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www.boonecountyjournal.com In Our 19th Year 815-544-4430 The Boone County Journal Nov. 7th., 2014 1 FRE E C O UN T Y L O C A L N E WS, O P I N I O N & H I S T O RY R eal Journalism for a R eal D emocr acy w w w. b o o n e c o u n t y j o u r n a l. c o m Published Every Friday Nov. 7th., 2014 Vol 19 Issue 28 No. 964 The Real Star Spangled Banner By James Middleton It is likely that every American knows something of the song but few know much about the song. If 10 people were stopped on South State Street and asked, Did the song come from out of a war or a revolution? few would know where the song originated. It is appropriate to commemorate the writing of the Star Spangled Banner this year with the 200th Anniversary of the creation of the lyric. It is also appropriate to remember Veteran s Day by recounting how the National Anthem came about. Yet, everyone knows the song but few know of how it came about or even why there was a War of 1812. The lyric for the song were written as a poem, Defense of Fort Henry by a young lawyer and amateur poet, Francis Scott-Key in 1814. The lines of the poem were later set to a tune that was a popular in taverns and at a fraternal club bars of that era in Baltimore where Fort Henry is located. The War of 1812 is for many Americans a forgotten war. That War was even more forgotten than the Korean War until after that event was marked as a war instead of a conflict. Because the War of 1812 was fought 200 years ago, the passage of time could also explain why it is so unknown today. For many elementary schools children, the War of 1812 is most often marked as the war that inspired the writing of the National Anthem. The War of 1812 lasted two-and-a-half years and it was fought between the fledgling United States and the United Kingdom, made up of England, Ireland and Scotland. The War was fought on three fronts with the first at sea, the second with land and sea battles across the Canadian and northern United States frontiers and the third front ran through the American south and across the Gulf Coast to New Orleans. At the same time the War was being fought on the American mainland, England was also involved in the Napoleonic Wars that raged across Europe. By 1813 American forces had gained control over a front across the Canadian and American frontier and the Great Lakes. American forces took Lake Erie in 1813 and that defeat dissuaded the American Indian forces from siding with British forces. By 1814 with Napoleon defeated in Europe, British forces could appoint their full effort to the War in America as British forces adopted a more aggressive strategy. But by the fall of 1814 American forces took Pittsburgh and defeated the Cree Indian Nation and later New York was won. By early 1815 British suffered a major defeat at New Orleans and late American victories were also obtained at Plattsburgh and Baltimore at Fort Henry where Key wrote the poem of the battle that would become the anthem. By this time, many in the young American states were proclaiming that American forces had won a second war of independence. On September 3, 1814, after the burning of Washington DC and a raid on Alexandria, Virginia, Key and a friend, John Stuart Skinner sailed from Baltimore aboard the HMS Minden, under a flag of truce. Their mission was directed by President James Madison to free prisoners, one of whom was Dr. William Beanes, a physician and friend of Key s. On their trip, Key and Skinner boarded the British flagship the HMS Tonnant on September 7 for negotiations with Major General Robert Ross and Vice Admiral Alexander Cochrane. As Key and Skinner were on the British ship, they had heard details of British plan to attack Baltimore and they were not allowed to leave. On the night of September 13, the bombardment of Fort Henry and Baltimore raged and on that rainy night, Key witnessed the shelling. Through that night Key noticed that a smaller American flag, the storm flag, was not lowered. The result of the barrage was not known until dawn and on the morning of September 14, the storm flag was lowered and the larger American flag Sunday Liquor Hours Could Change in County By James Middleton From state-to-state since Prohibition was repealed on was raised. The larger flag that Key saw blowing in the wind that next morning carried 15 stars and 15 stripes. The flag was said to have been made by Mary Young-Pickersgall with other workers in her home on Pratt Street in Baltimore. The original size of the flag was 30 feet by 42 feet but due to deterioration and shelling during the later battle, the flag today is 30 feet by 34 feet. The flag that inspired Key to write the words that would later become the National Anthem is today on display at the National Museum of American History and is a treasure of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. The flag was restored in 1914 on the centennial anniversary of the event by Amelia Fowler. The original flag was again restored in 1998 as part of an ongoing conservation effort to preserve the flag. The melody that was matched to Key s words was found in a popular melody, The Anacreontic Song that was penned by the English composer John Stafford Smith. The song was the official song of the Anacreontic Society that was an 18th Century Gentlemen s Club. After the War of 1812 ended, the song with the words by Key was played often and became popular through the 19th Century during July 4th celebrations. By July 27, 1889 then Secretary of the Navy, Benjamin Tracy signed a general order proclaiming that the Star Spangled Banner would be the official tune played at the raising of the flag. By 1916 President Woodrow Wilson ordered that the song would be played at all military occasions and whenever appropriate. By 1918 the song was played at the 7th Inning stretch at baseball games including the World Series. On March 3, 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed into law the proclamation that The Star Spangled Banner would be adopted as the official National Anthem of the United States. A significant commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the writing of the poem by Key occurred from September 10 through September 16, 2014 in and around the City of Baltimore, Maryland. The composer John Williams offered his arrangement of the song that was played on the grounds of Fort Henry with participation by President Barrack Obama. The Journal recognizes that the photograph shown here came from the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian Institution. A significant volume of information used in the writing of this piece came from Smithsonian Magazine and Wikipedia.com the Internet Encyclopedia. Material was also obtained from the History Channel.com. December 5, 1933 with the enactment the 21st Amendment to the Constitution, there is a great disparity in the hours of liquor sales. The hours of Sunday liquor sales has often engaged debate. The question of Sunday liquor sales in Boone County was an item the Boone County Board administrative and legislative committee debated in their meeting this week. The matter came to the committee from the Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) local chapter in Boone County. The VFW was asking to sell liquor in their site before noon on Sunday. It is common in many states for liquor sales on Sunday to not occur before 11 a.m. or perhaps noon. Across Illinois, state law is silent on the hours when liquor sales can occur on any day, Sunday included. The state has left those decisions to the local county, city, village or town governments. Last year a Boone County golf course succeeded in changing the hours of sale on Sunday from the former time continued on page...2

2 Nov. 7th., 2014 The Boone County Journal 815-544-4430 In Our 19th Year www.boonecountyjournal.com Sunday Hours from page...1 of noon to the new time of 9 a.m. The Boone County liquor code at Sec. 6-27 (a) the code cites, License holders who operate a golf course may sell alcoholic liquor covered by this chapter for consumption on the premises only, beginning at 9 a.m. Sunday. The Commander, Greg Kelm of the local VFW, wanted their establishment to be allowed to sell liquor at 8 a.m. for two reasons. The first reason was because they believed they were losing business to drinking establishments in adjoining counties that allow earlier Sunday sales. The second reason was because it is illegal to allow video gaming when liquor sales are not occurring. Mr. Kelm appeared before the committee with Sheila Gonzalez who is the VFW liquor manager. Our hours now allow us to be open on Sunday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. and we want to open at 8 a.m. Our customers can go to neighboring communities on Sunday and buy a drink at 9 a.m. on Sunday. He indicated that the local VFW board of directors support the request because, Mr. Kelm said, The more money we get the more help we can offer to veterans to keep the memory of soldiers alive. He also said that the VFW has provided considerable help over the years to many benevolent organizations that provide aide to those in need. We donate financially too many efforts across the county, Commander Kelm said. He then spoke of the restriction under Illinois law that video gaming can only occur when liquor sales are allowed. Mr. Kelm offered a list of statistics that reported the impact of video gaming on tax collections and revenue coming to the state and into Boone County. He reported that those revenues would increase if the local VFW chapter could sell liquor on Sunday before 11 a.m. Ms. Gonzalez answered a question from County representative Paul Larson (District 2) who asked when Belvidere allows Sunday liquor sales. She said, The city allows sale of liquor by the drink at 11 a.m. A motion was placed on the floor to allow for Sunday liquor sales by the drink in the county to begin at 8 a.m. County administrator Ken Terrinoni clarified, You know, if this motion passes this could allow all liquor establishments to begin liquor sales at 8 a.m. County representative Karl Johnson (District 2) expressed concern about all establishments opening sales at 8 a.m. County representative Marion Thornberry (District 1) said the change in the Code should be restricted to social clubs or fraternal organizations. Mr. Johnson offered an amendment to the motion to allow clubs, social organizations or chapters, such as the VFW, to offer liquor sales on Sunday after 8 a.m. When the question was called, the vote on the amendment to restrict the time change to clubs, social organizations and to fraternal groups passed by voice vote. The vote on the original motion to allow for liquor sales on Sunday to begin after 8 a.m., that vote was approved by voice vote. The question will now move to the November meeting of the Boone County Board when the full membership will react and vote for what the committee elected to do. Advertise in the Boone County Journal Call Dena 815-544-4430 35th Annual Sat., Nov. 8th 9am-4pm Sun., Nov. 9th 11am-4pm $3 Admission