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On the Trail

Island Concerns

Girls track team starts season Tuesday with win over West Carroll. B1

A father and daughter start hiking the Appalachian Trail. B1

Rock River island owner voices safety concerns to Oregon City Council A7

Heath Dept. budget pinch

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By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com The Ogle County Health Department is definitely feeling the pinch caused by the failure of Illinois lawmakers to agree on a budget for the current fiscal year. “Without a doubt we’re feeling the effect of the budget impasse,” Ogle County Health Department Administrator Cindy Bauling said Monday. Local state certified health departments receive funding for public health though the Local Health Protection Grant (LHPG). None of this funding has been paid to local health departments since the start of the state fiscal year last July when the 2015-16 fiscal year began. According to the department’s annual report, that amounted to nearly $80,000 in the 2014-15 fiscal year, almost 10 percent of its total revenues. Other state funding has been significantly reduced as well. Especially hard hit was funding for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutritional Program, which served nearly 3,200 last year. “It’s ironic that the services for the care of the most vulnerable aren’t being funded,” Bauling said. The situation became crucial a few months ago. “December became our tipping point,” Bauling said. “In January we made changes so we could pay our bills.” Those changes included unpaid furloughs for Bauling and two other staff members, as well as a resignation and three retirements. Those taking one-week furloughs along with Bauling included Joanie Padilla, Director Health Education and Emergency Preparedness, and Paul Harmon, Director of Environmental Health. Deb Cicogna, Director of Clinical Services, stepped down in January to take another job. The three staff members who retired will not be replaced. “That was a tremendous loss of knowledge and expertise,” Bauling said. The remaining staff of about a dozen people have been cross-training and assuming additional duties, she said. In addition, Bauling herself is planning to step down when her current contract ends in May. Applicants are being sought to fill her post.

Gwen Pals, 1, isn’t quite sure what to do as her grandpa Randy Pals points her toward an Easter egg March 26 at the German Valley Lions Club egg hunt at Ben Miller Park. Photo by Vinde Wells

Four-year-old Asher Shurtleff is on the run to find eggs March 26 at the German Valley Lions Easter Egg Hunt at Ben Miller Park. Photo by Vinde Wells

New dealers offer wares at antique show By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com

the show was moved to the first weekend of April. The show offers quality antiques from the early 1800s through the retro era of the 1950s and includes all areas of collecting — furniture, glass, china, pottery, toys, primitives, textiles, jewelry, dolls, silver, decorator items, and more.

The Oregon Woman’s Club, a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, sponsors this show as a major fund raising event and uses the proceeds to help fund various community projects and charities. As in past years, the show will be held at the Blackhawk Center sports arena, located

on the Oregon public school campus. The facility offers ample parking, handicapped accessibility and a large display and sales area for the dealers. The food concession will be provided by the Chana United Methodist Ladies.

The menu will include homemade chicken and noodles, a selection of sandwiches, chips, beverages, and various desserts. Mary Lou’s Crystal Repair, Joliet, will be on hand both days to repair

A first-time dealer will bring a new genre of collectibles to the Oregon Woman’s Club’s 66th annual antique show this weekend. “One of our new dealers Turn to A3 from the Chicago area is bringing Civil War memorabilia. That’s something we haven’t had before,” said show organizer Ron Bry. “I’m really excited about that.” Northern Illinois’ longest running show will be held on Saturday, April 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Blackhawk Center,1101 W. Jefferson St., Oregon. Of the more than 50 dealers coming to the show, three will be there for the first time. Another new dealer, also from the Chicago area, will offer American art pottery, and the third, from Missouri, is bringing early American art glass and art pottery. Bry said he is especially pleased with the new booths because with the change of date this year, four previous dealers dropped out of the show due to schedule conflicts. “We changed the date because of Easter,” he said. Usually the show is held Show manager Ron Bry, right, visits with vendors Bob and Marsha Hudson, Lapel, Indiana, at last year’s Oregon the last weekend in March, Turn to A3 but with Easter falling then, Woman’s Club’s Antique Show. Photo by Vinde Wells

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Worm program March 31 Held at Bertolet Library, 2 p.m.

Ever wonder what’s going on in the dirt beneath your feet? University of Illinois Extension educator Lisa Hepker will present a

program on the many ways worms benefit farms and gardens on Thursday, March 31 at 2 p.m. at the Bertolet Memorial Library, Leaf River. Participants will also learn about the role of red wiggler worms and the importance of composting, as well as

investigate soil composition, worm anatomy, and life cycles through hands-on activities, stories, and games. This program is open to children and adults of all ages. For more information, call the library at 815-7382742.

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Easter Winners Receiving congratulations from the Easter Bunny are first place winners in the German Valley Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt which took place March 26 at Ben Miller Park. Pictured left to right are: Danica Fong, in the 7 & 8-year-old division, Conner Mielke, 5 & 6-year-old winner, and Kylie Paulson, in the 0 – 4-year-old category. About 45 youngsters participated. Photo by Donna Smith

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Highland Community College Theatre Arts program will present “The Elephant Man,” by Bernard Pomerance for the spring 2016 theatre production. Performance dates are 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2 in the Fine Arts Theatre located in the Ferguson Fine Arts Center. The play “The Elephant Man” is a moving portrait of human dignity, based on the life of John Merrick, who lived with a rare skin and bone disease. The production of “The Elephant Man” is directed by Laura Early, Highland Community College Theatre, theatre instructor and director of the HCC Theatre Arts program, with a cast composed of Highland theatre majors and other students. The set is designed and constructed by Dave Vrtol, Highland Community College Technical Theatre Director, and Highland students. Tickets are $10 for adults; $8 for seniors and $6 for students. A $2 transaction fee is charged for every ticket purchased. For reservations call 815599-3718 or visit highland. edu.

Fundraiser Dean of Students Jonathan Schneiderman presents Brogan Wilkinson with a check for Caps for the Cure, a fundraiser for University of Wisconsin Children’s Hospital Cancer Research. Students at Forreston and German Valley Grade Schools participated by wearing caps during school and making a dollar donation as well as bringing Play-Doh and Bubbles for children undergoing treatments at UW. Photo supplied

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Dragonflies are the topic during Audubon meeting The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will have its 35th Annual Banquet and Program “Natural History of Odonata: Dragonflies and Damselflies�, on Tuesday, April 12 beginning with a silent auction at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., and program at 7:30 p.m., The program will be at Highland Community College, Student Conference Center, Building H, the Newell Room, Room 201, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport.

The program speaker will be Marla Garrison, biology faculty member at McHenry College. Garrison is also a member of the Executive Council of the Dragonfly Society of the Americas and is the author of Damselflies of Chicagoland, a local field guide. The dinner will be catered by Paulson’s catering and will consist of pastureraised turkey from Arnold’s Farm, sweet corn from Drake’s Farm, green beans,

mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry salad, whole grain rolls, and home-baked desserts. The cost of both meal and program is $20 per adult. Children 12 and under eat free. Reservations are required for the meal by April 1. To attend the program only, the cost is $3 at the door. Students are admitted free. To make a reservation call Tim Smith at 815-835-5109. For more information visit nwilaudubon.org.

Staff reductions are made From A1 The drastic decrease in state funding comes on the heels of eight to 10 years of flat funding for local health departments throughout the state, she said. Bauling said she had already been reducing staff through attrition for the past two years. “The budget impasse really emphasizes the problem — there is no reserve to pull us out of this,� she said. “Health departments are already doing more with less. We’re losing our ability to do that. The budget needs to be passed.� The Ogle County Health Department, with offices in Oregon and Rochelle, provides numerous services relating to public health and safety, in addition to the WIC program. It provides immunizations, available to all county residents, for communicable

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diseases. The service provides childhood vaccines, as well as immunizations for adults, including hepatitis B, influenza, and pneumonia. The staff also works with various other agencies for emergency preparedness to deal with natural disasters, as well as bioterrorist threats. Their food sanitation

service includes inspecting and licensing restaurants, food services, temporary food booths, and mobile units. They also offer food handler certification classes. The health department also inspects and tests private wells and septic systems to insure proper installation and numerous other issues. Its staff is responsible for enforcing state and federal rules and regulations, as well as county ordinances governing public health and safety. The health department’s 2015 annual report showed $881,735 in revenue, including state and federal grants and funding, fees, and local taxes for the 2014-15 fiscal year. The total expenditures were $865,251. Of that, $725,529 went to salaries and health insurance.

Nancy Nieland, LeClere, Iowa, left, discusses repairs needed to a glass heirloom with Mary Lou Gates from Mary Lou’s Crystal Repair, Joliet, at last year’s Oregon Woman’s Club Antique Show. Nancy’s husband Wayne is beside her. Photo by Vinde Wells

Appraisals are available From A1 damaged heirlooms “while you wait.� Munda & Associates, Auctioneers & Appraisers, Freeport, will offer verbal appraisals of small treasures for $5 per item on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Supply photos of large items. If a written appraisal is needed, discuss the details with Munda & Associates. Plans for the show are

The meal will consist of roast pork loin, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, applesauce, drink, and dessert. Advanced tickets are available until Friday, April 8 at the Bertolet Library, the Leaf River Telephone Office,

or from Lions Club members. Adult advanced tickets are $7 and are $8 at the door with children (5-12 years) advanced $5, and $6 at the door. Children 4 and under eat free. Carry outs will be available.

School Lunch Menus April 4-8 German Valley Grade School Monday: Pizzaburger/bun, carrots, pears. Tuesday: French toast stix, sausage link, hash brown w/ cheese, fruit/yogurt parfait. Wednesday: Hot dog/bun, cowboy beans, peaches. Thursday: Salisbury burger, broccoli, Mandarin oranges. Friday: Chicken nuggets, green beans, applesauce. Forreston Grade School Monday: Flatbread pizza, baby carrots, mixed fruit.

Tuesday: Chicken nuggets, cheesy potatoes, pears, dinner roll. Wednesday: Texas straw hats w/lettuce, peaches, bar cookie. Thursday: Hot dog on whole grain bun, baked beans, apple salad. Friday: Sausage links, hash brown patty, banana, cinnamon roll. Forreston Junior & Senior High School Monday: Pizza, tossed salad, carrots, pineapple. A la carte: soup/sandwich.

Entry to the show is $6 per person, which is good for both days. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the day, both days of the show. Directional signs will point the way to the event. For information on area lodging and attractions visit www. discoveroregonillinois.com. For more show information, call 815-7322219.

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Pork dinner will raise money for Summer Daze The Leaf River Lions will sponsor a roast pork dinner on Sunday, April 10 to raise funds for this year’s Summer Daze festival. The dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Bertolet Memorial Building, Leaf River.

coming together. “It’s shaping up,� Bry said. “I think it’s going to be a really good show.� The antique show usually draws upwards of 2,000 people. Bry said he’s hoping Mother Nature will cooperate with a rain-free weekend. “Now all we need is the right weather,� he said with a chuckle. “We’re hoping everyone has cabin fever and comes to the show.�

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Becky Mulford, Leaf River, a volunteer with The Shed, helps unload wood donated by Timber Industries, Dixon. Also pictured are items made with wood at The Shed. These items along with other re-purposed furniture are for sale at The Shed and all the proceeds benefit Serenity Hospice. Photo supplied

Shed receives a donation The Serenity Shed in downtown Oregon recently received a donation of wood from Timber Industries, Dixon. “We use the wood to create many different items,” said Cathy Warren, coordinator of The Shed and a bereavement coordinator with Serenity Hospice. “Finding good wood has

often been a challenge and we are so thankful that Timber Industries thought of us.” The wood ranged in size and type and was delivered by P and C Lawn Service, Dixon. The Shed, a full functioning workshop and bereavement center located at 131 N. Third St., Oregon, is open Monday through

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Stillman Valley High School’s yearbook, The Cardinal, has been recognized for excellence and featured in the 2016 Josten’s Look Book, celebrating the best-of-the-best in yearbook design and coverage. The Jostens Look Book is a collection of spreads and photos from outstanding yearbooks. Creative themes, covers, designs, relevant coverage, storytelling copy and photography are all considered to earn the distinction. Along with design excellence, the annuallypublished Look Book honors the important role wellcrafted yearbooks play in helping schools chronicle the experiences, stories and achievements most relevant to students and that academic year. The Cardinal was created by Hannah Miller, senior co-editor; Katelyn Mernack, senior co-editor; Francie

Kerr, junior co-editor; and Makala Arn, junior co-editor under the direction of Karen Frank, Stillman Valley High School yearbook adviser. “The 2015 yearbook staff worked collaboratively to create a traditional, yet contemporary design for the cover. They chose an inspirational theme Leave Your Mark and were quite successful in working to convey a sophisticated but playful mood with their color, font and design choices,” Frank said. The Cardinal was one of only 494 yearbooks selected from approximately 3,000. The 2016 panel of judges, comprised of nationally recognized scholastic journalism professionals and award-winning yearbook advisers, selected the best examples of yearbook spreads and covers to make up the 320-page 2016 Look Book. “Yearbooks are unique, limited edition books created

by students to capture the stories and events for all of the school’s students and Jostens is proud to celebrate the yearbook tradition and the 494 yearbooks selected for the 2016 Jostens Look Book,” said Gary Lundgren, editor. “Today’s yearbooks are very sophisticated in terms of visual presentation and the relevant and inclusive content that is featured.” Karen Frank and her yearbook staff received a copy of the 2016 Jostens Look Book and certificate from Jostens to recognize their outstanding achievement. The Jostens Look Book is a must-have resource for yearbook advisers and staffs seeking creative design and coverage ideas, trends and inspiration. The Look Book complements www. YearbookAvenue.com and www.facebook.com/ JostensAdviserandStaff, Jostens online destinations for yearbook creation ideas.

Habitat seeking families Do you have the ability to make a monthly mortgage payment, but do not qualify for a conventional loan? Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County (HHFOC) may be able to help. The HHFOC Family Selection Committee will hold an application seminar on Saturday, April 16 at 9 a.m. at Stillman Bank, 1445 Ill. 2 North, Oregon. This meeting will be the only time applications will be accepted for next home that will be a rehabilitation project in Polo. HHFOC builds new homes in partnership with future homeowners. Upon completion of the program requirements, the

homeowner purchases the home at cost, with a nointerest loan. The mortgage payment includes insurance and real estate taxes and is usually around $500 to $550 per month. The basic selection criteria are: 1) applicant has a need for adequate housing and does not currently own a home, 2) applicant is willing to help rehab a home – “sweat equity” hours required per adult family member based upon the scope of the rehab project, 3) applicant meets the income guidelines based on family size and show the ability to pay the monthly mortgage.

Contact HHFOC by phone at 815-732-3958 or email famselect@yahoo. com to reserve a spot at the application seminar. Be sure to leave your name and phone number. All persons whose name Members of the 2015 yearbook staff of Stillman Valley High School are pictured with will be on the mortgage a copy of The Cardinal, which is featured in the Jostens Look Book for excellence in design and coverage. The yearbook theme was Leave Your Mark. Photo supplied should plan to attend. Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, Christian housing ministry with more than 1,400 local affiliates in the United The Monroe Township on Sunday, April 3 at the Prices are $8 for adults, States and more than 70 Firefighters’ Association fire station, 104 West St., $4 for children ages 6-12. national organizations will hold its All-You- Monroe Center. Serving is Ages 4 and under eat free. around the world. Since 1976, they have Can-Eat Buffet Breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. helped to build or repair more than 800,000 houses and serve more than 6.8 Morgan Heinz, Forreston, Club and is a student worker million people worldwide. has been named the for athletics and the library. December Student of the She is continues this while Month at MacMurray being a student-athlete in College, Jacksonville, volleyball. Heinz was nominated A. Keene, both of Kankakee. Illinois. Heinz, a junior majoring by Danielle Doerfler, head March 23 in deaf and hard of hearing volleyball coach, and Donald Scott A. Cameron, Park Ridge, and Ingrid F. education, is involved in Aubrey, Director of DHH Fellowship for Christian Teacher Education. Busching, Rochelle. Heinz is the daughter of Cameron L. Bauman and Athletes (FCA). She is a member of FCA, Travis and Kelley Heinz, Michelle L. Petersen, both of Morgan Heinz American Sign Language Forreston. Marengo.

