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Oregon’s City Wide Garage Sales are June 9-10. A9

Jonathan Schneiderman will again lead the varsity boys basketball team. A10

Co-Op a Success A co-op between the Forrestville and Polo school districts has success on the track. B2

Vandalism and wreckage cleared By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com Forreston experienced a couple of civil issues over the past week, and the Forreston Village Board issued a thanks to all who helped sort them out. Village employees and officials pitched in to clean up after a car struck a fire hydrant and vandals spray painted graffiti in various places. While fleeing from police at high speeds May 28 around 6 p.m., Richard Feigl, Roscoe, struck a fire hydrant at the corner of South Walnut Avenue and East Cherry Street. He was first southbound on Ill. 26 and then on South Walnut Avenue. After hitting the hydrant, Feigl’s vehicle spun out Little Nyxi Doan, 4, Pecatonica, discusses one of the kids games with Lions Club member Leatrice Bicksler Saturday and hit a nearby tree, which at Leaf River Summer Daze. Nyxi was with her Grandma Darci Eisele, Byron, at right. Photo by Vinde Wells spun him into a second tree, before leaving his car sitting in pieces approximately 30 feet from the hydrant.

Weather almost perfect for festival By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com With the exception of a brief downpour Saturday evening, the weather was picture-perfect for Leaf River Summer Daze. “I think everything went well,” festival committee chairman Paul Lindstrom said Monday. “I think the vendors and everyone there was happy — at least until the storm hit.” An unexpected and fastmoving thunderstorm put a stop to the Badger State tractor pulls about 8:30 p.m., just as they were nicely off

to a good start. Otherwise, persistent blue skies and 80-degree temperatures brought out several hundred people, by Lindstrom’s estimate to enjoy Friday night’s fireworks, Saturday’s numerous events, and Sunday’s parade. “We had a big crowd for the fireworks,” Lindstrom said. “The car show Saturday had more cars and people than other years, and the firemen were pleased with the turnout for their breakfast. More signed up for the bags tournament, too.” Cars lined the side streets

surrounding the parade route on Sunday afternoon for the hour-long parade featuring Rockford’s Phantom Regiment. Jim Dirksen, Oregon, came to the festival on Saturday for the tractors. “I want to see the tractor pulls,” he said as he and his dog Scotty browsed through the rows of old International, John Deere, and Case tractors at the Tractor & Antique Engine Show. Allan Genandt, Forreston, had the same idea. “I’m here for the tractor show and pulls,” he said. “They’ve got a real nice car

show, too.” Kids were lining up Saturday to ride the barrel train, a row of blue wheeled barrels pulled by Ken Wilson on his lawn tractor. The train ride wended its way through the vendor and food booths, the tractor show, and around a couple of blocks near the River Valley Complex, where most events were held. The Leaf River Historical Museum down the street on Ill. 72 was open Saturday and Sunday. A petting zoo in its backyard on Saturday offered kids a chance to pet rabbits, goats, and kittens.

The fire hydrant was damaged. Feigl attempted to flee on foot, but was shortly apprehended by Stephenson County Sheriff’s Police. Earlier that weekend on May 26, graffiti was spraypainted on the cement at the eastern edge Warken Park’s shelter house, the sidewalk on the east side of Forreston High School, the track and field shed near the football field, and on the fence at Police Chief Mike Boomgarden’s home. Public Works Superintendent Allen Cruthis, village workers Scott Timm and Mike Glick, and Boomgarden were joined by the families of village president Mark Metzger and trustee Ken Vinnedge in cleaning up the graffiti in time for the Memorial Day service at Veteran’s Memorial Park. Glick had returned early from vacation to help in the efforts. Turn to A3

Buckets of Fun in German Valley

The 44th annual German Valley Days festival will get underway on Friday, June 9 with the theme, “Buckets of Fun.” Activities will take place in the Ben Miller Park, along Church Street and at the German Valley Grade School. The Silver Creek SWIFT will serve a celebration supper beginning at 5 p.m. Friday. Open coloring for all ages will be held at the information booth from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday and 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday. A Little Miss and Mister Pageant, the presentation of the German Valley Area’s Most Valuable Person Award, and the announcement of “Bucket of Junk” competition winners will begin at 6:30 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. “The German Valley Days Trivia Wars Game Show” will begin. Saturday activities will start with a pancake breakfast served by Silver Creek ACTS Ministries from 7 to 10 a.m. at the German Valley Fire Station. The fire station will also be the location for free FHN health screenings from 7 to 10 a.m. Those wishing the glucose test must fast for eight hours prior to the screening. At 8:30 a.m., registration for an Antique Tractor Show, sponsored by the German Valley Golden Eagles 4-H Club, will begin at 310 Church St. Tractor games are scheduled at 3 p.m. Registration will begin at Darrell Kump and Jim Dirksen, both of Oregon, discuss an old International M tractor on display at the Tractor Show 9 a.m. for the German Valley at Leaf River Summer Daze June 3 while Dirksen’s dog Scotty keeps cool in the shade of an old Oliver. Photo by Lions Car Show to take place

at 310 Church St., across from the fire station. Car show awards will be presented at 2:30 p.m. At 9 a.m. a pig scramble for children age 3 through 10, will take place behind the historical museum. Preregister by calling 815-3623671. At 10 a.m. a euchre tournament will begin at the fire station and a Kiddie Tractor Pull will start on the ball diamond infield. Entries in the “Buckets of Fun” coloring contest, sponsored by the New Hope Veterinary Clinic, will be judged in the park shelter at 10:30 a.m. and a petting zoo, provided by Kriss Mulder will open. At 11 a.m., an “Around the World (in GV)” Basketball Shooting Contest will begin at the park basketball court. At 11:30 a.m., “Grass Attack” a bluegrass band will be onstage. The German Valley Days parade will begin with a flyover by Albertus Airport Pilots at 1:30 p.m. Andy Linder will share his Hacky Sack skills at 2:30 p.m. A pie-eating contest in the park shelter is sponsored by Christina’s Bakery and young singer and song writer Adam Linder will perform onstage. A wristband special is available for the inflatable rides from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. A bags tournament begins at 3 p.m. on the park basketball court, sponsored

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Encore! plans events

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By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Porchfest this Saturday is just one of several upcoming community events aimed at developing Mt. Morris into a cultural arts destination. Encore! Mt. Morris, formed a little more than a year ago to promote arts in the community, is sponsoring the first of its kind event on Saturday, June 10. Encore! members Jeff Bold and Molly Baker said the event will feature almost 20 different bands who will play on about 20 different porches throughout the village from 1 to 5 p.m. Residents have volunteered their porches to be used as bandstands for an afternoon of free entertainment for the public. “Basically we have a porch for each band,” Bold said. “They go on individual porches for about an hour each with time allowed in between for the listeners to get to the next session.” The porches are welldistributed throughout from Main Street to Brayton Road and Mulberry Avenue to Ogle Avenue, he said, with the intention of getting participants familiar with their neighbors and to meet new people. “We hope people will park their cars and walk from one porch to the next if possible,” Baker said. “Biking in between is also encouraged.” A list of porches and bands and a schedule and map can be found at EncorePorchfest. info. Porchfest will be topped off with a free concert featuring Grass Attack at 7 p.m. at the downtown band shell. Encore! Mt. Morris,

Encore! Mt. Morris members Molly Baker and Jeff Bold hold the Carson De Jarnatt Excellence in Community & Economic Development Award the organization recently received from Blackhawk Hills Regional Council. Photo by Earleen Hinton

established in April of 2016, is a cultural initiative of the Mt. Morris Economic Development Corp., with the goal of developing the village into a unique, thriving rural and cultural arts destination in northwest Illinois. The group’s efforts so far were rewarded recently when Blackhawk Hills Regional Council recognized it with the 2017 Carson DeJarnatt Economic Development Award, which is given to a person, organization, or initiative that demonstrates commitment to regional economic development. About 45 people are active in Encore! and many more are ready and willing to help with events. One of their first projects last year was establishing an art gallery in the Old Sandstone building on the downtown campus. The historic building was once a dormitory of the Mt. Morris College and then the headquarters of Watt Publishing Co. until 2007. “We hope to bring people to Mt. Morris who have an interest in the arts or just want to go somewhere new,” Baker said. “We hope it will also bring businesses to

town.” Porchfest is not the only activity this weekend. A Student Art Show featuring over 125 selected art works by pre-school to eighth grade students will open Friday, June 9 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Old Sandstone Gallery. The show will also be open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and then on Wednesday and Friday evenings for the rest of June. Before Porchfest begins, anyone can try their hand at a new creative endeavor at seven Try-it Art Classes which will be taught by area artists in the Mt. Morris Coliseum on Saturday from 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Choose one, two, or three 45-minute classes including weaving, drawing, calligraphy, carving, printmaking, pen and ink design, and watercolor painting. Classes are $5 for adults and $3 for students with discounts for families. Class size is limited, and early registration is encouraged at EncoreMtMorris.com or in person at the Mt. Morris Village Hall.

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.

Festival has a full line-up From A1 by Duane Collman, dealer of Monsanto Seeds. Sandy’s Face Painting and Balloons will be featured in the park shelter from 3 to 5 p.m. The German Valley Fire Department will serve a pork chop supper at the fire station from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. (shuttle service provided to and from park). Stage entertainment will be the McNulty Irish Dancers at 3:30 p.m.; Jason Kollum, Juggler and Stilt Walker at 4:30 p.m.; and Zack Percell of TNZ Magic at 5 p.m. Little Miss & Mister participants will perform their dance number onstage at 6:15 p.m. The evening’s featured entertainment will be by “Felix & Fingers” Dueling Pianos. They will begin at 7 p.m. and resume at 8:15 p.m., following the German Valley

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Days prize drawing at 8 p.m. A fireworks display in the Lake Baalton area will conclude the day’s activities. It is sponsored by the German Valley Lions Booster Committee, the Village of German Valley and Donna Smith. Rain date is July 11. The German Valley Historical Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 2:30 to 4 p.m. and again at 5 p.m. on Saturday. Jumping Beans Inflatables, a Game Trailer and Hi Striker by Oak Ridge Ranch Amusements, Oak RR, LLC, Pony Rides by the Huenefelds, the Summer Rec Dunk Tank and Panning for Gold will be available Friday and Saturday along with food

concessions, craft vendors and various booths. Sunday’s activities will begin with a 10 a.m. “Festival of Praise” worship service in the Ben Miller Park. Rain location is Grace Valley Church. At 1 p.m. the German Valley Firemen will host a dodge ball tournament at the fire station. The public is invited to watch or bring a team to participate. German Valley Days is sponsored by the German Valley Lions Club, the Village of German Valley, its businesses, organizations, churches and residents. For information, call 815362-3671 or 815-541-0853 during the event.

Weather Forecast A little wetter and cooler than normal but winds have died down. Best chances for storms are 9-10, 11-12, and 15-16. Heavy but scattered storms are possible. Unstable weather. May was wetter and cooler than normal.

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A former Polo alderman was sentenced to two years special probation May 31 for theft from the company he worked for. David Ackeberg, 39, pleaded guilty in Ogle County Court to theft from Birkey’s Farm Store, Polo, where he was a salesman. A count of forgery was dropped as part of a plea agreement. According to the terms of the agreement, Judge Clayton Lindsey sentenced Ackeberg to 24 months “second chance” probation, which means that if he meets all the conditions and successfully completes it, a conviction will not go on his record. Lindsey also ordered Ackeberg to perform 30 hours public service work and to pay Birkey’s $7,700 in restitution and $600 in

David Ackeberg

probation fees. A hearing was set for May 29, 2019 to review the status of the probation. Ackeberg was indicted by an Ogle County Grand Jury on July 27, 2016 for theft and forgery. He was accused of theft between $500 and $10,000 and forging documents while he was employed by Birkey’s. According to information presented at Wednesday’s hearing, Ackeberg sold

customers equipment for prices greater than actually agreed upon and then falsified documents to support that to Birkey’s officials on seven different deals made between October of 2012 and February of 2014. The inflated prices were used to calculate his sales commissions. Ackeberg was represented in court by Rochelle attorney Russ Crull. The case was prosecuted by Sandra Talbott from the Illinois Attorney General’s office because Ackeberg was a city official at the time of the offenses, and the Illinois State Police handled the investigation. He served on the Polo City Council in Ward 2 from 2007 to 2009 and in Ward 1 from 2013 until Aug. 1, 2016 when he resigned citing personal reasons. A Class 3 felony carries a possible sentence of 2 to 5 years in state prison.

Church to hold pork chop dinner A Pork Chop Drive-Thru Dinner will be held on Sunday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Freeport Church of the Brethren. Enter the parking lot at

777 W. Pleasant St., place an order, and soon it will be delivered to your car. An $8 meal includes a grilled boneless pork chop, au gratin potatoes, green

beans, roll, and home-baked pie — a restaurant type meal with fast-food service. One extra chop per meal is available at $4 each.

Breakfast served Saturday 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.

Board accepts donation From A1 “One thing I take pride in as a community like Forreston’s is how we handled it,” said Metzger. “We spent days getting everything cleaned up and fixed up as much as possible in time for Memorial Day, and nobody even complained a bit.” In other action, the board

accepted a donation from Romaine Capps of her property between Elm and Birch street, on the southwest part of town. Capps had wanted to sell the property, but was worried about possible legal issues due to a shed in the back of her home leaning onto village property. Instead, Capps has opted to donate her property outright

to the village of Forreston. The board accepted the donation unanimously. Metzger also brought up the possibility of contracting a building inspector as needed in the case of determining condemned properties. Currently, if a complaint is filed with the village, a police officer is sent to inspect property conditions.

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Diduch, Engelbarts and Conerton honored at breakfast Three Forrestville Valley School District employees received special recognition May 25 at the annual endof-the-year breakfast. High school social sciences teacher Denny Diduch was named Teacher of the Year. Besides being a teacher, Diduch is the head coach of the two-time state champion football team. He recently completed his 20th year in the district, all of them at Forreston junior and Senior High School. According to a press release issue by school officials, during his tenure, Diduch has developed positive relationships with all of the staff, students, and community members of Forreston, while holding his students and self to the highest expectations. He has demonstrated a tremendous ability to model a love of critical thinking and research, as students explore cultures of the past and present, by using current Best Practices and always having his students “think” and communicate the important “why” they believe something to be true, the press release said. He continues not to allow complacency in the classroom by challenging

Barb Engelbarts was honored as the Forrestville Valley School District FHS coach and teacher Denny Diduch was recently Outstanding Support Staff named Forrestville Valley School District Teacher of Member of the Year the Year. Pictured with him are her wife Jess and their his students to be well- children Cadence, Autumn, Rudy, and Treyden. Photo read, well-informed, and supplied

think outside the box. Diduch continues to push his students to pursue their dreams and goals no matter what the obstacles. “We are very fortunate to have Mr. Diduch, who truly does care for the success of all of his students,” said Principal Travis Heinz. “He does a wonderful job of providing multiple opportunities for the parents and community members to partner with him and his students. He is always willing to go the extra mile to get his students excited about learning.” Superintendent Sheri

Smith agreed. “Mr. Diduch is a true leader in the region when it comes to having our students critically think and discuss both past and present events,” she said. “His work with all of his students makes the entire Forrestville Valley family proud.” Diduch resides in Freeport with his wife Jess, and children Cadence, Autumn, Rudy, and Treyden. Barb Engelbarts was honored as Outstanding Support Staff Member of the Year. She works in the Maintenance Department at

the junior and senior high school. “Ms. Barb is exactly what you want from any employee,” Heinz said. “She has a servant leader’s heart and willingness to do whatever is needed at the time. Whether it is making sure the building is spotless, setting up for our many events, working with our Sports Boosters, and even our Music Patrons, Ms. Barb does it well and always with a smile.” “Ms. Engelbarts is exactly the role model we want in front of our students from all of our employees,” said

Teacher Kathie Conerton, is retiring after 40 years in the Forrestville Valley School District.

