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Published Every Friday • August 1st. , 2014 • Vol 19 • Issue 14 No. 950
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Welcome to the 2014 Boone County Fair
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Dear Friends of the Fair: On behalf of the Boone County Fair Association and the Granges of Boone County I would like to welcome you and your family to our 51st county fair at the Route 76 location. It’s hard to believe how far we’ve come since 1957 when the Boone County Granges took over operating the fair at Spencer Park to when we moved to this location in 1964. From 80 acres of bare farmland to a beautiful 153 acre park that has become a great venue for almost any type of event including the fair. Our main event the Boone County Fair is six days packed with exhibitors of livestock and the home arts; vendors of merchandise, services and food; all kinds of free entertainment all day long; great grandstand shows from the Queen Pageant on Tuesday; the Beatles tribute band “American English” on Wednesday; Tractor and Truck pulls all day Thursday; Pro Bull Riding on Friday; Country Star Easton Corbin on Saturday and the ever popular Demo Derby on Sunday. If you have talent such as singing, playing an instrument and are 21 or younger then you need to sign up for the Boone County Fair Talent Contest on Saturday at the Entertainment Building by Commercial Building #1. Sign up begins at 9:30am. You could be “discovered”. A couple new things this year include the Dueling Pianos on the stage on the south side of Non-livestock Exhibit Hall all week long along with “Mama’s Wranglers” back by popular demand and the amazing magic of Lance Gifford. Also new performing in the horse and pony arenas Wednesday through Saturday will be “Percheron Thunder” which is a team of six majestic Percheron draft horses driven by Jason Goodman standing and straddling the backs of the rear pair of horses ‘Roman style’ as they gallop at high speed. It should be an amazing sight. Also new will be ‘Ranch Sorting’ a western equestrian sport that grew out of sorting out cattle on the ranch. It takes place in the Pony Arena Tuesday evening starting at 6:00 with free admission. It should be interesting. This is just a taste of what’s happening all week at the fair. The complete schedule is in here or you can go to www.boonecountyfair.com. Let the fair be your family’s place to escape this summer to a world of family fun and magic. Come join us as we celebrate agriculture and life in rural America. See you at the fair! Sincerely,
Mr. Lyle Lee, President, Boone County Fair Association
Lyle Lee President, Boone County Fair Association
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The magic begins at the front gate of the 2014 edition of the Boone County Fair and this years’ event is even bigger than ever before. Magic is only the beginning of what people of all ages will experience when they attend. People from across the Midwest mark their calendars every year for the Boone County Fair and this year the magic begins on Tuesday August 5th and runs, nonstop through Sunday August 10th. As every year, there is entertainment, excitement, competition and enjoyment for families and people of all ages. The Boone County Fair remains the premier county fair in the state. This event has run almost every year since the Fair began in 1853. But for the years during the Civil War and in 1893, the Boone County Fair has run every year since. The Fair is also celebrating their 51st year at the same location, north of Belvidere at Route 76 and bypass U.S. Route 20. During most of those years, the Fair has also been managed and operated by the Boone County Grange organization. And, 2014 is no different than any other year with the Boone County Fair being the premier family entertainment
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county fair that is alcohol free. The entertainment, competition and events are the main reason why thousands of people from across the Midwest come to Belvidere and Boone County to attend the Fair. Every year those that attend marvel at the excitement and the wide variety of entertainment options that the fair provides. For example, those that want to view commercial exhibits and to see new products and services will have to come more than one day to see all of the exhibits. Hundreds of commercial exhibitors and vendors will attend the 2014 Fair. All types of exhibitors will show their services and their wares to everyone that attends. The Entertainment Pavilion is another favorite stop every year for those that attend. All types of entertainers will return again this year. The magic begins with a wide variety of acts from country/western performers to yodeling singers and from rock and roll musicians to karaoke and talent contests. Free entertainment is also found all along the Midway all day long. All types of entertainment is found with elephant rides, magic shows, along with “Mama’s Wranglers,” “Banana Derby,” “Dueling Pianos” and the “Amazing Magic of Lance Gifford.” Walking the Midway on any day is how many people that attend the Fair enjoy the Fair. In addition the Fair also has trotter and pacer racers at the Grandstand. There’s also the tractor and truck pulling competition, the Queen of the Boone County Fair and the Little Miss Boone County Fair competition on Tuesday night. There’s also all types of livestock judging and home economics and vegetable judging in the Home Economics building. But the Magic of the Fair also occurs every night in the Grandstand area. Tuesday has the competition for Miss Boone County Fair. That event is free for everyone and the families come early every year to get the best seat to see all of the competition and to cheer the winner. The prime entertainment this year occurs on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and features the country/western musical star Easton Corbin. He comes to the Fair after selling more that 2 million singles and half-a-million albums. He presents a dynamic show that moves with high energy. Tickets for the Easton Corbin Show cost $15 for grandstand seating and $18 for track seating. This is a small price to see and hear the high energy show offered by country/western star Easton Corbin. Those that were young in the 1960s have a real treat on Wednesday night with the Beatles Tribute Band—American English that will perform in the Grandstand area at 7 p.m. Those that attend will thrill to hear all of the Beatles hits performed as the “Lads from Liverpool” once performed their hits. Tickets for this show cost $8 for track seating, $8 for grandstand seats and $5 for bleacher and general admission. Thursday night is when earplugs might be needed as the huge tractor and truck pulling contest occurs at the Fair. This is a loud show and one that thrills people of all ages. Every year hundreds come by to cheer their favorite driver. Tickers for this event cost $10 for grandstand seating and $5 for bleacher seating. The show begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday has the “Next Level Bull Riding” competition and those in the grandstand had better be real ready for this event. Riders from around the nation come every year to compete at the Fair. Local boys and those from as far away as Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas come here for the riding and the prize money. The show begins on Friday in the Grandstand area at 7 p.m. and tickets cost $10 for grandstand seating and $6 for bleacher seating. On Sunday the Fair wraps up with a fan-favorite for years, the Demolition Derby. Drivers and their wrecks from around the Midwest come every year to see who will be the last car running. The competition begins at 1 p.m. in the first show and a second show is planned for 6 p.m. Tickets for the big Sunday Demolition Derby cost only $10 for grandstand seating and only $6 for bleacher seating. “Let the Magic Begin” and the magic will begin on Tuesday, August 5 and run, almost nonstop until Sunday, August 10. This is the Fair, the Boone County Fair and the 51st Fair at the same location, Illinois Route 76 and U.S. Bypass Route 20 north of Belvidere at the Boone County Fairgrounds. Don’t miss the Fair where there has always been an abundance of entertainment and magic for all ages at the Boone County Fair.
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BOONE COUNTY FAIR Owned and operated by the Granges of Boone County
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OFFICERS
President.........................................Lyle Lee, Belvidere, Illinois Vice President........................Jack Ratcliffe, Belvidere, Illinois Secretary.......................Chris Schmuggerow, Capron, Illinois Treasurer................................ Dayle Paulson, Rockton, Illinois
DIRECTORS
Floyd Anderson Marie Anderson Susan Banks Ruth Blasingame Gordon Butt Randy Bunger Larry Colver Adam Ellwanger Dave Geske John Henninger
Kim Huges Ed Kasper Teri Keegan Dale Meidinger Chip Messiner Jeremy Meyers Roger Miller Noah Mullins Mike Mundy Rick O’Dell
Jim Olstad Dean Page Steve Paulson Butch Peters Tom Ratcliffe Robert Scherer Paul Temple Jeff Vance Brad Walter Kevin Walter
Al Henninger, Honorary Director ~ Keith Clark, Grounds Foreman John & Pat Henninger, Superintendent of Concessions Mary Jean Lane and Jan Fruit, Superintendents of Nonlivestock Exhibits Steve Paulson, Kevin Walter and Butch Peters, Superintendents of Livestock
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“The Magic” That is “The Fair”
This week, from Tuesday, August 5 until Sunday, August 10, local residents and those from around the Midwest by the thousands will participate in a tradition that has sustained since 1855. Not only is the Boone County Fair “The County Fair,” this is the 51st year that the Fair has been staged at the same location, north of Belvidere. The Fair will also continue to provide the unusual opportunity for urban dwellers and those from the rural areas to come together, to eat a sno-cone, to savor a mustard slathered corndog or maybe even enjoy a stuffed baked potato, compliments of the Boy Scouts. Part of what adds to the enjoyment is the abundance of family entertainment that has marked the Fair for decades. There is truly something for everyone at the Fair. The variety of entertainment acts alone has music and entertainment for everyone. The free Midway acts are enough to pack a travelling circus. The Entertainment Pavilion has performers scheduled over every day of the Fair ranging from country/western performers, rock-and-roll guitarists and even the “Yodeling Queen of Michigan” will return as she has for many years. The Grandstand area is loaded with a wide variety of acts to entertain people of all ages. Tuesday is the competition to crown Miss Boone County Fair and Little Miss Boone County Fair. Later in the week the grange Organization that stages and manages the Fair every year has entertainers and competitions that will keep people of all ages entertained. The big star of the show appears Saturday night in the grandstand with Easton Corbin. Wednesday night features a return to the music of the 1960s and the Beatles with the Beatles tribute Band—American English. However, the cultural experience of the Fair is enjoyed by everyone, regardless of their generation. Going to the Fair is to step back in time, but the fair is also an opportunity to step forward in time. Stepping back occurs with people watching the judging of the grand champion steer. Stepping forward in time occurs when an audience bursts into applause after hearing Easton Corbin a country/western star that is making his mark in the music industry. But besides the Midway entertainment and attending the bull riding or tractor and truck pulling competition or watching the majestic trotters and pacers run round the Fair track there are many more reasons to attend the 2014 edition of the Boone County Fair. Many people that attend the Fair year-after-year come because they see old friends and they make new friends. So much of our world today is made up of singular involvement with “smart phones,” lap-top computers or flatscreen cable TV. So much of our world today is so personalized with our ability to tailor our entertainment to meet our needs in taste in real time. We set the DVR to record four or five shows that we fear we will miss instead of going out to meet friends for dinner, bowling or perhaps just to share an evening catching up with one another. The Fair is the ideal venue for people to see old friends and to make new friends. The Fair also offers everyone the opportunity to see and to hear a wide variety of entertainment, in person without gazing at a TV screen. The Fair also gives everyone the chance to sample taste delicacies that can only be found at a county fair. Sno-cones cannot be found at an ice cream store. Corndogs are not found at diners or restaurants. Cotton candy cannot be found at a theatre and elephant ear cookies are seldom found at a bakery. Don’t miss the 2014 edition of the Boone County Fair. This is a cultural tradition that is rapidly disappearing around the region, the state and across the nation, but for areas where rural traditions still hold a place. Once a year in early August, city dwellers walk beside rural farmers. They all smell the same smells, feel the summer heat or dodge the raindrops that hits everyone. The Fair is the great equalizer that comes to town every year and we should all recognize those that volunteer, that are engaged and those that plan this very big event every year. On August 5 we can all proclaim, “The magic has returned, the Fair is coming to town.” The 51st edition of the Boone County Fair, the same location, north of Belvidere at Route 76 and US Bypass route 20, opens on Tuesday August 5 and runs through Sunday August 10. As always, this 2014 edition of the Fair will offer thrills and excitement and entertainment for all ages. There is nowhere else in the Midwest where anyone can spend $5 or $6 and see all that can be seen at the Boone County Fair. This is The Fair and no one should miss this annual event.
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I refer to your editorial titled: Le Petit Palais Pour Chiot, dated July 18, 2014, on the subject of the urgent need for the new Animal Services facility. Spreading lies and rumors by individual people is bad enough, but when the press spreads untruths it is much worse. So let me set a few things straight here. First of all, if the writer of the editorial had really informed himself, he would have seen for himself that years of patching this gaping wound of a facility with Band Aids has made it worse and worse. It’s a disgrace not only to the animals but disrespect to the people working or volunteering in this unhealthy, moldy and vermin-infested environment. Now to your attitude and obvious dislike of the creature that, in the words of Jane Goodall, “does more for people than any creature in the world, including people,” the creature we were given stewardship over, not dominance (See “Dominion- The Power of Man, The Suffering of Animals, and the Call to Mercy,” by Matthew Scully). Where is your gratitude to the creature that gives comfort to the sick (See “The Healing Power of Pets” by Dr. Marty Becker), the more than 3,000 dogs used by the Military, many blown up in minefields saving soldiers’ lives, police dogs, search and rescue dogs, reading dogs helping children improve reading skills (I have been involved in literacy programs in two Poplar Grove schools for eight years with two therapy/reading dogs), leader dogs for the blind, service dogs for the wheel chair bound, and more. Last but not least, we should not forget the joy and unconditional love both our dogs and cats give us. You are right in saying dogs are not people, but they do share the same neural pathways as people, which, contrary to old science, means they feel pain and abandonment the same way we do, and they ARE (or should be) considered members of the family and we are responsible for their welfare once we acquire them. Unfortunately, many people are not responsible pet owners, and the rest of the population is called upon to right the wrongs done by others. It’s the same in many other areas involving only humans. Those of us who can, are expected to help the less fortunate. But you just want to lock other sentient beings in cages, “park” them,as if they were things, not living creatures with so much love to give. Shame on you! Strays are there because they have been dumped by irresponsible people. They are guilty of only one thing: Having given their unconditional love and loyalty to irresponsible owners who abandoned them. The pampered pets you see on TV and in places are a small minority. The ones you don’t see are the millions of unfortunate products of irresponsible breeding and ownership, the ones that must be destroyed every year, at taxpayer’s expense. And by the way, some renderers have stopped accepting carcasses from dog pounds because of the high volume, making cremation necessary, hence further increasing the tax burden. Now consider that the human population is ever increasing in Boone County, which means the stray population will increase along with the influx of people. Patching the
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Tuesday, August 5 is the opening day of the big 2014 edition of the Boone County Fair. The gates open at 8 a.m. and the Magic begins with competitions in 4-H poultry judging, the 4-H horse show and harness and colt racing in the grandstand area. “Music by Hallie,” “The M Bros” and “Dale Rhodes & the Crossroads” highlight the performances at the Entertainment Pavilion throughout the day. The music of “Dueling Pianos” is featured at 6:30 p.m. in the Grandstand area. Just one hour later, the first day of the Boone County Fair closes at 7:30 with competition to crown Miss Boone County Fair and the Little Miss Boone County Fair. Friends and family members of the contestants will pack the Grandstand area as has been the case every year. The pageant this year is sponsored by the Byron Bank.
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County Budget Being Prepared By James Middleton If it is summer, elected officials in Boone County are preparing the budget for the new fiscal year. The new budget must be prepared for final adoption by/or before the end of November. The fiscal year in Boone County runs from December 1 through November 30. The Boone County administrator, Ken Terrinoni is who is primarily responsible for compiling, creating and drafting the budget for the county every year. The creation of the new fiscal budget is a joint venture between County representatives on the County Board finance committee, the other members of the Boone County Board and Mr. Terrinoni. The process, according to Mr. Terrinoni is, “We are just beginning the process to get the new budget in place.” He added, “The various department heads are now presenting their expected needs and anticipated revenue projections for the new fiscal year.” Every year as the budget process is undertaken, reports arrive from the individual departments. One of the most scrutinized concern each year as requests for funds or new initiatives that one department or another might request. This year, with respect to what has been seen for next year, Mr. Terrinoni said, “The department requests have been near to what we have expected.” The preliminary assessment that request are at or near what had been expected must be understood within the context of health insurance costs for county employees. In the current fiscal year the county has witnessed considerable increases in county employee medical insurance costs. Every year the county consults with an insurance actuary that predicts, based upon prior experience, what the prospect is for any major health insurance claims. Over the years, these projections have been reasonably accurate. However, in the current fiscal year the number of high insurance claims has gone far beyond what was projected.
