They were Bankers, Not Farmers Taking Action

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815-544-4430 The Boone County Journal January 29th 2016
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Published Every Friday • January 29th, 2016 • Vol 20 • Issue 38 No. 1026
They were
Bankers,
Not Farmers
By James Middleton
The photograph discloses what few people in town
might have recognized when the picture was shot in 1913.
Those that worked at the establishment had seen what
anyone can see here but the activity that went on there was
known only to those that worked there. It was not that the
work was “Top Secret” but the activity was kept private
by those that worked there and not disclosed to those that
came there.
The name of the man in the foreground of the photograph
is unknown nor are the people behind him known today.
The photograph shows the area behind the teller windows
at the old Farmer’s Bank of Belvidere. Yet, even in 1913
consolidation was a part of the economic terrain. Some
believe that Belvidere and Boone County have always
been of a pristine nature. Perhaps this belief is natural that
anyone holds for their home. Many believe that Heaven
resides just outside their door even though there are some
aspects of the community that deserves to be changed.
The area behind the Farmer’s Bank teller cages
resembled the same environment in competing banks
of that age. In those days, banking consisted of a small
number of duties that were duplicated among all banks
regardless of where the banks were located. The work and
services found in banks today are far beyond what banks
offered in 1913.
Belvidere and Boone County have, since both were
incorporated, remained and will remain into the future a
predominantly agricultural economy. Though there are
many businesses in the county, the economy that drives the
county is agriculture. Significant amounts of revenue are
generated every year from a wide range of avenues that
resulted from agriculture. In 1913, it might be obvious
that one of the banks operating in Belvidere would have
“Farmers” as a part of their name.
But, prosperity can entice others to evaluate the cost
and the potential value of acquisition. Such was the case
with the Farmer’s Bank of Belvidere. The primary bank
operating in Belvidere today is, arguably, the Alpine Bank
that emerged after acquiring the Belvidere National Bank.
That entity arose decades ago and expanded with their
acquisition of the Farmer’s Bank and the People’s Bank.
Given those circumstances, mergers and acquisitions occur
across the nation and it would be unlikely that Belvidere
and Boone County might be immune to such moves.
The area behind the teller’s cage disclosed a scene fitted
for efficiency. The tables there stood about waist-high with
a slanted top. The configuration of the table allowed the
tellers to use the table in a comfortable manner to endorse
a document or to count money and checks.
The area at each teller station was also created for
maximum efficiency. Various drawers were found at
each teller station where cash money or checks or other
documents could be held. Somewhere in that photograph
was likely found a primitive adding machine that offered
tellers a mechanical means to total long columns of
numbers rather than to put pencil to paper.
Other than to provide the tellers with a greater sense of
security, it is unknown why tellers in the 1800s and most
of the 20th century stood behind bars. Perhaps bars gave
them a greater sense of security that might have improved
their performance.
Office work of almost any sort in 1913 was far more
of a hands-on experience than is the case today. Ledgers
were prepared and finished daily using an ink well and a
dip pen. Pencils and erasers were used to calculate the
revenue taken in and the money let out by the end of the
day. Even then the tellers had to balance their drawers.
Today the calculation of the final entries for a day is done
with the aid of a calculator and a computer. In 1913, there
might have been an adding machine, somewhere.
On August 25, 1888, a patent was extended to the
American Arithmometer Company for their invention of a
first version adding machine. That company later became
the Burroughs Company and it was this original patent that
moved the company into the office machine industry that
was in its infancy in 1888.
The two men shown in the photograph might not have
been tellers but were likely executives in the bank. It is
probable that the man in the foreground was an executive
with the bank, perhaps someone in charge of farm loans.
He held a dignified appearance and portrayed an image
that seemed to fit the seriousness of the job. Most bankers
today try to persuade depositors that they can be trusted.
After all, it is unlikely that anyone would feel comfortable
making a deposit to a teller dressed as a clown. The
seriousness of one’s image was developed in the early years
of the 20th Century to communicate safety and security for
those holding their customers paychecks. As the decades
have lapsed, this image seems to have worked.
The Journal wants to recognize that the photograph
used for this week’s story was provided by the Belvidere
Historical Society. We also want to acknowledge that
research material was obtained from various sites associated
with Wikipedia.com the “Internet Encyclopedia.”
Taking Action
By James Middleton
In the course of activity between parties and even
between governmental entities, there comes a time when
negotiation must give way for another course of action to
occur. Such was the case last November when St. Clair
County in Bellville filed a complaint naming the director of
the Illinois Department of Revenue, Constance Beard, and
the Illinois Comptroller, Leslie Geissler-Munger, for their
failure to issue mandated payments to the county.
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As a result of the pleadings and the action, the 20th
Circuit Court issued an Order commanding that the state
deliver payments mandated under Illinois law to St. Clair
County to offset part of the salaries of the state’s attorney,
the public defender and the supervisor of assessments.
Garrett Hoerner the assistant state’s attorney in St.
Clair County filed the cause of action and argued the case.
The cause of action was brought under a complaint for
Mandamus in Count #1 and Count #2 asked the Court to
issue a declaratory Judgment in favor of the plaintiff, St.
Clair County.
It was announced earlier this week that DeKalb County
is considering making a similar move. Boone County
state’s attorney Michelle Courier indicated that she is
evaluating what occurred for St. Clair County and is aware
that other counties could follow. As yet, no cause of action
has been filed in Boone County.
When a cause of action is brought under Mandamus,
the Plaintiff is asking a Court to order the government, a
subordinate Court, a corporation or a public authority to
perform a specific act that the body is obligated to perform
under the law. In this instance, pleadings issued by the
Plaintiff asserted that, under Illinois law, the state through
the Department of Revenue and the Comptroller are
required to reimburse St. Clair County for a portion of the
salaries of the state’s attorney, the public defender and the
supervisor of assessments. These reimbursements had not
been paid to St. Clair County and it was the failure to make
those payments that led the county to file the lawsuit.
The Illinois Counties Code contains language that
the compliant alleged mandates payments from the state
to reimburse salaries. The Code cites, “(p) rovides for
State reimbursement of ’66 2/3%’ of the total annual
compensation to be paid to each state’s attorney in Illinois.”
The calculation of that amount is based on the salary in
effect on December 31, 1988 and, “100% in salary taking
effect after December 31, 1988. Two other sections of the
Illinois Counties Code provides for a similar reimbursement
requirement for the public defender’s salary and also for
the county supervisor of assessments.
The compensation for the public defender would
come from the Illinois Department of Revenue out of
their Personal Property Tax Replacement Fund. The
compensation for the supervisor of assessments from the
same Personal Property Tax Replacement Fund but at a
rate of 50% of the amount of salary the county paid to the
office for the preceding month. In this instance, the salary
reimbursement is paid in arears whereas the other salary
reimbursements were paid as accrued.
