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Published Every Friday • November 13th, 2015 • Vol 20 • Issue 28 No. 1016

When Formality Was “DeRigueur”

By James MiddletonThe appearance of these young men and women who

comprised the entire enrollment of the Belvidere High School in 1897 suggests that they recognized the value of turning a formal face to the world. The culture of 1897 was far different from the culture of today in great part because of the different system of values that changed over 118 years. But, in addition to the diminished value in buggy whips, it could also be said that the value of men wearing suits and women wearing high necked and discrete dresses has also disappeared.

This photograph had all of the students attending Belvidere High School on a given autumn day in 1897. The faculty of the high school were also included in the photograph. What would be seen in school today was very different from what would have been seen in the classrooms where these students attended high school. Yet, even so, it would be difficult for students today or those from 1897 to trade places and then to prosper without some period of adjustment.

Reading, writing and arithmetic were basic core classes taught in 1897. Today, reading would mask as literature. Writing would be taught as rhetoric and arithmetic is taught today as algebra or calculus. The difference between each is found in the substance and in the title of what was taught then and what is taught today. In 1897, as was the case for many decades to follow, mathematic skills were taught with the focus on learning the tables. For example, 6 times 4 equals 24, instead of to focus on the philosophy of numbers.

In the realm of history, teaching basic factual information was likely the substance that was taught a century ago. Students learned in 1492, Christopher Columbus discovered North America as he was seeking to find a waterway to India by sailing west. In another realm, America declared the fledgling nations’ independence with

the publication of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

In addition to these, other subjects that were taught included biology and chemistry and physics, as the subject was known in that day, were also taught. Home economics was taught as was industrial arts. These classes provided young women and young men with skills that they could employ throughout their lives as they engaged in the creation of their own families after having graduat3ed from school and moving to start their own family.

In particular though, the formal dress of the students and teachers shown here relates to a more formal sense of their environment. The dress of the students and teachers also relates to how these people wanted to present themselves to the world where they lived and outside that world to others. However, for some of the students, there was a sense of serendipity as witnessed by the young man that chose to stand and pose at one of the pillars that supported the roof over the walkway.

One could imagine the instructions of the photographer as he assembled the students and teachers. The shortest people in the photograph were positioned in the front rows and the taller people in the middle and the back rows. However, deciding what might have been the instruction that led who is believed to be Boyd Hill to stand at the pillar is not known nor could it be imagined. Regardless of the instructions, he stood balanced against the pillar and by the expression on his face, he must have been pleased.

The roster of students and teachers that is written on a separate page on the back of the photograph identifies the young man as Boyd Hill. Yet, without third-party confirmation, it must be assumed that he was Boyd Hill. Whomever it was, he had a good sense of balance and a good sense of humor. It is likely that he assumed the pose to stand out and apart from his colleagues.

Though the men wore suits and jackets and ties, the women were particularly formal wearing high collars, lace bodices and long skirts. Casual dress was not appropriate for the women but options for casual dress were limited in that era. For women, casual dress options consisted of perhaps two or maybe three different skirt and blouse

options while the men might have had a different worn pair of denims and perhaps another chambray blue shirt.

It is also interesting to note that Boyd was the only many who chose to wear a light colored jacket with his denim pants. The other men wore de rigueur black suits with white bowties. Only Miss Cowan in the front row left and Birdena Dunbar wore light colored dresses. The other women wore primarily black or dark colored dresses but all of them featured a high collar and long sleeves and the skirts reached to the floor with only a hint of the foot or shoe showing below the hem.

The word used in the headline to this story relates to a more formal manner of speech. The word “De Rigueur” is a French expression that relates to a value judgment dictated or required by etiquette or current fashion, according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. The word combination also relates to usage that was popular in the 19th Century. Few today refer to any human activity as “De Rigueur.”

No one appeared wearing baggy shorts, crop-tops or mini-skirts or even pants that descend to the point where undergarments were exposed. Styles and cultural trends change from decade-to-decade not to mention from century-to-century. The change can be witnessed by comparing a school photograph taken in 2015 with this photograph that was shot in 1897. It is doubtful that many men in the 2015-2016 Belvidere High School photographs would have had many young men wearing a bowtie. It is also very unlikely that many young women in todays’ class photographs chose high-necked dresses with skirts that reached to the floor.

But, changing cultural attitudes and dress is hardly reason for anyone to lament the decline of the human condition. The changes in culture note how times and attitudes can change from one generation to another. The values of this generation just finishing their high school education will not be mirrored in the next generation or even in the next century. The changing culture from one generation to another dictates what will be witnessed as “De Rigueur.”

The Journal wants to thank the Boone County Historical Society for allowing use of this photograph.

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A New Local ApproachTo Drug Enforcement

By James MiddletonThe idea had been considered for years but had never

gotten beyond the talking stage. Though the Belvidere Police Department Chief, Jan Noble and his assistant Chief, David Ernest, had wanted to create a Joint Local Metro Narcotic Unit, that move was not possible without the support and involvement of then Boone County Sheriff, Duane Wirth.

Then two years ago, Sheriff Wirth announced that he would not pursue reelection after having served over 30 years. Assistant City Police Chief David Ernest announced his candidacy and with that he and Chief Noble began planning for the creation of a joint drug enforcement unit if Mr. Ernest was elected. Last month Belvidere Police Chief Jan Noble and Boone County Sheriff David Ernest announced the creation of the Joint Metro Narcotic Unit that is now in full operation.

The real benefit of this unit is that instead of the two departments working apart from each other, they are now working together. Sheriff Ernest confirmed, “We have been working on this for years and it is now time for a change. With the creation of this joint unit we have consolidated manpower and equipment and now we can work together.” He added that there will no longer be a duplication of services and manpower.

Chief Noble said, “This joint metro force will draw from the city police department and the county sheriff’s department. There will be two full-time officers from each department and we will further dedicate a sergeant to oversee the entire unit thereby making the unit five officers in size.”

Sheriff Ernest added that the joint metro unit will cover all areas of the city and the county and will include short-term and long-term investigations. It should be noted that some investigations can be initiated and wrapped in a relatively short period of time. However, there are also larger investigations that can extend on for much longer. With the creation of this joint drug unit both Chief Noble and Sheriff Ernest believe that they can dedicate the people to conduct those short and long term investigations without sacrificing the day-to-day enforcement and patrol activity that also must occur.

But, beyond the local enforcement that is expected, the

joint unit will also have the opportunity to become more involved in regional enforcement through the Illinois State Police and the Stateline Area Narcotics team of SLANT. Drug enforcement here is a matter of regional enforcement because of the local proximity to Rockford and Chicago.

