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Going “Over There”
By James Middleton
The photograph above was shot at the Belvidere train
depot in early May 1917 as U.S. Army soldiers boarded a
train to go to war. Their path from basic training to the front
in France passed through Belvidere as some said goodbye
to family for the last time and others said farewell as they
would return a year or more later.
Men and their families assembled in the warm late spring
sunlight as they moved about in drab green wool uniforms
with the high collars and long sleeves. On their feet they
wore Government Issue hobnail boots and their legs were
wrapped to the knees. On their backs they carried packs
that they were told contained everything needed to fight the
Germans. They learned later what soldiers through the ages
had learned when they went to war, that not everything they
needed would be provided by a generous government.
These men rode by train from Belvidere until they
reached New York. From there they traveled south to
Norfolk or other eastern ports to board troop ships for the
long ride across the Atlantic Ocean. For most of these
men this was their great life adventure and many of them
approached World War I with eyes agape at what and who
they would see. Many were so naïve.
Many of these men heard one song flowing through
their ear or they hummed to themselves when alone in their
bunks or sang openly when they marched to the front, the
song George M. Cohen wrote, “Over There.” In addition
to Cohen, Nora Bayes broke their hearts with her recording
of the song and Enrico Caruso thrilled others as he intoned
the stirring melody. Yet, those who walked in that world of
fantasy were often the first that were killed.
Many that experienced the trench warfare of World
War I told heart-rending stories of long days and weeks
fearing the onslaught while nothing happened. Then in an
instant, the hordes of Huns attacked across no-man’s land
with repeating rifles and machine guns. Some appeared as
ghosts from within the aura of the mustard gas that belched
from their trenches or was spread from the floating bi-wing
airplanes that swept down from above and propelled their
gas of death across the riddled field.
The men fell like mowed thistles with the only benefit
being that their death was fast and decisive with little
agony. But of course, that assessment was given by those
that survived and few if any that were submerged within the
cloud of gas ever survived. Equipment was the problem
because it often failed.
Gas masks were leaky and seldom adhered tightly to
the cheeks and forehead to provide an airtight seal. Many
that returned from Germany and France after surviving a
mustard gas attack complained for years later of residual
ailments that were the secondary result of being gassed. The
author John Dos Passos was one of those men.
World War I was the first modern war that swept around
the world. There was fighting across Europe and spreading
into the old Ottoman Empire. Fighting also occurred in
Russia after the Communist revolution in 1917. There was
fighting across India and southern Asia and into China and
Japan. The North and South American continents were
spared warfare though American soldiers fought during the
last two years of the war.
A little more than a year before this photograph was
shot, on April 16, 1917, the Congress, at the request of
President Woodrow Wilson, declared war on Germany.
Prior to this declaration, the United States practiced a policy
of isolationism that meant the United States chose not to
become directly involved in the world conflict. America
did provide assistance with material and arms, but no men
fought until after the formal declaration was signed.
The men pictured here were nicknamed, “Doughboys.”
The name emerged from the Mexican/American War in
1846 and 1847 because of the dusty white clay that covered
the American soldiers and adhered to their skin. However,
it was later during World War I when the title was affixed
to those that fought with General John Pershing in the
American Expeditionary Forces. However, after World War
I use of the term “Doughboy” was exchanged for “Dogface”
or “GI” used in World War II to describe the American
infantry soldier.
American forces entered World War I about the time
the final result was in little doubt. These men shown above
were mustered out to Germany and France to repel what
was to be expected as the German Spring Offensive of 1918.
The offensive reached to within 75 miles of Paris before the
forces were repelled and this was followed by the Hundred
Day offensive and the ultimate allied victory.
The collapse of adversarial forces began in September
1918 with the armistice of Bulgaria. Later by November,
the final armistice of World War I, for symbolic reasons,
occurred in the Palace of Versailles outside Paris. The
documents of surrender were to be signed at the 11th hour of
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Health Board
Contracts Proceed
By Rebecca Osterberg
In spite of a request for a hiring freeze by the county,
Boone County’s Board of Public Health (BCBPH) approved
two contracts this week. The first was to place under
contract an employee of the State of Illinois, Ray Empereur,
who will watch over, mentor and otherwise sign necessary
paper work and attend meetings with the new assistant
Administrator Stephanie Seaworth, RN.
Seaworth will oversee the day-to-day operations of
the Boone County Health Department until she is able to
demonstrate to the state that she has the requisite experience
to hold the job of administrator.
The situation is considered at a conclusion by the board,
since the BCBPH has total authority over hiring for the
health department. Members of the county board decided to
hire Empereur, who lives in Winnebago County, for $12,000
plus mileage instead of going to the $10,000 expense of
doing a national search or hiring the second applicant for
the position who was, according to Allen Sisson, already
qualified for the job.
A special meeting was held before the full county board
meeting on Monday night, where Sisson, Dr. Kent Hess,
Seaworth and Empereur answered many in-depth questions
after they were made aware that the state had rejected
Seaworth’s qualifications according to state statute.
Sisson said the board had misunderstood the statute
requirements and made the contract with Seaworth after
interviewing two applicants who had heard of the opening
by word of mouth.
No search was done, according to Sisson, either locally
or nationally and applications from a previous search in 2008
were not looked at. “We felt that Seaworth’s experience and
enthusiasm was just what the county needed,” Sisson said.
They made it clear that the absence of Boone County
Board Representative Brad Rightnowar (District 2) was
a problem during the process in keeping the lines of
communication open with the county. “He attended only
one meeting during this process,” said Sisson.
“I am really disappointed to hear that our representative
was not in attendance,” said County Board Representative
Kenny Freeman (District 3).
County Representative Cathy Ward (District 2) continued
at the special meeting with several pointed questions, as
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Front Page... Over There
the 11th day of the 11th month and on November 11, 1918
World War I was officially ended.
Legend has it that two nights after the armistice was
signed the news reached America and spread down the streets
of Belvidere. Legend also claimed that revelers marched
down State Street when word of the armistice reached
town, the largest employer, the National Sewing Machine
Company closed the factory for the following day.
It was further claimed by some who saw the parade
and celebration that revelers and rowdies assembled on
the State Street Bridge and were said to have lit sticks of
dynamite and thrown them into the Kishwaukee River. As
the explosives sailed through the air with some exploding,
the concussion of those sticks that blew near buildings was
such that windows were blown out. No one survived to
today to declare who if any revelers were arrested for their
mayhem.
The Journal wants to thank the Boone County Historical
Society following use of the photograph. We also want to
acknowledge valuable research assistance provided by
wikpedia.com the “Internet Encyclopedia.”
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Editor,
Dear Voters - I first want to say “Thank You’’ for all
your support these past 4 years that I have served as your
Alderman here in Ward 1. It has been an honor and a privilege
to represent you and your interests for the city of Belvidere.
My campaign had not been an easy one, there were a great
many things said about me that were not accurate or even
remotely true. Having said that I hope that Clint Morris will
do the right thing and represent Ward 1 with respect, honor
and dignity, which this position requires.
I am proud of the work that I have accomplished these
past 4 years. We are just a hair’s breath away from getting
passenger rail here in Belvidere. Which I believe will
mean more jobs for everyone here in town. The brand new
SwedishAmerican/ Belvidere Hospital opened up this past
April 6th. These two items were my most important priority
as your Alderman! I had no hidden agenda’s, the only thing
I ever fought for was to improve the quality of life here in
Belvidere for everyone, that’s it.
I am looking forward to being a private citizen again,
however I am still the City Chairman for the Republican
Party here in Boone County as well as being a Precinct
Committeeman for Ward 1. I will make myself available
to anyone who wishes to give me his or her thoughts and
suggestions on how we can
improve our great City of
Belvidere. Many Thanks for
a Wonderful Experience!
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Alderman, Ward 1
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On April 7, voters sent a clear message – change is
coming. This is a message that the leadership of the Boone
County Republican Party had better take heed of. This
past election cycle, the leadership of the Boone County
Republican Party chose to protect the interests of a few
select individuals and the public offices that they hold at the
expense of the needs and interests of the citizens of Boone
County. This past election cycle, Boone County voted
Democrat in the Presidential race, came within 800 votes of
losing the County Treasurer’s office barely held on to three
County Board seats and now, in the municipal elections, has
lost one City office, one Township office and was only able
to hold on to the Mayor’s office by the slimmest of margins.
The prized possession of the Party, the office of Mayor of
Belvidere, was nearly lost to an Independent candidate who
lacked even the most basic of qualifications to hold such
an office! The Party is in trouble of losing its status as the
dominant political party in Boone County and to retain its
dominance three things must occur.
First, the Boone County Republican Party needs new
leadership. The current Chairman is void of the skills needed
to sustain the Party’s dominance in Boone County politics
and he should be replaced in order to prevent any further
decline of the Party’s membership, loss of elected offices
and its dominance within the County.
Secondly, because it has become focused on a select few
public offices and individual office holders its membership
base has shrunk. Candidates who previously sought County,
Municipal, Township and Precinct offices as Republicans
now run under the banner of the Independent Party. The
Party needs to refocus its attention on the citizens – the ones
that live on Main Street in order to regain its base of support,
and potential future candidates, from among the citizens of
Boone County.
And thirdly, it needs to move beyond the old ways of
governance. Its membership is comprised of both men and
women, but has a woman ever led the Party? There are
many women among the Party membership who have the
skills and ability to lead the Party. Two who come to mind
are Cathy Ward and Patricia Zickert. Studies have proven
that women make better leaders of organizations where
interpersonal skills are more important than brawn. The
Party has plenty of brawn, but has failed to take advantage
of the skills that are needed to promote, nurture and sustain
the Party and its membership, skills that women in general
posses.
Change is coming to Boone County in small measured
steps. But change in the leadership of the Boone County
Republican Party needs to take place before the next cycle
of elections, before it loses its status as the dominant
political party in Boone County and surely before the current
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Welcome to the 21st Century
Community residents have many methods to define their
community to themselves and to others. When the cities
of Geneva, Rockford, or DeKalb come to mind myriad
images can be mentioned to identify these communities.
Geneva could remind some of the Third Street shopping
corridor or Delnor Hospital.
If Rockford enters a conversation the three major
hospitals, the expansive development on the east side and
the Rock River might come to mind.
Before last week, if Belvidere was mentioned the
Boone County Fair and the city murals could distinguish
Belvidere from other cities. However now, Belvidere is
the home of the newest full-service hospital in the region
with the Grand Opening of the SwedishAmerican Medical
Center of Belvidere.
Last Monday, this community entered the 21st Century
with a medical facility that adds a new certification of
value to Belvidere that had been absent for 10 years. In
1999 when St. Joseph’s Hospital was closed and no option
was found to keep the facility open, Belvidere and Boone
County entered a fallow period as the area tried to redefine
itself. Many who live here today mark their involvement
with the city according to St. Joseph’s Hospital as where
they were born.
Though there was growth and development during that
decade, for many here, much was missing. The community
had no full-service hospital and anyone needing care had
to rely on a siren and an ambulance to deliver them to St.
Anthony Hospital before they died.
All of this has now changed.
Steps taken to reach this new point were made with
the hard work of many. The vision and willingness to
accept risk was forged by the Chief Executive Officer of
SwedishAmerican Medical Centers in Rockford, Dr. Bill
Gorski. He and his assistant, Don Daniels, general manager
of SwedishAmerican Medical Center of Belvidere, have
worked long hours planning calculated steps to reach their
goal.
Part of the wisdom some CEO’s have to warrant their
salary is to imagine a vision and to persuade talented
people to solve problems and to shepherd that vision from
creation to completion. Dr. Gorski surrounded himself
with skilled people who embraced his vision to make his
dream occur.
But Dr. Gorski was only part of the equation. The
other vital assets included the Belvidere City Council and
Belvidere Mayor Frederic Brereton.
When St. Joseph’s Hospital closed in 1999 some
local merchants and elected officials solicited help from
Springfield to calculate a method that could have kept the
facility open. However, OSF, the owner of the hospital was
committed to closing the facility to make their Rockford
St. Anthony Hospital even more valuable by expanding
their market share.
St. Joseph’s Hospital was sold in 1999 for $1 for the site
and the buildings. The real goal of the sale was realized
when the buyer signed a contract that denied the site from
ever being used as a surgi-center or hospital.
Efforts were made to redefine the property as an
extended-care facility, but those efforts failed. One man in
the neighborhood aroused public opposition and support
among members of City Council that led to the one effort
to redevelop the property being thwarted.
The developer wanted to erect condominiums on the
vacant portion of the tract, but neighbors wanted the city
to require the developer to obtain a performance bond
that would have obligated him to remodel and open the
old hospital building before the condominiums were
developed. A legal opinion led city legislators to conclude,
the city could not force the developer to buy a performance
bond on a private development. The neighborhood won
and the icon that was St. Josephs’ Hospital remains a site
fit only to harbor gang graffiti. Is this a use the opposition
envisioned?
The SwedishAmerican Medical Center in Belvidere is
not finished and maybe it will remain a work-in-progress.
The facility now has new emergency bays, a physical
rehabilitation lab, a full-service laboratory and imaging
center supporting 55 private patient rooms and a sleep
laboratory. Later this year they plan to offer a women’s
center and late in 2010 they expect to open one of three
planned day-surgery theatres.
Dr. Gorski said at last week’s Grand Opening, “We
are here for the long haul,” and that was affirmed after
SwedishAmerican Medical Centers of Rockford spent in
excess of $21 million to remodel and refurbish the former
Highland Hospital building into a state-of-the-art fullservice medical care facility. OSF did nothing in Belvidere
and instead of investing into the community, OSF bilked
the community until their sister facility in Rockford
expanded to meet their corporate goals. Religious entities
can also exhibit a cynical approach to community needs.
Thanks to hard work, dedication and the investment
of many Belvidere is now a part of the 21st Century. The
future never before looked this bright as Belvidere and
Boone County residents move ahead with the actual and
the subtle understanding that they again have a medical
facility to manage their needs.
