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Alma-MaterBy James Middleton

When this photograph was shot of the graduation class of Belvidere High School in 1901, it is possible that most, if not all 0f those graduates could sing the alma-mater of the high school. If one stopped students who are planning to graduate soon from Belvidere High School or Belvidere North High School, many student might need to stop to find some who would even know what an alma-mater is much less be able to sing the melody.

Performing the alma-mater of many high schools today is not a skill that many would find favor in knowing. Every autumn when college football games occupy many of the afternoon hours on television, often the winning team after the game collect on the sidelines to intone their alma-mater. Most often, this occurs when Norte Dame University have won a game. The student-athletes collect on the sidelines and harmonize the university alma-mater.

Most often these melodies are tuneful, the rhythm of the music is modulated and relaxed. There is nothing frenetic about the alma-mater of most schools. The alma-mater is most often sung as if it was a hymn, a song of reverence and one that harkens to the higher spirit of education. However, the manner by which the alma-mater is sung also suggests a certain reverence among those that are singing and harmonizing.

The men and women collected here for their graduation photograph were likely serious people, though, some might have enjoyed making a practical joke at a colleague’s expense. But, that is the risk of a joke, there is always someone who suffers and there are those who laugh. The Class of 1901 had no one who listened to the radio. No one in 1901 had a computer or knew what those machines were and no one had any idea that pictures and sound could be transmitted through the air and received by an

electronic box, such as a television. The graduates shown here had vaudeville as one form of entertainment besides high school events, attending church and Sunday school meetings or even amateur theatre and choral performances as their entertainment.

Comedy found on the vaudeville stage in 1901 followed a pattern that has sustained to this day, though in a very different form than what was found back then. The comedian’s on the stage in 1901 told one-line jokes. It is unlikely that a comedian performed for the 1901 class at their graduation but, the students shown here might have enjoyed a vaudeville comedian more than the usual suspects that most often deliver a graduation oration today. Instead of hearing about striving for the stars or dedicating lives to the betterment of man, maybe graduates would rather hear of the man who claimed, “There was a beautiful woman knocking on my door all night until I let her out.” Or, the man who was hit by a driver and a paramedic asked him, “Are you comfortable,” and the man replied, ‘I make a good living.’” And, there was the doctor who examined a man and gave him six months to live but the guy did not pay his bill and the doctor gave him another six months.”

The baggy-pants vaudeville comedians could have gone on and so can we but Ralph Austin Bowdish on the right in the top row might have grown bored. However, Ethel May Strang, seated in the front row, second on the right looks as if she might have enjoyed a joke or two.

Even in 1901 and today, all one has to do to identify an age is to see how the women are dressed. The women shown here wore high collars, neat ribbons tied at the throat and long gathered sleeves worn over waist to ankle skirts personified 1901 dress style. Nora Belle Wicks in the front row on the far left and Effie Alice Spencer seated beside her were the only two women who chose not to wear a white blouse.

The men in the photograph are, remarkably, dressed like all men of that day. Frank Bowley in the center of the top row and Mr. Bowdish who was earlier mentioned, wore unusually high collars. Those collars were attached to their shirts and made of a paper like product called celluloid. A man could get a couple of uses or maybe a couple more if they were careful and had not cut themselves shaving before the collar would have to be thrown away or cleaned for another use.

The people shown here all wore sober expressions. But of course, the shutter speed of the cameras of those days took a long time for sufficient light to hit the glass plates used as film. A minute or more in many instances was the amount of time that people had to hold their pose. If they moved the photograph would then have been a blurred. Most people today assume what photographer’s call a “photo-face” that most people wear every time they are being photographed.

The class of 1901 included men and women who were proud of their accomplishment, to graduate from high school and to embark on the new chapters of their lives. That is what a graduation from high school and college is, an opportunity to recognize the accomplishment of the graduate and to celebrate their transition into a new chapter of life. Few times occur in many lives when men or women are recognized for their accomplishments and celebrated for moving into a new phase of life. Such will soon be the case for the graduates from Belvidere High School and Belvidere North High School.

The Journal wants to thank the Boone County Historical Society for allowing use of this photograph and we also want to recognize the graduation class of 2015 from both city high schools.

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Crime Briefing Sheet To April 13th

On 04/04/16 at approx. 5:45 PM, BPD Officer met with

a complainant reference an auto theft. The complainant stated approximately 3 months ago she left her vehicle at a business in the 2300 block of Newberg Rd. The complainant recently learned the company is no longer in business and the shop is empty. Case forwarded to detective section.

On 04-04-16 at 20:01hrs BPD Officer was dispatched to the 1100 Block of Nettie for a report of a stolen cell phone. The complainant stated she placed her Samsumg cell phone in her vehicle and now she can not find her phone.

On 04/05/16 @ approx 1004hrs, BPD Officer was dispatched to the 100 Block of N. State St. in ref. to damage to property. The complainant stated that sometime between 04/04/16 @ approx 2000hrs - a subject (s) appeared to have attempted to break into the building through the back door.

On 04/07/2016 at 1035 hours, BPD Officer was dispatched to the 2000 Block of N. State Street in reference to a theft report. An employee reported between 04/05/2016 at 2300 hours and 04/06/2016 at 0633 hours, a subject was arrested for Retail Theft.

On 4/08/16 at 1102hrs, BPD Officers went to the 1200 Block of Logan Ave in reference to damage to property. The complainant stated sometime between 1054hrs and 1102hrs, his rear window was shattered to his vehicle.

On 4/08/16 at 1403hrs, BPD Officers went to the 200 Block of N. State, in reference to damage to property. The complainant stated sometime between 1330hrs on 4/07/16 and 1400hrs on 4/08/16, unknown person broke a key off in this door.

