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LAW OFFICES OF • Car Accidents Serving the communities in Jo Daviess County Rosenberg, Eisenberg & Associates, LLC • Slip / Trip & Fall • Medical Malpractice Personal Injury Workers Compensation • Wrongful Death Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect the • Personal Injury • Job Accidents No Charge Unless Recovery is Made • Product Injuries 841 E. North Ave. 815-947-3445 Hwy 20 East Stockton, IL Scoop Today WWW.RICHARDROSENBERGLAW.COM 220357 VOL. 84 • NO. 13 YOUR FREE HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2018 Gio’s Garden wins with Stockton Penny War By John Day cipient of the collected coins value. CORRESPONDENT Richardson said, “Last year the There has been an ongoing war at fifth grade won and we had the op- the Stockton Middle School. Grades portunity to visit Gigi’s Playhouse in five through eight have pitted them- Rockford which provides assistance selves against one another and the to children with Down Syndrome. faculty as well. This now annual More than just seeing where and how event is in its second year and has the donated money will be used, this come to be known as the Penny visit allowed our students the oppor- Wars. The object of the game is to tunity to get a feel for situations they determine which grade or the faculty may otherwise never see firsthand. It can raise the most amount of pennies was a pretty moving to see the im- that will later be donated to a non- pact that this visit had on our kids.” profit organization. The recipient of this year’s do- Brett Richardson is the fifth grade nation will be Gio’s Garden in the teacher at Stockton Middle School Madison, Wisconsin area. Richard- and has been with the school for 13 son said, “Gio’s Garden provides years. In addition to teaching, Rich- help for children with special needs ardson has coached track, golf and and offers support for the parents technology. Richardson’s fifth grad- as well. For the children there are ers are hosting this year’s competi- educational programs and tutoring. tion which ran for five days during Several different kinds of activities the week of March 19 that promote social interaction are COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today Richardson said, “Pennies and available. Join area historian Robert Braun for an overview of the battle for the Apple River Fort at the Warren silver coins along with cash are “Parents can get care for their Township Public Library on Thursday, April 6, at 6 p.m. dropped in jugs by members of each child when it’s necessary to be away grade. The faculty members have from the home taking care of things a jug of their own. Using a system such as shopping or personal health of positive and negative points the issues. Parents also are given the op- coins are counted and scores are de- portunity to have a time out of their Warren library hosts termined at the end of each day. A own and, perhaps, go out for dinner brief example of the scoring system while a child is in the care of Gio’s would be 10 cents in pennies would Garden for a few hours.” be worth more points than 25 cents When classes ended on March 23, Apple River Fort event represented by one quarter. Hence, the final tabulations were done. A the name Penny Wars. Coins are then total of $679 had been collected and The little fort sat peacefully on a hill in the Apple visit the old lore and hear the words from eyewitnesses taken to the bank and the placement will be given to Gio’s Garden. Once River settlement. The settlers who occupied the fort on both sides of the battle during this evening that is of each class is posted in rooms the again, students have shown that they had no idea that their home would be turned into a bat- sure to entertain. next day.” can be a positive influence. Sixth tleground on Sunday, June 24, 1832. The attack, led by Enjoy a taste of the time period as light refreshments The class that finishes in first place graders amassed 13,000 points, pull- Black Hawk, brought 200 warriors to the Apple River will be served featuring treats made from recipes of gets more than just bragging rights. ing an upset over the favored fifth Settlement on a muggy Sunday afternoon in a fierce the time period. This presentation is free to the public. The students also get to go on a field grade. A bit of March madness, per- fight for a control over a small civilian fort. Donations would be greatly appreciated. trip of a special nature. The destina- haps? In the meantime, Brett Rich- Join area historian Robert Braun for a special after The Warren Township Public Library is located at tion of the trip is the location of the ardson will be working on a come- hours event at the Warren Township Public Library 210 Burnett Ave., Warren, Illinois. For more infor- nonprofit organization that is the re- back for Penny Wars 2019. on Thursday, April 6, at 6 p.m. Braun will provide an mation or to reserve a seat please contact Elizabeth overview of the battle for the Apple River Fort which at 815-745-2076. Follow Warren Township Public Li- Let’s Have a Tea Party took place on that fateful day in June. Learn new facts, brary on Facebook for the latest news and events. Volunteer Hospice of Northwestern Illinois is having a Tea Party! Laurie Gothard Zueger will be presenting the history of tea at our Community Ed- ucation Meeting in April. She will be teaching us about the different kinds of teas and the different uses for tea. We will be able to taste different kinds of tea. The Tea Party will be at the Volunteer Hospice office at 105 S. 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COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today Stockton FFA On Saturday, March 17, Stockton FFA members Samantha Davis, Hailey Lantz, Haley Brudi, and Kendra Scace competed in the Sec- tion 1 Livestock and Dairy Judging CDE in Mt. Carroll. In dairy judging, Kendra Scace placed 10th individually, and Haley Brudi placed third individually. They placed fifth as a team in dairy judg- ing.

Stockton Middle School 2017-18 Third Quarter Honor Roll 5th Grade 7th Grade PLEASE CALL FOR High Honors High Honors WE WILL BE OPEN Veyah Luke Katherine Crome TEE TIMES & RATES Madalyn Mammoser Jackson Curtiss FOR GOLF SUNDAY, Landon Warner Madeline Harbach BLACK HAWK RUN Kacy Wright Olivia Harnish Honors Dustin Oppold GOLF COURSE APRIL 1, 2018 Kyla Arnold Ryley Schultz 3501 S. GOLF ROAD Dylann Broshous Jadyn Steen Emily Broshous Honors STOCKTON, IL 61085 WEATHER Masyn Cahill Morgan Blair Jackson Coffey Brady Broshous 815-947-3011 • www.blackhawkrun.com PERMITTING Shirley Cook Dawson Broshous 311216 Emma Demeter Lily Broshous Bryce Grube Noah Hess Amber Haas Dayton Julius Elijah Haas Olivia Keeffer Hunger doesn’t take a vacation… Kyle Haas Lauren Kehl Hallie Hackworth David Lancaster Help feed kids in your community this summer! Jacob Harbach Garrett Luke Ava Hess Griffin Luke Samuel Hille Parker Luke Molly James Emily Paul Leighton Krueger Jace Phillips Peter LaLond Kyleigh Reusch Annastyn Larson Lita Schmoll Gracie Luke Whittney Sullivan Dillon McIntosh Bailey Thornton Javier Montalvo Ella Wackerlin Kendra Robledo Ivan Wickler Daniel Schmoll Abigail Wilkinson Lillian Sikora Tyler Williams Keagan Steen Ethan Steien 8th Grade Keagen Westphal High Honors Katelyn Winters Maria Bender 6th Grade Ian Broshous High Honors Joseph Brudi Bennett Graves Matthew Cook Carson McPeek Jenna Haas Nevaeh Peterson Caleb Mammoser Ashlyn Schubert Morgan McPeek Camerin Vincent Elijah Rice Leah Warner Kayden Schubert Honors Honors Kristian Adleman Hunter Allen Abby Chumbler Austin Chumbler Rebecca Dreyer Ashton Davis Jared Dvorak Hannah Deininger Addison Ernst Julian Deininger Robert Ernst Justin Eden Izabella Ertmer Austin Eisfeller Illinois needs sponsors and Braden Freese Matthew Ernst Tanner Gile Dezireigh Gillen sites across the state. Brady Haas Keaton Graves Michael Haas Alexi Haas School districts, local governments, and non-profits can be sponsors. Community Jayden Hornung Brynn Haas Karl Hubb Kenze Haas locations such as parks, recreation centers, resource centers, churches, summer camps, Gracie Keleher Braden Jones and libraries can serve as feeding sites. DeeDee Larson Owen Logemann Lincoln Legel Cameron Mapes Wesley Logemann Cierra Mapes Madalyn Marcure Andrew Mensendike Call Summer Meals at 800-545-7892 Hope Mulholland Diana Montalvo Drake Offenheiser Mati Paisley Kameron Offenheiser Wyatt Raab or email [email protected] for more information. Gracie Raab Callie Roberts Summer meals are part of the Summer Food Service Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by the Maecee Rice Raeann Roberts Illinois State Board of Education. These institutions are equal opportunity providers and employers. Lydia Schuldt Jamie Stocks State of Illinois Colby Tucker Kassadie Sullivan Illinois State Board of Education Printed by the Authority of the State of Illinois . IOCI 18-0230 William Westaby Connor Vincent 308912 Mavrick Winters Trace Williamson Switch 3 The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide - Wednesday, March 28, 2018 • 3 Summary of River Ridge CUSD 210 March BOE meeting On Monday, March 19, 2018 Park District to create a Cats Care to qualify for day 2. Congrats also - April 20 Senior Banquet 7p.m. 1st reading of School Board Pol- President G. Allen Crist called the Closet which will provide clothing to our boys basketball team on a - April 21 Prom icy updates regular meeting of the River Ridge for