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Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriage licenses. March 18 Michael W. Hokanson and Lorena K. Wolff, both of Mt. Morris.

March 21 Matthew R. Rutten and Sierra M. Blevins, both of Oregon. March 22 John D. Price, IV, and Lee Ann Rote, both of Oregon. Utku Sengul and Courtney

Oregon Library News Entries due for Summer Reading Bookmark Contest Entry forms for the 2016 Summer Reading Program Bookmark Contest are available at the library. Students in grades K-12 are eligible. Entries will be accepted through March 31. The 2016 theme is Read for the Win! Come by and pick up an entry form. All entries will be displayed at the library in April. Selected bookmarks will be duplicated and used during the 2016 Summer Reading Program. Library Book Clubs The Rock River Center

Book Club meets Wednesday, April 13 at 12:30 p.m. at the Rock River Center to discuss Please Look After Mom by Kyung-Sook Shin. The Afternoon Book Club meets at the library Wednesday, April 20, at 1 p.m. to discuss Under the Wide and Starry Sky by Nancy Horan. The In-BeTween Book Club will meet Wednesday, April 20, at 1:30 p.m. at the library to discuss Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. Fireplace Restoration The Fireplace restoration project started earlier this month. The fireplace will be restored to its original

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state when the building was first built in 1908. The project is set to be finished by the end of the month. Patrons will be able to come in and enjoy reading a book in a comfortable chair next to a nice warm fire. Donations are still being accepted to help pay for the restoration project. Call Andy Dettman at 815-7322724 to make a donation. Spring Break Movie Day Friday April 1: 1 p.m. The feature presentation is The Peanuts Movie. Story TIme (3-6 years old) Story Time meets

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Church News ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study 4th Sunday Each Month 1:30 p.m. Nursing Home Service at Presence St. Joseph BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon 815-864-2581 Traditional Worship 9 a.m. Education Hour 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11 a.m. BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Pastor Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Adult & Children’s Education 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. We include children in our Sunday Worship experience “Grandkids Class” Ages 3-10 are dismissed right after our Praise & Blended Worship Time. Bible-Based Passion for God Compassion for People Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH, WHITE PINES CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw Sundays at 10 a.m. 815-837-5255 whitepines@crossroadscn.com We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in our cafe for coffee, snack & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris

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Pastor Dwight Stewart Phone 815-734-4853 Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104 8:30 a.m. Fellowship 8:50 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Church 10:30 a.m. EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road Pastor John Wisdom Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Women & Men’s Bible Study, Kids Club www.ebenezerreformed.com

11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.” Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; transportation and nursery provided for all services. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor David Poust 815-938-2380 Sunday, April 3—9 a.m. Worship Service, Communion & Pantry Offering; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Monday, April 4—8 a.m. AA Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee at The Depot; 2 p.m. Bingo at Polo; 7 p.m. UMW Mission EMMANUEL Team EVANGELICAL Wednesday, April 6—12 LUTHERAN CHURCH p.m. Friendship Club; 6 p.m. 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon Book Study; 6:30 p.m. Finance (Payne’s Point) Committee Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 FLORENCE UNITED Worship Service 9 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 10:15 a.m. 2649 W. Florence Rd., Freeport EVANGELICAL FREE Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier CHURCH Sunday School 9:30 a.m. OF MT. MORRIS Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 102 S. Seminary St. Mt. Morris FORRESTON GROVE Senior Pastor CHURCH Bruce McKanna 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Associate Pastor Forreston Lance Mennen Presbyterian Church in 815-734-4942 America Thursday, March 31—1 p.m. 815-938-3605 Ladies Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Friday, April 1—9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service MOM’s Group Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2—7 a.m. Pioneer Club Men’s Accountability Group Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult Sunday, April 3—8:30 Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Inner-Mission; 10 a.m. Worship FORRESTON REFORMED Service; 5 p.m. Youth Group; CHURCH Evening Small Groups 501 Third Ave. Tuesday, April 5—9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Worship Ladies Prayer Circle 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday, April 6—6 a.m. Dixon Men’s Prayer Meeting FREEDOM LUTHERAN Log onto our website at CHURCH, ELCA http://www.efcmm.org to check Pastor Kathy Burkheimer out our latest opportunities and 815-222-7270 updates Worship & Sunday School at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian FAITH DISCOVERY Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon CHURCH Fellowship at 10 a.m. 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Welcome Center is at Jeremy Heller, Pastor 111 S. 4th St., Oregon 815-946-3588 9 a.m. Sunday School GRACE VALLEY 10 a.m. Worship Service CHRISTIAN REFORMED Nursery Available CHURCH We are an independent non8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. denominational Christian German Valley church. Pastor Jake Ritzema Visitors are always welcome. 815-362-6601 Sunday School for All Ages FAITH EVANGELICAL 9 a.m. LUTHERAN CHURCH Worship Service 10 a.m. 402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston GERMAN VALLEY Church 815-938-3203 UNITED METHODIST “ A Church with a Heart — CHURCH In the Heart of Forreston” Church and Main Streets 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Matt Smith, Pastor 10 a.m. Sunday School 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 7 p.m. Wednesday Choir 6:30 p.m. Thursday Bible LEAF RIVER BAPTIST Study CHURCH Thursday, March 31—No 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Bible Study Leaf River Sunday, April 3—9 a.m. Pastor Randy Newton Worship with Holy Commu815-738-2205 nion; 10 a.m. Sunday School Email leafriverbc@gmail. Thursday, April 7—6:30 com p.m. Bible Study Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery FAITH UNITED provided) METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 11 a.m. Mission Statement: Loving, Wednesday Prayer/Bible Growing & Serving in Faith Studies 6 p.m. Handicapped Accessible Prayer Chain 738-2205 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Wednesday—Various Pastor Karen Hundrieser Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m. 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo LEAF RIVER UNITED 9 a.m. Sunday School METHODIST CHURCH 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River

6:15 p.m. Committee MeetPastor David Poust Sunday, April 3—10:30 a.m. ings; 7 p.m. Church Council, Worship Service & Children’s Choir Thursday, April 7—6 p.m. Church Scouts LIGHTHOUSE UNITED PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Chan Ik Choi 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 Handicapped Accessible a.m. Worship Service Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. POLO CHURCH OF THE Age Three through BRETHREN Sixth Grade. Congress Ave. & Webster St. Everyone is Welcome (The church is handicapped accessible) MT. MORRIS CHURCH Pastor Leslie Lake OF THE BRETHREN 9:30 a.m. Family Worship 409 W. Brayton Road 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time P.O. Box 2055 11 a.m. Sunday School Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney PRAIRIE DELL Phone: 815-734-4573 PRESBYTERIAN Office hours Monday - Friday CHURCH 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Friday, April 1—9 a.m. Shannon Women’s Fellowship Sunday, April 3—8:15 a.m. Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 Easter Breakfast; 9:30 a.m. 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School Worship with Communion; 10 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Fellowship;10:45 11:15 a.m. Fellowship a.m. Sunday School Tuesday, April 5—8:30 a.m. REVIVE COMMUNITY Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Food CHURCH Delivery for Pantry; Quilting Wednesday, April 6—7:15 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris follow@revivemtm.com p.m. Chimes Rehearsal 815-994-0428 Southern Baptist NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY Saturday Night Service OF GOD 5:30 p.m. 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon Celebrate Recovery Pastor David Demmer 6-8 p.m. Monday 815-732-7404 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN Service CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon NORTH GROVE Craig Arnold, Pastor EVANGELICAL 812-236-1213 CHURCH Worship Service 10:45 a.m. 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL Church: 815-938-2194 CHURCH Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 1000 Ill. 64 West Sunday School 9 a.m. Oregon Worship Service 10:05 a.m. Pastor Barbara Seward Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 815-732-7211 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop www.saintbrides.org Open at New Life Community Email:saint.bride.church@ Center gmail.com Services OREGON Sunday-Holy Communion-8 CHURCH OF GOD and 10 a.m. 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Classes Pastor Michael Hoffman Children’s Sunday School & 815-732-6847 Adult Bible Study Available You and your family are inSt. Bride’s follows traditional vited to join us in worship on Anglican-Episcopal church Sunday, April 3 for worship at practices; is biblically based 10:30 a.m. and both family and individual Pastor Hoffman will give the oriented. Visitors are always morning message titled “After welcomed. Easter Perspective.” Communion will be celebratST. JAMES LUTHERAN ed. Karl Froehlich will give the CHURCH Communion Comments. West Grove Road at Greeting you will be Dawn Columbine Rd. Ewald. Pastor Steve Erickson During morning worship an Sunday, April 3—9:15 a.m. exceptionally fine Children’s Children’s Sunday School, Church is offered for children 3 Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. years old through Grade 5. Congregational Bible Study; Sunday School begins at 9:30 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship with a.m. and includes classes for Communion; 12 p.m. WELCA adults, young adults, teens, chil- Workday dren and infants. Special attention is given in ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN each class to issues and topics CHURCH related to the particular needs 201 N. Division Ave., Polo and interests of each group. Pastor Terrie Wilder The Wednesday night Youth 815-946-2919 Group meets at 6 p.m. at Sunday East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Sunday School for Daysville Road. Children & Adults 9 a.m. The local Weight WatchSocial Time 10 a.m. ers group meets Wednesday at Worship 10:30 a.m. the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, followed by their ST. MARY CHURCH meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon April’s Bible Books of the Father Joseph P. Naill Month are I Timothy through Office Phone 815-732-7383 Hebrews. Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule OREGON UNITED Saturday 4:30 p.m. METHODIST CHURCH Sunday 8:30 a.m. 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. Pastor Barb Good Third Wednesday of Month at 815-732-2994 Pinecrest 3 p.m. oregonumc@outlook.com Reconciliation Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. Fellowship 10:15 a.m. St. Mary Prayer Network Children’s Sunday School Lois Lints 815-703-9699 after Children’s Time at 9:15 a.m. Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Adult Sunday School Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 10:15 a.m. Confirmation Preparation ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC 10:15 a.m. CHURCH Activities during the Week: 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Monday, April 4—10 a.m. Father Joseph P. Naill Women’s Bible Study 815-946-2535 Tuesday, April 5—6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass Cub Scouts 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 6—10 Reconciliation a.m. Naomi Ruth Circle; 5:30 First Sunday of each month p.m. Wednesday Night Alive; after mass

Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon Pastor Richard Tomlinson 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m. Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548 Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Confessions-Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m. TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Thursday, March 31—No Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6-Spring Break Friday, April 1—8 a.m. Bulletin Assembly & Fellowship Saturday, April 2—10 a.m. Visitation; 11 a.m. Memorial Service for Julia Aiken Sunday, April 3—9:30 a.m. Worship Service Followed by Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for Children age 4 through 6th Grade Monday, April 4—6:30 p.m. Committee Meetings; 8 p.m. Executive Committee Tuesday, April 5—3:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 Wednesday, April 6—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise Group; 9 a.m. Quilt Group Resumes; 3:10 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Junior High; 5:30 p.m. Choristers; 6 p.m. Chime Choir; 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Class; 6:45 p.m. Men’s Chancel Choir; 7 p.m. Chancel Choir; 7:30 p.m. Women’s Chancel Choir Thursday, April 7—3:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m. Worship—10:35 a.m.

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Events & Entertainment

Chamber ensembles will perform Two instrumental chamber ensembles from Carthage College will perform at Trinity Lutheran Church, Mt. Morris, on Sunday, April 10. The 3 p.m. concert will feature the President’s String Quartet and Ensemble AMATI in a program whose theme is “Old Wine in New Bottles.” Each of the selections to be played are based on old songs and dances, but re-scored and refreshed in settings for small groups of instrumentalists.

Music to be performed by AMATI includes Gustav Holst’s “Moorside Suite”, Armas Jarnefelt’s “Praeludium,” Richard Rodney Bennett’s “Reflections on a Sixteenth Century Tune,” and Gordon Jacob’s “Old Wine in New Bottles.” AMATI was formed for the inauguration of college president Gregory Woodward, and in particular to perform a work of the same name, composed by the president, and written for his good friend and professor of

saxophone at Ithaca College, Steven Mauk. AMATI can be defined as friends in the Italian language, and describes the members’ connection on mow than a musical level. While membership of the group has changed over the years, the sense of musical friendship, commitment to each other and the music, has remained a constant. The President’s String Quartet is a new ensemble this year, formed from select members of the Carthage Chamber Orchestra.

The group showcases the skills of our finest string players as they explore the rich canon of string quartet repertoire. In the short period since their inception, they have represented the Department of Music and Carthage College, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Peoria. A free will offering will be received. A fellowship time will follow the program. For more information call Carol Reckmeyer at 815734-6572.

Hike in Byron Saturday afternoon Pete Salstrom is one of the featured musicians at First Fridays. He plays a variety of stringed instruments. First Fridays now meets at Pinecrest Grove Community, Mt. Morris. Photo supplied

First Fridays is set for April 1 First Fridays now meets at Pinecrest Grove Community Center, Mt. Morris. The center is located six blocks south of Ill. 64 on McKendrie Street. The upcoming event will be April 1. Registration begins at 5:30 for musicians. The show starts at 6 p.m. The musical format will remain unchanged. After the individual performances, all of the musicians will gather on stage for a jam session to wrap up the evening’s festivities Musicians from across Northern Illinois, and often neighboring states, appear on a regular basis. The music often described as New Folk or Americana is varied and includes country, bluegrass, blues, folk, mountain soul, gospel, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of all of the above. Instruments are all acoustic and a professional sound

system by Kent Anders is supplied. Participation is encouraged so bring an instrument and join the show, or kick back and listen to the music. Admission is by free will donation. Bring a friend and enjoy a great evening. First Fridays is a part of Northern Illinois’ Friday night music scene along with Second Fridays in Lanark, Third Fridays in Franklin Grove, a new Fourth Friday at the Dixon Senior Center, and special Fifth Friday shows (when they occur) in Franklin Grove. The McKendrie Street Café, adjacent to Pinecrest Grove Community, offers a menu of food and beverage. Parking is available in the parking lot on the northside of PGCC, or in an overflow lot on the west side of PGCC. The building is completely handicap accessible.

After the Burn Hike – Saturday, April 2 This program will be held on Saturday, April 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. Spring is the time when the Byron Forest Preserve District conducts most of its prescribed prairie burns. From afar, a prairie looks desolate and dead after a prairie fire, but that is not the case. The group will hike out into a recently burned area near the Jarrett Prairie Center to see what has been exposed and talk about the restorative effects of fire. Items that are likely to be

12 and up. Bob Piros will teach a two-day class. The first class session will cover basic understanding of the rod, reel, line, leader and fly. Everyone will be practicing casting by the end of this session. In the second class, participants will put their knowledge to work by fly fishing for pan fish and bass in forest preserve waters. Both top-water and sub-surface fishing methods will be demonstrated and practiced. Because the ponds are catch and release only,

efficient fish release methods will be demonstrated and practiced. Piros is a 50-year-plus student of fly fishing. He has caught everything from cats to catfish on a fly rod, including trout, large mouth bass, small mouth bass, sunfish, walleye, northern pike, salmon and salt water fish. All equipment will be provided. Participants can bring their own equipment if they have it. The cost is $10 per person. Registration is required by April 21 by calling 815 234-8535 extension 200.