On 04/09/2016 at approx. 0636 hrs, BPD Officer was dispatched to check the area of the 1600 block of Whitney Blvd. for a suspicious subject. A male who matched the subject’s description iwas arrested for Criminal trespass to residence and Burglary to motor vehicle.

On 04/09/2016, at 0704 hours BPD Officers observed a vehicle parked with the driver side door open in teh 200 Bock of E. 6th Street. The owner stated they were missing items from the vehicle. A subject was located and arrested for Burglary to Motor Vehicle.

On 04/09/16 @ 1157hrs, BPD Officer was dispatched

to the 900 Block of Union in ref. to a possible residential burglary. The homeowner stated someone had entered his residence between the hrs of 1045 - 1157 on todays date and took items.

On 4/9/16 at 2051 hrs, BPD Officer was dispatched to 2101 Gateway Center Dr (Wal-Mart) in reference to a Retail Theft. An employee stated two males had stolen items from the store.

On 04/10/2016, at 1300 hours, BPD Officers were dispatched to the 100 Block of E. Madison St. in reference to a residential burglary. The complainant stated that sometime between 04/07/2016 and 04/10/2016 someone had entered into his apartment. The complainant stated that he was missing items from his residence.

On4/12/16 at 1159 hrs. BPD Officer responded to the 2100 Block of Derby Ln. for criminal damage. The complainant stated between 4/11/16 1600 & 4/12/16 1145 hrs. someone struck his garage door damaging it.

On 4/12/16 at 1202 hours, BPD Officer was dispatched to Walmart (2101 Gateway Center) in reference to a Retail Theft. An employee stated they followed a subject through the store and watched as they placed multiple items in Walmart shopping bags, and walk past the last point of sale without paying for the items.

On 04/04/16 at 1241 hrs. BCS Deputy was dispatched to the 100 Block of Breakaway Tr. reference damage to property. The complainant

stated that a subject had punched the front door of his house leaving three large dents in it.

On 04/04/16, at 12:56 hrs, BCS Deputy responed to the 2100 Block of Candlewick Drive for a report of identity theft. The complainant attempted to file her taxes and the State of Illinois notified her that she would not be receiving an IL tax return due to unpaid medical bills. The complainant was told that she needed to file a police report in order to appeal the charges.

On 04-04-16 at approximately 2148 hrs., BCS Deputy was dispatched to the 11000 Block of Abbotsford Place in reference to a theft. The complainant stated between 0830 hrs. and 1900 hrs., someone entered his home and removed several items. Case forwarded to detectives.

On 04-05-16 at 2103 hrs., BCS Deputy was flagged down on Edson St., reference burglary to motor vehicle. The victim advised that his vehicle was burglarized in his driveway at an unknown time between 1600 hrs. on 04-04-16 and 1100 hrs. on 04-05-16. Several items were taken from the car. Case forwarded to the detectives.

On 04/10/16, at 05:24 hrs, BCS Deputy responded to the 300 Block of Springmeadow Dr. reference a smoke investigation. The complainant stated that she and her family have been on vacation and when they returned this morning and when they opened their garage they smelled smoke. Boone County District 2 Fire investigated and it appeared that the fire started in the living room on the first floor where the fish tank was.

On 04-11-16 at approximately 1001 hrs., BCS Deputy spoke with a complainant regarding damage to property. The complainant stated that between 04-09-16 and 04-11-16 unknown person(s) spray painted his mailbox.

Letter to editor:Once again, Boone County finds itself caught in the

nexus of outside money and industrial development. As more and more people are becoming aware, the Great Lakes Basin Railroad intends to build a heavily trafficked rail line through Illinois and Wisconsin to the detriment to those living in the vicinity of the proposed route

On April 7, my husband and I attended the Block GLB Railroad informational meeting at the Belvidere Community Building. Attendance was substantial and consisted of concerned people from many of the areas that would be affected by the proposed rail line: folks from several Illinois counties as well as a representative from Rock County, Wisconsin.

Until recently, the community has been adrift in an ocean of rumors regarding the specifics for the proposed railroad: hours of operation, number of tracks, and actual path of the routes. The GLB Railroad has just recently informed the public of these intentions. The meeting on Thursday night

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offered community members the opportunity to understand these facts and write your concerns based upon facts to legislature and Surface Transportation Board, Washington DC.

Sadly there were people in the audience that were attempting to use this informational meeting to unjustly berate the Boone County Board President Bob Walberg. And even more disturbing was County Board Member, Kathy Ward’s conjectures concerning Mr. Walberg. Her responses were misleading and created a misunderstanding of the protocol for the County Board discussions and final decisions. Bob Walberg has consistently been a just and powerful proponent for the people of Boone County. An informational meeting, at which representatives from other counties and states are present, is simply not the place to harass a dedicated Board member. I strongly put my faith in Bob Walberg’s ability to lead our county in the right direction.

Fortunately, there continues to be a strong presence of motivated and concerned citizens fighting to preserve the rural spirit of our neighborhoods and to maintain the levels of health, safety, and well being that citizens in Boone County expect and deserve: If Boone County is to keep the GLB Railroad from acquiring eminent domain and ultimately destroying the environment which we all share, it is essential that all members of the County Board work together as well as concerned citizens put their efforts to good use.

Boone County Resident, Meredith Williams

OP-EdMayor Mike Chamberlain

One of the great pleasures I have in being mayor is working for positive improvements in Belvidere that people can see and appreciate. However, if our roads are pockmarked with potholes, or our sewers overflow, my office hears about it.

