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The county will demolish the former Jackass restaurant building this year. A10
It is time to sign up for the annual Lois Nelson Memorial Walk. A7
Rainstorms hold off for Memorial Day ceremony By Vinde Wells Editor Skies turned dark and clouds threatened rain, but skirted Mt. Morris as residents gathered Monday at the band shell to remember the men and women from their community who gave their lives in service to their countries in numerous wars. “We enjoy the freedoms and privileges our veterans have secured for us, in our democracy, every day of our lives,” said Memorial
Day speaker Doug Wean, a decorated Vietnam veteran himself. “We are so blessed to live in a nation where our youth still volunteer and dedicate a part of their lives to service and country.” He told about his friend Mt. Morris resident Frank Floski who was too young to enlist in World War II. “He finally wore down his dad, a World War I veteran, to cosign his enlistment form so he could serve his country during the war. This spirit of selfless service is what
makes America great.” Wean recounted that since the Revolutionary War, America has had 48 million veterans. “They come from all walks of life, from all socioeconomic backgrounds and races. They are from the plains of Kansas, the innercities of Chicago and New York and they are from the small towns, villages, and the farms of the South and West. And they are from Turn to A2
Board hire part-timers to help with mowing By Vinde Wells Editor Recent wet weather means the Village of Mt. Morris needs more help to keep up with mowing. The village board voted Tuesday evening to hire two part-time employees for $10 to $14 per hour for the sewer and water departments to mow grass and help with other summer projects. Trustee Jeff Pennington
said the grass has been growing so fast that the staff is unable to keep up with mowing around the wastewater treatment plant, well house, and other village property even with help from the parks staff, who are also swamped. He said the part-timers can also help with other projects the water and sewer departments usually do during the summer. Trustee Jon Murray voiced
concern over how many hours part-time employees can work before exceeding guidelines in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, President Barack Obama’s health care law, that work make them eligible for full-time benefits. Village attorney Rob LeSage said he will research the question and advise village officials later this week. Turn to A3
Gary Swisher’s dog Kenne snoozes on his lap during the Memorial Day service Monday at the band shell. Also pictured from left are: Jeanine Price, a U.S. Navy veteran, Jean Noonkesser, Shirley Babb, Oregon, a U.S. Navy veteran, and Linda Swisher. Photo by Vinde Wells
Concerts begin on Sunday The summer concert schedule in Mt. Morris will kick-off Sunday afternoon with a special celebration of life concert in memory of the late Paul Mastny.
Archtop Brownie, who played last year as Lance Brown and Friends, will perform May 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the band shell on Kable Square in downtown
Rebuild benefit is Saturday
Class of 2015 urged to keep on learning By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecountynews.com
Grubsteakers was destroyed by April 9 EF4 tornado By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecountymews.com A benefit is planned this Saturday to help rebuild a landmark restaurant destroyed last month by an EF4 tornado. The Rebuild Grubsteaker’s Restaurant Fundraiser Benefit will be held Saturday, May 30 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 16060 E. Lindenwood Rd., Lindenwood. Owner Ava Mirtoska said Tuesday that she is thankful to everyone who is working to organize the event. “I’m very grateful to have so many people working to put this thing together and help me out,” she said. “The restaurant was there for 100 years. I don’t want the story to end with the tornado. I want the story to go on, and Grubsteaker’s to be back.” The well-known restaurant, located at the intersection of Ill 64 and 251, was demolished by the tornado that swept through eastern Ogle County around suppertime on April 9. Mirtoska was recognized by the Ogle County Board two weeks after the storm for her actions that night when she saw the storm approaching and quickly ushered her customers and employees into a storm cellar. About a dozen people rode out the Turn to A10
Mt. Morris. The Kable Concert Band will play its first concert of the season on Wednesday, Turn to A2
At left, OHS Valedictorian Benjamin Baldwin speaks the OHS commencement while at right, Salutatorian Erika Waldsmith delivers her address. Photos by Randy Stukenberg.
Courtney Tucker, Emily Nelson, Jenny Cahill and her niece Talia Nolasco pose for a photo after graduation ceremonies at the Oregon High School May 24 Photo by Randy Stukenberg
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Oregon High School’s Class of 2015 heard a familiar theme Sunday afternoon when commencement speaker Seth McCanse encouraged them to make learning foremost in their lives. “It’s not about making the perfect choices,” said McCanse, a 1995 OHS graduate. “It’s about learning.” McCanse’s remarks echoed the district’s mission statement to “Educate students to be lifelong learners who are productive, responsible citizens.” McCanse urged the class of 104 to face the future unafraid. “Mistakes are the power tools for the future,” he said. “Have the courage to keep taking chances.” McCanse drew a laugh from the crowd when he recounted that in planning his talk he thought back to the speech given at his own graduation two decades ago. “I don’t remember a word of it,” he admitted. Then, he said, he tried to think about what he had wanted from a graduation speech back then. “Well, for one thing, I wanted it to be short,” McCanse said, bringing more laughter from the audience. Valedictorian Benjamin Baldwin encouraged his classmates to embrace the changes that will inevitably occur in their lives. “Change is everywhere,” he said. “Every change is an opportunity for personal growth.” He pointed out that not all change is good and is, in fact, sometimes a loss. Baldwin said the death of classmate Trevor Cox during his freshman year was a loss he still feels. “Trevor was a true friend,” he said. Baldwin recommended connecting with others, showing loved ones that you care, and being kind. He gave a special “shout-out” to his twin Harry just for “being my brother all these years” and also for helping him hone his graduation speech. Besides being the top senior academically at OHS, Turn to A10
Deaths, B3 Robert A. Gigous, Nancy J. Kaczmarzyk, Paul S. Kaminski, Darrell D. Rothermel
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LFR queens to hold cook-out With the Let Freedom Ring Festival just around the corner now is the perfect time to meet the 2015 queen candidates. They will be serving up brats and hot dogs on Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Union
Savings Bank parking lot at the corner of North Wesley Avenue and West Hitt Strett (Ill. 64) in Mt. Morris. Come out and show support for this year’s candidates and the Let Freedom Ring Festival.
Register for the July 4th parade It is time once again to sign up for the Mt. Morris Fourth of July parade. This year’s Let Freedom Ring Festival theme is “Freedom Reborn.” “If you have a bicycle built U.S. Air Force veteran Sally Gray reads the names of deceased World War I veterans Monday during the Memorial for two, an old vehicle, want Day service, while American Legion Commander Stan Ballard waits to take his turn. At left, U.S. Navy veteran Doug to dress up your golf cart, are having a class reunion, or Wean stands at attention, waiting to place the wreath on the Memorial Fountain. Photo by Vinde Wells want to get a bunch together and put together a float, please let us know what you are planning,” said Jan From A1 peacetime and war has been Marines, Navy, Coast “But you see they aren’t Hough parade organizer. and National numbers or statistics or the Rock River Valley, to ‘heed the call’ and put Guard, members have blank faces, are they?” and as such, they are our country above self, in their Guard service and sacrifices.” died in battle, and another Wean concluded. “They own,” he said. “Since 1776 Since 1776, he said, 1,498,668 have been were flesh and blood — their commonality in both 1,464,865 Army, Airmen, wounded in action. perhaps a great-great grandfather, a dad, a husband, a brother, a son, grandson or a daughter. No, From A1 Director Warren will begin Friday, June 5 at they aren’t just numbers, are they? June 3 at 8 p.m. at the band Reckmeyer announced that 7 p.m. also at the bandshell “What can we do to Jim Martindale, Rockford, with a performance by shell. The Mt. Morris Senior celebrate them? It is pretty will be the featured soloist. country band Crazy for Center is hosting an eightsimple — remember them. The Friday Night Concert Patsy. hour 55 Alive defensive Sacrifice means nothing, driving class on Monday, without remembrance.” • Full Service Optical Lab June 8 and Tuesday, June 9, Following Wean’s from 8: 30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Contact Lenses speech, the crowd moved to (including bifocal & specialty lensees) The class is designed the Memorial Fountain for the reading of the names to meet the needs of older • Comprehensive Eye Health Examss of deceased veterans from drivers. It covers age-related • Diagnosis/Treatment of Eye Diiseassess World War II to the present. physical changes, declining • Great Selection of Eyeglass Frames The ceremony concluded perceptual skills, rules of the with a 21-gun salute by road, local driving problems, license renewal the Mt. Morris American and requirements. Legion and “Taps.”
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June 1-5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents may experience
Weather Forecast Variable temperatures and winds, but average about normal. Should be warmer than normal June 2-9. Wet period to June 9. Best chances for storms are 28-30 (severe), 2-3 and 6-7. Severe weather may include tornados and hail.
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The only entry fee charged is a small one for businesses and political groups. Think patriotic and red, white and blue. Ribbons and prizes will be awarded. Parade forms with more information are available at the Mt. Morris Village Clerk’s Office, the Mt. Morris Public Library, or on the letfreedomringfestival. com website, or call Hough at 815-734-6185 or Jo Ward at 815-734-7210.
low water pressure and rusty water while the hydrants are being flushed. For rusty water, let the faucet run until the water clears up. For other problems call the water department at 815734-4820 or the village hall at 815-734-6425.
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The Mt. Morris Times is published weekly by Ogle County Newspapers, a division of the B.F. Shaw Printing Co., Shaw Media. The Mt. Morris Times was founded early in 1967 by Earl Blevins and John Drew, co-publishers. It was sold in 1970 to Tri-County Press Publications of Polo, owned by Danny C. Terry. On June 2, 1977, Terry sold the Times and his other publications, the Tri-County Press and Forreston Journal, to B.F. Shaw Printing, Dixon.
The Mt. Morris Times is produced every week by: General Manager: Earleen Hinton Editor: Vinde Wells
Other newspapers serving Mt. Morris have been the Mt. Morris Index, founded in 1899 by Harry and Harvey Kable, and the Mt. Morris News, which began publication in the late 1800’s.
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Ogle County Newspapers also prints the Oregon Republican Reporter, Forreston Journal, and Polo’s Tri-County Press.
Reporters: Chris Johnson Andy Colbert
The Mt. Morris Times (USPS No. 365-440) is published weekly by B.F. Shaw Printing Co. Subscription rates are $39.00 in Ogle County and $52.00 a year elsewhere in U.S.A. Periodicals postage paid at Mt. Morris, Illinois. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Mt. Morris Times, P.O. Box 8, Oregon, IL 61061. Phone: 815-732-6166.