Sheriff Ernest added, “Now with this joint metro unit, these other departments have one point of contact with their information to help us or if they need assistance in their efforts.” He also said that Belvidere and Boone County now has a true full approach to drug law enforcement. “It just seemed obvious that these multiple units should work together and that would be better for the community,” Sheriff Ernest added.

Chief Noble emphasized that creation of the unit could also enhance the effort of both departments to increase community involvement with law enforcement. He said that the question of community involvement with enforcement comes down to the community trusting the work of the police. “When people see good things happening from law enforcement they want to help with the effort,” the Chief said.

The Chief also said, “The events that drive crime in the city also drives crime in the county.” Both men confirmed that most of the crime activity in the area is driven by drugs and the need to acquire drugs. Robberies, burglaries, thefts from homes and cars and most of the larceny crimes in the region are driven by the need to supply and to use illegal drugs. Sheriff Ernest called the recent rise in heroin trafficking and addiction in the area and the nation as an epidemic.

The roster of local law enforcement officers is down for both the city and the county. Sheriff Ernest said that he is down from the staff he needs by eight officers. The new Fiscal Year 2016 Boone County budget could provide for one new officer to be hired early in 2016 and perhaps two more offices to come onto the Sheriff’s force by the summer of 2016. Chief Noble said, “We are authorized to have 45 officers on duty now but we have 42.”

Both men emphasized how those that live in the county and the region have come to appreciate the police and the sheriff providing strong law enforcement. Sheriff Ernest added that the police works with the sheriff and both units working with the state’s attorney and the members of the judiciary to create a strong law enforcement effort for the region. Both men also emphasized that over the years, both departments have had to grow to accommodate the population increases that came in the late 1990s and the early years of the new millennium. Though growth has slowed over recent years, the need for strong drug law enforcement has grown, according to Chief Noble. “We have ongoing needs,” Chief Noble added, “and we have grown and will continue to need to grow.

Sheriff Ernest added, “With this Joint Metro Drug Enforcement Unit we can and must go beyond a local drug dealer and we have to approach those that are higher up and we can do that with the help of the DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) the Illinois State Police and SLANT. We are being proactive to solve this question.”

The Joint Metro Narcotic Unit is now in operation and conducting investigatio0ns to expand local drug enforcement. The Belvidere—Boone County Metro Narcotic Unit encourages anyone with information or suspicious activity or narcotic trafficking to call the unit at (815) 544-2135 or to call at (815) 544-2144. Anyone with information may also call Crime Stoppers at (815) 547-7867 and may make contact and remain anonymous.


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Dear Editor,I must tell you that I am more than just a little

disappointed in regards to the school boards decision to drop Veterans Day as a legal holiday.I am appalled at the mentality of American citizens who would dare think it was a wise decision to not let our young people acknowledge and show respect to our veterans. These are the ones who, with tenacity, have given us the freedom to go to a job of choice, the ability of your kids to go to school without the fear of a Hitler figure standing over them, or if you choose, the ability to home school if you so desire.

You are free to go to church and worship our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ if you choose. There’s no one to tell you if you can or can’t. We are free to buy and sell as we please.

You see, I watched my precious grandmother sit and cry while she watched up the road hoping, just hoping her son would come home. All she got were several letters saying sorry, your son is still missing in action. Later we met a train which delivered her dead son, at least what was left of him.

I have a husband who served six years in the military. I know what it is all about.

Your actions have caused our young people who are growing up to become the leaders of our country to lose respect for a day that was bought with a high price. So the next time you see a young boy or girl who had to come home with only one leg or one arm, or hurt in one of a hundred different ways, give yourselves a pat on the back for throwing away a day that was paid for with their blood, sweat, and tears. Just for you.

Sincerely,Sharon Edwards.

Luedtke, Violet, 90, Belvidere, November 2ndSimms, Seth, 97, Belvidere, November 2ndUtt, Richard, 82, Belvidere, October 31st

Saving the Corporate BaconSome characteristics of the modern corporation have come to addle citizens and politicians and some of those

elements have lingered since the idea of a corporation first occurred to men. Many today believe that the power and the legal authority of corporations have outstripped their usefulness. In the current term of the Supreme Court, the justices will again review if corporations may use contract language to deny citizens from suing a corporation to resolve grievances if the contract contained a clause that requires arbitration to resolve disputes. Many believe this language, often “hidden” in contracts, denies parties from resolving claims in Court. Finding someone that has signed a contact with these clauses is as easy as finding sand on a beach. The reason for this review is overdue.

Corporations came about in ancient Rome with the root of the word based in the Latin word “Corpus,” or “body of people.” By the era of Emperor Justinian who ruled the Eastern Roman Empire at 565, a body of rules had arisen giving substance to early corporate law. These early efforts created the basis for a corporation and later corporations developed as a means to exercise expanded rights to conduct business and to prosper economically.

The current dispute does not argue if corporations should exist, but the contention is that clauses in corporate contracts that deny the ability of aggrieved parties to file a lawsuit is unconstitutional. Many might argue that the very idea that a corporation is a person is also an artificial creation of rights that do not exist. But, of late, the Supreme Court has tended to support this extension of “personhood” to corporations.

The very goal of a corporation is offensive to some. The idea that a corporation grows, develops and expands as a means to benefit investors is offensive to those who believe that a corporation has a public obligation to serve first the needs of society. However, that perceived service has never been legally required nor has it ever been anything more than public relation language found in corporate annual reports. It seems apparent that any corporation will do what they can to expand their profits and to reduce their exposure to litigation. Inserting a clause that requires the client to agree not to litigate but to arbitrate instead is an obvious corporate advantage.

The specific clause that aroused the attention of the Supreme Court is similar to a clause found in credit card contracts offered by American Express. Similar if not identical language appears in hundreds of corporate contracts with consumers. The clause is written as, the company “may elect to resolve any claim by individual arbitration.” These few words appear on Page #5 of the American Express credit card contract to their card holders. The moment card holders use their credit card, they are bound by these few words that deny their ability to litigate disputes and requires arbitration. In either case, arbitration or litigation, the path is long and is not free of significant expense.

This matter has arisen to such a point, the New York Times initiated an extensive investigation into the policy and dedicated five separate stories on the matter. This is no small dedication for any news outlet today. The newspaper began their investigation because these clauses appears in cable TV agreements, cellular telephone contracts, and nursing home agreements and many others. The clause is designed to deny the initiation of class-action lawsuits.