Veterans Day Parade Tuesday, November 11th T his year the Parade will step off at 9:30 at Parking Lot 5 and stop at the State Street B ridge, where the guest speaker will be the Goldstar Sisters, They will cast the wreath into the river, High School Bands will play selected numbers and County officials will be present. NOTE: This year everything will take place on the State St. bridge ( We not going to Belvidere Park this year) (Parade starts at parking lot #5 between Main and Whitney streets) (Benefits the Sandwich School Music Association) Anderson Moves To Appointment By James Middleton At the end of October it was announced, to the surprise of many that the current Boone County circuit clerk, Nora Ohlsen, planned to retire effective at the end of December. Ms. Ohlsen had taken the job when the former circuit clerk, Julie Kleive, retired, effective, July 1, 2004. Illinois law provides the chairman of a county board with the sole obligation to appoint replacements when vacancies occur in county government followed by the advice and consent of the County Board. The current chairman of the Boone County Board, Bob Walberg (District 1) has encountered criticism over his policy regarding the filling of vacancies. It has been his practice to evaluate those that seek to fill vacancies in county government and then to make a single recommendation to the full County Board when the matter comes for consideration. In this instance, two individuals expressed their interest in being appointed to fill out the remaining year-anda-half of Ms. Ohlsen s term. Mr. Walberg asked that both candidates appear at the November County Board administrative and legislative meeting this week. One of the candidates was interviewed by members of the committee and the second candidate effectively disqualified herself from further consideration because she said she would not seek election when the term was finished. Her disqualification was based on her residence in Winnebago County she said she has no intention to move. The two candidates that appeared were first, Linda Anderson and the second candidate was Shelbey Hinkelmann. Ms. Anderson has 31 years of experience working in the Boone County circuit clerk s office. Ms. Hinkelmann had no experience working in a comparable line of employment. Before the interview got underway, county representative Marion Thornberry (District 1) asked Ms. Ohlsen why she was leaving. Ms. Ohlsen said that her exit now occurred similar to when she took over the office when Ms. Kleive retired. I was the only person on the ballot and I was there when Julie retired. I said I would be there no matter what happened in July. County representative Cathy Ward (District 2) opined, We can interview but the chairman will make his choice. I don t know that we should recommend a vote. Ms. Anderson then approached the committee and said, I want this job and I voted in the last Republican Primary. State law requires that a candidate to fill in the remaining term of an officeholder must be a member of the same political party as the predecessor. Ms. Anderson then said that she has worked in the circuit clerk s office for 31 years. I had planned to run, she added, and in less than a year-and-a-half I will run in the next election. She also said, The office It may be getting chilly outside....but our soup s are heating up inside!! Stop in today to warm up with one of our delicious soups!! Culver s of Belvidere 1635 Big Thunder Blvd. Across from Shopko NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR BOONE COUNTY I. A public hearing to approve a proposed tax levy increase for the County of Boone for Fiscal Year 2015 will be held on November 19, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at the Boone County Administration Campus Board Room. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Bob Walberg, Boone County Board Chairman, 1212 Logan Ave., Belvidere, IL 61008; (815) 547-4770. II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2013 were $10,397,882. The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2014 are $11,034,374. This represents a 6.12% increase over the previous year. III. The property taxes extended for debt service and the Public Building Commission leases for 2013 were $0. The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and Public Building Commission leases for 2014 are $0. This represents a 0% increase over the previous year. IV. The total property taxes extended for 2013 were $10,397,882. The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2014 are $11,034,374. This represents a 6.12% increase over the previous year. Published in the Boone County Journal 11-7-2014 needs stability and continuity to make this change and no one can provide what I can provide. She repeated that she plans to run for a full term in one-and-a-half years. County representative Karl Johnson (District 2) asked if she was not appointed, would she continue to serve. Ms. Anderson replied, I have a lot of loyalty to the office and the workers but it would depend upon who was appointed. Ms. Anderson answered other questions regarding how she would manage the current office staff and how she would handle disciplinary concerns. She finished by repeating that she wanted to serve and wanted to be appointed to fill the vacancy. With that her interview was finished and Ms. Hinkelmann came for her interview. Before Ms. Hinkelman took her place at the table she said, I live in Winnebago County and I cannot run for reelection. Would that disqualify me? She further said that she owns two houses in Rockford and is trying to sell one but she expressed no intention to buy a home in Boone County. She also said that she has not voted in a party primary in a number of years because, I dislike identifying a party affiliation to vote. Mr. Larson responded to her statements, State law requires that a Republican Party member (in this case) be chosen. If you did not vote in a Republican Primary we cannot appoint you to fill the vacancy. Ms. Hinkelmann expressed her thanks for the invitation to appear and said she did not understand all of the rules before she applied. She turned and left the room. With Ms. Hinkelmann out of the room the committee did not move further with any action on Ms. Anderson s application. Because the time for people to apply to fill the vacancy has expired, Ms. Anderson was the only qualified candidate and she will, therefore, be the only candidate that will appear before the full County Board in the November meeting. Linda Anderson will soon be approved by the full Boone County Board to fulfill the remaining year-and-ahalf of Ms. Ohlsen s term.

www.boonecountyjournal.com In Our 19th Year 815-544-4430 The Boone County Journal Nov. 7th., 2014 3 Better than Wealthier There is a common belief that claims more tax revenue means better education. The idea likely emerged from school boards, administrators and teachers unions advancing the idea to meet their needs. And, why not? School districts and unions benefit by persuading apathetic taxpayers that they must pay more to insure that their grandchildren won t fall behind Japanese, Russian or Chinese students. A self-perpetuating system has been created in Belvidere District #100 in response to the questionable need to build new schools. The system is based on the belief that more school buildings are needed to remain ahead of advancing population growth and provide sufficient space for children to learn. When taxpayers are persuaded of the truth of these prophesies they vote to enact referenda that appoint millions of dollars for new school construction and thereby sustain a self-perpetuated indebtedness. Today this self-perpetuating indebtedness that resulted from school construction, is advanced even further through bond refunding programs. The district pays off a few of the bonds while refunding the bulk of them thus advancing into perpetuity the ultimate satisfaction of those debts. Another belief promotes the idea that school districts on the north shore of Chicago are superior to Belvidere. This belief suggests that smaller school districts should mirror those from the north shore. If that was the case then Belvidere taxpayers should condemn District #100 for not going on strike as did the Waukegan School District #60. Instead, negotiators from District #100 and the Belvidere Education Association (BEA) walked with a federal mediator to the brink of a strike before they reached accord. The same path was trod earlier in North Boone District #200 and they and their teachers also avoided a strike. Both should be celebrated however, negotiators in Waukegan District #60 and their teacher s union jumped off the brink without accord and denied their students an education. Waukegan is wealthier than Belvidere yet which provides a better system for educating children? It is unreasonable to suggest that the better education system is one funded by an endless stream of revenue from taxpayers and elite donors. It is arguable that the finest education in America is found at Harvard College where they have more than $30 billion in endowments. But according to groups that rank the quality of colleges, Harvard ranks third behind Yale College and Princeton University with each holding half the endowment that Harvard holds. Such is the case on a smaller scale when comparing public school districts on the north shore of Chicago with others elsewhere in the state. Many Waukegan homes are valued in the millions, Belvidere homes are valued at $150,000 and below and many homes in southern Illinois cannot reach $80,000. Because of the difference in relative value many might conclude that Waukegan has a better public school system. Yet, because of the strike, Waukegan students will make-up the month in which the teachers were on strike. But managing teacher contracts and strikes and fiscal matters denies that curricula concerns will be considered, evaluated and improved. District #100 should now focus on student curricula needs. For months the focus of the district has been on fiscal matters, refunding a mountain of bonds coming due, writing a balanced budget and negotiating a new teacher s contract. This is now behind the district. District #100 administrators must focus on curricula improvement. Administrators and teachers should answer the conundrum; is a student educated when they score at the top of their Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)? Or, is a student educated when he understands algebra, has a knowledge of the sciences, can discuss how Ernest Hemingway used the word and or can write a focused paragraph with clear sentences advancing clear ideas? These questions have been asked of many professional educators but without a clear answer. Many answers are qualified and offered within a complex context and often follow with a dollar sign. We should be wary of those that cloud answers with qualifying statements and offer responses that pander within complex contexts. A wise man is one who will answer a question, provide a limited context and speak using terms that are