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Special Run

Third Place The Forreston-Polo track team brought home a trophy from the IHSA 1A State Track Meet. B1

Memorial Walk

The Special Olympics torch will be brought to Oregon June 7. A6

Sign up now for the annual July 4 Pound the Pavement Lois Nelson Walk in Mt. Morris. A7

Festival time in Leaf River

Memorial Day Above, Allen Genandt, left, and Jerry Daws, right, ring the bell during the Forreston Veteran’s Memorial Day ceremony. At right, Near the end of Forreston’s Memorial Day service, the rifle squad gave a 21-gun salute to the fallen veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Photos by Zach Arbogast

Oregon offering “Smart Homes” building lots By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecountynews.com Smart homes are available for building in Oregon’s Stonegate Ridge. Stonegate, formerly known as Settler’s Ridge, is a subdivision project in east Oregon, near the corner of Ill. 64 and South Daysville Road. It began in 2007, fell victim to the recession, and wound up in foreclosure. It had been the property of Sycamore National Bank & Trust since 2010, before being auctioned Feb. 28 to Nitram Properties, Oregon. The 19.85-acre, 47-lot subdivision officially opened November for building, and includes door-to-door fiber optic internet - the first available residentially in the region. “The subdivision offers some cutting-edge opportunities, especially with smart homes now being in the picture,” said Mayor Ken Williams. The Rockford-based builders of Ambassador Homes, LLC, have indeed added Stonegate Ridge to their locations where smart homes are available for building. Stonegate Ridge is one of 11 areas Ambassador builds in, and the only such in Ogle County. According to Ambassador’s

Ground was being broken for an incoming 1,944 square feet singlefamily ranch home to be built in Stonegate Ridge in Oregon. Photo by Zach Arbogast

website, “Smart Homes” have appliances, lightning, heating and air conditioning, and virtually anything else electronic being controlled remotely by phone or internet. This includes being able to check your phone remotely to see if you locked your door, and lock it if you did not. Ground was broke on Monday, May 15, for a single-family ranchstyle home and a side-by-side

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two-unit condominium, at 203 Woods Drive and 202 Martin Ave. respectively. Both homes will feature the “smart home” amenities. “This is part of an initiative to get buyers looking at Oregon,” said Rebecca Hazzard, owner of the Oregon Re/Max of Rock Valley and member of the Economic Development Committee. “We’re bringing the features people are

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looking for to Oregon. According to Hazzard, the push to get buyers looking at Oregon comes from a shortage in homes with amenities people currently want. She says inventory is at a 20-year low. “We currently have very little to offer those people looking to move out of their first houses and into bigger, family-sized homes,” said Hazzard. “That means they end up looking at other communities.” Hazzard says her agents get calls constantly from people who are attracted to Oregon’s features, but are looking for newer, more modernconstructed homes. The smart homes are only part of the equation to get people looking to buy lots and build, or to buy alreadyconstructed homes, in the new subdivision; the city is also looking to make said building more affordable. During the April 18 city council meeting, per a recommendation from Hazzard and the ECDC, the council voted to reduce impact and utility connection fees for the first year or first 12 homes built in Stonegate Ridge by an average of around $3,000. Impact and connection fees are additional costs added to building a new home and connecting utilities, and are enforced to help fund infrastructure and public services.

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A band and fireworks will kick off the Leaf River Summer Daze festival on Friday, June 2. Grass Attack will perform bluegrass music from 6:30 to 9 p.m., ending just before the fireworks begins on the field behind the River Valley Complex (formerly the school). The fireworks will begin as soon as it’s dark enough, around 9:20 p.m. The Leaf River Lions Club will serve hamburgers, hot dogs, and brats beginning at 6 p.m. Along with the grilled items will the fare will include potato chips, nachos, brownies, and sodas. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for the evening. The Leaf River Grange will present the Citizen of the Year award at 8 p.m.. Tractors will put on a show of strength on Saturday, June 3 as the Forreston FFA Alumni hosts its sixth annual Truck and Tractor Pull. The pulls begin at noon with classes for antique tractors, farm stock tractors, trucks, and Badger State. This year Badger State will feature both trucks and tractors, and those classes will start at 7 p.m. Admission for the entire day is $10, and kids 6 and under get in free. Entry fees for pull participants are $20 per hook. The pulls take place on the track behind the River Valley Complex in Leaf River. The pulls are a fundraising event for the Forreston FFA Alumni to continue support of the Forreston FFA Chapter and Forreston ag classes. For more information, follow Forreston FFA Alumni on Facebook or call Alumni President Andy Colloton at 815-871-8428. Members of the Leaf River Museum will hold their annual bake sale on Saturday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the museum on Ill. 72. Baked goods being donated for bake sale should be brought in after 8 a.m. on June 3 for pricing. The public is invited to have a cup of coffee and browse the two levels of the museum, which includes military, railroad, and drivethrough post office displays, as well as new acquisitions. A quilt raffle will be held on Saturday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The drawing for the winning ticket will be after the park on Sunday at the Bertolet Park. Contributions to this fundraiser helps pay for the Turn to A2

Deaths, B4 Charles H. Ehmen, Gladys L. Haring, Gene E. Medlar, June E. Rowland, Sherry Siefken

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Church to hold blood drive The Leaf River United Methodist Church will host a community blood drive on Wednesday, June 14. Staff from the Rock River Valley Blood Center will draw blood from 1 to 6 p.m.

Anyone who is at least 17 years old (16 years old with parental consent), weighs at least 110 pounds and is in general good health should be eligible to donate blood. For more information or

to schedule an appointment, contact Laura at 815-7382508. Contact the Rock River Valley Blood Center at 815-965-8751, toll free at 877-RRVBC-99 or on the web at www.rrvbc.org.

The Silver Creek Reformed Church ACTS Ministries will serve a pancake breakfast on Saturday, June 10 from 7 to 10 a.m. at the German Valley Fire Station, 600 Church St., in conjunction with German Valley Days.

The menu will include pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, applesauce, and beverage. Costs are $7 for adults and $4 for children under age eight. Proceeds will go to support the education of

children in Haiti. Silver Creek Church has pledged to support the organization, “Help the Youth.” For information call 815-222-0718 or email diross1984@gmail.com.

Pancake breakfast is June 10

Farmers Market begins Friday The Mt. Morris Community Farmers Market will open for the season on Friday, June 2. Fresh produce, baked goods, and other locallygrown and homemade items will be available every Friday night through October from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Union Savings Bank parking lot

at the corner of Ill. 64 and Wesley Avenue in Mt. Morris. The open air market will offer locally-grown vegetables and fruit in season, farm fresh eggs, maple syrup, honey, jellies and jams, a variety of fresh baked goods, dog treats, plants, soaps, and hand-crafted items.

For more information call Lynnette Hough at 815-734-6006 or email maplelanefarm@frontier. com. After shopping at the market, be sure to attend the weekly free Mt. Morris Jamboree Concert starting at 7 p.m. at the downtown band shell.

Pork Chop Drive-Thru June 11 The Forreston Boy Scouts presented the POW and poppy wreaths, and the battlefield cross Monday during Forreston’s Memorial Day Ceremony.

A Pork Chop Drive-Thru 777 W. Pleasant St., place beans, roll, and home-baked Dinner will be held on an order, and soon it will be pie — a restaurant type Sunday, June 11 from 11 delivered to your car. meal with fast-food service. a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Freeport An $8 meal includes a One extra chop per meal Church of the Brethren. grilled boneless pork chop, is available at $4 each. Enter the parking lot at au gratin potatoes, green north on Main Street from the River Valley Complex. The Antique Tractor and Engine Show will continue The Forreston Lions Club June 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. chips, water, and pop. on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 will serve at the food stand They will serve steak All proceeds will go p.m. at Cub Foods, Freeport, on sandwiches, pork chop toward the Lions Club for the The Leaf River Lions Friday, June 2 and Saturday, sandwiches, brats, hot dogs, local community projects. Club will serve a pork chop barbecue from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bertolet Memorial Building. A little wetter and cooler than normal but less wind. Best chances for storms are 2-4 (severe), For more information about festival events go 5-6, and 9-10. A rather wet period with some heavy storms possible — especially 2-4. July to www.leafriversummer will be dry but cold. daze.org, www.facebook. com/LeafRiverLionsClub, Do you have a story idea for the Forreston Journal? or www.facebook.com/ Call Zach a call at 815-732-6166 ext. 5904 forrestonffatractorpull.

Festival filled with events From A1 museum’s utility and maintenance expenses. Other festival highlights on Saturday are the Leaf River Firemen’s breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. at the fire station, the Lions Club Car Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the library parking lot, and the Antique Tractor and Engine Show from noon to dusk at the River Valley Complex,. Events for kids will include games from 10 a.m. to noon and free barrel wagon rides

from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., both near the library, and a petting zoo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the historical museum. Food booths will be manned by the Busy Beavers 4-H club from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., the Boy Scouts from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., the Leaf River United Methodist Church from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the Ogle County Pork Producers at 4 p.m., all in the vicinity the River Valley Complex. The Grand Parade will highlight Sunday when it steps off at 2 p.m. traveling

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Please print your change of address below: Are you tired of weaving your way through your garage, haunted by gifts of Christmas past or that spur-of-themoment “super deal” thingamajig still in its box? Well, the Oregon Chamber of Commerce, City of Oregon, and Ogle County Newspapers can help.

Call Sauk Valley Media (Ogle County Newspapers’ parent company) at 1-815-284-2224 to speak directly to a classified sales representative by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 2. Ads cost $10 for 20 words and $15 for up to 45 words. Ads may also be delivered to the Dixon office prior to the deadline.

The three entities Oregon City-Wide Sales are teaming up to • Printed June 9-10 invite everyone maps will also to participate in be available at the Oregon City-Wide Garage Sales on the Chamber Office (first floor of the Friday and Saturday, June 9 and 10. Oregon Coliseum). Whether you are spring cleaning, downsizing, and/or just getting organized now is the time to take advantage of these special benefits by participating in the City-Wide Sales! Benefits include: • Publicity on the City’s and Chamber’s web pages and your sale location on a printed map with your corresponding ad in the June 8 editions of the Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times, Tri-County Press, and Forreston Journal. A story about the event will also appear on the newspaper’s website at www.oglecountynews.com.

Participants need to stop by City Hall for a FREE permit to post at their sale. Registration for the City-Wide Garage Sales must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, June 2, in order to be included in the City-Wide promotions. Join the Oregon Chamber of Commerce, City of Oregon and Ogle County Newspapers to help make your Garage Sale a success and provide the community a great shopping experience! For more information, call the Chamber Office at 815-732-2100, Oregon City Hall at 815-732-6321, or Ogle County Newspapers 815-7326166, Ext. 5902.

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Forreston Journal Serving the Forreston area since 1865 The Forreston Journal is published weekly by Ogle County Newspapers, a division of the B.F. Shaw Printing Co., Shaw Media. The Forreston Journal was founded in 1865 by C.E. Slocum as the Forreston Herald. He later changed the name to Forreston Journal. The newspaper was purchased by Wesley W. Buckley in 1910. He died in December 1917, and the newspaper was taken over by his wife, Susan. In 1927, John J. Wagner and G.C. Terry, co-owners of the Tri-County Press, Polo, purchased the Forreston Journal. Terry bought out Wagner’s interest in 1930, and the newspaper stayed in the Terry family until 1977, when Danny C. Terry sold out to B.F. Shaw Printing, Dixon. Ogle County Newspapers also prints the Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times and Tri-County Press.

The Forreston Journal is produced every week by: General Manager: Earleen Hinton Editor: Vinde Wells Advertising Sales: Luke Eisenberg Lori Walker Reporters: Chris Johnson Andy Colbert

The Forreston Journal (USPS No. 205-520) is published weekly by B.F. Shaw Printing Co. Subscription rates are $39.00 in Ogle County and $52.00 a year elsewhere in U.S.A. Periodicals postage paid at Forreston, Illinois. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Forreston Journal, P.O. Box 237, Forreston, IL 61030. Phone: 815-732-6166, Ext. 5306

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Forreston fifth graders Micah Nelson, and Brynn Lamm recently received Illinois Four students at Forreston Junior and Senior High School recently received Illinois Principal Association Awards. They were chased for their leadership and integrity. Principals Association’s Leadership Awards. Pictured with Principal Travis Heinz Pictured with them is Principal Jonathan Schneiderman. Photo supplied are: Seniors Cameron Timm and Emma Nelson, and eighth grader Braiden Politsch. Missing from the photo is eighth grader Ethan Greenfield. Photo supplied

FHS seniors recognized at recent Honors Night Forreston High School seniors were recognized May 10 at the annual Honors Night for their academics, athletics, and leadership achievements. During the event, $270,000 was awarded to students who earned scholarships from prospective colleges and local scholarships. Scholarships came from local groups, families, businesses. Below is a listing of award winners: American Legion Honorable Mention Award – Amanda Anderson, Michael Wubbena; American Legion Award – Emma Nelson, Cameron Timm; Bocker Ruff Grain Scholarship – Michael Wubbena; FFA Alumni Scholarship – Ross Behrends, Sheyania Hughes, Michael Wubbena; FFA Senior Scholarship – Ross Behrends, Sheyania Hughes, Michael Wubbena; Ogle County Farm Bureau General Scholarship – Sheyania Hughes;

Stephenson County Farm Bureau Foundation Ag Studies Scholarship – Makayla Henneman; Whiteside Area Career Center Auto Service Student of the Year – Jeremiah Green; Whiteside Area Career Center Kiddie Kampus Outstanding Teacher Award – Bailey Johnson; Whiteside Area Career Center Kiddie Kampus Outstanding Teacher Award – Kate Metzger; Whiteside Area Career Center Clarence Brown Scholarship – Alexia Gruhn; Whiteside Area Career Center Student Recognition Scholarship – Jaedyn Rager; Highland Top Scholars – Bryan Edler, Katie Fisher, Alexia Gruhn, Emily Homman, Sheyania Hughes, Emma Nelson, Michael Wubbena; HCC - Eduard Buss Natural Science & Health Scholarship – Amanda Anderson; HCC - H.G. Kable Memorial Scholarships

– Katie Hilton, Keileigh Kloepping, Emily Langill, Ariel Pritchard, Cameron Timm; Ray and Jeanie Searby Scholarship – Liam Kuhn; Rock River Chapter Illinois Society of Professional Engineers – Bryan Edler; Forreston State Bank – Amanda Anderson, Alexia Gruhn, Emma Nelson Link Family Scholarship –Justina Peck, Caleb Poffenberger, Karalee Rinehart, Cameron Timm; Lloyd Folkerts Scholarship – Emma Nelson; Harm Smith Scholarship – Bryan Edler; German Valley Lions Club Scholarship – Amanda Anderson, Sheyania Hughes; Leaf River Lions Scholarship – Karalee Rinehart; Forreston Lions Scholarship – Amanda Anderson, Karalee Rinehart; Christopher Hamer Scholarship – Bryan Edler; Forrestville Valley Youth Network Scholarship – Sheyania Hughes;

VBS set for June 12-16

Forreston Vacation Bible School will be held Monday, June 12 though Friday 16 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Forreston Reformed Church, 501 Third Ave. “Uncle” Tim Marsh will again be bringing the program. Children going into kindergarten through sixth grade are welcome to attend. Anyone who is available to help out is asked to contact Tammy DeVries at 815-291-9943. The pre-registration form at right can be filled out and mailed to Tammy DeVries, 6614 N. Summerhill Rd., Forreston, IL 61030.

