister, Sue Rankin of Monroe; away Wednes- Alpha Mu a retired teacher’s organi- step-daughters, Tammy Heyden, day, Jan. 8, 2020 zation. Janice enjoyed knitting, cro- Christine Heyden, Kathleen Dittmer, at FHN Memo- cheting and making crafts. She was a Taui Gay, and Silquet Ra; chosen rial Hospital. former member of St. Paul’s Lutheran brothers, David and Norman Caudle. He was born in Church of Rock Grove. He was preceded in death by his Freeport, IL on Janice is survived by her sister Car- parents; brother, Marvin Sittig; and Jan. 25, 1947 to olyn Wilson of Orangeville; cousins- half-sister, Gale Wesley. the late Elwyn Donna Wilson of Rock City, Darrell Funeral Services and a Visitation and Evelyn (Glenn) Calhoun. Wilson of Wheaton, IL, Neva Wilson were held Jan. 12, at Shriner Hager Don was a 1965 graduate of Stock- of Rockford, IL, Gary Wilson of Lena, Gohlke Funeral Home with Pastor ton High School and farmed his Sandy (Duane) Knox of Fort Collins, David Schrader officiating. whole life. He had a love for horses CO, and Naomi McCool of Freeport; which started when he got his first friends Kerry and Tina Schlueter of LINDA P. LLOYD horse at three years old. Don enjoyed Dakota. Linda P. the Willow Folk Festival, hosting trail She was preceded in death by her Lloyd, age rides, and spending time with his fam- parents, brother Brian in 2017, cous- 86 of Stock- ily, especially his nieces, nephews, ins- Delbert Wilson, Dr. V.D. McCool, ton, IL passed and great nieces and nephews. Most Donald Wilson, and Fern Wilson. away Thursday, importantly, Don was willing to help Visitation will be held on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2020 at everyone and anyone. Jan. 18, 2020 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. home. She was He is survived by his sister, Linda (Noon) at the Cramer-Leamon Funer- born in rural (Leonard) Mueller of Lena, IL; his al Home in Orangeville, IL. Stockton on brothers, Roger (Paula) Calhoun of Funeral Service will follow begin- Dec. 7, 1933 to NC and Jim (Diane) Calhoun of Mt. ning at 12 p.m. (Noon) at the Cram- the late Leland Carroll, IL; his nieces, Amy (Aaron er-Leamon Funeral Home. W. and Florence COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide Heitmann) Calhoun, Jamie (Scott) Officiating will be Rev. Randy M. (Parker) Pierce. Linda married Woodley, Dawn Calhoun and Tam- Nicholas. Donald L. Lloyd. He passed away on Dale and Kay Larsen my (Josh) Ehlers; his nephews, Brian Interment will take place at the Feb. 5, 2005. (Allison) Calhoun and Doug (Teresa) Rock Grove Union Cemetery. Linda was a member of the Uni- Mueller; and his nine great nieces and Condolences may be sent to the versalist Church in Stockton. She celebrate 50 years nephews. He was preceded in death family at www.leamonfh.com had worked as a cook for the Stock- Dale and Kay Larsen, Stockton, IL will celebrate their 50th wed- by his parents. ton School District for several years ding anniversary on Jan. 31. Dale and the former Kay Johnson were The memorial service will be held KENNETH FRANKLIN and later retired from Atwoods. married Jan. 31, 1970 at Calvary United Methodist Church by Rev. on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 10:30 a.m. at BISSELL She loved traveling and wintering Charles Fleck on a beautiful winter day. Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton. Kenneth Franklin Bissell, age 72 in Florida with her husband. Linda They have been blessed with three children Amy Werkheiser, An- Visitation will be on Friday, Jan. 17, of Orangeville, also enjoyed birds, flowers, reading, drew (Elaine) Larsen, Sara (Todd) Patterson. They have eight grand- from 4 to 6 p.m. also at the Funeral Illinois, died working on puzzles, and visiting children John, William and Matthew Werkheiser, Cody Larsen (de- Home. Interment will take place at Wednesday, with people. ceased), Kaylin Eminger, Max, Maggie and Molly Patterson. Ladies Union Cemetery in Stockton. Jan. 8, 2020 at She is survived by her son, David The family requests no memorials, his home. He (Lisa) Lloyd of Freeport; her daugh- just come and celebrate Don’s life. was born on ters, Tamara (Wiley) Biggers of hammer down Condolences may be left with Don’s Sept. 26, 1947 Rockford, Dawn (Nicholas) Thomas family at www.hermannfuneralhome. in Dodgeville, of Hanover and Cindy (James) Witt remodeling com. WI, the son of Cedarville; her brothers, Leland of Galey and W. Pierce, Jr. “Bud” of Stockton and FULLY INSURED JANICE K. WILSON Katheryn (Rog- Max (Mary) Pierce of Stockton; her Additions Drywall Janice K. ers) Bissell. He sisters, Edith Bauer of Stockton and Decks Siding Wilson, age 69 attended Orangeville Schools. Mariam Blair of Stockton; her nine of Orangeville, Ken worked for Kelly Springfield grandchildren and 22 great grand- Ceramic Tile Window Replacement IL, passed away Tire Company for 32 years, retiring children. She was preceded in death on Jan. 8, 2020 in 2006. 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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Lena) Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 118 E. Mason Street, Lena, will gather for worship with Holy Communion on Jan 19th, at 9:30 a.m. We will have a guest speaker from Rockford Rescue Mission. Chimes will play during the service. Following worship, there will be a time of fellowship. All Sunday School children will gather for Sunday School opening at 10:45 a.m. followed by learning, Bible study, and prayer. Confirmation class will meet at 11a.m. On Wednesday Jan. 22, at 8 a.m. the Piece Corps Quilters will work together to craft quilts for Lutheran World Relief. They are always looking for more people to help tie quilts and sew. No previous quilting experience is necessary. Come join the fun and make a difference in the world! If you have any questions call the church at 815-369-5552.

