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Summer Ball
Porchfest
The Polo and Forreston summer baseball games are underway at area parks. A10, B2
Milestone
A unique festival was held in Mt. Morris on June 10. B1
A benefit yard sale has raised $150,000 for the American Cancer Society. B4
Dale Wilken is named German Valley MVP By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com A man who’s spent his life in service of his country and community was honored as German Valley’s “Most Valuable Person.” German Valley Days takes place at Ben Miller Park, bordered by Church Street and College Street, and it was fitting that this year’s “Most Valuable Person” went to Dale Wilken - a man who personally cares for the park. Every year, German Valley Days hosts games and food for the community, alongside annual traditions like the Little Miss and Mister Pageant and Trivia Contest. Another such tradition, however, takes the community away from sheer entrainment for a brief moment to pay real admiration toward a pillar of German Valley’s community, in the form of honoring a “Most Valuable Person.”
This year was no different, as Donna Smith, German Valley Lions Club secretary, took to the stage during the pageant voting to speak on Wilken’s behalf, citing his personal history of service and dedication to Ben Miller Park. “He takes that job very seriously. You may have passed the park and seen him hard at work moving, trimming, or performing other duties,” said Smith. “The park is always under his watchful eye.” Before he was the park’s watchful eye, Wilken served in the U.S. Army following the Korean War. Afterwards, he worked as a farmer due west of German Valley. He’s served as co-leader of
A story and pictures from the Little Miss and Mister contest appears on B1
the Webelos Scout program, participated in the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) plays, served the German Valley Historical Society, and worked with the food pantry. Wilken has also served actively at Adeline Zion Evangelical church, having been a deacon, elder, Sunday School teacher, and youth group leader. “How ironic that he is now taking care of the property that once was home to his high school, the Pleasant Prairie Academy, from which he graduated years ago,” said Smith. After Smith’s declaration, Wilken came on stage to accept his sash and plaque, commemorating him as 2017’s “Most Valuable Person.” “It’s an honor, and I never expected it,” said Wilken. “This is just how I was brought up; this is what you do, for yourself and your Dale Wilken embraces Donna Smith after being named German Valley’s 2017 Most Valuable Person. Photo by Zach Arbogast. community.”
Third committee votes for denial of dog kennel request
Carrying a message for everyone By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com The Special Olympics torch made its way through downtown Oregon, carried by a Village of Progress athlete and escorted by local law enforcement last week. Law enforcement from Oregon, Mount Morris, Byron, Rochelle, and the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department joined Jake Werner, a village of progress worker and basketball player, at 10:15 a.m. on June 7 as he ran from the old Silo Restaurant at 1490 North Illinois 2 to Illinois 64, and downtown Oregon before heading on to Daysville Road. A pit stop was made on the lawn of the Ogle County Courthouse at the corner of Washington and Fourth streets. More than 20 VOP members held colorful signs of encouragement for the runners, thanking them for their support. “I’m thrilled to see our members and athletes downtown, watching the
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Teresa Vaughn, Tammy Sigler, and Cloceal Holman hold encouraging signs and cold water for the torch runners. Photo by Zach Arbogast
runners,” said Dawn Todd, Village of Progress coach. “It means so much for them to see our local people devoting time and energy to this cause.” Illinois’ first law enforcement torch run was in 1986, and included less than 100 runners. It raised a little over $14,000. Thirty-one years later,
“I’m thrilled to see our members and athletes downtown, watching the runners. It means so much for them to see our local people devoting time and energy to this cause.” Dawn Todd, Village of Progress coach Illinois raised $4.2 million, making it among the highest rated torch runs in the country.
Each run is organized by local law enforcement personnel, with liaisons from Special Olympics.
Jake Werner, village of progress worker and athlete, carries the torch on the run towards Oregon’s Old Courthouse Lawn. Werner was escorted by law enforcement from Oregon, Mt. Morris, Byron, Rochelle and the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department. Photo by Zach Arbogast
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Church News, A5 Classifieds, B7-B10 Entertainment, A6 Marriage Licenses, A4 Public Voice, A7
Oregon Police, B5 Property Transfers, B4 Sheriff’s Arrests, B3 Social News, A4
Sports, A10, B2 State’s Attorney, B6 State Police, B5 Weather, A2
A DeKalb County dog breeder’s request for a special use permit to expand her business into Ogle County hit another setback Tuesday. The Ogle County Planning & Zoning Committee voted 7-0 to recommend denial of a special use request from Christie Hardt, owner of B&C Kennel, Clare, and her husband Robert DeCosta. Hardt and DeCosta have requested the special use permit to operate a commercial dog kennel on property they own at 14189 E. Dutch Rd., northeast of Kings. The site is zoned for agricultural use, and the request asks for a special use permit to allow dog breeding, import and sale of puppies, dog grooming, and dog obedience training at the kennel. Planning & Zoning is the third committee to recommend denial to the Ogle County Board, which is expected to vote on the matter on June 20. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended denial by a 3-2 vote on April 27, and the Regional Planning Committee voted 4-1 for denial on March 23. Planning & Zoning Committee member Ron Colson said Tuesday that he sees inconsistency in the ZBA decision because they denied it on the basis that the requested special use would be incompatible with the zoned agricultural use in that
This sign against puppy mills “or their affiliates in Ogle County!” is located on South Fourth Street in Oregon. Petitions with 2,500 signatures were presented to county officials during a zoning hearing on the proposed kennel in April. Photo by Earleen Hinton
area. “It would seem that standard was met,” he said. Committee chairman Dan Janes asked if other committee members shared Colson’s concern, but none did. All seven are also county board members. Several county residents spoke in opposition to the kennel at the ZBA hearing, voicing concern that it is a “puppy mill,” and 2,500 signed a petition against it. Hardt read a statement refuting allegations that she runs a puppy mill, and several people also testified in her behalf during the 5-hour ZBA hearing. Hardt and DeCosta have also run into road blocks with their DeKalb County facility, which was found to be in violation of their permit there. The DeKalb County Zoning Board voted last month to limit the number of dogs they can keep on their Turn to A2
Deaths, B5 Eva M. Cline, Helen R. Jones, Glenn G. Van Raden
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LFR will hold a bags tournament on, Sat. June 24 The Let Freedom Ring Festival Committee will host a bags tournament on Saturday, June 24 at the Mt. Morris Moose, 101 Moose Drive, Mt. Morris. Registration is at 10 a.m. and bags will fly at 11 a.m. The cost per team is $30, and a cash payout will be
Adeline Potluck The fifth annual Adeline Potluck in the Park and Car Show June 4 featured 19 cars. More than 50 people attended for good food, good company, games and door prizes. Photo by Linda Meyer
given for first, second and third place. Total payout is dependent on the number of teams playing with half of the entry fee going to support this year’s Let Freedom Ring Festival. Bring your own bags or play with those provided.
LFR will feature fun, food and fireworks show
The 54th Mt. Morris Let will take the stage at the band Freedom Ring celebration is shell, followed by a car show and cruise-in at the Kable just a few weeks away. Little Miss & Mr. Firecracker News parking lot. Beer gardens will be on and the Let Freedom Ring Queen will be crowned on North and South Wesley Wednesday, June 28 before the Avenue. The annual July 4th Kable Band concert. Festivities will take place on festivities will start with the the campus July 1–4 starting breakfast at the firehouse, the with a Craft and Vendor Fair Lois Nelson Memorial Walk, that will run Saturday, July 1, noon Patriotic Program, 2 Sunday, July 2, and Tuesday, p.m. Grand Parade, and Kable Concert Band concert at the July 4. A variety of silent auction D.L. Rahn Junior High before items will be viewable in the grand finale fireworks at the old Felker building and dark. A schedule of events will other activities including food vendors and entertainment will soon be printed in the paper and take place on the campus and pocket schedules are available Brock Lilja, left, and Hattie Krigbaum, right compete in the hula hoop contest at Adeline’s Potluck in the Park town square throughout the now available around town. June 4. Contestants had to hula hoop wearing a grass skirt and a Hawaiian lei. Photos by Linda Meyer Information can also be found weekend and on July 4. Kids activities, a kiddie on the letfreedomringfestival. parade, and kiddie waterfights com website. Those interested in still will take place on Saturday, donating items for the silent July 2. At 3 p.m. magician and auction should call 815-275The Oregon Lions Club be presented at 2 p.m. from 7:30 to 11 a.m. The Arneson at 815-751-5857 or family entertainer Jim Austin 3360. will hold a Father’s Day Car Entertainment will be menu includes pancakes, rarneson@frontier.com or Show and Pancake Breakfast provided by 3-D Sound, and sausage, coffee, or juice. Doug Aken at 815-440-3581 on Sunday, June 18. a 50/50 drawing will be held. The Lions will also serve or dgaken1@frontier.com. The car show will be held KZ Studios will take car lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 Proceeds from the event Weather stayed hotter than normal because cold front from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at photos. p.m. The menu includes pork will go to various charitable became stationary north of us. Weak fronts are mostly dry. Oregon Park East. Tours of the historic Chana chops, brats, soda, and water. causes, especially to assist Windier and a little wetter than normal. Best chances for Registration is from 7:30 School will also be offered. For more information those with hearing or vision storms are 15-16, 17-19, 20-21 (severe), and 22-24. Unstable to 11 a.m., and trophies will Breakfast will be served about the show contact Rob difficulty. weather (causing wind). Ground is hard.
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Committee denies dog kennel From A1 property. The board’s 4-to-3 vote to recommend that B&C Kennel be allowed to keep up to 40 dogs on their property now goes to the DeKalb County Board, which will
hear the request on June 21. The kennel owners are seeking an amended specialuse permit that would allow them to import puppies from other states and keep up to 140 bred and imported dogs and puppies on site. They 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. Shaw Media’s Stephanie Markham contributed to this story.
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Town & Country Days offers family fun By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com From Thursday’s fireworks to Sunday’s grand parade, Polo’s Town & Country Days offers four days of old-fashioned family fun this weekend. “Polo Pride” is the theme of the festival which will be held Thursday, June 15 through Sunday, June 19. Festival committee chairman Jon Miller said family entertainment is the focus of the 51-year-old festival that started back in 1966 as a fundraiser for a community outdoor swimming pool. Appropriately, the festival actually began Wednesday evening with Swimming Games & Races at the Polo pool, an event that was new last year. “It’s all about the kids. That’s why we do it,” Miller said. The Little Miss & Mister
Contest will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday in the festival tent. As always, the festival gets off to a start with fireworks at dusk Thursday at the high school football field. Great American Shows will once again provide carnival rides beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday. Carnival mega-passes for $40 per person can be purchased until noon Thursday at First State Bank Shannon/Polo and Knie Appliance & TV, Polo. The mega-passes offer unlimited rides throughout the entire weekend. Kids Day is Friday from 12 to 5 p.m. Armbands for unlimited carnival rides until 5 p.m. will go on sale at noon for $20 apiece. Besides the carnival, a Kids Fun Fair, open until 3 p.m. offers face-painting, games, and prizes, along with a petting zoo from 1 to 3 p.m. Spaghetti-eating and JellO-eating contests and an
Crew members work hard to get the attractions set up in time for Polo Town and Country Days. Photo by Zach Arbogast.
Oreo-stacking contest will take place in the festival tent at 2 p.m. New this year will be a mechanical bull offered Friday and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. in the grassy
area near the food booths. Also new is Quartermania on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Festival Tent. Alumni Night in the beer garden on Friday night at 5 p.m. offers an opportunity to
renew acquaintances. “People like to come back for that and see old friends,” Miller said. Other Friday events include Merchandise Bingo, a dunk tank, a 5K run, and a
deejay and karaoke. Crossroads Community Church will serve breakfast on Saturday from 7 to 10:30 a.m., and the Polo Car Show & Swap Meet will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m Registration for a volleyball tournament begins at 8:30 a.m. on the PHS football field with the games starting at 9 a.m. Youngsters can keep cool at the Kids Water Fights on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. at the Polo Fire Station. Other Saturday events include a bags tournament, a variety show, Twilight Bingo and music by Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers at the beer garden. The Father’s Day Grand Parade will step off at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. The festival will wrap up with more events for youngsters — pedal pull tractor races for kids age 5 to fourth grade at 2 p.m. and a pig scramble at 3 p.m. for kids ages 5-12.
Judge denies motions for special prosecutor in Mongan case By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com The family of a woman killed in a boating crash was disappointed Tuesday when an Ogle County judge denied their motions to investigate Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow and replace him as prosecutor in the case. Judge John Redington denied motions filed by Rockford attorney Cynthia Koroll in behalf of the family of Megan Wells, who died on June 24, 2016 after a johnboat operated by Marc Mongan, 47, Oregon, went over the back of the pontoon boat she was riding in and struck her, throwing her overboard. Mongan is charged with two misdemeanors, operating a watercraft while under the influence of alcohol and reckless operation of a watercraft, and has pleaded not guilty to both. Redington ruled Tuesday that insufficient allegations were presented in the motions to warrant the appointment of a special prosecutor to either investigate Morrow or prosecute Mongan. “My problem with these allegations is that none of them points to an emotional tie that Mr. Morrow would have had to have [according to state statutes],” Redington said. “I find all of these allegations to be extremely tenuous and removed from the prosecution of Mr. Mongan.” Wells’ father David Swaziek, 63, Loves Park, was hoping for more. “Obviously, we’re disappointed, but the judge made his decision on the information he had,” he said after the hearing. “We’re looking forward to going to trial and having the truth prevail.” After Redington ruled against appointing a special prosecutor, Mongan’s attorney David Tess, Rochelle, withdrew a motion to dismiss the charges against his client and requested a jury trial. Redington set Aug. 21 for the trial to begin. He set that date after conferring with Tess and Koroll. “We were certainly hoping a special prosecutor would be appointed,” Swaziek said.
“With Morrow still on the case we will be watching. It’s a year later and we’re missing Megan so bad. Why do we have to do through this?” “The people of Ogle County need to stand up too,” he said. “The story is not over. We will continue to fight for Megan and justice. We look forward to seeing a trial where all the evidence is presented. We need to really look at each piece of evidence. This was a homicide, a reckless homicide. He took a life. We have not seen any reaction from Mr. Mongan. We have never seen remorse.” Morrow said he was not surprised by Redington’s decision. “We had contended all along that there wasn’t a conflict that required a special prosecutor,” he said. Swaziek and other family members and supporters have lined the steps of the judicial center before and after recent hearings holding signs asking for “Justice for Megan.” They have been critical of Morrow’s handling of the case, especially that felony charges were not filed. An Ogle County Grand Jury that met in December failed to indict Mongan on the more serious felonies. One of Koroll’s motions asked for a special prosecutor to be appointed to investigate Morrow for obstruction of justice. The motion alleged that Morrow failed to act to get a search warrant to have blood drawn from Mongan after the crash, which took place on the Rock River about three miles north of Oregon. In his response to the motion, Morrow said only a judge has the authority to issue a search warrant. His response also states that Illinois Department of Natural Resources police officer Steve Beltran did not contact him about the accident until 12:12 a.m. on June 25, almost four hours after it had occurred. The documents show that Mongan refused to submit to chemical testing, and had failed the field sobriety tests administered by Beltran. Koroll’s motion also alleges that a conflict arose between IDNR officers
Melissa Swaziek, age 28, the sister of Megan listens with her hands clasped during Tuesday’s hearing. Photo by Earleen Hinton
and Morrow as to getting a warrant for the blood draw making the investigation necessary. Redington, however, saw the conflict as a “professional difference of opinion,” not an indication of criminal wrongdoing on Morrow’s part. “That, I think is a stretch,” Redington said. “It’s hard for me to find that this is anything but a professional difference of opinion. It’s clear the IDNR and the state’s attorney have a difference of opinion as to whether a warrant should have been sought.” The second motion calls for a special prosecutor to prosecute the case because of Morrow’s alleged conflicts of interest. The conflicts allege friendships between Morrow and Mongan and Morrow and Beltran, both of which Morrow denied in his response; that Morrow and Mongan have a connection because both are members of the Oregon Masons and Tebala Shriners; that Morrow represented Mongan’s brother and nephew in court cases while he was in private law practice; that Mongan’s step-daughter’s mother-inlaw campaigned for Morrow when he ran for state’s attorney; and that Morrow may be called as a witness in a related civil lawsuit filed by Wells’ husband. The motions also cite a
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Robin Swaziek chokes back tears as her husband, David, reads a statement to the media in front of the Ogle County Judicial Center following the hearing on Tuesday morning. Photo by Earleen Hinton
Marc Mongan, right, listens the court proceedings with his attorney Dave Tess during Tuesday’s hearing. Photo by Earleen Hinton
conflict because Mongan’s pharmaceutical delivery business, based in Oregon, has contracts with the Ogle County Jail and with Serenity Hospice, where Morrow is a board member. However, Morrow’s response states he is not involved in negotiating either
contract. During the hearing, Koroll asked if additional charges will be filed against Mongan. Morrow said he is looking into that possibility. After the hearing, Morrow said he is considering filing more misdemeanor charges, but declined to specify what
that are. Wells’ husband Robbie Wells has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Mongan and David Dailey, Leaf River, the driver of the pontoon boat and also Megan’s uncle. That case is also pending in Ogle County Court.
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Gray named Woman of the Year Noralee Gray Honored as Woman of the Year Noralee Gray was recently selected as the recipient of the 16th annual Woman of the Year Award for 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Polo. She has been active in the parish for six decades. Each year in May the parishioners of the church vote to select a Woman of the Year. The winner is chosen based on her contribution of time and talent to the parish as well as to the community. Past recipients have included special women who have been active in parish organizations and have
helped in parish activities. Many have also been involved in helping with various Polo community projects. The St. Mary’s Women of the Year are usually honored at the Mother-Daughter Breakfast in May. However, because of scheduling conflicts, this year’s Woman of the Year for 2017 was honored at the Altar & Rosary Society Luncheon at White Pines on Monday, June 5. Gray and her husband Bill of 55 years were married at St. Mary’s in Polo. She is the mother of two sons, Rob and Scott, the grandmother of four and the great-
grandmother of three. Over the years, Gray has been a devoted and faithful member of the St. Mary’s parish family and the Polo community. She has served as secretary for the Parish Council, and was very active in the Altar & Rosary Society, serving as both president and secretary. She has been the chairman of the parish Funeral Committee Dinners and chairman of the Father-Son breakfast. Gray organized Operation Christmas Child and currently serves as cochairman of the annual Chinese Auction. Between other things, she maintained
the robes of the altar servers. She has also been active in the Polo community. After graduating from Polo Community High School she worked at the Polo National Bank, served as Polo City Clerk, and worked at Polo Co-op until retiring. Gray has been a volunteer at Second Hand Rose, Polo’s resale shop. Over the years she was a very active member of the Polo Jay-C-ettes, the VIPs and presently volunteers at Centennial School in Polo. One of her most recent activities was getting St. Mary’s Parish in Polo involved in a “Treats for Troops” program.
