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Harvard Milk Days!
June 5th, 6th, 7th
2009 Milk Days Queen
Andrea Diaz
Inside this issue:
Milk Days Return/Schedule of Events
What’s New At Milk Days
Page 2
Page 4
Milk Days Memories
Milk Days Queen and Court
Page 12
Page 13
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In Our 14th Year
The June Event of 68 Years Returns
By James Middleton
The collage of photographs on the front page were
gathered from a much larger number of images that have
survived over the last 68 years showing what the Harvard
Milk Days event was then and what is it now. What started
in 1942 in a quiet northern Illinois community as a festival
celebrating dairy farming has grown over the last 68 years
to be the longest running festival in the state of Illinois.
Harvard Milk Days continues to identify the summer
season for many across southern Wisconsin and northern
Illinois. There are many people that live and work in
Chicago, Milwaukee, Indianapolis and even Des Moines,
Iowa that return to Harvard every year for the parade, the
bed races and the famous milk drinking contest. Coney
Island, New York, has a hot dog-eating contest, but Harvard
has a world championship milk-drinking contest.
The Harvard Milk Days arose from a need in 1942.
Because of the World War II effort on the home front,
citizens of Harvard created the idea of having a regional
festival to honor area farmers and the dairy industry. The
event was designed to increase milk and food production for
the war effort. The result of their planning created Harvard
Milk Days and the idea grew from that point into an annual
institution throughout the Midwestern region.
In 1942, there were seven dairy companies located within
15 miles of Harvard. The legend has it that more milk was
being produced within that radius than anywhere else in the
nation. From that moment forward Harvard became the
self-proclaimed milk center of the world, and though the
times and the economics have changed, few would argue
with that idea, even today.
Over the years since 1942 the Harvard Milk Days festival
has expanded from its small beginning. By the 1950s the
festival had expanded to include the first open cattle show
when 165 cattle were entered for judging. In 1956 more
than 75,000 people attended the event with many from
coming from faraway places across the nation.
In the 1960s Harvard continued to claim their title as the
“Milk Center of the World” as the event saluted more than
160 milk and dairy farmers around the northern Illinois and
southern Wisconsin region.
In 1970, the city added the model that would become
the symbol of the Harvard Milk Days event for many,
“Hermilda,” the fiberglass cow. The event also expanded
in 1974 to include the Milk Days horse show and the Milk
Run was introduced in 1978. Two years earlier in 1976,
Susan Ford, the daughter of President Gerald Ford, was a
featured guest.
Some of the most popular events that were earlier
introduced have become tradition at Harvard Milk Days.
These events included the bed races, the big wheel races,
the tractor pulling contests, the sock hop and the Milk Days
roast.
The event and festival continued to grow through the
1990s and into the new millennium with more and more
people from farther afar arriving to enjoy the three days of
the activities. Along the way, the city of Harvard prospered
and grew, with last year marking the city’s investment of
$2.4 million in the downtown to beautify the merchant area
just in time for the 2008 Harvard Milk Days festival.
At the first celebration in 1942, then editor of the Harvard
Herald, Earl McIntyre predicted the status of the Milk Days
when he penned the slogan, “Harvard, the Milk Center of
the World.” The label has sustained over all of those many
years when presidents and their families have come to be
special guests at the annual June event.
The 2009 edition of the Harvard Milk Days festival will
be even bigger than before and a lot of that success over the
many years has been due to the many volunteers from town
that provide all their hard work. The major events of this
year’s Harvard Milk Days festival begin on Friday, June 5
and run through Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 when
the 2009 Harvard Milk Days festivities will conclude with
a huge fireworks display. No one in the northern Illinois
and southern Wisconsin region should miss all the fun and
excitement that comes once a year at the Harvard Milk
Days.
Entertainment, commercial and agricultural exhibits,
parades, festivals and the celebration of dairy farming and
milk that contributed so much to the development of this
region is celebrated this year
as it has for 67 years before
at the Harvard Milk Days.
68 Years of “MOO’’ RIFIC Family Fun
For more information contact (815) 943-4614 or e-mail at
[email protected]. Also look us up on our web site at www.milkdays.com
EARLY KICKOFF EVENTS
SAT., JUNE 6
FRI., JUNE 5
6:45am - Milk Run/Walk Registration
Jefferson School
8am - 2 Mile Run & Walk 10K Run
Kid’s Dash - Jefferson School
9-11am - Antique Tractor Show
9:30am - Milk Days Brunch
Orion Samuelson emcee
Reservations required. $16.50
1pm - 68th Annual Milk Days Parade
Don Peasley - Grand Marshal
2pm - Milk Days Grounds Open
3-7pm - Antique Tractor Show
3/5/7pm Banana Derby
America’s Favorite Monkey Jockeys
4/6/8pm Great Cat Adventure
4pm - Milk Drinking Contest
3pm Signup - Entertainment Tent
6-9pm Talent Show - Entertainment Tent
7pm - Cow Chip Lotto
10:45pm - Ground Fireworks Display
SUN., JUNE 7
10am - Community Church Service
Entertainment Tent
12:00pm - Junior Dairy Cattle Show
Antique Tractor Show (‘til 3pm)
1-3pm - Entertainment
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1/3/5/7pm Banana Derby
2/4/6/8pm Great Cat Adventures
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The Sublime and the Ridiculous
Just when some thought the situation could not get
more insane, it did. Viewing the gyrations performed last
week by the Boone County Board to elect their slate of
incumbents back to the Boone County Board of Health was
more like watching third-rate vaudevillian contortionists
than viewing competent governance in action.
The fetid stink from the executive board of the Boone
County Board of Health is now staining the air in the
county board meeting room. This charade posing as
governance has moved from the sublime to the ridiculous
with no end in sight.
Boone County taxpayers deserve better than what they
are receiving for their tax dollars because, regarding the
Board of Health, they are not receiving fair value for fair
value given.
Compromised ethics resulting from elitist leadership
across this county has thrived for decades pantomiming
as acceptable behavior. This is the county that gave an
unsecured loan to the former treasurer of the Village of
Caledonia who embezzled $45,000 and was asked to
repay the money stolen and not to pay interest or a penalty
nor to be incarcerated.
Compromised ethics were also found during a Boone
County Election Board fandango where members were
also ethically compromised. One member served on the
payroll of the election committee of an incumbent and an
alternate on the board was hired by the same incumbent.
And these two made decisions regarding their boss’
challenger.
Then School District #100 held their own Election
Board Kabuki Dance and removed two candidates from
the ballot without explaining why with a decision made
behind closed doors.
Now, we have a ruined search process that resulted
in the hiring of an unqualified person to lead the Boone
County Board of Health after luxury dinners in Rockford
where interviews were conducted and, at the end of the
meals, a $100 tip was left using taxpayer money. The
actions of these people that serve on the Boone County
Health Department Executive Board defines the term
“degrading.”
Last week the county board appointed three
incumbents, with one a participant in the luxury soirees
that masqueraded as job interviews.
No one on the county board has the stomach to question
the ethics of what was done to county taxpayers. But why
should they question those actions? The chairman and
seven representatives must think the incumbents were
doing a fine job dining on the taxpayers’ tab.
County representatives made their wishes clear by their
thundering silence regarding any ethical investigation into
this behavior. The county board should disband the ethics
panel. Though the need has been apparent for years, the
body has never met and we must understand that these
appointed officials are pillars of ethical behavior.
This is not to say that every act of elected and appointed
officials should be investigated because some do not agree
with a decision. That would be an inquisition. However, a
board vested to evaluate candidate applications should not
be manned by officials that are employed by a challenging
incumbent. Embezzled taxpayer revenue should not
be considered an interest-free loan. And, the abhorrent
activity of the county health board that is celebrated by a
county board by reappointing the same people to serve for
another four-year term cries for an ethical investigation.
The county board’s silence means nothing will be done
and the representatives should deal truthfully with
taxpayers and disband the ethics panel because no one
will use them.
There is a principle in the common law that states,
“Silence is agreement.”
In Robert Bolt’s play, A Man for All Seasons, the hero,
Sir Thomas More is prosecuted by Lord Cromwell for
not recognizing the divorce of King Henry VIII and his
marriage to another.
Lord Cromwell lectures, “But gentlemen of the jury,
there are many kinds of silence,” and he lists examples
concluding, “Yet, how can this be? Because this silence,,,
was not silence at all but most eloquent denial.”
Sir Thomas More answered, “Not so. Not so,,, the
maxim of the law is ‘Silence gives Consent.’”
Cromwell thundered, “Is that in fact what the world
construes from it? Do you pretend that is what you wish
the world to construe from it?”
Sir Thomas More replied, “The world must construe
according to its wits, this Court must construe according
to the law.”
The scene proscribes what is occurring in Boone
County as witnessed by the thundering silence of elected
officials and the misplaced benefits bequeathed upon the
elitists that have done little to warrant their continuing
title. A community can only keep their eyes shut so
long. Elected officials here choose to ignore the unethical
behavior that defines their leaders and this behavior
continues to be approved by the thundering silence of
elected representatives.
The debate is simple, if unethical behavior is perceived
and the body vested with the authority to investigate is
ignored, then why should the body exist? If the body will
not be employed it should be disbanded. But by sustaining
this ethical body, the elitists here who populate elected
and appointed office can delude themselves that they are
looking out for the “little people.”
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Salary Questions Fester
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By James Middleton
Just as one salary matter was resolved in March affecting
workers in the Public Safety Building, new multiple salary
negotiations have opened prompting some county legislators
to wonder if they can manage what might lay ahead. Some
workers in the county courthouse claim that salary questions
have festered because no one will resolve them. Some there
claim the question of unfair pay for comparable services
has echoed through those halls for years. Some workers
claim a culture of favoritism has sustained in the courthouse
complex with some departments receiving favored-salary
treatment.
Contact came from county courthouse workers to The
Journal in April with questions regarding pay increases
granted to some county workers and not to others. The
workers that contacted us wondered if the pay raises were
warranted and if they occurred without bias.
In a related matter last year, contract negotiations broke
down between the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor
Council (FOP) and the Boone County Board. Because
law enforcement workers are barred from calling strikes
to resolve labor disputes, the matter moved to mandatory
arbitration.
Now the county is engaged in labor negotiations with
other unions. Some county legislators presume that salary
raises and benefits granted in the arbitrated settlement with
the sheriff’s department will be used to further increase
salaries across the county at a time when revenues could
remain reduced perhaps for a number of years.
One county legislator has suggested the result of the
settlement with the deputies and sergeants, alone means
Boone County will need from $1 million to $1.8 million in
additional revenue over the next three years. The demands of
the other unions engaged in negotiations would escalate that
estimate geometrically. This legislator and his colleagues
hold an uncertain view of how and where that revenue can
be found.
The dispute argued before the arbitrator involved three
concerns, the term of the new agreement, the size of salary
increases and employee contributions for their health
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insurance coverage. The decision on March 23 from the
arbitrator Edwin H. Benn operates under the rule of law
and the sheriff’s deputies and sergeants had to accept the
settlement and the county was bound to find the revenue to
cover the increased cost. In 31 pages Mr. Benn described
how he arrived at the conclusions that led to his decision.
In the first item, the county had sought a four-year
agreement, but Mr. Benn ruled a three-year term would be
more appropriate, given the current economic situation and
the rate of unemployment in the county and the state.
The county offered an arrangement to increase salaries
over the term of the labor contract with a 3.5 percent increase
in the first year followed by consecutive 3 percent increases
during the second, third and fourth years of the contract, but
that was rejected by the FOP.
The labor union countered with an offer that would
cover deputies differently from sergeants and a new wage
arrangement for those sergeants. The union asked for a 4.5
percent increase in the first year for deputies, a 4.25 percent
increase the second, a comparable 4.25 percent increase in
the third year and a 4 percent increase in the fourth year of
the contract.
The union had also asked for staring salary for sergeants
at $29.32 per hour, with the salary to increase to $29.82 in
the second year, $30.25 in the third and $30.67 in the fourth
year. For those employees that already hold the rank of
sergeant, their salary would move up by 4.25 percent in the
first year, a comparable 4.25 percent in the second and 4
percent through the duration of the contract.
The final item to be arbitrated was the cost to the employee
for single and family health insurance coverage. The county
sought a graduated increase in employee payment to cover
single and family health insurance coverage. The employees
sought a slower increase. In this instance, the county’s offer
was accepted by the arbitrator that provides for a graduated
increase in the portion the employee must pay to have the
health insurance coverage.
As the process advances concern has been voiced by
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In Our 14th Year
What’s New at Milk Days 2009?
By James Middleton
Of all the events that occur every summer around the they are terrific.” The Living River Quartet will perform
region, the one that every year is bigger and better than before during Milk Days on Sunday, June 7 from 1 p.m. until 3
while holding on to those elements everyone remembers, is p.m.
the Harvard Milk Days festival. The events planned in 2009
But of all the people we spoke to, every one of them said
for the 68th annual Harvard Milk Days will truly be bigger visitors should not miss the grand finale fireworks display
and better than ever before.
that will occur on Sunday, June 7. The fireworks display
Many changes separate this event from prior years. begins at 10 p.m. and runs until they run out of fireworks.
The major change in 2009 is the completed remodeling The display is going to be one that no one will want to
of downtown Harvard that occurred last year. At the miss.
suggestion of Harvard Mayor Jay Nolan, the city embarked
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on a $2.4 million investment to create, in his words, “the Milk Days from Friday, June 5 through Saturday, June 6 and
new streetscape in downtown Harvard.”
Sunday, June 7. But, as the event staff does every year, there
“The improvements include,” Mayor Nolan said, “new are new performances and new activities that will provide
curbs, new sidewalks, brick inlay crosswalks at the major for a new group of visitors to have their own Harvard Milk
intersections and new streetlights.” Mayor Nolan was Days memories.
particularly proud of the new streetlights that enhanced
an historic and more refined look for downtown Harvard.
He also said the brick inlay at the crosswalks were an
attractive feature and a safety factor. “Motorists can see the
crosswalks further away and should know to slow down for
pedestrians.”
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the antique tractor shows where local owners will bring
their shiny, older tractors to compete with their colleagues
for who has the sharpest older antique tractor in the area.
This will attract competitors
from across northern Illinois
and southern Wisconsin and
the older Massey Fergusons,
Olivers, Internationals and
John Deeres will be shined
and ready to run.