Over recent years as corporations have grown larger and the cost of litigation has continued to inflate, one popular method to seek restitution from a corporation is through a class-action lawsuit. Class-action litigation is expensive for corporations as they try to avoid going to Court on the matter and delay to their greatest legal extent. However, the law changed resulting from two Supreme Court cases that eased the path of these clauses to be legally included in corporate contracts.

One case was decided for plaintiffs on a 5—4 decision in AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion, 131 S. Ct. 1740 (2011). The finding here upheld the arbitration clause in user contracts that required the signer to waive their right to participate in class-action litigation, of any sort. With this decision, the Court provided corporations with a model for future contracts and the Court also ruled that class-based arbitrations would also be denied.

Another case in American Express Company v. Italian Colors Restaurant, 130 S. Ct. 2401 (2010) was decided by a 5—3 vote that held a group of merchants cannot bring a class-action against the company, even on antitrust grounds, because each merchant had signed an agreement that required complaints to be taken as individual arbitration. These two decisions supported use of the restrictive clauses in contract agreements and empowered corporations to force their will over their clients.

The current Supreme Court case, Imburgia v. Direct TV, Inc., 14-462 was heard in oral arguments on October 6, 2015 and a decision could come next spring. The question here resulted from a class-action lawsuit claiming that Direct TV improperly charged early termination fees on their customers. The broader question that the Court must resolve asks if a California Court erred by asserting the precedent of state law despite preemption by the Federal Arbitration Act. Supreme Court Justices do not solely sift through esoteric legal tea leaves but often, the Court is asked to resolve questions that have direct impact on everyday life. Satellite TV early termination fees can be defined as an element of “everyday life” in America.

Arbitration clauses are found in dozens of consumer contracts. Many such contracts contain, in one form or another, language designed to insulate the contracting corporation from class-action lawsuits. The public should be aware of these clauses and understand, with every signed contact, the consumer agrees to be bound by the clauses found therein. The upside of these agreements allow consumers to engage in a wider range of activity that they want to enjoy. But there is a price to pay for the consumption of the services that the corporation offers. The cliché sustains today more than ever, “Buyer beware.”

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Reform is NeededTo Sustain the SystemBy James MiddletonIn a recent interview granted to The Journal by the 70th Congressional District Illinois Representative, Robert W. Pritchard (Rep), he spoke of the need for governmental reforms to be enacted to sustain the Illinois governmental system. He made comments in the context of two concerns. The first was a possible Constitutional referendum that could appear on the General Election ballots in 2016 to redefine how Illinois legislative districts could be drawn in the future. He also spoke of the need for reform to manage the state pension system and for state to enact a budget. The first question has come before in general elections but each time reform in drawing legislative districts has not been approved. Representative Pritchard said, “In almost each year we have introduced a measure in the General Assembly but every year it has failed.” There are two methods to amend the constitution with the first occurring through a legislative petition and the second can occur if a voter referendum appears and 2/3 of the voters approve the question. The current voter effort

is sponsored by the Better Government Association in Chicago. They are now acquiring the necessary 400,000 voter signatures on petitions for the referendum to appear on the November, 2016 ballot. Representative Pritchard said that many of the efforts through the General Assembly have been rebuffed by House and Senate leadership and relegated to a rules committee where the efforts died. The referendum would seek to amend the Constitution to alter how legislative districts are drawn and to reduce “gerrymandering” as practiced in the state. The term, “gerrymandering” was first written of in Boston


Gazette on March 26, 1812 in a piece to describe the redrawing of Senate district lines in Massachusetts under Governor Eldridge Gerry. In 1812 the Governor signed a bill that redistricted the state to benefit his political party and the new district was said to resemble a salamander. “Gerrymandering” is a derisive term that describes the practice of redrawing legislative districts to benefit one party over another party. The Representative said, “Serving in the state legislature has become a career for far too many people and when they leave office they enter lucrative private law practice or become lobbyists.” He suggested that Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner’s effort to create term limits for elected officials is part of why the state does not have a budget. The effort by the Governor also, according to the representative, explains why there is a budget impasse between Governor Rauner and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Michael Madigan. If the referendum appears on the ballot a simple majority of all Illinois registered voters would approve the amendment or a super majority of all of those that voted could accomplish the same end. Either could be a daunting task. Representative Pritchard spoke often of the power and influence wielded by the Speaker of the Illinois House of representatives, Michael Madigan. He suggested that the Speaker has followed the time-honored policy that was so successful for former Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daily. That policy employed ward leaders and family members to register voters and to drive them to the polls. The Representative also disclosed that benefits are extended to party officials by the Speaker to sustain his power base.The budget impasse in Illinois is another matter of concern for Representative Pritchard. He said, “About 90% of the prior budget is being spent today paying state salaries, pensions and bond payments. This was decreed by a Court order.” He added that the state comptroller claims, without a budget in place, state payments to pension funds could be interrupted later this month. The representative suggested that a lawsuit might need to emerge that could require the state to make their pension payments. Representative Pritchard repeated, “We need to enact reforms to sustain the system and to avoid further damage to the state. The state is now divesting some of their assets to pay bills and to make pension payments.” He added that the state did not know if they could make the payments to the pension funds and sold stock to get the revenue. The representative was critical of the budget process that occurred this summer when Speaker Madigan proposed a budget that he and other leaders had prepared without consultation with Republican’s. “He (Madigan) crafted the budget and he also was certain to assign many set-asides. He even had money set aside in the Secretary of State budget for his favored projects,” Representative Pritchard added. There is another side to the budgetary impasse and the representative said, “The Governor has resisted in the strongest way and it was during the Edgar Administration when we had a government shut-down for a week before Edgar gave in to Madigan.” The representative confirmed that Governor Rauner had reduced some of the items that he had on his reform agenda and has said he would reinstate some of those measures. “Some of this could occur soon with passage of Senate Bill #570,” Representative Pritchard said.Language in Senate Bill #570 stated: “To the extent resources permit, the Illinois Department shall provide child care services to parents and other relatives as defined by rules, who are working or participating in employment or Department approved education or training programs. At a minimum, the Illinois Department shall cover the following categories of families: 1) recipients participating in work and training activities, 2) families transitioning to work, 3) families at risk of receiving aid, 4) families with special needs and 5) working families with low income.” A rumor has been floated of recent on state university campuses since the budget impasse denied enactment of a new budget. That rumor reported, if the General Assembly does not enact a new budget by the second week in February, the state could no longer pay professors and staff personnel on the state university campuses. Representative Pritchard said, “The Court has ordered that state employees will be paid their salaries however, not all employees at state universities and colleges are state employees. Those people who are not state employees could be in jeopardy if the budget impasses moves further. I met earlier today with the President at Rock Valley College in Rockford and they will need to furlough people, as many as 25% of their employees.” After all of this discussion of legislative district reform and the inability of the state to manage the pension crisis or even to enact a new budget, representative Pritchard spoke of those that want to serve in state government. He said, “Almost everyone comes down-state to make things better for everyone.” But, he suggested that soon after people arrive they come to understand the realities of the legislative process in Illinois. He spoke of having sponsored many bills and helped in many legislating measures through the General Assembly but, he added, “We have a number of legislator’s that will be either one or two-term legislators and leave because it is difficult to get things done.”