The projection for the current fiscal year was for the county to have two or perhaps three major health insurance claims from among county employees. However, thus far in the current fiscal year budget, Boone County employees have generated nine major insurance claims. These major claims that ran above projections has led, in part, to a current deficit of approximately $300,000 over budget, according to county officials. The potential increases in medical insurance costs for the new fiscal year are not yet known. However, the expectation is that the county, that is self-insured, could witness a large increase in overall health insurance costs. With this prospect in mind, Mr. Terrinoni said, “We still have a little less than half the year to go. The cost increases have been big this year and we are not certain of those costs for next year. This is very had to estimate.” Of course, the preparation of a new fiscal year budget does involve projections of a lot of expectation, evaluation of information and data before the extent of that information is fully known. In addition to the annual and yearly costs and revenue to operate the county, that might change very little yearto-year, many of the departments and many of the needs for new initiatives and spending come up each year. For example, one area of requested spending that is being evaluated has asked county government to find the funding or to ask the county to borrow the funding needed to create a new animal control shelter. As recent as the County Board finance committee meeting in July, County representatives saw a preliminary estimate of the costs to create a new shelter. The estimates of cost were provided by an architect that the county had employed to create drawings and to prepare cost estimates to pay for the building and interior accoutrements that could reach over $634,000. A second phase of the project to finish the building could cost an additional $177,000. With the county in Fiscal Year 2014 running at an approximate $300,000 deficit, no County representative
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shelter can not continue. And it is far better to do it right than having to rebuild a few years down the road. Besides, many specifications of a new facility are mandated by the Government. A decent new building will have the capacity to become a learning center for humane education, teaching children how to create a better, kinder world for all two and four-legged creatures. This, in turn, will translate to less cruelty to animals, eventually less strays in the streets. Last point. We have been told that there is no money available. The County Board has been dodging this issue for too many years. They should have budgeted the shelter in for years, they can not keep making excuses. When they want to find money for something they want, they find it. (County Government offices are not exactly shabby, are they?). It’s simply a matter of stalling, not wanting to do this. There is a big reserve fund, and there is no reason not to use some of this money for something that can no longer wait. Further, what about the extra tax money generated by increasing property tax on farmland and high-end houses (not the lower cost homes)? Last but not least, further patchwork wont do enough for the health of the employees of Animal Services. Or do you regard them as no more valuable than the abandoned and abused pets they try to help? Submitted by: Karen Gadke, Ph.D Stateline Spay?Neuter & Educational Fund Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the article titled “Le Petit Palais Pour Chiot” The article is in reference to the proposed Animal Services facility. It is an insult to have this project referred to as a “palace” of ANY kind! HERE are some FACTS about the project: The County Board has, in fact, determined that it is not worth spending any more money on repairs to the current building. The building continues to deteriorate. An actual cost for the new facility has not yet been submitted by the architect. I can assure you, after attending County Board meetings for the last 4 months, the statement, that this building will cost $1 million, and “ultimately over $5 million” is inaccurate. The current facility is unsafe and unsanitary for the animals. All dogs (stray, sick, bite holds, owner surrenders, and dogs waiting to go home) are housed in the same area, divided only by a chain link fence. Sickness is easily spread between dogs. The cracked floors in the kennel area are very hard to sanitize. It is also unsafe for the staff. There are no fire exits in the staff offices; the offices are small and cramped and the hallways are narrow. There are plumbing issues and rodent problems. This building was never intended to function as an Animal Services facility. It was originally Dr. Aves’ Veterinary Office. The daily activities of the Food Pantry, Adoption Services, Registrations & Licenses all have to take place in the very small lobby. This lack of space is not beneficial to the animals or to the staff trying to do their jobs. Boone County is mandated by the State to provide Animal Control Services. As the over-population of animals continues to grow, we will need more room for these animals. Currently, there are NO accommodations for cats. The new facility would have space to provide services for cats. If the Boone County Board had voted to build this facility years ago when it truly should have been taken care of, it would have been a lot less expensive. But, the County Board members, past and present chose to procrastinate and now it is time to pay the piper! The new facility will not be a place “just to hold stray dogs and cats” There will be many other services carried out by the staff and volunteers. Also, no one, absolutely, NO ONE should be making judgments or giving opinions on this issue if they have never even set foot in the current building! I ask that this community visit the current facility. Talk to the staff, take a tour! Come to the Boone County Board committee meetings and the full County Board meetings-get the facts for yourselves, because the article I am referring to is inaccurate and unfair! I believe that when you hear the whole story, with accurate information, you will understand that this new building is indeed something our county needs! Jane Gordon, Belvidere
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Wednesday At the Fair
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The group has been voted the “Best Tribute Band” for 2007 through 2012. The group has been awarded the “Entertainer of the Year” in Illinois. This group has also been voted the best Beatles Tribute Band in the 2011 Chicago Rocker Awards. This group is the “Beatles Tribute Band—American English” and they will entertain Wednesday night, August 6 at 7 p.m. in the grandstand area at the 2014 edition of the Boone County Fair. Everyone should get in line for this show to buy their tickets because this show is certain to sell-out fast and no one should be left behind without a ticket. American English is a group of four very talented musicians that were put together by Sam Leach, the original man that promoted the Beatles. American English will perform all of the hits of the Beatles as only the Beatles could perform those songs. Those in the audience will reminisce, they will remember and they will hear again the songs from their youth as only the Beatles could perform them. Tickets for this priceless show on Wednesday August 6 cost only $8 for track seating, $8 for Grandstand seating and $5 for bleacher seating. Get in line now because seats for this event are selling very fast. This is a show that is certain to sell-out. For all of those old enough to remember, they have a wonderful evening of memories listening to the Beatles Tribute Band—American English on Wednesday, August 6, at 7 p.m. at the 2014 edition of the Boone County Fair.
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Envisioning a Renewed DeKalb and NIU Campus Part II of Three Parts By James Middleton
The idea for the plan to re-envision the Northern Illinois University (NIU) campus was born as a “Thesis.” But, would anyone surmise that a planning document prepared by administrators at a major university be anything less than a “Thesis?” The thesis prepared by the administrators at NIU was titled “A Campus Re-envisioned.” This idea was imagined last July when Douglas Baker moved from Moscow, Idaho where he had served as an executive vice president and Provost at the University of Idaho to become the 12th president of NIU. Mr. Baker arrived in DeKalb and he asked the university administrators to reimagine the NIU campus. Armed with research that claimed to present what students wanted from their college experience in 2014, from their campus and their city, he began the work when he named new university executives and engaged in conversations with the Mayor of DeKalb, John Rey to imagine how the NIU campus and the City of DeKalb could be re-envisioned. This is the second extended interview that looks into the plans that DeKalb and NIU have created. This second interview occurred with F. William “Bill” Nicklas who is a vice president for university in charge of community relations and he answered questions regarding the plans found in the Thesis, “A Campus Re-envisioned.” The Thesis was first presented to the DeKalb and NIU community in April in a special meeting in the DeKalb City Council chambers. Mayor Rey, President Baker and Mr. Nicklas spoke along with Ron Walters an NIU consultant who was involved in the creation of the Thesis. Mr. Walters detailed the Thesis in the meeting and he spoke of what NIU, then, proposed to accomplish. Question were asked after a formal presentation was made and Mr. Nicklas answered many of those questions. However, even though the presentation occurred last spring, the plans have been changing since then. From the interview with Mr. Nicklas it seems appropriate to characterize the plans as in “flux,” as the university and city move forward. The Thesis that was presented at the Saturday meeting outlined 10 goals to be accomplished in the next five years. Some of those goals included having the Holmes Student Center completely redeveloped to serve as a “Hub of Student Life,” a spine pathway through campus to be created with electric powered shuttles to deliver students to classes, Stevenson and Douglas Towers would be razed and Normal Road and Carroll Street would be closed to automobile traffic. In addition, the John Street and Harrison Avenue neighborhoods would be reborn potentially with new property owners offering student and faculty housing. One reason for that goal was to encourage faculty members to live in DeKalb rather than to commute from elsewhere. Another goal proposed that the NIU enrollment must expand to reach sustainable levels of growth to reverse years of declining enrollments. It was announced that, of the 2012 entering freshman class, by 2013, more than 30 percent of those entering freshmen were no longer students at NIU. These are ambitious plans and Mr. Nicklas said and likely the first change visible on campus in the new fall term will be electric buses to be used to move students while on campus. The buses are called “Puppies” and Mr. Nicklas said, “The ‘Puppy Buses’ will run this coming fall.” In late May, 2014, a tentative schedule and path for the buses was released under the Northern Star headline, “The Huskie Tram Route Phase I—Bold Initiatives.” A summary of the proposed path identified two elements from the Thesis, as a “Ten Minute Campus” and “A Campus without Cars.” A paper that accompanied the proposed route for the buses listed funding as “Institutional—Local Funds (to be identified).” The anticipated cost for the tram system could total NIU $270,000 at the outset. The costs for this system included installation of pavers, signage across the entire route and the purchase of the one handicapped accessible bus at $55,000. With the $270,000 initial cost and the cost to buy three additional buses at $180,000, the total cost to get the “Puppy Buses” running this fall would total near $450,000. The proposed bus route will run from the north and south bridge over the Kishwaukee river at Cole Hall, moving west past the Reavis and DuSable complex. Continuing west past Gabel Hall and Graham Hall, west on Stadium Drive to turn north at the Recreational Center. That path would reach the west terminus of the route there and the buses would follow the same route travelling eastbound. At one point there was concern that Illinois state law bars motorized vehicles from using city or public sidewalks. Illinois law articulates at 625 ILCS 5/1-188 and at 625 ILCS 5/11-1412.1 is where state law defines a “sidewalk” and how or if sidewalks may be used for motorized transports. Mr. Nicklas said, “We have an
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opinion on this matter from counsel.” As far as the NIU administration is concerned, that matter is closed and the buses will operate. Mr. Nicklas said that in 2012, a city consultant, Roger Hopkins, asked the university to consider how to improve the John Street and Harrison Street neighborhoods. That study contributed to the “DeKalb 2020 Plan” that focused on those neighborhoods. Mr. Nicklas added that out of the 2020 Plan came the City Center Plan. “The city and the university thinking on this all occurred at about the same time,” Mr. Nicklas added. As a part of these plans, private interests came onto the scene when, according to Mr. Nicklas, Castle Bank and their parent First National Bank of Omaha and First National Nebraska Community Development specified their mutual interests at creating a development opportunity in DeKalb. Out of that came the short-lived “College Town Partners,” a Limited Liability Corporation that was a partnership to combine First National Nebraska Community Development, First State Bank, NIU, the City of DeKalb and a private local developer, Steve Irving into one development entity. Mr. Nicklas said that the focus of the 2020 Plan and the College Town Partners LLC was in the potential redevelopment of the John and Harrison streets neighborhood. “A study was done a few years ago and the study showed that the level of the NIU lagoon is actually higher than the level of the Kishwaukee River,” said Mr. Nicklas. The development interest focused on dredging or lowering the level of the Lagoon by three feet. If that was accomplished then the John and Harrison streets neighborhood would no longer be considered a floodplain. Loss of that designation would mean that the cost of redevelopment would be significantly reduced. Late this spring the elements of the College Town Partners LLC became public and almost immediately the City of DeKalb and NIU sought to remove their names from the LLC. The documents of the LLC named the First National Nebraska Community Development Corp. as the primary contributor of the LLC giving $500,000. The City of DeKalb and NIU were listed as agreeing to contribute $250,000 each. The purpose of this LLC was to provide a mechanism by which the John Street and Harrison Street redevelopment could occur. Dredging the NIU Lagoon was a primary element that the LLC was created to address. However, Mr. Nicklas said that NIU wanted to opt out of the LLC and leaders in DeKalb expressed a similar decision. Mr. Nicklas added that the path of the LLC was not moving in a direction that NIU wanted to pursue. Mr. Nicklas also said, “The general goals of the LLC were fine but getting to those goals was the challenge.” Though there appeared to have been general agreement on the total project, there were different approaches that led NIU and DeKalb to not sign the LLC documents. In fact, none of the parties that were a part of the process to create the LLC ever signed the final documents. Though Mr. Nicklas said that NIU cannot acquire properties through the use of eminent domain that could be called into question resulting from a 2005 Supreme Court decision. In Kelo v. City of New London, 545 U.S. 469 (2005) the Court held that property held by one private owner may be taken from that owner by eminent domain to further economic development. The Court ruled in a 5—4 decision that the general benefits to community growth qualified private redevelopment plans as a permissible “public use” under the “Takings Clause” of the Fifth Amendment. Under the holding in Kelo, if NIU persuaded the City of DeKalb that one or more private properties could generate a more profitable public use if the current owners were dispossessed under eminent domain, that taking of that property could occur at the behest of NIU. Mr. Nicklas said that NIU is not interested now in using eminent domain to acquire property for future redevelopment. The university does, however, plan soon to raze one dormitory building, Douglas Hall. The university has identified 39 private properties that hold their interest for future redevelopment plans. “It should be noted that eight of those properties are now in foreclosure and many more of them are for sale,”
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Ms. Nicklas said. However, as the NIU Thesis plans that were announced earlier this spring stand, the state of those plans are in flux. Often governmental plans composed by officials pass through many changes and stages before an operable version emerges. The NIU Thesis plans to re-envision the campus are not different. There will likely be more changes before a final vision appears. A very broad estimate of what the total cost of the NIU plans could amount to has been placed at a number of millions of dollars. Mr. Nicklas suggested that administrators believe that much of that cost could be borne through private donations and endowments to the university. In two weeks, one local resident that is leading a group of homeowners to try and sustain the local neighborhoods that are in doubt at this time, Misty Haji-Sheikh will be the focus. Ms. Haji-Sheikh has appeared at a number of public functions since last spring and she agreed to speak with this newspaper regarding the goals of her group and their direction. The result of an extended interview with her will be presented here in two weeks.
The Boone County Animal Control Department is currently seeking an Animal Control Warden. This position enforces all County ordinances and applicable State of Illinois laws pertaining to animal control. Applicants must possess impeccable communication and customer services skills. Starting wage of $12.50 per hour DOQ. A full job description and application is available at: http://www.boonecountyil.org/page/employmentopportunities Applications are also available by stopping by the Boone County Administration Office.
Please submit applications to: Boone County Administration Office 1212 Logan Avenue, Suite 102 Belvidere, IL 61008 Applications must be received by Friday, August 15, 2014. Boone County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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Thursday At the Fair
Let the Magic Begin...
Thursday, August 7th Events are FREE unless otherwise marked. — $$$ = Fee involved
Show Tickets
On sale at Main Gate Ticket Office, Located at Gate #1 or at the Grandstand Box Office before each show. 6 am – 10:30 am Breakfast Served, Grange Food Pavilion, $$$ 10 am KIDS DAY (Games & Contests) Gazebo/Memorial Park 10 am – 6 pm
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The Acoustic Millennium Band (folk rock)
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Thursday is “Senior Citizens Day” at the 2014 edition of the Boone County Fair. Seniors enjoy free admission for everyone that is 65 years of age, and older. Thursday gets underway early with the 4-H goat show, the 4-H crossbred swine show, the big 4-H dairy show, the 4-H beef show, pony judging classes and the junior sheep and swine show with all of the judging getting underway at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Don’t miss this event, at 5 p.m. the fair sponsors the annual “4-H Livestock Auction” in the Livestock area on the south side of the fairgrounds. The farm tractor pulling competition gets underway in the Grandstand area at 10 a.m. and later, the local and regional tractor and truck pulling events get underway at 2 p.m. Tickets for the tractor and truck pulling at 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. costs $5 for general Grandstand admission. The evening competition between the big professionally sponsored trucks and tractors begins at 6:30 p.m. and tickets to that evening event costs $10 for Grandstand seating and $5 for bleacher seating. All day Thursday, there’s “Joyce Leonard, Michigan’s Yodeling Sweetheart” in the Entertainment Pavilion from noon until 2 p.m., the “Acoustic Millennium Band” performs from 5:30 until 10 p.m. and in between acts there is the “Mother/Daughter Look Alike Contest” at 6 p.m. and the “Father/Son Look Alike Contest” at 8 p.m. all in the Entertainment Pavilion. Thursday is a big day for everyone, including Seniors that have free admission at the Boone County Fair.