When I see you at the supermarket, or at the gas station, or the bank, and you share with me the problems you see in our community, it is my job as mayor to listen, and find effective ways to find solutions. One way we can do a better job is to streamline services. A more transparent, more accountable, better functioning and less costly way to accomplish results serves everyone.

It is no secret that Illinois has nearly 7,000 units of local government. That is 2,000 more than any other state. About 6,000 of the 7,000 can levy taxes. All of these units of government are charged with providing services, and sometimes there are duplicative or redundant efforts that could be better managed from many perspectives, not the least of which is cost containment and control. When every unit of government supports at least one, and sometimes many separate facilities, each with its own office hardware and IT expenses, the dollars add up quickly. In turn, our residents pay more in taxes, but seldom receive more in return.

Redundant layers of government are often ineffective. They increase bureaucratic inefficiencies, while making it more time-consuming and difficult to navigate through the system to get things done. Government should make it easy for constituents to find the information they need and, hopefully, get their business done at a central, easily accessible location.

Belvidere deserves better, YOU deserve better. Local governments work because we know our

communities. Springfield does not. We know the infrastructure challenges of declining roads and bridges.

Locally, we are chained to State unfunded mandates that gobble up taxpayer dollars that should be spent for more necessary local needs.


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“Now for SomethingCompletely Different”

This newspaper is being delivered on the day when many people in the nation will have sent or will send their annual income tax report that is to varying degrees, a work of art or fiction. However on this date, instead of deepening the same old rut, let’s consider something completely different. Why not imagine replacing the hated income tax with a consumption tax?

The idea of a consumption tax is actually a “Value Added Tax” or a VAT. Many conservatives would turn ashen and feint at the very idea of a VAT being imposed. Their fear is that VATs must run similar to European VATs that escalate until the tax in place mirrors Denmark where a 25% VAT is law.

A VAT in America could easily function similar to the VAT in Canada and Australia. Both nations have not increased their VATs in over two decades.

The National Bureau of Economic Research has estimated that if the federal government imposed a 17% VAT that exempted food, medical care and housing, federal personal income tax, corporate income tax, and estate and gift taxes could all be eliminated.

It has also been proposed, if a 17% VAT was imposed, the highest earners would continue to file an income tax return. Those with income ranging in the hundreds of thousands and higher would continue to file income tax returns paying at a comparable rate as today and employing similar deductions. The major difference is that the “average” wage earners and most hourly workers would be freed of making this annual report that costs American’s many millions of dollars.

These are estimates but for the sake of discussion, creation of such a tax policy should be considered. But this idea has already been labelled as the “Fair Tax” and is supported by some of the candidates running for President of the United States. Perhaps the strongest proponent of this new tax is Texas Senator Ted Cruz (R).

One of the benefits proposed by the “Fair Tax’ is that everyone is a tax payer and everyone is a tax collector. As current tax law stands today, approximately 47% of American’s do not file an income tax return and do not pay income tax. If the “Fair Tax” was enacted as a VAT, then everyone buying an automobile would pay the VAT. Everyone buying a computer, a six-pack of beer, a package of bubble gum or clothing would pay the VAT.

One area of concern asks if a VAT is revenue neutral or revenue escalating and there is no consensus answer. The idea of imposing this “Fair Tax” has come before the U.S. Congress but has not yet emerged from committee hearings. The idea was proposed in 1999 by Georgia representatives John Linder and Rob Woodall. A Senate version of the same legislation was proposed by Georgia Senator Saxby Chambliss. In order for the bill to advance, the bill would have to be included in a final version of tax legislation and be approved by the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee. Under the current administration, it is believed that such a bill has little chance for approval. President Barack Obama is opposed to the bill and he instead favors a more progressive change to the current income and payroll tax systems.

Some have polled American citizens and in a 2009 a Rasmussen poll found that 43% of American’s supported a VAT while 38% of those polled opposed such a move. The poll further found that the sales tax was viewed fairer by 52% of Republicans and 44% of the Democrats.

There are noted economists, some of whom are Nobel laureates, who claim that the VAT would improve the overall national economy. The Beacon Hill Institute estimated that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) would increase by 10.7% in five years after a VAT was imposed. Arudin, Laffer & Moore Econometrics estimated that GDP would improve by 2.4%$ in the first year and 11.3% after 10 years with the nation paying and collecting a VAT. Some suggest that domestic investment could improve by 86.3% with real wages improving by 10.2% and consumption improving by 1.8%.

Some economists claim that taxing income decreases productivity because money spent on taxation cannot be used to expand a business or personal income. Some economists claim that taxation on consumption will decrease spending because the taxation a corporation or a person would pay is dependent upon their level of spending. Another aspect of consumption taxation could result in less spending for consumer goods that could reduce the price of those goods and also lead to a drop in consumer debt. It has also been argued that families would be encouraged to have more capital for investments if the tax burden on those investments were removed.

If the income tax was removed and taxation resulted from a consumption tax, corporations might be less willing to transfer assets to foreign countries to avoid paying taxes on income. As recent as last week President Obama asked the Treasury Department to rewrite the rules covering corporate inversion. Further, with the corporate tax rate in America being reduced from one of the highest in the world to one of the lowest tax rates, foreign companies might be encouraged to move to America, thereby improving the economic condition of the nation and expanding employment opportunities.

There are advantages and disadvantages to considering such a move that bears discussion. The very idea of making such a change is an idea whose time might have arrived. It could be many years, as we have witnessed for even incremental changes to be written into the American tax code that now encompasses more than 74,000 pages of fine print describing “Red Tape.” This is not to say that such a change is in everyone’s best interest, but it is an idea that could benefit from greater consideration. Discussion of a consumption or VAT tax could be one of those “teaching moments” that could benefit the nation.

