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Published Every Friday • April 28, 2017 • Vol 21 • Issue 52 No. 1092

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By Bailey AppelhansThey don’t think a lot about it, but flowers are a large

part of most people’s lives. Floral arrangements pop up around holidays and special occasions like weddings or funerals. Florists are really instrumental people, offering their services for crucial moments in their customers’ lives. A floral business in Belvidere, still known to many as Lundin’s Flowers, made quite a name for itself over the years.

The selling of floral arrangements has a long history in the area, dating back to 1897 when John W. Lyon, W.H. Moore, and Barnabas Eldredge built a greenhouse on the corners of Madison and Fairview Streets. The Fairview Greenhouse was fairly large. Lyon eventually sold the greenhouse in 1921 to David Lundin after building a new greenhouse on West Locust Street.

The photo provided is of a float made out of a Lundin’s Flowers truck. Two children appear next to a large arrangement in the bed of the truck. The aim of the float was probably to showcase what Lundin’s did best.

Large boilers dominated the space and were really the powerhouse of the greenhouse. Pipes ran from the boilers throughout the greenhouse, delivering steam to plants and flowers from the boiler in order to keep them at a good temperature. The boiler being used went through about five tons of coal each day. Because of this, coal had to be delivered through the Chicago Northwestern railroad that was located behind the boiler house.

The use of greenhouses and the road to modern floristry was really paved back in the 1850s when gardeners in the Netherlands started selling flower arrangements. The first real flower shops started operating decades later with greenhouses often being attached or located nearby to sell flowers from, like the greenhouse operated by Lundin’s.

Wesley Goranson was Lundin’s nephew and general manager of his business for many years. He was a large part of the business, as he oversaw operations and even designed and arranged floral displays. Goranson and his wife, Fran, eventually took ownership of the greenhouse in

North Boone Elects New Board Officials, Discusses Course SubstitutionsBy Bailey Appelhans

The North Boone School District Board of Education elected new board officials and discussed a course substitution policy on Tuesday night.

After some deliberation, Matt Ellingson was elected President of the Board and Joe Haverly was elected Vice President of the Board. Thomas Moon was retained as Board Secretary and Mark Olson was elected Treasurer. Mary Maxey was also retained as the Illinois Association of School Boards Governing Board Representative.

Board committee heads and pro tempore officers were also elected Tuesday night for 2-year terms.

Minutes from a policy committee meeting that took place last month were also discussed at length. The minutes covered discussion of a policy that allows for alternative courses and course substitutions being used for credit. The credits, which are referred to as “non-district experiences,” may be limited if the district chooses to do so.

Non-district experience credits include online courses, courses in an accredited foreign exchange program, summer school or community college courses, dual credit courses at a high school and college level, work related training at manufacturing facilities in a Youth Apprenticeship Vocational Education Program, and more.

District Attorney Scott Nemanich attended the meeting to offer his opinion on the matter. He believes the district could run into issues if a limit is not placed.

“If you don’t put a limit on it, you’re running into a variety of problems,” said Nemanich. “Let’s say a child takes an entire year over there [in a foreign exchange program]. Maybe they end up with a 4.0 average, and you’ve got a student here with a 4.0 average. Who’s valedictorian?”

1955 and kept the business under the Lundin’s Flowers name.

Goranson became somewhat of a prominent part of the community over the years. He appeared in early ads for Lundin’s when he was general manager. His name popped up in the newspapers for various reasons over the years, such as donating one of Belvidere’s first Christmas trees to the YMCA in 1945 to be placed in their lobby.

Goranson offered several presentations on floral design and arranging over the years. He offered up one of these presentations to the Belvidere Woman’s Club in 1947 where he gave away his own bouquets and let them have a hand in designing some arrangements. That same year, Goranson allowed 120 kindergartners to visit the greenhouse. He gave them a tour and offered them potted plants upon leaving.

Goranson was a really involved member of the community and his services didn’t go unnoticed. He was involved in the Rotary Club in addition to many other clubs in the community.

Goranson retired in 1976 and sold the business to Dick Winkleman. In 1986, ownership of the greenhouse was transferred over to Pat Barr. The idea came to Barr when her son, Tracy, roomed with Winkleman’s son, Dan, in college. As Dan Winkleman did not want to take over the business, he suggested they sell the business to Barr. Her shop, Barr’s Flowers, is owned and run by Barr and her daughter, Debbie Clanin.

In more recent years with advancement in technology, online flower delivery has also become more popular. A lot of these large online companies still work with local florists to process orders. Even then, personability and knowledge of flowers and different arrangements one might find at a florist might not be captured online.

Decades have passed since anyone has been able to purchase flowers from Lundin’s, but its legacy as a local florist shop is still carried on today.

Taking Time to Stop and Smell Lundin’s Roses

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Acknowledgements In our coverage of the 50th Anniversary of the

Belvidere Tornado last week, the Journal would like to thank the Ida Public Library, Belvidere Fire Department, the National Weather Service, Brad Bartell, Mike Doyle, Jeff Spradling and others for their assistance. We would also like to acknowledge and thank Larry R. Carlson for our front cover photo.

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Class ranking seemed to be an issue for some of those who attended the meeting, as they said colleges could now be highly competitive. GPA and class ranking can hold a great deal of weight when it comes to admissions.

Under the proposed policy for the 2017-2018 school year, a student would need approval from the superintendent or designee to receive credit for their non-district experience. They would also need to complete a proficiency examination if requested.

Among financial topics, the board approved the use of a collection agency to collect delinquent fees, or outstanding fees that students and their parents currently owe the school district. Superintendent Michael Greenlee believes this would be particularly beneficial in cases where students have moved out of the district. He says collection agencies would only be used after all other means have been exhausted.

The school district had about $63,000 in outstanding student fees at the end of the 2016 school year and currently has about $107,000 in outstanding student fees for the current school year. The district does anticipate the last number to decrease as students pay their graduation fees.

The board also approved a summer library program, which will allow both elementary school libraries to remain open during the summer. Part of the summer program also includes a Books on Wheels program that will deliver library books to Poplar Grove Trailer Park, Candlewick Lake, Capron Trailer Park, and Lions Park-Capron.