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Board purchases equipment From A1 In related business, the board approved the purchase of two pieces of mowing equipment. The first was a New Holland tractor for mowing at the wastewater treatment plant. The tractor will be purchased for $45,750 from Peabudy’s North, Pecatonica, and paid for over a four-year period. The second was a new zero-turn Kubota mower, Forreston FFA Alumni will host a Truck and Tractor Pull on Saturday, June 6 during the which will be purchased Leaf River Daze Festival. Photo supplied from Becker Equipment, Mt. Morris, for $10,533. The cost will be split between the water and sewer departments. An old mower will be Forreston FFA Alumni begin at approximately 11:30 for the Forreston FFA traded in for $2,600. will host a Truck and Tractor a.m. The local Boy Scout Alumni to continue their Pull on Saturday, June 6 Troop and Ogle County support of the Forreston FFA during the Leaf River Daze Pork Producers will have Chapter in teaching students Festival. The pulls take place food stands. Hand dipped about agriculture. on the track behind the River ice cream will be sold by For more information go The Mt. Morris Community Valley Complex, Leaf River. the alumni. Stands will be to www.forrestonffaalumni. Farmers Market will open for The pulls begin at noon and located close to the pulling org or the Facebook pate the season on Friday, June 5 feature classes for antique area. at www.facebook.com/ with its array of fresh hometractors, farm tractors, trucks, On Friday, June 5, other forrestonffatractorpull. Call grown produce, homemade and Badger State Pullers. events include tractor games Jeff Colloton at 815-871Badger State classes will at 5:30 p.m. and fireworks at 0028 for information on the start at 7 p.m. Admission is dusk. FFA Alumni, Rod Wichman $8 and kids 6 and under get Closing out the festival, the at 815-275-5615 or Randy Trinity Lutheran Church, in free. Leaf River Daze Parade starts Bocker at 815-541-9346 for 308 E. Brayton Rd., Mt. Entry fees for pull at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 7. information on the tractor Morris, will offer free participants are $20 per A tractor show takes place pull, and Mike Miller at 815lunches for children a year hook. Before the pull starts, all weekend. 742-2830 for information on old through 18 years old an antique tractor parade will This event is a fundraiser the truck pull. beginning on Tuesday, June
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Pennington said the old mower did not receive adequate maintenance and now needs extensive repairs. At the beginning of the meeting, the board and dozen people in the audience saw a video created by Oregon High School student Dylan Geesey about economic development in the village. The video outlines the community’s successful business past beginning in the late 1800s with its growing printing industry and thriving downtown. It also offers information about what the village has to offer prospective businesses which may want to locate there. Geesey said the video was
part of a project for a class at OHS. He said he chose economic development as his topic because he watched businesses leave Mt. Morris as he was growing up there. “It hurt and frustrated me to see that happen to my village,” Geesey said. “I wanted to bring businesses to Mt. Morris. I decided to make a documentary.” Trustee Phil Labash, who was one of the people interviewed in the video, said he is impressed by Geesey. “He’s one of the younger members of our community, and he has a passion for community development,” Labash said.
Farmers market begins baked goods, and more. The market is open each Friday night from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Union Savings Bank parking lot at the corner of
Wesley Avenue and Ill. 64 (Hitt Street). New vendors are welcome. For more information call 815-734-6006.
Free lunches offered for children 2. Lunches will be served on the church lawn every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., through July 30.
In case of rain, the lunches will be served indoors. For more information, call the church office at 815-7346354.
Library News Summer Reading Program Registration starts June 1 Starting Monday, June 1, registration begins for the Summer Reading Program. The theme this summer is Read to the Rhythm, featuring music based programs and activities. Plan to attend throughout the summer. Policy Changes and Fee Increases The Library Board met recently and decided to make some changes. Fines will be increased. The fine will now be a $0.15 fine per item per day. DVDs will now carry a $1 per item per day fine. All items will have a one day grace period. Copies costs will now be increased by $0.05 a page. A complete list of changes is available at the library. Patrons can now check out
Pine Creek News By Karen Merlak As we get to the official start of summer, we hope the rains will let up and allow the warm sunshine to brighten our days. Even on the grayest of days, the light of our world is Jesus. We are truly thankful for His continual light. This morning in church, I had the honor of greeting our church family. Nancy Hopkins read the morning’s scripture lesson before Pastor Gregg Downs gave his morning message. After church, I went to the graduation ceremony for the Polo Community High School Class of 2015. It was a very nice ceremony wishing the students well in their new endeavors. My sister-in-law, Jo Bittinger and I watched
three DVDs at a time from ,but the total number from all Prairie Cat libraries cannot exceed five. New policies took effect May 1. For more information, talk to the library staff. Clarence Sandstrom Program On Sunday, June 7, Jerry Griffin will share a program about Clarence Sandstrom at 2 p.m. Sandstrom was instrumental in bringing the Freedom Bell to Mt. Morris. Join the group to in learning about his part in the traditions that continue today during the Let Freedom Ring Festival. Reservations are requested, but not required. The Library is now on Facebook Patrons can get information about upcoming activities on the website or on Facebook. Be sure to like
the page. New Display Area for Young Adult and Children’s Books A display area has been created for new young adult and children’s materials. The latest selections of teen and middle school books and DVDs are available. Be sure to take a look. Display for June The new display is going in this week. It will feature miniature tea sets. Thanks to Earlyne and Mary for their wonderful displays. Thank you The last preschool story time session was on May 20. The group celebrated everyone’s birthdays. Thank you to thank Judy Nixon for doing such a wonderful job as the reader. She is great with the children. Thanks, Judy.
The children and families listen as Judy Nixon reads during the last preschool story time until the fall. Photo supplied
my nephews, Hayden and Garrett, play with the high school band. This afternoon, Gregg and Sue Downs’ daughter, Melissa Horton, hosted a party for her daughter, Kelsey Horton. Kelsey will be graduating from eighth grade next Friday. Kelsey is a bright young lady with a great love of swimming. I know she will do well in high school, too. On Saturday afternoon, the Polo Council of Churches hosted a Sending Service for the graduating class. It was an honor to hear Pastor Derek Rogers address the seniors. Jacob Cain, a member of the graduating class also spoke to his classmates about his faith. Pastor Gregg Downs was also there to offer prayers and blessings. The Polo Council of Churches wishes the students many blessings as they get ready for the next chapter of their life. On Saturday evening, I went to the Dixon VFW to help surprise my cousin,
Tom Bushman, for his 50th birthday. His wife, Lanette, put together the party that was attended by family and friends. It was so nice to catch up with my many cousins, aunts, and uncles. This past Tuesday evening, our P.E.O. Chapter DW met at the home of Kathy Scholl. We had a wonderful meeting including a program that highlighted the story of the Wizard of Oz. Attending from Pine Creek were Vicki Hay, Jean Cunningham, Lisa Coffman, Beverly Coffman, and Judy Nettz. I heard from Matt this week, as well. He has finished all of his training in San Diego, Calif. On Wednesday, he flew to Pensacola, Fla. He will be there for the next year while he learns about aviation mechanics. He is able to communicate with us a little more which makes the time apart more bearable. Matt especially likes that the service is still challenging
but much easier than boot camp. His family misses him very much. On Wednesday evening, I went to the final concert of the year for the band and choirs at the high school and middle school. My son, Clint, sang with the choir and my nephews Hayden and Garrett Bittinger played trombone with the band. Garrett also sang with the middle school choir. The two choirs combined for one number which put Clint and Garrett next to each other. I think Garrett was happy for the opportunity to sing with Clint because he gave Clint a high-five after their performance. It’s good to celebrate a job well done. Clint and Garrett celebrated with their highfive. Sometimes we share a hug, handshake, or pat on the back. In all of those instances, we can celebrate with God, too. When we offer our praises to our Father, we are choosing to celebrate with him. We all have countless
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with Him. I hope you will join us next Sunday as we join together to celebrate once again. There is a place in our family for you.
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Michael Schneiderman and Abbigail Boettner are proud to announce their engagement. Michael is the son of Peggy and Fredric Schneiderman, Forreston. Abbigail is the daughter of Jeanette and Steven Boettner, German Valley. Abbigail is finishing up her associate’s degree in Nursing at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, and then will pursue her bachelor’s of science in Nursing. She is also employed at Edward Hospital, Naperville, as a patient care technician on the Mother and Baby unit. Michael graduated with his bachelor’s degree in Business and Economics
Byron Chamber awards two college scholarships The Byron Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of its 2015 scholarships. Anne Dinges and Karli Keller were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship at Byron High School Honors Night on May 13. Dinges plans to attend Iowa State University and study Agronomy and minor in Spanish. After college, she plans to go into the Peace Corps to help improve developing Abbigail Boettner and Michael Schneiderman countries by teaching communities sustainable with concentrations in a distributor for health agriculture practices. Business Management products. In addition to extensive and Finance at North Park Michael and Abbigail are University, Chicago. uniting as one on June 12, He is currently self- 2015. employed managing an The ceremony and online media company reception will be in and works part time as Rockford.
College News HCC Several area students were among those receiving degrees and certificates at the 52nd commencement exercises May 16 at Highland Community College, Freeport. Those earning associate of science degrees included Kersei Davis, Forreston; Sarah Duncan, Polo; Lorraina Lopez and Amanda Watter, both of German Valley. Associate of arts degrees were awarded to Travis Cunningham, Leaf River; Matthew Gors, Forreston; and Lorraina Lopez, German Valley. Associate of applied science degrees were awarded to several students. They are listed below with their areas of study. Automotive Mechanics: Jacob Elliott, Egan, and Arrianna Shipman, Leaf River. Information Systems: Jeffrey Whitson, Forreston. Medical Assistant: Sarah Paul, Forreston. Nursing: Janet Curry, German Valley; Heather Hawkins, Forreston; Virginia Head and Denise Slager, both of Oregon. Wind Technician: Zachery Freeman, Mt. Morris.
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The following certificates were awarded to students. Accounts Clerk: Angela Glessner, Mt. Morris; and Jeffrey Whitson, Forreston. Automotive Service, Level 1: Arrianna Shipman, Leaf River; and Susan Sugden, Forreston. Automotive Service, Level 2: Arrianna Shipman, Leaf River. Cosmetology: Holly Halverson, Oregon. Industrial Maintenance Technician: Terry Brandner, Oregon. Medical Coding: Janet Cunningham, Leaf River. Quickbooks Professional: Jeffrey Whitson, Forreston. Basic Welding: Cody Flanagan, Oregon, and Arrianna Shipman, Leaf River. Welding and Fabrication: Cody Flanagan, Oregon. Wind Turbine: Zachery Freeman, Mt. Morris.