VBS REGISTRATION 2017 Child’s Name:___________________________ Child’s Age______Grade This Fall___________ Parent’s Name:__________________________ Parent’s Address_________________________ _______________________________________

Esther G. Hagemann Scholarship – Cameron Timm; Darrell Windle Scholarship – Aaron Hagemann; Forreston Music Patrons – Jacob Southerland; Forrestville Valley Education Association Scholarship – Alexia Gruhn, Jacob Southerland; German American State Bank Scholarship – Amanda Anderson, Sheyania Hughes; Lola Borchers Scholarship – Amanda Anderson, Bryan Edler, Emily Homman, Justina Peck, Emma Nelson, Jacob Southerland; James Schneiderman Memorial Scholarship – Michael Wubbena; The Hiteman Scholarship – Karalee Rinehart, Cody Stewart; Rock River Blood Center Scholarship – Contessa Farris, Sheyania Hughes; Dean Ritter Trust Scholarship – Alissa Schramm; Schoon Scholarship – Sheyania Hughes, Emma Nelson, Jacob Southerland; Forrestville Valley Foundation Scholarship – Ross Behrends, Bryan Edler, Alexia Gruhn, Emma Nelson, Cameron Timm; Beth Amsrud Scholarship – Jacob Southerland; Forrestville Valley Administrative Scholarship – Brittan DeVries, Bailey Johnson; Highland Community College Servant Leaders – Amanda Anderson, Bryan Edler, Bailey Johnson,

Emma Nelson, Rebecca Raum, Karalee Rinehart, Cameron Timm; Academic All-Conference Awards – Amanda Anderson, Ross Behrends, Jena Bettner, Bryan Edler, Contessa Farris, Katie Fisher, Alexia Gruhn, Emily Homman, Sheyania Hughes, Keileigh Kloepping, Emma Nelson, Caleb Poffenberger, Kayla Shuman, Jacob Southerland; Senior Athletic Letter Award – Amanda Anderson, Ross Behrends, Jena Bettner, Whitney Brace, Tyler Bryant, Steve Christensen, Brittan DeVries, Ryan Dillavou, Jason Drake, Bryan Edler, Contessa Farris, Joseph Fiorello, Katie Fisher, Noah Gipe, Alexia Gruhn, Lane Henneman, Makayla Henneman, Emily Homman, Sheyania Hughes, Spencer Kelsey, Keileigh Kloepping, Justin Lampe, Emily Langill, Kate Metzger, Cody Moser, Emma Nelson, Justina Peck, Allison Plock, Caleb Poffenberger, Jaedyn Rager, Alissa Schramm, Peyton Sorn, Jacob Southerland, Cody Stewart, Cameron Timm, Hailey Wilson, Steve Denekas; Most Varsity Letters Earned Award – Bryan Edler, Makayla Henneman; Three-Sport athletes – Bryan Edler, Katie Fisher; Top Female Athlete of the Class of 2017 – Emma Nelson; Top Male Athlete of the Class of 2017 – Bryan Edler; Leaf River Fire Department Volunteer Cadet Program

– Steve Christensen, Jordin Gittleson, Greg Wood; Marketing Award – Kody Adams, Steve Christensen, Brittan DeVries, Aaron Hagemann, Hunter Lingel, Greg Wood; Blood Drive Participants – Kody Adams, Amanda Anderson, Jena Bettner, Ciara Deen, Ryan Dillavou, Contessa Farris, Tara Fenelon, Noah Gipe, Jordin Gittleson, Aaron Hagemann, Jonas Haugen, Sheyania Hughes, Spencer Kelsey, Keileigh Kloepping, Tassie Krigbaum, Liam Kuhn, Justin Lampe, Emily Langill, Austin Ludke, Kate Metzger, Emma Nelson, Caleb Poffenberger, Karalee Rinehart, Alissa Schramm, Peyton Sorn, Zachary Thill, Jackson VanBrocklin, Michael Wubbena; Excellence Honor Roll Award – Ross Behrends, Jena Bettner, Samantha Cederholm, Bryan Edler, Contessa Farris, Katie Fisher, Emily Homman, Sheyania Hughes, Bailey Johnson, Keileigh Kloepping, Tassie Krigbaum, Liam Kuhn, Kate Metzger, Allison Plock, Caleb Poffenberger, Karalee Rinehart, Peyton Sorn, Cameron Timm, Michael Wubbena; Superior Honor Roll Award - Afrdita Aliu, Tara Fenelon, Alexia Gruhn, Emily Langill, Carson Meyers, Emma Nelson. More awards will be listed next week

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Seven nursing students were recently inducted into the Beta Delta Chapter of the Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society for Nursing at Highland Community College. Pictured left to right are Rebecca Molander, Sara Sleeman, Lindsay Swalve, Jackie Johnson, Morgan Zimmerman (secretary), Desiree Holz (president), Susanna Thompson (vice president), and faculty advisor, Kay Sperry. Photo supplied

Nursing students in honor society The Beta Delta Chapter of the Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society for Nursing at Highland Community College, Freeport, recently inducted seven new members. Rebecca Molander, Leaf River, was one of this year’s inductees along with Desiree Holz, Freeport; Jackie Johnson, Argyle, Wisconsin; Sara Sleeman, Elizabeth; Lindsay Swalve, Freeport; Susanna Thompson, Warren; and Morgan Zimmerman, Rock City. The objective of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society is to recognize the

academic excellence of students in completing an Associate Degree Nursing. The society encourages the pursuit of advanced degrees in the profession of nursing and continuing education as a life-long professional responsibility. In addition, the society participates in the recruitment of qualified individuals into the profession of nursing. The requirements to join Alpha Delta Nu include a minimum GPA of 3.0 or above in all general education classes, earned grade of B or better in each nursing class, and no previous failures of any nursing class.

Students may be invited to provisional membership after successful completion of at least one semester of a nursing course. Full membership is granted in the final semester of study if the student maintains cumulative 3.0 GPA and earns a grade of B or better in all courses. Students must have demonstrated conduct that reflects integrity and professionalism. For more information on Beta Delta Chapter of the Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society for Nursing contact Kay Sperry at kay.sperry@highland.edu or call 815-599-3684.

Stewards needed at two preserves Volunteers are needed for multiple stewardship days throughout the month of June to assist in the maintenance of their Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve and Silver Creek Biodiversity Preserve. The first work day for June will be at Silver Creek Biodiversity Preserve on Thursday, June 1 from 8 to 10 a.m. Silver Creek Biodiversity Preserve is about two miles

south of Leaf River on the southwest corner of the intersection of Leaf River and West Grove Roads. Parking is off of Leaf River Rd. about a quarter mile south of the intersection. Main Street crossing Ill. 72 in Leaf River becomes Leaf River Road. Other work days in June will be at Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve on June 5, 8, 12, 14, 19, and 28 from

7 to 9 a.m. The preserve is located three miles southwest of Forreston on the southeast corner of West Grove and Freeport roads. The parking area is off of West Grove Road. All work days include instructions of the work to be accomplished and a scheduled break with water and snacks. Tools and gloves are provided. Anyone is welcome to visit and participate in the

College News Alina J. Llanas Alina J. Llanas, Oregon, graduated magna cum laude from McKendree University, Lebanon, Illinois, on May 13. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in Organizational Communication. Laura Dickerson Laura Dickerson, Stillman Valley, has been named to the president’s list for the spring term at Graceland University, Lamoni, Iowa. Students who earn a perfect 4.0 grade point average are named to the president’s list. SIU-Edwardsville Graduates Two area students graduated recently at spring commencement exercises at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Dirk Wagner, Byron, earned a bachelor of science degree in Business Administration. Kimberly Janke, Oregon, an honors scholar, earned a bachelor of science degree in Psychology. SIU-Edwardsville Dean’s List Three area students have been named to the spring dean’s list at Southern Illinois

University Edwardsville. Those earning academic honors include Hannah R. Witt, Byron; Kaitlyn M. Fitzsimmons, Davis Junction; and Kimberly A. Janke, Oregon. To qualify, a student must maintain a grade-point average of 3.5 or better and have 12 hours calculated (B is equivalent to 3.0; A to 4.0). Danielle Gilmour Danielle Gilmour, Mt. Morris, recently performed in France with the Knox College Choir. Gilmour is a graduate of Oregon High School. The choir spent spring break traveling and performing six concerts in southern France. The tour included concerts from March 15 through March 22 in Cannes, Nice, Menton Aix en Provence, Avignon, and Marseilles. The choir concluded its 2016-2017 season with a performance of Brahms’ Requiem on May 6. Monmouth College Graduates Two Polo residents earned degrees May 14 at the 160th commencement exercises at Monmouth College, Monmouth

John Hanlon, the son of John and Marla Hanlon, graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Biology. Austin Reeder, the son of Brian and Tracy Reeder, graduated with a degree in Biochemistry. Monmouth College Dean’s List Several area students were named to the sprain dean’s list at Monmouth College, Monmouth. Those earning academic honors include Brittney Book, Byron; Kaila Heitter, Byron; Kaitlin Korf, Forreston; Kelci Foss, Mt. Morris; and John Hanlon, Polo. Students must have earned at least three academic credits with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Baylie Isaacs Baylie Isaacs, Byron, was named to the spring dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have been enrolled as a fulltime undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 grading scale.

management of the preserve, which includes removal of invasive plants, brush cutting, and trail maintenance. Volunteers are required to wear long pants, long sleeves, socks long enough to tuck pant legs into for tick avoidance, a hat, and footwear appropriate for walking through tall plants that may be wet. The preserve is open to the public. For more information, visit nwilaudubon.org.

Several Ogle County residents were among the award winners recently at the Phidian Art Show. More than 75 original works in the show were submitted by artists from the Rock River Valley area, including some who are nationally recognized. Dale Popovich, renowned watercolorist from Highland, Indiana, was the judge for the event. More than $4,500 was presented with the following named awards: Myrtle Walgreen Best of Show Award— Graydon Cafarella, “Rocky Waterfall,” Phidian Purchase Award— Sydni Reubin, “The Other Side of the Tape,” Phidian Past Presidents’ Award—Ellen Ebert, “Still Life of Oranges, & Blue Vase,” Roger Brown and Iva L. Gamel Memorial Award for Best American Scene— Stuart Roddy, ”Falling Light,” Dr. Martin Power Memorial Award for Best Landscape—Fred Bushnell, “Winter Light on Walnut Creek,” Judith Ann Valenti Memorial Award— Reflections of the Past— Craig Carpenter, “Return Customers,” Robert Crowson Memorial Award—Becky Hundrieser, “Anna, Charlie, Abby, Gracey,” Ann Roe Memorial Award for Best Watercolor—Sydni Reubin, “The Other Side of the Tape,” Sauk Valley Bank

Award for Best Oil—Dan LeTourneau, “Lily V,” LeSage Memorial Award for Realistic Style—Betty Predmore, “Proud Lady,” The Helen M. Dixon Memorial Award—Graydon Cafarella, “Autumn – Lake Superior Shore,” Ruth Wood Davis Memorial Award for a Watercolor—Suzanne Shedosky, “Misty Morning,” Artists’ Choice Award— Stuart Roddy, “Falling Light,” Marie L. Helin Memorial Creativity Award— Kitto, “Reef – Birth of a Mermaid,” KSB Hospital Award— Jan Harvey, “Canal in Venice,” Caryl Crawford Fleming Memorial Award for Best Nature Subject—Lucinda Winterfield, “Grasslands Wanderer,” Ronald Reagan Presidential Award for Best Regional Scene—Lucinda Winterfield, “Off My Rocker,” Dixon Telegraph Award— Beverly J. Garcia, “On the Road to Globe,” Ken Nelson Auto Plaza Award—Dan LeTourneau, “Up the Creek,” Award for Best Floral— Ellen Ebert, “Coreopsis – Yellow,” People’s Choice Award— Sydni Reubin, “The Other Side of the Tape,” The Next Picture Show— Karen D. Nelson, “Peace,” Honorable Mention Awards—Stacy Jo Barber, ”Selfless Reflection;” Beverly J. Garcia, “Woodland Bridge;” Patricia Lathe, “Sunshine and Ice.”

Democrats meet June 6

Ogle County Democrats will meet on Tuesday, June 6 at the VFW Post 8739, 1310 W. Washington St., Oregon. Abigail Russell Set-up is at 6 p.m., meeting will start at 6:30, with a Abigail Russell, Byron, discussion time following the meeting. was named to the spring The discussion will focus on running for office in Ogle dean’s list at Illinois Wesleyan County, and on local, state and national races in 2018. University, Bloomington. To be on the dean’s list, a student must have a gradepoint average of 3.50 or better during the semester, based on 4.00 harding scale. Lauren Jacobs The Polo Community Agency in Polo, or at the Lauren Jacobs, Forreston, School Alumni high school and must be was named to the spring High dean’s list at Columbia Association will hold its purchased by Tuesday, May College, Columbia, 144th annual dinner on 30. Saturday, June 3 at 6:30 Following dinner, the Missouri. Jacobs is a student at the p.m. in the high school guest speaker will be 1977 gymnasium. PCHS graduate Beverly college’s Freeport campus. Dinner will be catered by Long, an accomplished To be named to the dean’s list, a student must have the Pinecricker Cafe and author who has published more than 20 books. completed 12 semester hours costs $15 per person. Tickets are available at For more information call in a 16-week period and achieved a minimum GPA of First State Bank in Polo, Susan Cavanaugh at 630Davis Schryver Insurance 361-5871. 3.5 on a 4.0-point scale.

Alumni dinner will be held Saturday

Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriage licenses. May 19 Aaron J. Bick and Ashley M. Emrick, both of Rochelle. Scott L. Bailey and Jessica L. Walley, both of Sycamore. Koty F. Carpenter, Malta, and Alyssa N. Elder, Rochelle, May 22 Ian M. Lopez and Carolyn N. Bueche, both of Brooklyn, New York. Bryan P. Johnson and

Nicole M. Lewis, both of Monroe Center. Robert W. Smith and Kathryn J. Richardson, both of Schaumburg. Joel M. Cheatwood, Mt. Morris, and Lara E. Bacon, Wheaton. Anthony C. Jones and Lauren M. Pucel, both of Channahon. Justin R. Zinke and Caitlin B. Schulze, both of Mendota. May 23 Joshua C. Daniels and Cynthia Ramon, both of

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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 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 polo@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, snacks & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Sundays at 6 p.m. Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com

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DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Pastor Julie Bunt 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 EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St. Mt. Morris Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna 815-734-4942 Thursday, June 1—1 p.m. Ladies Bible Study Saturday, June 3—7 a.m. Men’s Accountability Group Sunday, June 4—8:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:15 a.m. InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship Service Tuesday, June 6—Food Pantry Volunteers Log onto our website at http://www.efcmm.org to check out our latest opportunities and updates FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Jeremy Heller, Pastor 815-946-3588 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service Nursery Available We are an independent nondenominational Christian church. Visitors are always welcome. FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203 “ A Church with a Heart — In the Heart of Forreston” 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Karen Hundrieser 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 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.

Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi Handicapped Accessible Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Age Three through Sixth Grade. Everyone is Welcome

MT. MORRIS CHURCH FIRST PRESBYTERIAN OF THE BRETHREN CHURCH (USA) 409 W. Brayton Road 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon P.O. Box 2055 Rev. Karen Gerhard ConMt. Morris, IL 61054 ner Pastor Ginny Haney 815-732-2894 Phone: 815-734-4573 www.fpcoregon.com Office hours Monday Handicapped Accessible Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Worship 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 1—11:30 Holy Communion is served the a.m. Food Pantry Board Meetfirst Sunday of each month. ing Friday, June 2—9 a.m. WomFIRST UNITED en’s Fellowship METHODIST CHURCH Saturday, June 3—4-7 p.m. 402 First Ave., Forreston Living Hope Church Pastor David Poust Sunday, June 4—8:15 a.m. 815-938-2380 Thursday, June 1—8 a.m. AA Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Worship with Communion; 10:30 Meeting Sunday, June 4—9 a.m. a.m. Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Worship Tuesday, June 6—8:45 a.m. Monday, June 5—8 a.m. AA Bible Study; Quilting; 10:30 Open Meeting a.m. Food Delivery for Pantry Wednesday, June 7—5:30FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 8 p.m. Kid Nation on Lower Level 2649 W. Florence Rd., NORTH GROVE Freeport EVANGELICAL Pastor Kathleen CHURCH Brinkmeier 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Forreston Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 FORRESTON GROVE Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 CHURCH Sunday School 9 a.m. 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Worship Service 10:05 a.m. Forreston Tuesday & Saturday Presbyterian Church in 9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & America Thrift Shop Open at New Life Pastor Drew Jones Community Center 815-938-3605 www.forrestongrovechurch. OREGON com CHURCH OF GOD 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Pastor Michael Hoffman Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. 815-732-6847 Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. FORRESTON REFORMED You and your family are inCHURCH vited to join us for worship on 501 Third Ave. Sunday, June 4, at 10:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Worship Guest speaker Dennis 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Cheatwood will give the FREEDOM LUTHERAN morning message. Communion will be celCHURCH, ELCA Pastor Kathy Burkheimer ebrated. John Tuttle will give the Communion Comments. 815-222-7270 Greeting you will be the Sunday Morning Worship at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian Matt and Mandy Stormont Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon Family. During morning worship an GIFT—Growing In Faith Together-Christian education exceptionally fine Children’s for all ages following worship Church is offered for children 3 years old through Grade 5. service Sunday School begins at Welcome Center is at 9:30 a.m. and includes classes 111 S. 4th St., Oregon for adults, young adults, teens, children and infants. GRACE VALLEY Special attention is given in CHRISTIAN REFORMED each class to issues and topics CHURCH related to the particular needs 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. and interests of each group. German Valley The Wednesday night Youth Pastor Jake Ritzema Group meets at 6 p.m. at 815-362-6601 Sunday School for All Ages East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Daysville Road. 9 a.m. Each Wednesday at 6:30 Worship Service 10 a.m. p.m. a class titled “Basics for Believers” will meet at the GERMAN VALLEY church. All are welcome. UNITED METHODIST The local Weight Watchers CHURCH group meets Wednesday at the Church and Main Streets church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for Don Plock, Pastor weigh-in, followed by their 8:30 a.m. Worship Service meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. June’s Bible Books of the LEAF RIVER BAPTIST Month are Daniel and RevelaCHURCH tion. 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River OREGON UNITED Pastor Randy Newton METHODIST CHURCH 815-738-2205 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Email leafriverbc@gmail. Pastor Thomas E. Kim com 815-732-2994 Sunday Praise and Worship oregonumc@outlook.com Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery Sunday Worship 9 a.m. provided) Followed by Fellowship and Sunday School 11 a.m. All-Age Sunday School Wednesday Prayer/Bible Thursday, June 1—6 p.m. Studies 6 p.m. Mission Meeting; 7:30 p.m. Prayer Chain 738-2205 Agape Team Practice Wednesday—Various Saturday, June 3—5:30 p.m. Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m. Agape Praise Worship Sunday, June 4—9 a.m. LEAF RIVER UNITED Sunday METHODIST CHURCH Worship-Pentecost & Confirmation; 10:15 a.m. 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Fellowship Pastor David Poust Tuesday, June 6—10 a.m. Sunday, June 4—10:30 a.m. Worship & Children’s Church Staff Meeting; 7 p.m. Finance Meeting Wednesday, June 7—6:30 LIGHTHOUSE UNITED a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 7 p.m. METHODIST CHURCH Church Council 4938 S. Daysville Rd.,