Salem United Church of Christ (Lena) Please join us for worship at Salem United Church of Christ, 8491 W. Salem Road, Lena, on Sunday, Jan. 19, at 10:30 a.m. when Pastor Randal Nicholas’ sermon will be “Alexa, Siri, and Adonai” based on the Old Testament scripture, Psalm 40:1-11. Sunday School for all ages will begin at 9:30 a.m. Country Junction will be the Wednesday Morning Breakfast Group’s destination for breakfast at 8 a.m. on Jan. 22.

St. John’s Lutheran Church (Pearl City) You’re welcome to celebrate the Second Sunday After Epiphany on Jan. 19, at St. John’s Lutheran Church JIM VAUPEL PHOTOS The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide in Pearl City. Sunday School and Confirmation will be held after worship. First Communion Class for fourth graders will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 19. They will receive their First Communion during worship Gifts to Yanks that gave on Jan. 26. Glen Lyons receives a gift from Stockton American Legion Post The Women’s Gathering will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at St. John’s at 9:45 a.m. The morning will begin 449 Commander Heuerman at the Stockton Healthcare and Rehab with fellowship and continue with the Bible Study and announcements. Center. The January Grace Meal provided with funding by the Freeport Community Foundation will be held on Jan. 19. The menu will be meat loaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce, dessert and beverage. The Bible Studies have resumed at St. John’s on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. and on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Both Bible Studies are held in the Conference Room and it is handicap accessible. The Monday evening Bible Study will begin “The Growth of the Church” with accounts from the Epistles on Monday, Jan. 13. The Thursday morning Bible Study will continue with St. Luke’s Gospel. The Annual Congregational Meeting for St. John’s will be held immediately following worship on Jan. 26. Need a place to hold an event in Pearl City? The main hall at St. John’s is available for rent. Call the church for more information and availability. St. John’s Lutheran Church is at 229 S. First Street, Pearl City, Illinois. The office phone number is 815- 443-2215 (mornings). All are invited to our weekly worship services and youth to our Sunday School and youth ministries. You may also email at [email protected]. your source for on-line news: RVPNEWS.COM Stockton American Legion Post 449 Commander Heuerman thanks James Marsh for his service while Post members delivered Christmas gifts to veterans at Stockton Healthcare and Rehab Cen- ter.