Taryn Pfeiffer Taryn Pfeiffer, daughter of Mr. Mike and Mrs. Joan Pfeiffer, Ashton, graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree on May 15. The college is one of only 30 veterinary schools in the United States. Dr. Pfeiffer and her fellow graduates in the Class of 2015 were educated under an innovative veterinary curriculum pioneered at Illinois. The new curriculum
community service during high school, she was on the Honor Roll all four years, an Illinois State Scholar, received the Prairie State Achievement Award, and was inducted into the National Honor Society. Dinges was also on the soccer and swim team, participated in competitive cheer, was a freshman mentor, active with FFA, member of the Speech Team and was a class officer. Keller plans to attend Iowa State University and study Industrial Engineering. Her goal is to study abroad her second semester of her
sophomore year and attain her masters within five years. She was actively involved with Student Council, Freshman Mentors, Math Team, National Honor Society and Varsity volleyball. Aside from programs offered at Byron High School, she volunteered in the soup kitchen through the Rockford Rescue Mission and took part in rebuilding schools through Sharefest. Keller was also awarded Student of the Month twice and was awarded First Team All-Conference of the Big Northern Conference.
Greg Bolhaus will compete at National 4-H shooting event
Illinois 4-H will be sending its first participants to the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championship in June. The contest will be held June 21-26 in Grand Island, Neb. Greg Bolhaus of Ogle County will compete individually in the air rifle competition. Cheryl Price of Ogle County will serve as coach for this division. Illinois entered the 4-H Shooting Sports program in the fall of 2009, said Dan Taryn Pfeiffer Dawson, state coordinator focused on integrating the of the Illinois 4-H Shooting clinical skills and basic Sports program. sciences relevant to veterinary “Illinois was the last state in practice throughout the the nation to offer the shooting four-year doctoral degree sports program through its program. state 4-H program,” Dawson Students in the Illinois said. program, unlike those in other “The growth has been veterinary curricula, spend incredibly fast,” Dawson said, 15 weeks during the first two with 96 of the 102 counties years of study embedded in in Illinois having certified veterinary practice areas and volunteers to offer the practicing clinical skills in shooting sports discipline. an extensive learning center “It is the state’s fastest equipped with models and growing 4-H project,” simulations. Dr. Pfeiffer graduated from Ashton/Franklin Center High School in 2006. She is also a graduate of the Ogle County Clerk University of Illinois at Rebecca Huntley issued the Urbana-Champaign, earning following marriage licenses. a bachelor’s degree in animal science in 2011. May 15 During the ceremony Nicholas G. Carr and Pfeiffer was honored to be Cierra L. Whitford, both of hooded by Edward Howes, Rockford. DVM, Oregon. Brian D. Adams and Dr. Pfeiffer will be Andrea M. McKeown, both employed as a mixed animal of Schererville, Ind. practitioner at the Rochelle John S. Kellum and Darci Veterinary Hospital, L. Taub, both of Rochelle. Rochelle, and also the Polo Christopher S. Miller and Animal Hospital, Polo. Kaylee A. Kuban, both of
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Dawson said. Illinois will send a team of four youth in the compound archery division as well as the shotgun division, and will send a single participant in the air rifle division. Participants were selected during the Illinois State 4-H Shoot held in October, 2014. The Illinois 4-H archery team will include Rhett Bullard of Marion County, Kyle Lex of Sangamon County, Hannah Primm of Menard County, and Aaron Fishburn of Sangamon County. Bill Mohn of Sangamon County will serve as the archery coach. The Illinois 4-H shotgun team will include Darrin Hawkins of Grundy County, Ethan Mathias of Rock Island, Brice Switzer of Edgar County, and Brian Goldhammer of Logan County. William Peterson of Rock Island County will coach the team at the national contest. “The national 4-H contest
has been very popular and competitive since its beginning in 1989,” Dawson said. Nationally, nearly 600 4-H teens representing 37 states will be competing in the national contest. “Shooting sports is one of the top three project areas nationally in 4-H,” Dawson said. “Every local club is led by adult volunteers who have been certified through extensive training.” Illinois currently offers curriculum in compound and recurve archery, air and smallbore rifle, shotgun, and hunting and outdoor skills. Future curriculum may include muzzleloading and air and smallbore pistol shooting disciplines. The Illinois 4-H Foundation financially supports the Illinois 4-H shooting sports team. To learn more about 4-H in the community, call the Ogle County Extension Office at 815-732-2191.
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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 Alan Cassel 815-232-6222 www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 12:30 p.m. Afternoon Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship
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DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Pastor Dwight Stewart Phone 815-734-4853 Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Interim Pastor 815-626-0104 9 a.m. Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 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.
FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Rev. Derek Rogers 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.� Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; transportation and nursery provided for all services.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) EBENEZER REFORMED 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon CHURCH 815-732-2894 2997 N. German Church Rd. www.fpcoregon.com Two miles east of Oregon on Handicapped Accessible Ill. 64, then three miles north. Worship 10:30 a.m. Pastor Brion Brooks BETHEL UNITED Holy Communion is served Church Office METHODIST CHURCH the first Sunday of each Phone: 815-732-6313 217 S. Hickory St., month. Director of Ministries Shannon for Youth and Christian 815-864-2581 FIRST UNITED Education Traditional Worship 9 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH David Bordy Education Hour 10 a.m. 402 First Ave., Forreston 9 a.m. Sunday School Contemporary Worship 11 Pastor David Poust 10 a.m. Sunday Worship a.m. 815-938-2380 Roots Youth Ministry— Sunday, May 31—9 a.m. Wednesday 6:30-7:45 p.m. BROOKVILLE and Kids Clubs & Men’s & Worship Service ELKHORN UNITED Monday, June 1—8 a.m. Bible Study— METHODIST CHURCHES Women’s Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 AA Open Meeting; Bingo at Brookville: Adult Sunday Polo Nursing Home; 9:30 a.m. p.m. School 9:30 a.m. Coffee at The Depot Worship 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 3—12 p.m. EMMANUEL 17725 W. Chamber St. Friendship Club; 6:30-8 p.m. EVANGELICAL in Brookville Bible Study LUTHERAN CHURCH Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. 764 N. Stillman Road, Adult Sunday School 10 FLORENCE UNITED Oregon a.m. METHODIST CHURCH (Payne’s Point) Corner of Wilson Mill & 2649 W. Florence Rd., Pastor Andrew Kayes Brick Church Roads Freeport Office: 815-732-2424 Pastor Kathleen Worship Service 9 a.m. CHANA UNITED Brinkmeier Sunday School 10:15 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Worship Service 10:30 a.m. EVANGELICAL FREE Pastor Javier Martinez CHURCH 815-732-7683 FORRESTON GROVE OF MT. MORRIS chanaumc@gmail.com CHURCH 102 S. Seminary St. Adult & Children’s Education 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Mt. Morris 9 a.m. Forreston Senior Pastor Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Presbyterian Church in Bruce McKanna Holy Communion Celebrated America Associate Pastor the First Sunday of Each Month Pastor Jeremy Cheezum Lance Mennen 815-938-3605 815-734-4942 CHRIST OUR SAVIOR 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Thursday, May 28—9:30 LUTHERAN CHURCH 10:30 a.m. Worship Service a.m. MOM’s Group; 1 p.m. 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Ladies Bible Study 815-284-4554 Saturday, May 30—7 a.m. Pioneer Club Pastor David Andermann Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult Men’s Accountability Group 815-632-6767 Sunday, May 31—8:30 Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Sunday, May 31—9 a.m. InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH Worship with Communion, Service; 5 p.m. Youth Event 501 Third Ave. Confirmation & Reception; -The Great Mattress Run Tim Fry, Pastor Tuesday, June 2—9 a.m. No Education Hour 9:30 a.m. Worship Ladies Prayer Circle 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday, June 3—6 a.m. CHURCH OF THE Dixon Men’s Prayer Meeting OPEN BIBLE FREEDOM LUTHERAN Log onto our website 302 S. Franklin St., Polo WORSHIPPING at http://www.efcmm. 815-946-2848 COMMUNITY, ELCA org to check out our latest Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Pastor Jeff Schlesinger (June, July, August 9:30 a.m.) opportunities and updates 815-222-7270 We include children in our Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at FAITH DISCOVERY Sunday Worship experience Lutheran Outdoor Ministries CHURCH “Kids are People, too� Dining Hall 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Ages 3-10 are dismissed right 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 Jeremy Heller, Pastor after Praise & Worship. (a mile south of Oregon) 815-946-3588 Casual, Contemporary, Welcome Center 9 a.m. Sunday School Non-Traditional 111 S. Fourth St., Oregon 10 a.m. Worship Service Passion for God Nursery Available Compassion for People GRACE VALLEY We are an independent nonVisit Our Website: CHRISTIAN REFORMED denominational Christian PoloOpenBible.org CHURCH church. 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. Visitors are always welcome. CROSSROADS German Valley COMMUNITY CHURCH, Pastor Jake Ritzema FAITH EVANGELICAL WHITE PINES CAMPUS 815-362-6601 LUTHERAN CHURCH 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Sunday School for All Ages 402 Second Ave., Forreston Sundays at 10 a.m. 9 a.m. Pastor Scott Ralston 815-837-5255 Worship Service 10 a.m. Church 815-938-3203 whitepines@crossroadscn.com “ A Church with a We offer contemporary worship GERMAN VALLEY Heart — In the Heart of and relevant Bible teaching UNITED METHODIST Forreston� through CHURCH 9 a.m. Sunday Worship engaging messages, and Church and Main Streets Thursday, May 28—6:30 powerful video Matt Smith, Pastor p.m. Bible Study Join us after the service in 8:30 a.m. Worship Service Sunday, May 31—9 a.m. our cafe for coffee, snack & Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday fellowship LEAF RIVER BAPTIST School Kidzlink Children’s Ministry CHURCH Wednesday, June 3—7 p.m. (infant-5th grade)-during Adult 6941 N. Mt. 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POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. (The church is handicapped accessible) Pastor Leslie Lake 9:30 a.m. Family Worship 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11 a.m. Sunday School PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship
exceptionally fine Children’s Church is offered for children 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. May’s Bible Book of the Month is I Kings.
ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Sunday School 9 a.m. Social Time 10 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 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 Pastor Richard Tomlinson 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m. Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548 Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Confessions-Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m. TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Friday, May 29—8 a.m. Bulletin Assembly & Coffee Saturday, May 30—5:30 p.m. Worship Sunday, May 31—8:45 a.m. Worship; Fellowship Time Between Services; 10:45 a.m. Worship Monday, June 1—6:30 p.m. Committee Night; 8 p.m. Executive Committee Tuesday, June 2—11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Children’s Free Lunch Program on Church Lawn Wednesday, June 3—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise; 9-11 a.m. Quilting; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Children’s Free Lunch Program on Church Lawn Thursday, June 4—11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Children’s Free Lunch Program on Church Lawn WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m. Worship—10:35 a.m.
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The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at the Oregon office at 121 A S. 4th St. 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 or faxed to 815732-4238. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-7326166 ext. 32.