easy to understand. District #100 administrators should now focus on curricula to offer teachers, students and parents a direction to improve education in Belvidere. If this district cannot sufficiently educate children with more than $111 million in combined funding then policy needs to be reevaluated and changed. The answer for how to improve public education is not to tax property owners more or to enact exotic sales taxes or to have the state assess those with income of $1 million or more with another 3 percent tax for school that goes to the Illinois General Fund. What teachers, students and parents deserve is for tax revenue to be realized to improve education districtwide. This can be accomplished but if parents avoid participation in their children s education and refuse to attend school board meetings then these topics will not be resolved risking that another year will lapse with a foundering curricula, diminished student performance and more revenue spent next year as property taxes continue to rise. This is not how a performing school district should operate. Students and parents must ask for and expect more to be delivered by everyone employed in the district and to include themselves. Improving education is a joint effort that must involve many people for success to be reached. Est. 1996 Est. 1996 Real Journalism For A Real Democracy Publisher David C. Larson Editor James Middleton Design/Layout Ted Staniec Design/Advertising Dena Roethler Advertising Bethany Staniec Advertising Danielle Wilson Reporter Ronnie Thompson Photography Susan Moran David Grimm April 1938 - Dec. 2000 Richelle Kingsbury Aug. 1955 - June 2013 Letters to the Editor Policy: Every attempt will be made to print all letters received with the exception of those that are libelous, obscene. Letters should be signed and include a phone number, so that we can c ontact the author prior to publication for verification of authenticity. C orrespondence or Subscriptions may be sent to: The Boone County Journal 419 S. State St Belvidere, IL 61008 Phone: (815) 544-4430 Fax: 544-4330 www.boonecountyjournal.com Subscriptions by 1st Class Mail: $70 per year $40 for 25 weeks $23 for 13 weeks OBITUARIES Bryan, Danny, 62, Belvidere, November 1 st Flemming, Ruby, 98, Belvidere, November 2 nd Knox, Mark, 56, Poplar Grove, October 30 th Roberts Sr, Asa, 92, Belvidere, Nov. 2 nd Candidates Chosen, Measures Decided In the 2014 Midterms By James Middleton Referenda, federal offices, state and local offices were all a part of the 2014 Midterm General Election. There were surprises and there were results that, according to the political climate of the event were not so surprising. Perhaps the most surprising aspect of the entire election was the number of voters that participated. The numbers recorded by the Boone County clerk s office after all of the ballots were counted indicated that a surprising 48 percent of the registered voters went to the polls on Tuesday. Often, in previous Midterm General Elections, the vote turn-out was far less than what was shown this year. The ballot that voters confronted on Tuesday was a twopage document with candidates and referenda covering both pages. One individual that remained at the county clerk s office through the evening while the votes were being counted commented, The ballot was so long I wondered if some of the voters might have fallen asleep in the middle. Stop in Monday through Friday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm or Saturday 10 am - 4 pm The State of Illinois placed five ballot measures, two of which were Constitutional Amendments and the other three were advisory referenda. Belvidere School District #100 had one referendum and Boone County placed one for their needs. The two amendments were both passed by wide margins. The first proposed a Victim s Bill of Rights and that amendment passed with 10,771 votes in favor and 3,936 opposed. The second amendment proposed that voters could not be denied the right to vote in public elections. That measure passed by a vote of 9,363 in favor and 5,122 opposed. The advisory referenda proposed an increase in the minimum wage that passed 8,629 to 6,392, a referendum that proposed that employee health insurance plans must include a provision for birth control drugs to be available and that passed 8,837 to 6,148. The final referendum proposes that a three percent tax be levied on those that show income over $1 million to fund public schools. That measure was approved 8,671 in favor and 6,199 opposed. In local referenda, Belvidere School District #100 proposed a ballot measure that asked voters to approve a change in how members of the Board of Education are chosen and elected. Previously, those that wanted to serve on the District #100 Board would be restricted to reside in certain areas of the district. A restricted number of candidates and members of the Board could reside in Belvidere, for example. The change proposed by the district would have the election at-large and candidates could run from anywhere within the district with no limitation. That We Grand Have Re-Opening Re-Opened As Of November 6th See You There! referendum was defeated by a vote of 7,149 opposed and 5,204 favoring the change. In another ballot measure that was provided by the Boone County Board, voters were asked to allow the County Board to obtain funding to erect a new animal control shelter building. This question has been argued and debated among County Board members and those in the community for more than two years. A referendum was adopted and placed on the ballot that asked voters to allow the County Board to obtain funding to erect a new animal control shelter that would cost no more than $800,000. That referendum passed by a vote of 9,548 in favor and 5,464 opposed. After the voting was tallied and the result known, the chairman of the Boone County Board, Bob Walberg (District 1) said, This is a very important choice that was made. The County Board and this community came together and that is a good thing. Mr. Walberg laid out a proposed plan to erect the new building that would begin as soon as possible. He expects the design of the building to be finalized by late this year and bids being received this spring. The assignment of the construction bid could occur by the end of the spring. He estimated that construction could begin by next summer. Two races attracted attention in Boone County at the national level that included the race for senator and a race in the 16th Congressional District for a representative. In each instance, the incumbents overcame the challenge of a candidate. In the senatorial race, Illinois Senator Richard J. Durbin continued on page 5 Joke of the Week!! What s the difference between a walrus and a banana? 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4 Nov. 7th., 2014 The Boone County Journal 815-544-4430 In Our 19th Year www.boonecountyjournal.com Realestate/Foreclosures Call a Specialist Call a REALTOR R A Realtor has more detailed information than you could obtain. Even shopping on-line WILL NOT give you as much information. Your Realtor works just for YOU... and the transaction! IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- MAREK OPIOLA, et al Defendant 14 CH 00054 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 24, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on December 4, 2014, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 530 S. State, Suite 201 (Logan Avenue entrance), Belvidere, IL, 61008, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:commonly known as 219 THORNHILL DRIVE S.W., POPLAR GROVE, IL 61065 Property Index No. 03-27-155-018. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-04339. THE JU- DICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-04339 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00054 TJSC#: 34-11344 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I631344 Published in the Boone County Journal 10-24/31 11-7 SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC., FORMERLY KNOWN AS AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS; Plaintiff, vs. MARGARET LOUISE PETERSON AKA MARGARET L. PETERSON AKA MARGARET PETERSON; SHELLY FRISELLA AKA SHELLY R. FRISELLA; TODD FRISELLA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 13 CH 312 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, December 4, 2014, at the hour of 12:15 p.m. inside the front entrance of the Boone County Courthouse, 601 North Main Street,, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: C o m m o n l y known as 1220 South Main Street, Belvidere, Illinois 61008. P.I.N. 05-36-180-019 (old); 05-36-180-010 (old) ; 05-36-180-028 (new). The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.the property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff s Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F13070041 I631983 Published in the Boone County Journal 10-31 11-7/14 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REPERFORMING LOAN REMIC TRUST 2003-R3; Plaintiff, vs. JOE CHLEBANOWSKI; DIANE R. CHLEBANOWSKI; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; CANDLEWICK LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC.; Defendants, 14 CH 98 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, December 4, 2014, at the hour of 12:15 p.m. inside the front entrance of the Boone County Courthouse, 601 North Main Street, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 303 Marquette Drive Southwest, Poplar Grove, IL 61065. P.I.N. 03-27-104-013. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 14-009648 I631984 Published in the Boone County Journa 10-31 11-7/14 PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs. JERRY ADKINS; PATRICIA ADKINS; Defendants, 14 CH 29 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on July 29, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, December 4, 2014, at the hour of 12:15 p.m. inside the front entrance of the Boone County Courthouse, 601 North Main Street, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 05-35-403-008. Commonly known as 1231 5th Avenue, Belvidere, IL 61008. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sale Clerk at Plaintiff s Attorney, Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC, 2121 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015. (847) 291-1717. Refer to File Number 14-070783 I631986 Published in the Boone County Journal 10-31 11-7/14 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS TRUSTEE FOR CIT MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-1 Plaintiff, vs. LUIS OCHOA; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC.; MARIA OCHOA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 14 CH 80 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, December 4, 2014, at the hour of 12:15 p.m. inside the front entrance of the Boone County Courthouse, 601 North Main Street, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 624 Fremont Street, Belvidere, Illinois 61008. P.I.N. 05-36-129-003. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff s Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F14040067 I631985 Published in the Boone Country Journal 10-31 11-7/14 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUC- TURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-9 Plaintiff,-v.- MAXIMILIANO ALVARADO, PRAIRIE GREEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, SORINA ALVARDO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant 12 CH 350 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 27, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on December 9, 2014, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 530 S. State, Suite 201 (Logan Avenue entrance), Belvidere, IL, 61008, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 304 RIDGESTONE TRAIL, Poplar Grove, IL 61065 Property Index No. 05-12-156-004. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $246,713.74. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEC- TION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact the sales department, FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F12030306. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236- SALE. You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F12030306 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Case Number: 12 CH 350 TJSC#: 34-18343 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Published in the Boone County Journal 11-7/14/21 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- LAURA GUMP AKA LAURA HARDT, JEREMY HARDT, MERS, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., LOGAN SQUARE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendant 13 CH 261 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 26, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on December 3, 2014, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 530 S. State, Suite 201 (Logan Avenue entrance), Belvidere, IL, 61008, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1929 Paddock Court, Belvidere, IL 61008 Property Index No. 06-21-153-009. The real estate is improved with a residential condominium. The judgment amount was $151,780.24. Sale terms: 100% of the bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The certified check must be made payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEC- TION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236- SALE. You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Case Number: 13 CH 261 TJSC#: 34-18639 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Published in the Boone County Journal 11-7/14/21 Yah! It s His Birthday!! Come help us Celebrate!! Tom Dixon s Birthday! No gifts please Sunday, November 9th 2-4 pm at Rivers Edge (Locust St. across from Central Grain)

www.boonecountyjournal.com In Our 19th Year 815-544-4430 The Boone County Journal Nov. 7th., 2014 5 Candidates from page...3 (D) sought a fourth term in office. He ran against a Republican, James Oberweis of Aurora. In Boone County balloting, Mr. Oberweis polled 8,693 votes while Senator Durbin earned 5,730 votes. A Libertarian candidate, Sharon Hansen won 767 votes. In the 16th Congressional District, incumbent Adam Kinzinger (R) was challenged by Democrat Randall Wayne Olsen. Mr. Kinzinger polled 10,741 votes and Mr. Olsen earned 4,226 votes. The premier race at the state level was the choice for governor. In Boone County, challenger Bruce Rauner (R) earned 9,518 votes, incumbent Governor Pat Quinn (D) earned 5,022 votes and Libertarian candidate Chad Grimm polled 685 votes. In other state races, incumbent Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) won her race in Boone County with 7,382 votes and her challenger, Paul Schimpf (R) earned 7,248 votes. Incumbent Secretary of State Jesse White (D) won easily in Boone County with 8,149 votes and Michael Webster (R) polled 6,426 vote. The two state legislative races had the incumbent candidates running unopposed. In the 69th Legislative District, Joe Sosnowski (R) ran unopposed and in the 70th Legislative District Robert Bob Pritchard (R) also ran unopposed. In local Boone County races, other than the races for county representatives, incumbents Mary Steurer the Boone County clerk and Curtis Newport Boone County treasurer ran unopposed and will be returned to office for new four-year terms. First time candidate David Ernest who was running to serve as the Boone County Sheriff was elected as he ran unopposed. The county clerk, Ms. Steurer did not note any problems with the balloting on Tuesday. With almost 50 percent of the county registered voters coming to the polls that meant those that managed the voting in the 38 countywide precincts were busy all day Tuesday, November 4, 2014. THANK YOU for all of your help and support during my campaign! Dave Ernest I look forward to serving the people of Boone County. An Agreement Between the City And Manley Motors By James Middleton Everyone that has brought a parcel of real property has been asked to read a Real Estate Sales and Development Contract. Three weeks ago the Belvidere City Council enacted Resolution #2024-2014 as the last item on the City Council agenda that occurred after a closed executive session. The Resolution was short in its wording and the document was titled, A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and the clerk to attest a real estate sales and development agreement for the purchase of real property located at 621 South State Street for the purchase price of $375,000. However, the Resolution only relayed part of the story. The Agreement that resulted from passage of the VFW Support The Troops Saturday, November 22nd 11am-5pm Lots of Vendors and Crafters to see: Miche, Gold Canyon, Tastefully Simple, Origami Owl, Thirty One, Pink Zebra, Perfectly Posh, Avon, PartyLite, Tomboy Tools & more Hand Crafted items include: Wall hangings, soaps, jewelry, scarves, woodworking, crochet items, bibs, baby items, handbags, & much more Lunch Items Available VFW Post 1461 1310 W Lincoln Ave Belvidere, IL 61008 Resolution was contained in 12 pages. The Agreement opened with six Recitals. The Third Recital had, WHEREAS, the Seller desires to relocate the Automobile Dealership to another location in the City of Belvidere, and the City desires to facilitate that relocation by purchasing the property; and Further, at the Fifth Recital, the intent of the Agreement became clear, WHEREAS, the City desires to purchase the property from the Seller for the intended purpose of facilitating Seller s relocation of the existing Automobile Dealership to another location in the City of Belvidere and to develop a parking lot and therefore, Seller agrees to convey the property to the City and will remove all structures prior to conveying possession to the City. The recitals of the Agreement suggests that the City functioned in investment banking. The combined effect of the Resolution s passage and an ultimate execution of the Agreement suggests that end. A definition found at Investopedia, refers to Investment Banking as, (Financial Intermediaries) that aid in the sales of securities in some instances. They also help to facilitate mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations and broker trades for both institutional and private investors. Regardless of the title of the action, the City is facilitating a transaction at the request of the Seller with the City as the buyer. The property in question is, according to an appraisal performed by John P. Hill & Associates, LTD. of Rockford on September 16, 2014, the Manley Motors Automobile Dealership off downtown Belvidere. The total agreed to purchase price for the total site, including a building and parking lot was listed at $375,000. The appraisal of the property, including the land, lot and the building was listed by Hill as $1,330,000. In the Agreement at Part #10, six conditions are identified that take precedent to the City s obligation to purchase. At a) it is written, The parties acknowledge that consideration for the City entering into this Agreement is the agreement of the Seller to relocate the Automobile Dealership to another location within the City of Belvidere commonly known as 1800 N. State Street This address had for decades been the home of the former Bill Wolf Chevrolet automobile dealership. At b), it is written, Prior to closing upon this transaction, the Seller shall purchase the new property and relocate the Automobile Dealership to the new property. At c) it is written, Prior to closing upon this transaction Seller shall demolish all buildings, including foundations (foundations shall be removed to two feet below grade) and remove all debris from the premises. All demolition debris shall be disposed on in accordance with relevant local, state and federal laws and regulations, including but not limited to all governmental laws and regulations. At e) it is written, After demolition and removal of all buildings from the premises, Seller shall backfill the building footprints and garage access with City approved aggregates as needed to create a level surface and continued on page 10 Classifieds Autos For Sale Help Wanted P rivate P arty A d s O n ly $5 For First 15 W ord s/ 25 Per W ord Thereafter A dd $3 For Bord ered Ad * Call 815-544-4430 TO DAY! $3,050 Crossfire - Frame the Free $270 in 20 or Less Numbers VFW BELVIDERE 1310 W. Lincoln Ave., in Belvidere Lic. B03756 MOVING SALE!!! JD 445, 54 ; 22hp, Rubermaid Tractor Cart, Toro Self Propelled 21 mover bask of ball standard, lawn and garden tools. Call 815-979-5084 For Lease Medical/Professional Office Space in Poplar Grove across from Candlewick. Space already built out, move-in ready within a well-maintained Landlord occupied building. Minimum 3-year lease required, 1500 square feet available, $1500/month triple net lease. 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8 Nov. 7th., 2014 The Boone County Journal 815-544-4430 In Our 19th Year www.boonecountyjournal.com LEGALS Legal notices published in the Boone County Journal also available on-line at Boonecountyjournal.com Statewide at Publicnoticeillinois.com LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- MAREK OPIOLA, et al Defendant 14 CH 00054 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 24, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on December 4, 2014, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 530 S. State, Suite 201 (Logan Avenue entrance), Belvidere, IL, 61008, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 143 IN CANDLEWICK LAKE NO. 8, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 72-3073 IN THE RECORDER S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 219 THORNHILL DRIVE S.W., POPLAR GROVE, IL 61065 Property Index No. 03-27-155-018. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-04339. THE JU- DICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-04339 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00054 TJSC#: 34-11344 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I631344 Published in the Boone County Journal 10-24-31 11-7 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDI- CIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION In the matter of the Estate of Harry F. Johnson, Case No. 2014-P-7 Deceased. CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of Harry F. Johnson. Letters of Office were issued on October 15, 2014 to Barbara A. Johnson, 10049 Thornwood Court, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Burkhard Geissler, 6845 Weaver Rd., Suite 100, Rockford, Illinois 61114. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before April 27, 2015, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk s Office Probate Division must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to the attorney for the estate within ten days after they have been filed. Dated: October 24, 2014. /s/ Barbara A. Johnson Barbara A. Johnson, Executor Burkhard Geissler ARDC - #0930601 Geissler Law Office, P.C. 6845 Weaver Rd., #100 Rockford, IL 61114 (815) 633-2500 bgcourt@geisslerlaw.com Published in the Boone County Journal 10-24/31 11-7 SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC., FOR- MERLY KNOWN AS AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS; Plaintiff, vs. MARGARET LOUISE PETERSON AKA MARGARET L. PETERSON AKA MARGARET PE- TERSON; SHELLY FRISELLA AKA SHELLY R. FRISELLA; TODD FRISELLA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 13 CH 312 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, December 4, 2014, at the hour of 12:15 p.m. inside the front entrance of the Boone County Courthouse, 601 North Main Street,, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: PARCEL 1: COMMENCING ON THE WEST LINE OF OUT LOT A IN BLOCK TWO (2) OF VINA ROWAN TOUSLEY S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BELVIDERE, AS PLATTED AND RECORDED IN THE RECORDER S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN BOOK 2 OF PLATS, AT PAGE 4, SEVENTY AND SIX-TENTHS (70.6) FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID OUT LOT AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID OUT LOT, SIXTY-SIX (66) FEET; THENCE EAST NINETY-ONE (91) FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID OUT LOT; THENCE SOUTH ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID OUT LOT, SIXTY-SIX (66) FEET; THENCE WEST NINETY-ONE (91) FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SAID PREMISES IS SITUATED IN THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWN- SHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL ME- RIDIAN. PARCEL II: THE NORTH SIXTY-FOUR (64) FEET OF LOT FIVE (5) AND THE SOUTH TWO (2) FEET OF LOT FOUR (4) IN BLOCK TWO (2) OF VINA ROWAN TOUSLEY S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BELVIDERE, BOONE COUNTY ILLINOIS, AS PLAT- TED AND RECORDED IN THE RECORDER S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN BOOK 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 4, SITUATED IN BOONE COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1220 South Main Street, Belvidere, Illinois 61008. P.I.N. 05-36-180-019 (old); 05-36-180-010 (old) ; 05-36-180-028 (new). The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff s Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F13070041 I631983 Published in the Boone County Journal 10-31 11-7/14 ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION State of Illinois County of Boone ) ss This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Construction business in said County and State under the name of Ruiz Incorporated LLC at the following post office addresses:1702 14th Ave, Belvidere, IL, 61008 and that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business, with the respective residence address of each, are as follows: NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESIDENCE: Daniel Ruiz Malagon,1702 14th Ave, Belvidere, IL, 61008. Signed: Daniel Ruiz, 10-15-14 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 15th. day of October, 2014, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Julie A Stapler, Deputy Published in the Boone County Journal 10/24,31 11/07 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS TRUSTEE FOR CIT MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-1 Plaintiff, vs. LUIS OCHOA; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; CAL- IBER HOME LOANS, INC.; MARIA OCHOA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 14 CH 80 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, December 4, 2014, at the hour of 12:15 p.m. inside the front entrance of the Boone County Courthouse, 601 North Main Street, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 4 IN BLOCK ONE OF OTIS CASWELL S ADDITION TO BELVIDERE, AS PLATTED AND RECORDED IN THE RECORDER S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. SITU- ATED IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 624 Fremont Street, Belvidere, Illinois 61008. P.I.N. 05-36-129-003. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff s Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F14040067 I631985 Published in the Boone County Journal 10-31 11-7/14 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIR- CUIT, BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, v. ROBERT D. RICHARDSON; NICHOLE M. BRUGGER; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RE- CORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, Case No. 14 CH 183 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Nichole M. Brugger; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 17 Judicial Circuit, Boone County, Illinois by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot Eleven (11) in Wilcox s Second Subdivision, a Subdivision of a part of Section 35, Township 44 North, Range 3 East of the Third Principal Meridian, Boone County, Illinois, Situated in the City of Belvidere, County of Boone, and State of Illinois. 1353 East Avenue, Belvidere, IL 61008 05-36-328-017 Now, therefore, unless you, Nichole M. Brugger; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, and the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the 17 Judicial Circuit, Boone County, Illinois, on or before December 15, 2014, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Alan S. Kaufman (6289893) One of Plaintiff s Attorneys MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601, Telephone: 312-651-6700, Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney No.: 6289893 D5 MANLEY, DEAS, KOCHALSKI, LLC One East Wacker Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601 Published in the Boone County Journal 10-31 11-7/14 PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs. JERRY ADKINS; PATRICIA ADKINS; Defendants, 14 CH 29 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on July 29, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, December 4, 2014, at the hour of 12:15 p.m. inside the front entrance of the Boone County Courthouse, 601 North Main Street, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT NUMBER ONE (1) IN BLOCK NUMBER ONE (1) OF ANDER- SON S FIRST SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF SEC- TION 35, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 3, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS PLAT- TED AND RECORDED IN THE RECORDER S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN BOOK 4 OF PLATS, PAGE 18; SITUATED IN THE CITY OF BELVIDERE, COUNTY OF BOONE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 05-35-403-008. Commonly known as 1231 5th Avenue, Belvidere, IL 61008. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sale Clerk at Plaintiff s Attorney, Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC, 2121 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015. (847) 291-1717. Refer to File Number 14-070783 I631986 Published in the Boone County Journal 10-31 11-7/14 ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION State of Illinois County of Boone ) ss This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Gutters business in said County and State under the name of Guzman Seamless Gutters at the following post office addresses:512 E Pleasant St, Belvidere, IL, 61008 and that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business, with the respective residence address of each, are as follows: NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESIDENCE: Juan Carlos Guzman, 512 E Pleasant Street, Belvidere, IL, 61008. Signed: Juan Guzman, 10-14-14 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 14th. day of October, 2014, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Erica L. Bluege, Deputy Published in the Boone County Journal 10/31, 11/07,14 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REPERFORMING LOAN REMIC TRUST 2003-R3; Plaintiff, vs. JOE CHLEBANOWSKI; DI- ANE R. CHLEBANOWSKI; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; CAN- DLEWICK LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC.; Defendants, 14 CH 98 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, December 4, 2014, at the hour of 12:15 p.m. inside the front entrance of the Boone County Courthouse, 601 North Main Street, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Number 139 in Unit 7 in Candlewick Lake Subdivision, according to the plat thereof, recorded as Document Number 72-2875, in the Recorder of Deeds in Boone County, Illinois. Commonly known as 303 Marquette Drive Southwest, Poplar Grove, IL 61065. P.I.N. 03-27-104-013. The improvement on the property consists of a single family rsidence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.the property will NOT be open for inspection.for information call Sales Department at Plaintiff s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 14-009648 I631984 Published in the Boone County Journal 10-31 11-7/14 ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION State of Illinois County of Boone ) ss This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Carpentry business in said County and State under the name of D C Construction at the following post office addresses:4446 Countryside Estates, Poplar Grove,IL, 61065 and that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business, with the respective residence address of each, are as follows: NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESIDENCE:Dion Cram, 4446 Country Side Estates, Poplar Grove, IL, 61065. Signed: Dion Cram, 10-24-14 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 24th. day of October, 2014, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Christine Gardner, Deputy Published in the Boone County Journal 10/31 11/07,14 ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION State of Illinois County of Boone ) ss This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Construction business in said County and State under the name of Ruiz Incorporated LLC at the following post office addresses:1702 14th Ave, Belvidere, IL, 61008 and that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business, with the respective residence address of each, are as follows: NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESIDENCE: Daniel Ruiz Malagon,1702 14th Ave, Belvidere, IL, 61008. Signed: Daniel Ruiz, 10-15-14 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 15th. day of October, 2014, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Julie A Stapler, Deputy Published in the Boone County Journal 10/24,31 11/07