Noralee Gray, left, is presented with the annual St. Mary’s Parish Woman of the Year Award by Betty Bleistein at the Altar & Rosary Society luncheon on June 5 at White Pines. Bleistein was named St. Mary’s Parish Woman of the Year 2015. Photo supplied
A wide range of appropriate items were donated by members of the
parish in March of 2017. These items were then sent to our troops overseas.
Nelson named outstanding executive by ALDE Beth Nelson Chase, Mt. Morris, was recently honored by ALDE, the International Association of Lutheran Development Executives. Chase, the executive director of Bright Stars of Bethlehem, received ALDE’s 2017 Outstanding Executive Award during the IGNITE:
Norfolk 2017 conference held in Norfolk, Virginia, last February. The award honors a CEO, executive director, or president who serves the church through deed and example. The award winner’s attributes are visionary leadership, effectiveness in
management and fundraising, inspirational leadership of staff and volunteers, boldness in proclaiming the importance of Christian stewardship through public discourse and commitment to the mission of the church beyond the sphere of his or her organization. “Beth is a true example of
Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriage licenses. June 2 Keith M. Hurst and Rosanne M. Donegan, both of Byron. Wesley A. Mathieu and Michelle J. Militello, both of Rockford. Matthew D. Heng, Oregon, We would like to Thank everyone for the memorial gifts, flowers, visits, cards and phone calls since our recent loss of Kenny. A huge Thank You to Parkview Home for the excellent care, love, and support during his illness and his passing. A special Thank You to Pastor Jerry Martz for his support and the comforting funeral service, and Julie McGuire for the beautiful music. Thank You also to Christie and staff at Polo Family Funeral Home for going above and beyond during a most difficult time in our lives. Your kindness will never be forgotten.
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and Krista M. Beach, Ashton. June 5 Justin A. Berry and Rachel A. Fedie, both of Davis Junction. June 7 Chad S. Folowell and Kimberly G. Mammen, both of Rochelle.
Rockford University Several area students earned academic honors for the spring semester at Rockford University, Rockford. Named distinguished scholars for earning at least a 3.75 grade point average with no grades below C and having completed all requirements for the semester are Anna Nicholson, Stillman Valley, Tiffany Izer, Mt. Morris, Lauren Edwards, Davis Junction, Michelle Wittwer, Monroe Center, and Elizabeth Roberson, Oregon. Named to the dean’s list for earning at least a 3.5 GPA with no grades below C and having completed all requirements for the semester are Jordan Watson, Spencer
Sebastian J. Gomez and Madelynn M. Hiltz, both of Rochelle. June 8 Peter J. Wolfe and Rebecca A. Braski, both of Rochelle. Ryan E. Holmquist and Melissa J. Davis, both of Sterling.
Lentz, Mallorie Getzelman, and Brogan Seiler, all of Byron, Elise Warner and Hailie Cook, both of Stillman Valley; Tonetta Lund, Oregon; and Nicholas Seeley, Mt. Morris. Bradley University Three area students were named to the spring dean’s list at Bradley University, Peoria. To be eligible for the dean’s list a student must achieve a minimum 3.5 grade point average for the semester on a 4.0 scale. Earning academic honors were Kristin R. Drew, Mt. Morris; and Naeva E. Groenewold and Kaleb Reining, both of Forreston. Caleb Mowry Caleb Mowry, Chana,
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all these qualities and more,” a press release from ALDE said. “She has served in both large and small organizations, developing plans that build toward the future. She currently works to ensure that Christianity in the Holy Land, specifically on the West Bank, not only survives, but thrives.” Chase has served in Wheat Ridge Ministries, Wartburg Seminary, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, and Lutheran Life Communities, among others. As the prime leader of Bright Stars of Bethlehem, she has established an effective and growing network of area representatives nationwide that is bringing the message of Bright Stars to thousands
of people each year, the press release said. Chase has grown the base for financial support and is training and equipping other new staff and volunteers in the ministry. She has developed a strong support structure through personal contacts and a highly effective communications system including webbased programs, emails, and newsletters. According to the press release, “She equips and manages full and parttime staff and volunteers in an effective way, always supporting and affirming these committed people in tasks that need to be accomplished.” Chase also serves on various
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boards, such as Lutheran Music Program, with local community and church organizations, and was ALDE president from 2013-15. She and her husband John are members of St. James Lutheran Church, rural Forreston.
College News graduated from Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, at its 146th commencement on May 27. He earned a bachelor of arts degree. Sydney Johnson Sydney Johnson, Davis Junction, has been named to the spring dean’s list at Central Methodist University, Fayette, Missouri. This academic achievement is awarded only to students who maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.50 or above for the semester, among other criteria. WIU Several area students were among those named to the spring dean’s list at Western Illinois University’s Macomb and Quad Citiies campuses. To receive this award, an undergraduate student must earn at least a 3.6 grade point average on a scale of 4.0, which equals an A in a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded courses; pass-fail
hours are not counted (e.g., student teaching, internships). Earning academic honors were Payton M. Abbott, Michelle E. Hughes, Jade M. Kobs, and Jared R. Laxner, all of Byron; Allison D. Anderson, Davis Junction; Kali P. Janicke and Josie R. Pasch, both of Forreston; Amanda LaPage and Kelsey A. Pudlas, both of Mt. Morris; and Sean Tompkins, Oregon. HCC Several area students were named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Highland Community College, Freeport. Students who have completed 12 credit hours or more during the semester and have a minimum of a 3.25 grade point average, based on a 4.0 scale, are included on the dean’s list. Those earning Highest Honors with a perfect 4.0 GPA are Whitney A. Felker and Francesca S. Rzasa, both of Byron; Heidi C. Duitsman,
Shana L. Pritchard, Jaclyn B. Runkle, Lindsey M. Wardlow, and Courtney L. Wolf, all of Forreston; Rebecca L. Molander, Leaf River; and Christine A. Krumm, Oregon. Those earning High Honors with a 3.50 to 3.99 GPA are Caitlin J. Castle, Baileyville; Michael J. Heizler, Celena M. Josephitis, Samantha L. Krenc, Ryan R. Lee, Christian M. Pacheco, Erin E. Welch, and Stephanie M. Wilken all of Forreston; Bryce J. Flick, Leaf River; Allyson M. Bartling, Mt. Morris; and Crystal M. Schwartz, Stillman Valley. Those earning Honors with a GPA between 3.25 and 3.49 are Tiffany J. Letcher and Cassidy A. Mahan, Forreston; Brian G. Dillard, German Valley; Alec S. Beach, Kings; Emily M. Edler, Nolan C. Edler, and Kyle M. Hemmersbach, all of Leaf River; Blake L. Wetzel, Lindenwood; and Elaine C. Schmidt, Oregon.
Easy, convenient $20 Sports Physicals that also support your school. Score! FHN healthcare providers have offered fast, no-hassle sports physical clinics at an affordable price for middle and high school athletes since 1996. And because we support our home teams, too, we donate the cost back to local schools. Date
Time
Location / School Benefiting
Call for appt.
June 12
2 – 5 pm
FHN Family Healthcare Center Warren – 606 Tisdell Avenue, Warren – Warren
815-745-2644
June 14
1 – 4 pm
FHN Family Healthcare Center Pecatonica – 1301 S. Main Street, Pecatonica – Pecatonica
815-239-1400
June 15
2 – 5 pm
FHN Family Healthcare Center Lanark – 602 W. Olympic Drive, Lanark – Eastland
815-493-6341
June 20
1 – 3:30 pm
FHN Family Healthcare Center Orangeville – 101 Main Street, Orangeville – Orangeville
815-789-3100
June 21
1 – 5 pm
FHN Family Healthcare Center Forreston – 803 First Avenue, Forreston – Forreston
815-938-3130
June 27
5 – 7 pm
Tri-County Christian School – 2900 W. Loras Drive, Freeport – Tri-County Christian
No appt. needed
July 12
1 – 5 pm
FHN Family Healthcare Center Forreston – 803 First Avenue, Forreston – Forreston
815-938-3130
July 13
2 – 5 pm
FHN Family Healthcare Center Stockton – 725 N. Pearl Street, Stockton – Stockton
815-947-3211
July 17
4 – 6 pm
FHN Family Healthcare Center Lena – 160 W. Main Street, Lena – Le-Win
815-369-3300
July 19
3 – 6 pm
FHN Family Healthcare Center Warren – 606 Tisdell Avenue, Warren – Warren
815-745-2644
July 25
5:30 – 7 pm
FHN Family Healthcare Center Burchard Hills – 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport – Freeport
No appt. needed
July 28
11 am – 3 pm
FHN Family Healthcare Center Pecatonica – 1301 S. Main Street, Pecatonica – Pecatonica
815-239-1400
August 3
2 – 5 pm
FHN Family Healthcare Center Stockton – 725 N. Pearl Street, Stockton – Stockton
815-947-3211
August 8
5:30 – 7 pm
FHN Family Healthcare Center Burchard Hills – 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport – Freeport
No appt. needed
Cost is $20. FHN donates the entire cost of each physical done to the school affiliated with that clinic. Exam meets Illinois or Wisconsin eligibility requirements for all sports. Sports Physical Form must be completed and signed by parent before exam. If parent does not accompany student, he or she must bring a Consent for Medical Care Form signed by a parent or guardian. All forms are available at area schools and online at www.fhn.org.
Church News ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study 4th Sunday Each Month 1:30 p.m. Nursing Home Service at Presence St. Joseph BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship Monday, July10-Friday, July 14—5:30-7:45 p.m. Vacation Bible School. For more information or to register call 815-235-1201 or visit Facebook.com/ BaileyvilleReformedChurch. BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon 815-864-2581 Traditional Worship 9 a.m. Education Hour 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11 a.m. BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads
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“Grandkids Class” Ages 3-10 are dismissed right after our Praise & Blended Worship Time. Bible-Based Passion for God Compassion for People Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH, WHITE PINES CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw Sundays at 10 a.m. 815-837-5255 polo@crossroadscn.com We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in our cafe for coffee, snacks & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Sundays at 6 p.m. Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Pastor Julie Bunt Phone 815-734-4853 Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104 8:30 a.m. Fellowship 8:50 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Church 10:30 a.m.
at http://www.efcmm. org to check out our latest opportunities and updates FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Jeremy Heller, Pastor 815-946-3588 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service Nursery Available We are an independent nondenominational Christian church. Visitors are always welcome. FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203 “ A Church with a Heart — In the Heart of Forreston” 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Karen Hundrieser 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.” Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; transportation and nursery provided for all services.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 815-732-2894 EBENEZER REFORMED www.fpcoregon.com CHURCH Handicapped Accessible 2997 N. German Church Rd. Worship 10:30 a.m. CHANA UNITED Two miles east of Oregon Holy Communion is served METHODIST CHURCH on Ill. 64, two miles north on the first Sunday of each 606 Main St., Chana 61015 German Church Road month. Pastor Chan Ik Choi Pastor John Wisdom 815-732-7683 Church Office FIRST UNITED chanaumc@gmail.com Phone: 815-732-6313 METHODIST CHURCH Adult & Children’s 9 a.m. Sunday School 402 First Ave., Forreston Education 9 a.m. 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Pastor David Poust Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Women & Men’s Bible 815-938-2380 Holy Communion Study, Kids Club Thursday, June 15—8 a.m. Celebrated the First Sunday of www.ebenezer reformed. AA Meeting Each Month com Sunday, June 18—9 a.m. Worship CHRIST OUR SAVIOR EMMANUEL Monday, June 19—8 a.m. LUTHERAN CHURCH EVANGELICAL AA Open Meeting;9:30 a.m. 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon LUTHERAN CHURCH Coffee at The Depot 815-284-4554 764 N. Stillman Road, Wednesday, June 21—6:30 Pastor David Andermann Oregon p.m. Bible Study on Isaiah 815-632-6767 (Payne’s Point) 9 a.m. Worship Service Pastor Andrew Kayes FLORENCE UNITED 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Office: 815-732-2424 METHODIST CHURCH Thursday, June 15—10 a.m. Worship Service 9 a.m. 2649 W. Florence Rd., Bible Class Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Freeport Sunday, June 18—9 a.m. Pastor Kathleen Worship with Communion EVANGELICAL FREE Brinkmeier Monday, June 19— CHURCH Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Newsletter Deadline OF MT. MORRIS Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 20—12:15 102 S. Seminary St. p.m. ALIVE Mt. Morris FORRESTON GROVE Thursday, June 22—10 a.m. Senior Pastor CHURCH Bible Class Bruce McKanna 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Thursday, June 22-Sunday, 815-734-4942 Forreston June 25—LWML National Thursday, June 15—1 p.m. Presbyterian Church in Convention in Albuquerque, Ladies Bible Study America N.M. Friday, June 16—Food Pastor Drew Jones Pantry Volunteers 815-938-3605 OPEN BIBLE Saturday, June 17—7 a.m. www.forrestongrovechurch. 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Men’s Accountability Group com Luke Schier, Pastor Sunday, June 18—8:30 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 815-946-2848 a.m. Sunday School; 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. We include children in our Service Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir Sunday Worship experience Log onto our website FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH 501 Third Ave. 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for
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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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for all ages following worship service Welcome Center is at 111 S. 4th St., Oregon
each class to issues and topics related to the particular needs and interests of each group. The Wednesday night Youth Group meets at 6 p.m. at GRACE VALLEY East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. CHRISTIAN REFORMED Daysville Road. CHURCH Each Wednesday at 6:30 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. p.m. a class titled “Basics for German Valley Believers” will meet at the Pastor Jake Ritzema church. All are welcome. 815-362-6601 The local Weight Watchers Sunday School for All Ages group meets Wednesday at the 9 a.m. church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for Worship Service 10 a.m. weigh-in, followed by their meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. GERMAN VALLEY June’s Bible Books of UNITED METHODIST the Month are Daniel and CHURCH Revelation. Church and Main Streets Don Plock, Pastor OREGON UNITED 8:30 a.m. Worship Service METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon LEAF RIVER Pastor Thomas E. Kim BAPTIST CHURCH 815-732-2994 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., oregonumc@outlook.com Leaf River Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Pastor Randy Newton Followed by Fellowship and 815-738-2205 All-Age Sunday School Email leafriverbc@gmail. Thursday, June 15—7:30 com p.m. Agape Team Practice Sunday Praise and Worship Saturday, June 17—5:30 Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery p.m. Agape Worship Service provided) Sunday, June 18—9 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Worship Service; 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Prayer/Bible Fellowship Studies 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 20—10 a.m. Prayer Chain 738-2205 Staff Meeting Wednesday—Various Wednesday, June 21—6:30 Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m. a.m. Men’s Bible Study
LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor David Poust Sunday, June 18—10:30 a.m. Worship & Children’s Church LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi Handicapped Accessible Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Age Three through Sixth Grade. Everyone is Welcome
PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. (The church is handicapped accessible) Pastor Leslie Lake 9 a.m. Family Worship 10 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:30 a.m. Sunday School PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship
MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday REVIVE COMMUNITY Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon CHURCH Thursday, June 15—4:30-7 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris p.m. Food Pantry Open Email: pastor@revivemtm. Friday, June 16—9 a.m. com Women’s Fellowship Southern Baptist Saturday, June 17—8 a.m. Saturday Night Service Men’s Fellowship Breakfast; 5:30 p.m. 4-7 p.m. Living Hope Church Sunday, June 18—8:15 RIVERSTONE a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 CHRISTIAN CHURCH a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday Craig Arnold, Pastor School 812-236-1213 Tuesday, June 20—8:45 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Bible Study; Quilting ST. BRIDE’S NORTH GROVE EPISCOPAL CHURCH EVANGELICAL 1000 Ill. 64 West CHURCH Oregon 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Pastor Barbara Seward Forreston 815-732-7211 Pastor Tim Hotchkiss www.saintbrides.org Church: 815-938-2194 Email:saint.bride. Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 church@gmail.com Sunday School 9 a.m. Services Worship Service 10:05 a.m. Sunday-Holy Communion-8 Tuesday & Saturday and 10 a.m. 9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Classes Thrift Shop Open at New Life Children’s Sunday School & Community Center Adult Bible Study Available St. Bride’s follows OREGON traditional Anglican-Episcopal CHURCH OF GOD church practices; is biblically 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. based and both family and Pastor Michael Hoffman individual oriented. Visitors 815-732-6847 are always welcomed. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. ST. JAMES You and your family are LUTHERAN CHURCH invited to join us for worship West Grove Road at on Sunday, June 18 at 10:30 Columbine Rd. a.m. Pastor Steve Erickson Guest speaker Jay Smith Sunday, June 18—9 a.m. will give the morning message Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 titled “A Father’s Wisdom.” a.m. Divine Worship with Greeting you will be Aaron Communion; 10:45 a.m. and Ione Wells. Congregational Bible Study; During morning worship an 5 p.m. Congregational Bible FREEDOM LUTHERAN exceptionally fine Children’s Study at Krape Park, Freeport CHURCH, ELCA Pastor Kathy Burkheimer Church is offered for children 3 years old through Grade 5. ST. MARK’S 815-222-7270 Sunday School begins at LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday Morning Worship 201 N. Division Ave., Polo at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian 9:30 a.m. and includes classes Pastor Terrie Wilder Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon for adults, young adults, teens, children and infants. 815-946-2919 GIFT—Growing In Faith Special attention is given in Sunday Together-Christian education
Worship 9 a.m. Social Time 10 a.m. ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m. Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548 Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Confessions-Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m. SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St., Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School 11 a.m. Worship Service TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Email: trinitymm@frontier. com Website: www.trinitymm.net Thursday, June 15—11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Summer Lunch Program, Inside If Raining Friday, June 16—8 a.m. Bulletin & Fellowship Saturday, June 17—5:30 p.m. Worship Sunday, June 18—9:30 a.m. Worship Service, Fellowship Following Tuesday, June 20—11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Summer Lunch Program on Church Lawn, Inside If Raining Wednesday, June 21—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 22—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.