However, what moved St. Clair County to file the
lawsuit was the state failing to pay any of these reimbursed
salary obligations to any municipality in the state since
July 1, 2015. The complaint continues, “Nevertheless,
for the current Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2015,
Defendant Beard, as Director of the Illinois Department
of Revenue has not allocated the portion of the funds held
in the Personal Property Tax Replacement Fund which is
required to be distributed and certified such allocations,
nor has Defendant Munger, as state Comptroller, paid the
several taxing districts, including Plaintiff, the respective
amounts due them, and Defendants have otherwise entirely
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failed to comply with Section 12 of the Act.”
The complaint concludes with Plaintiff asking, “that
this Court…enter judgment of Mandamus in its favor
against Defendants.” The complaint further asks the court
to require that distribution of allocations begin and to order
the Defendant to pay attorney’s fees and costs of the action.
A Declaratory Judgment was asked for in Count II that
the Court provide a “binding declaration of the rights of the
parties in this case.” Further, the Plaintiff also asked the
Court for “preliminary and permanent injunction requiring
that the Defendants to so comply with Section 12 of the
Act.”
On November 17, 2015, the Court ruled in favor of the
Plaintiff. The Court held “there are no disputed facts. The
inquiry is one of statutory construction.” What the Court
meant by the term “statutory construction” was to suggest,
“The overall goal of statutory construction is to give effect
to the legislative intent.” Lawyers often investigate to find
the legislative intent of a law when it was enacted. The
problem follows, not all law carries a description of the
legislative intent in place when the law was enacted.
The Court added, “Legislative intent is determined by
examining the language of the statute which is the most
reliable indicator of the legislature’s objectives in enacting
a particular law.” However, the Court concluded, “The
lawmakers certainly did not intend the interpretation urged
by the Attorney General. If the General Assembly intended
to reimburse counties only when the expenditures are
budgeted, it would also be true that the legislature intended
to halt reimbursements indefinitely when Governor and the
General Assembly are in an intractable dispute about the
budget. This is an absurd insinuation which could not have
been intended.”
With that, the Court ordered that the reimbursements
be distributed to St. Clair County and that the back due
revenue to reimbursed. However, because the payments
were not begun, St. Clair County initiated a Petition for
Rule to Show Cause, asking the Court to ask for a hearing to
determine if the continued denial of payments be construed
as contempt of court by the defendants. The motion was
granted and a hearing was scheduled for later that month.
A report will follow to provide the Court’s ruling in this
matter after computer maintenance problems are resolve in
the St. Clair County circuit clerk’s office.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor,
I am writing to ask Boone Co. District 2 voters to reelect Cathy Ward to represent them on the Boone Co.
Board.
For four years, I have attended Board meetings and
ZBA meetings. I greatly admire Cathy Ward’s servant
attitude, her transparency & approach-ability, her
persistence in researching an issue and her God given gift
of articulating both sides of an issue & arriving at the best
solution for all Boone Co. residents.
Cathy is not on the board to represent one group of
people or one agenda. She is not on the board to be a bobble
head or a clone. She is not there just to get a paycheck or
become popular. Cathy is on the board to serve and help
all people in Boone Co.
enjoy a higher standard of
living, promote industry,
reduce government taxes
and improve government
services to it’s citizens.
During a number of hot
issues in 2015, I›ve seen
Cathy faithfully actively
listening to people having
strong opinions. She does
not run away and when
possible asks questions
and offers astute remarks
to their concerns.
Cathy›s persistence on
researching an issue and
her tenacity to often stand
alone or almost alone
speaks volumes. Too often
at meetings county board
members appear bored
and don’t ask important
questions.
Meanwhile
Cathy is always engaged,
thinking and looking at all
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perspectives of a problem and asking questions.
Cathy›s biggest gift she brings to the County Board is
her ability to articulate the problem and give a positive &
fair solution. I’ve marveled at her words and watched others
on the board marvel at her assessments and conclusions.
In my opinion Boone Co. has been very fortunate to
have a servant like Cathy. Please help Cathy Ward get back
on the board and represent all of Boone County.
Sincerely,
LaVonne Wundrow
Dear Editor:
Experience is key to being a successful leader and
running a flourishing office. Combine experience with
honesty, integrity and fiscal responsibility and you have
the ideal candidate running for Boone County Circuit
Court Clerk- Linda Anderson. Linda has worked in every
department of the Circuit Court Clerk’s office. She has
been serving Boone County for 32 years in the Circuit
Court Clerk Office and her experience and hard work are
matchless!
As the incumbent Boone County Circuit Court Clerk,
Linda Anderson is endorsed 100% by her employees.
She not only has their respect, but also the respect of
her colleagues. Linda holds a true vision for the future
of the court and for the community. Her dedication is
unparalleled!
Please vote for Linda Anderson, Circuit Court Clerk,
March 15, 2016.
No matter how you add it up, Linda Anderson is a
winner!
Proven Public Servant + Proven Performance + Future
Vision = Linda Anderson.
Betti Wolf.
Dear Editor:
BOONE COUNTY BOARD ELECTION
I have attended many committee meetings as well as
Boone County Board Meetings and have observed first
hand the politics that have interfered with Government for
and by the people. The political influence is if you do not
join the political group you are not loyal to your party.
Well, we have an exception to that rhetoric with the
current Board Member Cathy Ward with 13+ years on
the Boone County Board and running for another term.
I recommend that you vote for Cathy Ward so she can
continue her excellent representation for District #2. Cathy
does her own home work on any project and then votes
accordingly in the best interest of Boone County an its
taxpayers. She has only one concern and that is to do what
the people elected her to do.
Please vote and get involved with local politics.
Bob Christianson
Boone County Resident.
ELECT
Cathy Rogers Ward
Boone County
Board District II
Dedicated to Making
A Great County Better
Pledged to Serve with:
• Honesty & Integrity
• Professionalism & Dedication
• Common Sense
• Transparency & Openness to
Keep the People Informed
Paid for by Cathy Rogers Ward,
2917 Caymen Lane, Belvidere
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Moving the State To Take Action
For those who think there is no way to move the state to do something that the state does not want to do, they are
wrong. If the state refuses to take action when they are legally bound to take action, a Court can force the state to do
what the state must do under the law. That cause of action has the difficult Latin name of “mandamus” that will require
the state to do what they have not done under the law.
A claim under mandamus led the United States Supreme Court to rule in a first landmark case, Marbury v. Madison,
5 U.S. 137. In part, this case is so important because the decision asserted that the Supreme Court has the power of
judicial review. The case was brought after Marbury had been chosen to serve as a justice of the peace in the District
of Columbia by President John Adams. But Marbury was not appointed. He asked the Court to move the Secretary
of State, James Madison to deliver the appointment. The Court found that his refusal to deliver the appointment was
illegal.
