Paperboys - Boone County Journal
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Paperboys - Boone County Journal
www.boonecountyjournal.com In Our 20th Year 815-544-4430 The Boone County Journal January 8th 2016 1 FRE E C O UN T Y L O C A L N E WS , O P I N I O N & H I S T O RY R eal Journalism for a R eal D emocr acy w w w. b o o n e c o u n t y j o u r n a l . c o m Published Every Friday • January8th, 2016 • Vol 20 • Issue 35 No. 1023 “Paperboys” By James Middleton They once occupied street corners in cities across the nation and fought for the right to conduct their business there that involved selling newspapers. They were streetsmart, wise, and they were also tough kids. Yet, news gathering and selling the news at the turn of the century was a tough business for all those involved. Reporters in those days raced from story-to-story and often had fights with other reporters or survived threats from their competitors and also figured out how to get past police lines. The noted photo-journalist Robert Capa said of his competitors, “If your pictures are not good enough you are not close enough.” Another top photo-journalist who was close enough and often the first to the scene was “Weegee” or Arthur Fellig. He was a freelance photographer who worked primarily the lower east side of New York City. Weegee followed police cars and listened to a police scanner and raced to the scene of crimes, often of gangland shootings. He was best known for his trade during the 1930s and the 1940s in New York City when gangland murders flourished in New York City. But, the competition for a lucrative corner was just as keen for the paperboys as for the reporters who raced to get the scoop. Legend has it that the first paperboys were hired by the New York Sun in 1833. The newspaper ran a want-ad, “To the unemployed, a number of steady men can find employment by vending this newspaper.” Instead of unemployed men being hired, teams of young boys were hired for a fraction of the price. The boys sold the afternoon edition of the Sun and unemployed men sold the morning editions. The effort was so successful, other newspapers in New York, Chicago and large metropolitan daily’s in London and Paris also embraced the effort employing boys to do what would have been a man’s job. The photograph shown here was shot by Lewis Hine, a famous photo-journalist and “muckraker” who focused on child labor as the subject of his work. To a great extent, his harrowing photographs showing children working in a wide variety of exploitive jobs led to the passage of child labor laws in Europe and in America. Elected officials saw his photographs and legislated to exercise greater control over all businesses that were exploiting children for their labor. Even in Belvidere there were newsboys who worked the streets to sell newspapers by the single copy. However, there were also newsboys who rode their bicycles and delivered newspaper to homes. That endeavor was deemed far less exploitive and far less dangerous than the work that newsboys performed on street corners. They would stand at the corner where cars, buses and streetcars would stop to allow cross traffic to flow on the adjoining lanes and sell daily newspapers to anyone with a penny. Streets such as State Street in Rockford and State Street in Belvidere were ambitiously pursued by the paperboys at the turn of the prior century as was State Street in Chicago or Fifth Avenue in New York. The livelihood of the paperboys and their families were at stake and as long as there were afternoon editions published, the paperboys were there to get their supply and to anchor their corner. In many instances, the paperboys even developed regular customers. In particular paperboys in the 1920s and 1930s who worked LaSalle Street in Chicago or Wall Street in New York had regular customers. The paperboys knew where to stand and when their customer came by as they moved to the subway or from an office to catch a bus or a cab. The paperboys knew their customers and they knew that people, in general, were people of habit. The customers came to work and they left from work at about the same time five days a week. With this knowledge the paperboys relied on a predictable level of income with a little bit more if they were lucky and could catch a new customer from the sound of their voice. Most of the paperboys of that age were just boys selling newspapers on corners after school and many worked in place of school. Some of them claimed that they learned far more about the world by selling newspapers. But of course, they did not learn mathematics beyond making change, nor did they learn about literature or even how to write, beyond knowing what the headlines read. Science and other areas of study might have taken the paperboys longer to learn on the street but, the paperboys learned other aspects of human behavior that even today are often ignored in public schools. The demise of afternoon newspapers led to the decline of paperboys. As the decades matured through the 20th Century to the 1980s and 1890s paperboys were no longer needed in towns, cities or major cities. On September 11, 2001, there were no paperboys on the streets of New York that afternoon, even though the city daily’s published rare afternoon editions. By the later years of the 20th Century most newspapers were delivered either through the United States Postal Service or by adult drivers from a car. Today those living in Rockford, Belvidere and in the outlying villages of the county receive their edition of the Rockford Register Star or the Chicago Tribune and the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal each morning delivered by a man driving a car moving from house-tohouse. We no longer can walk down the street and hear a high-pitched voice hawk, “Extra! Extra! Read all about it.! Twin Towers in Manhattan fell after being hit by high- Continued on the next page.... 2 January 8th, 2016 The Boone County Journal 815-544-4430 Continued from Front Page.... jacked airliners.” Or, “Extra! Extra! Hitler calls it quits. The War is over.” And even, “Extra! Extra! Thompson slams a homer to beat the Dodgers and win the Pennant.” A bit of Americana disappeared when paperboys were no longer found on street corners. The Journal wants to recognize that the photograph shown here was shot by Lewis Hine and is held in the archives of the Library of Congress. We also want to recognize that background material was obtained from Wikipedia.com, the “Internet Encyclopedia.” In Our 20th Year LETTERS TO THE EDITOR www.boonecountyjournal.com LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: Dear Editor, I am writing to thank and support Michelle Courier as our State’s Attorney. Over the last four years, I have participated in the Law Explorer Program that she created. Being a part of the Explorer Program has taught me so many things. I learned firsthand about so many areas of our legal system and more. Without this program, I don’t think I would have ever seen these things. It has helped me to be sure that I truly do want to become a lawyer. I have also been able to become certain with my choice for college after being given this opportunity. Participating in the mock trials has helped me become much more confident in myself. This has also made me certain I want to become a lawyer and that I can do it! Working with Michelle in the Explorer Program and later interning in her office for two summers, I saw firsthand how much Michelle cares about our community. She also cares about giving kids an opportunity. I can’t thank Michelle enough for the knowledge and experience she has given me. She has been a mentor and an incredible role model for me and other students in our community. I am writing in response to your article “THE $1 MILLION PUPPY TAJ MAHAL”, dated December 25, 2015. First and foremost let me say that your article is an absolute insult to Animal Services Staff, volunteers and rescuers, everywhere! It is a real kick in the teeth to those of us who spend our spare time (and money) volunteering year round to care for abused, abandoned, and unwanted animals. To refer to the new building as a “Puppy Taj Mahal” is also unfair to the current animal service personnel who have had to operate out of an inefficient facility, as well as to the persons responsible for the many hours of extensive research and planning that was involved in constructing a facility capable of properly handling the various issues of animals in our growing community. Let me clarify some points as to what the new facility may be used for, along with temporary shelter for lost or stray cats and dogs. · A Pet Food Pantry which assists families in feeding their pets · Retail Sales of Pet Products · Adoption & Fundraising Events · Volunteer Training/Pet Owner Classes Each of these provide potential revenue to assist in operations of the facility. Your article