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MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Friday, May 29—9 a.m. REVIVE COMMUNITY Women’s Fellowship CHURCH Sunday, May 31— 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris 8:15 Prayer Service; 9:30 follow@revivemtm.com a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. 815-994-0428 Fellowship Time; 10:45 a.m. Southern Baptist Sunday School for All Ages Saturday Night Service Tuesday, June 2—8:45 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Bible Study; Quilting; 10:30 Celebrate Recovery a.m. Food Delivery of Pantry 6-8 p.m. Monday Wednesday, June 3—78:30 p.m. Circle M 4-H Club RIVERSTONE Meeting CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY Craig Arnold, Pastor OF GOD 812-236-1213 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Pastor David Demmer 815-732-7404 ST. BRIDE’S 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship EPISCOPAL CHURCH Service 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon NORTH GROVE Rev. Joyce Beaulieu EVANGELICAL Interim Priest CHURCH 815-732-7211 or 10384 W. Coffman Rd., 815-732-3328 Forreston www.saintbrides.org Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Email:saintbrides@ Church: 815-938-2194 verizon. net Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Services Saturday, May 30—9-11:30 Sunday-Holy Communion-8 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop and 10 a.m. Open at New Life Community Wednesday Healing Center Service-6 p.m. Sunday, May 31—9 a.m. Classes Sunday School; 10:05 a.m. Children’s Sunday School-9 Worship Service a.m. Tuesday, June 2—9-11:30 Adult Sunday School-9 a.m. a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop (2nd & 4th Sunday) Open at New Life Community St. Bride’s follows Center traditional Anglican-Episcopal church practices; is biblically OREGON based and both family and CHURCH OF GOD individual oriented. 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Visitors are always Pastor Michael Hoffman welcomed. 815-732-6847 You and your family are ST. JAMES LUTHERAN invited to join us in worship CHURCH on Sunday, May 31 at 10:30 West Grove Road at a.m. Columbine Rd. Guest speaker Jay Smith Pastor Steve Erickson will give the morning Sunday, May 31—9:15 a.m. message. Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 Greeting you will be Dawn, a.m. Congregational Bible Matt and Nadia Vanderkolk. Study, Senior Choir Rehearsal; During morning worship an 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship
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Events & Entertainment
Softball tournament will be held during ByronFest By popular demand, the ByronFest Steering Committee is bringing a back a variety of different sporting activities that have become a ByronFest tradition over time. The always-popular ByronFest Softball Tournament will be held at this year’s festival. Games are played Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12. Fifth Alarm Firehouse Pub is the presenting sponsor for the ByronFest Softball Tournament with support Brian FitzGerald and Marty McCormack, known as Switchback, will perform on May services provided by the Byron Park District. 29 for two Fifth Friday shows in Franklin Grove’s historic H.I. Lincoln Building. To enter teams in the tournament and for more information call Ray Bielskis at the Byron Park District 815-234-8435. ByronFest will again present the popular Bags Tournament, sponsored by The Cave. Switchback will be the America, Canada, Ireland, Lincoln building at 815-456The tournament will be featured performers at the Italy, and the Netherlands. 3030 daily from 10 a.m. to 4 Fifth Friday Music Show on They are featured at over p.m., and noon to 4 p.m. on May 29 at the historic H.I. 200 engagements a year. Sundays. Lincoln Building in Franklin Switchback has shared the The ticket office is open Car and crafter enthusiasts Grove, at 7 and 9 p.m. stage with artists including for walk-in purchases during will gather the morning of Group members Brian The Moody Blues, Gaelic the same hours. Sunday, June 7 at Focus FitzGerald and Marty Mc- Storm, Leon Russell, and Tickets may be available House, 3279 Ill. 251, Rochelle, Cormack will perform music Lee Greenwood. at the door, but previous for the Foundation for Focus with American roots blended Seating is limited. Tick- Switchback appearances House Annual Car and Craft with Celtic soul. They have ets are available for a $10 have sold out in advance. Show. performed throughout North donation by calling the H.I. The public is welcome to arrive around 9 a.m. to view the unique cars and homemade
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held on ByronFest grounds Saturday, July 11 beginning at 11 a.m. Cash prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place teams. The ByronFest 5K Run will also be held Saturday, July 11 with registration beginning at 7 a.m. and the race starting at 8 a.m. The race will begin at Jarrett Prairie Center and run the outer trail of the Forest Preserve. Awards will be given in multiple categories. New this year is the Family Fun Run for $10. It’s a one mile run just for fun. No awards will be given. The run is sponsored by Ogle County Physical Therapy with support services provided by the Byron Park District and Byron Forest Preserve District. Call the Byron Park District for more registration information. ByronFest Fitness
Challenge is growing into a fun Saturday afternoon event. The timed course has 10 obstacles. Overall winners for best will be awarded at 2:15 p.m. for first, second and third place. Registration is at 9 a.m. on July 11. Rules and guidelines will be given at a mandatory meeting at 9:45 p.m. with the first heat at 10 a.m. This event is $20. Participants who preregister by June 20 will receive a ByronFest shirt. For more information about all these ByronFest events visit www. byronfest.org and www. byronparkdistrict.com For more information about other ByronFest activities call the Byron Chamber of Commerce office at 815-234-5500 or visit ByronFest on the web at www.byronfest.org.
crafts. The vintage vehicles will be outside on the grass along with some outdoor crafters. The vendors and crafters will continue inside in the Focus House air-conditioned gym. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pork chops and brats will be grilled for lunch; in addition to homemade barbeque. No fee will be charged for attendance. Vehicles are welcome to register the day of the show until 12 p.m. Crafters can call 815-5625881 to see if slots are still open.
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2:30 p.m. on Aug. 6. A valid photo ID is required for the course. The course will be taught by University of Illinois Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Marilyn Csernus, MS, RD. The Department of Public Health requires food establishments to be under the operational supervision of a certified food service sanitation manager during
hours of operation. This course meets the eight-hour coursework and examination required by the State of Illinois for either the initial Food Service Sanitation Mangers Certification, or the recertification, which is required every five years. The cost for this course is $90 for the two days and includes the textbook, educational materials, exam, and lunch.
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Ogle County Master Gardeners receive awards University of Illinois Extension Ogle County Master Gardeners celebrated 2014 with their Annual Awards dinner on May 5. Randy Calvert celebrated 10 years of service to the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program. Larry Ermey celebrated five years of service to the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program. He is presented his award by Extension educator Lisa Hepker. Kathy Michel and Mary Ley received the 2014 Inspiration Award for their volunteer programs. Randy Calvert, Leona Totosz, Cathy Hendricks, Kim Grennan, Leah Patapack, Mary Ley, and Phil Bratta volunteered at least 50 hours of service to the Ogle County Master Gardener program in
2014. Sue Johnson, Kathy Michel, Larry Ermey, Sue Paulin and Sally Sarafin received the Century Club – Golden Trowel Award. Each volunteer donated over 100 hours of service to the Ogle County Master Gardener program. 2014 Master Gardener Interns – Sandi Clarey, Kim Grennan, Susan Hillison, Deb Bryant, and Stephanie Wascher. Marcia Heuer and Phil Bratta received the Most Valuable Planter – Green Thumb Award. This award is given to Ogle County Master Gardeners who have gone above and beyond for the organization, are wellrounded, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and love to share their passion for horticulture. The ‘Green Thumb’ is passed to new recipients each year.
Above, Randy Calvert, Leona Totosz, Cathy Hendricks, Kim Grennan, Leah Patapack, Mary Ley, and Phil Bratta volunteered at least 50 hours of service to the Ogle County Master Gardener program in 2014. At left are the 2014 Master Gardener Interns – Sandi Clarey, Kim Grennan, Susan Hillison, Deb Bryant, and Stephanie Wascher.
Sign up for 13th Pound the Pavement Join the community for the 13th annual Lois Nelson Memorial Walk and Fun Run this year. Pound the Pavement will be held Saturday, July 4 at 9 a.m. at Dillehay Park, Mt. Morris. This family friendly and now traditional 4th of July community event is also fundraiser for Special Marcia Heuer and Phil Bratta received the Most Valuable Olympics and the Let Freedom Planter – Green Thumb Award. This award is given to Ring Festival, as Nelson Ogle County Master Gardeners who have gone above worked with developmentally and beyond for the organization, are well-rounded, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and love to share their passion for horticulture.
Weed science field day set on June 24 The 2015 University of Illinois Weed Science Field Day will be Wednesday, June 24 at the U of I Crop Sciences Research and Education Center, located immediately south of the main campus. Coffee and refreshments will be available under the shade trees near the Seed House at 2102 South Wright St., Champaign, beginning at 8 a.m. Similar to past years, participants will car pool to the fields where they can join a guided, but informal, tour to look at research plots and interact with weed science faculty, staff, and graduate students. Participants can compare their favorite corn and soybean herbicide programs to other commercial programs and get an early look at a few products that will soon be on the market. The tour will conclude around noon with a catered lunch at the Seed House.
The cost for the field tour is $10, which includes a book, refreshments, and lunch. Two hours of Certified Crop Advisor credit are available under the integrated pest management category. Field research work will continue at the DeKalb, Perry, and Brownstown research centers. Formal weed science tours will not be offered at these locations, but most of the weed science plots will have signs during the agronomy day field tours scheduled for these locations. Doug Maxwell, long-time manager of the herbicide evaluation program at the University of Illinois, will retire after the end of the 2015 growing season. Aaron Hager, a U of I weed scientist, said Maxwell has been an outstanding manager of this program for many years. For more information, call 217-333-4424.
disabled adults as her vocation. Pound the Pavement is a scenic walk and fun run that travels approximately four miles around the streets of Mt. Morris. It will follow the route that Nelson walked every day, in any kind of weather. In these last years the total proceeds have exceeded $50,000 that has all been allocated to the above organizations.
The cost is $10 per person with an 8 a.m. check-in and registration at Dillehay Park. All participants preregistered and present on the day of the walk will receive a commemorative T-shirt (limited number available the day of the walk with registration) and a water bottle. No awards are given. It is happening in Nelson’s memory to raise funds for two causes in which she was very
actively involved. The event is open to all ages, bicycles, strollers and wheelchairs. Registrations can be sent by Wednesday, June 17 to Mike and Brenda Anderson, 202 S. Hannah, Mt. Morris IL. 61054. For more information or a registration form call Mike Anderson at 815-734-4569 or 815-732-7952 or email Beth Nelson Chase at beth@ brightstarsbethlehem.org.