A similar cause of action in mandamus was filed in St. Clair County asserting a similar request, that the Court order
state government to act on what the state is mandated to do. The St. Clair action was important because the case asserted
that the illegal behavior of Illinois elected officials was denying reimbursement funding owed to municipalities.
We support this action brought by St. Clair County and we encourage Boone County, DeKalb, Winnebago and
McHenry counties to consider engaging in a similar action. As long as Illinois officials can dither and do nothing about
the fiscal crisis that threatens the future of this state, they have bought more time to do nothing while citizens suffer.
The inaction of Illinois legislators is the best argument to enact term limits for elected officials serving the state.
The St. Clair County action was successful when a 20th District Circuit court found that the state had refused to do
what they were mandated to do; to reimburse municipalities for a portion of the salary of the state’s attorney, the public
defender and the supervisor of assessments. The result that counties across the state are faced with is their taxpayers
must make up the difference that was unpaid by the state. For state’s attorneys that means that 66 2/3% of their salary
must be reimbursed by the state and that has not been done since before July 1, 2015.
The reality of this malfeasance was that Boone County was making up for 2/3 of the state’s attorney’s salary from
county reserves. Replacement of money taken from reserves, especially in this fiscal environment, is difficult for
counties to accomplish. In the 2015 budget that ended in November, Boone County had a significant deficit. With a
large deficit it is difficult to conclude when or if the county could ever replenish the reserves that is not being spent to
pay the state’s attorney, public defender and the supervisor of assessments that is not paid by the state.
What is most disconcerting is how state officials can justify denial of these reimbursements, given the fiscal condition
of most counties in the state. However, the cliché could apply that desperate times demand desperate measures. But
denying municipalities, reimbursement and continuing to require counties to make their mandated payments to the state
is outside the realm of decency. The action by St. Clair County and that which should occur in other counties is needed.
It is obvious that Illinois legislators are doing nothing to resolve budget disputes. Further, legislators have also done
nothing to resolve the pension tsunami that continues to grow every day. The hubris of these officials is also indecent.
But, many elected officials in Illinois have gerrymandered personal fiefdoms that provide eternal job security. With
this degree of job security, elected officials might wonder, “Why should I be expected to do something?” Arguably,
many elected officials in the state hold their jobs not because of their legislative ability but because they played the
game of politics and won, pity for the taxpayers of the state.
We applaud the leadership shown by the assistant state’s attorney of St. Clair County and we encourage the Boone
County state’s attorney to engage in a similar cause of action or to team with colleagues in neighboring counties to
appeal to the state judiciary to force state elected officials to resolve the states’ fiscal problem. Counties are mandated
to receive these reimbursements and there is no good reason why they should tap reserves instead of to move forward
with a cause of action.
It is likely that the Court will be asked to ultimately resolve the financial problems that have plagued the state for
decades. It is apparent that state legislators thought they had a blank check to satisfy the needs of special interest groups
without raising taxes to pay for their misguided programs. The clock does strike Midnight and the money does run out
but no one has apparently told Illinois elected officials of these eventualities.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Grizmacher, John, 76, Belvidere, January 20th
Maracle, Laura, 81, Belvidere, January 19th
Pavlak, Sally, 66, Belvidere, January 16th
Potter Sr., Roger, 99, Belvidere, January 16th
Voiles, A J, 84, Belvidere, January 29th
Werner, Adelina, 89, Belvidere, January 17th
Whitchurch, Donald, 81, Belvidere, January 12th
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Dear Editor:
I am writing this letter to convey my support for the reelection of Michelle Courier to a 3rd term as Boone County
States Attorney. I am currently a sitting Alderman in the
4th Ward of Belvidere. I have watched with great interest
the tenacity of Ms. Courier in her efforts to support and
assist Law Enforcement as a team member in a combined
effort to eradicate street gangs and elicit drug dealing from
our communities.
Having served the people of the State of Illinois as an
Illinois Sate Trooper, retiring after 30 years of service,
I have had the pleasure of working with many different
States Attorneys throughout the State. These cases ranged
from Murder, Armed Violence, Theft, home invasion and
a host of others. The overwhelming number of these cases
were committed by either drug offenders of gang members
or a combination of both.
When Michelle initially ran for States Attorney and
declared her dedication to eradicate drugs and gangs
from Boone County, I listened with interest. I can proudly
declare that she followed through on her pledge and is well
on her way to reaching her goal. I am personally aware of
the importance it is, to the law enforcement profession, in
having a States Attorney that will pursue his or her criminal
cases with vigor.
Michelle has staffed her office with extremely capable
Assistant States attorney’s and supporting Staff. She is
an efficient Administrator who approaches her duties
with an air of confidence and energy. Please join me and
fellow 4th Ward Alderman George Crawford in supporting
MICHELLE COURIER by voting in the PRIMARY
ELECTION on MARCH 15, 2016. Your support in the
Primary Election is essential to the retention of Michelle as
The Peoples States Attorney.
Thank You Very Much,
Ronald L. Brooks
Alderman 4th Ward
Belvidere, Il. 61008
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In North Boone
By James Middleton
For some time a dispute has sustained and lately this
dispute has heated-up. The dispute arose a few years
ago between the Capron Rescue Squad and the Boone
County Fire Protection District #3. The focus of the
dispute considers ambulance service provided in the
northern area of Boone County.
A boundary line was created to separate the county
north from south at Orth Road. Ambulance service
south of Orth Road is commonly provided through
Belvidere while service north of Orth Road was under
the authority of Capron Rescue. However, District #3
has wanted to become involved in response to what
they claim are complaints of the inability of Capron to
provide adequate ongoing service.
Fire District #3 obtained an ambulance that they
have had in service for some time. The President of
Fire Protection District #3, Ray Morse, said they needed
an ambulance when they respond to a fire calls and also,
“if we are called for help.”
On November 3, 2015, Heath Morrall, Secretary of
the North Boone Fire Protection District #3 filed a motion
for a referenda question to be placed on the March 15,
2016 Primary Election ballot. This question first asks
voters to approve enactment of a new tax for ambulance
purposes. A second part of that same question asks
voters to allow a tax of .05% of the equalized assessed
value of taxable property to be extended for that purpose.
There is dispute in North Boone that such a new
tax is needed and questions have arisen regarding the
motives of District #3. Owen Costanza the President
of the Capron Rescue Squad said he believes that Fire
District #3 wants to become a singular ambulance
service in the area. However, Mr. Constanza added, “We
are the ambulance authority for the area and we cannot
give that away.” He also said that the referendum that is
proposed is, in his words, “A violation of the law.”
Mr. Costanza cited Illinois law at 70 ILCS 705/22
that he said would not allow for the referendum and
for District #3 to take over ambulance coverage for the
north Boone area. At 202(a) of that section of Illinois
law, it is written, in part, as a matter of public policy, to
preserve, protect and promote the public health, safety
and welfare, adequate and continuing ambulance service
should be available, Further, insofar as it is available,
ambulance service should be provided by private
enterprise and in the event that ambulance service does
not exist, fire protection districts should be authorized to
provide this service.