Wanda Marzahl, who
is the Milks Days office
administrator, said, “The
banana derby event is new
this year.” The event has
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jockeys and they race along
a track. Wanda added, “The
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Sunday, June 7 at 1 p.m., 3
p.m., 5 p.m. and at 7 p.m.”
Another event that will
be repeated this year over
the three days of festivities,
weather permitting, is the
hot air balloon launch.
These majestic helium filled
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colors will lift off and float
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of the thousands that will
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precision of their marching
and the music they play is
great,” Ms. Marzahl added.
Also new this year is the
live entertainment performed
by the Living River Quartet.
Ms. Marzahl said, “They are
a gospel singing group and
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May 2009 in
Review
By Rebecca Osterberg
Boone County government finance issues have not
improved since the last Finance Committee meeting in May,
according to Boone County Administrator Ken Terrinoni. At
the May Boone County Board meeting, Terrinoni and county
board Finance Committee Chairman Karl Johnson (District
2) proffered information concerning recent efforts by county
department heads and administrative staff, together with
Boone County Board Chairman Bob Walberg (District 1).
Finding funds has become a major priority of all
departments, staff and board members.
Boone County Treasurer Curtis Newport provided a
monthly investment report that prompted consideration of
seeking out idle cash and ways to make new money.
“Interest rates are still very bad,” Newport said. He told
the committee that the county had funds in interest-bearing
checking accounts that were paying a better rate than most
money market accounts. “That’s why the money is still
sitting in there,” Newport said.
Terrinoni will continue to provide a monthly budget
analysis, a tool used to track income and expenses, as well
as project possible problems.
County Representative Cathy Ward (District 2) and other
board members expressed concern that voluntary cuts and
time off have not been forthcoming in some instances and
asked for reassurance that department heads and employees
of the county realize the need to make the cuts happen.
Concerning the unpaid days off, Ward said, “I understand
from Ken that only a handful [county employees] have
expressed even a possibility of doing that.”
Johnson reiterated that county department heads were
being given leeway to find other ways to save money to help
alleviate the problem.
“At the meeting with the department heads, was it
understood that this was a real number that had to be
attained?” County Representative Marshall Newhouse
(District 1) asked.
Johnson replied that it appeared that they did understand
that these had to be real cuts and that it could not be
unrealistic or important items.
Ward asked if the department heads were given any sort
of deadline, to which Johnson replied that they were told
the county was looking at a May 1 deadline. Since that date
has passed, committee members continued to question other
means of making up the shortfall.
Some things cannot be cut from the budget. Ward noted
items such as juvenile placement for convicted offenders.
“Those individuals have to be placed,” Ward said. “I just
want to be sure these [suggested cuts] are real cuts. If we
don’t make them, we will go into deficit spending.” That
was the county’s commitment to county tax payers.
Terrinoni indicated he had recently attended a briefing
in Springfield. “In one paragraph, the report was grim,”
Terrinoni said. “The slowdown was income; sales and
replacement tax. That is expected to continue throughout
2009.”
One area where regulation has created a problem is the
Records Division in the Public Safety Building (PSB). Last
month, PSB Coordinator Lt. Perry Gay discussed the issue
with City/County Coordinating Committee members.
City/County Coordinating Committee members met
with new members last Wednesday night and went to
work immediately in an attempt to assist the Public Safety
Building’s Record’s Division ease the strain of increased
work created by new efforts to enforce State of Illinois
“sunshine” laws.
Those laws have been under review by Illinois Attorney
General Lisa Madigan after
a marked increase in FOIA
(Freedom of Information
Act) requests. Madigan’s
office announced in March
that FOIA and other
requests for assistance with
the state’s sunshine laws
“increased by 38 percent in
2007, indicating a growing
awareness by the public
and government officials
that the Attorney General’s
office works to help ensure
compliance with and an
understanding of both the
Freedom of Information
Act (FOIA) and the Open
Meetings Act (OMA) in
Illinois.”
The effort is part of an
overall attempt to restore
faith in state government
and includes requirements
to expedite responses to the
requests.
Gay is seeing the net
effect of the new legislation
first hand in the tiny records
department at the PSB.
While providing the financial report for his department,
Gay made it clear that two records clerks in a tiny space are
overwhelmed.
“As far as the overtime, we have been trying to keep a
close watch on it, but I wanted to make you aware that I have
a lot of issues in that Records Division,” Gay explained.
“With all the FOIAs and subpoenas, all that work with those
two lone clerks, that’s a lot of work for them.”
Under questioning by the committee, Gay explained
that the job also includes answering requests from both law
enforcement and the general public at a window near the
Boone County Jail reception area. Gay indicated that he
had brought the information to several board and committee
meetings but did not have it with him at that time. “Right
now we have seven working days now to meet the FOIA
requests. Now [Madigan] has it at five. For every day you
are late they are going to charge a $1,000 late fee.”
“I think maybe if you put this in writing to the City
Council and the county board, we can contact our legislators
and work on this,” Belvidere Alderman Andy Racz (Ward
1) said.
Committee members agreed to look into all available
avenues for assistance and Gay agreed to compose a letter
to city and county officials explaining the problem in order
to find a remedy.
A resolution was passed at the May meeting of the
Boone County Board, endorsing inter-city passenger rail
service. The resolution specifies Route A: Chicago-Elgin,
Belvidere-Rockford-Galena-Dubuque via Amtrak-MetraUP-CN as the regional choice for inter-city passenger rail
service.
The high-speed rail passenger service would enable
commuters to make their way to work and other business
while leaving gas-guzzling vehicles parked. The project
would also assist in the creation of jobs for the area
and is hoped to increase tourism and support the area’s
comprehensive plan, setting the foundation for new business
and residential “smart growth” in the county.
In other business, Terrinoni presented a timetable and
status report for the county’s “2020 Plan” that includes the
remodel of the Boone County Courthouse and construction
additions at the county’s Locust Avenue site.
Terrinoni asked for suggestions on how to make part of
the Locust Avenue building “Green” using environmentally
friendly building materials and infrastructure such as heating
and cooling via the use of geothermal wells.
“We were successful in getting grants [$60,000] for
one side of the building,” Terrinoni said. “I would like the
committee’s permission to research grants for the remainder
of the building.”
“If it’s going to be grant money, I have no problem with
the research,” Newhouse said.
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Arrival: The 1890’s Exhibit at MCHS
By Lisa Palmeno
The summer season exhibit at McHenry County
Historical Society (MCHS), Arrival: the 1890s, is part of
a continuing theme, the “general subject of arrival,” says
Museum Administrator Nancy Fike. The show opened May
3, starting a 2-year run and taking up two exhibit areas
that focus on the Marengo/McHenry community in the
1890s and the prominent Patrick Family that impacted the
development of the area.
At the opening, the Patricks were portrayed by interpreters
at the museum. In the 1890s, the Patricks were one of the
wealthiest families in the county. Richard Montgomery
Patrick had settled in Marengo in the 1850s and was heavily
involved in a group they still call “the syndicate.” Evidently,
a stove factory, Collins and Burgie, moved downtown and
created many jobs. That spurred development and R.M.
Patrick was a mover and shaker in the building boom.
The people involved were dubbed “the syndicate”
because of the property they developed off of Highway 176
to east of Marengo. “That move made Marengo the third
largest city in McHenry County,” said Fike. The population
of about 2,000 was also involved in shipping of milk and
farm supplies and the 25 butter and cheese factories in the
area, which were all a part of Chicago Milk Shed. Back then,
says Fike, the farmers were a mixture of private owners and
those using the co-op system. Also included in the exhibit
is information about the three big churches that was built
during the era, the Baptist (1896), the Methodist (1897) and
the Presbyterian (1898).
Those that missed the opening will be glad to hear
of a couple more special events covering the McHenry
history. The Big Heritage Fair will take place on July 12
from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be demonstrations, a white
elephant sale, food, a pie-baking contest, an auction and
live entertainment. Freddie Fredrick’s Magic Show will
happen at 2 p.m. and Marilyn Price Puppets Incorporated
will present a puppet show called “The Wonderful Whirl
of Puppets” at 11 a.m. The school house will be open for
patrons to enjoy. The event is free and open to the public.
Before that on June 17, others will assembly to dramatize
an old town hall issue in “Rural Electrification 1938.” Getting
electricity was a big deal in the ‘30s and the town ultimately
had to convince the electric company it would be to their
benefit to offer them service. The issue will be reenacted in
the old Perkins Hall, the 1885 town hall structure still in its
original spot. That will occur at 7 p.m. that night. Fike said
that they often have such dramatizations, and sometimes
county board members and other local politicians participate
to make it more real.
Arrival will run through October 2010 says Fike, who
said they like lengthy runs for the exhibits so more people
can get to learn the history. When the show closes in 2010,
the next decade (1900-1910) and another part of McHenry
County will be depicted.
When the exhibit ends, the information used to put it all
into perspective will go into binders and portfolios and get
added to the research library. The public will be able to read
articles and letters, hear interviews and look at old photos
and continue to learn about that era in McHenry for years
to come.
Admission to the museum is: Free to members; $5 for
adults; $3 for seniors 60 and up and school kids. Membership
to the museum is: $20 adults; seniors and kids $10. Anyone
can go to www.mchsonline.org and download a free pass,
and several counties have governmental memberships and
their citizens can enjoy a free day as well.
The list of townships and their scheduled free days are
also on the website. Crystal Lake, Woodstock, Algonquin
and Marengo are a few that participate and McHenry
libraries also give out free passes.
The museum will also mail out a schedule for anyone
who would like one. The McHenry County Historical
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From page 3... Salaries
some county legislators. Even though the county offer was
accepted, the economic condition of the state and the county
is diminished. The county offer was made in 2008 as the
condition of the global economy was being disclosed. Since
October of 2008 the stock market has dropped from 11,000
to where it stood in March at about 7,200, registering a 33
percent loss in value.
The county’s ability to raise taxes has for years been
restricted by referenda-approved tax caps to manage annual
tax increases. Tax caps limit taxing bodies such as the county
to impose annual tax increases that total either 5 percent per
year or a rate that follows the Consumer Price Index (CPI),
whichever number is lowest. In previous years the county
relied upon a 3-to-4 percent CPI increase to sustain similar
increases in labor contracts and other expenses.
However, in 2009 some believe the CPI could increase
by less than 1 percent. Some have calculated the cost of
living could in 2009 amount to only one tenth of 1 percent.
That would mean the county could not increase taxes by any
more than the CPI, regardless of how low it is.
With salaries increasing through arbitration by 3 percent,
4 percent or more, the county could experience difficulty
sustaining services and affording these salary increases. If
each labor union involved with the county negotiates or
arbitrates 3 and 4 percent salary increases or higher, the
escalation can proceed at a geometric level.
The county offer to the FOP provided for a 3.5 percent
salary increase for deputies during the first year of the
agreement with 3 percent salary increases to sustain through
the remaining three years of the agreement they sought.
That would mean that any deputy could earn a 12.5 percent
salary increase over the term of the agreement regardless
what the CPI index would allow the county to raise taxes.
The FOP countered with a 4.5 percent increase in the
first year with 4.25, 4.25 and a 4 percent salary increases
through the balance of the four-year term. If that request
had been accepted, the salary increase of a deputy during the
extent of the four-year term of the new contract would have
totaled a 17 percent salary increase.
This would have been the case for the deputies without
even considering a corresponding salary increase requested
for a new starting salary for the sergeants and a 4.25, 4.25
and a 4 percent salary increase over a three-year term for
that duty assignment.
Salary negotiations, as described by Mr. Terrinoni,
“Require that every element of the contract, the offer and
request must be negotiated individually.” Therefore, the
negotiation that was engaged, that sustained and ultimately
broke down consumed hours of debate and contact. Yet,
when the negotiations reached an impasse, the matter went
to Mr. Benn for his decision.
Within Mr. Benn’s discussion of aspects that led to his
decision he pointed to how he had to analyze the county
offer and the FOP request and the context that governed his
decision. Because of the legal context of this arbitration, his
decision could only consider what the county had offered
and what the FOP had requested. He was denied under the
law to recommend or to create a decision apart from what
the county had offered and what the FOP had requested.
Mr. Benn argued;
“With an economy in freefall, unemployment marching
steadily upward, credit markets frozen, businesses laying
off or closing, revenue streams diminishing, governmental
intervention programs of massive proportions seeking to
prevent further harm and not knowing whether, when or to
what degree those programs will succeed in stopping the
blood-letting, how am I as an interest arbitrator rationally
supposed to set the economic terms of a multi-year collective
bargaining agreement which the parties successfully
attempted to reach before the economy crashed with the
added requirement that my hands are tied and I can only
select one of the parties offers?”
Mr. Benn’s words summarize the weakness of an
arbitration process of this type under the law. The statement
also alludes to Mr. Terrinoni’s assertion that arbitration is
weighted in favor of salary increases rather than seeking a
mechanism to control those raises and reach fairness.
The arbitrated decision of Mr. Benn found for the county
with the salary offer and also found for the county with
respect to the contribution to be made by the employee to pay
for their health insurance benefit. But, these salary increases
carry the weight of law and the county must determine how
they will afford these and potentially other significant salary
increases with no perceptible path to increase the revenue
stream to pay for the raise.
Heated debate in the county courthouse hallways has
arisen with representatives wondering how they can manage
what has occurred and what might lie ahead. One person
to take the county’s case to the public has been County
Representative Cathy Ward (District 2). Another is her
colleague, Pat Mattison (District 3)
Ms. Ward has been vocal in Finance Committee and
county board meetings to avoid dipping into reserve money
to avoid deficit spending. The county initiated a hiring freeze
for Fiscal 2009 and few new initiatives were approved as a
part of the Fiscal Year 2009 budget.
In a piece Ms. Ward wrote for another publication, she
said, “The 6 percent increase alone will cost taxpayers
an extra $100,000 for just one year.” She was referring
to the arbitrated settlement for the sheriff’s deputies and
sergeants. “But,” she wrote, “those hikes are just the tip of
the iceberg.”
She indicated county taxpayers should expect similar
increases to benefit the many other unions that are now
involved in negotiations. Ms. Ward wrote, “We hear those
unions were waiting to see what deputies received before
finalizing demands.”
Ms. Ward indicated that the arbitrated salary increases
at 3.5 percent did not include the other step increases that
brought the total salary raise into the range of 5.5 percent
and 6 percent.