www.boonecountyjournal.com In Our 19th Year 815-544-4430 The Boone County Journal Nov. 7th., 2014 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS BOONE COUNTY IN RE THE MATTER OF: Cassandra Kloeckner No. 14-MR-158 NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Notice is given you, the public, that on December 09, 2014, I will file a Petition For Change of Name in this Court asking the Court to change my present name of Cassandra Lynn Kloeckner to the name of Cassandra Lynn Jablonski. Published in the Boone County Journal 10/31 11/07,14 KMI No. IL-001624 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY - BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, -vs- MELISSA M. STEPHEN- SON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TEN- ANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s). RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Case No. 14 CH 169 CERTIFICATE FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION I, Korin Knutson, under the penalties as provided by law pursuant to Section 1-109 of the Code of Civil Procedure, do hereby certify on this day of, 2014 that the following statements are true and correct: 1. I am one of the attorneys representing the Plaintiff and have authority to make this Certificate on behalf of Plaintiff with respect to this foreclosure action. 2. This Certificate is made by me pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-206 and 2-413 of the Code of Civil Procedure (735 ILCS 5/2-206, 5/2-413) and Section 15-1502 of the Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Law (735 ILCS 5/15-1502(c)) for the purpose of obtaining jurisdiction of the above court over Defendants, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, of the mortgaged real estate described in the Complaint filed herewith. 3. Defendants, on due and diligent inquiry cannot be found nor can their place of residence be ascertained and their last known place of residence is unknown to Plaintiff and to this Affiant so that service of process cannot be served upon these Defendants. 4. The existence, names, and present or last known place of residence of Defendants, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, on information and belief, are unknown to Plaintiff and to this Affiant so that service of process cannot be served upon these Defendants. Certified by: Korin Knutson Attorney for the Plaintiff Kozeny & McCubbin Illinois, LLC 105 West Adams Street, Suite 1850 Chicago, Illinois 60603 Phone: (312) 605-3500 ext. 1533 Service by Email Accepted at: intake@kmi-law.com Attorney ID: 6309451 Published in the Boone County Journal 11-7/14/21 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUC- TURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS- THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-9 Plaintiff, -v.- MAXIMILIANO ALVARADO, PRAIRIE GREEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, SORINA ALVARDO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 12 CH 350 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 27, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on December 9, 2014, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 530 S. State, Suite 201 (Logan Avenue entrance), Belvidere, IL, 61008, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 147 AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 3 OF PRAIRIE GREEN OF POPLAR GROVE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 11 AND PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 2004R06788 IN THE RECORDER S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 304 RIDGESTONE TRAIL, Poplar Grove, IL 61065 Property Index No. 05-12-156-004. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $246,713.74. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEC- TION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact the sales department, FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois. com. Please refer to file number F12030306. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236- SALE. You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F12030306 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Case Number: 12 CH 350 TJSC#: 34-18343 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Published in the Boone County Journal 11-7/14/21 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- LAURA GUMP AKA LAURA HARDT, JEREMY HARDT, MERS, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., LO- GAN SQUARE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, Defendant 13 CH 261 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 26, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on December 3, 2014, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 530 S. State, Suite 201 (Logan Avenue entrance), Belvidere, IL, 61008, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Unit 9 of Logan Square Condominiums, together with its undivided percentage interest in the common elements, as delineated and defined in the Declaration of Condominium Ownership recorded February 9, 2005 as Document No. 05R01592 and Document No. 05R08252, as amended from time to time, situated in the County of Boone and State of Illinois. Commonly known as 1929 Paddock Court, Belvidere, IL 61008 Property Index No. 06-21-153-009. The real estate is improved with a residential condominium. The judgment amount was $151,780.24. Sale terms: 100% of the bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The certified check must be made payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEC- TION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236- SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Case Number: 13 CH 261 TJSC#: 34-18639 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Published in the Boone County Journal 11-7/14/21 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF Boone, ss Äì IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. MELISSA M. STEPHEN- SON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TEN- ANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, et. al., Defendants, Case No. 14 CH 169. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS,, defendants in the above entitled suit has been commenced in the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: THE EAST 60.0 FEET OF THE NORTH 9 RODS OF LOT SEVEN (7) (BEING 9 RODS LONG AND 60.0 FEET WIDE) IN BLOCK FOUR (4) OF COHOON`S ADDITION TO BELVIDERE AS PLATTED AND RECORDED IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN BOOK 0 OF DEEDS, PAGE 523; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.. PIN: 05-36-153-003. Commonly known as: 115 East 4th Street, Belvidere, IL 61008, and which said Mortgage was made by MELISSA STEPHENSON,, as Mortgagor(s) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Vision Mortgage Group, as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number 2010R07344, and the present owner(s) of the property being MELISSA STEPHENSON,, and for other relief: that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS, 601 North Main Street, Belvidere, IL 61008 on or before DECEMBER 10, 2014, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, AND ANY INFORMA- TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Last known addresses: Defendant Address: 115 East 4th Street, Belvidere, IL 61008 KOZENY & MCCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC. (6309451) Attorneys 105 W. Adams, Suite 1850 Chicago, Illinois 60603 Published in the Boone County Journal 11-7/14/21 ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION State of Illinois County of Boone ) ss This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Consulting business in said County and State under the name of KBSS Consulting at the following post office addresses: 356 Andrews Drive, Belvidere, IL, 61008 and that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business, with the respective residence address of each, are as follows: NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESIDENCE: Bradley Strausbaugh & Katherine Strausbaugh, 356 Andrews Drive, Belvidere, IL, 61008. Signed: Bradley Strausbaugh & Katherine Strausbaugh, 11/04/14 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 4th. day of November, 2014, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Julie A. Stapler, Deputy Published in the Boone County Journal 11/07,14,21 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOONE COUNTY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Notice is hereby given that the Boone County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Boone County Board Room, 1212 Logan Avenue, Belvidere, Illinois, 61008 upon the following: The Application of Arnold and Kathleen Winnie, 9641 Wilcox Drive, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, for a variance to reduce the rear yard setback along the east property line from 35 feet to 6 feet and to reduce the side yard setback along the north property line from 15 feet to 5 feet to construct a detached garage at 9641 Wilcox Drive, Belvidere in the R-1 Single Family Residential District (Boone County Zoning Ordinance Chapter 3.5.4 Lot Development Standards and Section 2.8 Variances) on 0.53 acres in unincorporated Bonus Township. The property is legally described as: Lot 31 of Wilshire Bluff Estates Plat 2 as recorded in Document No. 8258 in Book 6 of plats in the records of the Recorder s Office of Boone County, Illinois; situation in Boone County, Illinois (PIN: 06-18-276-005). All persons interested may appear at the hearing and be heard at the stated time and place. Tony Savino, Chair Boone County Zoning Board of Appeals Published in the Boone County Journal 11-7-2014 ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION State of Illinois County of Boone ) ss This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact a Sales & Consulting business in said County and State under the name of P.G. Enterprises at the following post office addresses:8892 W. Ridge Drive, Belvidere, IL, 61008 and that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business, with the respective residence address of each, are as follows: NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESIDENCE: Jeffrey R. Swanson, 8892 W. Ridge Drive, Belvidere, IL, 61008. Signed: Jeffrey R. Swanson, 11-06-14 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 6th. day of November, 2014, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Joyce Hepner, Deputy Published in the Boone County Journal 11/07,14,21 Legals cont. to page 10 Boone County s Largest Circulating Newspaper Dena I. Roethler Advertising Sales & Design 419 S. State Street, Belvidere, IL 61008 Ph: (815)544-4430 Cell: (815)217-1344 Fax: (815)544-4330 dena@boonecountyjournal.com Where did you get that smile? Dr. Jamie Lynn Milos 303 Andrews Drive Belvidere, IL 61108 (815) 547-7300 Call now for an appointment!!