Smith. “Her work ethic and character are exemplary. She is a huge reason why we are able to host so many events with the expected quality. Ms. Engelbarts is well deserving of this award and I can not think of a better person to be the inaugural recipient.” Engelbarts resides in Forreston with her son Ben. The culminating event of the breakfast was the announcement of longtime English teacher and librarian Kathie Conerton. She will retire from teaching at Forrestville Valley after 40 years in the

profession. She began teaching eighth grade language arts at Forreston Junior High School in the 1970-71 school year. She took a seven-year hiatus after her son was born on the last day of school during the 1979-80 school year. Conerton was asked to return to the district by longtime Superintendent Ted Gapiniski after an unexpected resignation two weeks before the school year began in 1987. Conerton has served the district as a librarian, high school yearbook advisor, junior high language arts teacher, and high school English teacher. Her care and ability to reach all of her students has been an example to all of the staff for many years. “Ms. Conerton will be missed greatly,” Smith said. “During her 40 years of teaching, she has been able to make a positive impact on over a thousand students. That impact can be seen throughout our district and for that we are grateful. We wish her nothing but the best of luck as she embarks on a new adventure.” Conerton lives in rural Leaf River.

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. Some of the award winners were listed last week. The following students also

were recognized: EverFi Certificates (sponsored by Forreston State Bank) – Kody Adams, Brittney Akins, Afrdita Aliu, Amanda Anderson, Jena Bettner, Whitney Brace, Tyler Bryant, Samantha Cederholm, Steve Christensen, Robert DeHaven, Ryan Dillavou, Bryan Edler, Contessa Farris, Tara Fenelon, Joseph Fiorello, Katie Fisher, Kelsey Fransen, Noah Gipe, Jordin Gittleson, Alexia Gruhn, Jonas Haugen, Lane Henneman,

Makayla Henneman, Katie Hilton, Emily Homman, Sheyania Hughes, Bailey Johnson, Spencer Kelsey, Keileigh Kloepping, Tassie Krigbaum, Emily Langill, Austin Ludke, Kate Metzger, Carson Meyers, Cody Moser, Emma Nelson, Shayla Newell, Justina Peck, Allison Plock, Caleb Poffenberger, Ariel Pritchard, Jaedyn Rager, Rebecca Raum, Gretchen Richter, Karalee Rinehart, Alissa Schramm, Kayla Shuman, Peyton Sorn, Cody Stewart, Cameron Timm,

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_________________________ _______________________________________ Phone Nos:______________________________ _______________________________________ Church Attending_________________________ Any Special Needs or Allergies?_____________ ______________________________________ Mail completed form to: Tammy DeVries, 6614

N. Summerhill Rd., Forreston, IL. 61030

Jackson VanBrocklin, Nathan Wardlow, Hailey Wilson, Michael Wubbena; One-Year Perfect Attendance Award – Keileigh Kloepping, Emily Langill, Hunter Lingel; Four-Year Attendance Award – Afrdita Aliu, Amanda Anderson, Alexander Baumann, Bryan Edler, Katie Fisher, Lane Henneman, Emily Langill, Hunter Lingel, Carson Meyers, Shayla Newell, Zachary Thill; Daughters of the American Revolution – Amanda Anderson; Sons of the American Revolution – Cameron Timm; National Honor Society of High School Scholars – Sheyania Hughes; Highland Community College Phi Theta Kappa – Sheyania Hughes; Certificate of Employability – Brittney Akins, Afrdita Aliu, Amanda Anderson, Alexander Baumann, Ross Behrends,

Brittan DeVries, Brian Dillard, Ryan Dillavou, Bryan Edler, Joseph Fiorello, Katie Fisher, Jeremiah Green, Alexia Gruhn, Jonas Haugen, Lane Henneman, Makayla Henneman, Sheyania Hughes, Bailey Johnson, Keileigh Kloepping, Liam Kuhn, Justin Lampe, Emily Langill, Hunter Lingel, Kate Metzger, Carson Meyers, Shayla Newell, Justina Peck, Allison Plock, Caleb Poffenberger, Jaedyn Rager, Alissa Schramm, Zachary Thill, Cameron Timm, Hailey Wilson, Michael Wubbena; Illinois State Scholars – Ross Behrends, Brian Dillard, Bryan Edler, Katie Fisher, Emily Homman, Emma Nelson; Illinois Principal’s Association Award – Emma Nelson, Cameron Timm; National Honor Society – Afrdita Aliu, Amanda Anderson, Ross Behrends, Samantha Cederholm, Brian Dillard, Bryan

Edler, Contessa Farris, Katie Fisher, Alexia Gruhn, Emily Homman, Sheyania Hughes, Keileigh Kloepping, Emma Nelson, Rebecca Raum, Michael Wubbena; Forreston Honor’s Total Achievement – Robert DeHaven, Joseph Fiorello, Makayla Henneman, Carson Meyers, Allison Plock, Caleb Poffenberger, Karalee Rinehart, Kayla Shuman, Jacob Southerland, Michael Wubbena; Forreston Honor’s Highest Achievement – Afrdita Aliu, Amanda Anderson, Ross Behrends, Samantha Cederholm, Brian Dillard, Bryan Edler, Contessa Farris, Katie Fisher, Alexia Gruhn, Emily Homman, Sheyania Hughes, Keileigh Kloepping, Emma Nelson, Rebecca Raum; Top Ten Percent – Emily Homman, Sheyania Hughes, Emma Nelson, Bryan Edler, Katie Fisher, Alexia Gruhn, Michael Wubbena.

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Brooke Allen joins Angus Association Brooke Allen, Leaf River, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association, reported Allen Moczygemba, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Junior members of the association are eligible to register cattle in the American Angus Association,

participate in programs conducted by the National Junior Angus Association, and take part in associationsponsored shows and other national and regional events. The American Angus Association is the largest beef breed association in the world, with more than 25,000 active adult and junior members.

Learn barn quilts at June 19 workshop Polo High School Class of 1957 held its 60th class reunion on June 2 at the LaBranche in Polo. Classmates then attended PCHS Alumni Banquet held June 3 at Polo High School. In the front row, left to right, are: Carolyn Higley Grigereit, Marian Fegan Pudlas, Kay Ryan Yde, Theresa Long Witmer, Alice Boddiger Ports, Bob Cassens, and June Andrews Slick. Back row: Phil Frey, John Engle, Lou Mosher, Paul Brown, Craig McGuire, and Dick Poffenberger. Photo supplied

PCHS Class of 1957 holds reunion Members of the Polo High School Class of 1957 held their 60th class reunion on June 2 at the LaBranche in Polo. Classmates then attended PCHS

Alumni Banquet held June 3 at Polo High School. Those attending the reuniont were: Carolyn Higley Grigereit, Marian Fegan Pudlas, Kay Ryan Yde,

Theresa Long Witmer, Alice Boddiger Ports, Bob Cassens, June Andrews Slick, Phil Frey, John Engle, Lou Mosher, Paul Brown, Craig McGuire, and Dick Poffenberger.

Country Crossroads Quilt Guild in Forreston will hold a Barn Quilt Workshop on Monday, June 19 taught by Karen Hilliard, Davis Junction. The workshop will begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. at Forreston Grove Church,7246 Freeport Rd., west of Forreston, The evening program will begin at 7 p.m. with Hilliard giving a presentation “All About

Barn Quilts.” Guild meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at the church, with quilt demo warm-ups and ample time to meet and greet members before the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Visitors are charged a fee of $5 at the door. For more information contact Barb Gaertner by phone at 815-297-2700 or email at gaertnerbarb@ gmail.com.

and procedures to ensure compliance with all federal standards of care for nursing homes. The superior federal survey results are the result of hard-working staff who care about the residents, a board of directors who provide excellent direction for the future, a community that is actively involved in Pinecrest’s ministry, and donors who generously support the mission with their financial resources. Pinecrest Community, located in Mt. Morris, is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community which was started by the

Church of the Brethren in 1893. Pinecrest has grown to a community which serves approximately 175 residents and employs nearly 200 staff. Pinecrest offers care at all levels including duplex homes for active seniors, independent living apartment homes, intermediate and skilled nursing care, specialized memory care and short-term rehab following an illness, injury or surgery on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. For more information, visit the website at www. pinecrestcommunity.org or call 815-734-4103.

Healthcare included Catherine Cruthis, Shana Pritchard, Erin Welch, Forreston, and Stephanie Wilken, all of Forreston. Earning a degree in Medical Assistant was Rebekha O’Rourke, Leaf River. Earning degrees in Nursing were Brittani Head, Forreston, Margherita Johnson, Forreston, Lance Merrill, Mt. Morris, Rebecca Molander, Leaf River, and Whitney Near, Mt. Morris. Earning certificates in Agricultural Production were John Donaldson, Oregon, and Blake Wetzel, Lindenwood. Earning certificates in Automotive Service - Level I and Level II were Spencer Cruthis, Forreston, and Jeff Pingel, German

Valley. Shana Pritchard, Forreston, earned a certificate in Clerical Business. Larissa Gruendler, Forreston, earned a certificate in Cosmetology. Gretchen Wojtas-Johnson, Forreston, earned certificates in Equine Stable Manager and Equine Massage Therapist. Earning certificates in Medical Coding were Catherine Cruthis, Shana Pritchard, Erin Welch, and Stephanie Wilken, all of Forreston. Crystal Scwartz, Stillman Valley, earned a certificate in Nail Technology. John Donaldson, Oregon, earned certificates in Welding - Basic and Welding and Fabrication.

Business Brief Pinecrest earns high ratings Pinecrest Community officials proudly announces that the federal survey team from Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services found Pinecrest to be in substantial compliance with federal nursing home regulations – that means not a single citation was issued. A deficiency-free federal survey is a very rare occurrence. According to a U.S. Government Accountability Office report published in May 2008, approximately 70 percent of federal

comparative surveys nationwide identified that state surveys missed at least one deficiency with the potential for more than minimal harm. Pinecrest Community and all licensed nursing homes in Illinois are inspected each year during an unannounced visit by a team of surveyors from the Illinois Department of Public Health. IDPH surveys are conducted to determine compliance with both state and federal nursing home regulations. This health survey is a significant component of the CMS Five Star Quality

Rating. This rating includes staffing levels, and quality measures in addition to the health survey to determine a star rating from one to five stars. Pinecrest has held the highest 5-star rating from CMS for a number of years. Star ratings for all nursing homes can be found on www.medicare.gov/ nursinghomecompare . This year during the last week of March, Pinecrest participated in its first ever federal survey by CMS. Federal surveys are a key CMS oversight tool in ensuring the adequacy of

annual state surveys. Only 5 percent of nursing homes are surveyed by federal inspectors each year. That means that out of approximately 1,200 long term care facilities in Illinois, Pinecrest is one of approximately 60 Illinois nursing homes to receive a federal survey this year. A team of surveyors from the CMS regional office in Chicago spent four days at Pinecrest to conduct a comparative survey. The team observed resident care, conducted interviews with residents, family members and staff, and reviewed policies

College News Andrea Merchant Andrea Merchant, Byron, graduated cum laude from Upper Iowa University, Fayette, Iowa, with a bachelor of science degree in Accounting in December. Briana Bendorf Briana Bendorf, Baileyville, graduated recently from Graceland University, Lamoni, Iowa, with a bachelor of arts degree in Theatre. Matthew J. Getzelman Matthew J. Getzelman, Byron, recently graduated

cum laude from the University of Illinois-Springfield with a bachelor of science degree in Information Systems Security. HCC Several area residents were among the 320 students who received degrees and certificates May 13 when Highland Community College, Freeport, celebrated its 54th annual commencement. Those earning associate

of science degrees included Aidan Carr, Leaf River, Mikayla Dirksen, Forreston, Abraham Doak, Leaf River, Emily Edler, Leaf River, Markus Edler, Forreston, Whitney Felker, Byron, Celena Josephitis, Forreston, Caidin Kloepping, Baileyville, Nathaniel Stukenberg, Forreston, and Lindsey Wardlow, Forreston. Those earning associate of arts degrees included Elizabeth Ascher, Forreston, Cara DuBois, Polo, Heidi

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Wednesday, December 6th: ELF, The Musical This fun-filled, family friendly production tells the story of Buddy, a young orphan, who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. This musical is based on the beloved holiday film staring Will Ferrel. Join us for a day of holiday joy at the Circa 21 Dinner Theatre in Rock Island, IL. Cost per person: $85

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Duitsman, Forreston, Danielle Hinshaw, Byron, Lauren Jacobs, Forreston, Ryan Lee, Forreston, and Lindsey Wardlow, Forreston. Those earning associate of general studies degrees included Danielle Hinshaw, Byron, Kelci Patterson, German Valley, and Taylor Slothower, Forreston. Those earning degrees in Agricultural Management included John Donaldson, Oregon, Christine Krumm, Oregon, Kolton Myrvold, Monroe Center, Taylor Slothower, Forreston, and Blake Wetzel, Lindenwood. Those earning degrees in Automotive Mechanics included Spencer Cruthis, Forreston, and Jeff Pingel, German Valley. Those earning degrees in Information Technology

Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriage licenses. May 26 Bradley A. Goodwin and Sara R. Santini, both of Mt. Morris. Raymond C. Kortte and Amanda J. Gill, both of Beloit, Wisconsin. Steven J. Johnson and

Lorren C. Byerley, both of Rockford. Logan G. Hickman, Kingston, and Rae A. Ruhle, Malta. Zachary M. Thomson, Springfield, and Morgan L. Heinz, Forreston. Richard F. White III and Carisa B. Crouch both of Wausau, Wisconsin.

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Daniel T. Krahl and Alexandra E. Davidson, both of Roscoe. Gary E. Linton, Jr. and Brenda R. Slonneger, both of Sterling. May 30 David C. Wills and Kathy J. Long, both of Rochelle. May 31 Adam S. Carlson and Kristen S. Gilbert, both of Polo. June 1 Mark S. Curtis and Alexandria A. Dobyns, both of Mt. Morris.