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Thursday, June 8—7:30 p.m. Agape Team Practice Saturday, June 10—5:30 p.m. Agape Worship Service Sunday, June 11—9 a.m. Worship Service; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. (The church is handicapped accessible) Pastor Leslie Lake 9 a.m. Family Worship 10 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:30 a.m. Sunday School PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship REVIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris Email: pastor@revivemtm. com Southern Baptist Saturday Night Service 5:30 p.m. RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213 Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 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. SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St., Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School 11 a.m. Worship Service

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris ST. BRIDE’S Pastor Josh Ehrler EPISCOPAL CHURCH 815-734-6354 1000 Ill. 64 West Email: trinitymm@frontier. Oregon com Pastor Barbara Seward Website: www.trinitymm.net 815-732-7211 Friday, June 2—8 a.m. www.saintbrides.org Bulletin & Fellowship Email:saint.bride. Saturday, June 3—8 a.m. church@gmail.com Worship & Music Committee Services Meeting; 9 a.m. Usher & Sunday-Holy Communion-8 Greeter Retreat; 5:30 p.m. and 10 a.m. Worship, Celebration of Classes Pentecost Children’s Sunday School & Sunday, June 4—9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study Available Worship Service, Celebration St. Bride’s follows of Pentecost & Affirmation of traditional Anglican-Episcopal Baptism, Reception Following church practices; is biblically Monday, June 5—6:30 p.m. based and both family and Committee Meetings; 8 p.m. individual oriented. Visitors Executive Committee Meeting are always welcomed. Tuesday, June 6—11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Summer ST. JAMES LUTHERAN Lunch Program Begins-Open CHURCH to All Children Ages 1-18 West Grove Road at Wednesday, June 7—11:30 Columbine Rd. a.m.-12:30 p.m. Summer Pastor Steve Erickson Lunch Program Sunday, June 4—9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 8— 11:30 Divine Worship with Holy a.m.-12:30 p.m. Summer Communion; 10:45 a.m. Lunch Program Congregational Bible Study, Senior Choir Rehearsal WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN BRETHREN CHURCH 4014 West Branch Road 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Southeast of Forreston Pastor Terrie Wilder Pastor Richard Bright 815-946-2919 815-734-4411 Sunday Sunday School—9:30 a.m. Worship 9 a.m. Worship—10:35 a.m. Social Time 10 a.m. ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program

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Events & Entertainment

Tice will perform at First Fridays at Pinecrest Grove

Dan Daub poses with the torch during the 2016 Torch Run in Oregon. This year’s event is scheduled for Wednesday, June 7. Photo supplied

Flame of Hope coming through Oregon June 7 Arrival around 10:30 a.m. Law enforcement from Oregon, Mt. Morris, Byron and the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department will be running through downtown Oregon around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday June 7 with the Flame of Hope to raise awareness for Special Olympics. Dan Daub and Evan

Ruggeberg, court security for Ogle County Sheriff’s Department are organizing the run. Their team name is Ogle County Law Enforcement. “Everyone will carry the torch during the run,� said Ruggeberg. Earlier this month, 19 athletes from the Village of Progress (VOP) competed in 27 events. Five athletes from the Village of Progress won gold medals qualifying for

the summer games on June 9 and 10 in Bloomington. “We are hoping the public will join our folks again this year in downtown Oregon to show support for a great cause and a great group of public servants,� said Brion Brooks Executive Director for the Village of Progress. The Flame of Hope is handed from community to community until it reaches Bloomington for the opening ceremony.

Summer officially begins in June with hot weather and even hotter music.  There’s no guarantee on the weather but we can guarantee the music at the First Fridays open stage music show on Friday, June 2 at Pinecrest Grove Theater, Mt. Morris.  In a return to First Fridays original scheduling, the show will begin at 7 p.m. Musician sign-up will be a half-hour earlier at 6:30 p.m. Seating capacity in the theatre at the Pinecrest Grove Community Center has been increased to guarantee First Friday’s fans a good seat. 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 is supplied.  Participation is encouraged so bring an

Starring in a doubleheader weekend will be Mountain Grass lead man Jerry Tice who will appear at First Fridays on Friday, June 2 and at the fourth annual Music Festival (815-449-2660) at Jerry’s Berrys just outside Ridott on Saturday June 3. Photo supplied

instrument and join the show, or kick back and listen to the music. Admission is by free will donation. First Fridays is a part of northern Illinois’ Friday night music scene along with Second Fridays in Lanark, Third Fridays in Franklin Grove, Fourth Fridays at the Dixon Senior Center, and special Fifth Fridays (when they occur) shows in Franklin Grove.

The McKendrie Street CafĂŠ, directly adjacent to the theatre, offers food and beverages. Pinecrest Grove Community Center is on McKendrie Avenue in Mt. Morris, six blocks south of Ill. 64. Â Ample parking is available in the lot on the north side of PGCC, plus an overflow lot on the west side. The building is completely handicapped accessible.

Teams needed for Rockin’ River Fest Tug Across the Rock Are you the competitive ​ type and looking for something fun to do on Saturday, June 17?  If so, get together a co-ed group of up to 20 of your closest buddies and form a “Tug Team� to compete in Oregon’s Rockin’ River Fest “Tug Across the Rock.� This highly competitive event will test your strength and stamina as you compete

with a team on the opposite side of the Rock River to see who can pull the 1,500-foot rope the greatest distance during the three-minute pull. Â Teams may be comprised of up to 20 pullers but total weight cannot exceed 3,600 pounds. All team members are required to weigh-in from 11 to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 17.

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The Tug begins at 1 p.m. promptly.  The Tug is part of the many activities planned for the inaugural Rockin’ River Fest on the riverfront area at Ill. 64 and North Second Street. Teams compete for a

traveling trophy. Team members registered by the June 1 deadline will receive a “Tugâ€? shirt and admission to all festival activities.  Pre-registration is required. The entry fee is $200 per team.Â

will be accepted for the 2017 event. Â Entry forms are available on the website www. rockinriverfest.net. Email questions to rockinriverfest@ gmail.com or call 815-7518756.

Sundeck will be open on Friday at Nash First Fridays in the swimming pool at the Oregon Park District’s Nash Recreation Center were such a hit this earlier year that the event will continue this summer! First Fridays in the Sun this summer begin on June 2 at the Nash Recreation Center, located at the corner of Madison Street and S. Fifth Street in Oregon.

First Friday Fun in the Sun will be out on the sundeck, behind the pool. There will be raffle baskets to enter to win, free snacks from 2-3 p.m., lawn games, and open swim from 2-5 p.m. Participants can also take part in giant games such as Connect Four, Yahtzee, Jenga, and other water related games. Treats will be popcorn and

lemonade.   The event is free to members and the cost of a daily fee for non-members. Daily fees are just $1 on Fridays this summer. First Fridays in the Sun will be held June 2, July 7, and Aug. 4. “Join us rain or shine. If it rains we will move our snacks into the snackbar and our games on to the

pool deck,� said Tina Ketter, communications and marketing supervisor. “Watch for First Fridays to return this November with all new themes. Themes will be released in the district’s new activity guide, which will go live June 26 at www.oregonpark. org. For additional information, call 815-732-3101.

DLR Junior High hosted “Battle of the Books� Each school year, David L. Rahn Junior High students participate in the statewide Rebecca Caudill reading project. Rebecca Caudill was an Illinois transplant author who published more than 20 books for children. Students in grades 4 through 8 have the opportunity to read and vote on the 20 nominated titles to select their favorite. This year’s winning title was The Crossover  by Kwame Alexander. Thirty-seven DLR students read at least one book on the Caudill list this past school year. Those who read three or more books were able to participate in the school’s

“Battle of the Books� contest. Twenty-three students battled it out for a chance to win a trip to Town and Country Lanes for a bowling and pizza party. For the third year in a row, this eighth grade team dominated the contest to earn their party. Winning team members included: Conner Harshman, Sydney Hermes, Gavin Bradshaw, Adrian Pierce, Ben Powell, and Hannah Kaltenbrun. Four DLR students read all 20 books on the list and received a Barnes and Noble gift card. These four students were: Conner Harshman, Gavin Bradshaw, Sydney Hermes, and Taylar Rufer.

NEARLY 10,000 GUNS IN OUR 4-DAY REGIONAL FIREARMS AUCTION Thurs, June 22nd - Sun, June 25th at Rock Island Auction Company in Rock Island, IL!

Over 4300 lots, Nearly 10,000 Firearms, 6500+ Items Classified as Antique or Curio & Relic, over 1000 Winchesters, over 700 Colts, over 1500 Sporting Arms, over 300 Military items. Manufacturers to include: Winchester, Smith & Wesson, Colt, Remington, Browning, Mauser, Savage, Ruger and more. Plus Edged Weapons, Ammunition, Books, Holsters, Firearms Parts, Randall Knives, and more! To inquire about this sale or selling at auction call 1-800-238-8022, email: info@rockislandauction.com. View catalog in full color and bid today at WWW.ROCKISLANDAUCTION.COM. Open to the public. Auction begins 9am Thurs, June 22nd, Fri, June 23rd, Sat, June 24th & Sun, June 25th at 7819 42nd Street W. Rock Island, IL. 61201. Full day preview Wed, June 21st 9am to 6pm and Thurs - Sun June 22nd - 25th from 7:30am to 9am. 17.5% buyer’s premium for C/C, discount offered to 15% for pre-approved check or cash.

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A limited number of Tug team entries are still being accepted. Â Entries are due by Thursday, June 1 and will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Â A maximum of 12 teams

Pictured here are the winning “Battle of the Books� team. From left to right are: Hannah Kaltenbrun, Adrian Pierce, Gavin Bradshaw, Ben Powell, Conner Harshman, and Sydney Hermes. Photo supplied

Also, each time a book was completed, students entered their name in a drawing for a $25 gift certificate for iTunes. Those drawn were Whitney Kirk and Wesley Immel. The DLR library staff thanks all the students who participated in this year’s contest. They also want students to know that the 2018 list is out so they can get a head start on next year’s contest over the summer by visiting their local libraries. All the students who participated were: Conner Harshman, Sydney Hermes, Gavin Bradshaw, Taylar Rufer, Nicholas Beitel, Alana

Fredricks, Tyler Mowry, Anthony Wolfe, Jake Heather, Ciara Swan, Whitney Kirk, Ella Martin, Shykia Morris, Adam Glendenning, McAuley Humphrey, Adrian Pierce, Alex Davis, Jed Bothe, Summit Glenn, Ben Powell, Cody Stone, Hannah Kaltenbrun, Sophia Hughes, Alexis Wilhelm, Isabella Olalde, Helena Holden-Fox, Nadia Theisen, Raylene Richardson, Miguel Vazqueez, Kenrick Oriyavong, Cody Bailey, Wesley Immel, Amber Cavender, Isabella Koertner, Abigayle Miller, Brooklyn Sulser, and Brady Schwartz.

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Historical walking tours are back at this summer Join John Barnhart, Connie Stauffer and Bill Bailey for the 2017 historic walking tours this summer. These programs are for any age. Young and old alike will enjoy exploring areas throughout Oregon. Participants are encouraged to bring sunscreen and water to

this great adventure. participants will not walk far, just long enough to gain a wealth of knowledge. Meet at Nash Recreation Center. The Oregon Park District will provide transportation after a short intro at Nash to our destination. You are encouraged to

Oregon Park District Natural Resource Manager John Barnhart leads a tour in 2016. The park district is offering tours again this year. Photo supplied

register at Nash Recreation Center early. Fee is $2 for residents and $3 for nonresidents. Don’t miss this great opportunity to explore out town. Walking tours include: • Wednesday, June 7: White Pines State Park-Deadline to register is Monday, June 5. John Barnhart will be leading the tour. • Wednesday, June 28: Chana School HouseDeadline to register is Monday, June 26. Connie Stauffer will be leading the tour. • Wednesday, July 5: Historical GraveyardDeadline to register is Monday, July 3. John Barnhart will be leading the tour. • Wednesday, Aug. 9: Neighborhood TourDeadline to register is Monday, August 7. Bill Bailey will be leading the tour. For more information visit Nash Recreation Center, 815-732-3101 or visit www.oregonpark.org.

Yard Sale Above, Linda Peterson, Mt. Morris, browses through items for sale at the Breast Yard Sale in Town Sunday afternoon. The sale is open daily through June 18 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the barn at Maple Hill Farm, 1194 W. Mud Creek Rd., Oregon. Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. At left, sale organizer Karen Virnoche Brown looks over a new donation to the Breast Yard Sale in Town Sunday — a Raggedy Ann costume and mask still in the original box. Photos by Vinde Wells

Sign up now for memorial walk Join the Mt. Morris community along with people from across the U.S. for the 15th Annual Lois Nelson Memorial Walk and Fun Run this year as “Pound the Pavement” begins on Tuesday, July 4 at Dillehay Park in Mt. Morris. Check in and registration begins at 8 a.m. with the walk and run at 9 a.m. Refreshments will be served at 10:30 a.m. at the park. Last year more than 200 walkers and runners, bikers,

and strollers joined along with 53 sponsors to support the walk. This family-friendly and now traditional 4th of July community event, held to honor the memory of Lois Nelson, is also a fundraiser for Special Olympics and the Let Freedom Ring Festival. Nelson worked with developmentally disabled adults as her vocation. Pound the Pavement is a scenic walk and fun run that travels approximately four miles

around the streets of Mt. Morris, following the route that Nelson walked every day, in any kind of weather. More than $9,000 was raised last year with total proceeds over the past years exceeding $90,000 and allocated to the above organizations. See the registration form below to sign up or become a sponsor for the walk. For more information call Dave Nelson at 815-6250120.

POUND THE PAVEMENT REGISTRATION FORM The 15th Annual Lois Nelson Memorial Walk Tuesday, July 4 Only those pre-registered by June 19 to the Drozd address below and present at the race to pick up the shirt will be guaranteed a commemorative T-shirt. Shirts not picked up will not be delivered. NEW CLARIFICATION Only one registration form is needed per household. HOWEVER every member of the household who is participating in the event must sign the Waiver of Liability below. Those younger than 18 must have a parent signature Name(s) _________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip ____________________________________________________________ Phone __________________________Email____________________________________ T-shirt Size: S____ M ____ L ____ XL _____XXL ($2 extra) ____No Shirt_____ # of participants @ $10 per person __________ Donation ___________ Please make checks payable to: The Lois Nelson Memorial Fund Amount enclosed __________ WAIVER OF LIABILITY: I hereby release “Pound the Pavement – The Lois Nelson Memorial Walk”, Let Freedom Ring, all event sponsors, all volunteers and all other persons in any connected with the event of all liability incurred as a result of my participation in the walk/run, or use of any facilities provided for participants before, during, or after the event. I further attest and certify that I am physically fit and trained for participation in this event. I also grant permission to all of the aforementioned to use any photographs for legitimate purposes. Signature _______________________________________ Date ________ Signature _______________________________________ Date ________ Signature _______________________________________ Date ________ Mail completed form and payment to Brittany Nelson Drozd, 408 Bruce Lane, Mt. Morris, IL. 61054.

Public Voice Drug court has been successful

Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to show my full and entire support for the Ogle County Adult Drug Court New Horizons Drug Court. The drug court was established in August of 2009 as a way to provide chemically dependant individuals, addicted to various drugs, an alternative to accepting felony convictions for offenses which will severally hinder their possibilities for education, employment, and other areas of life. I am currently an active member of the Ogle County Drug Court team working as a probation officer in the community supervision part of the program. The people who plead into drug court are assigned a probation officer as soon as they come in. Don’t get me wrong, drug court is very difficult on a client as they are held accountable for all of their movement and actions. However, in talking with the clients, they do express at times that what at first they thought was damnation and the loss of privacy, has actually turned into a form of salvation for them. Drug court emphasizes personal responsibility, education, employment, staying drug free, and participation in positive activities to promote self worth. The clients are held accountable for all they do and must report in to probation, a drug court team member, or the courts on a weekly basis. We have a wonderful judge running our drug court and

an excellent team assembled from all different agencies to rally together for the same cause. The ultimate goal is to get the client drug free and back on track. Drug court does have its consequences which include being remanded to jail, house arrest, electronic monitoring, public service work, demotion of phases and other things as well. The drug court team applauds success and offers encouragement through incentives, but also administers immediate consequences for misbehavior. Drug courts change lives. Drug courts work. Respectfully Submitted, Brian Peterson Adult Drug Court Probation Officer

Reader applauds Conover donation Dear Editor, That is awesome that someone gave $50,000 to complete the wall at Conover Square. Now the owner needs to get more stores inside the mall, such as a shoe store, cell phone store, book store, or some others. Also I was happy that money was given for the first phase of the proposed bicycle trail. That is also awesome. Sincerely, John Stephen Moehle Vernon Hills

Habitat begins to build new home

Dear Editor, Habitat for Humanity of

Ogle County held its annual Prime Rib Dinner event on May 5. This year the event was held in Rochelle where a new home is being built for Derrick and April Price and their three children. The fundraiser was attended by over 125 people and provided new entertainment, enjoyed by young and old. We would like to extend our appreciation to the many people that helped this event come together, as well as those who have supported this 2017 build to date. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay affordable mortgages. As we progress in the building of the Price family’s home, consider volunteering and helping this family achieve their dream of homeownership. Our volunteers, who are central to our mission, help build stability through shelter for our partner families. We are excited to be building in Rochelle this year and look forward to partnering with more businesses and individuals from Ogle county. If you would like to donate volunteer hours or materials towards the 2017 Rochelle build please contact Vanessa White-Broome, Executive Director, at 815-440-6598. To make a donation, payable to Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County, donations can be sent to PO BOX 628, Oregon, IL 61061 or to inquire about joining our Builders Club call Vanessa at 815-440-6598. Vanessa White-Broome Executive Director Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County

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ORDINANCE NO.