Mr. Costanza said that the Rescue Squad is working
with an attorney to challenge the action proposed by
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District #3 and that the rescue Squad is also challenging
the Board of Elections to get the question removed from
the March ballot. If nothing is resolved, the District #3
referendum will appear on the March Primary ballot.
Belvidere attorney Jim Hursh represents the Capron
Rescue Squad. “Fire District #3 wants a question placed
on the Primary ballot and to also levy for a .05% for
ambulance service in the area that is a tax.” He added,
“However, a question cannot be placed on a ballot unless
the question is answered. He added, the question asks if
there is no adequate ambulance service in the area and
he said, there already is adequate ambulance service.
We are asking if proper procedure was followed.
Mr. Hursh is drafting a civil lawsuit that will soon be
filed in the Boone County 17th Circuit Court. The suit
will ask the Court to provide a Declaratory Judgment
in favor of Capron Rescue Squad. He added, “We will
also be seeking injunctive relief to have the Court rule
that District #3 discontinue their ambulance service and
that the referendum be
removed from the ballot.”
A
declaratory
judgement is a request
for a legal determination
by a Court that resolves
legal uncertainty for
the litigants. The party
asking for the declaration
is asking the Court to
rule on and to affirm
their duties, rights and
obligations of one or
more of the parties in a
legal dispute (Samuel
Bray [2010], “Prevention
Adjudication” University
of Chicago Law Review,
77: 1275).
Mr. Morse presented
a different view of
the question and said,
“Originally, we thought
that ambulance service
was inadequate.
We
had heard from some
that Capron could not
make all of their calls.”
Mr. Morse said that his
representatives went to
talk with Capron saying
that Dist. #3 run as a
back-up unit.
He said, “They refused
to let us run as a back-up.
They have tried to stop
us.” He indicated that the
Capron Rescue unit did
not want to negotiate or
discuss the question. However later, negotiations did
occur and Mr. Morse said he felt that an agreement had
been reached but no agreement was ever concluded or
signed.
Mr. Morse also said that the work of Dist. #3 has
made Capron Rescue run better because they now have
three ambulances. One of those units is held at the
Candlewick Lake development. Mr. Morse said he still
believes that Dist. #3 needs to help more. He estimated
that in the region covered by Capron Rescue Service
and Dist. #3 there could be as many as one ambulance
call a day. “There could be as many as 40 to 50 calls a
month,” he added.
Mr. Hursh expects to have the declaratory judgment
cause of action prepared and filed soon in the 17th Circuit
Court. He indicated that he will ask for a rapid review
of the question because the referendum will be placed
on the March 15 ballot if no judgment is delivered.
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Henningers
Awarded by
Illinois Fair
Association
On January 16, 2016, the Illinois Association of
Agricultural Fairs held its 106th annual convention at the
Crowe Plaza Hotel in Springfield, Illinois. John and Pat
Henninger of the Boone County Fair in Belvidere, Illinois
was presented the “Friends of Illinois County Fair” Award.
Many families have worked hard as volunteers at the
Boone County Fair from the first days the Grange took over
operating the fair in 1957. Generation after generation has
given their time, effort and energy to help the Fair become
one of the best in Illinois. One of the longest serving
families in the history of the Fair has been the Henninger
family. Al Henninger is the only remaining fair board
member from 1957, he is also a past president of the Boone
County Fair. His wife Darlene is a 61 year volunteer and
was in charge of Concessions for 30 years. Son John has
been a Director 37 years. He and his wife Pat have worked
on the concessions committee for 18 years. John’s son Clint
and his two daughters, Allie and Nicole, have for the past
four years helped on the concessions committee making it
four generations of the Henninger family working together
for the betterment of the annual event.
John and Patricia Henninger live in Garden
Prairie, Illinois. In addition to their home and family
life, work schedules and civic activities they contribute
countless hours to organizing, contracting and placing
In Our 20th Year
(Pictured L to R) Raymond Poe, Illinois Director
of the Department of Agriculture,Pat Henninger,
John Henninger, and Jeff Blomsness, Chief
Executive Officer of North American Midway
entertainment.(Photo submited)
over 400 concessions at
each year’s fair. Their
joins efforts are one of
the Boone County Fairs
most important factors to
the Fairs, Income. They
have
streamlined
the
Concessions operation with
the use of the computer,
first to get the concessions
information on the website
and are always ready to
assist where needed. John
is always ready to make
things happen. Currently,
he is instrumental in
working with Verizon to
get a cell tower built on
the fairgrounds to alleviate
the pressure of cell usage
during the fair. This is
being done at no charge to
the county fair.
John
and
Pats
dedication
and
years
of service to the Boone
County Fair have qualified
them for the “Friends of
Illinois County Fairs”
Award. Additionally, the
Henninger family is to be
commended for their four
generations of service to
their Fair, County and
State.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
COUNTY OF BOONE - BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS
GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, vs.
DELFINO CABALLERO; DIANA CABALLERO; UNKNOWN
OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; MARIA CABALLERO Defendants,
14 CH 232
NOTICE OF SALE
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, February 25, 2016, 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 398 Park Street, Poplar Grove, IL 61065.
P.I.N. 03-24-254-014.
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. 14-035641 NOS
Published in the Boone County Journal Jan 15,22,29-2016
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT
BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC Plaintiff, -v.TOMAS C. DIONICIO A/K/A THOMAS C. DIONICIO, et al Defendant
14 CH 166
NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause
on November 24, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will
at 1:00 PM on February 25, 2016, 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 1728 13TH AVENUE, Belvidere, IL 61008
Property Index No. 05-35-380-007. 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. You will need
a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license,
passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure
sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at
other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.
com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL
60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1502385.
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. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street
Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@
pierceservices.com Attorney File No. PA1502385 Case Number: 14 CH
166 TJSC#: 35-17550
I681921
CIRCUIT
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF THE FFMLT
TRUST 2006-FF13, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES,
SERIES 2006-FF13 Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT R. COMSTOCK A/K/A BOBBY R COMSTOCK, et al Defendant
15 CH 100
real estate:
Commonly known as 203 BREE DRIVE, POPLAR GROVE, IL
61065 Property Index No. 03-24-478-008. The real estate is improved
with a single family home; 2 car attached garage. 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
R
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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
100 TJSC#: 35-17211
LEGALS
Foreclosures
COUNTY OF BOONE - BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS
GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, vs.
DELFINO CABALLERO; DIANA CABALLERO; UNKNOWN
OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; MARIA CABALLERO Defendants,
14 CH 232
NOTICE OF SALE
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, February 25, 2016, 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 152 as designated upon plat number 5 of Sherman Oaks, being
a subdivision of part of the east half of section 24, township 45 north,
range 3 east of the third principal meridian, the plat of which subdivision
is recorded in plat index file 297B as document number 2004R06535 in
the recorder’s office of Boone County, Illinois; situated in the County of
Boone and the State of Illinois.