KB Kickoff party set for April 15 The KB Kick Off Party will be held on Friday, April 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Empty Pockets, 101 S. Third St., Oregon. The evening will include guest bartenders, 50/50 raffles and craft beer (bottled and on tap). This event is organized

to get participants geared up for the fifth annual KB Tough Run, scheduled for Saturday, June 25 at White Pines Ranch, 3581 W, Pines Rd., Oregon. In addition to the Tough Run the day will include a leisure hike, kid sprint and bags tourney.

Details and registration forms are available online at www.KBToughRun.com The annual KB Tough Run is the major fundraising event that supports the KB Fund. The fund has been established to support anyone in the community

who are burdened by a medical crisis. Generosity from the community allowed the fund to help 10 families during 2015. For more information email info@KBToughRun. com or call April at 815631-0346.

Christian Band at Pinecrest Grove

Pinecrest Grove will host the Rockford Christian Fellowship Band (RCFBand) on Sunday, April 10 at 4 p.m. RCFBand consists of dedicated Christian musicians, performs at community events, churches, and retirement centers, and is noted for its rousing marches and inspirational music; music appropriate for April 22, foxtrot; April 29, the occasion and season. waltz; and May 6, swing. Based in Rockford, this The cost for the three- band was organized in 1985 session series is $30 for by Fred M. Hubbellas a part members and $35 for non- of an effort to encourage members. All are invited to the classes. The minimum class size 10 couples or 20 dancers per session. The Chana School Reservations and Foundation has set the prepayment must be made by annual rummage sale April 15. for Friday, April 1 and Cash, check, credit cards Saturday, April 2, at the and RRC gift certificates Oregon Coliseum. accepted. The Chana School and Register by calling the Museum is sponsored by center at 815-732-3252. the not-for-profit Chana

Learn ballroom dancing at RRC Learn ballroom dancing during a three-course series on Fridays in April and May at Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon. Julie M. Dale, professional dance instructor, will lead teach the classes. She has been teaching ballroom dancing for over 50 years. Dale currently teaches at Rock Valley College, Rockford, Highland Community College, Freeport, her own studio in Sterling, and visits Rockford Dance Club. Classes will be from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Fridays, starting

found are fossils, skeletons, shed antlers, glacial pebbles, rabbit holes, owl pellets and many other objects that are usually hidden in the thick prairie grasses. Wear shoes and clothes that can get messy. The program for ages 6 and up is free, but advance registration is required by March 30. Call 815 234-8535 to register. Beginning Fly Fishing – April 26, 28 A beginner class will be held Tuesday, April 26, and Thursday, April 28 at the Jarrett Prairie Center from 6 to 8 p.m. Class is open to ages

the performance of concert music within the church and community. The band is independent of any religious affiliation.

For more information, visit their website at RCFBand. org. The location for this event is 500 Evergreen Lane, Mt.

Morris. The concert is open to the public and free of charge. For more information call 815-734-2103.

Retired teachers will meet in Polo The April meeting of the Ogle-Lee Retired Teachers Association will be held on Tuesday, April 12 at LaBranche, 610 S. Division Ave., Polo. Doors will open at 11 a.m. with the business meeting at noon and lunch

to follow at 12:30 p.m. Reservations are due by Friday, April 1. Call Marvel Blomberg at 815-562-2884 to make a reservation. The cost for the luncheon is $15. The program will be “Online Scams and Fraud”

with Hale Guyer. Guyer is a retired special investigator with more than 32 years of law enforcement experience, and nine years as a licensed private detective specializing in cyber-crimes.

Make donations for Chana Sale School Foundation. It is supported entirely by volunteers, gifts, donations, grants, in- kind help, visiting groups, special events and fundraisers. This project is not taxsupported like the local

schools or library. Start the year by sorting through unused or unwanted items. A tax form for the IRS is available upon receiving donations. Items may be brought to the Oregon Coliseum the last week of March

by appointment or the Coliseum will be open for drop-off items on Thursday, March 31. For more information or to schedule a pick-up for large items, call 815-7326807 or 815-732-2447.

Blues show at All Saints Church in Byron Sunday Rockford actor and singer David Causey and folk artist and writer Mark Dvorak, Riverside, will present “The Life and Times of the Great

Lead Belly” on Sunday, April 3 at 4 p.m. at All Saints Lutheran Church, 524 Luther Drive, Byron. The event is sponsored

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by the Cross Roads Blues Society. “Lead Belly is an essential American artist,” said Steve Jones, President of the

Cross Roads Blues Society, based in Byron. “David and Mark presented their Lead Belly show in Rockford

last February to celebrate Black History month. It’s a terrific presentation. Very informative and very musical. Folks will be surprised to learn how many of Lead Belly’s songs they already know.” The show was adapted from a script developed by Dvorak in the early 1990s after he sought out and found the grave of Huddie Ledbetter, better known as “Lead Belly,” outside the small town of Mooringsport, Louisiana, in the in northwest part of the state. Dvorak distilled his notes into a script which was produced into an audio documentary by WDCB 90.9 FM Glen Ellyn. The show, “Lead Belly’s Legacy” aired in 160 cities and in 1993 earned Dvorak a Peter Lisagor for Journalism. Along with Woody

Guthrie, Huddie Ledbetter is regarded as one of the great American folk song composers and performers. Born in the late 1800s, Lead Belly was a song collector, an animated entertainer, and a crack musician. Although he never achieved great success as a performer and recording artist in his lifetime, his songs and legend are inherently woven into the fabric of American folklore and folk music. The evening will conclude with a folk singalong and hootenanny led by Dvorak. Admission to the concert is free, but a donation of $10 is suggested. For more information call 779-537-4006 or log on to www. crossroadsbluessociety.com. For information on Mark Dvorak visit his home page www.markdvorak.com.

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Island owner expresses concerns to city officials over river safety By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@oglecounty news.com

The owner of two small islands south of the dam in Oregon has raised concerns about river safety. Fred Bergner presented the city council a three-page letter outlining his concerns on March 8. In his letter, he said the area of the Rock River by the dam is dangerous and he would like to see the islands made off limits and have better police presence on the river. “Were you maintaining nobody on the islands?” said commissioner Jim Barnes. “Make them a preserve and

limit access to the islands,” Bergner said. The five islands immediately south of the dam are owned by the city. “So you are saying the citizens own them, but not allowed on them?” said Barnes. Commissioner Thomas Izer said there are numerous signs along the river to warn boaters and fisherman of the dangers. “You can not control that,” said Izer. Bergner said bad choices will be made. “Not much can be done to eliminate irresponsible behavior that can result in injury or death,” Bergner

wrote in his letter. The council accepted the letter and Oregon Mayor Ken Williams asked Barnes to review the letter. As the commissioner in charge of property, Barnes can make recommendations to the council about any proposed rule changes for the islands. The five islands immediately south of the dam are 11.36 acres owned by the city. South of those is one small island owned by Bergner. Then there are 8.74 acres on two islands owned by Harry and Karly Spell. The next island is another small island owned by

Bergner. The railroad bridge island at the south edge of the city is three parcels of land each owned by the city. The total acreage is 42.26. The first island north of the dam is owned by Timothy Ngo and Aaron Danner. This island is 5.36 acres. The second island north of the dam is owned by the state of Illinois and is 12.53 acres. This island has a sign saying it is state property and no trespassing. Property owners were current as of the 2015 tax assessment. No sizes were listed for Bergner’s islands on the public assessment records.

Rules for farmers markets April 8 topic Farmers market rules and regulations will be discussed during a program on Friday, April 8 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Blank Slate Room at the DeKalb County Community Outreach Building, on the DeKalb County Health Facility campus, 2500 N. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb. As farmers markets continue to grow in popularity and visibility, they are attracting more producers with a wider variety of farmfresh goods for sale. Increased product

diversity at more farmers markets is a great thing for shoppers seeking local foods, but it also means that more attention will be paid to keeping those consumers safe and healthy. As such, farmers market vendors in the state of Illinois have some new and updated regulations with which they need to be familiar. “Local food producers have a great reputation for providing consumers with fresh, tasty, wholesome products,” said Andy Larson, Local Foods and Small Farms

Educator for University of Illinois Extension. “We should all work to keep that reputation by staying up-to-date on the guidelines that maximize safety and transparency for our customers.” Topics will include: The updated Cottage Food Law, including what prepared products can be legally sold at a farmers market. The Illinois Farmers Markets Food Product Sampling certification, including sanitation guidelines and how to get

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Clinton our next president - unless of course she’s indicted - oh, but that won’t happen, will it? So voters, maybe you should start listening to what Donald Trump is saying - I know he’s not the best orator and sometimes comes off sounding very “nonpolitically correct” - but I for one think that’s exactly what this country needs. Someone who’s not a career politician, but a businessman who has been successful, says what he means and means what he says. Wake up America. I look forward to the day I can once again say “I’m proud to be an American” and truly mean it. Noralee Gray Polo

Dear Editor, Community Events play an important part in the wellbeing of the citizens of a village, town or city. To be able to watch a concert, enjoy a sporting event or attend a craft show — these are the events that bring people together. In January, 2016, two ladies who grew up in the Village of Mt. Morris decided it was time to create a website. Linda Miller is a former employee of Kable News in Mt. Morris, and I currently work for WATT Global Media in Rockford. Both grew up in Mt. Morris. We know the town, we were part of the school district, and they worked and played in the town that focused around the Mounder. Yes, the Mounder...the mascot of MMHS for so many years. Linda and I played an important part of the Mt. Morris Village website for many years, but as times changed it was time for us to branch out. Mounder Town was an idea that blossomed around a kitchen table. In conversation and comments that we had heard from other Mt. Morris residents we felt that it was important to bring back the community events. So, we created the Mounder Town website (www.moundertown.com). We then thought, “How can this site give back to the community?” We talked to a couple of businesses in town and asked if they would be interested in helping sponsor the site. Well, the response has been nothing short of spectacular with 16 sponsors as of this writing and several more “on deck.” Each has contributed to the website by making a

This map from the Ogle County GIS Beacon website shows the parcels of the Rock River Islands by the Oregon Dam. The numbers added to this map are as follows. 1. island north of the dam owned by the State of Illinois. 2. island owned by Timothy Ngo and Aaron Danner. This 5.36 acres is the closest privately owned island to the dam. 3. These five islands are owned by the City of Oregon and are 11.36 acres total. 4. These two islands are owned by Fred Bergner. No size was listed. 5. These two islands are owned by Harry and Karly Spell. The total area is 8.74 acres. 6. This island is the railroad bridge island. The total of the four parcels is 42.26 acres and is owned by the City of Oregon. Photo Courtesy Ogle County GIS

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Library thanks tea participants Dear Editor, The Mt. Morris Public Library would like to thank everyone who came to our tea on March 13. We had a lovely time and exceeded our goal for this year. I believe that everyone

Seeking info about ancestor Dear Editor, I am a resident of Washington County, Maryland, seeking information about Timothy Downey (1782-1860), first wife Catherine Sensel (Sonsall), second wife Christina Bowser. He is my third greatgrandfather, born in Maryland, and then he and his children moved to Maryland Township, Ogle County, Illinois, in the mid 1800s. I am specifically interested

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in any information about him, his brothers or sisters, or his father’s generation – this may only be stories that have been passed down. Since the early family did not own land or leave wills, it is difficult to trace family before Timothy. His children who lived their adult lives in Illinois were Peter (1809-1866), wife Mary McCade; Lewis (1812-1848), wife Hadassah Brown; Catherine (18141876), husband Samuel W. Coffman; and Maria (18181885), unmarried. Thomas (1823-1898), wife Henrietta Clarke, lived his adult life in West Virginia. Lewis died early, at which time his wife Hadassah, pregnant with my great-grandfather, and her six children returned to Washington County, Maryland. Two of Peter’s daughters married Middlekauffs, Isaiah and Aaron, living in Forreston, Ogle County, at the time. Descendant names in your area would include Downey, Coffman, and Middlekauff. I have names of the children and in some cases grandchildren of Peter and Catherine but no names of the living generations. Some of these families were last known to be in Baileyville, Illinois. If you have information to share, I am eager to learn about you, my distant cousins, and about previous generations. If you are interested, I have the genealogy of your Maryland cousins. Please contact me at patmartin@myactv.net. Patricia Downey Martin Washington County, Maryland

Pantry thanks Boy Scouts Dear Editor, The Loaves and Fish food pantry wishes to take

this opportunity to give a big shout out to Boy Scout Troop 52 for their successful March 19 food drive benefit. Many will be helped from your efforts. Thank you, your parents, and leaders for taking the time out of your spring weekend to think of others. Job well done! Sincerely, Jan Francis Lynne Wilburn Barb Diehl Julie Robinson Co-Directors Loaves & Fish Food Pantry Mt. Morris

World needs to turn to God Dear Editor, To a world becoming lost and broken — Red Alert. God warns us to stay alert, be watchful, and to pray to God our Father of all life. Only God’s commandments bring conviction to our hearts to show us how desperately we need Jesus Christ, for only because of Christ are any saved. May your hearts rip wide open and simply believe this awesome free gift. He offers it to every person on earth. Can you hear Him? Listen, He continues to call out to all who are willing to hear and believe God’s good news. Dare to open your heart to the only One who came and paid our debt in full. Freely He offers us His unconditional love and grace to all who will simply believe — forgiveness instead of judgment, mercy instead of condemnation, love instead of rejection. Seek, ask, and wait for the only One who knows the way, Jesus Christ in us, our hope of glory. Amen, Gail P. Arbogast Oregon

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Eagle’s Nest art program April 9 The Eagle’s Nest Art Group will host a presentation by Beth Simeone, author of the newly published book titled “The Art of Oregon – Influences of Eagle’s Nest Colony and Rediscovered Collections” on Saturday, April 9 at 10 a.m. at the ENAG studio and gallery on the second floor of Conover Square Mall, 201 N. Third St., Oregon. The program is free. Members of ENAG invite the public to join them for this special event. Simeone’s Power Point presentation will include a discussion of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair and the artists and emerging women sculptors of that time. Some of these artists eventually became a part of Oregon’s Eagle’s Nest Colony, which is now known as Taft Campus. The talk will also reveal some newly discovered history about the young sculptor and engineer John Prasuhn who built Black

On The Hunt Evelyn Anderson, Polo, runs with her basket to pick up candy in the preschooler area during the Oregon Park District’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at Oregon Park West on March 26. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Hawk statue, with the guidance of Lorado Taft. In addition, Simeone will present an overview of the dramatic influence and art legacy that the members of the Eagle’s Nest Colony left to Oregon, including the local library’s art collection and the international recognition it has received. Copies of the book will be on hand to examine. Those interested may learn more about pre-ordering the book and supporting this project. All proceeds from the book will be used to maintain, conserve and restore the library art collection and second floor library gallery. To inquire about this program or other ENAG events and membership, call 815-732-7783. ENAG is open to artists of all levels, of high school age and older. Mark the calendar and plan to attend the annual Spring Show on April 23-24, 30 and May 1 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Make summer plans and register for June 4-H camp Registration is now open for 4-H Camp ’16 at Camp Benson, in Mt. Carroll. Camp runs from Monday, June through Friday, June 17. Registration cost is $260. Camp is open to all youth who are 8-14 years old by June 13. 4-H membership is not required. 4-H Camp is a fiveday, four-night residential camping experience that is conducted cooperatively by University of Illinois

Extension staff in DeKalb, Winnebago, Boone, Stephenson, Ogle, and Jo Daviess counties, and the professional staff at Camp Benson. Campers will engage in a variety of activities designed to challenge, educate, and entertain. Daily activities include options such as swimming, hiking, nature study, rock climbing, arts and crafts, archery, canoeing, field

games, crate stacking, team-building challenges, camping skills, scavenger hunts, tubing, and kayaking along the Waukarusa River. Evening activities will be provided by the teen 4-H camp counselors from the co-sponsoring counties. Campers can participate in campfires, a dance, and one night of friendly competition. 4-H Camp offers youth a blend of social, recreational, and leadership activities in

an environment where the bar is set high when it comes to safety, caring, and fun experiences for campers. “4-H Camp changes a child’s life,” says Jodi Baumgartner, Program Coordinator for 4-H Youth and Development in Ogle County. “Five days and four nights without their parents is a true growth experience. Youth learn to do things for themselves that mom and

dad normally do for them. “But no worries, we have 24 excellent, trained camp counselors that step in for mom and dad and remind the kids to shower and brush their teeth!” The camp counselors go through a rigorous selection process, train for four months before camp, and learn skills that will help them provide the safety, care, fun, and adventures that campers and parents expect.