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• Teams (Continued from front page) to reach double digits with ten. The in double digits on Thursday. Sa- both Winnebago and Polo for the Winnebago opponents in: Simon earned their second pins in as many all-around game was enough to get die Mowery and Cheyanne Mapes meet. Rillie, Gavin Keeffer, Gennings matches, Harmston redeemed him- Lena-Winslow an easy, 52-27 victory both led the team with fifteen points Neither Winnebago nor Polo Dunker, Zach White, Griffin Luke, self with a pin over his opponent at over Pecatonica. apiece. Combining for thirty, the stood any chance against what the and Marey Roby. Up and down, the 170, and Dillon Raab added a pin of They looked to follow up that per- duo provided over half of the Pan- PantherHawks wrestlers brought PantherHawks dominated the mats his own at the 113 matchup. formance and keep their momentum thers’ points in the game. Cierra to the mat, last Thursday. Le-Win- against Winnebago and went on to Winston McPeek had himself a rolling when they traveled to Pearl Mapes was the next leading scorer Stockton suffered just one loss win by a devastating score of 72-3. night, earning two victories by way City to play on the Lady Wolves’ with thirteen points. The trio helped against Winnebago, and it came by Their matches against Polo wound of technical falls with scores of 16-1 home court. The Lady Wolves have lead the way to a 53-25 victory over way of a 7-6 decision over Case up resulting in similar fashion. The and 18-3. Another impressive, all- struggled throughout the 2019-20 Pearl City. Harmston. Take away the four for- PantherHawks collected another six around performance for the Panther- season. They came into last Thurs- With the two big wins, the Lady feits, and the PantherHawks still pins over the Marcos, giving them Hawks as they add two more wins day’s matchup with an overall record Panthers currently sit at 14-7 overall went 9-1 over Winnebago. Six Pan- a total of twelve on the night. All onto their record. They are yet to of 1-13 while being 0-4 in confer- and have a 3-2 conference record. therHawks collected pins over their of roby, White, Keeffer, and Dunker lose a dual meet this season. ence. The Panthers were looking to PantherHawks grab their third conference win of celebrate Senior night LEGALS the season over a learning Wolves’ Last Thursday the Le- squad. na-Winslow-Stockon Panther- VILLAGE OF LENA the highest bidder for cash, as es levied against said real estate The Panthers had the upper hand Hawks wrestling club hosted their NOTICE OF PUBLIC set forth below, the following and is offered for sale without from start to finish as the Wolves senior night. It was a night of cele- HEARING described real estate: any representation as to quality were never able to get it going. The brations for the PantherHawks, who Corner of FREEDOM ST. ALL OF LOT SIX (6) IN or quantity of title and without efficient Panther offense remained added some winning spirits to the & LIONS DR. BLOCK TWO (2) OF MEY- recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS hot as they had three scorers finish big night. Le-Win-Stockton hosted Todd & Tamie Bardell ER’S ADDITION TO THE IS” condition. The sale is fur- CONDITIONAL USE CITY OF FREEPORT, STE- ther subject to confirmation by Bryan Schroeder receives PERMIT PHENSON COUNTY, ILLI- the court. OPERATE BUSINESS/ NOIS, EXCEPTING THERE- Upon payment in full of the Monroe Clinic’s BEE Award CONSTRUCT NEW HOUSE FROM THE FOLLOWING amount bid, the purchaser will Inpatient Services Nursing As- emony on the Inpatient floor of the The Zoning Board of Appeals DESCRIBED PARCEL, BE- receive a Certificate of Sale that sistant Bryan Schroeder has been hospital. Among those in attendance will hold a public hearing on GINNING AT A POINT ON will entitle the purchaser to a named the first recipient of Monroe were Bryan’s fiancé and fellow Mon- Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at THE NORTH LINE OF SAID deed to the real estate after con- Clinic’s BEE Award. Schroeder has roe Clinic Nursing Assistant Sarah 6:00 pm at the Village Hall, 122 LOT SIX (6), SAID POINT firmation of the sale been a member of the Monroe Clinc Kind and Bryan’s father, Eric Schro- E. Main St., Lena, IL 61048. BEING 20.08 FEET EAST OF The property will NOT be team for two years. eder, who is a CT Technologist at The public hearing shall be for THE NORTHWEST CORNER open for inspection and plain- Bryan was nominated by Inpatient Monroe Clinic. the purpose to consider granting THEREOF, THENCE WEST- tiff makes no representation as Services nurse Janet Fenley. Her The BEE Award was created to nomination shared that “there are so recognize any non-nursing staff a conditional use permit to Todd ERLY ALONG SAID NORTH to the condition of the property. many reasons Bryan deserves this member who demonstrates excellent & Tamie Bardell (Head2Toe LINE, A DISTANCE OF 20.08 Prospective bidders are admon- award, but one situation sticks out quality care, extraordinary compas- Custom Apparel & Design) to FEET TO THE NORTHWEST ished to check the court file to most. Bryan drove to Walmart after sion, focus on the patient and the operate a business out of the CORNER OF SAID LOT SIX verify all information.If this