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did another county representative, Anthony Dini (District
1) and other members of the Health and Human Services
Committee. In the end, County Administrator Ken Terrinoni
pointed out that the county had no say in the hiring practices
at the health department.
“The horse is out of the barn at this point,” Terrinoni
said. “I would suggest the county look into why the statute
does not accept the administrative experience [Seaworth]
has.”
At the board meeting Seaworth read a letter into the
record indicating the final decision of the Board of Health.
That was the last word on the issue.
The county also announced a hiring freeze for all
departments, asking in addition for all employees to take
four unpaid days off. Leading by example was Finance
Committee Chairman Karl Johnson who he felt should give
up payments for four-and-a-half meetings as a good-faith
gesture.
Department heads were told that if they could not do
without the personnel or rehiring when people retired or left
their jobs or were otherwise no longer employed, that they
could take the option of finding other ways to makes cuts.
County Administrator Terrinoni said the departments
had already “found” $300,000 and were being encouraged
to find another $125,000 if at all possible.
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April Balloting
In Our 13th Year
still change.
According to Illinois law, any incumbent or candidate
has until May 4 to file a request for a Discovery Recount.
If such a request follows, the candidate challenging the
official results will select five precincts they want to have
recounted.
On a predetermined day, the clerk would reopen those
precinct reports with the actual ballots. A tape would be
rerun from the precinct to determine if the disc matches
what was reported election night. Then the clerk and her
staff would hand feed every ballot through the machine to
obtain a second count. The total found on election night
then would be compared with the new tally found when the
ballots were again hand fed through the voter machine.
If the recount process matches the report from election
night or if not and the candidate still wants to challenge the
official count, they would have to file a lawsuit in the 17th
Circuit Court asking a judge to decide if the election tally
and the official voter count was accurate.
A number of those involved in these tight races had
earlier indicated they would seek a Discovery Recount. Mr.
Falkenstein and Ms. Helnore had both indicated they might
seek a recount. Ms. Schrader and Ms. Gloria had both also
indicated they would seek a recount if the result of the voter
canvas did not materially change.
With the final voter results of the April 7 election certified,
there remain steps any candidate or incumbent might take if
they still believe the actual total count was not accurately
calculated. In the days remaining the final deadline of May
4 provides them with ample time to analyze and to decide
what they might do.
By James Middleton
The official results of the county voter canvas were made
public in an elaborate process that occurred in the Boone
County Board meeting room on Thursday. In addition to
Boone County Clerk Pam McCullough and Gary Ingelson
of Governmental Business Systems of Lisle that distributed
the voting machine used in the county being present, Boone
County Board President Bob Wahlberg and County State’s
Attorney Michelle Courier were also present.
The event occurred in part because three absentee ballots
had been received after the voting was finished on Election
Day April 7.
Ms. McCullough took two precincts, the eighth and 14th
in Belvidere that had been randomly chosen by the Illinois
Election Board, to be recounted and have their results used
as a test. The results of that recount had only one ballot in
question.
According to Mr. Ingelson, on Tuesday April 7, one
ballot in Belvidere Precinct 8 was jammed in the voting
machine and was not officially counted. According to Ms.
McCullough, the election judges had not recognized there
was a problem with that one ballot not being read.
With the new tally run from both precincts, the three
remaining absentee ballots were counted. On Wednesday,
April 8, three ballots arrived at the County Clerk’s Office
that was postmarked before Election Day. Two of those
ballots were from Belvidere precincts while the other was
from one of the Poplar Grove precincts.
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completed, the absentee
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into the machines for the
final certified tally. The
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challenger Christina Gloria.
Nine votes separated the
two in the unofficial count
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picked up one vote and Ms.
Gloria picked up one vote.
The measure of difference
of nine votes sustained.
At the conclusion of the
event on Thursday, County
Clerk Ms. McCullough
certified the election results
as final. That left a two-vote
plurality for Ms. Helnore,
the challenger for Belvidere
Township Assessor. Mayor
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declared the victor in the
race for Mayor of Belvidere
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By Lisa Palmeno
The Internet is the reason given for the recent downturn
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Literacy Council’s executive director, John Hurley, more
than 40,000 people in the area are deemed as having below a
5th-grade reading level, leaving them unable to understand
a daily newspaper.”
That figure is gauged by statistics from studies performed
by universities and national studies that “extrapolate” area
statistic from the national numbers. Hurley says, “There is
no reason to think our situation is any different.”
The lack of reading skills leaves them in a spot when
trying to read instructions on a prescription bottle or
attempting to fill out a job application. Hurley defines the
problems as “things that would make normal daily life more
difficult than for the rest of us who read above that level.”
Although many “can get by with pictures,” says Hurley,
who added that context and help from family and friends
are often used as well, the goal of The Literacy Council is
to “take people from wherever they are, 5th-grade, lower or
higher, and get them up to 9th-grade level,” and to the point
where they can enter a GED program.
The adult clients at The Literacy Council range in ages
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Through the programs, the council helps about 4,000 people
annually, about 10 percent of the people projected to need
better reading skills.
In the 1-on-1 tutoring, volunteers with 15 hours of inclass training are paired with an adult learner. Currently 23
pairs meet in Boone County at the Ida Public Library (320
N. State in Belvidere), but there is a waiting list of adults
waiting to be paired with tutors. The family literacy program
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Boone County Board heard from Plotte Quarry about their
desire to petition the courts for a change to the Settlement
Agreement with the county to move their operation site at
Irene Road away from area subdivisions and closer to the
entrance of the facility.
Neighbors were informed of the action when Plotte
contacted neighbors to give them the opportunity to attend
the board meeting and offer their comments.
One of those neighbors, Jack Radcliffe celebrated
the business and said they had been generally, very good
neighbors. He had one concern to be addressed; the lowering
of the current berm that blocks his view from his property.
Plotte purchased the property that enabled them to build
an entrance to Irene Road. This entrance allowed closure of
the Townhall Road entrance.
Radcliffe has asked about the reduction of the berm. “I
want to commend Plotte’s for the work that they’ve done,”
said Radcliffe. “We want to thank them for working with us
when the previous state’s attorney and county board passed
over us to make a settlement, not allowing us a say.”
Of the berm he objects to, Radcliffe continued. “The
berm makes it feel like a prison as high as it is,” Radcliffe
said. “I think the county should consider reducing the
setbacks to berms to the same thing as residents are required
to do; 25 feet. It is very, very steep, built on a one-to-one
ratio.”
Warren Fuller, attorney for Plotte replied that the berm
height was intended to reduce the amount of dust to area
homes and business.
“We built to the plan that was in the settlement
agreement,” said Fuller. The county building inspector,
Drew Bliss, confirmed that information.
Contributing to the discussion, State’s Attorney Michelle
Courier noted that further research indicated that the county
has to agree to any changes per the agreement prior to a
court hearing on changes to that document.
“According to the settlement, agreement can’t take
place unless Paragraph L directives [as written], require the
approval of the county board,” Courier said. “If the board
wants to make it contingent on the berming they can do
that.”
County Representatives Karl Johnson (District 2) and
Marshall Newhouse (District 1) felt the issue could be dealt
with separately and the berm question should be returned
to the county board’s Planning, Zoning and Building
Committee.
Fuller indicated that Plotte would be amenable to that
solution, noting that moving forward with the location
change for mining operations was time sensitive as it is
seasonal work.
“We are willing to appear at a hearing if people would
like to address that,” Fuller said.
Moving, lowering and building berms, Fuller said, is
not as simple or inexpensive as it seems. “The berms are
essentially storage for topsoil,” he said.
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In Our 13th Year
Poplar Grove Workers
Choose a “Bargaining Agent”
By Bob Balgemann
Six of Poplar Grove’s seven employees have voted 6-0
to unionize, with the Operating Engineers, Local #150 of
Rockford serving as their bargaining agent.
Village board members discussed that development in an
executive session Monday night and upon emerging voted
4-0 to delay approval of a salary increase until a collective
bargaining agreement is reached with the unit.
The Finance Committee had recommended a 3 percent
cost-of-living adjustment for all employees, subject to
revenue projections being met.
“We’re waiting for correspondence from the union as to
where we go from here,’’ President Roger Day said.
Board members did not discuss the proposed
unionization.
Public Works Director Jeff Reininger, one of the six
voting for representation, said after the meeting he had
no comment on why workers thought such a move was
necessary.
But Mayor Day said, “They just want to be protected.’’
He had no further comment.
Officials of the union, which is affiliated with the AFLCIO, could not be reached for comment.
Before the board went into executive session to discuss
several topics, Mayor-elect Brad Rightnowar, who will take
the oath of office May 11, tried to obtain permission to sit
in on the meeting. He asked for a motion to that effect, but
none was offered.
The board during the private gathering talked about the
flooding of a basement in the Bel-Air subdivision and the
long-pending Change Order No. 21 at the south sewage
treatment plant.
After reconvening publicly, trustees voted 4-0 to contact
surrounding communities to see how they handle such
flooding problems. The village’s insurance carrier already
has said it isn’t Poplar Grove’s fault, though the property
owner, William Brandenburg, disagrees.
Brandenburg earlier said he probably would wind up
spending $5,000 to clean up his property and wanted to be
reimbursed for the expense.
“I don’t want to go to court and don’t think you guys
want to, either,’’ he said. “But I think I have a case.’’
Reininger said there
wasn’t any blockage in
village sewer lines, nor was
there any equipment failure.
Additionally, the board
voted 4-0 to deny Change
Order 21 for the south
treatment plant expansion
project and deal with it
through mediation.
The change order sought
$237,480 for additional
expenses incurred by the
contractor, Aquatec.
Company president Dick
Ryan appeared at the board’s
March 9 meeting and
explained why the project
was so far behind schedule.
“The construction season
was fraught with many,
many rainfalls of record
proportion,’’ he said. “We
lost a lot of time.’’
The expansion was
scheduled to be finished in
September 2008. Now it’s
on target to be finished later
this month.
“These delays pushed us
into winter construction,’’
Ryan said in March. There
were excessive snowfalls,
28 inches in December
when we usually get five or
six inches. We had to reduce
our productivity. Delays
cost us money.’’
The
other
option
discussed privately by the
board Monday night was
taking legal action against
the company.
Also Monday night the
board:
•
Heard Trustee Kris
Campbell say he’d like to
have village hall named for
outgoing Mayor Day, whose
last meeting will be May
11. His bid for re-election
was thwarted by newcomer
Rightnowar.
Day told Campbell such recognitions usually come after
the person is dead. To which the trustee said that action
would be in honor of Day and his 37 years of service to the
village.
“I’ll buy the plaque if you pay for the clean-up,’’ resident
Brandenburg quipped, returning briefly to the problem of
flooding at his condominium.
While no one responded to his request, it was agreed
the matter of naming village hall should be placed on the
board’s May 11 agenda.
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we have lost pledges because of the economic situation, and
now we’ve lost stores. We set aside $400 a month for food.
It doesn’t sound like much, but we have been able to buy
quite a bit. Some stores that gave three or four days a week
are down to two.”
The pantry is open to any one in need of food and other
services and is located at 200 South Fifth Street in Capron.
The pantry is a 501C (3) agency, and a registered agent
with the Attorney General’s office with permits from the
Boone County Health Department as well as the Northern
Illinois Food Bank in St. Charles and the Hunger Connection
in Rockford.
From their website, they also indicate their affiliations
and services:
“We are also a member of the Bright Horizons Rotary
Club. We are a registered agency with the Better Business
Bureau and our organization is a member of the Belvidere
Chamber of Commerce.”
“We serve all of Boone County as well as agencies outside
of our county. For instance, we opened our facility to RAMP
agencies in detail, Rockford, and Belvidere. Recently we
set up four disabled men in a house to live independently
for the first time in their adult lives. Our facility provided
everything including the food in their cabinets, laundry soap,
all kinds of nonfood products, sheets, blankets, pillows, lots
of furniture, washer and dryer, just to name a few things.”
Currently the desperate need is for food. The pantry is
down to only a one week supply of food. Serving nearly
2,000 people in the county, many on a weekly basis, makes
that an emergency situation.
“We are not funded by federal, state or local governments
at all,” Clark said. “I am constantly asking and I can’t
understand why...these are your people. We have people
we serve two or three months until they get on their feet.
We have a computer set up for people to look for jobs. We
get them appropriate clothes to wear to an interview and we
help them with their resume. We have not had a time like
this when we have not had any reserves on our shelves.”
Clark continued, “Anyone who would like to make a
donation, can call us at 815-569-1571 or my cell phone at
815-979-7412 or they can send donations to our P.O. Box
in Capron.
County Representative Marshall Newhouse (District 1)
asked if the pantry had any need for the other items such as
clothing and non-food items. Not at this time,” said Clark.
“We are blessed with paper products, shampoo; we have a
semi-truck coming in tomorrow full of paper products all the
way from Indiana. We have even called Feed the Children
and all they can send us, believe it or not, is candy. That’s
nationally...it is very scary.”
Clark agreed that financial contributions are just as
important as food products. “We can purchase bulk so
inexpensively; we can get 20 pounds of flour for .25 cents.
It is just amazing.”
Anyone wishing to make a donation should make the
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Auto Speeding Examined by
Poplar Grove Trustees
By Bob Balgemann
Speeding problems along Waco Drive in the Bel-Air
subdivision at Poplar Grove may be the result of neighbors
not paying attention to the way they’re driving.
But dealing with the matter, which some residents
believe is quite serious, has been laid at the feet of the
village board.
The speed limit in that neighborhood is 25 mph. Poplar
Grove President Roger Day said some residents he met with
claim motorists’ speeds can reach 50 mph.
“There’s even speeding during the cold, icy weather,’’
one resident told the board Monday night. “Their attitude is
they don’t have to worry about how fast they drive getting
to work in the morning and getting home for cocktails at
night.’’
There needs to be speed limit signs leading out of the
subdivision, the board was told.
A woman said Children at Play signs were replaced with
snow route signs before the 2008-09 winter and need to be
returned.