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The dirt will fly… The engines will roar… The crowd will cheer and the 2014 edition of the Boone County Fair Truck and Tractor Pull will be what will generate all of the action on Thursday. The Boone County Fair opens on Tuesday, August 5th and runs through Sunday, August 10th but, on Thursday, August 7th, the annual truck and tractor pull at the Grandstands, gets started at 10 a.m. with the Farm Tractor Pull. The Farm Tractor Pull is a series of events that have neighbors running their tractors that could till their fields. These are folks from rural Boone County, McHenry and DeKalb counties and even Winnebago County who come with their older or newer tractors to compete. At 2 p.m. on Thursday, is the Pro Stock Tractor Pull and the Street and Super Stock 4-Wheel Drive Truck Pull. The local and regional tractor and truck pull begins with contestants from around the Midwest. These competitors have the bigger trucks and tractors and these folks have sponsors that help them go across the region to compete. The final and BIGGEST tractor and truck pulling event of Thursday gets FAIR underway at 6:30 p.m. SPECIAL with all the action and big boy toys in the Grandstand area. Earplugs are items that the uninitiated might Furnace & air combo want to have ready. These replacement are the professionals that Heating & Air Conditioning compete in this event. Most of these tractor and trucks, Electrical like the guys who pull in Family owned & operated the Light Super Stock Class and belonging to the Illini Bryant Rebate $250 up to $600 State Pullers Association, NICOR Rebates Available have sponsors that make your Next Service Call these muscle tractor dreams From $300 - $900 Expires 10/31/14 possible. The sound is deafening and Talk to us about our preventive main program. Earn an additional 10% off your the thrills are chilling at the next service call (parts included) and 5% replacement furnace or air. evening tractor and truck pull out at the Boone County Fair. Tickets for the morning and afternoon pulling Heating & Cooling Systems competitions are only $5 for general admission. The evening tractor and truck pulling competitions has ticket costs at $10 for Grandstand seating and $5 for bleacher seating but worth every penny. Regardless of which seat is chosen, everyone will have a ringside seat for the finest professional truck and tractor pulling in the Midwest. Get in line for your tickets and don’t be left behind. The big truck and tractor pulling event of the 2014 edition of the Boone County Fair occurs on Thursday, August 7 at 6:30 p.m. Don’t miss these afternoon and evening adrenaline pumping events!
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By Danielle Wilson Let’s go back to June 21st of this year. Where were you? Maybe on vacation, having a bbq in questionable weather, or just lounging around at home. I’m pleased to be able to share my experience with you about this past June 21st taking place out at the Boone County Fairgrounds. It was the 4th Annual Charity Tractor Pull and for many of these guys it’s the first pull of their season. As like in many sporting events, this is a time to work out the glitches and kinks. Needless to say a few of these guys had some to work out but the entire crowd enjoyed the show. Let’s face it; it’s no fun unless something goes BANG, BOOM, POW and smoke, flames or fluid flies. This of course will always happen throughout the pulling season so never a dull moment in this sport. This charity event for Boone and Winnebago County first put on by Ed Kasper and Dave Gallano was to be able to do something within the community, for the community. Long time puller Ed Kasper states, “Nothing comes close to the feeling of power beneath you like 1200 horse. Once on the line you need to stop, slow down and control the ride, but you better enjoy the ride and sure hope it doesn’t break,” he played sports as a young man and he says, “It’s like free throws, you wins some, you lose some.” These are great words of advice and experience Ed, thank you. Coming up is the Boone County Fair pull, this will be a very large event out at the fairgrounds and these guys are getting ready! Come rain or shine these pullers from the Illini State Pullers (ISP) will be out at pulls all summer with their powerful and eye catching tractors ready to rip up the track. Speaking with ISP President Jason Yakey he had a plethora of knowledge and experience to share. Jason drives an alcohol fueled IH tractor called “Twister” in the 6,000lbs Light Super Stock Tractor class as does his father Dave Yakey who drives “The Edge”. When asked how he was feeling an hour before he pulled Dave said, “Adrenaline starts once you hit this grass, you know what you’re about to get into.” This is proven to be true for most all of these guys. He also let me in on a little secret; little did I know that the fuel industry jumped on board like E-cigarettes. This father son team scents their fuel with cotton candy and cherry, yummy. This is also not the only father son team in this class, Craig Harnish on “Inches Matter” (who was the 2013 ISP 1st place points champ) and his father Denny Harnish on “Lil’ Short”, run diesel fueled IH tractors. To tell the difference between the two when you’re watching from the stands is the diesels blow a tower high billow of black smoke and the alcohol fueled don’t, but they can catch on fire sometimes. For those of you who have never been to a tractor pull it’s such an exhilarating site. You could be viewing from the stands or standing in the beer garden at a fairground to witness the greatness that is a tractor pull. With a rip of rpm’s and a dump of the clutch, the black smoke flies high out of the diesel tractors stacks and the machine tears down the track. They have a saying, “You only have to go 300ft” but that 300ft is the ride of your life. This event in particular had a lot of pulling class categories, something
TRUSTED . SERVICE TRUSTED SERVICE Out in “The Pits”, Craig Harnish (2013 6,000lbs Light SS Tractor class - 1st place points champion) on “Inches Matter” and father Denny Harnish spraying ether into one of the three turbos to keep the tractor running while warming it up for the pull. for every man, woman and child but the Boone County Fair pull will have that and then some. Everything from the big and built up turbo charged tractors and old stock classic tractors, to the big and built up turbo charged pickups and stock pickups. One class the fans really got a kick out of watching at the charity pull was the Stock Pickup Class and for many reasons but one big one is to see just how well that regular old truck is going to do. Poplar Grove, Illinois’s own Terry Raupp is a site to be seen in this class. Dawned in his early 1980’s one ton Chevy pickup named “The Beast” for good reasons, he takes that truck to the max and puts on a great show. This old clunker is decked to the hilt in christamas lights front to back and inside, stickers galore, a giant bulls head with horns, and enough rust to hold it all together. If the sight and loudness of The Beast’s pull wasn’t enough, he’ll give you a salutation of his horn that trumps away in a most interestingly goofy tune. Watching little kids play games like, whichever color was there favorite they were going to hoot and holler for it to win (it didn’t matter what daddy’s, uncle’s or grandpa’s tractor was, oh to be a care free kid again) or lets dig in the dirt and pick flowers (aka weeds) for mommy. How great it is to be a kid growing up out here where a kid can be a kid. I have seen young love take a date out to the fairgrounds for a tractor pull, the fathers bring their daughters and sons, and sons bring their fathers. I’ve seen the wife support her husband and the best buddy give the pat on the back to a friend. These are great events to spend time with your family and friends all while supporting our community and staying connected. On August 7th at the pulls the Mini Rod Pulling Organization and O’Reilly Auto Parts have sponsored a giveaway. They will be handing out raffle tickets to all the children who come to watch the pulls and one lucky boy or girl whose raffle ticket is chosen will win a Mini Rod Pedal Tractor! Join me at the Boone County Fairground on August 7th starting at 10:00am for an eventful day of power, sound, and lots of good times.
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Friday At the Fair
Let the Magic Begin...
Friday, August 6th Events are FREE unless otherwise marked. — $$$ = Fee
Show Tickets
On sale at Main Gate Ticket Office, Located at Gate #1 or at the Grandstand Box Office before each show. 6 am – 10:30 am Breakfast Served, Grange Food Pavilion, $$$ 10 am
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ATV Racing by Kickabuda Promotions
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Dinner Served, Fish 11 am until gone — $$$, Grange Food Pavilion
Log Hoggers, Chainsaw Wood Carvers
11 am – 1:30 pm — South end of Big Thunder Rd. 11:30 am Gene Shephed Band, On the Grounds NOON Skinners Midway Carnival, Rides and Games, $$$ Midway — Noon - 11 pm
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SUPPORT THE BOONE COUNTY FAIR!
Entertainment Pavilion, Main Gate #1 Dueling Pianos Music & Comedy, The Flora Rd., Free Stage Elephant Encounter, South end of grounds, Big Thunder Rd.
Mr. D’s House of Magic
Near Gazebo west end of Non-Livestock Exhibit Hall
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The Magic & Illusion of Lance Gifford Mutton Bustin’ Qualifications, Grandstand Mama’s Wranglers Family Country Band The Flora Rd., Free Stage
Banana Derby, South of barns, Oak Glen Rd. Mr. D’s House of Magic
Near Gazebo west end of Non-Livestock Exhibit Hall 3 pm
Log Hoggers, Chainsaw Wood Carvers
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3 pm – 4:30 — South end of Big Thunder Rd.
Dueling Pianos Music & Comedy, Flora Rd., Free Stage Elephant Encounter, South end of grounds, Big Thunder Rd. 3:30 pm
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Entertainment Pavilion, Main Gate #1 4 pm
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Magic by Herb Rosene
The Magic & Illusion of Lance Gifford The Flora Rd., Free Stage
Banana Derby, South of barns, Oak Glen Rd. 5 pm
Mama’s Wranglers Family Country Band
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The Flora Rd., Free Stage
Mr. D’s House of Magic
Near Gazebo west end of Non-Livestock Exhibit Hall
Mary Lees School of Dance
Entertainment Pavilion, Main Gate #1 6 pm Percheron Thunder Exhibition, Outdoor Horse Arena
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Log Hoggers, Chainsaw Wood Carvers
6 pm – 7:30 pm — South end of Big Thunder Rd.
Dueling Pianos Music & Comedy, Flora Rd., Free Stage Elephant Encounter, South end of grounds, Big Thunder Rd. 7 pm
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Friday at the big 2014 edition of the Boone County Fair keeps the Magic happening with entertainment and competition unlike any other fair in the Midwest. The day begins with open-show livestock judging in all areas from goats to swine and from sheep to beef cattle. Action starts in the bleacher area of the Grandstand with Free Admission to the ARV Racing events promoted by Kickabuda from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The Entertainment Pavilion features all types of musical performers with “Looking for Treble” from noon until 3 p.m., “Magic by Herb Rosene” featured from 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m., and “Mary Lees School of Dance” will delight the crowds from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. The “Silver Creek Band” will close out Friday night performing from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. in the Entertainment Pavilion. Performing on the grounds from 4:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. is the “Gene Shepard Band.” The big performance comes to the Grandstand area where the “Next Level Pro-Bull Riding” event starts at 7 p.m. when the chute gates open. This is a professional bull riding event that has delighted crowds at the Fair for many years. Tickets cost only $10 for Grandstand seating and only $6 for bleacher seating.
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Looking For Treble Band (50’s to 80’s Pop and Rock)
Percheron Thunder Exhibition, Outdoor Horse Arena
In Our 19th Year
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Grandstand – $$$, Grandstand $10, Bleachers $5
Banana Derby, South of barns, Oak Glen Rd. Mr. D’s House of Magic
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“Next Level Pro-Bull Riding” At the Fair On Friday, August 8 the gates will be set, the chutes will be aligned, the gloves will be rosined and the bulls will be angry and ready to ride. Anyone that wants a ticket had better act quick to watch the “Next level Pro-Bull Riding” competition at the 2014 edition of the Boone County Fair. This event will likely sell-out has it has for many years. This is professional bull riding at its best. The “Next Level Pro-Bull Riding” is the real thing. Professional cowboys will come to Belvidere on Friday to make that eight-second clock without being bucked off. These are some of the roughest bulls this side of the Rocky Mountains but the men that will ride them are up to the test. These are professional cowboys and they will ride with a few local riders from around the region. They will all try their luck and test their strength and agility. This professional bull riding event at the 2014 edition of the Boone County Fair has more thrills, chills and excitement packed every minute that what could be found in many other events anywhere. The Friday “Next Level Pro-Bull Riding” starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 8 and the tickets are selling fast. Grandstand seating costs only $10 and bleacher seating costs only $6. This is the real thing with ornery bulls, agile professional cowboys and, of course, the funniest and most daring rodeo clowns that you will see anywhere. Be a part of all of the thrills at the 2014 edition of the Boone County Fair and the Friday “Next Level Pro-Bull Riding” competition.
Near Gazebo west end of Non-Livestock Exhibit Hall
The Silver Creek Band (classic country) Entertainment Pavilion, Main Gate #1 8 pm
The Lance Gifford Hypnosis Show
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The Flora Rd., Free Stage
Attractions Open Daily Magic Mike, Throughout the Fairgrounds 4-H Wee Farm Petting Zoo Antique Tractor Display, Big Thunder Rd. The Gooseman, Throughout the Fairgrounds Non-Livestock (Home Arts) Exhibit Hall 3000 Award Winning Livestock, Livestock Exhibit Halls Hundreds of Vendors, Throughout the Fairgrounds 10 am - 6 pm
The Reed One Room Schoolhouse The Grange Museum
The Boone County Fair is owned and operated by the Granges of Boone County since 1957.
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Boone County Fair Queens: Part One Young Women Who Steal the Hearts of the Fair By Sherri Habben Each year, a young woman from Boone County steals our hearts during the Boone County Queen Pageant. These young women are making a difference and empowering others to be more confident and believe in themselves. On August 5th, the 2013 queen will step down and a new queen will take her place. But do you ever wonder what the past queens of Boone County Fair are doing now? Over the past week, I have caught up with the queens from 2004 through 2011 and would like to give you a peek into their lives. Kristen Simpkins Winnie, Miss 2004 “I love everything about the Boone County Fair!” states Kristen “My fondest memory of the Boone County Fair while serving as queen was realizing how big my farm community really was. The fair was full of so many great events and is all possible because of the help from our amazing community.” Over the past 6 years, she has been a coach to the young ladies participating in the Miss Boone County Fair Pageant. “I absolutely love to help coach the Miss Boone County Fair contestants. Each summer I get to see them grow and watch them represent our community, the same as I did. I wouldn’t give it up for anything.” After high school, Kristen graduated from Western Illinois University with a degree in Fashion Merchandising. She is happily married to her husband who is a firefighter/ EMT and has a beautiful 8 year old step daughter, Makayla, and a spunky 2 ½ year old daughter, Brooklyn. Kristen has passed the love of the fair down to her two children, who now show their dairy calves each year. Kristen’s hero is her mom, who gave birth to Kristen at the age of 15. “She could have easily given me up for adoption, but she was so strong and showed me how to push through any obstacles that have come my way. She has taught me how to become a mom and that is the greatest gift I could ever ask for.” Chelsey Lee, Miss 2005 “Ever since I was a little girl, the pageant has been my favorite part of the Boone County Fair. Besides the pageant, the corn dogs, Demolition Derby, and the unity of the people in our community make our fair so special to me.” Chelsey remembers the year she became queen, how incredible it was to see the fair behind the scenes. “Being a part of every event at the fair that week was unforgettable.” It is a memory that she cherishes to this day. Chelsey is currently working on her master’s degree at Northern Illinois University and also teaches second grade at Washington Academy in Belvidere. Her most recent accomplishment is that she has purchased her own home. “My plans are to continue with my education as well as teaching young children and to one day have a family of my own.” Chelsey’s hero is her mom. “She is the most selfless, kind, encouraging, courageous woman that I have ever met. I can only hope and pray that one day I can be as amazing of a woman as she is.”