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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

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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.

believing, 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.

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month.

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.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor David Poust 815-938-2380 Thursday, June 8—8 a.m. AA BAILEYVILLE Meeting REFORMED CHURCH Sunday, June 11—9 a.m. 400 W. Center St. EBENEZER REFORMED Worship Baileyville Monday, June 12—8 a.m. CHURCH Pastor Bruce Otto 2997 N. German Church Rd. AA Open Meeting;9:30 a.m. 815-235-1201 Coffee at The Depot; 9:30 a.m.Two miles east of Oregon 9 a.m. Sunday School on Ill. 64, two miles north on 4 p.m. Sewing Day 10 a.m. Morning Worship Wednesday, June 14—6:30 German Church Road p.m. Bible Study on Isaiah Pastor John Wisdom BETHEL UNITED Church Office METHODIST CHURCH FLORENCE UNITED Phone: 815-732-6313 217 S. Hickory St., METHODIST CHURCH 9 a.m. Sunday School Shannon 2649 W. Florence Rd., 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 815-864-2581 Freeport Women & Men’s Bible Traditional Worship 9 a.m. Pastor Kathleen Study, Kids Club Education Hour 10 a.m. Brinkmeier www.ebenezerreformed. Contemporary Worship 11 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. com a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. EMMANUEL BROOKVILLE and FORRESTON GROVE EVANGELICAL ELKHORN UNITED CHURCH LUTHERAN CHURCH METHODIST CHURCHES 7246 N. Freeport Rd., 764 N. Stillman Road, Brookville: Adult Sunday Forreston Oregon School 9:30 a.m. Presbyterian Church in (Payne’s Point) Worship 10:30 a.m. America Pastor Andrew Kayes 17725 W. Chamber St. Pastor Drew Jones Office: 815-732-2424 in Brookville 815-938-3605 Worship Service 9 a.m. Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. www.forrestongrovechurch. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 com a.m. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School EVANGELICAL FREE Corner of Wilson Mill & 10:30 a.m. Worship Service CHURCH Brick Church Roads Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. OF MT. MORRIS Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir 102 S. Seminary St. CHANA UNITED Mt. Morris METHODIST CHURCH FORRESTON REFORMED Senior Pastor 606 Main St., Chana 61015 CHURCH Bruce McKanna Pastor Chan Ik Choi 501 Third Ave. 815-734-4942 815-732-7683 9:30 a.m. Worship Thursday, June 8—1 p.m. chanaumc@gmail.com 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Ladies Bible Study Adult & Children’s Saturday, June 10—7 a.m. Education 9 a.m. FREEDOM LUTHERAN Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Men’s Accountability Group CHURCH, ELCA Sunday, June 11—8:30 Holy Communion Pastor Kathy Burkheimer Celebrated the First Sunday of a.m. Sunday School; 9:15 a.m. 815-222-7270 InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship Each Month Sunday Morning Worship Service; 5 p.m. Youth Group Log onto our website at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian CHRIST OUR SAVIOR at http://www.efcmm. Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon LUTHERAN CHURCH GIFT—Growing In Faith org to check out our latest 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon Together-Christian education opportunities and 815-284-4554 for all ages following worship updates Pastor David Andermann service 815-632-6767 Welcome Center is at FAITH DISCOVERY 9 a.m. Worship Service 111 S. 4th St., Oregon CHURCH 10:20 a.m. Education Hour 801 W. Oregon St., Polo GRACE VALLEY Jeremy Heller, Pastor OPEN BIBLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 815-946-3588 302 S. Franklin St., Polo CHURCH 9 a.m. Sunday School Luke Schier, Pastor 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. 10 a.m. Worship Service 815-946-2848 German Valley Nursery Available Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Pastor Jake Ritzema We are an independent nonWe include children in our 815-362-6601 denominational Christian Sunday Worship experience Sunday School for All Ages church. “Grandkids Class” 9 a.m. Visitors are always welcome. Ages 3-10 are dismissed right Worship Service 10 a.m. after our Praise & Blended FAITH EVANGELICAL Worship Time. GERMAN VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH Bible-Based UNITED METHODIST 402 Second Ave., Forreston Passion for God CHURCH Pastor Scott Ralston Compassion for People Church and Main Streets Church 815-938-3203 Visit Our Website: Don Plock, Pastor “ A Church with a PoloOpenBible.org 8:30 a.m. Worship Service Heart — In the Heart of Forreston” CROSSROADS LEAF RIVER BAPTIST 9 a.m. Sunday Worship COMMUNITY CHURCH, CHURCH 10 a.m. Sunday School WHITE PINES CAMPUS 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd.,  205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Leaf River FAITH UNITED Pastor Chris Bradshaw Pastor Randy Newton METHODIST CHURCH Sundays at 10 a.m. 815-738-2205 Mission Statement: Loving, 815-837-5255 Email leafriverbc@gmail. Growing & Serving in Faith polo@crossroadscn.com com Handicapped Accessible We offer contemporary Sunday Praise and Worship 702 E. Dixon St., Polo worship and relevant Bible Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery Pastor Karen Hundrieser teaching through provided) 815-946-3212 engaging messages, and Sunday School 11 a.m. Website: faithumcpolo powerful video Wednesday Prayer/Bible 9 a.m. Sunday School Join us after the service in Studies 6 p.m. 10 a.m. Sunday Worship our cafe for coffee, snacks & Prayer Chain 738-2205 11 a.m. Fellowship fellowship Wednesday—Various Kidzlink Children’s Ministry Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m. (infant-5th grade)-during Adult FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon Services LEAF RIVER UNITED www.fbcoregon.org Crave Youth Group (6th-12th METHODIST CHURCH 815-732-2642 grade)- Sundays at 6 p.m. 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Rev. Jared Cochran Visit our website: www. Pastor David Poust “A Christ-centered, Biblecrossroadscn.com

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Sunday, June 11—10:30 Fellowship a.m. Worship & Children’s Church PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH LIGHTHOUSE UNITED 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. METHODIST CHURCH 9 a.m. Sunday School 4938 S. Daysville Rd., 10 a.m. Worship Service Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi POLO CHURCH OF THE Handicapped Accessible BRETHREN Worship Service 9 a.m. Congress Ave. & Webster St. Sunday School 10 a.m. (The church is handicapped Age Three through accessible) Sixth Grade. Pastor Leslie Lake Everyone is Welcome 9 a.m. Family Worship 10 a.m. Fellowship Time MT. MORRIS CHURCH 10:30 a.m. Sunday School OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Road PRAIRIE DELL P.O. Box 2055 PRESBYTERIAN Mt. Morris, IL 61054 CHURCH Pastor Ginny Haney 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Phone: 815-734-4573 Shannon Office hours Monday Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon 815-864-2448 Friday, June 9—9 a.m. 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School Women’s Fellowship 10 a.m. Worship Saturday, June 10—4-7 p.m. 11:15 a.m. Fellowship Living Hope Church Sunday, June 11—8:15 REVIVE COMMUNITY a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 CHURCH a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday Email: pastor@revivemtm. School com Tuesday, June 13—8:45 a.m. Southern Baptist Bible Study; Quilting Saturday Night Service Wednesday, June 14—5:305:30 p.m. 8 p.m. Kid Nation on Lower Level RIVERSTONE NORTH GROVE CHRISTIAN CHURCH EVANGELICAL 609 S. 10th St., Oregon CHURCH Craig Arnold, Pastor 10384 W. Coffman Rd., 812-236-1213 Forreston Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 ST. BRIDE’S Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 EPISCOPAL CHURCH Sunday School 9 a.m. 1000 Ill. 64 West Worship Service 10:05 a.m. Oregon Tuesday & Saturday Pastor Barbara Seward 9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & 815-732-7211 Thrift Shop Open at New Life www.saintbrides.org Community Center Email:saint.bride. church@gmail.com OREGON Services CHURCH OF GOD Sunday-Holy Communion-8 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. and 10 a.m. Pastor Michael Hoffman Classes Children’s Sunday School & 815-732-6847 Adult Bible Study Available Sunday School 9:30 a.m. St. Bride’s follows Worship 10:30 a.m. You and your family are traditional Anglican-Episcopal invited to join us for worship church practices; is biblically based and both family and on Sunday, June 11 at 10:30 individual oriented. Visitors a.m. are always welcomed. During morning worship an exceptionally fine Children’s ST. JAMES LUTHERAN Church is offered for children CHURCH 3 years old through Grade 5. West Grove Road at Sunday School begins at Columbine Rd. 9:30 a.m. and includes classes Pastor Steve Erickson for adults, young adults, teens, Sunday, June 4—9:30 a.m. children and infants. Special attention is given in Divine Worship; 10:30 a.m. each class to issues and topics Senior Choir Rehearsal; 10:45 related to the particular needs a.m. Congregational Bible Study and interests of each group. The Wednesday night Youth ST. MARK’S Group meets at 6 p.m. at East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. LUTHERAN CHURCH Daysville Road. 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Each Wednesday at 6:30 Pastor Terrie Wilder p.m. a class titled “Basics for 815-946-2919 Believers” will meet at the Sunday church. All are welcome. Worship 9 a.m. The local Weight Watchers Social Time 10 a.m. group meets Wednesday at the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for ST. MARY CHURCH weigh-in, followed by their 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Father Joseph P. Naill June’s Bible Books of the Month are Daniel and Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Revelation. Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m. OREGON UNITED Sunday 8:30 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Third Wednesday of Month at Pastor Thomas E. Kim Pinecrest 3 p.m. 815-732-2994 Reconciliation oregonumc@outlook.com Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. Sunday Worship 9 a.m. St. Mary Prayer Network Followed by Fellowship and Lois Lints 815-703-9699 All-Age Sunday School Thursday, June 8—7:30 p.m. Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 Agape Team Practice Saturday, June 10—5:30 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC p.m. Agape Worship Service CHURCH Sunday, June 11—9 a.m. 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Worship Service; 10:15 a.m. Father Joseph P. Naill Fellowship 815-946-2535 Tuesday, June 13—10 a.m. Sunday Mass Staff Meeting; 7 p.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Committee Meeting Reconciliation Wednesday, June 14—6:30 First Sunday of each month a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 7 p.m. after mass Church Council Religious Education Thursday, June 15—7:30 Youth Program p.m. Agape Team Practice 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 Saturday, June 17—5:30 p.m. p.m. Agape Worship Service Adult Bible Study Sunday, June 18—9 a.m. 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m. Worship Service; 10:15 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 Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Email: trinitymm@frontier. com Website: www.trinitymm.net Thursday, June 8—11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Summer Lunch Program, Inside If Raining Friday, June 9—8 a.m. Bulletin & Fellowship Saturday, June 10—8 a.m. Breakfast Club at Fiesta Palace; 5:30 p.m. Worship, Holy Trinity Celebrated Sunday, June 11—9:30 a.m. Worship Service, Holy Trinity Celebrated; Fellowship Following Monday, June 12—6:30 p.m. Church Council Meeting Tuesday, June 13—11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Summer Lunch Program on Church Lawn, Inside If Raining Wednesday, June 14—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise Group; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Summer Lunch Program on Church Lawn, Inside If Raining Thursday, June 15—11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Summer Lunch Program, on Church Lawn, Inside If Raining WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m. Worship—10:35 a.m.

Church News Deadline The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at our office at 113 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon. The deadline is 9 a.m. on Fridays for church news left in the drop boxes in Forreston & Polo. Items can also be emailed to vwells@ oglecountynews.com. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815732-6166 ext. 5903.

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Events & Entertainment

VOP seeks Day Camp support

Dani Carson will perform on Sunday, June 25 at Faith Discovery Church in Polo. Photo supplied

Polo church will host Dani Carson Award winning singer Dani Carson will perform on Sunday, June 25 at 6 p.m. at Faith Discovery Church, 801 W. Oregon St., Polo. Carson, an awardwinning country, rock, and Americana artist from the tiny town of Apache, Oklahoma, has learned to spread her wings and begun to fly. During her music career, which began in the spring of 2014, she’s had several opportunities to open for acts such as Country Hall of Fame artists Glenn Tubbs and Wade Hayes, and also one of the Red Dirt greats, Stoney LaRue. She’s also traveled and spread the word of optimism all over the place, including Nashville, Branson, and places such as Phoenix, Arizona. Starting life as a foster child, Carson has dedicated her life to tell

her story through her songs; to “sing about her demons so others forget theirs.� Because of her story, Carson and Jimmy Jack Whitaker, founder of the Jimmy Jack Foundation, as well as others wrote a song telling the story of someone finding their wings in life and spreading them. Their original work “You Will Fly� also won the United States Gospel Entertainers and Musicians (USAGEM) 2016 Video of the Year Award. Carson balances her life as a self-employed musician as well as a full time college student, and continues to push towards her dreams and goals. The public is invited to the concert. Admission is free with a good will offering being collected.  Refreshments will be served following the performance.

Energy fair gets grant for this year’s event For the 16th consecutive year, the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation has awarded the Illinois Renewable Energy Association a grant to run the Illinois Renewable Energy and Sustainable Lifestyle Fair, which will be held on Aug. 19 and 20 at the Ogle County Fairgrounds, Oregon. The ICECF awards grants on a competitive basis to non-profit organizations for renewable energy or natural areas preservation projects.Â

The fair is known for innovations and excellent speakers. At a meeting of energy agencies and organizations the fair was categorized as “expected and respected.� It is offered as a public service with a nominal entry fee of $5 per adult and no charge for children. “The IREA is fortunate to have been awarded the grants and is grateful to the ICECF for their continued support,� said Sonia Vogl, IREA member and fair organizer.

Cemetery meeting set The Grand Detour Cemetery Association will be holding its annual meeting on June 12 at the Grand Detour Town Hall at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Call Debbie Lowry 815-652-4543 for more information.

Since the Village of Progress began services to Ogle County adults with developmental disabilities the agency has offered some form of summer camp experience to the men and women enrolled in its programs. In the 1970s and 80s the Village scheduled weeklong residential camps at Stronghold and LOMC. In the mid 1990s it changed from a residential camp to a format offering day trip activities throughout the summer. The 2017 Day Camp Program will allow Village of Progress consumers to participate in outings which may include activities such as boat rides, field trips of area interests, cookouts, etc. For more than 40 years the summer camp offerings have provided VOP consumers a social, recreational and learning opportunity not otherwise available to most of the individuals who participate. For many of our

Village of Progress Day Campers pose for a group photo at one of their outings. Donations are now being accepted to help VOP consumers take part in the Day Camp Program. Photo supplied

consumers, the VOP day camps are the only “vacation� they will know. The Village of Progress allows an average cost for consumer participation of $65 per day camper and

is requesting community support to help with the funding of this long running recreational experience. Anyone wishing to make a contribution is asked to mail their gift to Village of

Progress, Box 418, Oregon, 61061. Any contribution to the day camp program, regardless of the amount, will be appreciated.

