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Nursing home evacuated, high water reported By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Torrential overnight rain forced the emergency evacuation early Saturday morning of the nearly 60 residents of Oregon Living & Rehabilitation Center. Storms that began around 6:30 p.m. Friday and continued all night dumped 6 to 8 inches of rain on Ogle County. By 6 a.m. the floodwaters were edging ever closer to the healthcare facility at 811 S. 10th Street, Oregon. “With the floodwater rising we realized we needed to evacuate,” said Jen Stark, Director of Communications for Momentum Healthcare, which owns the facility. With the help of the Oregon Fire Department and other local agencies, the residents were taken first to the fire station and then to

three other area healthcare facilities. “They were taken to the fire station for triage, some by ambulance, some by our own vehicles, and some by Village of Progress vans, and some by school buses,” she said. From there they were transported to healthcare facilities at Franklin Grove, Amboy, and Shabbona, all of which are owned by Momentum. Stark said Monday that officials would determine sometime later in the day when residents will be able to return. The building sustained no damage, she said, because the water didn’t get inside. The situation was a case of training paying off. “We train once a year for McKeon McClain comes barreling out of the inflatable obstacle course, one of the busier attractions at Forreston a full evacuation,” Stark Hometown Days. Photo by Zach Arbogast said. “Our staff handled it very well. They all worked Turn to A3

Rain couldn’t stop the fun By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com

A police car heads north on Illinois 26 in downtown Forreston as storm clouds loom to the east. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Ogle County is a disaster area after the strong storms After unprecedented flooding in northwest Illinois, Gov. Bruce Rauner issued a state disaster proclamation on Monday for Carroll, Henry, Jo Davies, Lee, Ogle, Rock Island, Stephenson Bruce and Whiteside Rauner counties where the Rock and Pecatonica rivers are expected to swell to record and near-record levels this week. Rauner issued the proclamation while in Milan, where he visited flood support operations at an Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) yard. According to a press release issued by Rauner’s

office, the disaster proclamation will ensure continued state support to communities as they fight floodwaters brought on by recent heavy rains and begin the recovery process. “We’re working closely with officials in these counties to determine their needs and quickly deploy flood fighting resources,” Rauner said. “This proclamation will ensure that we can continue to provide whatever assistance is needed to protect residents and critical infrastructure.” Rauner said the state of Illinois has already provided 175,000 sandbags to communities in northwestern Illinois to protect critical infrastructure, including the

Torrential rains on Friday and sticky, humid heat on Saturday couldn’t stop families from having fun at Forreston’s Hometown Days. Hometown Days kicked off July 21 with a fun run and 5k at Warnken Park, “The Sandlot” movie at Veteran’s Memorial Park, and food served by Relay For Life, bingo, and Karaoke in the downtown area. However, friendly fun wasn’t the only thing that greeted families that evening; dark clouds joined the party, and brought overwhelming rain with them. Storms carrying through into the early morning hours left Memorial Park damp and muggy, but the show still went on. “Unfortunately it shortened the bingo time and the Relay for Life food stand, but we were able to complete the 5K,” said Jane Koeller, Hometown Days committee member. “However, if it was

going to rain one day, that was when it needed to be.” Saturday’s 3 on 3 basketball tournament carried on inside the Forreston High School gymnasium, and vendors, the Bouncy House and obstacle course, and petting zoos still settled themselves in for the long haul. “We’ve been up since 2 a.m. bailing out the basement,” said Forreston Village Clerk Courtney Warren, who was selling aronia berry products with her husband, Tod. “We thought about staying home, but we decided we couldn’t miss this.” The humidity didn’t stop a couple of crowd favorites from returning, either: the Pie and Spaghetti Eating Contests, respectively. Christina Hatlak, owner of Christina’s Bakery, 25 Church St., German Valley, showed up with several of her berry and apple pies, ready to be scarfed down in gruesome fashion. Two divisions were formed: one for children 16 and under, and another for 17 and above. Forreston kids Cayden

Shelton, Joel Ludwig, Madyson Carpenter, and Henry Warren all showed up to see who could get the dirtiest and the fullest, but Ludwig ended up taking home the $25 prize and the pride of knowing he ate the most pastry. The adults were up next, but Kevin Green ran away with it, cleaning his entire pan before Kim Brown and Nick Kavala could come close. “I’ve never done an eating contest before, but this was a lot of fun and I’m glad I did it,” said Green. Brown joked that she only came by to purchase fresh garlic, and ended up eating a pie. “This is always a big highlight of my summer,” said Hatlak, beaming, as the pie carcasses were being cleaned up. Green told Hatlak “That was a very tasty pie, by the way,” to which a crowd member shouted “How would you know?! You didn’t have time to taste it!” Time for leisurely tasting would be absent, as well,

for the next challenge: a pile of spaghetti, courtesy of Mimmo’s Pizza, Forreston. This time, though age brackets were separated into 8-to-12, 13-to-18, and 17 and up, all 10 eaters went at it together. Ludwig would win again, with Logan Lauer dominating the youngest group and Tod Warren cleaning up the adults section. Crowds were on the short side this year for the early day, but picked up later on — presumably, after storm-related clean-up was complete. “Mother Nature plays a huge part in the crowds and unfortunately there were a lot of people dealing with things of far greater importance than Hometown Days,” said Koeller. “However, the pork chop dinner, Sunset Strip on Saturday night, the community church service, and the community pancake breakfast were all well attended. It is always nice to see the community gather together and celebrate their hometown.”

Turn to A3 Scott Timm, age 47, for Forreston, gives his son Cameron, age 18, a playful shove as they start the Hometown Days 5K Run on July 21. The race was held before the heavy rains fell. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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Time to sign-up for school year Walk-in registration and fees collection will be held on Thursday, July 27 at the district office for students attending the Forrestville Valley School District. Anyone not already registered for the 2017-2018 school year should plan to attend this date. Registration consists of both an online portion as

well as minimal paper form completion for returning students, and all paper forms for new students. All forms are available on the district’s website at www.fvvsd221.org. Computers will be available for those needing to complete the online portion during walk in registration hours.

Vorthman to speak July 30 at museum The German Valley Historical Museum, 805 Church St., will be open on Sunday, July 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. At 1 p.m., Marlene Vorthman, retired Freeport High School speech teacher who has visited Germany

five times searching for family members, will speak about “East Friesen Then & Now.” Jan Hagel (a German cookie) and tea will be served. No admission will be charged but donations are appreciated.

Kinzinger to speak at Chamber luncheon The Oregon Chamber function is open to any and of Commerce is pleased all, regardless of membership to announce a special or owning a business, as are lunch opportunity with all of our Lunch ‘n Learns.” Congressman Adam Reservations are required, Kinzinger on Friday, Aug. 4 and lunch is included in the at noon at the Nash Center. cost. Paula Schurr supplies nephew Bryten Meyer with sticks and stones to skip in the pond-sized puddle that “We were excited to receive Due to seating limitations, formed atop the basketball court near Veteran’s Memorial Park, courtesy of the previous night’s torrential a call from a representative no “walk ins” can be downpour. Photo by Zach Arbogast of Adam’s office informing accommodated. us of his availability to join The deadline for us for lunch and an update on reservations is Tuesday, the many issues we face as a Aug. 1. The cost is $10 and region and as a country,” said is payable at the door. Debbie Dickson, Oregon Contact the Chamber at It’s time to get SSET supplies for school. and the Forreston Public in the Forrestville Valley Chamber of Commerce 815-732-2100 or email @ (Supplying Students Every kid, not only wants, Library, Forreston. School District who qualifies Executive Director. “This oregonil.com. Educational Tools) 4 School. but also deserves new school The supplies will be for the free or reduced lunch With summer quickly supplies. collected from through program. passing, school supplies are “This is the 14th year that Friday, Aug. 4. The supplies will be beginning to line the store we will make new supplies All supplies are welcome, distributed on Monday, The Mt. Morris Kable Baldwin graduated from shelves. a reality for kids,” said Jane but the greatest need is Aug. 7 from 9 a.m. to 7 Concert Band under the Oregon High School in This not only signals the Koeller, SSET organizer. for the following items: p.m. at 405 S. Fourth Ave., direction of Andy Eckardt 2016 and will be returning beginning of school, but also “This is also the 14th year spiral notebooks, loose Forreston, or by calling 815will perform the final concert to Michigan State University signals the annual collection that we are asking for your leaf notebook paper, glue, 266-1095. of the 2017 season on this fall as a junior, majoring of school supplies. help.” colored pencils, crayons, For more information Wednesday, Aug. 2 at 8 p.m. in Music Education and For most kids, this is an Collection bins will be and markers. about the school supplies or at the Reckmeyer Band Shell Performance. exciting time of new clothes located at the Bertolet New and gently used to make a cash donation, call in downtown Mt. Morris. He has been a member of and new school supplies. Memorial Library, Leaf backpacks will also be Koeller at 815-266-1095. Ben Baldwin will perform the Kable Band for several For other kids, it is a time River; the German American accepted. Information can also be clarinet solos with the band. years and was a student of of anxiety; worrying whether Bank, German Valley; The supplies will be found on Facebook at Baldwin will be performing retired Kable Band director, they will have the necessary Koeller Forreston Hardware distributed to any family www.facebook.com/pages/ a special number, “Pie in the Warren Reckmeyer. SSET 4 School.com. Face” clarinet polka in honor In addition, due to the “This program continues of Paul Schreiber, a long-time rained out concert on July 19, to succeed because of the first chair clarinetist in the Grace Martin will perform her wonderful community An ice cream social will be A $7 donation includes Carry-outs are available. Kable Band. selection of vocal solos with held on Wednesday, Aug. 2 choice of barbecue or grilled The church is equipped with support,” Koeller said. A talented clarinetist, the band. from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Freeport hot dog, Mrs. Mike’s chips, handicapped parking and a Church of the Brethren, 777 homemade pie or cake, ice chairlift at the street entrance. W. Pleasant St., Freeport on cream, and a beverage. All others may use the the corner of West Avenue A $4 donation includes parking lot entrance to get to (Ill. 26). dessert and beverage only. the basement Fellowship Hall. Please print your change of address below:

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

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

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Rain waters flood parks in the county together with our sister facilities. Everyone got transferred safely and securely. We couldnâ€™t have asked for a better outcome.â€? She said she appreciated the cooperation from other community agencies. â€œVillage of Progress was there for us despite their own flooding,â€? she said. â€œWe are so grateful to be part of such a generous community.â€? A few blocks away the Village of Progress staff had answered the call for their buses equipped with wheelchair lifts only to find their own building flooded. Village Executive Director Brion Brooks said Monday that a foot of water was inside 80 percent of their building, ruining drywall, furniture, and the products clients make for contractors. Oregon Fire Chief Mike Knoup said the evacuation was the major call the fire department received as a result of the storms, but certainly not the only one. â€œOn Friday night we were out for several auto alarms and wires down,â€? he said.Â He is currently working with the Red Cross and Ogle County Emergency Management Agency to use the fire station as a distribution point for flood clean-up kits. Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said the flooding was county-wide. â€œIt was all the way from the Pines to Monroe Center and down to Rochelle,â€? he said. â€œWe had trees down, roads covered with water,

Disaster declared From A1 Byron waste water treatment facility in Ogle County and Dixon High School in Lee County. In addition, more than 500,000 sandbags have been prepositioned at three IDOT yards in the region to ensure quick deployment for future requests. The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Springfield has been operating continuously since July 14 for flash and river flooding in parts of Lake, McHenry, Kane and Cook counties and is also coordinating state support to northwestern Illinois. The SEOC is staffed with liaisons from several state agencies and other partners with personnel and resources that can be deployed to assist affected communities. Illinois Emergency Management Agency Director James K. Joseph said the SEOC will remain activated for as long as necessary to support local flood response and recovery efforts. For updates on the current situation, visit the Ready Illinois website at www. ready.illinois.gov.

Weather Temperatures still normal to above normal. Turning wetter and windier than normal. Best chances for storms are 26-27, 1-2, and 4-5. Weather continues unstable with scattered heavy storms possible. Rains last Thursday through Saturday totaled 6.29 inches.

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and washed out shoulders and roads. I donâ€™t remember ever seeing the water so high on the 64 bridge [in Oregon].â€? He said that with heavy rain in the forecast, his department spent the days before the storms warning residents in flood-prone areas of the impending danger. â€œWe had pretty substantial advanced warning,â€? VanVickle said. â€œWe made sure everyone had plenty of lead time.â€? As a result, residents in low-lying areas voluntarily left their homes, and no rescues were necessary, he said. Pines Road was one of those closed due to the flooding. The storm turned the normally mild-mannered Pine Creek into a roaring river in a matter of a few hours. Â The entire lower portion of the White Pines State Park just south of Mt. Morris was turned into a massive river, and water was flowing across the Pines Road at the entrance to the park forced closing the road until mid morning. Â By late morning the creek had receded back into its banks leaving much clean up to be done in the park before it can be reopened. Several large trees were uprooted and picnic tables were swept away by the floodwaters. VanVickle and the sheriffs of Winnebago, Lee, and Whiteside Counties activated the no wake ordinance on the Rock River on Thursday afternoon. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources closed the river to all boaters on Saturday because of the high water and debris.

White Eagle Road east of Adeline was washed out by the flooding on the Leaf River. Photos by Vinde Wells

By late Saturday morning flood water from the nearby Leaf Mt. Morris Road just north of Ill. 72 was under water from River surrounded the Leaf River Township Hall at the north the flooded Leaf River Saturday morning after storms end of the Village of Leaf River. Storms that started Friday starting the night before dumped at least five inches of evening brought at least five inches of rain to the rain. rain on the area. The road was already closed to traffic due to work on the bridge over the river.

Flood waters rush down the Leaf River past the White The Leaf River was far of its banks at the north edge of Eagle Camp near Adeline Saturday morning. Leaf River Saturday morning.

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Wolf and LeMay to wed

70th Reunion Members of the Forreston High School Class of 1947 held its 70th reunion June 20 at Farmers Family Restaurant, Forreston. Pictured left to right are: Lois Smith Fogel, Freeport; Collin Chriss, Freeport; Leona Hartje Nelson, Mt. Morris; Lois Rugland Boland, Portland, Oregon; Elaine Kaney Long, Pecatonica; and Ruth Drake, Forreston. Photo supplied

Class of â€˜97 plans reunion The Oregon High School Class of 1997 will hold it 20th reunion on Oct. 7. The class reunion committee is looking for classmates.Â

For more information or to leave for address, email or text eitherÂ Andrea Rausch at arausch03@gmail. com or 815-266-1646 or Heather Barcai-Mowry at

hjbarcaimowry4@hotmail. com or 815-703-5458.Â The committee has also created an OHS Class of 97 Facebook Group. Cheers to 20 years!