Continued from page 3....... The path of legislation requires that bills be amended and changed and he suggested that some have trouble with changes that must be made. “Being in the political minority in Springfield, we don’t vote on the budget and we cannot have much to do with it,” Representative Pritchard said. He was critical of the Democratic Party budget offering earlier this year that had a $4 billion deficit and he added that the Democrats assumed that the Governor would sign that bill with a large tax increase. Yet, the General Assembly has not developed any sort of reform for the pension system in the state that continues to place the state at the bottom of the ladder among other states. Further, the state is now near its fifth month of the new fiscal year without having approved either a new budget or any appropriation measures to free money to pay the states’ bills. A Court order is in place to allow the state to pay some of their bills. Representative Pritchard repeated that reform is needed to sustain the system. He suggested a first step would be for a referendum to be prepared and placed on the General Election ballot in November, 2016 and for the voters to approve a Constitutional amendment to reform the redistricting system in Illinois. He also suggested that the state and his legislative colleagues must move forward with pension reform and to also better manage the escalating debt that the state is incurring without a budget or any other necessary reform.

Joanne Rhode (left), of Belvidere, and Ar-lene Brockmann, of Rockford, watch as Barb Wych (standing), delivers a platter of cookies to Phyllis Gallano (right) during the Dessert Auc-tion portion of the Boone County Council on Aging Jewels to Jeans VII fundraiser Saturday, November 7 at the Community Building in Bel-videre. (Photo By Susan Moran)

Nate Noble (center) watches as Nick Scheuer (right) of Rockford, receives an appraisal on his antique rifle from auctioneer Swan Hachmeister (left), Saturday, November 7, at the Boone County Historical Museum during the 2nd annual Trash or Treasure fundraiser. (Photo By Susan Moran)

(lower left) A Veterans Day Stand Down was held in front of Belvidere High School Wednesday, November 11, to show support for Veterans Day and to make a peaceful statement in protest against the local school district having children in school session during the federal holiday, thus causing the annual parade to be cancelled.(Photo By Susan Moran)


Nate Noble (center) watches as Nick Scheuer (right) of Rockford, receives an appraisal on his antique rifle from auctioneer Swan Hachmeister (left), Saturday, November 7, at the Boone County Historical Museum during the 2nd annual Trash or Treasure fundraiser. (Photo By Susan Moran)

(lower left) A Veterans Day Stand Down was held in front of Belvidere High School Wednesday, November 11, to show support for Veterans Day and to make a peaceful statement in protest against the local school district having children in school session during the federal holiday, thus causing the annual parade to be cancelled.(Photo By Susan Moran)

A Veterans Day observance takes place in the parking lot of Belvidere V.F.W. Post 1461 Wednesday, November 11. (Photo By Susan Moran)

Community News & EventsENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR

HOME SCHOOL FAMILIES- University of Illinois Extension is offering a once a month environmental education series for home school students and their attending adult learner. The program will be on the third Tuesday of each month starting in September and finishing in May 2016. The lessons will focus on a different topic each month with a total of nine classes. Classes are from 10:30 a.m. To noon and will be held at the Natural Resource Education Center located in the Russell Woods Forest Preserve, one mile west of Genoa on State Route 72. The cost will be $3.00 per Person per class, including the adult, and registration is required. For questions or to register, please call the Natural Resource Education Center at 815-784-2000. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact the Extension office at 815-544-3710.

PROPOSED CHANGES TO ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR BOONE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY- The Boone County Housing Authority has updated its Administrative Plan. A 30 day comment period on the proposed changes has been established beginning October 8, 2015 thru November 9, 2015. Throughout the public comment period, the documents may be seen at the Boone County Housing Authority located at 2036 North State Street, Belvidere, IL.. Written comments may be submitted to: Alan Zais, Executive Director Boone County Housing Authority 2036 North State Street, Belvidere, Il 61008. A Public hearing relative to the proposed changes in the plan will be held on November 20, 2015 at 9:00 am at the Boone County Housing Authority, 2036 North State Street, Belvidere, Il.

BOONE COUNTY 4-H CLUB NOW ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS- To learn more about 4-H enroll your child in a local club, one may contact: Boone County Extension office 205 Cadillac Court Suite #3, Belvidere, IL, call 815-544-3710, or visit our website at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/bdo/boone4h/.

ONLY CRAFTERS WANTED- Come help us make this a great event. To be held at the Moose Lodge in Belvidere. November 21, 2015 9:00 a.m. Till 3:00 p.m. For information please call 815-299-9242. The church ladies of St. James will be there with their special Christmas cookies, homemade candies, fudge, pies and other yummy snacks.

COMMUNITY BUILDING COMPLEX COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING- Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 5:00 P.M. In

the Community Building Meeting Room. VACANCY IN VOLUNTEER BOARDS OF BOONE

COUNTY- Boone County Regional planning Commission- One (3) vacancy’s for a term that will expire December 31, 2018

Belvidere Cemetery Association- One (1) vacancy for a term that will expire May 3, 2021

Interested parties are asked to send a letter and/or resume expressing your interest and qualifications along with your contact information to Boone County Board Chairman Bob Walberg, Administration Campus, 1212 Logan Ave., Suite 102, Belvidere, IL 61008. Please respond by November 25, 2015 to assure being considered.

BIG THUNDER GRANGE TO HOST TOY SHOW AND SALE – 9 A.M. To 3 P.M. Sunday November 15, 2015 at the Community Grange Hall. Located at the Boone County Fairgrounds on Il. Rt. 76. Many tables of Toy venders from all over the Midwest, will be in attendance. With Farm Toys, Trucks, Nascar, Vindex, and Arcade Toys to show and sell, plus many other items from suppliers, such as Ertile, Spec Cast, First Gear and other Toy Companies. Admission is $2.00 and lunch is available. For more information, call Dean at 815-978-6486 or Al 815-544-4522.

KIRKLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING- Wednesday, November 18th, 2015 at 7 P.M. At Olson’s Chapel, 309 S. 5th St. Kirkland, We will be

presenting (with the Kirkland Public Library) Rosie the Riveter portrayed by Lynn Rymarz. Meeting is open to all, Refreshments will be served.

MAIN STREET PLAYERS OF BOONE COUNTY PRESENTS “BABES IN TOYLAND- Starts November 13, 2015. at the Community Building. Call the Main Street Players of Boone County for more information.

HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET- Saturday, November 21st from 9 AM to 4 PM. At the refurbished “Old Train Depot” at 475 Dekalb Ave., Sycamore Some of the items that will be available for purchase are handcrafted jewelry and soaps, pottery, wood work, digital photography, bottle art, glass painting, purses, fine art pieces, note cards and holiday ornaments. Refreshments will also be served. Call 815-790-6111 for more information or visit us at www.kval.us.

OPEN AUDITIONS FOR “THE ODD COUPLE”- Main Street Players of Boone County announce auditions for “the Odd Couple” ( female & male versions). We have casting opportunities for 6-8 men and 6-8 women. Weather you are new to acting, looking to make a comeback, or a seasoned performer, come “play” with us! Audition Date: November 29, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. November 30, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Performance Dates: February 12-14 & 19-21, 2016. All auditions are held at the Belvidere Community Building Complex 111 W. First Street, Belvidere, IL 61008.

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

CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.- SANFORD COCHRAN A/K/A SANFORD M COCHRAN, et al Defendant 15 CH 57

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pur-suant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 15, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on December 3, 2015, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 530 S. State, Suite 201 (Logan Avenue entrance), Belvidere, IL, 61008, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 117 WEST BOONE STREET, BELVIDERE, IL 61008 Property Index No. 05-26-261-003. The real estate is improved with a white, wood siding, single family home; two car detached ga-rage. 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 par-ty checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment credi-tor, 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. 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 con-dition 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 mortgag-ee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condo-minium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME-OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identifi-cation issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1500313. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHI-CAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1500313 Case Number: 15 CH 57 TJSC#: 35-13517

I674122Published in The Boone County Journal 10-30, 11-6, 13

LEGALS


PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff,-v.-ISABEL HENDLER, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defen-dant13 CH 311

NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of

Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 11, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on November 24, 2015, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 530 S. State, Suite 201 (Logan Avenue entrance), Belvidere, IL, 61008, sell at public auction to the highest bid-der, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 709 Whitney Blvd., Belvidere, IL 61008Property Index No. 05-36-108-010.The real estate is improved with a single family residence.The judgment amount was $102,172.62.Sale terms: 25% of the bid amount, 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, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The certified check must be made payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquir-ing the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE 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, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or


GOSHEN MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff,-v.-BARBARA L. KOZLOWSKI, et al Defendant14 CH 86NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 24, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on December 2, 2015, 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 202 TALLADEGA DRIVE SW, Poplar Grove, IL 61065

Property Index No. 03-27-451-006.The real estate is improved with a single family residence.The judgment amount was $194,442.13.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.






For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: THE LAW OFFICE OF WILLIAM J. FACTOR, LTD., 105 W. MADISON ST., SUITE 1500, Chi-cago, IL 60602, (312) 373-7227

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.THE LAW OFFICE OF WILLIAM J. FACTOR, LTD.105 W. MADISON ST., SUITE 1500Chicago, IL 60602(312) 373-7227Case Number: 14 CH 86TJSC#: 35-15547 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 10-30, 11-6, 13

ForeclosureSTATE OF ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUITBOONE COUNTY

STERLING BANK & TRUST, FSB Plaintiff,vs.CASE NO. 2014 CH 248BERNARD NATALE, as Special Administrator for the ESTATE OF EARL F. BOURNE, Deceased; andthe ESTATE OF BEVERLY ANN BOURNE, Deceased; PNC BANK, N.A., successor by mergerto NATIONAL CITY BANK, N.A., successor by merger to FIRST OF AMERICA BANCORPORATION- ILLINOIS, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALEPublic Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Judgment of

Foreclosure entered in said Court in the above-entitled cause on July 21, 2015 Dave Ernest, Sheriff of Boone County, or such other Deputy as may be sitting in his stead, will sell at public venue to the highest and best bidder, the following described lands and premises in said Judgment mentioned or so much thereof as may be necessary to realize the amount due to satisfy said Judgment with the terms and conditions set forth herein:

A. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is:

Tiffany E. Rodriguez BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP6833 Stalter DriveRockford, Illinois 61108(815) 962-6611B. The common address of said property is: 2080 North Boone

School Road, Caledonia IL C. The legal description of the property is:PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION

THIRTY-THREE (33), TOWNSHIP FORTY-SIX (46) NORTH, RANGE THREE (3) EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS TO WIT: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES AND 4 FEET 00 INCHES WEST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION, 1351.91 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING FOR THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 89 DEGREES 4 FEET AND 00 INCHES WEST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 327.23 FEET; THENCE NORTH 23 DEGREES 26 FEET 23 INCHES WEST, 448.22 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 58 FEET AND 01 INCH WEST, 209.05 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES AND 04 FEET AND 00 INCHES EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION, 370.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 58 FEET 01 INCH EAST, 370.00 FEET; THEN SOUTH 40 DEGREES 58 FEET, 01 INCH EAST, 200 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 58 FEET AND 01 INCH EAST, 100 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AND TO THOSE PORTIONS THEREOF TAKEN, USED OR DEDICATED FOR PUBLIC ROAD PURPOSES. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, CONTAINING 5.000 ACRES.

D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: residential home with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2176 square feet. The house is on 5 acres.

E. The time and place of the sale is: December 29, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Boone County Sheriff’s Office, 615 N. Main Street, Belvidere, Illinois.

F. The terms of the sale are: 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.


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 the 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, UNLESS THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN JUDICIALLY FOUND TO BE ABANDONED.