Chilson, Clara, 72, Cherry Valley, April 1st

Hall, Marie Susan, 89, Poplar GroveSanto, John P. Dal, 65, Belvidere, April 2nd

Steurer, David, 77, Belvidere, March 30th


Choosing a PlannerBy James Middleton

Since the start of the New Year, Boone County officials have been preparing to sever a relationship with the City of Belvidere to use shared planning services. This agreement had been in place for decades. The decision to sever that relationship came in January and the actual severance occurred in the February Boone County Board meeting.

The intergovernmental agreement relationship specified that either party could sever the agreement after a subsequent 90-day period lapsed. The severance was made formal after the retirement of Kathy Miller, the former interim planning director. The City of Belvidere hired Ms. Miller’s assistant and Boone County moved forward on their own without a planner in place.

In the short term, Boone County will be using planning services provided by DeKalb County however, that will sustain for a very short period, according to the Boone County administrator, Ken Terrinoni. He added, “Using the planning services at DeKalb County would be a limited option because of the time constraints.” With Boone County consulting with DeKalb County planners that would mean double the work for DeKalb. It could be assumed that the needs of DeKalb County would supersede planning needs of Boone County.

The fee that DeKalb County will charge for planning services, according to Paul Miller the DeKalb County planning director would be a flat rate of $70 per hour for planning services. Mr. Miller wrote to Boone County officials, “An analysis from out finance department has determined that

DeKalb County would simply charge a single rate of $70/hour for providing zoning services to Boone County.”

County government here has been solicited by a number of urban planners to acquire the opportunity to serve the county needs. Mr. Terrinoni said that there have been discussions and consideration of some of those firms.

Of those that have been considered, Mr. Terrinoni said, “There is one firm that stands out because of their qualifications.” The firm that he identified was Fehr Graham of Rockford. He said that the firm would dedicate a planner to the needs of Boone County. He added, “They have experience working with the Comprehensive Plan (Boone County Comprehensive Plan of 1999)” and he also suggested that the firm has experience working with the Boone County Zoning Code.

Though many municipalities have zoning plans that meet certain standards, every municipality has elements that are unique to them. For example, one code entry that was the subject of discussion in last week’s Boone County Board roads and capital improvements meeting related to an entry that requires heating and air conditioning equipment installed on a roof to be shielded from neighbors. Another unique element of the Boone County zoning code was added as a text amendment last December when the County Board approved a half-mile setback to be in place separating wind turbines from adjoining property owners. The text amendment requires that wind turbines be no less than a half-mile from adjoining property owners unless they opt out of that code

requirement. Mr. Terrinoni suggested that the Fehr Graham firm would

be presented to the full County Board for consideration as a planning consultant. The charges specified by the firm for their services amounts to $123 per hour and that fee would take effect when a specific need for planning services was brought to the firm. This fee does not apply unless the firm is providing planning services. Mr. Terrinoni added, “The work that they would perform would be pre-approved regarding the time needed for them to assess and to report on a zoning application.”

Mr. Terrinoni also said that the county is awaiting receipt of a contract from the planning firm. Upon receipt of a contract, the Boone County state’s attorney, Michelle Courier would evaluate the contract and report back to the County Board.

In the time leading from January when the decision to sever the agreement with Belvidere arose, Mr. Terrinoni and his staff have developed a job description for a planner that the county could seek in the future. This is an option that is available to the county that could be engaged any time during the year.

As planning needs stand now, Boone County will use services provided by DeKalb County on a case-by-case basis. In the Boone County Board meeting in April, the County Board members could approve employing the Fehr Graham planning firm.


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Over 300 attended an information and organizing meeting in opposition to the Great Lakes Basin Railroad coming to Boone County Thursday the 7th of April. Grassroots organization in the American tradition could not have seen a better example that evening with attending County Board members and bold citizens speaking to the crowd to form up and organize the effort to stop this development before it starts. Coordinating with other counties that had sent representatives to show solidarity and provide information this group is clearly already a powerful movement. First step is to persuade the Surface Transportation Board of the federal government to give these affected counties a year to build an case to require an environmental study here in Boone County. With 5 train tracts and a train every thirteen minuets derailment and pollution of the aquifer seems to be the most obvious danger. (Photo by Susan Moran)


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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOISSELENE FINANCE LP Plaintiff, -v.-BRANDON W. FOX AKA BRANDON FOX, ANNE M. FOX AKA

ANNE FOX AKA ANNE M. SMITH AKA ANNE SMITH, CITIFINAN-CIAL, INC., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. FKA CAPITAL ONE BANK Defendant 15 CH 126

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

of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 19, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on May 10, 2016, 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 Two (2) as designated upon the Plat of Sheffield Green Plat No. 7 Phase II, being a subdivision in part of the East Half (1/2) of the South-west Quarter (1/4) of Section 35, Township 44 North, Range 3 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which subdivision is recorded in the Recorders Office of Boone County, Illinois as Document No. 91-3884; situated in the County of Boone and State of Illinois; EXCEPTING THEREFROM a part of Lot Two (2) as designated upon the Plat No. 7, Phase 2 of Sheffield Green, being a subdivision in part of the East Half (1/2) of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 35, Township 44 North, Range 3 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is record-ed as Document No. 91-3884 in the Recorders Office of Boone County, Illinois, described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot; thence East along the said Lot line a distance of 66 feet; thence North along the East line of said Lot a distance of 20 feet; thence Southwesterly to a point 8 feet North of the Southwest corner of said Lot to a point; thence South 8 feet to the point of beginning; situated in the County of Boone and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 1302 W 9th St, Belvidere, IL 61008Property Index No. 05-35-377-042.The real estate is improved with a single family residence.The judgment amount was $168,508.75.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.