KB Tough Run benefits fund The 2017 KB Tough Run Event is on Saturday, June 24 at White Pines Ranch, rural Oregon Printable mail in registration forms as well as online registration are available at www. KBToughRun.com. To have a registration form mailed call Josh Roos at 815440-5180.

Don’t forget, this year’s event starts in the morning. Registration and check in will open at 9 a.m. followed by the 10 a.m. Kid Sprint start and 10:30 KB Tough Run and Angie Daub-Bergstrom Memorial Trail Hike start. While the KB Tough Run, Trail Hike, and Kid Sprint continue to be the featured events at the fundraiser, a

Kid Zone game area, Horsey Bingo, Prize Wheel, photo booth, and raffles add to the fun of this family-friendly day. Returning again in 2017 are the Ogle County Pork Producers with their pork chop sandwiches for lunch, and Prairie Street Brewing Company bringing their craft beer.Â

The KB Tough Run is the major fundraising event for The KB Fund. This fund has been established to support those in the community who are burdened by the expenses a medical crisis can present. To learn more about the fund or the event visit the website at www. KBToughRun.com.Â

Nash open for summer pool fun What can you buy for $1? Friday admission to Nash Recreation Center. Resident or non-residents pay only $1 admission on Fridays this summer. Nash is open from 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Nash offers a variety of activities to burn some energy. Open swim for all ages is

from 2-5 p.m. and 6:30-8:45 p.m., lap swim is offered three times on Fridays from: 5:45-8 a.m., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m. Lap swim offers six lanes for swimmers 7th grade or older. Swimming 32 laps is a one mile workout. Nash features racquetball

and wallyball. Courts must be reserved in advance and are a nominal fee for non-annual pass holders. The gymnasium features two full-size basketball courts and volleyball nets can be set up upon request. The Nash Fitness Center is more than 6,000 square

feet and features a three-lane rubberized track that surrounds our new Cybex strength training machines, free weights and cardiovascular equipment. Our fitness center staff is always available to set up an orientation for any and all users looking to begin a fitness routine.

Rock River Center Events What’s “Happening� at Rock River Center? (All ages are welcome to participate in programming) Adult Protective Services – What You Should Know Presented by Kat Pence, Lifescape Community Services Join Kat as she brings this very important information to Rock River Center on June 19, at 10 a.m. Kat Pence retired from law enforcement as an emergency dispatcher in Iowa after 17 years. She moved to Illinois four years ago and began working as an Adult Protective Services case worker. She now supervises both the APS and CCP programs for Lifescape Community Services. In the United States, the fastest growing population is those aged 85 and older. In 2009, one out of nine seniors reported being a victim of some type of abuse in the

past 12 months. (www.nceal. aoa.gov). We will be viewing a short film from ABC News that addresses these issues in an effort to bring to light abuse of this vulnerable population. In Illinois, the Adult Protective Services Act was created to help protect those victims. Â In 2013, the Act added adult disabled individuals to the population protected by the Adult Protective Services Act. In Illinois, there are seven defined types of abuse. Â Often times, abuse occurs when wellmeaning caregivers become overwhelmed and do not know where to turn. Abuse takes many forms, and in most cases victims are subjected to more than one type of mistreatment. Anyone 60 years or older, or disabled between the ages of 18-59, please call the Adult Protective Services

hotline at 1-866-800-1409 or Lifescape Community Services in Sterling at 1-815490-1125. If you plan on attending this program, call Rock River Center at 815-7323252. Refreshments will be served. 4th of July Safety Presented by Oregon Fire Protection District Some of us go to a fireworks display on the 4th of July, while others like to see them at home. Your safety is important to us. So we have invited Chief Michael Knoup, from the Oregon Fire Protection District to Rock River Center. Chief Knoup will be speaking on Wednesday, June 21, from 10 – 11 a.m. He will educate us on firework safety, what can happen when they are used carelessly or incorrectly. A question and answer period will follow. Contact the RRC office at 815-732-3252 if you plan on attending. Refreshments will be served. Computer Training at Rock River Center The Computer Technology Center at Rock River Center is free and open to the public, and available to you weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The following computer class, facilitated by Rock River Center volunteers, has been scheduled in June. June 12 & July 17 - Basic Computers - 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Instructor: Scott Zimmerman) This class will be taught in two parts. The first 30 minutes is an overview of the computer. The last hour covers computer basics and an explanation of how the

internet works. Experience using a mouse is helpful, but not required. All classes are free to attend and open to the public. Space is limited, so call early to be guaranteed a spot. Anyone interested should call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252 to register or set up an appointment for the training of their choice. Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs at Rock River Center Jessica A. Parker, Veteran and Veterans’ Service Officer is available at Rock River Center the second and fourth Monday of every month, from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on a first come, first served basis. Jessica is a Veteran who transitioned into her current role as a Veterans’ Service Officer. She voluntarily comes to Oregon to serve Veteran’s of all ages, and assist them with applications and other benefits available to them. This is a free service. If you have any questions, call Rock River Center at 815732-3252. Upcoming Daytrips Through Rock River Center ROCK OF AGES; Aug. 30 Drury Lane Playhouse; Oakbrook Miracle on 34th Street: Nov. 2 Fireside Theatre, Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin. Call the center for information about registration for these trips. To confirm meeting schedules, please call Rock River Center at 815-7323252. Visit RRC on the web at www.rockrivercenter.org.

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Master Naturalist Class ready to assist partners May 22 marked the end of the 12-week Master Naturalist training program in Boone and DeKalb Counties. Fourteen Master Naturalist Interns now join the ranks of University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists. University of Illinois Extension would like to congratulate our current graduates and thank them for choosing to join this valuable program. The University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist program is designed for adults of any age, who desire the opportunity, to learn about and positively impact their local environment.

The mission of the program is to provide science-based educational opportunities that connect people with nature and help them become engaged environmental stewards. Master Naturalists agree to complete 40 hours of field and classroom learning during the training and 60 hours volunteer service within two years to become a Certified Master Naturalist. To remain active in the program, an additional 30 hours of volunteer service and 10 hours of continuing education must be completed yearly. In 2016, University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists, in Boone,

DeKalb and Ogle Counties, volunteered over 2,557 hours of stewardship for our parks, forest preserves, and other partners. If you have questions about the Master Naturalist program or you are an organization who feels these trained volunteers could be of service to your agency please feel free to contact Extension Program Coordinator, Elizabeth Sosa at Sosa6@illinois.edu or by phone 815/732-2191. If you are interested in more information regarding Extension programs, including Master Naturalist, please visit our website at web.extension.illinois.edu/ bdo.

John Deere program planned The Byron Forest Preserve will host Meet John Deere: A Discussion of the History & Future of Agriculture on Saturday, June 17 at 1 p.m. The Jarrett Prairie Center Museum will host a special living history portrayal of John Deere by actor and historian Brian Fox Ellis. At a private board meeting and celebration of John Deere & Company, the founder of the company is retiring and handing the plow to his son Charles. John Deere reflects on the history of his self-scouring plows, shares some of his personal struggles, and then

turns to the future and the great changes in agriculture that he foresees in the vision of his son who transforms the company and the future of farming. As John Deere, historian and author, Ellis, covers 100 years of agricultural history and then leads a discussion on the future of farming. Raising issues like the pros and cons of agriculture versus agribusiness, the role of technology and mechanization, the small family farm, centennial farms, and community service agriculture, this program promises to engage

the audience in a complex conversation on how to continue to feed the world. Turning the old question and answer session on its head, a large portion of the program is John Deere asking the audience questions about their family roots in agriculture and where they think the future will lead us. No advance registration is required for this special program. Call the Byron Forest Preserve District at 815 234-8535 ext. 200 for more details or visit their website atwww.byronforestpreserve. com.

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 __________

Master Naturalists are pictured here, from left to right are : Brett Hanson, Greg Ruffner, Tom Walsh, Peg Lockman, Debby Quock, Linda Graf, Margret Hanson, Maylan DunnKenney, Olivia Maple, Curtis Behrens, Dawn Skupien, Sharon Bielski, and Brenda Obilade. Not Pictured: Deb Gille. Photo by Judy Hodge

Real estate taxes are due Ogle County Collector John Coffman reminded property owners that the first installment of real estate taxes is due Friday, June 9. Real estate taxes can be paid in two installments with the second due Friday, Sept. 1. Tax bills, which were mailed in early May, contain information and payment coupons for both installments. No additional notices will be sent out. Taxes can be paid by cash or a check, made payable to the Ogle County Collector. In-person payments can be made at Coffman’s office

Lawmakers praised for supporting the 9-1-1 user fees Dear Editor, The Ogle County 9-11 system and board would like to thank the following legislators from our area for their support of the and the passage of our 9-1-1 legislation this past week in Springfield. Senate Bill 1839 allowed the continuation of 9-1-1 users fees which was set to end on June 30. This bill also increased the much needed user fee to $1.50 per line per month. This increase is much needed to continue forward with 9-1-1 and to move to more current and reliable technology. The new technology will allow people to text message to 9-1-1 for assistance. This is very much needed in the hard of hearing or deaf, speech impaired, domestic violence situations, and any situation that it could cause harm to a person to talk when calling 9-1-1. Senator Syverson, Senator Bivins, Representative Cabello, Representative Demmer, Representative

Signature _______________________________________ Date ________ Signature _______________________________________ Date ________ Signature _______________________________________ Date ________ Mail completed form and payment to Brittany Nelson Drozd, 408 Bruce Lane, Mt. Morris, IL. 61054.

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on the first floor of the Ogle County Courthouse or any bank in the county. Courthouse hours are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Mailed payments must be postmarked by the due date to be considered timely. The mailing address is Ogle County Collector, PO Box 40, Oregon IL 61061. Late payments will incur a fee of 1.5 percent per month or part of a month after the due date, and must be paid by mail or at Coffman’s office. Taxes can also be paid

Stewart, and Representative Wallace were all willing to take their time and speak with us and voted yes for this necessary piece of legislation. If you happen to see them or want to thank them for their service, please do. Sandy Beitel Ogle County 9-1-1 Coordinator President Illinois Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association

New jail will create distrust

To the Oregon City Council, and Ogle County Board members, Consider this future scenario, please. The jail has been built, creating a full block of brick, sidewalk to sidewalk. The traffic is 24 hours and the neighbors wonder if they will every get a full night’s sleep without lights shining in their rooms. They also wonder what kind of prisoners are being brought to the jail. Federal? Local? From what town are they being transferred and for how long?

The once friendly, open City of Oregon has changed to wariness of strangers here to visit at the jail. The wariness gives way to distrust of the county board. What homes will they take next, and how far will they go? There was no consideration given to the town as a whole and the impact the jail would have when the county decided to build on Sixth Street, but it changed the atmosphere of the whole town, where once there was openness and expectation of growth and new business, there is now a sense of distrust, disillusionment and a sense of loss. It seemed the petitions, public meetings were not important enough for consideration. Have our elected and appointed officials forgotten their purpose to serve the people, to set aside their e.g. and do the best job they are charges to do - to give citizens, taxpayers, and voters the best for all and the town. To those who cared, Jim, Tom, Jeff, and Joe, thank you! Anne Jones Oregon

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Senior Center to host guest speakers June 27, 28 The Polo Senior Center ​ will host two special speakers next week. The speaker will be Steve O’Connor at the PASS Potluck on Tuesday, June 27 at 11 a.m. He will talk about his toy collection, most of which

were made in Illinois. Remember Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys, checkers, metal trucks and dolls – these are the toys that defined childhoods of yesteryear. When O’Connor 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, including Structo, Buddy L, Monogram, Strombecker, to name a few. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass and

table service. For more information call the senior center at 815-9463818. Carolyn Bieck, Oregon, a board certified reflexologist, will speak on Wednesday, June 28 at 9 a.m. In practice since 2010,

Bieck 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. To make reservations call the senior center at 815-9463818.

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 815946-2713, email library@ pololibrary.org or stop by.

Pocahontas & Pocahontas II 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 Library News All programs are free unless otherwise noted and accessible. Summer Reading Program Registration The program runs from June 6 to July 18. There are groups: Ages K-5th Grade Children’s Summer Reading Program. Tuesday, June 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. University of Illinois Extension, craft and activity Ages 6th-7th Grade Tween Summer Reading Program. Details to be announced. Watch this space. High School and Up Adult Summer Reading Program. Watch for a list of activities. Lunch at the Library Lunch will be served on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. until July 18. Kids 18 & under are

eligible to eat lunch at the library. This program is free and sponsored by Northern Illinois Food Bank. Recycle Your Plastic Help us earn a Trex Yacht 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 DVDs. 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. Activity: Macramé Bracelets Please register for this program. 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,

New to the Collection The following list is a small sampling of the new items available at the library. Please come in and check out our new books and other items on display located in each section of the library. To look at our collection, visit our website (pololibrary. org) and view the carousel, follow the library on Pinterest or come in to browse the new sections in our bookcases. Adult Fiction The Broken Road by Richard Paul Evans American Gods by Neil Gaiman DVDs Home Alone 2

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234 Century Hills Drive Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Vintage, antique and new stuff. Tools include cement, brick, reloading, and molds. Brass, lead ingots, Craftsman chest, oak dining and drafting tables, signs, books.

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107 South Seventh Street Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Vintage Glassware and more!

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3536 North River Road Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Misc. household, fabrics and dress patterns, much more!

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201 Depot Street Friday and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Housewares, womens and kids clothes, books, teaching supplies, & home décor, misc.

2349 Pines Road Friday, 8-4 and Saturday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2 miles west of Oregon) Two families - downsizing. Antiques and collectibles, dried cleaned gourds -all shapes and sizes, yard art, craft items, quilts, linens, small fireproof safe, tools, lots of housewares and home décor, some furniture, exercise stuff, clothes, card table/chairs, lots more!

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405 South Ninth Street Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Moving Sale. Household items, Nascar die cast collection (1/24 & 1/64), miscellaneous.

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1194 W. Mud Creek Road (north of Oregon, turn left on Mud Creek Road from Ill. 2. located in the barn) June 8 - June 18 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. daily. Rain or Shine. Breast Yard Sale in Town! New Rummage arriving daily. Clothing, collectibles, furniture and much more! Proceeds benefit Ogle West Relay for Life.

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Former coach takes the job

Polo speller was at National Bee

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com A former Forreston High School basketball standout was recently rehired as head varsity boys basketball coach. The Forrestville Valley School Board hired Jonathan Schneiderman for the top boys basketball post May 17 after the unexpected resignation of Shane Bautch. The former Upstate Illini Conference stand-out and Forreston alum was the FHS head coach from 2005 through 2014 when he led the Cardinals to a 178-85 record including Regional Titles in 2006, 2007, 2011, and 2012, along with Sectional Titles in 2006 and 2011. Schneiderman’s influence was also seen on the 2015 Final Four Team. “We are excited and fortunate to have Mr. Schneiderman return to the coaching ranks at Forreston High School,” said Kyle Zick, FHS principal and athletic director. “His character and integrity are exactly what we want in front of our young men on a daily basis. He built a successful program that set the standard for the area from 2005-2014 and we look forward to that

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same standard coming back to Forreston.” Superintendent Sheri Smith agreed. “We are grateful Mr. Schneiderman is willing to step back into the head coaching role,” she said. “We understand the time and sacrifices needed to run a quality program and we appreciate Mr. Schneiderman’s willingness, along with his family support, to lead our young men once again.” Schneiderman will continue with his role as elementary principal at Forreston and German Valley Grade Schools. He resides in German Valley with his wife Laurie and twins Sullivan and Lucy.