In addition, the board approved a summer project to upgrade its network infrastructure to expand wireless Internet access to several schools throughout the district. The project would receive 70 percent of its funding from a Federal Communications Commission subsidy.

Continued from page 1North Boone

Anthony, Lydia, 90, Marengo, April 22ndBoin, Beverly, 74, Belvidere, April 11th

Fornal, Michael, 35, Cherry Valley, April 20thGarman, Donald, 89, Formerly of Belvidere, Dec. 28th

Heitz, Mark, 59, Belvidere, April 17thLange, Kurt, 71, Cherry Valley, April 20th

Marshall, Romanie, 71, Byron, April 22nd

McCullough (Pagles), Jeanette, 88, Harvard, April 7th

Schnoenberg (Crawford), Ruby (Sisti), 96, Freeport, 4/15th

Stutsman, Lynn, 69, Cherry Valley, April 17th

MarriageBy Scott Reeder

Years ago, I was out on a first date with a woman when my Labrador retriever urinated all over the woman’s blouse.

I stood there stunned looking at the wet spot dripping down her side and I thought: “There goes any chance of a second date.”

Instead the woman, a veterinarian, gave me a grin and said, “Don’t worry about it, it’s the third time its happened to me this week.”

Call me a hopeless romantic, but I knew at that moment, this was the woman I would marry. She had grace under pressure.

This week, we celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary. Spouses don’t come with instructions and I’ll admit that

even after 14 years I’m at times bewildered as to how to respond to some situations.

But I do know this: She is the love of my life and puts up with me despite my many shortcomings.

She completes me.When we wed, friends felt the need to offer advice.Perhaps they came plying their unsolicited guidance

because I entered the world of matrimony later than most. I was 38.

Regardless, their advice, while well intentioned, was not always full of merit.

For example, a twice-divorced college buddy told me: “Never hold anything back. Always tell her exactly what you are thinking. And when she does something you don’t like, make sure she knows it.”

On the other hand, a relative gave me this sage bit of wisdom: “Marriage is something you should go into with your eyes wide open and through with them half shut.”

When I ran this adage by my father, who ultimately was married to my mother for 58 years, he would just smile.

His folks were married 74 years, and my mother’s parents’ marriage lasted until the eve of their 50th anniversary, when a bad heart felled my grandfather.

They set good examples. I only hope my wife, Joan, and I can provide an even

better example for our three daughters. If they ever ask the secret to a happy marriage I’ll say

this: love, forgive and never give up. Happy anniversary, dear.


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Looking Toward the Future of the Chicago Bears

by Carlos GonzalezFor the Chicago Bears and fans alike, the last two years have been dreadful. The Super Bowl

shuffle wore out about 25 years ago. Since 2015, Chicago has only celebrated nine victories. Their record is a testament to the crisis

that has been following Chicago since the 2007 Super Bowl, where the Bears lost to the Indianap-olis Colts. More recently, Chicagoans have endured losses to their rivals, the Green Bay Packers, and no playoff appearances since 2010. Almost ten years ago, Jay Cutler was just beginning his career with the Bears. With Jay Cutler, Chicago reached the AFC championship, only to lose it against Green Bay. The Packers went on to win the Super Bowl, defeating the Steelers. However, Chicago’s mediocre seasons have provided the third draft pick, so that they could better arm them-selves for the following season.

The Bears have desperate needs. While one could easily blame Cutler for the lack of victo-ries, there are other necessities aside from an elite quarterback. A lack of defensive coverage has plagued Chicago. For this reason, I believe that the Bears will seek a safety with their first pick. Obvious choices include LSU’s Jamal Adams and Ohio State’s Malik Hooker. Both are rated higher prospects, when compared to quarterbacks. Adams is considered by sports analyst to be a “safe bet.” On the other hand, Malik Hooker might be a bit of a gamble, because he has little experience playing college football and recently underwent two surgeries. However, Hooker has professional-level talent. It would not be surprising to see one of these gridiron warriors defending Chicago’s colors.

Aside from the defensive aspect of the Bears, there is a need to fill in wide receiver Alshon Jeffrey’s position. Recently, Jeffrey left the organization and joined the Philadelphia Eagles. Jef-frey was involved in a performance-enhancing drug scandal, and his contract was too demanding of the Bears.

Chicago will look for playmakers at the draft. While there is a future contract with Reuben Randle and the signings of Josh Bellamy, Deonte Williams, and Markus Wheaton as free agents, the Bears need to be thinking of future explosive prospects. With this thought in mind, Mike Wil-liams and John Ross would be ideal candidates, but likely will not be chosen in the first round. Mike Williams is often praised for his leaping ability and prowess for winning contested situa-tions. In due time, Williams could become a league favorite. John Ross also should be considered by the Bears; he is the fastest recorded player in the NFL Scouting Combine. The NFL Combine is a competition held at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, which places college prospects in mental and physical tests, so that scouts, NFL coaches, and owners can see possible NFL players. John Ross beat Chris Johnson’s forty yard dash record, with a time of 4.22 seconds. John Ross beat Chris Johnson’s forty yard dash record, with a time of 4.22 seconds. The Bears could use his athletic ability. His speed will likely draw the attention of NFL teams everywhere. A more proba-ble outcome would have the Bears looking into filling the wide receiver position in the later draft rounds, as they have just added multiple free agents to their roster.

Alongside Alshon Jeffrey, we’ve seen the long-overdue removal of Jay Cutler. His sev-en-year, $126.7 million contract, has come to an end. This season, the Bears added Mike Glen-non and Mark Sanchez, two experienced quarterbacks that have a lot to prove. However, during the draft, there are some notable names to be considered in the draft. Deshon Kizer, a Notre Dame football player, will be a contended pick for the Bears. He has already attended workouts with Chicago. Since he is a local prospect, Kizer can use the Bears’ facilities and train with the

team. Pat Mahomes has also had the privilege of work-ing out with Chicago train-ers. The Bears, alongside many other NFL teams have shown a strong interest. Pat Mahomes’ father used to play for the White Sox as a pitcher; he was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in 1992.

To say that next season will be better would be an understatement. Already, there has been a shakeup in the Bears’ Organization. Removing players like Jay Cutler and Alshon Jeffery, created room for growth.