More patrol by the Boone County Sheriff’s deputy
assigned to Poplar Grove was suggested, with Mayor Day
saying the writing of a few $150 speeding tickets might
make a difference.
“Blowing through stop signs’’ was cited by another
resident as an ongoing problem. “They just don’t care about
the safety of others,’’ he said.
Sheriff’s Deputy Brett Banaszak, who patrols the village,
said the key is for residents to get the make, model and
license plate number of offending vehicles.
While one resident said he didn’t see a sheriff’s car in
Bel-Air very often, Banaszak said he drives through there at
least six times on each of his 12-hour shifts.
Most agreed educating the motoring public would go a
long way, that speeders would agree to slow down if they
were more aware of the hazard they were creating.
Also Monday the board heard resident Don Ellingson
encourage the village to celebrate Poplar Grove’s 150th
birthday in October. He said there was a celebration 50 years
ago, on the village’s 100th birthday in 1959, when a time
capsule was buried downtown near the military monument.
“Oct. 20 is the anniversary date,’’ he said.
Ellingson said he would be happy to help plan the party,
but that he did not want to chair the effort.
President Day said after the meeting the village was
platted 150 years ago, adding it actually was incorporated
in 1895, meaning it was 100 years old in 1995. But he
remembered the celebration in 1959 as he watched the time
capsule being buried downtown.
\In other action the board:
• Approved the 2009-10 budget of $3.2 million, down
from the current spending plan, effective May 1.
“Note
that
it
is
a
balanced
budget,’’
said Trustee Robert Fry, a member of the
Finance Committee that recently erased a $290,000 deficit
and actually projected a surplus of $276,000 when the new
fiscal year ends April 30, 2010.
• Tabled action on the proposed wind turbine ordinance
until the May 11 meeting.
Trustee Kris Campbell said he would not vote in favor
of it the way it currently is written. He thought the setback
should be less than 2,000 feet and that the distance between
a turbine and any building should be less than proposed.
President Day said he would prefer to wait until Trustee
George Fowler, who was absent Monday night, could be at
the meeting.
The outgoing board will deal with old business May 11,
before the new board takes the oath of office.
• Voted 4-0 to adopt the village’s first comprehensive
plan, a guideline to future growth in Poplar Grove.
• Delayed action on Countryside Mall’s request that
an alleyway behind the development’s main building be
dedicated to the village.
Fry wanted to know how much revenue the village would
lose if that property was removed from the tax rolls.
President Day said the alley has become a major
thoroughfare for traffic. He added that he would get a survey
of the affected property so everyone would know how much
area was involved.
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morning, May 9. The event will be held at Vasa Park, 6616 42nd Street, Rockford. The
marketplace will be open from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. For more information on participating
in this event, please visit www.theliteracycouncil.org, call (815) 963.7323 or e-mail info@
theliteracycouncil.org.
The Northern Illinois Food Bank Needs Your Help to “Strike out Hunger.”
Who: The Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB), Dodge Lanes, and 24 bowling teams
(maximum of 5 people per team). This is a great opportunity for co-workers or corporations
to enjoy some positive team building activities.
What: The participants will join the NIFB in striking out hunger. $300 is the fee per
team ($60 per person), which includes 3 games, shoe rentals, raffles, pizza and pop. A
cash bar will also be available. The teams with the top three scores will advance to the
Championship event at eSkape Entertainment Center in Buffalo Grove on June 23. At the
Championship there will be special guest appearances from Chicago sports celebrities.
Why:
NIFB works everyday to combat hunger in 13 northern Illinois Counties.
In order to keep up with the rise in demand due to recent job losses and other factors, the
Food Bank needs your help. This is a fun and exciting way to get involved & help hungry
people in your communities!
Where: Dodge Lanes, 1940 N. State Street, Belvidere, IL 61008. When:
Wednesday, May 6, 6-9 p.m.
How: To register call 708-450-1710
To learn more about this program or our organization visit,northernilfoodbank.org
Be a part of making our award-winning museum shine! Midway Village Museum is
seeking volunteers to be involved in spring clean-up of the beautiful grounds in preparation
for the opening of the Village for tour groups, special event and our Civil War Hands-On
History Days for school-age children. Come prepared to assist with clean-up from 8:30 a.m.
to 12 noon on Saturday, May 2, at Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford.
Bring rakes, yard tools, and gloves. There will be light refreshments and volunteers will
receive one free admission ticket to the museum. To RSVP, contact the museum Front Desk
at 815-397-9112 or e-mail your RSVP to deb.nau@midwayvillage.
Friends of Illinois Growth Enterprises invite community-minded individuals to
“True Blue Commitment”, a Coffee & Networking Event, 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, May
7 at the Panara Bread. Coffee, pastries and desserts will be served. Door prizes include
tickets to Rockford area pro sports teams, park district and other area recreation attractions,
dinner certificates, a one night hotel stay and more. IGE production facility, 7200 Clinton
Road in Loves Park, is recruiting volunteers to sign up to help with summer/fall projects
benefitting adults with disabilities working at Illinois Growth Enterprises. This all volunteer
group provides a small year-end bonus for each worker. Guided tours are available during
this event. There is no cost to attend; however, attendees must RSVP by May 4 to www.
illinoisgrowth.org or call Valerie Johnson at 815-962-8333, ext. 140.
Downtown Genoa will be a sea of red on Friday, April 24, as Red Hatters from across
northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin arrive for the third annual Red Hat Day. This
year’s event will include speakers, shopping, food, games and a flea market. The ladies
will be welcomed by Genoa gentlemen dressed in ties and white gloves. The men will
open doors, give directions and put a friendly face on Genoa for the Red Hatters. The
flea market will be a major focus of activity this year. It will be held indoors at 107 North
Monroe Street in downtown Genoa. The always popular Maggie’s Closet will return with
fun apparel for Red Hatters. The market also will feature resale goods, antiques, crafts and
homemade items. Anyone interested in reserving a space should call the Main Street office
at 815 784-6961 or e-mail [email protected].
Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce that the Mendelssohn
Chorale will be holding auditions for section leaders on Monday, April 20 at 5 p.m. at the
Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center. Three section leaders for each of the soprano, alto,
tenor and bass sections will be chosen. Audition requirements are two prepared contrasting
musical selections, a resume, and a demonstration of sight-reading. An accompanist will be
provided. A stipend is provided for section leaders. To schedule an audition, contact Rose
Carr at 815-965-6526 or [email protected].
It takes just one special person to save a life…Let it be YOU! When money is tight,
you need to shop smart to save money at the supermarket. Food is considered a flexible
or controllable expense. To save money you need to take the time to plan your meals and
shopping list. This will help you find the best buys and avoid impulse purchases. During
Money Smart Week, April 20-26, activities have been planned at area Hilander Food
Stores to help you become a smart food shopper. The 20-minute programs, conducted by
University of Illinois Extension Educators and Hilander Food Store personnel will focus on
tips for shopping on a budget, including comparing prices, reading food and shelf labels,
and understanding store brands and specials. All participants will receive an educational
packet. The following is a list of Hilander Food Stores offering programs: Monday, April
20, 7 to 8 p.m., 3134 Eleventh Street, Rockford; Tuesday, April 21, 3 to 4 p.m., 2601 N.
Mulford Road, Rockford; Wednesday, April 22, 3 to 4 p.m., 3710 N. Main Street, Rockford;
Thursday, April 23, 9 to 10 a.m., 4860 Hononegah Road, Roscoe; Interested persons must
register by April 13 at 815-395-5710 or [email protected]. Programs are limited to 20
participants. There is no charge for the program.
They are managers, secretaries, or stay at home moms but all have one thing in common
and that is hearing loss. Each month, on the third Wednesday, this group meets to discuss
helpful strategies that will assist them at their jobs and in everyday life. Last month, the
women saw a demonstration of a new service called C-Print Captioning that is very
useful at business meetings Pietrina is the current guest on Center Spotlight, a weekly
radio program on WTPB LP 99.3 FM, Rockford’s new community radio station. The show
airs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 9 a.m. The station can also be heard on the
Internet at wtpblp.com. Women with Hearing Loss, meets on the third Wednesday of each
month at 6 p.m. at the Center for Sight & Hearing, 8038 MacIntosh Lane, located north of
the intersection of Lyford Road and East State Street. Women wanting more information
about the group may call Pietrina at 815-332-6800, or 815-332-6820 (TTY), or write to P.O.
Box 5944 Rockford, IL 61125.
In Our 13th Year
Paws Corner
By Sam Mazzotta
Picking a Great Dog Trainer
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have two small children, and we recently added a new member
to our family -- a Cocker Spaniel puppy. “Missy” is adorable, and my kids absolutely love
her; however, she is more than I bargained for. I am having a very hard time training her and
was thinking about going to a dog trainer who can work on everything from house training
to basic commands and even aggression. I have been hearing about a dog trainer based
nearby. How do I know if he’ll be a good trainer for my dog? -- Jessica P., via e-mail
DEAR JESSICA: Word-of-mouth recommendations about a dog trainer can be very
telling, and if the person telling you about him thinks he is good and can help you, there’s
a good chance he can.
Of course, there are other questions you should ask directly of the trainer when you
contact him. Does he belong to a professional organization such as the Association of Pet
Dog Trainers (found at www.apdt.com)? Does he specialize in certain breeds? How much
experience does he have training Cocker Spaniels? What is the training format -- one on one
with the trainer, or a group setting with pet owners? Can other family members participate
in the class? Are there any health restrictions or specific vaccinations required of Missy
before she can join?
Don’t worry about asking too many questions! Good trainers care about your dog and
will do their best to answer them.
Working with a professional trainer will be incredibly beneficial for both Missy and you.
It’s not only Missy who’s learning how to respond to commands, you also will learn how to
respond to Missy’s behavior, how to stop bad habits and how to continue training her long
after the sessions end. That’s right -- professional training is not just for your dog, it’s also
training for you. That’s why it’s one of the best investments you can make for both Missy
and your family.
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taken included a 1200-watt stereo amplifier and a 600-watt
amplifier with a value of $2,400.
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.
Boone County Sheriff resents award to two lifesavers
A 19-year-old woman was trapped in her burning vehicle
after it ran off the road and hit a tree in Northern Boone
County near Capron and Coon Trail Rd.
Anthony Izzo and Ron Welzen said they just reacted
on the morning of March 15 to save Casandra Mahlum, a
Wisconsin resident who was on her way home after getting
a new puppy.
Sgt. Patrick Malloy said the accident occurred when Blassage, Gerald A., “Jerry’’, 67, Rockford, April 12
the puppy jumped into her lap. After the wreck, Mahlum Brockman, Louise E., 79, Belvidere, April 11
managed to get herself into the back seat but could not Imburgia, Deborah J., 55, Cherry Valley, April 14
escape the SUV she was driving without help. Mahlum Leis, David “Colonel’’ 57, formerly of Rockford, Feb. 26
lost control of the vehicle and the puppy was killed, Malloy Mabry, Sally Ann, 62, Belvidere, April 7
said.
Nilsen, Thomas C., “Mr Grumpy’’, 85, Belvidere, April 10
Following smoke and the smell of burning plastic, Izzon Spoden, Richard N., 74, Belvidere, April 12
and Welzen found the blazing vehicle and hearing screams,
picked up a 4x4 fallen fence post, using it to break out a
passenger side window and then pulled the victim away
from the scene.
Boone County Sheriff Duane Wirth told the board that
the victim would undoubtedly not been able to escape if the
two had not risked their own lives to get her out.
When asked if they felt like heroes, both said in similar
ways that they just did what was natural.
“I always assumed he was the type of person that would
do whatever needed to be done. I just didn’t think it would
happen right there,” said Nancy Welzen, Ron’s wife. “I’m
proud of him. He did a brave thing.”
Belvidere Police Department
Burglary from a motor vehicle was reported at multiple
locations on April 10. Officers responded to:
•
The 200 block of West Boone St. Officers met
with a man who said that unknown person(s) entered his
unlocked Jeep parked in the driveway of his home. Several
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items were stolen including a 600-watt amp valued at $90,
12-inch. Pioneer subwoofer at $30 and a Sony Explode indash CD player with the value of $90. A Ford F150, also
left unlocked while parked in the driveway had a Pioneer
Explode in-dash CD player taken from the dash valued at
Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
$50.
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•
The 200 block of W. Marshall. Upon arrival they
spoke with the victim who advised that unknown person(s)
had entered his unlocked Pontiac while it was parked on the
street. Taken from the car was a XTR 575 radar detector
valued at $70 and a cell phone charger with the value of
$50.
•
The 1100 block of Oakley St. Officers were
dispatched the address and met with the owner of a
Chevrolet pickup truck who stated that unknown person(s)
had attempted to pry the rear passenger window of the truck
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out. The wires from the stereo amplifier in the truck were
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pulled apart.
•
The 800 block of Chicago Rd. Officers met with
the complainant who said that someone had entered her Jeep
and taken an in-dash stereo and a JVC CD player with the
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person(s) had entered his unlocked Nissan and taken a
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the device is $150.
Criminal damage to property was reported on April 11 in
the 2200 block of National Sewing Ave. Officers met with
the victim who told officers
that someone had thrown a
brick at her front window.
While on the scene officers
noticed a Mazda parked in
the driveway that had its
back window broken out
by a brick. Damage was
estimated at $300.
Boone County Sheriff’s
Beverly Solfest chose to have her rehabilitation at Northwoods care Centre.
Department
Beverly toured our facility and pre-registered before having a procedure at an area
On April 9, theft was
hospital. Beverly worked very hard with her therapies, made many friends and was
reported
at
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able to return home on March 25, 2009. For your short or long term therapy needs
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call Joyce Wolf, BSSW, Admissions at 815-544-0358, tour our facility, see what is
McKinley. Taken were two
available right her in Belvidere. Our wish for Beverly is continued good health and
five- gallon gas cans full of
an active lifestyle.
gas, a Bosch Skilsaw, a gray
For your
toolbox with Craftsman
tools, and two yellow
short or long term therapy
Comalongs with a value of
needs
call Joyce Wolf, BSSW,
$585.