Girls participated in state contests Ogle County represented by four 4-Hers Illinois youth participated in the State 4-H horse contests on April 18 and 19 Natalie Johnson, Forreston, Laci Meyer, Leaf River, Brenna Berns, Chana, and Taylor Yordy, Leaf River, represented Ogle County at the State contest. Coaches Lori Meyer, Leaf River, and Gretchen Johnson, Forreston, worked to prepare the girls for competition. Two days were spent competing in various horse related contests allowing the 4-Hers to demonstrate their knowledge and expertise on a wide range of equine topics. This contest determines the individuals that will represent Illinois at two national competitions in the events of Horse Bowl, hippology, and three types of public speaking contests. In the hippology contest, 4-Hers had their horse
knowledge tested in a very comprehensive fashion. Beginning their long day of activities on Saturday, the hippology contestants judged four classes of horses, testing their knowledge of breed conformation standards and requirements of performance classes. The next phase of the hippology contest was the slides phase where contestants answered questions pertaining to a series of pictures. The third phase of hippology was a multiple choice written exam covering a wide range of equine information. The Junior division hippology contestants finished the day with the stations phase of the contest. A total of 10 stations had 10 questions each. The 4-Hers were timed and had two minutes to complete each station. After stations, senior and intermediate division contestants also had to complete an oral problem. hippology contestants had to qualify at their respective
regional contests in order to participate at the state contest. Brenna Berns placed third in hippology in the Intermediate division. Horse Bowl requires that the participants be quick minded and “fast fingered” in order to be the first to push their buzzer and answer the question. A total of 11 teams participated in the Junior contest, creating some great competition. The first part of the contest was double elimination. Once the final four teams were determined round-robin play began. Ogle County members placed third in Junior Horse Bowl at the State Contest just behind Kane County in first place and Edwards County in second place. Berns also placed second in Junior Horse Bowl Individual Results. As with hippology, in the Senior Division of Horse Bowl the teams play for the right to represent the state at the national contest. However, Horse Bowl contestants compete as a
team so the top county team earns the trip to the national contests rather than the top four individuals. Additionally, the second place team is eligible to compete at the All American Quarter Horse Congress Horse Bowl Contest. This year the Senior division had seven teams. DuPage County finished in first place and earned the right to represent Illinois 4-H at the national contest. Thanks to all of the people that made this contest possible, including the speech and horse bowl judges that volunteered their time and expertise, and all that helped score hippology, and horse bowl, in addition to helping in many other ways to make the contest run smoothly. Complete results can be viewed on Illinois Livestock Trail – Horses website, formerly Illini Horsenet, at http://livestocktrail.illinois. edu/horsenet/ Anyone needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, may call their local Extension office.
Blues concert at Byron church All Saints Lutheran Church, 624 Luther Drive, Byron, will host a Summer Blues Music Series in conjunction with Crossroads Blues Society. Each show will be on the first Sunday of the month, running from 4 to 6 p.m. The shows are all free. A goodwill offering will be taken up at the shows for People Helping People, the local food bank. The shows kick off on Sunday, June 7 with Dan Phelps, Roscoe, is a delta style blues player who won the 2014 Crossroads Blues Challenge and represented Crossroads Blues Society at the 2015 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tenn., back in January. Later this summer on July 5, Macyn Taylor, Milwaukee, Wis., will be featured. Taylor received her
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Oregon library’s book sale is Saturday, June 13
Spoon Man Spoon Man Jim Cruise played the rhythm of a song using spoons May 14 at Oregon Elementary to kick off the Oregon and Mt. Morris Libraries summer reading programs. Photo by Chris Johnson
The Oregon Public Library will hold an unprecedented book sale on Saturday, June 13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m on the library lawn. The library has so many books and so little storage space that the books have got to go. The books will be sold as one price per bag, which means whatever number of books are in a buyer’s bag,
the price is still $3 or $10. An 11-inch by 16-inch shopping bag of books will be $3. An Oregon Public Library cloth tote bag of books will be $10. Forty-four books on CDs will be for sale at a price of $1 each. The library has received a special donation of 1,500 children’s books which
allows the staff to offer more of the older collection for sale. Come early to get the best selection. Children can read or check out books donated by the Foundation from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Oregon Library News old. Story times, activities, bookmarks, prizes, games, special guests and of course, books are all a part of this annual program. Brochures are available at the library. Programs begin the week of June 1.
“One benefit of Summer was that each day we had more light to read by,” — Jeannette Walls, The Glass Castle Meet the Library Board Trustee Katie Beeh I live on a farm in Oregon with my husband, Norm and our youngest child Jakob (who just turned 21!). I have three other children, Laryssa, Stephen, and Shauna and five grandchildren. Laryssa and Shauna also live in Oregon as well as three of my grandchildren. I am an RN, a beekeeper, the women’s Chaplain in the Ogle County Jail, and the office manager and bookkeeper for my husband’s business, Beeh Engineering, P.C. I am an avid reader and I whole heartily support our Oregon Public Library.
2015 Summer Reading Program Bookmarks It was a difficult selection process with 200 entries. Congratulations to 16 aspiring artists. The bookmarks selected have been copied, laminated and are available after May 26, which is the first day of registration for the summer reading program. All other entries will be used for border display on the bulletin boards. Thank you to everyone who participated.
Library Book Clubs The Rock River Center Book Club meets Wednesday, June 10, at 12:30 p.m. at the Rock River Center to discuss All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy. The Afternoon Book Club meets Wednesday, June 17, at 1 p.m. at the library to discuss The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.
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affect real people. That’s exactly what’s at stake with the proposed cuts to Medicaid funding for nursing home residents. Elected officials in Springfield need to understand how devastating the proposed $230 million in cuts would be to Oregon Living & Rehabilitation
Center and to nursing homes across the state. These cuts would drastically affect quality of care for our residents, and many homes would be forced to close. This is not a case of simply tightening our belts and doing more with less. Believe me, we’ve been
E Readers Available for Checkout The library now has several eReaders ready to be checked out to patrons with an Oregon library card. Patrons will have some additional paperwork to fill out. Ask the staff for details.
2015 Read to the Rhythm Summer Reading Program The 2015 Summer Reading Program registration began on Tuesday, May 26. The program is free to residents, of the Oregon Public Library District who are 3 to 17 years
Preschool Story Time will take a break and start up again on Thursday, June 4 at 10 a.m.
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Budget cuts will be devastating to nursing homes Dear Editor, It’s easy to think of budget cuts in terms of dollars and cents. We often forget that cuts
doing exactly that for the past several years. But we cannot cut nurses and aides without violating state and federal staffing ratios. We also have rigid requirements for the care we must provide, which we wholeheartedly support. So, cutting funds for nursing homes is not an option. We need our community to rally behind us and urge elected officials in
Springfield to hold the line on Medicaid funding for nursing homes. Maggie Niemi Administrator Oregon Living & Rehabilitation Center
Poppy Days donors thanked Dear Editor, The Forreston American Legion Family wishes to thank all who donated on
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Rebuild benefit set for May 30 From A1 storm safely with only minor scrapes and were rescued from the cellar a couple of hours later by firefighters. Ogle County Board Chairman Kim Gouker said several people who were at the restaurant told him Mirtoska was a hero. “They said without Ava we would have had some fatalities. She made sure they got into the cellar,” Gouker said. Gouker declared May 7 as Ava Mirtoska Day throughout the county. Mirtoska was looking out the front window of the restaurant when saw that the darkening skies were out of the ordinary. “I was looking out through the window and seeing The interior of the Grubsteakers following the tornado. something coming really fast and really dark,” she said. Photo by Earleen Hinton
“It was still too far to see if it was a tornado, but I am seeing something dark. That second I said, ‘uh-oh, this is serious.’ “ A silent auction and bake sale will also be part of Saturday’s fundraiser. The breakfast menu will include biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon, pancakes, coffee, and orange juice, all cooked by Grubsteaker’s cook Sal and served by Grubsteaker’s waitresses. The lunch menu will include hot dogs, Graduate Beth Obendorf receives her diploma and a hug cheeseburgers, chips, fresh from her father, Oregon School Board Vice-president fruit, lemonade and iced tea. Bruce Obendorf. Photo by Randy Stukenberg
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Monetary donations are also being accepted at Holcomb State Bank, 222 Ill. Rte 38, Rochelle IL 61068. Checks should be made out From A1 to Grubsteaker’s Restaurant. Baldwin has been named a National Merit Scholar and will receive a scholarship to Michigan State University. Salutatorian Erika Waldsmith recounted that her class has come along way since starting school. “We have accomplished so much,” she said. “I hope you will do more than just exist. You have the ability to change the world.” OHS Principal Andrew Nelson underscored Grubsteakers restaurant located at Ill. 64 and 251 was destroyed by the April 9 tornado. Customers and passersby Waldsmith’s assessment. fled to the building’s storm cellar when the tornado hit. Photo by Earleen Hinton “I would like mention to our audience some highlights about this exceptional group of students that comprise the Class of 2015,” he said. “This group of seniors has performed more than 13,604 hours of community service hours during their time as Oregon Hawks.”
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In addition, he said they have earned approximately $345,000 dollars in scholarships, five of them achieved an overall ACT score of a 30 or better, and 13 students achieved a 4.0 GPA or higher. They also set a precedent with 85 percent of the class successfully completing one or more college level courses via advanced placement and dual credit programs, a higher percentage than any other class in school history. “Congratulations on a job well done,” Nelson said.
Open house for Heller An open house to honor recently retired Oregon Fire Chief Don Heller will be held on Saturday, June 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Oregon Fire Station.
Light refreshments will be served. The event will be hosted by Oregon Fire Protection District officials and is open to the public.