Randy and Shelli Wolf, Polo, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Makenzi Marie, to John Paul LeMay, son of Dr. Jeff and Susie LeMay, Sterling.Â Grandparents are Norm Carroll, Polo, Mr. and Mrs. Art Wolf, Milledgeville, Edna LeMay, Sterling, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Heimerdinger, DeKalb.Â Great-grandparents are Loretta Carroll and John Hackett, both of Polo. Makenzi is a graduate of Polo Community High School and the University of Iowa with a bachelorâ€™s degree in graphic design.Â She is a graphic and web designer at Janus Capital Group, Denver, Colorado.Â John is a graduate of Newman Catholic High School and St. Ambrose University with a bachelorâ€™s degree in business administration and

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marketing.Â He is employed at Apex Systems, Denver ,as an IT recruiter.Â

The couple are planning an October wedding at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sterling.

Ogle Democrats to meet Aug. 8 Ogle County Democrats will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 8 at the VFW Post 8739, 1310 W. Washington St., Oregon.Â Set-up is at 6 p.m., and

the meeting will start at 6:30 with a discussion time following. Food will be available from the bar throughout the event.

For more information, contact chairman Nancy Churchill at ncchurchill@ comcast.net or 815-7323790.

Kassandra Rosecke, certificate in Floral Horticulture;Â Lindenwoodâ€”Karlynn Charboneau, AAS, Registered Nursing; Mt. Morrisâ€”Alex Markle, Associate in Science, cum laude; Adam Weller, AAS, Diesel Power Technology, magna cum laude, certificate in Basic Diesel Power and Equipment Repair, with distinction, certificate in Diesel Power and Equipment Repair, with distinction;

distinction, certificate in Diesel Power and Equipment Repair with distinction; Nathan Vilovchik, certificate in Advanced Automotive Technology, with distinction; Kristen Wessman, certificate in Basic Welding Technology with distinction; Penny Williams, AAS, Criminal Justice-General, summa cum laude, certificate in Criminal Investigations, with distinction, certificate in Law for Policing with distinction, certificate in Crime Scene Processing with distinction, certificate in Criminal Justice Management with distinction, certificate in Social Role of Law Enforcement with distinction;

College News University of Dubuque Several area students were named to the spring deanâ€™s list at the University of Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa. To be named to the deanâ€™s list, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for that semester. Those earning academic honors include Jake Heitter, Byron; Michael Bower, Davis Junction; Sarah Scott, Mt. Morris; Stacia Burke, Oregon; Ethan Cain, Polo; and Ashlyn Ptasienski, Stillman Valley. Aurora UniversityÂ

Several area students were named to the deanâ€™s list for the spring semester at Aurora University, Aurora. The deanâ€™s list recognizes full-time undergraduate students who have earned a 3.6 grade point average or higher.Â Students recognized with high honors have earned a perfect 4.0. Those earning high honors include Samantha C. Jaspers, Byron; Â Darlene L. Seilheimer, Polo; and Janelle J. Tanaglia, Stillman Valley. Others on the deanâ€™s list are Megan D. Headley, Byron; and Marshall K.

Basler, Kings. Rebecca Eden Rebecca Eden, Oregon, graduated from the University of WisconsinEau Claire during commencement exercises held on May 20.Â She earned a bachelor of science degree in Elementary Education. UW-Platteville Several area students earned perfect 4.0 gradepoint averages and were named to the chancellorâ€™s list for the spring semester at the University of WisconsinPlatteville.

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Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriage licenses. July 14 Tyler L. Thompson and

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

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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.

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Church News Deadline The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at our office at 113 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon. The deadline is 9 a.m. on Fridays for church news left in the drop boxes in Forreston & Polo. Items can also be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews. com. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815732-6166 ext. 5903. 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 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month.

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Don Plock, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail. com Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m. Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday—Various Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road Pastor John Wisdom Church Office FIRST UNITED Phone: 815-732-6313 METHODIST CHURCH 9 a.m. Sunday School LEAF RIVER UNITED 402 First Ave., Forreston 10 a.m. Sunday Worship METHODIST CHURCH Pastor David Poust Women & Men’s Bible 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River 815-938-2380 Study, Kids Club Pastor David Poust Thursday, July 27—8 a.m. AA www.ebenezerreformed.com Meeting Sunday, July 30—10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 30—9 a.m. Worship & Children’s Church EMMANUEL Worship EVANGELICAL LIGHTHOUSE UNITED Monday, July 31—8 a.m. AA LUTHERAN CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH Open Meeting 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon Wednesday, Aug. 2—12 p.m. 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Chan Ik Choi Friendship Club Pastor Andrew Kayes Handicapped Accessible Office: 815-732-2424 Worship Service 9 a.m. FLORENCE UNITED Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Age Three through 2649 W. Florence Rd., Sixth Grade. Freeport EVANGELICAL FREE Everyone is Welcome Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier CHURCH Worship Service 9 a.m. OF MT. MORRIS MT. MORRIS CHURCH January, March, May, July, 102 S. Seminary St. OF THE BRETHREN September, November Mt. Morris 409 W. Brayton Road Senior Pastor P.O. Box 2055 VAN BROCKLIN UNITED Bruce McKanna Mt. Morris, IL 61054 METHODIST CHURCH 815-734-4942 Pastor Ginny Haney 2649 W. Florence Rd., Thursday, July 27—1 p.m. Phone: 815-734-4573 Freeport Ladies Bible Study Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Office hours Monday - Friday Saturday, July 29—7 a.m. 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Worship Service 9 a.m. Men’s Accountability Group Friday, July 28—9 a.m. WomFebruary, April, June, August, Sunday, July 30—8:30 en’s Fellowship October, December a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 29—4-7 p.m. InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship Living Hope Church FORRESTON GROVE Service Sunday, July 30—8:15 a.m. CHURCH Log onto our website at Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Wor7246 N. Freeport Rd., http://www.efcmm.org to check ship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; Forreston out our latest opportunities and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Presbyterian Church in updates Tuesday, Aug. 1—8:45 a.m. America Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Food Pastor Drew Jones FAITH DISCOVERY Delivery for Pantry; Quilting 815-938-3605 CHURCH Wednesday, Aug. 2—1:30 www.forrestongrovechurch. 801 W. Oregon St., Polo p.m. Communion at Pinecrest com Jeremy Heller, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 815-946-3588 NORTH GROVE 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School EVANGELICAL Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. 10 a.m. Worship Service CHURCH Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir Nursery Available 10384 W. Coffman Rd., We are an independent non- FORRESTON REFORMED Forreston denominational Christian Pastor Tim Hotchkiss CHURCH church. Church: 815-938-2194 501 Third Ave. Visitors are always welcome. Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 9:30 a.m. Worship Sunday School 9 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Sunday School FAITH EVANGELICAL Worship Service 10:05 a.m. LUTHERAN CHURCH Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 FREEDOM LUTHERAN 402 Second Ave., Forreston a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop CHURCH, ELCA Pastor Scott Ralston Open at New Life Community Pastor Kathy Burkheimer Church 815-938-3203 Center 815-222-7270 “ A Church with a Heart — Sunday Morning Worship In the Heart of Forreston” OREGON at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian 9 a.m. Sunday Worship CHURCH OF GOD Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon 10 a.m. Sunday School 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. GIFT—Growing In Faith Pastor Michael Hoffman Together-Christian education FAITH UNITED 815-732-6847 for all ages following worship METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 9:30 a.m. service Mission Statement: Loving, Worship 10:30 a.m. Welcome Center is at Growing & Serving in Faith You and your family are in111 S. 4th St., Oregon Handicapped Accessible vited to join us for worship on 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Sunday, July 30 at 10:30 a.m. GRACE VALLEY Pastor Brian LeBaron Pastor Hoffman continues CHRISTIAN REFORMED 815-946-3212 his Summer Stories Series. CHURCH Website: faithumcpolo This Sunday’s message is 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. 9 a.m. Sunday School titled “Not Your Battle,” based German Valley 10 a.m. Sunday Worship on II Chronicles 20. Pastor Jake Ritzema 11 a.m. Fellowship Greeting you will be Mari815-362-6601 Sunday School for All Ages anne Jones. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH During morning worship an 9 a.m. 505 Hill St., Oregon exceptionally fine Children’s Worship Service 10 a.m. www.fbcoregon.org Church is offered for children 815-732-2642 3 years old through Grade 5.

Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. and includes classes for adults, young adults, teens, children and infants. Special attention is given in 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 East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Daysville Road. The local Weight Watchers group meets Wednesday at the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, followed by their meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. July’s Bible Book of the Month is John. OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Pastor Thomas E. Kim 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Followed by Fellowship and All-Age Sunday School Saturday, July 29—4 p.m. Agape Team Practice; 5:30 p.m. Agape Worship Service Sunday, July 30—9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. (The church is handicapped accessible) Pastor Leslie Lake 9 a.m. Family Worship 10 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:30 a.m. Sunday School PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship REVIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris Email: pastor@revivemtm. com Southern Baptist Saturday Night Service 5:30 p.m. RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213 Worship Service 10:45 a.m. ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Pastor Barbara Seward 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org Email:saint.bride.church@ gmail.com Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 and 10 a.m. Classes Children’s Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Available St. Bride’s follows traditional Anglican-Episcopal church practices; is biblically based and both family and individual oriented. Visitors are always welcomed.

815-946-2919 Sunday 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, July 27—11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Summer Lunch Program, Inside If Raining Friday, July 28—8 a.m. Bulletin & Fellowship Saturday, July 29 —5:30 p.m. Worship Sunday, July 30—9:30 a.m. Worship Service, Fellowship Following Wednesday, Aug. 2—6:30 ST. JAMES LUTHERAN a.m. Prayer & Praise Group; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Summer CHURCH Lunch Program on Church West Grove Road at Lawn, Inside If Raining Columbine Rd. Thursday, Aug. 3—11:30 Pastor Steve Erickson Sunday, July 30—9 a.m. a.m.-12:30 p.m. Summer Lunch Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Program, on Church Lawn, Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. Inside If Raining Divine Worship; 10:30 a.m. Set WEST BRANCH up for Ice Cream Social; 3 p.m. CHURCH OF THE Kitchen Preparation; 5 p.m. Ice BRETHREN Cream Social Begins; 7 p.m. 4014 West Branch Road Band Concert Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN 815-734-4411 CHURCH Sunday School—9:30 a.m. 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Worship—10:35 a.m. Pastor Terrie Wilder

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Drum and Bugle Corps competition coming to OHS Championship Open Class Drum and Bugle Corps competition will be coming to Oregon this summer on Aug. 2, when the Hicks Insurance Company presents the third annual Petunia City Brass show, benefitting the Lee County Council on Aging and the Kreider Alliance. Because of ongoing field work at Dixon High School, this year’s show will be held at Oregon High School’s Landers-Loomis Field. “While the ‘Petunia City Brass’ name remains, and the show benefits our two non-profits, when we found out that Dixon High School would not be available, we reached out to Oregon High School and they graciously are allowing us to hold the show there this year,” said Geoff Vanderlin, Executive Director of Lee County Council on Aging (LCCOA), one of the show’s organizers. Once again Petunia City Brass will be bringing in Corps from all corners of the US, from as close as Iowa and Wisconsin to as far away as California, New Hampshire and Texas. In performance order, these Corps are Southwind, Mobile, Alabama; Colt Cadets Dubuque, Iowa; Shadow (Oregon, Wisconsin), Impulse, Buena Park, California; Guardians,

Buena Park, California), 7th Regiment, New London, Connecticut; Music City, Nashville, Tennessee; and Spartans, Nashua, New Hampshire. Also performing, as an exhibition, will be Kreider Services’ own Petunia City Stix. “We are excited about introducing Petunia City Brass to a new venue this year and hoping to bring in some new fans as well as our loyal supporters.” said co-organizer Becky Reilly of the Kreider Alliance. “Value tickets, outside the 35 yard lines are again only $10, Super tickets, which are the lower rows between the 35 yard lines, are $15, and Premium tickets, the highest six rows, again between the 35 yard lines, are only $20.” She reminds patrons that all tickets prices will be higher if bought at the gate the night of the show. Also, because of the different configuration of the stadium in Oregon, there will be no reserved seats this year. All seats will be General Admission within the designated seating area, depending on price. For that reason, and also because there are fewer total seats available, patrons are urged to buy their tickets early and also arrive early for best seating.

The Guardians, a drum and bugles corps from Buena Park, California, will perform at Petunia City Brass in Oregon on Aug. 2 this year because of work being done at Dixon High School. Photo supplied

Tickets are available locally at the Post House Community Center, 100 W Second Street in Dixon, Venier’s Jewelers in downtown Dixon, Kreider Services, 500 Anchor Road, Dixon, at the Rock River

Center at 810 S. 10th Street in Oregon, and online at www. petuniacitybrass.org. The Sauk Valley area has a rich history as host of Drum and Bugle Corps shows and the shows were a staple of the Dixon Petunia Festival

for many years. More recently Kreider Alliance and the Lee County Council on Aging have taken over sponsorship and the show serves as a fundraiser for both non-profit organizations.

For more information about Petunia City Brass, check out their website at www.petuniacitybrass.org, go to and like their Facebook page or call Geoff Vanderlin at 815-288-9236 or Becky Reilly at 815 288-6691.

PAG to hold auditions for musical The Performing Art Guild will hold auditions for the world premiere musical “The Way Home,” based on the parable of the prodigal son, on Monday, Aug. 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pinecrest Grove Library, 500 Evergreen Lane, Mt Morris. The director will be Beth Nelson Chase. The playwright was one of the leading hymn writers

of modern times, the late Dr Rev. Herb Brokering. Daniel Kallman is the composer. Rehearsals will begin the first week of September. The musical is performed in two acts with the opportunity for many varied adult parts to sing, dance, or just be a part of this event. The script and music are available at the Oregon and Mt. Morris Public Libraries to review in preparation for the audition.

Performances will be Nov. 10, 11, and 12 and November 17, 18, and 19 at the Pinecrest Grove Theatre.

For more information or to set up an alternative time to audition, call 815-440-0223.