Admissions at
Damage to property
was reported on April 10
on Dawson Lake Rd. west
We wish Celia continued
of Prairie Lane. The front
good health and
driver’s side window of
a vehicle was broken out.
an active lifestyle.
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NEWS LINE
9
by Matilda Charles
Leaving a Family Tree for Future Generations
Have you ever done your family tree? Even if there
aren’t any genealogy fans in the current generations of your
family, you never know when someone will develop an
interest in learning about the family’s history.
Here are some things you can do for the next
generations:
• Identify all photos. If you write on the backs of them,
it’s important not to use a ball point pen or anything with a
sharp point. Special acid-free pens are available this purpose.
It’s best if photos aren’t stored in albums with plastic pages.
Instead, store photos carefully in archive boxes with sheets
of acid-free paper between the layers.
• Scanning photos and putting them onto CD can be a
tedious job, but if you have the time and equipment, it’s
one way to share photos while the originals are stored away.
You also can have the CDs copied and mailed to family
members.
• Write or record stories of your life. Make a list of the
tales you wish to write down and check them off as you go.
Or you can type your stories or put them on tape and ask
someone to transcribe them. The point is to get them down
somewhere. Consider having copies made to give to family
members.
If you’ve never done your family’s genealogy, take
a class that will teach you to use the Internet to research
back beyond the generations you know from memory. In the
class you’re sure to learn how to discern which sites have
good information and which are likely to have inaccurate
information. A class also will let you try out the different
genealogy programs that are available and show you how to
use family group charts.
Going Back to Work
Perhaps you’d considered your paid-off home to be the
nest egg you’d sell and use for retirement funds. Or, maybe
you had all your money invested. Because of the state of
the economy, you might be thinking now that it will be
necessary to go back to work.
If that’s the case, here are some Web sites that can help.
--Retirement Jobs (www.RetirementJobs.com) is a free
service with a database loaded with jobs for seniors. Put
in your ZIP code and a few keywords and click GO. Or
click the category links for positions in Sales, Real Estate,
Customer Service, Admin/Clerical and more.
While the job bank is free, by signing up for membership,
you get more than just access to the job listings. You’ll
get a free 50-page job seeker’s guide (via download) that
covers topics such as planning your job search, finding
employers friendly to seniors and polishing up your resume.
Additionally, with a paid membership you get access to live
online career workshops on Tuesday nights.
--Experience Works (www.experienceworks.org), a
Department of Labor program, puts low-income seniors
over 55 to work in community-service jobs in 30 states.
--Don’t forget AARP (www.aarp.org). Put “jobs” in the
search box, and you’ll find a wealth of articles and helpful
information about finding jobs.
--Senior Community Service Employment Program
(www.doleta.gov/seniors), through the Department of Labor,
operates in all 50 states. It provides training for seniors who
seek employment.
Does it make you nervous to think about applying for a
job and competing with those who are many years younger?
Consider this: We have experience; we don’t need as much
training for jobs; we’re responsible and often we’ll take a
part-time job. That makes us perfect as job candidates, don’t
you think?
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Community Events
Boone County
April 18
Pajama Party with Prime Time Live!: The Grove Night
Club, Route 173 & Poplar Grove Road, 8:30 p.m. Info: 815765-1002, www.TheGroveNightClub.com.
Long Prairie Trail Cleanup: Boone County Conservation
District, 603 N. Appleton, Belvidere, 9 a.m.-12 noon. Info:
815-547-7935.
April 19
Flora Grange Safety Town Benefit Breakfast: Belvidere
Moose Club, 575 Beloit Rd., Belvidere, 8-11 a.m. $6
adults/$3 kids age 9 and under. Open to the public. Info:
815-262-7793.
Church Breakfast: Blaine United Methodist Church, 7200
Blaine Rd., Poplar Grove, Ill. 7-9 a.m. Info: 815-547-7455
or 815-765-2001.
April 21
Lapsit Story Time: Ida Public Library, 320 N. State,
Belvidere, 9:15 a.m. or 10:15 a.m. Info: 815-544-3838.
Regional Planning Meeting: Boone County Courthouse
Board Room, 601 N. Main, Belvidere, 6:30 p.m. Info: www.
boonecountyil.org.
County Planning Committee Meeting: Boone County
Courthouse Board Room, 601 N. Main, Belvidere, 7:30
p.m. Info: www.boonecountyil.org.
Boone County Habitat for Humanity Monthly Meeting:
Crown Point Center, 925 Belvidere Rd. 6:30 p.m. Public
invited. Info: 815-980-6247.
April 22.
Spring Citizen Police Academy: Topic: Crime/Scene
Response/CSI The Real Story: Boone County Council on
Aging, 2141 Henry Luckow Lane, Belvidere, free program.
Info: 815-547-8007.
2009 Growth Dimensions Annual Reception: Community
Building Complex, 111 W. 1st St., Belvidere, 6 p.m. Info:
815-547-4252.
April 23
Prairie SHIELD Regional Alliance Meeting: Boone County
Courthouse, County Board Room, 601 N. Main, Belvidere,
8:30 a.m.
DeKalb County
April 17
Storytellers Theatre: NIU School of Theatre and Dance,
DeKalb, Ill. More Dates: April 18 and 19. Info: www.niu.
edu/theatre/productions/index.shtml.
Umphrey’s McGee (Produced by Kickstand Productions):
Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb. All-ages show,
$30 advance tickets only at www.kickstandproductions.net.
If not sold out, tickets will be available at the door. 9 p.m.
Info: 815-758-1215.
April 18
Praise Is What I Do (A Gospel Explosion Produced by KB
Marketing and Hope Haven): Egyptian Theatre, 135 N.
Second St., DeKalb, 7 p.m. Info: 815-758-1215.
McHenry County
April 17
Barefoot in the Park: Woodstock Opera House, More Dates:
April 18 &19 and 24-26, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.
Sundays at 3 p.m. $23 adults, $20 students and seniors, Info:
www.woodstockoperahouse.com.
Little Shop of Horror: Harvard High School, 1103 N.
Jefferson St., Harvard, Ill. 7 p.m. $8/$10. Info: 815-9436461.
April 18
Little Shop of Horror: Harvard High School, 1103 N.
Jefferson St., Harvard, Ill. 7 p.m. $8/$10. Info: 815-9436461.
April 20
23rd Annual Sampler Lecture Series: It’s Magic: McHenry
County Historical Society, 6422 Main St., Union, Ill. 2 p.m.
Info: 815-923-2267.
Rock County
April 18
Guided Tours: Beckman Mill, Beloit, Wis. 1-4 p.m. $3
donation suggested. Info: 608-362-2825, www.beckmanmill.
org.
Stephenson County
April 18
Brother K Band (Rock and Blues): Rich’s Roadhouse, 1802
IL Route 26 N, Freeport, Ill. 8:30 p.m. Info: 815-233-6292.
Stephenson County Historical Society: 1440 South Carroll
Avenue, Freeport, IL, open Wednesday through Sunday,
12 Noon-4 p.m. Members free, $3 adults, $1 kids ages
6-12. Group tours available. Info: 815-232-8419 or www.
stephcohs.org.
Aspiring Artists Exhibit: Freeport Art Museum, 121 N.
Harlem, Freeport, Ill. Show through May 9. Info: 815-2359755.
Winnebago County
April 17
Brother K Band (Rock and Blues): Rocky’s Tavern, 5314
N. 2nd Street, Loves Park, Ill. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Free. Info: 815877-0378.
Shutdown Sunrise: Nikki’s Cafe, 5312 Williams Drive,
Roscoe, Ill. 7-9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-270-0701.
April 18
Benefit for Chung Sun Lee: St. Mark Lutheran Church, 675
N. Mulford Rd., Rockford, 4 p.m. Info: 815-398-3557.
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Gardens: 2715 S. Main,
In Our 13th Year
Rockford, IL, SundayThursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.;
Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.
to 6 p.m. Info: 815-9658146 or www.klehm.org.
WWI and WWII Exhibits:
Camp Grant Museum, 1004
Samuelson Road, Rockford,
inside the Command Post
Restaurant. Info: 815-3950678.
Ill. Fishing & Hunting
Character
Development
Licenses & Stamps
Workshop:
Macktown
Living History Education
We Have A
Center, 2221 Freeport Road,
FULL LINE of
Rockton, Ill. 10 a.m.-12
Bait,
Tackle, Lures
noon. Info: 815-624-4200.
& Accessories
Critter
Day:
Severson
Dells Nature Center, 8786
Montague, Rockford, 3 p.m.
Info: 815-335-2915.
Rockton
Township
• Night Crawlers
Historical Society: 529
• Nitro Worms
Green Street, Rockton,
Ill., Open Saturdays 10
• Trout Worms
a.m.-2 p.m. April through
• Wax Worms
September. $2 adults, $1
•
Leeches
kids and students, free for
members. Info: 815-6244830 or 815-624-8200.
KVA Blood Drive: Kegel
Harley-Davidson/Buell,
7125
Harrison
Ave.,
Your Full Service
Rockford. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Info: 815-332-7125 or www.
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kegelmotorcycles.com.
Auditions for The King and
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April 19
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Spring
Kite
Festival:
Visitors’ Center, Klehm
Arboretum, 2715 S. Main,
Rockford, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free admission. Build-aKite Kits $2 (recommended
for children 6 and under).
Info: 815-965-8146, www.
klehm.org.
HERSPACE: Roscoe United Methodist Church, 10816
Main St., Roscoe, Ill. Free. Info: 815-623-2292, http://www.
roscoeumc.org/Herspace.htm.
Carol LaChapelle: Earth Words: Telling Stories about Water
(Severson Dells Program): Sugar River Forest Preserve, 2
p.m. Info: 815-335-2915.
An Afternoon with Christopher Taylor: Coronado, 314 N.
Main, Rockford, 3 p.m. Info: 815-968-0595.
April 20
Healing Hearts: Topic: “Scrap Booking Making Memories”:
QMI Building, 215 N. Fourth St., Rockford. Free. 7:30- 9
p.m. Info: 815-962-1512.
April 21
Auditions for The King and I: Pec Playhouse Theatre, 314
Main Street, Pecatonica, Ill. 6:30 p.m. children, 7:15 adults.
Info: 815-248-2447.
Birding Through Time: A History of Bird Study in the
Chicago Region: Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786
Montague, Rockford, 6:30 p.m. Info: 815-335-2915.
Story Hour: Talcott Library, Rockton, 10 a.m. Info: 815624-7511.
Brother K Band (Rock and Blues): Mary’s Place, 602 N.
Madison, Rockford. 9:30 p.m.Free. Info: 815-962-7944.
April 22
Story Hour: Talcott Library, Rockton, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Info: 815-624-7511.
Brother K Band (Rock and Blues): Big Cities Lounge, 905
E. State, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Free. Every week. Info: 815-8273474.
April 23
Bleacher Bums: Pinecrest
Community Center, Mt.
Cabinetry crafted to your
Morris, Ill. 7:30 p.m. More
specifications and decor.
dates: April 24-26, Thursday
Cell - 815-558-6123
@ 7:30 p.m., Friday and
Saturday @ 2:30 p.m. &
Garden Prairie, IL
7:30 p.m. Info: 815-7342103.
Wildflower
Walkabout
(Severson Dells Program):
Anna Page Park, Rockford,
6 p.m. Info: 815-335-2915.
*Community Events and
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Community News Briefs
Corner of E. Lincoln & N. Main Streets
items can be emailed to Lisa
Belvidere
at boonecountyjournal@
gmail.com or faxed to 815Friday, April 24th 8am-4pm
544-4330.
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Classics & Chrome Car Show
Vintage Wings & Wheels Display
ArtScene
at Golan-Liberman /Cholke
Moby Dick Rockford Art Museum
By Lisa Palmeno
Art is in the air this weekend, April 18 and April 19.
Whatever your own personal definition of art, you can find
it this weekend. It will be a multi-media blitz in Rockford
as the area opens its doors to countless artists, creators,
preservers, restorers and collectors.
Classics & Chrome Car Show
Vintage Wings & Wheels Display
One of the biggest fund raisers of the season will occur
On Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19 at the Indoor
Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside in Loves Park. Classics
and Chrome is Keith Country Day School’s annual event
that brings thousands to view classic cars and antique modes
of transportation in a world-class exhibition.
The 100-plus vehicle display will showcase the “Pearl
Harbor” car, an auto that actually survived the historic
attack. The war veteran auto is one of many celebrity sets of
wheels that will be there. Of the 1,000s of applications that
were reviewed over the course of eight months, the Selection
Committee of the Classics and Chrome Car Show chose the
roster of cars that were admitted for the 2009 show.
Among the chosen were three James Bond movie cars
and the 1949 MGTC, driven by Oliver (Ryan O’Neal) in
the movie Love Story. No major event in town would be
complete without The Tricksters’ involvement and the
Classics and Chrome event is no exception; Cheap Trick’s
“Dream Police Tactical Vehicle” will be there, complete
with a laser light show and built-in video game, among
other things. It’s teched out to the max, with some features
you’ll definitely want to show up to check out.
Categories this year include Pre-war; Post-war; Sports
Cars; Muscle Cars; Hot Rod and Custom Cars; Specialty
Cars and Motorcycles. Marketing and Communications
Director of Keith, Gary Kohn, said the restoration has to be
complete to be considered so you know the cars are going to
look good. Entries are also chosen on how unique a vehicle
it is based upon year, make and model, says Kohn. In all, a
century of vehicles will be represented.
Attendees will get the chance to vote for the People’s
Choice Award; last year’s winner was a Bubble Top Roadster
owned by Aaron Grote from Cerro Gordo, Ill., and no doubt
there will be some exciting choices to make this year.