Commonly known as 398 Park Street, Poplar Grove, IL 61065.
P.I.N. 03-24-254-014.
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. 14-035641 NOS
CIRCUIT
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF THE FFMLT
TRUST 2006-FF13, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES,
SERIES 2006-FF13 Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT R. COMSTOCK A/K/A BOBBY R COMSTOCK, et al Defendant
15 CH 100
real estate:
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE TO-WIT: LOT
FORTY-TWO (42) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF RAVENSCREST SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF
THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-FOUR (24),
TOWNSHIP FORTY-FIVE (45) NORTH, RANGE THREE EAST OF
THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF RECORDED JULY 21, 1995 IN PLAT INDEX FILE ENVELOPE 154-A AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 95-4128. SITUATED IN THE
COUNTY OF BOONE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as 203 BREE DRIVE, POPLAR GROVE, IL
61065 Property Index No. 03-24-478-008. The real estate is improved
with a single family home; 2 car attached garage. 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
100 TJSC#: 35-17211
CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC Plaintiff, -v.TOMAS C. DIONICIO A/K/A THOMAS C. DIONICIO, et al Defendant
14 CH 166
real estate:
LOT TWENTY IN BLOCK FIFTEEN (15) AS DESIGNATED UPON
THE PLAT NO. 4 OF SHEFFIELD GREEN, BEING A SUBDIVISION
OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP
44 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 7 OF PLATS
ON PAGES 42 AND 43 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE IN BOONE
COUNT, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN BOONE COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as 1728 13TH AVENUE, Belvidere, IL 61008
Property Index No. 05-35-380-007. 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
166 TJSC#: 35-17550
I681921
BOONE COUNTY, BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS
PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLAINTIFF,-vsUNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES OF KEITH J. SAMPLE
A/K/A KEITH SAMPLE, DECEASED; GINA M. SAMPLE; TIMOTHY
A. MILLER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR KEITH J. SAMPLE A/K/A KEITH SAMPLE, DECEASED; RAQUELLE SAMPLE;
QUIERRA SAMPLE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD
CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANT DEFENDANTS
15 CH 131
PUBLICATION NOTICE
The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you Unknown Heirs and/or Legatees of Keith J. Sample a/k/a
Keith Sample, Deceased and Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants; Unknown Occupants.
Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Boone County, 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 THREE (3) IN BLOCK TWO (2) IN HOLLISTER AND KINGS
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BELVIDERE AS PLATTED AND RECORDED IN BOOK 47 OF DEEDS ON PAGE 518 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE
COUNTY OF BOONE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as 718 Union Avenue, Belvidere, IL 61008
Permanent Index No.: 05-35-232-013
and which said Mortgage was made by Keith J. Sample Mortgagors,
to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Nominee for PHH
Mortgage Corporation as Mortgagee, and recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Boone County, Illinois, Document No. 2007R00786.
And for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the said
Court against you as provided by law, and that the 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, the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Boone County,
in the City of Belvidere, Illinois, on or before the 30th day after the first
publication of this notice which is February 29, 2016. Default may be
entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in
accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.
Clerk
Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC
Attorney for Plaintiff
2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301
Bannockburn, IL 60015
(847) 291-1717
[email protected]
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR
THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN
BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF
FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND
IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION.
I682719
Published in The Boone County Journal January 29th/Febuary 5th
and 12th, 2016
KOZENY & MCCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC.
(6307468) Attorneys
105 W. Adams, Suite 1850
Chicago, Illinois 60603
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. MICHAEL R. HARRIS A/K/A MICHAEL HARRIS, MICHELLE E. HARRIS A/K/A MICHELLE HARRIS, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND
NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, et. al., Defendants, Case No. 13 CH 287.
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:
LOT 66 AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NUMBER 2 OF THE
RIVERBEND NORTH, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE
SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 24, AND A PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST
OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE
PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 20, 199 IN PLAT INDEX FILE
ENVELOPE 213B AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 199RO3782 IN THE
RECORDER`S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS SITUATED
IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.. PIN: 0524-404-002. Commonly known as: 910 Taylor Rdg, Belvidere, IL 61008,
and which said Mortgage was made by MICHAEL R. HARRIS A/K/A
MICHAEL HARRIS, MICHELLE E. HARRIS A/K/A MICHELLE
HARRIS, as Mortgagor(s) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems,
Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number 2008R10075, and the present owner(s) of the
property being MICHAEL R. HARRIS A/K/A MICHAEL HARRIS, MICHELLE E. HARRIS A/K/A MICHELLE HARRIS, 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 FEBRUARY 29, 2016 default may be entered against you
at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the
prayer of said Complaint.
Dated, Belvidere, Illinois,.
Clerk of the Boone County Circuit Court.
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT PURSUANT TO
THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Last known addresses:
Defendant Address:
910 Taylor Ridge, Belvidere, IL 61008
Published in The Boone County Journal January 29th/Febuary 5th and
12th, 2016
Assumed Names - DBA
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 Farm business in said County and State
under the name of Chad Osterberg Farms at the following post office
addresses:18851 Harnish Rd., Roscoe, IL, 61073 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: Chad Osterberg, 18851
Harnish Rd., Roscoe, IL, 61073. Signed: Chad Osterberg, 01/11/2016
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 11th. day of January,
2016, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Christine Gardner, Deputy
Published in the Boone County Journal 01/15,22,29
intend… to conduct and transact a Roofing/Exteriors business in said
County and State under the name of Expect Pro Exteriors at the following
post office addresses:122 Queens Place., 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: Brian Geier, 122 Queens
Place., Poplar Grove, IL, 61065. Signed: Brian Geier, 01/08/16
2016, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Christine Gardner, Deputy
intend… to conduct and transact a Online Retail business in said County
and State under the name of Curated Charms Boutique at the following
post office addresses: 1320 Union Ave., Belvidere, IL, 61008 and that the
true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting
NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESIDENCE: Julia McIntyre Gum, 1320
Union Ave., Belvidere, IL, 61008. Signed: Julia McIntyre Gum, 01/20/16
2016, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Julie A. Stapler, Deputy
Published in the Boone County Journal 01/22,29 02/05
intend… to conduct and transact a Farm business in said County and State
under the name of Priest Farms at the following post office addresses:17050
Stimes Rd., Capron, IL, 61012 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: Mark Priest, 17052 Stimes
Rd., Capron, IL, 61012. Signed: Mark Priest, 01/12/16
2016, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Julie A. Stapler, Deputy
intend… to conduct and transact a Travel Consulting business in said
County and State under the name of Sandra Chu at the following post
office addresses: 12152 Leighton Dr., Caledonia, IL, 61011 and that the
true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting
NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESIDENCE: Sandra Chu, 12152 Leighton
Dr., Caledonia, IL, 61011. Signed: Sandra Chu, 01/14/16
2016, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Joyce Hepner, Deputy
Published in the Boone County Journal 01/22,29 02/05
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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BOONE - IN PROBATE
In the Matter of the Estate of
ROBERT L. NEIBER, Deceased.