10 Nov. 7th., 2014 The Boone County Journal 815-544-4430 In Our 19th Year www.boonecountyjournal.com Legals cont. from page 9 SERVING ROCKFORDSINCE 1958 7550 E. State Rockford, IL 815-397-5800 FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY All you can eat Fried Cod- includes giant salad well and famous fried bread with honey butter $14.99 Broiled Haddock, Broiled Cod or Shrimp Dinner $14.99 *no other discounts apply BIG THUNDER GRANGE SHOW TOY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 9AM - 3PM H.O. TRAINS Community Grange Hall Fairgrounds on Rt. 76 Belvidere AND SALE $2 00 Admission For further information call Dean Page (815) 547-8380 Published in the Boone County Journal 11-7-2014 Agreement cont. from page 5 compact aggregates all subject to the reasonable approval of the City. At f) it is written, If Seller fails to accomplish each of the Conditions Precedent contained in this section by September 1, 2015, the City may terminate this Agreement without penalty and all earnest money deposited with the Title Company shall be immediately returned to the City. The Agreement then enters into an extended discussion of expectations of the Seller and the City regarding inspection(s) of the property. The focus here considers environmental inspections and concerns that could result. The section opens to allow the City the opportunity to inspect the environmental condition of the site and to evaluate soil compaction concerns. The section then identifies that there could be an extended period necessary to conduct these inspection(s) and there could be two periods necessary to conduct all of the tests. The first inspection period could run 30 days from the Effective Date that is when the Seller returns the executed Agreement to the City. The second inspection period will not begin until the Seller informs the City that the relocation to the new property has occurred and all buildings have been demolished and removed. The City would have 30 days to complete the inspection from the effective date after the Seller s move and the removal of the building(s). The City agreed to pay for the cost of the Phase 1 studies through an environmental consultant. If there are found environmental defects or suggestions of the need for additional environmental evaluations, the City may either accept the property, as is or the City may terminate this Agreement under the terms for termination or the City may also conduct a Phase 2 environmental study. If the Phase 2 study option is chosen, the City and the Seller would enter into a separate Agreement to be drafted at that time. If it is impossible for a new Agreement to be reached within 10 days of a request by the City, this primary Agreement would be terminated without penalty with all earnest money being returned to the City. The language defining the policy during the inspection period also notes, if a Phase 1 or a Phase 2 environmental study reveals any environmental defect or threat of defect, the City may terminate the Agreement without penalty and all earnest money being returned. An environmental defect could mean the existence of hazardous substances such as pollutants, contaminants, toxic or hazardous waste and many other items that could be found. Further, if the structure(s) are not demolished and removed along with the foundations and the site backfilled, the Seller has 30 days to remedy the problem. If the Seller chooses not to remedy the situation, the City may also terminate the Agreement without penalty. It is anticipated that the closing of this Agreement would occur within 30 days of the end of the inspection period(s) or at a time that is mutually agreeable. The balance of the Agreement contains many of the elements found within similar Real Estate Sales and Development Agreement. The primary areas of concern remain the environmental studies, the length of time that such studies could take and the demolition and removal of the structure(s) on the property. There also remains the Manley Dealership and their ability to successfully negotiate an Agreement to purchase or to occupy the former Bill Wolf Automobile Dealership property on North State Street. The Resolution that inspired the purchase to occur has been approved by the Belvidere City Council. The primary elements of the Agreement that must occur would be first for the Agreement to be executed and then the steps to begin the inspection process that would lead to the environmental studies, the demolition and the removal of the structures to occur. The proposed end date for this activity, according to the Agreement, could be September 15, 2015 however that date may be in doubt. Changes Ahead For County Board By Ronnie Thompson The voters of Boone County have spoken, and they made it clear that it is time for new faces on the County Board. Of the seven seats up for reelection, only two were won by incumbents. The large turnout for new faces could be connected with Boone County s ongoing struggle to agree on what to do with wind farms. A document disclosed earlier in the primary season shows that those opposed to wind farms in Boone County accounted for three of the five newly elected officials as being in favor of what the group calls safe setbacks. In the document, the group pointed out county representatives Bill Pysson (District 1), Marion Thornberry (District 3), Ron Wait (District 1) and Ken Freeman as Board members who voted against the compromise amendment concerning windmill setbacks. Ken Freeman is the only representative to retain his seat in this round of elections. Two seats in District 1 were up for grabs and those were won by Raymond Larson and Sherry Gieseke. They ran as Republicans against the current seat holder Democratic incumbent Bill Pysson. Bill trailed behind the second place winner by around 500 votes, with Larson getting 2219 and Sherry getting 3245. When asked why the turn out in his favor was so lax, Bill said there were a few reasons that he did poorly in this election. The big one was the wind issue. Despite the fact that many in his district opposed wind energy in Boone County, Bill had spoken out and voted in favor of wind energy on multiple occasions. He relayed that those against wind farms did everything to get him out. Brad Fidder, who currently holds a seat in District 1, decided to not pursue another term. Newcomer Jeffery Carlisle will join incumbent Karl Johnson in representing constituents in District 2. They beat out their Democratic opponents, each getting double the votes of Francis Egan and Ray Pendzinski, who had passed away in late October. Ron Wait, currently representing District 2, was beaten out in the spring primary election. Earlier this year, in gearing up for elections, sources in favor of large setbacks for wind farms released statements supporting both Karl Johnson and Jeff Carlisle while denouncing those who voted against the setbacks. In District 3, Republicans again took the open spaces, with Sherry Branson and Brad Stark beating their Democratic opponents Theresa Glass and Brandon Wells. Sherry, when asked what she will bring to the table concerning wind energy and said that she has researched the issue for a long time, and is familiar with both sides of the debate. Going on she said that it is important to make sure it is safe for people, and putting aside personal opinions she needs to consider the concerns of the voters. The wind turbine document appeared to be aimed at Bill Pysson, Marion Thornberry, Ron Wait and Ken Freeman as board members who voted against the compromise amendment concerning windmill setbacks. Ken Freeman is the only representative to retain his seat in this round of elections. Boone County Board Chairman Bob Walberg (District 1), when asked how he anticipates the transition going and if the newcomers are ready to jump into the conversation, he said the issues will be handled by level-headed people that will improve the process. Resource material that aided in the preparation of this piece was obtained from the website, The Boone County Watchdog, and we appreciate use of this material. Beaver Creek Pottery ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE Saturday & Sunday November 15th & 16th 10am-5pm Bring the whole family. There will be demonstrations, kids clay area, plus tons of pottery to purchase! BANKRUPTCY * Will you pay some bills, but find yourself STILL INDEBT ORSOON TO BE? * Will you be doing this YEAR AFTER YEAR? * Perhaps NOW is the time for a Fresh Start. C hapter 7 and Chapter 13 Debt Relief ATTORNEY HENRY REPAY Local, personal & available to meet in person 930 W. Locust St., Belvidere * (815) 547-3369 We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy under the bankruptcy code.