implied that the County Board has done something unethical concerning the extra amount of money needed for this project. After speaking to the County Board Chairman, Bob Walberg, I assure you that they did no such thing. They did not “scam” anyone. The County Board and the Roads and Capital Improvements Committee inadvertently underestimated the cost of the land development portion of this project. The extra funds needed for this will come from revenue created by a $5 increase in the cost of dog tags and this fee went into effect in 2014. So, to be precise, the extra money needed will be coming from animal owners. The building will be constructed with the $800,000 that was approved by the voters. One final statement of yours that I would like to address is, “Some believe that human emotions and human sensitivities are felt by animals.” This is not a ‘belief”. There are scientific studies that prove animals do indeed have some of the same feelings that we do. “There is no fundamental difference between man & animals in their ability to feel pleasure, pain, happiness & misery” –Charles Darwin. These emotions are not exclusive to humans. As James Herriot (All Creatures Great and Small) once stated, “I hope to make people realize how totally helpless animals are, how dependent on us, trusting as a child must, that we will be kind & take care of their needs. They are an obligation put on us, a responsibility we have no right to neglect, nor violate by cruelty”. Thank you, again to all the citizens who voted to support the new Animal Services Building. Sincerely, Caitlin Sharkey Sincerely, Jane Gordon Dear Editor, Michelle Courier, now in her second term as Boone County State’s Attorney, deserves re-election. I became acquainted with Michelle through the Belvidere Rotary Club. Michelle definitely lives the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self.” In my years of serving as a CASA in Boone County, I have appreciated all Michelle and her staff do to support abused and neglected children in our county. I am impressed with her efforts to reduce gang activity which is vitally important to our safety. She has initiated the First Offender Program in Boone County which provides first time, non-violent felony offenders with the opportunity to keep a conviction from being permanently entered on their record providing they are approved by a citizen panel and complete the requirements placed upon them by the State’s Attorney’s Office. Michelle is a very competent attorney and truly a woman of integrity. Please support her with your vote. Ruth Todt Belvidere Il Stop in Monday through Friday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm or Saturday 10 am - 4 pm www.boonecountyjournal.com In Our 20th Year 815-544-4430 The Boone County Journal January 8th 2016 3 Strategic Plans Of the governmental bodies found in Boone County, only a few have engaged in “serious” strategic planning exercises. Serious “Strategic Planning” could be defined as an effort designed to set goals, to assign paths to reach those goals and finally, to set forth to accomplish those goals. Though local voters were told that a five-year capital improvements plan would be created for Belvidere, the fruition of that promise remains to be seen. Another planning statement was also issued a few years ago by a local school district but that plan has not been fully realized. In 2015 Boone County government set out to develop a countywide strategic plan. This plan and the status of that plan will be a topic of discussion on January 16 at 8 a.m. when County Board members meet to discuss the plan with members of the community at the County Board Retreat. The community is invited to attend but more to participate. In most human endeavors, it is better to plan and to be prepared than to be caught without a plan. Unexpected contingencies and consequences can occur with even the best governmental plans. Though, plans that are set do not always bear fruit, many might agree it is far better to abide by the motto of the Boy Scouts of America, “Be prepared.” The Boone County Strategic Plan is not a genius document that was compiled with input solicited from the most enlightened individuals that could be found. Revered professors and philosophic thinkers from academia were not consulted for their vision of tomorrow. Instead, department heads in county government and local people were consulted that have experience living and working in Boone County. This Strategic Plan is a local plan written and conceived by local people. The Plan is one that embraces many of the soundest reasons why people live in the county but the plan also challenges those who will read the plan to aspire to a more productive path for county social and economic development. The Plan that County representatives created is a work in progress and that means the Plan was written with an expectation of periodic revision. Some involved in the project said that they expect the Plan will and must be revised to respond to changing times. One of those who dedicated a lot of the work to organize the effort said that the Plan was created to be a “living plan.” Members of the County Board dedicated the opening portion of the administrative and legislative committee meeting this week to decide what aspects of the Plan would be discussed in the January 16th Retreat. One member suggested that they should discuss the important changes that occurred in the county last year. Another offered that discussion should consider ideas conceived by a wide range of committees in adjoining counties that have arisen to discuss regionalism as a path for future municipal development. The issue of regionalism has inspired considerable debate over the last decade. Regional approaches to growth were debated in Boone County when Town-Hall Meetings were held to discuss how growth could be controlled. The thought was that growth could be better managed when viewed from a regional approach. There have been meetings between municipal leaders from adjoining counties but little has ever been resolved to assert a true regional approach to social and economic development. Today, regionalism is not any nearer full fruition than where the idea stood years ago. The lack of movement is attributable to fears that smaller municipalities have of becoming invisible when compared to the larger municipalities. The question of managing size differences between municipalities has gotten in the way of establishing solid goals and plans to embrace regionalism for the benefit of all of northern Illinois. However, with the creation of a Strategic Plan, Boone County has taken a tangible step toward working more effectively and efficiently with neighboring municipalities to draft a viable regional development plan. County representatives will discuss the ideas for regional future growth and development on January 16. Members of the community are invited to hear what could result in the not too distant future when the future is discussed at the Boone County Board Retreat. The event occurs on Saturday, January 16, beginning at 8 a.m. The Retreat will be held in the County Board meeting room at the County Administrative Center campus on Logan Avenue. These January Retreats have become an annual meeting for the County Board and members of the community are welcome to be engaged with elected officials that are looking to the future instead of merely “keeping house.” Those who are prepared for the future can better manage the future and can have input in directing the future. Unless reasonable plans and preparations are made any municipal body can be at sea and over the years, while the state had not made plans for the future, the state remains today lost at sea. That will likely not be the case for Boone County if elected officials function within the broad guidelines of their living Strategic Plan that is designed to benefit residents of the county and possibly, those in the region. Plans Being Set For County Retreat By James Middleton Often discussion occurs at municipal committee meetings with no action planned other than for the members to express their views and debate ideas. It is often at events such as this when viewers can leave the proceedings with a clearer understanding of who their elected officials really are. Such was the case at the Boone County Board administrative and legislative meeting this week when discussion occurred addressing plans for the annual Boone County Board January Retreat that will occur on January 16. The new chairman of the committee, Sherry Giesecke (District 1), encouraged the members to bring their ideas to discuss the county Strategic Plan that was finished late last year. Ms. Giesecke and county representative Jeffrey Carlisle (District 3) were co-chair of the Plan and who moved the Plan forward. As the discussion ran in the meeting, the question of a regional approach to