Nite Out is Aug. 1 The Ogle County Sheriff’s Department will sponsor National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at at the Ogle County Courthouse Square in Oregon. NNO is a community building event to promote police and community partnerships. A 911 Hero Award will be presented at 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

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July 27-30 Lee County Fairgrounds (1/2 mile east of jct. Rte 52 & 30, Amboy) THURSDAY, JULY 27 Noon ............ Gate opens to public 3:30pm.......... Kids’ Korner 4:30pm.......... Bingo 5pm ............... Italian Beef Dinner Fashion Revue 5:30pm.......... Flag Raising Ceremony 5:30pm.......... Performances by Starlight Dance Studio & Legacy Martial Arts 6pm ............... Garden Tractor/Tractor/Truck Pull Big M Amusements Carnival-OPEN 7pm ............... Ag Olympics FRIDAY, JULY 28 7am ............... Gate Opens 7-10:30am..... Pancake Breakfast by Teen Turf 11am ............. Kids’ Korner 2pm ............... Kids’ Korner 5-7pm............ Pork Chop Dinner 5pm ............... Awards Ceremony 6pm ............... ISP Tractor/Truck Pull Big M Amusements Carnival-OPEN 6:30pm.......... Quality Meats & Baked Goods Auction 8pm ............... Pin Dodge Ball

p.m. The cost of a dinner is $6 for adults and $4 for children ages 7-12. Music will be provided by 3D Sound. For information about car entries call Bret Schemel, American Legion Riders, at 815-238-0713. Trophies for the car and bike show will be awarded at 3 p.m. The annual 50-50 drawing winner will be announced at 3:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 29 7am ............... Gate opens 7-10:30am..... Pancake Breakfast by Teen Turf 10am ............. Farm Scene Contest Open 11am ............. Kids’ Korner 1pm ............... Sheep Lead Line Big M Amusements Carnival-OPEN 3pm ............... Master Showmanship Contest 4pm ............... Magic by Cory 5-7pm............ Pork Chop Dinner 5pm ............... Awards Ceremony & Cloverbud Graduation 7pm ............... Broken Horn Rodeo SUNDAY, JULY 30 7am ............... Gate opens 8-11am.......... Pancake Breakfast by Teen Turf 8am ............... Horse Performance & Halter Judging 10am-3pm..... Marketplace at the Fair 11am ............. Pedal Pull 1pm ............... Big M Amusements Carnival-OPEN 1pm ............... Corn Husking Contest & Corn Boil 1-3pm............ Car Show 2pm ............... Flag Lowering Ceremony 3pm ............... Big Wheel Races

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30 from 5-8 p.m. on the lawn of the church, which is located at the intersection of West Grove and Columbine Roads four miles southeast of Forreston. In case of rain, the social will be held in the fellowship hall. Barbecues, hot dogs, pie, cake, beverages, and all varieties of ice cream desserts will be on the menu. A band concert will be presented at 7 p.m. on the church lawn. Proceeds from the event will be used for the yearly adoption fee for the church’s adopted child in India, plus other local charitable projects. The St. James congregation invites the community to this annual gathering.

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NIU students develop less costly prosthetic hand Byron student part of project A robotic hand developed by a team of Northern Illinois University engineering students has the potential to change the lives of amputees - at about 2 percent of the cost of similar prosthetics currently on the market. The team of three students set out in summer 2016 to develop a functional, lowcost prosthetic hand that could benefit the uninsured or people living in poverty. “In the Third World, if you lose your hand you lose your ability to work,” team member Mackenzie Franklin of Woodridge said. “You could go from being a productive craftsman to starving to death in the space of a month.” While there are opensource designs for hooks and body-powered hands, the students wanted to create a more sophisticated design powered by electromyography, or EMG, which uses electrical signals created by the muscles in the arm. The hand the students

developed is a fraction of the weight of similar hands on the market. It can perform a gripping motion by pinching the index and middle finger against the thumb. The grip force is enough to pick up and hold light objects, like a cup or a hand tool. Team member Nathan Freitag of Batavia said the project gave the team members a taste of the trial and error process inherent in engineering design. “You’d get something working and something else would break. There was a lot of debugging,” he said. “[Still], the idea that we could save people tens of thousands of dollars and make life easier for patients was very interesting to me.” While the prosthetic is still in development, the team estimates it could be produced at a cost of around $300 to $500 - a far cry from the $20,000 they said they found existing EMG hands selling for. The team presented a prototype of the prosthesis for its senior design project, a capstone project all undergraduates in the NIU College of Engineering and

Engineering Technology complete as a graduation requirement. The hand, which the team dubbed A.D.A.P.T., won first place in the electrical engineering division of the senior design contest, though it lost the overall prize to a Mars rover from the mechanical engineering division. Though all three teammates graduated from NIU in spring 2017, they said they plan to continue working together to refine the A.D.A.P.T., which has become a labor of love. “We already know a lot of ways we can improve upon it,” teammate Lukas Bonnen of Byron said. “We’re trying to remain patient-oriented. It’s got some road to travel, but it’s on its way.” For Franklin, the most satisfying moment of the project’s development was when their test subject, a man who had lost his hand, tried it for the first time. The team is using feedback from patient trials to further improve the next prototype. “Going to the patient was a big deal for me,” she said. “Proof of concept on

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is student centered and resource focused, and gives students hands-on experiences that make them job-ready functional engineers. Find out more at niu.edu/ ceet.

NIU engineering students Mackenzie Franklin of Woodridge, Lukas Bonnen of Byron, and Nathan Freitag of Batavia hold the lower cost robotic hand they’ve been working on. Photo supplied

Bus trip planned to upcoming Farm Progress Show Farm Bureau plans Decatur trip on Aug. 30 The Ogle County Farm Bureau will sponsor a bus trip to the Farm Progress Show. The bus departs on Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 6:30 a.m. from the Ogle County Farm Bureau

Building, Oregon. The cost is $45 per person, which includes the deluxe motorcoach transportation and show admission ticket. To reserve a spot call 815-732-2231 or email cfb@ogle.comcastbiz.net. The Farm Progress Show, held Aug. 29-31 in Decatur, is the nation’s largest outdoor farm event and annually hosts more than

600 exhibitors displaying new farm equipment, tractors, combines and farm implements; seed and crop protection products; and many additional farm supplies and services. This is where producers from all over gather, meet, and learn. This is where major manufacturers choose to roll out their newest offerings. This is where ag families

take a break from their daily routine to immerse themselves in the wider ag community. This is where tradition and business have come together for 64 years. This is where we celebrate agriculture Producers from the U.S. and around the world attend this industryleading annual agricultural event.

Ag manufacturers and suppliers from across the country and around the world are exhibitors. Field demonstrations are a show mainstay. Field demos include side-by-side tillage techniques, GPS and precision equipment, and tractor and combine performance comparisons. Live cattle-handling demonstrations include the newest cattle chutes,

equipment, animal health products and work techniques. In addition, the show features restored antique machinery and entertainment. The three-day event provides an unparalleled learning opportunity for producers to keep upto-date on the newest ag equipment, products, services and technologies.

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eventually, administration of health, zoning, solid waste, etc.) for all 54,000 Ogle County residents in a convenient central location. Not scattered like the large population counties to the east. Both Ogle and DeKalb counties are models of advance planning. Already evolving in that western portion of the “city center” is an area of services and businesses - post office, courts, banking, dentists, insurance agents, multiple law offices, several churches, and a funeral home. The area from Fifth Street east to the river will effectively serve retail and tourism. Obviously today’s first order of business is to fill the empty downtown storefronts. Tourism efforts will be drawn to the riverfront and long term retail development will, in time, connect the downtown and the riverfront with a viable “city center” business district. As the headline states, change is the life’s blood of a community!

Guest Column

By Ron Colson Ogle County Board Member Currently there are a few people who believe the future of their community depends on nothing ever changing. As a long-time resident and observer (1940-2010) of the Oregon scene I have watched the community survive and (in its own way) thrive by constant change. Thinking back to when Stronghold was the private retreat of the publishing family from Chicago. Maxson’s Manor, in an earlier building, was the

Oregon Bible College. There was no subdivision north of Riverview Cemetery and south of the cemetery was the CCC Camp and the Ogle County Fairgrounds complete with racetrack and year-round harness horse training facilities. The downtown had an Oldsmobile Dealership (Harvard State Bank Parking), a Buick Dealership (Village Bakery), a ChryslerPlymouth Dealership (Snyders), a Ford Dealership (Snyders Warehouse), and a Ford Tractor Dealership (Central Bank). For necessary brevity we can just focus on the area around the Courthouse Square where there was a stately red brick building on the southwest corner of the square that was the combined

sheriff’s residence, the sheriff’s office, and the Ogle County Jail. A later jail was a less than lovely (ugly?) appendage on the southwest corner of the courthouse. Later, after construction of the Judicial Center, the magnificent 1891 courthouse was renovated into a modern and efficient administrative building. The significantly changed churches were the Methodist (two expansions, a parking lot, and a parsonage removal). The Presbyterian (parsonage change). The Lutheran (burned down and replaced with the parsonage relocated). The Fifth Street block was rounded out by the Farm Bureau Office and FB gas

Public Voice Jim Barnes appreciates support on jail Dear Editor, Surprise, surprise — I now know that there were many, many more opposed to the jail downtown than those who signed the petitions or spoke against it. The calls, the emails, the personal thanks from folks that were not at the meetings after the vote shows me there were many, many more against it than even I thought. Their thanks to [Oregon City Commissioner] Tom [Izer] and I for standing up against the jail downtown is appreciated. I also want to thank all you folks that were with us in this fight. We were accused of not having all the facts and not knowing enough to base our decision on. We had the facts and our constituents had the facts also. Don’t close Sixth Street and don’t build the jail in our downtown and residential area.

Now what other facts did we need? The county board feels it can decide what is best for Oregon, and we must abide by it or else. The people of Oregon and the Oregon area do not want that jail in the planned area. Are all of us wrong? But not the county board? I think this is still a free country, but some feel we

should not go against the big government (mainly the county board)— sorry, not my way of thinking. Again thanks to all of you great citizens that have helped and inspired us. We enjoy hearing from you and we listen to you. Jim Barnes Oregon City Commissioner

station, Spoor Hotel (later a DX gas station would take the north portion of the Spoor property. Ultimately the state-ofthe-art Ogle County Judicial Center and the parking lot providing its (somewhere in the 2060-2090 timeframe) expansion area would grace that area. Looking north the post office, newly built in 1938, is the only non-residential building in Oregon that hasn’t changed function or form since 1940. The south face of businesses facing the courthouse included a gas station, a dry cleaners, several law offices, a restaurant, the Oregon State Savings Bank building, the Unity Building, a hardware store, and a men’s clothing store. Looking northeast was the Sinnissippi Hotel and Curtis Coffee Shop later to become a gas station. On the north edge of the Fourth Street block facing the courthouse was the square bank building later

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stretched southward, several bars, a bakery, a dairy bar, an appliance store, a furniture and flooring store, a restaurant, and a doctor’s office. Photo archives of the various periods can be viewed at the Ogle County Historical Society & Museum, oglecohistory@ frontier.com. The evolution of current events has the “city center” developing in an effective manner with county services (not just the new jail but also,

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Flood fun for one teen One area teenager was busy Saturday taking advantage of one flooded area. Dalton Comer, 18, Mt. Morris, found the Oregon FFA’s flooded field behind the high school and along Hawk Drive the perfect place to try out his remote control car that he had modified to

run on top of the water. “I put the plastic water bottles on top of it so it would float and I could find it if it stalls,” he said on Saturday evening. “It’s supposed to be 4-wheel drive, but right now its just 2-wheel drive.” Comer started the vehicle on the dry portion of Hawk

Drive and then directed it to the field where it ran across the water for a few seconds and almost made it back to the bank before it hit the top of a fence, flipped over, and sunk. Comer waded into the floodwaters and retrieved the vehicle.

Chicago Blues veteran Dave Weld and his band The Imperial Flames will make their debut performance at the Mt. Morris Jamboree on Friday, July 28 . Photo supplied

Jamboree season continues Music begins at 7 p.m. on Friday at the Mt. Morris band shell Chicago Blues veteran Dave Weld and his band The Imperial Flames will make their debut performance at the Mt. Morris Jamboree on Friday, July 28 at 7 p.m. at the Reckmeyer Band Shell in downtown Mt. Morris. Weld, born in Chicago, was first influenced as a child when he found an old Victrola in the basement and wore out the blues 78s. He moved to New Mexico, and studied guitar under Kurt Black, a jazz player who worked with Benny Carter Grant in the New York jazz scene. Weld also met and jammed with Gatemouth Brown. He was drawn back to Chicago after hearing Howlin Wolf on the radio and found that he was welcome on the west side of Chicago (black hood). He started sitting in at many clubs and landed a gig with Hound Dog Taylor’s band, Brewer Phillips,Ted Harvey, at Sweet Peas on 43rd Street. Weld then moved on to the 1815 Club on West Roosevelt, which was owned and operated by Eddie Shaw who had Howlin Wolf ’s band, the Wolf Pack. Dave stayed there and played with several bands and artists. During this time Weld was under tutelage from JB Hutto, a Grammy awarded Blues Hall of Fame slide man from Georgia.

He studied at JB’s house and one day met his nephews Lil’ Ed and James Young (Pookie), and played on the west side for 10 years. Clubs such as The Casablanca, Necktie Nates, Boss Joes, The Garfield and many more. They collaborated and started the Blues Imperials. In 1988 Dave decided to start his own band Dave Weld and the Imperial Flames. This band featured the most authentic seasoned blues veterans in Chicago, such as Bernard Reed, Leo Davis, Daryl Mahon, Donny Nichilo, Mike Scharf, Vernon Rogers and Ted Harvey. The band again toured nationally and overseas on numerous occasions. Concessions for the evening will be served by the local PEO and will include meatball sandwiches, hot dogs, cole slaw, chips, dessert and cold drinks. Come enjoy the meal, music and fellowship starting at 6 p.m. Come to town early and have a look at all the good locally grown produce, other foods, and crafts available at the Mt. Morris Community Farmers Market from 4 to 7 p.m. in the bank parking lot at the corner of Wesley Avenue and Ill. 64 every Friday through October. The Encore! Art Gallery will be open in Old Sandstone that evening from 6 to 9:30 p.m. as well. The rain location for the concert and concessions is the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge, 101 Moose Drive, just off of East Hitt Street, at the same times.

Above, Dalton Comer, age 18, of Mt. Morris, retrieves his remote control car after it crashed in the flooded Oregon FFA test plot behind Oregon High School on Saturday. Comer configured the car to run on top of the water. Inset, the RC car, speeds across the field on top of the floodwaters. Photos by Earleen Hinton

Chamber Chatter their support. The 28th Annual Car Show sponsored by the Polo Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The preregistration fee is $10 if paid before Monday, July 31. The annual Chili CookOff is soon approaching. Please let the Chamber know if you are interested in participating. Entry forms will be available soon on the Chamber website. 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 (Polochamber.org) and in the Chamber Chatter.

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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.

Children’s Programs Pokemon Club Saturday, Aug. 19 1 to 2 p.m. Trade cards, learn the basics, and play the game.

Adult Programs Book Discussion Groups Library Book Club Monday, Aug. 28 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the library Book Selection: The Long Loneliness by Dorothy Day Book Discussion Group Friday, Aug. 25 2 to 3 p.m. Location: Polo Senior Center Book Selection: Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather

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 Point of Contact by Tom Clancy Defectors by Joseph Kanon Large Print My Heart Belongs In the Superstition Mountains by Susan Page Davis In The Shadow of Denali by Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse DVDs The Great Wall Beauty and the Beast

Movies in the Park: Friday, Aug. 4 at dusk - “Moana.” A Farmers Market will be held every Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Shell Gas Station. The market will include vendors with meat and vegetables. Dad’s Grill and Pinecricker Cafe has added a patio area to their business. A ribbon cutting for this event has been scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 10 at 5:30 p.m. All Chamber members are welcome to come and show

Polo Library News All programs are free unless otherwise noted and accessible. 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.