There are more thrills to be had at the pricy raffle held
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at the event. Raffle tickets are $100 each, or if you buy five,
you get the sixth one free. Gamblers will love the prize,
though; $35,000 in cold cash. “Lesser” prizes are nothing
to sneeze at either: 2nd place gets a $3,500 jewelry set from
Clodius & Co.; 3rd prize is $1,500 cash; 4th prize brings the
coveted $1,000 Mobil gas card; and 5th prize is the working
man’s deal; a $1,000 pop-and-pizza package.
Food is available for purchase the day of the event at ISC
Debra Larson of Belvidere, Terry Ryan of Belvidere,
in their bar and grill and vendor booths will offer shopping and David Larson of Rockford are pleased to announce the
for those who still have cash to burn.
engagement of their daughter, Tera Ryan, to Denny Smith.
Boone County residents might recognize that Pearl The couple currently reside in Helena, Montana. A spring
Harbor car as Belvidere resident Chuck Wilkinson’s 2010 wedding date is planned.
1941 Studebaker Champion, still in its original condition.
Locals might also want to check out the display by Poplar
Grove Vintage Wings & Wheels Museum. The museum’s
executive director Kip Kirkland said, “It brings to the public
a presentation of vintage aviation and classic cars in our
museum in conjunction with the classic cars on show by the
Classics and Chrome group.”
Over the past three years, 12 kids ages 15-21 have been
restoring the 1930 vintage Aeroncia Chief airplane found
in local aviator Steve Thomas’ barn. It was in pieces when
the Youth Education Program (REA) began restoring it, and
they will bring portions of the plane to the display. Kirkland
says the restoration process will be complete in another year
or so and there will probably be a special event to celebrate
the occasion.
The hours for Classics and Chrome are Saturday, April
18 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 19 from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. The cost is $6 for adults/$4 for advanced group
Find your love, your place, your
sales; free for kids under age 10. Tickets can be purchased
ceremony... invite family and
by calling Keith Country Day School at 815-399-8823 or
Call Rebecca at
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friends and unite in your own,
815-540-7243
Golan-Liberman Art Gallery Still Around
unique wedding
Evidently I misspoke last week when I said Roni
Golan’s artwork would be
on display at Midwest Stone
for this weekend’s Spring
ArtScene, slated for April 17
and 18. Golan’s gallery will
still be open for the show,
exhibiting his new line of
work with furniture, lights,
fixtures and mirrors at
Golan-Liberman at 2209 E.
State Street in Rockford. The
gallery next door to Golan’s
is Cholke which will host
“Organic Paths,” featuring
work by Robert Cholke,
Julia Roberts (probably
not the Hollywood chick),
Debra Capriola and Vicki
Swiatek. Hungry folks will
want to check out the café
at DiTullio’s Italian Imports
only a few steps away. It’s
very authentic!
Moby Dick at RAM
More art is available at
Rockford Art Museum this
weekend when the exhibit
Moby Dick, Heart of the
Sea opens. A free public
Opening and Gallery Walk
will take place at RAM,
711 N. Main St., Rockford,
from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on
Saturday, April 18. At 11
a.m. the Gallery Walk will
be led by Robert Wallace,
and attendees will get to
view educational work. If
Sarah Teagardin of Belvidere receives a trophy for winning first place in the
that seems late for the
museum to stay open, it is. girls 10-14 year-old age group of the 5 kilometer Red Shoe Run from Jarrett Payton
They are keeping the doors in Rockford on Saturday, April 11. Jarrett Payton is the son of former Chicago
open later for ArtScene. Bears running back Walter Payton, who died while waiting for a liver transplant
The display named after almost ten years ago. Jarrett remains active in events like the Red Shoe Run to
that most famous tome and raise awareness about the need for organ, blood, and tissue donation. April is
ocean creature will remain National Donate Life Month and according to Illinois Secretary of State Jesse
White, 5000 Illinoisians are currently waiting for life-saving organ transplants.
at RAM through July 5.
Ryan ~ Smith
Romance, Inc.
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Your Way!
For more information about organ and tissue donation, visit www.lifegoeson.com.
(Photo by Curtis Clegg)
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REAL ESTATE AUCTION
SUNDAY MAY 3rd, 2009
11:00 A.M. SHARP!
LOCATION: 442 CASWELL ST. BELVIDERE, IL. 61008.
CORNER OF CASWELL & JULIEN STS.
Near church & shopping. Watch for signs.
1 ½ story, 3 Bdrm. house. Kitchen, DR., LR, enclosed back porch,
newer roof & siding. Fenced yard
on nice corner lot. 2 & 4 car garages on 66X132 lot. Needs a little
TLC.
Open house to be held on: Sunday, April 19th from 2-4 p.m.
FOR FURTHER INFO OR PRIVATE SHOWING CALL
AUCTIONEER.
CELL PHONE #815-988-0249
Owner: Ruby Hubbard, Lyle Snyder POA
Terms of sale: Sold in “AS IS” condition. $5000.00 down day of sale
by cash or cashiers ck. Closing in
30 days or less. Title to be furnished at closing. Sale subject to approval
of executor. Announcements day
of sale prevail over written material. Not responsible for accidents.
Belvidere, IL 61008
815-544-4811
Foreclosures
STATE OF ILLINOIS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
COUNTY OF BOONE
ROCKFORD BANK & TRUST COMPANY, an Illinois Corporation,
Plaintiff, vs:
GEORGE A. HOFSTETTER, GEORGE P. HAMPILOS, ESQ.,
UNKNOWN OWNERS, AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants,
CASE NO. 2008-CH262
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale
entered on October 7, 2008, in Rockford Bank and Trust Company, an
Illinois Coporation vs. George A. Hofstetter, et al., 2008CH262, in the 17th
Judicial Circuit, Boone County, Illinois, the property commonly described
as:
Commonly known as 656 Trent Lane, Loves Park, Illinois, will be sold
to the highest bidder by the Sheriff of Boone County at 10:00 a.m. on
Wednesday, May 13, 2009, in the place set aside therefore in the Lobby of
the Boone County Courthouse, 601 North Main Street, Belvidere, Illinois.
Persons wishing information regarding the real estate may contact Brenda
Nayonis, Rockford Bank and Trust Company, 127 North Wyman Street,
Rockford, Illinois 61101, (815) 489-2147
The terms of payment shall be payment of not less than ten percent (10%)
of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff of
Boone County in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds at the sale, and the
full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff of Boone County in cash,
cashier’s check or certified funds within twenty four (24) hours after the
sale. The property is offered for sale and is sold without any representation
as to quality of quantity of title and subject to any mortgages or liens prior
to that of Rockford Bank & Trust Company, an Illinois Corporation.
Rockford Bank & Trust Company, an Illinois Corporation, Plaintiff,
By: Oliver, Close, Worden, Winkler and Greenwald, LLC
By Kark Winkler,, One of its Attorneys,
Suite 300, Waterside Center, 124 North Water St., PO Box 4749, Rockford,
Illinois 61110-4749
(815) 968-7591, (815) 968-7505 (Fax)
Published in the Boone County Journal 4/3/10/17
BOONE COUNTY - BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as purchaser of the loans and
other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington
Mutual Bank, FA (the “Savings Bank”) from the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation, acting as receiver for the Savings Bank and pursuant to its
authority under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. 1821(d).
Plaintiff, Vs.
Rebecca A. Burton; et. al.
Defendants,
08CH 436
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of
Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on JANUARY 20, 2009
LENDER SALES OF ILLINOIS LLC will on MAY 15, 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: 25 Main Street, Caledonia, IL
61011
PIN:03-19-351-001
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 $94,594.17.
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: 14-08-20471
I172820
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association
Plaintiff,Vs.
Frank J. Palumbo Jr. f/k/a Frank J. Palumbo; et. al.
Defendants,
08CH 403
NOTICE OF SALE
The common address of said real estate is: 209 Hastings Way SW, Poplar
Grove, IL 61065
PIN:03-27-377-012
attorney.”
No refunds.
Attorney
File No: 14-08-24798
I172814
CitiMortgage, Inc. Plaintiff,
Vs.
Toby A Livingston; et. al.
Defendants,
08CH 474
NOTICE OF SALE
The common address of said real estate is: 222 Cedar Bend Court, Poplar
Grove, IL 61065
PIN:05-12-156-001
attorney.”
No refunds.
Attorney
File No: 14-08-29222
I172815
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT
BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE CO., DBA COMMONWEALTH
UNITED MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff,-v.-
CUTBERTO CORRAL, LORENZA CARDOZA CORAL, CANDLEWICK
LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC., MARK A. CORRAL
Defendants
08 CH 405
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of
Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 3, 2009, an
agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 1:00 PM on May 4, 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 118 BENEDICT DRIVE SW, Poplar Grove, IL
61065
Property Index No. 03-03-28-277-005
The real estate is improved with a single family residence.
The judgment amount was $107,790.58.
Sale terms: The bid amount shall be paid in certified funds 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 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, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, SCOTT,
BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC , 111 East Main Street, Suite 200, DECATUR,
IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 .
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th
Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE
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.
I173977
The Bank of New York Mellon, fka The Bank of New York as Successor
in interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA as Trustee for Structured Asset
Mortgage Investments II Inc. Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust 2005-4, Mortgage
Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-4 Plaintiff,
Vs.
Daniel Ness; et. al. Defendants,
08CH 428
NOTICE OF SALE
The common address of said real estate is: 119 Queensbury Place NE,
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
PIN:03-22-478-003
attorney.”
No refunds.
Attorney
15 W. 030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100,Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527,
File No: 14-08-22378
I172813
CIRCUIT
HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE
FOR WELLS FARGO ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION HOME
EQUITY ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1
Plaintiff,
-v.-
JAMES MATHESON A/K/A JAMES H. MATHESON, et al
Defendants,
08CH 438
NOTICE OF SALE
Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 27, 2009,
an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 1:00 PM on May 14,
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 4126 QUEEN ANN WAY, POPLAR GROVE, IL
61065
Property Index No. 03-23-452-007
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.
(1) and (g)(4).
For information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between
the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE
& ASSOCIATES,
Plaintiff’s
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Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO,
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5500. Please refer to file number
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LARRY RILL
I174758
Published in the Boone County
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Plaintiff, Vs.
Ramiro Rodriguez; et. al.
Defendants,
08CH 266
NOTICE OF SALE
The common address of said real estate is: 2019 Candlewick Drive SW,
PIN:03-27-451-034
attorney.”
No refunds.
Attorney
File No: 14-08-17338
I172810
ANSWER ON PAGE 18
In Our 13th Year
AREA SPORTS
Belvidere North Tops Belvidere in Baseball and Softball
By Bob Balgemann
Belvidere North High School varsity athletes thrilled a
large home crowd Wednesday afternoon by defeating rival
Belvidere in baseball, 13-5, and in softball, 9-8, in extra
innings.
For the Blue Thunder it meant starting out 2-0 in NIC10 play – they routed Auburn, 13-1, the day before – and
improving to 7-5 overall. Belvidere dropped to 0-2 in the
conference and 7-5-1 overall.
The Lady Blue Thunder was playing their first conference
game. Overall, they have won four of their last five games
and currently stand at 5-7. Belvidere now is 0-2, having
lost its conference opener to Rockford Boylan, 8-2, and 3-9
overall.
The Baseball Game
Belvidere North took immediate control of the game
with a three-run first inning.
Consecutive walks to leadoff man Tyler Nelson and Noah
Ulbert set the table for winning pitcher Daryn Streed, who
sliced a single into left-center field for two RBI. Two outs
later Steve Russo, who had four RBI in the win over Auburn,
delivered a key single to center, bringing in Streed.
Belvidere was far from through, however, as the Bucs
tied the game with one run in the top of the third and two
more in the fourth. Bobby Gray’s infield out scored the
visitor’s first run; Maykol Rodriguez singled home the
second and third tallies.
But the Blue Thunder reclaimed the momentum with a
three spot in their half of the fourth to lead, 6-3.
Ulbert, who was on base four times, looped a single
down the right field line to score a pair, then Streed hit his
first of two sacrifice flies to regain the three-run lead.
Belvidere sliced the deficit to 6-4 when it strung together
four base hits in the top of the fifth, including Adam
Kadisak’s RBI single. But North turned a double play to put
a damper on that promising rally.
And then the Blue Thunder counted six hits of their own
in the bottom of the fifth to put the game out of reach, 124.
Patrick Grove continued his offensive proficiency – he
had five RBI in the win over Auburn – by singling home
teammate Ryan Golubski to start the fifth. Nelson had an
RBI single and stole home on the back end of a delayed
double steal with teammate Ulbert. Streed had another
run—producing sacrifice fly, then Doug Traceski joined the
RBI parade by singling home Ulbert.
Andrew Hildebrand batted twice in the fifth, singling
both times, and he scored one run.
For the game the No. 1 and No. 2 batters in North’s
lineup, Nelson and Ulbert, had perfect days by getting on
base eight times and scoring five runs. Streed helped himself
with four RBI.
“It’s a good feeling for them (Belvidere) to come here
and for us to beat them,’’ Streed said. “This is a good start
for us in the conference.’’
He is pleased with the way the team is hitting better;
Head Coach James Paddock is pleased with the way the
Blue Thunder are executing on the field.
“We’re refocused,’’ he said. “It’s one pitch, one inning
at a time. We’re not winning the game before we step on
the field.’’
The Softball Game
Belvidere North Head Coach Olivia Lebensorger said
the game was like a ping-pong match.
Her team fell behind in the top of the first inning, 2-0,
but bounced back for five runs in bottom half. The Lady
Blue Thunder led 7-4 going into the seventh and final inning
only to see Belvidere score four times to lead, 8-7. North
bounced back again, plating one run to send the game into
extra innings. And then the hosts won it with a single run in
the bottom of the ninth.
Amanda Hartzell tripled and scored and Nicole Boucher
singled and scored to give Belvidere a temporary 2-0 lead.
But in the bottom of the first an error, fielder’s choice,
two singles and a walk put Holly Hilden, Emily Hawkins,
Jordan Hartfiel, Amanda Behling and Taelor Pipkin on base
and they all scored to make it 5-2, home team.