development and planning arose. Mr. Carlisle responded to earlier comments by saying, “Discussing the Strategic Plan is a good idea but is there a road map for all of these other committees discussing regional plans? This could be a quagmire.” The chairman of the County Board, Bob Walberg (District 1) said, “There is a structure but you (Mr. Carlisle) sound like the Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey.” Mr. Walberg has participated in many of those meetings designed to configure a regional approach to future development that have occurred in neighboring municipalities. Mr. Carlisle suggested that the county establish a structure for their plans before the Retreat meeting occurs. Some of the members shared their views on planning and on discussions that could arise in the Retreat. The work of the committee this week was almost a process to develop an agenda for the Retreat. In response to Mr. Carlisle, the Boone County administrator, Ken Terrinoni said, “I’m not sure what a roadmap for these groups would be.” OBITUARIES Bush, Margaret, 98, Belvidere, December 26th Curtiss, Susan, 79, Caledonia, December 25th Goad, Jody, 67, Poplar Grove, December 25th Nelson, Lorraine, 94, Belvidere, January 2nd Roecker, William, 94, Kirkland, December 31st Wilson Sr., Robert, 75, Belvidere, Dec 28th Mr. Walberg added that he thought the county moving forward with a Strategic Plan was a good idea and he also said, “We need to get our county organized and streamlined.” Mr. Carlisle added that he assumed all of the various regional groups have goals or a set of goals. No one responded. Then he added, “We need to have an idea of how this will all work and how we can work with all of these groups.” In short, he said, “We need to get our act together. All of this regional work is good but we need to organize ourselves.” Mr. Terrinoni offered a note of encouragement, “With all of this discussion of regionalism, we have to get on the train.” He also questioned if anyone involved has a clear idea of how all of these dispirit committees and governmental entities will all work together. Mr. Terrinoni concluded, “Now we are planning our county meeting (Retreat) and we have to be involved (in regional development discussions) or be left out.” About nine years ago a meeting occurred in Belvidere at the Community Building that included the mayors of Belvidere and Rockford who met with the chairmen of the Boone County and Winnebago county boards. In addition, representatives of Growth Dimensions and other neighboring municipalities were present along with the mayor of Rochelle. The purpose of the meeting was for leaders to consider ideas to establish a regional approach to economic growth and development and to hear how Rochelle was managing the growth they were experiencing. The Rail Port had just opened in Rochelle and that city was experiencing significant economic growth and Continued on the next page.... FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY All you can eat Fried Cod- includes giant salad well and famous fried bread with honey butter SERVING ROCKFORD SINCE 1958 7550 E. State Rockford, IL 815-397-5800 $14.99 Broiled Haddock, Broiled Cod or Shrimp Dinner $15.99 *no other discounts apply 4 January 8th, 2016 The Boone County Journal 815-544-4430 Continued from Page 3.... development. The meeting ran over a luncheon and a couple other similar events were planned and a couple of them occurred. But since that event, groups have arisen to consider a regional approach to growth and economic development but little tangible results have followed. There are today a number of groups in Rockford, Belvidere and elsewhere that have arisen to discuss a regional approach to growth. Mr. Carlisle was seeking to gain understanding of what these individual groups were hoping to accomplish and how the County Board can and should be involved. There was no tangible result to the discussion in the administrative and legislative committee meeting. However, the members of the committee expressed their views on including discussion of the county Strategic Plan at the January Retreat. Consensus was reached to include consideration of the Plan as a part of the Retreat agenda. The County Board January Retreat is scheduled to convene on Saturday, January 16 at 8 a.m. at the Boone County Board meeting room in the County Administrative Center on Logan Avenue. The public and members of the community are invited to attend. County Needs A New Truck By James Middleton The headline above might not be notable unless one considers the arduous task it was for County representatives to craft a budget for Fiscal Year 2016. Boone County elected officials debated and cut and set aside many infrastructure needs and other initiatives to arrive at a budget document that proposed a very thin surplus for the current fiscal year. One of the initiatives that was approved for the current fiscal year was for the county to buy a replacement truck. However, even though the funding for the purchase of a new truck was planned and budgeted for Fiscal 2016, the line item was not put in the final budget document that was approved in the November County Board meeting. Unless one is aware of governmental activities and budgeting, they might think, to add a budgeted item that was ignored, by mistake is a simple matter. The addition of the line item is not simply accomplished. Illinois law is rather explicit regarding altering a previously approved county budget. If the need is to satisfy an “emergency,” the budget may be amended through a legislative process. However, Illinois law does not define what constitutes an “emergency.” The balancing act is delicate with steps, some of which are detailed and others that are not to legally amend a previously enacted budget. Exclusion of the funding to buy the road truck was not purposeful but was one detail that escaped review before the final document was delivered to the County Board for approval. Boone County administrator Ken Terrinoni introduced the item in the Boone County Board roads and capital improvements meeting, by saying, “This is a time when we have to eat crow and admit, we did not get this item into the 2016 budget.” The item would provide funding to purchase a new road truck for the county. The money is available and the money had previously been approved but the item was not included in the final budget document. One committee member asked how urgent the purchase was. County engineer Rich Lundin answered, “We cannot really extend through all of this year into next. The box is in very bad shape and needs repairs. The clutch on the truck is going, the bushings are also going and we cannot go much further.” He added, “In my opinion, to repair this truck would be a waste of good money. This is a 1999 truck and we have well over 100,000 miles on the odometer.” Mr. Lundin had earlier estimated last year when he presented his budget request to the County Board finance committee that the cost of replacement with a new vehicle could be $185,000. He added after the meeting that the cost of the truck chassis could total $100,000 and the cost of the box could total at or above $70,000. A motion was put to the floor to approve the purchase of this vehicle but that did not end the discussion. County representative Karl Johnson (District 2) asked, if the item and purchase funding for the truck was not in the budget, does the County Board really have to do anything. Mr. Terrinoni said, “We will have to amend the budget and to do this, I really have to talk to the state’s attorney (Michelle Courier). I believe that we can amend the budget if the change is an ‘emergency.’” He later suggested Ms. Courier would be needed to define what constitutes an “emergency.” Mr. Terrinoni added, “We need to get the procedure down.” Mr. Johnson then suggested, “Is it possible that we would order the truck and take delivery of the truck after December 1? We would have our new budget for Fiscal year 2017 in place by that time, the line item could be included and we wouldn’t have to amend the budget.” In Our 20th Year Mr. Lundin clarified what needs to occur before the county could take possession of a new truck. First, he said, bids would have to be solicited from truck dealer that could provide a truck chassis that meets the needs of the county. Second, another company would have to be solicited for bids to manufacture the box that would sit on the back of the truck. Mr. Lundin suggested that two companies are needed for bids and because two companies would provide the final vehicle, that would complicate delivery to occur at a specified date. Mr. Lundin suggested that the truck would be produced before the box would be finished and that meant the truck dealer would want to be paid upon delivery of the truck to the box manufacturer. Many on the committee initially supported Mr. Johnson’s suggestion but, as Mr. Lundin