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

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

SELENE FINANCE LP Plaintiff, -v.-BRANDON W. FOX AKA BRANDON FOX, ANNE M. FOX AKA

ANNE FOX AKA ANNE M. SMITH AKA ANNE SMITH, CITIFINAN-CIAL, INC., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. FKA CAPITAL ONE BANK Defendant 15 CH 126


of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 19, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on May 10, 2016, 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 1302 W 9th St, Belvidere, IL 61008Property Index No. 05-35-377-042.The real estate is improved with a single family residence.The judgment amount was $168,508.75.Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close




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).


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 the Mortgagee s attorney.

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.HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC111 East Main StreetDECATUR, IL 62523(217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) [email protected] Case Number: 15 CH 126TJSC#: 36-4074 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 4-8/15/22-2016

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 the Mortgagee s attorney.



a 7 day status report of pending sales.HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC111 East Main StreetDECATUR, IL 62523(217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) [email protected] Case Number: 15 CH 126TJSC#: 36-4074 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are


Published in The Boone County Journal 4-8/15/22-2016


BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOISPNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.-SHIRLEY A. PETERS, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

AS TRUSTEE, FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPO-RATION HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-EMX5 BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED JANUARY 3, 2014 AS DOCUMENT Defendant 14 CH 161


of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 23, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on May 24, 2016, 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 SIX (6) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF BROOKS SUBDIVISION, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 33 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 1119 SOUTH MAIN STREET, Belvidere, IL 61008

Property Index No. 05-36-158-015.The real estate is improved with a single family residence.The judgment amount was $104,607.40.Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close




If this property is a condominium unit, or a 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 and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act.


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 the sales department, ANSELMO LIND-BERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F14080003.



a 7 day status report of pending sales.ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150NAPERVILLE, IL 60563(630) 453-6960 E-Mail: [email protected] File No. F14080003Attorney ARDC No. 3126232Case Number: 14 CH 161TJSC#: 36-2768 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are


Published in The Boone County Journal 4-15,22,29-2016


BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOISPNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.-SHIRLEY A. PETERS, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

AS TRUSTEE, FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPO-RATION HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-EMX5 BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED JANUARY 3, 2014 AS DOCUMENT Defendant 14 CH 161


of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 23, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on May 24, 2016, 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 1119 SOUTH MAIN STREET, Belvidere, IL 61008

Property Index No. 05-36-158-015.The real estate is improved with a single family residence.The judgment amount was $104,607.40.Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close



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, or a 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 and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act.


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 the sales department, ANSELMO LIND-BERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F14080003.



a 7 day status report of pending sales.ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150NAPERVILLE, IL 60563(630) 453-6960 E-Mail: [email protected] File No. F14080003Attorney ARDC No. 3126232Case Number: 14 CH 161TJSC#: 36-2768 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are


Published in The Boone County Journal 4-15,22,29-2016


Miscellaneous

NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTIC-ES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM OF HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

State of Illinois In the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit

County of booneALPINE BANK & TRUST CO., Plaintiff, v.LUIS GARCIA; ALICIA GARCIA a/k/a ALICIA M. GARCIA; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.Case No. 2016 CH 37

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS FOR PUBLICATION

The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed in my office, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Boone County, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage concerning the premises described as follows, to-wit:

Lot One Hundred Sixty-five (165) as designated upon Plat No. 3 of Riverbend North, being a subdivision of part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 24 and a part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 44 North, Range 3 East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Index File Envelope 214A as Document No. 1999R03783 in the Recorder’s Office of Boone County, Illinois; situated in the County of Boone and State of Illinois.

COMMON ADDRESS: 618 Riverbend Road, Belvidere, IL 61008

P.I.N.: 05-24-451-005And for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the said

Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending.NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendants,

file your Answer to the Complaint of said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Boone County, Boone County Courthouse in the City of Belvidere, Illi-nois, on or before the 25th day of April, 2016, default may be entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

LINDA ANDERSON, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit,

Boone County, IllinoisPREPARED BY:Yashekia T. Simpkins (ARDC #6307014)HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP100 Park AvenueP.O. Box 1389Rockford, IL 61105-1389Phone: 815-490-4900Fax: [email protected] in the Boone County Journal 3-25, 4-1, 8-2016

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. 2016-P-13MARY ANN GORZELA, Deceased.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-WILL AND CLAIMSNOTICE is given of the death of MARY ANN GORZELA. Letters of

Office were issued on March 2, 2016 to JONATHAN M. GORZELA, Poplar Grove, 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 October 3, 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 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, IL 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 attorney within ten days after it has been filed.Jonathan M. GorzelaIndependent Executor Nathan J. Noble, P.C. Attorney for Petitioner504 N. State StreetBelvidere, IL 61008815.547.7700

Published in The Boone County Journal 4-1, 8 15-2016

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

BOONE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF Case No. 16-MR-60

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

BOONE COUNTY IN RE THE MATTER OF: Mary Beth Roemer No. 16-MR-61NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Notice is given you, the public, that on May 10, 2016, I will file a Petition For Change of Name in this Court asking the Court to change my present name of Mary Beth Roemer to the name of Mary Beth Gibbs-Eldesouky.