In interview comments made by Ms. Ward, she often
suggested there are many workers in the private sector
that will not realize a raise in 2009 and many would have
willingly accepted a raise equal to half or less of what the
deputies received.
County Representative Mr. Mattison has also said, “You
can’t get a clear picture by looking only at percentages,
you have to recognize the total picture.” According to his
calculations, the increase in tax dollars needed to cover the
full increase to the sheriff’s deputies and the sergeants could
total more than $1.8 million. “The steps compound,” Mr.
Mattison added.
The concerns voiced to The Journal by some courthouse
employees relate to other employees within the courthouse
that are not members of a labor union, as are those that
contacted the newspaper. These employees benefited from
earlier 3 percent salary increases and more. Their criticism
had to do with a select group of employees that received a
raise claimed to be double what others received.
However, the situation before the county could
significantly expand the salary obligation taxpayers must
shoulder. One county representative said, “The sheriff’s
department has 35 full-time people, many with cars plus
many more cars and vehicles.” This representative added,
“The sheriff wants $1.2 million to erect a building to store all
of the cars and vehicles. We had shared cars in the 1960s.”
Ms. Ward offered what she described as “a few ideas” to
summarize her written comments:
Ask all employees to take a pay freeze.
Eliminate all overtime unless critical to health and
safety
Freeze open positions
Eliminate travel and training unless essential
Urge employees to take shorter vacations
Publish a copy of annual salaries of all elected and
appointed county officials
Hold off on all capital expenditures
If all else fails, cut jobs and hours.
Ms. Ward did not elaborate about any of these “ideas,”
but she and Mr. Mattison are the only two county board
representatives that have
discussed the position the
county holds. These county
representatives are also the
only two that have suggested
mechanisms that could
be used to free the county
from where the taxing body
stands.
Diminished
state
revenues through income tax
collections, reduced sales,
tax revenues and next year
the specter of lines of people
arguing their property taxes
should be reduced are a few
of the realities county elected
officials must manage.
With salaries increasing by
5 percent and 6 percent or
more, county management
will be more complex and
the level of county services
and the efficiency of those
service provisions could be
a very different in five years
than what was the case five
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Postcard from Marietta
Remembering
By Godot
The act of remembering is selfless because the act
can remove oneself for a moment to look back. Looking
back, even though the person seeking to remember might
be focused on their own reaction to events, elements that
affected and altered those events can seep into the memory.
It is that seepage of extraneous elements that contributes to
the selfless quality of remembering.
Some holidays engender memories more than others.
Those holidays that inspire memories are often designed
to that end. What we now call “Veteran’s Day,” and what
was Armistice Day, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, even
Christmas are holidays that might move one to look back
more than to look ahead.
New Year’s Day, because the holiday begins a New
Year, Easter, because of the positioning at the end of
winter leading into spring and summer to follow, Labor
Day because the holiday ends summer and embarks upon
fall and winter, are celebrations that more look forward to
than to look back. Yet, of those holidays that provide for
memories to be savored, Memorial Day occurs exclusively
to celebrate the act of looking back.
The act of looking back on Memorial Day might have
occurred watching CNN as President Obama placed the
ceremonial wreath at the tomb of the unknowns in Arlington
Cemetery. Or others might have chosen a more active role
and traveled to a nearby cemetery, perhaps where their
ancestors are buried to watch a color guard from a local
VFW march to a site, salute the dead, read a prayer, play
Taps and shudder at the 21-gun salute to honor those that
served.
For those that wore the colors and fought on far distant
shores and survived, these ceremonial events at national
and local cemeteries are sacred. The idea was taught to
them the moment they arrived at basic training, a soldier
does not leave a fallen comrade behind and that teaching
sustains to the annual commemoration of those that gave
their last final measure for their comrades, their nation and
their freedoms.
Of the many national cemeteries across the nation, the
Marietta National Cemetery in Marietta, Ga, is unique
because of its lush natural beauty and undulating terrain and
because of the more than 10,000 soldiers buried there, many
served and fought for the forces of the Confederate States of
America. There are also many Union or “Blue Belly” forces
sharing the sacred ground with the Rebel forces, but they are
in the minority and that pleases a lot of people in Marietta
Ga, just fine.
A Southern view of the America is unique and often
tinged with a wash of melancholia that is not always found
when in California or New York or even here in Illinois.
The South has the only culture that could have produced
the plays written by Tennessee Williams or those sad novels
written by William Faulkner. Even the fiction of Tom
Wolfe, though urban in structure also harbors a whiff of
melancholia, especially when we consider the atonement
foisted upon Sherman McCoy or Charlie Crocker. Even
though Faulkner wrote a playful reminiscence, The Reivers,
he was the only author that could have described the sorrow
of Mississippi and the Sartoris Family.
This unique view of the world, unique to a Southern
perspective is personified my many fourth-, fifth- and sixthgeneration Georgians as witnessed by Lamar Stoops who
is one of many assigned to place small American flags at
each of the gravesites in the now-full national cemetery in
Marietta.
He claims to be “kin” to William W. Stoops who fought
with the forces from Company 1 of the 81 Ohio Infantry
against the Confederates. However, Lamar claims that
family legend has it that William leapt across the Ohio River
from Kentucky and joined the Union forces. Though his
ancestor forsook the cause of the Confederacy, Lamar still
claims him as a misguided
brother to the South.
Lamar
knows
the
undulating
hills
that
accentuate the terrain of the
Marietta National Cemetery
better than he knows the
calluses on his hands. The
stately oaks and hickory
trees there have survived
over a century though a
few years ago the federal
government embarked on a
planting project to reforest
the old cemetery.
Lamar gives special
attention at the grave site
and limestone marker for his
alleged ancestor, William
W. Stoops from Ohio. His
attachment was not identified
though many of the graves
bear the company or the
division of the deceased
affiliation.
Many buried
here died during the fighting
that marked the Civil War
In Our 14th Year
from Vicksburg to Fredericksburg and from Gettysburg to
Chattanooga and Atlanta and to Savannah and to Columbia
finally with the national horror ending in Appomattox, Va.
One can idle many hours just reading gravestones and
imagining what those had seen, what they had witnessed,
what they had smelled. In addition to the cemetery being
the final resting site for those from the Civil War there are
also those that died in World War I, World War II and even
in The Korean War and the War in Vietnam. However, the
cemetery is now full with no more sites remaining. Oh,
perhaps a spouse or two could find space for their remains,
but for all practical purposes, the cemetery is filled.
Of the more than 10,000 gravesites there are more than
3,000 Unknowns buried there. The markers for those that
died without any record being saved bear the simple legend,
“Unknown US Soldier.” Those have joined the thousand or
more buried in the remains of the SS Arizona at the bottom
of Pearl Harbor. There are no dates as that information is
unknown, there also was no insignia that remained on the
garments the soldiers wore to identify their attachment.
Of course, wherever there is a national cemetery there
are thousands of gravesites that hold the final remains of
Unknown US Soldiers. One can travel to Gettysburg or
Normandy and see dozens more sites where Unknowns are
buried. Even today from the War in Iraq, there are remains
of some soldiers that returned home without identification
and without any basis to determine their name or rank or
anything about them but for the fact that they were US
Soldiers.
These are a few of the realities every soldier in every
war through the ages has silently understood. Even when
Alexander the Great marched from Greece through the
eastern nations with his vast army, even the lowliest
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That is usually the reason for the tutor. The student has
not completed all work and turned it in, on time. For those
who think they will get out of the tutoring session for the
day because they are unprepared, be aware: Most tutors
have a “bag of tricks” with them, full of supplies, reading
materials and extra work!
A private-one-on-one tutor can help with basic fact
mastery, give homework assistance and target specific
problems and weak areas. They often will tailor the lessons to
topics the child likes to read and write about, while showing
them how to improve their work. What they cannot do is do
the work for the child. The child must be fully engaged in
the learning process to make the most of the experience.
While the student is being tutored, it helps to reduce
background noise and interruptions. Meeting in the library
will help keep the distractions to a minimum, but a few
tactics are helpful when the session is happening in the
home. Turning off televisions and radios and diverting
telephone calls in the part of the house where the studying
is happening really helps make the most of the hour or two
the tutor is available.
Finally, it is vitally important that the student focus and
work on any and all materials the tutor has assigned between
sessions. One or two hours per week with a tutor can help,
but the student must be committed to some work on their
own to really make strides.
If a suitable tutor cannot be found, why not try kid-tokid tutoring? Most kids will do the work free of charge and
having a friend the child knows and trusts read, write and
spell with them can be a motivator. Kids are often able to
explain the material to another kid in a way they can better
understand it. Maybe both can join a summer reading
program and partner read throughout the summer.
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For Another
Great
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Understanding the
Great Depression
An Educational Event
Date: Sunday, June 7,2009
Staged Events: 9:00 am
Lecture at 11:00 at United Methodist Church,
225 Baldwin St., Sharon, WI.
Place: Sharon, WI - held in conjunction with the city’s 13th annual
“Model A Days” celebration. (300 vintage autos in town, with
drives from Midwest Car Clubs). The Village of Sharon is a small
historic town on the CNW trail line, with proximity to Southern
Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.
Speaker: Dr. David E. Kyvig, Distinguished Professor, Northern
Illinois University & author of Daily Life in the United States, 19201940: How Americans Lived through the “Roaring Twenties” and
the Great Depression.
Refreshments will be served from a recreated “Soup Kitchen”,
while interactive displays will depict life during the depression.
Be sure to stop by and say “hello” to President Roosevelt.
Community
Events
Boone County
May 29
Ag Department Plant Sale: BHS Greenhouse, 8 a.m.-4p.m.
Graduation Rehearsal and Cap and Gown Distribution:
Gym, BHS, 9-11 a.m.
Senior Pizza Autograph Party: BHS Gym Lobby, 11 a.m.-12
p.m.
DECA Banquet: BHS PAC, 6-8 p.m. Contact: Hobbs.
BNHS Baccalaureate: BNHS PAC, 7 p.m.
May 30
Men of Our Times: The Grove Night Club, Route 173 &
Poplar Grove Road, 8:30 p.m. Info: 815-765-1002, www.
TheGroveNightClub.com.
Trash to Treasures Auction: Leroy Community Grange Hall,
Manchester and Beaverton roads, 10 a.m. early viewing at 9
a.m. food and homemade desserts, antiques, steamer trunk,
ice box and more. Info: 815-765-0367.
Summerfield Farm & Zoo: 3088 Flora Rd., Belvidere, open
to the public 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Exotic baby & adult animals,
gift shop. Info: 815-547-4852, www.summerfieldfarminc.
com.
May 31
BHS (Flags) Commencement: MetroCentre, 3 p.m.
BNHS Commencement: MetroCentre, 6 p.m.
June 1
Administrative/Legislative Committee Meeting: 6 p.m.
Info: www.boonecountyil.org.
June 2
Roads/Capital Improvements Meeting: 6 p.m. Info: www.
boonecountyil.org.
June 3
PZB Committee Meeting: 6 p.m. Info: www.boonecountyil.
org.
June 4
Health/Human Services Committee Meeting: 6 p.m. Info:
www.boonecountyil.org.
DeKalb County May 29
Our Town (Presented by Annex Theatre Company: NIU’s
Corner Theatre, Stevens Building behind McDonald’s on
Lincoln Hwy. DeKalb, 7:30 p.m. $10 adults, $5 students
and kids, available at the door one hour prior to curtain.
Info: www.annextheatrecompany.org.
May 30
Spring Dance Concert (Produced by School of Ballet Arts
and Dance): Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second, DeKalb, 7
p.m. $15 admission, $11 ages 4-11. Info: 815-899-1307.
Our Town (Presented by Annex Theatre Company: NIU’s
Corner Theatre, Stevens Building behind McDonald’s on
Lincoln Hwy. DeKalb, 7:30 p.m. $10 adults, $5 students
and kids, available at the door one hour prior to curtain.
Info: www.annextheatrecompany.org.
Smithsonian Exhibit “Journey Stories”: Sycamore History
Museum’s Engh Farm, through July 11, Info: 815-8955762.
May 31
Spring Dance Concert (Produced by School of Ballet Arts
and Dance): Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second, DeKalb, 2
p.m. $15 admission, $11 ages 4-11. Info: 815-899-1307.
June 2
Concerts in the Park: Hopkins Park Band Shelter, June
2-Aug. 4, Info: 815-756-8560.
McHenry County
Happy Harvard Milk Days, June 5-7!!
May 30
Illinois Railway Museum: Union, Ill. Free admission
In Our 14th Year
Monday-Friday through May 23. Info: 815-923-4000.
p.m.-1 a.m. Info: 815-633-9635. Dance, Dance, Dance: Woodstock Opera House, 3 p.m. A Pirate’s Life: Rockford Art Museum, 711 N. Main,
$15 all seats. Info: www.woodstockoperahouse.com or 847- Rockford, ages 8 and up, 2-4 p.m. $8. Info: 815-972-2787.
961-6127 or 815-338-4212.
Summer Book Sale: Talcott Free Library, 101 E. Main,
June 1
Rockton, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 815-624-7511 or www.
Woodstock City Band Concert: Woodstock Square, 7:3 p.m. talcottfreelibrary.com.
every Wednesday, free. Info: 8715-338-5300.
Photographing Wildflowers with Digital Camera: Klehm
Woodstock Farmers Market: Woodstock Square, 8 a.m. Every Arboretum, 2715 S. Main, Rockford, 9-11 a.m. $12
Tuesday and Saturday, info: www.woodstockfarmersmarket. members, $15 non-members, Info: 815-965-8146.
org.
May 31
Rock County
Rockford Comic Book Convention: Holiday Inn, 7550 E.
May 29
State, Rockford, just off I90, west of tollway, 10 a.m.04 p.m.
Southern Wisconsin Airfest: Beloit, Wis. Info: www. Open to the public. Free admission. Info: 309-657-1599 or
visitbeloit.com.
www.epguides.com/comics.
May 30
June 1
Southern Wisconsin Airfest: Beloit, Wis. Info: www. Summer Book Sale: Talcott Free Library, 101 E. Main,
visitbeloit.com.
May 31
talcottfreelibrary.com.
Beckman Mill, 11600 S. County Rd. H, Beloit, Wis. Info: Annual Rhubarb Fest: Historical Society Museum, Rockton,
608-751-1551.
Info: 815-629-2210.
Southern Wisconsin Airfest: Beloit, Wis. Info: www. June 2
visitbeloit.com.