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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $1,680,000 WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF POLO, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COST OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND EXTENDING WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE FACILITIES, AND RELATED MATTERS.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto affix my official signature and the seal of the City of Polo, Ogle County, Illinois, this 15 day of May 2017 .

(SEAL) City Clerk

PREAMBLES WHEREAS, the City of Polo, Ogle County, Illinois (the “Municipality”), owns and operates a combined waterworks and sewerage system (the “System”) in accordance with the provisions of applicable law concerning municipal waterworks and sewerage systems [Section 5/11-139-1et seq. of Chapter 65 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, as supplemented and amended, including by the Local Government Debt Reform Act (collectively, the “Act”)]; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the Municipality (the “Corporate Authorities”) has determined that it is advisable, necessary and in the best interests of the Municipality’s public health, safety and welfare to undertake a project for the acquisition, construction and installation of wastewater treatment plant and sewer system improvements (together with all required mains, lines, structures, equipment, appurtenances and fixtures, all electrical, mechanical or other work and the acquisition of land or rights in land necessary, useful or advisable in connection with such work, and as such work may progress in one or more phases, and other related costs, the “Project”), substantially in accordance with the preliminary plans, specifications and cost estimate therefor prepared by the consulting engineer therefor; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the Project, including necessary interestduring acquisition, construction and installation, engineering, legal, financial, bond discount, printing and publication costs and other expenses preliminary to and in connection with the Project, is anticipated to be $1,977,000, of which $1,680,000 is to be paid from proceeds of the hereinafter described Bonds and the balance from funds on hand; and

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE BONDS AND RIGHT TO FILE PETITION Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Ordinance No. [ ] 17-06 , adopted May 15, 2017, the City Council of the City of Polo, Ogle County, Illinois (the “Mumcipality”), intends to issue its waterworks and sewerage revenue bonds (howsoever styled, the “Bonds”) at one time or from time to time as funds are needed up to but in any event not to exceed $1,680,000 in aggregate principal amount for the purpose of paying the costs of the acquisition, construction and installation of wastewater treatment plant and sewer system improvements, and related facilities, improvements and costs (the “Project”), to constitute a part of the Municipality’s waterworks and sewerage system (the “System”). In addition, notice is hereby given that if a petition signed by not [ ] less than electors of the Municipality requesting that the question of so acquiring, constructing, and improving the System facilities constituting the Project, and the issuance of waterworks and sewerage revenue bonds therefor be submitted to the City Clerk within thirty (30) days of the date of publication hereof and of the above ordinance, the question of so acquiring, constructing, improving such facilities and the issuance of Bonds therefor shall be submitted to the electors of the Municipality at the general primary election to be held on March 20, 2018, if such election is held and such question can be and is submitted, and otherwise at the next or prior election at which such question could be so submitted. A form of petition is available in the City Clerk’s office.

WHEREAS, costs of the Project are expected to be paid from an Agency grant (approximately $297,000) proceeds and from proceeds of Bonds payable from the revenues of the System and issued pursuant to the Act, this ordinance and ordinances supplemental to or amending this ordinance authorizing and providing for the issuance of the Bonds, prescribing the details of such Bonds and providing for the collection, segregation and distribution of the revenues of the Municipality’ s Waterworks and Sewerage System; and WHEREAS, the Municipality has insufficient funds to pay costs of the Project and, therefore, must borrow money and issue sewer revenue bonds in evidence thereof, at one time or from time to time and in one or more series, up to the aggregate principal amount of $1,680,000 for such purpose, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POLO, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, as follows: Section 1- Incorporation of Preambles and Determination to Issue Bonds. The Corporate Authorities hereby find that all of the recitals contained in the preambles to this ordinance are true, complete and correct and hereby incorporate them into this Section 1 of this ordinance by this reference thereto. It is necessary and in the best interests of the Municipality to acquire, construct and install the Project for the public health, safety and welfare, in accordance with the plans and specifications, as described above, that the System be operated as a combined waterworks and sewerage system in accordance with the provisions of the Act, and that for the purpose of acquiring, constructing and installing the Project there are hereby authorized to be issued and sold waterworks and sewerage revenue bonds of the Municipality in an aggregate principal amount up to but in any event not to exceed $1,680,000 (howsoever styled, the “Bonds”). Section 2• Publication and Notice. The Tri-County Press is a newspaper published in the Municipality, and its population is 2,355 under the most recent federal census figures. Within 10 days after the adoption of this ordinance, this ordinance shall be published in a newspaper published and of general circulation within the municipality; and if no petition, signed by not less than registered voters of the Municipality being equal to ten percent (10%) of the registered voters of the Municipality, asking that the question of undertaking the Project and of issuing the Bonds to pay the cost thereof be submitted to the electors of the Municipality, is filed with the City Clerk of the Municipality within thirty (30) days after the date of the publication of this ordinance and such notice, then this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. If such petition is filed, an election on the question shall be held as set forth in the form of notice set forth below. The City Clerk shall have available and provide a form of petition to any person requesting one. The City Clerk shall give notice of the foregoing provisions substantially as set forth in the form of the notice presented at the meeting of the Corporate Authorities at which this ordinance is adopted, completed and modified as may be required to comply with the Act together with a publication of this ordinance. Section 3. Additional Ordinances. If no petition meeting the requirements of applicable law is filed as provided above in Section 2 and there is no material change in the Project and otherwise as herein described, then the Corporate Authorities in accordance with and pursuant to the Act may adopt additional ordinances or other proceedings supplemental to or amending this ordinance, providing for the issuance and sale of up to but in any event not to exceed $1,680,000 of its Waterworks and Sewerage Revenue Bonds, prescribing the details of such Bonds, and providing for the collection, segregation and distribution of the revenues of the System and the acquisition, construction and installation of the Project. Such additional or supplemental ordinances or other proceedings shall in all instances become effective in accordance with otherwise applicable law; and this ordinance, together with such supplemental and additional ordinances or other proceedings, shall constitute complete authority for the issuance of the Bonds under applicable law. Section 4• Severabilitv and Repealer. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this ordinance shall be held invalid, the invalidity of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the other provisions of this ordinance. All ordinances, resolutions or orders, or pruis thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are to the extent of such conflict hereby repealed. Upon motion by Alderman Schoon, seconded by Alderman Boothe, adopted (and recorded in the municipality’s records) this 15th day of May, 2017, by roll call vote, as follows:

City Clerk, City of Polo, Ogle County, Illinois

Note to Publisher: The full text of the ordinance is to follow the above notice. Please check with the City Attorney (M. Thomas Suits, Esq. (815) 946-2276) as to any blanks in the ordinance. Please send two certificates of publication (and text) to: Evans, Froehlich, Beth & Chamley, 44 E. Main Street Suite 310, Champaign. Illinois 61820-3649; and your publishing statement to City Hall, 115 South Franklin Avenue, Polo. Illinois 61064-1713, Attn: Mayor. To: City Clerk, City of Polo, Illinois. PETITION In accordance with and pursuant to Section 2 of Ordinance No.17-06 of the City of Polo, Ogle County, Illinois (the” Municipality”), adopted May 15, 2017, 2017, and entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $1,680,000 WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF POLO, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COST OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND EXTENDING WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE FACILITIES, AND RELATED MATTERS, each of the undersigned hereby certifies, as applicable to each, that each is an elector (a registered voter) of the Municipaliyt , and hereby petitions and asks that the question of acquiring, constructing, and improving the waterworks and sewerage facilities of the Municipality (i.e. acquisition, construction and installation of wastewater treatment plant and sewer system improvements, and related facilities, improvements and costs) and of issuing waterworks and sewerage revenue bonds to pay all or a part of the costs thereof, and related costs, as set forth in the above ordinance, be submitted to the electors of the Municipality at the general primary election to be held on March 20, 2018, if such election is held and such question can be and is then submitted, and otherwise at the next or prior election at which such question could be submitted. 1. Print Name ________________________________ Address ______________________________________, Polo, IL Signature _____________________________________________________________________________________

2. Print Name ________________________________ Address ______________________________________, Polo, IL Signature _____________________________________________________________________________________

3. Print Name ________________________________ Address ______________________________________, Polo, IL Signature _____________________________________________________________________________________

4. Print Name ________________________________ Address ______________________________________, Polo, IL Signature _____________________________________________________________________________________

5. Print Name ________________________________ Address ______________________________________, Polo, IL Signature _____________________________________________________________________________________

AYES (names): Troy Boothe, Keith Chestnut, Randy Schoon, Jim Busser, Philip Peterson & Justin Grobe NAYS (names):

6. Print Name ________________________________ Address ______________________________________, Polo, IL

ABSENT (names): Signature _____________________________________________________________________________________ Approved: May 15, 2017 7. Print Name ________________________________ Address ______________________________________, Polo, IL Signature _____________________________________________________________________________________

Mayor, City of Polo, Ogle County, Illinois Attest:

8. Print Name ________________________________ Address ______________________________________, Polo, IL Signature _____________________________________________________________________________________

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9. Print Name ________________________________ Address ______________________________________, Polo, IL Closing Item No. l(b)

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) CERTIFICATION OF ORDINANCE

I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that I am the duly selected, qualified and acting City Clerk of the City of Polo, Ogle County, Illinois (the “Municipality”), and as such official I am the keeper of the records and files of the Municipality and of its City Council (the “Corporate Authorities”). I do further certify that the foregoing constitutes a full, true and complete excerpt from the proceedings of the regular meeting of the Corporate Authorities held on the 15 day of May, 2017, insofar as same relates to the adoption of Ordinance No. 17-06, entitled:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $1,680,000 WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF POLO, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COST OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND EXTENDING WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE FACILITIES, AND RELATED MATTERS. a true, correct and complete copy of which ordinance (the “Preliminary Ordinance”) as adopted at such meeting appears in the transcript of the minutes of such meeting and is hereto attached. The Preliminary Ordinance was adopted and approved by the vote and on the date therein set forth. I do further certify that the deliberations of the Corporate Authorities on the adoption of such Preliminary Ordinance were taken openly, that the adoption of such ordinance was duly moved and seconded, that the vote on the adoption of such ordinance was taken openly and was preceded by a public recital of the nature of the matter being considered and suc h other information as would inform the public of the business being conducted; that the agenda for the meeting was duly posted by taping to a glass door or window with all pages visible and readable to the outside at street level 24/7 at the City Hall at least 48 hours before the meeting; that such meeting was held at a specified time and place convenient to the public, that notice of such meeting was duly given to all of the news media requesting such notice, that such meeting was called and held in strict compliance with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act of the State of Illinois, as amended, and the Illinois Municipal Code, as amended, and that the Corporate Authorities have complied with all of the applicable provisions of such Open Meetings Act and such Illinois Municipal Code and their procedural rules in the adoption of such Preliminary Ordinance. [ ] petition(s) have been received as mentioned in Section 2 of such Preliminary Ordinance, a form thereof being at all relevant times available therefor in the City Clerk’s office. SM-ST20509-0601

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Signature _____________________________________________________________________________________ Statement: I, __________________________________________________________________________ (Name) of ____________________________________________________________________ (Address) ____________ Illinois, hereby state that I am now and was at all times I circulated this petition a U. S. citizen over 18 years of age and a registered voter of Polo, Illinois, that the above signatures on this sheet were signed in my presence in Polo, Illinois, and are genuine, and to the best of my knowledge and belief each of the persons so signing were at the time of signing registered voters of the City of Polo, Ogle County, Illinois, and their addresses are correctly stated.

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Club bench for the library lawn. Recycle your plastic bags and other plastic wrap at the library beginning May 15. Visit the library website or Facebook for more information on the project. All plastic must be clean, dry and free of food residue. Used Books For Donation If you are looking for a great deal on used books, the Polo Public Library will have several in exchange for a donation. Many of the available items have been purged from the library’s collection, while additional items are donations from community members. This includes fiction for adults, teens, and children, nonfiction for adults and children. DVDs Needed The library is replacing VHS tapes with DVD’s.

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Participants at the Pinterest Party were busy helping each other make pillowcases.

If you own any of these classic movies, please consider donating them to the library. 101 Dalmatians and 102 Dalmatians Fantasia The Little Mermaid and The Little Mermaid II Lion King, Lion King 1 ½ and Lion King II Children’s Programs Pokemon Club Saturday, June 17

1 to 2 p.m. Trade cards, learn the basics, and play the game. Bring your own deck of 60 cards. For ages 7-12. Parents or caregivers must remain in the library if their child is under 10. A snack will be provided. Adult Programs Pinterest Party Thursday, July 6 6 to 7 p.m.

Book Discussion Groups Library Book Club Monday, June 26 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the library Book Selection: Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk, Kathleen Rooney Senior Book Discussion Group Friday, June 30 2 to 3 p.m. Polo Senior Center Book Selection: Last Train to Memphis, Peter Guralnick Technology Classes The library offers classes on beginning computer, setting up emails, working on the internet, and other technology subjects that may be suggested by patrons. If you would like to have a class or one on one session, call the library at 815-

946-2713, email library@ pololibrary.org or stop by. RRC Representative Wednesday, June 28 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Rock River Center will provide a caseworker to answer questions about Medicare, insurance, home care and anything else to do with caring for the older population. No appointment necessary. They will return every fourth Wednesday of each month. Polo Public Library 302 Mason St. Polo, IL 61064 Phone: 815-946-2713 Hours: Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. & Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. www.pololibrary.org or visit us on Facebook/Polo Public Library and “Like” us. Polo Public Library is more than books - we’re a community resource!

Polo Senior Center The Polo Senior Center has planned several programs and events for June. Notice: Due to our Ark Encounter trip the Polo Senior Center will be closing at 12 p.m. on Monday, June 19, Tuesday, June 20, and Friday, June 23. The senior center will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21 and Thursday, June 22. The June Book Club scheduled to meet on Friday, June 23 will be rescheduled to meet on Friday, June 30 at 2 p.m. due to Ark trip. Attention Medicare Beneficiaries: It has come to our attention that between April 1, 2018 and April 1, 2019 all Medicare beneficiaries will be issued a new Medicare card. This new card will no longer include your Social Security Numbers, gender or signature. Prior to receiving this card, you will receive a letter from Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services. No one will ever call you concerning this. If you should receive such a call, please hang up. Do not give out any information – if you have questions see Darlene Shafer or Barb Burke. Movie & Popcorn Join us on Monday, June 12 at 12 p.m. This month’s

feature will be “The Shack.” Based on the New York Times best-selling novel, “The Shack” takes us on a father’s uplifting spiritual journey. After suffering a family tragedy, Mack Phillips [Sam Worthington] spirals into a deep depression causing him to question his innermost beliefs. After four long years of grief, and facing a crisis of faith, Philips receives a note addressed as “Papa” which is his wife’s nickname for God. This mysterious letter is urging him to an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Despite his doubts, Mack journeys to the shack and encounters an enigmatic trio of strangers led by a woman named Papa [Octavia Spencer]. Through this meeting, Mack finds important truths that will transform his understanding of his tragedy and change his life forever. Blood Pressures: Melissa from Polo Rehab. will be at the Senior Center on Friday, June 9. Healthy Eating Class Tuesday, June 13 at 12 p.m. Marilyn will be speaking on Nutrition and Osteoporosis. Come and join us.

June Birthday Party & Bingo Have you been to our Birthday & Bingo luncheon yet? We have a wonderful time playing Bingo and the lunch is delicious. Remember if it is your birthday you eat for free. Our next party will be on Wednesday, June 14. Bingo starts at 10:30 a.m. and lunch at 11:30. We will be serving sloppy Joes, cheesy hash browns and relishes, cake and ice cream. Lunch is $6. Call by Monday, June 12 for your reservation. 815946-3818 Game Night Canceled We will not have game night on Friday, June 16 due to Town & Country Days PASS Potluck Tuesday, June 27 at 11 a.m. Our speaker this month will be Steve O’Connor he will be telling you all about his toy collection. Most of the toys were made in Illinois. Remember Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys, checkers, metal trucks and dolls – these are the toys that defined childhoods of yesteryear. When Steve started collecting he had no idea how big it would be. He could not believe how many manufacturers and the

amount of people they employed here in Illinois. We had Structo, Buddy L, Monogram, and Strombecker, to name a few. Remember your childhood or maybe you worked for one of the manufacturers. Bring a dish to pass and your own place service and join us. If you have a friend that would be interested bring them along. Reflexology Wednesday, June 28 at 9 a.m. Carolyn Bieck is a Board Certified Reflexologist from Oregon, practicing since 2010. Carolyn will share what reflexology is, what it does and the benefits. A reflexologist applies specific pressure using thumb and finger walking techniques on the hands, or feet to stimulate the complex neural pathways that links to the bodies systems. This helps reduce pain, promotes better circulation, balance systems and delivers oxygen and nutrients to the cells. Mainly, reflexology relaxes the body so it can wake Up and act right. Please bring a friend and join us. Call the Senior Center and let us know if you will be attending.