Published in the Boone County Journal 04/01,08,15

T A K E N O T I C ECERTIFICATE NO. 2012-00155 and 2012-00156TO:Patrick GendronIllinois Secretary of StatePaul GendronSpouse of Patrick GendronSpouse of Paul GendronGambino Realtors HomebldrsWoodfield Homes of Illinois, Inc.Illinois Bank & TrustPersons in occupancy or actual possession of said property;Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filedwith the Circuit Clerk of BOONE County, Ill. as Case No. 16 TX 1The Property is located at:11574 and 11655 Tanglewood Trail, Belvidere, ILPermanent Index Number: 05-06-276-001 and 05-06-276-005Said Property was sold on 10/31/2013 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxesand/or Special Assessments for the year 2012.The period of redemption will expire on 8/1/2016. On 10/18/16 at 10:00 am the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.Midtax, Inc., PetitionerPublished in The Boone County Journal 4-8/15/22-2016

T A K E N O T I C ECERTIFICATE NO. 2012-00190TO:Jorge ValdezSpouse of Jorge ValdezManagerAlpine Bank & Trust Co.Bobby L. Hammer Rev. TrustBobby L. HammerPNC Bank, NAPersons in occupancy or actual possession of said property;Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filedwith the Circuit Clerk of BOONE County, Ill. as Case No. 16 TX 2The Property is located at:504 Whitney Blvd., Belvidere, ILPermanent Index Number: 05-25-361-001Said Property was sold on 10/31/2013 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxesand/or Special Assessments for the year 2012.The period of redemption will expire on 8/1/2016. On 10/18/16 at 10:00 am the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.Midtax, Inc., PetitionerPublished in The Boone County Journal 4-8/15/22-2016

T A K E N O T I C ECERTIFICATE NO. 2012-00293TO:Richard A. Goslawski Sr.Spouse of Richard Goslawski SrOccupantHector BaezTabetha BaezMidland Funding, LLCRich’s Landscaping

Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property;Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filedwith the Circuit Clerk of BOONE County, Ill. as Case No. 16 TX 3The Property is located at:902 Prospect St., Belvidere, ILPermanent Index Number: 05-36-276-001Said Property was sold on 10/31/2013 for Delinquent Real Estate Tax-

esand/or Special Assessments for the year 2012.The period of redemption will expire on 8/1/2016. On 10/18/16 at

10:00 am the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said Coun-ty for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.Midtax, Inc., PetitionerPublished in The Boone County Journal 4-8/15/22-2016

VILLAGE OF CAPRON, ILLINOISNotice of ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING AND

PUBLIC HEARING ON PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENTNotice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village

of Capron, Illinois, will hold zoning/planning hearings on May 2, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village of Capron Village Hall, 250 W. Main Street, Capron, Illinois 61012 to consider the following described zoning/planning matters:

Discussion/Approval of the Proposed Pre-Annexation of the Unincorporated Property commonly known as 17900 Burr Oak Road, Capron, IL 61012 and PIN No.: 04-02-200-010. Filed by Ron J. Finke.

Request for map amendment from the AG Agricultural zoning classification to the IL Light Industrial zoning classification for the property with PIN NO.: 04-02-200-010 and commonly known as 17900 Burr Oak Road, Capron, IL 61012. Filed by VG Pallet, Inc. with authorization from Ron J. Finke.

Text Amendment to Section 10-11-1 of the Village of Capron Zoning Code Regarding Mobile Home, Trailer and Recreational Vehicle regulations. Filed by the Village of Capron.

Notice is also hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Board of Trustees of the Village of Capron on May 9, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village of Capron Village Hall, 250 W. Main Street, Capron, Illinois 61012 to consider a proposed pre-annexation agreement to be entered into by and between the Village of Capron and the owner of the below described unincorporated property (“Unincorporated Property”). Said Unincorporated Property is described as follows:

Property commonly known as 17900 Burr Oak Road, Capron, IL 61012 and PIN No.: 04-02-200-010. Filed by Ron J. Finke.

Members of the public are invited to attend these public hearings, at which time an opportunity will be given to address the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Board of Trustees.

Dated: April 13, 2016/s/ Aaron Szeto, Village AttorneyPublished in the Boone County Journal on April 15, 2016

Ricardo Salgado By Teresa AlcantaraNOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE

Notice is hereby given, that on May 17, 2016, at 10:00 am, I will present a Petition requesting that the Court change his/her present name of Ricardo Salgado, a minor, to the name of Ricardo Sebastian Alcantara. The hearing will take place at the Boone County Courthouse, 601 N. Main St., Belvidere, IL 61008.

Ricardo Salgado, a minor, by, Teresa AlcantaraPublished in the Boone County Journal 04/01,08,15

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

Stacey Aguilar, Plaintiff and Eduardo Aguilar Defendant. No.16-D-12NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Notice is given you, Eduardo Aguilar, 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 9th day of May, 2016. A Dissolution and other relief may be granted as prayed for by the Plaintiff. Linda J. Anderson Circuit ClerkBy B. Brinckerhoff, DeputyPublished in the Boone County Journal 04/8,15,22

VILLAGE OF POPLAR GROVENOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

ANNUAL BUDGET ORDINANCENotice is hereby given that the corporate authority of the Village of

Poplar Grove, Illinois, will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 25, 2016 at 7:00 PM on the fiscal year 2017 proposed annual appropriation ordinance for the municipal operating and capital budgets. The Hearing

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTIONState of Illinois County of Boone ) ss This is to certify that the undersigned intend… to conduct and transact a Cleaning and Professional Organization in said County and State under the name of Room Rescue By MK care at the following post office addresses:410 Staffordshire Dr NE., 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: Mary Kelsey Skoff, 410 Staffordshire Dr. NE, Poplar Grove, IL, 61065. Signed: Mary SkoffSubscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 28th. day of March, 2016, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Christine Gardner, DeputyPublished in the Boone County Journal 04/01,08,15

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 Landscaping in said County and State under the name of Jesse Landscaping at the following post office addresses:409 Stream Wood Ln., 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: Jesus Valdez, 409 Stream Wood Ln., Belvidere, IL, 61008. Signed: Jesus Valdez, 03/29/16Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 29th. day of March, 2016, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Erica L. Bluege, DeputyPublished in the Boone County Journal 04/01,08,15