Story Hour: Talcott Library, Rockton, 10 a.m. Info: 815Guided Tours: Beckman Mill, Beloit, Wis. 1-4 p.m. Sat. and 624-7511.
Sunday through Oct. $3 donation suggested. Info: 608-751- Summer Book Sale: Talcott Free Library, 101 E. Main,
1551, www.beckmanmill.org.
Stephenson County May 29
talcottfreelibrary.com.
Stephenson County Historical Society: 1440 South Carroll Sound Advice Seminar: Center for Sight & Hearing: 8038
Avenue, Freeport, IL, open Wednesday through Sunday, MacIntosh Lane, Rockford, 9 a.m.- 12 noon. Info: 815-33212 Noon-4 p.m. Members free, $3 adults, $1 kids ages 6800, www.rockfordcenter.org.
6-12. Group tours available. Info: 815-232-8419 or www. River District Farmers Market: YMCA, 200 Y Blvd.,
stephcohs.org.
Rockford, 8 a.m.-12 noon., Every Tues. and Sat. Info: 815June 2
964-6221.
John W. Roope Workshop: Don’t Get Drawn In! How to June 3
Stay out of Power Struggles with Children: Freeport Junior Brother K Band (Rock and Blues): Big Cities Lounge, 905
High, 7-9 p.m. For more information, call RAMP at: 815- E. State, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Free. Every week. Info: 815-827233-1128.
3474.
June 3
Farmer’s Market: Edgebrook Center Parking Lot, 1639 N.
John W. Roope Workshop: Don’t Make Me Mad! Helping Alpine Rd., every Weds. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through October 28.
Children Learn to Resolve Anger: Stephenson County Farm Info: 815-226-0212.
Bureau, 210 W. Spring St., Freeport, 9 .m.-3 p.m., $10 Story Hour: Talcott Library, Rockton, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
includes lunch and materials. For more information, call Info: 815-624-7511.
RAMP at: 815-233-1128.
*Community Events and Community News Briefs items
Winnebago County May 29
can be emailed to [email protected] or
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Gardens: 2715 S. Main, faxed to 815-544-4330.
Rockford, IL, Sunday-Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Friday and
Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Info: 815-965-8146 or www.
klehm.org.
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The Boone County Journal would like to
publish a comprehensive list of Non-Profits,
Volunteer Organizations, Service Clubs or any
other related type of organization so the community
can know what is available and
how to get involved.
If your organization would be
interested in being published in
the Journal, contact us at
815-544-4430 and tell us:
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email: [email protected]
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Include a brief description of what your organization
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Police Blotter
Main Street Antique Mall
Belvidere Police Department
On May 21, officers from the Belvidere Police
Department’s Narcotics Unit arrested John M. Ruiz, 23, of
Belvidere on drug charges stemming from a two-monthlong investigation.
Ruiz was charged with two counts of unlawful delivery
of a controlled substance (cocaine) and remains lodged in
the Boone County Jail with a $100,000 bond.
Belvidere Narcotics detectives and agents of the Illinois
Department of Corrections searched a residence in the 2000
block of Huntington Drive in Belvidere where they seized
an unspecified quantity of cocaine during the search.
In a second incident, Belvidere Police Department’s
Narcotics Unit arrested four subjects on May 22 on a
variety of drug charges. Three generations of women,
a grandmother, mother and daughter and the daughter’s
boyfriend were arrested.
Clifford Sundquist, 22, of Belvidere, was charged
with unlawful production (growing) of cannabis,
unlawful possession of cannabis, and possession of drug
paraphernalia.
Sundquist was also arrested on two outstanding warrants
from Wisconsin; one for burglary and the other for jumping
bail. He remains in the custody of the Boone County Jail
with no bond assigned.
Lynette McPeak, 21, Belvidere, was charged with
unlawful production of cannabis, unlawful possession of
cannabis, and possession of drug paraphernalia. McPeak
was released from the Boone County Jail after posting a
$1,000 bond.
Dawn Kurbinski, 38, Belvidere, was charged with
unlawful possession of cannabis and possession of drug
paraphernalia. Kurbinski was released from the Boone
County Jail after posting a $1,000 bond.
Cynthia Turner, 55, Belvidere, was charged with
unlawful possession of cannabis and possession of drug
paraphernalia. Turner was released from the Boone County
Jail after posting $1,000 bond.
Belvidere Police detectives, patrol officers, and a
K9 unit executed a search warrant in the 1500 block of
Fremont Street, Belvidere. They seized cannabis and drug
paraphernalia. Drug packaging materials, a digital scale,
cannabis plants and indoor growing equipment were also
seized.
The one-month investigation began after police received
numerous complaints from neighbors and a Crimestoppers
tip.
Boone County Sheriff’s Department
There were no reports for the week ending May 27.
The preceding reports were provided by the Boone
County Sheriff’s and Belvidere Police departments. If you
have witnessed or know of facts pertaining to these incidents
please contact Crime Stoppers at 815-547-7867 or 815547-STOP and receive a reward of up to $1,000. Boone
County residents are encouraged to contact The Journal
with information concerning criminal activity and traffic
accidents that they believe have gone unreported.
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When you are faced with the difficult decision that your physician recommends that
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Belvidere at Northwoods Care Centre. Gerald “Gerry” Marrs came to Northwoods
on April 16, 2009 for Occupational and Physical Therapy. Gerald was able to return
home with his devoted wife Barbara on April 23, 2009. Gerald had many visitors
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Ellwanger, Eleanora ‘Ellie’, 78, Cherry Valley, May 26
Hayes, Charles Talbot, 70, Kings, May 18
Henneberry, William T., 65, Belvidere, May 21
Houdeshell (Banks), Frances, 94,
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Magnuson, Doris ‘Pete’, 80, Kingston, May 20
Oldenburg, Beverly, 79, formerly of Belvidere, May 18
Smith, Donald F., 79, Belvidere, Dec. 19, 2008
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In Our 14th Year
Memories of Harvard Milk Days over 68 years
By James Middleton
Looking back over the 68 years the Harvard Milk Days
festival has grown and prospered one is struck by the many
memories that are held by those that participated. The
Harvard Milk Days is a festival event that has marked
the last 68 years with excitement, meeting old friends
and making new acquaintances. Many might remember
watching parades and the queens being crowned. Others
remember the excitement as the champion dairy cattle were
being chosen and also the fun of meeting the person that
won the milk-drinking contest.
Orion Samuelson, the farm director of WGN radio in
Chicago, has been a part of the Harvard Milk Days since
1962. He has a volume of memories about the many events
and the many years he has served in one capacity or any
other as a part of the festival. Mr. Samuelson is a reliable
friend that has been involved with the Harvard Milk Days
event and he holds many memories of past celebrations.
“We used to do our noon radio show direct from the Milk
Days for many years,” he said. In addition to broadcasting
from Harvard for WGN Radio, Mr. Samuelson has also
served as the Grand Marshall of the Milk Days parade.
“I also have served as the master of ceremonies for the
morning brunch that occurred for many years in the banquet
hall just before parade kicked off,” he said. Mr. Samuelson
will serve again in 2009 as the Master of Ceremonies for
this year’s Milk Days brunch on Sat., June 6 at the Harvard
Moose Lodge.
One of the more memorable moments for Mr. Samuelson
occurred when a special guest attended the parade. “I was
doing a noon broadcast of the parade during the event and
the daughter of the President of the United States, Lucy
Baines Johnson, was the guest of honor of the Milks Days
festival. Well, I was announcing the parade when I saw this
bi-wing airplane, an old trainer from World War II. A friend
of mine from Poplar Grove flew over the parade route and
buzzed the parade and the people along the street. That was
quite a scene and an experience I have not forgotten.”
In addition to his broadcast of the Noon Show for
WGN radio, Mr. Samuelson has also served as the Master
of Ceremonies for many of the queen contests. “Yes, I
have hosted those events, too, over the many years I have
been coming to the Harvard Milk Days festivities,” Mr.
Samuelson added.
He was also reminded of those years in the late 1960s
and how radio has changed since then. “I remember when
I began coming to Harvard for the Milk Days event WGN
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also broadcast the old National Barn Dance program. Those
were the days of Dolph Hewett and others that made that
show so popular.”
But as the years advanced, the people that planned and
staged the Harvard Milk Days have also experimented with
certain events and some have dropped away while others
have sustained every year to the present.
One of the more popular events is the milk-drinking
contest at 4 p.m. on Sat., June 6. The participants will line
up early for this event that has attracted a wide following as
everyone will have their favorite and cheer the winner this
year.
Mike Bannwolf is a director of the Harvard Milk Days
festival who has participated in the event for more than
30 years. He, too, has memories of Milk Days from years
past.
“I can remember when Susan Ford, daughter of the
President Gerald Ford was here. During that event I worked
very close with the Secret Service. Their security for any
event she participated in was a very serious matter.”
He also said, “I remember a few years later the Milk
Days was honored to host as a guest the ambassador from
Disneyworld, Mickey Mouse.”
One of his more favorite events of Milk Days often occurs
a few days before the celebration starts. “That’s the bed
races that have been running for about 20 years now,” Mr.
Bannwolf said. The annual event runs through downtown
and various stores and commercial sponsors have teams that
participate in the race. “Four people push the beds for each
team and the team with the best time wins,” he added.
But Mr. Bannwolf also pointed to why Milk Days has
continued to grow year after year. “The entire festival and
all of the events are geared to appeal to kids as great family
entertainment.” He also doffed his hat to the volunteers that
come out to help every year.
Of course there is also the dairy cattle show and new for
this year, the Banana Derby. There is also Cow Chip Lotto
that many enjoy participating in year after year. The threeday Harvard Milk Days festivities begin at 10 a.m. on Fri.,
June 5 and run until 10:45 p.m. with the end of the fireworks
display. Milk Days activity starts on Sat., June 7 at 6:45 a.m.
with the Milk Run/Walk registration and concludes at 10:45
p.m. with another fireworks display. Sun., June 8 activities
begin at 10 a.m. with the community church service and
conclude at 10 p.m. with the grand fireworks display.
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Beagles, bassets, mastiffs and more need out help!
Carlson Canine Camp is hosting various Dog Rescue
Agencies in the area on Sunday, May 31 from 10 a.m. until
3 p.m. Purebreds and mixes will be looking for assistance in
finding their forever homes. Representatives from rescues
such as huskies and golden retriever agencies will be on
hand to answer questions on how to make a difference in
these dogs’ lives through fostering, adoption, education and
fund raising. There will be food and prizes and all profits
will go directly to the participating agencies. The camp is
also having a bake sale on Friday, May 30 from 8 a.m.-5
p.m. to kick off the event. Carlson Canine Camp is located
in Freeport, on the corner of Baileyville and Lamm roads.
For more information, call 815-235-1500.
The Belvidere Historic Preservation Commission has
opening and an immediate need for volunteers to serve.
The commission consists of seven members, which shall
be residents of the city or own real property in the city.
Members are appointed by the mayor and approved by
the City Council. Interested individuals should contact the
mayor’s office at 815-544-2612.
The Sons of Norway’s cultural club, Valhall Lodge, is
seeking membership of those interested in learning about
and preserving the heritage and culture of Norway. Formerly
sited in Machesney Park, the organization is now regional
and meets at the North Suburban Library, 6340 N. 2nd in
Loves Park the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. The
next meeting is on June 2, and all of Norwegian descent in
Boone County are welcome, in addition to those from other
counties. A
potluck supper will precede the program,
which begins at 7 p.m. This month’s program will be “The
Norwegian Art of Rosemalen” by lodge member Barb Palm.
Anyone with an interest in Norwegian culture is invited to
attend. There is no cost for this program. Tableware will
be provided. For more information, call the presidents,
Rosemary Moore at 815-963-0983 or Greg Ragan at 815623-8817 or email [email protected].
Camp Ondessonk, the summer camp of the Catholic
Diocese of Belleville, Ill., will open its gates to the general
public on June 6 from 10 a.m.to 10 p.m. to celebrate its 50th
anniversary. Free meals will be offered from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.,
and again from 5-6 p.m. All of camp’s activities will be open
during the day including archery, riflery, handicrafts, guided
hikes, swimming, boating, and horseback riding. Historical
tours of camp will also be provided. A Catholic Mass will
be offered to people of all faiths at 6:30 p.m. Following
the service, the generations of Ondessonk campers and staff
will present a campfire featuring songs and skits from the
past 50 years. Camp Ondessonk is located between Vienna
and New Burnside, Ill., just east of Highway 45 in Ozark,
Ill. More information and directions can be found at www.
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The Rock River Valley Blood Center is asking healthy
individuals to donate blood to help replenish the blood
supply after the Memorial Day weekend. At this time,
RRVBC has less than a one-day supply of both O negative
and B negative blood. In addition, O positive donors are also
encouraged to donate. Donors can donate at any of RRVBC’s
four locations or at a mobile blood drive. For a detailed list
of blood drives and donor center hours and locations, please
visit www.rrvbc.org. “Hot Dog Wednesdays” have begun at
the two facilities in Rockford at 419 N. 6th Street and 3065
N. Perryville Road. RRVBC will provide hot dogs and all
the fixings to donors on Wednesdays through September 2,
2009. RRVBC will also feature ice-cold slushies generously
donated by Taylor Freezer each day throughout the summer
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Noted horse behaviorist and clinician, Tom Chambers,
will be at BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding and
Educational Center in Harvard, Ill., on May 30 and 31.
This two2day clinic is open to the public and is designed to
help horse owners work through issues with their animals.
Tom Chambers is the founder of the “Harmony with Horses”
method of horsemanship. Cowboy Cook out to follow clinic
on May 31. All are Welcome! For more information and/or
to make a reservation please call BraveHearts at 815-943UCAN.
The joys, tears and hard work of life on a family farm in
Northwest Illinois will be recounted in a presentation at the
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St., Freeport, Ill., on
Thursday evening, June 4. Carrie A. Meyer, author of Days
on the Family Farm: From the Golden Age Through the
Great Depression, will recount the trials and tribulations of
a farm family from Winnebago County beginning at 7 p.m.