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The announcement last week was unexpected because many had come to rely on her always being there to help. Many people recognize and rely on those who are competent in what they do to always be available. Many tend also to believe that those who are most competent will be available especially when they are needed. However, all good runs do come to an end and retirement is a reward for a life well spent with hard work. Change remains the singular universal constant.

Boone County has been especially rewarded with the near 40 years of service that Mary Steurer has given all residents serving as the Boone County clerk. She will be sorely missed but the hope is that a capable replacement will be found. However, finding another with the unique talents and skills and willingness to serve will be difficult. The county clerk’s office will not be the same after middle June.

Mary came to Boone County government in 1979 and worked in the county clerk’s office under the then leadership of Sylvia Schroeder. Sylvia was an equally capable leader who helped Mary learn the very intricate needs of the county clerk’s office. The extensive organizational, bookkeeping and record keeping needs are unique and accuracy is a minimal expectation. Real estate transactions, marriage licenses, election results and many other records of the county are held in the clerk’s office.

To perform in such a job the leader must have an exceptional ability to organize and to manage details. To perform well one must have a near singular focus on details. For example, if one arrives at the door of the office needing a certified copy of a marriage license applied for on December 9, 1947, the clerk or her associates must know where to find that document. Mary and her expert staff know.

For those who have not had the pleasure, Mary is the woman with the warm smile present at all Boone County Board meetings. She is seated at the dais to the left of the chairman. Her job is to have clear view of the audience and the individual Board members so she can keep an accurate record of what occurs. She must note who places a motion on the floor and who seconds those motions. She must call the roll and note how each attending member voted. These details must be noted for entry into the Minutes that Mary writes of every County Board meeting. The Minutes are the formal historical record of County Board activity.

The job requires her to be present and to be aware at every meeting, regardless of how long the meeting might last. Mary has experienced some long meetings, as witnessed years ago during the wind turbine debate that ran through the County Board. Mary was present and noted the votes in dozens of long meetings that extended over her many years in office.

But, managing the records of the County Board is only a small portion of what Mary does. Another vital job Mary manages is the organization and the record-keeping of every county election. She solicits and hires poll judges who work at the 38 county precincts. She finds election personnel who will handle the election equipment and the final collation of election records. Mary is responsible for conducting every election and that is a job that most residents could not imagine. She has managed this activity with a smile for many years and she will be missed by county residents and by her loyal staff.

This reporter had the pleasure of working many elections during her tenure as county clerk. There was no one who was as helpful or willing to offer a smile during a long election night than Mary. She was always willing to prepare additional precinct reports as the votes were tallied. She produced reports that were accurate to the vote and that is vital.

Boone County has had some elections with very close results. One mayoral election had the incumbent winning by six votes and one term later, a new mayor was elected by a mere 13 votes. A recount was held in one precinct to check the accuracy and it was found that the tally was correct to what had been reported.

Mary will be missed but she is not leaving forever. She is moving into a new chapter in her life. This new chapter will involve more time with her husband and family with opportunities to travel. After almost 40 years managing the records of Boone County the future offers her the time to dedicate more to personal endeavors that took a backseat to her obligations to Boone County.

One sidebar, of those in Boone County who celebrated the world championship of the Chicago Cubs, Mary has been a fan. But, she is more the strongest fan in Boone County of the Chicago Blackhawks. Last year when the Hawks were defeated in their championship run, Mary said, “I sorry for the boys but they’ll be back next year.” Mary will also be back but she and her smile will be missed for a long time to come. James R. Middleton

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Last week, State Senator Steve Stadelman conducted a town hall meeting at the East Branch of the Rockford Public Library. He told us of a bill he introduced that would allow a pharmacist to give patients an emergency refill of medicine when their doctors cannot be reached.

Senate Bill 1790 would permit a pharmacist to use professional judgment when refilling a prescription. Up to a 30-day supply could be dispensed to alleviate patient suffering or prevent interruption of a “therapeutic regimen.” (For example, taking Lisinoprol to control blood pressure.) The prescription could not be for narcotics and the pharmacist would be required to notify the prescriber of the emergency refill as soon as possible after the fact.

Stadelman’s son is diabetic, and has run out of insulin

several times. One time it happened on a weekend and the boy did without for two days. Stadelman believes that there should be a better way to handle this situation and introduced this legislation. Pharmacist Pat Donahoo, who is licensed in both Illinois and Wisconsin, agrees: “We’ve been able to do this in Wisconsin for at least 30 years. We should do this in Illinois as well.”

Of course, we should monitor our prescriptions and make sure we renew them in timely fashion. But we are only human. Situations do occur; we’ve all run out of things and forgotten important obligations. This law makes rectifying the situation much easier. We also believe it will save lives.

We applaud Stadelman’s effort, and we urge the General Assembly to pass this bill.

Editorial: Notices maintain important transparency for government’s inner-workingsCourtesy of the Jacksonville Journal Courier

Let’s get this out of the way first: Newspapers do make money from legal advertising. It is one of the things that would be affected by an amendment to Senate Bill 2032 that would allow governments small and large to put notices, agendas or other items that must by law be published online only.

Now, the reality: It is a small fraction of the revenue for most newspapers.

The reason for the opposition to a push by Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti is because of the lack of transparency jettisoning such publication requirements would bring to a state that needs more openness, not less.

Financial reports, bids for services and notices about hearings are some of the most common of these types of items.

Sanguinetti considers these tidbits of behind-the-scenes information unfunded mandates for local government. Again, though, the reality is this is a minuscule part of the cost of keeping government running.

And the savings is not justified by allowing a hodge-podge placement on potentially thousands of websites.

There are several reasons why this amendment would be detrimental.

First, there are more than 6,000 governmental entities across Illinois that are required to publish various information about how taxpayer money is being used or how government is operating. If each is allowed to place these notices on their own websites, that means having to scour thousands of internet pages in search of valuable information.

As it is now, publications in Illinois approved to accept legal advertisements already have a one-stop clearinghouse at publicnoticeillinois.com through which people can view public notices from across the state. This site has served as a tool for transparency since 2008. It offers non-stop access to information about everything

from foreclosures to hearings, advertisements for bids, financial reports, ordinances and other government activities legally required to be published.