Former gas station to be demolished By Vinde Wells Editor Sometime later this year, an Oregon gas station turned restaurant will be razed to make way for a parking lot. Ogle County Board Chairman Kim Gouker, Byron, said last week that the building that most recently housed Jackass BBQ, at the corner of Washington and Fifth Streets, will be coming down “sometime this year.” He said the exact timeline is not yet certain. Gouker told the county board May 19 that so far, the county has incurred an estimated $21,668 on the property at 501 W. Washington St., including
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$934 to remove the natural gas service, $2,592 for asbestos assessment and abatement, $2,450 for assessment of five underground tanks, and $16,250 for design work. He said considerable money was saved by having the county’s Highway Department handle the bid process and do excavating and demolition work on the property. Gouker said the long range plan is to also remove the house from the property at 102 S. Fifth St., which is next door to the former gas station, and create one large parking lot with approximately 40 spaces. He said the project will be done in phases, with the removal of the underground tanks and gas station building and completing that part the parking lot as Phase 1, removal of the house next door as Phase 2, and completing the rest of the parking lot as Phase 3. Completion of all three phases is likely several years in the future, he said. A lawyer’s office is currently located in the house. An information sheet outlined the estimated costs of all three phases. Phase 1 is expected to cost $197,850, including the cost of removing the underground tanks, removing the old gas station, and completing the first half of the parking lot. Phase 2 and 3 are estimated at a total of $161,950. The county purchased the property at 501 W. Washington St. for $150,000 in June of 2013 from John Spoor. Turn to A11
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Emergency plan for nuclear station undergoes test By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@oglecountynews.com Ogle County agencies showed they are able to protect residents in the event of an emergency at Byron’s Exelon Nuclear Power Station. Emergency plans were tested last week to prepare for a potential emergency at the power plant. “FEMA concluded that they demonstrated the ability to protect the area,” Sean O’Leary, US Department of Homeland Security National Preparedness Division Chief, Technological Hazards Branch, FEMA These findings were similar to what the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) found during the exercise at the power plant. “The preliminary results are adequate,” said Greg Hanson, NRC Region 3. “The Licensee (Exelon) can implement a plan and protect the public.” He said the strength of the sheriff’s department was shown during the exercise. “They performed well,” said Hanson. FEMA and the NRC were conducting a post exercise press conference May 22 at the Ogle County Public Safety Complex. The preliminary findings for the exercise were announced at this time. Evaluators staged a hostile based scenario for the power plant and outside agencies May 20. The exercise simulated armed attackers trying to gain access to the power plant. “We had evaluators in Ogle County, Winnebago County, and Illinois,” said O’Leary. “We assessed 113 criteria.” A final report on the exercise will be
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released 90 days after the preliminary findings on the NRC’s ADAMS (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System) website located at www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/ adams.html. Safety exercises are held bi-annually in the 10 mile zone around the power plant for all agencies. In previous exercises, radiation leaks and natural disasters were simulated. The hostile action was a new scenario. Additionally, Hanson said other exercises are held internally throughout the year. “These exercises are important so we ensure we can protect the public,” said Exelon Generation Senior Communications Manager William Stoermer, Quad Cities Generating Station. “We want the public to Exelon’s Byron Generating Station is located on German Church Road between be confident we can run these drills. It is a Oregon and Byron. File photo great learning opportunity for us.” The results of the drill are shared between Exelon facilities to improve the safety within the entire company, he said. “The exercise allows us to interact with the county and the state,” said Stoermer. “We all learn which makes our program that much stronger.” In addition to the safety exercise, Exelon sends out yearly brochures to everyone living within the 10 mile radius of a nuclear power plant. These brochures provide details on how the plant operates and what to do in the event of an emergency. The safety exercise was originally scheduled for April 15 but was postponed following the April 9 tornado that hit Ogle County. O’Leary said the decision to cancel was easily made and a rescheduled date was set.
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Lady Hawks end season at prelims By Andy Colbert Reporter The 2015 version of the Oregon Lady Hawks track and field team saw its season come to an end last Thursday in the preliminaries of the IHSA 1A track meet. Two sprint relays and individuals Kelsey Pudlas, Hailey Long, and Sarah Lauer failed to advance to Saturday’s finals Competing at the campus of Eastern Illinois University, the closest Oregon would come would be in Lauer’s specialty, the triple jump. The 4-time state qualifier missed advancing by only one and a ¼ inch. Delphanae Griffin of Madison grabbed the 12th and final spot with a leap of 34-feet-11.25. Lauer’s best was 34-10. “She didn’t have that one good jump,” Oregon coach Oregon’s Sarah Lauer triple jumps in the prelims of the Nick Schneiderman said. Class 1A state track meet in Charleston on May 21. “I wasn’t aware of anything being off.” Photo by Philip Marruffo, Sauk Valley Media
Last year, Lauer had a similar misfortune, missing by two inches of making the finals. “I don’t know if she put too much pressure on herself, instead of being relaxed and loose,” Schneiderman said. “I was hoping running the 400 relay would get her warmed up.” Chilly 50-degree weather on that particular day affected everyone’s performance. “The top 15 seeded teams in the 400 relay ran slower times than they did at the sectional,” Schneiderman said. Oregon came in as the No. 9 seed with a time of 51.09. At Charleston, the group of Long, Pudlas, Lauer and Sarah Harris ran 51.85 to take fourth in their heat and six spots away from advancing. “It doesn’t help having to sit in the (staging) tent for 10-15 minutes in the cold,” Schneiderman said. Oregon had the longest
wait, being the final heat. In the 800 relay, with Long, Harris, Delaney Mahoney and Sommer Rhea running, the Lady Hawks clocked in at 1:51.42, well off the 1:47.72 needed to move on. “It was the same deal in that race,” Schneiderman said. “We were slower, but at least closer to our PR. I’m happy with the exchanges.” Long was close to her seeded time in the 110 hurdles, finishing sixth in her heat with a time of 16.67. “She did beat two of times of girls that beat her at the sectional,” Scheiderman said. “And, she was able to 3-step the hurdles.” Pudlas had a season best of 9-0 to win the third flight of the pole vault. Though it wasn’t enough to qualify (10-0), it helped erase the memories of no-heighting in 2014. “She was pretty happy with that,” said Schneiderman of the girl selected as top athlete
in the school. Carthage Illini West, the school that upset Oregon in the 2008 state football playoff semifinals, won the 1A meet with 52 points. Sidell Jamaica was next with 47, in a meet dominated by central Illinois teams. For the first time in decades, neither Byron nor Oregon qualified anyone for the finals. “I can’t remember the last time that has ever happened,” long-time Byron coach Scott McMullen said. As a whole, all of northern Illinois 1A track had a rough showing downstate. Of the 26 entrants in the Sauk Valley coverage area, only four moved on to the finals and of the 31 in the Rockford area, only four advanced. “I don’t know what the reason is for that,” Schneiderman said. “I’m very happy with how the season turned out for us. The girls did well.”
Forreston beats Stillman to win Oregon regional By Andy Colbert Reporter In a 2A baseball regional final against Stillman Valley on May 23, Forrreston-Polo had extra base hits to start the first and fourth innings, but was unable to capitalize. That all changed when Ethan Groom opened up the fifth with a double. Pinch runner Trent Hazelbower came in as a courtesy runner for Groom and finally gave F-P its first score of the game, following sacrifice bunts by Caleb Poffenberger and Wyatt Patterson. That gave F-P a 1-0 lead in would not relinquish in a 3-0 win over the Cardinals, giving F-P its first-ever regional title in Forreston school history. “This is awesome and great for the school,” F-P coach Kyle Zick said. “And, to do it in 2A is special.” That one run by the speedy Hazelbower gave F-P the cushion they needed in a pitchers duel between Nathan Schneiderman and Andrew Wilhite. “Trent’s been waiting for his time to shine,” Zick said. “After his run, we relaxed at the plate and had a good contact on the ball in the sixth inning.” The star of the game for F-P was definitely Schneiderman. The 6-foot-5 lefty held Stillman to two hits
Forreston’s Nathan Schneiderman gets ready to hug his catcher Wyatt Kerchner after shutting out Stillman Valley in the championship game. Photo by Earleen Hinton
and had 10 strikeouts. “He was a different pitcher than what we’ve seen. We’ve faced very few lefties,” SV coach Scott Wilhite said. Schneiderman helped his cause in the sixth inning with an RBI single. Richie Bartnick drew a walk, advanced to second on a Austin Groshans sacrifice bunt and then came home on Schneiderman’s hit to make it 2-0. Hazelbower came in to pinch run again and was driven in by a Groom hit. That gave F-P a 3-0 lead and with the way Schneiderman was pitching, any hopes SV had for a comeback was very slim. “I never felt we were out of the game,” Wilhite said. “I feel we’re just as good of a team as they are.” Scheiderman took a nohitter into the sixth inning and was aided by centerfield Grobe and right fielder Patterson robbing Cardinal
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Forreston’s Austin Groshans looks to the home plate umpire just after Stillman catcher Ethan Roberts tagged him out during the championship game of the Oregon Regional on May 23. Forreston won the game 3-0. Photo by Earleen Hinton
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Hawks battle shaky start to qualify for state Wilson wins 300 hurdles By Andy Colbert Reporter Early in the 1A track and field sectional at Byron on May 22, things looked bleak for an Oregon boys team accustomed to contending for the team title and sending multiple events downstate. A botched handoff on the first leg of the 400-meter relay disqualified them from potentially earning a state berth. One of those runners, Konner Wilson, was then upset in the 110 high hurdles by freshman AJ Christensen of Polo-Forreston and missed a state qualification berth. A highly-seeded 3,200 relay came in decimated by missing personnel, most notably senior state medalist Adam Weller who was out with mono, and did not even place. In the throws, one of the Hawks’ strong points, both John Ghibellini and Kole Mowry were in danger of not meeting qualifying standards. None of the other field events were close to qualifying. All coach Jim Spratt could do is shake his head and wonder what was happening. Last year with a shorthanded squad, the second-place Hawks still managed to win three relays and send four individual events downstate. Right when things seemed the worse for Oregon, a very bizarre incident occurred that catapulted them to a strong finish. In the 800 relay, Oregon, Lena-Winslow, and Pecatonica-Durand were intently engaged in a battle for second place behind Polo-Forreston. At stake was
the automatic state berth for the runnerup finish. Running lead leg, Wilson got the Hawks off to a strong start and Carson Buck carried that through to Mitchell Nehrkorn. Running the fastest split of the relay for Oregon, Nehrkorn got the baton to Skylar Short with a slight lead over Le-Win and Pec-Durand. Running what he called the fastest he’s run, Short and the two anchors from L-W and P-D crossed the finish line in a dead heat. Meet official Galen Bennett was summoned to review the video and pick the winning second-place team. The meet was briefly delayed while Bennett and others tried to distinguish one team from another in the finish. With those three teams eagerly awaiting the result, the announcement came over the loudspeaker that all three had qualified on time (1:33.70) and each would be going downstate. “In over 20 years of working meets, I’ve never seen anything like it, with three teams all in a dead heat,” meet official Galen Bennett said. “It was unbelievable. It was so close, I couldn’t even see one of the runners at all.” All three teams were awarded second place with the exact same time. With FAT timing, it’s extremely rare that two runners tie and almost unheard of for three to tie. “That was huge for us,” Oregon Jim Spratt said. “We needed a boost and that gave it to us.” That made it the second qualifier of the night for Oregon, as a bit earlier Mowry pulled off his best
performance of the year when it counted most. Sitting in third place and over a foot away from the statequalifying mark of 48-0 in the shot put, the sophomore uncorked a 48-2.75 effort on his final throw to earn a trip to Charleston. “How about wow,” said Oregon throwing coach Doug Engel when asked to comment on Mowry’s final shot put. “Kole’s a competitor. I try to get the kids to get into a groove and he really got into one as the competition went on. I think he PR’d three times.” In the 300 hurdles, Wilson came from third place and outraced Danny Falconer and Christensen for Oregon’s lone first place. His time was 40.92. The other two hurdles also advanced on time. “Konner is going to get better and better,” Spratt said. “Next year, he might be in the high 38s.”