our students and their family. great season. - April 23 MS/HS Concert Entered into executive session Community Unit School District The Park District has donated the -Our job shadowing event will - May 24 Senior Awards 9 am, to discuss personnel, contract and #210 Board of Education to order room which we are grateful for and be in April. Thank you to Mrs. Di- HS Awards 10 a.m., MS Awards student placement. at 6:30 PM. Board Members G. another community member has estmeier for her hard work prepar- 1:15 p.m., followed by After executive session: Allen Crist, Raymie Diestelmeier, donated clothing racks. We hope to ing this event that allows students Eighth Grade Promotion Approved 2018-2019 Staff List Barb Schaible, Amy Finn and Lisa have the closet open 3 to 4 times to get out in the “real world” and - May 25 Elementary Awards as presented Walters answered roll call. Mem- per month or on an as needed ba- shadow some workers in areas they 1:30 p.m. Approved 2018-2019 Extra ber Diane Haring entered at 6:35 sis. The committee is also working might be interested in after school. - May 25 HS Graduation 7:30 Duty (Still needing Volleyball and PM and Don McLane was absent. to become an independent non for - Middle School PARCC testing p.m. Cheerleading Coaches) President Crist announced a quo- profit so that they can apply for will begin April 4th and running for - May 30 K-5 Track & Field Day Approved Ari Anderson’s mater- rum was established. Also pres- grants. If any staff is interested a two week period. - May 30 Tentative Last Day of nity leave ent: Superintendent Brad Albrecht, in joining our cause please email - Elementary PARCC testing for School Approved Rhonda Ransom’s re- Principal Beau Buchs and Principal Tammy Smith at tsmith@river- grades 3rd-5th will start April 3rd Superintendent Albrecht re- quest to use 10 sick bank days. Mike Foltz, representatives for the ridge210.org and she will add you and continue through April 13. ported on Fire/Life Safety proj- Approved membership renewal River Ridge Education Association to the email list. - Mrs. Kuzniar is currently work- ect, Budget, Safety drills, Access with IHSA (Illinois High School and two students. Administration News: ing with 23 students on an indi- Points in the building and sched- Association) for the 2018-2019 The board took the following ac- - The River Ridge Varsity WYSE vidual or small group basis. She is uling a building walk-thru at the school year. tion: Team earned advancement to State working on coping skills, calming April meeting. Subject for approval at the next Approved the Regular minutes competition with the third place techniques and is working to help Approved the 2018-2019 Calen- regular meeting of the Board, of February 19, 2018, destruction trophy at Sectionals, Thursday, students be successful with be- dar Monday, April 16. of audio executive session minutes March 15th, at NIU in Dekalb. haviors and other issues. She also from July 18, 2016. State WYSE will occur at U of IL works with all classrooms. Reviewed and accepted the Trea- Urbana-Champaign, Wednesday, - Students were excited to cel- surer, Investment and Activity re- April 18. Team members include: ebrate Dr. Suess’s birthday on Carroll/Jo Daviess County ports. Approved and authorized Sydney Thorsen, Chris Schnitzler, March 2. Students had dress up payment of $699,282.63 for bills Clara Veltkamp, Maddie Walters, days and the classrooms had a con- Cancer Survivor Dinner and payroll. Liana Haas, Parker Reese, Wyatt test to see who could read the most The Relay for Life of Carroll and Gunnarsson, a cancer survivor, will Jo Daviess Carroll Career Tech- Potter, Joe Tippett, Ben Crist, Nick pages and the winning class was Jo Daviess Counties Cancer Survivor be sharing his story with everyone. nical Education Academy repre- Parr, Andrew Merkle, Patrick Hol- able to turn Kaeshawn Diaz and celebration and dinner is scheduled Invitations will be sent out soon. sentative, Member Diestelmeier, comb, Bennett Reese and Devin Mr. Buchs into Human Sundae’s. for Saturday, April 7, at the Mt. Car- If you are a cancer survivor living in reported projected enrollment for Koester. Mrs. Hartman and Mrs. Fry’s class- roll Church of God. Registration and Carroll or JoDaviess County and do 2018-2019 to be 175 students. - Congratulations to Mrs. Di- es were the winners. Thank you to appetizers will begin at 4:45 p.m. and not receive an invitation please call Construction Trades has 2 building estelmeier and the ICTM teams Patrick Holcomb for dressing up as dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Bev Lundquist at 815-244-9684 and contracts for 2018-2019. who advanced to state competition. Cat in the Hat. The Pink Heals Sauk Valley, IL she will get you an invitation. The Cats Care committee has They will compete in Champaign - Wyatt Potter is going to State chapter will be bringing their “pink” Reservations are due April 1. If been providing personal needs on May 5th. Members include, to compete for his FFA SAE in Ag- fire truck to the event and will meet you have any questions call Bev at products to the entire school. At the Kate Walters, Andrew Merkle, Joe riculture Mechanics Entrepreneur- and greet our survivors. Judge Val the above number. middle and high school levels, it is Tippett, Trevor Grube, Greta Ditt- ship. mainly using the carts in the lock- mar, Emma Boop and Sarah Pratt. - March 28 FFA Petting Zoo er rooms which are stocked with - Congratulations to Andrew - March 28 1:30 Dismissal personal needs products. The stu- Merkle for advancing to the State - March 29 – April 2 Easter Break Call us for your FREE dents have been very receptive and Three Point Showdown in Peoria. - April 3 – 13th PARCC Testing estimate today! appreciate these items. The group He made 8 out of 15 down at state - April 6 Middle School Play 7 • 35 years experience is now working with the Hanover which unfortunately wasn’t enough p.m. • Loaner cars available • All makes & models • All insurance Formerly Checkered Flag Auto Body, Lena work welcomed! JDCF annual meeting to feature past 4933 N. Scout Camp Rd., Apple River, IL 61001 815-492-0114 225201 President of the Ho-Chunk Nation M-F 8-4 • Sat by appointment The Jo Daviess Conservation Keynote speaker will be Jon al beautiful and unique preserves Foundation (JDCF) invites the pub- Greendeer. Jon is a proud member that are open to the public for hik- lic to attend our annual meeting of the Ho-Chunk Nation, a student ing, wildlife viewing, and picnick- on Saturday, April 7, beginning at of the Ho-Chunk language, and tra- ing. For more information about The Scoop Today 4:30 p.m. at Chestnut Mountain ditional way of life. A musician, JDCF, please visit their office at “Committed to the communities we serve” Resort. There will be an interac- cyclist, woodworker, drone pilot, 126 N Main Street, Elizabeth IL, tive social hour with artist Richard and bow-hunter, Jon believes in or contact them at www.jdcf.org, or EDITOR: Tony Carton Pearce and Collections Specialist building a life around activity and [email protected]. Advertising Sales: from The Field Museum, Jim Lou- the outdoors. Jon is a former Pres- Cyndee Stiefel: [email protected] derman. We will also be honoring ident of the Ho-Chunk Nation. He Joan Harmet as the recipients of the currently serves as the Nation’s Ex- Office Manager: Laurie Tanley 2018 Nancy Hamill Winter Conser- ecutive Director of Heritage Pres- We would like to thank To Contact The Scoop Today: vation Leadership Award. The cost ervation. Telephone: 815-947-3353 • Fax: 815-369-9093 of the event is $45/per person and The Jo Daviess Conservation everybody who sent Email: News/Letters to the Editor: [email protected] includes a buffet dinner with a veg- Foundation is a local non-profit cards, memorials, Ads: [email protected] etarian option. 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Rick Nolan (D- Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett tion are decided at the time of farm bill these do not include USDA-approved MN), contains proposals to strengthen today announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants to renewal. conservation activities. This uncertain- conservation within crop insurance, fund broadband infrastructure projects in unserved rural communi- Working lands conservation pro- ty can be a disincentive for farmers to such as including conservation practic- ties. grams in the farm bill offer an important adopt conservation practices. es under the “good farming practices” “E-connectivity is essential to the economic vitality and quality of opportunity for farmers and ranchers to We applaud legislators who have pro- of crop insurance. life in rural communities,” Hazlett said. “Investing in broadband can increase stewardship on their land with- posed bills that would support conserva- Finally, the American Prairies Con- strengthen rural economic growth and improve critical access to jobs, out impacting their bottom lines. For tion, and we urge legislators to include servation Act of 2017, introduced by education, health care and social services.” example, the Conservation Stewardship these proposals in the final farm bill. Sen. John Thune (R-SD) and others, ex- USDA is accepting applications through May 14 in the Community Program and the Environmental Qual- For example, Sens. Joni Ernst (R-IA), tends protections for native grasslands Connect program. Grants from $100,000 to $3 million are available ity Incentive Program support