While publications statewide recognize the growth of technology and the increasing number of people who prefer their information online, they also recognize that online-only notices exclude a large number of people who don’t have easy access to the internet. This is most commonly the elderly, minorities or those in rural locations. Although the numbers of tech-savvy users continues to grow, U.S. Census Bureau statistics show a quarter of the population doesn’t even have internet access. Not every municipality is online, either.

There is also an issue of compliance. Some government websites are filled with information and well-maintained, but too many have been thrown together just to meet state regulations — and are still doing a poor job at it. A study by the Citizens Advocacy Center indicates many of the sites don’t even follow existing laws about what they have to publish online.

The study shows fewer than half of the 750 governmental entity websites in the state put minutes from meetings online — although required. The study found fewer than 60 percent of sites post required agendas of upcoming meetings — also required — and just about three-quarters of the sites provide required notices about meetings — also required.

The stakes shouldn’t be raised when even the basics cannot be met.

Only one state has tried to make a move to do away with printed notices. That was Utah. Two years after the decision, it was repealed because it did not work.

Illinois legislators need to realize there’s a reason no other state allows online-only publication of this crucial information. It comes down to transparency and serving the people who deserve to keep tabs on what their government is doing.

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Community News & EventsWorld Tai Chi & QiGong Day- Saturday, April 29,

2017. Experience Healing Movement for Every Body- Over 80 Countries Participating! Co-Sponsored by the Woodstock Wellness Team. Free Event in the Historic Woodstock Square!

9:30 AM- Gathering of All Participants10:00 AM- FREE Intro Tai Chi Class, Demos of Yang

108, Chen, & Ball Qigong11:30 AM- Reception, Tours, & Refreshments at Young

Masters Studios in the Woodstock Square Mall: Purchase DVD’s, Gift Basket Raffle, meet Woodstock Wellness Team!

Receive Discount Coupons for Tai Chi, Martial Arts, & Fitness Memberships!

Call MoonWillow Tai Chi (847)458-0377, www.moonwillowtaichi.com or Young Masters Martial Arts & Fitness Studio (815) 206-222, www.youngmastersfitness.com for more information.

Vacancies with the Volunteer Boards of Boone County-

Boone County Clerk & Recorder Term Expires Length of Term

(1) Vacancy November 30, 2018 Remainder of Term

Boone CountyHistorical Museum Term Expires Length of Term

(1) Vacancy June 30, 2017 (5) Year Term

Interested Parties are asked to send a letter and/or resume expressing your interest and qualifications along with your contact information to Boone County Board Chairman Karl Johnson, Administration Campus, 1212 Logan Ave., Suite 102, Belvidere, IL 61008. Please respond by April 28, 2017 to assure being considered.

Blaine Cemetery Association Meeting- Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 12:30 PM at the Blaine Cemetery, Blaine Road, Poplar Grove IL, with a business meeting at 1:00 PM.

Administrative & Legislative Committee Meeting- Monday, May 1st, 2017. Meeting will commence at 6:00pm in the County Board Room at 1212 Logan Avenue unless further stated.

The Who, What , Where, Why and How with State Representative Joe Sosnowski and Boone County Chairman Karl Johnson Town Meeting- Join us as we welcome Illinois State Representative Joe Sosnowski and Boone County Board Chairman Karl Johnson! We will be discussing the current issues going on throughout the state and how it is affecting us, right here at home in Boone County. Refreshments will be served, and we will open the floor for questions, comments and concerns.

First National Challenge Reception- Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017. 5:30-7:00 P.M. Located at the Tropical Oasis Restaurant (7450 Logan ave. Belvidere, IL) Join us for food and drinks to learn more about the First National Challenge fundraiser and how it can benefit your schools, student athletes, booster clubs, and community. Please RSVP to Luis Gonzalez at [email protected] or 815-975-9703 by May 1st.

Roads & Capital Improvements Committee Meeting- Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017. Meeting will commence at 6:00pm in the County Board Room at 1212 Logan Avenue unless further stated.

Community Building Complex Finance, Rules & Regulations and Building & Grounds Committee Meeting- Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 11:45 a.m. At the Moose Club, Beloit Rd., Belvidere.

Business After Hours Open House- Tuesday, May 2, 2017 from 4:30 pm- 7:00 pm. Located at Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialist (3266 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, Illinois) Tour the new Clinic, enjoy d’oeuvres, enter to win Door Prizes and More! Call 815-756-8524 for further information.

SwedishAmerican Regional Cancer Center to Host Eight-Week Qigong Class- SwedishAmerican Regional Cancer Center is excited to announce it is hosting an eight-week Qigong class for cancer patients and survivors. The class will meet every Wednesday, starting May 3 through June 21, at 5:30 pm at the Regional Cancer Center, 3535 Bell School Road, Rockford. Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intervention. The gentle, rhythmic movements of Qigong reduce stress, build stamina, increase vitality and enhance the immune system. It has also been found to improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory and digestive functions. Cost for the eight-week session is $50. Registration is required. Call SwedishAmerican Health Connect at 779-696-7081, option 1.

Edgebrook Farmers Market- Wednesdays, 9 A.M. To 1 P.M. May 3rd through October 25th. Located at the Edgebrook Center (1639 North Alpine Road, Rockford, Illinois) Sample the area’s best seasonal farmers market every Wednesday from 9 A.M. -1 P.M. As, local farmers

display their highest quality vegetables, fruits, flowers and plants in addition to organic produce, baked breads 7 sweet treats, artisan cheeses, maple syrup, honey, farm fresh eggs, jams, jellies, and

more. Find more details about the Edgebrook Farmers Market as well as Edgebrook’s other events and merchant news at www.edgebrookshops.com

Planning, Zoning & Building Committee Meeting- Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017. Meeting will commence at 6:00pm in the County Board Room at 1212 Logan Avenue unless further stated.

Health & Human Services Committee Meeting- Thursday, May 4th, 2017. Meeting will commence at 6:00pm in the County Board Room at 1212 Logan Avenue unless further stated.

Annual Plant Sale – Belvidere High School’s Agriculture Department will be hosting our annual plant sale and open house on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Open at 9:00 a.m. and sell until 4:00 p.m. Located at the Belvidere High School 1500 East Ave., Belvidere Il, 61008. Large variety of flowering plants and hanging baskets to beautify your home. Come around to the greenhouse ( behind the PAC) and start your spring plant shopping with us. We will continue the sale weekdays 8:30-4:00 until the end of May or until all plants have been sold.