To learn more about 4-H Camp ’16 or secure an application, call University of Illinois Extension – Jo Daviess County at 815858-2273, Ogle County at 815-732-2191, Stephenson County at 815-235-4125, or Winnebago County at 815986-4357. Registration and payment can also be completed online at http://go.illinois. edu/4HCamp.

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Cassidy Huenefeld, Ryan Kuntzelman, Malia Lower, Taylor Miller, Molly Salins, Ryan Schoonhoven, Isabelle Schultz, Madison Sketo, and Emma Stevens. Eighth Grade: Julianna Beltran, Kyla Benson, Jakob Boomgarden, Dom Christensen, Shelby Dean, Olivia Dillavou, Kaitlin Gruhn, Megan Hagemann, Daniel Hanson, Brittni Hollis, Alexus Houston, Olivia Johnson, Konur Kivisto, Kaylee Kloster, Lane Lindquist, Lauren Melton, Bailey Miller, Ethan Mulder, Seth Nelson, Gabriel Owens, Kolton Rudy, Tannis Schultz, Brycelynn Smith, and Taylor Vogt.

Forreston Honor Roll Forreston High School released its Third Quarter Honor Roll. Students earning honors are listed below. Superior - All A’s: Freshmen: Andrew Bratina, Grace Carr, Mark DeWall, Jackie Ludwig, Hunter Rogers, and Aaron Wubbena. Sophomores: Hunter Daws, Christian Groenewold, Elisabeth Gronewold, Danielle Hagemann, Brooklyn Hollis, Olivia Krecklow, Arian Noe, Sierra Reining, and Anna Snider. Juniors: Bryan Edler, Katie Fisher, Alexia Gruhn, Emily Homman, and Emma Nelson. Seniors: Mitchell Bratina, Bryce Flick, Naeva

Groenewold, Autumn Kielsmeier, Maddie Kirchner, Kaitlin Korf, Anna Krecklow, Schylar Meile, Katie Person, Alleigh Ratledge, Dalton Richardson, Zoe Siegmeier, Josiah Snider, and Courtney Wolf. Excellent - All A’s and B’s: Freshmen: Dalton Becker, Bailey Brooks, Delaney Buisker, Hannah Burgett, Paige Chamberlin, Trevor Drayton, Katie Erdmann, Braedon Fyock, Samantha Greenfield, Timothy Lima, Kaitlyn Mateika, Hannah Noble, Jacob Noble, Kayla Peck, Hayden Singley, Jacob Swanson, Madyson Thomas, and Sawyer Wild. Sophomores: Sam Barkalow, Tylor Behrends,

Allison Bondele, Joseph Bowers, Taylor Cargill, Joshua Flick, Gavin Fuchs, Kirstin Kiper, Brittany Kuntzelman, Baylee Manus, Christian Pacheco, Brooke Ratledge, Brooklyn Ratledge, Austin Schramm, Taylor Shuey, Michael Singley, and Courtney Timm. Juniors: Afridita Aliu, Amanda Anderson, Ross Behrends, Samantha Cederholm, Brian Dillard, Contessa Farris, Makayla Henneman, Sheyania Hughes, Keileigh Kloepping, Emily Langill, Carson Meyers, Caleb Poffenberger, Ariel Pritchard, Rebecca Raum, Kayla Shuman, Jacob Southerland, and Cody Stewart. Seniors: Matt Beach,

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All programs are free unless otherwise noted, and The Highland Community organization Kids Around accessible. College Servant Leadership the World from Rockford. Program is gearing up for Kids Around the World Adult Programs its seventh annual Hearts brings all materials and Pinterest Party and Hands for Hunger One supplies that are needed. Thursday, April 7: 6 to 7 Meal Event. Volunteers come together p.m. Members are seeking and package the meals. Design a set of wine help from individuals and “It is a great hands-on glasses. All supplies will be businesses that would be way to get people directly provided. Seating is limited willing to sponsor meals involved in the process of and registration is required. for hungry children. The feeding starving children cost of each meal is 25 all over the world,” said National Library Week cents. HCC Servant Leadership April 11-16 The goal this year is to Coordinator Kim Pool. All residents of Buffalo feed 75,000 children. The “Kids Around the World Township who don’t have event will be held on Friday, ships and distributes the a library card can get one April 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 meals to partners on the during National Library p.m. for local schools and ground in countries to Week. Bring a photo ID with Friday, April 8, from 5:30 assure the meals get to current address. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, the children. For only 25 Cardholders save money April 9, from 9 a.m. to 12 cents, a child’s life can be by not buying books and p.m. for community. changed.” magazines, or renting DVDs. The event will be held There are four ways Lost cards will be at the HCC Student/ in which people can get replaced at no charge during Conference Center, Room, involved: (1) donate the week. H-201. and sponsor meals at 25 Donations are preferred cents each. (2) purchase Lifelong Learners’ by Tuesday, April 5, but a T-shirt with proceeds Series #10 will also be welcome up to going to provide meals Tuesday, April 19: 6 to 7 the day of the event. for children. (3) sponsor p.m. The event is open to all a table for $250, which John Lindhorst of Ukulele ages and children must be provides 1,000 meals to Station America will teach accompanied by an adult. children. Sponsorship can about the history of the Thirteen area high be for business promotion; ukulele and the different schools, representing or in memory/honor of a types. over 150 students who loved one. (4) volunteer at Seating is limited and participate in the Highland the event on April 8 and registration is required. Community College April 9. Refreshments will be served. Servant Leadership Those interested in program are continuing donating or assisting in the Book Discussion Groups the campaign to help feed effort should contact Pool Both groups are open to children who are hungry. at kim.pool@highland.edu new members. Come join in. The past six years, or call 815-599-3574. To reserve a book, call the Servant Leaders have Donations for Meal library at 815-946-2713. provided 400,705 meals Sponsorship should be Library staff will try to for children locally and to made payable to KATW/ arrange another time to other children around the HCC Servant Leadership meet if current times are world who are in need. and sent to: Kim Pool, inconvenient. Highland Servant Highland Community Leadership is once again College, 2998 W. Pearl City Senior Center Book partnering with the Road, Freeport, IL 61032. Club Friday, April 22: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Book Selection: The War Life Line at Conover Square, Oregon, will hold a $3 bag Reporter by Martin Fletcher sale through Saturday, April 2. Library Book Club The sale started on Tuesday. Monday, April 25: 1:30 to The resale shop will be open on Good Friday, March 25. 2:30 p.m. at the library. For more information call Sharon Wallace at 815-222-6712. Book Selection: Home is

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Copier and Fax Services Patrons can make copies at the library for 25 cents per side. Faxes can be sent for $1 per page. The service is free if faxes are to a toll free number. Help is also available to scan a document and attach to an email? Children’s Programs LEGO Club Saturday, April 9: 1 to 2 p.m. Ages 6-12 Build things large and small and make friends with other kids who love LEGOs. Bring a bucket of LEGOs or use ours. A snack is provided. Story Time Class Thursday, April 14: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Topic: April Showers Bring May Flowers. Miss Randi is the instructor. Every other week children learn the foundations of reading, including creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, letter and number recognition, plus vocabulary building. Bring a friend and listen, learn, and have fun. It’s a great way to get started acquiring the skills to Read Like A Marco. Movie and a Snack Wednesday, April 20: 1:30 to 3:15 p.m. It’s early dismissal day. Spend the afternoon with friends and watch a movie together. This clue might give the name of the movie: some of the characters’ names are Lucy, Linus, and Snoopy. New to the Collection To place a hold on any of these items, go to the website or call 815-946-2713. Adult Fiction Golden Age by Jane Smiley. This book is also available in eBook format

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Garden tractors filled the lawn during the 2015 AJ’s Garden Tractor Jamboree. Photo by Chris Johnson

Tractor Jamboree returns The Seventh Annual A.J.’s Garden Tractor Jamboree will be Saturday, May 14 at Hinrichs Custom Woodworking, 1675 S. Columbian Rd., Oregon. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event will feature many events for visitors of all ages. Demonstrations include garden tractor plowing and rope making. Visitors can see the barn museum, parade, and attend

a swap meet. Games include a poker run and tractor games. Admission is $5 per person. A food stand will also be on-site. For more information call 815-732-6551.

The 12th Annual Expressions Art Sale and Reception, which benefits the Sinnissippi Foundation, will take place from Tuesday, April 5 through Friday, April 22 at The Next Picture Show, 113 W. First St., Dixon. “This event is always fun and exciting,” says Expressions Art Sale and Reception Coordinator Andy Jackson. “We have already received beautiful pieces of art as well as a huge variety of valuable and unique silent auction items. There is something for everyone at Expressions. We have been fortunate that this event has grown each year in the past several years to match the increasing need for the foundation to raise funds to provide for the urgent needs of Sinnissippi Centers’ clients.” In addition, Sauk Valley Bank has returned as co-

sponsor of Expressions in 2016. “We are very pleased to have Sauk Valley Bank’s continued support of Expressions,” said Jackson. “They play an important role in making this event a success. They have been a wonderful supporter of the Sinnissippi Foundation, but they have also demonstrated a commitment to the arts and to their local community as well. It’s a pleasure to have them on board and a very natural fit for the local community oriented organization.” The art sale and reception begins April 5 when art and silent auction items go on display. They can be viewed during gallery hours which are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Art items can be purchased at any time once they go on display at the gallery and bids can be placed on the silent auction items. Art and silent auction items will remain on display through April 22.

Expressions concludes Friday, April 22 at the gallery, with an evening reception from 5 to 9 p.m. when the art sales and the silent auction ends. For more information call the foundation at 815-2849380, visit online at www. sinnissippi.org and click on the Expressions link on the home page to view the event details and also click on links to two photo galleries, one for art and one for silent auction items, or check Foundation’s Facebook fan page. Proceeds from Expressions help the foundation continue its mission of providing for the urgent needs of individuals and families in the Sinnissippi Community such as allowing Sinnissippi clients to afford treatment, keeping families in their homes or helping a family obtain safe housing, keeping the heat on during the cold winter months, providing a much needed meal during the holidays with a holiday food basket, and supporting events that promote and celebrate recovery and wellness.

Mix it Up, Slam & Jam will be held on June 11 Two of Oregon’s summer events will take place on Saturday, June 11 at Park West. The 7th annual Mix It Up sidewalk painting event will be combined with the Oregon Park District Slam and Jam. The day’s events will include activities such as bags tournament, volleyball, baseball, touch-a-truck, inflatables and so much more. Mix It Up participants of all ages are invited to spend the day painting and enjoying the outdoors. Painting begins at 10 a.m. and concludes at 2 p.m. Deadline to register for this

event is Saturday, June 4. Sign up with the Oregon Park District. Participants must register in person at Nash Recreation Center, 304 S. Fifth Street, Oregon, or call 815-732-3101. The fee is $25 for residents of the Oregon Park District and $30 for nonresidents of the district. The registration fee includes five pints of washable tempera paint and two paint brushes to paint the 5 x 5 sidewalk block. Groups may work on the same square. Event day registration may be available, while supplies last.

Potato bar is April 3 The Driven Disciples Relay for Life team will sponsor a potato bar on Sunday, April 3 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Disciples United Methodist Church at the corner of Hitt Street (Ill. 64)

and Maple Avenue, Mt. Morris. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. The menu will include a baked potato with a choice of toppings, a slice of pie, and Ella Martin, Lydia Cermak, and Claudia Reckamp paint a sidewalk square during the 2015 Mix It Up. Photo supplied beverage for a donation.

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Centennial School will hold its annual Fun Fair on Friday, April 8 at the school from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The Polo fire department will host its annual pancake breakfast at the fire station on Sunday, April 10 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Polo Town and Country Days will hold Quartermania with a silent auction on Saturday, April 16 at 6 p.m. All proceeds will go to the fireworks. The Polo Area Community Theatre will present “Steel Magnolias” on Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23 at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, April

24 at 2 p.m. at the Buffalo Township Hall. Polo residents are invited to clean out their closets and get ready for the Polo all town rummage sales on Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30. The Polo Woman’s Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale on Saturday, April 30 from 8 to 10 a.m. in the alley behind 105 S. Division Ave. Every Thursday the Polo Rehabilitation Health Center hosts coffee at the nursing home at 9 a.m. The Polo Senior Services

Center will hold the following events, with everyone welcome to attend: Tuesdays and Thursdays— Fit for Life exercise from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays—Line Dancing from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Every Wednesday PASS offers free popcorn at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday—Play “500” at 12 p.m. Thursdays—Play Mexican Train at 12 p.m. Every Friday morning homemade cinnamon rolls are served starting at 8:30 a.m., for a donation.

Fridays - Play Bridge at 12 p.m. Friday, April 22: Senior Club book club, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. - “The War Reporter,” by Martin Fletcher. The Polo Public Library will hold the following events: Thursday, March 31: Story Time from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Thursday, April 7: A Pinterest party will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. to create unique wine glasses. Saturday, April 9: LEGO Club from 1 to 2 p.m. for

ages 6-12. National Library week is April 11-16. Thursday, April 14: Story Time from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 19: Ukulele Station America, a Lifelong Learners Series #10 from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 20: Movie and a snack, “The Peanuts Movie” from 1:30 to 3:15 p.m. Monday, April 25: Book Club, “Home is a Roof Over a Pig,” by Aminta Arrington at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28: Story

Time from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The Polo Chamber Board of Trustees is attempting to issue Certificates of Recognition to Polo Chamber of Commerce member businesses celebrating five years, and those with five-year increments of being in business in Polo. Contact Susie at polo@essex1. com to announce a special business celebration. Call Susie at 815-9463131 to post on the chamber sign, chamber website and in the Chamber Chatter.