www.boonecountyjournal.com In Our 19th Year 815-544-4430 The Boone County Journal Nov. 7th., 2014 11 Public Meetings Nov 10 th @ 6:00 pm: Boone County Board Public Safety Nov 10 th @ 6:00 pm: Spring Township Meeting Nov 11 th @ 5:00 pm: Belvidere Township Park District Board of Commissioners Meeting Nov 12 th @ 6:30 pm: Boone County Board Committee, City/County Coordinating Nov 13 th @ 6:30 pm: Bonus Township Meeting of Trustees Nov 18 th @ 8:00 pm: LeRoy Township Meeting Nov 19th @ 6:30 pm: Boone County Board Nov 25 @ 7:30 am: Boone County Board Committee, Ag Conservation & Farmland Protection Nov 25 th @ 5:00 pm: Belvidere Township Park District Board of Commissioners Meeting Community News/Events If you have something you would like to be considered to be placed in our Community Events, please submit an email to Dena I Roethler: dena@boonecountyjournal.com The Big Thunder Grange Toy Show and Sale will take place from 9AM to 3PM Sunday, Nov. 16 th, 2014 at the Community Grange Hall located at the Boone County Fairgrounds on Illinois Rt. 76. Many tables of Toy Vendors from all over the Midwest will be in attendance. With Farm Toys, Trucks, Nascar, Vindex, Arcade Toys, H.O. Trains to show and sell plus many other items from suppliers such as Ertile, Spee Cast, First Gear and other toy companies. Also a couple of tables of crafts and many things to see and do. DON T MISS IT. Admission is $2.00 and lunch is available. For more information call Dean at 815-547- 8380. Main Street Players of Boone County Present Miracle on 34 th Street. Based on the 20 th Century Fox Motion Picture. Adapted by Mountain Community Theater. Community Building Complex of Boone County, 111 West 1 st St., Belvidere, IL. November 7th-18 th, 2014 Fridays & Saturdays 7pm, Sundays 2pm. Adults, $10 Seniors (65+), $5 Students. For reservations contact us at: mainstreetplayersofboonecounty.com or 1-800-741-2963. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 HOLIDAY BAZAAR and HAM BALL LUNCHEON, FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 610 Bonus Avenue, Belvidere. Bake Sale and Bazaar 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. HAM BALL LUNCHEON with salads, rolls, dessert and drink 11 a.m. to 1p.m. Tickets $10.00 BAZAAR features homemade items and crafts, Grandma s Attic featuring collectibles and gently used Christmas items, and COFFEE CORNER. BAKE SALE will have COOKIES, BREADS, CANDY and FRUIT PIES. The church is handicapped accessible. For more information or for luncheon tickets call 815-544- 3479 The Boone County Historical Museum is proud to announce Trash or Treasure, an Antique Appraisal Event, to be held at the Museum located at 314 South State St., Belvidere, IL. on Saturday, November 8, 2014. Attendees are encouraged to bring their attic artifact to be appraised by a professional. Admission to the event is a donation to the Boone County Historical Museum of $6 per item - received at the door upon entrance. The entire proceeds is for the benefit of the Boone County Historical Museum. Trash or Treasure opens at 10 am and will continue until 2 pm. Antique enthusiasts are welcome and encouraged to join us! For information, please call 815.544.5984 or 815.397.5169. 35 th Annual Christmas in the Country Arts & Crafts Show at Sandwich High School, Sandwich Middle School and Lynn Haskins Grade School in Sandwich S. of Rt. 34 on Wells, Lions & Dayton St. Sat., Nov. 8 th 9am-4pm and Sun., Nov. 9 th 11am-4pm. Lunch Served, Door Prizes, 150 Crafters. $3 Admission (Benefits the Sandwich School Music Association). Shuttle bus service between schools. No strollers allowed! Holiday Bazaar, Bake Sale and Luncheon Saturday, November 8 th, 2014 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. First Presbyterian Church, 221 N. Main Street, Belvidere. Tickets are available for $9.00. Please contact the office at 815-544- 6402 or in person. The luncheon will be served from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Christmas decorations, ornaments, swags and wreaths are just some of the holiday gifts we will be seeing. Please join in and make this event a big success. Cathedral Baptist School, located at 5622 35th Street in Rockford, will be hosting its second annual Craft Fair and Luncheon on Saturday, November 8, 2014. The craft fair, which will be held from 10:00 until 2:00, will showcase the work of local crafters and vendors, and the members of the community are invited to shop local in preparation for the holidays. New this year is a fun fair for the kids to make it an event for the entire family to enjoy. Families are encouraged to bring their children. The fun fair will feature games, face painting and other fun activities, so the kids will have something to do while their parents shop. A lunch and bake sale will also be available. The craft fair still has openings for vendors. Interested vendors or those who want to attend but need more information can call Cathedral at 815-874-3883. Marengo-Union Library District Grand Opening Saturday, November 8 th 11:00 am 2:00 pm. Balloon Artist, Games, Snacks, Prizes, Storytimes and More! 19714 E. Grant Hwy., Marengo, IL. 60152. 815-568-8236 www.muld.org. Flora Grange Annual Fall Roast Beef Dinner Fundraiser to take place Sunday, November 9 th at Flora Grange Hall,, 2015 Stone Quarry Rd., three miles south of bypass 20 (Appleton exit). Reservations are being taken for two servings at 11:30 am and 12:45 pm. Adults are $11 and children 6-12 $6. Call 815-547-6173. Tickets will be available at the door. The dinner features a super homemade salad bar and a bake sale of homemade delights and roast beef prepared by the member chefs of Flora Grange. Proceeds from the dinner will go towards Flora s community service projects. The Genoa Community Women s Club Presents their 26 th annual Wonderful World of Christmas craft/vendor show Sunday, November 9, 2014 at the Genoa-Kingston High School on Route 72 (just west of town) from 10 a.m. To 4 p.m. In Genoa, IL. Adults $1.00 Students $.50. There are over 100 chances to win door prizes. A 50/50 cash drawing will take place at the end of the show plus a hand -crocheted afghan will be raffled. Featuring Local & Out of Town Crafters Local Businesses, Clubs & Organizations, Food and Door Prizes. Visit with Santa 11:30 1:00. Proceeds benefit the Genoa Community Women s Club College Scholarship Fund. OFFICER FISH will be at the KEEN AGE CENTER on Wednesday Nov. 12 th, at 10am. His topic will be the IDOT Yellow Dot Program. This is very good information for elderly drivers. Informal chats after program. Officer Fish is the community officer bring questions and/or concerns with you. Register by calling 815-544-9893. Turkey Supper Sunday School Bake Sale at Garden Prairie United Church of Christ, Garden Prairie Rd. & Rt. 20, Saturday, Nov. 15 th 4 to 7 p.m. Handicap Accessible. Tickets at the door. Carry outs available. Adults - $9.00, Children (6-12) - $4.00, Under 6 Free. Turkey Supper with all the trimmings. Homemade pies & cakes. Sunday School Bake Sale Craft table. Call Ruth Ross 815-597-4421. Christmas in the Country at the Tebala Shrine Center, 7910 Newburg Road, Rockford, IL. 61108 Friday, December 5 th, 2014 10 am 5 pm and Saturday, December 6 th, 2014 9 am 4 pm. Over 50 Crafters of Hand Crafted items. Admission: Canned goods or non-perishable item for the Belvidere County food pantry. The following volunteer boards of the County of Boone have a vacancy: Capron Rescue Squad District Three (3) vacancies for a term that will expire the 2 nd Monday of December, 2018. Interested parties are asked to send a letter and resume expressing their interest and qualifications to Boone County Board Chairman Bob Walberg, 1212 Logan Ave., Suite 102, Belvidere, IL 61008. Please respond by November 14, 2014 to assure being considered. Prairie Community Bank held their monthly Kool Kid drawing for September 2014 and the lucky winner was Tenley Jo Mecum. The Kool Kid account is a good way for children to learn the benefits of saving money and fun events are offered to the kids throughout the year. Spring Township will be having a regular board meeting on Monday November 10th at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Spring Town Hall, 3150 Shattuck Rd. Topics to be discussed include the payment of the bills for the Road District and Township. Annual Holiday Walk Saturday, December 6 th 6-8 pm. Celebrate the season as you visit the past and enjoy an evening of peace and goodwill. Free admission! Boone County Conservation District, 603 Appleton Road 815-547-7935. Count on us for fair, friendly service! B elvidere Auto M aintenance, Inc. Full Service Auto Repairs Bring us any written estimate we Don t WILL Get Confused beat the & price! Go To The Wrong Place! Call First and Get EXACT Directions! Next to the Ugly Radio Tower At 320 W. Locust, Belvidere, IL $19.95 OIL CHANGE *up to 5 quarts of oil. Must present ad at time of service. 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12 Nov. 7th., 2014 The Boone County Journal 815-544-4430 In Our 19th Year www.boonecountyjournal.com Celebrating 50 Years Of Conservation Boone County Conservation District 50th Anniversary. Apollo Theatre in Belvidere Saturday, November. 1st. Bill and Sara Wolf, of Belvidere, and their daughter Callie Marrs, of Garden Prairie, attend the Boone County Conservation Districtʼs 50th Anniversary. Bob Kemp, (left), of Poplar Grove, receives an award from Bill Wolf during the Boone County Conservation Districtʼs 50th Anniversary, Saturday, November 1st. The award recognizes Kempʼs contributions in conservation over many years. Photos taken by Susan Moran during the week, can be purchased from our photo gallery at www.boonecountyjournal.com