Fit for Life Exercise Class Tuesday & Thursday is Exercise Day. “Fit for Life”, the exercises are lowimpact that combines slow movements with music to improve balance, strength, flexibility and over all physical health. Class meets every Tuesday & Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m. Classes are for men and women of any age. Our class instructor is Cher Weegens. Before taking part in any type of fitness class, check with your doctor. Pay $20 for every nine sessions you attend. This means if you are not able to come to class you will not be charged for your missed session. You will not have to pay for exercise class again until you have used all of your nine sessions then after the ninth session you will pay another $20. Line Dancing Do you like to dance? Have you always wanted to learn how to line dance? Here is your opportunity. Our line dancing group is looking for more dancers. Do not worry if you do not know how, our instructor Joanne Bauman will teach you.

Class meets every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. except the fourth Tuesday of the month. This class is for men or women. Come and join us it’s fun and great exercise, the class is free, and is open to members as well nonmembers. For more information call the senior center at 815-9463818. Senior Health Insurance Program Medicare and Medicaid questions. Darlene Shafer has been certified with the State of Illinois to assist you with all your needs. If you have or will be turning 65, call today and find out what options are available to you. 815-9463818. Regular Activities Every Wednesday we play 500 at 12 p.m. Every Thursday we play Mexican Train at 12 p.m. Every Thursday we play euchre at 12 p.m. Every Friday we play bridge at 12 p.m. Everyone is invited to play any of these games. If you don’t know how to play we will teach you. Every Wednesday we have popcorn. Every Friday cinnamon rolls or Casey’s donuts

Recognition to Polo Chamber of Commerce member businesses celebrating five years, and those with fiveyear increments of being in business in Polo. Contact polochamber@gmail.com to announce a special business celebration.

Contact polochamber@ gmail.com to announce a special business celebration. Call the Polo Chamber at 815-946-3131 or polochamber@gmail.com to post on the Chamber sign, Chamber website, and in the Chamber Chatter.

Polo Chamber Chatter St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 201 N. Division Ave., Polo, will hold a talent show on Sunday, June 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the lower level community room. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon.

Refreshments will be served. All donations benefit St. Mark’s Global Missions Fund. Movies in the Park will begin Friday, June 23 at dusk. 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 fiveyear increments of being in business in Polo. Faith Discovery Church, 801 W. Oregon Street, will present Dani Carson,

winner of the Jimmy Jack Whitaker Artist of the Year Award in concert on Sunday, June 25 at 6 p.m. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. The Polo Chamber Board of Trustees is attempting to issue Certificates of

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9-0 sectional win The Cardinals baseball team advanced to the championship game of the Class 1A Lena-Winslow Sectional on May 24 behind a 9-0 win over AldenHebron. Brandon Schneiderman and Caleb Poffenberger combined for a no-hitter. The game marked Schneiderman’s second nohitter of the playoffs. Against Alden-Hebron, Schneiderman pitched six innings, striking out 12 batters and giving up one walk. He also hit a double. Poffenberger pitched one inning of relief, striking out three and also giving up one walk. Poffenberger also went 2-4 from the plate with two RBIs while scoring two runs and hitting a triple and a home run. Josh Flick was also 2-4 with three RBIs and one run. Michael Singley was 2-3 with one run and one RBI; Jaron Groshans was 1-3, with one RBI and two runs; Cameron Timm was 2-3, with one RBI and one run; and Joseph Fiorello was 1-3.

At far left, Hunter Rogers slaps hands with Cameron Timm as he crosses home plate during the Cardinals’ 9-0 win over Alden-Hebron at the LenaWinslow Sectional on May 24. At left, Brandon Schneiderman winds up to throw a pitch to the plate. Above, Braedon Fyock poses with his final “strike out hat” with manager Seth Nelson. Schneiderman struck out 12 in the nohitter while reliever Caleb Poffenberger adding three for a total of 15 for the game. Fyock and Nelson added a paper cup to the hat for each strike out. Photos by Earleen Hinton

F-P track team starts state meet off on the right foot By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com The preliminaries of the IHSA track and field meet couldn’t have started better for Forreston-Polo. In the first event of the day and on his first jump, Brady Webb went 21-10 in the long jump, setting the tone for better things to come that day for the team. That effort moved him into fourth place going into Saturday’s finals. “It’s been a rough stretch not being 100 percent,” Webb said. “The last month or two it’s been rehab for my hip. It’s a good thing it came around at the sectional. The first jump was the one I attack the most.” Jordan Rowell of Elmhurst Immaculate Conception had the top mark of 22-9, but was injured in the 100 meters and didn’t come back for Saturday’s finals. It only got better for F-P, as Mason Wright followed that up with first-ever 45-foot plus triple jump. Though, he was a foot behind the take-off board, Wright was happy with the new PR, pumping his fist as he watched officials

make the measurement. “Everyone’s been so supportive and it’s great to prove something,” Wright said. The next closest preliminary jump was 14 inches behind Wright, who is only in his second year of track. F-P had its second number one seed going into the finals, as AJ Christensen ran 14.97 in the 110 high hurdles. Hunter Daws ran 15.86 to finish five spots from moving on. In the 100 meters, Gavin Fuchs ran 11.74, but was off the 11.02 needed to advance. Sterling Newman’s Easton Bianchi had fans buzzing with a 10.87 in the 100 and 21.91 in the 200, both bests for Thursday. Mathew Cheeseman competed in the 400 and finished in 53.76. He was also a part of the 1,600 relay team with Fuchs, Christensen and Evan Kelsey. The foursome ran 3:32 and placed second in their heat. However, they finished 13th overall, four spots away from making the finals. “Everyone gave it their best shot,” Kelsey said. “It was an awesome experience.”

Other than Cheeseman the other three runners return “It was a good race for us. There were just some really good kids we were running against,” Fuchs said. Christensen did make it two final appearances with a 39.74 in the 300 hurdles, taking second to the 39.51 put up by Riley Baker of St. Joe-Ogden. “I didn’t have the race I wanted,” Christensen said. “It will be nice to have someone to chase on Saturday. I just need to run my race.” In the high jump, junior Christian Groenewold went 5-11, short of the 6-1 needed to advance. Reid Taylor, also a junior, jumped 41-5 in the triple jump, but 4110 was needed to advance to the finals. Coach Bob Wagner was extremely happy with Thursday’s outcome, especially after F-P failed to advance anyone last year. “I’m pretty excited,” he said. “AJ is pumped and I didn’t see any nerves. Mason would like to break the school record (45-7 by Mark Hoover) on Saturday and Brady looked healthy.”

At left, Forreston-Polo’s Reid Taylor competes in the triple jump prelims. Above, Evan Kelsey hands the baton to Gavin Fuchs in the 4x400 relay prelims. Photos by Alex T. Paschal, Sauk Valley Media

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Sports Column Bittersweet weekend for Cardinals By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Saturday was bittersweet for Forreston athletics, as the area high school sports scene came to a close for the 201617 year. As a 1A program, the baseball team looked like an odds-on favorite to make it downstate. A tough-luck loss to rival Aquin ended that dream. Meanwhile, the co-op track and field squad brought home a state trophy. This year’s IHSA track meet was one of the finest ever put on, with a thrill a minute. Among them were a 36.53 run in the 300 hurdles by Deion McShane of Freeport, ranking as an all-time IHSA

record. That time is eighth best in the country and was one of four medals for McShane. It also propelled Freeport to a tie for first in the 2A standings. Track can be the reverse of other high school sports when it comes to actual postseason scoring. In a pre-season preview, Pretzel coach Alan Greene aptly said his team could finish in the middle of its conference, maybe third at the conference, but win the state. In things like football and basketball, it’s the other way around. Not so with track, where one athlete can win the state meet by him or herself. Local fans will have a chance to see McShane at Oregon early next track season. He still has his sights set on the national record of 35.02 and will likely be running the hurdles at the Gebhardt-Worley Invite, the same as he has done the past

two years. Also entered will be 1A runner-up AJ Christensen and 2A medalist Jared Harrison of Dixon. A suggestion for Oregon AD Mike Lawton is to extend an invitation to St. Bede’s Bret Dannis, who is also one of the top hurdlers in the country. All four of these gentlemen will be seniors and the Oregon meet promises to draw a lot of interest from track junkies. It was another junior setting an all-time state record. Zach Bradford of Bloomington pole vaulted 17-feet-4. And, how about the 15-10 by Urbana freshman Tyler Carrel in winning 2A? As amazing as these heights are, they are nothing compared to what is being done by Mondo Duplantis, a junior from Louisiana. In the perhaps the biggest news since the fiberglass pole was invented in the

1960s, Duplantis has vaulted 19-4, higher than anyone in the world. That’s unheard of for a junior in high school to be ahead of the best international and Olympic competitors. It would be akin to a high school quarterback being better than Tom Brady. As expected, the battle for 1A team track trophies was closely contested. Going into it, Forrreston-Polo and about 10 other teams had a chance. What separated F-P from the rest was a competitive desire that was instilled years ago. Throughout the year, everyone did their jobs and it didn’t hurt that a wealth of male talent has been coming through both schools. Bob Wagner also pointed out another variable and that is that F-P has bigger fan support than most other area schools. They’re not a dynasty yet, but aren’t that far away from being one, especially

in the NUIC. They still have a ways to go in superiority to programs like Newman, Rockford Christian, Oregon, Winnebago and Byron. For the last several years, I have been an IHSA volunteer official at the pole vault pit, doing a variety of duties. My favorite competitor was Josh Getz of Peoria Notre Dame and this is what set him apart from everyone else. Other than the state champs, everyone else is a bit bummed when they go out on misses. They kind of get caught up in their own thoughts of self-pity and sulk off. When Getz missed at 14-3 and was out of the running for the championship, he got up from the pit with a big smile on his face and began to profusely thank all of the volunteers. My job was simple mover of the standards and he commented to me how much he appreciated me doing

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Forreston-Polo track team third at state meet By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Coaches, athletes and fans from Forreston-Polo were starting to feel it during the 1,600-meter run at the IHSA track and field meet on May 27. In team standings, F-P (31 points) was in second place behind eventual champ Carthage Illini West. All that needed to happen in the 1,600 for F-P to grab a state trophy was for Chris Ahlers of Sterling Newman to not finish second or higher. Colfax-Ridgeview would go on to pass F-P for second in the standings, but little did that matter, as the difference between second and third-place trophies is miniscule. However, the difference between third and fourth was huge. Whoever was fourth, went home empty-handed. With sprint king Easton Bianchi of Newman almost certain to win the 200 meters, all the Comets needed was Ahlers to come through for them. He finished sixth and there was no mathematical way for any of the other teams to catch F-P. “We kept double and triple-checking everything,” F-P coach Bob Wagner said. “It was exciting and scary. There were so many teams around 28 points. New Berlin, Rockford Christian and Newman were on our radar.” The F-P faithful had to wait for IHSA officials to certify the final results before the celebration

Members of the Forreston-Polo track team pose with their third place trophy following the 1A state meet in Charleston on May 27. Photo supplied

could begin, complete with an awards presentation at O’Brien Field and police/fire escorts into town, along with plenty of picture taking. “Seeing all the signs and lights coming into Polo and Forreston choked me up,” Wagner said. “I’m so glad the (track) co-op was kept together. It benefits both communities.” Indeed, it was a joint effort, with 16 points coming from Forreston and 15 from Polo. It was also

redemption of sorts after the team came home from Charleston scoreless in 2016 after injuries and misfortune plagued them. Forreston has had its share of state team trophies, but it was a first for Polo and something that was proudly displayed at graduation. “These kids get along so well,” Wagner said. “And, it was cool to see about 25 cars from Polo follow us to Forreston.” AJ Christensen placed

second in both the 110 and 300 hurdles to lead the scoring parade. “He was visibly bummed not winning, but I told him tons of kids would love to be in his shoes,” Wagner said. “Everyone contributed to winning the sectional, but AJ’s points were the difference maker here.” In the 110 highs, Troy Miller of Lewistown led from start to finish, edging Christensen 14.80 to 14.94. “We were right there

together,” said Miller, who is similar sized running back on his football team. “I’ve struggled the first half of the race all season, but had a good start today. My strength is the last part of the race.” Last year, Miller was second to Bret Dannis of St. Bede, whose team got moved up to 2A because of the success factor. Moments later, Dannis ran a 13.93 to best Freeport star Deion McShane. “We were lucky he wasn’t

in our race. To say he is a horse is an understatement,’ Miller said. In typical fashion, the ubercompetitive Christensen wasn’t content to be second best to Miller. “I didn’t have a clean race,” he said. “I hit the first hurdle and kept clipping them. The first 50 meters were what I wanted.” In the 300 hurdles, Colfax sophomore Trey Barr sent a message in the prelims with Turn to B2

Wright wins triple jump in dramatic fashion Senior hits the winning mark on final jump By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com In a moment that will be go down in one the finest in Polo high school sports history; triple jumper Mason Wright stunned himself, his event coach, fans in the stands and fellow competitor Michael Hill of Glasford (Illinois Bluffs). Down to his last jump and the pressure of a state triple jump title on his shoulders, one that was snatched away by Hill two minutes earlier, Wright did what all champions do. He responded. How he responded was one of the highlights of the IHSA track and field finals on Saturday, which later saw an all-time state best in the 3A triple jump, along with a myriad of other standout efforts on a beautiful afternoon in Charleston. Actually, what Wright accomplished was done late morning, as many of the crowd of 10,000 was still assembling into O’Brien Field on the EIU campus. Still, there were plenty of Forreston-Polo faithful packed into the corner of bleachers nearest the 1A jumping pit, probably all filled with nervousness after Hill leaped 45-feet7 on his final jump to take what had been a seemingly comfortable lead of 14 inches by Wright away. Instead of nervousness, Wright caught a healthy dose of adrenaline. After all, he was the only one who could do anything about the plight he was in, not his coaches, teammates and fans.

“When he took the lead away, I felt excited and calm at the same time,” Wright said. Down the runway he went, hoping to do something that failed him on his first five

attempts and that was to hit the take-off board as close as possible. Had he done that earlier, even a 46-footer wouldn’t have caught up to him. In one magnificent leap

off the board, Wright’s rangy athleticism, his intuitive thinking and training under F-P jumping guru Ryan Deets came together to produce a mark of 47 feet. Before it was even

measured, the crowd erupted, knowing it was as Deets called it, “a monster jump”. “I was just hoping for 46 feet,” Deets said. “That was the first time in his life that

Forreston-Polo’s Mason Wright shows his winning form as he competes in the triple jump during the state meet in Charleston. Photo by Alex T. Paschal, Sauk Valley Media

he nailed all three phases. He’s done the first two, but never the third until then.” The other factor was finally hitting the board, instead of giving up valuable inches by being behind it. “His first two jumps that day were bad and I told him to move up his mark three inches,” Deets said. “Instead, he went back a foot and half. I was so nervous, but he told me he was feeling it.” Hill could only watch as his dreams of standing at the top of the awards podium came crashing down. But like an appreciator of art, the first-year sophomore was nothing but complimentary towards Wright’s mastery of the event. “I wanted first, but he was the one that deserved it. What he did was great and I’m happy for him,” Hill said. Wright himself wasn’t quite sure how to assess the situation. “Honestly, I don’t know how I did it,” he said. “When I landed, I thought it was 46 feet and enough to win.” Coming in to the state meet, Wright’s goals were a. win state, b. break Mark Hoover’s school record and c. make 46 feet for the first time. Mission accomplished. “It’s mind boggling to skip 46 and make 47,” ForrestonPolo coach Bob Wagner said. “He’s just clutch and it couldn’t have happened to a better kid. He’s so quiet and humble.” Competing in 3A, Cameron Ruiz of Lake Villa broke the all-time best triple jump mark at the IHSA meet with a 51-1. In a remarkable testament to the 47-0 put up by Wright, it would have been good enough to earn eighth place in a 1-class system and close to winning 2A.