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTIONState of Illinois County of Boone ) ss This is to certify that the undersigned intend… to conduct and transact a Landscaping in said County and State under the name of Blossom Lawn care at the following post office addresses:1665 Chrysler 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: Juan P. Garcia, Jesus Garcia Casas, 1665 Chrysler Dr., Belvidere, IL, 61008. Signed: Juan P. Garcia, Jesus Garcia CasasSubscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 29th. day of March, 2016, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Erica L. Bluege, DeputyPublished in the Boone County Journal 04/01,08,15

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTIONState of Illinois County of Boone ) ss This is to certify that the undersigned intend… to conduct and transact a Musical Supplies E-Commerce Business in said County and State under the name of Souljourn Musical Supplies at the following post office addresses: 10787 Winding Creek 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: Daniel M. Smelter, 10787 Winding Creek Dr, Belvidere, IL, 61008. Signed: Daniel M. Smelter.Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 30th. day of March, 2016, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Julie A. Stapler, DeputyPublished in the Boone County Journal 04/01,08,15

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTIONState of Illinois County of Boone ) ss This is to certify that the undersigned intend… to conduct and transact a State Farm Insurance business in said County and State under the name of Lisa Turbyville State Farm at the following post office addresses: 163 Cadillac Ct. Suite #1, 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: Lisa Turbyville, 628 Par Place, Belvidere, IL, 61008. Signed: Lisa Turbyville, 04/06/16Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 6th. day of April, 2016, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Christine Gardner, DeputyPublished in the Boone County Journal 04/08,15,22

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTIONState of Illinois County of Boone ) ss This is to certify that the undersigned intend… to conduct and transact a State Farm Insurance business in said County and State under the name of Lisa Turbyville State Farm at the following post office addresses: 163 Cadillac Ct. Suite #1, 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: Lisa Turbyville, 628 Par Place, Belvidere, IL, 61008. Signed: Lisa Turbyville, 04/06/16Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 6th. day of April, 2016, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Christine Gardner, DeputyPublished in the Boone County Journal 04/08,15,22

shall take place in the Village Board Room, Poplar Grove Village Hall, 200 Hill Street, Poplar Grove, Illinois,

A detailed copy of the fiscal year 2017 proposed budget is accessible for examination by the public during business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, 200 Hill Street, Poplar Grove.

Dated this 13th Day of April 2016.

Martha Suhr, ClerkVillage of Poplar Grove Published in The Boone

County Journal 4-15-2016

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Community News & Events

GUEST PASTORS VISIT ST. JOHN’S HARMONY- Come worship at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Harmony on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. During the month of April we will be having guest pastors each Sunday. Sunday, April 17, 2016- Rev. Jeremy Jenkins will be with us and lead us in worshipSunday, April 24, 2016- Rev. William Nagy will lead the worship.Children of the Church begin in worship and following the children’s message they attend church school. Coffee Hour following worship will be held on Sunday, April 3 and April 17. Plans are being made to hold a Diaper drive in May. St. John’s is located in Harmony at the intersection of East Grant Highway (Route 20) and Huntley Road. For additional information call the church office at 815-923-4263.

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/.

MARENGO FLYWAY DU 31ST ANNUAL BANQUET- Friday, April 15, 2016. At the Starline Factory located at 300 W. Front Street in Harvard, IL. 60033. The banquet consists of all you can eat prime rib dinner with all the trimmings. A variety of games and raffle items will be available, as well as live & silent auctions. Cocktails and appetizers will be available starting at 6pm. Reservations need to be received no later than April 6.

CRAWL FOR LIFE OF BOONE COUNTY- Saturday, April 16, 2016, 9:00am-12:00pm at Spencer Park in Belvidere 899 N. Appleton Rd. Registration for the event will be $15.00 pre event and $20.00 at the event where every registered child will receive a Relay For bib or Lanyard. To register for the event go to www.relayforlife.org/crawlbooneil or call 815-229-1287.

ILLINOIS GOLD FASTPITCH 10U 2016 SPRING/SUMMER ROSTER- This team will play several local tournaments. If interested please contact Scott Morrison at [email protected] or [email protected] or by [email protected] or 630-728-8646.

BLAINE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION SPRING MEETING- Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 12:30 P.M. Located at the Blaine Cemetery followed by a business meeting at the LeRoy Township Hall.

KISHWAUKEE VALLEY HERITAGE SOCIETY AND MUSEUM- There will be a garage sale sponsored by the Society on April 21, 22 and 23 for the benefit of the Museum. They are looking for donated items that may be delivered to the Museum on April 13 and 20th between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM. If you have large items please call Gene at 815-784-5598 or the Museum at 815-784-5559 and arrangements can be made for pick-ups.

COMMUNITY BUILDING COMPLEX COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING- Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 5:00 P.M. In the Community Building Meeting Room.

MAD DASH 5K RUN/WALK- Saturday, April 23, 2016. at Spencer Park, 899 N. Appleton Rd., Belvidere. Certified course. 5K run starts at 9am- registration opens at 8am. Go to www.runsignup.com/Race/IL/Belvidere/MADDash for more information or to register. The event is being held as part of Child Abuse Awareness month and will benefit Boone/Winnebago foster children by providing a one-week overnight summer camp experience. Cost: $25 adults. $15 age 6-18, $60 Family. (Fee increase day of event)

BELVIDERE MOOSE FAMILY CENTER HOST COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE- Sunday, April 17, 2016. 8:00 am to 12:00pm. Located at the Belvidere Moose Family Center 575 Beloit Road, Belvidere, IL 61008. For more information or if you wish to schedule an appointment to donate blood, please call or text Carol at (815)670-8962. Donors that register to donate will receive a discounted breakfast the day of the blood drive.