Spring Paint Party- Saturday, May 6, 2017. 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Located at the Boone County Historical Museum (314 South State St. Belvidere, IL 61008) Join us and local artist Angie Scordato for a fun morning of creativity, while helping the Styling for Pink Foundation help provide funds for various services for cancer patients in our local area. The theme will be Dragonfly Garden Stone Painting, and will cost $40 to attend. Tickets are available online at stylingforpinkfoundation.org Contact Cindy Genrich 815-222-5187 or Sherri McElhinney 815-985-7429 for more information.

National Alliance on Mental Illness Northern Illinois Presents “Shut up about your perfect kid!” A live Comedy- Featuring The Shut Up Sisters with special guests: The Stars of Light. Saturday, May 6- starting at 2:00 P.M. At the Sullivan Theater ( 118 N. Main Street, Rockford Illinois) The comedy Duo will share their personal stories about raising children with mental illness and autism. The Stars of Light Theater Troupe will perform before the show. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. To purchase tickets call 815-963-2470.

Sinnissippi Quilt Show- May 6 and 7 at Sportscore II, 8800 Riverside Rd in Rockford. Fabulous quilts, vendors, raffle quilt, celebration of our National Parks and Cheap Trick contest. Visit www.sinnissippiquilters.org for details and discount coupon. 9-5 Saturday and 10-4 Sunday.

Stateline Music Foundation Scholarship- Stateline Music Foundation is offering scholarship aid awards for high school seniors graduating in 2017 who will enroll in a college curriculum in music and who reside or attend high school in on e of nine counties in Northwestern Illinois- Jo Davis, Carroll, Stephenson, Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, DeKalb, Whiteside, and Lee- and Rock, Green and Lafayette Counties in Wisconsin. The graduating senior may be presently attending a public high school or be home schooled. The school in which the student intends to study may be either a two-year community college or a four-year university program. The auditions, which are open to the public, will be held Sunday, May 7, 2017, beginning at 2:00 o.m. In the Fine Arts Building at Highland Community College in Freeport, Illinois. The auditions are open to student musicians in voice, strings, piano, woodwinds, brasses, percussion and organ. Information and application blanks may be obtained from Kenneth Drake at 11481 N. Springfield Rd., Baileyville, Illinois 61007 or by e-mail at [email protected]

Public Safety Committee Meeting- Monday, May 8, 2017. Meeting will commence at 6:00pm in the County Board Room at 1212 Logan Avenue unless further stated.

10th Annual Meals for Moms Luncheon- Monday, May 8, 2017. 11:00am-1:00 pm. Located at St. Mary’s Church in Sycamore. $40/Person or $275/Table of (8). All proceeds benefit the Voluntary Action Center’s Meals on Wheels program. For more information and reservations Call: 815-758-3932 or visit: http:/vacdk.com/event/

Boone County Finance Committee Meeting- Tuesday, May 9th, 2017. Meeting will commence at 6:00pm in the County Board Room at 1212 Logan Avenue unless further stated.

25th Annual Salad Luncheon- Wednesday May 10, 2017. 11:00 a.m. To 1:00 p.m. The Ladies of Zion Lutheran Church will hold their 25th annual Salad Luncheon in the Zion gymnasium located at the corner of Jackson ans East Streets in Marengo from 11:00 a.m. To 1:00 p.m. The menu includes turkey salad, potato salad, strawberry spinach salad, taco salad, deviled eggs, pasta salad, vegetable salad, fresh fruit bowl, rolls and dessert bars. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children in grades kinder-garden – 6th. Children under the age of 5 eat free. Tickets can be purchased at the door, at the church office, or in advance from and Ladies Aid member. For more information contact the church office at 815-568-6564 or Betty at 815-568-7022.

City-County Coordinating Committee Meeting- Wednesday, May 10th, 2017. Meeting will commence at 6:00pm in the County Board Room at 1212 Logan Avenue unless further stated.

DeBenedetto’s Ribbon Cutting Celebration- Thursday, May 11th from 5 pm to 8 pm. Located at 414 W. Main Street, Kirkland, Illinois. $5 All you can eat one topping pizza for all attendees!

Why Visuals are Important for Individuals Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder- Thursday, May 11, 2017. 6:00-7:30 P.M. Understand the diverse methods of communication that individuals may rely on. Acquire an understanding of how visual aids can assist persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Recognize ways to implement visual assistance in different environments. See examples of visual systems available. Located at The autism Program of Easterseals at University of Illinois Rockford (1601 Parkview Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61107 Room s232. R.S.V.P. At 815-395-5566 or [email protected] Registration is required by May 9, 2017. Check in with the reception area on the East side of the building. Our staff will escort you to the meeting room.

2nd Annual Kids At Heart Benefit- Friday, May 12th, 2017. The event will start at 5:30pm and will be held at Giovanni’s in Rockford. We are asking everyone to come together and be a kid for a night. Drinks, dinner, dancing, silent auction, a photo booth, live painting, games and more! For more information on Children s Safe Harbor services access and our event go to www.childrenssafeharbor.net.

Annual Flower Sale- Saturday, May 13, 2017. 8 AM-3 PM. Located at the Boone County Fairgrounds. Annuals, Perennials & Veggies. Cocoa mulch Available! Sponsored By The Boone County Gardeners.

North End City Market- The managers of Rockford City Market will once again manage the North End City Market during the 2017 season. The North End City Market occurs Saturday mornings from May 13 through October 27 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. And is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of North Main and Auburn Streets. The application for North end Market is available at www.rockfordcitymarket.com/northend

Scandinavian Smorgasbord- Saturday, May 13th, 2017. Located at Jefferson Prairie Lutheran Church (23184 Bergen Road, Poplar Grove, IL. ) Full menu featuring specialties such as Lefse, Fish balls, Meatballs, Scandinavian pastries, salads, and beverages. Great fellowship is included! Prices are $15 for Adults, Children ages 5-12: $7, and children under 5 eat free. Carry-outs will be available; A variety of baked goods and pies will be for sale at the dinner. Call 815-292-3226 for more information.