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Forest preserve to host summer concert series
Learn about John Deere & Jam in June 4th Annual June Jam Music Festival in Grand Detour June 25
On Sunday, June 25, the John Deere Historic Site will host the 4thannual June Jam Music Festival. The event offers an opportunity for local musicians to perform on stage. Bluegrass, country, folk and light rock musicians are welcome to perform for the crowd. This year’s event will also feature a variety of crafters demonstrating and selling their wares. Basketweavers, broom and candle makers, quilters, lace makers and other crafters will be on site throughout the day. Musicians interested in performing should contact Ron Colson at 815-9730942 with questions, or should simply show up ready to jam. Performances begin at 10 a.m. and run through 4 p.m. “The June Jam is a great opportunity to hear an eclectic group of local musicians while being
surrounded by the beautiful grounds of the John Deere Historic Site,� said Kristen Veto, manager for the John Deere Historic Site. “In addition to enjoying a relaxing day of listening to music, guests can also experience all the site has to offer including demonstrations by our blacksmith and guided tours of John Deere’s home.� Admission to the event is free. Picnic lunches are encouraged. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the grounds of the John Deere Historic Site. The John Deere Historic Site is a free attraction and is open seasonally, March through December. Located in Grand Detour, the site is the original Illinois homestead of John Deere and is the location where he built his first “self-scouring� steel plow. For more information about the June Jam music festival or the John Deere Historic Site, visit www. VisitJohnDeere.com, call 815-652-4551, or email JohnDeereHistoricSite@ JohnDeere.com.
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A program about John Deere will be held June 17 at the Byron Forest Preserve. Photo supplied
Lecture in Byron June 17 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. 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 at www. byronforestpreserve.com.Â
The Byron Forest Preserve will host the 2017 Summer Concert Series on Sunday evenings in June and July starting at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Farm Museum stage.  Bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy these free summer concerts under the old bur oak trees near the Heritage Farm Museum, 8059 N. River Rd., Byron. Call 815-234-8525 for more information. The Byron Summer Concert Series is sponsored by Byron Bank. The schedule is as follows: Sunday, June 18: Dan Hagemann – Enjoy local, now Nashville-based singer and songwriter Dan
Hagemann, Sunday, June 25: Patchouli – Nationally touring, award winning songwriter Julie Patchouli and master guitarist Bruce Hecksel light up the air with their sparkling acoustic sounds and rich harmonies. Their unique “new American folk music� is a blend of elements of folk, pop, flamenco and jazz, Sunday, July 16: Jim Kanas – Playing an assortment of instruments related to American music, Jim provides music for the whole family, Sunday, July 30: Bluegrass Reunion Band – Rockford’s band for contemporary and traditional bluegrass music.
Barn quilt workshop 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.â€?Â
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.Â
on 34th Street is a big brassy Broadway musical with heart. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade needs a new Santa. Enter Kris Kringle—a sweet and jolly old man who claims that he is the real Santa Claus. Thus begins this funny, warm, tuneful, and inspirational musical as Kris has to prove his claim in court and teach his cynical neighbor and her daughter to believe in the goodness and love hat is Christmas. Written by Meredith Wilson, the creator of THE MUSIC MAN, this is an unforgettable musical version of a classic Christmas tale. Join us for seating in the first, second and third rows! Cost:  $95/members; $100/non-Members (includes round trip transportation, show, meal, tax and gratuity): Reservation/payment deadline: Sept. 15 Seating is limited. Make your reservations early as our shows may sell out quickly.   Â
Tuesday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. at Rock River Center. For more information, call Patti Kilmer at 815-2342511 or 815-298-7004. Low Vision Group This is a group for those who have low vision, any form of vision loss, AMD or to caregivers of those with vision loss. Low Vision Group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 12 p.m. at Rock River Center. Diabetic Support Group This very informative group meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Rock River Center. Marilyn Csernus from the University of Illinois Extension Office facilitates this group by offering support, encouragement and the sharing of experiences when living with diabetes. Join Marilyn for a different topic each month and enjoy her recipes as well. Cancer Support Group “Facing the Challenge� is a support group that provides a safe, accepting environment for patients currently going through treatment, survivors, caregivers and loved ones to talk openly about the challenges a cancer diagnosis brings. ANYONE who has been affected by cancer is invited to attend! Rock River Center and Home of Hope are partnering to offer information to this group. The group meets on the fourth Thursday of the month from 3-4 p.m. at Rock River Center.
Rock River Center What’s “Happening� at Rock River Center? (All ages are welcome to participate in programming) 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. New Adult Coloring
Book Class Begins in June Our New Adult Coloring Book Class (led by Vivian Dalberg) will be held at Rock River Center on the fourth Wednesday of every month. The first class will be June 28 from noon until 1 p.m. Some materials will be provided at the first class. Washable crayons, pencils and markers will be used. Bring extra supplies you currently have to class. Materials needed for future classes will be discussed at the first meeting. Coloring used to be reserved for children and the occasional adult who got to babysit them, but recently, the activity has found a different demographic. What started as a niche hobby has now turned into an international trend. Adult coloring books find themselves on more and more bestsellers’ lists. While this trend may be a fun way to pass the time,
it’s the books’ therapeutic properties that really have them flying off shelves. Art therapy is helpful among people dealing with a variety of conditions such as cancer, depression, dementia, anxiety, and PTSD. This is a free class open to all ages. The first class size is limited. Please call 815732-3252 to find out about this new class. 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 We can’t fight this feelin’ anymore! Rock back to a time of big egos, big guitar solos, and even bigger hair with Rock of Agesthis fall. Nominated for five Tony Awards, Rock of Ages features a mix of 28 classis 80’s hits by Bon Jovi, Journey, Styx and more including “Don’t Stop Believin’, “We Built This City, and “The Final Countdown�. Rock of Ages follows aspiring rockstar Drew and his sweetheart, Sherri as they fight to save Hollywood’s Sunset Strip. Don’t miss a musical so awesome, you’ll want to rock out again! *Recommended for ages 13+.There are some mild adult themes. Cost: $90/members, $95/ non-members (includes round trip transportation, show, lunch, tax and gratuity) Reservation/payment/ lunch choice deadline: July 19 Transportation is subsidized by Stillman Bank. Seating is limited. Make your reservations early as shows may sell out quickly. Miracle on 34th Street: Nov. 2 Fireside Theatre, Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin Based on the beloved Christmas movie, Miracle
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Bridge near DJ will be painted Weather permitting, construction work on Ill. 72 west of Davis Junction was slated to begin on June 12 with an estimated completion date of Friday, June 23. According to a press release from the Illinois Department of Transportation, Eagle Painting and Maintenance are starting the $78,382 contract to paint the bridge carrying Ill. 72 over the Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad.
Traffic control will utilize day time lane closures with flaggers, and both lanes will be open at night. Drivers should be prepared to stop for the flaggers and should expect short delays. Slow down and use extreme caution while driving through all work zones. For IDOT District 2 updates on Twitter, follow them at twitter.com/ IDOTDistrict2.
Girls Night out is June 23 in Oregon 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. All proceeds support Serenity Hospice and Home. Register at 815-732-2499.
A painted glass block is the project at Girls Night Out on June 23. Photo supplied
Derrick and April Price, Rochelle, and their three children break ground June 11 with the help of Rochelle Mayor Chet Olson for their new home, being built by Habitat of Humanity of Ogle County in Rochelle. Photo supplied
Volunteers needed to build home Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County is gearing up for the next step in building a new home in Rochelle for Derrick and April Price and their three children. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on June 11 at the property located at 924 W. Eighth Ave., Rochelle. An HFHOC affiliate is currently looking for volunteers to join on the build alongside the Price family and Habitat board members. Executive director Vanessa White-Broome and board member
Gail Tuttle will be on hand to answer questions on work days at the site, which are slated to be on Saturdays. Weather permitting, by the end of June the demolition, excavation, and basement cement work should be done on this property. Additional volunteers are needed for several projects after that. Volunteers may choose to help with various aspects of the build, furnish breakfast and coffee or lunch, or serve refreshments and drinks on
the building site. Anyone who would like to assemble a group of friends, church members, or co-workers to assist in this build is asked to call White-Broome at 815440-6598 or Tuttle at 815-494-2114. Individuals are also needed to tape and mud the drywall in this home when that stage of construction is reached. Skilled workers, who are willing to work with volunteers and lead a crew, are also needed for several other aspects of the build.
Sand Ridge will be improved by using two grants Sand Ridge on South Daysville Road near Oregon recently receive two grants from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation. The prairie preserve will soon have several major improvements thanks to one grant. A new sign will greet visitors at the entry; an upgraded parking lot will provide convenience; facilities for seating, picnicking and shading will provide comfort. In addition, the ICECF will support programing at the site. At this time, a presentation on the ecology and
importance of Sand Ridge is planned. Light refreshments will be provided. The date will be announced. “The Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County, owner of Sand Ridge, is fortunate to have been awarded the grant for amenities and is grateful to the ICECF for their support,” said Sonia Vogl, PPSOC member. The other grant is the second awarded to PPSOC for stewardship at Sand Ridge, which it purchased more than seven years ago. This grant will support activities to help the native ecosystem, including restoring a degraded
deciduous woods to oak savannah, and flora and fauna surveys in addition to extending the work done with the first grant. Impressive stewardship work was accomplished with the funds from the first grant, including removal of invasive weeds and overgrown conifers, conducting prescribed burns, and collecting and dispersing seeds in sites to re-establish the native ecosystem. Work will be done by volunteers, including PPSOC members and those in the general public who are interested in helping. Anyone who wants to
Members of the Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County look over the Sand Ridge Prairie on South Daysville Road. Photo supplied
help should contact PPSOC at 815-238-2683, 815-7327332, russboutdoors@ yahoo.com or sonia.vogl@ gmail.com. PPSOC will also conduct
wildflower walks to acquaint people with the beauty and wonder of this natural jewel, which has been considered the finest sand prairie in northern Illinois.
In order to qualify for matching grant funds, PPSOC is required to raise money through donations. PPSOC is a non-profit 501©(3) organization.
representatives and let them know that these proposed budget cuts are unacceptable if not immoral. A truly great nation is one who gives the greatest care and consideration to those who are most vulnerable. Thank you, Kathy Wragg Director Polo Lifeline Food Pantry
Since the jail’s new location is already set in stone, continuing to focus our attention on this seems a but unnecessary. The updated jail with a functional sally port will enhance the safety not only of our community and citizens, but also the sheriff’s deputies and inmates that occupy this facility. In addition, the new jail, which I support completely, will soon become beneficial for our community. Safety has always been a primary concern in Oregon, so lets’ continue to make it a priority. Sincerely, Chris Corcoran Mt. Morris
Public Voice Concerned with federal budget
Dear Editor, As the director of the Polo Lifeline Food Pantry I am provided data on a regular basis that concerns hunger and funding statistics through Northern Illinois Foodbank and the Feed America Federal Program. I am deeply concerned with the proposed federal budget for Fiscal Year 2018. The following cuts are being proposed and is under consideration by our congressional representatives: • SNAP: $193 billion in cuts to SNAP, resulting in at least 45 billion meals taken away over 10 years. The proposals would reduce eligibility and benefits and shift significant costs to states. • TEFAP: A $27 million decrease from FY 2017 – this reflects a loss of 33 million meals. The budget sustains $289 million for TEFAP
mandatory commodity purchases. Additionally there is a proposed $5 million decrease $54 million for TEFAP Storage and Distribution funds, which is a $5 million decrease from FY 2017. • Reduction to the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit by $40.4 billion over 10 years. · The budget proposed to eliminate the following programs: WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, School Meal Equipment Grants, LIHEAP, CDBG, CSBG, Emergency Food and Shelter Program, AmeriCorps. We are working with Feeding America and our fellow food banks to engage in conversations with our elected officials and communities and ask that you add your voice and advocate for hunger relief. Here are two ways to do that: Reach out to your members of Congress and ask them to oppose any budget or spending
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legislation that would cut or restrict access to federal nutrition programs. Educate your friends and family about the harm these cuts would cause to our community. The most recent hunger study for Ogle county revealed these statistics: • 11.4 percent or 5,856 residents living in poverty • 12.6 percent or 6670 residents that are food insecure • 22.7 percent or 2920 children that are food insecure Lee county has similar, slightly higher hunger statistics. Our food pantry in Polo serves an average of 105 to
110 families per month. Losing the federal funds for these programs will have a devastating effect on hungry families, especially children and senior citizens who often must chose between food or their medication. These are already horribly under funded programs, to lose even 1 percent of funds would result in skyrocketing hunger statistics. These are not abstract numbers about “other people in other places” These are our family, friends and neighbors. This is our community. I urge everyone who reads this please, please contact your government
Supports new jail location
Dear Editor, Recently the City of Oregon approved a zoning change for the site of the new Ogle County Jail on Sixth Street in Oregon.
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Senior Center will host special speakers Potluck will be on June 27, 11 a.m.
Cooling Off Isaiah Carter, age 8, Jaymeson Beam, age 3, and Brayden Booker, age 11, all of Oregon, watch a sandal float dow the steam at Splash Canyon Park on Monday afternoon. Photo by Earleen Hinton
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 815-946-3818. 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 815-946-3818.
Polo Library 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 27 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. University of Illinois Extension, How to make Ecobots Ages 6th-7th Grade Tween Summer Reading Program. Details to be announced. Watch this space. High School and Up Adult Summer Reading Program. Earn stamps by reading or listening to any item checked out with your library card. Each stamp is worth 25 points. For every 100 points your name is entered in the prize drawing. Entry deadline is 7 p.m. on July 31 and the drawing will be on Aug. 1. 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. 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, July 15 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.
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class or one on one session, call the library at 815946-2713, email library@ pololibrary.org or stop by.
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
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 16th Seduction by James Patterson Secrets in Summer by Nancy Thayer DVDs Timeless Family Classics Hollywood Comedy Legends
Technology Classes The library offers classes on beginning computer, setting up emails, working on the internet, and other technology subjects that may be suggested by patrons. If you would like to have a
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Chamber Chatter
A Ribbon Cutting was held on Friday, June 2nd, 2017 welcoming “Village Bakery” to the Oregon Chamber and business community.
Attending the Ribbon Cutting were employees of Village Bakery and Ambassadors of Oregon Chamber of Commerce.
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.
p.m. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. The Polo Chamber Board of Trustees is attempting to issue Certificates of Recognition to Polo Chamber of Commerce member businesses celebrating five years, and those with fiveyear increments of being in
business in Polo. Contact polochamber@ gmail.com to announce a special business celebration. Call the Polo Chamber at 815-946-3131 or polochamber@gmail.com to post on the Chamber sign, Chamber website and in the Chamber Chatter.
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New Oregon festival will bring a spotlight to the riverfront
Summer Jam Wade Buzzard lays down some country boy blues at Jeff and April Bold’s porch, 109 E. Front St., Mt. Morris, Saturday during Porchfest. Buzzard played various top 10 country hits from the past 60 years. Photo by Zach Arbogast.
LFR Parade entries sought Units for the Let Freedom Ring parade are still being accepted. This year’s theme for the celebration is “Red, White and YOU” with the annual parade stepping off on July 4th at 2 p.m.
Special prizes will be given for neighborhood floats or decorated golf carts. Anyone wanting be part of the parade can pick-up parade entry forms at the Mt. Morris Village Hall or Mt. Morris Public Library or
email their information to the email address below. Anyone wishing to help with the parade duties or be considered as a parade judge email lfrparade2017@gmail. com or call 815-734-6185.
Ag breakfast is June 24 The 32nd Annual Stephenson County Ag Breakfast will be held on Saturday, June 24 at the Stephenson County Fairgrounds, Freeport. The local foods breakfast will be served from 6 to 10 a.m., and a variety of displays and activities will fill the morning.
This year’s event will include more interactive and educational displays to help tell the story of agriculture to all attendees. Advance tickets will be available for purchase at the Farm Bureau office, which will result in a shorter wait time in the serving line. For more information on the breakfast, call Ardath
DeWall at 815-864-2561 or Bruce Johnson at 815- 2323186. For information on agriculture displays and activities, call Kristen Dinderman at 815-2919922. Volunteers are still needed – call Barb Curry, U of I Extension, at 815-2354125.
A fun-filled festival aimed at showcasing the Oregon community and its unique features is set to make its debut this weekend. The first-ever Rockin’ River Fest on Saturday, June 17 provides an opportunity to enjoy the riverfront landscape in downtown Oregon. “We are all very excited for the launch of this new event,” said Oregon Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Debbie Dickson. “A lot of people, organizations, and leadership have come together to spotlight Oregon, Illinois — who we are, what we have to offer, and what a great community we live in.” The event is co-produced by the Chamber and Oregon Together. Two festival stages will feature a variety of local and regional musical entertainers. The River’s Edge Stage sponsored by Ukulele Station America showcases local entertainers performing from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Performers include Rock River Center’s Boot Scootin Seniors; Ukulele Station’s Rock River Strummers; John Lindhorst with original guitar and ukulele music; “Bad Columbus” featuring Patrick Shea and Max Dragoo on guitars; Joshua Hendrickson, guitar and vocals; Mary Ley and Chris Kolling, Aireloom Studio with river songs; and Mary Ley , native American flute songs. The festival beverage garden Riverside Chill Zone Stage kicks off at 3 p.m. with a dynamic performance by “Love & Thunder.” The popular Rockford band “Dirt Road Rebelz” takes the stage at 5:30 p.m. and “The Party Doctors” round out the evening with a variety of music from the 70s to present day country, rock
and pop starting at 8 p.m. There’s plenty of activity for those who enjoy games and competitive events. The “Game Spot” will feature a variety of games and competitions for kids 1 – 100. The “Rock River Adventure Tri” will be a real test of strength and stamina as participants compete in a three-mile run, 10-mile bike ride, and five-mile canoe and kayak paddle. Four local teams of pullers will compete for the crown of Tug Champion in the “Tug Across the Rock” at 1 p.m. and the “Toss ‘Em Tourney” bags tournament competition begins at 4 p.m. Onsite registration is available for Toss ‘Em Tourney” participants. “Oregon Rocks the Arts” will feature gallery tours at the Oregon Public Library, home to the famous Lorado Taft Collection of artworks of the Eagle’s Nest Artists Colony. Art Casting of Illinois and Adagio Gallery (where the Michael Jordan Statue at the United Center and numerous other well-known sculptures have been created) will be open for viewings from 1 to 3 p.m. The Eagle’s Nest Artists Group Workshop at Conover Square featuring works of several local artists will welcome visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Several working artists from this group will also be working on the festival grounds and surrounding area during the festival. Oregon will be “Rockin’ Our History” as the Ogle County Historical Society will provides guided walking tours of Oregon’s Historic downtown area at 11 a.m, 1 p.m, and 3 p.m. Tours will begin at
the festival entrance on Washington and Second Street. The Ogle County Historical Museum and recently restored Oregon Depot Museum will also be open for visitors. The “Uniquely Oregon” Community Showcase will feature products created in the Oregon Community and services available. Visit these local exhibits to find out what is truly unique about Oregon’s business community. Bring your appetite for some tasty treats in the “Amazin’ Grazin’ Station” Food Court featuring specialties of Oregon’s restaurants and catering services. If you’re into classic cars, then Jay’s Drive-In and the Oregon Lions Club invite you to the “Cruisin N Chillin” cruise event from 5 to 8 p.m. And…to top it off, you’ll want to return on Sunday, June 18 for the Lions Club Father’s Day Car Show and Pancake Breakfast and Pork Chop BBQ at Oregon Park East. Gate admission to Rockin’ River Fest is only $5 for ages 13-plus; $3 for kids ages 4-12. Children 3 and under get in free. Tickets will be sold for games, food, and beverages. The Chill Zone adult beverage area will be a cash bar service. A complete schedule of events and other details are available on the website www.rockinriverfest.net. Direct any questions to rockinriverfest@gmail.com. The festival’s Presenting Sponsors are Martin & Company and 102.3 The Coyote/1060 Good Time Oldies. Golden Eagle Sponsors are KSB Hospital and Byron Bank.