Based on diaries and farm account books of the Elmo and
May (Lyford) Davis family, Ms Meyer’s presentation paints
a picture of farm life that is both intimate and epic. During
two world wars and the Great Depression the Davis family
engaged in agricultural work while keeping meticulous
records. Meyer’s book was been published in 2007 by the
University of Minnesota Press and will be available after her
presentation. Dr. Meyer, who teaches economics at George
Mason University, grew up on a family farm in Illinois. After
service in the Peace Corps, she earned a Ph.D. in economics
from the University of Illinois and has authored two books
on the economies of Latin American countries. The program
is open to the public free of charge and is being jointly
sponsored by the Stephenson County Historical Society and
Freeport Public Library. Refreshments will be served. For
more information, contact Ed Finch at 815-232-8410.
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their family notice of their death, and the family could
manage their final resting place. Though these are not ideas
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There were many that traveled to Marietta, Ga. on
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or to Gettysburg to remember. The weather in Marietta was
humid with thunderstorms crashing over the rolling hills.
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barbecue and broil chicken, burgers, steaks or brats. Some
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Many sipped a few beers and maybe watched a baseball
game or played softball with the kids or their friends. Some
might have even blessed the fact that they were employed,
their family was in tact and they could rest, for one day.
Memorial Day is a day off from work for everyone but
restaurant, convenience store and retail workers and also
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family is buried. Grandpa or grandma or mom or dad were
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Remembering is good for the soul, providing a means
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So much of what occurs takes place within a vacuum
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
BOONE COUNTY - BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS
Fifth Third Mortgage Company
Plaintiff, Vs.
Hector R. Arriola; et. al.
Defendants,
08CH 525
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of
Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on FEBRUARY 17, 2009
LENDER SALES OF ILLINOIS LLC will on JUNE 19, 2009, at the hour
of 11:30AM., at the front doors of the Boone County Courthouse located
at 601 N. Main Street , Belvidere, IL 61008, sell to the highest bidder for
cash, the following described property:
The common address of said real estate is: 1716 12th Avenue, Belvidere,
IL 61008
PIN:05-35-381-002
Description of premises: RESIDENTIAL
Sale Terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds,
is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 shall receive a
Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real
estate after confirmation of the sale.
If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be
entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no
further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s
attorney.”
If the property is a condominium, the purchasers other than mortgagees
will be required to pay any assessments and legal fees due under The
Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).
No refunds.
The judgment amount is $101,226.96.
The property will NOT be open for inspection.
For information: Sales Clerk, Codilis and Associates, P.C., Plaintiff’
Attorney
15 W. 030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527,
Attorney Number 00468002, (630) 794- 5300, (630) 794-9876 ex # 1320,
File No: 14-08-32124
I181316
Published in the Boone County Journal 5/15/22/29
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT
BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE,
UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED
APRIL 1, 2006, FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-2, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-2Plaintiff, -v.-
JOSE
A. ORTIZ, et al Defendants
08 CH 507
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of
Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 24, 2009,
an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 1:00 PM on June 23,
2009, at the Boone County Courthouse, 601 North Main (West door)
BELVIDERE, IL, 61008, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set
forth below, the following described real estate:
Commonly known as 1360 HAZELWOOD DRIVE, BELVIDERE, IL
61008
Property Index No. 07-02-179-004 The real estate is improved with a
single family residence.
The judgment amount was $154,671.17.
Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of
the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24)
hours. 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 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.
For information: Visit our website at http:\\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 PA0826527.
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7
day status report of pending sales.
I183121
Published in the Boone County Journal 5/22/29/ 6-5
(1) and (g)(4).
PIERCE & ASSOCIATES
One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300
CHICAGO, IL 60602
(312) 476-5500
Attorney File No.: PA0824576
I181286
CIRCUIT
COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP FOR THE BENEFIT
OF NB HOLDINGS CORPORATION Plaintiff,
-v.-
PATRICK J. PALUMBO A/K/A PATRICK PALUMBO, et al Defendants,
08CH 481
NOTICE OF SALE
Commonly known as 132 BRANDYWINE DRIVE SOUTHEAST,
POPLAR GROVE, IL 61065
Property Index No. 03-26-181-001
The real estate is improved with a single family residence.
(1) and (g)(4).
PIERCE & ASSOCIATES
CHICAGO, IL 60602
(312) 476-5500
I181308
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For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: LAW OFFICES OF IRA T.
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357-1125 Please refer calls to the sales department.
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th
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LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL
175 N. Franklin Street, Suite 201
CHICAGO, IL 60606
(312) 357-1125
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised
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collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
I177356
published in the Boone County Journal 5/15/22/29
(IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
COUNTY OF BOONE - BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS
AURORA LOAN SERVICES, LLC;
Plaintiff, 08CH 544
vs.
PETER D. LABARGE, JR.; NICHELLE M. LABARGE;
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC
AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST MAGNUS FINANCIAL
CORPORATION;
Defendants,
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure
entered in the above entitled cause on March 3, 2009, Intercounty Judicial
Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at the hour of 2:00
p.m. in the office of Rockford Title, 175 Cadillac Court, Suite 2,Belvidere,
Illinois 61008, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described
mortgaged real estate:
Commonly known as 14013 Ashwin Lane, Poplar Grove, IL 61065.
P.I.N. 03-23-456-004.
The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence.
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 William E. Dutton, Jr./Barbara J. Dutton at Plaintiff’s
Attorney, DUTTON & DUTTON, P.C., 10325 West Lincoln Highway,
Frankfort, Illinois 60423. (815) 806-8200.
I181446
06-5812P
MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, 08CH 479 vs.
JOHN W. WAILLY A/K/A JOHN WAILLY; ALLISON
WAILLY; CANDLEWICK LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC.;
UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS;
Defendants,
NOTICE OF SALE
Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 17, 2009,
Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, June 24, 2009,
at the hour of 2:00 p.m. in the office of Rockford Title, 175 Cadillac Court,
Suite 2,Belvidere, Illinois 61008, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the
following described mortgaged real estate:
P.I.N. 03-26-152-010.
Commonly known as 107 Heath Cliff Drive Southeast, Poplar Grove, IL
61065.
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, FISHER and
SHAPIRO, LLC, 4201 Lake Cook Road, Northbrook, Illinois 60062.
(847) 291-1717. Refer to File Number 06-5812P.
I181444
U.S. Bank National Association as Trustee for RASC 2006KS3
Plaintiff, Vs.
Ramiro Lumbreras; et. al.Defendants,
08CH 477
NOTICE OF SALE
Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on MARCH 3, 2009
The common address of said real estate is: 715 Fremont Street, Belvidere,
IL 61008
PIN:05-36-132-011
attorney.”
No refunds.
Attorney
File No: 14-08-29096
I182927
COUNTY OF BOONE-BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS
NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE SERVICES CO.,
Plaintiff, vs.
CORY S. YERK, NATIONAL
CITY BANK, and
UNITED CREDIT SERVICE, INC., a
Foreign Corporation, as Assignee of Rockford Cardiology
Associates, Ltd, Defendants,
07CH 353
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to an order amending the
Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on January
6, 2009, the following described real estate, to wit:
Permanent Index Number: 05-36-259-007
Commonly known as: 801 Johnson Court, Belvidere, Illinois
will on the 10th day of June, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. at the Boone County
Courthouse, 601 N. Main Street, Belvidere, Illinois, be offered for sale and
sold at public vendue.
The judgment amount is $139,699.56
Sale terms: The bid amount shall be paid in cash immediately by the highest
and best bidder at the conclusion of 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. The sale is
further subject to confirmation by the court.
The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are
admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.
For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Scott, Beyers &
Mihlar, LLC, 111 E. Main St., Suite 200, Decatur, Illinois 62525 (217)
422-1719 ext. 4529.
15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised
that the Law Firm of Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed
to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information
obtained will be used for that purpose.
J. Gregory Scott
Attorney for Heavner, Scott, Beyers, & Mihlar, LLC
I182772
CIRCUIT
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS
NOMINEE FOR WMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Plaintiff, -v.-
LARRY SINDELAR, SUSAN SINDELAR, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC
REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., BY VIRTUE OF MORTGAGE
RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 2006R08869
NOTICE OF SALE
Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 5, 2009, an agent
of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 1:00 PM on June 19, 2009, at the
Boone County Courthouse, 601 North Main (West door) BELVIDERE,
IL, 61008, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the
following described real estate:
Commonly known as 911 WEST 9TH STREET, Belvidere, IL 61008
(1) and (g)(4).
CHICAGO, IL 60606
(312) 357-1125
I182627
CIRCUIT
ALPINE BANK OF ILLINOIS Plaintiff, -v.-
CARLOS MARTINEZ, et al Defendants,
08CH 491
NOTICE OF SALE
Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 20, 2009,
Commonly known as 1204 UNION AVENUE, Belvidere, IL 61008
May 29, 2009
17
(1) and (g)(4).
For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG
& ASSOCIATES, LLC , 230 W. Monroe Stree, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL
60606, (312) 541-9710 .
JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC
230 W. Monroe Stree, Suite #1125
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 541-9710
I182402
CIRCUIT
COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC.
Plaintiff, -v.-
JAMES B. KRIEMAN, et al Defendants
08 CH 161
NOTICE OF SALE
Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 19, 2008,
Commonly known as 111 COLUMBIA STREET NORTHWEST, POPLAR
GROVE, IL 61065
(1) and (g)(4).
Published in the Boone County Journal 5/22/29/6-5
N THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT
NATIONAL CITY BANK Plaintiff,-v.-
D E B O R A H
MURPHY, et al Defendants,
08CH 167
NOTICE OF SALE
Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 25, 2008,
Commonly known as 796 RIVERSIDE ROAD, BELVIDERE, IL 61008
(1) and (g)(4).
PIERCE & ASSOCIATES
CHICAGO, IL 60602
(312) 476-5500
I183917
08-33352
AS NOMINEE FOR AND AS AUTHORIZED BY U.S.
BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR TO EQUIFIRST
MORTGAGE CORPORATION;
Plaintiff, 08CH 506 vs.
In Our 14th Year
AREA SPORTS
Belvidere North Builds Tradition in Basketball
By Bob Balgemann
Belvidere isn’t just for football anymore.
Belvidere North High School basketball players have
given sports fans a reason to cheer once action on the
gridiron has concluded for the year.
In just their second year of competition, the Blue Thunder
made a statement by winning the Regional Tournament and
advancing to the Rochelle Sectional. There, they ran into a
talented Oswego team in the first round and bowed out.
But remember that Oswego went on to finish second
in the state, losing by a scant two points to Champaign
Centennial.
North finished 15-13 in 2008-09, taking sixth place in
the NIC-10 while defeating two of the teams – Freeport and
Rockford Jefferson – that finished ahead of them.
One of the reasons for that success was 6-foot-6-inch
senior forward Jack Adams, who realized that progress
is measured in steps. “We just wanted to improve our
conference record and we did that,’’ he said in a recent
interview. “Coach [Darrin] Sisk wanted us to win the
Regional and we did.’’
There were other special moments, too, such as taking
second place in the rugged Aurora East Holiday Tournament
and defeating Jefferson on Senior Night.
“That was not the way we wanted to go out,’’ Adams
said of the loss to Oswego, “but it didn’t take away from
what we accomplished this year. We’re setting a tradition
that Belvidere isn’t just a football town.’’
It was a different kind of season for Adams, who as a
junior was looked upon to carry most of the scoring burden.
In his senior year he was a different kind of go-to guy.
“I definitely knew I wouldn’t score as much this year
because others were scoring, too,’’ he said, noting that his
points per game dipped slightly, from 22 to 17. “I didn’t
notice because we were winning more.’’
The revised game plan called for the ball to go into
Adams at the post and he would decide where it went from
there. He could shoot it himself or, when defenses collapsed
on him as many did, he would dish the ball to an open
teammate.
“I enjoyed that more,’’ he said of the field general role.
“Giving the home crowd more to cheer about was more
fun.’’
At the time of this interview Adams was looking at
Grinnell College in Iowa or Emory University in Atlanta
as the next stopping-off point. Ultimately, he chose Emory,
signing a national letter of intent earlier this month.
He plans to major in chemistry or neuroscience and then
on to medical school.
It’s going to be difficult for Coach Sisk to say goodbye to
Adams and his senior teammates, including Ryan Golubski,
Tyler Nelson, Dominique Hall, Jake Billon and Kyle
Dovenmuehle.
“We started with them,’’ he said. “We kept the sophomores
together and now they’re seniors. But that’s part of high
school. I’m excited about next year and building on what
we started this year.’’
That’s understandable because North has a talented
nucleus of incoming seniors to continue building that
tradition of success.
A Look at 2009-10
One of the current juniors who got a lot of playing
time is 6-foot-4 Zach Farel. He and the rest of his classmates
have been playing together since they were sophomores, “so
we have that bonding,’’ he said.
And there’s an eager group coming up from the junior
varsity team that only lost a couple of games, ready to push
those who have accumulated some varsity experience.
Winning the Sectional championship is the next step in
the process, Farel said, though he added that he thinks the
incoming team has the potential to go further than that.
Looking at the 2009-10 edition, he said, “We won’t have
the one dominant player like we had with Jack. Our success
will depend on how well we play as a team.’’
“We won’t be as experienced as this year,’’ he said.
And how does Farel see his role next season? “I’d like to
be the team leader, the go-to guy who they look to at crunch
time,’’ he said.
Other juniors on the 2008-09 team were Adam Hawkins,
Josh Lutzow and Chris Gilbert. Another junior, point guard
Keith Larson, missed the season with an injury and Farel
said having him back will be a plus next year.
The Blue Thunder also had four sophomores among the
varsity ranks: Alex Gomez, Carl Rapp, Quinn Martinson
and Jake Trotter.
With the 2008-09 school year about over, next year’s
players won’t have to wait long to get back into the swing
of things.
They’ll be going to Missouri in June where they’ll play
26 games in four days.
“We took 11 kids last year, seniors and underclassmen,’’
Coach Sisk recalled. “We did well. But the goal was to just
play and play a lot, not to win. Summer is about getting
better.’’
Looking at last summer, Sisk added, “We had a good
summer, the kids worked hard. This [2008-09] season was
the fruit of the summer.’’
Blue Thunder players also will have a chance to attend
various camps and participate in a league at Rock Valley
College in Rockford.
RiverHawks Baseball Not Just Runs, Hits and Errors
By Bob Balgemann
Road Ranger Stadium at 4503 Interstate Boulevard, off
Riverside Drive, is the home of the Rockford RiverHawks
professional baseball team.
But what goes on there is much more than pitchers
throwing balls and strikes, of men in their mid-20s pursuing
a dream of one day playing in a major league baseball
stadium.