clarified the specifics, the support disappeared. Mr. Lundin added, after amending the budget, “We’d go out for bids in March. We might be able to get the www.boonecountyjournal.com truck in from two to three months then the truck would be delivered to the company that would make the box. The box will take the longest.” He also said, that he needs to have delivery before snow would fall. The replacement truck in question would replace one of the county snow plow truck needed for the winter season. “We need to get going on this,” Mr. Lundin said, “to be ready by next winter.” One of the representatives asked if the State of Illinois provides a list of available vehicles. Mr. Lundin added, “No, the state cannot help here and we have to go out for bids from manufacturers or suppliers.” With that, discussion of the question ended and a vote was taken on the motion to amend the 2016 budget, to go out for bids and to buy the replacement county truck in this fiscal year. A voice vote was unanimous and Mr. Terrinoni will be speaking with Ms. Courier to clarify the specific process the County Board must engage to amend the Fiscal Year 2016 county budget. www.boonecountyjournal.com In Our 20th Year County Clerk’s Office 815-544-4430 The Boone County Journal January 8th 2016 NEWS RELEASE-Boone County Clerk, Mary S. Steurer, wishes to inform registered voters who are elderly or have disabilities of the many aids and provisions for assistance in voting at the upcoming election. Steurer said that her office welcomes inquiries by anyone who feels they may wish to take advantage of these aids at the March 15, 2016 General Primary Election. Steurer stated that all registered voters may vote by mail,they need merely contact her office to request an application. Applications are also available on the County website at www.boonecountyil. org/content/voter-and-election-information. After filing the application with the County Clerk’s office, the ballot will be mailed to the voter at home, or wherever he or she may be at the time, along with complete instructions for voting and returning the voted ballot. Voters may request an application to vote by mail beginning on December 16, 2015 through March 10, 2016. Early voting is also available at the County Clerk’s Office beginning February 4 through March 14, 2016. The oniy difference between early voting and vote by mail is that you would have to vote in person for early voting. Another aspect to this law is the fact that on Election Day (if requested in advance), the Judges of Election are permitted to deliver a ballot to any voter who cannot get into the polling place. These judges may deliver the ballot to the voter at the point at which he or she is unable to continue toward the Polling Place as long as this point is within 50 feet of the Polling Place entrance. Any voter who desires to have the ballot delivered must have first filed an application with the County Clerk’s office prior to Election Day. Assistance is also available in the Polling Place. Touch screen voting machines will also be available that are specifically designed to assist voters with disabilities to cast their vote. She went on to say that all Polling Places throughout the County are disabled accessible and will have disabled parking spaces available near the building entrance. In addition, all Polling Places will be equipped with special visual aids to assist voters. Steurer urges everyone to take advantage of the right to vote at this Election, and to feel free to request assistance from the Election Judges on Election Day. They are specifically trained to render this assistance and welcome the opportunity to be of help. For further information on elections, voter registration and the available assistance to voters who are elderly or have disabilities, contact the Boone County Clerk’s Office at 1212 Logan Ave, Belvidere, IL 61008. Regular office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the phone number is 815-544-3103. Community News & Events ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR HOME SCHOOL FAMILIES- University of Illinois Extension is offering a once a month environmental education series for home school students and their attending adult learner. The program will be on the third Tuesday of each month starting in September and finishing in May 2016. The lessons will focus on a different topic each month with a total of nine classes. Classes are from 10:30 a.m. To noon and will be held at the Natural Resource Education Center located in the Russell Woods Forest Preserve, one mile west of Genoa on State Route 72. The cost will be $3.00 per Person per class, including the adult, and registration is required. For questions or to register, please call the Natural Resource Education Center at 815-784-2000. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact the Extension office at 815-544-3710. BOONE COUNTY 4-H CLUB NOW ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS- To learn more about 4-H enroll your child in a local club, one may contact: Boone County Extension office 205 Cadillac Court Suite #3, Belvidere, IL, call 815-544-3710, or visit our website at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/bdo/boone4h/. PRAIRIE COMMUNITY BANK OFFERS SCHOLARSHIP-Marengo, IL: Prairie Community Bank is pleased to announce a scholarship competition where area high school seniors enter a statewide essay writing contest. The competition is part of a program sponsored by Illinois community banks and the CBAI Foundation for Community Banking to increase awareness of locally owned banks, along with their contributions to the community.Prairie Community Bank is working with Marengo Community High School to invite seniors to submit short essays on the theme – The Importance of Community Banking. Prairie Community Bank is a member of the Community Bankers Association of Illinois (CBAI) which formed the Foundation in 1996. A monetary award of $1,000/ year for up to four years of higher education will be awarded to the author of the best essay. There are also up to 12 additional first-place $1,000 awards and 13 second-place $500 awards available. In addition, the high school of the overall winner will receive $500. Contest information is available at both branches of Prairie Community Bank and MCHS. Entries must be submitted to Prairie Community Bank by Friday, January 22, 2016. The selected entries will be submitted to the CBAI Foundation to be eligible for the statewide competition SPRING TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING- Monday, January 11, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Spring Town Hall, 3150 Shattuck Rd. A MATTER OF BALANCE- Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. 705 Kilburn Ave Rockford, IL 61101 Thursdays, January 7-February 25, 2016 2:00-4:00 PM. Classes are held once a week for 8 weeks for 2 hours each. Workshops are free of charge. Donations are welcome. For more information please call (815) 9631609. BELVIDERE LIONS TO SPONSOR NEW LEO CLUB- There will be an informational meeting for students and parents at the Boone County Historical Museum on January 16, 2016 from 1-3 pm. Young people, ages 12-18 who would like more information about the Belvidere Leo Club can contact Lion Lonna at 815.985.4354 or email us at belvidereleo@ gmail.com. ANIMAL FRIENDS SOCIETY B.C. MEETING- January 21st 6:30- 7:30 P.M. Open to public. Program “Black Bears” presented by Tina Dawson-Scott. 7:30 P.M. Member meeting and election. COMMUNITY BUILDING COMPLEX COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETINGThursday, January 21, 2016 at 5:00 P.M. In the Community Building Meeting Room. LIVE WELL, BE WELL- Thursday, January 21-February 25, 2016. 9-11:30 AM at the Lifescape Community Services. Free. To RSVP call (815) 963-1609. Have you ever felt as though your health problems were telling you what you could and couldn’t do. The take Charge of Your Health: Live Well, Be Well workshop can help put you back in charge. You can regain the energy to do the things that matter. A limited number of spots are available. BELVIDERE FOOD PANTRY- On December 17, 2015, the Belvidere/Boone County Food Pantry received a $7,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. “The RightFood for Every Table” project. “The Right Food for Every Table” project, includes purchases of additional food such as proteins, fruits, starches, and vegetables, etc. to supplement donations we receive, so that we can supply our clients with healthy food choices. In conjunction with the Northern Illinois University Extension, the Pantry has accepted the responsibility of providing nutritional education and counseling at no cost to Boone County Residents. In the Past year the Belvidere/Boone County Food Pantry has had a total of 3,958 unduplicated individuals in our food pantry building. Although the economy is steadily improving, Boone County is still affected by poverty and hunger. The Pantry is proud to help ensure that hundreds of families and individuals in Boone County have enough food to eat. 