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Thursday, March 31, 2016

Wards begin to hike the Appalachian Trail By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com The resume for Larry Ward is impressive. Completed the Boston marathon in 2007. Brought the first marathon to Rockford in 2008. The former Mt. Morris resident continues to be active in marathon and shorter distance training. He is a physically fit 71-year old. On this past Sunday, he began the toughest test of life. And, it will be more of a test of his mental endurance than his physical. You see, Larry has Alzheimer’s disease and is embarking on a 2,189-mile hike on the entire length of the Appalachian Trail. “He has been talking about it for years,” said his daughter Erin, a 1987 Mt. Morris graduate. Since graduating from high school, Erin has lived in Portland, Oregon and like her father, has competed in various marathons. In what can only be described as a ‘life-changing’ event, Erin finalized a

divorce, quit a lucrative position in banking, sold her home and left Portland in December to be with her father in Rockford. It was then that planning began for the two of them to do the hike together. “I thought I could be there for him, supervising and helping him along the hike,” Erin said. “It will be an epic trip.” Only about 25 percent of all hikers complete the entire length of the trail, with about 80 starting each day on either terminus. Stretching from Georgia to Maine, it takes six months to finish averaging 15 miles a day. “I have an itinerary of where to be by certain dates, but everyone says to burn it, because it never goes as planned,” Erin said. One thing is certain. Erin and Larry need to be in Maine by Oct. 15, because the parks and trails close after that. “It’s just a matter of taking one step on front of another,” Erin said. “The first month, we’ll take it slow to get used to blisters and the terrain.” But, will Larry’s

Alzheimer’s be a bigger challenge than the terrain? “I’ll be checking my father’s behavior and stay in contacts with his doctors,” Erin said. “The last 4-5 years, we’ve noticed dementia and memory loss. His mom had it, but it was surprising he was diagnosed at 70.” A plus for the pair will be various family members joining them for legs of the hike. The bind between a daughter and her father will be what keeps them going, though. “We’re doing it to make memories that will always be with us,” Erin said. “It’s important to make time for family. Kind of stop and smell the roses.” Hiking the Appalachian Erin and Larry Ward are hiking the Appalachian Trail. Photo supplied Trail has become more and more popular and a support essentials like tent, sleeping “A Walk in the Woods”, a Erin and Larry, resulting in a community has sprung up bag, raingear, water bottles, a humorous account about an decision many years later to stove, first-aid kit and food. unsuccessful attempt to hike embark on this journey. along the way. “With a hike this long, it the trail by a pair of novices. “I’ve interrupted my life “There are volunteers that said you’ll go through four “When he first brought to do this, but it’s the best serve as trail angels to the pairs of shoes,” said Erin, it up awhile ago, I told decision I ever could have hikers,” Erin said. “You’re who will be blogging on her him ‘you go do it, I’m not made,” Erin said. always within a couple days I-phone. interested’,” Erin said. of finding a place to get Larry, who plans to grow a But, like Erin’s A side benefit of the supplies.” The Wards will try to beard as long as he can while Appalachian Trail itinerary endeavor is it serving as a limit their backpacks to on the trail, became inspired that will likely be different fundraising and awareness 35 pounds, with just the to do the hike after reading the than anticipated, the game vehicle for Alzheimer’s 1999 Bill Bryson bestseller, of life did the same thing to disease.

Girls track team has a solid start to the season The Polo-Forreston Lady Marcos track team started the season with the right foot forward. They picked up a win March 22 at home over West Carroll by 5 points. The final points were Polo 157, West Carroll 152. Other teams in the meet were Stockton, Pearl City, AFC, and South Beloit. In the 200 meter run West Carroll’s Hayley Guilinger was first in 30.54. For Polo it was Kelsey Horton in 34.98 for 10th place. Lauren Rhodes was 14th in 38.28. In the 100 meter run West Carroll again finished in first with Guilinger’s 13.59. Polo did better in this event. Courtney Wolf was third in 14.22 and Tia Boss was fourth in 14.31. Polo also claimed sixth through ninth. Cassie Bushman in 14.52, Lexi Todero in 14.72, Lizzy Stamm in 14.99 and Lauren Rhosed in 15.18. In 11th was Brittany Kuntzelman in15.49. Lexi Cox was 14th in 15.59 and Shannon Engelhardt was 22nd in 17.12. In the 400 meter run West Carroll’s Jessica Barr was first in 1:09.34. Polo’s Sierra Reining was close in second with 1:11.25 a full six seconds ahead of third place. The 800 meter run saw

West Carroll’s Hailey Barsema in first in 2:50.58. Polo’s Kassidi Cheeseman was fourth in 3:11.28. In the 1600 meter run it was Pearl City’s Morish Fischer in first in 6:27.04 followed by Polo’s Tylor Behrands in second with 6:35.01. Polo earned first in the 3200 meter run with Lena Baumanns time of 14:02.76. Polo did well in the hurdles. In the 110 meter hurdles Naeva Groenewold was first in 19.02. Teammate Anna Snider was second in 20.41. Kaitlin Mateika was fourth in 21.65. West Carroll’s Elise Walls edged out first in the 300 meter hurdles in 1:00.03. Polo’s Kassidi Cheeseman was second in 1:00.52. Anna Snider was third in 1:02.70 and Kaitlin Mateika was fourth in 1:04.07. Polo’s 4x100 relay team finished in third place, third in the 4x200, second in the 4x400, and first in the 4x800. Over in the field events, the Lady Marcos shined in the high jump event. Courtney Wolf was first with 4 foot 8 inches and Rilley Peterson was second with 4 foot 7 inches. The long jump saw West Carroll’s Allison Barr in first with 13-7. Polo’s Naeva Groenewold was second with 12-9.5. Sierra Reining was

Polo’s Kassidi Cheeseman runs step for step with Oregon’s Abby Newman after 400 meters during the 4x800 relay Tuesday night. Photo by Chris Johnson

fourth with 12-5.75, Kaitlin Mateika sixth with 11-9.5, Rilley Peterson seventh with 11-8, Chassie Bushman eighth with 11-4, Mackenzie Dusing 11th with 11-1.5, Abi Bacon 13th with 10-10, Lexi Cox in 16th with 10-5.75,

Lizzy Stamm in 17th with 10-1, and Tia Boss in 20th with 9-3. Naeva Gronewold won the triple jump with a distance of 30-10. Cassie Bushman was third with 25-1.

Stockton claimed the top two spots in the shot put. For Polo, Lani Bergstrom was eighth with 24-5. Hailey Kruse was 10th with 22-6.5 and Shannon Engelhardt was 14th with 15-5.

Stockton also won the discus. Polo’s Hauley Kruse was eighth with 62-8, Lani Bergstrom was 10th with 575, and Shannon Engelhardt was 16th with 45-10.

Above, Polo’s Matthew Binkley falls to the mat after hitting the bar during a pole vault attempt. At left, Oregon’s Andrew Newman and Polo’s Matthew Cheeseman run the opening leg of the 4x800 relay. Photos by Chris Johnson

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Knockerball Tournament set for LR Summer Daze The Leaf River Lions will sponsor their first Knockerball Tournament during the Summer Daze Festival on Saturday, June 4. Registration for Knockerball is limited and will be awarded on a first come first served basis. The tournaments will include two levels of competition – adult and youth, with youth being 14 years old and younger. All participants must be at least four feet tall to participate in the tournament. Each level will consist of four coed teams of 10 players each with a minimum of four players of either gender. The game will consist of three 20 minute sessions of five players against five opponents. At least 2 players of opposite sex must be on the

field for each player at all times. One set of five players will be in the first 20 minute session and the other set of five players will be in the second 20 minute session. The third 20 minute session will be team’s choice of players but again the two player of opposite sex requirement applies. The game is soccer with goals at each end of the playing field and the object of each team is to get the soccer ball into the opponent’s goal. The team with the most goals is the winner at the end of one hour of play. Each team should wear shirts of identical colors so teams can be identified when on the field playing. Each team will be guaranteed two games with the tournament winner, in

each level, receiving $100. The second place team in each level will receive $50. Each team must have a captain and co-captain and will supply the list of players, team name, contact information and payment for entering the tournament. Play is scheduled to begin on Saturday, June 4 at 10 a.m. with the adult teams playing first hour and youth teams playing second hour at 11 a.m. The third hour will be the two adult and youth teams playing each other and the fourth hour will be the two adult and youth teams playing for first and second place. Tournament play will end at approximately 2 p.m. with the possible fifth hour next. The entry fee for the Adult level will be $20 per participant ($200 per team),

Cardinals shuts out South Beloit The Forreston-Polo Cardinals baseball team got the season started on the right track March 22 with a win over South Beloit. Forreston picked up 1 run in the first inning and turned the offense on in the second and plated 10 runners. Forreston added another run in the fourth. The game was called in the fifth with Forreston up 12-0. Brodie Grobe and Jake Lipman each had two hits for the Cardinals. Mitchell Bratina picked up the win on the mound with four strong innings. He had 4 strikeouts and gave up no walks. He allowed 2 hits. Cameron Timm came in to pitch the fifth inning and had 2 strikeouts and a walk. The Cardinals had 9 runs on six hits and four walks in a inning and two-thirds against the SoBo’s starting pitcher. Forreston has a 1-0 record in the NUIC.

while the youth level entry fee is $15 per participant ($150 per team). Team information along with entry fee must be submitted to Paul Lindstrom, P.O. Box 189, Leaf River, IL, 61047-0189 by May 10. All participants will be required to sign a waiver prior to playing in the game. Since the number of entries is limited, teams should register as soon as

possible. The location of the tournament will either be at the River Valley Complex or in Bertolet Memorial Park, weather permitting. If enough interest is generated an additional hour session will be scheduled where a person can put on a knockerball and just have fun on the court for $3 for a 15-minute session. Participants can play

additional sessions for another $3. Between each session or between participants, the knockerballs are wiped down with a sterilizing solution by the operator of knockerball. For more information about the games contact Paul Lindstrom either by telephone at 815-738-2761 or email pandrew@lrnet1. com .

Polo Events Activities for April 4 - 9 Monday, April 4 HS Girl’s Track at Morrison – 4:30 p.m. HS Boy’s Track at GenoaKingston – 4:15 p.m. Varsity and JV Softball vs. Dixon at Polo – 4:30 p.m. Freshman Baseball vs. Rock Falls at Polo – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5 HS Girl’s Track at Forreston – 4 p.m. HS Boy’s Track at Milledgeville – 4:30 p.m. Varsity and JV Softball at

Dakota – 4:30 p.m. JV Baseball vs. Dakota at Forreston – 4:30 p.m. Varsity Baseball at Dakota – 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 Aplington Track at Winnebago – 4:15 p.m. F/S Softball at Stockton – 4:30 p.m. Varsity Baseball at Sterling Newman – 4:30 p.m. JV Baseball vs. Sterling Newman at Forreston – 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7 HS Girl’s Track at Stillman

– 4 p.m. HS Boy’s Track at River Ridge – 4 p.m. JV Baseball at Dakota – 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 8 Varsity and JV Softball at Pecatonica – 4:30 p.m. Freshman Baseball vs. Stillman at Polo – 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9 HS Boy’s Track at Oregon – 10 a.m. JV Softball game in Polo – 10 a.m. Freshman Baseball at Belvidere – 10 a.m.

Forreston Events Activities for April 4 - 9 Monday, April 4 School resumes HS Girl’s Track, away at Morrison - 4 p.m. HS Boy’s Track, away at Genoa-Kingston - 4:15 p.m. HS Boy’s Baseball ,home vs. Rock Falls - 4:30 p.m. HS Girl’s Softball Varsity and F/S, home at Polo vs Dixon - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5 Mentoring at FGS, GVGS, and Leaf River Bertolet Building - 3 to 4:15 p.m. JH Girl’s and Boy’s Track, away at Byron; indoor meet - 4 p.m. HS Girl’s Track, home - 4 p.m. HS Girl’s Softball, Varsity Forreston’s Wyatt Patterson beats the throw to second and F/S, away vs. Dakota March 22 as he slides in safe. Photo by Chris Johnson 4:30 p.m.

HS Boy’s Track, away vs. Milledgeville - 4:30 p.m. HS Boy’s Baseball, F/S, home vs. Dakota - 4:30 p.m. HS Boy’s Baseball, Varsity, away vs. Dakota - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 HS Boy’s Baseball, F/S, home vs. Sterling Newman 4:30 p.m. HS Girl’s Softball, F/S, away vs. Stockton; two fiveinning games - 4:30 p.m. HS Boy’s Baseball, away vs. Sterling Newman - 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7 Mentoring at FGS, GVGS, and Leaf River Bertolet Building - 3 to 4:15 p.m. HS Boy’s Track, away vs. River Ridge - 4 p.m. HS Girl’s Track, away, Stillman Valley Invite - 4:30

p.m. Friday, April 8 HS Girl’s Softball, Varsity and F/S, away vs. Pecatonica - 4:30 p.m. HS Boy’s Baseball, Freshmen, home at Polo vs. Stillman Valley - 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9 Elementary Volleyball Clinic at JH and HS Gym - 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Servant Leadership Training at Highland Community College - 9 a.m. HS Boy’s Track, away at Oregon; Gebhardt-Worley Invite - 10 a.m. HS Boy’s Baseball, DH Freshmen, away vs. Belvidere - 10 a.m. Forestville’s Got Talent Variety Show; JH Gym, tickets at the door - 6 p.m.

At least that was a selling point used by my mom. The football season of 1967 did not start well and ended worse. The 8-1 year at Galva the year before was replaced with an 1-8 record at Rochelle, including an embarrassing loss to smallschool Oregon in the final game. Ouch! The next couple years weren’t that much better and our tires were slashed, prank phone calls and eggings made (try cleaning the yolk off a stucco house) and a petition to fire my father was in circulation. My mom even wanted to sign it, not because she agreed with it, but to speed up our exit from town. What a stark contrast to the age of innocence that Galva offered. Was it a mistake to leave? No, not really. As the 1960s morphed into the 70s, Rochelle began to

have success in football and a different attitude manifested itself among the townspeople. Like many coaching families everywhere, we eventually became a comfortable fabric of the community we lived. All of the ugly events of the past were forgiven and may have actually been a blessing because of the spiritual growth gained. Driving back from Galva, my sister and I reflected on those times – both the good and bad. And, in typical Bedford Falls fashion, the quote about “you really did a have good life, didn’t you”, rang true. All to often, though, we don’t realize it. It has been said you can never go back home again, as attempts to relive youthful memories will always fail. Our experience proved otherwise.

Sports Column Memories are revisited in trip back to Galva By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com A recent trip back in time got my sister and I reminiscing about an idyllic childhood and how the lure of the high school coaching world affects that existence. From 1964 to 1967, our family lived in Galva. We moved there because my father took a coaching job. Technically, you could say his primary position was a teacher, but coaching openings are what really draw the sports-minded types to a school. After that, we ended up in Rochelle where he finished his career. More on that later. My sister and I fondly

remember growing up in Galva, if only for three years, and decided to re-visit it last week. Surely you can relate to that desire within all of us to return to places where we have been, if only to see how a town has changed over the years. In our case, it was decades. Even 50 years later, memories remain strong and it was a wonderful day of visiting the places of our childhood, such as F.U. White grade school, the pool we learned to swim in, the downtown square, tree-lined neighborhood houses of old friends and of course, the football field where many a glorious Friday night was spent. If Galva of the mid 1960s was such a Bedford Fallslike existence, why would our family leave after only three years? My father had come off three winning seasons and

had a load of talent coming through the ranks at Galva. He had won over the town and had the respect of the school administration. In small towns like that, a popular football or basketball coach often carries more favor than a mayor. That how it was and our family truly felt at home living in Galva. However, among high school sports coaches, there is a siren song of the next best job, be it a larger school or a more established program. It can take precedence over living in a Bedford Falls. That allure was a coaching position in a town three times larger and one that also had a 30-plus game winning streak for football. How could Rochelle be any different than Galva or St. Joe-Ogden, a previous school that my father had success? He would just take the same formula that worked at those two football programs

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and apply it to Rochelle, while moving up the coaching ladder. Neither my sister nor I wanted to leave Galva. The only positive on the move was that Rochelle, being a larger town, had about 13 TV channels and while Galva only had three.