Rockford City Market Market Season- The 2017 season of Rockford City Market begins Friday, May 19 and will continue every Friday night until September 29. The hours for the market are 3:30-8:30 p.m. (3:30-7:30 p.m. After Labor Day).

Beckman Mill Open Season- Beckman Mill, museum and gift shop will be open for guided tours every Saturday and Sunday from 1:00pm-4:00pm from May-October. Call 608-751-1551 for more info. Admission by donation.


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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

CIT BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.-MARY P. LOCKLUND, et al Defendant16CH 00128NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 24, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on May 31, 2017, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 530 S. State, Suite 201 (Logan Avenue en-trance), Belvidere, IL, 61008, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

LOT ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN (117) IN CANDLEWICK LAKE, UNIT NO. 1, A SUBDIVISION SITUATED IN BOONE COUN-TY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 71-2491; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 108 JAMES CIRCLE S.E., POPLAR GROVE, IL 61065

Property Index No. 03-26-152-024-0000.The real estate is improved with a residence.Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the

close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real es-tate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to con-firmation 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.


CIT BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.-MARY P. LOCKLUND, et al Defendant16CH 00128NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 24, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on May 31, 2017, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 530 S. State, Suite 201 (Logan Avenue en-trance), Belvidere, IL, 61008, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 108 JAMES CIRCLE S.E., POPLAR GROVE, IL 61065

Property Index No. 03-26-152-024-0000.The real estate is improved with a residence.Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the

close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real es-tate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to con-firmation by the court.


Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments re-quired by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLO-SURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corpora-tion conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attor-ney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-12254.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIONOne South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312)

236-SALEYou can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com

for a 7 day status report of pending sales.CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100BURR RIDGE, IL 60527(630) 794-5300 E-Mail: [email protected] File No. 14-16-12254Attorney ARDC No. 00468002Case Number: 16 CH 00128TJSC#: 37-1203Published in the Boone County Journal April-21,28 May-5-2017


ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO. Plaintiff,-v.-HOWARD D. LEYRER, KAREN A. LEYRER, ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO THE BELVIDERE NATIONAL BANK & TRUST CO. Defendant16 CH 136NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 14, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on June 6, 2017, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 530 S. State, Suite 201 (Logan Avenue en-trance), Belvidere, IL, 61008, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

LOT 3 AND THE NORTHERLY 15 FEET OF LOT 4 IN BLOCK 2 OF RALSTON’S SECOND ADDITION TO CALEDONIA, AS PLAT-TED AND RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE NORTHERLY 15 FEET OF LOT 4 CON-STITUTING A 15 FOOT STRIP OF EVEN WIDTH, THE NORTH-EASTERLY LINE OF WHICH IS THE COMMON LINE OF LOTS 3 AND 4 IN BLOCK 2 OF RALSTON’S SECOND ADDITION TO CALEDONIA; SITUATED IN BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 2345 RANDOLPH STREET, Caledonia, IL 61011

Property Index No. 03-21-177-007.The real estate is improved with a single family residence.The judgment amount was $130,602.00. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the

close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real es-tate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confir-mation by the court.



If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).



For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUM-BERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chi-cago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 16-4160.


236-SALEYou can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for

a 7 day status report of pending sales.JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125Chicago, IL 60606(312) 541-9710 E-Mail: [email protected] File No. 16-4160Case Number: 16 CH 136TJSC#: 37-1708 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are

advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempt-ing to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Published in The Boone County Journal 4-28, 5-5, 12-2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOISALPINE BANK & TRUST CO. Plaintiff,-v.-HOWARD D. LEYRER, KAREN A. LEYRER, ALPINE BANK & TRUST CO., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO THE BELVIDERE NATIONAL BANK & TRUST CO. Defendant16 CH 136NOTICE OF SALE


Commonly known as 2345 RANDOLPH STREET, Caledonia, IL 61011

Property Index No. 03-21-177-007.The real estate is improved with a single family residence.The judgment amount was $130,602.00. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the

close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real es-tate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confir-mation by the court.



If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the fore-

closure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).



For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUM-BERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chi-cago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 16-4160.


236-SALEYou can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com

for a 7 day status report of pending sales.JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125Chicago, IL 60606(312) 541-9710 E-Mail: [email protected] File No. 16-4160Case Number: 16 CH 136TJSC#: 37-1708 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are

advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempt-ing to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Published in The Boone County Journal 4-28, 5-5, 12-2017


BMO HARRIS BANK N.A. Plaintiff, -v.-BRIAN A. HEATH, et al Defendant16CH 00141NOTICE OF SALE


Commonly known as 3592 BUSINESS ROUTE 20 A/K/A 3592 N. STATE STREET, BELVIDERE, IL 61008

Property Index No. 05-22-426-001.The real estate is improved with a residence.Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close

of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is cal-culated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or frac-tion thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pur-suant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any repre-sentation 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.









a 7 day status report of pending sales.CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100BURR RIDGE, IL 60527(630) 794-5300 E-Mail: [email protected] File No. 14-16-11065Attorney ARDC No. 00468002Case Number: 16 CH 00141TJSC#: 37-1981NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are

advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempt-ing to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I718674Published in The Boone County Journal 4-28, 5-5, 12-2017

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STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF BOONE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

COUNTY OF BOONEIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: No. 2015-P-70NICK SASO, Deceased.NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-WILL AND CLAIMSTO: KERRY GLENN SASO, KAREN LYNN SASO AND ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

NOTICE is given of the death of NICK SASO. An Order Declaring Heirship and Appointing Representative & Letters of Office were issued on March 22, 2016 to DONALD G. SASO, of Garden Prairie, Illinois who is the Independent Successor Executor of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is Attorney Nathan J. Noble, 504 North State Street, Belvidere, Illinois.

The Final Report for the Estate was filed with the Boone County Circuit Clerk on April 7, 2017. Heirs and Legatees may file an objection to such Final report within forty-two (42) days after the filing of the final report, as provided in section 5/28-11 (e) of the Probate Act of 1975. (755 ILCS 5/28-11).