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State Street Belvidere, IL 61008 (815) 544-2075 5 6 January 8th, 2016 The Boone County Journal 815-544-4430 In Our 20th Year www.boonecountyjournal.com Real Estate/Foreclosures Call a Specialist Call a REALTOR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BOONE - BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FFMLT TRUST 2005-FF8, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FF8 Plaintiff, vs. BRANDY BEASLEY; JONATHON M.E. BEASLEY; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC Defendants, 12 CH 452 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 11, 2016, at the hour of 12:15 p.m. inside the front entrance of the Boone County Courthouse, 601 North Main Street,, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 804 Freemont Street, Belvidere, IL 61008. P.I.N. 05-36-133-006. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 12-026389 NOS Published in the Boone County Journal 01/08,15,22 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff,-v.V. DARLENE COOLEY, V. DARLENE COOLEY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISION OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 9TH DAY DECEMBER, 2002, KNOWN AS THE V. DARLENE COOLEY LIVING TRUST Defendant 15 CH 127 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 1, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 29, 2016, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 530 S. State, Suite 201 (Logan Avenue entrance), Belvidere, IL, 61008, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2138-2140 DAVIS DRIVE, Belvidere, IL 61008 Property Index No. 05-22-402-001. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $145,567.67. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry in For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432 Please refer to file number 15IL00432-1. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 Attorney File No. 15IL00432-1 Case Number: 15 CH 127 TJSC#: 35-18203 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Published in the Boone County Journal 1-1,8,15 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BOONE - BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs. ANDREW J. HARKIN, JR.; BETTY J. THOMPSON-HARKIN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 128 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Cor- R • A Realtor has more detailed information than you could obtain. Even shopping on-line WILL NOT give you as much information. • Your Realtor works just for YOU.... and the transaction! poration will on Thursday, February 11, 2016, at the hour of 12:15 p.m., inside the front entrance of the Boone County Courthouse, 601 North Main Street, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 1009 Union Avenue, Belvidere, Illinois 61008. P.I.N. 05-35-277-012. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F15060102 Published in the Boone County Journal 01/08,15,22 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER OF U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND Plaintiff, -v.DAWN WINTER, et al Defendant 15 CH 00124 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 22, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on February 8, 2016, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 530 S. State, Suite 201 (Logan Avenue entrance), Belvidere, IL, 61008, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 2 OF OGDEN’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF BELVIDERE AS PLATTED AND RECORDED IN BOOK E OF DEEDS, PAGES 446 AND 447 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THENCE RUNNING SOUTHEASTERLY AND ON THE NORTHERLY LINE THEREOF 30 FEET TO A POINT FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LOT LINES OF LOTS 2 AND 3 IN SAID ADDITION A DISTANCE OF 57 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY LOT LINE OF LOT 3 IN SAID ADDITION WHICH POINT IS NINE FEET (MEASURED ON THE SOUTHERLY LOT LINE) DISTANCE FROM THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF LOT 2 IN SAID ADDITION; THENCE NORTH 36 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST AND ON THE SOUTHERLY LOT LINES OF SAID LOTS 3 AND 2 A DISTANCE OF 45 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTHERLY 54 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 155.00 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 120 KISHWAUKEE STREET, BELVIDERE, IL 61008 Property Index No. 05-26-432-019. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-10626. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-15-10626 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00124 TJSC#: 36-25 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I681111 Published in the Boone County Journal 01/08,15,22 JOURNAL 815-544-4430 LEGALS Foreclosures IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff,-v.V. DARLENE COOLEY, V. DARLENE COOLEY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISION OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 9TH DAY DECEMBER, 2002, KNOWN AS THE V. DARLENE COOLEY LIVING TRUST Defendant 15 CH 127 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 1, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 29, 2016, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 530 S. State, Suite 201 (Logan Avenue entrance), Belvidere, IL, 61008, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Lot Forty-Three (43) as designated upon the plat of the First Addition to Harold V. Davis Subdivision, being a part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty-Two (22), Township Forty-Four (44) North, Range Three (3) East of the Third (3rd) Principal Meridian, the plat of which is recorded in Book 5 of Plats on Page 24 in the Recorder’s Office of Boone County, Illinois; situated in the County of Boone and State of Illinois. Commonly known as 2138-2140 DAVIS DRIVE, Belvidere, IL 61008 Property Index No. 05-22-402-001. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $145,567.67. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432 Please refer to file number 15IL00432-1. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 Attorney File No. 15IL00432-1 Case Number: 15 CH 127 TJSC#: 35-18203 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Published in the Boone County Journal 1-1,8,15 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Bank of America N.A. PLAINTIFF VS Gerald P. Nordgren, solely as Special Representative for the Estate of Geraldine J. Sanders (Deceased); Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Geraldine J. Sanders (Deceased); Cindy Taylor; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, DEFENDANT(S) 15 CH 138 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Gerald P. Nordgren, solely as Special Representative for the Estate of Geraldine J. Sanders (Deceased); UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GERALDINE J. SANDERS (DECEASED); Cindy Taylor; 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: Part of Lot Six (6) as designated upon the Plat of Beaver Valley, a Subdivision in the Southwest Quarter of Section 9, Township 44 North, Range 3 East of the Third Principal Meridian, Town of Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 4 of Plats on Page 50 in the Recorder`s Office of said County, bounded and described as follows to wit: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Lot in the East line of Beaver Valley Road as shown upon said Plat; thence South, along the West line of said Lot, 125 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot; thence East, along the South line of said Lot, 160 feet; thence North, parallel with the West line of said Lot, 125 feet to the North line of said Lot; thence West, along said North line, 160 feet to the point of beginning, situated in Boone County, State of Illinois. www.boonecountyjournal.com In Our 20th Year Commonly known as: 2006 Beaver Springs Drive, Belvidere, IL 61008 and which said mortgage was made by, Hubert Dale Sanders and Geraldine J Sanders, Husband and Wife, As Joint Tenants; Mortgagor(s), to Vertical Lend Inc.; Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Boone County, Illinois, as Document No. 2007R12292; 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, 601 North Main, #303, Belvidere, IL 61008 on or before FEBRUARY 1, 2016 A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 120 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60602 Phone: (312) 239-3432 Fax: (312) 284-4820 Attorney No: 6238055 File No: 15IL00504-1 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this firm may be deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. Published in The Boone County Journal 12-25, 1-1 & 8 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CONSERV