farmers Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and others, re- to the whole country. to state and local governments, federally-recognized tribes, nonprof- in implementing new conservation cently introduced the Give our Resourc- We urge Congress to pass a farm bill its and for-profit corporations. Applicants must be able to provide a practices, and the Conservation Reserve es the Opportunity to Work (GROW) that has strong support for conservation, 15 percent match on the desired grant amount. Program offers valuable options for en- Act, which contains many proposals to before the current farm bill expires on The funds must be used to provide broadband service at a min- rolling marginally productive lands. strengthen our working lands programs Sept. 30. For a complete description of imum rate-of-data transmission of 25 megabits downstream and 3 In addition to these existing pro- for the benefit of farmers and ranchers. farm bill policies supported by the Cen- megabits upstream, which is the speed benchmark that the Federal grams, farmers and ranchers would also Another bill, the Strengthening Our In- ter for Rural Affairs, visit http://www. Communications Commission has officially adopted for broadband benefit from a farm bill that strengthens vestment in Land Stewardship (SOILS) cfra.org/publications/2018FarmBill- connectivity. Awardees must use USDA funding to offer free broad- the link between crop insurance and Act contains similar provisions, intro- Platform. band service to all critical community facilities in their proposed service areas for two years and provide a community center with free broadband service for two years. GROW Act strengthens conservation programs Examples of past Community Connect Grant successes include: Late last week, Iowa’s Sens. Joni ers to strengthen conservation efforts funds for conservation buffers with- Alaska’s Matanuska Telephone Association used a Community Ernst (R-IA) and Chuck Grassley (R- across the landscape,” said Anna in continuous CRP, and maintains Connect grant to expand a fiber network. As a result, web-based con- IA) as well as Sens. Sherrod Brown Johnson, policy associate with the an emphasis on water quality un- tent has been developed for an array of local businesses. (D-OH) and Bob Casey Jr. (D-PA) in- Center for Rural Affairs. “At a time der EQIP in support of farmers who Tennessee’s North Central Telephone Cooperative (NCTC) re- troduced the Give our Resources the when building healthy soils and pro- steward natural resources for future ceived a grant to offer gigabyte speed internet at reasonable rates. Opportunity to Work, or GROW, Act tecting water quality are of utmost generations,” Johnson said. “We Today, the company provides e-connectivity services such as high- (S. 2557). importance, any cuts to these con- thank Sens. Ernst and Grassley for speed broadband, television, security and cloud systems. NCTC was The act would maintain funding servation programs would weaken demonstrating such strong support recognized nationally in 2014 when it received a Smart Rural Com- and acreage levels for the farm bill’s farmers’ ability to preserve these im- for farmers in the stewardship of their munity Showcase Award. three largest conservation programs: portant natural resources.” land.” In North Dakota, the BEK Communications Cooperative used the Conservation Stewardship Pro- Johnson said the GROW Act pro- The Center for Rural Affairs also a Community Connect grant to install 462 miles of fiber. The new gram (CSP), Environmental Quality vides avenues for farmers to access supports a similar bill, Strengthen- internet service has many uses, such as enabling Barnes County stu- Incentives Program (EQIP), and Con- higher levels of conservation. ing Our Investment in Land (SOIL) dents to take online courses to qualify for college credits. servation Reserve Program (CRP). “Some of the exciting proposals in Stewardship Act of 2018 (H.R. For more details on this grant opportunity, see page 11494 of the “The GROW Act demonstrates the bill are that it incentivizes cover 5188), introduced in the House last March 15 Federal Register (PDF, 247 KB). clear support for our nation’s farm- crops under CSP, increases set-aside week by Rep. Tim Walz (D-MN). In April 2017, President Donald J. Trump established the Inter-

agency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity to identify legislative, regulatory and policy changes that could promote agricul-

ture and prosperity in rural communities. In January 2018, Secretary Perdue presented the Task Force’s findings to President Trump. These findings included 31 recommendations to align the federal govern- ment with state, local and tribal governments to take advantage of opportunities that exist in rural America. Increasing investments in Discover Your Potential rural infrastructure is a key recommendation of the task force.

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Join Us at an Open House to Celebrate The Retirement of CSB President and CEO Fritz Kuhlmeier PART TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT NEEDED for local office 2 to 3 days Customers are invited to enjoy a piece of cake, wish Fritz well on his retirement, and join the celebration to greet Amy Baker, per week from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Must Citizens State Bank’s new President & CEO. have strong customer service skill, Friday, March 30 1 pm – 4 pm be detailed oriented and able to work Citizens State Bank independently. Please send resume Lena Location 102 W. Main Street to [email protected] Confident. Courteous. Close by. Fritz will continue as CEO of or mail to 213 S. Center St., Lena. WWW.CSBNOW.COM 310908 Amy Baker and Fritz Kuhlmeier First Lena Corporation, the bank’s holding company. 310519 Switch 5 The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide - Wednesday, March 28, 2018 • 5 ON THE RECORD Tyler’s Justice Center for Children’s FHN offering ‘Stop the Bleed’ training Recent natural and manmade mass casualty events motivated physician members of the American College of Surgeons to convene a group of lead- 4th Annual Men Who Cook ers from law enforcement, the federal government, and the medical commu- Tyler’s Justice Center for Chil- you are interested in being a cook lies we serve. With continued fund- nity in an attempt to improve survival rates from these events. That group dren will be holding its 4th Annu- at this event, please contact Missy ing concerns, finding secure finan- created the Stop the Bleeding Coalition and Stop the Bleed. al Men Who Cook fundraiser on Lyons or Kendra Mosley at Tyler’s cial resources has been difficult. Stop the Bleed is a nationally recognized program designed to teach Saturday, April 7th, at the Freeport Justice Center at 815-947-6030. Fundraising has become imperative non-medical people the importance of stopping hemorrhage (bleeding) and Masonic Temple from 5-8 p.m. Tyler’s Justice Center for Chil- for survival and Tyler’s must rely the skills necessary to control and if possible, stop bleeding in people with Tickets may be purchased ahead of dren is a 501 (c) 3, non-profit Child on fundraising and community do- traumatic injuries. time for $20, or for $25 at the door Advocacy Center, which provides nations to continue providing our To help the members of our communities be prepared for emergencies, on the night of the event. Children specialized services to child vic- specialized services at no cost. FHN is offering the Stop the Bleed course to the public. The two-hour 12 years old and under are free. tims of sexual and/or serious phys- Last year, Tyler’s Justice Center for course is $25, and includes training in a step-by-step process to follow when The event will include a silent auc- ical abuse. The Center provides Children served 234 new clients, an immediate response to bleeding is required, tourniquet training, hands-on tion, cash bar and plenty to eat. forensic interview services, crisis provided 123 forensic interviews bleeding control training, and a Stop the Bleed kit that includes a tourniquet, Men Who Cook is a casual, fam- bleeding control supplies, gloves, and instructions ily-friendly event featuring local counseling, intervention, commu- and made 19 referrals for special- nity education, follow-up advocacy ized medical exams. Tyler’s Justice The course will be offered from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. each Thursday during men preparing bite-sized samples March at FHN Memorial Hospital. Registration is required (payment is due services, and referrals for special- Center serves Carroll, Jo Daviess, of their favorite dishes to benefit the day of the class). More information and online registration is available Tyler’s Justice Center for Children. ized sexual exams and licensed and Stephenson Counties and is a at www.fhn.org/stop-the-bleed.asp, by emailing [email protected], or by calling For more ticket information, or if therapy. All services are provided recipient of the Northwest Illinois 815-599-6707. at no cost to the children and fami- Chapter of United Way. Obituary 4-H and Extension Foundation announces pork chop dinner EMMETT JOSEPH ENGEL The Stephenson County 4-H and The dinner is planned by a com- to providing a delicious meal, sup- Many area restaurants and business- Emmett Joseph Engel, age 73 Extension Foundation announces its mittee of Foundation members and porters of 4-H and Extension have es have provided items for the meal passed away at Havasu Regional Annual Pork Chop Dinner Fundrais- other 4-H volunteers, and donations an opportunity to learn more about and silent auction, and the Founda- Medical Center on Tuesday, Jan. er, which will be held on Sunday, from local businesses and restau- activities and programs in the coun- tion appreciates their support. 