his shift one night to buy person- patient’s needs and effective collab- home they will be constructing (6); THENCE SOUTHERLY, property is a condominium unit, al care items for a patient who was oration with other members on the at this location. ALONG THE WEST LINE the purchaser of the unit at the a long-haul truck driver from Utah. patient-care team. THEREOF, A DISTANCE foreclosure sale, other than a This kind act received thanks from Monroe Clinic asks the communi- Interested persons may ap- the patient and his wife back home. ty to help spotlight the extraordinary pear and be heard regarding OF 106.47 FEET TO THE mortgagee shall pay the assess- Bryan didn’t need to do this, but he contributions of our staff, like Bry- the proposed conditional use SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ments and the legal fees required saw someone in need and took action an, by nominating them for the BEE permit. The Village Board may SAID LOT SIX (6); THENCE by The Condominium Property – something he does every day on the Award. Nomination forms are avail- subsequently consider the mer- EASTERLY, ALONG THE Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and Inpatient floor.” able at Monroe Clinic greeter’s desks its granting the conditional use SOUTH LINE THEREOF, A (g)(4). If this property is a con- Many of Bryan’s coworkers and and online at www.monroeclinic.org/ permit and building permit at its DISTANCE OF 21.81 FEET; dominium unit which is part of family attended his BEE Award cer- beeaward. Monday, February 10, 2020 Vil- THENCE NORTHERLY A a common interest community, lage Board Meeting. DISTANCE OF 106. 45 FEET the purchaser of the unit at the (Published in TO THE POINT OF BEGIN- foreclosure sale other than a The Shopper’s Guide NING SITUATED IN THE mortgagee shall pay the assess- Jan. 15, 2020) CITY OF FREEPORT, STE- ments required by The Condo- 365368 PHENSON COUNTY, ILLI- minium Property Act, 765 ILCS NOIS. 605/18.5(g-1). IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Commonly known as 833 W. IF YOU ARE THE MORT- THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL PLEASANT STREET, FREE- GAGOR (HOMEOWNER), CIRCUIT PORT, IL 61032 YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO Do you know how STEPHENSON COUNTY, Property Index No. 18-13-36- REMAIN IN POSSESSION ILLINOIS 428-006 FOR 30 DAYS AFTER EN- valuable you are? LAKEVIEW LOAN The real estate is improved TRY OF AN ORDER OF POS- SERVICING, LLC with a single family residence. SESSION, IN ACCORDANCE Plaintiff, The judgment amount was WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) We do. -v.- $52,961.06. OF THE ILLINOIS MORT- MIKE PEAKE A/K/A Sale terms: 10% down of the GAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Your family knows too. If something happened to you, MICHAEL A. PEAKE highest bid by certified funds at For information, contact would they be able to stay in their house, keep up Defendant the close of the auction; the bal- Plaintiff’s attorney: Alexander with bills, and would your kids have money for college? 19 CH 41 ance, including the Judicial sale Potestivo, POTESTIVO & AS- Protect the ones you love by insuring their most valuable NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE fee for Abandoned Residential SOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST asset – you! Give me a call today. 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All absentee bal- awareness about heart disease, and educating the public about preventive Lands Lying within the Boundaries are eligible to vote at said election, lots must be completed by January measures to reduce their risk of developing heart disease. of The Jo Daviess County Soil and whether as lessee, renter, tenant, or 31, 2020. For further information or Heart disease often thought of as a condition affecting older adults can Water Conservation District: Notice otherwise. Only such person, firms, to request an absentee ballot, please affect anyone at any age, including children and teens. 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The pro- activity, as well as receive healthy and easy recipes. who hold legal title or who are in le- The classes will run until April in grams include Adult Protective Ser- Heart Healthy Living aims to improve your overall wellbeing. This gal possession of any land lying with- the small gym at the Hanover Town- vices, AARP Tax-Aide, Information program will compliment recommendations from your healthcare ship Park District building, 500 Fill- & Assistance, Money Management provider and help you and/or your loved one manage or prevent heart more St. The gym is across the hall Program, Case Management, Transit disease. your source for on-line news: from the Jo Daviess Senior Resource and Education & Activities. Classes will be held Thursdays, from 1 to 3 p.m. beginning Feb. 13 Center office. The free classes, led For more information or other and run through Feb. 27, at the Senior Activity Center, 216 E. 