With different promotions going on every night Bill
Czaja, the team’s director of broadcasting, called it “a threering circus with baseball in that center ring. This is qualify,
professional baseball. It’s also quality, affordable family
entertainment.’’
Among the activities one can expect to find during the 48
home games are fireworks, giveaways, $1 Beer Night and
kids running the bases after every Sunday contest.
Rocko the Mascot has a club for young fans; birthdays
can be celebrated at the field; and youth teams have an
opportunity to take the field with the RiverHawks.
One new wrinkle is the Kids Zone, which has a permanent
play structure for youngsters.
Quite often fans will run into old friends they haven’t
seen in a while, whether it’s on the concourse or in the Beer
Garden, and they’ll spend a good part of the evening just
catching up.
Some fans, Czaja said, will come to a game and rarely
spend any time in their seats because there’s so much going
on.
One of the big events for this summer is in the works for
Tuesday, July 14, when former Chicago Cubs play against
former Chicago White Sox at 6 p.m. as part of the two-day
All-Star Game festivities.
Captains for the two groups of legends, as they’re called,
are Bob Dernier, who played center field for 1984 Cubs,
and Steve Trout, former pitcher with the Sox. Dernier now
serves as a traveling instructor for the Cubs; Trout used to
be the pitching coach for Windy City, one of 12 teams that
make up the Frontier League.
Some former Cubs planning to play in the game are
Keith Moreland, Jody Davis, Randy Hundley, Willie Wilson
and Warren Brusstar. Wilson is probably better known for
his playing days with the Kansas City Royals.
Former White Sox expected to be in the game are Ron
Kittle, Dan Pasqua, Carlos May and Don Pall.
More players will be added as the time for the game
nears. And some local celebrities will be called on to be part
of the team rosters.
How did the RiverHawks get the word out to the former
players, considering that hundreds have played for the Cubs
and Sox over the years?
“You find a couple of go-to guys and let them take care
of it,’’ Czaja explained. “Our role is more in scheduling the
event, lodging, autograph sessions, marketing the event.
They’re [Dernier and Trout] doing the real work. Our role is
much less glamorous.’’
Here are the activities planned for July 14:
2 p.m., kids clinic; 4 p.m., autograph session with Cub
and White Sox legends; 5 p.m., autograph session with
players participating in the all-star game; 6 p.m., Cubs-Sox
play ball; 8:30 p.m., Frontier Home Run Derby.
On tap for July 15 are the following:
4 p.m., Principal Financial Group Family Fun Fest; 7:05
p.m., Frontier League All-Star Game.
Ticket information for the All-Star Game and for
RiverHawk home games is available at 815- 885-2255.
Hawks Home This Weekend
The 2009 Frontier League season began May 21. Here
are some more immediate activities planned for home
games:
May 29 (tonight), fireworks; May 30, Mark Grace
(former Chicago Cub first baseman) bobblehead giveaway
to the first 1,000 fans through the gates; and May 31, Rally
Towel giveaway, also to the first 1,000 fans, and kids run the
bases after the game.
Lake Erie, a member of the league’s East Division, is
in town this weekend. Tonight’s game is at 7:05 p.m.,
Saturday’s contest is at 6:05 p.m. and the Sunday game is
at 4:05 p.m.
Other teams with Rockford in the West Division are
Evansville, Gateway, River City, Southern Illinois and
Windy City. East Division teams, in addition to Lake Erie,
are Florence, Kalamazoo, Midwest, Traverse City and
Washington.
Some of the names may not be familiar but Czaja
said seven of the league’s 12 teams “are in the suburbs of
major markets, such as St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati and
Pittsburgh. We’re moving into suburban Cleveland and
Detroit this year.’’
Seventy-five percent of the stadiums where Frontier
League teams play, including the home of the RiverHawks,
were built within the last 10 years. Evansville is the oldest
of the group, and vintage parks such as Wrigley Field and
Fenway Park, having been built in 1915.
Composite attendance for all the league teams in 2008
was 1.5 million.
The RiverHawks experienced a 22 percent increase in
attendance last year, bringing in more than 138,000 fans.
Twenty-five percent of their home games were sold out.
Also during 2008 the team set a new record for average
attendance, at 2,800 per game in a 3,279-seat stadium, and
for a single game, when 6,600 fans packed the place.
“The July 3 game is always a sellout,’’ Czaja said of
the contest when some people brought lawn chairs so they
could have a seat. “Five different promotions were running
that night. It was kind of a perfect storm. We’ll never forget
how great that was; we’re very proud of how well it went.’’
With the All-Star game and related festivities being the
big draw of the summer, attendance for 2009 should reach
or exceed 150,000, he said.
And the economic history of the United States has shown
that during a recession attendance at minor league baseball
games goes up.
“We draw from a one-hour radius and have a pretty
substantial base in Wisconsin,’’ the team official said.
Thursdays through Sundays are big draw days for the
Rockford team and there are lots of home games on those
days during the second half of the season.
Team Was in Springfield
The RiverHawks originally were in Springfield, Ill.,
where Czaja said they were “all but extinct.’’ A private, forprofit group brought the team to Rockford in 2001.
Over the years the club has “consistently improved at the
gate and with the revenue stream,’’ he said. But an important
Rockford Riverhawks batter Mike Goetz attempts
to bunt in the first inning of the team’s home opener at
Road Ranger Stadium in Loves Park on Wednesday,
May 27. The Riverhawks fell to the visiting Midwest
Sliders. (Photo by Curtis Clegg).
Homes For Rent
Lunch by: Relish the Dog
Comfort Station Available
LOCATION: Boone County Fairgrounds, Rt. 76 1 mile No. of
Belvidere.
Located in the Goat Barn near south end. Plenty of parking.
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Beautiful Fr. Prov. Dining room
set, hutch & corner cabinet, white w/lt. florals (see pictures); Tiffany
style ORB light (rare); Tiffany style lamps; (2) wicker doll buggies;
elephant collection; Longaberger baskets- most w/liners & prot.;
Longaberger dishes; handmade quilts; Several Thomas Kinkade oil
paintings & prints- Clock Tower-signed, # 185 of 3950, A Perfect Red
Rose #219 of 1100, A Perfect Yellow Rose #219 of 1100, Rose Gate,
Main St. Courthouse, Beacon of Hope, Morning Stroll-By Robert
Girrard-Kinkade’s pen name from 84-90, Blessings of Christmas,
Garden of Prayer (sold out-unframed) & The Village Lighthouse; dollsinc. Marie Osmand; mahogany d.r. table & hutch; curved corner hutchmahogany; spindle leg table; walnut d.r. table; Hull candle holders;
ball & claw bench; (2) needlepoint chairs w/casters; oil paintings;
book case; Mastercrafters Flying Cloud ship clock; ladies hats; Lefton
parrots; post cards; stamps; crock bowls; metal carrying rack; popsicle
molds; Dept. 56 w/boxes; crocks; horse tapestry; Miller High Life
beer clock & Welcome sign; hall tree; saxophone; wood machinist
tool chest; (2) Singer treadle sewing machines; wooden hobby horse;
porcelain top table wash board; Royal Doulton figurines; Rogers Bro.
8 pl. silver plate in box; crystal chandeliers; Noritake Ivory & Ebony
patt. Serv. for 12; Royal Albert-Eng. cups & saucers; crystal items;
Sterling candelabras & trays; several silver plate pcs.; brush, comb &
mirror sets; Nylint toys; Pin Ball Machine; crystal items; flatware for
12-like new “S” engraved; Fenton pcs.; Bavaria dishes-set of 8; gem
stones and much, much more.
HOUSEHOLD: GE Profile washer & gas dryer-sold as set, like new;
Whirlpool SS side by side; Whirlpool fridge; Kenmore upright freezer;
Frigidaire chest freezer; port. Mobile Maid dishwasher; full size bed;
F.P. dresser, n.s. & cod; dinette set; (2) swivel rockers; couch; book
cases; dressers; lg. beveled mirror; flatware; blonde dresser & cod;
tall table w/chairs (cherry); cherry lighted hutch; (2) tile end tables;
lamps; Sony 25” t.v.; Binoculars in case; digital camera-like new;
Oriental wall hanging & dolls; wicker coffee table; lots of costume
jewelry; new set of Tourister luggage; Kitchen-Aid mixer w/attach.;
Cook books; pots & pans; Kirby w/attach.; computer desk & chair; file
cabinets; designer purses; sofa & end tables; Sharp microwave-like
new; scrapbooking & craft supplies and much more.
YARD & TOOL: Generac G4000 generator; Multi-Quip 6000
generator; Table saw; misc. power & hand tools; (2) table sanders-1
w/stand; saw horses; wood working tools; cordless DeWalt drill set;
snow blower; weed eater w/tiller & leaf blower attachments; misc.
yard tools; portable space heaters- Porta heat 100,000 btu; Reddy
Heater-70,000 btu & JD 50,000 btu; gas grill w/tank; picnic table;
wrought iron chairs; gazing ball on frog and much more.
VEHICLES: 1993 Ford T-Bird, 2 door, burgundy, good condition;
1991 Chev. Silverado w/350 eng, topper, new tires, rebuilt eng w/60K/
193K, Auto, 4 wheel drive, topper, short box. To be sold at NOON
sharp.
OWNERS: C Schwark, H & S Terrilewithee, J. Walker, B Anderson
& the estate of R. Laken
Terms of sale: Cash or checks w/proper I.D. Visa & Mastercard now
being accepted. 3% Buyer’s premium w/ 3% discount for cash or
check. No property to be removed until settled for. All items sold
“AS IS”. Number system will be used. Must have driver’s license for
registration. Not responsible for accidents or items after purchase.
Announcements day of sale prevail over written material.
Belvidere, IL 61008
815-544-4811
AUCTIONEER: LYLE LEE State License #4400000200
CLERKS & CASHIERS: LEE AUCTION SERVICE
Visit our Website at: www.leeauctionservice.com
Terms of sale: Cash or checks w/proper I.D. Visa & Mastercard
now being accepted. 3% Buyer’s premium w/ 3% discount for cash
or check. No property to be removed until settled for. All items sold
“AS IS”. Number system will be used. Must have driver’s license for
registration. Not responsible for accidents or items after purchase.
Announcements day of sale prevail over written material.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BINGO
THIS SUNDAY MAY 31
VFW CLUB
$500 IN 53 NUMBERS
CROSSFIRE
S2700
1310 W. Lincoln Ave.,
in Belvidere
Must be 18 to play
License #B-3756
Pets & Supplies
FOR SALE:
AUSTRALIAN
SHEPHERDS,
mixed.
Red tri and merle
colors. $125
each.
815-997-6724
19
Private Party Ads Only $5 For
First 15 Words/25¢ Per Word
Thereafter
Add $3 For Bordered Ad
Call 544-4430 TODAY!
Auctions • Auto
Real Estate • Legals
PUBLIC AUCTION
SATURDAY JUNE 6th, 2009
10:0 A.M.
May 29, 2009
Garage
Sales
Aberdeen Creekside
Neighborhood.
SALE Sat., May 30
7am-?
Gustafson/Cairnwell
next to Swan Hills Golf
Club, North Belvidere.
Antiques, Roll top desk,
much, much more.
Home Improvement
SPRING CLEAN UP
Anything and Everything!
No job too small
Call 815-871-9700
Automobiles For Sale
FOR SALE
CADILLAC CTS 2003
less than 40,000 miles.
Perfect condition, owned
by elderly person who
maintained it and garage
kept. $12,000 firm
Call 815-871-3000
Merchandise
MULCH
$25/yd. Installed
in your home.
815-482-6990
POWER CHAIR FOR
SALE!
Good runner.All
refurbished.
$2,000 or best offer
Call George
815-520-8562
FOR SALE: Swivel
rocker, medium blue, beige
traditional chair, beige love
seat, drop leaf maple table
with 3 cane-seat chairs, full
bed complete with linens,
TV stand with storage, step
table, lamps. 815-398-4560,
leave message.
EMPLOYMENT
RN - DAY SHIFT
CHARGE NURSE
Sub-Acute Facility. Salary and
Benefits competitive. Apply at:
2250 Pearl St. • Belvidere, IL
The Boone County Journal seeks ROUTE DRIVERS
for Friday delivery. Call 815-544-4430 or stop by 419 S.
State St., Belvidere, IL
LEGALS
STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BOONE
BYRON BANK, an Illinois State Bank, Plaintiff, v.
LINAS SIMKUS; DIANA SIMKUS; UNKNOWN OWNERS;
UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS
and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS,
Defendants.)
Case No. 09-CH-213
NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS;
UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND NONRECORD
CLAIMANTS FOR PUBLICATION
The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is
hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS;
UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD
CLAIMANTS, 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 concerning the premises described as follows, to-wit:
Legal Description:
Lot Three (3) as designated upon the Final Plat of Stonegate, being a
Subdivision of part of the East Half (1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (1/4)
of Section 18, Township 44 North, Range 3 East of the Third Principal
Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded November 9, 2005 as
Document No. 2005R13374 in Plat Index File Envelope No. 336-A in
the Recorder’s Office of Boone County, Illinois; situated in the County of
Boone and State of Illinois.
COMMON ADDRESS: 962 Weatherfield Way Belvidere, IL 61008
PROPERTY CODE:
05-18-227-008
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 of said suit or otherwise make your
appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Boone
County, Boone County Courthouse in the City of Belvidere, Illinois, on or
before the 15th day of June, 2009, default may be entered in accordance
with the prayer of said Complaint.
NORA L. OHLSEN, Clerk of the Circuit Court,
17th Judicial Circuit, Boone County, Illinois
Matthew M. Hevrin (ARDC #6256083)
HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue
P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 Phone: 815-490-4900
LEGAL NOTICE
Public Meeting Notice. The Belvidere Cemetery Association will hold
their bi-annual board meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 4:00 pm at the
Ida Public Library, 320 North State Street, Belvidere, IL
Published in the Boone County Journal 5/29/09
PUBLIC NOTICE
BOONE COUNTY FARMLAND REVIEW/COMMITTEE
PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2010 ASSESSMENT
In accordance with the Illinois Property Tax Code Section 10-120, the Boone
County Farmland Review Committee will hold its Annual Public Hearing
on Friday, June 3, 2009 at 9:15 a.m.in the Boone County Assessment Office
at 1208 Logan Avenue, Belvidere, IL 61008
STATE OF ILLINOIS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL COURT
BOONE COUNTY
In RE the matter of JOSHUA ROY BURKS, Case No. 09-MR51
NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Notice is given you, the public that on May 22, 09, I have filed a petition for
change of name in this Court, asking the Court to change my present name
of JOSHUA ROY BURKS to the name of JOSHUA ROY PULCO
Signed Joshua Roy Burks, 5/22/09
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE
The following amount(s) must be paid in cash or money order at the office
of DANNDI STORAGE, 13011 Office Drive, Poplar Grove IL 61065 or
the contents of the below listed units, located at 13511 Harvest Way, Poplar
Grove, IL will be sold at auction or otherwise disposed of on June 14,
2009
CIRO DOMINGUEZ, UNIT 13, Amount due: $170.64 plus advertising.