The Final hearing date is May 23, 2017 @ 9:00am in Courtroom 3 for purposes of approving the final report, discharging the Executor and closing the Estate. Donald G. SasoIndependent Executor Nathan J. Noble, P.C. Attorney for Petitioner504 N. State StreetBelvidere, IL 61008815.547.7700Published in The Boone County Journal 4-14, 21, 28-2017

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.








a 7 day status report of pending sales.CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100BURR RIDGE, IL 60527(630) 794-5300 E-Mail: [email protected] File No. 14-16-12254Attorney ARDC No. 00468002Case Number: 16 CH 00128TJSC#: 37-1203Published in the Boone County Journal April-21,28 May-5-2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUITBOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

THE CONDOMINIUMS OF LOGAN SQUARE, Plaintiff, vs. NO. 17 LM 114ESTATE OF BEVERLY J. HUFFMAN, NANCY ALEXANDER, UNKNOWN HEIRS & LEGATEES OF BEVERLY J. HUFFMAN and UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS, Defendants.NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, ESTATE OF BEVERLY J. HUFFMAN and ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BEVERLY J. HUFFMAN, defendants in the above-entitled case, that the above-entitled Forcible Entry and Detainer action was filed on February 13, 2017 and is now pending.

The names of all Plaintiffs and the Case Number are identified above.

The Court in which said action was brought is identified above.The name of the titleholder of record is BEVERLY J. HUFFMAN.A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with

reasonable certainty is as follows:UNIT SIXTY-NINE OF LOGAN SQUARE CONDOMINIUMS,

AS DELINEATED AND DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED FEBRUARY 9, 2005 AS DOCUMENT NO 05R01592, AND AS AMENDED AND RESTATED AS DOCUMENT NO. 2005R08252, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

A common address of the real estate is as follows:2059 Derby Lane, Belvidere, IL 61008NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, ESTATE OF BEVERLY J.

HUFFMAN and ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BEVERLY J. HUFFMAN, Defendants, file your written Appearance in this action with the Boone County Circuit Clerk, 601 N. Main St. Belvidere, IL 61008, by the 24th day of May, 2017, a judgment by default may be entered against you in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint, as amended.

LINDA J. ANDERSON, Circuit ClerkPAUL A. KRIEG, LTDAttorney No. 06194523Attorneys for Plaintiff 226 W. Judd St.Woodstock, IL 60098815/338-4909

Published in The Boone County Journal April 21, 28 May 5-2017

Assumed NamesASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION

State of Illinois County of Boone ) ss This is to certify that the undersigned intend… to conduct and transact a Online E commerce business in said County and State under the name of Mountain Man Group, LLC Doing Business As: Grace Custom Knives at the following post office addresses:2175 Merrick Dr, Caledonia, IL, 61011 and that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business, with the respective residence address of each, are as follows: NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESIDENCE: Steven M. Truitt, 2175 Merrick Dr, Caledonia, IL, 61011. Signed: Steven M. Truitt, 04/10/17Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 10th. day of April, 2017, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Deputy Christine GardnerPublished in the Boone County Journal 04/14,21,28

Continued on back page

CHANGE IN CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP OFBUSINESS PUBLICATION NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that on April 17, 2017, a certificate was filed on the Office of the County Clerk of Boone County, Illinois, concerning the business known as Original Alumni Records, located at 218 W. Edson St, Poplar Grove, IL 61065, which certificate sets forth the following changes in the operation thereof: Withdrawal of Business, 218 W. Edson St, Poplar Grove, IL 61065.

Dated this 17th day of April, 2017.Mary S. Steurer Boone County ClerkBy Christine Gardner, DeputyPublished in the Boone County Journal 04/21,28 05/05

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOISBMO HARRIS BANK N.A. Plaintiff, -v.-BRIAN A. HEATH, et al Defendant16CH 00141NOTICE OF SALE


THAT PART OF THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDI-AN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT NORTH 58 DEGREES 22 MINUTES WEST 405.45 FEET FROM A POINT SOUTH 33 DEGREES WEST 440.22 FEET FROM A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUAR-TER OF SAID SECTION LOCATED 1686.96 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID QUARTER SECTION, THENCE SOUTH 15 DEGREES 48 MINUTES WEST 34.30 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE NORTH 58 DEGREES 22 MINUTES WEST, 165.73 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE NORTH 26 DEGREES 53 MINUTES EAST 155.26 FEET TO AN IRON PIN, THENCE SOUTH 65 DEGREES 23 MINUTES EAST 131.23 FEET TO AN IRON PIN, THENCE SOUTH 15 DEGREES 48 MINUTES WEST 143.21 FEET TO AN IRON PIN AT THE POINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPTING HOWEVER THAT PART OF SAID PREMISES AS CONVEYED AND DEDICATED TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS BY DEDICATION DEED FILED 10/23/57 IN BOOK 2 OF ROADS, PAGE 176, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 3592 BUSINESS ROUTE 20 A/K/A 3592 N. STATE STREET, BELVIDERE, IL 61008

Property Index No. 05-22-426-001.The real estate is improved with a residence.Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close

of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is cal-culated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or frac-tion thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pur-suant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any repre-sentation 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.









a 7 day status report of pending sales.CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100BURR RIDGE, IL 60527(630) 794-5300 E-Mail: [email protected] File No. 14-16-11065Attorney ARDC No. 00468002Case Number: 16 CH 00141

TJSC#: 37-1981NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are

advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempt-ing to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I718674Published in The Boone County Journal 4-28, 5-5, 12-2017

BOONE COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE

May 3, 2017 – 4:30 p.m. Gustafson Nature Center, 603 N. Appleton Rd., Belvidere

The BCCD Board of Trustees is holding a special board meeting to hear a presentation from Jack Pease regarding his request to annex a 38-acre property, and seeks a special-use permit from the City of Belvidere to conduct a mining operation for sand & gravel aggregate; run a concrete recycling operation, operate a concrete batch plant, and possibly operate an asphalt batch plant. This property and the proposed special use activities border the south property line of the Ipsen Road Conservation Area.Published in the Boone County Journal 04/28/2017

NOTICE TO BIDDERSThe Boone County Roads and Capital Improvement Committee

representing the Boone County Board will be accepting Bids labeled RCI-17-06 for the purchase of the former Boone County Animal Services property located at 1230 South Appleton Road, Belvidere, Illinois 61008.