Technology Classes The library offers classes on beginning computer, setting up emails, working on the internet, and other technology subjects that may be suggested by patrons. If you would like to have a class or one on one session, call the library at 815946-2713, email library@ pololibrary.org or stop by.

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New OHS welding lab ready for 2017 school year By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com Oregon High School unveiled its new welding lab last week with an eye on the future. The new lab is built for efficiency, safety, and group learning and will be ready for business at the beginning of the new school year. OHS officials toured the new lab on July 17. Technical Education Director Josh Nelson said he’s excited to show it off to people, but even more excited to welcome more students throughout the school year. “We’ve more than doubled our welding capacity, tripled the shop site, and can incorporate machines like the metal lathe and metal mill now,” said Nelson. In the past, four welding booths were included inside the Agricultural Studies shop, causing the two programs to share space. With the new welding lab, OHS has upgraded to 10 welding booths along the north and east walls, and included a metal mill, metal lathe, and plasma cutting

The new Oregon High School welding lab includes 10 of these Clean Air WeldStations, which are equipped with technology to make welding safe for students and save energy costs by around 80%. Photo by Zach Arbogast. Oregon High School Agriculture Teacher and Technical Education Director Josh Nelson

stations in the middle of the room. “The top improvements were in safety and efficiency,” said Nelson. “At the head of the room, an instructor can make a quick glance and see every student and what they are doing.” Speaking of efficiency and safety, the welding booths are CleanAir America’s

Low Energy Air Filtration WeldStation models. The booths feature curtains to stop welding smoke from escaping, and an air filtration system that sucks the hazardous fumes up and away from a student, purifies the air, and sends it back into the room - all with a five-year life cycle on the filters.

fires up the air circulation on the CleanAir welding booths. Photo by Zach Arbogast.

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percent less energy than other welding booths, and come equipped with an economizer that automatically starts the machine when an arc is struck and turns off when finished. Noise pollution was also a factor, Nelson said. “The old dust collector we used was so loud that when we ran it, you essentially needed to shout for a student to hear you,” he said. “These are so quiet, we can pretty comfortably communicate, which only increases safety.” The lab is also going to feature five Realityworks Guideweld virtual reality welding simulators, which connect into any Macintosh or Windows computer and are effective for teaching metal inert gas (MIG) welding as well as shielded metal arc welding - also known as stick welding. Altogether, Nelson says the lab will be great for teaching MIG, stick, and tungsten inert gas welding. Adding to that, it won’t just

be for Oregon students; Highland community college and adults looking for certification will be making use of it as well. Nelson, who graduated from OHS in 2007, says one of the big dreams is to have talented individuals stay in Oregon. “We’re going to see a 60 percent job demand increase for welders here in the area, and we want to not just teach students, but give them the means to be able to keep their talents in their hometown,” he said. “I was blessed with an opportunity after graduating to come back and make a living in my hometown, and that’s what I want for others, too.” The lab was funded by a grant from the Rockfordbased Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, a philanthropic organization that awards grants to help improve surrounding communities. The grant was awarded in December.

The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will hold its monthly electronic recycling event on Friday, July 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. sharp at the County Annex Building, 909 Pines Rd., Oregon. The monthly events are held on the last Friday of the month, for household electronic items from Ogle County residents only, identification may be requested. Anyone with businessgenerated electronics to recycle, call the OCSWMD at the number listed below for other options. Business or educational institution electronics are not accepted at this event. Items accepted at this event include all televisions, computer monitors, CPUs, laptops, keyboards, electronic mice, computer speakers, printers, copiers, FAX machines, VCR and DVD players, satellite receivers, computer cables, stereo equipment, phone

systems, digital clocks, cell phones, tablets, video game consoles, holiday light strands, extension cords, CFL bulbs, rechargeable batteries, and printer cartridges. Microwave ovens are accepted at a charge of $5 per unit. These and similar items are banned from Illinois landfills. Residents are limited to 10 items per collection event. Items not accepted include appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, dehumidifiers, lamps, fans, coffee makers, bread makers, fryers, toaster ovens, alkaline batteries, yard and power tools, exercise equipment, vacuum cleaners, electric razors and toothbrushes, electronics which have been scrapped and harvested for valuable parts, and boxes, Styrofoam, and other packaging from electronics. For more information call the OCSWMD at 815732-4020 or visit www. oglecounty.org.

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A Chance to Talk Agriculture with the Speaker of the House

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“I am ag. I am the young face of ag. I want more young people my age interested in ag,” Perino said. “I wanted to go because I am a young farmer, and I wanted to share my story.” Less than a month later, Perino was part of an Illinois delegation in a private meeting with Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, who he calls “just a normal guy, but he has one of the hardest jobs.”

Every co-op from grains and livestock, to berries and fruits was represented. Perino had a chance to talk with Illinois congressmen about infrastructure needs in the county. With highways, bridges, and locks and dams aging, there is a need to improve the crumbling system to meet the demands of all industries, not just agriculture. “The roads are not adequate for today’s needs. The roads need to be improved to increase weight limits,” Perino said. Also needing attention are the locks and dams along the Mississippi River that allow barges to move goods through. The amount being shipped today cannot be handled by the current system, Perino said, and barges get backed up waiting for a turn to get through the logjams.

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Madysen Carpenter didn’t go down without a fight during Hometown Days’ Pie Eating Contest. The pies were donated by Christina’s Bakery, German Valley.

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Hannah Cederholm holds Midnight, a baby pygmy goat, at Hometown Days’ Petting Zoo. The petting zoo included three pygmy goats, a hen and her chicks, and some kittens. Photo by Zach Arbogast.

Pie eating contests and spaghetti eating contests were part of the festivities at Hometown Days. At right, halfway through the Pie Eating Contest, Joel Ludwig’s face matched his hair. Ludwig wolfed down the most pie in his 16 and under age group, winning $25 and the admiration of all who watched. The spaghetti contest, sponsored by Mimmo’s Pizza, had 10 entrants competing simultaneously to be the fastest spaghetti slurper in the Midwest. Photos by Zach Arbogast Village Clerk Courtney Warren smiles on as her husband, Tod, sells a tart slush and jar of jam, both made with aronia berries from BerryView Orchard, Mt. Morris. The hot and humid climate didn’t stop vendors from sharing their best with the community at Forreston Hometown Days. Photo by Zach Arbogast

Antonio Riner, 8, chomps down pasta with all his Audrey Merriman risked life and limb (or at least a might at Forreston Hometown Days’ Spaghetti Eating bellyache) to be the spaghetti eating champion. Contest.

One year-old Hannah Jones has a great time inside the bouncy house at Forreston Hometown Days. Light traffic in the early afternoon hours meant she could bounce freely without many larger kids around. Photo by Zach Arbogast

It was a good day to run a mile

Five youngsters finished the 1-Mile Fun Run prior to the 5K at Hometown Days on Friday. Pictured left to right, are: Henry Warren, age 7, first place; Ericka Alexander, age 10, second place; Ryleigh Alexander, age 7, third place; Eshah Slick, age 8, fourth Parker Brown, age 4, runs with his dad Scott as they finish the 1-Mile Fun Run at place; and Parker Brown, age 4, fifth place. Photo by Earleen Hinton Hometown Days on July 21. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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Sports

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Polo hosted Dixon 3 in tournament action By Jill Blake Polo hosted Dixon 3 in the first round of Sandy Koufax league tournament on July 20. Dixon started out tough with two runs in the first inning. Pitcher Gavin Zell got a strikeout for the first out of the inning. Dixon runner on second with the different colored pants lead off and the third baseman Cole Faivre and second baseman Joey Bardell caught him in between bases with Bardell getting the tag. Parker Wolber at shortstop tossed one to Colton Gunder at first base. Polo matched the two runs in the inning with five walks from Zell, Wolber, Spencer Scott, Cooper Blake with an RBI and Gunder. Zell stole home for the other recorded run. Dixon tacked on two more

runs in the second inning. Polo defense fought back with a beautiful double play from Wolber to Bardell to Blake at first. The last out was a play from a stumbling Wolber fighting the conditions of the field due to rain to Blake with a great stretch at first. Polo fresh off their momentum in the field, added seven runs in the inning. Brady Clark started out the inning with a pop fly to centerfield that was originally caught but ball popped out and umpires made questionable decision to stick with the out call. Tyler Merdian, Zell started out with walks and advanced with a double steal. Wolber and Scott both got a free ride to first. Scott got an RBI for his. Wolber stole home to get in a run. For the first time this

season Polo had the 3 C threat activated with Cole, Cooper and Colton all getting a hit. Cole Faivre singled and brought in Zell. Cooper Blake singled to right field and struggled with the conditions himself and slid around first on the rounding of first but managed to get back and bring in two runs. Colton Gunder smashed out a double bringing in a run. Gunder then had two steals including one for a run. Third inning was stagnant in offense for both teams as the score remained the same. Scott made the first of his great defensive plays in this inning making a great catch in left field in the mucky wet grass that remained from the previous nights rain. Gunder in at pitcher got two strikeouts to finish up the inning. Zell got a single in the third but was unable to get across the plate. The fourth Polo defense

was all plays to first: Bardell at second, catcher Clark on a dropped third strike and Gunder at pitcher to Blake. Polo added two more runs with only two batters to reach base Faivre with a walk and Bardell with a single both stealing home. In the fifth Polo’s first out was another pickle situation with same runner with too much of a lead for Polo to ignore. He was tagged at second base. Blake in as pitcher got a strikeout. The interesting final out was when a Dixon runner crossing home failed to touch the plate. Polo was alerted by fan Vern Shenefelt who advised Blake to throw ball to Clark Polo pitcher Cooper Blake and catcher Brady Clark conto touch the plate. They did and the umpire fer during a recent game. Photo by Jill Blake called Dixon runner out. a second great athletic catch catching effectively for Polo Polo were unable to add to by Scott and Clark catching all night. Polo won 11-4. their lead. They advance to second the final out in pop fly. The top of the sixth was a Clark got final out after a round on July 24 against strikeout by pitcher Bardell, long hot great performance Dixon 1.

Softball action heats up in Polo Junior Division By Larry Loomis Only one game was played from July 9 through the 15 at home. However, several games were reported in from on the road from Polo Two of the Junior Division. June 27, Polo journeyed to Byron Two where they played to a 22-13 win. With the bases loaded in the top of the first, Annalise Stamm singled to give Polo a 1-0 lead. Three more walks followed forcing in two more runs. Elleanna Wells then singled to score two more runs. Reylee Katner singled to score a run. Following yet another walk, Stamm came up again and promptly singled to score two more runs. She would account for a total of seven RBI’s for the game. Polo would dominate offensively for the rest of the game by banging out nineteen hits. Three different Polo pitchers, Reylee Katner, Courtney Bushman and Elleanna Wells managed to keep their hosts looking up at the score all evening surrendering a total of ten hits and fifteen walks. July 10, Polo Two travelled to Stillman Valley One where they battled to a 17-17 tie. \ Polo’s pitching gave up 15 hits and a dozen walks. Allissa Marschang drew a walk to open the game. Molly Blum walked as well. Rebekah Ziegler singled to score a run. Annalise Stamm singled to drive in two more runs. April Calderon walked. Reylee Katner was out on a fielder’s choice as yet another run crossed the plate to give Polo a 4-0 lead. Polo, however, was not able to hold any leads for long throughout the evening because of fielding errors and numerous walks. However, they never quit hitting the ball and managed to stay with their hosts all evening. Polo rallied for six runs in their last turn at bat in the top of the fourth. Molly Blum, Rebekah Ziegler, and Emmalee Gilbert all drew walks to open the inning. Then, Annalise Stamm who has been offensively hot lately, cracked a triple to right field to score three. Reylee Katner went out on an infield out as Stamm scored. Three more base on balls resulted as a total of six runs scored to end the inning. Unfortunately, Stillman rallied to tie the game in the bottom of the inning as time expired on a 17-all tie. Polo had eleven hits for the game with Annalise Stamm having three singles to pace the offense. With the tie, Polo’s record moved to 4-4-3 for the

campaign. July 12, Polo Two went to Forreston where they dropped a close 17-15 decision to their hosts. Polo started out on the right foot as they scored five runs in the first inning but they could not hold the lead for long. Polo’s pitching struggled all night long and gave up 16 hits and 16 walks making it difficult to win under such circumstances. Polo scored in every inning but just could not overcome the walks and hits they were giving up. Rebekah Ziegler and Elleanna Wells each had four hits in Polo’s 20-hit attack. Allissa Marschang took the loss in going the distance. July 13, Polo Two was on the road at Stillman Valley where they rebounded from the loss the previous evening with an 18-4 win. Polo did not score in the first but managed to get on the board in the second. Annalise Stamm opened the inning with a walk. Elleanna Wells singled to score Stamm. Ashia McGinnis drew a walk. Allissa Marschang hit a high fly single to center. Molly Blum singled as did Ziegler to score a pair of runs. Stamm drew a walk. April Calderon and Emmalee Gilbert singled to score several runs as Polo took the lead. In the third inning, Molly Blum drove in a run on a fielder’s choice. Rebekah Ziegler reached on a single and scored a run. Emmalee Gilbert walked. Then a host of Polo batters reached on singles to power Polo to the win. Polo put it all together in this victory probably their best outing of the season. Elleannna Wells went the distance striking out four and walking just seven. Polo had a total of 17 hits with Rebekah Ziegler, April Calderon and Wells each having three hits apiece. July 11, Polo One of the Little Miss division hosted Oregon Two in a makeup game from earlier in the season. The contest turned out to be a close one as Polo was able to come away with a rain shortened 4-3 victory. Polo scored a run in the bottom of the first when Grace Maitke singled to open the game for Polo and came around to score on a pair of infield outs. Polo added two more runs in the bottom of the second. Camyrn Jones led off with a double. One out later, Leah Tobin doubled to score Jones. Alayana Young stroked a two out single to bring in Tobin and give the home town ladies a 3-0 lead after two innings of play. In the top of the third, Oregon managed a pair of runs

on two singles, several stolen bases and an infield out. Oregon would go on to tie the game with a solo run in the top of the fourth. Polo regained the lead with a solo run in the bottom of the fourth. Grace Maitke hit a leadoff single and stole second base. Sophie Watts singled behind Maitke as Maitke scored the go ahead run to give Polo a 4-3 lead. With storm clouds quickly gathering, Oregon went down in order in the fifth as the game ended and the rain and lightening took control allowing Polo to remain undefeated on the season with a perfect 10-0 record. Polo had six hits for the evening while the guests collected four. Grace Maitke had two of Polo’s six hits. With the Little Miss game concluded, the regular season ended for all Polo teams as they moved into tournament play the week of July 17-22. Polo was to host the semifinals and finals for the Junior and Senior Divisions, while Forreston was to host the Little Miss division tourney.