Dated at Rockford, Illinois, this 2nd day of November, 2015./s/ Tiffany E. Rodriguez TIFFANY E. RODRIGUEZAttorney for Plaintiff

PREPARED BY: Tiffany E. RodriguezBARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP6833 Stalter DriveRockford, Illinois 61108 (815) 962-6611 Publisheed in the Boone County Journal 11-6,13,20

REAL ESTATE ADVERTISEMENT Single-family residential home consisting of four bedrooms and three

bathrooms on five acres located at 2080 North Boone School Road Caledonia, Illinois to be sold at auction pursuant to the Circuit Court of Boone County, Case No. 2014-CH-248, STERLING BANK AND TRUST, FSB, Plaintiff vs. BERNARD NATALE, as Special Administrator for the ESTATE OF EARL F. BOURNE, Deceased; and the ESTATE OF BEVERLY ANN BOURNE, Deceased; PNC BANK, N.A., successor by merger to NATIONAL CITY BANK, N.A., successor by merger to FIRST OF AMERICA BANCORPORATION- ILLINOIS, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, by the Sheriff of Boone County at 615 N. Main Street, Belvidere, Illinois at 10:00 a.m. on December 29, 2015, to the highest and best bidder, cash or certified check in full date of sale. Sale subject to Court approval. Buyer is entitled to possession 30 days after sale confirmed by court. Property is to be conveyed in “AS IS” condition. Title subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, easements and restrictions of record. For more information, contact Attorney Tiffany E. Rodriguez, 6833 Stalter Drive, Rockford Illinois, 61108, phone 815-962-6611.

Publisheed in the Boone County Journal 11-6,13,20

the Mortgagee s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIONOne South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312)


a 7 day status report of pending sales.HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC111 East Main StreetDECATUR, IL 62523(217) 422-1719Case Number: 13 CH 311TJSC#: 35-15134 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are


www.boonecountyjournal.com In Our 20th Year 815-544-4430 The Boone County Journal November 13th, 2015 7IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL

CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.- SANFORD COCHRAN A/K/A SANFORD M COCHRAN, et al Defen-dant 15 CH 57

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pur-suant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 15, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on December 3, 2015, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 530 S. State, Suite 201 (Logan Avenue entrance), Belvidere, IL, 61008, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

ALL THAT PART OF LOTS 7 AND 8 IN BLOCK 59 IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN (NOW CITY) OF BELVIDERE, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 8 IN SAID BLOCK 59, RUN-NING THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF BOONE STREET, 6 AND ONE-HALF RODS; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES NORTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH STATE STREET, 8 RODS TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF LOT 7, IN SAID BLOCK 59; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON SAID NORTHERLY LINE OF LOT 7, 6 AND ONE-HALF RODS TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF KISH-WAUKEE STREET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ON THE EASTER-LY LINE OF KISHWAUKEE STREET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN-NING. ALSO ALL RIGHTS CONVEYED TO DAVID PATTON BY DEED FROM ELLA M ELDREDGE AND HUSBAND, DATED JULY 1, 1901, RECORDED IN BOOK 61 OF DEEDS, PAGE 10 BOONE COUNTY RECORDS, IN A STRIP OF LAND ONE ROD WIDE OFF THE EASTERLY END OF SAID LOTS 7 AND 8. SITUATED IN THE CITY OF BELVIDERE, COUNTY OF BOONE AND STATE OF ILLI-NOIS.

Commonly known as 117 WEST BOONE STREET, BELVIDERE, IL 61008 Property Index No. 05-26-261-003. The real estate is improved with a white, wood siding, single family home; two car detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Aban-doned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction there-of of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the res-idential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspec-tion and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the prop-erty. 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 as-sessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEC-TION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSO-CIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file num-ber PA1500313. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dear-born Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1500313 Case Number: 15 CH 57 TJSC#: 35-13517

I674122Published in The Boone County Journal 10-30, 11-6, 13


GOSHEN MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff,-v.-BARBARA L. KOZLOWSKI, et al Defendant14 CH 86NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 24, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on December 2, 2015, 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 TWENTY-FIVE (25) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF CANDLEWICK LAKE UNIT NO. 4, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PORTIONS OF SECTIONS 27 AND 28, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS; THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 72-415 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLI-NOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 202 TALLADEGA DRIVE SW, Poplar Grove, IL 61065

Property Index No. 03-27-451-006.The real estate is improved with a single family residence.The judgment amount was $194,442.13.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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER


THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-FF5 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FF5

Plaintiff, -v.- JOSE LUIS SANTOS, et al Defendant 15 CH 00033 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pur-

suant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 18, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on November 20, 2015, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 530 S. State, Suite 201 (Logan Avenue entrance), Belvidere, IL, 61008, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

THE EASTERLY SEVENTY (70) FEET OF LOT SIX (6) IN BLOCK THREE (3) OF COHOON’S ADDITION TO BELVIDERE, ACCORD-ING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 0 OF DEEDS, PAGE 523, AND FILED JANUARY 5, 1855; SITUATED IN THE CITY OF BELVIDERE, IN BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 819 WHITNEY BLVD., BELVIDERE, IL 61008 Property Index No. 05-36-111-011. The real estate is improved with a sin-gle family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Ju-dicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judg-ment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The sub-ject 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. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchas-er 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 con-dition 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 Condomini-um Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWN-ER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN AC-CORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORT-GAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification is-sued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For informa-tion, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-25457. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status re-port of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-25457 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00033 TJSC#: 35-12562 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 infor-mation obtained will be used for that purpose.

I672399Published in the Boone County Journal 10-16,23,30

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 Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: THE LAW OFFICE OF WILLIAM J. FACTOR, LTD., 105 W. MADISON ST., SUITE 1500, Chi-cago, IL 60602, (312) 373-7227



a 7 day status report of pending sales.THE LAW OFFICE OF WILLIAM J. FACTOR, LTD.105 W. MADISON ST., SUITE 1500Chicago, IL 60602(312) 373-7227Case Number: 14 CH 86TJSC#: 35-15547 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are ad-

vised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.Published in The Boone County Journal 10-30, 11-6, 13


PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff,-v.-ISABEL HENDLER, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defen-dant13 CH 311

NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of

Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 11, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on November 24, 2015, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 530 S. State, Suite 201 (Logan Avenue entrance), Belvidere, IL, 61008, sell at public auction to the highest bid-der, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Lot Four (4) in Block Two (2) of Cohoon’s Addition to Belvidere, ac-cording to the Plat thereof recorded in Book 0 of Deeds, Page 523, and filed January 5, 1855, EXCEPT the North Twelve (12) feet thereof, said EXCEPTION being a rectangular strip of land having a width of Twelve (12) feet from North to South and running East and West Ten (10) rods; situated in the County of Boone and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 709 Whitney Blvd., Belvidere, IL 61008Property Index No. 05-36-108-010.The real estate is improved with a single family residence.The judgment amount was $102,172.62.Sale terms: 25% of the bid amount, 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, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The certified check must be made payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the resi-dential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale

is further subject to confirmation by the court.Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a

Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.