DAN ZACCARD/BOONE DEVELOPMENT, UNIT 76, Amount due
$490.64 plus advertising
NATHAN AND LYNDA NEIDER, UNIT 97, Amount due $646.60 plus
advertising
Published in the Boone County Journal 5/29/6-6
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 travel agency business in said County and State under the name of
PERIDOT TRAVEL at the following post office addresses: 14828 Oak
Street, Caledonia, IL 61011 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: DIANE HOOPENGARNER, 14828 Oak St., Caledonia, IL
61011
SIGNED: Diane Hoopengarner, 5/19/09
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 19th day of May,
2009, Pamela D. McCullough, County Clerk, by Nan Barnes, Deputy
Published in the Boone County Journal 5/29/6-5/12
State of Illinois )
a painting company business in said County and State under the name
of CDS PAINTING CO., at the following post office addresses: 1631
Chrysler Drive, Belvidere, IL 61008 and that the true and real full names
of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business, with the
NAME:DANIEL SMITH, 1631 Chrysler Drive Belvidere, IL 61008
SIGNED: Daniel Smith, 5-14-09
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 14th day of May, 2009,
Pamela D. McCullough, County Clerk, by Karen E. Schrader, Deputy
Published in the Boone County Journal 5/22/29- 6/6
State of Illinois )
a Pottery Outlet business in said County and State under the name
of GARCIA’S IMPORT at the following post office addresses: 607
Riverbend Road, Belvidere, IL 61008 and that the true and real full names
of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business, with the
NAME:LOUIS GARCIA, 607 Riverbend Rd., Belvidere, IL 61008
SIGNED: Louis Garcia, 5-12-09
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 12th day of May,
2009, Pamela D. McCullough, County Clerk, by Jean Thornberry, Deputy
CIRCUIT
US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-WFHE3
Plaintiff, -v.-
MARILYN HARDY A/K/A MARILYN M. HARDY, et al
NOTICE OF SALE
UNIT SEVEN (7) 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 AS
DOCUMENT NO. 05R08252 AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME;
SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as 1925 PADDOCK COURT, BELVIDERE, IL 61008
The real estate is improved with a condominium.
(1) and (g)(4).
PIERCE & ASSOCIATES
CHICAGO, IL 60602
(312) 476-5500
I181286
CIRCUIT
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE
FOR MORGAN STANLEY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, MCHEL
2007-1, ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FREMONT INVESTMENT AND
LOAN
Plaintiff, -v.-
JUAN MENDOZA, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INC., UNDER MORTGAGE RECORDED AS DOCUMENT
NUMBER 2006R13570, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN
TENANTS AND UNKNOWN OWNERS
Defendants,
08CH 443
NOTICE OF SALE
2009, at the Boone County Courthouse, 601 North Main (West door),
LOT EIGHTY-EIGHT (88) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 4 OF
OAKBROOK WOODS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH,
RANGE 3 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT
OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO.
2000R10175 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY,
ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND STATE OF
ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as 1581 HAZELWOOD COURT, Belvidere, IL
61008
(1) and (g)(4).
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th
Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE
CHICAGO, IL 60606
(312) 357-1125
I177356
published in the Boone County Journal 5/15/22/29
06-5812P
MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, 08CH 479 vs.
JOHN W. WAILLY A/K/A JOHN WAILLY; ALLISON
WAILLY; CANDLEWICK LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC.;
UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS;
Defendants,
NOTICE OF SALE
Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, June 24, 2009,
Suite 2,Belvidere, Illinois 61008, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the
LOT NUMBER 130 IN UNIT 1 OF CANDLEWICK LAKE
SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO, THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED
AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 71-2491, IN THE RECORDER OF DEEDS
OFFICE IN BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE
COUNTY OF BOONE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.
P.I.N. 03-26-152-010.
Commonly known as 107 Heath Cliff Drive Southeast, Poplar Grove, IL
61065.
certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for
inspection.
For information call Sale Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, FISHER and
In Our 14th Year
SHAPIRO, LLC, 4201 Lake Cook Road, Northbrook, Illinois 60062.
(847) 291-1717. Refer to File Number 06-5812P.
I181444
CIRCUIT
COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP FOR THE BENEFIT
OF NB HOLDINGS CORPORATION Plaintiff,
-v.-
PATRICK J. PALUMBO A/K/A PATRICK PALUMBO, et al Defendants,
08CH 481
NOTICE OF SALE
LOT 15 IN UNIT NO. 2 OF CANDLEWICK LAKE SUBDIVISON,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AS DOCUMENT
NUMBER 71-2919, IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BOONE
COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND
STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as 132 BRANDYWINE DRIVE SOUTHEAST,
(1) and (g)(4).
PIERCE & ASSOCIATES
CHICAGO, IL 60602
(312) 476-5500
I181308
Fifth Third Mortgage Company
Plaintiff, Vs.
Hector R. Arriola; et. al.
Defendants,
08CH 525
NOTICE OF SALE
Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on FEBRUARY 17, 2009
LOT EIGHTEEN (18) IN BLOCK FOURTEEN (14) AS DESIGNATED
UPON PLAT NO.4 OF SHEFFIELD GREEN, BEING A SUBDIVISION
OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 44
NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE 3RD P. M., THE PLAT OF WHICH
WAS RECORDED JANUARY 25, 1971 IN BOOK 7 OF PLATS ON
PAGES 42 & 43 AS DOCUMENT NO. 71-150 IN THE RECORDERS
OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
The common address of said real estate is: 1716 12th Avenue, Belvidere,
IL 61008
PIN:05-35-381-002
attorney.”
No refunds.
Attorney
File No: 14-08-32124
I181316
AURORA LOAN SERVICES, LLC;
Plaintiff, 08CH 544
vs.
PETER D. LABARGE, JR.; NICHELLE M. LABARGE;
AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST MAGNUS FINANCIAL
CORPORATION;
Defendants,
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure
entered in the above entitled cause on March 3, 2009, Intercounty Judicial
Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at the hour of 2:00
p.m. in the office of Rockford Title, 175 Cadillac Court, Suite 2,Belvidere,
Illinois 61008, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described
mortgaged real estate:
LOT 2, AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF WEST GROVE
SUBDIVISION, PLAT NO. 1, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE
SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4, PART OF THE NORTH
1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 AND PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF
THE NORTHEAST 1/4, ALL IN SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH,
RANGE 3 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, VILLAGE
OF POPLAR GROVE, BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THE PLAT
OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN PLAT INDEX FILE
ENVELOPE 302A AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 2004R10950 IN THE
RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED
IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as 14013 Ashwin Lane, Poplar Grove, IL 61065.
P.I.N. 03-23-456-004.
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 William E. Dutton, Jr./Barbara J. Dutton at Plaintiff’s
Attorney, DUTTON & DUTTON, P.C., 10325 West Lincoln Highway,
Frankfort, Illinois 60423. (815) 806-8200.
I181446
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
BOONE COUNTY-BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
PLAINTIFF 09CH 187
VS
DOUGLAS J. KOWALEWSKI; UNKNOWN HEIRS
AND LEGATEES OF DOUGLAS J. KOWALEWSKI,
IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD
CLAIMANTS ;
DEFENDANTS NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU,
DOUGLAS J. KOWALEWSKI; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES
OF
DOUGLAS J. KOWALEWSKI, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND
NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ;
defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you
and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage
conveying the premises described as follows, to wit:
LOT 88 AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NUMBER 4 OF SHERMAN
OAKS SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE
EAST HALF
AND PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER 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
ENVELOPE 273-A AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 2002R13006 IN THE
RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED
IN THE
COUNTY OF BOONE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as: 205 SHERMAN LANE
and which said Mortgage was made by,
DOUGLAS J. KOWALEWSKI;
Mortgagor (s), to
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of BOONE
County, Illinois, as Document No. 2005R13882; and for other relief.
UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this
case in the Office of the Clerk of this County,
Nora L. Ohlsen
Clerk of the Court
601 N. Main St SUITE 303
Belvidere, Illinois 61008
on or before June 15, 2009, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT
MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE
COMPLAINT.
PIERCE & ASSOCIATES
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Thirteenth Floor
1 North Dearborn
Chicago, Illinois 60602
Tel. (312) 346-9088
Fax (312) 346-1557
PA 0907290
I181957
CIRCUIT
ALPINE BANK OF ILLINOIS Plaintiff, -v.-
CARLOS MARTINEZ, et al Defendants,
08CH 491
NOTICE OF SALE
Lot Four (4) in Block One (1) of Hinsdell and Starr’s Addition to Belvidere,
as platted and recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Boone County, Illinois:
situated in the County of Boone and State of Illinois.
Commonly known as 1204 UNION AVENUE, Belvidere, IL 61008
(1) and (g)(4).
For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG
& ASSOCIATES, LLC , 230 W. Monroe Stree, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL
60606, (312) 541-9710 .
JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC
230 W. Monroe Stree, Suite #1125
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 541-9710
I182402
CIRCUIT
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS
NOMINEE FOR WMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Plaintiff, -v.-
LARRY SINDELAR, SUSAN SINDELAR, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC
REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., BY VIRTUE OF MORTGAGE
RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 2006R08869
NOTICE OF SALE
Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 5, 2009, an agent
of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 1:00 PM on June 19, 2009, at the
Boone County Courthouse, 601 North Main (West door) BELVIDERE,
IL, 61008, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the
following described real estate:
LOT FOURTEEN (14) IN BLOCK SIX (6) AS DESIGNATED UPON
PLAT NUMBER 2 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,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY
23, 1996 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 5664, IN BOONE COUNTY,
ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE, STATE OF
ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as 911 WEST 9TH STREET, Belvidere, IL 61008
(1) and (g)(4).
CHICAGO, IL 60606
(312) 357-1125
I182627
COUNTY OF BOONE-BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS
NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE SERVICES CO.,
Plaintiff, vs.
CORY S. YERK, NATIONAL
CITY BANK, and
UNITED CREDIT SERVICE, INC., a
Foreign Corporation, as Assignee of Rockford Cardiology
Associates, Ltd, Defendants,
07CH 353
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to an order amending the
Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on January
6, 2009, the following described real estate, to wit:
Lot Twelve (12) as designated upon the plat of Johnson Estates being a
Subdivision of part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 36, Township
44 North, Range 3 East, of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the
Plat thereof recorded July 7, 1993 as Document No. 93-5806; situated in
the County of Boone and the State of Illinois.
Permanent Index Number: 05-36-259-007
Commonly known as: 801 Johnson Court, Belvidere, Illinois
will on the 10th day of June, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. at the Boone County
Courthouse, 601 N. Main Street, Belvidere, Illinois, be offered for sale and
sold at public vendue.
The judgment amount is $139,699.56
Sale terms: The bid amount shall be paid in cash immediately by the highest
and best bidder at the conclusion of 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. The sale is
further subject to confirmation by the court.
The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are
admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.
For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Scott, Beyers &
Mihlar, LLC, 111 E. Main St., Suite 200, Decatur, Illinois 62525 (217)
422-1719 ext. 4529.
15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised
that the Law Firm of Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed
to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information
obtained will be used for that purpose.
J. Gregory Scott
Attorney for Heavner, Scott, Beyers, & Mihlar, LLC
I182772
U.S. Bank National Association as Trustee for RASC 2006KS3
Plaintiff, Vs.
Ramiro Lumbreras; et. al.Defendants,
08CH 477
NOTICE OF SALE
Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on MARCH 3, 2009
THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 4 IN BLOCK 5 OTIS CASWELL’S
ADDITION TO BELVIDERE, AS PLATTED AND RECORDED IN THE
RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED
IN THE CITY OF BELVIDERE, BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
The common address of said real estate is: 715 Fremont Street, Belvidere,
IL 61008
PIN:05-36-132-011
attorney.”
No refunds.
Attorney
File No: 14-08-29096
I182927
CIRCUIT
COUNTY OF BOONE, STATE OF ILLINOIS
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST
NLC FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.L.C.,
Plaintiff(s),
vs.ESTATE OF SANSON OLIVARES A/K/A SANSON OLIVAREZ, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SANSON OLIVARES A/K/A SANSON OLIVAREZ, ESTATE OF MARTHA OLIVARES A/K/A MARTHA OLIVAREZ, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MARTHA OLIVARES A/K/A MARTHA OLIVAREZ, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendant(s),
09CH 81
PUBLICATION NOTICE
The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby
given to you: ESTATE OF SANSON OLIVARES A/K/A SANSON
OLIVAREZ, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SANSON OLIVARES A/K/A
SANSON OLIVAREZ, ESTATE OF MARTHA OLIVARES A/K/A
MARTHA OLIVAREZ, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MARTHA OLIVARES
A/K/A MARTHA OLIVAREZ, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS,
UNKNOWN TENANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the
above entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court
of Boone County, Chancery Division, by the said Plaintiff, against you and
other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of a certain Real Estate Mortgage
conveying the premises described as follows, to wit:
LOT ONE (1) IN BLOCK ONE (1) OF THE TOWN OF GARDEN
PRAIRIE, AS PLATTED AND RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’S
OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN BOOK S OF DEEDS ON
PAGE 363; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND STATE OF
ILLINOIS.
Tax Number: 06-36-102-007
commonly known as 6834 Clarence Street, Garden Prairie, Illinois 61038;
and which said Real Estate Mortgage was made by SANSON OLIVARES
A/K/A SANSON OLIVAREZ, DECEASED and MARTHA OLIVARES
A/K/A MARTHA OLIVAREZ, DECEASED, and recorded in the office of
the Boone County Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 2005R12025;
that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided
by law, and that the said suit is now pending.