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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 AUTOMOTIVE Construction Brewster Cheese – Stockton, IL has an immediate opening for a Full Time Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) / Parts Inventory Clerk in the Maintenance Apartments Equipment Department at the Plant location. CASE 580K BACK HOE Extend- The job consists of coordinating and tracking work orders through the EAM ed boom, 2,000 hrs. Ex. cond. system and overseeing the parts inventory system. The qualified applicant $15,000 OBO. Located in Crystal will be receiving UPS shipments and distributing them to the appropriate CLAYTON COURT APARTMENTS Lake, IL. 704-502-8439 Call or departments at each location (Plant & Cold Storage Warehouse). Tracking Text. and reordering of Maintenance parts. This person also plays an integral part in the Process Safety Management Program (PSM), updating and tracking program changes, equipment changes and project 51 Clayton Ct. • Winnebago, IL 61088 equipment implementation. This position will cross-train with the Purchasing Coordinator. Call today to request an application! Farm Machinery The hours will generally fall between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, but could fluctuate with production demands, project work, etc. 1-815-339-2140 ENCORE PARTS MOWER Pro Immediate Openings for 1 & 2 BR apartments. Rent includes 48, $75. Wanted: truck, car, elec- The qualified applicant must have some maintenance background, be self-motivated and self-directed. tric bike, 50 cc scooter. 847-987- They will report to the Maintenance Manager with dotted-line to the Controller. water, sewer & trash. Amenities are: range/refrigerator, A/C, off street parking, W/D hook-ups as well as on-site laundry. 7669 noon + Minimum Required Qualifications: 1. Strong interpersonal, communication and organization skills. Now managed by FORD 4100 GAS Wide front with 2. Excellent personal computer skills using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Email. Haun Management Systems, loader. $5,500. 262-835-4174. 3. Experience using enterprise level database programs preferred. an equal opportunity provider. INTERNATIONAL M TRACTOR 4. Keyboarding and data entry skills 340214 5. Some maintenance background to aid in parts identification through equipment parts lists 1949 with narrow front end. 3 6. Education and/or experience and understanding of general accounting point hitch, thresher pulley, runs NOW RENTING great. $1,800. Days 262-909- Please submit a detailed resume postmarked no later than Thursday, January 23, 2020 to: 62 yrs of age or older AUTOMOTIVE 2878, eve., 262-862-7070. 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Sports/Classic $5,600 OBO. 262-835-4174. 815-369-5147 Cars Employment Opportunity Stockton High School This institution is an equal opportunity 2007 SATURN VUE AWD, V6. provider and employer To place an ad in our 360503 127,318 miles, runs good, very 2002 CORVETTE COUPE Torch Position: Head Cross Country Coach good condition. $3950 OBO. 262- Red, 2 tops, new tires. 30K, Auto Salary: Per collective bargaining agreement Lena 1 BDRM 2nd floor. Appli- 492-9613. tran. $21,000. 414-530-0834. Help Wanted ances furnished. Non-Smoking ADVENGER FORD GT 40 SEE Duties: Coordination and oversight of entire Stockton boys $345/month. 815-369-2827 and girls Cross Country program Automobiles THE MOVIE FORD VS FERRA- Section RI. 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Good condition. 98K, fiber- • Must have a positive approach when working with athletes PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All glass top. 7 1/2’ Western plow,. • Build a program from the youth levels on up real estate advertising in this $5,500 OBO. 262-843-3034. newspaper is subject to the Fair FIND YOUR NEXT AUTO Application Deadline: Until filled FOR SALE Housing Act which makes it ille- IN THE CLASSIFIEDS 2007 COLORADO 120 K, white, Application Process: Please send letter of interest and resume gal to advertise any preference, really clean, like new tires. $4,800 limitation or discrimination based v v v v v v 262-763-6276 outlining coaching accomplishments and coaching philosophy on race, color, religion, sex, dis- to Mrs. Casey Downey, High School Principal, 540 N. Rush St., Announcements ability, familiar/ status or national Stockton, IL 61085 or email to casey.downey@stocktonschools. 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Starting at $50 a truck load. 815-509-3910 For immediate consideration send resume/job history to: Serving the communities in Jo Daviess County Vicki Vanderwerff, Director of Advertising the Misc. For Sale Scoop Today Email: [email protected] Serving the communities in Stephenson County Fax: (262) 725-6844 BARN SIDING & interior barn Find your next home wood from hay mow. Volume dis- ’ Shopper s Guide 222784 316524 count. 