FS, INC. CASE NO. 15 CH 192 Plaintiff, vs. COSMAN FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, BRUCE COSMAN, TIM COSMAN, ROBERT COSMAN, RESOURCE BANK, N.A. UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. PUBLICATION NOTICE NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is given to you, UNKNOWN OWNERS & NON RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court of Boone County, Illinois, by the Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage(s) recorded against the premises as follows to wit: Parcel 1: The South Half of the following described track of land: The Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 13 and the South half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 14, all in Township 43 North, Range 4 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Boone County, Illinois, situated in the County of Boone and the State of Illinois. Parcel 2: Part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 43 North, Range 4 East of the Third Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 13; thence North 0 degrees 22 minutes 00 seconds East along the West Line of said Northeast Quarter, a distance of 511.53 feet; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 21 seconds East parallel with the South Line of the property conveyed to Commonwealth Edison Company, by Document No. 79-1453 in the Recorder’s Office of Boone County, Illinois, a distance of 1323.57 feet to the West Line of the East Half of said Northeast Quarter; thence North 0 degrees 24 minutes 21 seconds East along said West Line, a distance of 674.18 feet to the South Right-of-Way Line of public road designated Illinois Northwest Tollway, as now laid out and located which runs Northwesterly and Southeasterly through the Northeast Quarter of said Section 13; thence South 68 degrees 07 minutes 44 seconds East along said South Right-of-Way Line, a distance of 297.70 feet; thence South 00 degrees 24 minutes 21 seconds West, a distance of 1075.70 feet to the South Line of said Northeast Quarter; thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes 38 seconds West along said South Line, a distance of 1600.28 feet to the point of beginning, all situated in the Township of Spring, the County of Boone and the State of Illinois. Parcel 3:The Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (except the South 330.0 feet thereof) of Section 13, Township 43 North, Range 4 East of the Third Principal Meridian, situated in Boone County, State of Illinois. Parcel 4:The South 330.0 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 43 North, Range 4 East of the Third Principal Meridian, situated in Boone County, State of Illinois. Parcel 5:The Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, Township 43 North, Range 4 East of the Third Principal Meridian, Boone County, Illinois; excepting therefrom the part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 43 North, Range 4 East of the Third Principal Meridian; described as follows; Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 13 and running thence South along the West Line of said Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 13 a distance of 500.00 feet to a point for a place of beginning; thence continuing South along the last described line a distance of 250.00 feet; thence East at right angles to the last described line for a distance of 435.60 feet; thence North parallel with the West Line of said Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 13 for a distance of 250.00 feet; thence West at right angles to the last described line for a distance of 435.60 feet to the place of beginning; situated in Boone County, State of Illinois. Parcel 6:Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34, Township 45 North, Range 4 East of the Third Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point in the West Line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section which bears North 00 degrees 26 minutes 49 seconds West, 330.05 feet from the Southwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 36 seconds East, parallel with the South Line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section, 660.03 feet to the East Line of the West Half of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 24 minutes 28 seconds West, along the East Line of the West Half of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of said Section, 2314.26 feet to the North Line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 55 minutes 10 seconds West, along the North Line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section, 661.62 feet to the Northwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 26 minutes 49 seconds East, along the West Line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section, 2314.00 feet to the point of beginning, situated in the County of Boone and the State of Illinois. Parcel 7:Part of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14, Township 43 North, Range 4 East of the Third Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point in the South Line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section which bears South 89 degrees 42 minutes 39 seconds West 355.00 feet from the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 39 seconds West, along the South Line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section, 961.41 feet to the Southwest corner of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 11 seconds West, along the West Line of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of said Section, 2637.33 feet to the North Line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 47 minutes 49 seconds East, along the North Line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section, 1316.78 feet to the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 01 minutes 40seconds East, along the East Line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section, 2189.86 feet to a point which is 445.50 feet North from the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 39 seconds West, parallel with the South Line of the Southwest Quarter of 815-544-4430 The Boone County Journal January 8th 2016 said Section, 355.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 01 minutes 40 seconds East, parallel with the East Line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section, 445.50 feet to the point of beginning, situated in the County of Boone and the State of Illinois. Parcel 8:The South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, Township 43 North, Range 4 East of the Third Principal Meridian, situated in the County of Boone and State of Illinois. Parcel 9: The Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, Township 43 North, Range 4 East of the Third Principal Meridian, situated in the County of Boone and State of Illinois. Parcel 10:The Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, Township 43 North, Range 4 East of the Third Principal Meridian, situated in the County of Boone and State of Illinois. Parcel 11: The North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, Township 43 North, Range 4 East of the Third Principal Meridian, situated in the County of Boone and State of Illinois. Parcel 12: The North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, Township 43 North, Range 4 East of the Third Principal Meridian, situated in the County of Boone and State of Illinois. Parcel 13:Part of the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, Township 43 North, Range 4 East of the Third Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Northwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 01minutes 40 seconds East, along the West Line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section, 180.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 18 seconds East, parallel with the North Line if the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section, 320.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 01 minutes 40 seconds East, parallel with the West Line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section, 230.