In what appeared to be the decisive seventh inning for
the Lady Bucs Hartzell singled, Katie Wiegartz walked,
Photos clockwise from above: Belvidere North High School’s Patrick
Grove collides with Belvidere’s catcher Adam Kadisak as he scores in the
fifth inning, making the score 9-4.
Belvidere High School’s Matt Safranek watches his ball fly to left field as
he scores a double in the third inning
Belvidere North High School’s Steve Russo tags Belvidere’s Adam Kadisak
out during the fourth inning of the Blue Thunder’s 13-5 defeat of the Bucs on
Wednesday, April 15.
See more photos on page 19. (Photos by Curtis Clegg)
Julia Fish doubled and Christina Sennebogen was safe on
an error, all scoring to make it 8-7.
North came right back with Sarina Olsen driving home
Pipkin, who reached on an error, to send the game into extra
innings.
Hawkins singled to start the eighth for the Lady Blue
Thunder, but she was erased in a double play.
Belvidere’s Cory Beeson walked and got as far as second
base in the top of the ninth but Jillian Leutscher, who won
the game in relief of Pipkin, struck out the next batter to end
the threat.
Then North put the game in the W column by stringing
four base hits in the bottom of the ninth in a somewhat
unusual way.
Pipkin led off with a single to center field. Alyssa Peterson
tried to bunt her to second base but instead beat the throw to
first for an infield single. The same thing then happened to
Olsen and North had the bases loaded with nobody out.
Leutscher became an instant hero when she dumped a
single into short center field to score Pipkin with the winning
run.
It was the second memorable moment for Leutscher,
a junior, in the past week. She recently threw a no-hitter
at Woodstock in a 4-0 non-conference win, then won the
Belvidere game for her team with a base hit.
“It was quite a week,’’ she said after the game. “It was
fun to beat Belvidere.’’
She’s looking forward to the upcoming barrage of
conference games, saying, “We usually do better against
tough teams.’’
Coach Lebensorger was pleased by the way her team
never quit, especially after being shocked by that four-run
Belvidere seventh inning.
“We almost gave it away a lot of times,’’ she said, “but
they’re improving in the little things, like moving the runner
over.’’
April 17, 2009
Weekly Recap
North Juniors
Jillian
Leutscher Throws No-hitter at Woodstock Impress Coach
By Bob Balgemann
Jillian Leutscher threw a no-hitter at Woodstock and
was backed by strong defense as Belvidere North’s varsity
soccer team enjoyed a week where it won three of four
games.
She was backed April 9 by a solid defense – six caught
fly balls and six infield grounders handled flawlessly –
while showing prowess herself with eight strikeouts in the
complete game performance.
Woodstock had six base runners, five on walks and one
on a North error.
Offensively, the Lady Blue Thunder scored four runs in
the first inning, which were more than enough to win the
non-conference game.
Danielle Johnson started by singling off the left fielder’s
glove and scoring on Holly Hilden’s double, her first of two
hits in the contest. Errors on hard-hit grounders off the bats
of Emily Hawkins and Jordan Hartfiel set the table for Andie
Behling, whose double scored both of her teammates.
“I think the team looked great at the plate; they
were finally having some fun, too,’’ Head Coach Olivia
Lebensorger said. “Our defense was playing fundamentally
sound.’’
After starting out 1-6, the Lady Blue Thunder have
improved their overall record to 4-7.
The Lady Bucs of Belvidere rallied from two deficits to
edge Winnebago, 5-4, for their third victory of the season.
Right-hander Felicia Kaspar won with a complete-game
effort, allowing just three base hits while striking out eight.
Teammate Amanda Hartzell led the offense by going 2-for-4
with a double.
After a 3-0 start, North Boone’s Lady Vikings are
continuing to look for answers, having dropped three in a
row including a 7-5 decision to Auburn in which the hosts
scored six first-inning runs.
North outhit Auburn, 9-5, but was only able to put five
runs on the board. Kelsey Crull paced the Lady Viking
offense with a 3-for-4 day at the plate while teammates
Sarah Seckinger, Emily Micek and Kirstin Loeffel each had
two base hits.
In an earlier game, Micek hit the first-ever over the fence
home run for North Boone in a 15-9 loss to Winnebago.
The Lady Indians of Marengo High School are
continuing their exemplary season, owning a 9-1 record
following a sweep of a doubleheader against Kaneland.
Danielle Simons, who threw a strong game against
Belvidere North in a 14-0 shutout earlier this season,
improved her personal record to 5-0 by throwing a twohitter at Kaneland.
Lauren Roudabush and Chloe Montgomery each had
three hits for the Lady Indians in the 7-1 victory, while
Kaleigh Velasquez drove in two runs.
In the second game Maddie McGuire (3-1) threw a
three-hit shutout at Kaneland, with 11 strikeouts, in a 2-0
victory. Amanda Hart and Alysa Grude each had one RBI
for Marengo.
Boys’ Track
Belvidere High School participated in its first outdoor
meet, after having three cancelled because of inclement
weather, and the team’s overall performance brought
positive comments from the head coach.
“I was very pleased with the overall performance,’’ said
Coach Whitehead. “We showed promise in a few events at
both the freshman/sophomore and varsity levels.’’
Host Woodstock won the meet with 95 points, followed
by Burlington-Central with 61 and the Bucs with 27.
Freshman Marcus Gooden scored 12 of his team’s points
by winning two field events – the long jump and triple jump
– and placing third in the 200-meter dash. The 4-by-100meter relay team made up of Evan DuBose, Darien Gee,
Everett Fitts and Gooden placed second.
The Bucs came up with four third-place finishes from
DuBose in the 400-meter dash; Cameron Adams in both the
shot put and discus; and Dallas Stevens in the high jump.
Fitts wound up fourth in the triple jump as did Jacob
Brenz in the discus, Casey Miner in the 100-meter dash and
William Padilla in the 800-meter run.
Varsity, Junior Varsity Tennis
The Belvidere High School varsity and junior varsity
teams didn’t have much luck as they competed against
Hoffman Estates and Jacobs Quads, respectively, with the
varsity also dropping a 5-2 decision to DeKalb.
The Bucs came closest to a victory at Hoffman Estates
against the Hawks, in a dual match they lost by a scant 3-2.
Kevin Baccam won at No. 1 singles, 6-2, 7-6 (6), while the
No. 2 double team of Dustin Novacek and Cesar Lira also
was victorious by a 6-3, 6-3 count.
But BHS was shutout by both Geneva and Jacobs high
schools.
In their dual match with DeKalb, wins were registered
by Novacek-Lira at No. 2 doubles, 6-1, 6-1, and by Antonio
Policarpo and Osiel Hernandez at No. 3 doubles, 6-2, 6-1.
Policarpo and Hernandez played for the JVs in the
Jacobs Invitational and scored the only point for their team,
winning their No. 1 doubles encounter, 6-2, 6-3 against
Hoffman Estates.
Soccer
A multitude of injuries have made the early going tough
for Belvidere North High School as the Lady Blue Thunder
are winless so far in the 2009 season.
They’ve dropped decisions to Marengo, Rochelle,
Plainfield South, Hoffman Estates, South Elgin, Lakes,
Freeport and Rockford Guilford.
Torri McConnell scored North’s first goal of the season,
on an assist by Lauren Waddell, in a 4-2 loss to Marengo.
Waddell had the other goal, on a penalty kick.
In the 5-2 setback at Rochelle, Waddell scored once in
the first half, unassisted, while Abby Jackson had a score
also in the first half, assisted by Kaitlyn Ryan.
Erin Hauser scored the Lady Blue Thunder’s only goal
in a close 3-1 loss to Plainfield South in the Hoffman Estates
Tournament.
And Waddell picked up her third goal of the season,
assisted by Ryan, against South Elgin.
It wasn’t any better for the Belvidere Lady Bucs,
who lost matches to Rockford Boylan, 8-0, and Rockford
Guilford, 6-1. Liz Kaluzinski scored her fourth goal of the
year in the loss to Guilford.
Boylan’s JVs also won, 7-0.
Junior Varsity Baseball
Belvidere High School saw its record slip to 5-5 with
losses to McHenry, 7-1, and Huntley, 5-4.
Bobby Pester (2-for-3) and Blaise Humphry (2-for-2)
each drove in one run against Huntley while Jake Culvey
went 1-for-3 with a double.
Belvidere
Youth Baseball Opens 51st Year Monday
By Bob Balgemann
Belvidere Youth Baseball launches its 51st year of serving the community with a Bronco Boys game at 5:30 p.m.
Monday, April 20 at the Boone County Fairgrounds complex off State Route 76, north of town.
Anderson Bros. Excavating, one of nine teams for boys 11-12 years of age, will take on Bel Rock Asphalt Paving in the
opener. Pactiv, the 2008 champion with a 14-2 record, will meet Rotary, last year’s runner-up at 13-2, in the second game
of the spring at 5:30 p.m. April 22.
Moose Club posted a 9-5 mark to finish third.
BYB President Todd Humphry said there are 650 boys and girls participating this year in baseball and softball, up
considerably from last year’s 567 players. Quite a few are coming here from other programs, such as those in Poplar Grove
and Rockford.
Three teams were added for the 2009 season.
Among the highlights of the upcoming season will be a Memorial Day weekend tournament; an Ice Cream Social on
June 7, featuring a day filled with all-star competition; and league tournaments for all except the youngest competitors the
week of July 6.
Organization President Humphry said BYS in the past year redid the Bronco and Pony League outfield fences and the
Mustang and Pinto League diamonds.
“We will be finishing up on Saturday,’’ he said, with help provided by Belvidere North and Belvidere high school
baseball players.
Other games coming up in the near future include a Pony Legion match-up between Silvers and Legion at 5:30 p.m.
April 23 at the fairgrounds complex.
Legion won last year’s championship with a 17-3 record, followed by Silvers and MR Custom Millwork in a tie for
second, each posting a 10-10 mark.
Pony baseball is for boys 13-14 years of age.
Mustang Boys Baseball, for those 9-10 years of age, will see a game between VFW, the defending champion, and
Degner Family Dentistry at 5:30 p.m. April 27.
VFW won nine of 10 games last year, edging I.O.U., which finished second at 8-2, and Dr. Chapko (7-3) and Degner
(6-2), which finished in a tie for third.
Pinto Boys Baseball, for those 7-8 years of age, doesn’t get under way until May 28.
Girls’ softball will begin May 2 with action in the Junior Girls League, for those 11-13 years of age. Last year’s
champion was Belvidere Officers Association, closing out at 13-2. McDonald’s of Belvidere was a close second with a
12-3 record. Mustang Girls, for those 9-10, will start May 27. Pinto Girls, those 7-8, also will begin play May 27.
In addition to all those teams, BYS also sponsors Colt and Legion baseball teams for older boys, which play during the
summer, along with 14U and 16U travel softball teams.
15
in Defeat
By Bob Balgemann
An unusual baseball doubleheader was played Saturday
at Belvidere North High School.
A predominantly senior lineup competed in the first
game, against visiting DeKalb, and lost, 5-1.
Then those seniors took a seat as Head Coach James
Paddock played an all-junior lineup in the second game, also
won by DeKalb, 12-10, in eight innings. But the spirited
play of the juniors brought words of commendation from
their coach.
“The juniors played their hearts out,’’ he said afterward.
“I was very impressed with their attitude and approach to
the game. I hope the seniors learned something from their
play.’’
North’s bottom line is a 5-5 overall record, after a 4-0
start, though Coach Paddock looks at it as a 5-4 mark
because he considers the second game to be a junior varsity
outing.
DeKalb came into the twin bill with a 10-2 record left at
11-2 or 12-2, depending on how you look at the outcome.
A handful of juniors played in the first game, in particular
Brock Dvorak who pitched two innings of scoreless relief
with one strikeout. Patrick Grove singled in his only
appearance at the plate, but in the nightcap he was on base
five times with two singles, two walks and one hit by a
pitch.
The Blue Thunder came back from a 3-0 deficit in the
second game to lead, 5-3, after three innings of play. A
two-run sixth gave them a 10-9 lead going into the seventh
and final inning, but DeKalb scored once to tie it. Then the
visitors scored twice in the top of the eighth for the 12-10
win.
Belvidere North collected 12 hits in the game, two each
by Josh Wood, Seth Bicksler and Pat Grove. Wood was on
base four times with two RBI in the fourth inning, while
Steve Bredeson doubled home two runs in the five-run third.
Grove had RBI singles in the third and the sixth; Dvorak
singled home one run in the sixth.
Wood, Bicksler and Grove each scored two runs.
And everyone in the starting in the starting lineup had at
least one base hit.
Three runs were gifts from DeKalb.
For example, in the five-run third, Cody Weith singled
with one out and moved around to third when Wood was
hit by a pitch and Bicksler singled down the left-field line.
Dvorak grounded to the right side and when DeKalb’s first
baseman tried to force Weith at home he threw wildly,
allowing two runs to score.
In the fifth, North scored once without benefit of a hit.
Grove led off with a walk, took second on a wild pitch and
stole third. Craig Riccardo walked and when he tried to
steal second base the catcher’s throw sailed into center field,
enabling Grove to score.
Bredeson and Jake Kimlicka shared pitching duties for
the Blue Thunder.
The opener wasn’t as dramatic though North did lead 1-0
after the first inning.
Tyler Nelson opened with a walk, eventually scoring on
Andrew Hildebrand’s clutch, two-out single. Steve Russo
followed with a single to right, but Hildebrand was thrown
out at the plate, trying to make it 2-0.
There was an element of controversy in the third when
Nelson singled and worked his way around to third base.
With two out Hildebrand appeared to have beaten out a
grounder to shortstop, scoring North’s second run of the
game, but the field umpire called him out.
Paddock protested to no avail. “I called him out and he’s
out,’’ the field umpire said decidedly.
The Blue Thunder managed only four base runners over
the game’s final six innings on singles by Grove, Nelson and
Ryan Golubski and a walk to Noah Ulbert.