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Oregon Fire Chief Al Greene talks to Clarence Hartsell, 211 S. Third St., and utility workers while responding to Oregon firefighters and a Nicor gas official responded to a gas line break at a home at 211 S. Third St. on Tuesday morning. Here, the Nicor official is digging for the line to shut the gas off to the home. Photo by Earleen Hinton a natural gas leak. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Oregon man asked to leave home when gas line breaks Repairs made within one hour By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecountynews.com A peaceful Tuesday morning was abruptly interrupted for an Oregon man when a ruptured natural gas line forced him to evacuate his home. “We haven’t had this much excitement in 15 years,” Clarence Hartsell joked to his neighbor as they stood outside Hartsell’s home

at 211 S. Third St., watching as firemen and a Nicor Gas employee worked to solve the problem. A gas line outside Hartsell’s home ruptured around 10:30 a.m. when a workman was replacing the gas meter on the outside. Hartsell and his dog waited outside for about an hour while repairs were made. Brandon Seward, a pipe fitter from KS Energy Services Inc., New Berlin, Wisconsin, was preparing to install the new meter when he hit the old line. “We’re installing new meters

for all Oregon residents,” Seward said. “The services are so old and brittle.” He estimated that Hartsell’s old service probably dated back to the 1950s. The replacement is part of a Nicor Gas project to replace the gas meters all over the city. Gas lines are also being replaced. Seward said he called 911 as soon as the main broke. “Our policy is to call the fire department right away for everyone’s safety,” he said. Hartsell said Seward alerted

Man accused of sexual abuse By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com A Davis Junction man was charged last week with sexually abusing a teenage girl. According to Ogle County Court documents Ricky D. Barnett, 56, faces two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, Class 2 felonies. Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow said the victim is 16 years old. The arrest stems from an

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incident that occurred on Jan. 9 in which Barnett is accused of having sexual contact with a female juvenile. Barnett was taken into

custody by Ogle County deputies on March 22 and transported to the Ogle County Jail. Following a March 24 court appearance before Judge Robert Hanson, Barnett posted $100,000 bond and was released from jail. Under the conditions of his bond, he must have no contact with First General Baptist Church, Rochelle.

him to the break immediately and told him to leave the house. “He told me right away when he broke the line. He told me it [gas] was filling up the basement,” Hartsell said. Downwind from Hartsell’s home the strong smell of natural gas wafted through the neighborhood. Oregon firefighters were on the scene within minutes to ventilate the fumes from the house, while a Nicor employee dug down to locate the broken pipe and cap it. Oregon Fire Chief Al Greene said Seward was driving a stake

into the ground to hold the new meter in place when he hit the old line that had supplied the old meter. Greene said a new line for the new meter has already been installed and the old one, although disconnected and capped, was still attached to the large gas main running underground along the street. The leak was outside, Greene said, but the natural gas permeated the stone foundation of the 169-year-old house and got into the basement.

State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow reports the following court activity. March 22 David Knight, 36, Will County, burglary/retail theft, preliminary hearing April 13. Novi Nemeth, 34, Lockport, retail theft, jury status call March 28.

March 23 Steven Smice, 42, Mt. Morris, driving while license suspended, failed to appear, A preliminary hearing is bond forfeited, $3,000 arrest set for April 27. warrant issued.

Abdulla Coleman, 37, Alabama, obstructing justice, failed to appear, bond forfeited, $10,000 arrest warrant issued. March 24 Jacqueline D’Onofrio, 53, Monroe Center, reckless discharge of a firearm/ domestic battery, status April 13. Matthew Plumley, 32, Rochelle, child pornography (3 counts), status April 8. David Vasquez, 42, DeKalb, aggravated driving while under the influence,

plea/402 status May 11. Steve Holland, 43, Batavia, aggravated driving while under the influence, 402 conference May 11. Ricky Barnett, 55, Davis Junction, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, preliminary hearing April 27. Eric Cryer, 41, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery/ domestic battery, preliminary hearing April 13. Nickalas Hughes, 29, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery/aggravated battery, preliminary hearing April 27.

Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity. March 22 Alejandro Lopez, 38, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for not having Insurance. Lopez posted 10% of a $2,000 bond and was released. Lopez is scheduled to appear in court on April 15. James L. Nicolosi, 29, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Nicolosi’s purge bond was set at $4,131 pending a March 23 court appearance. Orlando Hopkins, 45, Sycamore, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Hopkins’ full cash bond was set at $1,458 pending a March 23 court appearance. Daniel Reynolds, 50, and Donald Siebel, 51, both of Beloit, Wisconsin, were arrested at 2:15 p.m. for the unlawful possession of cannabis following a traffic stop for speeding in the 7000 block of North Ill. 2. Both were transported to the Ogle County jail and held in lieu of bond.

At 10:11 p.m., deputies responded to Hales Corner Road and Kishwaukee Road for a report of a vehicle accident. It was determined that Justin Long, 18, Holcomb, was traveling west on Hales Corner and failed to negotiate a curve. Long then entered the north ditch and struck a tree coming to rest. Long and his passenger Khrysta Oleson, 17, Stillman Valley, were uninjured. Long received citations for not having Insurance and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

a traffic stop near the intersection of Depot Street and Washington Street in Oregon. After further investigation, a 17-year- old female juvenile from Byron was taken into custody for possession of cannabis. A 17-year-old male juvenile passenger in the vehicle was taken into custody for possession of drug paraphernalia. Both juveniles were transported to the Ogle County jail where they were released to their respective guardians

Johnson was transported to Rochelle Community Hospital for minor injuries sustained in the accident. Johnson was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and was given and Ogle County court date of April 27.

March 23 Bradley J. Winterland 45, Beloit, was arrested at 9:50 a.m. on an outstanding Winnebago County warrant for failure to appear on a charge for driving with a suspended license. Winterland was a passenger in the car and was arrested following a traffic stop on Pecatonica Road at Ill. 72. He was transported to the Ogle County jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

At approximately 4:20 p.m., deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Daysville Road and Flagg Road. The two vehicles were a 2009 Pontiac Torrent driven by Brooke A. White, 24, Franklin Grove, and a 1996 Ford Econoline van driven by David P. Johnson, 60, Rockford. After an investigation it was determined that the Pontiac was stopped at the stop sign for Daysville Road when it was struck from behind by the Ford. White and her passenger Eric R. Young, 20, Mt. Morris, refused medical attention from the Franklin Grove Ambulance at the scene and were released.

Mary F. Cardot, 23, Oregon, was northbound when she and lost control of her car on the snow and slush covered pavement. The Cardot vehicle sideswiped a vehicle driven by Cordell A. Melendez, 29, Sterling, who was southbound. Melendez was transported to KSB Hospital for apparent minor injuries. None of the passengers in his vehicle were injured. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Police assisted at the scene.

Jason Skinner, 38, Oregon, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Skinner posted $2,256 as bond and will not appear in court. At approximately 10:31 p.m., deputies initiated

March 24 At 3:15 p.m., deputies, along with the Oregon and Mt. Morris ambulances, and the Oregon Fire Department, responded to a two-vehicle crash on Ill. 2 three miles south of Oregon.

on April 8. Brent Pritchard, 33, Sterling, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Pritchard posted $543 as a full cash for bond and will not appear in court. Nathan Jarvi, 33, Madison, Wisconsin, was arrested at 6:38 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 1000 block of North Freeport Road. He was also arrested on an outstanding Ogle and Whiteside county warrants. Jarvi was additionally issued citations for speeding and

operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Also arrested as a result of the traffic stop was Heather Martin, 25, Sterling, on two outstanding Whiteside County warrants. Jarvi and Martin were transported to the Ogle County jail where they were held in lieu of bond. March 25 Ronald Grimes, 23, Mt. Morris, was arrested at 5:20 p.m. for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop in the 1000 block of East Ill. 64. Turn to B4

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Sheriff Arrests From B3 Grimes was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. He was also cited for speeding and not having insurance. A passenger, Ariele Medina-Magee attempted to switch places with Grimes prior to the stop and was cited for permitting an unauthorized person to drive. Cody Lorenzen, 24, Dixon, was arrested at 5:49 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 5,000 block of W Pines Road. Lorenzen was transported to the Ogle County jail and held in lieu of bond. Brandi Sanchez 36, Rockford, was arrested at 4:30 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 14000 block of Ill. 72. Sanchez was transported to the Ogle

County jail and held in lieu of bond. Eduardo Gomez, 19, Des Moines, Iowa, was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license. Gomez was held in lieu of bond at the Ogle County jail. March 26 At 5:56 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on I-39 at mile marker 104 southbound for the violation of speeding. After a short investigation, Johnny M. Reyes 39, Loves Park, was arrested for not having a valid driver’s license and driving while license suspended. He was also cited for speeding. Reyes was transported to the Ogle County jail and held in lieu of bond. Mia L. Simmons,18, Rockford, was arrested at 7:19 p.m. for possession of cannabis with intent to deliver, possession of a controlled

substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop in the 6000 block of South Ill. 2. A 17-year-old female, Rockford, was also arrested for not having a valid driver’s license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. The juvenile was released to a parent. Simmons was transported to the Ogle County jail and held pending an appearance before a judge. Thomas J. Carlino, 61, Monroe, Wisconsin, was arrested at 8:22 p.m. for driving while license revoked following a traffic stop in the 7,000 block of North Freeport Road. Carlino was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. At approximately 9:30 p.m., deputies responded to a domestic call in the 111 block of Main Street in Leaf River. After an investigation, Jermaine H. Mclymont 28, Leaf River, was arrested for domestic battery.

Mclymont was transported to the Ogle County jail with no bond pending a court appearance. March 27 At approximately 11:01 a.m., deputies investigated a one-vehicle roll over accident in the 2000 block of South Ridge Road. The vehicle was northbound on Ridge Road, left the roadway on the east side, steered to the left and over corrected, then left the west side of the roadway. In the west ditch the vehicle over turned/rolled and then came to rest sitting upright on the tires. Oregon Fire and Ambulance and Mt. Morris Ambulance responded to the scene. Aspen Gunnon, 19, Mt. Morris, and passenger, Alyssa Nelson, 18, also of Mt. Morris, were both transported to KSB Hospital in Dixon for minor injuries. Christian Rivas, 28, Rochelle, was arrested on a

County Record warrant for failure to appear. Rivas posted $375 bond and will not appear in court. Robin Kellogg, 34, Woodstock, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Kellogg’s bond was set at $7,838.77 pending a March 29 court appearance. Nicholas Boyden, 36, Mt. Morris, was arrested on a warrant for operating an uninsured vehicle. Boyden posted 10% of a $2,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court again on April 20.

sustained in the accident. A juvenile female that was also in the vehicle was released at the scene to a family member. Pittman-Davis told police she was forced off of the roadway by an unknown tractor- trailer semi. There were no witnesses to the accident and no leads on the other vehicle that may have been involved.

March 28 At approximately 4 p.m., deputies responded to a onevehicle accident in the 8500 block of N. Ill.251. A 2001 Nissan Maxima driven by Ariel T. PittmanDavis, 20, Rockford, went off the roadway and hit the ditch embankment. The driver and her passenger Ragina F. Pittman-Davis, 22, Rockford, were transported to Swedish American Hospital in Rockford for minor injuries

At 7:52 p.m., the Hillcrest Police Department responded to the 200 block of Windward Court in reference to suspicious activity regarding people going door-to-door. Officers located a vehicle parked on the roadway in the cul-de-sac and made contact with the driver, Nassir Khamissi, 23, Carol Stream. After completing an investigation into the incident, Khamissi was arrested for driving while license suspended. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Michigan. They moved to North Carolina in 1996 to be closer to family and remained there until 2006 when Julia moved to Mt. Morris. Julia loved to socialize, whether playing cards, enjoying going to the performing arts with her family, or playing Nintendo Wii with her greatgrandchildren. She enjoyed quilting with the women of her church, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran of Mt. Morris. She also had a flair for decorating, she loved to read,

and she was a fan of classic movies. She is survived by her three daughters, Linda (Ron) McNett, Mt. Morris, Karen (Rob) Urish, Mt. Morris, and Kathleen (John) Schupner, Flemington, New Jersey; her 10 grandchildren, Chad (Staci) McNett, Erin (Ben) Gura, Janelle (Gregg) Meyers, Jon (Amanda) Urish, Jody (Aric) Frantz, Jennifer (Matt) Klosterman, Jillian (Taylor) Mills, Jill Cline, Sarah Schupner, and Kimberly Schupner; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her three brothers, Michael, Tony, and John; and her sister, Annie. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 2 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church on Brayton Road in Mt. Morris. A visitation will begin Saturday at 10 a.m., and a luncheon will follow the service. Memorials may be made to Pinecrest Manor.

Obituaries Kent H. Ross Kent H. Ross, 74, Springfield, Ohio, fell asleep in Christ on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born July 20, 1941 to the late Stanley and Elna (Ruhn) Ross in Litchfield, Minnesota. Kent served the Lord as a pastor in Nebraska, Ohio, Michigan, Arizona and Georgia. He taught future ministers for nearly 20 years at the Oregon/Atlanta Bible College. In 2015, he celebrated 50 years in ministry. Kent was a member of North Hills Church of God and was a past president

of Kiwanis in Oregon, Illinois, Springfield, Ohio and Morrow, Georgia, and past president of Habitat for Humanity in Morrow, Georgia. He also loved English history and culture and international travel. He will be missed and remembered by his loving wife of more than 50 years Cheryl (Macy) Ross, Springfield, Ohio; sons, Seth (Stacey) Ross, Urbana, Ohio, Kirk (Kate) Ross, Toledo, Ohio, and Zachary (Zaquis) Ross, San Jose, California; eight grandchildren; numerous foster children and grandchildren; and siblings, Scott (Gayle) Ross, Omaha,

Nebraska, and Connie (Steve) Sorn, Freeport. Funeral services were held on March 29 at Lawrenceville Church of God, 3131 Fox Hollow Rd., Springfield, OH 45502. Burial followede at Curtis Cemetery, West Milton, Ohio. Arrangements were completed by Hale-Sarver Family Funeral Home, West Milton, Ohio. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to North Hills Church of God, 2950 Moorefield Rd, Springfield, OH 45502.

Julia Aiken

Julia Aiken, 90, Mt. Morris, died on Friday, March 18, 2016 at Pinecrest Manor. Julia was born Nov. 12, 1925 in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of John and Mary Bula. She married Evart Aiken on April 7, 1945; he preceded her in death on Nov. 25, 2002. Julia was raised in Brooklyn but spent most of her married life in Michigan. She worked alongside her husband Evart, as his bookkeeper for their business, Aiken & Ross Climate Control. Online memories of Kent After retiring, they traveled may be left for the family at extensively throughout the www.hale-sarver.com. United States and summered at their lake home in northern

Property Transfers Property transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the county recorder’s office. The name of the grantor transferring the property is listed first, followed by the type of transaction, the name of the grantee, the address and township of the property. March 18 Michael A. Pace and Alicia M. Pace, warranty deed to Christopher Mitchell, 104 N. Cherry Ave., Polo, Buffalo Township, $113,000. March 21 Rose Mary Roberts by Power of Attorney, warranty deed to Jeremy R. Cover, 3381 E. Manor Dr., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $95,000. Mike J. McMeekan and Marni D McMeekan, warranty deed to Lee RussellBrown, Lee Russell Brown, Dana Russell Brown, and Dana Russell-Brown, 1006 Monroe St., Oregon, OregonNashua Township, $115,000. Akif Ajvazi and Esma Ajvazi, warranty deed to Atip Bajrami, 308 E. Washington St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $35,000.

HSBC Bank USA, trustee, and Fieldstone Mortgage Investment trust, warranty deed to Timothy D. Smolen and Jamie L. Smolen, 103 N. Jones Terrace, Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $6,924. Rodney E. Smith, Julie Ann Smith, and Julie A. Smith, quit claim deed to Rodney E. Smith, 116 S. Hickory St., Stillman Valley, Marion Township. March 22 Thomas D. Byro and Jane A. Byro, quit claim deed to Thomas O. Byro and Jane A. Byro, 220 S. Transit St., Creston, Dement Township. Byron Area Development, Co., LLC, warranty deed to Derek Wheeler and Abbey Wheeler, 1519 Westmont Dr., Byron, Byron Township, $6,000. Brad Auker and Anne Auker, quit claim deed to Derek Wheeler and Abbey Wheeler, 1519 Westmont, Byron, Byron Township. LCL Real Estate, Inc., warranty deed to David L. Thompson, 312 N. Main St., Kings, White Rock Township, $40,000.