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Cards lose heartbreaker 1-0 to Aquin at sectional By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com It was heartbreak for the Forreston baseball team at the Lena-Winslow 1A sectional on May 27. In a pitchers’ duel between Michael Singley and Zac Cummins, Freeport Aquin ended the Cardinals’ season with a 1-0 win. “In all honesty, it was a great game with the pitching and defense.” Forreston coach Kyle Zick said. “Luck just wasn’t in our favor.” In the box score, Forreston only produced five hits off Cummins, but that does not show how hard they hit the ball. “We barreled a lot of balls up,” Zick said. “We hit them at people and they were caught. They didn’t. That’s baseball.” Aquin scored the lone run of the game in the fifth inning on something Forreston bats weren’t fortuitous enough to have happen. That was a simple blooper. With runners at first and second, Cooper Arndt got a ball over the infield that Forreston fielded and threw to second for a force out. Keegan Koester, who was on second when the ball was hit, was sent home and was called safe on a close call by the plate umpire. With the way Singley and Cummins were controlling the mound, any additional runs would be hard to come by and that proved to be the case. “They both pitched well,” Zick said. “When we had chances, either Cummins would make a great pitch or we’d hit the ball at someone.” Both threw complete games, with Singley one-upping Above left, Forreston’s Michael Singley loses his baseball cap as he fires a pitch to the plate. Above right, Mitch Heinz Cummins by only allowing four hits. Cummins had eight and Jaron Groshans walk off the field after losing to Freeport Aquin 1-0 at the Lena-Winslow Sectional final on May 27. strikeouts and Singley four. Both gave up one walk. Below, Jason Drake makes a catch in right field. Photos by Earleen Hinton Forreston had three innings with runners in scoring position, but couldn’t capitalize. “(Jaron) Groshans hit one to the warning track that was five to 10 feet of going out. Singley hit one of his hardest balls all year and it went right to the left fielder. In our last at bat (Joseph) Fiorello nearly drove the ball over the center fielder’s head,” Zick said. Unsung senior Jonah Drake led the Cardinals with 3-for-3 batting. The only other batter to gets a hit was Caleb Poffenberger, who was 2-for-3. “It was nice to see our seniors play as well as they did,” Zick said. Fiorello, Drake, Poffenberger and Cameron Timm are the only players who will not be back next year. Additionally, three sophomores saw valuable playing time. “This is the second time in three years we’ve gotten to the sectional final,” Zick said. “We expect to be here again.” Forreston ends the year at a sparkling 27-4 and undefeated conference champs, which included 5-4 and 9-6 wins over Aquin (20-9, 12-2). “Once the playoffs start, it’s a whole new season. Those results against Aquin go out the window,” Zick said. Aquin lost to Somonauk 6-2 at the Lisle Super-Sectional on May 29.

Forreston-Polo track team brings home 1A trophy From B1 a 38.71, the best among the nine finalists. It also lowered his PR of 39.47. “I’ll definitely be able to pull this off again on Saturday,” he said afterwards. Barr proved to be a man of his words and then some by running a 38.32 to the 39.10 by Christensen. Coming down the final stretch, Christensen had a slight lead, but stumbled over a hurdle and momentarily lost his

balance. “He almost went down,” Wagner said. “He kept his composure and got through to the end. That derailed his momentum, though. He’ll use this as incentive for next year and train harder.” Mason Wright joined Scott Bartelt (1976, 880 yards) as a track state champ from Polo with some last-minutes heroics (see accompanying article) to win the triple jump. Coming into the long

jump finals, Brady Webb had posted the fourth best mark (21-10.75). He wasn’t able to improve on that and fell to fifth in the final standings, as Ben Buresh of AnnawanWethersfield improved from 21-5 to 22-2. In an interesting development at the top, Conner Artman of Carthage jumped 23-5 to unseat Jordan Rowell as champion. Rowell was hurt on Thursday and wasn’t able to compete on

Saturday. His mark of 22-9 carried over and was good for second. “That was a good way for Brady to end the season,” jumping coach Ryan Deets said. “He’s only scratched the surface of his potential.” Jump state qualifiers Webb, Wright and Christian Groenewold gave F-P a big advantage over opponents all season long. “Ryan does a great job,” Wagner said. “He knows

technique and is willing to put the time in. What he does for our program shows up in the results.” In the final team standings, Carthage had 61 points, Colfax 34 and ForrestonPolo 31. A familiar cast tied for fourth with 28 points, including Rockford Christian, Newman and 1A football runner-up Decatur St. Teresa. The only other NUIC team to score was Lena-Winslow. The Panthers placed in the

400 and 800 relays and Rahveon Valentine was eighth in the 200 meters. One of the highlights of the meet was a winning time of 1:52.84 by Riley Wells of Rockford Christian in the 800 meters. Ian Hussung of Oregon was sixth at 1:57.18. Wells’ time was the fastest in the country by a sophomore this season. Bianchi ran 10.86 and 21.78 to win the 100 and 200 dashes for Newman.

Above and below, Forreston-Polo’s A.J. Christensen clears a hurdle in the 110 hurdles. At left, Brady Webb competes in the long jump. Photos by Alex T. Paschal, Sauk Valley Media

County News Business Brief Pinecrest receives $4,000 grant Pinecrest Community has been awarded a $4,000 grant from the United Way of Ogle County for the fiscal year 2018. The award will provide continuing support to the activities programs for residents in the Manor and the Terrace. The activities programs promote social interaction, increasing life satisfaction, address dementia and memory loss through specialized activities, such as the art-based Color Me a Memory program; improve resident mental and emotional function; and provide community engagement opportunities, helping residents remain integral participants in the Pinecrest and Mt. Morris communities. Through life at Pinecrest Terrace, a memory care facility, and Pinecrest Manor, an intermediate care, skilled care, and short term rehabilitation unit, Pinecrest works with senior members of the community to ensure quality of life and vibrant emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, and physical health. Specially designed activities programs combat loneliness and isolation, stimulate memory, encourage creativity, reinforce personal value, and cultivate joy. Within the Manor and the Terrace, space is dedicated

to keeping residents active. The program is carried out in the activities room and chapel at Pinecrest Manor, through integration into the daily living activities of the memory care center in Pinecrest Terrace, and through personal visits to residents in their rooms. The activities program also includes regular community-based trips for recreation, shopping, shows, and service opportunities. One resident shows the importance of activities. A lifelong church musician and choir director, “Maude” had reached an advanced stage of dementia which left her hunched over in a chair, with a habitual rocking motion, non-verbal, and non-communicative. An activities staff member who often leads music for residents was playing familiar hymns on her flute for Maude. As she was playing the familiar tune “Finlandia,” she realized that Maude was humming along. Something in Maude’s deep reservoirs of memory were enlivened by this hymn, and she found her own voice again for a while. Pinecrest is pleased to once again be selected as A United Way Partner Agency. Pinecrest community is a non-profit Christian continuing care retirement community in Mt. Morris. Information about Pinecrest is available at www.pinecrestcommunity. org, info@pinecrestcommunity.org, or by calling 815-734-4103.

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Water Rescue Oregon firefighters Tony Breeden, Aaron More, and Randy Travis return the rescue boat to the dock at Castle Rock State Park Monday after responding to a report of two overturned canoes. The five canoeists reached land safely at Brooks Isle after waves, caused by strong winds, apparently caused the boats to capsize. Photo by Earleen Hinton

FFA Alumni Dinner will be June 10

The annual Oregon-Mt. Morris FFA Alumni Pork Chop Dinner will be held on Saturday, June 10 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ogle County Fairgrounds. Presale tickets are $6 for one chop and $8 for two chops. Tickets at the door are $7 for one chop and $9 for two chops. Tickets can be purchased from any

FFA member or alumni member. Carry outs are also available, and a 50-50 drawing will be held as well. The alumni association is looking for donations or auction items for the live auction. For information or to make a donation call Tricia Epperhart at 815-734-6289 or Sandy Sheely at 815-732-7968.

Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests. May 23 Andrew Fowkes, 23, Prophetstown, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Fowkes’ full cash bond was set at $513 pending a May 24 court appearance. Kelly Morrison, 32, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Morrison’s full cash bond was set at $3,448 pending a May 26 court appearance. Lisa Petersen, 55, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for battery. Petersen’s bond was set at $3,000 (10%) pending a May 26 court appearance. Cruz Lara, 26, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a petition to revoke. Lara’s bond was set

at $25,000 (10%) pending a June 1 court appearance. Sandra Garcia, 22, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. Garcia posted 10% of a $3,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on June 16. The Ogle County Sheriff ’s Department investigated a theft of a wallet at the White Pines State Park gift shop. As a result of the investigation, Joyce S. Boudnek, 55, Countryside, was arrested for theft- less than $500. Boudnek posted bond and is scheduled to return to court at a later date. May 24 Destiny Rowell, 24, Stillman Valley, was arrested for failure to appear with a full cash bond of $1,937. Rowell’s bond was reduced to $251 full cash pending a May 26 court appearance.

May 26 Anthony Jaques, 18, DeKalb, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for aggravated battery and criminal damage. Jaques posted 10% of a $50,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on June 14. David Knight, 37, Channahon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for petition to revoke. Knight’s bond was set at $25,000 (10%) for bond pending a May 30 court appearance, Todd Fransen, 22, Lebonan, Tennessee, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Fransen’s full cash bond was set at $3,748 pending a May 30 court appearance. At approximately 5 p.m., deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident in the 700 block of North Stillman Road. After an investigation, it was

determined that a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am being driven by Raymond Kramer, 83, Ashton, was southbound on Stillman Road when he crossed the center line after he fell asleep and struck a 2007 GMC Canyon being driven by Lora Messenger, 54, Oregon. Kramer was transported to KSB Hospital in Dixon for minor injuries he sustained in the accident by Oregon EMS. Messenger claimed to be uninjured and refused medical attention at the scene from Stillman Valley EMS. Kramer was issued a citation for causing the accident. At approximately 9 p.m., deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident in the 3,500 block of North Illinois 2. After an investigation, it was determined that a 2010 Jeep Patriot being driven by Ryan Dewey, 21, Rockford, failed to reduce speed of his vehicle to avoid hitting the

rear end of a 2016 Dodge Challenger being driven by John Northrop Jr., 27, Oregon. Northrop was stopped at a traffic control device in the construction zone on Illinois 2 when he was struck from behind by Dewey. Both drivers claimed to be uninjured and refused any medical attention. Both vehicles received minimal damage and were driven from the scene with no citations being issued. May 27 At approximately 6:28 a.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop in the 9000 block of Kishwaukee Road. After an investigation, Michael L. McCarthy, 21, Byron, was arrested for driving while under the influence. McCarthy was also cited for Speeding.

to a residence in the 6000 block of West Oregon Trail Road for a possible domestic dispute. After further investigation, Anna Schuler, 23, Mt. Morris, was arrested for disorderly conduct. Schuler was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond. May 29 Shauntez Coleman, 27, Oregon, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Coleman paid $516 as a full cash bond and was released with no further court date needed.

May 28 At approximately 1:35 a.m., deputies responded

Robert W. Maclin, 45, Rockford, was arrested for driving while license suspended, no valid license, and obstruction of identification following a traffic stop on I39 at mile marker 111. Maclin was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

28, 2017) $120. Richard X. Arteaga, 24, Chana, driving 21-25 mph above limit, May 26, 2017 (May 4, 2017) $140. Taunya L. Parsons, 36, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, May 23, 2017 (May 5, 2017) $195. Stephanie D. Crawford, 41, Stillman Valley, driving 21-25 mph above limit, May 22, 2017 (May 11, 2017) $215. Karen J. Cullor, 58, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, May 22, 2017 (May 6, 2017) $120. Christy M. Pline, 41, Byron, seat belt required

(driver), May 23, 2017 (May 8, 2017) $60. Shannon M. McCarthy, 28, Davis Junction, driving 15-20 mph above limit, May 22, 2017 (May 13, 2017) $175. Taylor A. Lindquist, 18, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, May 26, 2017 (May 5, 2017) $160. Robert M. Durham, 32, Polo, failure to reduce speed, May 24, 2017 (May 17, 2017) $120. Ronald E. Pifkin, 64, Stillman Valley, driving 1520 mph above limit, May 25, 2017 (May 20, 2017) $195.

John Wells, 31, Oregon, aggravated battery, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, jury status call June 23. Brian Roop, 32, Leaf River, aggravated battery, domestic battery, jury status call June 23. Rayvon Motton, 22, Rockford, home invasion, aggravated battery, armed

robbery, jury status call June 23. Thomas O’Neal, 24, Oregon, aggravated battery, jury status call June 23. Sammy Silvas, 38, Rochelle, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, jury status call June 26. Turn to B4

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. Timothy R. Reeverts, 33, Mt. Morris, violating rules of a state park, May 25, 2017 (April 29, 2017) $120. Severiano P. Rosavelasquez, 41, Byron, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, May 22, 2017 (March 17, 2017) $120.

Nathaniel L. Stuckey, 28, Mt. Morris, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, May 25, 2017 (April 7, 2017) $120. Tonja M. Mennen, 47, Mt. Morris, seat belt required (passenger), May 24, 2017 (April 13, 2017) amount not given. Kaleb M. Harrolle, 18, Chana, seat belt required (passenger), May 23, 2017 (April 17, 2017) $60. Emily L. Keller, 17, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, May 22, 2017 (April 16, 2017) $170. Alyssa N. Burright, 23, Kings, electronic

communication device, May 24, 2017 (April 15, 2017) $120 Michael S. Dixon, 17, Davis Junction, seat belt required (passenger), May 22, 2017 (April 18, 2017) $60. May Hildreth, 17, Byron, driving 11-14 mph above limit, May 22, 2017 (April 17, 2017) $170. Steven M. Letcher, 27, Forreston, driving 15-20 mph above limit, May 22, 2017 (April 21, 2017) $120. David R. Hughes, 39, Stillman Valley, driving 1520 mph above limit, May 24, 2017 (April 21, 2017) $195.

Jeremy L. Schmerse, 37, Davis, driving 15-20 mph above limit, May 23, 2017 (April 22, 2017) $120. Cassandra N. Hall, 22, Mt. Morris, failure to reduce speed, May 23, 2017 (April 24, 2017) $120. Justin J. Everett, 20, Byron, driving on suspended license, May 22, 2017 (April 22, 2017) $724. Daniel M. Butler, 47, Mt. Morris, electronic communication device, May 22, 2017 (April 21, 2017) $120. April A. Bull, 32, Oregon, electronic communication device, May 22, 2017 (April

State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric D. Morrow reports the following court activity. May 22 Charles Groh, 24, Carpentersville, aggravated battery, domestic battery, bond motion May 31. Ryan Proell, 33, Dixon, possession of a controlled substance, status hearing

June 9. Jerry Carter, 56, Oregon, driving while license revoked, jury status call June 8. Janelle Miranda, 38, Rockford, possession of cocaine with the intent to deliver, possession of cocaine, status hearing June 23. Marcus Gaines, 22, Mt.

Morris, delivery of cocaine, jury status call July 7. Cory Love, 40, Mt. Morris, driving while license revoked, 402 conference June 23. Sean Slattery, 26, Polo, possession of cocaine with the intent to deliver, possession of cocaine, obstructing justice, obstructing ID, bond forfeiture hearing June 19.

Keith Livingston, 43, Stillman Valley, driving while license revoked, status hearing July 7. Dominic Mireles, 34, Belvidere, domestic battery, criminal trespass to a vehicle, jury status call June 23. Robert McLain, Jr., 26, Rockford, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference June 23.

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Obituaries Charles H. Ehmen Charles H. Ehmen, 97, Sterling, formerly of Oregon, died on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at his home surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was born on July 24, 1919 to Charles and Hattie (Doeden) Ehmen on a farm on Blackhawk Road, Oregon. Charles attended Oregon schools and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Hazel I. Cheshier, Rock Falls. He was employed by Kol Master Corp. and the E.D. Etnyre Co. Upon returning from the service he started his own business, Ehmen’s Electric, Heating, Cooling and Plumbing. He was a Master Electrician and Master Plumber. Chuck retired in 1982 and two of his employees bought the company. He was pleased that the company is still operating today under the ownership of Marty Bush and son and still carries the Ehmen Industries name. He retired after his wife, Hazel, died, and he moved to

Sterling. Charles was a member of the Oregon Presbyterian Church and presently attended the Sterling Presbyterian Church. He was a past member of the Oregon Rotary Club. He was an avid golfer and belonged to the Oregon Golf Club and Rock Falls Golf club for many years. Charles married Barbara Lyons in Sterling in 2008. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; daughters, Sandra Greenfield, Forreston, Vicki (Steve) Fuehrer, Ormond Beach, Florida, Debbie D. Ehmen, South Daytona, Florida; grandchildren, David(Jenny)

Baker, Polo, Jennifer (Clay) Stoffer, Fairfax, Iowa, Kristin (Jaime) Dorsey, Stillman Valley, Tara Summerlin, and Michael Ehmen, South Daytona, Florida; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Robert Baker; and four stepchildren and their families. He was predeceased by his parents; his first wife, Hazel; daughter, Janice(Robert) Baker; grandson, Gabriel Blanchard; sisters, Edna and Grace Ehmen; son-in-law, Larry Greenfield; and Tara’s husband, Levi Summerlin. The family wishes a special thanks to the Hospice of the Rock River Valley staff who helped them through this journey. Funeral services were held on May 31 at the Oregon Presbyterian Church. Burial was at Riverview Cemetery, Oregon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Oregon Presbyterian or the Sterling Presbyterian Church or Hospice of the Rock River Valley, Sterling. Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave condolences.

20 years, Diane Crowe; her daughter, Andrea (Brett) Summers; three grandchildren, Zachary, Jacob, and Katelynne; brother, Jerald (Kari) Siefken;

sister, Adele Holland; and two nieces, three nephews, and two great-nieces. She was preceded in death by her father; and her grandparents, Fritz and Reka Siefken, and Clarence and Alta Thompson. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, sister and partner to us and we will miss her dearly, but we find comfort in knowing she is healed of all her illness and dancing in heaven. A memorial service will be held on Saturday June 10 at 11 a.m. at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home, Freeport. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Korean War veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He married Lois Long on May 21, 1955 in Oregon. He owned and operated Gene’s Garage Door Service, working in Rockford, Mendota, and Oregon for many years before retiring in 2011. Gene was a lifetime member and past Commander of Oregon

VFW Post 8739 and past Commander of the 6th Illinois District. He was also a member Oregon United Methodist Church for more than 60 years and of the “Depot Gang” involved in the restoration of the Oregon train depot. Gene loved and cared for his family and loved gardening.