No. 16-P-1
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-WILL AND CLAIMS
NOTICE is given of the death of Robert L. Neiber Letters of Office
were issued on January 13, 2016, to Lori L. Gulsrud-Neiber, who is
the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is
Attorney Charles G. Popp, P.C.215 South State Street, Belvidere,
Illinois.
Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 15,
2016, 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
755 ILCS 5/18-3, 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
Boone County Circuit Clerk--Probate Division at the Boone County
Courthouse, 601 North Main Street, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, 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 his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed.
Charles G. Popp, P.C. Attorney for Estate
215 South State Street Belvidere, IL 61008
815-544-3130
Published in The Boone County Journal Jan. 22,29 and Feb. 5, 2015
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, February 23, 2016 at 7:00
p.m. in the Boone County Board Room, 1212 Logan Avenue, Belvidere,
Illinois, 61008 upon the following:
The application of Boone County, 1212 Logan Avenue, Belvidere,
61008 for a text amendment to the Boone County Zoning Ordinance
Chapter 4 Design Criteria for Specific Uses by adding a new Section 4.15.
Second Dwelling Unit for Lot of Record Exchange with the following
intent:
4.15.1 Intent. The purpose of the Dwelling Unit linked to
the lot of record land exchange special use is to provide a means
of obtaining the agricultural goals and objectives of the Boone
County Land Use Plan to those properties with an existing lot of
record that for some reason the owner wishes to build on the farm
in a different location than the existing lot of record. This special
use would allow the land owner of a lot of record to exchange
land on a contiguous farm property with an existing dwelling unit
to exchange a parcel of land (not less than two acres with 250 feet
of road frontage) to construct a second dwelling. The existing
lot of record would then be abandoned. The lot of record shall be
located in the A-1 Agricultural Preservation Area District and in
lawful existence prior to May 10, 1978.
All language for the proposed text amendment is available for review
at the Belvidere-Boone County Planning Department, 401 Whitney
Boulevard, Belvidere, Illinois between 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday
through Friday.
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 January 29th, 2016
2016 NOTICE OF ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
To all owners and occupiers of lands lying within the boundaries of
the Boone County Soil and Water Conservation District:
Notice is hereby given that an Election will be held on the 18th day of
February, 2016 from 7:00 a.m. through 5:30 p.m. at 211 North Appleton
Road, Belvidere. Three Directors will be elected to serve the Boone
County Soil and Water Conservation District of the State of Illinois.
All persons, firms or corporations who hold legal title or are in legal
possession of any land lying within the boundaries of the said district
are eligible to vote at said election, whether as lessee, renter, tenant or
otherwise. Only such persons, firms or corporations are eligible to vote.
Published in The Boone County Journal January 15th/ and 29th, 2016
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Boone County Government will hold a public hearing on Thursday,
February 11, 2016 at 12:00PM at the Boone County Administration
Campus located at 1212 Logan Avenue, Belvidere, IL 61008. The
purpose of the hearing is to consider the grant application to the Illinois
Department of Transportation for Section 5310 Consolidated Vehicle
Purchasing (CVP) funding. The purpose of this grant application is to
seek funding through the Illinois Department of Transportation for the
replacement of two (2) Medium Duty Paratransit vehicles through the
CVP Program undertaken by the State of Illinois. The public is invited
to attend.
Bob Walberg
Chairman
Boone County Board
Published in The Boone County Journal January 29th, 2016
ACCEPTING
APPLICATIONS
Records Clerk
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is accepting
applications for the position of Records Clerk.
This full-time day position requires computer, typing,
communication and data entry skills. The ideal
applicant should have experience in those areas and
be able to pass a thorough background investigation
and written testing. Applicants must reside within 21
miles of the Belvidere/Boone County Public Safety
Building located at 615 N. Main St., Belvidere, Illinois
within 13 months of employment and have a high
school diploma or G.E.D. Starting salary for this
position is $12.98 per hour with an excellent benefit
package. Applications may be obtained from the
Sheriff’s Office located at the Belvidere/Boone
County Public Safety Building or printed out on-line
at www.boonecountyil.org and must be returned or
postmarked by February 10, 2016, to the Boone
County Sheriff’s Office, 615 N. Main St., Belvidere,
IL. 61008.
Boone County Sheriff’s Office
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Community
News & Events
by Amanda Nelson
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR HOME
SCHOOL FAMILIES- University of Illinois Extension
is offering a once a month environmental education series
for home school students and their attending adult learner.
The program will be on the third Tuesday of each month
starting in September and finishing in May 2016. The
lessons will focus on a different topic each month with a
total of nine classes. Classes are from 10:30 a.m. To noon
and will be held at the Natural Resource Education Center
located in the Russell Woods Forest Preserve, one mile
west of Genoa on State Route 72. The cost will be $3.00
per Person per class, including the adult, and registration is
required. For questions or to register, please call the Natural
Resource Education Center at 815-784-2000. If you need a
reasonable accommodation to participate in this program,
please contact the Extension office at 815-544-3710.
BOONE COUNTY 4-H CLUB NOW ACCEPTING
NEW MEMBERS- To learn more about 4-H enroll your
child in a local club, one may contact: Boone County
Extension office 205 Cadillac Court Suite #3, Belvidere,
IL, call 815-544-3710, or visit our website at http://web.
extension.illinois.edu/bdo/boone4h/.
A MATTER OF BALANCE- Many older adults
experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities.
A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program
designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. This
program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls.
705 Kilburn Ave Rockford, IL 61101 Thursdays, January
7-February 25, 2016 2:00-4:00 PM. Classes are held once
a week for 8 weeks for 2 hours each. Workshops are free
of charge. Donations are welcome. For more information
please call (815) 963-1609.
LIVE WELL, BE WELL- Thursday, January
21-February 25, 2016. 9-11:30 AM at the Lifescape
Community Services. Free. To RSVP call (815) 963-1609.
Have you ever felt as though your health problems were
telling you what you could and couldn’t do. The take
Charge of Your Health: Live Well, Be Well workshop can
help put you back in charge. You can regain the energy to
do the things that matter. A limited number of spots are
available.
BELVIDERE FOOD PANTRY- On December 17,
2015, the Belvidere/Boone County Food Pantry received a
$7,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Northern
Illinois. “The RightFood for Every Table” project. “The
Right Food for Every Table” project, includes purchases
of additional food such as proteins, fruits, starches, and
vegetables, etc. to supplement donations we receive, so
that we can supply our clients with healthy food choices.