Maria Zickert Jenkins, Miss 2006 “It’s hard for me to pinpoint my fondest memory of the fair because I really enjoyed it all! The food was delicious, from the breakfast in the morning, to corn dogs at lunch, and ice cream at night.” Other highlights from that year were seeing Josh Gracin perform in an amazing concert and spending her days with Little Miss Boone County, Madaline Visser. “I really appreciated all of the hard work the kids in 4H put into raising their animals too!” Maria is thankful for the life lessons the pageant taught her, “participating in the Boone County Fair Queen Pageant taught me many things but the biggest take away from being queen was the confidence it gave me to be myself and that hard work truly pays off.” Currently Maria and her husband reside in Middleton, Wisconsin. She works part time as a Dental Hygienist, and has plans to teach Dental Hygiene at the community college in Madison in the future. Her most important job and proudest moment is being a mother. Bennett is now 8 ½ months old and brings her and her husband so much happiness and joy. She is most passionate about being a mom. “I want to raise a child that is honest, hardworking, and Business confident. That is a big job.”
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Amy Rak, Miss 2007 When Amy thinks about the year she became queen, it is hard for her to choose one particular memory. “I really loved it all! Some of the most memorable highlights had to be learning more about 4H, handing
www.boonecountyjournal.com In Our 19th Year out the ribbons, getting into a car and participating in the demolition derby, and meeting Lady Antebellum and Josh Turner.” The year she was queen she learned so much, “I learned how far a smile can go”, and has used these skills in her day to day life. Amy just completed her Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from St. Catherine’s University. She resides in Hudson, Wisconsin, and is entering into her fifth year of teaching kindergarten. In her spare time she is a photographer and has 12 weddings to photograph this season. Amy’s focus is to live a positive life. “I have a loving boyfriend, amazing family, and great friends. I couldn’t be more grateful.” The person Amy admires most is her mom, Cathy. “She is an amazing teacher who inspired me to find love in the same profession. My mom gives the greatest advice, is the cure to any sickness, and is the one person I can always confide in.” Nikole Berns, Miss 2008 Nikole’s favorite moment from the fair came the morning after the pageant. “I went to the 8 am swine show and swapped my heels for my farm boots and showed my 4-H pigs in crown, sash, and dress. I received so many positive comments from fair goers about being a great role model for not only the fair but for the 4-H kids and young girls. They really admired the fact that I wasn’t afraid to get dirty and that I was so committed to working with my animals that a little dirt, poop, or even my dress wasn’t going to stop me.” Nikole continues to be a part of the fair year after year, and one of her favorite things to do is to see all of the projects and exhibits that people enter. “I will easily spend 3 or 4 days of the fair just looking at and admiring all of the talent and hard work that people submit to the fair, it is just astounding.” Each year Nikole and her husband make a four hour drive to spend a week at the Boone County Fair. “It is a yearly event we never plan to miss”, states Nikole. After high school, Nikole graduated from UWPlatteville with her BS in Animal Science. She currently works at Consolidated Grain & Barge as a grain analyst. She resides in Elkader, IA and is married to husband Paul, who is a farmer, and has two Weimaraner pups that keeps them extra busy. Her current passion is volunteering for the Children’s Oncology Services as a counselor for One Step at a Time camp for kids with cancer. Nikole recognizes both of her parents as her hero’s. “My father has always worked three jobs (farming, Dean Foods, and firefighter) and yet always made time for his family. My mother is the toughest woman I know. She has worked on a farm her whole life and has never been afraid of a hard day’s work.” Nikole’s mother recently overcame a cancer diagnosis. “She is still in the healing process but won’t let that stop her from being out in the barn feeding calves, sorting cattle, or collecting eggs.” Kristina Duran, Miss 2009 Kristina was unable to interview at this time as she is moving to Arizona next week and had lots of packing to do. We wish her the best on her new endeavor. Savannah Peters, Miss 2010 Savannah Peters, the youngest Miss Boone County Fair Queen at age 16, remembers a very busy but wonderful time at the fair. “My favorite memory of the fair was being able to show my beef cattle in a beautiful sundress in my crown and sash. I loved that I was able to combine being queen, my love of my family, and cattle all into one day!” Each year she continues to come to the fair she admires that everyone there acts like one big family. “I love knowing everyone in the Beef Cattle Barn. I also love that it is the one time of year I can get a lemonade shake-up, corn dog, and deep friend oreos all in the same place.” But the best memory about being queen came after the fair was over. Savannah went to many of the middle schools and spoke about her story and the importance of self-esteem. “This experience confirmed my passion to spread awareness about eating disorders.” Savannah is currently a dietetics major at Bradley University. Her goal is to be a dietitian who counsels people with eating disorders. After finishing her BS, she plans on completing a Dietetic Internship while obtaining her Master’s Degree in nutritional biochemistry. Savannah’s light of her life is her adorable Australian Shepard named Kate. She is enjoying life and looking forward to the future and to someday becoming a wife and mother.
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Saturday At the Fair
Let the Magic Begin...
Saturday, August 9th Events are FREE unless otherwise marked. — $$$ = Fee
Show Tickets
On sale at Main Gate Ticket Office, Located at Gate #1 or at the Grandstand Box Office before each show. 6 am – 10:30 am Breakfast Served, Grange Food Pavilion, $$$ 8 am
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Garden Tractor & Weak End Antique Tractor Pulls, Grandstand Talent Contest Registration Begins
Junior Talent Contest Begins (Ages up to 14) Dinner Served, Charcoal Broiled Chicken 11 am until gone — $$$, Grange Food Pavilion
Log Hoggers, Chainsaw Wood Carvers
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Easton Corbin Comes to the Fair
Saturday at the Boone County Fair gets underway early with the “Garden tractor and Weak End Antique Tractor Pulls” at 8 a.m. in the Grandstand area. The Entertainment Pavilion will be busy all day and into the evening, starting with the talent contests that begin at 10:30 a.m. and run through 3:30 p.m. The junior talent show begins at 10:30 a.m. and the senior talent competition begins at 12:30 p.m. Going through the afternoon, “The Karate Academy” will perform exhibitions of their skills in the Entertainment Pavilion from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., followed by the “Missing Links” entertaining from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. Saturday evening is when the big show at the Fair kicks off with the country/western styling of musical star Easton Corbin. This event will be an easy sell-out. Tickets for his performance that begins at 7:30 p.m. costs $18 for track seats, $15 for Grandstand seats and bleacher seats cost only $10. Don’t miss this chance to see, to hear and to experience a true star in country/western music. The 2014 edition of the Boone County Fair reaches a peak on Saturday, August 9 with big-name stars entertaining along with the many other events that people enjoy yearafter-year. But, there’s one more day of entertainment, excitement, thrills and chills before the Boone County Fair reigns down the curtain for another year.
11 am – 1:30 pm — South end of Big Thunder Rd.
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Dueling Pianos Music & Comedy, The Flora Rd., Free Stage Elephant Encounter, South end of grounds, Big Thunder Rd. Banana Derby, South of barns, Oak Glen Rd. Percheron Thunder Exhibition, Outdoor Horse Arena
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Log Hoggers, Chainsaw Wood Carvers
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3 pm – 4:30 — South end of Big Thunder Rd. Dueling Pianos Music & Comedy, Flora Rd., Free Stage Elephant Encounter, South end of grounds, Big Thunder Rd.
Mr. D’s House of Magic
Near Gazebo west end of Non-Livestock Exhibit Hall 4 pm
The Magic & Illusion of Lance Gifford
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The Flora Rd., Free Stage Banana Derby, South of barns, Oak Glen Rd. The Karate Academy, Entertainment Pavilion, Main Gate #1 5 pm ,
Mama’s Wranglers Family Country Band The Flora Rd., Free Stage 6 pm
Percheron Thunder Exhibition, Outdoor Horse Arena Log Hoggers, Chainsaw Wood Carvers
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EASTON CORBIN SHOW
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Attractions Open Daily Magic Mike, Throughout the Fairgrounds 4-H Wee Farm Petting Zoo Antique Tractor Display, Big Thunder Rd. The Gooseman, Throughout the Fairgrounds Non-Livestock (Home Arts) Exhibit Hall 3000 Award Winning Livestock, Livestock Exhibit Halls Hundreds of Vendors, Throughout the Fairgrounds 10 am - 6 pm
The Reed One Room Schoolhouse The Grange Museum
The Boone County Fair is owned and operated by the Granges of Boone County since 1957.
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6 pm – 7:30 pm — South end of Big Thunder Rd. Dueling Pianos Music & Comedy, Flora Rd., Free Stage Elephant Encounter, South end of grounds, Big Thunder Rd. 7 pm , Banana Derby, South of barns, Oak Glen Rd. The Missing Links Band (classic rock/R&B) Entertainment Pavilion, Main Gate #1 7:30 pm , Grandstand – $$$, Track $18, Grandstand $15, Bleachers $10 8 pm The Lance Gifford Hypnosis Show, The Flora Rd., Free Stage
Saturday night is a big night at the Boone County Fair on August 9 when the grandstand area will be moving to the smooth country/western sounds of Easton Corbin. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and those that want to see a true country/western star had been buy their tickets fast. These seats will sell-out soon. Tickets for this show cost $15 for Grandstand seating, $18 for track seating and only $10 for bleacher seats. Easton Corbin is a country/western music star that hales from Gilchrist County, Florida. He grew up watching and listening to country music with his grandparents while they watched the popular TV show, “Hee-Haw.” Easton later got a guitar, learned to create and to play and music, he joined a band and soon after he was married in 2006, he moved to Nashville. Nashville is the country/western music capital and if anyone wants to taste success in the music industry, they have to go to perform and star in Nashville. Easton accomplished his dream and soon recorded his first CD, “Easton Corbin” that had two number-one hits. The first hit was “A Little More Country than That” and the second hit was “Roll With It.” His second CD was also a hit titled, “All Over the Road” and that CD had two hits. In total, Easton Corbin has sold over 470,000 albums and over 2 million singles. He is a powerhouse performer and the energy will be felt on Saturday night by everyone that attends. Easton plans a third CD soon titled “Clockwork.” A first single from the CD was released in January and has moved up the charts. Many of his hits and the new hits from his third CD will be performed on Saturday, August 9. Anyone that loves the melodies, the power and the message of country/western music must see Easton Corbin perform. This is the big show at the 2014 edition of the Boone County Fair, the Easton Corbin Show. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are going fast. Track seating for the show, for those that want to be up close and personal, cost only $18. Grandstand seats cost $15 and bleacher seating costs only $10. This is a priceless opportunity for everyone to hear and to see country/western music at its best. The Easton Corbin Show at the Boone County Fair. Those that attend will see, will hear and they will feel the magic that only the 2014 edition of the Boone County Fair can offer by Easton Corbin.
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2014 Queen Contestant #1 Deborah Grace Mitchell
2014 Queen Contestant #2 Margaret Elizabeth Altintop
2014 Queen Contestant #3 Cassandra Felicitas Johnson
Deborah is the 18 year old daughter of Keith and Dawn Mitchell of Garden Prairie. Deborah was home schooled for many years. This past year she attended North Boone High School for her senior year where she graduated this spring with High Honors. Deborah’s future plans include attending Rock Valley College to study Fitness and Coaching. Deborah is currently employed by T&H Nursery and Edwards Apple Orchard, where she has worked several years. In the past Deborah has received Grand Champion and Reserve Champion for poultry and rabbits at the Boone Co. Fair. Deborah is also President of her 4H club, the LeRoy Commandoes. She always likes to be doing something and keeps herself moving. She loves cart riding with her ponies Cocoa and Sammy in the summer, volunteering with the local food pantry, and her artistic abilities this year have taken on designing logos. When Deborah says she loves spending time with her family it must be like having a party, she has 4 brothers and 5 sisters. A fun time with Deborah would be walking into a gym and picking up weights to work out; it brings butterflies to her stomach! Deborah’s platform is Fitness and Coaching. Deborah is sponsored by JB HULLAH CATTLE.
Maggie is the 17year old daughter of Mark and Kerry Altintop of Poplar Grove. She will be a senior at Belvidere North High School this coming semester. After graduation she plans to attend either the University of Kentucky, University of Georgia, or the University of Alabama. For the last three summers Maggie has been employed by the Boone County Conservation District as a camp counselor. Maggie is on the Honor Roll, a member of the National Honor Society and Tri-M Music Honor Society. She enjoys being working outside, hiking, boating. Maggie especially likes singing in the Show Choir, Zumba and cheerleading. Maggie’s hobbies include watching movies, baking, writing stories, and reading. Maggie designs clothing and would love to have her own designer label with multiple stores bearing her name throughout the country. Someday in the near future Maggie would like to write a book or screenplay. Maggie’s platform is Being a Lady. Maggie is sponsored by THE BOONE COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT.
Cassie is the 18 year old daughter of Carrie Severing of Belvidere and Scott Johnson of Cherry Valley. Cassie is a 2014 graduate of Belvidere North High School, and has taken dual credit classes at Rock Valley College. This coming fall Cassie will be attending the University of Wisconsin Whitewater, majoring in accounting and communications. Cassie currently is employed at Alpine Bank, Belvidere Family YMCA and Smokin Coop BBQ Pit, which was started by her grandfather 12 years ago. Cassie is a member of the National Honor Society (Treasurer), National English Honor Society, National Society of High School Scholars, President and State Officer of the Business Professionals of America, Student Council. Cassie has received a University of Wisconsin Whitewater Academic Scholarship, and the Business Professionals of America-Paul Condon Memorial Scholarship. She is an accomplish swimmer lettering both in JV and Varsity and coaches the Belvidere Barracuda swim team. Cassie’s ideal job would be to be a forensic accountant where she feels being a woman would be a plus. She said women are born with the instinct to be nosey and that’s a major part of the job. Is there a top position with the IRS in her future? Cassie’s platform is Volunteering. Cassie is sponsored by SMOKIN’ COOP BBQ PIT.
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2014 Queen Contestant # 4 Quierra Therese Sample
2014 Queen Contestant #5 Alyssa Evelyn Oblinger
2014 Queen Contestant #6 Jilliana Marie Paul
Quierra is the 17 year old daughter of Keith and Gina Sample of Belvidere. She is currently attending Belvidere High School and will be a senior in the fall. After graduation Quierra plans to attend a four year university and pursue a degree in musical theater. Quierra is a volunteer at the BMO Center in Rockford, and has volunteered to sing for several fundraisers. Quierra is a Harold Livingston Memorial Scholarship recipient and has been invited to sing with the Rockford Symphony Orchestra choir. She is a member of the National Honor Society, and involved with tutoring, mentoring and volunteering with special needs children. Quierra is a Regional selectee for IMEA and Co-president for BHS Music Booster student board. Activities for Quierra include musical theater productions at BHS, all-star cheerleading for 9 years and she performed at Cheerleading World in 2011. Hobbies include singing, dancing, cheerleading, working out, volunteering, tumbling, writing and working with children. Quierra would love to perform on Broadway specifically in the production Wicked.