Local band makes debut at Jamboree Local band Pablo and the Rhythmix will make their debut on Friday, June 9 at the Mt. Morris Jamboree, playing a free concert on the band shell from 7 to 9 p.m. “Pablo and the Rhythmix is a high energy, one-of-a-kind show band,” said even organizer Larry Ubben. “They keep the audience on their toes, making them wonder what the band will play, or do, next.” Their set list includes a wide variety of dance music from the 1950s to today’s top hits on the radio. “Keep your eyes peeled for the front men, as you never know what you will find them doing,” Ubben said. “Known for their entertaining shenanigans, silly props, and audience participation, Pablo and the Rhythmix is a must see show.” Members & Staff include: Pablo Alcaraz - band leader,

vocals, sax, keys; Lisa Alcaraz - bass guitar, band manager; Blake Krogull - vocals; Rick Rhoads guitar, vocals; Andy Cline drums, vocals; Ben Medina - guitar; Bryce Strunk sound tech. The Mt. Morris Community Women’s Club will serve hamburger barbecue, special chips, cookies, and drinks, starting at 6 p.m. The Mt. Morris Community Farmers’ Market will be open from 4 to 7 p.m. every Friday through October in the bank parking on the corner of Ill. 64 and Wesley Avenue. The Jamboree takes place two blocks south of Ill. 64 on Wesley Avenue at the T-intersection with Front Street. In case of inclement weather, the concert and concessions move to the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge, 101 Moose Drive, just off of E. Hitt St., at the same times.

Paint glass blocks at Girls Night Out The Serenity Shed will host another Girls Night Out on Friday, June 23 at 6 p.m. This month the project is a painted glass block which lights up. Resident artist Sandy will have templates participants may trace or use their own ideas to create a lit-up stone. The cost is $30 which includes all supplies, appetizers, wine, and coffee.

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Aplington sixth-grader Rebekah Zeigler, uses the back of her name card to write and visualize the spelling of her round 3 word buckminsterfullerene during the Scripps National Spelling Bee on May 31. Photo supplied by Scripps National Spelling Bee

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10:00 a.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull (ages 3 – 10) on ball diamond infield 10:00 a.m. – Noon Euchre Tournament at the fire station 10:30 p.m. Coloring Contest judging sponsored by New Hope Veterinary Clinic 10:30 a.m. Petting Zoo provided by Kriss Mulder opens 11:00 a.m. Around the World (in GV) Basketball Shooting Contest at park basketball court 11:30 a.m. Grass Attack, Bluegrass/Newgrass Band, onstage Noon – 12:30 p.m. Car Show Participant Judging 12:30 p.m. Parade Line-Up 1:30 p.m. Fly Over by Albertus Airport Pilots (weather permitting) 1:30 p.m. German Valley Days “Buckets of Fun” Parade on Church Street 2:30 p.m. Hacky Sack by Andy Linder 2:30 p.m. German Valley Days Car Show Awards Ceremony 2:30 p.m. Pie Eating Contest in shelter (18 & under; 19 & above) sponsored by Christina’s Bakery, German Valley 2:30 p.m. Singer/Song Writer Adam Linder onstage (some seating provided) 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. Wrist Band special for Inflatable Rides 3:00 p.m. Bags Tournament on park basketball court sponsored by Duane Collman, Monsanto Seed Dealer 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sandy’s Face Painting & Balloons in park shelter 3:00 p.m. Tractor Show Tractor Games, 310 Church Street 3:30 p.m. McNulty Irish Dancers onstage 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. German Valley Fire Department Pork Chop Barbeque at the fire station (free shuttle service to and from park) 4:30 p.m. Jason Kollum, Juggler and Stilt Walker, onstage 5:00 p.m. Zack Percell of TNZ Magic Magic onstage 6:15 p.m. Little Miss & Mister Dance Number onstage 7:00 p.m. Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos onstage 8:00 p.m. Drawing for GV Days Raffle Prizes 8:15 p.m. Felix & Fingers Resume 9:15 – 9:45 p.m. Transition Time ~ Move from Park to Lake Baalton 9:45 p.m. Fireworks in the Lake Baalton Area sponsored by the German Valley Lions Boosters, Village of German Valley & Donna Smith. Bring chairs and blankets. Parking available on the Leonard Hitz property, 525 Church Street

Sunday, June 11 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.

“Festival of Praise” Community Worship Service at the Ben Miller Park. Dodge Ball Tournament sponsored by the German Valley Firemen at the fire station. The public is invited.

For information call 815 362-3671. During the festival 815 541-0853. German Valley Days is sponsored by the German Valley Lions Club, Village of German Valley, German Valley Businesses, Organizations, Churches and Residents. Follow us on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/germanvalleydays

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SUMMER DAZE

Thursday, June 8, 2017

Festival Time Fun in the Sun in Leaf River Annual festival kicks off the summer season with games, cars, tractor pulls, food, fireworks, and a parade

Above, Jim Kloster, German Valley, looks over a 1959 Chevy Impala at Saturday’s Leaf River Lions Club Car Show at Leaf River Summer Daze. At left, kids take a ride of the barrel train with “engineer” Ken Wilson. Photos by Vinde Wells

Kasey Wells, Lexington, takes aim at the target June 3 at the bag tournament at Leaf River Summer Daze. Janet Cunningham was competing against him. Photo by Vinde Wells Black smoke billows from an International 966 driven by David Wagenknecht, Milledgeville, as he eeks out a few more inches to win his class in the Forreston FFA Alumni tractor pulls Saturday afternoon at Leaf River Summer Daze. Photo by Vinde Wells

Jean Walker, Freeport, and her son Dean, Oregon, visit the Merry Martha Club’s booth Saturday at Leaf River Summer Daze. The quilt hanging up was made by club member Jan Lawrence to commemorate the club’s 100th anniversary and was raffled. At left is club member Sharon Nordman. Photo by Vinde Wells

David Link, Leaf River Grange Citizen of the Year, enjoys Rockford’s Clan MacAlpine Bagpipe and Drum team the happy faces in the crowd during the Leaf River Daze showed up to Leaf River Daze to entertain the crowd. parade. Photo by Zach Arbogast Photo by Zach Arbogast

Kriss Mulder, German Valley, brought her petting zoo to Leaf River Summer Daze on Saturday. Pictured left to right are: Olivia and Taylor Taft with Mr. Lucky the goat, Aiden Book holding Oreo the bunny, and Dave Hiner and Skylar Loring holding Bert and Ernie the kittens. Photo by Vinde Wells

Four-year-old Faith Kochsmier, Leaf River, gets an ice cream cone from Melinda Charbonneau at the Leaf River Rockford’s Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps is always a special attraction at the Leaf River Daze parade. Busy Beavers 4-H Club booth at Leaf River Summer Photo by Zach Arbogast Daze. Photo by Vinde Wells

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Track co-op makes sense, and success for F-P By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Of any sport the IHSA offers, track and field is the one most critical to having numbers out. With 18 events to cover, it is impossible to have quality at every jump, throw, vault, dash, hurdle or distance. It is especially noticeable in small school track. Competition from other spring sports has made it difficult for these programs to maintain depth and athleticism. So what’s a school to do? Option one is to maintain the status quo and hope for the occasional good year mixed in with the lean ones, punctuated by the athlete of two that advances downstate and comes home with a medal around his or her neck. Another opportunity and one that takes more work to put together is to co-op with another school(s). Since 2011, that is what Forreston and Polo have done and a boys state trophy has resulted. “Looking back on the IHSA website for state meet results, I noticed

that in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Forreston (boys) would have a kid or two qualify and place. Polo has also had its share of talent,” F-P coach Bob Wagner said. “The key for us has been to put them together. Pure numbers are essential.” Wagner was the coach for the Forreston girls when it had success in the mid 2000s, with seven relays medaling and an individual or two. The Polo girls made a similar mark in the early 2000s. “Terry Jenkins and I talked it. Could a co-op have won state when we each had our good girls teams and if Illinois had three classes,” Wagner said. Oddly, the girls did better on their own than in the current co-op, but that is more in indication of numbers and track and field abilities. Softball wasn’t as big of a deal in the heydays of Forreston and Polo track. “Take someone like Katie Erdmann, who is a good enough athlete to go downstate in track,” Wagner said. “But, her sport is softball.” The Forreston boys have excelled in baseball, but

Forreston-Polo’s AJ Christensen gets a hug from a Polo teammate after completing the 4x400 meter relay. Forreston-Polo won the meet. The saying on the sweatshirt pictured at right demonstrates the success of the co-op. Photo by Earleen Hinton

there are plenty of quality kids in track. The first year (2011) of the co-op saw mainly Polo boys. Now the roster is balanced, not just in numbers, but in skill sets. “At the time, there was trepidation by both schools because of school pride and parental concerns,” said Ryan Deets, who was assistant to Tom Welty at the time. “At Polo, we were coming off a 2010 conference championship and weren’t sure if we needed another school.” With Welty at the helm,

the culture of Polo boys track was like Margaritaville, while Forreston took a more serious approach. “It was funny to see the goofiness our locker room and how hardcore Forreston was,” Deets said. “That can work in football, but in track its important to be loose. Otherwise, your track stride will shorten up and you’ll get tense.” Deets sighted an example this year with Brady Webb of Polo and AJ Christensen rooming together downstate. “Brady is very loose and

AJ is so competitive,” Deets said. “They’ve become good friends and I think Brady’s relaxed nature helped AJ.” The beauty of the boys co-op is that the sum of the parts has played dividends compared to other 1A teams. For the first time ever, the co-op won the Art Carlson Hawk Classic (2016). This year, they added a sectional title. “It’s been building and building,” Deets said. “Competition in practice is bolstered by someone wanting to be that fourth runner on a relay or be the final two individuals that compete in an event at sectional.” Forreston-Polo could put together second-unit relays that could beat most other programs top squads. Lately, the NUIC has been conceded to a powerhouse F-P program. Another beauty of track is that everyone gets to compete and parents don’t have a gripe about heir son or daughter not playing. “Even our 5-6-7 guys on a relays appreciate the fact that they are competing at the highest level and everyone gets better,” Deets said.

When the co-op first began, it was the kids that made it work, not the parents or perhaps even the coaches. “That first year, we learned a lot from the kids,” Deets said. “They welcomed it and joined forces. New friendships were formed and bond between the two schools has strengthened.” At the Forreston school board meeting last spring when it was announced that the F-P co-op for baseball and softball was splitting up, several track athletes were there to show support to maintain the co-op in track. Fortunately, that never became a serious concern, though in emotional decisions weird things can end up happening. In looking at the cut-off between 1A and 2A for track, it is 479. The current combined enrollment for F-P is 457. That perfectly takes advantage of a coop situation, which can be tenuous. Just ask co-ops like PecDurand and Galena-RRED, which have been in 2A before. If Forreston and Polo were ever to get bumped up to 2A, the challenge to have success in the post season would be severe.

Seven Cardinals receive NUIC East Division Conference honors Seven Forreston High School baseball players have been named to the NUIC East Division All-Conference Baseball teams. Pitcher Brandon Schneiderman, a junior, and catcher Jaron Groshans, also a junior, were unanimous selections to the

first team. Infielder Mitch Heinz, a sophomore, and Caleb Poffenberger, a junior outfielder, were also first team selection. Josh Flick, a junior infielder, and Michael Singley, a junior

outfielder, were named to the second team. Jason Drake, a senior outfielder, and Cameron Timm, a senior designated hitter and utility player, received honorable mentions.

Sports Column Golf course visit brings back memories By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com

After a busy 3-day weekend at the IHSA track and field meet, which for me culminates the end of the high school sports season, it was time for a break. What better place to go than a golf course, though I stopped golfing (it’s too hard) many years ago. Fortunately, Northern Illinois University was the host of the D-I championships at the Rich Harvest Farms golf course. Besides a chance to see the elite golfers in college tee it up, Rich Harvest may be the premier venue in Illinois.

Built on 340 acres of prime land about 15 miles southeast of DeKalb by NIU grad Jerry Rich, the course is about as exclusive as a golf course can get. According to a caddy I spoke with, only about a dozen rounds of golf are played each day by the limited numbers of members. Michael Jordan is said to be one such member, as it has all the appearances of a playground of the rich and famous. For one thing, it is three times as large as a standard 18-hole layout, with plenty of the natural beauty left standing. It’s not just greens, fairways and bunkers, but a world-class experience that awaits those lucky enough to score a tee time. By the way, membership is by invitation only. Don’t think Jerry Rich is

a snob-nosed country club owner; besides Rich Harvest isn’t a country club in the conventional sense. It’s more than that, whereby I felt like I was on a farm instead of a club-type course. To his credit, Rich opens the course to all sorts of amateur events, the D-I championships a prime example. The caddy also mentioned to me that Rich is a hands-on owner, walking the course, fixing divots, picking up trash and treating guests like friends. The only other time I attended the NCAA golf championships, they were hosted by Northwestern in the northern suburbs of Chicago. That was exactly 20 years and both times it was with my father.

Sports Are Generational

Spending time on a golf course is a generational thing that grandfathers, fathers, sons and grandsons do. With my father, that bond went further than golf. It was more than 50 years ago, that he began to take me practice and games at St. Joe-Ogden, where he was first a coach. As the oldest son, I had more opportunities than my other two brothers to be exposed to high school sports. Perhaps that is why I began covering sports part-time for local papers or assisted with the Oregon track team. Shucks, the maintenance crew at the high school even let me help chalk the football field, until it was pointed out during a game that the 20yard chalk designation was actually on the 25-yardline. As a young kid, I felt honored to ride school buses

with the players, make popcorn at home for the coaches during a film session or run an important errand at practice, like find the kicking tee. My mom said I learned my reading skills from all the time spent studying the high school sports pages of the Peoria Journal-Standard. To a second-grader like me, that was more fun than reading a school book. As my dad and I slowly walked the grounds of Rich Harvest, I reflected on all of this. Compared to the walk 20 years earlier at the course near Northwestern, it was a struggle for my 84-year old father, both physically and mentally. Growing up, he was the one that led the way and now those roles are reversed. Be it mother-daughter or fatherson, many of you are in the

Andy Colbert

same situation. For the sake of all us, may we be filled with gratitude for the life our parents gave us and may we share that same gift with them. Being on a golf course together last Memorial Day certainly fit that bill for us.

Youth Sports By Larry Loomis The 2017 season finally got underway in Polo on May 30. Mother Nature had struck out the side the previous week, but with skies finally clearing, games were played throughout the rest of the week.