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Bluegrass Reunion Band to perform at Jamboree Free concert is Friday at 7 p.m. Local greats the Bluegrass Reunion Band will make their debut performance at the Mt. Morris Jamboree on Friday, June 16. The free concert runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at the downtown band shell. Based out of Rockford, the Bluegrass Reunion Band, consisting of Mike Bratt on bass, Steve Strombeck on fiddle and mandolin, John Lindblade on guitar, and Tim Lawrence on banjo, is one of the premier bluegrass bands in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Together for 30 years, their music is a mix of traditional and contemporary bluegrass music, featuring strong harmony, and instrumental arrangements. The band’s resume includes opening for Bill
Monroe, the Osborne Brothers, appearing on NPR, performing at local and regional Bluegrass festivals and appearing regularly at Rockford’s Stockholm Inn. The Leaf River United Methodist Church will be selling their Italian beef sandwiches, hot dogs, chips, and drinks starting at 6 p.m. Be sure to visit the Mt. Morris Community Farmer’s Market at the corner of Ill. 64 and Wesley Ave. from 4 to 7 p.m., too. The band shell is located at Front St. and Wesley Ave., two blocks south of Ill. 64. The rain location is at the Moose Lodge, 101 Moose Drive. “We’re counting on beautiful weather, so gather the whole family and bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a free show on our historic campus,” said show The Bluegrass Reunion Band will play June 16 at the Mt. Morris Jamboree. Photo supplied organizer Larry Ubben.
Youth Sports
Polo boys fight back to beat Dixon in home opener By Jill Blake The Polo seventh and eighth grade baseball team hosted Dixon 3 in Polo on May 16. The first inning was a quick one for both teams. Colton Gunder got two strikeouts in the inning for Polo. Parker Wolber was Polo’s only offense in first inning with a double. The second inning was also a good one defensively with Gunder getting three more strikeouts and Dixon scored no runs. Polo lit up the scoreboard first with three runs. Cooper Blake and Gunder started inning with consecutive walks. Spencer Scott then doubled bringing in the two base runners. Scott also scored himself with two stolen bases. The third inning Dixon
scored with a questionable out-of-the-park home run as umpires called it a home run and ground rule double. After much discussion, it was ruled as a home run Dixon took the lead with four runs in the inning. The outs for Polo were shortstop Gavin Zell to Joey Bardell at second, Zell to first baseman Wolber, and a great play with catcher Brady Clark hustling to the ball and tossing to Gunder to get the runner trying to steal home. The fourth inning was a tough one for Polo to swallow as Dixon tacked on runs to get their total to 11. The outs were handled by a strikeout by Gunder and two strikeouts by Blake. Polo added another couple runs to their total in the inning. Blake tripled to start off
the offense. Gunder singled, bringing in one run. Scott singled bringing in second run of the inning. In the fifth inning Polo’s defense was a strikeout by Blake, a play from Blake to second base to Bardell at second, and a play from Zell at shortstop to Wolber at first base. Polo brought in two more runs in the inning with singles by Cole Faivre, Tyler Merdian, Blake and a double from Isaac. RBI s were by Merdian, and Isaac. The final inning had Dixon with 13 runs. Scott got two strikeouts in the inning and a play from Bardell to Wolber. Polo faced a tough obstacle to get seven runs for the walk off win. Wolber started out the inning strong getting a home run to cut the deficit to six.
Forreston tops Polo 2 14-4 By Larry Loomis
fourth inning. Emmalee Gilbert singled to Polo Two of the Junior open the inning and then stole Division travelled to second on a passed ball. Forreston on June 1 where Molly Blum came up and they dropped a 14-4 decision. single to score Gilbert. Forreston struck early and Annalise Stamm singled often building up a nearly to score Blum. Allissa insurmountable lead after just Marschang singled and then two innings of action. proceeded to steal second and Polo’s one rally came in the third.
April Calderon singled to score Stamm and Marschang with what proved to be the final Polo runs of the game as they fell to Forreston 14-4. Polo had seven hits on the night with Allissa Marschang collecting two of those hits. With the loss, as of June 1, Polo fell to 1-1-1 for the season.
Clark and followed up with a single, Blake a single, Gunder a single and RBI. Bardell singled bringing in two runs. Faivre singled, Merdian walked and both
Isaac and Blake Diehl walked with RBIs. Daniel Engel got a single and Zell got the walk off RBI with a walk. This game started out
rough in all aspects, but Polo rallied and proved to themselves, their coaches and fans that they are going to play until the very end.
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Little Miss and Mister German Valley crowned By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com
Asher Shurtleff puts everything into the dance number at the Little Miss and Mister Pageant. Photo by Zach Arbogast.
Would-be Little Misters and Misses perform a dance number to the Beche Boys’ “Fun, Fun, Fun.” Photo by Zach Arbogast.
Two lucky kids beat out the rest to be crowned as VIPs in the German Valley community. Every year at German Valley Days, the community looks forward to the Little Miss and Little Mister German Valley pageant, where children use their good looks, wit, and sweet dance moves to earn the crown. Everyone had a good time, but in the end only two winners could be chosen, and the crowns went to fiveyear-old Xairyn Goddeke and six-year-old Joseph Kearns. The June 9 competition at Ben Miller Park was stiff this year, with five lovely ladies and four handsome gentlemen showing up to win. For the ladies, this included Sabelia Collis, Xairyn Goeddeke, Ellie Joy Hoster, Cara Pals, and Shannon Pals. For the gentlemen, Kaleb Bergin, Joseph Kearns, Colson Lamm and Asher Shurtleff came out to compete. Before the competition could begin, however, the crowd got the chance to honor 2016 Little Miss and Mister Karissa Shurtleff and Cody Brown one last time. The pair were interviewed by the competition emcee Colin Rust, a German Valley native who works as a fourth grade teacher at Brookdale
Joseph Kearns and Xairyn Goddeke were crowned 2017 Little Mister and Miss, respectively, and will enjoy a year of high-profile celebrity status. Photo by Zach Arbogast
Elementary, Naperville. Karissa and Cody agreed that being little celebrities was fun, and their favorite part was riding in parades, but they were ready to relinquish the crowns. “What’s it like to have to step down as Little Miss and Mister?” asked Rust. “It’s a little sad,” said Karissa. “I’m glad,” said Cody, getting laughter from the crowd. With a final goodbye from the 2016 winners, the 2017 contestants were ready to strut their stuff, beginning first with a meet and greet round. Each child got to come forward and tell the crowd a little about him or herself.
While listeners learned a few differences - such as Ellie Joy having 13 pets, or Joseph loving time on his tablet - almost every child agreed that nothing beats a swimming pool in the summertime. Shortly after meet and greet, the contestants all took stage to entertain the crowd with a dance number, set to “Fun, Fun, Fun” by the Beach Boys. The festivities didn’t end there, however, as there was a final question and answer round to really pick the brains of the children. Laura Barndt, Carron Rodriguez, and Sara Schoph served as judges, and according to them, several
factors go into choosing the perfect Little Miss and Mister. “They need to have a stage presence, show charisma and personality, be able to answer questions, and be comfortable; they’re going to be making appearances, and we don’t want anyone who might be overwhelmed,” said Rodriguez. As for the parents, they has nothing but joy for their children. “I’m very proud of my daughter,” said Xairyn’s mother, Jodi Goeddeke. “He worked very hard, and we’re just so happy and proud of him,” said Amanda Brockmeier of her son Joseph.
Liam Setterstrom of German Valley sits patiently as Sandy of Sandy’s Face Painting Courtney Flemming gives Matt Krusey a serving of applesauce during the Silver Creek and Balloons paints a shark on his face. Photo by Donna Smith Church ACTS Ministry Pancake Breakfast on Saturday. Photo by Donna Smith
Musical talent on Mt. Morris doorsteps at Porchfest Free music was performed at area locations By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com Rock & roll, country, and blues were delivered right to residents’ homesteads June 10 in Mt. Morris for the first-ever Porchfest. Spearheaded by Encore! Mt. Morris, Porchfest is set to be an annual music celebration held on the second Saturday in June. From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., four to five bands at a time played on the porches of Mt. Morris homes, scattered around the neighborhood within the boundaries of Main Street, South Mulberry Avenue, Brayton Road, and South Ogle Avenue. With 19 bands and solo artists, the music was every bit as varied as the locations; country, blues,
Home By Nine entertained the crowd with some traditional folk and country songs at Guitarist Charles Nealy and bassist Eddie Fuentes helped bring the blues to 1 S. Mulberry. The Nealy Project the Pinecrest Community Gazebo. Photo by Zach Arbogast debuted some great progressive and roots blues to a classic rock, jazz, blues boy blues” on the Bolds’ are great,” said Oregon great crowd response at Encore! Mt. Morris’ Porchfest. School Superintendent Tom rock, Gospel, and even porch on East Front Street. Not pictured: Mike Duerst, singer, and Brian Shippert, Spanish folk could be Bold was referring to Mahoney, referring to The drummer. Photo by Zach Arbogast
heard. “It’s a big event, and we’ve got good-sized crowds everywhere I’ve seen - especially down on Mulberry,” said Encore! Mt. Morris Steering Committee chairman Jeff Bold, as Wade Buzzard played his mix of “feel good, country
the crowd of around 50 outside the Zabran home on South Mulberry Avenue, who showed up to see The Crunchy Frogs, a 2010 Rockford Area Music Industry award winning classic rock band. “This whole event it really cool - and these guys
Nealy Project playing at the corner of South Mulberry Avenue. The day was every bit as hot as the music, but luckily for listeners, vendors were scattered all over as well, offering food and drinks to beat the heat. The final porch bands
wrapped up at 5 p.m., but the music wasn’t over. Grass Attack played at the band shell on the downtown campus at 5:30 p.m. Porchfest originated in Ithaca, New York, in 2007. Gretchen Hildreth and Lesley Greene came up
with the idea and gathered 20 bands to play on porches around the community. The event was so popular, it caught on all around the country. Including Mt. Morris, there are over 60 Porchfest events in North America.
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Schneiderman earns all-region honors A Forreston High School graduate has received allregion honors for his pitching prowess at the collegiate level. University of Dubuque sophomore, Nathan Schneiderman, a 6’5” lefthanded pitcher from German Valley/Forreston High School, was the lone Spartan to collect D3baseball.com All-Central Region honors for 2017. As a relief pitcher, Scheiderman had not given up an earned run until the Spartans final game of the season and helped UD to their best record ever for most wins (23-17 overall, 17-7 in the Iowa Conference - second place). Nathan Schneiderman earned all-region honors at the Schneiderman finished University of Dubuque. Photo supplied with a 6-1 record, .47 ERA,
appeared in 15 games and 38 innings and fanned 42 batters and walked just eight. In the 124 at bats he faced, he allowed just four extra base hits, and picked up five saves. The Spartans qualified for the Iowa Conference tournament for the second consecutive season and look to carry that momentum into the 2018 season. The 2017 season marks the sixth year that D3baseball. com has named All-Region teams, with 800 players nominated. The ballot was then made available to SIDs, who voted for a predetermined number of players in their region, as well as D3baseball.com staff and contributors. UD head coach Paul
Wyczawski led the Spartans to a record breaking season as the Spartans set the school record with 23 overall wins and 17 Iowa Conference wins. The previous record for wins in a season was set in 1995 with 22 overall wins, while the previous conference wins mark was 13 wins in both the 1985 and 1986 seasons. The second place regular season finish in the Iowa Conference is also the best finish in the conference standings school history. The Iowa Conference named Wyczawski 2017 Coach of the Year and seven Spartan players to the 2017 All-Iowa Conference team. It is the most All-Iowa Conference selections in a
single year in school history. For each of the eight regions, there is a regional player of the year (a batter), a pitcher of the year, a rookie of the year (must be a freshman) and a coach of the year. D3baseball.com wishes to thank all the Sports Information Directors at the various institutions who nominated players. All SIDs and coaches were contacted as the season wound down with information on how to get their players considered. Player of the Year: Michael Mateja, 3B, So., North Central (Ill.) Pitcher of the Year: Josh Fleming, SP, Jr., Webster Rookie of the Year: Klaiton Wolff, UTL, Greenville Coach of the Year: Pat Bloom, Washington U.
Sports Column A recap of 201617 sports year By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecount news.com Here’s a recap of the 201617 sports year and a peek ahead to next year. Of course, the big news was a junior-dominated Forreston football team winning a state title a year ahead of time. With nearly the entire offense returning, the Cardinals will be a huge favorite to repeat as champs. However, an even bigger story is how tough the NUIC will be, not just in football, but all sports. Le-Win was Forreston’s main threat in football last season and will be even better. The vast majority of teams should be better, making Forreston’s potential title run a gauntlet of sorts with NUIC foes. Unfortunately for Polo, there are concerns with small numbers. With a weak junior class and only 17 on the
fresh-soph, question marks abound going into this year. On the positive side, several good athletes, such as Reid Taylor, Braiden Soltow, Justin Young, and Brady Webb return. Perhaps the most controversial story of the year was Forreston going from Travis Ross to Shane Bautch to Jonathan Schneiderman as basketball coach, all within a couple months. But, when Schneiderman stepped down as coach in 2014 he specifically said to me: “My coaching days are not over. I’m just not sure at what level.” There will be high hopes for both Forreston and Polo boys basketball, with nearly everyone back. The recurring theme of a brutally tough conference will be especially noticeable in basketball. One of the top events for next year will be the Forreston Holiday Tournament, where all those teams led by sophomores and juniors will have had a year to grow. It should be one of the best tournaments
in the nearly 60-year history, if not the best. Can Matt Messer and Polo finally win a regional after five years of 20-win seasons? Of any team around, they have been dealt the toughest hand in post-season play. Don’t expect it to get any easier Matt, even with all your starters back. That’s the nature of how small-school basketball will be next year. We’ve been talking about the boys a lot and that where most of the highlights have been for Forreston and Polo, but mention needs to be made of Allison Bondele. Against Polo, Bondele was well on her way to a new IHSA record for most 3-point field goals in a game. The record was 13 and Bondele had six in the first quarter alone. She added three more in the next six minutes. At that pace, she would have blown the record away with a total of 20 by games end. But, streaks never last long and that one ended at nine. Still, it was one basket away from being in the top 10 all time.
Bittersweet seasons It was a bittersweet year in golf. Polo had one of its best seasons in school history and also saw its home course of Edgewood close its doors. The same for Bryan Edler of Forreston, who failed to advance out of the regional after shooting a 79 as runner up the previous year. After seeing Forreston baseball mow down its opponents, it was easy to see why they cut ties with the Polo co-op. They will be even better next year, so too will the rest of the conference. In looking at all-conference selections, the majority in the NUIC were juniors and sophomores. In the sectional loss to Aquin, the better team did not win. However, baseball can be a cruel game and a team needs a bit of good fortune to advance downstate. With its pitching depth, Forreston likely would have beaten Somonauk in the super-sectional. Maybe next year for the Cardinals.
Polo struggled in girls sports, but credit to them for the effort put out. It would have been easy to give up, but those girls kept applying themselves. There was some success for the Forreston girls, but a hunger exists in volleyball and basketball for more wins and advancement in the post season. Can that talent be nurtured into a cohesive unit?
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Top individual performance of the year goes to Mason Wright for his state title in the triple jump, essentially because he nailed the perfect jump with the pressure on. Most publicized play of the year was AJ Christensen “breaking the ankle” of a potential tackler on a touchdown run in the state final game against Decatur St. Teresa. Can Forreston-Polo repeat as state-trophy winners in track and field? Absolutely, especially with Christensen, Brady Webb and a whole bunch of other guys
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returning. If I had to pick athlete of the year, it would have to be Noah Gipe of Forreston. Football was his only sport, but the 175-pounder played it as intelligently as a possible. He didn’t have the physical gifting, size or speed of many of his teammates, but he had an intuitive and instinctive sense that can’t be measured on paper. Not only that, but he ended his career as alltime leading tackler and for a program like Forreston, that is saying something.
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Forreston hands Polo boys first loss in summer ball By Jill Blake The Polo seventh and eighth grade boys baseball team hosted Forreston on June 5. The first inning was a hard one as Forreston started out strong against starting
pitcher Parker Wolber. He is a steady pitcher but it just wasn’t his night. Cooper Blake came in in relief and got a strikeout, made a play to Wolber at first base and had a great catch by Logan Kindle in right field. Polo were unable to add
any runs in the first inning. Forreston added three more runs in the second inning. Joey Bardell caught a pop fly at second base despite the sun and forgetting his sunglasses at home, Blake had a strikeout and a
grounder to Wolber at first. The rest of the game was a similar pattern. Cole Faivre and Joey Bardell had singles for the rest of the game as Polo struggled with their offense for the first time this year. Blake had another two
strikeouts as he finished the third inning. The fourth inning brought in pitchers Spencer Scott and Bardell. Bardell had three strikeouts and was very calm and played out the last inning the traditional way.