Sports in Brief
The following is a collection of short takes of sportsrelated happenings at Boone County high schools.
Bowling at Next Level
Belvidere North High School senior Melissa Knox
has signed a letter of intent to bowl for McKendree
University in Lebanon, Ill. She was awarded a partial
scholarship to attend McKendree, currently ranked No.
2 in the nation and which will be competing or a national
championship this weekend at the Cherry Bowl.
Melissa was captain of the Lady Blue Thunder team
the past two seasons. In the classroom she carries a 3.39
grade point average, which puts her in the top 15 percent
of her class. She is also sports editor of the high school
newspaper.
Playing at the Stadium
When the junior varsity and varsity baseball teams
from Belvidere North and Belvidere high schools play
again Wednesday, May 6, they will do so at Road Ranger
Stadium, home of the Rockford RiverHawks.
The JVs will start the afternoon’s competition at 3:30
p.m. followed by the varsity at 6 p.m.
Admission is free for both games. Road Ranger
Stadium, which seats 3,279 people, is located at 4503
Interstate Blvd., off Riverside Drive, in Loves Park.
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LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The Garden Prairie Street Light District will hold a regular meeting on
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009, at 7:00 pm at the United Church of Christ
in Garden Prairie.
Published in the Boone County Journal 4/17/09
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
DRAMA CLASSES business in said County and State under the name of
STARS OF TOMORROW at the following post office addresses: 3155
Whip-Poor Will Lane, Belvidere, IL 61008 and that the true and real full
names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business, with
the respective residence address of each, are as follows:
NAME: PATRICIA NEUMANN, 3155 Whip-Poor Will Lane,
Belvidere, IL 61008
SIGNED: PATRICIA NEUMANN, 3-26-09
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 26th day of March,
2009, Pamela D. McCullough, County Clerk, by Sherry Bluege, Deputy
STATE OF ILLINOIS
COUNTY OF BOONE
ROCKFORD BANK & TRUST COMPANY, an Illinois Corporation,
Plaintiff, vs:
GEORGE A. HOFSTETTER, GEORGE P. HAMPILOS, ESQ.,
UNKNOWN OWNERS, AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants,
CASE NO. 2008-CH262
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale
entered on October 7, 2008, in Rockford Bank and Trust Company, an
Illinois Coporation vs. George A. Hofstetter, et al., 2008CH262, in the 17th
Judicial Circuit, Boone County, Illinois, the property commonly described
as:
LOT SEVENTY THREE (73) IN PLAT NO. 3 OF BERKSHIRE AT
INVERNESS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST
QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH,
RANGE 3 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND A
RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 26 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT
OF BERKSHIRE AT INVERNESS RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’S
OFFICE IN BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ON FEBRUARY 12, 2004, AS
DOCUMENT NO. 2004R01567 IN ENVELOPE 289-B, SITUATED IN
THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as 656 Trent Lane, Loves Park, Illinois, will be sold
to the highest bidder by the Sheriff of Boone County at 10:00 a.m. on
Wednesday, May 13, 2009, in the place set aside therefore in the Lobby of
the Boone County Courthouse, 601 North Main Street, Belvidere, Illinois.
Persons wishing information regarding the real estate may contact Brenda
Nayonis, Rockford Bank and Trust Company, 127 North Wyman Street,
Rockford, Illinois 61101, (815) 489-2147
The terms of payment shall be payment of not less than ten percent (10%)
of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff of
Boone County in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds at the sale, and the
full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff of Boone County in cash,
cashier’s check or certified funds within twenty four (24) hours after the
sale. The property is offered for sale and is sold without any representation
as to quality of quantity of title and subject to any mortgages or liens prior
to that of Rockford Bank & Trust Company, an Illinois Corporation.
Rockford Bank & Trust Company, an Illinois Corporation, Plaintiff,
By: Oliver, Close, Worden, Winkler and Greenwald, LLC
By Kark Winkler,, One of its Attorneys,
Suite 300, Waterside Center, 124 North Water St., PO Box 4749, Rockford,
Illinois 61110-4749
(815) 968-7591, (815) 968-7505 (Fax)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
BOONE COUNTY-BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS
COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P.
PLAINTIFF 09CH 147 VS
MATTHEW J. BRESSLER; MORTGAGE
ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.,
AS NOMINEE FOR H&R BLOCK MORTGAGE
CORPORATION; M. ALLYSON MISEVICH;
UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MATTHEW
J. BRESSLER, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND
NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ;
DEFENDANTS
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU,
MATTHEW J. BRESSLER; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF
MATTHEW J. BRESSLER, 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 FIFTEEN (15)
AND THE WEST HALF OF LOT SIXTEEN (16) IN BLOCK TWO
(2) OF DANIEL J. SULLIVAN’S ADDITION TO BELVIDERE, A
SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH,
RANGE 3
EAST OF THE 3RD P.M., ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF RECORDEDNOVEMBER 19, 1886 IN BOOK 47 OF DEEDS
ON PAGE 321, IN BOONE
COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN BOONE COUNTY, STATE OF
ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as: 1008 GROVER STREET BELVIDERE, IL 61008
and which said Mortgage was made by,
MATTHEW J. BRESSLER; Mortgagor (s), to
M.E.R.S., INC. AS NOMINEE FOR H&R BLOCK MORTGAGE
CORPORATION Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder
of Deeds of BOONE County, Illinois, as Document No. 2006R03260; 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 May 4, 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 0905782
I172632 Published in the Boone County Journal 4/3/10/17
94686
SMALL CLAIMS CASE NUMBER 09SC11194
DAVID L. BRANTNER
100 THORNHILL DR SW
POPLAR GROVE, IL 61065
You are being sued by LEGACY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
LLC, AGENT FOR TIMBER RIDGE APARTMENTS in the Small Claims
Court of MILWAUKEE County, 901 N. 9th St., Milwaukee, WI 53233. A
hearing will be held at 8:30 a.m. on May 1, 2009. If you do not appear, a
judgment may be given to the person suing you. (A copy of this claim has
been mailed to you at the address above).
We are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be
used for that purpose. This communication is from a debt collector.
Dated this 7th day of April, 2009
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Heuer Law Offices, S.C.
Jonathan D. McCollister (State Bar #1037740)
9312 W. National Ave. West Allis, WI 53227 Phone: (414) 224-3500
Published in the Boone County Journal 4/17/24/5/1
HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED
HOLDERS OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUTY LOAN
TRUST, SERIES 2005-HE3, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH
CERTIFICATES
Plaintiff,
Vs.
JAMES AUGUST II; AMY AUGUST; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC
REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FINANCE
AMERICA, LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD
CLAIMANTS
Defendants,
09CH 78
NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU:
UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS
That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other
defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying
the premises described as follows, to-wit:
Lot Seventeen (17) in Block Sixteen (16) as designated upon the Plat
of Sheffield Green, Plat NO. 6 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 in Boone County, Illinois, as platted and recorded in
the Recorder’s Office of Boone County, Illinois, in Plat index file envelope
NO. 32, as Document No. 78-1544 on May 22, 1978 as situated in Boone
County and State of Illinois.
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1822 14th Avenue, Belvidere, IL 61008
and which said Mortgage was made by:
James August II and Amy August, Husband and Wife, the
Mortgagor(s)],Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee
for Finance America, LLC as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the
Recorder of Deeds of Boone County, Illinois, as Document No. 05 R02256;
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 file your answer or otherwise file
your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court,
Nora Ohlsen
Clerk of the Circuit Court
601 North Main, #303
Belvidere, IL 61008
on or before May 4, 2009, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST
YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY
BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID
COMPLAINT.
Potestivo & Associates, P.C.
134 N. LaSalle Street Suite 1110
Chicago, IL 60602
312-263-0003
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised
that this law firm is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a
debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
I172507
State of Illinois )
This is to certify that the undersigned intend… to conduct and transact a
BEAUTY SALON business in said County and State under the name of
SOLA de BELLEZO LAS ROSAS at the following post office addresses:
821 N. Main St., Belvidere, IL 61008 and that the true and real full names
of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business, with the
respective residence address of each, are as follows:
NAME: JUANA G. RAMIERZ, 1432 Downgate Drive, Belvidere, IL
61008
SIGNED: Juana G. Ramierz, 4-1-09
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 1st day of April,
2009, Pamela D. McCullough, County Clerk, by Mary S. Steuer, Deputy
Attorney I.D. #06183595
JTO, Ltd. File No. 09-33801/ER
CIRCUIT
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. TRUSTEE
SUCCESSOR TO ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC.
Plaintiff,
vs.
GEORGE HERNES; CHRISTINA
HERNES
FOR PURPOSES OF EXTINGUISHING HOMESTEAD RIGHTS
UNKNOWN OWNERS; NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS,
Defendants,
09CH 91
PUBLICATION NOTICE
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby
given you, GEORGE HERNES;M CHRISTINA HERNES, Nonrecord
Claimants and Unknown Owners, Defendants in the above entitled suit,
that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Boone
County, IL, by the Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for
the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as
follows, to wit:
LOT 12 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SHEFFIELD GREEN
PLAT NO. 7 PHASE III, BEING A SUBDIVISION ON PART OF THE
EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 44
NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN,
THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISON IS RECORDED AS DOCUMENT
NO. 92-1144 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY,
ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND THE
STATE OF ILLINOIS.
COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1304 12TH AVENUE, BELVIDERE, IL
61008
PIN#05-35-327-012
And which said mortgage was made by GEORGE HERNES MARRIED
TO CHRISTINA HERNES to ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC.
as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of
Boone County, IL, as document number 04R 12110.
And for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the
said Circuit Court of Boone County against you as provided by law, and
that the said suit is now pending.
NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendants, file your
answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance
therein, in the Office of the Clerk of Boone County, at the Courthouse, in
the City of Belvidere, Boone County, IL, on or before May 4, 2009, default
may be entered against you at any time after that day and a decree entered
in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.
Monique O’Toole
Jaros, Tittle & O’Toole, Limited
20 N. Clark, Suite 510
Chicago, IL 60602
312-750-1000
I172625
PHH Mortgage Corporation a/k/a PHH Mortgage Services
PLAINTIFF Vs.
Mark C. Smith; The Poplar Grove State Bank; Unknown Owners and
Nonrecord Claimants
DEFENDANTS
09CH 144
Mark C. Smith
Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants
ALL OF LOT THREE (3) IN BLOCK 58 AND ALSO PART OF LOT 6 IN
SAID BLOCK 58 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF BELVIDERE, BEING
A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26,
TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL
MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN
BOOK A OF DEEDS ON PAGE 95 AND RE-RECORDED IN BOOK 6 OF
DEEDS ON PAGE 361, IN BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DESCRIBED
AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER
OF SAID LOT 3 AND PROCEEDING THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY
ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF LOT 6; 10 FEET TO A
POINT; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES SOUTHEASTERLY, PARALLEL
WITH KISHWAUKEE STREET, 66 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY
LINE OF SAID LOT 6, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE
SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 6, 10 FEET TO A POINT;
THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES NORTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH
KISHWAUKEE STREET, 66 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING;
SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND THE STATE OF
ILLINOIS.
COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 516 N. State Street
Belvidere, IL 61008
Mark C. Smith
the Mortgagor(s), to Amcore Bank, National Association successor by
merger to Amcore Mortgage, Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the
Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Boone County, Illinois, as Document
No. 2001R02835; 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.
Nora Ohlsen Clerk of the Circuit Court
601 N. Main Street, #303
Belvidere, IL 61008
COMPLAINT.
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
(630) 794-5300
DuPage # 15170
Winnebago # 531
Our File No. 14-09-08014
I173108
The Bank of New York Mellon, fka The Bank of New York as Successor
in interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA as Trustee for Structured Asset
Mortgage Investments II Inc. Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust 2005-4, Mortgage
Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-4 Plaintiff,
Vs.
Daniel Ness; et. al. Defendants,
08CH 428
NOTICE OF SALE
LOT NINETY-SIX (96) IN CANDLEWICK LAKE NO. 3 ACCORDING
TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 72-123
IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS;
SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND THE STATE OF
ILLINOIS.
The common address of said real estate is: 119 Queensbury Place NE,
PIN:03-22-478-003
attorney.”
No refunds.
Attorney
15 W. 030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100,Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527,
File No: 14-08-22378
I172813
CitiMortgage, Inc. Plaintiff,
Vs.
Toby A Livingston; et. al.
Defendants,
08CH 474
NOTICE OF SALE
LOT ONE HUNDRED FOURTY-FIVE (145) AS DESIGNATED UPON
PLAT NO.3 OF PRAIRIE GREEN OF POPULAR GROVE, BEING
A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF
SECTION 11 AND PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF
SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 11 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE 3RD
PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION OS
RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 2004R06788 IN THE RECORDERS
OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
The common address of said real estate is: 222 Cedar Bend Court, Poplar
Grove, IL 61065
PIN:05-12-156-001
attorney.”
April 17, 2009
17
No refunds.
Attorney
File No: 14-08-29222
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as purchaser of the loans and
other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington
Mutual Bank, FA (the “Savings Bank”) from the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation, acting as receiver for the Savings Bank and pursuant to its
authority under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. 1821(d).
Plaintiff, Vs.
Rebecca A. Burton; et. al.
Defendants,
08CH 436
NOTICE OF SALE
LOTS ONE (1) AND TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT
DANIEL RALSTON’S ADDITION TO ARGYLE, A PART OF THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER
(1/4) OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST
OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH
ADDITION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 12 IN THE
RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED
IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.
The common address of said real estate is: 25 Main Street, Caledonia, IL
61011
PIN:03-19-351-001
attorney.”
No refunds.
Attorney
File No: 14-08-20471
I172820
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association
Plaintiff,Vs.
Frank J. Palumbo Jr. f/k/a Frank J. Palumbo; et. al.