23, 2018. For the past year he cou- April 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The rants help make it possible and prof- ty, and see many of their friends. There will be a silent auction with rageously battled a deteriorating dinner will be held at the Eagles itable. “For the past ten years, this Advanced tickets are $6 and may gift baskets created by 4-H clubs and state of: bell’s palsy, renal disease, Club in Freeport, 1200 W. Galena dinner has been one of the major be purchased from members of Ste- other opportunities to support local pseudo tumors, and coronary artery Ave and feature a 6 oz. pork chop fundraisers for the Foundation, and phenson County 4-H Clubs or at the 4-H clubs. All proceeds will bene- disease. He passed due to compli- sandwich. The Stephenson County it is a special, very social event,” U of I Extension Office, 2998 W. fit the Stephenson County 4-H and cations from a heart attack. Pork Producers will be doing the stated Bonnie Campbell, President Pearl City Rd, Freeport, until March Extension Foundation and stay in Emmett was born on Aug. 5, grilling, featuring their special sea- of the Foundation Board and Davis 23. After that, tickets will be sold Stephenson County. For more infor- 1944, in Galena, Illinois, the sec- soning. Potato salad or chips, cheese Rockets 4-H Leader. “Each year,” at the door for $7 and hot dog meal mation or questions, please call the ond son of Edward and Emma from local cheese producers, apple- she continued, 4-H members and tickets will be available at the door University of Illinois Extension-Ste- Engel. He was raised in Hanover, sauce, drink, and dessert is also on volunteers work together serving only and not sold prior to the event. phenson County at 815-235-4125. graduating Hanover High School the menu. Two serving lines and spe- food, running the silent auction, and in 1962. Emmett served in the US cial carry out line will be available. talking with supporters.” In addition Army from August of 1965 to Au- gust of 1971. His medals and com- ANTIQUES, TOYS & HOUSEHOLD mendations include: Good Conduct ITEMS AUCTION Medal, National Defense Service 507 E. MAIN ST. • LENA, IL Medal, Marksman M-14 rifle, Ex- Birth Announcement pert M-2 Carbine, and Sharpshoot- JAMESON CASH PICKARD SATURDAY, March 31, 2018 - 10:00 A.M. er M-1 Carbine His chosen career Jameson Cash Pickard was born Monday, March 19, 2018 at Monroe DIE-CAST VEHICLE BANKS, FARM TOYS & STRUCTO (to be was with Illinois State Department Clinic Hospital in Monroe, Wisconsin. Parents are Dustin Pickard and Angie sold at beginning of auction): (60+) die-cast vehicle banks (NIB) of Transportation, where he was Martin of Lena. Grandparents are Carl and Beth Pickard of Pearl City and including farm, gas/oil, beer, Campbell Soup, True Value, Kroger, Field Maintenance Engineer until Doug and Linda Martin of Lena. Jameson has a sister, Jade Gabel of Lena. Auto Parts & sports teams; (17) Texaco items (NIB) incl. Gearbox Fire retirement. Chief pedal cars & truck banks; Anheuser-Busch & Sunoco airplane His choice of recreational enjoy- banks (NIB); (10+) Farm Tractors (NIB); Structo car transport, fire ment circled around good compa- truck, Trans Continental semi, grader & misc. pieces for parts; Tonka ny, auction sales, great food, and car transport; Nylint Mr. Goodwrench pickup (NIB); Nascar & misc. tinkering in the ever-growing junk God Is Love die-cast cars (NIB); full list of toys on web site. yard. Schapville Zion Presbyterian Church ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: oak ice boxes; oak hall seat; Singer Emmett was preceded in death 635 E. Schapville Road treadle sewing machine; oak & maple rockers; wood hi-chair; Duncan by his parents, Edward and Emma Engel and brother Ellis Engel. Elizabeth, IL 61028 • www.schapvillezion.org Phyfe table & hutch; organ stool; kerosun space heater; Structo Emmett’s spirit lives on through charcoal grill (NIB); doll buggy; metal scooters; sleds; steel wheels; his children Eric and Erin (Chet). Easter milk cans; primitive farm items; lawn art; heavy galvanized bucket; Grandchildren: Emma and Kori. Sunday brass bucket; copper candy kettle; oak framed & other wall mirrors; Brother Eugene (Marilyn) Nephew Kellogg candle stick phone; Philco table radio; records; glass & Ryan (Tabitha) and great nephew Worship porcelain door knobs; marbles; buttons; Arcade wall coffee grinder, and niece Henry/ Emily. As well as Ecumenical x-mas tree stand & nut cracker; crock jugs & bowls; blue fruit jars; numerous friends, family members, Service primitive kt items; spice & other adv tins; Freeport qt milk bottles; and devoted auction goers. beer related items; Marx tin train; child’s tin typewriter; 100’s of logo Memorial visitation was held on golf balls; wood fishing lures; Hallmark & other x-mas collectibles; Saturday March 24, at Law Jones Sunday, 1913 Stephenson Co Atlas; Combined Atlas of Stephenson Co; kid’s Funeral Home 309 Chicago Ave, April 1st books; Zane Grey novels. Savanna, IL. A time of fellowship HOUSEHOLD & MISC. ITEMS: wash stand w/bowl/pitcher; office will be held following the memo- 7 a.m. & 10 a.m. chairs; wood book shelf; telescope; Char-Broil gas grill; repro table rial visitation at the Hanover VFW record player; usual household & kt items; Homelite chain saw; Post 5300 in Hanover, Illinois. If Worship Service cement cowboy boot planter; fishing poles & tackle; golf clubs. Emmett touched your life, please TERMS: CASH or GOOD CHECK come, we would love to see you. Friends and family are invited to May God’s love touch you in worship 310521 LOBDELL AUCTION SERVICE - 815-238-0832 share in Emmett’s life at www.law- IL LICENSE #440000644 - www.lobdellauctionservice.com jonesfuneralhome.com. 311415 6 6 • Wednesday, March 28, 2018 - The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide having Christ-centered services during morning bible studies will resume the early to ensure a hot cup of coffee and Holy Week. On Holy Thursday, March week of April 9. a good seat. Church News 29, at 7 p.m. Calvary will celebrate a Need a place to hold an event in Lena St John’s Good Shepherd Lutheran Allan Powell in the January/February Living Lord’s Supper. On Good Friday, Pearl City? The main hall at St. John’s Lutheran Church, LCMS Church celebrates Easter 2018 “Gather” magazine. Session One: March 30, the emphasis will be on the is available for rent. Call the church for St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lena All are invited on Easter Morning, Washing hands with distant hearts. Bi- power of the cross at 7 p.m. The com- more information and availability. will hold special worship services April 1, as Good Shepherd will gather ble text: Mark 7:1-8. munity is invited to attend. St. John’s Lutheran Church is at during Holy Week. Palm Sunday, for two festive worship services. Sun- If you have any questions, please call St. John’s Lutheran Church 229 S. First Street, Pearl City, Illi- March 25, begins the week leading up rise Service will be at 7 a.m. and an Eas- the church at 815-369-5552. to hold Holy Week Services nois. The office phone number is to Easter. Services on Palm Sunday are ter Festival Service will be 9:30 a.m. at Willow/Kent United You’re welcome to worship at St. 815-443-2215(mornings). All are in- 8 and 10:30 a.m. At 9:15 we hold Sun- 118 E. Mason St. Lena, IL. There will Methodist Churches John’s Lutheran Church, Pearl City, for vited to our weekly worship services day School for children and a choice of be special music and Holy Commu- Maundy Thursday Services will be at Holy Week. The Maundy Thursday and youth to our Sunday School and two Bible classes for adults. nion. Willow UMC on March 29, at 7 p.m. worship service will begin at 7 p.m. on youth ministries. You may also email at On Thursday, March 29 we will Between services at 8 a.m. the Good and all are invited and welcome. March 29. The Good Friday worship [email protected]. hold Maundy Thursday Worship is at Shepherd Lutheran Youth will serve an Good Friday Service will be at Cal- will be at 7 p.m. on March 30, and the Forever Alive, Beloved 7 p.m. This is called Maundy Thursday Easter Breakfast of Ham, Eggs, Cinna- vary UMC at 7 p.m. all are invited to Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil Service will Church Easter celebration based on the Latin word “mandatum” mon Rolls, and more! participate in this service as well. begin at 8 p.m. on March 31. The week What are you doing on Easter [Res- which means commandment. At the On Wednesday April 4, at 8 a.m. the Willow UMC will worship with will conclude with Easter morning wor- urrection] Sunday? You are invited to Last Supper Jesus gave us a new com- Piece Corps Quilters will work together joint services on April 1, Easter Sunday ship will be on April 1, at 9 a.m. The join Beloved Church in celebrating our mandment—to love one another (John to craft quilts for Lutheran World Re- morning at 7 a.m. for “Sunrise Service” worship service will include the Joy Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and His 13:34.) It also when Jesus instituted the lief. They are always looking for more “Hallelujah”! “He Is