Alyssa is the 19 year old daughter of David Oblinger and Shawn Temple of Belvidere. She is a Belvidere North High School graduate and is attending Judson University where she is studying Criminal Justice. Alyssa is currently employed at Second Cousins. At Belvidere North High School Alyssa was a four year volleyball player, received several Most Valuable Player Awards, All Conference Volleyball Award, and Athlete of the Week Honorable Mention. Alyssa has received a full scholarship to Judson University to play volleyball. She also received a Criminal Justice Scholarship. Upon finishing her freshman year at Judson University Alyssa was given the Overall Good Freshman Award in her class. As a member of the FCA club, North Varsity club, Zonta club, and Key club, Alyssa has volunteered serving at the soup kitchen, gone to the park for activities with children, mentored underclassmen and spent a night in the park to experience how the homeless exist every night. One day Alyssa would like to investigate crime scenes for what happened, how it happened, and be able help convict the person that committed the crime.
Jilliana is the 17 year old daughter of Anthony and Jennifer Paul of Caledonia. This fall Jilliana will be a senior at Belvidere North High School. Upon graduation she plans on attending the University of Louisiana to pursue a degree in nursing to become a nurse practioner. Jilliana is currently employed at Dari-Ripple in Belvidere. She is currently member of the Science National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, and Thespian International Honor Society (President 2014-2015). Jilliana has held every office in her 4-H Club, the Beaver Valley Clippers, has competed at sectionals and state for editorial cartooning and has had the honor of winning the Sister Cities art competition in 2013. At Belvidere North Jilliana is involved in Basketball, Tennis, Theater, Acappella and Journalism. Jilliana’s hobbies include volunteering at Bravehearts Therapeutic Riding Center and spending time working on her art.
Quierra’s platform is Positive Attitude Leads to Sucess. Quierra is sponsored by KANGAROOF.
Alyssa’s platform is Domestic Violence. Alyssa’s sponsor is BOSLY CONSTRUCTION.
Jilliana’s platform is Mental Illness Awareness. Jilliana is sponsored by NED’S DINER.
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2014 Queen Contestant #7 Alysha Carol Cummings
2014 Queen Contestant #8 Clairissa Jean Lein
2014 Queen Contestant #9 Molly Jane Rueff
Alysha is the 18 year old daughter of Jeff and Debbie Cummings of Caledonia. A 2014 graduate of Belvidere North High School wearing both English Honor Society Cords and High Honor Stole. Alysha will be attending the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point this fall to obtain a degree in Business Management. Currently Alysha is employed at Retail and Grocery Inventory Specialist. Alysha has been Captain of her freshman and Varsity Volleyball teams, the All-Tournament Team at the Jacobs Tournament and the All-Star Team in the Senior Showcase at Belvidere North. She has received Rookie of the Year, Best Teammate Award and nominated for Cheerleader of the Year at Kid Spot for four years. This last year she was honored with the title of Cheerleader of the Year. Alysha is a member of Visions of Excellence 4-H Club where she has been President, Vice President, Secretary, (twice) and received the Secretary of the Year Award. To keep busy Alysha plays volleyball with Rockford Volleyball on their 18’s team, shows pigs at the Boone County Fair, enjoys decorating her house, painting, reading, bike riding, and hiking at Lake Delton. Alysha hopes to one day own and coach at her own allstar cheer gym. Loving the sport she would enjoy helping other athletes to reach their goals.
Callie is the 18 year old daughter of Timothy and Julia Lein of Belvidere. A 2014 graduate of Belvidere High School, Callie will be attending Educators of Beauty in the fall. While at Belvidere High School Callie has been on the Honor roll and received the Outstanding Student Award and Most Improved Chorus Member award. Currently Callie is employed at both Jimmy John’s Sandwich shop and Kid Spot Tumbling. Callie has been a nine year member of 4-H in The Young Producers, Chief Pioneers, and County Clovers, where she shows cattle and was awarded the Grand Champion Rate Again Steer. She also showed and was awarded Grand Champion Western Pony, at the Boone county Fair. Cheerleading at BHS Callie has received The Most Valuable Cheerleader, Most Spirited Cheerleader, Cheer Captain of JV, Team Captain of Competitive Cheer, and All Conference Cheerleader. Callie is a volunteer at the local food pantry and assists at the Special Olympics. Callie hopes to become a celebrity cosmetologist with her own line of cosmetics and contribute her talents to an Oscar award winning movie. Given the opportunity she would love to do Angelina Jolie’s fantastic eyes and lips.
Molly is the 16 year old daughter of Sandy and Jim Rueff of Belvidere. Molly will be a junior this fall at Belvidere North High School. Molly’s future plans would be to go into social work and be able to help abused and bullied children. Molly’s current place of employment is Thunder Bay Grill and The Belvidere Park District. Molly has been a member of the Cross Country Team at Belvidere North for 2 years, soccer team for 3 years and was thrilled when they placed 1st at the Byron JV Soccer Invitational. She has also competed in the Red shoe Run and placing 3rd in the 14-16 year old category, and the Rock River Run placing 19th out of 200. Molly is on the Honor Roll, in the Tri-M Music Honor Society, has been a member of the Freshman Chorus, Show Choir and Acappella. She is in the Belvidere North Mentoring and tutoring program, The Best Buddy Program, and a member of the LeRoy Grange, where she helps with their many community activities.
Alysha’s platform is The Loss of Agricultural Land. Alysha’s sponsor is BRYDEN MOTORS.
Molly’s platform is Stop the Bullying. Molly’s sponsor is LEROY GRANGE.
Callie’s platform is Infertility Awareness. Callie is sponsored by DR. JAMES CHAPKO D.D.S.
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St. James Catholic Church Family Reunion Picnic kicks off the church’s year long 150 year anniversary celebration.
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Barb Majernik, of Belvidere, is photographed Saturday, July 26 during the St. James Family Reunion Picnic at Spencer Park in Belvidere.
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Gail Manley (left), Dianna Simon, and Judy Winter, all of Belvidere, are pictured in Belvidere Park Thursday, July 24 after taking a walk. Photo by Susan Moran.
Belvidere Park seasonal workers Katelin Paris (left), of Belvidere and Marla Daly, of Garden Prairie, perform landscaping duties in Belvidere Park Thursday, July 24.
Solomon Murphy (left), 5, of Belvidere, and Grant Morgan, 6, of Caledonia, take tennis lessons through the Belvidere Park District Thursday, July 24.
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Three-year-old Sabrina Rappuhn, of Belvidere, watches from an upstairs window as her grandfather Dave Rappuhn, of Lake Villa, paints her parent’s house shutters Tuesday, July 29. Photo by Susan Moran.
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Janet Finedore, of Belvidere, and Daisy, her five-year-old Great Pyrenees, are photographed Tuesday, July 29 while out for a walk. Photo by Susan Moran
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Northern Pipeline employees weld pipeline together along Squaw Prairie Rd. in Belvidere for Nicor Tuesday, July 29. Photos by Susan Moran.
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2014 Little Miss Boone County Contestants
1. Madison Michelle Dittbenner
2. Brittney Rae Stanfel Daughter of Marion & Kelli Stanfel of Belvidere Sponsored by Mom & Dad
Daughter of Dennis & Lynn Brody of Loves Park, Sponsored by The Complete Sheep Shoppe
13. Elinor Ann Ellingson
14. Kenzi Nicole Lusz
15. Dakota Lynn Schober-Kramer
Daughter of Dan & Rachel Dittbenner of Belvidere, Sponsored by Mom & Dad
Daughter of John & Toni Ellingson, of Poplar Grove, Sponsored by Shady Grove Haflingers
Daughter of Richard & Kelly Lusz, of Belvidere, Sponsored by Hour Eye Care, Roscoe
3. Tanna Jo Brody
Daughter of Theresa Worley & Dale Worley, Ryan & Kim Kramer, of Poplar Grove Sponsored by Her Family
4. Audrey Yvonne Rosenberger
5. Makayla Marie Winnie
6. Brianna Marie Teunissen
Daughter of Kyle & Kim Rosenberger of Belvidere, Sponsored by Altamore’s Automotive
Daughter of Jen Hurley & Blake Thomas of Poplar Grove, and Todd & Kristen Winnie of Rockford, Sponsored by Poplar Grove Airport
Daughter of Tony & Lisa Teunissen, of Belvidere, Sponsored by Peak Sports Club
16. Hailey Anne Hughart
17. Melrose Lorraine Martinez
18. Madison Mary Weckler
Daughter of Nick & Sara Hughart of Belvidere, Sponsored by Mom & Dad
Daughter of Joe Martinez & Shannon Peterson of Belvidere Sponsored by Steam Plant Family Restaurant
Daughter of Matt & Susan Weckler of Poplar Grove, Sponsored by D a/Vi Nails
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2014 Little Miss Boone County Contestants
7. Ataley Marie Smith Daughter of Shane & Amanda Smith, of Caledonia, Sponsored by Nana & Papa Ellwinger/ Mae Mae & Papa Howard
19. Isabelle Jean Schadle
Daughter of Shawn & Angela Schadle of Belvidere Sponsored by Grandma & Papa, Mom & Dad
8. Jacqueline Haley Rose Ruder
Daughter of Todd & Katherine Ruder, of Belvidere, Sponsored by Mom & Dad
20. Allison Joy Hritz
9. Miranda Emily Fischer
Daughter of Gary & Maria Fischer, of Poplar Grove, Sponsored by Mom & Dad
10. Maci Paige McCoy
Daughter of Tyler & Dawn McCoy of Belvidere, Sponsored by Dale & Marilyn Rhode
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Daughter of Robert & Kelly Hritz of Belvidere, Sponsored by Mom & Dad
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Reminder: ANYONE can purchase a brick for ANYONE, does not have to be from or for a Veteran. We are now offering Pink Ribbon inscriptions for no extra charge. Add a ribbon to a brick to honor someone fighting cancer or as a memorial to someone who fought cancer.
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Foreclosures Call a Specialist Call a REALTOR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF MAY 1, 2005 PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC. ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-WHQ3 Plaintiff, -v.- MARK FOLTZ, et al Defendants 14 CH 00004 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 20, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on August 22, 2014, 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 518 W. PLEASANT STREET, BELVIDERE, IL 61008 Property Index No. 05-35-230-016. The real estate is improved with a single 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 Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff ’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-17120. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-17120 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00004 TJSC#: 34-9353 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff ’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I614086 Published in the Boone County Journal 7-18-25 8-1 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- ARMANDO SOLANO AKA ARMANDO SOLANO C., JUANA SOLANO Defendant 11 CH 491 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 20, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on August 26, 2014, 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 419 Garden Dr., Belvidere, IL 61008 Property Index No. 05-26105-036. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $115,734.05. Sale terms: 100% of the bid amount, 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, 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 residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. 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 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.
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HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Case Number: 11 CH 491 TJSC#: 34-11203 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff ’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I617527 Published in the Boone County Journal 7-18-25 8-1 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY - BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Plaintiff, Vs. Juan M. Mendoza; et. al. Defendants, 12 CH 62 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on JULY 31, 2012 LENDER SALES OF ILLINOIS LLC will on AUGUST 22, 2014, at the hour of 11:30 AM., or soon thereafter, at the front doors of the Boone County Courthouse located at 601 N. Main Street, Belvidere, IL 61008, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: The common address of said real estate is: 585 E. Ogden Street, Capron, IL 61012 PIN: 04-11-202-008 Description of premises: RESIDENTIAL Sale Terms: 25% down by certified funds at the close of the auction: The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated 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, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.” f the property is a condominium, the purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessments and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information: Sales Clerk, Codilis and Associates, P.C., Plaintiff ’ Attorney, 15 W. 030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527, Attorney Number 0468002 (630) 794 - 5300, File No: 14-11-38993 I618384 Published in the Boone County Journal 7-25 8-1/8 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.- LIBERTY G. BELLAS, et al Defendant 13 CH 00112 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 1, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on August 26, 2014, 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 211 ACORN DRIVE, POPLAR GROVE, IL 61065 Property Index No. 03-24-329-014. The real estate is improved with a single 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 Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff ’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 1413-05123. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-05123 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 13 CH 00112 TJSC#: 34-11968 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff ’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I618909 Published in the Boone County Journal 7-25 8-1/8
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BOONE - BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS OLD SECOND NATIONAL BANK; Plaintiff, vs. RAMIRO GARCIA; VERONICA GARCIA; BLACKHAWK BANK, SUCCESSOR TO BLACKHAWK STATE BANK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 13 CH 315 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on June 10, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, September 11, 2014, at the hour of 12:15 p.m. inside the front entrance of the Boone County Courthouse, 601 North Main Street, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 905 Johnson Court, Belvidere, Illinois 61008. P.I.N. 05-36-261-001. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Anthony Porto at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www. fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F13110461 I620392 Published in the Boone County Journal 8-1/8/15 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BOONE - BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS GREEN PLANET SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. GARY DARNELL; LYNICA B. DARNELL AKA LYNICA DARNELL; Defendants, 12 CH 364 12-060073 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on May 14, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, September 11, 2014, at the hour of 12:15 p.m. inside the front entrance of the Boone County Courthouse, 601 North Main Street, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 06-31-476-001. Commonly known as 1649 Danesfield Drive, Belvidere, IL 61008. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection., For information call Sale Clerk at Plaintiff ’s Attorney, FISHER and SHAPIRO, LLC, 2121 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015. (847) 291-1717. Refer to File Number 12-060073. I620393 Published in the Boone County Journal 8-1/8/15
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Sunday At the Fair
Let the Magic Begin...
Sunday, August 10th Events are FREE unless otherwise marked. — $$$ = Fee
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Dueling Pianos Music & Comedy, The Flora Rd., Free Stage Mr. D’s House of Magic Near Gazebo west end of Non-Livestock Exhibit Hall
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Sunday, August 10 is the final day of the big 2014 edition of the Boone County Fair but the entertainment, the fun and the excitement goes on all day. The Entertainment Pavilion has a wide range of acts that will delight. From 9 a.m. until 10 a.m., church services will be held. Later in the afternoon from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. the always popular “Lip-Sync Contest” will be held and that is followed from 1:30 until 3 p.m. with the “Karaoke Contest.” Performances at the Entertainment Pavilion closes the 2014 edition of the Fair with the “East Lincoln Avenue Band” performing from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. The big show to close out the Fair is the same as it has been for many years. The big Demolition Derby highlights Sunday with two shows. The first show fires-up at 1 p.m. in the Grandstand area where cars from around the region will race in reverse to see which car will be the last car running. The big second show kicks-off at 6 p.m. and runs until there is one car moving. Tickets for the ever popular Demolition Derby cost $10 for Grandstand seating and $6 for bleacher seating. With entertainment, thrills and excitement such as this, it is no wonder that people flock to the Boone County Fair every year from around the region and across the Midwest. The big 2014 Boone County Fair will come to a close Sunday evening, August 10. On behalf of the Boone County Grange Associations, their large membership and those that manage and have run the Boone County Fair for more than 51 years, The Journal wants to thank everyone that came to the Fair, everyone that enjoyed the acts in the grandstand area and everyone that comes every year. This is The Big Fair, the top county fair in Illinois, the Boone County Fair.
Log Hoggers, Chainsaw Wood Carvers South end of Big Thunder Rd.