For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney.



a 7 day status report of pending sales.HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC111 East Main StreetDECATUR, IL 62523(217) 422-1719Case Number: 13 CH 311TJSC#: 35-15134 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are


STATE OFILLINOISSS COUNTY OF BOONEIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BOONE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: NICK SASODeceased.No. 2015-P-70NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-WILL AND CLAIMS

NOTICE is given of the death of NICK SASO. Letters of Office were issued on October 26, 2015 to ALICE SASO, Belvidere, Illinois, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Attorney Nathan J. Noble, 504 North State Street, Belvidere, Illinois.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before April 29, 2015 that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Boone County Circuit Clerk--Probate Division at the Boone County Courthouse, 601 North Main Street, Belvidere, L 61008, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated:October 28, 2015Alice Saso Independent ExecutorNathan J. Noble, P.C. Attorney for Petitioner 504 North State Street Belvidere, IL 61008 815.547.7700

Published in the Boone County Journal 10-30, 11-6, 13

Claim Notices

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

PROBATE DIVISIONIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ) ) CASE NO. 15-P-57DENNIS J. MARTIN, SR., Deceased. )

CLAIM NOTICENOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of DENNIS J. MARTIN, SR.

Letters of Office were issued on October 20, 2015 to ANDREA E. MARTIN, 895 S. Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH 43081, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Attorney Erin E. Walsh, ZIMMERMAN & WALSH, LLP, 1707 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before May 2, 2016, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Boone County Circuit Clerk - Probate Division at the Boone County Courthouse, 601 N. Main Street, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office - Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

DATED: October 29, 2015 ANDREA E. MARTIN, Independent Executor

Attorney Erin E. WalshZIMMERMAN & WALSH, LLPAttorney for Estate 1707 East State StreetRockford, IL 61104 (815) 399-1400Published in the Boone County Journal 10-30, 11-6, 13

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

In the Matter of the Estate of Harris M. Penny Jr. Deceased Case No. 15P68CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of HARRIS M. PENNY, JR. of Belvidere, Illinois whose date of death is October 4, 2015. Letters of Office were issued on October 20, 2015 to John Penny, 610 Dunham Court, Marengo, Illinois 60152 whose attorney is Robert C. Becker, Jr., 213 West Main Street, Genoa, Illinois 60135.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at The Boone County Court House, 601 North Main, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, or with the representative, or both, on or before April 20, 2016 and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim


LEGALSLegal notices published in the Boone County Journal also available on-line at Boonecountyjournal.com Statewide at Publicnoticeillinois.com

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY-BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS

ESTATE OF EVELYN R. WIEBEL, DECEASED. 15 P 69Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent.

Letters of office were issued to LOWELL BROWN, 1555 NORTH MAIN STREET, SUITE 126, FRANKFORT, IN, as Independent EXECUTOR, whose attorney of record is ANTHONY J PANKAU JR., THE LAW OF-FICE OF JOHN PANKAU, P.C., 105 EAST IRVING PARK ROAD., ITASCA, ILLINOIS 60143.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerkLinda Anderson Clerk of the Circuit Crt. 601 North Main St., #303 Belvidere, Illinois 61008 or with the representative, or both, on or before APRIL 30, 2016, or,

if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

ANTHONY J PANKAU JR.THE LAW OFFICE OF JOHN PANKAU, P.C.105 EAST IRVING PARK ROAD.ITASCA, ILLINOIS 60143(630) 875-0500I674379

Published in The Boone County Journal 10-30, 11-6, 13

Assumed Names - DBA

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

In the Matter of the Estate of L’ERA D. KOTECKI,No. 15-P-65Deceased.NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-WILL AND CLAIMS

NOTI E is given of the death of L’era D. Kotecki. Letters of Office were issued on 9 / 2 9 / 1 5 I to Sandra L. Kennedy, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Attorney Charles G. Popp, P.C.215 South State Street, Belvidere, Illinois.Claims against the estate may be filed on or before M a y 1 , 2 0 1 5 , that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Boone County Circuit Clerk--Probate Division at the Boone County Courthouse, 601 North Main Street, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, or with the estate legal representative, or both.Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk’s Office--Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Published in the Boone County Journal 11-6, 13, 20

filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

The estate will be administered without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent administration by filing a petition to terminate under Section 28-4 of the Illinois Probate Act.Linda J. Anderson(Clerk of the Circuit Court)Published in The Boone County Journal 10-30, 11-6, 13

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTIONState of Illinois County of Boone ) ss This is to certify that the undersigned intend… to conduct and transact a Farming & Honey Bees business in said County and State under the name of Charter Grove Honey at the following post office addresses:106 Candlewick Dr. SE, 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: Eileen Montavon, 106 Candlewick Dr. SE., Poplar Grove, IL, 61065. Signed: Eileen Montavon 10/26/15Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 26th. day of October, 2015, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Erica L. Bluege, DeputyPublished in the Boone County Journal 10/30, 11/06,13

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTIONState of Illinois County of Boone ) ss This is to certify that the undersigned intend… to conduct and transact a Commercial Rental Property business in said County and State under the name of Janet Paulsen D/B/A Logan Center at the following post office addresses:1231 Logan Ave, 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: Janet A. Paulsen, 501 Lindgren Lane, Belvidere, IL, 61008. Signed: Janet A. Paulsen 10/26/15Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 26th. day of October, 2015, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Julie A. Stapler, DeputyPublished in the Boone County Journal 10/30, 11/06,13

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTIONState of Illinois County of Boone ) ss This is to certify that the undersigned intend… to conduct and transact a Sale of Fabric and Craft Supplies business in said County and State under the name of Blue Box Quilting at the following post office addresses:207 Candlewick Dr. NE, Poplar Grove, IL, 61065 PO Box 312 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: Ashli Logan, 207 Candlewick Dr. NE., Poplar Grove, IL, 61065. Signed: Ashli Logan 10/28/15Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 28th. day of October, 2015, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Erica L. Bluege, DeputyPublished in the Boone County Journal 10/30, 11/06,13

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTIONState of Illinois County of Boone ) ss This is to certify that the undersigned intend… to conduct and transact a E- Counseling Service Health Wellness Promotion (Integrative Fitness) business in said County and State under the name of Artfully Seductive at the following post office addresses: 103 King Henry, 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: Charlene Donahoe, 103 King Henry, Poplar Grove, IL, 61065. Signed: Charlene Donahoe 10/28/15Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 28th. day of October, 2015, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Christine Gardner, DeputyPublished in the Boone County Journal 10/30, 11/06,13

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTIONState of Illinois County of Boone ) ss This is to certify that the undersigned intend… to conduct and transact a House Cleaning & Staging Business business in said County and State under the name of Komet Kleening & Staging at the following post office addresses: 419 ½ South 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: Tamara Brodnicki, 419 ½ South State St., Belvidere, IL, 61008. Signed: Tamara Brodnicki, 10/29/15Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 29th. day of October, 2015, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Christine Gardner, DeputyPublished in the Boone County Journal 11/06,13,20

MiscellaneousSTATE OF ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUITBOONE COUNTY

Antonio Sepeda Jr., Plaintiff and Leslie Ann Sepeda No.15-D-165 Defendant.