Risen!” “He Is Choir and Chancel Choir. incredible victory over death and the Lord’s Supper, or Holy Communion. people to help tie quilts and sew. No Risen Indeed”!! Pastor Chuck Wolbers Samantha Lesko, Freeport, IL, won grave on Sunday, April 1 at 9:30 a.m. Good Friday worship at 7 p.m. is previous quilting experience is neces- will be giving the message and all are the $200 Calendar Raffle drawing on - 12:30 p.m. at Beloved Church, 216 W called Tenebrae. The word ‘tenebrae’ is sary. Come join the fun and make a invited and welcome to celebrate the March 21. Mason St, Lena, Illinois. Latin for shadows. This service empha- difference in the world! At 6:30 p.m. Risen Christ! The Monday Evening and Thursday This is a free event -- be sure to come sizes the suffering of Jesus in the pas- on Wednesday Confirmation students You are invited and welcome to sion. It is a somber time for reflection, in seventh and eighth grades will meet stay for the breakfast following the and we leave in silence. Because of the for learning, fun, prayer, and fellowship service. Willow UMC is located about Basic supply bags for victims of human trafficking special schedules this week, the regular On Thursday, April 5 Hannah Circle seven miles Southeast of Stockton, IL Rockford is number two in the lip balm, lotion, tissues, soap, sham- Saturday evening service is not held will meet at 9 a.m. at church in Fellow- on Willow Road. Also, there will be a state of Illinois for Human Traffick- poo, and a comb. Once the bags are during Holy Week. ship Hall. This is “Potluck” we will not joint Easter Service at 10 a.m. at Wesley ing and IL is #8 in the United States. complete, bags will be distributed by Our Easter Sunday, April 1, worship have a hostess. Rene’ Johnson is the UMC in Stockton. The average age of a person forced RAASE to reach those that need it. service times are 7, 9, and 10:30 a.m. Bible Study leader. We begin our Bible Holy Thursday and Good Friday into prostitution is 13-14 years old. Rockford Alliance Against Sex- Easter Breakfast is prepared and served Study, “Multiple meanings: Learning services offered at Calvary On Saturday, March 24, a group ual Exploitation will present about by the youth group following the 7 a.m. from other interpretations” by Mark Calvary Church in Stockton will be of compassionate people will gather human trafficking for the first 15 service. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 920 minutes and then bag assembly will Everyone in the community is warm- 3rd Avenue at 10 a.m., to learn more begin. ly invited to attend any and all of our about the human trafficking crisis and For more information about the services. St. John’s Lutheran is located assemble over 100 bags full of needs basic needs bags or other ministries, on the west side of Lena at 625 Coun- that offer assistance to victims. Each visit www.RockTheGood.com, con- try Lane Dr. If you have any questions, bag will contain socks, a protein bar, tact the office at 815-962-4279 or please call the church office at 815-369- A poptarts, mouth wash, wet wipes, [email protected] 4035. Gift of Renewal

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A day to recall. Operation Care The Religious Education classes of St. Joseph Parish in Lena, Illinois, of approximately 55 students undertook a Lenten project helping the military through ‘Operation Care Package’. Throughout the weeks of Lent they brought in supplies of personal items and food to be sent to deployed troops through A savior whose example this organization. They also decorated boxes for the supplies and wrote personal letters to be included as well as holy cards with prayers in each of the packages, members of the parish also helped by bring- ing supplies and monetary donations. This was a Lenten project that the students and teachers em- Gives hope to us all. braced as a way of helping oth- Liles Chiropractic ers during this special season.

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Lena Living Center . 1010 S. Logan St. . Lena, IL 61048 . 815.369.4561 Switch 9 The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide - Wednesday, March 28, 2018 • 9 Where did the Easter Bunny come from? The Easter Bunny is an anthro- resurrection, so the two celebra- to eggs (the chocolate rabbit began of control, so the Aussies regard a symbol for a religious holiday, pomorphic, egg-laying rabbit who tions became one, and with the with the Germans, too, when they them as serious pests. The destruc- so Australia has been pushing the sneaks into homes the night before kind of blending that was going on started making Oschter Haws pas- tion they’ve caused to habitats is Easter Bilby (above, on the right), Easter to deliver baskets full of among the cultures, it would seem tries in the 1800s). responsible for the major decline an endangered marsupial that kind colored eggs, toys and chocolate. only natural that the pagans would The Easter Bunny also went with of some native animals and causes of looks like a bunny if you squint. A wise man once told me that all bring the hare and egg images with European settlers to Australia—as millions of dollars worth of damage According to some of our Austra- religions are beautiful and all reli- them into their new faith (the hare did actual bunnies. These rabbits, to crops. It is, perhaps, not a great lian readers, the Easter Bunny is gions are wacko, but even if you later became the more common fertile as they are, got a little out idea to use an invasive species as not in danger of going extinct. allow for miracles, angels, and rabbit). pancake Jesus, the Easter Bunny The pagans hung on to the rab- really comes out of left field. bit and eventually it became a part If you go way back, though, the of Christian celebration. We don’t What does the Easter Bunny Easter Bunny starts to make a lit- know exactly when, but it’s first tle sense. Spring is the season of mentioned in German writings rebirth and renewal. Plants return from the 1600s. The Germans con- to life after winter dormancy and verted the pagan rabbit image into have to do with Easter? many animals mate and procreate. Oschter Haws, a rabbit that was There’s no story in the Bible about the dead. the first story about a rabbit laying Many pagan cultures held spring believed to lay a nest of colored a long-eared, cotton-tailed creature Was the Last Supper a Day Ear- eggs and hiding them in a garden festivals to celebrate this renewal eggs as gifts for good children. (A known as the Easter Bunny. Neither lier? was published. These legends were of life and promote fertility. One of poll of my Twitter followers re- is there a passage about young chil- The Teutonic deity Eostra was the brought to the United States in the these festivals was in honor of Eo- veals that 81% of the people who dren painting eggs or hunting for goddess of spring and fertility, and 1700s, when German immigrants stre or Eastre, the goddess of dawn, replied believe the Easter Bunny baskets overflowing with scrump- feasts were held in her honor on the settled in Pennsylvania Dutch coun- spring and fertility near and dear to to be male, based mostly on depic- tious Easter goodies. Vernal Equinox. Her symbol was try, according to the Center for Chil- the hearts of the pagans in North- tions where it’s wearing a bowtie. And real rabbits certainly don’t the rabbit because of the animal’s dren’s Literature and Culture. ern Europe. Eostre was closely The male pregnancy and egg-lay- lay eggs. high reproduction rate. The tradition of making nests for linked to the hare and the egg, both ing mammal aspects are either side Why are these traditions so in- Spring also symbolized new life the rabbit to lay its eggs in soon symbols of fertility. effects of trying to lump the rabbit grained in Easter Sunday? And what and rebirth; eggs were an ancient followed. Eventually, nests became As Christianity spread, it was and egg symbols together, or rab- do they have to do with the resur- symbol of fertility. According to decorated baskets and colorful eggs common for missionaries to prac- bits were just more awesome back rection of Jesus? Well, to be frank, History.com, Easter eggs represent were swapped for candy, treats and tice some good salesmanship by then.) nothing. Jesus’ resurrection. However, this other small gifts. placing pagan ideas and rituals Oschter Haws came to America Bunnies, eggs, Easter gifts and association came much later when So, while you’re scarfing down within the context of the Chris- with Pennsylvania Dutch settlers fluffy, yellow chicks in garden- Roman Catholicism became the chocolate bunnies (I hear chocolate tian faith and turning pagan festi- in the 1700s, and evolved into ing hats all stem from pagan roots. dominant religion in Germany in is good for you!) and marshmallow vals into Christian holidays (e.g. the Easter Bunny as it became These tropes were incorporated into the 15th century and merged with chicks this Easter Sunday, think Christmas). The Eostre festival oc- entrenched in American culture. the celebration of Easter separately already ingrained pagan beliefs. fondly of this holiday’s origins and curred around the same time as the Over time the bunny started bring- from the Christian tradition of hon- The first Easter Bunny legend was maybe even impress your friends at Christians’ celebration of Christ’s ing chocolate and toys in addition oring the day Jesus Christ rose from documented in the 1500s. By 1680, your local Easter egg hunt.