Bid documents will be available on or after April 26. Those interested may visit the Boone County Website at http://www.boonecountyil.org/page/bids-rfps for further details. Copies of the Bid Documents will be available for viewing in the Boone County Clerk’s Office located at 1212 Logan Avenue, Suite 103, Belvidere, IL 61008. Bids are due to the Boone County Clerk’s Office on Friday, May 26, 2017 at 2:00 P.M.

Boone County reserves the right to accept or reject all Bids.Published in the Boone County Journal 04/28, 05/05

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OFTOWNSHIP BUDGET

Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Township of Caledonia in the County of Boone, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017 and ending March 31, 2018 will be on file and available for public inspection, by appointment (815-222-9907), at 610 Constitution Dr., SW, Poplar Grove from 6:00 PM to 8:00PM.

Notice is further given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7:30 PM, Monday, June 12, 2017 at the Caledonia Township Building and that final hearing and action will be taken at that time.

Dated this 25th day of April 2017Valerie Alt, SupervisorTheresa Balk, Town Clerk

Published in the Boone County Journal 04/28

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OFROAD DISTRICT BUDGET

Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Road purposes of the Township of Caledonia, in the County of Boone, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017 and ending March 31, 2018 will be on file and available for public inspection, by appointment (815-222-9907), at 610 Constitution Dr., SW, Poplar Grove from 6:00 PM to 8:00PM.

Notice is further given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7:30 PM, Monday, June 12, 2017 at the Caledonia Township Building and that final hearing and action will be taken at that time.

Dated this 24th day of April 2017Theresa Balk, Town ClerkPublished in the Boone County Journal 04/28

STATE OF ILLINOISIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

BOONE COUNTY IN RE THE MATTER OF:Joe Flores Jr. No. 17-MR-50

NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Notice is given you, the public, that on June 13, 2017, I will file a

Petition For Change of Name in this Court asking the Court to change my present name of Joe Flores Jr. to the name of Jose Flores Jr.

Published in the Boone County Journal 04/28 05/05,12

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGVillage of Capron6:15 pm on May 8, 2017At Village Hall, 250 W. Main St. Capron, IL 61012A public meeting will take place on May 8, 2017 at 6:15 pm or

immediately following the Village of Capron Business Meeting at Village Hall located at 250 W. Main Street, Capron, IL 61012 for the purpose of providing general information to the public regarding the proposed USDA Rural Development Well No. 3 and water tower repainting project.

The public is invited to attend and comment on such issues as economic and environmental impacts, service area, alternatives to the project or any other pertinent issues.

By Village of CapronPublished in the Boone County Journal 04/28

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTIONState of Illinois County of Boone ) ss This is to certify that the undersigned intend… to conduct and transact a Candy Store and Ice Cream Shop business in said County and State under the name of Sweets & Sundries at the following post office addresses: 105 Buchanan St, Belvidere, IL, 61008 and that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business, with the respective residence address of each, are as follows: NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESIDENCE: Lori A. Mason & Megan R. Mason, 1224 Witbeck Dr., Belvidere, Illinois 61008. Signed: Lori A. Mason & Megan R. Mason 04/27/17Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 27th. day of April, 2017, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Julie A. Stapler, DeputyPublished in the Boone County Journal 04/28 05/05,12

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTIONState of Illinois County of Boone ) ss This is to certify that the undersigned intend… to conduct and transact a Consulting & Auditing Quality & Safety Management Systems business in said County and State under the name ofPrairie Sky Consulting & Auditing at the following post office addresses: 1934 Sawyer Rd, Belvidere, IL, 61008 and that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business, with the respective residence address of each, are as follows: NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESIDENCE: Theresa (Teri) K. Becker, 1934 Sawyer Rd., Belvidere, Illinois 61008. Signed: Theresa K. Becker 04/27/17Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 27th. day of April, 2017, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Julie A. Stapler, DeputyPublished in the Boone County Journal 04/28 05/05,12

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTIONState of Illinois County of Boone ) ss This is to certify that the undersigned intend… to conduct and transact a Map Publishing business in said County and State under the name of The Map Studio at the following post office addresses: 419 S. State St, Belvidere, IL, 61008 and that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business, with the respective residence address of each, are as follows: NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESIDENCE: David Larson, 2709 Landstrom Rd, Rockford, IL, 61107. Signed: David Larson, 04/25/17Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 25th. day of April, 2017, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Christine Gardner, DeputyPublished in the Boone County Journal 04/28 05/05,12


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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTIONState of Illinois County of Boone ) ss This is to certify that the undersigned intend… to conduct and transact a Online E commerce business in said County and State under the name of Mountain Man Group, LLC Doing Business As: Mountain Man Brass at the following post office addresses:2175 Merrick Dr, Caledonia, IL, 61011 and that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business, with the respective residence address of each, are as follows: NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESIDENCE: Steven M. Truitt, 2175 Merrick Dr, Caledonia, IL, 61011. Signed: Steven M. Truitt, 04/10/17Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 10th. day of April, 2017, County Clerk, Mary S. Steurer, by Deputy, Christine Gardner.Published in the Boone County Journal 04/14,21,28

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTIONState of Illinois County of Boone ) ss This is to certify that the undersigned intend… to conduct and transact a Online Shoe Store, Selling Only Sizes Nines and Tens Women’s Shoes business in said County and State under the name of Nines ad Tens Shoes at the following post office addresses:2001 Bridgewater Dr, Belvidere, IL, 61008 and that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business, with the respective residence address of each, are as follows: NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESIDENCE: Lorraine Kofie, 2001 Bridgewater Dr, Belvidere, IL, 61008. Signed: Lorraine Kofie, 04/13/17Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 13th. day of April, 2017, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Sherry Blauert, DeputyPublished in the Boone County Journal 04/21,28 05/05

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTIONState of Illinois County of Boone ) ss This is to certify that the undersigned intend… to conduct and transact a Clothing business in said County and State under the name of Generation X at the following post office addresses:218 West Edson, Poplar Grove, IL, 61065 and that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business, with the respective residence address of each, are as follows: NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESIDENCE: Xavier Lewis, 218 West Edson, Poplar Grove, IL, 61065. Signed: Xavier Lewis, 04/17/17Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 17th. day of April, 2017, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Christine Gardner, DeputyPublished in the Boone County Journal 04/21,28 05/05

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