815-369-5506 in the classifieds 14 14 • Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 - The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide KITCHEN FROMPimento-Cheese LENA’S Spread ½ C. onion, chopped In a large skillet, heat 1 T.oil over different from regular cheesecake 3 medium carrots (1 1/3 C.) medium heat; brown pork chops on and use chocolate graham cracker Appetizers 2 cans (14.5 oz. each) diced toma- both sides. Remove from pan. In crumbs for the crust. Enjoy these 2/3 C. small whole pimien- toes with garlic the same pan, sauté onions in the re- unique bars. to-stuffed green olives 3 C. beef broth maining oil over medium heat until 1 C. shredded cheddar cheese 1 C. water tender. Add juice mixture; bring to a Chocolate Cheesecake ¼ C. salad dressing 1 C. uncooked pearl barley boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered Bars 1 pkg. (3 oz.) cream cheese, soft- 1 t. Italian seasoning 10 minutes. Add pork chops; cook, 2 ½ C. chocolate graham cracker ened Spray a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker covered, until a meat thermometer crumbs Dash of ground red pepper (cay- with cooking spray. In a large reseal- inserted in pork reads 145 for 2 to ½ C. unsalted butter, melted enne) able food storage plastic bag, place 3 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 5 1 pkg. (12 oz.) semisweet chocolate Cocktail rye bread beef, flour and ½ t. of salt and ½ t. minutes before serving. Serve over chips The not so skinny cook Reserve 16 whole olives for gar- pepper. Seal bag; shake to coat beef. pasta and top with parsley. 3 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, soft- nish. Chop remaining olives and In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil These chocolate brownies are fla- ened As I am writing this column, we are place them in a medium bowl. Add over medium-high heat. Cook beef vored with cinnamon. The espresso 1 C. sugar getting predictions for some snow. I cheddar cheese, salad dressing, in oil until brown on all sides. Place powder gives them a deep choco- 2 T. flour guess we should be grateful because cream cheese and red pepper sea- in slow cooker. Sauté onions, celery, late flavor and the sweetness of the 2 T. unsweetened cocoa powder the winter has been pretty kind to us. soning; beat with an electric mixer red pepper, and onion until softened. brown sugar is also unique. You ¼ t. salt I have some good “snowbound” reci- on medium speed until well blended. Sprinkle over the meat; sprinkle car- can buy the Dutch processed cocoa 3 eggs, room temperature pes this week, and some appetizers to Spread about 2 tablespoons cheese rots around meat. Add tomatoes, powder at Walmart or Pick and Save. 1 container (8 oz.) sour cream get ready for the big game. mixture on 8 bread slices and top broth, water, barley, Italian season- You can also substitute unsweetened 2 T. whole milk If you are looking for some easy with bread slices. Cut each sandwich ing and remaining salt and pepper. cocoa for the Dutch processed cocoa 2 t. vanilla appetizers for Super Bowl Sunday, diagonally in half. Garnish each ap- Cover and cook on Low heat set- powder. Preheat oven to 350. Line a 9 x 13 the next two are time saving. Olives petizer with 1 whole olive secured ting for 8 hours or until beef is ten- Cinnamon-Spiced baking pan with parchment paper let- seem to be the “go to” appetizers. with a toothpick or decorative pick. der. Remove beef from slow cooker ting excess extend over sides of pan. Olive-Cheese Balls You can also put the spread in an at- to plate; shred beef, using 2 forks. Brownies Spray paper with baking spray with 2 C. shredded sharp Cheddar tractive bowl and garnish with sliced Return beef to slow cooker and heat 2 C. sugar flour. Cheese (8 oz.) olives serving crackers on the side. through. Serve in bowls along with 1¼ C. Dutch processed cocoa In a medium bowl, stir together 1¼ C. flour If you are looking for a dinner that crusty bread. powder cracker crumbs and melted butter until ½ C. butter melted is easy to put together and delicious, These pork chops are delicious and 1 C. unsalted butter, melted combined. Press mixture into bottom 36 pimiento-stuffed small olives, try this stew. If you are not into gar- easy to make. I often use apples with ¾ C. firmly packed light brown of prepared pan. Bake until set, about drained lic, you can use regular diced toma- the pork, but this pineapple gives a sugar 12 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack. Mix cheese and flour. Add butter toes and season with garlic powder different flavor. If you want, you 2 t. vanilla Reduce oven temperature to 275. and mix thoroughly. If dough seems in the flour. I use the medium pearl could substitute rice for the pasta. 1¼ t. salt In a medium microwave safe barley and the broth that has less salt. dry, work it with you hands. Mold No Fuss Pork Chops 1¼ t. instant espresso powder bowl, heat chocolate chips on high in 1 t. dough around each olive, shape Enjoy something you can make the 4 eggs, room temperature 15-second intervals, stirring between night before, refrigerate, and start in ½ C. pineapple juice 1½ C. flour each, until melted and smooth (1 to into ball. Place 2 inches apart on 2 T. brown sugar ungreased baking sheet. Cover, chill the cooker in the morning. 1 T. cinnamon 1½ minutes total. In a large bowl, 2 T. cider vinegar 1 t. baking powder beat cream cheese with a mixer at meat least 1 hour. Heat oven to 400 and Beef and Barley Stew ½ t. salt bake 15-20 minutes. 