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311482 Jo Daviess Mutual Insurance Co. 101 Exchange St. • Galena • 815-777-2111 311436 311363 Switch 12 12 • Wednesday, March 28, 2018 - The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide Apple River and Thompson townships 2019 property quadrennial What: The Apple River & property is visited and revalued your home. assessment. cerns, please contact your Assessor: Thompson Multi-Township As- based on the three prior years of Any improvements (deck, patio, Remember we are just doing our Laura Edmonds sessor will be out canvassing each sales. (2018/2017/2016). garages, etc) discovered will be job; collecting data and making sure 815-777-1016 property in the Township to take Please note: added to your assessment. Like- your property record card is accu- 815.821.3544 (Mon-Fri 6pm- photos and outside measurements The assessing team does NOT wise, any improvements on the re- rate. We do not control your tax bill, 8pm) of new structures and land improve- need to enter your home; they will cord card that are no longer on the please be courteous. Email: arthtownshipassessor@ ments in order to verify/update re- knock on your door and review the property will be removed from your If you have any questions or con- gmail.com cords. property card with you to make sure When: April 2018 – December all the information is accurate or if 2018 or until work is completed changes need to be made. It is help- (2019 is your Quadrennial) ful if they can enter the rear yard for Where: All property located accuracy of measurements and dis- within the Apple River & Thompson covery. Townships If they are not able to access your Who: There will be a single per- property or are denied access to son or a two person team out in the your property the assessor will leave area from April –December (or lat- and estimate what they believe the er) current status of the property is. Why: It is required by the State The assessing team will be tak- of Illinois that every four years your ing pictures of the front and back of

COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today WYSE Sectional Competition On March 15, 11 teams and individuals from nine other schools participated in the Division 300 WE’RE NOT JUST A TOY STORE! WYSE Sectional Competition at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. The top three teams in the Sectional Competition, Elgin Academy, Keith Country Day and River Ridge, advanced to the State We have new spring items Finals at the University of Illinois on April 18th. Individuals can advance if they have placed first or for your home & yard!!! second in a subject area, or if they have a qualifying score as determined at the WYSE headquarters 502 S. Schuyler, Lena (Route 73) at the University of Illinois. From Scales Mound School Nic Davis placed 2nd and Ryan Schiess placed third in Engineering Graphics with both students advancing to the State Finals. Isaac Stadel 815-369-4444 311324 also competed at the Sectional Competition. Pictured are Ryan Schiess, Isaac Stadel, Nic Davis, www.downonthefarmtoys.com and Mr. Keith Hesselbacher • Sun-Tues (Closed) • • Wed-Fri 10 am - 6 p.m. • • Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Around the Northern Hills with Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau Manager Annette Eggers Cover Crop Field Day scheduled. the benefits of a green crop in a cash sample of tile and surface water for ni- Mark your calendars for Friday, April crop, herbicide choices and timing of trate testing. Please note that the sam- Easter 6th at 1:00 p.m. to learn more about our application, and see what cover crops ples will not be tested that day, but you cover crop project. The plot is locat- terminated. Also, there will be tile wa- will be notified of the results later. For ed at 1650 E. Airport Road, Stockton. ter nitrate testing available. If you are more information, or questions contact Brunch Some of the topics to be covered are interested, bring a small, well-marked our office at 815-858-2235. We are always looking for ways Menu to communicate with our members. Many people read my column in the paper, others follow us on Facebook April 1 from 10 - 2 or Instagram, but would you like to re- EastEr ceive Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau Lamb news directly to your inbox? Share Ham your email with us and we will make sure to add you to our periodic email Salmon newsletter. If you are interested, please Omelets BuffEt share your email with me at jdcfbmgr@ Scrambled Eggs blkhawk.net. Eggs Florentine Smartphone 101 class slated. Join us to on April 20th at the Elizabeth Stumpy’s Hash Brown Casserole Community Building to learn about the Loaded Mashed Potatoes basics of the Smartphone. Ever want- Bacon & Sausage ed to know how to send a picture in a text message or how to control notifi- Cream of Asparagus Soup cations. This session will teach you the Green Bean Almandine BLACK HAWK RUN GOLF COURSE ins and outs of how to use your Android Quiche or IOS Smartphone in a hands-on en- SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2018 • 11 AM - 2 PM vironment. Topics will include texting, Crepes $19.99 per adult • $14.99 children 6-13 • children 5 & under free freeing up storage on your phone, sav- Fresh Fruit Baked Ham, Roast Beef & Baked Chicken • Sweet Potatoes, ing contacts, and more ways to make Salad Au Gratin Potatoes • Broccoli Rice Casserole, Glazed Peas & your Smartphone work for you. Please Assorted Desserts Carrots, Corn • Large Salad Bar, Dinner Rolls & Dessert Table bring your iTunes or Google Play ac- Call Now For Reservations: 815-947-3011 or 815-990-5172 count information as this will help with downloading apps and changing other Make your reservations in advance by 3501 S. Golf Road, Stockton, IL settings. Two sessions will be provided: email [email protected] 10 a.m. class will cover iPhone phones and 1 p.m. will cover Android devices. or phone 815-858-3939 To sign up for this class, please call our www.woodbinebend.com office at 815-858-2235. Ag Fun Fact: One bushel of wheat will produce 73 one-pound loaves of 3500 E. Center Rd. • Stockton bread. 310682 309339 Switch 13 The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide - Wednesday, March 28, 2018 • 13 Warren Family TIES offers Warren District 205 Foundation free preschool screenings Warren Family TIES will be offering free screenings for all children presents “The Whiskey Belles” birth to five on April 3 - 4. Children eligible for preschool must turn 8 p.m. Friday, April 20, at the Ap- are an all-female traditional coun- have personalities as big as the Tex- 3 years old on or before September 1, 2018. Please bring birth certif- ple River Event Center try and Americana trio based out of an skyline-they have a great time on icates, physical and immunization forms, and proof of income (Wic, Adv. Tickets $18 Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Belles stage and love to share the fun with Link, Medical Card, Pay Stubs, etc.) All documents are required and At the door $20 are widely known for captivating their audience! confidential. Children must be screened to enter our program and spots Students $15 shows featuring their own take on Raffle - Sharp 32” Smart TV, Fit- fill fast, so don’t miss out! Please call Sally Roberts at 815-745-2653 to Tables for 8-10, $135 classic and obscure vintage-coun- Bit Alta, Echo, Rustic Reclaimed setup an appointment. Snacks and Cash bar try, Americana, folk-revival and Hall Tree, Wooden Tic-tac-Toe, 4 The Whiskey Belles Roots are in roots-country tunes, with their wit- White Sox Tickets, and Chicago Country Music. Born of Gin Halls ty originals sprinkled in. They’ve Bears signed photo. and Juke Joints—Hank Williams been compared with Pistol Annies, Tickets: 1 for $5 or 3 for $10 Edward Jones Ranks No. 5 passion, Carter family harmonies, Dixie Chicks and the Trio (Dolly Tickets can be purchased at War- with a little Hee Haw mixed in for Parton, Emmy Low Harris and Lin- ren Jr-Sr High, Community Bank, on the 2018 Fortune 100 good measure. The WhiskeyBelles da Ronstadt). The WhiskeyBelles and Apple River State Bank Best Companies to Work For Country Fair Charities Financial services firm Edward jones.com and its recruiting website Jones ranks No. 5 on the 2018 FOR- at www.careers.edwardjones.com. TUNE 100 Best Companies to Work Member SIPC. grant applications available For list in its 19th appearance on the About Great Place to Work® Jo Daviess County Country Fair nancial assistance to those in need. at Grant Park in Galena. prestigious list, according to global Great Place to Work is the global Charities, Inc. will be accepting This goal is accomplished through Grant applications may be ob- research and consulting firm Great authority on high-trust, high-perfor- applications for grants from not- the awarding of grants to non-profit tained by writing to Jo Daviess Place to Work® and FORTUNE mance workplace cultures. Through for-profit organizations till May 1. organizations who, in their goal to County Country Fair Charities, Inc., magazine. The firm is the high- its certification programs, Great JDCCFC is a not-for-profit organi- help other people in the county, ex- P.O. Box 6394, Galena, IL 61036, or est-ranking financial-services firm Place to Work recognizes outstand- zation whose purpose is to serve as a press a need for financial assistance. accessing an application online at on the list. ing workplace cultures and produces fundraising organization to facilitate The money for the grants comes galenacountryfair.org. All applica- Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 com- the annual Fortune “100 Best Com- and assist charitable causes through- from the proceeds of the annual Ga- tions must be postmarked by May 1, pany headquartered in St. Louis, pro- panies to Work For®” and Great out Jo Daviess County. The goal of lena Country Fair. Country Fair is and grants will be awarded in June, vides financial services in the U.S. Place to Work Best Workplaces lists the organization is to provide fi- held each Columbus Day weekend 2018. and, through its affiliate, in Canada. for Millennials, Women, Diversity, Every aspect of the firm’s business, Small & Medium Companies, indus- from the investments its financial tries