Stillman’s pitching went stone cold as their pitchers could not find the plate and proceeded to issue walks and hit a batter. With the bases loaded and four runs already in, Autumn Gilbert hammered a drive to deep left center to score three to make it seven for the inning, the maximum allowed for an inning to give Polo the lead at 15-12 after three long innings of play. Stillman was held scoreless in the top of the fourth. Polo struck for five runs in the fourth before time expired. The inning featured four hits by Polo which for the first time in the game there were more hits than walks. Bre Cisketti led off the inning with double. Victoria Busser singled to score Cisketti. Kayla Boelens reached. Madisson Allen walked. Kaylee Lowry then singled to score a pair of runs. Natalie Nelson singled to score several more runs as time expired on a 20-12 Polo win sending them into the quarter finals against Rochelle the next evening. For the night, Polo had seven hits while picking up 14 walks. Stillman had just one hit but received 17 walks. In the nightcap, Polo One of the Little Miss Division wound July 17, Polo One hosted up hosting Oregon Three in Stillman One in opening round opening tournament action. Forreston was supposed to play of the Senior Division. host all games but because of Polo was the higher seed and inclement weather last week, thus hosted an opening round could not host the game so game. Stillman had not won a game Polo hosted. In a well played defensive all season but gave Polo One all they could handle before game, Polo upped their season Polo emerged as 20-12 victors. record to 11-0 by downing Polo did not play with a lot Oregon by a 4-1 margin. Polo got all the runs they of fire throughout much of the first two and one half innings needed in the bottom of the allowing Stillman to score first when they scored three runs. almost at will. Grace Maitke led off with a The visitors scored a pair of runs in the first and four in single. Sophie Watts singled the second and six in the third to send Maitke to third. An error on a ball hit by on just one hit and a multitude Ella McFalls allowed Maitke of base on balls and defensive lapses that had the look of a to score as Watts raced to third. Camyrn Jones was hit by a team playing their first game pitch to fill the bases. of the season. With one down, Isabella Fortunately for Polo, Stillman suffered from the Witkowski went out on a same inconsistent pitching fielder’s choice allowing Watts to score the second Polo run of Polo was struggling with. Polo put three runs on the the game. Leah Tobin then singled to board in the first without benefit of a hit to take a brief score Jones to complete the scoring allowing Polo to take a 3-2 lead. Then, in the second three 3-0 lead after an inning of play. Polo would pick up their last walks, a Natalie Nelson single which scored a run and then a run of the game in the bottom double by Izzy Sellers scored of the second. Avalyn Henry led off with another pair of runs to put Polo a single and stole second and back on top at 8-6. That lead, however, quickly third and came in to score on evaporated as Stillman put a an error committed on a ball hit six on the board in the top of by Natalia Witkowski giving the third to go back on top 12- Polo a 4-0 lead after two. No further Polo scoring 8. would occur as Oregon The last Stillman rally managed to pick up a solo run seemed to awaken the Polo squad as they finally came to in the top of the fourth as time life and started playing some expired. A leadoff double followed by a single accounted decent ball. In the third, Polo posted a for the guests’ only run. For the evening, Polo had four seven spot.

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hits to three hits for Oregon. With the win, Polo advanced to the next round of play later in the week at Forreston.

Polo 2 vs. Oregon 2 On July 18, both of Polo’s Senior Division teams were in action in Polo. In game one, Polo Two hosted Oregon Two where they dropped an 11-8 decision to end their tournament and season. As has been the case for most of the season, Polo One’s pitching just could not find any consistency and as a result gave up countless walks and added to numerous defensive errors made it extremely difficult to win ball games although Polo One won a lot of ball games during the regular season and was seeded first in the tourney. Oregon wasted little time in getting on the board as the put up five runs in the top of the first. Oregon was issued four walks and along with two singles grabbed an early lead. Oregon would go on to add five more runs in the top of the second. Again the base on ball got Polo in trouble and then a grand slam home run by Samantha Bowers brought in four runs as Oregon bolted to a 10-0 lead after two. Many teams would have folded after such a barrage of runs against them but Polo did not give in. In the bottom of the third, still trailing 10-0, Polo fought back with a seven run rally. With one down, Jasmine Badon was hit by a pitch. Two walks later, with the bases loaded, Alyssa Wakenight cracked a triple to deep left field to score three. Two more walks later and a steal of home by Wakenight gave Polo five runs. Nicole Boelens singled to score a run and later came home to score as Polo closed to 10-7 after three innings. Polo appeared ready to make their comeback complete as the game moved into the fourth inning. Again, however, in a close game every run counts and Polo gave their guests a solo run, three walks and a critical error to allow Oregon to go up by four as the element of time became a factor. Polo was held scoreless in the fourth and Polo quickly returned the favor in the top of the fifth. With the game time expired, but the inning begun, Polo had one more chance to tie the game or take the victory. Alyssa Wakenight reached on an error to open the Polo fifth. Two stolen bases and a steal of home closed the score to 11-8 with two down. Nicole Boelens drew a walk

but Emma McCawley was put out third to first to end the game with Oregon holding on to an 11-8 victory sending them into the finals against either Polo One or Rochelle. Polo had five hits on the night while Oregon had four hits.

Polo 1 vs. Rochelle With just one team for Polo remaining in tourney contention, Polo One faced off against Rochelle in the evening’s finale. Very similar to Polo Two’s early trouble with control, Rochelle was able to take advantage of the walk and defensive lapses to score early as they too went on to post a 12-8 win. Rochelle picked up four runs in the top of the first. Two walks, three hit batsmen and a single accounted for four Rochelle runs to give them a quick 4-0 lead that Polo was never quite able to overcome. Rochelle would add two more tallies in the top of the second. Again the base on ball was Polo’ undoing as they gave up four walks and committed a costly error as the visitors took a 6-0 lead. Polo picked up their first score in the bottom of the second. Harper Clark drew a walk to open the inning. A steal, a passed ball and an infield out allowed Clark to score. In the third, Polo would close to 6-3. An error on a ball hit by Victoria Busser and a walk to Kaylee Lowry put runners at second and third with none out. The final was 12-8. For the night, Polo had two hits those being a single off the bat of Autumn Gilbert and a double from Victoria Busser. The victorious Rochelle squad collected five hits. With the win, Rochelle advanced to Friday night’s game against Oregon Two winners of the first game against Polo Two. Both of Polo’s teams ended their season with their losses Tuesday evening. Much to the credit of both teams, they played hard all season with a goodly number of young players who never gave up despite the disparity in scores at time. All tournament play in the Senior and Junior Divisions was wiped out by severe weather that came to the area Wednesday and did not subside. As a result, tournament play was pushed back to July 24 and 25. Only Polo One and Polo Two of the Junior Division managed to get their game in Thursday evening. The results will be covered next week.

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Oregon man is sentenced for kicking disabled child An Oregon man who kicked a disabled child in the groin at the Jack Mabley Developmental Center, Dixon, on March, 19, 2016, was sentenced July 20 in Lee County Court to two years probation for battery. A jury trial began July 17, but Terry A. Avery, 50, reached an agreement with prosecutors and pleaded guilty two days later. His sentence included 60

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days in Lee County Jail, with credit for 30 days served. Two counts of aggravated battery in a public place, two counts of official misconduct, and aggravated battery to a child younger than 13 were dismissed.

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus reported in Illinois for 2017. A Will County resident in his 60s became ill at the end of June. â€œThis is typically the time of year we start to see human cases of West Nile virus in Illinois,â€? said Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. â€œAlthough the flooding in

northeastern Illinois may be producing a large number of floodwater mosquitoes, those mosquitoes do not carry West Nile virus. â€œHowever, the hot, dry conditions weâ€™ve been seeing around the rest of Illinois, which leave small, stagnant pockets of standing water, create ideal breeding sites for the type of mosquito that does carry West Nile virus.â€? The first human case of West Nile virus in 2016 was reported early in the year, on

June 6, 2016. Last year, 61 counties in Illinois reported a West Nile virus positive mosquito batch, bird and/or human case. For the 2016 season, IDPH reported 155 human cases (although human cases are underreported), including six deaths. Monitoring for West Nile virus in Illinois includes laboratory tests for mosquito batches, dead crows, blue jays, robins and other perching birds, as well as

testing humans with West Nile virus-like symptoms. People who observe a sick or dying crow, blue jay, robin or other perching bird should contact their local health department, which will determine if the bird will be picked up for testing. West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of a Culex pipiens mosquito, commonly called a house mosquito, which has picked up the virus by feeding on an Turn to B4

July 19 Sean Pearson, 20, Leaf River, failure to register as a sex offender, pretrial conference Aug. 11.

Thomas Brady, 31, Genoa, burglary, retail theft, conspiracy, possession of a controlled substance, status hearing Sept. 20.

Shannon Ellis, 36, Polo, three counts of possession of a weapon by a felon, pretrial conference Aug. 28.

Nestor Cordero, 55, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery, domestic battery, bond motion hearing July 24.

Stateâ€™s Attorney Ogle County Stateâ€™s Attorney Eric D. Morrow reports the following court activity. July 14 Eduardo Vega Jr., 47, Rochelle, predatory criminal sexual assault, status hearing Aug. 18. Amy L. List, 36, Rochelle, burglary, theft, jury status call Aug. 28. Peter J. Breckenfelder, 49, Sycamore, two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, status hearing Aug. 18. Jason M. Gilroy, 31, Byron, three counts of forgery, state

hearing Aug. 18. Casimir D. Williams, 19, Dalton, home invasion, aggravated battery, armed robbery, motion hearing Aug. 9. Thomas J. Oâ€™Neal, 24, Oregon, aggravated battery, jury status call Aug. 28. Guy A. A. Partee, 53, Madison, Wisconsin, three counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, jury status call Aug. 28. Janell L. Miranda, 38, Rockford, possession of 5 to 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, possession

of 1 to 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine, bond forfeiture hearing Sept. 13. Laquan J. Walker, 29, DeKalb, two counts of aggravated battery to a peace officer, four counts of resisting or obstructing a peace officer, pretrial conference Aug. 18. Sean Pearson, 20, Leaf River, unlawful failure to register as a sex offender, preliminary hearing July 19. Jeremy J. Masterman, 45, Rochelle, two counts of domestic battery, status hearing Aug. 28.

Anthony King, 38, Kings, obstructing justice, status hearing Aug. 28. Treava J. Sliger, 47, Rock Falls, possession of a controlled substance, status hearing Aug. 28. July 18 Richard A. Jansen, 26, DeKalb, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver. Judge John B. Roe sentenced to him to eight years in the Illinois Department of Corrections with two years mandatory supervised release and ordered him to pay total fines and costs of $8,951.

Kurtis Schultheis, 22, Chana, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Aug. 18. Dan Knaub, 19, Leaf River, possession of cannabis, preliminary hearing Sept. 6. Ricky Rippy, 19, Polo, armed robbery, pretrial conference Aug. 28.

Gaige Lozdoski, 19, Mt. Morris, aggravated battery, mob action, status hearing Aug. 28. Jacob Spies, 25, Lake Zurich, aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, status hearing Aug. 18. Turn to B4

Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity. July 17 At 1:45 p.m., police investigated a car vs building traffic crash at 203 South Third Street involving a 2012 Chevrolet driven by Zada B. Hitchcock, 87, Oregon, and the building at this location belonging to the Ogle County Housing Authority. No citations were issued. Peter R. Thompson, 48, Lake in the Hills, was issued a citation at 6:44 p.m. for improper overtaking on the left â€“ same direction. This violation occurred in the 100 block of North Fourth Street. Joseph A. Ingersoll, 28,

Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, was issued a citation at 7:32 p.m. for use of a cell phone while driving. This violation occurred in the 300 block of West Washington Street. July 18 At 2 a.m., police issued a city citation to a trailer parked in the area of North Sixth Street and Illinois Street violating the City of Oregon truck/tractor/rv ordinance. At 2:50 a.m., police issued a city citation to a trailer parked in the 1100 block of South Second Street violating the City of Oregon truck/tractor/rv ordinance. July 20 Karen L. Dille, 42, Ladd,

was arrested at 9 a.m. for driving while license suspended. Dille was transported to the Ogle County jail. This violation occurred in the 800 block of East Washington Street. Joseph C. Loescher, 27, Dixon, was issued a citation at 9 p.m. for use of a cell phone while driving. This violation occurred in the 200 block of South Illinois 2. Jacob C. Doyle, 26, DeKalb, was issued a citation at 11:40 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired driverâ€™s license. This violation occurred in the 400 block of East Washington Street.

July 21 At 9:27 p.m., Oregon Police arrested Michael T. Whalen, 26, Oregon, for driving while under the influence of alcohol and driving while under the influence of alcohol with blood alcohol content greater than .08%. He was also issued citations for failure to yield at an intersection and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Whalen was transported to the Ogle County jail. These violations occurred in the 200 block of South Fourth Street.

violation occurred in the 400 block of North Fourth Street.

July 22 Heather M. Ellis, 34, Sterling, was issued a citation at 7:11 p.m. for speeding, 46 mph in a 30 mph zone. This

Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of

At 11:53 p.m., police were flagged down for a domestic dispute occurring at 302 North Third Street resulting in the arrest of Bradley A. Beach, 33, Oregon, for aggravated domestic battery and threatening public officials. Beach was transported to the Ogle County jail. Twenty three parking tickets and 11 verbal/written warnings were issued from July 17-23.

law. General calls for service through dispatch July 17-23 Checking a Subject/ Vehicle............................ 7 Citizen Complaints....... 14 Juvenile Complaint......... 2 Animal Complaint.......... 2 Ordinance Violations...... 2 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem.................. 9 Disturbance / Domestic.. 2 Assist EMS / Other Department......... 11 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window............. 2 Lockout Vehicle/ Building.......................... 5 911 Hang-up / Open Line....................... 2 Traffic Stops................. 17 Civil Citation â€“ Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.... 1

Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests. July 18 At approximately 8:43 p.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of Daysville Road and Flagg Road. After further investigation Desirae Pierce, 36, Rochelle was arrested at 8:43 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop near the intersection of Daysville Road and Flagg Road. Pierce was transported to Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of Bond. July 19 Kimberly Smallwood, 53, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear with a purge bond set at $39,965.40 pending a July 21 court appearance. July 20 At approximately 7:11 a.m., deputies responded to a one-vehicle accident in

the 10,000 Block of North Illinois 2. After an investigation, Shaquille Campbell, 24, Rockford, was arrested for driving while license suspended. Campbell was also issued a citation for operating an uninsured vehicle. Campbell was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Samantha Worzella, 23,Â Rockton, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.Â Worzella posted $1,456 bond and does not have a return court date. Roberto Hernandez, 35, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a probation violation. Hernandez was released on a $10,000 recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court again on Aug. 18.

intersection of Kishwaukee Road at McCormick Road for the report of a twovehicle accident. It was determined that a 2005 Nissan Maxima driven by Nicole Voth, 20, Stillman Valley, had rear-ended another vehicle while it was trying to conduct a right hand turn. Voth was cited for failure to reduce speed to prevent an accident. Both parties refused medical treatment. The Maxima was towed by D&W out of Byron, and the other vehicle was removed. July 21 Brooks Kelly, 39, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Kelly was released on a recognizance bond for his $750 full cash bond and is scheduled to appear back in

At 12:31 a.m., deputies, along with Stillman Valley ambulance responded to the

court on Aug. 30. Erik Nelson, 41, Racine, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for two petitions to revoke and a failure to appear. Nelson posted bond on all charges and is scheduled to appear back in court on Aug. 11. July 22 Phillip Weaver, 44, DeKalb, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Weaver was released on a $1,000 recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on July 31. July 23 Sean R. Martinez, 38, Makena, was arrested at 11:50 a.m. for driving while license revoked following a traffic stop in the 6,000 block of North Illinois 2. Martinez was transported

to the Ogle County jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Shalamar Taylor, 28, Freeport, was arrested at 5:42 p.m. for driving while license revoked following a traffic stop in the 5000 block of South Freeport Road. Taylor was transported to the Ogle County jail where she was held in lieu of bond. July 24 Eloy Garza, 56, Sterling, was arrested at 12:27 a.m. for driving while license revoked following a traffic stop in the 1000 block of South Freeport Road. Garza was transported to the Ogle County jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

Hector Flores, 27, Rockford, was arrested at 10:26 a.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 2000 block of East Montague Road. Flores was also issued a citation for operating an uninsured vehicle. Flores was transported to the jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Bradley Oliphant, 21, Byron, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant forÂ illegal possession by a minor. Oliphant posted 10% of his $1,500 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 11.