In conjunction with the Northern Illinois University
Extension, the Pantry has accepted the responsibility
of providing nutritional education and counseling at
no cost to Boone County Residents. In the Past year the
Belvidere/Boone County Food Pantry has had a total
of 3,958 unduplicated individuals in our food pantry
building. Although the economy is steadily improving,
Boone County is still affected by poverty and hunger. The
Pantry is proud to help ensure that hundreds of families
and individuals in Boone County have enough food to eat.
THE MONROE TOWNSHIP FIREFIGHTER’S
ASSOCIATION
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT
BUFFET
BREAKFAST- Sunday, February 7, 2016 at the Fire
Station, 104 West Street, Monroe Center, IL. Serving
is from 7-11 AM. Prices are $8.00 for Adults, $4.00 for
Children ages 6-12. Ages 5 and under eat free.
FALL’N IN LOVE ROCK VALLEY CAT CLUB
CHAMPIONSHIP AND HOUSEHOLD PET CAT
SHOW- February 6-7, 2016. 9:00AM to 3:00PM at
Forest Hills Lodge at Rockford Speedway 1601 West Lane
Road (Route 173), Loves Park, IL. Adults/Child 13 up:
$5.00: Child 6-12: $4.00 Children under 5: free. $1.00 off
admission with newspaper ad. For information call: 815389-1330.
CASINO BUS TRIP- OPEN TO THE PUBLICFebruary 24th, Going to “Jumers Casino”. Cost is $25.00
In Our 20th Year
per person. Includes Bus Ride, Free Buffet Lunch st the
Casino and $5.00 Casino Credit. Also other activities to
make the trip enjoyable. Meet at Belvidere Moose Lodge
295, 7:30 an for Free Coffee and donuts, Bus leaves at 8:30
am. Returns around 5:30 pm. Free Drink ticket and a $1.00
off Dinner Ticket if you decide to stay at the lodge For
Chicken dinner. Sign up at the Moose Lodge or for more
details call Bob Hammortree at (779) 552-8195.
SPRING TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING- Monday,
February 8, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at
the Spring Town Hall, 3150 Shattuck Rd.
COMMUNITY BUILDING COMPLEX FINANCE
COMMITTEE MEETING- Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at
11:45 at Bush Gardens.
COMMUNITY BUILDING COMPLEX RULES
AND REGULATIONS committee MEETING- Tuesday,
February 2, 2016 at 11:45 at Bush Gardens.
COMMUNITY BUILDING COMPLEX BUILDING
AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING- Tuesday,
February 2, 2016 at 11:45 at Bush Gardens.
ILLINOIS FIRST DETECTOR INVASIVE PEST
WORKSHOP- Thursday, February 18, in room 201 of the
Highland Community College Student conference Center,
2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport. Pre-registration is
required and can be completed at web.extension.illinois.
edu/jsw or by calling the U of I Extension at (815) 2354125. A $40 non-refundable registration fee covers
instruction, on-site lunch, and training materials.
BOONE
COUNTY
BOARD
VOLUNTEER
VACANCYBelvidere Cemetery Association Term Expires
Length of Term Vacancy
May 3, 2021
Remainder of Term (6 Year Term)
Capron Cemetery Association
Term Expires
February 1, 2021Remainder of Term (6 Year Term)
Boone County Board of Health
Term Expires
July 1, 2016
Remainder of Term
Commissioners of the Housing Authority
Term Expires
Length of Term
January, 2016 5 Year Term
Interested parties are asked to send a letter and/or resume
expressing your interest and qualifications along with your
contact information to Boone County Board Chairman Bob
Walberg, Administration Campus, 1212 Logan Ave., Suite
102, Belvidere, IL 61008. Please respond by February 9,
2016 to assure being considered.
TECH SAVVY GIRL SCOUT COOKIE PROGRAM
IS WORTH SHARING!- Local Girl Scouts will begin
taking orders for the 2016 Girl Scout Cookie Program from
January 8-29. The cookie theme is “Worth Sharing,” and
customers are encouraged to post a photo of themselves
enjoying Girl Scout Cookies on social media with the
hashtag #worthsharing. The #worthsharing effort reinforces
how the proceeds girls earn through the cookie program
help them give back to their local areas through service
projects and community action.
GIRL SCOUTS TO HOST COOKIES & COMEDY(Fundraiser offers Girl Scout Cookies paired with
performances by regional comedians.) Girl Scouts of
Northern Illinois will host a fundraising event, Cookies &
Comedy, on Thursday, January 28, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
At Franchesco’s, 7128 Spring Creek Road, in Rockford.
This adults-only evening will feature Girl Scout Cookies,
heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, and a silent auction. Tickets
are $40 per person: $75 per couple, or $300 tables of eight.
Attendees must be 21 years of age or older. Tickets are
available online at www.girlscoutsni.org/events/socialevents.
NORTHERN ILLINOIS ANTIQUES DEALERS
ASSOCIATION SHOW- Forty professional antiques
dealers from throughout the Midwest will gather Saturday,
February 20, and Sunday, February 21, at Forest Hills
Lodge in Loves Park near Rockford, Illinois. Saturday
hours are 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM; and Sunday, 11:00 AM
to 4:00 PM.
Stop in Monday through
Friday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm or
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
A Rash of Auto Burglaries
in Poplar Grove
Boone County and Belvidere Crime reports
On 1/12/16 at approx. 0412, BCS Deputy responded to
the 200 Block of Picadilly, Poplar Grove
for a burglary to motor vehicle in progress. The offender,
was located. BCS Detectives responded to the scene.
On 01-12-16 at 0631 hrs., BCS Deputy was dispatched
to the 13000 Block of Oak Lawn Ln Poplar Grove for a
burglary to a motor vehicle. BCS Deputy spoke with the
complainant who stated that between 01-11-16 at 1800 hrs.
and 01-12-16 at 0430 hrs., unknown subject(s) entered her
vehicle and removed several items. Case open and referred
to detectives.
On 1/12/16 at 10:00, BCS Deputy responded to the
13000 Block of Oaklawn Ln for a burglary to motor
vehicle. The complainant stated that overnight someone
entered into their car that was parked in the 13000 Block
of Oaklawn Ln Poplar Grove and someone rummaged
through the vehicle. Billie stated that she had to take her
husband to work so she could not call right away. Case
forwarded to detectives.
On 01/12/16 at 0814 hrs, BCS Deputy was dispatched
to the 100 Block of Brandywine Poplar Grove
reference burglary to a motor vehicle. BCS Deputy
met with the complainant who stated that sometime the
previous night someone went inside both his vehicles
although nothing seemed to have been taken.
to the 100 Block of Brandywine Dr Poplar Grove
for a burglary to motor vehicle. BCS Deputy spoke
with complainant who stated between 01-11-16 at 1800
hrs. and 01-12-16 at 0900 hrs,, unknown subject(s) entered
her vehicle that was parked in the driveway and removed
several items . Case open and referred to detectives.