Other defensive plays for Polo were: Bardell to Wolber at first, Scott at pitchers mound to Blake at first, Bardell as pitcher to Blake at first, Tyler Merdian at third base to Gunder at first base. Polo suffered their first loss of the year to Forreston.
Polo 1 outscores AFC 15-5 in Junior Division action By Larry Loomis Polo One hosted AFC June 5 in Junior Division action where they came away with a convincing 15-5 win. After holding the visitors scoreless in the top of the first, Polo put the maximum runs allowed, six, on the board in the bottom of the inning. Cheyeanna Wilkins led off with a single to left field. Three consecutive walks forced in a run and left the bases loaded for Gracen Pitts. Pitts drove a pitch into deep right field for a grand slam home run to give Polo an early 4-0 lead. Two more base on balls and a long single by Jasmine Ludewig brought in two more runs to give the home town ladies a 6-0 lead after an inning of play. AFC closed to 6-4 in the top of the second as Polo’s pitcher struggle with control and issued three walks, hit two batsmen and surrendered a single as the guest had suddenly made a game of the it. However, the base on ball would also prove a friend of Polo as they picked up seven free passes in the bottom of the inning and along with a single by Alexis Moore and a fielder’s choice by Alivea
Danekas resulted in six more runs as Polo jumped to a 12-4 lead after just two innings. The guests picked up a solo run in the third which would be the last of the game for AFC. Polo again was the welcome recipient of three walks in the bottom of the inning. Again, Alivea Danekas drove in a run with a fielder’s choice and Gracen Pitts added yet another two run homer to make the score 15-5 after three. The game ended under the ten run rule in the top of the fourth under the time limit rule. For the night, Polo collected four hits with Gracen Pitts having the big stick with two home runs for a total of six runs on the evening. AFC had but one hit. A combination of three Polo pitchers struck out 10 visitor batters. Polo One of the Senior Division hosted Dixon One June 6. Dixon had a very strong team and went on top post a 16-1 victory. Dixon mounted a seven run outburst in the top of the first and added another seven runs in the top of the third to cop the win. Polo’s only run came in the bottom of the third when with one down, Adrianna
Wiggins singled and stole second. Back to back singles by Natalie Nelson and Madison Allen allowed Nelson to score. For the night, Polo collected six hits with six different players getting those hits. Dixon had eight hits for the evening. The loss was the first for Polo One as their record moved to 4-1. Dixon’s record moved to 5-0. Polo One hosted Stillman Valley Two June 7 in Junior Division play. The game was a drawn out affair that finally ended under the time limit because of the multitude of walks both squads issued. Stillman took a 1-0 lead after a half inning of play due to five walks. Polo came right with six runs due to nine walks to take a 6-1 after an inning of play. Polo returned the favor by surrendering seven walks and hitting two batters in the top of the second which resulted in six runs and seeing the visitors taking a 7-6 lead. Once again, Stillman’s pitchers had no better luck finding the plate than Polo’s and gave up six base on balls in the bottom of inning. However, in between all the free passes, Teah
Almassy singled to right and brought in three runs. With two on and two down, Gracen Pitts again showed her power and blasted a homerun to deep right field to score three runs as Polo reached the limit of six runs for the inning and once again took the lead at 12-7. Stillman would again take advantage of the walk and score four runs in the top of the third. Seven walks and a pair of infield outs would bring those runs in as they closed to 12-11 midway through three innings. With so many walks by both teams the game ended under the time limit as Polo hung on for a 12-11 win. For the evening, Polo just two hits but were issued a total of 17 walks. Stillman did not have a hit but collected 18 free passes. In the nightcap, Polo Two hosted Byron in Junior Division play. Byron jumped off to a 6-0 lead after an inning of play and went on to post a 20-8 decision. Stillman came to play and when they were not taking walks they struck the ball hard to all fields enroute to the victory. Polo’s biggest inning offensively came in the bottom of the second. Already trailing 12-0, Polo
was able to coax six base on balls out of Byron’s pitcher to keep runners on base. With two down, Polo managed six walks in a row forcing in three runs. Molly Blum then smacked a single to right bringing in another two runs. The scoring was completed under the six run rule per inning when Annalise Stamm singled to left to bring in another run. After two innings, Polo trailed 12-6. Unfortunately, Polo did not have the consistent pitching needed to hold Byron in check as they went on to put another five runs on the board in the third inning. Byron was able to amass three singles and a two run home run sandwiched around a walk and an error to garner those five runs. Midway through three, Byron had a 17-6 lead. Byron added to their lead in the final inning of play with three more runs. With time expiring, Polo managed a pair of runs in the bottom of the fourth by utilizing five walks and a pair of infield outs to account for the final margin of Byron’s 20-8 win. For the game, Polo had just two hits. Molly Blum and Annalise Stamm each had one of those hits. Byron collected thirteen hits.
Polo’s Tiny Miss team coached by Mike Custer, Matt McKeel and Jaimie Gorzny hosted Forreston One June 8. Polo never got untracked in this one and were downed by a score of 10-0. Polo had three hits on the evening with Kylee Diaz, Kylie Dewey, and Abby Ward each picking up one of those hits in the fifth inning but were unable to score. With the loss, Polo dropped to 2-2 for the campaign. On the road, the Tiny Miss team picked up their first win of the season at Oregon June 1, when they defeated their hosts 2-1. Polo collected six hits for the evening. Kylee Dewey and Jillian Gorzny each had two hits. Samantha Gray and Kylie Ann Vaultenburg each had singles in the narrow victory. The Tiny Miss team visited Forreston June 2 where they posted a 4-3 win. Every player in the lineup had at least one hit. Reese McKeel had three singles. Jayda Pitchford, Jillian Gorzny and Samantha Gray each had two singles. Kylee Daiz, Anszely Pope, Shelby Peterson, Abbee Ward and Kylie Dewey all had singles allowing Polo to pick up the win.
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State Senator Tim Bivins will not seek fourth term By Pam Eggemeier Sauk Valley Media
State Sen. Tim Bivins said he always tries to plan ahead, especially when it comes to entrances and exits. The Dixon Republican announced Monday that he will not run for a fourth term in the state Legislature. He will, however, finish his term, which ends in January 2019. Bivins’ run in Springfield started in March 2008, when he was appointed to finish the unexpired term of Geneseo Republican Todd Sieben. Sieben had resigned to take a job as a lobbyist for the ethanol industry. Bivins had only 8 months to gear up for his first race, but he breezed to victory over Democrat Marty Mulcahey in November 2008. Bivins was unopposed in the primaries and general elections in his 2012 and 2014 campaigns. Although the budget standoff has made the past couple of years difficult, it wasn’t what drove his decision, the 65-year-old said. “Yes, there have been frustrations, but there are also rewards,” Bivins said. “We got a lot of legislation passed in this last session that has really helped the district. If there are still people who want you to stay, it’s probably the right time to leave.” Bivins, who considers himself and his colleagues citizen legislators, said he’ll have been in Springfield nearly 11 years by the time his term runs out, and it’s time to give someone else a shot at fixing what ails Illinois. He also wants to stick closer to his Dixon base so he can spend more time with family. “This is a big district, and I’d like to sleep at home and not travel so much,” Bivins said. “I have grandchildren here, and it will be nice to see them more and get involved in their activities.”
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Bivins chronology • Lee County sheriff 1986-2006 • Appointed to Illinois Senate in March 2008 • Defeats Democrat Marty Mulcahey in November 2008 • Re-elected with no opposition in 2012 • Re-elected with no opposition in 2014 • Current term expires in January 2019
While Bivins puts a premium on planning, Lee County’s longest-tenured sheriff said he never intended to get into law enforcement or politics. He is excited by the prospects of figuring out the next chapter in his life. “I went to school for radio broadcasting, but then I was taken in different directions,” he said. “I might work out of my house and do some voice-over work.” For now, though, there is plenty left to do in Springfield. Lawmakers still are awaiting word on when they should arrive for a special budget session. After failing to pass a budget in the spring session, the new target date is June 30, a day before the new fiscal year begins. The heat will be turned up considerably as a new school year nears. Many district officials say it will be difficult to reopen without a budget because the state owes millions of dollars in categorical payments
for special education, transportation, and other mandated programs. “I hate to sit there and watch this unfold, because it’s like watching a train wreck,” Bivins said. “You know what should be done, but there’s nothing you can do about it.” He wanted to announce his decision early to give the GOP and prospective candidates time to plan, he said. Over the weekend, he notified people in Springfield and the party chairmen in his district’s nine counties. “There is a lot to consider when weighing a run – people leave stable jobs to serve,” Bivins said. “It’s a big decision, and it calls for a lot of organization and coordination.” Another local lawmaker will greatly miss Bivins’ presence in Springfield. State Rep. Tom Demmer, another Dixon Republican, said he respects all of Bivins’ years of service in law enforcement and the political arena. “Tim’s been a mentor, friend, and great colleague, and I’ve really enjoyed working with him.” Demmer said they lived together in Springfield for 4 years, allowing the lawmakers to use each other as a sounding board. “We could come back after a long day in session, and talk about what went on in our respective chambers,” Demmer said. “There were lots of meaningful conversations, because I always respected his viewpoint.” When asked about any interest he might have in a state Senate run, Demmer said he’s happy to stay in the House. State Sen. Neil Anderson, R-Andalusia, said he will miss Bivins in his chamber. “I’ve learned so much from him – Tim is truly a man of honor and integrity who has served his district well.”
The Medallion Setting Trapunto hand-quilted sea green and white double bed quilt, circa 1935, for the July 15th Summer Picnic at Rock River Center. Quilters who helped quilt our medallion quilt were Joan Heng, Janice Smyk, Connie Stauffer, Janie LaPage, Earlyne Warmolts, Melody Welty, Cassel Smith and Helen Girton. Photo supplied
Quilts to be auctioned RRC Picnic will be held on July 15 This year’s Summer Picnic at Rock River Center, July 15 from 4 to 7 p.m., will include several quilts in each auction at 5 and 6 with the biggest and best quilt on the live
auction at 7. The quilt in the final auction of the evening is a hand appliquéd, hand quilted, hand embroidered, trapunto, Medallion setting wholecloth style double bed quilt of 1935 vintage. Each of the white flowers and green leaves is hand stuffed for the trapunto look. The quilt has been
appraised by professional quilt appraiser, Jeanette Dwyer, and will have a reserve bid on the 7 p.m. live auction. Anyone may stop by and see the quilt and many of the other items which will be on the live auctions at Rock River Center, 810 S 10th Street, Oregon, or call for more information, 815732-3252.
Byron woman killed in crash in rural Stillman A Byron woman died last week after a crash at a rural Stillman Valley intersection. Kina Duke, 54, was pronounced dead at Rockford Memorial Hospital where she was taken by Stillman Valley ambulance after the June 8 crash at the intersection of Skinner and Crestview Roads north of Stillman Valley. Ogle County Sheriff ’s Police said their initial
investigation showed that Duke was driving east on Skinner Road when her vehicle entered the intersection in front of a southbound vehicle on Crestview Road, driven by a 16-year-old boy from Winnebago. The crash occurred at approximately 7 p.m. The intersection of Skinner Road and Crestview Road is a T intersection where vehicles on Skinner
Road are required to stop, and vehicles on Crestview Road are not. The southbound vehicle struck Duke’s vehicle in the driver’s side. Duke was extricated by Stillman Valley firefighters. The 16-year-old driver and his 7-year-old passenger were treated at the scene by Stillman Valley EMS and released with no injuries. The crash remains under investigation.
Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests. June 6 At approximately 6:30 p.m., deputies responded to a onevehicle accident in t he 7900 block of South Prairie Road. After an investigation it was discovered that the silver Mazda Protégé, being driven by Lincoln C. Schweizer Jr., 23, Rochelle, was southbound when he lost control of the vehicle and went into the east side ditch where the vehicle rolled over two times. The vehicle then came to a stop in the corn field at that location. Schweizer was issued citations for driving while under the influence of alcohol, open containers in the vehicle, no insurance, improper lane usage, and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. He is due to appear in Ogle County Court at a later date.
date is needed. Matthew C. Larrey, 44, Evanston, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Larrey posted 10% of the $3,000 bond and was released. He is scheduled to appear in court on June 23.
Paul Barber, 53, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Barber posted $576 as a full cash for bond and does not have to appear in court at a later date
At 6 p.m., deputies along with the Lynn Scott Rock Fire Department responded to the intersection of Illinois 64 and Illinois 251 for a two-vehicle accident with injuries. It was learned that a 2007 Dodge pickup driven by Robert Mensik, 40, Lake in the Hills, was westbound on Illinois 64 when he failed to stop at the posted stop sign and collided with a 2012 Chrysler van driven by Justine Mowrer, 31, Otho, Iowa. Mowrer and her four juvenile children were transported to Rochelle Hospital for minor injuries. Mensik was cited for disobeying a traffic control device. He is scheduled to appear in court on July 5. The accident remains under investigation.
Jennifer Villa, 31, Machesney Park, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a petition to revoke. Villa’s bond was set at $3,000 (10%) pending a June 30 court appearance.
June 8 Rueben C. Burgess, 27, Rochelle, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. His full cash bond was set at $4,108.42 pending a June 8 court appearance.
June 7 Josue R. Huerta, 36, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Huerta posted $3,701 as a full cash bond and no further court
James L. Morrison, 55, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear with a full cash bond of $6,144 pending a June 16 court appearance.
Jared S. Norris, 28, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. His full cash bond was set at $4,248 pending a court appearance. At 2:21 p.m., deputies along with the Mt. Morris Fire Department, responded to 3747 West Illinois 64 for a two-vehicle accident. It was learned that a 2008 Ford pickup truck driven by Carson Lief, 20, Milledgeville, failed to yield to a 1997 Ford Mustang driven by Laura Miller, 55, Mt. Morris, striking the Mustang in the rear. Miller was transported to KSB for minor injuries by Mt. Morris Fire Ambulance. Carson Lief was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and is scheduled to appear in court on July 5. The accident remains under investigation. June 9 At approximately 2:12 p.m., deputies responded to a one-vehicle accident in the 3000 block of North Mulford Road. Sandra Graber, 72, Rochelle, lost control of her vehicle and struck a utility pole in the east ditch. She was treated at the scene for non-life threatening injuries by Monroe township ambulance personnel and released. At approximately 6:51 p.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop in the White Pines State Park. After further investigation Dustin Zambrano, 37, Mt. Morris, was arrested for driving while license revoked. Zambrano was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.
Nicholas Schultheis, 32, Oregon, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Schultheis received a $1,000 recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on July 31. June 11 At approximately 1:29 a.m., deputies responded to a singlevehicle accident near the intersection of Mt. Vernon Road and White Oak Road. The vehicle was traveling southbound on Mt. Vernon Road when it failed to stop at the stop sign and entered the southeast ditch where it overturned. After further investigation. Kyle Janicke, 24, Forreston, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Janicke was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Daisy Clay, 26, Peoria, was arrested at 6:29 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 3000 block of North Freeport Road. Clay was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond. Deputies responded to rural Polo for a suspicious person in a backyard of a residence. Upon arriving at the residence deputies were advised that the suspicious person approached a juvenile in the backyard and asked them if they wanted to go for a ride. When the ride was declined the suspicious male left the area in his vehicle. After further investigation it was learned that the male was Daniel D.
Pottorff, 19,of Dixon who was later located in Dixon. After a brief discussion with deputies, Pottorff fled the area on foot evading Ogle County deputies. Dixon Police and Lee County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted in trying to locate Pottorff who was now on foot running away. The area was checked with negative results. On June 12, Pottorff turned himself in into the Ogle County Jail where he was charged with criminal trespass to property and resisting arrest. Pottorff bonded out of jail and given a court date of June 30. This was an isolated incident. June 12 Christopher Becker, 21, Amboy, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. His full cash bonds was set at $882. Becker was released on a recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on July 31. Justin Trunko, 20, Lyons, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for retail theft. His bond was set at $5,000 pending a June 13 court appearance. Dustin Marx, 24, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Marx’s full cash bond was set at $688 pending a June 13 court appearance. Roger Patterson, 42, Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for domestic battery. His bond was set at $25,000 pending a June 13 court appearance.
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Sale makes goal of $150,000 for cancer research Organizers of the Breast Yard Sale in Town reached their financial goal as of last weekend. In 15 years the sale has raised $150,000 for the American Cancer Society. “We reached our goal of $150,000 in 15 years but we are not done yet,” said Karen Virnoche, who along with her husband Jim Brown has hosted the sale in their large barn at 1194 W. Mud Creek Road, outside Oregon. “Let’s put Ogle County on the map as the county that funded a researcher’s grant. Let’s help save lives and celebrate more birthdays.” The sale which runs daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., rain or shine, will end for good at the close of business on Father’s Day, June 18. Until then, the inventory remains varied and vast. “Rummage has been arriving on a daily basis,” Virnoche said. “Car loads of sentimental heirlooms, items from re-imaging a room in a home, possessions that accumulate over the years, brand-name clothes that no longer fit, wares from downsizing a property, and bits and pieces of this and
that are being delivered to the barn. We have a variety of things — something for everyone.” Virnoche and Brown started the sale 15 years ago on a much smaller scale and after the first year moved it to the barn because the donated inventory mushroomed. “Why did we do this for 15 years? We are passionate about finding a cure and helping people who face this terrible disease,” said Virnoche, who is herself a four-time cancer survivor. “As a cancer patient, I was not comfortable sharing my private painful moments,” she said. “I thought, no one wants to hear about my problems. But I quickly realized at this sale that it was a place that people could talk about their concerns and fears, their joys and happiness.” “I was reminded at this sale how important it is to be able to talk about cancer, when I learned about five people diagnosed with cancer in less than a half hour,” she said. “Everyone has a story. A cure must be found and it is through the support and donations that come from
Shoppers Darcey Hanson, left, and Doree Towns, center, put the Breast Yard Sale in Town over the $150,000 make on Saturday. Pictured with them is sale organizer and host Karen Virnoche. The sale continues through Sunday, June 18 at 1194 W. Mud Creek Rd., Oregon. Photo supplied
this sale and many other fundraising events that our researchers will do just that.” Virnoche feels strongly about supporting the American Cancer Society. “No single nongovernmental, not-forprofit organization in the
U.S. has invested more to find the causes and cures of cancer than the American Cancer Society,” she said. “In fact, the American Cancer Society has helped make possible almost every major cancer research breakthrough since 1946.