Polo Two vs AFC

On May 30, AFC’s Senior Division team composed of seventh and eighth grade level players came to Polo to Play Shelly Boelen’s and Mike Jones’s Polo Two squad. The game was a long one as Polo emerged as 16-6 victors. With the visitors leading 1-0 through an inning and a half, Polo put six runs on the board in the bottom of the second. Marah Blake led off the big inning with a triple. Maddi Jones reached on an error as Blake scored. Following an out and a dropped third strike on Alyssa Wakenight in which she reached first, Ally Simpson walked as did Braelyn Velez to bring in another run. Mallory Patterson then brought in two runs with a

single and Nicole Boelens smacked a homerun to right center to clear the bases and give Polo a 6-1 lead after two. Polo would add two more in the bottom of the fourth to go up 8-1. AFC got back in the game with four runs in the fifth inning. Because of rule changes involving the number of innings a pitcher can pitch, the guests were able to take advantage of Polo’s new pitcher and thanks to four base on balls and two hit batsmen, AFC closed to 8-5 going into the bottom of the fifth. Polo added a run in the bottom of the inning to up their lead to 9-5. AFC countered with a run in the top of the sixth to come within three at 9-6. In the bottom of the inning, Polo closed things out with a seven spot which is the maximum runs a team can score in an inning. Following a lead off strikeout, Mallory Patterson doubled. Nicole Boelens tripled to score Patterson. Then, with two away, Jasmine Badon singled as did Marah Blake to put runners at the corners. Maddi Jones then

The weather was perfect for Polo’s softball game against Ashton-Franklin Center, June 5. Photo by Zach Arbogast.

hammered a shot to left field for a triple to score Badon and Blake. A walk to Abby Gorzny and an error scored Gorzny. Alyssa Wakenight reached on a two base error and Ally Simpson singled to drive in the final two runs to up Polo’s lead to 16-5. AFC got one run in the top of the sixth as time expired on the Polo win. Polo collected fourteen hits to one hit for the visitors. Nicole Boelens picked up the win.

Polo Two vs Amboy

May 31, Polo Two coached by Rebecca Marschang and

Krista Blum hosted Amboy in Junior Division action. The game was a long drawn out affair as neither team could get any consistent pitching or get much of an advantage score wise as the contest ended with a 9-9 tie after an hour three fourths of futility. Amboy had fifteen walks and one hit batsmen. Polo had four singles and eleven walks with two hit batsmen. Polo bunched their three hits in the second inning. Trailing 4-1 after two innings for Amboy, Polo’s first four batters in the bottom of the second walked.

With a run in and the bases loaded, Molly Blum singled to score a pair of runs. Annalise Stamm then singled to score two more runs. Allissa Marschang then singled to score two additional runs reaching the limit of six runs in an inning as Polo took a 7-4 lead. After that brief uprising, the contest devolved into a walk a thon as neither squad’s pitchers could find the range and accuracy to force the other team to hit the ball somewhere. In the top of the third, the guests got four runs to take the lead at 8-7. Amboy went up 9-7 in the top of the fourth with a solo run. Polo tied the game with two runs via the base on ball in the bottom of the inning as time expired on a nine all tie.

Polo One vs Oregon

In the evening’s nightcap, Polo One coached by Jeff Frey and Chuck Danekas hosted Oregon One in Junior Division play. Unlike the earlier contest, this matchup featured a lot of Polo runs as they won going away 18-6. However, much as in the first contest, the base on ball was dominant all evening. Oregon did not have a hit but managed to collect 17

walks and two hit batsmen. Polo was a similar recipient of the walk as they collected 22 while managing to get two hits. Oregon’s big inning was the first as they walked to three runs to take a momentary 3-0 lead. Polo got nine walks in the bottom of the inning to collect six runs to go up 6-3 after an inning of play. Oregon got two runs in the second to close to 6-5 but again Polo responded with six of their own runs in the bottom of the inning to lead 12-5 after two. Polo’s runs came via six walks, a fielder’s choice on a ball hit by Aylivia Danekas and a grand slam homerun by Jasmyn Ludwig. For Ludwig, it was a great return to the lineup as she was injured throughout the 2016 season and could not play. Oregon picked up their last run of the game in the top of the third. Polo took the game with a six spot in the bottom of the inning. Polo’s only other hit came in the inning as Bre Cox singled with the bases loaded to score a pair of runs as Polo capped off their victory with an 18-6 win.

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A big fish tale: Oregon man catches the biggest one By Pam Eggemeier peggemeier@sauk valley.com Fifty-two teams from eight states competed Saturday in the Cabela’s King Kat Tournament, and at the end of the day, an Oregon man dropped the biggest fish on the scale. The trio of Matthew Stevens and Seth Stevens, both of Oregon, and Jacob Diehl of Dixon, dropped anchor close to Oregon, and familiarity paid off to the tune of $4,600. Tournament rules call for teams to have one or two members, unless the third is younger than 16 or older than 65. Seth, who’s Matthew’s brother, is 12. Matthew landed the biggest catfish of the day – a whopper that tipped the scale

at 33.14 pounds. Each team could weigh their top five catches, and the winner’s haul totaled 47.12 pounds. The top team received $3,500 for finishing with the best total weight, and an additional $1,100 for the biggest fish of the day. Seven other teams took home prize money that totaled nearly $10,000 this year. The winning boat anchored all day close to Oregon, and the crew made the most of their six catches. “We used bluegills for bait, and I think we caught that big one in only about 2 feet of water,” Matthew said. The team had some prior experience with the Dixon tourney, but this was by far their best showing. “We’ve fished here 4 years, but we’d never done better than 11th place before,”

Matthew Stevens, Oregon, displays the prize-winning 33.14-pound catfish he pulled in as brother Seth looks on Saturday in Dixon at the Cabela’s King Kat Tournament weigh-in. Photo by Alex T. Paschal, Sauk Valley Media

Matthew said. Matthew said he usually goes after cat when he is

fishing, and his biggest catch to date was about 40 pounds. The teams were allowed to

fish an area of the Rock River that extended from Steel Mill Dam at Milan to the state Route 72 bridge at Byron. Fishing was from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., before anglers headed back to Page Park to weigh their fish. This year’s event also included the Kids Fishing Rodeo and a festival with local vendors, food, and a variety of outdoor family activities. In keeping with the day’s theme, Flying Fish was there to play music from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. “Things went well; we had about a dozen kids in the fishing rodeo, 18 vendors, and this was the first time we tried live music,” said Becky Reilly, one of the event’s volunteer coordinators. Although the exact numbers aren’t in yet, Reilly is sure the restaurants and

hotels saw a nice spike in business over the weekend. “We had [several] more teams than last year, and they came from eight states, so hopefully the event will keep growing,” Reilly said. The top anglers at the qualifiers get the chance to compete in the Cabela’s King Kat Championships. The Northern Championship will be Sept. 22-23 at the Cumberland River in Gallatin, Tennessee. The Southern Championship is set for Oct. 6-7, when teams will compete on Lake Wateree in Camden, South Carolina. Last year’s top team of Andy VanOosten, Nathan McClain and Bill Sweet, all of Dixon, racked up catches weighing in at a whopping 117.48 pounds, which included the tourney’s biggest cat at 30.40 pounds.

a 2004 Toyota driven by Michael Anderson, 29, Byron, was traveling north on Marrill road at a high rate of speed, lost control, and struck a tree in the west ditch. Anderson was subsequently ejected from the vehicle and came to rest east of the crash site. He was transported by Byron Fire to a Rockford hospital for injuries sustained in the accident. Charges are pending and the crash remains under investigation.

Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Albee’s full cash bond was set at $3,008, but he received a purge bond and is scheduled to appear in court on June 26.

Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests. May 30 Ryan Smith, 28, Loves Park, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. His full cash bond was set at $1,357 pending a May 31 court appearance. Gina Watkins, 36, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Watkins’ full cash bond was set at $5,257.27 pending a May 31 court appearance. May 31 Heather Adlfinger, 43, East Moline, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Adlfinger’s full cash bond was set at $794 pending a June 2 court appearance. Treava Sliger, 46, Rock Falls, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for possession of an controlled substance. Sliger’s bond was set at

$30,000 (10%) pending a June 1 court appearance. June 1 Deputies and the Illinois State Police investigated a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area of 19741 East Base Line Road, Monroe Center. After an investigation, Robertas Benetis, (age not listed), Plainfield, was arrested for not having a valid driver’s license, criminal trespass to land, and resisting a police officer. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Deputies responded to the 3,000 block of E. Oak Grove Road for an accident involving a motorcycle and two bicyclists. The two bicycles were westbound and being ridden by Steven Heitter, 47, and Paula Heitter, 50, both of Byron. The motorcycle being driven by Roger Williams, 64, Leaf River, and was also westbound on Oak

appearance. Daniel Chavez, 25, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for resisting a peace officer. Chavez’s bond was set at $10,000 (10%) pending a June 2 court appearance.

Grove Road. Williams approached the Heitters from behind and failed to reduce speed of his motorcycle to avoid hitting the Heitters. The motorcycle travelled approximately 217 feet beyond the point of impact. Williams and Steven Heitter were transported to Rockford Memorial Hospital by Byron EMS for injuries sustained from the impact. Paula Heitter refused medical attention at the scene. As a result of an investigation Williams was arrested for driving while under the influence. He was also issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. He was issued an I-Bond at the Hospital and is due to appear in Ogle County Court at a later date.

June 2 Cory L. Cheatham, 38, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Cheatham posted $286 as a full cash bond and was released with no further court date needed. Elizabeth S. Holm, 36, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for obstruction of identification. Her bond was set at $5,000 (10%) pending a June 5 court appearance. At 4:42 p.m., deputies along with Byron Police and Fire responded to the 6400 block of North Marrill Road for a report of a single-vehicle accident with injuries. It was determined that

Joseph Werstine, 20, Naperville, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a petition to revoke. Werstine’s bond was set at $15,000 (10%) for bond pending a June 2 court

Renee Rowe, 46, Rochelle, was arrested for battery. Rowe was held in lieu of bond at the Ogle County Jail. June 4 Shannon M. Ellis, 36, Polo, was arrested on a warrant for possession of a weapon as a felon. Ellis posted 10% of a $50,000 bond and was released. Ellis is scheduled to appear in court on June 23. June 5 Brian

Albee,

29,

Joshua Cramer, 29, Sterling, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Cramer’s full cash bond was set at $876, but he received a purge bond and was scheduled to appear in court on June 6. Billy Wilcox, 49, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Wilcox’s full cash bond was set at $3,570.77 pending a June 6 court appearance. Michael Bateast, 71, Chicago, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Bateast’s full cash bond was set at $1,380, but he received a purge bond and won’t appear in court at a later date.

Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity. May 29 Jacy D. Bradley, 42, Oregon, was issued a citation at 7:50 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the intersection of Third and Webster Streets. May 30 Bernard A. Yaun, 45, Rockford, was issued a citation at 6:56 p.m. for speeding, 40 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 700 block of N. Fourth Street. At 11:20 p.m., police took one female juvenile, age 16, Oregon, into limited

custody for violating curfew, and violating the graduated driving license of no valid driver’s license due to the curfew violation; one female juvenile, age 15, Chana, into limited custody for violating curfew; and one female juvenile, age 16, Rochelle, for violating curfew. All juveniles were released into a guardian’s custody with a referral being sent to the Ogle County State’s Attorney for review. June 1 At 5:50 p.m., police responded to a disturbance call in the 100 block of N. Seventh Street, resulting in the arrest of Rachel M. Dillow, 30, Oregon, for domestic battery. Dillow was transported to the Ogle County jail.

June 3 Jaime L. Carter, 36, Oregon, was arrested at 2 a.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant. Carter was transported to the Ogle County jail.

June 4 Roger D. Patterson, 42, Oregon, was arrested at 6:53 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant. Patterson was transported to the Ogle County jail.

At 9:13 a.m., police issued a trailer located in the 300 block of Madison Street a citation for violating the truck/trailer/rv ordinance.

Six verbal/written warnings were issued from May 29 through June 4. Please note: Any arrests

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DeKalb board turns down kennel owner’s request By Stephanie Markham Shaw Media smarkham@shawmedia.com The DeKalb County Zoning Board went against the recommendations of a hearing officer May 31 and voted to limit the number of dogs the owners of a puppy breeding facility can keep on their property. The board’s 4-to-3 vote to recommend that the owners of B&C Kennels be allowed to keep up to 40 dogs on their property now goes to the DeKalb County Board, which will hear the request June 21.  The kennel, in rural Sycamore, which has been

fined for knowingly selling sick dogs, is requesting the county allow it to expand its operation. Owner Christie Hardt also is petitioning Ogle County to open a commercial kennel at 14189 E. Dutch Road in White Rock Township. In the wake of its “tremendous growth,� Hardt and her husband, Robert DeCosta, are seeking an amended special-use permit that would allow them to import puppies from other states and keep up to 140 bred and imported dogs and puppies on site. Hardt and DeCosta have been importing 80 to 100 puppies a month since at

least August when they were found to be in violation of their permit terms. DeKalb County Hearing Officer Dale Clark had recommended that the permit be approved with conditions, among them that the total number of adult dogs not exceed 40, with up to 12 breeding females; that no more than 100 dogs, including puppies, be allowed on the property at a time; and that all other conditions in the original special-use permit remain in effect. Zoning board member and County Board Chairman Mark Pietrowski Jr. said the request should not be approved because of the

“clear violation� of the kennel’s special-use permit. He said Hardt testified in 2010 that she did not intend to have more than 40 dogs on site at a time, including boarded dogs and puppies, and county officials did not give permission to import animals. “What they gave her a special-use for is being a breeding kennel,� Pietrowski said. Vice Chairman Tracy Jones said that he visited B&C and found conditions to be favorable, and he believed the owners’ request should be allowed. “I cannot find one single factual reason to deny this

application,� Jones said. “The question at hand is not, ‘Do you like puppies?’ The question is not, ‘Do you like the fact B&C brings puppies from another location?’ The question is, ‘Does it fit with our current zoning?’� Jones said considerations should be based on whether public safety is at risk and whether the decision will decrease property values. “We have zoning violations all over this county, and we always allow people to seek corrections to their zoning,� Jones said. Hardt is asking for a special use permit in Ogle County to operate a commercial dog kennel on property zoned for

agricultural use. According to the request, activities at the facility will include dog breeding, import and sale of puppies, dog grooming, and obedience training. The Ogle County Regional Planning Committee and Zoning Board of Appeals have voted to recommend denial of the special use, and the Planning & Zoning Committee will consider it on June 13. The Ogle County Board is expected to vote on the request at its June 20 meeting.

controlled sunstance, status hearing June 17. Sandra Soulier, 25, Elgin, possession of a controlled substance, preliminary hearing June 21. Jonathan Brammer, 23, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery, domestic battery, preliminary hearing

June 14. Roberto Hernandez, 35, Rochelle, aggravated battery, pretrial conference, July 10. Amber Anders, 24, Rochelle, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license revoked, preliminary hearing June 14.