On 1/12/16 at 16:15, BCS Deputy responded to the 100
Block of Brandywine Poplar Grove for a theft from vehicle.
The complainant stated that 2 of his vehicles were gone
through last night. The complainant stated that someone
entered into the vehicles and took several items. Case was
forwarded to the BCS Detectives.
On 1/12/16 at approx. 0412, BCS Deputy responded to
the 200 Block of Picadilly Poplar Grove
for a burglary to motor vehicle in progress. The offender,
was located. BCS Detectives responded to the scene.
to the 13000 Block of Oak Lawn Ln Poplar Grove for a
burglary to a motor vehicle. BCS Deputy spoke with the
complainant who stated that between 01-11-16 at 1800 hrs.
and 01-12-16 at 0430 hrs., unknown subject(s) entered her
vehicle and removed several items . Case open and referred
to detectives
On 01/12/16 at 0814 hrs, BCS Deputy was dispatched
to the 100 Block of Brandywine Poplar Grove reference
burglary to a motor vehicle. BCS Deputy met with the
complainant who stated that sometime the previous night
someone went inside both his vehicles although nothing
seemed to have been taken.
On 01-13-2016 at approximately 1325, BPD officers
were dispatched to Wal-Mart for a possible retail theft.
BPD Officers were informed by Loss Prevention that a
subject approximately 40yoa with a gold tooth attempted
to leave the store with several electronics and toiletries.
And when Wal-Mart employees made contact with the
suspect, he fled on foot. The suspect was wearing a black
coat with brown fur trim around the hood. He was last seen
running towards Alpine bank. The suspect was driving a
white 2001 Pontiac.
On 01/13/16 at approx. 1630 hours, BCS Deputy was
dispatched to the 13000 Block of Rt. 76 (Pacemaker
Mobil) for a gas drive off. An employee stated that a
subject driving a dark blue SUV or van put gas in the
vehicle and then left without paying. The registration to
the vehicle was out of Texas. Case open pending contact
with the registered owner.
On 1/18/16 @ approx 4:26 hrs, BCS Deputy was
dispatched to the1300 Block of Irene Rd. reference a
house fire in the attic. The complainant advised of a fire
in the attic near his furnace which was shut off. Nothing
suspicious.
On 01/19/16, at approximately 0917 hours, BCS
Deputy responded to the 13000 Block of Harvest Way for a
damage to property. The complainant stated that sometime
between 1430 and 0900 hours, unknown person(s) spray
painted graffiti on 2 buildings. The buildings damaged
were the furthest south and 3rd furthest south buildings,
both on the east ends.
On 1/19/16 @ 0939 hrs, BPD Officer was dispatched
to the 2100 Block of Tobyne Dr.for a damage to vehicle
report. BPD Officer spoke with the complainant who stated
his vehicle had been parked in the lot behind his bldg on
1/15/16 0300 - 0500 hrs when heard a car outside & the
sound of all 4 tires being slashed. He found the damage
@ 0500 & realized it was his car that was damaged. There
were scratches & a dent on the right rear corner of the car
& the scratches go down the side of the car to the right
front door.
11
Year of the
Deep Snow
Set Standard for
Winter in Illinois
by Tom Emery
This January brought the usual winter weather to
Illinois, with freezing temperatures, periodic snow, and
bone-chilling rain. But it’s certainly nothing compared to
the Year of the Deep Snow.
That fateful winter, also called the “Big Snow,” in
1830-31 was so severe that it became a defining moment in
the early history of Illinois. Over 180 years later, it remains
a standard by which other winters are judged in the state.
“The pioneers who lived through the Deep Snow never
forgot the experience,” said Dr. Samuel Wheeler, a research
historian at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and
Museum in Springfield. “It was almost a badge of honor
to say you lived through it. They measured time based on
that winter.”
Remarkably, the fall of 1830 was unseasonably warm,
as were several previous winters. But the winter of 183031 packed a wallop. On December 20, a cold rain began to
fall and lasted for four days, sometimes changing to an icy
In Our 20th Year
mix. On Christmas Eve, however, the conditions began to
deteriorate.
Accounts of that winter vary, but most agree that the
snow never stopped for as many as sixty days. Some
reported only two sunny days during that stretch as snow
piled over three feet deep. Coupled with high winds,
blizzard-like conditions became routine.
The snow layer was topped by freezing rain that left
a hearty crust on the ice. John Buckles, a Logan County
settler, remembered the crust as “nearly, but not quite,
strong enough to bear a man.”
The snow beneath was so deep that men actually
became trapped when the crust broke. They became easy
prey for wolves, who also feasted on deer and other game
that struggled in the suffocating snow.
The trapped animals, though, became easy marks for
hunters, who desperately scrambled for sustenance. But
thousands of deer, wild hogs, and other game were lost
in the horrid conditions. Enormous numbers of cattle and
other stock were lost, along with herds of buffalo.
The massive loss of game was a serious threat to the
settlers’ sources of food. Some farmers tried to dig through
the snow to search for corn that was left unharvested.
Those that managed to stay atop the crust faced
dangerously cold temperatures. In Jacksonville, Julian
Sturtevant, a transplanted New Englander, wrote that
the “for not less than two weeks, the mercury in the
thermometer tube was not, on any one morning, higher
than twelve degrees below zero.”
While those like Sturtevant with northeastern
backgrounds were used to harsh winters, Wheeler notes
that other settlers were less prepared. “In central Illinois,
a lot of settlers were from Kentucky and Tennessee,” he
remarked. “They didn’t know how to deal with that kind
of winter. If they had just arrived in Illinois, they may not
have had an adequate stockpile of supplies.”
Weather records from Fort Armstrong in Rock Island
show that only five days did not have freezing temperatures
between December 14 and February 13. There were six
straight days with lows below zero from Feb. 3-8. The
daily weather report on January 17 reported “two feet of
snow on a level.”
In drafty log cabins across the state, snow blew in
through cracks, under doorways, and down chimneys. Many
settlers awoke not only to find their hearths extinguished,
but also a coating of white that covered their beds.
At their homestead near Decatur, the family of Abraham
Lincoln was also affected by the “Deep Snow.” Lincoln’s
father Thomas had moved to Macon County from Indiana
in 1830, found it not to his liking, and intended to leave.
However, the winter conditions delayed their departure and
dramatically reduced their food supply.
Abraham, then 21, worked as best he could that winter,
remembering that he produced “a thousand rails” for a
neighbor, William Warnick. Young Lincoln periodically
visited the Warnick cabin, two miles away across the
Sangamon River, during the “Deep Snow” to ask for spare
food for his family.
On one trip, Lincoln broke through the ice on the river,
soaking his feet in frigid water. Mrs. Warnick treated his
frozen feet by reportedly rubbing them in a concoction
of “goose grease, skunk oil, and rabbit fat.” The Lincoln
family left Macon County after that season, settling near
Charleston.
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