1 boneless beef roast (about 3 lb.) ¾ t. ground red pepper (cayenne) dium-high speed until smooth, about 2 T. olive oil, divided Cinnamon Frosting 2 minutes. Add sugar, flour, cocoa, This is a tasty pimiento-cheese ½ C. flour 4 boneless pork loin chops spread that is easy and keeps well 1 t. salt ¾ C. unsalted butter, softened and salt, beating until combined. Add 2 medium onions, chopped ¼ t. salt eggs, one at a time, beating just until in the refrigerator. You can use the 1 t. pepper Hot cooked past spread on cocktail rye. I like it on 2 T. oil 3 C. powdered sugar combined after each addition. Beat in Mix pineapple juice, brown sug- 1 T. whipping cream melted chocolate, sour cream, milk, Triscuit crackers. ½ C. celery, chopped ar, vinegar, and salt in a small bowl. ½ C. red bell pepper, chopped 1½ t. cinnamon and vanilla until combined. Spread ½ t. vanilla batter onto crust. Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9 x Bake until center is just set, 50 min- Year in Review 13 baking pan with cooking spray. utes to 55 minutes. Let cool complete- Line pan with parchment paper, let- ly in pan on a wire rack. Cover and ting excess extend over sides of pan. refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours or In a large bowl, whisk together sug- overnight.. Using excess parchment ar, cocoa, melted butter, brown sug- as handles, remove from pan, and ar, vanilla, salt, and espresso powder cut into bars. Garnish with whipped until well combined. Add eggs one cream and chocolate if desired. at a time, whisking well after each All of my Christmas decorations are addition. safely packed away in the basement. In a small bowl, whisk togeth- I do have some boxes to go through er flour, cinnamon, baking powder, so I can send things to My Friend’s and red pepper. Fold flour mixture Closet. I left the snowmen out (may- into sugar mixture just until com- be that is why we are getting snow!) bined. (Batter will be thick). Spread On the community front, the Le-Win batter into prepared pan. Bake un- Stockton wrestling team is going great til a wooden pick inserted in center guns. They won a prestigious tourna- comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. ment in Springfield over Christmas Let cool completely on a wire rack and won the last two meets. In anoth- Using excess parchment as handles, er month they will be getting ready for remove from pan. regionals. I spent a lot of time scoring Frosting: In a large bowl, beat but- basketball games this past week, so I ter and salt with a mixer at medium get a little break. It always seems as if speed until creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. there is a ton of events and then noth- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating. My Green Bay Packer friends are ing until well combined, stopping to sure they will be playing in the Super SONYA WILLIAMSON PHOTO The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide scrape sides of bowl. Add cream, Bowl. I guess we will find out in a cinnamon, and vanilla, beating un- couple of weeks. We will continue to Stockton Food Pantry til smooth and spreadable. Spread feature some soups this month, so if Stockton Food Pantry has been offering help to the Stockton community for 50+ years. They oper- frosting onto cooled brownie. Cut you find a good one, please pass it on. ate on donations only as they are not a government assisted program. Sharon Madden, director of the into bars. Garnish with chopped If you have any recipes you think Stockton Food Pantry, has been working with the pantry for the past 7 years. She says that she feels chocolate. Store in an airtight con- we would like, contact us in person, really good about helping families. The Guenzler Family Farm makes yearly donations of ground beef tainer for up to 2 days. by mail at From Lena’s Kitchens, to the pantry. The pantry will take donations any time during the year. There is also a list of the most I guess I am big into chocolate this Shopper’s Guide at 213 S. Center St. commonly needed items if anyone is interested in helping out. The Pantry is located next to the dentist week, because this last recipe is for or email us at scoopshopper@rvpub- office on Front Ave in Stockton chocolate cheesecake bars. They are lishing.com. SWITCH 15 Shopper’s Guide - Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 • 15 Year in Review

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT subject to confirmation by the court. Chris Folmar STEPHENSON COUNTY, ILLINOIS Upon payment in full of the amount bid, FinancialChris FolmarAdvisor Compare Our CD Rates Financial Advisor LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Bank-issued, FDIC-insured Plaintiff, Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a 640 W. South St, #4 1-year 3-year 5-year Freeport,640 W. IL South 61032 St, #4 -v.- deed to the real estate after confirmation Freeport, IL 61032 % % % MIKE PEAKE A/K/A MICHAEL A. PEAKE of the sale 815-616-5955 815-616-5955 1.75APY* 1.90APY* 2.00 APY* Defendant The property will NOT be open for in- Minimum deposit $1000 Minimum deposit $1000 Minimum deposit $1000 19 CH 41 spection and plaintiff makes no represen- *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) effective 01/07/2020. CDs offered by Edward Jones are bank-issued and FDIC-insured up to $250,000 (principal and interest accrued but not yet paid) per depositor, per insured depository institution, for each account NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE tation as to the condition of the property. ownership category. Please visit www.fdic.gov or contact your financial advisor for additional information. Subject to availability and price change. CD