Kole Mowry releases the shot at the Byron Sectional. Photo by Chris Johnson
Konner Wilson races in the 110 hurdles at the sectional Carson Buck hands the baton to Mitchell Nehrkorn in the Turn to B2 meet. He won the 300 hurdles Photo by Earleen Hinton 4x200 relay. Photo by Earleen Hinton
Forreston-Polo ends Hawks season at regional Cardinals win game 7-0 to advance By Andy Colbert Reporter In a 2A Oregon regional semifinal game between Forreston-Polo and Oregon on May 20, both teams played according to seed with F-P coming out on top 7-0. “This was the type of game where there wasn’t any spectacular type plays,” F-P coach Kyle Zick said. “Oregon played well on defense and we pounded the ball.” Saving ace hurler Nathan Schneiderman for the
May 23 final, Zick started Caleb Poffenberger. The sophomore went the distance on the mound for F-P, striking out eight and allowing two singles. “Caleb started off nervous, but calmed down after the first inning,” Zick said. “He started hitting his spots and was effective with his off speed.” Poffenberger got stronger as the game went on, not allowing a ball out of the infield in the fifth and sixth innings and throwing four strikeouts. “He has a nice curve ball and ability to control it,” Oregon coach Adam Albrecht said. “One of our struggles was putting the ball in play.” Brody Grobe, who singled
to start the game, got F-P on the scoreboard in the first inning by stealing home on a passed ball. The score stayed 1-0 going into the bottom of the third inning. That went the F-P bats really came alive. Austin Groshans doubled over Harry Baldwin in left field and was driven in by Schneiderman. Ethan Groom returned the favor to Schneiderman with an RBI single up the middle. Poffenberger continued the barrage with a single. That sent Albrecht out to the pitching mound where he relived Josh Cook of his duties. Taylor Brubaker, who had the 3-0 win over West Carroll three days earlier, finished the game up for Oregon.
“From one through nine, they can all hit,” Albrecht said. “That third inning did us in, they way they all came together on the hitting.” Trailing 3-0, Oregon would not get out of the inning until three more runs scored. Wyatt Patterson drove in Groom with a single. Grobe drove in two more runs with another single, making it six hits for F-P in the inning. “All season, we’ve found that one inning we string hits together,” Zick said. “We need to be more consistent for all seven.” Oregon had its best chance to score in the top of the third with runners on the second and third and no outs. Trey Wilson led off with a single. Jensen Melville had a bunt that wasn’t fielded and was
Oregon’s Mason Smith tries to tag Forreston-Polo’s Brody Grobe as Grobe slides safely into second during action at the Oregon Regional on May 20. Forreston won the game 7-0. Photo by Chris Johnson
credited with a hit. The next batter, Josh Cook, hit a rocket towards third base that appeared destined for a 2-run RBI. Instead, Karl Prerost, filling in for injured Robert DeVries, snagged the hard-hit ball and doubled Wilson off third base. “That was the key point of the game for us,” Albrecht said. “It was just bad luck.” “Karl stepped up today and did a good job for us,” Zick said. In the fourth inning, Hawk catcher Zach Stromberg also looked to have a hit, but shortstop Richie Bartnick made a nice stop near second base and threw Stromberg out. Bartnick drove in Grobe for F-P’s final run in the bottom of the fifth to make it 7-0. “They’re very active on the bases and good in situation stuff,” Albrecht said. Oregon ended their year with a 6-22 record. The game
also marked Albrecht’s final as head coach. David Boyer will be named the new head coach and had previously worked for Albrecht as the fresh-soph coach. “He really knows baseball and loves it,” Albrecht said. “He’ll do a good job of teaching the fundamentals.” Depending on his class schedule, Albrecht hasn’t ruled out coming back to help out with the program. Oregon returns a handful of juniors and fresh-soph team that went 5-21. “Honestly, we had our ups and downs,” Albrecht said. “We got better as the year went on, but lack of depth really hurt us. By the end of the year, we were competitive in most of our games.” Forreston-Polo defeated Stillman Valley 3-0 in the championship game and will play Aurora Christian at the Byron Sectional on May 27. Game time is 4 p.m.
Oregon’s Josh Cook pitches during the regional game against Forreston-Polo. Photo by Chris Johnson
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Byron wins sectional meet From B1 Long the calling card for Hawk track, the 1,600 relay was Oregon’s final chance for a state qualification. P-F was the favorite with Oregon and Le-Win the next highest seeds. As expected, P-F led from start to finish to win its third relay of the meet. Buck got Oregon off to a solid start, as several teams remained in the running. On the second leg, Caleb Mennen, who placed third in the 400 run with a 52.83, gave the baton to Nehrkorn even with Le-Win. Nehrkorn quickly passed Le-Win’s third leg on the exchange and gave anchor Andrew Newman a 10-meter lead. Polo-Forreston’s Aaron Shelton leads the way at the end of the 4x200 relay as Oregon’s Not only did Newman put Skylar Short, right, and a Lena-Winslow runner race for second. Photo by Earleen Hinton away Le-Win, but, he kept pace on the final leg with
400-meter champ Nathan Stukeberg. The Hawks ran their best time of the year, 3:30.21, trailing only the 3:28 put up by P-F. “That’s two sophomores and two juniors out there,” said an excited Spratt. “Who knows, maybe we can sneak into next Saturday’s finals with the ninth spot.” Using its strength in the throws and distances, Byron overcame the sprinting superiority of Polo-Forreston to win the sectional 125-119. Pec-Durand was third with 59 and Oregon next at 51. Other place winners for Oregon were a fourth in the 1,600 run by Ian Hussung, fifth in the long jump by Short and sixth in the discus by Ghibellini, Ashton-Franklin Center, which doesn’t have a track to practice on, had a first place
in the long jump from Riley Stephens at 20-8. The Raiders almost sent a second competitor to Charleston, but in a battle for second place in the 800, Glen Mundell was nipped by Michael Dykstra of Crystal Lake Faith Lutheran, 2:02.04-2:05.26. “We practice in parking lots and run in the streets,” said coach Jason Long, who inherited the program last year. “Amboy lets us use their long jump pits on Saturdays. If we had a pit, Riley could really do something.” Stephens is AFC first state qualifier since the consolidation of the two schools. Additionally, the AFC program is considered more of a track club than a team, as each athlete has to pay to be on it.
DLR boys second at 72 meet The David L. Rahn Junior High boys’ track season is completed. The final week of competition ended with both the teams finishing second in the Route 72 conference by a narrow margin. The seventh grade team finished just 13 points behind a strong Winnebago team. Athletes rounding out the scoring for the Eagles were: Sam Flores-Minnis, Garret At left, John Ghibellini spins as he prepares to release the shot while at right, AJ Moser, Eli Rufer, Matthew Shere, Josh Sitze, and Jacob Christensen races in the finals of the 110 hurdles. Photos by Chris Johnson
Davis. The relay teams consisting of Brandon Hyde-Jones, Garret Moser, Matthew Shere, Sam Flores-Minnis, and Jacob Davis also ended the season with a second place in the conference. The eighth grade saw an even closer battle, finishing only seven points out of first to Polo. The following athletes earned team points in the meet. Jake Mennen, Michael
Bower, Jonathan Acosta, Ryan Lazansky, Connor Young, Dalton Hermes, and Carson Sweeney. All three of the eighth grade relay teams took home second place in several close races. Members of the relay teams were Adam Merrill, Calvin Sullivan, Dalton Hermes, Jackson Buck, Connor Young, Jake Mennen, Jonathan Acosta, Luke Martin, Michael Bower, and Ryan Lazansky.
Sports Column Forreston-Polo teams step up to challenges By Andy Colbert Reporter Last week, the Forreston and Polo baseball and track teams passed the first round of their final exams with flying colors. The baseballers vanquished the BNC in winning a first-ever regional and the tracksters dominated the oval at the Byron 1A sectional. There seemed to be a sentiment that Stillman Valley was on par with Forreston-Polo. That was not so. F-P was definitely the better team and deserving of the No. 1 seed. In track and field, PoloForreston gave Byron all
they could handle in sprints, hurdles, jumps and pole vault. But, without the quality Byron had in the throws and distance runners, P-F was nipped in the final standings. That’s the beauty of a track meet – a team needs to have adequate representation in 18 events. As a sport, it remains one of the last bastions of true competition. Would having perennial power Winnebago (six students above the 1A cutoff) in the sectional cancelled out more of Byron’s points than of Polo and actually help Polo win the title? After running the numbers from the 2A sectional ‘Bago was in, Byron would have still won 115 to 112, with ‘Bago coming in with 62 points. The biggest questions facing baseball boss Kyle Zick and track top dog
Ryan Deets is not so much strategy, but how best to utilize personnel. Does Zick take a gamble and save Nathan Schneiderman for a possible sectional final on Saturday, or do you do all you can to ensure a win in Wednesday’s game? With all the speed in the relays, both young and old, how best can Deets maximize his team’s chance for advancing out of Thursday’s preliminaries and then going for the gold on Saturday? It’s possible some feelings might get hurt along the way, but this is high stakes time for both programs. Oregon coach Jim Spratt would have loved to had Deets’ problem of choosing whom to put where on the relays. That used to be a concern for Spratt, but not so much anymore. Compared to years
past, when squads of 50-60 were common, things are much thinner now. However, the prospects look bright for next year with every state qualifier back except senior newcomer Skylar Short. Oregon could really be special if a couple more talented juniors decide to come out next year. Speaking of coaches, it’s been a boon to both the boys and girls track programs to have Doug Engle officially back. As evidenced by the decline in shot put and discus throughout the area, a quality throwing coach is a rarity and Engle is one of the best anywhere. “People give me a lot of credit, but lets not forget that I’ve had two good head coaches in Art Carlson and Jim Spratt,” Engel said. “That helps tremendously.”
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Plus, the guy’s old school and that is refreshing to see these days. Most of those types have faded away. On to another subject in the news recently. A couple weeks ago it was National Police Week. Did you know that many of these local departments devote part of their time and energy to provide security at our high school sporting events? It is their way of providing service to the community. Often, it goes unnoticed, but credit needs to go to our area police for all they do in helping maintain order at games. Especially at high stakes football and basketball games, emotions can run high and the police serve a valuable role in diffusing potential problems. Nationwide, the police have threatened by members of motorcycle gangs, protested on by blacks and unfairly portrayed by the media. It seems like a pretty bad treatment against the men and women that do admirable jobs in maintaining order and protecting us from the
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criminal element. The police will endure. They always have. Back in the 1960s, they were referred to as ‘pigs’ by the antiestablishment. Those days were mild, though, compared the abuse and unneeded scrutiny today’s police have to contend with. Instead of protest marches against the police, maybe one should be held in support of law enforcement. Thanks to all our area police departments that ensure the safety and well being for high school sports.