Sherry Siefken Sherry Siefken, former Forreston and Freeport resident, 60, died on Monday, May 15, 2017 in Peoria, Arizona, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on Dec. 31, 1956 in Freeport to Carl and Vivian (Thompson) Siefken. She graduated from Forreston High School and Highland Community College with a degree in Nursing. She loved hiking, fishing, gardening, horses, butterflies, and anything outdoors. She is survived by her partner and best friend for

Gene E. Medlar Gene E. Medlar, 86, longtime Oregon resident, died on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Serenity Hospice Home, Oregon. He was born on March 21, 1931 in Oregon, the son of Leon and Leona (Haney) Medlar. He was a graduate of Oregon High School and a

June E. Rowland

June worked 25-plus years at Pinecrest Manor in the dietary department where she made many new friends and always remembered longtime acquaintances. After retirement, June worked part-time at the Bertolet Memorial Library, Leaf River, and loved all of her “library girls.” She enjoyed gardening, playing the piano, traveling, including her trip to Norway. She was very proud of her Scandinavian heritage. She also enjoyed cooking for her family and friends and watching the birds. She was a member of

the North Grove Christian Church and formerly a member of the Horseshoe Riding Club, and served as a Girl Scout leader. June is survived by her five children, Vickie (Alan) Pals, Christie (David) Meighan, Julie (Vince) Wright, Ed (Val) Rowland, and Carrie (Josh Nye) Ebens; 14 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sister, Carol (Wayne) Sumpter and their family. As Mom always said, “It is what it is, and this too shall pass.” Funeral services were held on May 26 at FarrellHolland-Gale Funeral Home, 110 S. Seventh Street, Oregon, with the Pastor Terry Ceroni of the North Grove Christian Church officiating. Burial was at North Grove Christian Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for the garden at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home where Mom loved to sit, drink her coffee, and listen to the birds. Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave condolences.

Gladys L. Haring, 96, Freeport (formerly of Polo), died on Sunday, May 28, 2017, at Parkview Home, Freeport. Gladys was born, June 4, 1920 in Milbank, South Dakota, the daughter of Charles and Esther (Speckeen) Miller. She married Earl Haring on July 29, 1943, in Savanna. Gladys worked at the Polo Garment Factory and Central Stamping in Polo. She was a life long member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Polo and a current member of the Bethany United Church of

Christ in Freeport. Survivors include a sister, Hazel Dorsey, Freeport; sister-in-laws, Naomi Miller and Carole Miller; several nieces and nephews; greatnieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by husband, Earl; sister

and brother-in-law, Alice and Paul Brown; brothers, Leonard and Kenneth Miller; brother-in-law, Russell Dorsey; and niece, Shelly A. Dorsey. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 1 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 702 E Dixon St., Polo, with funeral services beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Garden in Dixon. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her name. Visit www.polofamilyfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

He is survived by his wife, Lois, Oregon; son, Terry (Vickie) Medlar, Cleveland, Ohio; daughter, Sharon Bocker, Oregon; grandchildren, Troy (Laura) Medlar, Marysville, Ohio, Ashley Wineman, Alliance, Ohio, Shanna (Jeremiah) Blankenship, Rockford, Cari Gomer, Alpharetta, Georgia, and Bradley Bocker, Chana; nine great-grandchildren;

brothers, Don (Becky) Medlar, Louisville, Kentucky, Gerald (Pat) Medlar, Oregon, and Neil (Becky) Medlar, Rockford; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents. Funeral services were held on May 27 at the Oregon United Methodist Church with Pastor Thomas E. Kim

officiating. Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Gene’s name may be made to Oregon VFW Post 8739, Oregon United Methodist Church, and Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon. Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave condolences.

Township, $25,000. Eric M. Pravidica and Kelsey K. Pravidica, warranty deed to Patrick R. Haye, 5711 N. Carole Court, Monroe Township, $160,000. Edward M. Kett and John W. Kett, warranty deed to Joe Bajko and Karin Bajko, 500 Slippery Rock Drive, Taylor Township, $2,500. Chet J. Olson, warranty deed to Charlie R. Ramsey, 1091 S. Seventh St., Flagg Township, $85,000. May 25 Wendy Branaum, warranty deed to Gregory M. Welker and Kristin Welker, 10690 W. Edgewood Rd., Woosung Township, $113,000. William E. Weaver, warranty deed to Richard T. Weaver, 110 E. Main St., Mt. Morris, $74,700. Harvard State Bank, warranty deed to Antonio Alfano, Giuseppe Alfano, Peter Alfano, Susanna Tranchina, and Salvatore Tanchina as trustees of the

Tranchina Family Trust, 101 S. Fourth St., Oregon-Nashua Township, $110,500. Rhonda Cook, quit claim to Ryan W. Benson, 507 E. Oregon St., Buffalo Township. John Kardaras and Eugenie Kardaras, warranty deed to Marjorie R. Hancock, 1121 Sunset Terrace, Flagg Township, $224,900. Karen K. Ludwig, Matthew E. Ludwig and Joel C. Ludwig, quit claim to Karen K. Ludwig, 503 E. Green St., Forreston Township. Karen K. Ludwig, warranty deed to William L. Stauffer and Karen A. Stauffer, 503 E. Green St., Forreston Township, $120,000. Theodore S. Perkins and Shelly Perkins, warranty deed to Katherine L. Kalina, 104 Fourth Ave., Forreston Township, $50,000. ANW Poggioli LLC, warranty deed to 104 Cozy Living LLC, 109 & 111 Main St., Leaf River Township.

Roe sentenced her to four years in state prison with two years mandatory supervised release and ordered her to pay total fines and costs of $2,792.

battery, domestic battery, preliminary hearing June 21. Jason Otten, 46, homeless, failure to register as a sex offender, preliminary hearing June 7. Anthony Jaques, 18, DeKalb, possession of a controlled substance, possession of cannabis, aggravated battery to a peace officer, criminal damage to government supported property, preliminary hearing June 14.

June E. (Gilbertson) Rowland, 84, Leaf River, died on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 from complications of heart surgery. She was born on April 16, 1933 on Easter Sunday in Avon, Wisconsin, the daughter of Edward and Mary Helen (Bussey) Gilbertson. She graduated from Orfordville, Wisconsin, High School. She married her husband of 52 years Omer E. Rowland on Dec. 5, 1950 in Leaf River. He died in October of 2002. June lived each and every day to the fullest and cherished her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren as well as all of her “buddies” at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home. She always had a kind word to say, a listening ear or was a shoulder to cry on, even when she wasn’t having the best of days herself. Rarely did you hear a complaint from her, nor did she ever want to “bother” someone to ask for help.

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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. May 19 Angella K. Ballard, quit claim to Gregory L. Ballard, 116 Prairie Moon Drive, Scott Township. May 22 Ogle County Sheriff and Rodney D. Johnson, Sheriff’s deed to Blackhawk Bank, 609 N. Eleventh St., Flagg Township. Ogle County Sheriff and Christopher Kirk, Sheriff’s deed to Dreamers Construction LLC, 105 W. Sixth St., Byron Township, $53,461. Tony E. Karrow, Tamara S. Karrow and Trudy L. Karrow, warranty deed to James P.

O’Connor, 112 W. Mason St., Buffalo Township, $54,900. Louis L. Lipsey Jr., warranty deed to Allison S. Toal and Erik A. Gugliemi, 102 M. Main St., Rockvale Township, $78,500. Nancy Lyon, quit claim to Robert E. Blokus and Ellen A. Blokus, 9195 N. Kishwaukee Rd., Marion Township. Robert E. Blokus and Ellen A. Blokus, quit claim to Dale Lyon, Bruce Lyon, Mary Lyon, Nancy Lyon and Ann Ganong, 9195 N. Kishwaukee Rd., Marion Township. May 23 Charles Parks and Lois Parks, warranty deed to Kevin Carroll and Susan Carroll, 107 S. Division Ave., Buffalo Township, $60,000. Jennie L. Bohannon, warranty deed to Jennie L. Bohannon, 11699 Flagg Rd., Flagg Township. Gayle A. Walk and Teri

E. Walk, warranty deed to A & H Land LLC, Junction Road, White Rock Township, $10,000. Jason Bybee and Tara Milligan-Bybee, warranty deed to Otto Gensler Inc, Washington Street, White Rock Township, $10,425. Daniel J. Klein and Lynn M. Klein, warranty deed to Otto Gensler Inc, South Kings Road, White Rock Township, $18,150. Peggy Hughes, warranty deed to Jaime Bugarin, 515 S. Ninth St., Flagg Township, $52,500. Edward Bollman, warranty deed to Jaime Bugarin, 515 S. Ninth St., Flagg Township. Donna Dodson, warranty deed to Jaime Bugarin, 515 S. Ninth St., Flagg Township. James Bollman, warranty deed to Jaime Bugarin, 515 S. Ninth St., Flagg Township. Michael A. Johnson and Debra D. Johnson, warranty deed to Austin B. Glendenning, 7653 E.

Hales Corner Rd., Marion Township, $135,000. May 24 Gary W. Knutson and Stacy J. Knutson, warranty deed to Gina R. Newlon Becker, 515 Birch Lane, Taylor Township, $160,000. Marilyn M. Jensen, warranty deed to Phillip W. Cultra, 16488 E. McNeal Rd., Monroe Township, $180,000. Michael J. Burke and Susan T. Burke, warranty deed to Paul N. Halverson and Nancy A. Halverson, 3881 E. Honey Creek Rd., Pine Rock Township. Paul N. Halverson and Nancy A. Halverson, warranty deed to Michael J. Burke and Susan T. Burke, 4237 E. Honey Creek Rd., Pine Rock Township, $656,550. Michael Burke and Mary Lois Burke, warranty deed to Thomas J. Hartnett III, 406 W. Sixth Ave., Flagg

State’s Attorney From B3 Alejandra Lozano Ramos, 31, Belvidere, identity theft, jury status call June 26. Autumn Houghtby, 23, Polo, robbery, pretrial conference June 23. Craig Hochmuth, 31, Oregon, aggravated battery, aggravated domestic battery, jury status call June 23. Oscar Milan, 25, Rochelle, failure to register as a sex offender, jury status call June 23.

May 24 Brent Gross, 23, Sterling, attempted tampering with food, criminal damage to property, theft, pretrial conference July 10. Garrett Nelson, 23, Davis Junction, aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer, pretrial conference July 10. Timothy Dial, 32, Mt.Morris, delivery of a controlled substance, status hearing June 26. Tavonte Stewart, 19, Chicago, forgery, bond

forfeiture hearing July 19. May 25 Tracy Reeder, 50, Mt. Morris, driving while license revoked, jury status call, June 26. Allen Clement, 37, Oregon, aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, possession of a stolen vehicle, fleeing or attempting to elude, driving while license revoked, resisting a peace officer, status hearing June 9. Robert French, 42,

Rochelle, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, endangering the health of a child, jury status call June 23. Juan Gutierrez, 22, Rochelle, burglary, resisting a peace officer, status hearing June 23. Jacob Chamberlin, 22, Oregon, theft, status hearing June 26. Shelli Delatorre, 49, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to delivery of a controlled substance. Judge John B.

May 26 Laquan Walker, 29, DeKalb, aggravated battery to a peace officer, resisting and obstructing a peace officer, preliminary hearing June 7. Jacob Spies, 25, Lake Zurich, aggravated domestic

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C lassified a dvertising IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASTLE MORTGAGE CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. SCOTT MACTAGGART; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 16CH 78 602 SOUTH PIERCE STREET CRESTON, IL 60113 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT

NOTICE OF SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OREGON, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. WILLIAM F. BOLHOUS, DAWN M. BOLHOUS and VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS, Defendants. 16CH 68 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 424 N HANNAH ST MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on March 10, 2017, the following described real estate, to-wit:

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on March 10, 2017, Sheriff of Ogle County will on June 30, 2017, 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 33 in Sunset Hill Addition to the Village of Mount Morris, Illinois, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois.

TAX NO. 25-23-404-009

will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on June 30, 2017, at 10:00 AM, at 202 South First Street, Oregon, Illinois.

Permanent Index Number: 08-27-126-002 Commonly known as: 424 N Hannah St, Mount Morris, IL 61054

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 602 South Pierce Street Creston, IL 60113

The Judgment amount is $134,872.74.

Description of Improvements: Townhouse

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The Judgment amount was $159,366.11. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% 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 DAYS 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://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff?s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3469088. Please refer to file# 257572 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF?S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. that set forth in this notice of sale. I721719 May 18, 25 & June 1 2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASTLE MORTGAGE CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. SCOTT MACTAGGART; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 16CH 78 602 SOUTH PIERCE STREET CRESTON, IL 60113 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on March 10, 2017, Sheriff of Ogle County will on June 30, 2017, 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 SIXTY-ONE (61) OF THE FINAL PLAT NO. 1 OF CRESTON COMMONS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN PLAT FILE D ON PAGE 99 AS DOCUMENT NO. 0708963, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF DEMENT, COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 25-23-404-009 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 602 South Pierce Street Creston, IL 60113 Description of Improvements: Townhouse The Judgment amount was $159,366.11. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% 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 DAYS 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://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff?s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 257572 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF?S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. that set forth in this notice of sale. I721719 May 18, 25 & June 1 2017

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Ogle County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. 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 the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. 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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I721956

May 25, June 1 & 8 2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF No. 2017 P 34 JOSEPH JANATKA, Deceased. CLAIM NOTICE and NOTICE TO HEIRS Notice is given to creditors of the death of Joseph Janetka of Dixon, Ogle County, Illinois. Letters of office were issued to Carolyn Janatka, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Gary R. Gehlbach, EHRMANN GEHLBACH BADGER LEE & CONSIDINE, LLC, 225 E First Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 106 S. 5th St., Suite 300, Oregon, Illinois 60161, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or, if mailing or delivering of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Notice is also given to David A. Janatka, heir of Joseph Janatka, whose whereabouts are unknown and who, if he survived the decent, is an interested person in the above proceeding to probate the decedent will dated September 29, 1999, and whose address is not stated in the Petition to Admit the Will to Probate, that order was entered by the court on May 4. 2017, admitting the will to Probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission, you may file a petition with the court to require a proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence as provided in section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/6-21). You also have the right under section 8-1 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/8 -1) to contest the validity of the will by filing a Petition with the court within 6 months after admission of the will to probate. The estate will be admitted without supervision, unless under section 2804 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. By: Carolyn Janatka Independent Executor Gary R. Gelbach Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC Attorneys for Executor 215 E Frist Street, Suite 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288- 3068 FAX

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Lincoln Township Notice of Scheduled Meetings By order of the Lincoln Township Board of Trustees: Scheduled meetings of Lincoln Ogle Township, County, State of Illinois, Board of Trustees will be the second Tuesday of every month at 7:45 AM at the Haldane Town Hall, 12319 W. Jefferson, Haldane, Illinois unless otherwise scheduled by the Township Supervisor. Dated May 20th, 2017 Kenneth L. Eichholz Clerk June 1, 2017

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Council of the of Oregon City passed Ordinance 2017-105 No. adopting Prevailing Rate of Wages for Construction Work effective June 1, 2017, as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor. A certified copy of said ordinance has been filed with the Illinois Department of Labor, the Secretary of State, and County Ogle Clerk's Office. Copies are available at the City Clerks Office 115 N 3rd Street, Oregon, IL. By order of the Council of the City of Oregon passed May 23, 2017. Charlene Ruthe City Clerk June 1, 2017

IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: STEVEN W. TOBLER, Deceased NO. 2017-P-43 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Steven W. Tobler. Letters of office were issued on May 15, 2017 to Pamela J. Tobler, 2551 Skare Road, Rochelle, Illinois 61068, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, WilliamsMcCarthyLLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, IL 61061. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated this 15th day of May, 2017 PAMELA J. TOBLER Independent Executor For the Estate of STEVEN W. TOBLER Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMSMCCARTHYLLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com May 25, June 1, 8, 2017 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CHERYL L. McKEAN Deceased NO. 2017-P-39 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Cheryl L. McKean. Letters of office were issued on May 9, 2017 to Jolene L. McKean, 406 N. Adams Avenue, Polo, Illinois 61064, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, WilliamsMcCarthyLLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, IL 61061. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated this 18th day of May, 2017 JOLENE L. McKEAN Independent Executor For the Estate of CHERYL L. MCKEAN Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMSMCCARTHYLLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com June 1, 8, 15, 2017 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: EVELYN I.SMITH Deceased NO. 2017-P-38 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Evelyn I. Smith. Letters of office were issued on May 8, 2017 to Kim D. Krahenbuhl, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, Illinois 61061, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, WilliamsMcCarthyLLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, IL 61061. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated this 25th day of May, 2017 KIM D. KRAHENBUHL Independent Executor For the Estate of EVELYN I. SMITH, Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMSMCCARTHYLLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com June 1, 8, 15, 2017

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CITY OF OREGON STREET DEPARTMENT The City of Oregon is accepting applications for a full-time position for the Street Department. Diesel Mechanic experience preferred. Applicants must have a High School diploma or GED equivalent, a Class B CDL with air brakes or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire. Applicants will be subjected to a thorough background check and a pre-employment physical and drug screening. Applications are available at City Hall, 115 N. 3rd St. Oregon, IL 61061 and must be submitted to City Hall.