Defendants,
08CH 403
NOTICE OF SALE
LOT ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE (161) IN CANDLEWICK LAKE
UNIT NO. 4 ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED
AS DOCUMENT NO. 4 ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO 72-415 IN THE RECORDER’S
OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE
COUNTY OF BOONE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.
The common address of said real estate is: 209 Hastings Way SW, Poplar
Grove, IL 61065
PIN:03-27-377-012
attorney.”
No refunds.
Attorney
File No: 14-08-24798
I172814
LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley
Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-11
Plaintiff, Vs.
Ramiro Rodriguez; et. al.Defendants,
08CH 266
NOTICE OF SALE
LOT 12 IN CANDLEWICK LAKE UNIT NO.4 ACCORDING TO THE
PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 72-415 IN THE
RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS SITUATED
IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.
The common address of said real estate is: 2019 Candlewick Drive SW,
PIN:03-27-451-034
attorney.”
No refunds.
Attorney
File No: 14-08-17338
I172810
CIRCUIT
NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE CO., DBA COMMONWEALTH
UNITED MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff,-v.-
CUTBERTO CORRAL, LORENZA CARDOZA CORAL, CANDLEWICK
LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC., MARK A. CORRAL
Defendants
08 CH 405
NOTICE OF SALE
Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 3, 2009, an
agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 1:00 PM on May 4, 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 Three Hundred Thirty-eight (338) as designated upon the Plat of
Candlewick Lake Unit No. 4, being a Subdivision of portions of Sections
27 and 28, Township Forty-five (45) North, Range Three (3) East of the
Third (3rd) Principal Meridian, according to the plat thereof recorded as
Document No. 72-415 in the Recorder’s Office of Boone County, Illinois;
situated in the County of Boone and the State of Illinois.
Commonly known as 118 BENEDICT DRIVE SW, Poplar Grove, IL
61065
Property Index No. 03-03-28-277-005
Sale terms: The bid amount shall be paid in certified funds 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 and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to
confirmation by the court.
(1) and (g)(4).
For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, SCOTT,
BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC , 111 East Main Street, Suite 200, DECATUR,
IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 .
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th
Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE
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.
I173977
STATE OF ILLINOIS, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, BOONE COUNTY
IN RE THE MATTER OF
)
Name Change for Harmony Hasenbuhler ) NO. 2009-MR-31
PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Harmony Lynn Hasenbuhler by David Henry Siebrasse/Dawn Lee
Siebrasse
His/her FATHER/MOTHER and next friend, without the assistance of
an attorney, respectfully requests that this Court change his/her name. In
support of my petition, it is stated that the following items are true:
1.This court has jurisdiction over the subject matter and the petitioner.
2.Petitioner is a minor of the age of 5 years and 10 mo. by whom this
petition is signed, is the petitioner’s Father/Mother having the legal custody
of his/her person.
3.Petitioner’s current address is 1049 9th Ave., Belvidere, IL 61008
4.Petitioner has lived in Illinois for at least 6 consecutive months before
this petition was filed.
5.The state/country of Petitioner’s birth is: Illinois/United States
CIRCUIT
HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE
FOR WELLS FARGO ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION HOME
EQUITY ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1
Plaintiff,
-v.-
JAMES MATHESON A/K/A JAMES H. MATHESON, et al
Defendants,
08CH 438
NOTICE OF SALE
Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 27, 2009,
an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 1:00 PM on May 14,
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 56, 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 4126 QUEEN ANN WAY, POPLAR GROVE, IL
61065
Property Index No. 03-23-452-007
In Our 13th Year
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.
(1) and (g)(4).
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 PA0821462.
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive,
24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE
PIERCE & ASSOCIATES
One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300
CHICAGO, IL 60602
(312) 476-5500
Attorney File No.: PA0821462
I174758
(IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Chase Home Finance LLC
PLAINTIFF
Vs.
Todd Bulow; Christina L. Bulow; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord
Claimants
DEFENDANTS
09CH 193
Christina L. Bulow
Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants
LOT SEVENTEEN (17), EIGHTEEN (18), NINETEEN (19), AND
TWENTY (20) ALL IN BLOCK THREE (3) IN SHERMANTOWN,
(ALSO KNOWN AS POPLAR GROVE) AS PLATTED AND RECORDED
IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN
BOOK T OF DEEDS ON PAGE 583, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF
BOONE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.
COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 100 Washington Street
Todd Bulow
Christina L. Bulow
the Mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee, and
recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Boone County, Illinois,
as Document No. 2007R10408; 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.
Nora Ohlsen
Clerk of the Circuit Court
601 N. Main Street, #303
Belvidere, IL 61008
COMPLAINT.
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
(630) 794-5300
DuPage # 15170
Winnebago # 531
Our File No. 14-09-06752
I175596
BOONE COUNTY-BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS
OLD SECOND MORTGAGE COMPANY
PLAINTIFF 09CH 175
VS
ANDRES MORALES; MARIA ELENA VILLANUEVA;
UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS
; DEFENDANTS
NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU,
ANDRES MORALES; MARIA ELENA VILLANUEVA; 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 NINETY-SIX(96) AS DESIGNATED UPON BELVIDERE
PRAIRIE
PLACE FINAL PLAT NO 3, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF
THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION
28, TOWNSHIP
44 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE THIRD
PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 17 IN
BELVIDERE PRAIRIE PLACE FINAL
PLAT NO. 1, THE PLAT OF
WHICH IS RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BOONE
COUNTY ON FEBRUARY 22, 2005 IN ENVELOPE
313-A AS DOCUMENT NO. 05R01892: SITUATED IN THE COUNTY
OF BOONE, STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as: 4180 BROOKSTONE LANE
BELVIDERE, IL 61008
and which said Mortgage was made by,
ANDRES MORALES; MARIA ELENA VILLANUEVA;
Mortgagor (s), to
OLD SECOND MORTGAGE COMPANY
Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of BOONE
County, Illinois, as Document No. 2006R07814; 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 May 18, 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 0909644
I175685
State of Illinois )
This is to certify that the undersigned intend… to conduct and transact
a home based internet retail (candle and body care products) business in
said County and State under the name of SOYLUMINATIONS at the
following post office addresses: 117 Benedict Dr. SW, Poplar Grove,
IL 61065 and that the true and real full names of all persons owning,
conducting or transacting such business, with the respective residence
address of each, are as follows:
NAME: PIMUNMAN JOY MAGNUSON, 117 Benedict Dr., SW,
SIGNED: Pimunman Joy Magnuson, 4/16/09
Subscribed and registered to before me this 16th day of April, 2009,
Pamela D. McCullough, County Clerk, by Karen E. Schrader, Deputy
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Belvidere High School Students Recognized
On April 8, 2009, Belvidere High School’s I.D.E.A.,
Individuals Dedicated to Excellence in Academics, program
recognized 263 students for their outstanding performance
in academics and school attendance.
To be involved in the program for each quarter, all
members must maintain a minimum G.P.A. and may not
have any unexcused absences and have no more than three
excused absences. Students who meet these program
standards have the chance to earn a variety of benefits that
have been donated to the program by local businesses. The
goal of the I.D.E.A. program is to provide positive rewards
for students who define academic excellence in our school.
I.D.E.A. student members for the third quarter of the
2008-09 school year are:
Gold Card Members (4.0 GPA): Kalene Abraham,
Kolin Anderson, Maxwell Bahling, Kathryn Carroll, Dalton
Danielson, Amanda Gacioch, Melissa Garbe, Dennis
Gessert, Richard Gessert, Brianna Grimes, Beatriz Guido,
Maricruz Guido, Abigail Gustafson, Hannah Gustafson,
Carly Holmes, Heather Hyland, Grace Libby, Matthew
Louthain, Soad Mana, Brittany Mitchell, Andrea Newell,
Shelby Osterberg, Javier Padilla, Ronak Patel, Samuel Peters,
Kent Proffitt, Katlynn Rodgers, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Janet
Saldana, Breanna Saso, Justin Sbeih, Kelsy Schmidbauer,
Adam Smetters, and Christopher Zabel.
Purple Card Members (3.99-3.50 GPA): Osvaldo
Acevedo, Rebeca Aguilar, Derek Anliker, Jill Anliker, Quinn
Balmaseda, Lina Barraza, Kendall Beach, Sharmine Berry,
Joseph Bluege, Mollie Bluege, Matthew Bodey, Michael
Branson, Anaikia Bridges, Margaret Broze, Taylor Byers,
Lucia Camargo, Uziel Capetillo, Kristopher Cepeda, Stacey
Chavira, Carly Christenson, Jessica Cross, Brandon Culvey,
Alonso Diaz, Robert Dofflemyer, Shelby Doser, Anastasia
Downey, Ronald Eisenman, Derek Ernest, Emily Ernest,
Federico Felix, Brian Fike, Everett Fitts, Caitlin Flemming,
Kathryn Gallagher, Andy Godinez, Lisa Green, Saba Hamid,
Amber Hammond, Osiel Hernandez, Jacqueline Hughart,
Samantha Jones, Zachary Jordan, Rebecca Jung, Felicia
Kaspar, Danielle Kniep, Joseph Korotasz, Ashley Kugath,
Michael Kunz, Andrew Lambaren, Cesar Lira, Megan
Louthain, Shawna Mackeben, Steven Martin, Taylore
Martin, Jordon McGee, Kelsey McKnight, Tessa Mclain,
Megan Miller, Kaitlyn Mule, Anna Nieto, Vanity Olvera,
Ava Oysti, Ricardo Perez, Tayler Pesava, Tahlar Proctor,
Julian Rodriguez, Hannah Rognstad, Erica Sabinay, Anthony
Sandoval, Jessica Santiago, Sarah Schroeder, Christina
Sennebogen, Andrea Shacklee, Waleed Shahbain, Abigail
Simon, Jamilyn Smolik, Aaron Starnes, Alyssa Stevens,
Corey Stika, Brian Thayer, Laura Thomas, McKayla
Traynor, Julian Valdes, David Vant, Aaron Vazquez, Brian
Voss, Connie Wenger, Zachary Zawada, and Meilan Zhao.
White Card Member (3.49-3.00 GPA): Daisy Aguirre,
Christopher Alano, Khrystyna Baier, Tyler Barr, Monica
Barragan, Krysta Begalka, Cheyenne Bergmark, Meghan
Bleidorn, Mitchell Boehning, Jacob Brenz, Claire Brown,
Joshua Broze, Cody Bruneau, Carmen Cantrell, Queshaun
Canty, Quinten Canty, Nicole Capuano, Nikolas Ceasario,
Sarah Chappel, Brandi Ciszek, Hannah Compton, Mayra
Cortez, Jacob Culvey, Jeffery D’Angelo, Jordan Daringer,
Johnny Delagarza, Eddie Delatrinidad, Tasha Duncan,
Carolina Escobar, Brady Ferriter, Andrew Fowler, Mark
Fox, Antonio Fregoso, Andres Galicia, David Gamboa,
Cecilia Garcia, Leticia Garnica, Rosa Garnica, Bradley
Gee, Colten Gibbs, Eric Gillingham, Marcus Gooden,
Sarah Granados, Reed Greiter, Natalie Guzman, Paris Hare,
Shawnika Harris, Hayley Hatfield, Keith Hatfield, Tyler
Hathaway, Jacob Hayes, Logan Heacock, Whitney Hebel,
Hillaire Henninger, Blaise Humphry, Jeffrey Humphry,
Tegan Humphry, Cameron Hunter, David Joe, Benjamin
Jordan, Jeremy Jung, Daniel King, Kyle Kulavic, Nicholas
Kurtenbach, Jonathon Langel, John Larson, Tracey Larson,
Kierra Leaich, Alma Leonardo, Joseph Leopold, Aimee
Lepla, Katelyn Leverton, Kimberlee Liedberg, Taylor
Lucas, Haley Lundin, Michael Maggio, Michael Mahon,
Christina Martens, Maria Martenson, Kayla Mazzari, Justin
McGee, Stephen Mead, Daisy Mechler, Alicia Meyer, Casey
Miner, Matthew Newton, Megan Nolan, Matthew Nyman,
Matthew Ollmann, Brian Ortiz, Ashley Ostrum, William
Padilla, Alejandra Pasillas, Joshua Pedroza-O’Leary,
Jeremy Penze, Katherine Peralta, Jonathan Perez, Ashlynn
Pierce, Curtis Prolic, Ashley Quick, Rocio Ramirez, Wesley
Richter, Avelino Rivera, Ivonne Robles, Yasmin Rodriguez,
Hollie Rogman, Brittany Sanders, Alexander Schanna,
Mary Schibelka, Jacey Schmalen, Casey Schultz, Kyle
Scott, Allison Scott-Hill, Shana Sewick, Lexie Shattuck,
Amanda Shue, Jaclyn Simmons, Taylor Simon, Trevor
Smith, Matthew Smolinski, Ashley Spoden, Brian Stark,
Craig Steinkamp, Coty Stevens, Andrew Sundling, Rachel
Swiatek, Celeste Theis, Kevin Thomas, Sig Thompson,
Andrea Torres, Sureyya Ucok, Blanca Urbieta, Karissa Van
Keuren, Courtney Vettore, Sam Vongsouvanh, Bingqing
Wang, Scott Wesley, Katelynn Wiegartz, Christopher
Zawada, and Juana Zepeda.
More Baseball Action ~ Belvidere Bucs vs. Belvidere North
Photos clockwise from above:
Belvidere’s Chris Zabel is forced out at second
base by Belvidere North’s second baseman
Patrick Grove during the sixth inning of the Blue
Thunder’s 13-5 win on Wednesday, April 15.
Belvidere North High School’s Doug Tracseki gets
tagged out as he slides into third base during the
fifth inning.
Belvidere North High School’s Steve Russo makes
the catch to force Belvidere’s Brian Voss out at first
during the seventh inning of the Blue Thunder’s
13-5 win.
(Photos by Curtis Clegg)
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A COMPARISON
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on October 1, DOWNTOWN
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