March 23 James M. Schacht and Nancy K. Schacht, warranty deed to Jimmie A. Nantz and Melanie G. Nantz, property in Flagg Township, no address given. Ronald W. Stewart, warranty deed to John W. Beltz and Rebecca B. Beltz, property in Rockvale Township, no address given. Donald R. Etnyre and Nancy T. Etnyre, warranty deed to Maple Grove Fields, LLC, 311 S. Third St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $42,000. Gerald M. Stauffer, warranty deed to Casey’s Retail Co., 9 N. McKendrie Ave., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $135,000. James R. Helin and Clifford Heverly, warranty deed to Casey’s Retail Co., 102 E. Main St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $195,000. Larry K. Wilson, warranty deed to Casey’s Retail Co., 107 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $60,000. Gary Desmedt, warranty

Fines The following individuals paid fines in the Ogle County Circuit Court. The name, age, and address of the individual is listed along with the offense, the date the fine was paid, the date the offense occurred in parenthesis, and the amount of the fine. Derrick A. Lider, 17, Stillman Valley, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, no valid registration, March 23, 2016 (Feb. 6, 2016), both charges dismissed per state motion. Austin M. Stott, 21, Davis Junction, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, violation of driver’s license

restriction, March 23, 2016 (Feb. 11, 2016), both charges dismissed per state motion. Amber R. Gilbertson, 29, Leaf River, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, March 22, 2016 (Feb. 18, 2016), $120. Kellen V.J. Kyker, 17, Polo, unlicensed driver; stop/ stand/park in a non-business district, March 23, 2016 (Feb. 22, 2016), both charges dismissed per state motion. Kyle W. Pearson, 23, Polo, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, March 22, 2016 (Feb. 22, 2016), dismissed per state motion. Aaron J. Ramirez Peralta, III, 21, Davis Junction, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, March 23, 2016

(Feb. 20, 2016), $341. Makala B. Arn, 17, Stillman Valley, driving restricted time on graduated driver’s license, March 23, 2016 (Feb. 20, 2016), $175. Tia N. Sims, 17, Byron, disregarding stop sign, March 21, 2016 (Feb. 18, 2016), $120. Susan E. Sugden, 50, Forreston, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, March 24, 2016 (Feb. 28, 2016), $120. Philip A. Guiffre, 55, Oregon, speeding 26-34 mph over the speed limit, charged amended/reduced to driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, March 23, 2016 (Feb. 25, 2016), $351. Charles Winterton,

deed to Casey’s Retail Co., 105 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $100,000. Thomas D. Messer, estate by guardian, warranty deed to Casey’s Retail Co., 106 E. Main St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $105,000.

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Byron Police Chief Todd Murray released the Glenn L. Orr and Glen L. following information. Orr, warranty deed to Philip Short and Melissa Short, March 2 property on West Lowell Marcus Dolin, 21, Byron, Park Road, no address given, was issued a citation for no Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris proof of insurance. Township, $300,000. March 6 March 24 Emily Lykken, 25, Byron, Farrell E. Cain, Farrell was arrested for theft. Lykken E. Tremble, and Matthew was released and must appear C. Cain, warranty deed in court March 28. to Marie E. Julius, 2732 N. Indian Heights Dr., March 7 Oregon, Rockvale Township, Adalberto Robles, 44, $120,000. Belvidere, was issued a citation for speeding, 43 mph John R. Thompson and in a 30 mph zone. Suzanne D. Thompson, Adderly Lockridge, 28, warranty deed to Farrell E. Matteson, was issued a Cain and Matthew C. Cain, citation for speeding, 46 mph 2760 N. Deer Path Circle, in a 30 mph zone. Oregon, Rockvale Township, $165,000. March 10 Wade Marchetti, 50, Rose A. VIllani, quit claim Oregon, was issued a citation deed to Cory P. Villani, 567 for disobeying a traffic S. Second St., Rochelle, signal. Flagg Township. March 11 Virginia Mavis, 63, Byron, was arrested for driving while under the influence. Mavis was transported to the 78, Leaf River, no valid Ogle County Jail and held in registration, March 22, 2016 lieu of bond. (March 4, 2016), $120. Richard Hunter, 27, Daniel W. Boyden, 25, Morris, was issued a citation Oregon, operating an for speeding, 43 mph in a 30 uninsured motor vehicle, mph zone. March 22, 2016 (March 9, 2016), dismissed per state March 12 motion. Andrew Bryan, 49, Byron, Wade F. Marchetti, 50, was arrested for excessive Oregon, disregarding official noise. Bryan was released traffic control device, March and must appear in court 22, 2016 (March 10, 2016 ), March 28. $175. Stephen P. Hodson, Jr., Stephen Hodson, 44, Mt. 44, Mt. Morris, disregarding Morris, was issued a citation official traffic control device, for disobeying a traffic March 23, 2016 (March 12, signal. 2016), $120. Whitney S. Dever, 17, March 15 Polo, driving 15-20 mph over Corey Foley, 24, the speed limit, March 22, Machesney Park, was issued 2016 (Feb. 16, 2016), $120.

a citation for disobeying a traffic signal. March 16 Joshua Miller, 28, Stillman Valley, was issued a citation for speeding 53 mph in a 30 mph zone. March 17 Juan Hernandez, 51, Rockford, was issued citations for no proof of insurance. March 19 Tyler Doane, 27, Sterling, was arrested on a Lee County warrant. Doane was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. He was also issued a citation for no proof of insurance. Doane’s passenger, Shanti Cervantes, 24, Sterling, was arrested for unlawful possession of cannabis. Cervantes was also transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. March 20 Byron Police investigated a one vehicle crash with no injuries that occurred in the 8000 block of Tower Road. Derrell Carter, 30, Mt. Morris, was involved in the accident. He was issued citations for driving in the wrong lane and failure to secure a child under age 8 in a properly adjusted car seat. March 21 A 12-year-old female, Byron, was arrested for retail theft. The juvenile was released to her parent and must appear in court April 25. Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Rockford Bell Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs Lorrie A. Adams; Tenants and Parties in Possession, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants. CASE NO.: 15 CH 43 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on January 8, 2016, the Ogle County Sheriff will on April 15, 2016 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the Ogle County Sheriff's Department, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Nine (9) as designated upon the Plat of Lakeview Subdivision No. 2, of part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 28 and Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 29, all in Township 25 North, Range 11 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat File A, page 14 as Document No. 444116 in Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the Township of Byron, the County of Ogle and State of Illinois. Commonly known as 4951 E. Ashelford Drive, Byron, Ogle County, Illinois. PIN: 05-28-353-001 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence and will NOT be open for inspection. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior first mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information: OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois. 815-7326666. Rockford Bell Credit Union, Elisa J. Whitman, 6801 Spring Creek Rd., 2D, Rockford, IL 61114 815-316-8540 ewhitman@reilly-lawoffices.com. 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. REQUIRED DISCLOSURE: This communication is from a debt collector to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2016

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To Place an Ad 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY- OREGON, ILLINOIS CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, -vsHEATHER C. ZUMBRAGEL; NICHOLAS F. ZUMBRAGEL; Defendant(s). Case No. 13 CH 150 RESIDENTIALMORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on January 8, 2016, the Ogle County Sheriff will, on April 29, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 218 West Main Street, Stillman Valley, IL 610849048 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NO: 10-02-429-004 The improvement on the property consists of a Single unit dwelling. Sale terms: cash in hand. The Judgment amount was $112,195.30 The property will NOT be open for inspection. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Contact Michael Block, Esq. of Weiss McClelland, LLC., Plaintiff’s Attorney, 105 West Adams, Suite 1850, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 605-3500 ext. 1534. March 24, 31 & April 7 2016

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS BLACKHAWK BANK PLAINTIFF

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ANGELA M. JERDING-MCCONKEY; MICHAEL G. JERDING; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SHEILA JERDING A/K/A SHEILA I. JERDI IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 83 113 SOUTHVIEW DRIVE ROCHELLE, IL 61068 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on January 29, 2016, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on May 6, 2016, in the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 24-36-229-004 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 113 SOUTHVIEW DRIVE ROCHELLE, IL 61068 Description of Improvements: GRAY, VINYL SIDING, ONE UNIT HOME, TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $78,730.24. Sale Terms: This is an \"AS IS\" sale for \"CASH\". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1502433 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I688855 March 31, April 7, 14, 2016

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON ILLINOIS The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Successor Trustee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee on Behalf of the Certificateholders of the CWHEQ Inc., CWHEQ Revolving Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2006-C Plaintiff, vs. Jon M. Underhill; Heidi J. Underhill; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. 2015 CH 53 122 West Main Street, Stillman Valley, IL 61084 Judge John C. Redington NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 5, 2016, the Ogle County Sheriff's Office will on May 6, 2016, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 122 West Main Street, Stillman Valley, IL 61084 Parcel Number(s): 10-01-307-003 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(1) and (g)(4). For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 15-012042. Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6289893 Email: MDKIllinoisFilings@manleydeas.com I689120 March 31, April 7, 14, 2016

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAMP TRUST 2006-FM2, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006FM2 Plaintiff, -v.RIGOBERTO CASTILLO, et al Defendant 15 CH 16 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 5, 2016, the Sheriff of Ogle County will at 10:00 AM on May 6, 2016, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street, Oregon, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 430 PHYLLIS AVENUE, Rochelle, IL 61068 Property Index No. 2425-330-002 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $216,122.68. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid 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 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, 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 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. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number C14-97968. EMail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com March 24, 31, April 7, 2016

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN To the legal voters, residents of the Town of Pine Rock in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois that the Annual Town Meeting of said Town will take place on

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

being the second Tuesday of said month at the hour of 7 o'clock P.M. at the Pine Rock Township Hall 210 West Street Chana, Illinois for the transaction of the miscellaneous business of the said town; and after a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers, and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting; and especially to consider the following: 1) Approval of previous meeting minutes 2) Approval of Funds balances 3) Setting Moderator's salary for 2017 4) Setting date, place and time for 2017 Annual Meeting 5) Vote on county services provided to Township residents 6) Present information on Parking Ordinance #2016-03-08-01 7) Other business as brought before the meeting Town Clerk Carol Eckerd

March 31, 2016

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE

Rockford Bell Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs Lorrie A. Adams; Tenants and Parties in Possession, Unknown Owners and NonRecord Claimants, Defendants. CASE NO.: 15 CH 43 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on January 8, 2016, the Ogle County Sheriff will on April 15, 2016 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the Ogle County Sheriff's Department, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Nine (9) as designated upon the Plat of Lakeview Subdivision No. 2, of part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 28 and Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 29, all in Township 25 North, Range 11 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat File A, page 14 as Document No. 444116 in Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the Township of Byron, the County of Ogle and State of Illinois. Commonly known as 4951 E. Ashelford Drive, Byron, Ogle County, Illinois. PIN: 05-28-353-001 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence and will NOT be open for inspection. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior first mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information: OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois. 815-732-6666. Rockford Bell Credit Union, Elisa J. Whitman, 6801 Spring Creek Rd., 2D, Rockford, IL 61114 815-316-8540 ewhitman@reilly-lawoffices.com. 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. REQUIRED DISCLOSURE: This communication is from a debt collector to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. March 10, 24, 31, 2016 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OGLE COUNTY IN CHANCERY HOLCOMB STATE BANK, Plaintiff, vs. FRANK J. WYSOCKI, FRANKLIN J. WYSOCKI, FRANK WYSOCKI, CONCORD CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s). CASE NO. 16 CH 2 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF OGLE, In the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Holcomb State Bank, an Illinois Banking Corporation vs. Frank J. Wysocki, Franklin J. Wysocki, Frank Wysocki, Concord Condominium Association, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord claimants. Case No. 2016 CH 2. The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, FRANK J. WYSOCKI AKA FRANKLIN J. WYSOCKI AKA FRANK WYSOCKI Defendant in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, by the said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows: to-wit: Unit 805 of Concord Towers Condominium as shown on the Declaration of Condominium recorded April 12, 1989 as Document No. 563220 in the Recorder?s Office of Ogle County, Illinois, together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements, as set forth in said Declaration; situated n Township of Flagg, the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois. COMMON ADDRESS: 1133 North 7th Street, Unit 805, Rochelle, IL 61068 PIN Number: 24-13-384-026 Mortgage and the Modification of Mortgage was recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds in Ogle County, IlliNumbers nois, as Document 201001004296 and 201305144. And for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Chancery Division, in the Courthouse in the City of Oregon, Illinois, on or before the 11th day of May, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Dated: March 14, 2016. /s/Kim Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP BY: JAMES E. STEVENS (3128256) 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, Illinois 61108 (815) 962-6611 jstevens@bslbv.com March 24, 31, April 7, 2016

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B6 Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, March 31, 2016, Page B6 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Road Purposes of the Pine Rock Township, in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2016, and ending March 31, 2017, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at Pine Rock Township Hall, 210 West Street, Chana, Ill. from and after 7 o'clock p.m., 12th day of April 2016. Notice is further given hereby that a public hearing on said budget and appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7 o'clock p.m., 10th day, May 2016, at Pine Rock Twp. Hall in the Pine Rock Township and that final hearing and action on this ordinance will be taken at a meeting to be held at Pine Rock Twp. Hall at 7 o'clock p.m., 10th day, May 2016. Clerk Carol Eckerd

March 31, 2016

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TOWNSHIP BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the town of Pine Rock, in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2016, and ending March 31, 2017, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at Pine Rock Township Hall, 210 West Street, Chana, Ill. from and after 7 o'clock p.m., 12th day of April 2016. Notice is further given hereby that a public hearing on said budget and appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7 o'clock p.m., 10th day, May 2016, at Pine Rock Twp. Hall in the Pine Rock Township and that final hearing and action on this ordinance will be taken at a meeting to be held at Pine Rock Township Hall at 7 o'clock p.m., 10th day, May 2016. Clerk Carol Eckerd

March 31, 2016

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Oregon/Nashua Road District, Ogle County, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2016 and ending March 31, 2017, will be on file and conveniently to public inspection at available Oregon/Nashua Township Building from and after 7:00 pm on April 6, 2016 Notice is further given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be at 6:15 P.M. on May 4, 2016, at the Oregon/Nashua Township Building located at 107 Etnyre Avenue, and final action on this ordinance will be taken at the public hearing. Dated this 2nd day of March, 2016 Sharon Bowers Supervisor Cecilia Zimmerman, Clerk

March 31, 2016

LINCOLN TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING To the legal voter residents of Lincoln Township, Ogle County, State of Illinois: Notice of the Annual Meeting of Lincoln Township will take place on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at 7:30 P.M. At the Haldane Town Hall, 12319 W. Jefferson St., Haldane, Illinois. Business conducted will include reports from officers and any other business deemed necessary, including transfer of funds between accounts. Dated March 8th, 2016 Kenneth Eichholz, Clerk Monthly meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:45 A.M. March 31, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON ILLINOIS The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Successor Trustee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee on Behalf of the Certificateholders of the CWHEQ Inc., CWHEQ Revolving Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2006-C Plaintiff, vs. Jon M. Underhill; Heidi J. Underhill; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. 2015 CH 53 122 West Main Street, Stillman Valley, IL 61084 Judge John C. Redington NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 5, 2016, the Ogle County Sheriff's Office will on May 6, 2016, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Four (4) in Block Ten (10) of the Village of Stillman Valley, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book A of Plats page 173 as Document No. 66711, situated in the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois. Commonly known as 122 West Main Street, Stillman Valley, IL 61084 Parcel Number(s): 10-01-307-003 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 15-012042. Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6289893 Email: MDKIllinoisFilings@manleydeas.com I689120 March 31, April 7, 14, 2016

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWNSHIP BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Oregon/Nashua Township, Ogle County, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2016 and ending March 31, 2017, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at the Oregon/Nashua Township Building, 107 Etnyre Avenue from and after 7:00 P.M. On April 6, 2016. Notice is further given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be at 6:15 P.M. on May 4, 2016, at Oregon/Nashua Township Building located at 107 Etnyre Avenue, and final action on this ordinance will be taken at a meeting to be held at Oregon/Nashua Township Building 107 Etnyre Avenue at 6 :30 P.M., May 4, 2016 Dated this 2nd day of March, 2016 Sharon Bowers Supervisor Cecilia Zimmerman Clerk