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Notice is given you, Leslie Ann Sepeda, Defendant, that this cause has been commenced against you in this Court asking for Dissolution and other relief. Unless you file your response or otherwise file your appearance in this cause in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Boone County, Courthouse, Belvidere, Illinois, on or before the 18th day of November, 2015. A Judgement and other relief may be granted as prayed for by the Plaintiff. Linda J. Anderson Circuit ClerkBy Heidi Johnson, DeputyPublished in the Boone County Journal 10-30, 11-6,13

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Liberty Bell $860 in 54#’s (covered in 23#)5 Video Poker Machines, many different games

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

IN RE THE MATTER OF:Rafael Torres Rico No. 15-MR-192

NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Notice is given you, the public, that on December 15, 2015, I will file a Petition For Change of Name in this Court asking the Court to change my present name of Rafael Torres Rico to the name of Rafael Rico Torres. Published in the Boone County Journal 11/13,20,27

FEED THE NEED FOOD DRIVE- Saturday November 21st, 2015 at Countryside Pacemaker, Poplar Grove. All locations are from 9 AM to 1 PM. We will be collecting Nonperishable food, toiletries, new toys, gloves, mittens, scarves and knit hats. All items collected will be donated to local churches, food pantries and the Salvation Army. For more information, Contact: Officer John Fish Belvidere Community Policing Coordinator. Belvidere Police Department 815-547-6312.

FEED THE NEED FOOD DRIVE- Saturday November 28st, 2015 at Aldi’s of Belvidere. All locations are from 9 AM to 1 PM. We will be collecting Nonperishable food,

toiletries, new toys, gloves, mittens, scarves and knit hats. All items collected will be donated to local churches, food pantries and the Salvation Army. For more information, Contact: Officer John Fish Belvidere Community Policing Coordinator. Belvidere Police Department 815-547-6312.

PRAIRIE COMMUNITY BANK OFFERS SCHOLARSHIP-Marengo, IL: Prairie Community Bank is pleased to announce a scholarship competition where area high school seniors enter a statewide essay writing contest. The competition is part of a program sponsored by Illinois community banks and the CBAI Foundation for Community Banking to increase awareness of locally owned banks, along with their contributions to the community.Prairie Community Bank is working with Marengo Community High School to invite seniors to submit short essays on the theme – The Importance of Community Banking. Prairie Community Bank is a member of the Community Bankers Association of Illinois (CBAI) which formed the Foundation in 1996. A monetary award of $1,000/year for up to four years of higher education will be awarded to the author of the best essay. There are also up to 12 additional first-place $1,000 awards and 13 second-place $500 awards available. In addition, the high school of the overall winner will receive $500.Contest information is available at both branches of Prairie Community Bank and MCHS. Entries must be submitted to Prairie Community Bank by Friday, January 22, 2016. The selected entries will be submitted to the CBAI Foundation to be eligible for the statewide competition

ST JOHN’S ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS SEASON SERVICES- Sunday, November 29th the 9:00 a.m. Service will include the Hanging of the Greens symbolizing the beginning of the Advent season. Come see and help the church prepare for Christmas. Located at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Harmony, Located at 11821 East Grant Highway (Route 20) Hampshire. For additional information contact the church office at 815-923-4263.

HOMETOWN HEROES- Rockford’s Vietnam Veterans Two-Day Event Commemorating and Honoring 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War at Midway Village Museum. Saturday, November 14th, 11am-4pm. Shared Displays and Experiences. Local Vietnam Veterans will share displays of photographs and artifacts and be available to talk with visitors. At 12:30 pm A preview of the Harlem High School Veterans’ film project will be shown, and at 2:00 pm Author Wendell Affield talks about the Mobile Riverine Force in which he served. Admission is $7 adults; $5 (children 3-17). Purchase admission the day of the event in the Main Museum Center. Museum Members are free. Sunday, November 15 2pm-4pm. A panel of local Vietnam Veterans will discuss the War and Rockford’s experience of it. Admission is By Donation, only at the door.

BELL RINGERS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED- We are in “NEED” of bell ringers for our Bell Ringing Campaign starting as soon as Monday November 16 here in Belvidere. People can go on line and register by location, dates and time. For more information, please call 815-544-3892.

CARETAKER CONVICTED OF CRIMINAL NEGLECT OF AN ELDERLY PERSON - Boone County State’s Attorney Michelle Courier announced that a Boone County jury convicted Tita Trajano of Arlington Heights of Criminal Neglect of an Elderly Person. On May 16, 2009, Trajano was a hired caregiver for an elderly man and failed to get assistance for the man after he fell. Her failure to get assistance and leaving the elderly man on the floor for an estimated 5 hours caused his health to deteriorate even further. Following the events, Ms. Trajano, a native of the Philippines, left the country and returned to the Philippines. Her sentencing is scheduled for January 28, 2016, at 11 a.m. Criminal Neglect of an Elderly Person is a Class 3 felony. It carries a possible sentence in the Department of Corrections of 2 to 5 years and probation is an option.

State’s Attorney Michelle Courier commented, “We hope that the verdict brings some comfort for the victim’s family. We also hope that the verdict sheds light on elder abuse, a crime that is too often underreported. Our elders deserve honor and respect, not abuse and neglect.”

In September 2010 Boone County State’s Attorney Courier formed and chaired the Elder Abuse Fatality Review Team for Boone and Winnebago County to review possible cases of elder abuse and neglect. The team is composed of law enforcement, attorneys, coroners, and provider agencies in elder abuse and neglect. The goal of the team is to improve the response to elder victims of abuse, neglect and exploitation and to prevent similar outcomes in the future. Since its creation, the Review Team has been expanded to include disabled individuals.

BOONE COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY Michelle Courier was recently honored to present for the Midwest Gang Investigator’s Association’s Annual Conference on her lawsuit against the Latin Kings street gang under the Illinois Street Gang Terrorism Omnibus Prevention Act.

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