Currently, there are 753 grants being funded through dollars donated by you. Only the best and the brightest receive these grants — that’s why 47 of them have gone on to win a Nobel Prize.” Some of the achievements include uncovering a key way to
stop some tumors from growing, pioneering work in bone marrow transplants, and furthering knowledge to genes linked to breast cancer, she said. For more information call Virnoche at 815-973-2050.
Small towns to be hit hard by planned Medicaid cuts Durbin & advocates decry GOP health agenda’s impact on rural communities As Congressional Republicans continue to advance an agenda to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and gut Medicaid, a new report published last week finds a disproportionate share of children and families living in rural areas rely on these programs for their healthcare coverage. Released June 7, Medicaid in Small Town America: A Lifeline for Children, Families and Communities, sheds light on the vital role that Medicaid and the ACA play in rural communities and small towns all throughout the state of Illinois. Among the findings: Forty-two percent of Illinois children in rural areas and small towns receive health coverage through Medicaid and All Kids, the state’s health insurance program for children.
Nineteen percent of adults in non-metro areas are covered by Medicaid. In some counties, the numbers are even higher. In Alexander County, for example, 63 percent of children are covered by Medicaid. At a press event on June 8, Senator Dick Durbin, researchers, advocates, healthcare providers, and consumers decried federal attempts to decimate these programs. “Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, more than one million Illinoisans have gained health insurance and our state’s uninsured rate has fallen by 49 percent. “People are getting needed care, and providers are being compensated for their services,” said Durbin. “TrumpCare would spell disaster for Illinois’ rural communities - for the families and children who live there as well as the hospitals and community health centers who provide care there.” “Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act have served as crucial lifelines in small towns and rural communities all around the state of Illinois,” said Larry McCulley,
CEO of SIHF Healthcare. “These programs not only help connect children and adults to the care they need to lead healthy, productive lives - but they also support community hospitals and local jobs.” While rural areas and small towns in Illinois have benefited disproportionately from Medicaid and the ACA, both programs have been a boon for the entire state, driving the uninsured rate to a historic low, bringing in tens of thousands of jobs, and improving the quality of care for millions, according to a press release by the Shriver Center. The GOP’s health agenda threatens to destroy that progress all in service of tax cuts for the rich, the press release states. “TrumpCare - in order to provide huge tax breaks to big corporations and the wealthiest among us - would slash funding for Illinois’ Medicaid program, threatening health care for children in rural communities and imposing a serious financial burden on the institutions who serve them,” said Durbin,
“This report sheds light on the grave and far-reaching ramifications of Republicans’ illhatched plan, and Illinoisans should pay close attention.” According to the press release, the threat of the GOP’s health plan comes as Illinois enters its third straight year without a state budget - a fiscal disaster in its own right that has deprived over 1 million atrisk Illinoisans of vital services. “As Illinois faces a fiscal crisis of its own, the GOP’s health plan would make things much worse by slashing billions in federal funding, blowing a hole in the state’s alreadyailing budget, and jeopardizing the care of millions”, the press release states. “Many of those who have already lost services due to the budget crisis could soon see their healthcare stripped away,” the release stated. “At a time when Illinois is struggling with creating and passing an adequate state budget that funds critical services to vulnerable populations, the repeal of the ACA and structural changes to the federally funded Medicaid
program would further devastate Illinois families in the short- and long-term. “This is especially true for rural women and children who rely on Medicaid as their primary path to physical and behavioral health services,” said Sessy Nyman, Executive Director of EverThrive Illinois. “This report makes clear: TrumpCare is a bad deal for the entire state of Illinois,” said Stephani Becker, Senior Healthcare Policy Specialist at the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law. “This report underscores the need of Illinois lawmakers, including Governor Rauner, to strongly speak out against the GOP’s disastrous healthcare plan. The physical and financial wellbeing of millions is at stake.” The full report, issued by researchers from Georgetown University Center on Children and Families and the University of North Carolina NC Rural Health Research Program, is available at: https://ccf. georgetown.edu/2017/06/06/ruralhealth-report/
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. June 2 Jason E. Stombaugh, warranty deed to Jared Breitbach, 183 S. German Church Rd., Oregon-Nashua Township, $128,000. Sandra A. Johnson, Crystal Rodgers, Kimberly Bowman, Hilary Johnson, and Zachary Johnson, warranty deed to Eileen L. Moore and John E. Bliss, 8023 Canada Rd., Pine Creek Township, $65,000. Stanley D. Ballard, warranty deed to Delores J. Rowland, 114 Katie’s Way, Mt. Morris Township, $79,440. Delores J. Rowland, warranty deed to Stanley Ballard, 1200 Amber Drive, Oregon-Nashua Township, $109,440. Robert Alexander, warranty deed to Lawrence L. Kite and Diana L. Kite, 109 Third St., Byron Township, $119,800. Tanner L. Young and Valerie L. Young, warranty deed to Zackery Martin, 401 S. Main St., Leaf River Township, $27,500. Qusai Farraj and Eman
Ghazal, warranty deed to Zachary A. Turner and Ashley N. Turner, 407 E. Dixon St., Buffalo Township, $89,500. Kyle E. Vinnedge and Lindsay Vinnedge, warranty deed to Joshua J. Greenfield and Alivia L. Greenfield, 608 S. Fifth Ave., Forreston Township, $185,000. Melissa C. Jerry, warranty deed to Melissa C. Winter, 3109 E. Ill. 64, Pine Rock Township. June 5 Clinton D. McAndless and Jennifer M. McAndless, warranty deed to Bradley T. McGee, 123 Jeffery Ave., Flagg Township, $121,900. Thomas R. Hahn and Dannielle D. Hahn, warranty deed to Robert Allen Keuhl, 1113 Gehant Court, Flagg Township, $130,000. James M. Schacht and Nancy K. Schacht, warranty deed to Clinton D. McAndless and Jennifer M. McAndless, 2381 S. Kent Rd., White Rock Township, $255,000. Edward F. LaBay and Tammy L. LaBay, warranty deed to Danay C. Voiles and John A. Voiles, 8547 N. Hedge Rd, Byron Township, $380,000. Todd D. Plumley, warranty deed to Joseph E. Cagle and Jana K. Gruben, 407 Lincoln Highway, Flagg Township, $50,000.
Betty E. Lawson, warranty deed to James B. Cappel and Caroline L. Cappel, 926 Carrie Ave., Flagg Township, $81,500. Mary E. North, James H. Coleman and Jean D. Kroupa, quit claim to CKN Family Farm LLC, farmland, Dement Township. Carol Borreson, quit claim to Gene Borreson, 7252 Oak Drive, Marion Township. Norman J. Mercer and Dawn M. Mercer warranty deed to Robert Krueger and Charlene Krueger, 915 N. Missouri Drive & vacant lot nearby, Taylor Township, $164,000. Patricia F. Green, warranty deed to DLMJ Investments LLC, 300 S. Second St., Oregon-Nashua Township, $10,500. Josilyn B. Foster and Shaun M. Foster, warranty deed to William M. Snow an Marseyne M. Snow, 800 Franklin St., Oregon-Nashua Township, $97,450. Justin S. Zigler and Paula J. Zigler, warranty deed to Joseph P. Head, 508 W. Colden St., Buffalo Township, $105,000. Elizabeth A. Sullivan, warranty deed to Stephen Rodriguez, 820 N. Eleventh St., Flagg Township, $102,000. Steven D. Adams and Kimberly Adams, warrnty
deed to Brittany A. Hester, 406 Linda Ave., Flagg Township, $124,000. Jennifer M. Dickey, quit claim to Shannon P. Dickey, 11545 E. Kyte Rd., Flagg Township. William A. Blackburn and Debra L. Blackburn, warranty deed to Brittney R. White, 10960 E. South Woodlawn Drive, Flagg Township, $125,000. Danny M. Chisamore and Cantaris F. Chisamore, warranty deed to Adam W. Burch, 108 Maple Court, Flagg Township, $225,000. Richard Herring and Gloria A. Herring, warranty deed Bridget M. Rodgers, 5251 S. Harlan Drive, Flagg Township, $112,000. Hub City Route 38 LLC, warranty deed to Royal Plaza Management LLC, Ill. 38, Flagg Township, $652, 251. June 6 Henry R. Fischer and Lynette D. Fischer, warranty deed to Anthony R. Rowan, 115 Windward Lane, Flagg Township, $173,000. Carlton L. Ratmeyer, warranty deed to Jon M. Ludwig and Renee M. Ludwig, northeast corner of Ill. 72 & Columbine Road, Maryland Township, $770,355. Mary Gittleson, quit claim to Brian E. Gittleson, 600 Timberlane St., Oregon-
Nashua Township. Michael Messer and Stacey R. Messer, warranty deed to Audrey Schabacker, vacant land at South Sudbury Road, LaFayette Township, $87,000. June 7 Babson Farms, Inc, warranty deed to State of Illinois Department of Transportation, land along Ill. 38, west of Rochelle, east of Center Road, Flagg Township, $1,075. Adah Manby, warranty deed to Mark W. Buttel and Tracie D. Buttel, 1868 W. Egan Rd., Leaf River Township, $159,900. Mark A. Overmyer and Mary E. Overmyer, warranty deed to Kenley R. Hopper and Daryl S. Hopper, North River Road, Rockvale Township, $125,000. Arlyn J. Loos, warranty deed to James E. Sunderland and Terrie L. Sunderland, 605 E. Webster St., Buffalo Township, $140,000. Akif Ajvazi, warranty deed to Atip Bajrami, 300 E. Washington St, OregonNashua Township, $230,000. Joseph P. Head, warranty deed to Jonathan Peralta Garcia and Ilean A. Peralta, 419 E. Hill St., Mt. Morris Township, $84,000. Ogle County Sheriff and Joyce Smith, Sheriff’s deed to Bank of New York Mellon
Trustee, JP Morgan Chase Bank Trustee, Novastar Mortgage Funding Trust Series 20054 and Novastar Home Equity Loan Series 20054, 111 Sunny Hill Drive, Scott Township. June 8 Daniel Wozniak and Jolanta Wozniak, warranty deed to Cody A. Brill and Haley M. Kersten, 3988 E. Stone Barn Rd., LaFayette Township, $175,500. Roger A. Krahenbuhl and Mary D. Krahenbuhl, warranty deed to Christopher T. Cox and Brooke E. Smith, 5230 S. Harlan Drive, Flagg Township, $160,000. Mark E. Price, warranty deed Thomas J. Hartnett III, 11025 W. Ill. 38, Flagg Township. James E. Arjes and Meredith S. Arjes, warranty deed to Michael C. Rainwater and Jessica N. Rainwater, 11729 E. Kyte Rd., Flagg, $195,000. Roy S. Jones and Joan D. Jones, warranty deed to Lyndon G. Leisher and Andrea E. Leisher, 303 Lake Lida Lane, Flagg Township, $155,000. Kevin J. Curtis and Jennifer L. Curtis as trustees of Curtis Family Trust, warranty deed to Brian C. Payne and Lisa M. Payne, 4438 Open View Drive, Byron Township, $322,000. Turn to B5
County News Obituaries Eva M. Cline Eva M. Cline, 99, longtime resident of Oregon, died on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Oregon Living & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on Nov. 30, 1917 in Sterling, the daughter of Charles and Katie (Thurm) Wiegand. She married Carl E. Cline on Oct. 14, 1949 in Sterling; he died on March 21, 2014. Eva was a member of Oregon VFW Auxiliary and a 60-year member of Oregon United Methodist Church where she also taught Sunday School for many years. Eva’s family was the main
focus of her life. She is survived by her daughter, Carol (Rich) Magnuson, Oregon; and grandson, Nathaniel Zellers, Oregon. She was also
predeceased by her parents; granddaughter, April Marie Zellers; and brothers, Walter and Charles. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday June 14 at 2 p.m. at Farrell-HollandGale Funeral Home, Oregon, preceded by a visitation beginning at noon. Pastor David Rogula will officiate. Burial will be at Grand Detour Cemetery. Memorials in Eva’s name may be made to Oregon United Methodist Church or Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon. Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave condolences.
to her, and she also enjoyed sewing and gardening. Survived by her husband, Huck Jones, Grand Detour; son, Jim (Krista) Jones, Dixon; daughters, Joyce (Jimbo) Callaway, Oregon, and Marianne Jones, Dixon; grandchildren, Timothy (Mandi) Callaway, Eric (Brekk) Callaway, Paige Jones, and Lee Jones; and six
great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents; granddaughter, Sarah Callaway; three brothers; and a sister. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 15 at 10 a.m. at the Oregon Church of God with Pastor Michael Hoffman officiating. Burial will be at Grand Detour Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Helen’s name may be made to Oregon Church of God, Rock River Center, or Serenity Hospice & Home. Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon, assisted the family with arrangements. Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave condolences.
Forreston American Legion. He enjoyed bowling and was in a league for more than 60 years. Surviving are his son, Jerry (Jenny) Van Raden, Forreston; son-in-law, Gary Ludwig, Forreston; three grandchildren, Wesley
(Amanda) Ludwig, Katie (Andy) Stampfli, and Nathan (Audra) Van Raden; and four great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Ludwig, Isaiah Ludwig, Lucy Van Raden, and Gideon Stampfli. Glenn was preceded in death by his wife; daughter, Diana Ludwig; one brother; and one sister. Funeral services were held on June 12 at Forreston Reformed Church with Ken Renkes officiating. Burial was at White Oak Cemetery, rural Forreston. A memorial has been established for the Forreston American Legion. Sign his guestbook and share a remembrance at www.burketubbs.com.
Helen R. Jones Helen R. Jones, 85, Grand Detour, longtime area resident, died on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Avonlea Cottage, Dixon. She was born on March 4, 1932 in Ripley, the daughter of Loren and Mary (Cooper) Burnett. She married Melvin “Huck” Jones on Feb. 7, 1958 in Ripley. Helen was a 1950 graduate of Tempe, Arizona, High School and attended Oregon Bible College from 1951 to 1952. She was employed by the Church of God General Conference from 1952 to 1960 in the printing department and was an active member of Oregon Church of God. Helen was a loving housewife and mother whose family was most important
Glenn G. Van Raden Glenn Gerald Van Raden, 90, Forreston, died on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Manor Court, Freeport. Glenn was born on Feb. 2, 1927 in Forreston, the son of Andrew and Emma (Artjes) Van Raden. He married Beverly J. Beede on Sept. 10, 1949 in Dixon. She died on June 23, 1993. Glenn served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked at Kable Printing in Mt. Morris for 45 years. He was a member of Forreston Reformed Church, where he was an active member, and also of the
State Police Illinois State Police District 1 Commander Mark Karczewski has announced District 1 enforcement figures and activity for May. Illinois State Police District 1 Troopers issued 887 citations, 644 written warnings, and made 34 criminal arrests during the month of May.
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Speeding accounted for 496 citations, 139 citations were issued for occupant restraint violations and 50 citations were issued for distracted driving violations. Troopers investigated 26 traffic crashes, assisted 94 motorists, and conducted 95 commercial vehicle inspections, 15 of which
Family preparedness plans should also include pets Plan now in case a disaster hits your home Pets are cherished family members in many Illinois homes, so it’s important for pet owners to have plans to keep their pets safe during and after emergencies. Throughout National Pet Preparedness Month in June, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies will provide tips and information on pet emergency preparedness. “More than half of homes in Illinois have at least one pet,” said IEMA Director James K. Joseph. “Emergency situations can be very stressful, particularly for pets who don’t understand what is happening. “If your family includes a dog, cat, hamster or other furry, feathered or scaly friends, don’t forget to include their unique needs in your home emergency
plans.” Joseph said home emergency supply kits for people should include a three-day supply of such items as food, water, first aid kit, weather alert radio, flashlights, spare batteries and other items. Pet owners should also have a pet preparedness kit stocked with items such as: • At least a three-day supply of food and water • Extra supplies of pet medicines • Copies of pet registration, vaccinations and other important documents •Photo of your pet in case you are separated during an emergency •Collar with ID tag, harness or leash • Crate or other pet carrier in case of evacuation • Pet litter and box, newspapers, paper towels, plastic trash bags and household chlorine bleach for sanitation • Toys, treats or other familiar items to reduce your pet’s stress during the
emergency A disaster may require you to evacuate your home, sometimes with little notice. It’s important to take pets with you, as an evacuation could last several days, even weeks, and your pets likely cannot survive without care. Plan now for places you and your pets can stay following an evacuation, as many public shelters do not allow animals inside. It’s also important to have a back-up emergency plan in case you can’t care for or evacuate your animals yourself. Talk to neighbors, friends and family to make sure someone is available to care for or evacuate your pets if you are unable to do so. Additional pet preparedness and general emergency preparedness information is available on the Ready Illinois website at www.Ready.Illinois.gov, the Ready Illinois Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ ReadyIllinois and on Twitter at Twitter.com/ReadyIllinois.
Oregon Police Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity. June 5 Savian D. Hernandez, 16, Oregon, was issued citations at 8:12 p.m. for improper lane usage and operating a motor vehicle with an expired registration. This violation occurred in the intersection of Fourth Street and Washington Street. June 9 Carol L. Pena, 60, South Elgin, was issued a citation at 2:58 p.m. for disobeying a traffic control device. This violation occurred at the intersection of Second Street and Aldrin Street. Brian F. Hermes, 45, Franklin Grove, was issued
a citation at 8:42 p.m. for failure to wear a seat belt as a passenger. This violation occurred in the 200 block of West Washington Street. June 11 Laurrel E. Hayes, 48, Rochelle, was issued a citation at 5:42 p.m. for improper lane usage. This violation occurred in the 300 block of South Fourth Street. Michael G. Ruter, III, 19, Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 5:50 p.m. for not having a rear registration plate on a trailer. This violation occurred in the 100 block of South Fourth Street. Three parking citations and three verbal/written warnings were issued from June 5-11.
Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. General calls for service through dispatch June 5-11 Checking a Subject/ Vehicle............................ 8 Citizen Complaints....... 11 Animal Complaint.......... 6 Ordinance Violations...... 3 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem.................. 7 Disturbance / Domestic... 2 Assist EMS / Other Department........... 9 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window............. 4 Lockout Vehicle/ Building.......................... 2 Traffic Stops................. 10
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From B4 Bruce D. McAdam and Marie J. McAdam, warranty deed to Rodney Cummins and Erin Paff, were placed out-of-service 7419 N. Junction Rd., Scott Township, $265,000. for safety reasons. Seven arrests were Lisa Dyer, quit claim to made for driving under the Brad Dyer, 5709 N. Ruth influence. Ave., Monroe Township. District 1, which Ryan M. Westphal and encompasses Carroll, D. Westphal, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside Jennifer counties, had no traffic crash warranty deed to Colleen Steffens, 222 Crabapple fatalities in May.
Court, Taylor $122,000.
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Rachael R Rundall, warranty deed to Anthony D. Kettleson and Kara R. Kettleson, 6225 S. Westwood Ave., Flagg Township, $225,000. Champion Mortgage Co, warranty deed to Todd Henry, 4873 E. Ashelford Drive, Byron Township, $84,000. Ludwig Family Farms LLC, warranty deed to
Ludwig Faily Farms LLC Land, North Town Line Road, Forreston Township. Mansfield Properties LLC, quit claim to JM Commercial Holdings LLC, 101 N. Fourth St., OregonNashua Township. Ogle County Sheriff and Nickalas G. Hughes, Sheriff’s deed to Thomas J. Hartnett II and Thomas J. Hartnett III, 701 N. Tenth St., Flagg Township, $43,400.
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Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric D. Morrow reports the following court activity. June 7 Thomas W. Stiles, 25, Rockford, criminal damage to government property, status hearing July 14. Jason L. Otten, 46, homeless, failure to register as a sex offender, status hearing July 6. Abby L. Clark, 29, Mt. Morris, criminal trespass to residence, domestic battery, reckless conduct, status hearing July 14. Jaime L. Carter, 36, Oregon, theft, status hearing July 7. Laquan J. Walker, 29, DeKalb, two counts aggravated battery to a peace officer, four counts resisting and obstructing a peace officer, jury status call June 23. Thomas M. Sparks, 31, Byron, unlawful restraint, three counts of domestic battery, plea hearing June 26. June 8 Richard A. Jansen, 26, DeKalb, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver, plea hearing July 18. Brian R. Ray, 50, Stillman Valley, unlawful use of weapons, resisting a peace officer, obstructing service of process, plea hearing July 13. Randy W. Reinhold, 25, Oregon, pleaded guilty to retail theft. Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 24 months probation and 112 days in jail with credit for 56 days time served, and ordered him to submit to random drug testing, submit to breathalyzer test, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment, including Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities as directed by probation office, no alcohol consumption, and pay court costs totaling $1,095.99 Megan A. Hacker, 28, Byron, seven counts of identity theft, status hearing July 14. Rueben C. Burgess, 27, Esmond, domestic battery, jury status call July 13. Nicholas S. Hollis, 30, Stillman Valley, unauthorized video recording, status hearing July 13. Michael K. Koch, 54, Davis Junction, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, pretrial conference Aug. 24. Travis P. Rhodes, 36, Rockford, two counts of burglary, two counts of possession of a stolen vehicle, jury status call June 26. Jerry W. Carter, 56, Oregon, driving while license revoked, jury status call June 29. Gabrielle G. Sheely, 21, Polo, obstructing justice, obstructing identification, status hearing July 13. Xavier R. Calzada, 32, Rochelle, two counts aggravated battery, jury status call June 29. Clifton A. Clemons, 31, Aurora, aggravated battery to a peace officer, resisting or obstructing a peace officer, attempted aggravated battery, battery, jury status call June 29. Matthew R. Turner, 27, Byron, two counts aggravated battery, 402 conference July 13. June 9 Brian C. Horton, 40, Iowa City, Iowa, possession of a controlled substance (meth), possession of a controlled substance, driving while license revoked, obstructing ID, pretrial conference June 23. David E. Durbin, 33, Rochelle, two counts failure to register as a sex offender, status hearing July 7. Ricky D. Barnett, 57, Davis Junction, two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, status hearing July 7. Conor J.E. Smith, 19, Rochelle, home invasion, robbery, criminal damage to property, criminal trespass to real property, status hearing June 23.
James J. Wetzell, 43, Milledgeville, possession of a controlled substance, status hearing June 12. Andrew M. Long, 34, Oregon, fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, pretrial conference July 7. Kory L. Flowers, 36, Mt. Morris, pleaded guilty to driving while license revoked. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 12 months probation and 180 days
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in jail with imprisonment stayed, and ordered him to submit to random drug testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment, including Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities as directed by the probation office, to perform 300 hours public service work to be completed at no less than
25 hours per month, and to pay court costs totaling $836. Two other charges, driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with an expired registration, were dismissed as part of a plea agreement. Jacob J. Gomez, 29, Stillman Valley, aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, unlawful restraint, pretrial conference July 7. Logan T. Buckwalter, 21,
Rochelle, failure to register as a sex offender, pretrial conference July 7. Ryan L. Proell, 34, Dixon, possession of a controlled substance, jury status call Aug. 11. Torye C. Green, 27, Oregon, possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, possession of cannabis, pretrial conference July 7. Allen W. Clement, 37,
Oregon, aggravated domestic battery, two counts domestic battery, possession of a stolen vehicle, fleeing or attempting to elude, driving while license revoked, resisting a peace officer, status hearing June 26. Keinen A. Neubert, 19, Byron, predatory sexual assault of a child, attempted predatory criminal sexual assault of a child,pretrial conference Aug. 8.
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Source Water Assessment We want our valued customers to be informed about their water quality. If you would like to learn more, please feel welcome to attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. The source water assessment for our supply has been completed by the Illinois EPA. If you would like a copy of this information, please stop 815-732-7098 by City Hall or call our water operator at __________________. To view a summary version of the completed Source Water Assessments, including: Importance of Source Water; Susceptibility to Contamination Determination; and documentation/recommendation of Source Water Protection Efforts, you may access the Illinois EPA website at http://www.epa.state.il.us/cgi-bin/wp/swap-fact-sheets.pl.
Source of Water: OREGONTo determine Oregon's susceptibility to groundwater contamination, information obtained during a Well Site Survey performed by the Illinois Rural Water Association on October 20, 1998 was reviewed. Based on this information, several potential sources of contamination were identified within proximity of this water supply's wells. The Illinois EPA does not consider the city's source water susceptible to contamination. This determination is based on a number of criteria including: monitoring conducted at the wells; monitoring conducted at the entry point to the distribution system; and the available hydrogeologic data on the wells. In anticipation of the U.S. EPA's proposed Ground Water Rule, the Illinois EPA has determined that the water supply is not vulnerable to viral contamination. This determination is based upon the completed evaluation of the following criteria during the Vulnerability Waiver Process: the community's wells are properly constructed with sound integrity and proper site conditions; a hydrogeologic barrier exists that should prevent pathogen movement; all potential routes and sanitary defects have been mitigated such that the source water is adequately protected; monitoring data did not indicate a history of disease outbreak; and a sanitary survey of the water supply did not indicate a viral contamination threat. Because the community's wells are constructed in a confined aquifer, which should minimize the movement of pathogens into the wells, well hydraulics were not considered to be a significant factor in the vulnerability determination. Hence, well hydraulics were not evaluated for this groundwater supply.
Lead and Copper Definitions: Action Level Goal (ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. ALGs allow for a margin of safety. Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. Date Sampled MCLG Action Level 90th # Sites Over Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination Lead and Copper (AL) Percentile AL Copper
07/14/2014
1.3
1.3
0.203
0
ppm
N
Lead
07/14/2014
0
15
0
1
ppb
N
Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives; Corrosion of household plumbing systems. Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits.
Water Quality Test Results Definitions:
The following tables contain scientific terms and measures, some of which may require explanation.
Avg:
Regulatory compliance with some MCLs are based on running annual average of monthly samples.
Level 1 Assessment:
A Level 1 assessment is a study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.
Level 2 Assessment:
A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions.
Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL:
The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL:
The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum residual disinfectant level goal or MRDLG:
The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
na:
not applicable.
mrem:
millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body)
ppb:
micrograms per liter or parts per billion - or one ounce in 7,350,000 gallons of water.
ppm:
milligrams per liter or parts per million - or one ounce in 7,350 gallons of water.
Treatment Technique or TT:
A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Regulated Contaminants Disinfectants and Disinfection ByProducts
Collection Date
Chlorine
12/31/2016
1
2016
2
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)
Highest Level Range of Levels Detected Detected
MCLG
MCL
Units
0.6 - 1.27
MRDLG = 4
MRDL = 4
ppm
N
Water additive used to control microbes.
2.2 - 2.2
No goal for the total
80
ppb
N
By-product of drinking water disinfection.
MCLG
MCL
Units
Highest Level Range of Levels Detected Detected
Violation Likely Source of Contamination
Inorganic Contaminants
Collection Date
Barium
05/26/2015
0.625
0.625 - 0.625
2
2
ppm
N
Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits.
Fluoride
05/26/2015
1.07
1.07 - 1.07
4
4.0
ppm
N
Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
Iron
05/26/2015
0.896
0.896 - 0.896
1.0
ppm
N
This contaminant is not currently regulated by the USEPA. However, the state regulates. Erosion of natural deposits.
Manganese
05/26/2015
38.1
38.1 - 38.1
150
ppb
N
This contaminant is not currently regulated by the USEPA. However, the state regulates. Erosion of natural deposits.
Sodium
05/26/2015
4.37
4.37 - 4.37
ppm
N
Erosion from naturally occuring deposits: Used in water softener regeneration.
Radioactive Contaminants
Collection Date
Highest Level Range of Levels Detected Detected
150
MCLG
MCL
Units
Violation Likely Source of Contamination
Violation Likely Source of Contamination
Combined Radium 226/228
2016
3.17
3.17 - 3.17
0
5
pCi/L
N
Erosion of natural deposits.
Gross alpha excluding radon and uranium
2016
6.29
6.29 - 6.29
0
15
pCi/L
N
Erosion of natural deposits.
June 15, 2017
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF No. 2017 P 34 JOSEPH JANATKA, Deceased. CLAIM NOTICE and NOTICE TO HEIRS Notice is given to creditors of the death of Joseph Janetka of Dixon, Ogle County, Illinois. Letters of office were issued to Carolyn Janatka, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Gary R. Gehlbach, EHRMANN GEHLBACH BADGER LEE & CONSIDINE, LLC, 225 E First Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 106 S. 5th St., Suite 300, Oregon, Illinois 60161, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or, if mailing or delivering of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Notice is also given to David A. Janatka, heir of Joseph Janatka, whose whereabouts are unknown and who, if he survived the decent, is an interested person in the above proceeding to probate the decedent will dated September 29, 1999, and whose address is not stated in the Petition to Admit the Will to Probate, that order was entered by the court on May 4. 2017, admitting the will to Probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission, you may file a petition with the court to require a proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence as provided in section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/6-21). You also have the right under section 8-1 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/8 -1) to contest the validity of the will by filing a Petition with the court within 6 months after admission of the will to probate. The estate will be admitted without supervision, unless under section 2804 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. By: Carolyn Janatka Independent Executor Gary R. Gelbach Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC Attorneys for Executor 215 E Frist Street, Suite 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288- 3068 FAX
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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given to a Public Hearing to be held June 27, 2017 at 7:15 PM before the Village Board, Village of Mt. Morris, for the purpose of considering the Appropriation Ordinance for the Village of Mt. Morris for the fiscal year 2016-2017. A copy of the proposed Appropriation Ordinance is on file at the Village Clerk's Office, 105 W. Lincoln St., for public viewing. Paula Diehl Village Clerk June 15, 2017
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Dated: May 31, 2017 Laura J. Cook Ogle County Clerk
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Ordinance No. 17-06A, adopted June 5, 2017, the City Council of the City of Polo, Ogle County, Illinois (the “Municipality”), intends to issue its waterworks and sewerage system revenue bonds (howsoever styled, the “Bonds”) at one time or from time to time as funds are needed up to but in any event not to exceed $1,680,000 in aggregate principal amount for the purpose of paying the costs of the acquisition, construction and installation of wastewater treatment plant and sewer system improvements, and related facilities, improvements and costs (the “Project”), to constitute a part of the Municipality's waterworks and sewerage system (the “System”). In addition, notice is hereby given that if a petition signed by not less than 138 electors of the Municipality requesting that the question of so acquiring, constructing, and improving the System facilities constituting the Project, and the issuance of waterworks and sewerage system revenue bonds therefor be submitted to the City Clerk within thirty (30) days of the date of publication hereof and of the above ordinance, the question of so acquiring, constructing, improving such facilities and the issuance of Bonds therefor shall be submitted to the electors of the Municipality at the general primary election to be held on March 20, 2018, if such election is held and such question can be and is submitted, and otherwise at the next or prior election at which such question could be so submitted. A form of petition is available in the City Clerk's office. /s/ Sydney Bartelt City Clerk, City of Polo Ogle County, Illinois ORDINANCE NO. 17-06A AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $1,680,000 WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF POLO, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COST OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND EXTENDING WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE FACILITIES, AND RELATED MATTERS. PREAMBLES WHEREAS, the City of Polo, Ogle County, Illinois (the “Municipality”), owns and operates a combined waterworks and sewerage system (the “System”) in accordance with the provisions of applicable law concerning municipal waterworks and sewerage systems [Section 5/11-139-1 et seq. of Chapter 65 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, as supplemented and amended, including by the Local Government Debt Reform Act (collectively, the “Act”)]; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the Municipality (the “Corporate Authorities”) has determined that it is advisable, necessary and in the best interests of the Municipality?s public health, safety and welfare to undertake a project for the acquisition, construction and installation of wastewater treatment plant and sewer system improvements (together with all required mains, lines, structures, equipment, appurtenances and fixtures, all electrical, mechanical or other work and the acquisition of land or rights in land necessary, useful or advisable in connection with such work, and as such work may progress in one or more phases, and other related costs, the “Project”), substantially in accordance with the preliminary plans, specifications and cost estimate therefor prepared by the consulting engineer therefor; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the Project, including necessary interest during acquisition, construction and installation, engineering, legal, financial, bond discount, printing and publication costs and other expenses preliminary to and in connection with the Project, is anticipated to be $1,977,000, of which $1,680,000 is to be paid from proceeds of the hereinafter described Bonds and the balance from funds on hand; and WHEREAS, costs of the Project are expected to be paid from an Agency grant (approximately $297,000) proceeds and from proceeds of Bonds payable from the revenues of the System and issued pursuant to the Act, this ordinance and ordinances supplemental to or amending this ordinance authorizing and providing for the issuance of the Bonds, prescribing the details of such Bonds and providing for the collection, segregation and distribution of the revenues of the Municipality's Waterworks and Sewerage System; and WHEREAS, the Municipality has insufficient funds to pay costs of the Project and, therefore, must borrow money and issue the Bonds in evidence thereof, at one time or from time to time and in one or more series, up to the aggregate principal amount of $1,680,000 for such purpose, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Act. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POLO, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, as follows: Section 1. Incorporation of Preambles and Determination to Issue Bonds. The Corporate Authorities hereby find that all of the recitals contained in the preambles to this ordinance are true, complete and correct and hereby incorporate them into this Section 1 of this ordinance by this reference thereto. It is necessary and in the best interests of the Municipality to acquire, construct and install the Project for the public health, safety and welfare, in accordance with the plans and specifications, as described above, that the System be operated as a combined waterworks and sewerage system in accordance with the provisions of the Act, and that for the purpose of acquiring, constructing and installing the Project there are hereby authorized to be issued and sold waterworks and sewerage system revenue bonds of the Municipality in an aggregate principal amount up to but in any event not to exceed $1,680,000 (howsoever styled, the “Bonds”). Section 2. Publication and Notice. The Tri-County Press is a newspaper published in the Municipality, and its population is 2,355 under the most recent federal census figures. Within 10 days after the adoption of this ordinance, this ordinance shall be published in a newspaper published and of general circulation within the municipality; and if no petition, signed by not less than registered voters of the Municipality being equal to ten percent (10%) of the registered voters of the Municipality, asking that the question of undertaking the Project and of issuing the Bonds to pay the cost thereof be submitted to the electors of the Municipality, is filed with the City Clerk of the Municipality within thirty (30) days after the date of the publication of this ordinance and such notice, then this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. If such petition is filed, an election on the question shall be held as set forth in the form of notice set forth below. The City Clerk shall have available and provide a form of petition to any person requesting one. The City Clerk shall give notice of the foregoing provisions substantially as set forth in the form of the notice presented at the meeting of the Corporate Authorities at which this ordinance is adopted, completed and modified as may be required to comply with the Act together with a publication of this ordinance. Section 3. Additional Ordinances. If no petition meeting the requirements of applicable law is filed as provided above in Section 2 and there is no material change in the Project and otherwise as herein described, then the Corporate Authorities in accordance with and pursuant to the Act may adopt additional ordinances or other proceedings supplemental to or amending this ordinance, providing for the issuance and sale of up to but in any event not to exceed $1,680,000 of its Waterworks and Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, prescribing the details of such Bonds, and providing for the collection, segregation and distribution of the revenues of the System and the acquisition, construction and installation of the Project. Such additional or supplemental ordinances or other proceedings shall in all instances become effective in accordance with otherwise applicable law; and this ordinance, together with such supplemental and additional ordinances or other proceedings, shall constitute complete authority for the issuance of the Bonds under applicable law. Section 4. Severability and Repealer. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this ordinance shall be held invalid, the invalidity of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the other provisions of this ordinance. All ordinances, resolutions or orders, or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are to the extent of such conflict hereby repealed.#hereby repealed. Upon motion by Alderman Randy School, seconded by Alderman Jim Busser, adopted (and recorded in the Municipality's record's) this 5th day of June, 2017, by roll call vote, as follows: AYES(names): Jim Busser, Phillip Peterson, Troy Boothe, and Randy School NAYS(names): ABSENT(names): Keith Chesnut and Justin Grobe Approved June 5th 2017 Attest: Douglas E. Knapp Maylor, City of Polo Ogle County, Illinois Sydney Bartelt City Clerk, City of Polo, Ogle County, Illinois Note to Publisher: The full text of the ordinance is to follow the above notice. Please check with the City Attorney (M. Thomas Suits, Esq. (815) 946-2276) as to any blanks in the ordinance. Please send two certificates of publication (and text) to: Evans, Froehlich, Beth & Chamley, 44 E. Main Street, Suite 310, Champaign, Illinois 61820-3649; and your publishing statement to City Hall, 115 South Franklin Avenue, Polo, Illinois 61064-1713, Attn: Mayor. June 15, 2017
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POLO
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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
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Save On A Metal 1 BR, sun porch, Roof unique historic 60-60-60 Sale. building across 60% Off Installafrom Courthouse tion 60 Months No Square. No Interest $60 Gift smoking or pets. Card with Estimate $525/mo. + dep. 1-800-784-2150 815-652-4677, www.1866GetAPro. com 815-973-5410. ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 5/1/16--4/30/17 REVENUE SUMMARY: Property Tax, $414,169.54, Licenses, $11,732.88, Sales Tax, $136,190.16, Income Tax, $285,448.01, Increase Use Tax, $73,248.65, Corporate Replacement, $62,040.56, Permits, $1,483.11, Utility Tax, $180,299.83, Fines, $16,646.42, Motor Fuel Tax, $76,247.66, Water Revenue, $290,974.48, Sewer Revenue, $960,669.06, Garbage Revenue, $176,339.60, Interest, $2,713.01, Grants, $11,867.00, Turn On/Turn Off Fees, $200.00, Cable Franchise, $33,238.04, Donations, $13,903.18, Rent, $18,810.50, Video Gaming, 31,082.10, Bridge & Road Tax, $19,993.56, Library Share IMRF, $4,406.97, Landscape Waste Bags, $596.50, Miscellaneous, $3,212.76. COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Under $25,000.00: Larry Claussen, Jeff Cox, Thomas Doyle, Dan Elsasser, Jason Ferro, Vito Ferro, Ryan Fletcher, David Garard, Timothy Harvey, Phil Labash, Jon Murray, Charles Ostrander, Jeff Pennington, Christian Ponall, Shane Pope, Michael Schroeder, Donald Sorensen, Bruce True, Tim Vandesand. Total: $91,256.43. $25,000.00 to $49,999.99: Jon Beck, Sandra Goodwin, Daniel Sheely. Total: $124,920.57. $50,000 to $74,999.99: Chad Beitel, Dennis Davis, Paula Diehl, Brian Sutter, Bruce Wigtion. Total: $299,594.95. $75,000 to 99,999.99: $186,505.65.