March 31, 2016

TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2012-00148 16-TX-4 To: Don Atkinson 7197 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon, IL 61061 County Clerk of Ogle County Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property. Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A petition for tax deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, State of Illinois as Case No. 16 TX 4 The property is located at OregonNashua Twp. Legal Description or P.I. # 16-03-179008 Said property was sold on 11-07-2013 for delinquent taxes for the year 2012 and prior years. The period of redemption will expire on 8/01/16. On 8/25/16 at 9:00 AM the petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an ORDER for TAX DEED, should the real estate not be redeemed. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before 8-01-16 by applying to the County Clerk of Ogle County, IL at the County Court house in Oregon, IL. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTAQCT THE COUNTY CLERK 815-7321110. Eagle Investments Orville Hesselbacher Petitioner March 24, 31, April 7, 2016 TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2012-00172 16-TX-3 To: Mike Crowe 201 Walnut St., PO Box 71 Lindenwood, IL 61049 County Clerk of Ogle County Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property. Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A petition for tax deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, State of Illinois as Case No. 16 TX 3 The property is located at Lynnville Twp Legal Description or P.I. # 19-05-330008 Said property was sold on 11-07-2013 for delinquent taxes for the year 2012 and prior years. The period of redemption will expire on 8/01/16. On 8/25/16 at 9:00 AM the petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an ORDER for TAX DEED, should the real estate not be redeemed. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before 8-01-16 by applying to the County Clerk of Ogle County, IL at the County Court house in Oregon, IL. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTAQCT THE COUNTY CLERK 815-7321110. Eagle Investments Orville Hesselbacher Petitioner March 24, 31, April 7, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY- OREGON, ILLINOIS CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, -vsHEATHER C. ZUMBRAGEL; NICHOLAS F. ZUMBRAGEL; Defendant(s). Case No. 13 CH 150 RESIDENTIALMORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on January 8, 2016, the Ogle County Sheriff will, on April 29, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT THREE (3) IN BLOCK NINETEEN (19) IN JOSHUA WHITE`S 4TH ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF STILLMAN VALLEY; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 218 West Main Street, Stillman Valley, IL 610849048 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NO: 10-02-429-004 The improvement on the property consists of a Single unit dwelling. Sale terms: cash in hand. The Judgment amount was $112,195.30 The property will NOT be open for inspection. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Contact Michael Block, Esq. of Weiss McClelland, LLC., Plaintiff’s Attorney, 105 West Adams, Suite 1850, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 605-3500 ext. 1534. March 24, 31 & April 7 2016

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TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2012-00136 16-TX-1 To: Jaime & Anna Dominguez 4741 S. Nettz Rd., Oregon, IL 61061 County Clerk of Ogle County Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property. Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A petition for tax deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, State of Illinois as Case No. 16 TX 1 The property is located at Pine Creek Twp. Legal Description or P.I. # 15-27-300008 Said property was sold on 11-07-2013 for delinquent taxes for the year 2012 and prior years. The period of redemption will expire on 8-01-16. On 8/25/16 at 9:00 AM the petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an ORDER for TAX DEED, should the real estate not be redeemed. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before 8-01-16 by applying to the County Clerk of Ogle County, IL at the County Court house in Oregon, IL. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTAQCT THE COUNTY CLERK 815-7321110. Eagle Investments Orville Hesselbacher Petitioner March 24, 31, April 7, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2012-00269 16-TX-2 To: David Pelayo nd 645 S. 2 St., Rochelle, IL 61068 County Clerk of Ogle County Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property. Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A petition for tax deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, State of Illinois as Case No. 16 TX 2 The property is located at Flagg Twp. Legal Description or P.I. # 24-25-278006 Said property was sold on 11-07-2013 for delinquent taxes for the year 2012 and prior years. The period of redemption will expire on 8/01/16. On 8/25/16 at 9:00 AM the petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an ORDER for TAX DEED, should the real estate not be redeemed. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before 8-01-16 by applying to the County Clerk of Ogle County, IL at the County Court house in Oregon, IL. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTAQCT THE COUNTY CLERK 815-7321110. Eagle Investments Orville Hesselbacher Petitioner March 24, 31, April 7, 2016

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

PLAINTIFF Vs. Matthew Hinkle; Byron Bank; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of James A. Hinkle; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS

To the legal voters, residents of the Town of Oregon/Nashua in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting of said Town will take place on

16 CH 00012 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of James A. Hinkle Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

being the second Tuesday of said month at the hour of 7:00 o'clock P.M. at 107 North Etnyre Avenue Oregon/Nashua Township Building Oregon, IL

That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit:

for the transaction of the miscellaneous business of the said town; and after a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers, and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting; and especially to consider and decide the following

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1005 S. Daysville Road Oregon, IL 61061 and which said Mortgage was made by: James A. Hinkle executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit the Mortgagor(s), to Byron Bank, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 201406107; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court 106 S. 5th Street, #300 Oregon, IL 61061-1634 on or before April 25, 2016, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-16-00950 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I688194 March 24, 31, April 7, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAMP TRUST 2006-FM2, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FM2 Plaintiff, -v.RIGOBERTO CASTILLO, et al Defendant 15 CH 16 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 5, 2016, the Sheriff of Ogle County will at 10:00 AM on May 6, 2016, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street, Oregon, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TWENTY (20) IN BLOCK TWO (2) IN EARL CLEVELAND SUBDIVISION NO. 3 IN THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 25 AND PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 25, IN TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK H OF PLATS, PAGE 80A, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 430 PHYLLIS AVENUE, Rochelle, IL 61068 Property Index No. 24-25330-002 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $216,122.68. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid 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 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, 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 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. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number C1497968. E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com March 24, 31, April 7, 2016

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Call the meeting to order Pledge to the flag Elect a Moderator Approval of Agenda Approval of: Annual Town Meeting Minutes of April 14, 2015 Announce the next annual town meeting: April 11, 2017 By Motion from the floor set time of next annual meeting 7:00 pm By Motion set monthly meetings: 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm except if it falls on a holiday then the Tuesday prior to the original date. Read the Supervisor's Annual Reports and move to approve Move to provide for a Certified Public Accountant to audit all the town funds Any other recommendations, resolutions and discussion by electors (Audit, real estate etc). Ask for Motion to Adjourn. Dated: March 2, 2016

March 31, 3016

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS BLACKHAWK BANK PLAINTIFF

VS

ANGELA M. JERDING-MCCONKEY; MICHAEL G. JERDING; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SHEILA JERDING A/K/A SHEILA I. JERDI IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 83 113 SOUTHVIEW DRIVE ROCHELLE, IL 61068 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on January 29, 2016, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on May 6, 2016, in the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT P IN THE PLAT OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF SOUTHVIEW FORMERLY SOUTHTOWN, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTH EAST 1/4 OF THE NORTH EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 36 IN TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE 3RD P.M., ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID RESUBDIVISION RECORDED IN BOOK J OF PLATS, PAGE 27 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 24-36-229-004 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 113 SOUTHVIEW DRIVE ROCHELLE, IL 61068 Description of Improvements: GRAY, VINYL SIDING, ONE UNIT HOME, TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $78,730.24. Sale Terms: This is an \"AS IS\" sale for \"CASH\". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1502433 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I688855 March 31, April 7, 14, 2016

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JD 8760 4 whl dr, 6500 hrs, PTO Outback Guidance System (2nd owner) * JD 4320 D, WF, DH * JD 4960, MFWD, 6100hrs * JD 3010 utility w/46 ldr * ‘85 JD 410B TLB w/forks * JD B * JD 70 skid loader * JD 3020, NF, DH * JD 4020 LP, pwr shift, WF * JD 4020 D, W, 3pt, PTO, syncro * JD 8630 4x4, quad, TH, PTO, 3pt, dual axles, 2960 hrs on remanufactured motor * ‘83 JD 4450 MFWD, 18.4x38 new * JD 317 skid loader * ’52 JD B (needs repair) * JD 60, PS, single frt, 3pt * IH 966 D w/HD high lift ldr * JD 650 w/JD 160 belly mwr * JD 4010 D, NF * IH 460 G w/Farmhand hi-lift ldr w/oversized cylinders & bucket * IH M * Farmall F20 * Farmall 656 hydro, 3pt, NF * Farmall 400, PS, 3pt w/2000 ldr * Farmall F14 w/40” rd spoke whls (good) * Farmall Super A w/culti * ‘12 Case SR250 skid loader, 3000 hrs * IH 1066, WF, fender, DH * C-IH 7120, cab, 38” tires, 4 hyd outlets, 3817 hrs * ‘06 Case 430 skid ldr, 1647 hrs * ‘79 Case 480C backhoe 2wd, 3100 hrs * ‘09 C-IH Maxxum 140 Pro 4x4, cab, 2100 hrs * ‘70 Case 970 power shift w/cab, 18.4x34 rubber, 3pt, 540 PTO, 4024 hrs * Ford/NH Genesis 8970 MFD Super Steer, 1894 hrs, 18.4x46 w/10 bolt duals, wgts, fenders, QH (nice 1 owner) * MF 1155, new clutch, V8 motor (OH), duals * ‘06 NH TN60A 4x4, 2000 hrs w/ldr, QT bucket * ‘15 NH L228, 35 hrs, loaded, 3yr warranty * ‘98 NH 8770 MFD Super Steer, 5000 hrs * MM G950, PTO, no 3pt (#4360079) * MM M5 G, NF, PTO * AC WD45, WF, PS * AC C, NF * AC WD45, WF, 3pt * Yale LP 5000lb forklift * Bobcat S250, cab w/heat, 2sp skid loader * Ford 555 D TLB, 2 whl dr, shade cab * Gehl 3410 skid loader, 3400 hrs, Isuzu dsl, new bucket * disks * plows * drags * chisels * soil finishers * crumblers * planters * drills * sprayers * JD 6620 disehill combine * Gehl 860 field chopper w/hds * blowers * Mo-co’s * rakes * dryers * lots of wagons * graion cart * forage wagons * spreaders—augers * NH grinder-mixer * JD X475 & 42 garden tractors * Honda Gold Wing * Dune Buggy * JD Gator * Cars * Trucks * Trailers * Nursery stock * plus lots more!

Another large listing of equipment! Something for everyone! Sale Order - 8:30 am - Rack items, followed by the second ring at 8:45 am with miscellaneous items on ground. A third ring with machinery at 9:00 am. If necessary a fourth ring & fifth will be added. Tractors will be mixed throughout the machinery. The lawn & garden will be sold at approx 12:00 noon and vehicles will be sold at approx 2:00 pm.

Location-Farm of Mrs. Sherwood Shank & Family 815-225-7730 (sale sight between 8am & 6pm) Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064

Clerks: Public Auction Service Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440.0000185) 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519

Lenny Bryson (IL#440.0000158) 815-946-4120 Mark Ebert (IL#440.0000341) Brian Bradley * Todd Wills Cal Kaufman Rick Rediger * Curt Overcash Creighton Barker

Terms - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards.All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.

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2010 CHEVY MALIBU 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT

2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT 2003 LINCOLN AVIATOR

#CYG091B

#XPD848B

$5,995* $66/mo.

#XPA869

$9,995* $109/mo.

$6,995* $95/mo.

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#CYG095B

#VTB794AZ

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$8,797* $138/mo.

2013 DODGE AVENGER

2013 CHEVY MALIBU

$11,995* $135/mo.

#XPD865

#VPF807A

#NG038AU

2014 NISSAN SENTRA

d

#TF420BR

$10,497* $141/mo.

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#XPC863

#NF357AJ

$10,997* $178/mo. $14,995* $180/mo.

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b

#TG124AZ

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MONTHLY PAYMENTS

2012 GMC TERRAIN

a

#NG019A

2014 CHEVY MALIBU

#BF059A

e

2015 JEEP COMPASS

2015 JEEP PATRIOT

#VPF809

#VPF806

$16,995* $197/mo. $18,195* $214/mo. $18,295* $216/mo.g g

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#VTA704AT

e

#TG088A

ON YOUR TRADE!

Push it... Pull it... Tow it... We’ll take your trade

#VPF790

#GG087B

#CYG076A

#TG122AR

#CYG125A

2015 NISSAN ALTMA

#JG019BX

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2007 GMC YUKON

2012 GRAND CHEROKEE

#TG081A

g

TOP BOOK VALUE 2011 GMC TERRAIN

2013 HYUNDAI SONATA 2015 GRAND CARAVAN

2007 CHEVY TAHOE

2012 NISSAN FRONTIER 2014 CHEVY IMPALA

#TG072AK

d

2014 TOYOTA PRUIS

$17,899* $224/mo. $18,995* $226/mo. $13,424* $232/mo. $18,995* $236/mo. $19,997* $240/mo. e

$12,777* $152/mo.

$15,143* $183/mo. $15,359* $186/mo. e

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2015 TOYOTA CAMRY

#XTB176A

#TG068BT

$10,995* $191/mo. $10,995* $191/mo. $15,995* $192/mo. $15,995* $196/mo. $16,997* $197/mo.

LOW $16,253* $187/mo.

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2011 GMC TERRAIN

#CYG010A

#XPD866

#GF290A

$12,999* $150/mo.

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2011 CHEVY EQUINOX

2005 NISSAN MURANO 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE 2013 CHEVY MALIBU

#IPE641

#TG125BZ

2011 NISSAN MAXIMA

2012 CHEVY CRUZE

2007 MAZDA CX-9

$14,995* $177/mo.

$14,994* $177/mo.

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$9,499* $122/mo.

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2009 TOYOTA VENZA 2013 TOYOTA COROLLA 2010 TOYOTA TACOMA

$11,995* $140/mo.

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#BG035B

$9,232* $117/mo.

b

2011 HONDA ACCORD 2006 CHEVY COLORADO 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY

#TG143AZ

#IPF639A1

$7,995* $111/mo.

2008 CADILLAC DTS

2009 FORD ESCAPE

#CYF299A

#GG098A

$18,995* $241/mo.

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2008 CHEVY SILVERADO

#VTD774AZ

$19,995* $256/mo. $21,995* $268/mo. $21,997* $268/mo. $20,997* $271/mo. $15,760* $284/mo. $18,494* $292/mo. e

2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE

#TG111A

#NF323A

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2014 GMC ACADIA

#CYG021B

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2014 CHEVY SILVERADO 2012 GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND

2014 TOYOTA RAV4

#CYF426A

#TG132AZ

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#GG07B1

$21,803* $294/mo. $22,667* $296/mo. $25,485* $312/mo. $26,495* $331/mo. $26,695* $334/mo. $26,995* $362/mo. d

2013 CHEVY SILVERADO 2013 GMC SIERRA 1500

#GG066A

#GF331B

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2012 CHEVY TAHOE

#GG035A

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2014 JEEP G. CHEROKEE 2015 CHEVY CAMARO

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#CYG011A

$36,718*

2015 GMC YUKON

#KG012A

$53,550*

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*Prices do not include tax, title, license or doc fees. With approved credit. Not everyone will qualify for financing. a. 6.99% apr for 48 months plus $3,000 Trade-In or Cash Down. b. 5.99% apr for 51 months plus $3,000 Trade-In or Cash Down. c. 4.99% apr for 60 months plus $3,000 Trade-In or Cash Down. d. 3.99% apr for 72 months plus $3,000 Trade-In or Cash Down. e. 3.99% apr for 75 months plus $3,000 Trade-In or Cash Down. f. 4.49% apr for 78 months plus $3,000 Trade-In or Cash Down. g. 4.99% apr for 84 months plus $3,000 Trade-In or Cash Down. Dealer not liable for errors.