The Magic & Illusion of Lance Gifford The Flora Rd., Free Stage
Banana Derby, South of barns, Oak Glen Rd. Percheron Thunder Exhibition, Outdoor Horse Arena 12:30 pm
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Lip Sync Contest
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Mama’s Wranglers Family Country Band The Flora Rd., Free Stage
Mr. D’s House of Magic
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Dueling Pianos Music & Comedy The Flora Rd., Free Stage
Mama’s Wranglers Family Country Band The Flora Rd., Free Stage
Banana Derby, South of barns, Oak Glen Rd. 3 pm
The Magic & Illusion of Lance Gifford
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Mr. D’s House of Magic
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East Lincoln Avenue Band (Alternative Pop-Rock)
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Mama’s Wranglers Family Country Band The Flora Rd., Free Stage 6 pm
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The Rockin Horse Band (Top 40 Country) Entertainment Pavilion, Main Gate #1
Dueling Pianos Music & Comedy The Flora Rd., Free Stage
Attractions Open Daily Magic Mike, Throughout the Fairgrounds 4-H Wee Farm Petting Zoo Antique Tractor Display, Big Thunder Rd. The Gooseman, Throughout the Fairgrounds Home Arts, Non-Livestock Exhibit Hall 3000 Award Winning Livestock, Livestock Exhibit Halls Hundreds of Vendors, Throughout the Fairgrounds 10 am - 6 pm
The Reed One Room Schoolhouse The Grange Museum
The Boone County Fair is owned and operated by the Granges of Boone County since 1957.
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“Demolition Derby” Time At the Fair This is the only racing competition that has all of the cars running in reverse. But, that’s the thrill of the event as cars race around the track in front of the Grandstand and smash into each other with only one car running at the end of the event. This is the Demolition Derby at the 2014 edition of the Boone County Fair and, as the event has for years, the Demolition Derby will mark the end of another thrill-packed Fair. Tickets for this favorite event on Sunday, August 10, will sell-out fast with Grandstand seating that costs only $10 and bleacher seating that costs only $6. The first Demolition Derby event gets underway at 1 p.m. and the final Demolition Derby starts at 6 p.m. Drivers from around the area, across the region and from the surrounding Midwest will travel to Belvidere just to participate and try to win the Boone County Fair Demolition Derby. This event is bumper-cars for grownups. This event is bashing open the Piñata with V-8 engines and an automatic transmission. This event is one that packs a thrill every minute as cars race around in circles, driving
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in reverse and trying to knock out the competition. Tickets will sell-out fast so get in line for the two Demolition Derbies planned for the 2014 edition of the Boone County Fair. The first event runs Sunday, August 10 at 1 p.m. and the final event of the Fair runs Sunday, August 10 at 6 p.m. Tickets cost only $10 for Grandstand seating and only $6 for bleacher seats. The 2014 edition of the Boone County Fair: “Let the Magic Begin” on Tuesday, August 5 and the Magic runs through Sunday, August 10.
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Livestock Exhibits, Shows & Auctions Tuesday, August 5th
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4-H Dairy Steer Show, Livestock Arena Pony Team Driving, Obstacle Course, Outside Horse Arena 4-H Beef Carcass Show, Livestock Arena Mules Team Driving, Obstacle Course, Outside Horse Arena Horse (Draft or Light) Team Driving, Obstacle Course Outside Horse Arena 6 pm 4-H Rabbit Show, Livestock Show Arena Team Feed Race, Outside Horse Arena Percheron Thunder Exhibition, Outside Horse Arena
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SEED • FERTILIZER FUEL• LP • TURF CROP PROTECTION Helen Cormie, Belvidere, IL and Maria Lofstand, South Africa at their first face to face meeting on Friday July, 18 2014
Social Media brings two women together from across the globe: A year ago last February, Mrs. Helen Cormie a long time local from Belvidere, got her hands on an iPad. Helen Cormie is 90 years old, but if you ask her she’s 90½. “I can say that when I get to be my age, because when you get to be this old that half is important, ”Helen had said with the upmost energy. Helen has always loved playing Scrabble since she was a younger gal. You know, the physically in front of you board game kind. When she got her iPad she just had to have that game she has always loved so her children downloaded it for her. Hence then introducing her into the wonderful world of social networking and some much fancier technology than the older board game, Mrs. Cormie stated she knew her children wouldn’t want to play with her so she selected “Random Player” on the Scrabble game and that’s when she received and met Maria Lofstrand located in South Africa. Helen’s children had warned her about pulling up random people from the internet for fear she might meet some bad ones. With the most strongest, confident, and still lighthearted tone she stated that she told them, “I’m old enough to know right from wrong and good from bad. I can pick and choose wisely”. Little did she know this was about to become one of the best friendships ever! Over a short time Mrs. Cormie began to chat with Maria in the “Live Chat” portion of the game. That led to seeing each other via Skype: Helen from Illinois and Maria in South Africa. Skype is a program run over the internet connecting two computers with telephone like voice and a live video of the other caller in real-time. They eventually sent each other pictures of their families, had wonderful conversations about their lives, and a beautiful relationship blossomed. Once a year Maria Lofstrand and her husband travel to just outside Dallas, Tx to visit their two children who are married with families. Maria and her husband took a stop in Branson, MI to watch a few shows so Maria thought she would call Helen to ask if there are any good hotels in Rockford. Helen said, “Wouldn’t you know it, they drove all the way up here and stayed in a hotel Thursday night, then put my address in there GPS and made it right to my front door!” On that Friday they came face to face for the first time. Mrs. Cormie stated that Maria’s husband was a very nice man and even asked if she would come to South Africa. Again in her strong but lighthearted tone she told me, “I couldn’t take that long of a trip, what is that…28 hours or something? Anyways, I don’t think I would want to anyhow, at my age travel like that just wouldn’t be good.” Mrs. Helen Cormie had a wonderful visit with her yearlong friend from across the world. Social Media and Social Networking has brought these two women together for the rest of their lives. It just goes to show you are never too old to get involved in our wonderful and technology based world.
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Unseasoned Roads By Ronnie Thompson Boone County is getting a running start in their preparation for the upcoming winter that is expected to be as bad as the last one. The big question at the July 29th meeting of the Boone County Board roads and capital improvements meeting concerning the county’s supply of road salt. Board member Brad Fidder (District 1) asked the question, “Well, is there any?” The question was asked of Boone County Engineer Rich Lundin. It turns out that, for Boone County at least, there is a sufficient supply. While, according to Rich Lundin, “It is becoming harder to get salt.” The County still has 300-tons of road salt left over from the previous winter. He went on to say that the county had the option to either renew their contract from last year or to go out for new bids, but they have decided to stick with the same company. Last year the county ordered 2,000-tons of salt at $61 per ton. That amounted to a total cost of $134,000. Speaking to Lundin later, he said that while he does not yet know the cost per ton of salt this year, he is expecting it to increase to about $70 per ton. In keeping last year’s contract, the county is locked in to order the same supply of salt as last year. This means, if Lundin’s estimate is correct, the cost of salt will be $140,000 this year. At the meeting, Lundin said that “We’re good to go” this winter. Of the nine townships, seven have also successfully contracted with a salt supplier. Lundin went on to say, so far, Spring and Poplar Grove townships didn’t have salt yet. Instead of renewing their contracts from last year, both are looking for new bids for salt suppliers. Lundin reported that each township is looking to order larger quantities than they ordered previously, but have not received any bids. Originally, the townships tried to go through the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to obtain a bid for the salt, and received none. They will now have to pursue bids on their own, that cost them a lot more than if they had landed a contract through IDOT. There was some mention at the meeting that with everyone in a rush to obtain salt, the supply could dwindle and push prices up. One of the committee members said that he had heard that the cost could reach from $135 to $150 a ton. Lundin seems to think that won’t be the case. The prices that Lundin expects that the townships will get their salt at prices that won’t be as high as previously mentioned. Yet, the cost will likely be higher than if they had gotten a bid like the other townships and Boone County has. Lundin ended the interview with hope, saying that Spring and Poplar Grove townships will find a bid and get the salt they need. Spring Township Road Commissioner Chad Harbison was contacted, but was unavailable for comment.
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By Danielle Wilson This year is the 75th anniversary of the Flora Producers. Flora Producers was originally about 10- 12 local people that had started in 1939. They are the oldest club in Boone County with the second oldest club reining in at 70 years strong. The Flora Producers originally started meeting in people’s homes before a meeting place could be established. Even to this day their monthly meeting goes on the road in May, June, and July and is held in a home hosted by a member. Flora Producers is a part of and supports 4-H. The basic idea that 4-H has is: help young people and their families gain the skills needed to be proactive forces in their communities’ and develop ideas for a more innovative economy. 4-H opened the door for young people to learn leadership skills and revolutionized how youth connected to practical, hands-on learning experiences outside the classroom. Over the years the amount of Flora members has fluctuated but today they have 27 active members in Boone County. They participate in a lot of community services like the food pantry and planting flowers at Sheffield Meadows, an apartment complex for the Family Housing Program in Belvidere. Sheffield Meadows is a community of people who is very appreciative of the time and effort Flora Producers puts in to giving back. Active Flora Producer 2nd generation member Chris Beaver (Sell) is one of 3 generations in this club. Her father, Ken Sell and uncle Art Sell, were some of the original founding members that lead to her membership as well as her children. There are other families that are in or have been in Flora Producers that are 3 generations deep as well. In 1939 the founding Leader of the Flora Producers was Wallace Aten and the Assistant Leader was Ralph Schoonmaker. A couple of the other founding members were Les and Meryl Schwebke. At the time, the Ag Advisor through the Illinois Extension Office was Ralph Swarens. Because of the work and dedication these men and women have put in over the many decades the Flora Producers live on strong today. The Flora Producers had originated in the Township of Flora which had gotten its permanent name back in 1851. The original Township name was named Fairfield on November 6, 1849, but was changed to Burton in April, 1851, and then changed again to Flora in October, 1851. Members today come from many other Townships all in support of 4-H in Boone County. Out at the Boone County Fair the Flora Producers sponsor the Wee Farm. Like the name implies, it’s a variety of smaller animals that families and children can be educated about. They have a mini exhibit of the fair, an alpaca, miniature horse, goats, sheep, rabbits, and a wide variety of poultry. The Wee Farm is also a petting zoo where children can buy pellets for .25 cents to hand feed the goats and sheep. Chris Beaver (Sell) on behalf of the Flora Producers said, “It’s a good thing what we do out at the Boone Count Fair and being involved in the club. The Wee Farm and being involved in 4-H helps open children up to being more social with other children and adults and builds confidence.” She speaks from her own experience as well as her children’s. Come celebrate their 75th Anniversary out at the Boone County Fair attached to the Dairy Arena, August 5-10th. They would love to show you what they are all about as well as educated your family on Wee Farm animals.
1964 – 4-H Club Picnic after the Club Tour Left to Right (back row) Ron Sell, Mike Hicks, Joe Stemm, Dale Rhode. Left to Right (front row) Elaine Molander, Kathy DeMunn
Founding member Ken Sell and brother to Art Sell displays his 4-H Dairy Calf, while his brother (founding member) back in the middle, look on with others.
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A list of Judges of Election to serve 2014-2016 is available for public inspection in the office of the Boone County Clerk, 1212 Logan Ave., Suite 103, Belvidere, IL. Any objections must be filed in the Circuit Clerk’s Office, 601 N Main Street, Belvidere, IL, no later than August 18, 2014 The Coon Creek Casters will hold the 26th annual Carp-A-Thon, on August 2, 2014. This will be at The UAW Hall 1100 Chrysler Drive Belvidere, IL. The event is free to anyone wishing to see what is happening, and anyone is welcome to buy a ticket if they want to fish in the tournament. Tickets are available for $5.00 for adults, and $3.00 for youth, 15 and under. Tickets are available at Gander Mountain in Rockford, or at Belvidere Ace Hardware, or Belvidere Auto Clinic. All youth fishing, will win a tackle prize, and there will be prizes for the 26 largest carp weighed in. all ticket holders are eligible for a drawing for $500.00, must be present to win. The scales open at 7:00 AM, and close at 4:00PM The prizes and raffle drawings will be held between 5:00 PM and 7:pm. There will be games for kids, Food, and a DJ. There is a page with full details on our website. http:/www.cooncreekcasters. org RSVP (Retired Seniors Volunteer Program), LSSI (Lutheran Social Services of Illinois), and the Belvidere/ Boone County Food Pantry have teamed up to serve the homebound in our community since May of 2013. We desperately need volunteers to pick up the food at The Pantry in Capron and deliver it to their homes once a month on a Tuesday. Volunteers must be able to lift 25 lbs of food items in bags and occasionally climb two flights of stairs. The Homebound Program is a part of the “Healthy Futures” initiative developed by the White House. Lowincome seniors, low-income persons with disabilities are eligible, and others on a case-by-case basis. Homebound individuals must meet the Medicare definition (unable to leave their residence except for medical appointments and religious observances). Please contact Lynn Dieterman at RSVP (815) 397-7103 or June Eastland at The Pantry (815) 569-1571 to volunteer or obtain additional information. Won’t you please help us help others? It’s That Time of Year Again! The Boone County Historical Society will host its Annual Ice Cream Social August 19, 2014 4pm-7pm on the lawn of the Boone County Historical Museum, 414 State St., Belvidere, IL. 61008. $5.00 (Pie, Ice Cream and drink). Hot Dogs-BBQChips available for purchase. The Museum will be open during the event. Come join us for a fun night. For more information call Mary at 815-544-8391. Thank you in advance for your help and support. Community Gospel Concerts- Old Baltic MillBelvidere Park Sunday Evenings- 7:00P.M. Sunday, August 3 Guest Artists- Cody Clauson Trio. Performing regularly in their dinner theater in Coloma, Wisconsin, the Trio features Cody Clauson, tenor banjo and guitar; his sister, Britney, on double bass; and their father, Brent on steel guitar and fiddle. Their versatility of style in Gospel vocals and skillful playing of instruments will inspire all. Bring a blanket or chair or use ours. In case of rain, concert will take place at the church at 220 East Harrison Street,
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Belvidere. Sponsored by the Evangelical Covenant Church of Belvidere. Rockton, Illinois 44th Art & Craft Fair Sunday, August 17th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Village Green Park, Rockton (Blackhawk Blvd. and Union St.) Sponsored by Hononegah Woman’s Club. Join Belvidere Tornados Running Club! Ages 6-18 years old. Practice starts August 4th. Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 PM at Belvidere Park District’s Log Cabin. For more information call Rick 815-985-8208. Pasta 4 Pups (presented by Angels 4 Animals and benefiting Fresh Start Animal Rescue) Sept. 5th, 2014 at the Lombardi Club, 209 Olive Street Rockford, IL. 61104. 5-6p Social Hour, 6-8p Dinner, 8-10p Raffles & Music. Delicious Pasta Dinner. Raffles, Door Prizes, Music! Stay for the music and enjoy a social evening with other animal lovers! Tickets available at: www.freshstartanimalrescue. org, Cheryl: 815-621-1544, Kathy: 815-494-7264, Lasercare - 3617 Morsay Dr. Rockford. Advance Tickets: $12.00, At the Door: $15.00, Kids 6-12 Years: $8.00 and kids under 5 years: Free. The annual Fay’s Pork Chop and Chicken BBQ Dinner at St. John’s United Church of Christ–Harmony in Hampshire, Illinois will be held Saturday, August 23, 2014 from 4:30pm until 7:00pm. The dinner event has grown over the years to be one of the best in the entire area with live music and great food. Three choices for dinner are available – two pork chops, ½ chicken or one pork chop and ¼ chicken. Baked beans, coleslaw, applesauce and dinner rolls are served with the meal. A delicious variety of homemade cakes are provided for dessert. Coffee, lemonade and ice water will be served as beverages. Soft drinks may be purchased from the Sunday School children. Tickets may be purchased in advanced or at the event. Cost of the tickets is $13.00 per person in advance. Tickets purchased at the event will be $14.00 at the door. 50% of the proceeds from this event will go to help support area military families. St. John’s United Church of Christ–Harmony (11821 E. Grant Highway) is located on Route 20/Grant Highway and Harmony Road in Hampshire. Purchase your tickets by calling 224-230-0654 or 815-739-9291. Come and Join Us for a wonderful dinner and family experience! The Walworth County Fair is still looking for friendly and welcoming people to volunteer their time to be Courtesy Ambassadors! Each Courtesy Ambassador Volunteer will be standing at one of the Fair’s entry gates greeting, welcoming and if need be assisting fairgoers. Each Ambassador is asked to sign up for 3 hour shifts. In exchange for your time you will be receiving a pass to get into the fair. For further questions, please contact Hillary Hubertz or Susan Pruessing at the Fair Office (262) 723-3228 or by email at
[email protected]. The Walworth County Fair strives to entertain and promote the county and communities’ traditions, talents, diversity, vision, and agricultural heritage in a secure and fiscally responsible way. The organization wishes to promote education for the youth of the county through exhibits and competitions in 4-H, FFA, and open class. Party Rock of the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and NOW will fill the air as “SNAPSHOT” takes to the Sweet Corn Festival Beer Garden Stage on Friday, night, August 8th. “SNAPSHOT” is a regional Illinois band that has performed extensively throughout the Midwest. They have shared the stage with such national acts as: Eddie Money, Headeast, Foghat, Starship, The Guess Who, Atlanta Rhythm Section, and Molly Hatchet, to name just a few. SNAPSHOT offers the best of Journey, Bon Jovi, Loverboy, Def Leppard, REO, Styx, Queen, AC/DC, Cheep Trick and much more. Staying true to their motto, “GET UP! GET DOWN!”