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 18 seconds West, parallel with the North Line of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section, 320.00 feet to the West Line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 01 minutes 40 seconds East, along the West Line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section, 248.84 feet to the Southwest corner of the North Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 38 seconds East, along the South Line of the North Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section, 1317.03 feet to the East line of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 15 seconds West, along the East Line of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter of said Section, 660.46 feet to the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 18 seconds West, along the North Line of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section, 1316.92 feet to the point of beginning, situated in the County of Boone and State of Illinois. PIN: 04-34-300-011, 08-12-400-003, 08-13-200-014, 08-13-200017, 08-13-300-003, 08-13-300-012, 08-13-400-002, 08-13-400-008, 08-14-300-004, 08-14-400-002, 08-14-400-003, 08-14-400-004 and 0814-400-007 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: MULTIPLE FARM PARCELS, BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS and which said Mortgage was executed by COSMAN FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP and recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Boone County, Illinois, as Document No. 2014R02426. That summons was duly issued out of the said Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, Defendants, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS file your answer to the complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court, at 601 N. Main Street, in the City of Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois, on or before the 30TH day of January, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. Dated: December 10, 2015 /s/ Linda J. Anderson Clerk of the Circuit Court JEFFREY L. LEWIS Klein, Stoddard, Buck & Lewis, LLC 2045 Aberdeen Court Sycamore, IL 60178 815-748-0380 Published in The Boone County Journal 12-25, 1-1 & 8 2016 KOZENY & MCCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC. (6307468) Attorneys 105 W. Adams, Suite 1850 Chicago, Illinois 60603 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF Boone, ss ‚Äì IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. JOHN J. SUTTER, LORA A. SUTTER, LORA A. SUTTER, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, et. al., Defendants, Case No. 15 CH 194. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled suit has been commenced in the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: ALL THAT PORTION OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF (1/4) OF SECTION 16 AND OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN LYING NORTH OF THE CENTER LINE OF HUBER ROAD, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE, STATE OF ILLINOIS. (EXCEPT THAT PART OF THE NORTH HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 16; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 45 MINUTES EAST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 16, A DISTANCE OF 660.15 FEET, THENCE NORTH (ASSUMED BEARING), A DISTANCE OF 1,187.29 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 03 MINUTES WEST, A DISTANCE OF 940.34 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 28 DEGREES 26 MINUTES WEST, A DISTANCE OF 270.00 FEET, TO A POINT ON THE CENTER LINE OF A PUBLIC ROAD DESIGNATED HUBER ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 30 DEGREES 24 MINUTES EAST, ALONG SAID CENTER LINE OF HUBER ROAD, A DISTANCE OF 560.45 FEET, TO A PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALSO EXCEPT A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) AND A PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) ALL IN SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION, 522.5 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID QUARTER (1/4) QUARTER (1/4) SECTION, SAID POINT BEING ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF AN EASEMENT GRANTED TO COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY BY DOCUMENT NO. 9088, DATED JUNE 13, 1967 AND RECORDED IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 33 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID EASEMENT A DISTANCE OF 468.64 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 01 MINUTES WEST A DISTANCE OF 1208.65 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF HUBER ROAD, AS SAID ROAD RUNS NORTHWESTERLY THROUGH SAID QUARTER (1/4) SECTION; THENCE NORTH 66 7 DEGREES 04 MINUTES WEST ALONG SAID CENTER LINE OF HUBER ROAD, A DISTANCE OF 397.08 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION, AND SAID LINE EXTENDED SOUTH; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF SAID QUARTER (1/4) QUARTER (1/4) SECTION, AND SAID LINE EXTENDED SOUTH, A DISTANCE OF 1039.34 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALSO EXCEPTING THAT PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) AND THAT PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) ALL IN SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 16, WHICH POINT IS 372.00 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE EAST ALONG A LINE, BEING THE NORTHERLY LINE OF AN EASEMENT GRANTED TO COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY BY DOCUMENT NO. 9088, DATED JUNE 13, 1967 AND RECORDED IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, FORMING AN ANGLE OF 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 47 SECONDS AS MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, PASSING THROUGH A POINT ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH CENTER LINE OF SAID SECTION 16, WHICH POINT IS 362.67 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH QUARTER (1/4) CORNER THEREOF, A DISTANCE OF 1976.40 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 16, WHICH POINT IS 360.56 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 16, A DISTANCE OF 270.00 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION WITH A LINE DRAWN 270.0 FEET PERPENDICULARLY DISTANCE SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE ABOVE DESCRIBED NORTHERLY LINE OF AN EASEMENT GRANTED TO COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY BY DOCUMENT NO. 9088; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE LAST DESCRIBED PARALLEL LINE, A DISTANCE OF 1519.13 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG A LINE, FORMING AN ANGLE OF 84 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 33 SECONDS AS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 125.57 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID EASEMENT GRANTED TO COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY BY DOCUMENT NO. 9088, THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID EASEMENT GRANTED TO COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY BY DOCUMENT NO. 9088, A DISTANCE OF 468.64 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 16, THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 16, A DISTANCE OF 145.00 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING IN BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. ALSO EXCEPTING THAT PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: COMMENCING FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4), SOUTH 0 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 56 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4), A DISTANCE OF 622.73 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF A PREMISES CONVEYED TO THE COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY BY WARRANTY DEED AND RECORDED ON JULY 19, 1976 IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS DOCUMENT NO. 76-2220; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 53 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 337.79 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 18 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST, 1245.83 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF HUBER ROAD, THENCE NORTH, 66 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID CENTER LINE, A DISTANCE OF 250.00 FEET TO THE MONUMENTED EASTERLY LINE OF SAID PREMISES CONVEYED TO WALTER J. AND JUDITH A. STEVENS BY WARRANTY DEED AND RECORDED ON AUGUST 13, 1975, IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS DOCUMENT NO. 75-1962; THENCE NORTH 5 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 1083.12 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE PREMISES CONVEYED TO THE COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY BY DOCUMENT NO. 76-2220; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 521.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALSO EXCEPTING THAT PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 16, 632.73 FEET SOUTHERLY FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4), SAID POINT BEING ON THE SOUTH LINE OF A PREMISES CONVEYED TO THE COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY BY WARRANTY DEED AND RECORDED ON JULY 19, 1976 IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE IN BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS DOCUMENT NO. 76-2220; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 56 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4), 270.