values are subject to interest rate risk such that when interest rates rise, the prices of CDs PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Prospective bidders are admonished to can decrease. If CDs are sold prior to maturity, the investor can lose principal value. FDIC insurance does not cover losses in market value. Early withdrawal may not be permitted. Yields quoted are net of all commissions. CDs require the distribution of that pursuant to a Judgment of Fore- check the court file to verify all informa- interest and do not allow interest to compound. CDs offered through Edward Jones are issued by banks and thrifts nationwide. All CDs sold by Edward Jones are registered with the Depository Trust Corp. (DTC). closure and Sale entered in the above tion.If this property is a condominium unit, 365391 cause on November 5, 2019, the Sheriff the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure www.edwardjones.comwww.edwardjones.com Member SIPC of Stephenson County will at 9:30 AM on sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the Member SIPC Chris Folmar www.edwardjones.com February 20, 2020, at the Stephenson assessments and the legal fees required Chris Folmar Member SIPCwww.edwardjones.com Financial Advisor Member SIPC County Courthouse, 15 N. Galena Ave., by The Condominium Property Act, 765 . Financial Advisor 640 W .South St 4 640 W South St 4 (West Door), FREEPORT, IL, 61032, sell ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this prop- Freeport,Freeport, IL 61032 IL 61032 815-616-5955815-616-5955 at public auction to the highest bidder for erty is a condominium unit which is part

FDI-1867H-A cash, as set forth below, the following de- of a common interest community, the pur- FDI-1867H-A 25% scribed real estate: chaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale -70% Commonly known as 833 W. PLEAS- other than a mortgagee shall pay the as- ANT STREET, FREEPORT, IL 61032 sessments required by The Condominium Property Index No. 18-13-36-428-006 Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). OFF! The real estate is improved with a single IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR See Store for Details family residence. (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE ALL BEDROOM ALL DINING ROOM STARTING AT $29995 ITEMS SALE PRICED 35-70% OFF SETS REDUCED! ALL The judgment amount was $52,961.06. RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION • ALL VINYL& CARPET APPLIANCES Sale terms: 10% down of the highest FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN REMNANTS • SELECT LAMPS, ONON SSAALLEE bid by certified funds at the close of the ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCOR- END TABLES, COFFEE TABLES, BEAN BAGS, auction; the balance, including the Judi- DANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF HASSOCKS, PICTURES cial sale fee for Abandoned Residential THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLO- 4 pc. Bedroom Group & MIRRORS ENTERTAINMENT 5 pc. Dining Room Set $ 95 STARTING AT 499 Look for Our Red Tag CENTERS, STARTING AT $26995 AllAll Reclcliners,in SSwwiivel Property Municipality Relief Fund, which SURE LAW. • Headboards • Chest Final Markdowns CURIOS& DESK Many one-of-a-kind Chairs, Rockers, Lift Recliners, • Night Stands • Mirrors $ 95 Bar Stools, Cabinets, is calculated on residential real estate at For information, contact Plaintiff’s at- Additional Discount starting at 289 and DiningRoom Sets! Glider Rockers, • Dressers • Bunkbeds on Blue Tag items ALL MARKED DOWN Power and Accent the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction torney: Alexander Potestivo, POTESTI- • Futons and More WITH EVEN MORE SAVINGS! Over 50 to choose from FREE DELIVERY& REMOVAL Chairs are Sale Priced! thereof of the amount paid by the purchas- VO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST DELIVERY AVAILABLE! FREE REMOVAL ON SELECT OLD FURNITURE, MATTRESSES,& APPLIANCES er not to exceed $300, in certified funds, JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL, ALL RED & BLUE TAG ONE-OF-A-KIND ITEMS ARE MARKED DOWN TO MOVE OUT! is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please refer to Layaway Available 365393 subject property is subject to general file number CA310257-1. E-Mail: ilplead- Local Dealer real estate taxes, special assessments, [email protected] 20 E. Stephenson St BUY NOW & PAY or special taxes levied against said real I3142519 Historic Downtown Freeport RS-RRS000261717_V3 WITH TAX REFUND! estate and is offered for sale without any (Published in The Shopper’s Guide Northwest Illinois’ Largest Furniture, Mattress & Appliance Dealer 815-235-4911 Financing 18 month 18 payments, no interest with approved credit! representation as to quality or quantity of Jan. 15, 22 & 29, 2020) Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-4pm FURNITURE & ritewayfreeport.com APPLIANCE STORE title and without recourse to Plaintiff and 365517 16 16 • Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 - The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide IT’S TIME!!!!! NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR STOCKTON AUTO SUPPLY-NAPA’S HUGE BI-ANNUAL FILTER SALE!

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