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LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- ARMANDO SOLANO AKA ARMANDO SOLANO C., JUANA SOLANO Defendant 11 CH 491 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 20, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on August 26, 2014, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 530 S. State, Suite 201 (Logan Avenue entrance), Belvidere, IL, 61008, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Lot Sixteen (16) in Block Two (2) as designated upon the Plat of Tilton Gardens, a Subdivision of a part of Section 26, Township 44 North, Range 3 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book 4 of Plats on Page 8 and 9 in the Recorder’s Office of Boone County, Illinois; situated in the County of Boone and the State of Illinois. Commonly known as 419 Garden Dr., Belvidere, IL 61008 Property Index No. 05-26-105-036. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $115,734.05. Sale terms: 100% of the bid amount, 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, 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 residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. 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 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. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Case Number: 11 CH 491 TJSC#: 34-11203 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff ’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I617527 Published in the Boone County Journal 7-18-25 8-1 Legal Notice- Prevailing Rate of Wages On July 14, 2014 the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Capron, Illinois passed Ordinance Number 14-10 entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF CAPRON, BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ASCERTAINING THE PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES FOR LABORERS, WORKMEN AND MECHANICS EMPLOYED ON PUBLIC WORKS OF SAID VILLAGE”. This Ordinance is recognized by the Illinois Department of Labor and conforms to the standards set by this agency. A certified copy of the ordinance was filed with the Illinois Department of Labor and the Secretary of State Index Division. A copy of the ordinance is on file in the office of the Village Clerk and is available for public inspection upon request at Village of Capron Village Hall at 115 S. 4th Street, Capron, IL 61012 /s/ Teresa Brooks, Village Clerk Published in the Boone County Journal 7-18-25 8-1 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF MAY 1, 2005 PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC. ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-WHQ3 Plaintiff, -v.- MARK FOLTZ, et al Defendants 14 CH 00004 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 20, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on August 22, 2014, 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: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT TWO (2) IN BLOCK THREE (3) IN MATILDA WHITMAN’S THIRD ADDITION TO BELVIDERE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 14, 1856 IN BOOK S OF DEEDS, ON PAGE 92, AND RUNNING THENCE EASTERLY ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT, 4 RODS, THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT, 2 CHAINS AND 45 LINKS TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE ROCKFORD AND BELVIDERE ELECTRIC RAILWAY; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID LINE OF RIGHT OF WAY 1 CHAIN AND 12 LINKS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; BEING THE WEST 4 RODS IN WIDTH OF LOTS 1 AND 2 IN SAID BLOCK 3; SITUATED IN THE CITY OF BELVIDERE, COUNTY OF BOONE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 518 W. PLEASANT STREET, BELVIDERE, IL 61008 Property Index No. 05-35-230-016. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certi-
fied funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff ’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-17120. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-17120 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00004 TJSC#: 34-9353 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff ’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I614086 Published in the Boone County Journal 7-18-25 8-1 1STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF BOONE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BOONE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:CASE NO. 14-P-54 MAGDA M. STAUERSBOLL, Deceased. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-WILL AND CLAIMS NOTICE is given of the death of MARDA M. STAUERSBOLL. Letters of Office were issued on June 9, 2014 to FRANK STAUERSBOLL, Belvidere, Illinois who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Attorney Nathan J. Noble, 215 South State Street, Belvidere, Illinois. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before January 18, 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, 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/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated: July 16, 2014 Frank Stauersboll, Independent Executor Nathan J. Noble, P.C. Attorney for Petitioner 215 South State Street Belvidere, IL 61008, 815.544.3117 Published in the Boone County Journal 7-18/25 8-1 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY IN RE THE MATTER OF: Name Change No. 2014-MR-114 NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Notice is given you, the public, that on August 26, 2014, I will file a Petition For Change of Name in this Court asking the Court to change my present name of Tam Doetch to the name of Tami Doetch. Published in the Boone County Journal 07/18,25 08/01 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, v.- LIBERTY G. BELLAS, et al Defendant 13 CH 00112 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 1, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on August 26, 2014, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 530 S. State, Suite 201 (Logan Avenue entrance), Belvidere, IL, 61008, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN (227) OF PLAT NO. 6 OF SHERMAN OAKS SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, VILLAGE OF POPLAR GROVE, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN PLAT INDEX FILE ENVELOPE 312-A AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 2005R01555 IN RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 211 ACORN DRIVE, POPLAR GROVE, IL 61065 Property Index No. 03-24-329-014. The real estate is improved with a single 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 Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-05123. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-05123 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 13 CH 00112 TJSC#: 34-11968 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I618909 Published in the Boone County Journal 7-25 8-1/8 “THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE” W14-1427 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION M&T Bank; Plaintiff, VS Phillip K. Held; Leticia Held; West Grove Condominium Association; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Phillip K. Held, if any; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Leticia Held, if any; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants; Defendants. 14 CH 131 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you:-Phillip K. Held that Plaintiff has commenced this case in the Circuit Court of Boone County against you and other defendants, for foreclosure of a certain Mortgage lien recorded against the premises described as follows: UNIT 7D OF WEST GROVE CONDOMINIUMS AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF CERTAIN LOTS OR PARTS THEREOF IN THE PLAT OF WEST GROVE SUBDIVISION PLAT NO. 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4), PART OF THE NORTH HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) AND PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) ALL IN SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 15, 2004, AS DOCUMENT NO. 2004R10950 IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “B” TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 05R05475 IN BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, APPURTENANT TO SAID UNIT, AS SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 7000 Primrose Place, Unit D, Poplar Grove, IL 61065 PIN: 03-23-457-048 said Mortgage was given by Phillip K. Held and Leticia Held, Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. dba America`s Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Boone County, Illinois, as Document No. 2007R05066. UNLESS YOU file your appearance or otherwise file your answer in this case in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Boone County, Boone County Courthouse, 601 North Main Street, Belvidere IL 61008 on or before August 25, 2014, A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED FOR IN THE PLAINTIFF’S COMPLAINT. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) Laurence J. Goldstein (0999318) James A. Meece (6256386) Christopher J. Irk (6300084) Thomas J. Cassady (6307705) Daniel J. Gruber (6309148) Joseph S. 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[email protected] I618990 Published in the Boone County Journal 7-25 8-1/8 ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION State of Illinois County of Boone ) ss This is to certify that the undersigned intend… to conduct and transact a Painting, Remodeling & Small Repairs business in said County and State under the name of Williams Painting Plus at the following post office addresses: 208 Briar Cliff St. SW, Poplar Grove, IL, 61065 and that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business, with the respective residence address of each, are as follows: NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESIDENCE: James B. Williams & Yvonne Nord-Williams, 208 Briar Cliff ST. SW, Poplar Grove, IL, 61065. Signed: James B. Williams & Yvonne Nord-Williams, 07-23-14 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 23rd. day of July 2014, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Julie A. Stapler, Deputy Published in the Boone County Journal 07/25, 08/01,08
36 August 1st., 2014 The Boone County Journal 815-544-4430 LEGALS continued from page...31 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOONE COUNTY - BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Plaintiff, Vs. Juan M. Mendoza; et. al. Defendants, 12 CH 62 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on JULY 31, 2012 LENDER SALES OF ILLINOIS LLC will on AUGUST 22, 2014, at the hour of 11:30 AM., or soon thereafter, at the front doors of the Boone County Courthouse located at 601 N. Main Street, Belvidere, IL 61008, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: LOT EIGHT (8) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 1 OF SHADOWBROOK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 94-6883 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. The common address of said real estate is: 585 E. Ogden Street, Capron, IL 61012 PIN: 04-11-202-008 Description of premises: RESIDENTIAL Sale Terms: 25% down by certified funds at the close of the auction: The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated 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, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.” If the property is a condominium, the purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessments and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information: Sales Clerk, Codilis and Associates, P.C., Plaintiff’ Attorney, 15 W. 030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527, Attorney Number 0468002 (630) 794 - 5300, File No: 14-11-38993 I618384 Published in the Boone County Journal 7-25 8-1/8 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BOONE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARSHA KOENINGSHURSH, NO. 2014 P 38 Deceased. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-WILLS AND CLAIMS NOTICE is given of the death of Marsha Koenings-Hursh. Letters of Office were issued on July 15, 2014 to William R. Hursh, 3870 Silver Fox Drive, Belvidere, IL 61008 who is the Independent Administrator of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Jim Hursh of Sreenan & Cain, P.C. 321 West State Street, Suite 700 Rockford, IL 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before January 25, 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 Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite dated 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 legal estate 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. Dated: July 21, 2014 William R. Hursh, Independent-Administrator Jim Hursh SREENAN & CAIN, P.C 321 West State Street, Suite 700 Rockford, IL 61101, (815) 962-5490,
[email protected] Published in the Boone County Journal 7-25 8-1/8 NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case No. 2014-P-55 Notice is given of the death of DONALD RESER, of Belvidere, Illinois on June 17, 2014. Letters of Office were issued on July 15, 2014, to Karen Keef at 415 Allen St., Belvidere, Illinois, for independent administration of the estate. The attorney of record is Lindsay Law, llc, located at 1904 Stormy Court, #102, Schaumburg, Illinois 60193. Notice is given to Donald Reser, James Reser, David Reser, Linda Stewart, Jenny Owens, Donna McLean, and Cindy Lakotas, who are heirs or legatees in the above proceeding to probate a will and whose name or address is not stated in the petition to admit the will to probate, that an order was entered by the court on July 15, 2014, admitting the will to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission you may file a petition with the court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence, as provided in 755 ILCS 5/6–21. You also have the right under section 755 ILCS 5/8-1, to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the court within 6 months after admission of the will to probate. CLAIMS against the estate may be filed with the Circuit Clerk of Boone County, Belvidere, Illinois, or with the representative or his attorney, or both, within 6 months of the first day that this Notice is published, and any claim not so filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Jaye R. Lindsay Lindsay Law, llc 1904 Stormy Court, #102 Schaumburg, IL 60193, T: 773.770.5293, F: 773.249.7044 Published in the Boone County Journal 7-25 8-1/8 NOTICE The LeRoy Township Board of Trustees has passed an Ordinance establishing the prevailing wage rates for construction to be the same as those in Boone County as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor. Anyone wishing to inspect the Ordinance may do so at the Town Hall, 9743 Blaine Rd., Capron, Illinois by arrangement with the Town Clerk. Jamie Murray, Clerk LeRoy Township and Road District Dated: July 28, 2014 Published in the Boone County Journal 8-1-2014
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NOTICE The LeRoy Township Board of Trustees has passed an Ordinance establishing the prevailing wage rates for construction to be the same as those in Boone County as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor. Anyone wishing to inspect the Ordinance may do so at the Town Hall, 9743 Blaine Rd., Capron, Illinois by arrangement with the Town Clerk. Jamie Murray, Clerk LeRoy Township and Road District Dated: July 28, 2014 Published in the Boone County Journal 8-1-2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BOONE - BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS
www.boonecountyjournal.com ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION State of Illinois County of Boone ) ss This is to certify that the undersigned intend… to conduct and transact a Wholesale business in said County and State under the name of The Barlow Barn at the following post office addresses: 7806 E. 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: Stacy Lynn Barlow, 7806 E. Chrysler Dr, Belvidere, IL, 61008. Signed: Stacy Barlow, 07-29-14 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 29th. day of July 2014, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Rogene Littlejohn, Deputy Published in the Boone County Journal 08/01/08,15
GREEN PLANET SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. GARY DARNELL; LYNICA B. DARNELL AKA LYNICA ARNELL; Defendants, 12 CH 364 12-060073 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on May 14, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, September 11, 2014, at the hour of 12:15 p.m. inside the front entrance of the Boone County Courthouse, 601 North Main Street, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT NINETEEN (19) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION OF FARMINGTON FIELDS EAST UNIT ONE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, AND PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 4, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS RECORDED AUGUST 3, 2005 AS DOCUMENT NO. 05R08895 IN PLAT FILE ENVELOPE 328-A IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BOONE COUNTY, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 06-31-476-001. Commonly known as 1649 Danesfield Drive, Belvidere, IL 61008. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sale Clerk at Plaintiff ’s Attorney, FISHER and SHAPIRO, LLC, 2121 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015. (847) 291-1717. Refer to File Number 12-060073. I620393 Published in the Boone County Journal 8-1/8/15
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BOONE - BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS OLD SECOND NATIONAL BANK; Plaintiff, vs. RAMIRO GARCIA; VERONICA GARCIA; BLACKHAWK BANK, SUCCESSOR TO BLACKHAWK STATE BANK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 13 CH 315 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on June 10, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, September 11, 2014, at the hour of 12:15 p.m. inside the front entrance of the Boone County Courthouse, 601 North Main Street, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT FOUR (4) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF JOHNSON ESTATES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 7, 1993 IN PLAT INDEX FILE ENVELOPE 129-A AS DOCUMENT NO. 93-5806; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BOONE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 905 Johnson Court, Belvidere, Illinois 61008. P.I.N. 05-36-261-001. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Anthony Porto at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www. fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F13110461 I620392 Published in the Boone County Journal 8-1/8/15 ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION State of Illinois County of Boone ) ss This is to certify that the undersigned intend… to conduct and transact a Auto & Truck Service center business in said County and State under the name of Tilford’s Auto & Truck Service Center at the following post office addresses: 4760 RT. 173, 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: Albert J. Tilford, 219 W State , Poplar Grove, IL, 61065. Signed: Albert J. Tilford, 07-29-14 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 29th. day of July 2014, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Julie A. Stapler, Deputy Published in the Boone County Journal 08/01/08,15
ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION State of Illinois County of Boone ) ss This is to certify that the undersigned intend… to conduct and transact a Sealcoating business in said County and State under the name of Wally’s Blacktop Sealcoating at the following post office addresses: 1262 S Appleton Rd. Belvidere, IL, 61008 and that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business, with the respective residence address of each, are as follows: NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESIDENCE: Wally Picco, 1262 S Appleton Rd, Belvidere, IL, 61008. Signed: Wally Picco, 07-28-14 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me this 28th. day of July 2014, Mary S. Steurer, County Clerk, by Sherry Blauert, Deputy Published in the Boone County Journal 08/01/08,15
NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that Bonus Township of Boone County, Illinois, pursuant to “An Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics, and other workers employed in any public works by the State, county, city, or any public body or any political subdivision or by anyone under contract for public works,” (820 ILCS 130/) has determined on, and as effective from June 1, 2014, that the general prevailing rate of wages in this locality for laborers, mechanics, and other workmen engaged in the construction of public works coming under the jurisdiction of Bonus Township is the same as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor for Boone County as of June 12, 2014. A copy of the full ordinance and the Department of Labor determination is available for inspection by any interested party in the main office of Bonus Township, located in Garden Prairie IL, and to any employer or association of employers and any person or association of employees who have filed, or file their names and addresses, requesting copies of the same. Township Clerk , Sarah Osterberg Published in the Boone County Journal 8-1-2014
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The 2014 Crop Season By James Middleton
Anyone that has travelled through rural Boone County this summer might have noticed the height of this years’ corn crop. The stalks are tall and the ears are large. Some stalks have two ears as the corn has moved from the pollination stage to the fruiting stage. Field corn now is moving into what is called the “milk stage.” The ears are fattening and the kernels of corn contain large amounts of water as the individual kernels are maturing. However, if there is a concern among Boone County farmers at this moment it is to wonder if sufficient rain will fall to aid the soybean crop that is now entering into the pollination stage of its maturity. Without sufficient rain at this time, the soybean flowers might not mature to generate the pollen that will merge with the eggs in the plant to generate soybean seeds and soybean pods where the true yield will be determined. In addition to serving as the chairman of the Boone County Board, Bob Walberg (District 1) is also a farmer in rural Boone County. Mr. Walberg said earlier this week, “There’s been no rain. We need rain and farmers are always looking into the future to find the rain.” Of all of the variables involved in modern farming, perhaps the one element that cannot be predicated with absolute certainty is how much rain will fall. The cropping year of 2012 was one of the driest years since 1988. When the question of crop yields is discussed, the reader should understand that the amount of rain that falls at one site can vary at another site. With that variance in rainfall, so would there tend to be comparable difference in yields. For example, many farmers in Boone County experienced significant reduction in yields during the crop year of 2012 because of the drought conditions. Some farmers showed yields of slightly over 100 bushels of corn per acre while other had yields more near typical annual averages of 150 bushels per acre. The difference from one field and farm to another resulted from the rainfall and that amounts to the question between profitability and falling below. Mr. Walberg said, “We seem to be going through a dry period now but also this year, we have had more than 24 days with below normal temperatures.” Many Boone County farmers are looking now for some hot weather and more rain to insure a successful crop. In recent years the cash price for commodities, such as corn, soybeans and wheat has risen significantly. Since earlier this year those prices have dropped from their previous highs but the cost for farmers to plant their crops has also grown significantly. Mr. Walberg added, “Our expense have followed the rise in the grain market,” but, even though the prices for the commodities has dropped, the cost of fertilizer, herbicides and pesticides has not. Nitrogen is a basic element need to grow crops. Nitrogen is a derivative from the petroleum industry and subject to the rise and fall of the crude oil price. Many farmers might agree that the rise in the cost for nitrogen and other necessary elements such as potassium and potash has had the providers of these elements charge whatever the market will bear. These elements must be present or corn and soybeans and wheat will not grow to mature with a yield that would allow a farmer to continue in operation. Mr. Walberg also said, “Farming has become a far more sophisticated profession over the years.” For example, corn planters today can plant 40 rows of corn. A piece of equipment such as that, when bought new, could cost more than $300,000. Tractor costs today are calibrated to cost according to the horsepower rating of the engine. The ruleof-thumb is $1,000 for every horsepower rating an engine has. “Tractors today have their horsepower rating labelled on the face of the tractor and that is, effectively, the pricetag of the tractor,” said Mr. Walberg. A 500 horsepower tractor today, new, costs at or near $500,000. Decades ago corn was planted using a trip wire that tripped the planter-plate in the planter to drop three or four kernels of corn in each hill planted. The use of that trip wire created a square grid in the field that allowed the farmer to use a plowing implement mounted on a tractor to dig through the field and remove weeds from all side of the plant. Because of the need to expand the plant population in a field to increase the profitability of the fields, corn today is drilled into the ground. Today seeds of corn are planted as fast as they can be laid in a furrow that the corn planter creates. “Precision farming is a big deal today,” said Mr. Walberg. He also spoke of the concept of “singulation.” This is a new idea that promotes corn seed is planted according to the speed of the tractor. The Global Positioning System (GPS) technology has become a new basic element of modern farming. Many farmers today, including Mr. Walberg, use computers and GPS technology to target where fertilizer, herbicide and insecticide will be spread over the land tailored according to the variance in yields from one area of a field to another area. Yet, even with improved technology to provide for targeted fertilizing and pesticide applications and even the improved market and economic conditions, rain is still the primary question mark in modern farming. Mr. Walberg admitted, “Without adequate rainfall there won’t be a yield and there will not be profitability for the farmer.” Perhaps the uncertainty of farming is one main reason
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Special education, as provided in Belvidere School District #100, has been in the news for months. One group has led inquiry into District #100 policy and this has led the district administrators to ask that the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) perform an inquiry into district special education policy. This is, according to some at the ISBE an extraordinary and unusual request to have come from a school district. As early as last October a former assistant superintendent at District #100 reported to the Board of Education that district administrators were uncertain if they were complying with ISBE policy regarding special education. However, as recent as the June meeting of the District #100 Board, the superintendent Dr. Michael Houselog has begun to report to the Board matter associated with district special education policy. The request for this inquiry followed public comments made by Allison ReidNiemiec and her colleagues that are members of a local group called Parents Advocating for Students and Staff (PASS). Members of this group have made repeated public comment in school board meetings where they have been critical of the current District #100 administration. In a written document that came to Board members as a part of their meeting packet, Dr. Houselog reported on a special education needs assessment. The IBSE inquiry is not an audit. The terms “audit” and “inquiry” have different definitions. But, Dr. Houselog called the inquiry a request that was made by District #100 of ISBE officials. Dr. Houselog added, “When the process started, we had thought that we were doing the right thing but we wanted to be sure.” Administrators wrote to the ISBE to find what would need to occur if an inquiry was requested. A broad meeting is planned to occur with administrators from District #100 and administrators from other districts that are moving though similar inquiries. This meeting will occur in October at a site to be named in the suburbs of Chicago. Dr. Houselog explained that the purpose of the inquiry is to allow the ISBE to provide district administrators with oversight for policy and the execution of that policy in special education. The superintendent also said that he expects that parents, administrators and special education teachers will be involved in the process led by the ISBE. As the years have progressed, federal and state law has been enacted to govern how special education is provided in public schools. Dr. Houselog added, “Policy changes in special education have often been moved by court decisions.” He also said, “Federal law governs special education but state law must also be followed.” In District #100 special education needs amounts to 15 percent of the total district budget. At that rate, the statement is accurate that special education can be a very costly element of modern public education. One reason for the increased cost is that the number of students benefitting from a special education curricula has expanded over the years. Today special education needs are not exclusively confined to slow readers and students that have problems with mathematics. Students enrolled in special education classes include dyslexic students, those that are subject to variety of psychological or physiological disabilities that deny a child the opportunity for an education unless they receive special attention. Dr. Houselog said he began his career as a special education teacher and he was a former special education director before he became involved in school administration as a principal and later as a superintendent. It is this connection to special education that also led his administrative staff to contact the ISBE for their evaluation. Dr. Houselog said that the goal of the ISBE inquiry is to be certain that all state policy is being met from the data that the district will provide. Dr. Houselog explained that this is an opportunity for district administrators, members of the Board of Education, parents, teachers and the community to have a clearer understanding of what the district does well and what policy might need further attention. Each year parents of children with disabilities are asked to complete a survey that is created by the National Center for Special Education Accountability Monitoring (NCSEAM). The survey was posted in March and an outside firm administers the survey. It was found, after inquiry by administrators in District #100 that 81 parents in the district received the survey. What was astonishing to Dr. Houselog and the administrators was that not one parent finished or returned their survey. For District #100 to receive the results of the survey a minimum number of 10 surveys would have needed to be returned. Dr. Houselog reported that 16 parents in District #200 returned their surveys. Dr. Houselog added, “The current status has the ISBE coming to District #100 for a meeting. Later in October a team of people from the ISBE will meet with a number of local districts that are involved in a similar inquiry. From that point there will be another four months of ISBE analysis and oversight meetings before a final report will be prepared.” Dr. Houselog added, “In a broad sense our level of compliance with state policy has improved and so has that of North Boone.” In addition, Dr. Houselog repeated, “Yet, special education is guided more often by court decisions.” Those that have been critical of District #100 policy governing special education will remain watchful and will be patient to find if district administrators are complying with state policy and the results of the inquiry undertaken by the ISBE from the request by District #100.
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County Students Aim High at IMSA By Sherri Habben Imagine staying up late at night working diligently on molecular genetics and physics. Learning and studying the Russian language and pursuing your passion of the study of toxins. Or, pushing yourself to achieve, running on just a few hours of sleep, and all for the love of learning. This scenario is the daily routine for some students in Boone County that love learning and are attending the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) in Aurora, Illinois. IMSA offers a three year curriculum to students that qualify with above average talent in mathematics and science. Eight students (five who are attending IMSA and three that have graduated from that curriculum) shared their stories about their education, passions, and journey to higher education. Jin Komerska Jin Komerska is no stranger to hard work with a class load of physics, chemistry, Spanish, and Molecular Genetics. Her day consists of classes and activities, lunch, and maybe a moment or two with friends. All students are required to be in their wing at 10 p.m. “After 10-check, I would call my parents and do housekeeping if it was assigned that week (students take turns cleaning the commons areas in each hall). All sophomores have to be in their room at 11 p.m. The sophomores’ internet shuts off at 11:30 p.m., and lights-out is at midnight. After in-room, I would usually finish my work, get ready for bed, and then go to sleep.” Jin enjoys basketball and cross country. “Before coming to IMSA, I had never played basketball but I really enjoy it.” Besides a schedule full of courses and sports, Jin participates in Student Council Cabinet and a program called Kid’s Institute (KI). At KI, Jin teaches elementary and middle school students math and science. During the year, KI holds Funshops, and during the summer, there are both day camps and residential camps. “I have always loved math. It seems pretty simple—there’s a problem and a solution. When you do math, you’re either right, or you’re wrong. There’s no guessing. Math is fairly predictable, and it all builds off of itself. It’s really complex in a simple way. “ With all of this going on, it is no surprise that her biggest challenge is finding time to do everything. “I have found so many activities at IMSA that I love. I struggle to find a balance between school work and socializing.” Arianna Osar Arianna has many passions and talents such as her summer research project at Fermilab. She is conducting astronomy research and programing to create maps. “We are using data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey and the new Dark Energy Survey, which are both powerful telescopes that map a good portion of the sky. It is breathtaking the way life is designed and how all of the components work together.” Her other passions include leaning about electronics, computers, drawing, and playing the alto saxophone, piano, and video games. She finds physics fascinating. Her biggest challenge at IMSA has been getting homework done. “At BHS (Belvidere High School), I used to do my homework 5 minutes before class. IMSA homework is much harder and takes, on average, about 2-4 hours per subject per week. History papers were pretty hard. We had to use only the sources given by our teacher and we had to have 3 quotes per page over 8 pages.”
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David plans to attend the University of Illinois to major in mechanical engineering. He is a graduate of IMSA and has fond memories of his time at school. He recalls spending several hours each night on homework. His favorite area of study is math and physics which allowed him to become disciplined and focused. “At IMSA there is a program called Students Inquiry and Research (SIR). Students can perform research at area institutions or at IMSA. I worked with my IMSA teacher and a fellow student designing a low cost anti-bacterial filter for use in developing countries. I found that I enjoyed designing and testing prototypes.” Elizabeth Weiss Elizabeth is a graduate of IMSA and will attend Cornell University in Biomedical Engineering. She plans to become a pediatric neurologist. Her primary interest has been research at Northwestern University, but loves being in cheerleading and working as a tutor. “I am most passionate about biology (more specifically cellular/molecular and physiology). My research project (developing a gene therapy for Glioblastoma Multiforme) and independent study (epigenetic mechanisms and their effect on cancer) really excited me. I got to dive into new topics that challenged me.” Caitlin Bunt “As a child, I excelled at school. I loved science, math, and brain games/puzzles. In school, I got bored quite easily, even in the gifted program, and eventually skipped 7th grade. In 8th grade, an IMSA student visited my math class to talk about her experience at the school and I immediately knew it would be a perfect fit for me.” Caitlin was a founding member of IMSA’s first robotics team and led the team to awards three years in a row. This challenge invited high school teams to design and build a robot in six weeks to execute a certain task (like placing pool inter tubes on a giant tictac-toe board). When Caitlin started at IMSA she was unsure of what she wanted to do after high school. Her work at IMSA helped her to realize that engineering was her true passion. After IMSA, she attended Kettering University in Flint, Michigan and earned her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Caitlin works for Chrysler in Auburn Hills, Michigan doing 8-Speed Transmission Calibration. “I race cars nationally and play volleyball outside of work in addition to my various tinkering and 3D printing projects. I’m certainly living the dream!” “Attending IMSA was one of the best decisions that I ever made!”
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Here is the 4-H Club that would show at the Boone County Fair back around 1938. Holding the sheep is Louis Hawkey, Loiuse’s father and Louise Hawkey (Miles) is taking the photo. From left to right (back row): Jack Sexour, Gordon P. Fitch, Bill Thomas, Lawrence Matheson, Robert C. Gustafson, Ruth Menge, Celestia Fitch, Charles Fitch (The Leader of the 4-H boys and girls) Left to right (front row) Richard Thomas, Lalsern Matheson, Ruth Gustafson, and Margie Gustafson.
Nick Kiene Nick enjoys each class and loves that they are compelling and intellectually challenging. “I am fortunate to be in an educational environment in which all students have an affinity for learning and all teachers have an affinity for teaching. The classes taught at IMSA are very different from a typical school. I personally spend around two and a half hours per day completing my assignments.” Nick’s favorite areas of study are biology and the Russian language. In biology he has many areas of interest but especially loves studying bacteria and viruses. Louise Hawkey (Miles) dawned in her best dress and her doll and buggy in 1930. The biggest challenge is stress. Nick said, “To make matters worse, I sleep much less than I should, but this tendency is common among IMSA students. I want to give She took first place in this doll parade and her sister, Louella Hawkey, took second. special recognition to my teachers and fellow students that make life at IMSA bearable During the depression no one had money for entertainment. This homemade doll and enjoyable.” and buggy parade in front of the grand stands at the Boone County Fair, was their Nick is looking forward to a research project through the Student Inquiry and Research entertainment. program at IMSA. Juniors and seniors can participate in original research on the IMSA campus or at Chicago area universities. “During my junior year, I investigated factors associated with Lyme disease that might influence infection prevalence in the United States. This project excites me because I am fascinated by interactions between humans and microbes.” Nick enjoys beekeeping and he and his father have 35 beehives. “Although beekeeping Louise Hawkey (Miles) is arduous and unpredictable work, I enjoy preserving these insects that are vitally with her 4-H show sheep important to everyday life. “ in 1938. Rebecca Lisk Rebecca loves the clubs and activities that IMSA offers such as TALENT, Junior Statesmen of America, and Robotics. There are many math and science classes available at IMSA that are not offered at most schools. “I am also very excited to meet students from all over Illinois that share a common interest in math and science.” Both Rebecca’s older sister and brother graduated from IMSA, so ever since she was nine years old, she wanted to follow in their footsteps. David Lisk
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