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Business News WNIJ honored with Public Radio News Directors award WNIJ News, DeKalb, received an award in the annual Public Radio News Directors Incorporated competition for 2016. The award was presented June 23 at the PRNDI gathering in Miami. PRNDI awarded WNIJ News second-place in best news series for “Great Lakes Basin Railroad: Down the Line.” The Great Lakes Basin Railroad (GLBR) was conceived in 2009 as a way to alleviate rail freight congestion through the Chicago rail yards and provide other benefits to manufacturers and freight companies and to their customers The WNIJ newsroom covered the controversy in many areas along the originally proposed route and its subsequent variations as affected residents and others protested what they

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saw as negative aspects of GLBR. This five-part series, which began Dec. 12, 2016, looked at the following aspects of the GLBR project: Part One: What is the Great Lakes Basin Railroad? WNIJ’s Jenna Dooley and Susan Stephens discuss the project and its plans. Part Two: What does the GLBR project mean for the environment? WNIJ’s Jenna Dooley explores the possible environmental impact of the proposed route. Part Three: How will the GLBR acquire land for the

proposed route? WNIJ’s Chase Cavanaugh explains the options available to the railroad for getting the property it will need. Part Four: How do affected landowners feel about the GLBR project? WNIJ’s Susan Stephens talks with property owners who would be affected along the proposed route. Part Five: What could the GLBR project mean for local economies? WNIJ’s Guy Stephens talked with an enthusiastic Rochelle official and Chase Cavanaugh found more

ambivalence from economic planners in Rockford about the potential value of the railroad. Staci Hoste, Director and General Manager of the station, congratulated the WNIJ newsroom. “We celebrate the quality and integrity of journalism informing our listeners every day. It is outstanding to be recognized by a national organization for the work we do to keep our listeners well informed,” Hoste said. “Congratulations to Jenna, Susan, Chase and Guy and the entire team of WNIJ reporters.”

From B3 infected bird. Common symptoms include fever, nausea, headache and muscle aches. Symptoms may last from a few days to a few weeks. However, four out of five people infected with West Nile virus will not show any symptoms. In rare cases, severe illness including meningitis or encephalitis, or even death, can occur. People older than 50 and individuals with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe illness from West Nile virus. While IDPH is also monitoring for Zika virus, which is primarily transmitted through the bite of a mosquito, the main type of mosquito that carries Zika virus, Aedes aegypti, is different and is very rarely found in Illinois. However, taking some simple precautions can help you avoid mosquito bites, regardless of the type of mosquito or the diseases they carry. Precautions include practicing the three “R’s” –

reduce, repel, and report. Reduce - make sure doors and windows have tightfitting screens. Repair or replace screens that have tears or other openings. Try to keep doors and windows shut. Eliminate, or refresh each week, all sources of standing water where mosquitoes can breed, including water in bird baths, ponds, flowerpots, wading pools, old tires, and any other containers. Repel - when outdoors, wear shoes and socks, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, and apply insect repellent that contains DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR 3535 according to label instructions. Consult a physician before using repellents on infants. Report locations where you see water sitting stagnant for more than a week such as roadside ditches, flooded yards, and similar locations that may produce mosquitoes. The local health department or city government may be able to add larvicide to the water, which will kill any mosquito eggs.

Eighth St., Oregon-Nashua Township, $58,500.

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. July 14 Daniel R. Miller and Kathryn M. Miller, warranty deed to Travis J. Jackson and Kristina G. Jackson, 8799 N. Sunnyside Drive, Byron Township, $190,000. John C. Robbins, quit claim to Lynne E. Robbins,

10119 E. Rain Dance Drive, Flagg Township. Ogle County Sheriff and Anette K. Schryver, Sheriff’s deed to JP Morgan Chase Bank, 501 W. White Oak Rd., Forreston Township. Linda Brosch, quit claim to Ian Jaffe, Long Island located in the Rock River, Marion Township. Michael D. Kyker, warranty deed to Timothy P. Kyker, 6753 S. Lowell Park Rd., Grand Detour Township, $216,000. Jeffrey A. Kyker, warranty deed to Timothy P. Kyker,

6753 S. Lowell Park Rd., Grand Detour Township, $216,500.

and Lenore M. McKinney, 8661 N. Hilltop Drive, Byron Township.

Lee A. Metzger and Mark R. Metzger, 5003 S. Queens Rd., Flagg Township.

July 17 Kathryn A. Smith, warranty deed to Erik J. Gamlin and Melissa A. Gamlin, 7022 N. Alpine Drive, Marion Township, $232,000.

Jon Swanson and Janice K. Swanson, warranty deed to Winnebago Landfill Co. LLC, southeast corner of East Edson Road and North Kilbuck Road, Monroe Township, $954,382.

Jennifer S. Medley, warranty deed to Ernest H. Medley and Jennifer S. Medley, 17917 E. Lindenwood Rd., Lynnville Township.

Eugene H. Smith, Alan F. Smith, David L. Smith, as heirs of Harold Smith, warranty deed to Eugene H. Smith and Shirley R. Smith, 8671 Yosemite Drive, Byron Township, $120,000. Bryant Jeffrey Suess and Lindsay Ann Suess, warranty deed to Troy M. McKinney

Sherry L. Lynn Rodriquez, quit claim to Eileen Termunde, 1004 Evergreen Terrace, Taylor Township. Sherry L. Lynn Rodriquez, quit claim to Eileen Termunde, 915 Timber Trail Drive, Taylor Township. July 18 Thomas J. Hartnett II and Thomas J. Hartnett III, warranty deed to Brooke D. Engberg, 423 E. Hill St., Mt. Morris Township, $64,900. Brian A. Bosecker, warranty deed to Kaitlyn K. Rippentrop and Max A. Garibaldi, 8338 E. Wildwood Rd., Stillman Valley, $205,000. Kenneth E. Sheely and Kenneth E. Sheely as trustee of the Kenneth E. Sheely Trust No. 4-93, quit claim to Elizabeth Henderson, 6811 W. Pines Rd., Pine Creek Township. July 19 Lee A. Metzger, Mark R. Metzger and Merle R. Metzger, quit claim to MTMLM Farms, Michael H. Metzger, Thomas S. Metzger, Merle R. Metzger,

July 20 David R. Christopherson and Tyler D. Christopherson, warranty deed to Lindsey K. Rausch, 115 S. Tenth St., Flagg Township, $33,000. Richard D. Hardcastle and Barbara L. Hardcastle, warranty deed to Patrick Board, 901 Woolf Court, Flagg Township, $105,000. Alice E. Knaub, warranty deed to Tim A. Knaub, 312 W. Fourth St., Leaf River Township, $80,000. Steven D. Clark, warranty deed to Bladimir Zacarias and Guadalupe Andrade, 355 Phyllis Ave., Flagg Township, $116,000. Donald E. Vock and Darlene F. Vock, warranty deed to Thomas J. Wilkinson and Kathryn L. Wilkinson, 206 N. Franklin Ave., Buffalo Township, $7,500. Joshua J.L. Revelle and Jamie Revelle, warranty deed to Nicholas Oliver and Arin Oliver, 111 N. Fourteenth St., Oregon-Nashua Township, $149,000. Rachel R. Schultz, warranty deed to Philip O’Neil, 305 S.

Michael L. Stombaugh II and Jamie J. Stombaugh, warranty deed to Kristopher Coffie, 11217 Oak Court, Flagg Township, $128,000. Jacob Burton and Rachel Burton, warranty deed to Manuel Arreguin, 304 Hillcrest Ave., Flagg Township, $100,000. Thomas E. Hash, warranty deed to Elsa Milania Murillo and Alexa D. Ochoa, 809 N. Second St., Flagg Township, $110,000. Scott R. Kohler and Kathleen R. Kohler, warranty deed to Jonathan Lindstrand, 325 Lake Lida Lane, Flagg Township, $152,000. Jon Wirth and Joy Wirth, quit claim to Dale Merriman, 311 W. Fourth St., Leaf River Township. Esther E. Buskohl, Evan K. Buskohl, Joanne E. Pennock, and Dan R. Buskohl, as heirs of Marvin J. Buskohl, quit claim to Esther E. Buskohl, 6848 W. Townline Rd., Maryland Township. Esther E. Buskohl, warranty deed to Randy J. Bocker and Erica L. Bocker, 6848 W. Townline Rd., Maryland Township, $186,225. Wade Hendrickson, quit claim to Loretta Hendrickson, 315 W. Main St., Mt. Morris Township.

Fines The following individuals paid fines in the Ogle County Circuit Court. The name, age, and address of the individual is listed along with the offense, the date the fine was paid, the date the offense occurred in parenthesis, and the amount of the fine. Ernest D. Elswick, 50,

Advanced Tickets $10, $15, $20

Available in Dixon at Veniers Jewelers, LCCOA, Kreider Services In Oregon at Rock River Center or order online For more information on drum corps show call: 815-288-6691 or 815-288-9236 (The show is moved from DHS this year due to field repairs)

Oregon, driving on revoked license, operating uninsured motor vehicle, no valid registration, driving 21-25 mph above limit, improper turn signal, disregarding stop sign, improper traffic lane usage, driving 15-20 mph above limit, plates not secure/height/visible/ sticker, operating uninsured

motor vehicle, speeding 35plus mph over limit, July 20, 2016 (Sept.11, 2016) all dismissed. Patrick G. Delehanty, 64, Byron, electronic communications device, July 17, 2017 (March 16, 2017) $155. Turn to B5

State’s Attorney From B3 July 20 Ernest Elswick, 50, Oregon, pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer. Judge John B. Roe sentenced to 180 days periodic imprisonment and 30 months conditional discharge and ordered him to pay total fines and costs of $1,193. Numerous other counts were dismissed pursuant to plea agreement.

July 21 Charles Groh, 25, Carpentersville, aggravated battery, domestic battery, status hearing Aug. 28. Conor Smith, 19, Rochelle, home invasion, robbery, criminal damage to property, criminal trespass to a residence, 402 conference Aug. 18. Michael Medlar, 36, Byron, residential burglary, theft, drug court July 21.

Janelle Miranda, 38, Rockford, possession of cocaine with the intent to deliver. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced her to 14 days in jail and 24 months probation and ordered him to submit to DNA testing, random drug testing and cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, and pay total fines and costs of $5,347.

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Ogle County Health Department offers flood clean-up tips The Ogle County Health Department offered precautions for safe clean up after the flooding that occurred over the weekend. For more information, stay up to date on the Facebook page @OgleCountyHD. Take these basic precautions can help to prevent disease: • Minimize skin contact with sewer water, especially cuts and sores. Keep them clean and covered. • Do not allow children to play in areas contaminated by sewage overflows. • Do not eat or drink anything exposed to sewer water. • Keep contaminated objects, water and hands away from

your mouth, eyes and nose. • Wash hands frequently, especially after bathroom use, before eating and immediately following contact with sewer water or contaminated objects or surfaces. The following cleaning guidelines may help prevent the transmission of disease and reduce property loss. General Cleaning • Discard any contaminated objects that cannot be thoroughly washed or laundered. • Wash contaminated surfaces and objects with warm, soapy water and disinfect with a bleach and water solution made of no more

than a cup of bleach per gallon of water. For objects that would be damaged by bleach, use a home or laundry disinfectant. • Make sure to read and follow label instructions. Do not use ammonia. Do not mix ammonia and bleach; the vapors are hazardous. • Scrub and wash all objects in the affected area of your home, including clothes, exposed to flood waters. • Use warm, not hot, tap water with soap. Carpets and Rugs Carpets and rugs that cannot be thoroughly dried and cleaned should be discarded and replaced. If the damaged area small,

you may be able to save the carpet by cleaning the area with a mild detergent. There also are professional home cleaning services that may be able to clean your carpets. Basement Pump out standing water and remove all debris. Wait to pump until flood waters have receded below basement level. Allow debris to drain before disposal. Strain away all liquids from trash. After straining trash, wrap in newspaper and store in tight-lid garbage cans until pick up. Paneling and wallboard must be immediately cleaned and dried thoroughly. If the

damage is severe, they should be removed and replaced. Food and Water Safety Use only bottled or disinfected water for drinking, cooking, tooth-brushing and bathing until you are sure the water supply is safe. Discard food exposed to contaminated waters. If refrigerators or freezers have taken in water, discard food stored there. If no water entered these appliances, but power was lost long enough for foods to thaw, discard all partially thawed foods unless prepared immediately. Discard milk, cheeses, and other foods prone to spoilage.

Completely thawed meats and vegetables should be discarded without question. Discard all bulging or leaking canned food and any food stored in jars. Undented, intact cans can be cleaned with a bleach solution before use. Wells If wells were covered by water, they should use it for bathing only. We highly recommend that you bring in a sample of your water to the Ogle County Health Department for testing. For more information on getting your water tested, email the health department at health@oglecounty.org.