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 26 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 47 SECONDS WEST, 1142.97 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF HUBER ROAD; THENCE NORTH 56 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 47 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID CENTER LINE, 59.41 FEET; THENCE NORTH 66 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID CENTER LINE, 190.59 FEET; THENCE NORTH 18 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 21 SECONDS, EAST 1245.83 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE PREMISES CONVEYED TO THE COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY BY DOCUMENT NO. 76-2220; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST, 337.79 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALSO EXCEPTING THAT PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) AND PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) ALL IN SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 16; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 06 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) A DISTANCE OF 1317.26 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4); THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST, ALONG SAID WEST LINE 372.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF AN EASEMENT GRANTED TO COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY BY DOCUMENT NO. 9088, DATED JUNE 13, 1967 AND RECORDED IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS A DISTANCE OF 1976.29 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/2) OF SECTION 16; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 360.56 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 16; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 09 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 658.63 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING), IN BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. ALSO EXCEPTING A THIRTY (30) FOOT WIDE STRIP LYING EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO A LINE BEGINNING 632.73 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 43, RANGE FOUR (4) EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THENCE SOUTH 270.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 26 DEGREES WEST 1142.97 FEET TO THE CENTER OF THE ROAD; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE, STATE OF ILLINOIS.. PIN: 08-16-200-006. Commonly known as: 8422 Huber Road, Belvidere, IL 61008, and which said Mortgage was made by JOHN SUTTER, LORA SUTTER, as Mortgagor(s) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Midwest Community Bank, as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number 2010R08766, and the present owner(s) of the 8 January 8th, 2016 The Boone County Journal 815-544-4430 property being JOHN SUTTER, LORA SUTTER, and for other relief: that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS, 601 North Main Street, Belvidere, IL 61008 on or before FEBRAURY 8, 2016 default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Dated, Belvidere, Illinois,. Clerk of the Boone County Circuit Court. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Last known addresses: Defendant Address: 206 Fairview Street, Belvidere, IL 61008; 215 West Perry Street, Belvidere, IL 61008; 8422 Huber Road, Belvidere, IL 61008 Published in the Boone County Journal 01/08,15,22 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER OF U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND Plaintiff, -v.DAWN WINTER, et al Defendant 15 CH 00124 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 22, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on February 8, 2016, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 530 S. State, Suite 201 (Logan Avenue entrance), Belvidere, IL, 61008, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 2 OF OGDEN’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF BELVIDERE AS PLATTED AND RECORDED IN BOOK E OF DEEDS, PAGES 446 AND 447 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THENCE RUNNING SOUTHEASTERLY AND ON THE NORTHERLY LINE THEREOF 30 FEET TO A POINT FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LOT LINES OF LOTS 2 AND 3 IN SAID ADDITION A DISTANCE OF 57 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY LOT LINE OF LOT 3 IN SAID ADDITION WHICH POINT IS NINE FEET (MEASURED ON THE SOUTHERLY LOT LINE) DISTANCE FROM THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF LOT 2 IN SAID ADDITION; THENCE NORTH 36 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST AND ON THE SOUTHERLY LOT LINES OF SAID LOTS 3 AND 2 A DISTANCE OF 45 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTHERLY 54 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 155.00 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 120 KISHWAUKEE STREET, BELVIDERE, IL 61008 Property Index No. 05-26-432-019. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-10626. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 In Our 20th Year (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-15-10626 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00124 TJSC#: 36-25 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I681111 Published in the Boone County Journal 01/08,15,22 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BOONE - BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs. ANDREW J. HARKIN, JR.; BETTY J. THOMPSON-HARKIN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 128 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 11, 2016, at the hour of 12:15 p.m., inside the front entrance of the Boone County Courthouse, 601 North Main Street, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT TWO (2) IN BLOCK ONE (1) OF GREENLEE AND HARVEY’S SUBDIVISION, AS PLATTED AND RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN BOOK TWO (2) OF PLATS, AT PAGE 20; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE COUNTY AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1009 Union Avenue, Belvidere, Illinois 61008. P.I.N. 05-35-277-012. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F15060102 Published in the Boone County Journal 01/08,15,22 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BOONE - BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FFMLT TRUST 2005-FF8, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FF8 Plaintiff, vs. BRANDY BEASLEY; JONATHON M.E. BEASLEY; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC Defendants, 12 CH 452 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 11, 2016, at the hour of 12:15 p.m. inside the front entrance of the Boone County Courthouse, 601 North Main Street,, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Six (6) in Block Six (6) in Otis Caswell’s Addition to Belvidere, as platted and recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Boone County, Illinois, in Book S of Deeds, page 256, excepting therefrom the South 12 feet of said lot; situated in Boone County, State of Illinois. Commonly known as 804 Freemont Street, Belvidere, IL 61008. P.I.N. 05-36-133-006. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 12-026389 NOS Published in the Boone County Journal 01/08,15,22 Miscellaneous STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY IN RE THE MATTER OF: Nathaniel Dummer No. 15-MR-225 NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Notice is given you, the public, that on December 22, 2015, I will file a Petition For Change of Name in this Court asking the Court to change my present name of Nathaniel James Dummer to the name of Nathaniel James Yarrington. Published in the Boone County Journal 12/25, 01/01,08 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY IN RE THE MATTER OF: Ida Liane Ramirez No. 15-MR-224 NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Notice is given you, the public, that on February 16, 2016, I will file a Petition For Change of Name in this Court asking the Court to change my present name of Ida Liane Ramirez to the name of Adam Leon Ramirez. Published in the Boone County Journal 12/25, 01/01,08 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY IN RE THE MATTER OF: Vanessa Salinas No. 15MR-231 NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Notice is given you, the public, that on February 16, 2016, I will file a Petition For Change of Name in this Court asking the Court to change my present name of Vanessa Salinas to the name of www.boonecountyjournal.com Aiden Elliot Salinas. Published in the Boone County Journal 01/08,15,22 CHANGE IN CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP OF BUSINESS PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on December 31, 2015, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Boone County, Illinois, concerning the business known as Premier Photobooth, located at 119 Callaway Cove, Loves Park, IL, 61111, which certificate sets forth the following changes in the operation thereof: Dissolution of business Dated this 31st day of December, 2015 Mary S. Steurer Boone County Clerk Published in the Boone County Journal 01/08,15,22