Canary, Scott Township, $157,500. Paul A. Lindstrom and Teresa A. Lindstrom, warranty deed to Paul A. Brantner, 208 W. Third St., Leaf River Township, $50,000. Matthew G. Benton and Chenelle M. Benton, warranty deed to Peter J. Maslin and Lori L. Maslin, 604 N. Blackhawk Drive, Rockvale Township, $114,500. Diane Copeland, warranty deed to Christopher A. Dufoe and Bethney A. Dufoe, 8633 N. Winnebago Lane, Byron Township, $253,000. Christopher Dufoe and Bethney A. Dufoe, warranty deed to Tanya M. Harrolle and Matthew D. Harrolle, 1256 Glacier Drive, Byron Township, $228,000. Gregory Schaer and Laura A. Schaer, warranty deed to Eric W. Muzzarelli and Jonna N. Muzzarelli,

4163 E. Countryview Drive, Byron Township, $230,000. James P. Vanbriesen, warranty deed to Christopher H. Hall, East High Road, Marion Township, $350,000. Ogle County Sheriff, Nicole H. Stayner and Scott Deets, Sheriff ’s deed to Dreamers Construction LLC and Kevin Mathews, 1436 N. Southfield Lane, Byron Township, $92,711. Jacquelyn Verhagen, quit claim to Leah Miller, 423 N. Twelfth St., Flagg Township. Nitram Properties Inc., warranty deed to Ambassador Homes LLC, South Daysville Road, Oregon-Nashua Township, $5,000. Nitram Properties Inc., warranty deed to Ambassador Homes LLC, South Daysville Road, Oregon-Nashua Township, $5,000.

(April 28, 2017) $170. Michele Haley, 40, Davis Junction, driving 15-20 mph above limit, May 30, 2017 (May 5, 2017) $195. Steven M. Anderson Gingotta, 26, Davis Junction, driving 21-25 mph above limit, May 30, 2017 (May 6, 2017) $140.

Eric L. Callaway, 29, Oregon, operating uninsured motor vehicle, May 30, 2017 (May 6, 2017) dismissed. Elwood Lee Sarver, 38, Polo, driving under the influence of alcohol, May 31, 2017 (April 23, 2017) $2,556.

Nadine Dorwaldt, Section 7, Flagg Township, above ground pool. Ron Beard Custom Building Robert & Deborah King, Section 27, Marion Township, single family dwelling. Abigail Levandoski, Section 33, Woosung Township, high tunnel accessory building. Poolside Pros Daniel Bouton, Section 28 & 21, Marion Township, inground swimming pool. L & N Construction Co Maxson Restaurant, Section 33, Rockvale Township, Remove and replace ice damaged deck. Jeff Dawdy, Section 6, Scott Township, residential accessory building.

Jamie L. Lowry, Section 11, Rockvale Township, storage building. Nathan Meeker, Section 25, Rockvale, special use permit. Parker Deck & Sunroom Co., Randy Harley, Section 28 & 21, Marion Township, above ground pool and deck. AM Kerns Construction, Section 1, Flagg Township, residential accessory building with lean to. Richard Quest Jr, Section 16, Dement Township, dwelling addition and attached garage. Alan Dummer, Section 13, Leaf River Township, remove residential accessory building and construct residential accessory building.

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State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric D. Morrow reports the following court activities. May 31 Adam Marshall, 20, Byron, possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, pretrial conference July 13. Charles Groh, 24,

Carpentersville, aggravated battery, domestic battery, pretrial conference June 23. Cindy Frantz, 58, Cherry Valley, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference July 13. Alejandro Lopez, 39, Rochelle, forgery, failed to appear, arrest warrant remains.

June 1 Treava Sliger, 46, Rock Falls, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference June 12. Mark Rivera, 38, Illinois Department of Corrections, residential burglary, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, status hearing June 20.

Johnathon Parker, 32, Polo, attempted residential arson, jury trial July 17. Michael Cossia, 41, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, jury trial Oct. 17. June 2 Jose Estrada Maldonado, 37, Aurora, possession of a

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 26 Reyna Ortega and Antonia Zepeda, quit claim to Reyna Ortega and Angel Ramos-Hernandez, 308 Errett Rd., Flagg Township. May 30 Jeffrey L. Monson and Brooke Monson, quit claim to Cruz Ja Rivera and Candace E. Rivera, 304 N. Linn St., White Rock Township. Harvinder P. Singh, warranty deed to Gandhi & Associates Inc., Lot 3 in Ranger Interstate Subdivision, Flagg

Township. Terry L. Schuster and Pamela A. Steele, quit claim to 307 W. Washington LLC, 307 W. Washington St., Oregon-Nashua Township. Claudia A. Beystehner, quit claim to Thomas E. James and Kim. M. James, 232 Willis Ave., Flagg Township, $95,000. Erik E. Cavazos Sr. and Amy D. Cavazos, quit claim to Eaed Frstn LLC, First Avenue & 118 S. First Ave., Forreston Township. William J. McEniry, warranty deed to Keith Holland and Tonia Holland, 826 N. Third St., Flagg Township, $105,000. May 31 Jeremy J. Steinmetz, warranty deed to Samuel D. Gendusa, 105 Hickory Lane, Taylor Township, $105,000. Jason T. Stoll, quit claim to Jason T. Stoll and Devin N.L. Stoll, Lot 81 of Fawn

Ridge Subdivision, Byron Township. Sean Adams Custom Carpentry Inc., warranty deed to Lynn H. Deets, 1670 Warrenton Court, Byron Township, $189,900. Thomas M. McKinley and Meggon E. McKinley, warranty deed to Dale E. Bertolozzi and Shelly M. Bertolozzi, 2812 S. Brookville Rd., Eagle Point Township, $240,000. Terry W. Pierce, quit claim to Jana L. Pierce, 406 S. Maple Ave., Buffalo Township. David Bell, warranty deed to William K. Nesemeier and Lorrie A. Nesemeier, 321 W. Cartwright Lane, Rockvale Township, $113,500. Susan A. Cahill, warranty deed to Nathan D. Drozd and Brittany A. Drozd, 402 Betty Place, Mt. Morris Township, $75,000. James D. Berg, warranty deed to Mario H. Deleon,

627 Willow Bend Drive, Scott Township, $153,000. Dennis W. Grandt and Michala L. Grandt, warranty deed to Anthony L. Turner and Desiree A. Heniff, 308 S. Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris Township, $91,000. June 1 Cynthia A. Luke, quit claim to Cynthia A. Luke, 1055 N. Third St., Flagg Township. The heirs at law and legatees of Doris L. Shull, deceased, warranty deed to Tracy L. Heckman, 904 S. Fifth St., Oregon-Nashua Township, $98,000. Erik P. Bauer, warranty deed to Michele L. Anderson and Roger D. Anderson, 410 Mix St., Oregon-Nashua Township, $198,000. Michael T. Benesh and Brooke Benesh, warranty deed to Matthew L. Wright and Susan A. Brown, 8384

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.

Nicole L. Mellon, 31, Stillman Valley, driving 1-10 mph above limit, May 31, 2017 (March 3, 2017) dismissed. Elwood Lee Sarver, 38, Polo, improper lane usage, May 31, 2017 (April 23, 2017) dismissed. Sherry L. Dixon, 50,

Davis Junction, electornic communications device, May 31, 2017 (April 28, 2017) $120. Tyler L. Teske, 20, Chana, improper lane usage, June 1, 2017 (May 7, 2017) $120. John H. Strickland, 46, Byron, driving 21-25 mph

above limit, June 2, 2017 (May 10, 2017) $140. Anna M. Barnhart, 21, Oregon, operating uninsured motor vehicle, June 1, 2017 (May 7, 2017) dismissed. Maria A. Richardson, 20, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, May 30, 2017

Zoning Permits Ogle County Planning and Zoning Administrator Michael Reibel reports that the following certificates were issued during May. Michael Blum, Section 1, Buffalo Township, grain bin. Lyle Hopkins, Section 29, Pine Creek Township, grain bin. Charles Beard, Section 23, Mt. Morris Township, agricultural accessory building. Charles Beard, Section 29, Mt. Morris Township, agricultural accessory building. John Lichty, Section 21, Marion Township, agricultural building. Ralph Coffman, Section 12, Maryland Township,

wet bin. Ron Hammer, Section 15, Buffalo Township, dwelling addition. Richard & Mary Gensler Trust, Section 35, White Rock Township, remove dwelling, six accessory buildings and two grain bins. Tyler Bradford, Section 7, Marion Township, residential accessory building. Zachary Poliska, Section 33, Scott Township, above ground pool and deck. Dennis Drew, Section 26, Mt. Morris Township, above ground pool. Wesley Jaros, Section 8, Taylor Township, addition to existing deck. Bruns Construction Larry Hageman, Section 17, Flagg Township, residential

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accessory building. Joseph S. Clinton III, Section 20, Byron Township, residential accessory building and cement patio. Corina Boyle, Section 10, Grand Detour Township, accessory building. Patricia M. Fennell, Section 5, Oregon Nashua Township, special use permit. Alore Designs Inc Brian & Eileen Kowles, Section 10, Grand Detour Township, accessory building. Stephen & Andria Brass, Section 24, Marion Township, single family dwelling. Robs Remodeling Robert Seele, Section 11, Mt. Morris Township, single family dwelling - replaced

due to fire. Rick Fritz, Section 24, Scott Township, sign. Kevin & Julia Sugden, Section 20, Marion Township, removable mobile home. Jeffrey L. Palcer, Section 5, Lynnville Township, above ground pool. Dan Engelkes, Section 33, Rockvale Township, above ground pool and deck. John Cook, Section 14, Marion Township, residential accessory building. William Newman, Section 7, Taylor Township, above ground pool. Brian Cunningham, Section 27, Leaf River Township, deck, roof over deck and existing stoop and roof over stoop.

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Obituaries Carroll Gene Coffman Carroll Gene Coffman, 84, Buckfield, Maine, died suddenly on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. He was born as the last child of a large family on Aug. 8, 1932 in Pine Rock Township, Ogle County, Illinois to Charles R. and Wardena “Dinah” (Zell) Coffman. He graduated from Mt. Morris High school in 1950 and began a career in the military that lasted 27 years. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, transferred to the U.S. Army National Guard in 1958. He became an instructor in the Army reserves in 1973. He officially retired as an E7 Sergeant First Class in 1992. He settled in Buckfield after his service in the Navy and married Gay Norris with whom he had three children. He was employed by several companies over the years in woodworking including Paris Manufacturing where he was foreman. He was instrumental in the development of new innovations to the Paris sleds including the Golden Falcon. He later became an insurance agent for Prudential and was owner and operator of the Buckfield General Store. He also spent more than 30 years involved in harness

racing and had been a member of the Maine Harness Racing and Breeders Association. He bred, raised and trained many Standardbred horses including Storm Line Bret. He was also active in the mini horse racing association teaching young people about harness racing during his retirement. Gene was instrumental in forming the Buckfield Little League, Cub Scouts, and the Buckfield Town Basketball Team. He was a Past Master of the Masons and had also been a member of the American Legion. He also served a term as selectman for the Town of Buckfield and was active in county politics. He is survived by the last love of his life, his wife,

Cheryl (Fothergill), Buckfield, Maine; all of his children and grandchildren, Eric and his wife Tammie, Livermore, Maine, Neil and his wife Edith, Great Falls, Montana, and their daughter, Bethany, Seattle, Washington, Amy, Greene, Maine, and her son, Nathan, Turner, Maine, Tori (Victoria) and her children, Hailey and Benjamin, Bryce and Shannon, and their children, Ethan and Mikaylah, Travis and Audrey and their children, Caiden, Carley, Cara, Carson, and Caleb, all of Buckfield, Maine. He was predeceased by all his immediate family in Illinois and a great-grandson, Callan Eric, Buckfield, Maine. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 10 at 10 a.m. at the Damon Cemetery, Buckfield, Maine. If desired, donations in Gene’s memory can be made to the Buckfield Rescue Association, PO Box 99, Buckfield, ME 04220. Arrangements are in the care of Chandler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 45 Main Street, South Paris. Condolences can be expressed at www. chandlerfunerals.com.

Sons Construction & Cement Co., Wilton, Iowa. Betty’s lifelong love was her husband Will. They spent more than 63 years together in a marital relationship that was an inspiration to those with whom they came in contact. A favorite hobby of Betty’s was quilting. Everybody in her family has a treasured memory, hand-quilted by this special lady. Survivors include one son, Steve (Jodie) Reagan; one daughter, Lynette (Ed) Stevens; four grandchildren, Jenna (Bruce) Bibb, Katie

Reagan, Julia Stevens, and Tyler Will (Ellie) Reagan; two great-grandchildren, Silas Bibb and William Reagan; brothers, Roger (Dorothy) Jones, Fred (Jackie) Jones; sister, Darlene (Russ) Gentry; and sister-in-law, Darlene Jones. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband in 2016; brothers, Ralph (Laura) Jones, Royal (Joyce) Jones, Reed (Wanda) Jones, Rudy Jones, Ronald Jones; and sister, Wanda (Leonard) Howard. A visitation will be on Thursday, June 8 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory in Sycamore, with a service beginning at 11 a.m. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org) in care of the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL. 60178. For information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.butalafuneralhomes. com or call 815-895-2833.