Obituaries Neil K. Minnis Neil K. Minnis, 63, Oregon, died unexpectedly on Saturday July 22, 2017 at Swedish American Hospital, Rockford. He was born on Dec. 28, 1953 in Chicago. Neil has been in the Ogle County area since 1983 and he married Robin VanDien in Grand Detour on Sept. 13, 1986. He was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oregon, and enjoyed being involved with the youth groups. He was a great husband, father, and grandfather and liked remodeling projects, yard work, traveling, and any adventure activities. Neil served in law enforcement for 42 years and worked at police departments in Rock Falls,

Glenn Rowe Glenn “Rowdy” Rowe, 77, Vass, North Carolina, died on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at FirstHealth Hospice House, Pinehurst, North Carolina. Glenn was born on July 30, 1939 in Mt. Morris, to Morris and Florence Miller Rowe. He and his wife moved to Woodlake, North Carolina in 1993. He was an avid golfer, hunter, fisherman, and chef. He was very active in

Dixon, Byron, Oregon and, presently was serving with the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department. Survivors include his wife, Robin; daughters, Jennifer Minnis, Grayslake, and Leigh Ann “Annie” Minnis, Mt. Morris; son, Nathaniel (Kristen) Minnis, South Elgin; and grandchildren, Lexi, Sam, Ethan, and his community, serving as a member of VFW, Moose Lodge, and a Mason. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Donna Rowe; children, Margo Rowe, Marty Rowe, and Matt Rowe; sisters, Muriel Wild and Lois Tremble; grandchildren, April, Roy, Brandon, Morgan, Kasey, Dylan, and Jessica; great-grandchildren, Teegan, Damon, Marley, Glenn, Bradley, and Jayden; and a very special friend,

McKenzie. His parents Oren and Velma (Weidman) Minnis preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lynn and Phyllis VanDien. Memorial services will be held on Monday, July 31 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oregon, with Rev. Richard Tomlinson officiating. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, July 30 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon. Memorials may be directed to Robin Minnis to be donated to a fund that helps children of fallen police officers or to St. Paul Lutheran Church. Buddy. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Mark Rowe; sisters, Margaret and Dorothy; and his brother, Roy. At his request, no services will be held. Cox memorial Funeral Home & Crematory of Vass, North Carolina, handled arrangements. Visit coxmemorialfuneral home.com to send condolences.

Ogle County Newspapers will publish obituaries of current and past Ogle County residents for $45. Death notices are printed at no charge. Email them to vwells@oglecountynews.com.

Donna J. Pearson Donna J. Pearson, 86, longtime Oregon resident, died on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Serenity Hospice Home, Oregon. She was born July 24, 1930 in Malta, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Doane) Askvig. Donna was a graduate of Kirkland High School and attended Rockford Business College. She married Robert Pearson on June 6, 1980 in Oregon; he died on June 7, 2015. Donna was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon, enjoyed gardening and was devoted to her grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Richard (Emily)

Friel, LaGrange Park, Jacqueline (Jake) Boyden, Oregon, Tina Martin, Oregon, and Kurt (Carol) Friel, Port Orange, Florida; grandchildren, John Friel, Anna Friel, Angela Bakener, Chad Martin, Brad Martin, Ryan Friel and Melissa Friel;

Ed Spratt Ed Spratt, 54, Oregon, died suddenly on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at KSB Hospital, Dixon. He was born on Aug. 29, 1962 in Rochelle, the son of Robert Spratt and Joyce Smith. Ed attended Oregon schools. He worked for Blackhawk Moving Company of Sycamore for more than 20 years and also as a local handyman. Ed loved fishing and spending time outdoors. He is survived by his parents, Joyce Smith, Oregon, and Robert (Joanne)

Spratt, Oregon; sons, Derek (Lorraina Ramos) Spratt and Ryan Fenton, both of Rockford, and Jason Spratt, Rochelle; daughter,

great-grandchildren, Ava and Ali Martin and Lucas, Logan and Landon Martin; and several nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by her parents; her first husband, Charles Friel; and brother, Robert Murray. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday, July 29 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon, with Rev. Joseph Naill as celebrant, preceded by a visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Farrell-HollandGale Funeral Home, Oregon. Burial will be private. Memorials in Donna’s name may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon, or Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon. Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave condolences. Sasha Fenton, Rockford; grandchildren, Anthony Fenton and Amina Spratt; brothers, Jerry (Brenda) Spratt, Williamstown, South Carolina, Jeff (Marla) Spratt, Chana, and Roy (Dorothy) Spratt, Polo; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, July 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at FarrellHolland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave online condolences.

Fines From B4 Kyle M. Grim, 30, Byron, seat belt required (driver), July 18, 2017 (April 6, 2017) $95. Ronald C. Demus, 35, Byron, electronic communications device, July 18, 2017 (April 25, 2017) $120. Amanda A. Hayes, 32, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph above limit, July 19, 2017 (May 11, 2017) $120. Jacob R. Elsbury, 20,

Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, July 20, 2017 (June 10, 2017) $120. Rachel K. Sievert, 17, Davis Junction, driving 1520 mph above limit, July 19, 2017 (June 14, 2017) $120. Arian Ajvazi, 28, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph above limit, July 17, 2017 (June 14, 2017) $120. Gary L. Ross, 70, German Valley, driving 21-25 mph above limit, July 19, 2017 (June 15, 2017) $300. Shane M. Withers, 16,

Byron, operating uninsured motor vehicle, July 17, 2017 (June 15, 2017) dismissed. Roger B. Long, 55, Polo, Driving 15-20 MPH above limit, July 19, 2017 (June 18, 2017) $170. Jacob A. Fagar, 28, Forreston, driving 21-25 mph above limit, July 19, 2017 (June 19, 2017) $300. Brendan M. Wingert, 25, Oregon, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, July 21, 2017 (June 17, 2017) $120.

Lauran J. Frye, 21, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph above limit, July 18, 2017 (June 24, 2017) $150. Laura L. Mills, 35, Oregon, failure to reduce speed, July 18, 2017 (June 24, 2017) $120. Todd A. Hademann, 45, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph above limit, July 18, 2017 (June 23, 2017) $120. Colten E. Meyer, 23, Polo, driving 15-20 mph above limit, July 18, 2017 (June 23, 2017) $120.

Destiney L. Nivinski, 21, Stillman Valley, driving 1520 mph above limit, July 17, 2017 (June 25, 2017) $190. Jamie R. Early, 40, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, July 20, 2017 (June 22, 2017) $195. Kimberly E. Slick, 22, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, July 17, 2017 (July 7, 2017) $195. Michael L. Miller, 40, Polo, driving 15-20 mph above limit, July 20, 2017 (July 7, 2017) $120.

Logan W. Rayhorn, 16, Polo, driving 15-20 mph above limit, July 19, 2017 (July 9, 2017) $120. Dillion M. Hoover, 20, Oregon, seat belts/1st & 2nd, July 21, 2017 (July 7, 2017) $60. Chase R. Cooper, 18, Byron, possession of cannabis, July 18, 2017 (Aug. 17, 2016) dismissed. Chase R. Cooper, 18, Byron, possession of drug paraphernalia, July 18, 2017 (Aug. 17, 2016) dismissed.

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TO: LEIGH A. POOLE STERLING FEDERAL BANK FSB JAMES BAKAZAN OCCUPANTS, TENANTS SPOUSES County Clerk of OGLE County: Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A petition for Tax Deed on premises describes below has been filed in the Circuit Court of OGLE County, Illinois as Case # 2017-TX-15. Property located at 315 S. FRANKLIN AVE. POLO, IL Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 14-16-256-009 Said property was sold on 11-06-14 for delinquent taxes for the year 2013. The period of redemption will expire on 1106-17. On 2-8-18 AT 9:00 AM the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed. Douglas J. Johnson, Petitioner July 13, 20, 27, 2017

The Oregon Plan Commission will be holding a Public Hearing August 15th 2017 at City Hall Council Chambers 115 N 3rd St. in regards to a variance submitted by Thomas Hartnett who resides at 707 S 5th St. Oregon IL PIN#16-03-353014 to change Zoning from R-1 residential to commercial highway business. July 27, 2017

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F17020087FT SLS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY- OREGON, ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-FF11, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-FF11 Plaintiff, vs. Mitchell E. Holby; Lisa D. Holby; Rebecca J Patton; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. CASE NO.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CURCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In re the Estate of:

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Notice is given of the death of CHARLES R. DOWNER. Letters of Office were issued on July 19, 2017, to CHRISTINE L. DEVERELL, as Independent Executor, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064. Claims against the estate may be filed within six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061- or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after is has been filed. By: CHRISTINE L. DEVERELL, Independent Executor Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946- 2276 July 27, August 3, 10, 2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. IN RE THE MATTER LEIFHEIT JR. CALEB ALAN Adoptee vs. Case No. 2017AD000010 WITHERS, MARIAH Adoptive Petitioner NOTICE OF PROGRESS CALL This case is set for Progress Call before Presiding Judge on 8/10/2017 9:00A.M. In courtroom 204. All parties or their counsel are required to be present before the court this Progress Call. Failure to appear will result in dismissal or default. Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court NOTICE The Progress Call court date does not relieve any party from obligation to respond to a Summons as required by Law and as stated on the face of the Summons. A written appearance or reply to the initial pleading will normally be due before the Progress Call date. July 20, 27 & August 1 2017

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO In the Matter of the Estate of TIMOTHY G. WILLS, Deceased. In Probate No. 2016 P 190 Claim Notice Notice is given of the death of TIMOTHY G. WILLS Letters of Office were issued on June 30, 2017, to CAMERON WILLS who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is Timothy K. Whitham, 124 N. Water St., Suite 305, Rockford, IL 61107. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before February 30, 2018, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk- Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of the claims filed with the Circuit Clerk's Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated: July 13, 2017

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ARVEST CENTRAL MORTGAGE COMPANY PLAINTIFF, VS. MATTHEW E. MEYERS, SUSAN R. MEYERS, ROCK VALLEY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS NO: 17 CH 48 Property Address: 5482 N. German Church Rd. Byron, IL 61010 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERSAND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to: UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosure and Other Relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, by said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of certain mortgages conveying the premises legally described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PARCEL 1: PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTHLINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 446.30 FEET TO A POINT ON THE FORMER CENTERLINE OF COUNTY HIGHWAY NO. 2 (GERMAN CHURCH ROAD); THENCE SOUTH38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND PROJECTED TANGENT, A DISTANCE OF 346 .27 FEET; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 17 MINUTES· 02 SECONDS WEST PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE A DISTANCE OF 230.93 FEET (231.00 FEET DEEDED) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 200.95 FEET (202.00 FEET DEEDED) TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 257.56 FEET (258.36 FEET DEEDED); THENCE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL WITH SAID FORMER CENTERLINE OF GERMAN CHURCH ROAD AND SOUTHWESTERLY PROJECTION THEREOF, A DISTANCE OF 161.12 FEET (161.50 FEET DEEDED) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.372 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, ALL SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MARION, THE COUNTY OF OGLE ANDTHE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 446.30 FEET TO A POINT ON THE FORMER CENTERLINE OF COUNTY HIGHWAY NO. 2 {GERMAN CHURCH ROAD), SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS . WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND PROJECTED TANGENT, A DISTANCE OF 301.27 FEET; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE A DISTANCEOF 149.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID FORMER CENTERLINE OF GERMAN CHURCH ROAD AND SOUTHWESTERLY PROJECTION THEREOF, A DISTANCE OF 181.20 FEET (181. 69 FEET DEEDED) TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 191.94 FEET (191.7 FEET DEEDED) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.829 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, ALL SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MARION, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PARCEL 3: PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF· 446 . 30 FEET TO APOINT ON THE FORMER CENTERLINE OF COUNTY HIGHWAY NO. 2 (GERMAN CHURCH ROAD);THENCE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND PROJECTED TANGENT, A DISTANCE OF 301.27 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THEHEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE A DISTANCE OF 149.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID .FORMER CENTERLINE OF GERMAN CHURCH ROAD AND SOUTHWESTERLY PROJECTION THEREOF, A DISTANCE OF 181.20 FEET (181.69 FEET DEEDED) TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 104.05 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID FORMER CENTERLINE OF GERMAN CHURCH ROAD AND SOUTHWESTERLY PROJECTION THEREOF, A DISTANCE OF 161. 12 FEET (161.50 FEET DEEDED); THENCE SOUTH 51 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 02 SECONDS EAST PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE A DISTANCE OF 230.93 FEET (231.00 FEET DEEDED) TO A POINT ON THE FORMER CENTERLINE OF GERMAN CHURCH ROAD AND SOUTHWESTERLYPROJECTION THEREOF; THENCE NORTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID FORMER CENTERLINE, A DISTANCE OF 45.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING,CONTAINING 0. 516 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, ALL SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MARION, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 10-07-400-016 COMMON ADDRESS: 5482 N. German Church Rd, Byron, IL 61010 And which mortgages were made by Matthew E. Meyers and Susan R. Meyers, as Mortgagor(s); and given to Byron Bank as Mortgagee; to wit: that certain "Mortgage" dated April 1, 2005, and recorded as Document No.0503280, that Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law, and that the said Complaint is now pending for foreclosure of said mortgages and for other relief. Now, therefore, unless you UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Chancery Division, on or before the August 14, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

July 13, 20, 27, 2017

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Sinnissippi Townhomes Spacious 2 & 3 BR 2 story townhomes Central air, Good location. Laundry hookup. (815)626-1130.

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DIXON Nice 3BR two story, 2BA, new kitchen, $725/mo + dep. Lease 815-973-4444

Clean 4BR, 4 car garage home for sale/rent to own, 1210 1st. Ave. 815-535-1076

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUITOGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS

Kluever & Platt, LLC 65 E. Wacker Place, Ste. 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 201-6679 Attorney No. 06187248 Our File #: CMCF.0041

CEMETERY LOTS

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Property Address: 205 East Chicago Avenue, Davis Junction, Illinois 61020 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on April 1, 2016, I, Sheriff, Brian VanVickle of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on September 8, 2017 , commencing at 10:00am, at the Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit:LOT 10 IN BLOCK 2 AS DESIGNATED ON THE PLAT OF THE TOWN OF DAVIS JUNCTION; BEING A PART OF THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER OF THE NORTH EAST QUARTER OF THE NORTH EAST HALF OF SECTION 22 AND THE SOUTH WEST QUARTER OF THE NORTH WEST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK A OF PLATS PAGE 170 AND RERECORDED IN BOOK D OF PLATS PAGE 7 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 205 East Chicago Avenue, Davis Junction, Illinois 61020 P.I.N.: 11-23-152-005 First Lien $88803.65

Position;

Single-Family

Residence;

Judgment

Amount

IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT.Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Ogle County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 foreclosure@ALOLawGroup.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. R410#IRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. R410

july 27, August 3 & 10 2017

F17060180 FRDM IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUITOGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS Freedom Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff, vs. Michael D. Judkins aka Michael Judkins; Unknown Owners and Non-Record ClaimantsDefendants. CASE NO. 17 CH 56 6895 South Sarah Avenue, Rochelle, Illinois 61068 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Michael D. Judkins aka Michael Judkins and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT FIVE (5) IN WOODLAWN ACRES SUBDIVISION NO. 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOTS 19, 20, 21, 22 AND 23 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 20, INTOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 1 OF PLATS PAGE 35 AS DOCUMENT NO. 366685 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 24-20-481-012 Said property is commonly known as 6895 South Sarah Avenue, Rochelle, Illinois 61068, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by Michael D. Judkins and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 201201203707 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Ogle County on or before August 28, 2017 a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Steven C. Lindberg ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 foreclosure@ALOLawGroup.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. July 27, August 3, & 10 2017

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HELP WANTED EDUCATION

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EMPLOYMENT

PNC, INC. 117 E. MASON STREET POLO, IL 61064

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2 People needed to serve food at fair. Will transport you. 715-497-3124

Applications taken on-site Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. SM-ST21707-0809

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EOE

The City of Oregon is accepting employment applications for a Part-Time Economic Development Coordinator 10 hour per week., to work closely with the Mayor, City Commissioners, and Economic Development Commissioner, and Chamber of Commerce. Qualifications: Working toward a degree in public administration, business or a related field, or a minimum of two years’ experience. Marketing skills in strategic planning, interpersonal skills, communication skills, and can work independently. Applications are available at City Hall, 115 North 3rd Street, Oregon, IL. 61061. Monday thru Friday 8:30A.M.-5:00 P.M., call to request an application, or on the website at cityoforegon.org. The City is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Avonlea Cottage of Dixon 16 Unit Memory Care RN/LPN full-time 11p-7a Please apply in person at 503 Countryside Lane. Dixon IL.