HARMILDA IS COMING TO THE HARVARD CHAMBER EXPO!- Come on out and take your picture with

Harmilda on Saturday, April 9th from 10:00am to 3:00pm at Crosby Elementary School.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PASTA BENEFIT DINNER- Saturday, April 23, 2016. 5:00-7:00pm. Located at the First Baptist Church 1255 Jackson Street., Belvidere, IL. ( Corner of Jackson and Appleton). Silent Auction from 5:00pm-6:45pm. For more information please contact: Beth Carson 815-544-6834 or Joe Bartz 815-509-9815.

The Boone County Drug Prevention Coalition is hosting a Underage Drinking and Drug Use Forum on Tuesday, April 19 from 6-8pm at Belvidere North High School. All people living or working in Boone County are invited to attend. We will have an art display by area students, a speakers panel, information, refreshments, giveaways, and door prizes.

“The Long And Winding Road”By James Middleton

The road of life can be long and winding, especially when one reaches that moment when retirement becomes a real option. The road can also be long and winding when your primary job has been to be responsible for all county roads and bridges. But if anyone wonders at the twists and turns in the roads of Boone County, they should speak with Rich Lundin the chief engineer in Boone County.

He announced his intention to retire from Boone County government in the County Board roads and capital improvements committee meeting last week. During that meeting the committee members agreed to ask the County Board to engage in a formal search for a new person to fill that vacancy.

Mr. Lundin said, “I gave my official date of retirement as May 1 but that will not happen.” He indicated that résumés will be accepted into May 13 when he will meet with the chairman of the County Board Bob Walberg (District 1) and the county administrator, Ken Terrinoni to evaluate the applications and move forward with interviews.

Mr. Lundin earned a college degree in civil engineering and after graduation he went to Winnebago County in 1974. He remained there as an engineer until coming to Boone County. He came to Boone County after the retirement of Jim Gang in 1983. Mr. Lundin has served the county since that time.

Much of Mr. Lundin’s responsibility to the taxpayers is to manage the maintenance and upkeep of all county roads and the bridges. With more than 100 center-line county miles of road, that duty involves a lot of work. He said, “Many of the bridges in Boone County are nearing their maximum life of from 50 years to 60 years of use.”

He added, during the tenure of Jim Gang, from the middle 1950’s to the middle 1960’s, he initiated a program of replacing about three bridges per year. Most of those bridges were built using wood piling, literally tree trunks to support the bridge itself. However, Mr. Lundin added, “Weight supported is the problem with bridges. With wood pilings, the wood can break down, water seeps into the wood and the wood pilings disintegrate.” Many of the county bridges today have wood pilings.

One fact that Mr. Lundin disclosed is that all bridges in the state and Boone County are owned by the State of Illinois. This gives the state control over the weight factor of those bridges and Mr.

Lundin said, for the county to change the weight bearing rating of a bridge, the state must approve that change. Bridges today in Boone County are rated to support 80,000 pounds and county roads are also built to bear 80,000 of weight. That 80,000 pounds is the weight of most semi-trucks rolling on highways.

As people drive through the countryside, they can cross bridges that have a sign designating a specified load bearing. These are bridges that have not been tested to support the 80,000 load bearing that is standard today.

Change has occurred over the years since 1983 when Mr. Lundin came to Boone County. For example, he spoke of one bridge that will be rebuilt this year on Poplar Grove Road near the Green Giant plant. The bridge crosses the Kishwaukee River and to replace that bridge, the cost will be $2.2 million. He said that the county has a number of sources for available grant money to fund that construction. The ability to obtain funding from the federal and state government is reliant on the rating of the bridge.

For example, bridges are inspected every two to four years when the bridges are rated. If that rating drops below 50% which is the case today with some county bridges, significant federal funding can be available. Mr. Lundin added, “When the rating is low, federal funding can extend to almost 80% of the total cost to replace the bridge.”

Mr. Lundin also said, at the end of his career in Boone County, county roads are in good shape. Mr. Lundin pointed to Jim Gang who set policy that he has sought over his tenure to sustain. “He would overlay at least 10 miles of county road every year and that kept the roads in good shape. That put the maintenance on a 10-year cycle,” Mr. Lundin said. In the days of Jim Gang, the cost to overlay a roadway ranged from $50,000 to $55,000 per mile. Today, that cost has grown to over $120,000 per mile that is overlaid.

Also in the days when Jim Gang built roads, the weight bearing capability of roads was 73,000 pounds. Today, county roads bear 80,000 pounds. Mr. Lundin said that adding that extra 7,000 of load can deteriorate the roads by 20% more than at the lower weight bearing.

Mr. Lundin added, “My last day will actually arrive when the county finds someone to take my place.” He said that, if asked, he would stay around for a few days to help and acquaint the new county engineer. However, from that point forward, Mr. Lundin and his wife who retired a couple years ago, will want to travel and see the country. He mentioned his desire to see Washington DC and the Civil War and Revolutionary War sites in New England and in the south. “We want to travel a lot more and we will see how that goes,” Mr. Lundin said.

After 33 years, Rich Lundin the Boone County engineer will soon chart a new course and open a new chapter in his life. Instead of analyzing and building roads and bridges, he will likely soon be traveling and crossing many more bridges. The road can be long and winding but around every curve here is something new to see and Mr. Lundin and his wife intend to see what lies around that next curve.

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In Our 20th Year 815 …boonecountyjournal.com/news/2016/Boone-County-News-04-15-16.pdf In Our 20th Year 815-544-4430 The Boone County Journal April 15th 2016 ... Ethel May Strang,