Betty J. Reagan Betty J. Reagan, 82, DeKalb, died on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at the Oak Crest Retirement Center. She was born on Feb. 12, 1935 in Armathwaite, Tennessee, the daughter of Roy and Stella (Terry) Jones. She married Wilborn (Will) Reagan on April 25, 1953. She was a 1953 graduate of York Institute, Jamestown, Tennessee. Betty’s love for her family (immediate and extended) was unwavering and unconditional. She was proud of that family and of her heritage. She spoke fondly of her life as a young girl on the Tennessee farm, with two loving parents and nine brothers and sisters, whom she cherished all of her life. Betty worked many years of her young adult life as a credit union manager for Monsanto Corporation, Miamisburg, Ohio, then as a bookkeeper for the Harold Grunder and

Dolores G. Friday Dolores G. Friday, 92, Sterling, died on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Morningside of Sterling. Dolores was born on Aug. 28, 1924 in Hebron, the daughter of Clarence and Abigail (Paull) Gates. She married Edwin R. Friday on July 20, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan. He preceded her in death on Sept. 23, 1984. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Sterling. Dolores resided in Sterling since 1945, and enjoyed her winters in Clearwater,

R. Dean Macklin R. Dean Macklin, 89, Mt. Morris, died on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris. Dean was born on Feb. 29, 1928 in Harlem, Illinois, the son of Frank C. and Ida Mae (Baker) Macklin. Dean graduated from Stillman Valley High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Dean married Mabel E. Sprague on Aug. 10, 1951

Kathrine M. & William L. Incontro Sr. The family of Kathrine M. and William L. Incontro Sr. invite you to join them in a celebration of their parents’ lives. Katie and Bill were former residents of Mt. Morris. A committal and memorial

Robert S. Law Robert “Blue” Sean Law, 42, Asheville, North Carolina, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at his home. He was born on Nov. 23, 1974 in Cook County, to Sandra and Robert Michael Law. Robert was a graduate of Oregon High School. He presently worked as a chef for Wicked Weed Brewing, and previously

Florida, since 1982. She loved playing golf, cards, high school sports, municipal band concerts, music and dance, but most of all family, friends and fun. Survivors include one daughter, Nancy Jo (Gary) Lewison, Clearwater,Florida; two grandchildren, Jolee Lewison, Ashville, North Carolina, and Blake Lewison, St. Petersburg, Florida; and three nieces, Jacquin Matheson, Rockton, Marcia Calendo and Cheryl Smith, both of Elgin. She was also preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Loraine Behm and

Bethel Keller. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 9 at 12:15 p.m. at Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation with the Reverend Roger Carlson, Berean Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. prior to the celebration of life. A memorial has been established to First Presbyterian Church of Sterling. Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome. com.

in Rolla, Missouri, and she preceded him in death on June 4, 2000. Dean was a over the road truck driver, owning and operating his own truck for more than 45 years and retiring on April 1, 1993. He was a member of the teamsters union. Dean is survived by his sons, Robert (Kim) Macklin, Mt. Morris, Frank C. Macklin, Bakersfield, California, Brian (Karen) Macklin, Picayune, Mississippi;

daughter, Lou Anne (Gary) Gentsch, Weldon Springs, Missouri; grandchildren, Molly Macklin, Sandwich, Megan and Bret Macklin, Picayune, Mississippi, Tricia (Billy) Sanders, Indianapolis, Indiana, and Patrick Gentsch, St. Louis, Missouri; brother, Kenneth Macklin, Mt. Morris. Private family services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Stillman Valley Cemetery, Stillman Valley.

service will be held Saturday, June 24, 2017 - the 67th anniversary of their wedding day. The committal service will be held at 11 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery west of Mt. Morris on Ill. 64. The memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. at Disciples

United Methodist Church, Mt. Morris, on the corner of Maple Ave and Ill. 64. Following the service a luncheon will be served in the church Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Heart Association.

worked as an executive chef of the Federal Lounge in Durham, North Carolina, for five years. He took a break from cooking to work with precious stones and gems with Enter the Earth of Asheville. Robert loved to travel, listen to music, playing with his dog Feck, and reading books. He was also a movie buff, especially for horror films,

and frequently attended Retrofantasma in Durham to experience films he loved. In addition to his parents, he is survived by long-time partner, Amelia “Millie” Hes. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 3 from 2 to 6 p.m. at The Criterion, 347 W. Main St., Durham, NC 27701. Condolences may be made online at www. AshevilleMortuaryServices. com.

Mark Knie Longtime Polo resident and businessman Mark Knie, 63, died on Tuesday,

May 30, 2017. Services are pending at Polo Family Funeral Home.

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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,

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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.

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: 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 Commonly known as: 424 N Hannah St, Mount Morris, IL 61054 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 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

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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 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: 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

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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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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Bi-County Special Education Cooperative has Teacher Aide openings for the 2017/2018 school year. Positions available in Prophetstown, Morrison, Rock Falls, and Sterling. 29 1/2 hours weekly, $9.50 per hour minimum starting wage, no health benefits. Must be 20 years of age. ParaEducator license is required (cost will be covered.) If interested contact Kari Pillars, Office Manager, by email: kpillars@ bi-county.org or fill out an application at the main office, 2317 E. Lincolnway, Suite A, Sterling, IL. CDL DRIVERS NEEDED Must have CDL. No additional experience needed. Rock River Cartage Family owned flatbed carrier. $55,000$60,000a year. We offer 401K, Health Ins., and home everynight. 1-800-892-9587

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The Byron Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Applications may be picked up at and returned to: The Byron Police Department, 232 W. Second Street. Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2017. Minimum requirements: U.S. Citizen, 21 years of age, High School Diploma and a valid drivers license. College education is preferred. Applicants must be able to pass the State of Illinois P.O.W.E.R. Test.

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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 lispecifically censed 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))

CLEANING SERVICES

LEGAL NOTICES

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PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on May 31, 2017, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Jeff Smice Handyman Services 8844 N. Main (Adeline) Road, Leaf River, IL 61047 Dated: May 31, 2017 Laura J. Cook Ogle County Clerk June 8,15,22, 2017

VOLUNTEERS

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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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Earn up to 15% on your investment: 809 10th Ave., RF, $29,900; 216 E. 6th St., RF $29,900; 903 Madison Ave., Dixon, $19,900; 390 North E Street, Amboy $39,900; 141 W. Division Amboy $34,900 815-259-3168

CEMETERY LOTS

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THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217

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

APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306

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NEW TODAY Farmhouse N. of Sterling, 4BR 1B $625/mo. + $625 dep. 630-335-6523 Agent owned. Rent to Own 1819 19th Ave. Single story ranch, 3BR/1BA, 1 car garage, $675/mo. Avail. immediately! 815-875-6254 Houselady@ comcast.net

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SPECIAL SALES 620 The Christmas Cupboard at 116 N. Franklin in Polo will be open 9-5 June 1318 during Polo Town & Country Days for crafts, gifts, & rummage

OREGON GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat. 8-4 405 S. 9th St. Moving Sale household items, Nascar die cast collection (1/24 & 1/64), misc.

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Fri 9-5 & Sat 8-12 234 Century Hill Dr., Oregon Vintage, Antique & New stuff. Tools include cement, brick, reloading & molds. Brass, lead ingots, Craftsman chest, oak dining & drafting tables, signs, books.

Friday 8-4 Saturday 8- 12 2349 W Pines Rd (2 miles west of Oregon) 2 Families Downsizing Antiques & collectibles, Dried cleaned gourds -all shapes & sizes, Yard art, Craft items, Quilts, Linens, Small fireproof safe, Tools Lots of housewares & home décor, Some furniture Exercise stuff, Clothes, Card table/chairs, Lots more!

Fri. & Sat. 8:30 – 5 201 Depot Street Housewares, womens & kids clothes, books, teaching supplies, & home décor, misc. Fri. & Sat. 9 - 4 3536 N. River Rd Misc. household, fabrics and dress patterns, much more! Fri. 8-4 & Sat. 8-12 3236 E. Ancient Oak Dr. Big Garage Sale! Womens designer clothes, rustic & modern home décor, hunting & fishing gear, something for everyone! Fri. 8-4 Sat. 9-3 509 S. 3rd St. Clothing, knick knacks & lots of misc. Fri. Sat. & Sun. 9-4 629 Pines Rd. new consignments, east & west shops, household & garden items, collectibles, much more. ★★★★★★★★★ Friday & Saturday 8 am - 4 pm 1189 Mongan Dr., Oregon

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★★★★★★★★★ Friday 7-5 Saturday 7-12 229 Century Hills Drive, Oregon Kids are Moving Out – Momma's cleaning house. Household, clothes, hunting and miscellaneous Come See Our Treasures!

Friday 9 – 5 Saturday 9 - 1 107 S. 7th Street Vintage Glassware and more! June 8 - June 18 8am-8pm daily, Rain or Shine 1194 W. Mud Creek Road (in the barn) Breast Yard Sale in Town! New Rummage arriving daily. Clothing, collectibles, furniture & much more! Proceeds benefit Ogle West Relay for Life

POLO GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat 8-? 109 E. Buffalo St. Estate Sale! Furniture & appliances & lots more!

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 NEW TODAY Emmett Kelly clown collectionall signed, includes curio cabinet for display. $1,000 815-625-8191 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc. 815-445-6151.

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

LAWN MOWERS

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LAWN & GARDEN

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HAY & STRAW

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LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

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SCHAAP LIVESTOCK FARM EQUIPMENT

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AUTOMOBILES

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TRUCKS

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1996 Ford Ranger, good work truck $1150/obo 815973-6952 2002 GMC Sierra ext. cab. Z71 4x4 High mi., runs exc. $5000 OBO 815-901-2642

4X4S

1958 13' wooden hull/veneer) (oak split seat Speed w/25Hp Boat Johnson outboard motor, life jackets, 1959 trailer (new tires) $3,000. 815677-0433

NEW TODAY 1986 Wellcraft Boat & Trailer Inboard/Outboard 180 American 170 hp Mercury Cruise $2850 Call 815441-2242 or can see at 1606 E. Rt. 30, Rock Falls. Lund Fiberglass Nisswa DLX 16, deep V fishing boat with 50 HP Johnson motor, trim & tilt, trolling motor, two depth finders, Easy Load trailer. One owner. $3900 /obo 815-718-5703

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2002 Jeep Liberty Limited 4x4, Full Pwr, A/C, V6, Auto, 135K mi, sunroof, good cond. $3,900 815-440-1520

MOTORCYCLES

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1992 Yamaha, Thunder Silent XV1100, 10,255 mi., 1 owner, as is, (been in storage) Asking $1500/obo. Call 815-535-3663 after 6 pm. 1999 Yamaha, Black, V- Star. 3400 mi. $3,000 FIRM & extras. 815-778-3793

SEA-NYPH 15' fishing machine new track electric anchor winch. 20HP Mercury outboard motor. Trail master trailer w/ spare tire mounted. Minn Kota Model 65 trolling motor. $1700 815-535-6366

TRAILERS/RVS

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1990 Jayco PopUp Trailer 1206, sleeps 5-6, awning, indoor /outdoor table & stove $2500 312-350-2322

TRAILERS/RVS

TRAILERS/RVS

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2005 320 RLS Copper Canyon, 2 slide outs, fiber glass siding, too many options to list. Nice-Must See! $11000 815677-1533 or 815631-3186

2012 Puma 253FBS 5th wheel trailer, slide out super size “U” dinette, rear sofa, sleeps 6. 27'8” long. Very clean. $12,000 OBO 815-440-0909

2007 16' enclosed trailer Tandem Axel great shape. Brand new tires! $3,400 815-622-4258

2014 New Wells Cargo, enclosed trailer red, never used, $5,000 OBO, double-axle 12'x6' 815-6274447 leave message. Serious inquires only.

2008 34' Cedar Creek 5th wheel trailer. Winter package w/ 3 slide outs & 2003 Club car golf cart. $18,000 OBO 815-441-5403 2008 Sunseeker Class C Motorhome, Ford E-450 V10, 16,000 Miles, 30', 2 slides, Like New $38,600 815-994-6027

NEW TODAY 2010 32' Coachman 3 slide 5th wheel, exc. cond., many upgrades, $15,000 firm 815-438-7422

2003 Harley Davidson SLSTFI Anniversary model, black/silver 22844 miles, lots of chrome & extras $12,000 if interested & for more info call 815-718-5143 2006 Yamaha 1000, Concours 26k mi., fairing & bags tour pack, extra windshield, new $3300/obo tires, 218-341-4420 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900CC Special Edition motorcycle with 5149 mi. asking $4350 OBO Call Russ Berogan or Charlie Gonigam at 815-379-2151 Mon.–Fri. 7AM - 4PM

Colman's RV We buy/consign used Campers & RV's! 217-787-8653

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GREAT GARAGE SALES

IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

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

SM-ST20507-0610

SAT., JUNE 10 9:30 AM (STARTING W/GUNS & CAR)

MT. CARROLL CAMPBELL CENTER LOCATED JUST NORTH OF JCT. 64/78, MT. CARROLL

VAN SELLING AT 10:00: 1995 Dodge Caravan, 111,803mi. GUNS SELLING AT 9:30: Marlin Model 20 2 S-L-LR, clip; Marlin Model 556 12ga., clip; Harrisburg 20ga. dbl. barrel; CAR SELLING AFTER GUNS: 2008 Mercedes Benz Model 350, 4-door, 122,740 mi.; HOUSEHOLD: washer; dryer; chest freezer;

king bed; dressers; queen mattress/box spring; sofa & loveseat; sofa table; curio cabinet; cedar chest; New Home sewing machine; ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: saddle; Structo toys; (2) Art Deco bedroom sets; stainless steel milkers; Sellers table; chrome table/6 chairs; Shelby bike; gumball machine; milk boxes; Singer treadle; Kenmore table-top washer; MANY MORE ITEMS TERMS: CASH OR CHECK MUST HAVE PHOTO ID TO REGISTER JIM CALHOUN, AUCTIONEER IL LIC.440000333 MT. CARROLL 815-244-9660 FOR FULL LISTING & PICTURES www.calhounauction.com

NEW TODAY 2015 Honda $3000 CB300F 815-625-1754 Harley Davidson 2002 Heritage Softail.Immaculate Condition. $7500 815-440-5972 TOP CASH PAID! FOR OLD MOTORCYCLES! 1900-1979 DEAD OR ALIVE! 920-371-0494

BOATS/MOTORS

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'92 Larson Hampton, 22' cuddy, 5.7 Murc. IO, ice box, stove, head, full camp covers, good weekender, great cond! No wood, No rot. $7,000 815-973-2437

Sudoku! Answer Found In Today’s Classified Section

Astrograph Honesty and integrity should be prime concerns this year. Taking a closer look at the people you associate with and thinking about your motives will help you navigate your way to the top.

THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017 GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Business ventures are best handled without emotion. You must have a clear view of what’s happening if you want to emerge with the highest return. Look for opportunities. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don’t bottle up your feelings. If you let a situation fester, you will end up overreacting or doing something that is costly or uncalled for. Don’t get angry if you want to succeed. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Offer to do your part, but don’t let anyone talk you into taking on his or her responsibilities. Getting trapped in someone else’s melodrama will lead to conflicts and deception. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -Emotional problems will surface if you are disenchanted about the way a partnership or collaborative project is turning out. Be honest, diplomatic and ready to suggest impartial solutions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -A short trip or a meeting that addresses questions you’ve been laboring over will help you make a tricky decision. Plan your action and make your move.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Showing your intelligence and clearly and emotionally expressing what you want to see happen will win you favors and support. Be yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Test your stamina. Take on a physical challenge and do what you can to strengthen your physique and enhance your appearance. A healthy attitude will be noticed and complimented.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Emotional discussions will leave you feeling uncertain. Don’t make a move until you are sure that the information and instructions you have been given are reliable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- A friend or co-worker will disappoint you. Don’t let someone’s actions or words mislead you. Keep personal information a secret if you want to avoid being manipulated. Relationship problems will result from dishonest communication. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Emotional issues regarding a contract or personal financial matter will surface. Walk away from a joint venture if it doesn’t feel right. You will do better on your own.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) -Use your experience, knowledge and intellect to negotiate on your own behalf. An unexpected proposal will bring in extra cash. Book some vacation time with a loved one. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Avoid an emotional dispute by facing any troublesome situations before they have time to escalate. Common sense and a willingness to compromise will help you tame any trouble that’s brewing.

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