and, internationally, countries Save the Date for Spring Break Gardening advisors offer to the location of its and regions. Through its culture con- branch offices, caters to individual sulting services, Great Place to Work The Jo Daviess County Exten- Systems Coordinator for Iowa State Following the keynote address investors. The firm’s 15,000-plus -fi helps clients create great workplaces sion Staff along with the Jo Daviess University Extension and Outreach there will be several breakout ses- nancial advisors serve more than 7 that outpace peers on key business County Master Gardeners are busy in Dubuque County, on Hydropon- sions on topics that include: Home million clients and care for $1 trillion metrics like revenue growth, prof- planning their annual Spring Break ics. Brittany is a homegrown Iowa Hydroponics, Monarchs, Select- in assets under management. Visit itability, retention and stock perfor- Gardening Day. This year the event girl, who obtained her undergrad- ing and Preserving Culinary Herbs, the firm’s website at www.edward- mance. is being held on Saturday, April 14, uate degree in Ag Education from Bluebirds, Soils, and Victorian Land- from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with registra- University of Wisconsin-Platteville scape Legacy. Over the lunch break tion beginning at 8:30 a.m. The event and a Master’s of Science degree the Jo Daviess County Master Gar- is being held at the CTE Academy, in Sustainable Food Systems from deners will do a short session on their 4-H Fun Day: doing, 950 US HWY 20 W. Elizabeth, IL. Green Mountain College. She has help desk and what information you There will be a $20 registration fee also worked with her own horticul- need to provide when presenting a that will include refreshments, lunch ture enterprise, as a Horticulturalist question for them to answer. thinking, and creating and handouts. For more information at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts in There will also be a silent auction or to register for this program please Orlando, Florida, and as a Hydropon- taking place. Bidding will open at The 2018 Jo Daviess County 4-H ten-2nd grade. These are just a few visit us online at web.extension.illi- ic Greenhouse Specialist at FarmTek 8:30 and will close at 1. Silent auc- Fun Day will be held on Friday, of the many workshops that are be- nois.edu/jsw or call us at 815-858- in Dyersville, Iowa. Brittany enjoys tion items will include a monarch March 30, at the CTE Academy lo- ing offered during this event. Please 2273. baking, going out for walks, and all house, a bat house, a wren house, a cated in Elizabeth. Sponsored by the visit our website to see a full listing This year the keynote address will things Disney! Her favorite vegeta- purple martin house, plant stands, University of Illinois Extension, this and read the descriptions of the work- be given by Brittany Demezier, Food bles are cauliflower and tomatoes. and more. event will include hands-on learning shops your child can choose from. activities that will have kids DOING, U of I Extension staff, local com- THINKING, and CREATING! 4-H munity leaders, and the Jo Daviess Fun Day is open to any child cur- County 4-H Federation and Ambas- Know what to do if you are sick with the flu rently in K-12 grade. Participants do sadors have come together to offer Most people with the flu have It’s very important that antiviral 1. Take Antiviral Drugs, if pre- NOT need to be a 4-H member to at- youth this fun-filled event. “Our 4-H mild illness and do not need medi- drugs be used early to treat people scribed by a doctor tend. Everyone is welcome, so grab Fun Day is one of my favorite events cal care or antiviral drugs. If you get who are very sick with the flu (for 2. Take everyday precautions to a friend! of the year,” said Angela Miller, 4-H sick with flu symptoms, in most cas- example, people who are in the hos- protect others while sick This event will offer three ses- Youth Development Program Coor- es, you should stay home and avoid pital) and people who are sick with While sick, limit contact with oth- sions. Each session will include a dinator. “Our workshops are designed contact with other people except to the flu and have a greater chance of ers as much as possible to keep from wide range of topics for your child to to be informative, interactive, and fun get medical care. getting serious flu complications, infecting them. choose from. Participants will have a for the participants! There is some- If, however, you have symptoms either because of their age or be- Cover your nose and mouth with chance to make their own solar-pow- thing for everyone.” of flu and are in a high risk group, or cause they have a high risk medical a tissue when you cough or sneeze. ered car during the “Solar Energy: The schedule for the day is as fol- are very sick or worried about your condition. Other people also may Throw the tissue in the trash after Racing with the Sun” workshop. lows: illness, contact your health care pro- be treated with antiviral drugs by you use it. Participants who choose the “Spring 8:00-8:15 a.m.-Check-in vider (doctor, physician assistant, their doctor this season. Most other- Wash your hands often with soap into Yoga” workshop will have fun 8:15-8:25 a.m.-Welcome etc.). wise-healthy people who get the flu, and water. If soap and water are not learning spring inspired yoga poses 8:30-9:30 a.m.-Session 1 You might need antiviral medica- however, do not need to be treated available, use an alcohol-based hand such as the “tree pose” and the “lotus 9:35-10:35 a.m.-Session tion to treat flu: with antiviral drugs. rub. pose”. If your child is into art… they 10:40-11:40 a.m.-Session 3 Antiviral drugs can treat flu ill- Studies show that flu antiviral Clean and disinfect surfaces and can participate in the “’Found Art 11:45-noon-Closing and Pick-up ness drugs work best for treatments when objects that may be contaminated Garden Chimes’ workshop” or “Hula This event is free and open to the Antiviral drugs are different from they are started within 2 days of get- with germs like the flu. Hoop T-Shirt Weaving” workshop. public. Registration is required and antibiotics. Flu antivirals are pre- ting sick. However, starting them 3. Stay home until you are better If your child has an interest in nat- will be on a “first come, first serve” scription medicines (pills, liquid later can still be helpful, especially If you are sick with flu-like ill- ural resources and the environment basis. Space is limited for some of the or an inhaled powder) and are not if the sick person has a high-risk ness, CDC recommends that you register them for the “Worm Ver- workshops so register soon. You may available over-the-counter health condition or is very sick from stay home for at least 24 hours af- micomposting,” or “Feeding Your register online at http://web.exten- Antiviral drugs can make illness the flu (for example, hospitalized ter your fever is gone except to get Furry Friends” workshop. There will sion.illinois.edu/jsw/ or by calling the milder and shorten the time you are patients). Follow your doctor’s in- medical care or for other necessities. also be special activities for partici- Extension Office at 815-858-2273. sick. They also can prevent serious structions for taking these drugs. Your fever should be gone without pants who are currently in Kindergar- Registration closes on March 22. flu complications, like pneumonia If you get sick: the use of fever-reducing medicine. 14 14 • Wednesday, March 28, 2018 - The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide Depot Stove Gang

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311245 Switch 16 16 • Wednesday, March 28, 2018 - The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide LEGALS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT cial assessments, or special tax- Attorneys, One North Dearborn statements and consider reports of officers OF THE 15TH es levied against said real estate Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 5. Authorize transfer of funds and decide on such measures as JUDICIAL DISTRICT and is offered for sale without 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. 6. Set time for the 2019 may, in pursuance of law, come JO DAVIESS COUNTY - any representation as to quality Please refer to file number Annual Town Meeting before the meeting; and espe- GALENA, ILLINOIS or quantity of title and without 260075. 7. Open forum cially to consider and decide DITECH FINANCIAL LLC recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS THE JUDICIAL SALES 8. Adjournment the following: Meeting Times, Plaintiff, IS” condition. The sale is fur- CORPORATION Ben Wooden, Financial Reports, Authorize -v.- ther subject to confirmation by One South Wacker Drive, 24th Rush Township Clerk Transfer of Funds. TIMOTHY M. FURLONG, the court. Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (Published in The Scoop Today Dated this 20th day of March, et al Upon payment in full of the (312) 236-SALE March 28, 2018 2018. Defendant amount bid, the purchaser will You can also visit The Judicial 310895 DAYLE NAGEL 17 CH 6 receive a Certificate of Sale that Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. Town Clerk NOTICE OF SALE will entitle the purchaser to a com for a 7 day status report of ANNUAL TOWN MEETING (Published in The Scoop Today PUBLIC NOTICE IS HERE- deed to the real estate after con- pending sales. NOTICE IS HEREBY March 28, 2018) BY GIVEN that pursuant to a firmation of the sale. McCalla Raymer Leibert GIVEN 311250 Judgment of Foreclosure and The property will NOT be Pierce, LLC To the legal voters, residents Sale entered in the above cause open for inspection and plain- One North Dearborn Street, of the Town of Apple River, in PUBLIC NOTICE on February 8, 2018, an agent tiff makes no representation as Suite 1200 the county of JoDaviess and the The regular monthly business for The Judicial Sales Corpo- to the condition of the property. Chicago, IL 60602 State of Illinois, that the meetings for the Township of ration, will at 1:30 PM on May Prospective bidders are admon- (312) 416-5500 Annual Town Meeting of said Rush for the fiscal year 2018 9, 2018, at the office of Vincent ished to check the court file to E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla. Town will take place on – 2019 will be held at 7:00pm Roth Toepfer & Leinen PC, verify all information. com TUESDAY, APRIL 10th, 2018 at the Rush Town Hall, 2999 122 1/2 N Main St, Galena, IL, If this property is a condo- Attorney File No. 260075 Being the second Tuesday North Canyon Park Rd., Stock- 61036, sell at public auction to minium unit, the purchaser of Case Number: 17 CH 6 of said month at the hour of ton IL, on the following dates: the highest bidder, as set forth the unit at the foreclosure sale, TJSC#: 38-1410 7:30 p.m. at the Apple River April 10, 2018 below, the following described other than a mortgagee, shall I3078960 Township Building May 8, 2018 real estate: pay the assessments and the le- (Published in The Scoop Today for the transaction of the mis- June 12, 2018 PARCEL #1: LOTS ELEVEN gal fees required by The Condo- March 28, April 4 & 11, 2018) cellaneous business of the said July 10, 2018 (11) AND TWELVE (12) IN minium Property Act, 765 ILCS 309010 Town; and after a moderator August 14, 2018 BLOCK TWO (2) SCHOOL 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this having been elected, will pro- September 11, 2018 SECTION, IN THE TOWN- property is a condominium unit ANNUAL TOWN MEETING ceed to hear and consider re- October 9, 2018 SHIP OF WEST GALENA, which is part of a common in- RUSH TOWNSHIP, ports of officers, and decide on November 13, 2018 ON THE WEST SIDE OF GA- terest community, the purchaser JODAVIESS COUNTY such measures as may, in pur- December 11, 2018 LENA RIVER, IN THE CITY of the unit at the foreclosure sale Notice is hereby given to the suance of law, come before the January 8, 2019 OF GALENA, COUNTY OF other than a mortgagee shall legal voters and residents of the meeting; and especially to con- February 12, 2019 JO DAVIESS AND STATE OF pay the assessments required Township of Rush in the Coun- sider and decide the following: March 12, 2019 ILLINOIS. PARCEL #2: LOTS by The Condominium Property ty of Annual Financial Reports Ben Wooden, NUMBER ONE (1) AND TWO Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). Jo Daviess and the State of Illi- Transfer of Funds Rush Township Clerk (2) IN BLOCK NUMBER TWO IF YOU ARE THE MORT- nois that the ANNUAL TOWN Open Forum (Published in The Scoop Today (2) IN THE SUBDIVISION GAGOR (HOMEOWNER), MEETING of said Township Dated March 20, 2018 March 28, 2018) OF SECTION SIXTEEN (16), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO will take place on Tuesday, Valerie J. Stocks 310894 TOWNSHIP TWENTY-EIGHT REMAIN IN POSSESSION April 10th, 2018, being the sec- Town Clerk (28) NORTH RANGE NUM- FOR 30 DAYS AFTER EN- ond Tuesday of the month, at (Published in The Scoop Today In compliance with The BER ONE (1) EAST OF THE TRY OF AN ORDER OF POS- the hour of 7:30 pm., at the Rush March 28, 2018) Open Meetings Act, the No- FOURTH PRINCIPAL ME- SESSION, IN ACCORDANCE Town Hall, 2999 North Canyon 310982 ra-Rush-Warren Multi-Town- RIDIAN, SITUATED IN THE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) Park Rd., Stockton IL., for the ship Assessment Board will CITY OF GALENA. OF THE ILLINOIS MORT- transaction of the miscellaneous ANNUAL TOWN MEETING meet at the Warren Township Commonly known as 1210 GAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. business of said Township. Af- NOTICE IS HEREBY Office, 719—5th Street, War- NORTH WEST STREET, GA- You will need a photo iden- ter a moderator having been GIVEN ren, Illinois 61087, on the fol- LENA, IL 61036 tification issued by a govern- elected, will proceed to hear To the legal residents of the lowing dates for the current fis- Property Index No. 43-22-20- ment agency (driver’s license, and consider reports of officers, Township of Stockton in the cal year: 030-000; 43-22-20-033-000. passport, etc.) in order to gain and decide on such measures County of JoDaviess and State Tuesday, April 10, 2018 @ The real estate is improved entry into our building and the as may, in the pursuance of the of Illinois, that the ANNUAL 6:00 p.m. (Close of fiscal year) with a single family residence. foreclosure sale room in Cook law, come before the meeting, MEETING of said Township Tuesday, June 5, 2018 @ 6:30 Sale terms: 25% down of the County and the same identifi- and especially to consider and will take place on Tuesday, p.m. (Budget hearing) highest bid by certified funds at cation for sales held at other decide the following; April 10, 2018 being the sec- Tuesday, September 4, 2018 the close of the sale payable to county venues where The Judi- Agenda ond Tuesday of said month. The @ 6:30 p.m. (Levy hearing) The Judicial Sales Corporation. cial Sales Corporation conducts 1. Elect a moderator Town Meeting for the transac- Diane Rogers, No third party checks will be ac- foreclosure sales. 2. Set the moderator’s salary tion of miscellaneous business Clerk-Treasurer cepted. The balance in certified For information: Visit our 3. Approve the minutes from of said Township will be held at (Published in The Scoop Today funds/or wire transfer, is due website at service.atty-pierce. the 2017 Annual Town the hour of 7:00 o’clock P.M. on March 28, 2018) within twenty-four (24) hours. com. between the hours of 3 Meeting said day at Stockton Park House 310824 The subject property is subject and 5pm. McCalla Raymer 4. Report of Officers- and a Moderator having been to general real estate taxes, spe- Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Financial reports & elected, will proceed to hear Rock Valley Publishing Can Publish Your Legals. 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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ied against said real estate and is FORECLOSURE LAW. $$$ $$$ $$$ $$$ THE offered for sale without any repre- You will need a photo identifi- 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sentation as to quality or quantity cation issued by a government JO DAVIESS COUNTY - of title and without recourse to agency (driver’s license, passport, $$$ $$$ $$$ GALENA, ILLINOIS Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. etc.) in order to gain entry into our DITECH FINANCIAL LLC The sale is further subject to con- building and the foreclosure sale Plaintiff, firmation by the court. room in Cook County and the -v.- Upon payment in full of the same identification for sales held $$$ $$$ $$$ $$$ TIMOTHY M. FURLONG, et al amount bid, the purchaser will re- at other county venues where The Defendant ceive a Certificate of Sale that will Judicial Sales Corporation con- Are you selling a single item for 17 CH 6 entitle the purchaser to a deed to ducts foreclosure sales. $$$ NOTICE OF SALE the real estate after confirmation For information: Visit our web- PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY of the sale. site at service.atty-pierce.com. $$$ LESS THAN $100? $$$ GIVEN that pursuant to a Judg- The property will NOT be open between the hours of 3 and 5pm. ment of Foreclosure and Sale for inspection and plaintiff makes McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, IF SO, WE WILL RUN YOUR AD IN THE entered in the above cause on no representation as to the con- LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One February 8, 2018, an agent for dition of the property. Prospective North Dearborn Street, Suite SCOOP TODAY AND SHOPPER’S GUIDE AT The Judicial Sales Corporation, bidders are admonished to check 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. will at 1:30 PM on May 9, 2018, at the court file to verify all informa- (312) 416-5500. Please refer to the office of Vincent Roth Toepfer tion. file number 260075. $$$ No Charge! $$$ & Leinen PC, 122 1/2 N Main St, If this property is a condominium THE JUDICIAL SALES COR- Private Party Only Galena, IL, 61036, sell at public unit, the purchaser of the unit at PORATION Just fill out the coupon below and drop off or mail to: auction to the highest bidder, as the foreclosure sale, other than a One South Wacker Drive, 24th Rock Valley Publishing, FREE Ad, set forth below, the following de- mortgagee, shall pay the assess- Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 213 S Center Street, Lena IL 61048 scribed real estate: ments and the legal fees required (312) 236-SALE Write your ad below, One Word Per Box, be sure to include your price Commonly known as 1210 by The Condominium Property You can also visit The Judicial NORTH WEST STREET, GALE- Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. NA, IL 61036 (4). If this property is a condomini- com for a 7 day status report of Property Index No. 43-22-20- um unit which is part of a common pending sales. 030-000; 43-22-20-033-000. interest community, the purchaser McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, The real estate is improved with of the unit at the foreclosure sale LLC a single family residence. other than a mortgagee shall pay One North Dearborn Street, Sale terms: 25% down of the the assessments required by The Suite 1200 highest bid by certified funds at Condominium Property Act, 765 Chicago, IL 60602 the close of the sale payable to ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). (312) 416-5500 The Judicial Sales Corporation. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAG- E-Mail: [email protected] No third party checks will be ac- OR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE Attorney File No. 260075 Ads will not be accepted without the following information. Only one free ad per month. cepted. The balance in certified THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POS- Case Number: 17 CH 6 funds/or wire transfer, is due SESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER TJSC#: 38-1410 YOUR NAME ______PHONE ______within twenty-four (24) hours. ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POS- I3078960 ADDRESS ______The subject property is subject to SESSION, IN ACCORDANCE (Published in The Scoop Today ______general real estate taxes, special WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) March 28, April 4 & 11, 2018) 223739 assessments, or special taxes lev- OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE 309011 19 The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide - Wednesday, March 28, 2018 • 19

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