505

Area golf course looking for pro shop employee. For August, September , October & November. Must be computer literate, professional & neat. Flexible hours 20-30 hrs/wk. Golfing privileges, for more info call 815-440-2392

DRIVER - CDL A TRAINING. $500 - $1,000 Incentive Bonus. No Out of Pocket Tuition Cost! Get Your CDL in 22 Days. 6 Day Refresher Courses Available. Minimum 21 Years. 877-899-1293. EOE. www.kllmdrivin gacademy.com

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THE ROAD TO A GREAT CAREER STARTS AT TTI! 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

FAX YOUR AD TO OGLE COUNTY NEWSPAPERS!

Seeking motivated, dependable individuals. Training will be provided for all skill levels.

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M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer

SM-ST22467-0803

Join The Team! Sauk Valley Media, a respected and dominant media company located in Sterling, IL, has an opening in our Advertising Department. This position would be responsible for selling advertising in a variety of print and online products, including but not limited to newspapers, magazines, websites, and much more in an established territory in Whiteside and Carroll Counties. Sure, some sales experience is desired, but we look for a person with personality, drive and ambition more than just past sales experience. We are always willing to train a person who shows the desire to grow and learn from our other seasoned veterans in this business. And best of all, we are a fun bunch of people to work with, we work hard but we like to have fun along the way. If you are looking for a change of career or are new to the workforce and want to join an established but growing company, then we'd like to talk with you. Base pay along with a liberal commission program makes this an excellent opportunity to make money.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: Jennifer Heintzelman at jheintzelman@saukvalley.com -- OR -3200 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 Shaw Media is a Drug Free Employer. Pre-employment background check and drug screen required. This posting may not include all duties of the position An Equal Opportunity Employer

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JBS United/ partnered with Dekalb Feeds, is now acapplicacepting tions for a full-time day shift truck driving position on our feed delivery team. CDL/Class B license required, will train for Class A. Job duties include delivering bulk and bags (50 lbs.) to various farm locations. Apply in person at 105 Dixon Ave. Rock Falls, IL.

Assemblers, Welder, Machine Operators, Parts Cleaners, Material Handler positions available.

Providing career oportunities since 1898

All application need to be returned by August 7th, 2017.

EMPLOYMENT

CHILD CARE

ROCK FALLS

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512

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

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AUCTIONS

615

Lenny Bryson Auctioneer

Sales of all types Phone or Fax

815-946-4120

900 S. Division, Polo

Auction Stunning Golf Course Home, Contents & Thunderbird August 21 * 3PM On-Site: 87 Heatherdowns Ln, Galena, IL 61036 Preview: 8/05 * 11AM-1PM 866-493-8326 GalenaAuction.com

UC | Assured Realty Solutions Jennifer Holliday, IL Lic #441.002206 United SCS Mike Jones UC | Heartland Realty Angela Stodden

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ESTATE AUCTION JULY 29th 9:00AM Wayne County Fairgrounds, Fairfield, IL 30+ FIREARMS, BASS TRACKER PF-16' BOAT & TRAILER, GARAGE / HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, TOOLS, MORE! 618-842-7850

Sauk Valley Media has a full time opening for a Classified Customer Service Representative/Sales position. We are looking for a self starting, energetic individual to handle a multitude of tasks including: assisting customers with their classified advertising needs, establishing new accounts and some phone sales.

www.auctionzip.com

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ESTATE COIN AUCTIONJULY 29th 10AM Jim Clingan Auction Center St. Joseph, IL 444 LOTS OF COINS Silver Eagles, Silver Dollars, Roosevelt, Barber, Mercury, Washington, Proofs, Mints, More! 217.469.2500

To be considered for this position you must possess excellent relationship building skills, a positive team driven attitude and a desire to surpass goals. Candidates should be detail oriented, possess strong grammar, typing and spelling skills, and have a proactive work ethic. This is an excellent position for a strong communicator who is looking to get a jump-start on a career in sales. This position offers a competitive wage and full Shaw Media benefit package.

www.jimclingan.com

Interested candidate must submit your resume to:

AUCTIONS

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LIVE AUCTION SUN. JULY 30, @ 1:00 P.M. HUNTING, FISHING, COLLECTABLES CARNIVAL GLASS, ANTIQUES, FURNITURE See all auctions at www.auctionzip.com (3641) www.gotoauction.com (2515) KIESEWETTER AUCTION SERVICES

LIVING ESTATE AUCTION JULY 30TH 1PM 13575 N. State Route 4 Auburn, IL ANTIQUES, ANTIQUE FURNITURE, SO MUCH MORE! Zetta (Cal) Engel, Seller 217-652-0924

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Multi Estate Auction July 30, 10:00 am 1504 Mulford Rd., Lindenwood IL Antiques, Honda Goldwing, Honda Reflex scooter, utility trailer, tools, furniture, collectibles, www.KitMORE! sonAuctions.com (815) 973-0915

POLO GARAGE SALES 624 Saturday 8-? 2813 IL Rt. 26 N. ESTATE SALE Household misc, 2013 Nissan Van, 2004 Cedar creek camping trailer, too much to mention!

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

APPLIANCES

710

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

SPORTING GOODS

716

BADGER MILITARY COLLECTIBLE & MILITARY FIREARMS SHOW: Aug 4&5, Waukesha Expo Forum, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha, WI. Fri 3pm-8pm, Sat 9am-4pm. $7 (14 & Under FREE). BUY/SELL/TRADE 608-752-6677

Donna McDonald Advertising Operations Manager Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL 61081 dmcdonald@saukvalley.com Pre-employment drug screen and background check are required. Sauk Valley Media is a Drug Free Workplace EOE M/F

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

LAWN MOWERS

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15hp Lawn Tractor, 42” deck 7 speed, runs good, new battery, $350 815-625-1606 2013 Simplicity Mower, 22 horse Briggs motor, 44” deck, 3 blades, Electric deck height adjustment, very clean $2,000 815-441-3238 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

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AUTOMOBILES

1987 Honda Helix fully loaded. Exc cond. $989 OBO 815-625-9626 Leave Message 1998 Dodge Durango 4 wheel dr. mechanically fine. Good work car. $1200 OBO 815-440-6233 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS (red) 41,681 orig. miles, 1 owner, garage kept, beautiful car inside & out. $7400 815-716-0123 2003 Hyundai Elantra 79K, Black w/cloth $1500OBO Call 815-994-3900 leave message. 2003 Mercury Marquis Grand 109k mi., no rust, good tires $4000. 815-866-1328 2006 Buick Lucerne CXL, Exc. Cond. High miles, $3000 obo 815-677-7164 2008 Chevy Cobalt 4dr. Blue/ Grey. 79k mi. $5,700 815-213-3812 2012 Nissan juke sl, awd, 98,400 miles, all options including sunroof, leather, heated, seats, navigation, turbo charge, new brakes, $9,700 815-973-3677 creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

S.U.V.S

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FARM LAND WANTED

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LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

840

DISABLED LIVESTOCK WANTED Top Prices Paid Call toll free 815-871-2697

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CLASSIC CARS

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1950 2 Dr. Plymouth Coupe, 3 speed, all original, runs & drives good, less then 50,000 mile, $12,000 Text or leave message 815-441-8724 1989 Corvette convertible, red w/top, 80,000 miles w/ history from birth $8,000 OBO 815-946-2882

909

2005 Cadillac SRX looks great, high mi., well maintained, $2400 815626-8146

TRUCKS

910

1999 Dodge 4x4 ext. cab w/ topper 150kmi. Motor runs great, has body damage. $500. 815-441-7500 2002 GMC Sierra ext. cab. Z71 4x4 High mi., runs exc. $4,500 OBO 815-901-2642

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 Electra Glide standard. EFI,stereo 2 windshields & other extras, 50k mi. $7,000 OBO. 815-857-2555 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

BOATS/MOTORS

*** THE BOAT DOCK *** We Buy & Consign Used Boats! Springfield, Illinois 217-793-7300 theboatdock.com *** THE BOAT DOCK *** SEA-NYMPH 15' fishing machine new track electric anchor winch. 20HP Mercury outboard motor. Trail master trailer w/ spare wheel. Minn Kota Model 65 trolling motor. REDUCED $1500 815-535-6366

TRAILERS/RVS

TOP CASH PAID! FOR OLD MOTORCYCLES! 1900-1979 DEAD OR ALIVE! 920-371-0494

TRAILERS/RVS

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2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' 49,600 mi., Spartan chassis, 370 hp, 6 sp. Allison trans., 7.5 Onan generator, 2 slides, king size bed, sofa makes into a dbl. bed, 2 tvs, 2 power awnings, computerized jacks, tow dolly, two hitch & brake kit for wheel down towing, loaded, always shedded, non -smokers 72,500 815-7915585.

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1990 Jayco PopUp Trailer 1206, sleeps 5-6, awning, indoor /outdoor table & stove $2500 312-350-2322 1996 Dutchman class C RV, 38,000 miles, $14,000 815-273-3418

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

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

38” 2013 coachman encounter RV, 3 slides, low miles, stored in heated garage, excl. cond. 815-499-9239

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

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2011 HD FLHTK ultra limited w/ detached kit and back rest. 4500 mi. $14,500 815-625-3291

2014 Suzuki S-40. Bought new this year, only 118 miles, 650cc, sets nice & low & looks brand new $4,200 815-499-5146

940

Dispersing 70 year collection of quality antiques. Furniture, ﬁne China, lamps, glass, dolls, plates and collectibles.

WILLIAM & ESTER DICKMAN ESTATE

Waterford, Gorham, Fenton, Haviland, Ethan Allen, Norman Rockwell, Betty Boop collection, Indy 500 collection, Ducks unlimited, Brides baskets, Franklin porcelain. CASH ONLY - NO EARLY SALES

For Sale, 1998 Peterbilt E-Model, 210hp T600, 2013 Volvo tractor, 2011 Merritt hopper, 2007 Merritt hopper. For more info call Brad 815-266-9100

VANS

HAM RADIO ICOM IC-746 covers 160-10 m. + 6 & 2 m., 100 watts of output available on all bands $600 815-441-4828 Handicap Scooter w/ carrying rack & cover. Class 2 & 3 adapter. Used twice. $1000 815-445-6571 See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text

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MEDICAL SUPPLIES

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98' Toyota Sienna Mini Van. Blue 143k mi. New muffler. 2 new tires. 6 cyl. Toyota engine. $1295. 815-626-6109 or 815-590-7735

4X4S

912

1998 Dodge Durango 4 wheel dr. mechanically fine. Good work car. $1100 OBO 815-440-6233

Sudoku! Answer Found In Today’s Classified Section

The Auction Shed

Location: The Auction Shed at 900 S. Division Ave (Rt 26), Polo, IL 61064 See advance salebills, possible color photos on our website at topauctions24-7.com/paspolo & Auction Zip

Monday, July 31, 2017 3:00 pm

Poorboys Catering

Items belonging to the Robert & Georgeann Donegan Estate and Annette Holmes. Viewing will begin sale day at 2:00 pm. Auction ring one starts on rack items at 3:00 pm. Ring two starts at 6:00 pm on ﬂoor items.

Household - Etc

Kitchen tables, chairs, hutches, buffet; drop leaf table; tea cart; sm appliances; Nesco roaster/stand; usual kitchenware, flatware, glasses, dishware, etc; vases; decanters; gold flatware in standing case; sm china cabinet & numerous others of various sizes; sofas; loveseats; recliners; chairs; coffee, end & sofa tables; wicker rocker; lg flat screen Emerson TV; sm flat screen Vizio TV; CD’s, tapes & records; lg round area rug plus others; lamps; lg entertainment center; computer; file cabinets; Sentry safe w/combo; vacuums; humidifier & dehumidifier; Grandfather, Regulator A, Alpine, Anniversary clocks plus others; beds, dressers, chests; white king size bed set; rollaway bed; wicker screen; bedding & linens; quilt rack; jewelry armoire; unique dressing table; numerous stools of various heights; sewing machines in cabinets; handicap porta potty; lots of holiday decorations; pile stuffed animals; Fisher Price doll house; books; bar bells; bikes; golf clubs; metal shelves & cupboards; patio furniture; elec grill; lion statues & others; bird bath; park bench; lawn & garden tools; shell loader; assorted tools; Craftsman tool box/work bench w/grinder; ext & step ladders; B&D edger; shop vacs; plus much more.

Collectibles

Enamel top cupboard; wicker desk chair; glass display cases; beer signs/lights (Miller, Falstaff, Stroh’s, Old Style, Pabst, Bush, Black Label plus others); ½ rack of standing ashtrays; pipes & rack w/tobacco bin; Redskin brands spittoon; sm painted milk can; various lamps kerosene & elec; sm footstool w/storage; lg old picture frame; glassware; lg Hull vase; ladies heads; cast pot w/handles; silver serving sets, butter dish & other pcs; metal candelabras; Ivory carving; Nut Cracker soldiers; marbles; lots of Barbie dolls in boxes; 4 chess sets; baskets of adv matches; stereo scope; jar of buttons; Milledgeville year books from ‘50’s; ‘37,’38 & ‘43 Polo year books; lots of nice jewelry, rings, watches, etc; fur coat; Collections of metal coffee pots, spoons, knives, pens, thimbles; Danbury Mint pewter collections of airplanes, Southern Paciﬁc trains, animals & cars; plus much more. Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Lenny Bryson (IL#0440000158) 815-946-4120 Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) 815-946-2809

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

Terms - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards (3% convenience fee for credit cards). All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.

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