Now, therefore, unless you, the said named Defendant, file your answer to
the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein,
in the office of the Circuit Court of Boone County, located at Boone County
Courthouse, 601 North Main, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, on or before June
15, 2009, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and
a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.
Attorney No. 06185808
LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, L.L.C.
175 North Franklin
Suite 201
(312) 357-1125
I182944
STATE OF ILLINOIS
COUNTY OF BOONE ILLINOIS
IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR ADOPTION
OF: AIDEN M. CANTRALL, a minor.
BOONE COUNTY CASE NO. 09 AD 7
ADOPTION NOTICE TO JACOB E. EDDY AND
ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
TAKE NOTICE that a petition for adoption was filed in the Circuit Court of
the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Boone County, Illinois, for the adoption
of a child named AIDEN M. CANTRALL.
NOW THEREFORE, unless you, JACOB E. EDDY and ALL WHOM IT
MAY CONCERN, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise
file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of the Seventeenth
Judicial Circuit, Boone County, 601 North Main Street, Belvidere, Illinois,
on or before the 15th day of June, 2009, a default may be entered against
you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with
the prayer of said Petition.
DATED: May 13, 2009
NICOLE L. BERAN, Attorney for the PetitionersA Law Office of
Crosby & Associates, P.C. By NICOLE L. BERAN
475 Executive Parkway Rockford, IL 61107 815-397-2006
STATE OF ILLINOIS
)SS
COUNTY OF BOONE
)
COUNTY OF BOONE - IN PROBATE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE CASE NO. 09-P-34
KENNETH T. HALEY JR.,
)
Deceased.
)
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-WILL AND CLAIMS
NOTICE is given of the death of Kenneth T. Haley Jr.. Letters of Office
were issued on May 15, 2009, to Michael T. Haley, 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 October 22, 2009, 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.
Attorney for Independent Executor
Charles G. Popp, P.C.Attorney for Estate
215 South State Street
Belvidere, IL 61008 815-544-3117
May 29, 2009
21
STATE OF ILLINOIS
)SS
COUNTY OF BOONE
)
COUNTY OF BOONE - IN PROBATE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE CASE NO. 09-P-33
ARTHUR DREDSKI.,
)
Deceased.
)
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-WILL AND CLAIMS
NOTICE is given of the death of Arthur Dredske. Letters of Office were
issued on May 15, 2009, to Sally J. Dredske, 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 October 29, 2009, 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.
Attorney for Independent Executor
Charles G. Popp, P.C.Attorney for Estate
215 South State Street
Belvidere, IL 61008 815-544-3117
Published in the Boone County Journal 5//29/6-5/12
CIRCUIT
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE,
UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED
APRIL 1, 2006, FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-2, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-2Plaintiff, -v.-
JOSE
A. ORTIZ, et al Defendants
08 CH 507
NOTICE OF SALE
LOT SEVENTY-EIGHT (78) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 4 OF
NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH,
RANGE 3 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT
OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO.
ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as 1360 HAZELWOOD DRIVE, BELVIDERE, IL
61008
Property Index No. 07-02-179-004 The real estate is improved with a
single family residence.
(1) and (g)(4).
I183121
Published in the Boone County Journal 5/22/29/ 6-5
08-33352
AS NOMINEE FOR AND AS AUTHORIZED BY U.S.
BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR TO EQUIFIRST
MORTGAGE CORPORATION;
Plaintiff, 08CH 506 vs.
JUAN C. ZEPEDA; ET AL;
Defendants,
NOTICE OF SALE
Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, July 1, 2009,
Suite 2, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the
LOT 124 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION
OF FARMINGTON FIELDS EAST UNIT ONE, BEING A SUBDIVISION
OF PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION
31, AND PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP
44 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN,
IN BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS RECORDED AUGUST 3, 2005
AS DOCUMENT NO. 05R08895 IN PLAT FILE ENVELOPE 328-A IN
THE RECORDERS OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, IN THE STATE OF
ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as 1560 Danesfield Drive, Belvidere, IL 61008.
P.I.N. 06-31-433-003.
certified funds. No refunds.
For information call Mr. James E. Trausch at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Jaros,
Tittle & O’Toole, Limited, 20 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602.
(312) 750-1000 08-33352.
I183489
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
BOONE COUNTY-BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE
BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE
BENEFIT OF CWMBS, INC. COUNTRYWIDE HOME
LOANS MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST
2007-1 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH
CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1
PLAINTIFF 09CH 208
VS
JACQUELINE C. INMAN A/K/A JACQUELINE
INMAN A/K/A JACQUELINE C. KUNDINGER;
TODD D. KUNDINGER; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC
REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE
FOR MIDWEST COMMUNITY BANK; ABERDEEN
KNOLL HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION; ANTHONY
CHRISTO; STEPHANIE CHRISTO; UNKNOWN
OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ;
JACQUELINE C. INMAN;
DEFENDANTS
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU,
JACQUELINE C. INMAN A/K/A JACQUELINE INMAN A/K/A
JACQUELINE
C. KUNDINGER; TODD D. KUNDINGER; ANTHONY CHRISTO;
UNKNOWN
OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; defendants,
that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other
defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the
premises described as follows, to wit:
LOTS ONE (1) AND TWO (2) AS DESIGNEATED UPON PLAT NO. 1
OF
ABERDEEN KNOLL SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION
OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 32,
TOWNSHIP 45
NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AS DOCUMENT
NO.
99-10065 AND FILED OCTOBER 28, 1999 IN ENVELOPE NO.
227-A IN
THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS;
SITUATED IN
THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as: 1816 ORTH ROAD
CALEDONIA, IL 61011
and which said Mortgage was made by,
JACQUELINE C. INMAN A/K/A JACQUELINE INMAN A/K/A
JACQUELINE
C. KUNDINGER; TODD D. KUNDINGER;
Mortgagor (s), to
M.E.R.S., INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MIDWEST COMMUNITY BANK
Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of BOONE
County, Illinois, as Document No. 2007R00797; and for other relief.
UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this
case in the Office of the Clerk of this County,
Nora L. Ohlsen Clerk of the Court
601 N. Main St SUITE 303
Belvidere, Illinois 61008
on or before June 22, 2009, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT
MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE
COMPLAINT.
PIERCE & ASSOCIATESAttorneys for Plaintiff
Thirteenth Floor1 North Dearborn
Tel. (312) 346-9088
Fax (312) 346-1557
PA 0909349
I183580
N THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT
NATIONAL CITY BANK Plaintiff,-v.-
D E B O R A H
MURPHY, et al Defendants,
08CH 167
NOTICE OF SALE
Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 25, 2008,
ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE
COUNTY OF BOONE, STATE OF ILLINOIS, BEING KNOWN AND
DESIGNATED AS A PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST
1/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF
THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS,
TO-WIT: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE
WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE
RUNNING NORTH ON THE LINE OF THE 80 ACRE LOTS 5 CHAINS;
THENCE RUNNING WEST 10 CHAINS; THENCE RUNNING SOUTH
5 CHAINS TO THE 1/2 SECTION AND THENCE RUNNING EAST ON
SAID LINE 10 CHAINS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED
IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as 796 RIVERSIDE ROAD, BELVIDERE, IL 61008
(1) and (g)(4).
PIERCE & ASSOCIATES
CHICAGO, IL 60602
(312) 476-5500
I183917
In Our 14th Year
CIRCUIT
COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC.
Plaintiff, -v.-
JAMES B. KRIEMAN, et al Defendants
08 CH 161
NOTICE OF SALE
Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 19, 2008,
LOT 79 IN CANDLEWICK LAKE, UNIT NO. 6, BEING A SUBDIVISION
OF PORTIONS OF SECTIONS 22, 26 AND 27, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH,
RANGE 3 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN ACCORDING
TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 72-2060
IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS;
SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as 111 COLUMBIA STREET NORTHWEST, POPLAR
GROVE, IL 61065
(1) and (g)(4).
STATE OF ILLINOIS, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
IN RE THE MATTER OF: KATHLEEN MARIE BOCHONOK,
PETITION OF CHANGE OF NAME.
CASE 09MR50
NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
NOTICE is given you, the public, that on July 9th, 2009, I will have my
petition read at 9am in Courtroom B, for change of name asking the Court
to change my present name of KATHLEEN MARIE BOCHONOK to the
name of KATHLEEN MARIE DISBROW.
Filed May 20, 2009 in Belvidere, Illinois.
Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff,
Vs.
Tyler Evans Shipp a/k/a Tyler E. Shipp; et. al.
Defendants,
09CH 69
NOTICE OF SALE
Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on APRIL 7, 2009
LENDER SALES OF ILLINOIS LLC will on JULY 10, 2009, at the hour
LOT 247 OF PLAT NO. 6 OF SHERMAN OAKS SUBDIVISION, BEING
A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 24,
TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 3, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL
MERIDIAN, BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, VILLAGE OF POPLAR
GROVE, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN
PLAT INDEX FILE ENVELOPE 312-A AS DOCUMENT NUMBER
ILLINOIS.
The common address of said real estate is: 209 Oak Leaf Drive, Poplar
Grove, IL 61065
PIN:03-24-330-012
attorney.”
No refunds.
Attorney
File No: 14-09-03779
I183957
Citizens First National Bank
Plaintiff, Vs.
Sotero Zepeda; et. al.
Defendants,
08CH 420
NOTICE OF SALE
Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on JANUARY 27, 2009
LOT EIGHTY-ONE (81) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO.4 OF
NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 43
NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, TO
PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO.
ILLINOIS.
The common address of said real estate is: 1430 Hazelwood Drive,
Belvidere, IL 61008
PIN:07-02-179-001
attorney.”
No refunds.
Attorney
File No: 14-08-25285
I183959
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held by the Belvidere
Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 6:00
p.m. in the City of Belvidere Council Chambers, 401 Whitney Boulevard,
Belvidere, IL 61008 for the purpose of considering a variance petition
submitted by First United Presbyterian Church of Belvidere, the applicant
and owner, 221 North Main Street, Belvidere. The applicant is requesting a
variance pursuant to the Belvidere Zoning Ordinance, Section 150.105(D)
(1) Institutional (I) District, Section 150.105(D)(1)G.1.B. Regulations
for Nonresidential Uses, Intensity Requirements, Minimum Landscape
Surface Ratio: Section 150.105(G)(1)(C); Section 150.105(D)(1)G.1.C.
Maximum Floor Area Ratio; Section 150.105(D)(1)G.2.C. Minimum
Setbacks; Section 150.105(D)(1)G.2.E. Maximum Building Height;
Section 150.105(D)(1)G.2.F. Minimum Number of Off-street Parking
Spaces; Section 150.204(C)3.A. Indoor Institution Regulations, Location
from Residentially Zoned Property; and Section 150.909 Variance Review
and Approval Procedures. Specifically the applicant is requesting a
variance to reduce the front yard setback along Lincoln Avenue from 30
feet to 12 feet; to reduce the distance between the building and residentially
zoned property from 50 feet to 26 feet; to reduce the number of required
parking spaces from 64 to 56 spaces; to reduce the minimum landscape
surface ratio from 50 percent to 40 percent; to increase the maximum floor
area ratio from 20 percent to 48 percent; and to increase the maximum
building height from 35 feet to 45 feet in order to construct an addition to
the church at 221 North Main Street in Belvidere Township.
The subject property is legally described as follows:
The subject property is commonly known as 221 North Main Street,
Belvidere, IL 61008, in Belvidere Township (PIN’s: 05-26-291-007 and
05-26-291-009).
All persons interested in said petition may attend and be heard at the stated
time and place.
Dan Snow, Chairman
City of Belvidere Planning and Zoning Commission
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Attorney
File No: 14-08-25285
I183959
Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff,
Vs.
Tyler Evans Shipp a/k/a Tyler E. Shipp; et. al.
Defendants,
09CH 69
NOTICE OF SALE
Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on APRIL 7, 2009
The common address of said real estate is: 209 Oak Leaf Drive, Poplar
Grove, IL 61065
PIN:03-24-330-012
attorney.”
No refunds.
Attorney
File No: 14-09-03779
I183957
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From page 18... River Hawks
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part of the bottom line is why those associated with the team
do what they do. “We’re all here for the love of the game,’’
he said. “People all the time tell us we must really like what
we do.’’
The RiverHawks have built their reputation of providing
quality, professional baseball in a stadium that’s “a safe
environment, a wholesome environment,’’ Czaja said.
Admission to the park won’t cost an arm and a leg,
either.
The cheapest ticket is $5 for a game, with the highestprice seat going for $15. Buy the most inexpensive ticket
and you’re still no more than 10 rows from the field.
“Open-air stadiums are very big,’’ Czaja said. “You can
go to the concession stand and still watch the game over
your shoulder. It’s a lot like a community center. People are
in their seats, on the concourse, in the Beer Garden.’’
A family of four, including tickets, parking and food, can
have a night at Road Ranger Stadium for $60-$65, he said,
depending on where they want to sit.
A fan can spend $2 for a hot dog or $7 for a one-pound,
premium beef cheeseburger. How about pork chops, chicken
breasts or, in season, locally-grown corn on the cob?
The type of food served and the times the games begin
are due in part to a fan survey the team conducts every
August.
For example, Saturday games will start at 6:05 p.m. for
the first time this season. “We’ll see what the response is,’’
Czaja said. “We want to know how we can do better; we
never want to get complacent.
While the RiverHawks advertise, he said word of mouth
“is awfully important to us.’’ Whether that conversation is
positive or negative “depends on the experiences people
have’’ while at the stadium.
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From page 13... Real Estate Foreclosures
JUAN C. ZEPEDA; ET AL;
Defendants,
NOTICE OF SALE
Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, July 1, 2009,
Suite 2, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the
Commonly known as 1560 Danesfield Drive, Belvidere, IL 61008.
P.I.N. 06-31-433-003.
certified funds. No refunds.
For information call Mr. James E. Trausch at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Jaros,
Tittle & O’Toole, Limited, 20 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602.
(312) 750-1000 08-33352.
I183489
Citizens First National Bank
Plaintiff, Vs.
Sotero Zepeda; et. al.
Defendants,
08CH 420
NOTICE OF SALE
Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on JANUARY 27, 2009
The common address of said real estate is: 1430 Hazelwood Drive,
Belvidere, IL 61008
PIN:07-02-179-001
attorney.”
No refunds.
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