Dohrn Transfer has immediate openings for Class A and B drivers and Dockworkers at our terminal in Rock Falls! Top pay, excellent FT benefits and all drivers are HOME DAILY! Rates of pay are listed below, please go to www.dohrn.com for more information to apply. Come join our winning team today!!! DRIVER - CDL A TRAINING. $500 - $1,000 Incentive Bonus. No Out of Pocket Tuition Cost! Get Your CDL in 22 Days. 6 Day Refresher Courses Available. Minimum 21 Years. 877-899-1293. EOE. www.kllmdrivin gacademy.com

HIRING CDL-A DRIVERS For Regional, Flatbed Routes * Earn Over $60,000 Your First Year * Enjoy Weekly Hometime * 80% of Loads PreLoaded& PreTarped * Corporate Style Benefits * Freightliner Cascadias * Call 844-4Gypsum www.gypsumexpress.com Hiring Full Time Route Driver & Maintenance person Apply in person HVP Vending 409 East Main Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-4035 Kitchen Help, Cashier & Cleaning person needed Oregon Area 815-732-6804 NEW YEAR, NEW AVIATION CAREER-GET FAA CERTIFICATION TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED CAREER PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. CALL AIM 800-481-8312.

NEW TODAY Summer Camp Kitchen Staff Needed, 1 yr. Camp exp. preferred but will train individual with a positive attitude and a servant's heart. Full & PT. Contact Chef Teri Faulkner 989220-9727

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Part Time Apartment Manager: At Rock Falls Living Center ,oversee one maintenance person, 72 units, 20 to 25 hrs. wk. $12.50/hr. REQUIRES H.S. Diploma or GED, Basic computer entry, basic math, day to day operation of the office, fill vacant units. Previous office experience preferred, communicate well with applicants and residents, prepare required reports. Please provide resume' with business references & handwritten cover letter to: WCHA, 401 W. 18th St. Rock Falls, IL or email to: www.wcha@ wcopha.org

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Whiteside Area Career Center has an opening for a CNA Clinical Instructor. Must be a RN with 2 yrs. experience -1 yr. Must be providing nursing care to elderly/chronically ill adults or teaching theory in an accredited nurse training. Clinical will run Tues. & Thurs. from Oct. 2017-Mar. 2018. For more info; call 815-626-5810. Send resume to: Paula Rademacher; Whiteside Area Career Center; 1608 Fifth Ave., Sterling IL 61081. WACC is an EOE.

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes. The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

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LEGAL NOTICES

Notice of Public Hearing Lincoln Township and Road District Budget Notice is hereby given that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Lincoln Township , Ogle County, Illinois for the fiscal year beginning April 1st 2018 and ending March 31st 2019 will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection at the town clerk's residence from and after May 20th, 2017. Notice is further given that a public hearing on the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be at 7:30 A.M. on June 13th, 2017 at the Haldane Town Hall in Lincoln Township. Final Action will be taken at this public hearing. Dated 2017.

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CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers in the Ogle County area to advocate for children in the Ogle County court system involved in abuse and neglect cases. Your involvement can impact a child’s future. Contact Trisha Morrow, Executive Director (815) 288-1901 www.casaleecar roll.com

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

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DIXON 3 BR, 1 BA, on almost ¾ acre, 1006 S. Hill Dr., Dixon, IL $ 129,500 815-499-2225

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4 Cemetery Plots available at Oak Knoll Cemetery in Sterling Section H Lots 114, Spaces 3,4,5 & 6. Original Cost $825/space Asking $300/space 815-440-8393

DIXON 2BR Duplex 2 full bth, 2 car att. Gar. $134,900 815-973-

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6-plot Cemetery Site, Grove Hill, Morrison IL. Lot 5, Block 5. $3000/obo 309.236.4778

ROCKFALLS

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ASHTON ★★ 1&2 BR., Ashton/ F.G. 815-7512712/562-5075.★

NEW TODAY 2BR 1BA, 1978 Victorian home, functional & liveable but needs some work, no contract sale. $5000 Quick Possession 815-6316168

DIXON 2BR upper, Dixon Dells. stove, refrig., air, garage w/ opener, basic cable & garbage p/u furnished, No Pets, Ref, & lease. $500/ mo. + $500 dep. 815-652-2042.

NEW TODAY Office or Apartment, exc. location in historic building from across Courthouse Square 1250 sq. ft. $550 / mo. + dep. no smoking. Available early June. 815652-4677 or 815440-1417.

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Donald Nelson, Supervisor Kenneth Eichholz, Clerk June 1, 2017

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IN THE CLASSIFIEDS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, PLAINTIFF,

STEPHEN J ROMANDO A/K/A STEPHEN JOSEPH ROMANDO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS.

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

Stephen J Romando a/k/a Stephen Joseph Romando Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION TWELVE (12), TOWSHIP TWENTY-TWO (22) NORTH, RANGE NINE (9) EAST OF THE FOURTH (4TH) PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 12; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 12, 125.15 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF A PUBLIC HIGHWAY (ILLINOIS ROUTE 2) ; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF PUBLIC HIGHWAY AT AN ANGLE OF 102° 06' 34" MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 518.05 FEET TO THE POINT OF CURVATURE OF THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, 918.18 FEET ON THE CHORD OF A 0° 56' CURVE, SAID CHORD MAKING AN ANGLE OF 184° 24' 20" MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND; THENCE WESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 93° 50' 19" MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 262.47 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 96° 43' 43" MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 441.18 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 70° 36' 12" MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 565.99 FEET TO THE EDGE OF ROCK RIVER; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE EDGE OF ROCK RIVER AT AN ANGLE OF 103° 42' 44" MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 51.47 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 76° 17' 16" MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 304.68 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF A PUBLIC HIGHWAY (ILLINOIS ROUTE 2);THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF A PUBLIC HIGHWAY AT AN ANGLE OF 293° 40' 05" MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 91.73 FEET TO THE POINT OF CURVATURE OF THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, 242.79 FEET ON THE CENTERLINE OF A 0° 56' CURVE, SAID CHORD MAKING AN ANGLE OF 178° 40' 06" MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION TWELVE (12), TOWNSHIP TWENTY-TWO (22) NORTH, RANGE NINE (9) EAST OF THE FOURTH (4TH) PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 12; THENCE WESTERLY ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 12, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 89° 53' 49" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 125.15 FEET TO A POINT IN THE CENTER LINE OF A PUBLIC HIGHWAY DESIGNATED STATE BOND ISSUE ROUTE 2; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON SAID CENTER LINE, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 12° 00' 23" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 518.05 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON SAID CENTER LINE, A DISTANCE OF 982.86 FEET ON A TANGENTIAL CURVE CONCAVE TO THE NORTHWEST, HAVING A RADIUS OF 6,138.90 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 9° 10' 24" AND THE LONG CHORD OF SAID CURVE BEARS SOUTH 16° 23' 12" WEST, A CHORD DISTANCE OF 981.81 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND, SAID POINT BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE PREMISES CONVEYED TO PHILIP M. SOFOLO AND REBECCA J. SOFOLO FROM HENRY W. REMMERS AND HELEN M. REMMERS AND INEZ D. REMMERS BY WARRANTY DEED RECORDED OCTOBER 11, 1989 IN BOOK 346 AT PAGE 224 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PREMISES SO CONVEYED, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 77° 27' 07" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 59.57 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON A LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 17° 39' 10" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 44.25 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON A LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 13° 20' 48" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 100.35 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON A LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 22° 52' 34" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 99.35 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON A LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 23° 19' 06" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 100.06 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON A LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 29° 01' 44" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 56.90 FEET TO A POINT IN THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PREMISES SO CONVEYED; THENCE EASTERLY ON SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE PREMISES SO CONVEYED, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 89° 54' 09" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 111.72 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ON A LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 37° 44' 13" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 12.61 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ON A LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 12° 38' 44" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 41.05 FEET TO A POINT IN THE NORTH LINE OF THE EASTERN PORTION OF SAID PREMISES SO CONVEYED TO PHILIP M. SOFOLO AND REBECCA J. SOFOLO; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE EASTERN PORTION OF SAID PREMISES SO CONVEYED, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 89° 54' 09" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 55.86 FEET TO A POINT IN THE CENTER LINE OF SAID S.B.I. ROUTE 2; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ON SAID CENTER LINE, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 23° 19' 28" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 81.54 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ON SAID CENTER LINE, A DISTANCE OF 253.79 FEET ON A TANGENTIAL CURVE CONCAVE TO THE NORTHWEST, HAVING A RADIUS OF 6,138.90 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 2° 22' 07" AND THE LONG CHORD OF SAID CURVE BEARS NORTH 22° 09' 27" EAST, A CHORD DISTANCE OF 253.77 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 7254 South IL Route 2 Oregon, IL 61061 and which said Mortgage was made by, Stephen J Romando a/k/a Stephen Joseph Romando Mortgagor(s), to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 0412118; and for other relief.

Ron McDermott 106 S. FIFTH ST STE 300 Oregon, IL 61061 on or before June 19, 2017, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 260549-95956 I719533 #02 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 260549-95956 May 18, 25 & June 1 2017

1BR, $395/mo. Hampton Apts. 815-625-7043 THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217

17CH 10 7254 SOUTH IL ROUTE 2 OREGON, IL 61061 NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU,

Upper & Lower Apartments 2BR, 1 bath apartments $450 per month + Electric. & Deposit of $400. Water, sewer, trash, included. Coin operated laundry on site, Off Road parking, 12 month lease. 815378-2151. Application available at www.hvarre. com Broker Owned

ROCK FALLS

VS.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County,

815 626 5365

Attractive 1 & 2 apts. with BR. some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls. No pets, no parRefs. req. ties. 815-336-2305.

Nice 2BR w/applcs $500/mo + lease & dep. 815-716-0123

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4 Cemetery Plots Chapel Hill at Memorial Park in Garden of the Prayer $700 each 217-899-3925

APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306

STERLING 2BR, 1st Floor clean, QUIET. 815-718-5194 Sinnissippi Townhomes Spacious 2 & 3 BR 2 story townhomes Central air, Good location. Laundry hookup. (815)626-1130.

2 LG BR, 1 Bath, 1 car Attached garage, No Pets, $600 mo. & $600 dep. 815-440-7985

NEW TODAY 2BR 1BA cottage in the country, newer kitchen & bath, $950/mo. No pets. Incl. propane, mowing & snow removal. 815-213-0164. Owner is licensed realtor . 3BR 1BA, full bsmt, garage, just remodeled, $750 / mo. + sec. dep. No sec. 8 815-3792528

STERLING Rent to Own 1819 19th Ave. Single story ranch, 3BR/1BA, 1 car garage, $675/mo. Avail. immediately! 815-875-6254 Houselady@ comcast.net

MOBILE HOMES 315 FOR RENT WAREHOUSE / 330 STORAGE OREGON STORAGE

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Call: 732-2466

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HOME IMPROVEMENT 408 Save On A Metal Roof 60-60-60 Sale. 60% Off Installation 60 Months No Interest $60 Gift Card with Estimate 1-800-784-2150 www.1866Ge tAPro. com 615

Lenny Bryson Auctioneer

Sales of all types Phone or Fax

815-946-4120

900 S. Division, Polo

615

ABSOLUTE ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION June 10th 9am 922 E. 900 N. Rd Gibson City, IL Antiques, Collectibles, 4-wheeler, Mini-bike, Trailers, Camper, MORE! 217-781-4131 www.StrebeckAuctions.com ESTATE AUCTION June 3rd 10am 117 Tanglewood Dr., East Peoria, IL TOOLS, TOOLS, & TOOLS!!!! Plus... Furniture, Appliances Sewing Machines, Household, Quilts, MORE! www.auctionzip.com

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POLO GARAGE SALES 624 NELSON BARN SALE - June 2-3 8:30 - 5:00 10807 W. IL. RT 64, Polo 1999 Harley Davidson, JD 425 mower 60”, Vintage doors and windows, home décor, girls 0-5, clothes Thomas Train table & set, red truck topper, bikes, etc.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc. 815-445-6151.

APPLIANCES

710

Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003

HEALTH & FITNESS

761

IF YOU HAD HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY AND SUFFERED AN INFECTION between 2010 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 765 Vintage Black 1978 Slingerland. 9 piece Jupiter drum set w/ hardware & cases. $900 OBO 815-564-8645

LAWN MOWERS

ROCK FALLS

AUCTIONS

AUCTIONS

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Craftsman 20 Hp, 48” deck, electric start. $500 815994-1692 Cub Cadet, 27hp, Kohler GTX 1054, 54” cut, 171 hr., 815-379$1800 2528 LTX 1046 Cub Cadet 46” mower w/ 2 bagger. Low hrs. Like new. $1,600. OBO 815-631-6678

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NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OREGON, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. WILLIAM F. BOLHOUS, LAGE OF MT. MORRIS,

DAWN M. BOLHOUS and VIL-

Defendants. 16CH 68 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 424 N HANNAH ST MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on March 10, 2017, the following described real estate, towit: Lot 33 in Sunset Hill Addition to the Village of Mount Morris, Illinois, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois. Permanent Index Number: 08-27-126-002 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on June 30, 2017, at 10:00 AM, at 202 South First Street, Oregon, Illinois. The Judgment amount is $134,872.74. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Ogle County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. 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 the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. 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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I721956

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Hazelhurst Annual Summer Consignment Auction Saturday July 8, 2017 Call by June 19, 2017 with your list for the sale bill Info - Lyle Hopkins (IL#440.000185) Polo, IL 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 Email—slpaspolo@gmail.com Fax—815-946-3745 Lenny Bryson (IL#440.000158) Polo, IL 815-946-4120 Location - Mrs. Sherwood Shank Family Farm

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION

Tuesday, June 20th, 2017 at 6:30 P.M. Sale to be held at: 327 West Division Street

Amboy, IL 61310 Nice Ranch Home on Large Lot

For complete listing of sale bill, photos, tax info, terms & conditions, etc. go to www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com For Information Contact: Lenny Bryson – Auctioneer Ph) 815-946-4120 Owner, Lawrence Moore Estate Executor, Jeff Moore Attorney, David Badger

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Auction

Due to moving out of state, the Real Estate and Personal Property will be auctioned at 13763 West Lanark Road, Forreston, IL 61030. Directions south of Forreston, IL on Rt 26 to Lanark Road, then west approx ½ mile to sale sight. Watch for Auction signs. See advance salebills, possible color photos on our website at topauctions24-7.com/ paspolo & Auction Zip

Sunday, June 4, 2017

PP 10:00 am * RE 12:30 pm

Lunch by Poorboys Catering

Real Estate - The approx 2.68 acres has a very nice single story home with basement and attached 2 car garage plus an additional unattached heated 2 car shop. There is a large enclosed storage shed approx 80’ long. The 3 bedroom home has a kitchen with built-in cupboards, dining room, family room, living room and full bath. A nice front porch is at the front of the house. It is equipped with 200 amp electric service, elec water heater, fuel oil heat, well and septic, vinyl siding and metal roof. The property is located in Lincoln Township, Ogle County, Forreston School and Fire District. Terms for Real Estate: 10% down day of sale with balance due within 30 days when a clear title policy will be issued. Taxes will be prorated at closing. Attorney Kim Krahenbuhl will handle the closing for the seller. * For viewing of the Real Estate, contact any of the numbers below. Household – Collectibles - Westinghouse refrigerator; elec stove; Romax juicer; Kitchen-aid mixer & other sm appl; usual kitchen items; canning supplies; fruit jars; sofa sleeper; VCR tapes; records; desk & chair; sewing machine & accessories; 5 drawer dresser; bookcase; mirrors; pictures; various lamps; baskets; foot stool; Navigator vacuum; figurines; assorted games; TG&Y semi trailer; mini pool table; 2 bird cages; 2 drawer file; dehumidifier; assorted pots; double rinse tubs; wicker porch set; piano bench; mirror w/harp; cane bottom chairs; captains chair; assorted collector dishes incl Fostoria; pitcher & bowl set; vases; wood ironing board; old Beam bottles; loom needles; AC cast iron planter plates; section of Polo Bowling Alley floor; plus lots more. Tools – Mower – Misc - Craftsman stacked tool box; several smaller tool boxes; assorted hand tools; wood saw horses; platform scale; Power tools - DeWalt grinder, Craftsman 19.2V drill, battery charger, Ryobi reciprocal saw, air drill, belt sander, Porter Cable 3/8 drill, DeWalt elec impact; kerosene heater; 2 orange ext ladders; 2 alum ladders; shop vac; new Karcher pressure washer; cabinet; banjo shovel; C-clamps; 2 - 2 man saws; garden tools; hand sprayer; 2 flats of corn husking hooks; Snapper LT200 riding mower 22hp; Parker lawn sweeper; fert spreader; Radio cart; gas snow blower; milk house double wash vat; camper hitch; pail for tomato covers; lg assortment various fishing poles & assorted accessories; hayrack & gear; plus lots more.

Jimmy Day - owner

Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Lenny Bryson (IL#0440000158) 815-946-4120 Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) 815-946-2809

Clerks: Public Auction Service Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#0440000185) 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519

Terms on Personal Property - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards (3% convenience fee charged for credit card). 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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