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Gene Ashton, Jason White.
Total:
$100,000 to $124,999.99: EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Ace Hardware & Outdoor Center: $2,589.22, Aflac, Remit Process Svcs.: $6,175.74, Area Tree Service North Division LLC: $5,705.00, Armscor Cartridge Inc.: $2,889.00, Blue Cross Blue Shield: $148,028.26, Bonnell Industries Inc.: $3,573.61, Commonwealth Edison Co.: $33,456.06, Compass Minerals America: $9.989.42, Constellation/Exelon Energy: $88,529.16, Demps Concrete, LLC: $6,125.00, EJ Equipment: $3,050.00, Electrical Engineering & Equipment Co: $3,097.06, Fischers: $3,240.12, Frontier: $16,526.22, Gasvoda & Associates, Inc:, $7,591.10, Gesin, Inc.: $30,797.45, Hach Chemical Co.: $4,210.90, Hometown Tech Solutions: $5,000.00, Humana Dental Ins. Co.: $11,891.49, IEPA Financial Assistance Section: $46,561.62, Ill. EPA Fiscal Service Section: $10,000.00, Ill. Municipal League: $96,821.00, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund: $103,854.58, Internal Revenue Service: $191,442.23, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency: $555,540.74, Johnson Oil Co.: $5,147.51, Kelley Williamson Co.: $13,514.44, Mahan Daniel: $15,755.00, Martin & Co. Excavating: $13,044.49, Midwest Meter Inc.: $4,938.18, Miller Engineering Co.: $2,541.62, Mt. Morris Public Library: $12,665.57, Mt. Morris Senior Center: $3,250.00, Nationwide Retirement Solutions: $10,098.40, NiCor: $7,202.54, N. Ill. Environmental App.: $11,130.67, Northern Illinois Disposal: $159,892.32, Ogle County Highway Dept.: $3,050.28, Oregon Park District: $4,899.00, PDC Automation: $13,446.13, PDC Laboratories, Inc.: $6,526.75, Petty Cash: $2,658.69, Piedmont Technical Services: $2,750.00, Plum Electric: $23,796.63, Polo Cooperative Assoc.: $5,616.52, Richard Blackburn: $3,425.00, Rockford Bell Credit Union: $7,800.00, Stan's Performance SKC Construction, Inc.: $10,556.49, Shop: $10,494.02, State of Illinois Dept of Revenue $23,513.41, Steffens 3-D Construction, Inc.: $65,700.41, Sterenberg Lanterns Inc.: $8,442.00, Sterling Federal Bank: $17,550.00, Steve Swanson Construction: $17,500.00, Straith, Linda: $3,619.11, Sullivan Foods Corp.: $23,871.00, Tate's Trenching Service: $5,917.50, U.S. Post Office: $4,829.31, Union Savings Bank: $52,286.14, Utility Dynamics: $16,300.00, Utility Service Co.: $23,299.84, Viking Chemical Co., $14,137.40, Village of Progress: $3,120.00, Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson: $28,718.89 White, Jason: $2,670.90, Willett, Hofmann & Assoc: $11,605.48, WIPFLI: $11.950.00, Wolber & Sons Excavating: $2,717.50. All others less than $2,500.00: $138,834.20. I, Bruce True, Treasurer of the Village of Mt. Morris, Illinois do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer's Report for year ending April 30, 2017. June 15, 2017
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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 765 Vintage Black 1978 Slingerland. 9 piece Jupiter drum set w/ hardware & cases. $900 OBO 815-564-8645
PUBLIC FARM AUCTION June 17th 10am PETS & 2514 Cherry Ln., Pekin, IL PET SUPPLIES 775 8N FORD TRACTOR, WOODABC Border Collie WORKING POWERTOOLS, TOOLS, puppies, beautifully marked. 6 wks. FURNITURE, ANwormed. Shots, TIQUES, PRIMIMales $450 & FeTIVES, MORE! www.higgsauction males $500 815631-7391 (no text) service.com 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 Polo Fire Protection District Polo Fire Protection Ambulance Service NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Notice is hereby given that a tentative budget and appropriation ordinance for the Polo Fire Protection District and Polo Fire Protection Ambulance Service District in the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2018, will be on file and available to public inspections at the fire station located on South Franklin venue in the City of Polo, Ogle County, Illinois in said District from and after May 22, 2017. Notice if further hereby given that a Public Hearing in said budget and appropriation ordinance will be held at seven P.M., Central Daylight Savings Tine on the 22nd day of June, 2017, in said District ad that the final action on said ordinance will be take n by the Board of Trustees of said Polo Fire Protection and the Polo Fire Protection Ambulance Service District at a meeting thereof to be held at seven P.M/ Daylight Savings time on the 22nd day of June, 2017, at the Polo Fire Station of the City of Polo, in said District. By order of the Trustees of said District, dated the 15th day May, 2017. Polo Fire Protection District BY: Randall Wagner June 15, 2017 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: EVELYN I.SMITH Deceased NO. 2017-P-38 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Evelyn I. Smith. Letters of office were issued on May 8, 2017 to Kim D. Krahenbuhl, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, Illinois 61061, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, WilliamsMcCarthyLLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, IL 61061. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated this 25th day of May, 2017 KIM D. KRAHENBUHL Independent Executor For the Estate of EVELYN I. SMITH, Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMSMCCARTHYLLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com June 1, 8, 15, 2017
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2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited LTZ XPG078
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2016 Ford Focus SE
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2011 Toyota Camry SE
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2012 Chevrolet Captiva SPort LTZ
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2012 Chevrolet Equinox 2lt
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2008 Dodge Ram GH164a Pickup 1500 slt 2014 Dodge TH282bw Grand Caravan Se 2015 Nissan IPF923 Sentra SL 2015 Nissan NH098at Rogue SV 2013 Chevrolet CYH162a Camaro 1lt 2006 Dodge RAM GH099b Pickup 2500 ST 2016 Chevrolet xpg080 Impala 2lt
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AIRLINE CAREERS FOR NEW YEAR BECOME AN AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECH. FAA APPROVED TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED - JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. CALL AIM 800-481-8312
EMPLOYMENT
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**Family Trucking Company seeking self motivated Drivers** We are a small family owned truck driving operation seeking to hire 2 self motivated individuals. We Offer: Clean, owner maintained Equipment, Steady work and miles, Weekly pay with Direct Deposit. GuideHiring lines: CDL Class A, 2 years verifiable experience, Minimum 25 years of age *if under 25 a letter from previous employer stating your experience will be considered* Please call or text (815) 2912176 for more information.
AGRICULTURE McNeill Labor Management, Inc., Belle Glade, FL now hiring 79 temporary Corn Detasselers to work in Lee, LaSalle, Bureau, Grundy, Ogle and Whiteside Counties, IL from 7/5/2017 to 8/20/2017. Hourly wage of $13.01 or piece rates ranging from $10.00/acre (3rd pull) to $40.00/acre to detassel corn (1st pull), whichever is higher. Perform manual labor to detassel seed corn, remove rogue plants, weeds and volunteer corn plants from seed fields production by hand. Perform prolonged bending, reaching and walking over uneven ground in either dusty or mudconditions. dy Work is outside in extremely wet, humid, hot and dirty conditions. Drug testing is conducted post-hire at the exemployer's pense and is not part of the interview process. Negative results are required before starting work. Three quarters of an average of 42 hrs./wk guaranteed. Tools, supplies and equipment provided at no cost. Housing provided at no cost if outside commuting area. If applicable, transportation and exsubsistence pense to the job will be paid upon completion of 50% of the employment period, or earlier. Apply for this job by reporting to the nearest SWA in the state in which this ad appeared or contact the Workforce Network Peoria, Illinois Central College Perley, Peoria, IL 61602, (309) 999-4592, JO# IL2777790.#
EMPLOYMENT
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Full or Part Time Local or Regional Drivers Wanted Class A CDL Assigned Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks Preloaded Trailers Paid Vacations Home Weekends Flexible Dispatch Wellmark Health Insurance Apply online at www.avtrans inc.com or Call Missy 800-397-6387x10
NEW TODAY Live-In Personal Assistant Needed: Free Housing, utilities, cable & Internet and small living allowance in exchange for nights worked in Sterling. Refs. required. 510-508-3894
Local Road Construction Company seeking a working labor foreman. Experienced in concrete, pipe, roadways, and site work for Union and Non-Union Work in Northwest Illinois. Please call (815) 378-2102 EOE
NEW TODAY Permanent part time Class B CDL driver needed to go into O'Hare, Chicago every Friday. $19/hr. Must pass security and drug tests for employment. 815-625-0373
Receptionist needed for a professional office. Reinsponsibilities clude answering phones, greeting clients, data entry and other general office duties. This part-time position requires computer experience and strong communication skills. Please send replies to Box#:997923 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 or email to aomalley@ saukvalley.com Sedona Staffing has immediate openings available searching for Welders, Bookkeeper must have QuickBooks experience,Cook, Retail Sales, Basic Assembly General labor, PT Bank Teller and CNC Operators. Please apply within our Rock Falls office located at 1515A W Rt. 30 815-716-8901
NEW TODAY Dana Incorporated, Fortune 500 and global leader Company is looking for a Plant Manager to lead its Sterling IL facility. Please apply www.Dana.com/ Careers and search for Requisition No.12002.
Gaffey Home Nursing & Hospice Inc. is looking for a RN for a part-time home care/hospice care. New graduates welcome. 2-3 days per week, flexible hours, and some on call time. Call Kim or Vanessa for more information at 815-626-3467
The Polo School District #222 announces the following vacancies: Openings: •Outside Maintenance •Aplington MS Janitor •HS School Cook •HS Head Volleyball Coach •Whiteside Area Career Center Bus Route •Special Education Aide Centennial •6th Grade Girls Basketball Please apply online at http://polo222.org/ page156.html
Position is open until filled.
NEW TODAY
Himalayan kittens for sale, blue point, $150/ea. Also looking for female Himalayan kitten. EMPLOYMENT 505 Call 847-254-0154
TOP PAY & EXCELLENT BENEFITS! TTI Inc continues to grow -Family Owned, Driver satisfaction is a priority! EXPERIENCED DRIVERS *Flatbed *Step Deck *Van *LTL Reefer. Full benefits w/Minimal health ins. Premiums, FREE after 5 years! + Industry leading Driver Bonus Program! Must have Class A CDL, & 2 yrs OTR Exp. Call Ruth or Mike at TTI Inc 1-800-222- 5732 Apply online ttitrucking.com
Two year technical college seeks an adjunct instructor in Mathematics. Able to Remedial teach Mathematics, Algebra, Trigonometry and familiar with MathCad software. with Competent MS office and Learning Management Software. Minimum of B.S. in Math related field with at least 25 hours college credits in mathematics. Competitive salary & Benefits. EO/AA Employer & Educator. Email: gtully@ morrisontech.edu Address: Greg Tully, Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Ave., Morrison, IL 61270
NEW TODAY Local Trucking Company seeks experienced Class A CDL Driver for full time employment hauling grain. Call 815-9383644 Please leave message.
PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775
Whiteside Area Career Center has an opening for a CNA Clinical Instructor. Must be a RN with 2 yrs. experience -1 yr. Must be providing nursing care to elderly/chronically ill adults or teaching theory in an accredited nurse training. Clinical will run Tues. & Thurs. from Oct. 2017-Mar. 2018. For more info; call 815-626-5810. Send resume to: Paula Rademacher; Whiteside Area Career Center; 1608 Fifth Ave., Sterling IL 61081. WACC is an EOE.
CHILD CARE
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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
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Do you need your house cleaned? If so, call First Rate Cleaning. We offer a wide range of services. Call 815-232-1915
LAWN MOWERS
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Craftsman 20 Hp, 48” deck, electric start. $500 815994-1692
Cub Cadet, 27hp, Kohler GTX 1054, 54” cut, 171 hr., 815-379$1800 2528
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LTX 1046 Cub Cadet 46” mower w/ 2 bagger. Low hrs. Like new. $1,600. OBO 815-631-6678 LTX 1046 Cub Cadet 46” mower w/ 2 bagger. Low hrs. Like new. $1,500. OBO 815-631-6678
Hazelhurst Annual Summer Consignment Auction Saturday July 8, 2017 Call by June 19, 2017 with your list for the sale bill Info - Lyle Hopkins (IL#440.000185) Polo, IL 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 Email—slpaspolo@gmail.com Fax—815-946-3745 Lenny Bryson (IL#440.000158) Polo, IL 815-946-4120 Location - Mrs. Sherwood Shank Family Farm
LAWN & GARDEN
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18hp Ranch King Garden Tractor, 2cyl,, 44” deck, 4spd, w/ 42” snow blade & chains, $380 815-6251606
MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE Approx/ 4 partial skids of Pavloc “River Crest” wall system. 3 slate & 1 buff. $500 for all 815-288-1137 Handicap Scooter w/ carrying rack & cover. Class 2 & 3 adapter. Used twice. $1000 815-445-6571 See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text ➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS
FARM LAND WANTED
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Our Sportsmen will Pay Top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a Free Base Camp Leasing info packet & Quote. 1-866-309-1507 www.BaseCam pLeasing.com
HAY & STRAW
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DISABLED LIVESTOCK WANTED Top Prices Paid Call toll free 815-871-2697
SCHAAP LIVESTOCK FARM EQUIPMENT
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Kubota 7040HDC with 4x4 LA1158 loader, cab w/ heat, air and 3 hydraulics remotes. 2400 hrs. $31,000 815-440-4740 New Holland Baler Hayliner 273, small square asking 815-440$3,000 4740
AUTOMOBILES
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1979 Ford Bronco 6 in lift, restored, $15,000 or reasonoffer 815able 441-5403 1987 Honda Helix fully loaded. Exc cond. $989 OBO 815-625-9626 Leave Message 1997 Lincoln Town Car Signature, 155K mi., 815-440black 4621 1998 Dodge Durango 4 wheel dr. mechanically fine. Good work car. $1200 OBO 815-440-6233 2001 Lincoln Exc. Cond. 145 K mi. $3,000 OBO. 815-625-9296 2007 Ford Fusion, $1200 needs engine work. 815499-0288 2008 Chevy Cobalt 4dr. Blue/ Grey. 79k mi. $5,700 815-213-3812 2009 Chevy Impala LT, Loaded, 152K, Runs great, $3000 815-677-6266 2011 Equinox, 67,238 mi., good tires, $12,000/obo 815-631-7070
TRUCKS
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2002 GMC Sierra ext. cab. Z71 4x4 High mi., runs exc. $4,500 OBO 815-901-2642
4X4S
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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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TOP CASH PAID! FOR OLD MOTORCYCLES! 1900-1979 DEAD OR ALIVE! 920-371-0494
BOATS/MOTORS
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FOR SALE-small bales of alfalfa, grass hay & wheat straw. Call 815440-4621.
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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.
1995 Honda Goldwing. Runs good, good brakes, good tires. Triked out w/ Voyager 3 wheel kit. Lots of chrome. Asking $8,000 815-537-2749 1999 Yamaha, Black, V- Star. 3400 mi. $3,000 FIRM & extras. 815-778-3793 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 2015 Honda $3000 CB300F 815-625-1754 Harley Davidson 2002 Heritage Softail.Immaculate Condition. $7500 815-440-5972
'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 *** THE BOAT DOCK *** We Buy & Consign Used Boats! 217-793-7300 theboatdock.com *** THE BOAT DOCK *** 18' Pontoon with for sale trailer $6500 815-6770433 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 1986 Wellcraft Boat & Trailer Inboard/Outboard 180 American 170 hp Mercury Cruise $2200 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 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 2005 320 RLS Copper Canyon, 2 slide outs, fiber glass siding, too many options to Nice-Must list. See! $11000 815677-1533 or 815631-3186 2007 16' enclosed trailer Tandem Axel great shape. Brand new tires! $3,400 815-622-4258
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 2010 32' Coachman 3 slide 5th wheel, exc. cond., many upgrades, $15,000 firm 815-438-7422 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 2014 New Wells Cargo, enclosed trailer red, never used, $5,000 OBO, double-axle 12'x6' 815-6274447 leave message. Serious inquires only. Colman's RV We buy/consign used Campers & RV's! 217-787-8653
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NEW TODAY Will consider any reasonable offer over $16,000 for our 2007 Montana 5th Wheel, 3 slides, 36' long, like new cond. inside 815-973-4697
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