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Funding for highways is shrinking in state budget Five-year plan is announced By Pam Eggemeier Sauk Valley Media
As funding continues to shrink for work on state roads and bridges, state transportation officials warn that they see little hope for any infrastructure expansion in the foreseeable future. After releasing a new 6-year highway spending plan Thursday, acting Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn said that doing regular maintenance of the system would be difficult, let alone taking on new projects that might spur economic development. “A high-quality transportation network is a job creator and economic asset,” Blankenhorn said. “But just maintaining our existing system will be a challenge, with the ability to take on any new projects extremely difficult.” The $8.4 billion in proposed spending statewide is about $200 million less than the last 6-year plan
under former Gov. Pat Quinn. It is about $1.1 billion less than what was proposed for fiscal years 2014 through 2019. Of the $8.4 billion, $1.85 billion would be spent in fiscal year 2016. The Illinois Department of Transportation said that 83 percent of state highways and 93 percent of bridges are in acceptable condition today, but a trend of reduced spending paints a grim picture. Based on the spending in the new proposal, IDOT expects that by the end of fiscal 2021, only 62 percent of highways and 86 percent of bridges will be in acceptable condition. “While this latest multiyear program will have a positive impact on many of our communities, it also underscores the urgency to find a long-term, sustainable solution for our infrastructure needs,” Blankenhorn said. IDOT’s Region 2, District 2, based in Dixon, has 10 counties, including Lee, Whiteside, Ogle and Carroll. The new plan proposes $710 million in spending for the
district during the 6-year period. That funding level must maintain 1,606 miles of state highways and 832 bridges that support 10.2 million vehicle travel miles daily. Region 2, District 2 received $764 million in the latest 6-year plan covering fiscal years 2015 through 2020. Kevin Marchek, a project development engineer in Dixon, said his office is still looking at the list of proposed projects. It’s clear, however, the office will struggle to maintain the existing system in the district. “We’re glad to get what we can, given the current budget situation,” Marchek said. “But obviously, it’s not what we’d like to be getting.” Marchek said quite a bit of bridge work is targeted in the new plan, which is typical for the district. A couple of projects stood out for him. “The biggest project is the bridge project over the Mississippi in Savanna and Sabula,” Marchek said. “That one comes to about Turn to B4
An Oregon man was injured when he lost control of his motorcycle and struck a guard rail in the 1000 block of E. Brick Road on May 22. Photo by Earleen Hinton
Man injured in motorcycle wreck An Oregon man was injured May 22 in a motorcycle accident on Brick Road, east of Oregon. David Dixon, 24, Oregon, was transported to St. Anthony’s Hospital in
Rockford by Oregon EMS for non life threatening injuries. Ogle County Sheriff’s Police said in a news release that Dixon was eastbound in the 1000
block of E. Brick Road at approximately 12:30 p.m. when he lost control and struck a guardrail. The crash remains under investigation.
Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity. May 19 Vicki L. Wussow, 58, Rockford, was arrested for failure to appear. Wussow’s purge bond was set at $901 pending a May 20 court appearance. Shaun B. Kearn, 33, Belvidere, was arrested for failure to appear. Kearn’s purge bond was set at $1,728 pending a June 29 court appearance. Nicole C. Krivak, 19, Dixon, was arrested for driving while license
suspended following a traffic stop in the 11,000 block of Ill. 38 for speeding. Krivak was transported to the Ogle County Jail and was released to staff. She was also issued citations for not having a valid Illinois license and speeding. Krivak will appear in court at a later date. May 20 David A Merritt, 32, Leaf River, was arrested at 12:29 a.m. for driving while license suspended, illegal transportation of alcohol and operating an uninsured motor vehicle following a
traffic stop in the 400 block of East Hitt Street in Mt. Morris. Merritt was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Stan’s Towing removed the vehicle from the location. Fransisco Juarez, 27, Rockford, was arrested at 8:36 a.m. for two outstanding Ogle County warrants - driving while license revoked and attempt obstruct justice, following a traffic stop on Kings Road near the intersection with Ill. 64. Juarez was also cited for failure to signal and operating an uninsured
vehicle. At approximately 1:30 p.m., deputies, with the assistance of the Amboy Police Department, arrested Joshua J. Pottorff, 34, Amboy, for domestic battery after an incident occurring in the 2000 block of S. Ill. 251 on the evening of May 19. At approximately 5 p.m., deputies responded to a twovehicle accident at the 110 mile marker on I-39. The accident occurred on the southbound side. After an investigation it was determined that the vehicle driven by Jacob E. Albers, 27, Rochelle, failed
to reduce his vehicle’s speed for slowed traffic in front of him. As a result, Albers struck the rear of the vehicle being driven by Russell E. Norman, 56, Aurora. All parties involved refused medical attention at the scene. Albers was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene. At about 7:33 p.m., deputies responded to a residence in the 100 block of Dayflower Circle in Davis Junction in reference to a domestic problem. Upon arrival deputies met with
both parties, Yesenia Ramos and Shaun Baker. While conducting an investigation into the incident, deputies arrested Shaun M. Baker, 32, for possession of drug paraphernalia and felony possession of cannabis. Baker was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held pending an appearance before a judge. Jennifer Roy, 47, Wisconsin, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Roy posted $366 as a full cash for bond and has no Turn to B4
church member and made sure her children attended as a family. Nancy loved roses, horses, cooking, playing the concertina and dancing the polka. She was also known for her words of wisdom and sense of humor. She is survived by her son, Randy (Tonya) Kaczmarzyk, Davis Junction; daughters, Sandra (Stephen) Janssen, Mt. Morris, Shelly (Scott) Rhea, Oregon, and Kelley (Sean) Snyder, Grand
Detour; grandchildren, Stacy (Skooter) Barber, Tracy Janssen, Chelsy (Thomas) Jones, Kelsy Janssen, Katarina and Zachary Kaczmarzyk, Sommer Rhea, and Dax Snyder; and greatgrandchildren, Kazmyn “Kaz”, Zadie, and Zoe Barber. She was also predeceased by her parents, four brothers, and a sister. Christian Funeral Mass were held on May 26 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon, preceded by a visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Reverend Joseph Naill will be the celebrant. Burial was at St. Mary Cemetery, Oregon. Memorials may be directed to the family. Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon, assisted the family with arrangements. Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave online condolences.
He then went on to work in sales for Northland Buildings for 15 years until his retirement recently. Survivors include wife, Susan; daughter, Audra Rothermel, Chicago; sons, Darren (Marie) Rothermel, Fox River Grove, Nathan (Ann) Rothermel, Bloomington; sister, Calista (Dan) Hartman, Polo; brothers, Rae and Harlan Rothermel, both of Polo, Delmar (Vi) Rothermel, Shannon; granddaughters, Emma and Meg Rothermel.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Phyllis Ruter; brother, Alan Rothermel. Memorial visitation was held on May 26 at the Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St., Polo. A private burial was held at St. Mary Cemetery, Polo. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Polo Fire Department. Visit www. polofamilyfuneralhome.com to send condolences.
Obituaries Paul S. Kaminski Paul S. Kaminski, Sr., 70, Oregon, died Thursday, May 21, 2015 in his daughter’s home in North Aurora. He was born Aug. 12, 1944 in Chicago, the son of Stephen and Rose (Skrzypczak) Kaminski. He was a 1962 graduate of Morton East High School, Cicero. He married Frances Antczak on Feb. 20, 1965 in Cicero. Paul was employed by the U.S. Postal Service 33 years, retiring in 2004. He moved to Oregon in 2003 from Elburn. Paul was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church
in Oregon, Oregon Lion’s Club and Mt. Morris Moose Lodge. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, guns and was an avid Harley rider. He is survived by his wife, Fran, Oregon; sons, Paul S. (Debbie) Kaminski, Jr., Yorkville, Jamie (Karen) Kaminski, Choctaw, Okla., and John (Tamra) Kaminski, North Aurora; daughters, Julie (Bill) Mattas, North Aurora, and Diane (Eric) Helzing, Montgomery; grandchildren, Paul III, Stephen, Jim, Joe, Dan, Megan, Jonny, Jason, and Faith; and a sister, Christine (Bob) Pietras, Crest Hill. A Memorial Mass will be
Robert A. Gigous Robert A. Gigous, 88, lifelong resident of Oregon, died peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2015 at Serenity Hospice and Home. He was born on May 9, 1927 in Oregon, the son of Clyde and Alma (Helman) Gigous. He attended Oregon schools, graduating in 1945 from Oregon High School. He attended the University of Illinois in Champaign Urbana for one semester after high school in the fall of 1945. He entered the U.S. Army on April 30, 1946 and received his boot training in Southwestern camps. He served in Manilla, Philippines, with the Air Forces Headquarters Company 803, Eng. Aviation Battalion. He married Betty Mulford on Feb. 17, 1951 in Oregon. Bob worked for many years at the Oregon Foundry
on South First Street and for many years at Woods Equipment Company retiring in 1998. He was actively involved with the VFW throughout the years and marched in Memorial Day parades, as did his wife Betty, up until about 10 years ago. He is survived by his son, Bob (Michal) Gigous; his daughter, Betsy (John) Rosenbalm; grandchildren, Jennifer Rosenbalm, Ryan Rosenbalm, Brandon Gigous; sisters, Judith
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held on Saturday, June 6 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon, preceded by a visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Reverend Joseph Naill will be the celebrant. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery, Oregon, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Paul’s name may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon or Serenity Hospice, Oregon. Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon assisted the family with arrangements. Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave online condolences. Fore and Sandra Krueger; brothers, Jesse and Roy Gigous; great-grandchildren, Trei Sanders and Keshon Reed. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Martin, Claude, Donald and David; and two sisters, Barb and Donna. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 29 at 11 a.m., preceded by visitation from 10 to 11 a.m., at FarrellHolland-Gale Funeral Home, 110 S. Seventh St., Oregon. John Rosenbalm will officiate. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon. Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave online condolences.
Nancy J. Kaczmarzyk Nancy J. Kaczmarzyk, 83, Oregon, went peacefully in her sleep to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 21, 2015 in her home. She was born Nov. 28, 1931 in Knowlton, Wis., the daughter of Thomas and Mary (Javaes) Swita. She was a graduate of Mosinee (Wis.) High School. She married Paul P. Kaczmarzyk, Jr. on Dec. 30, 1952 in St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee, Wis.; he died Sept. 4, 2012. Nancy lived in Oregon since 1968 and was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She had worked as a receptionist for Dr. Boekelman’s optometrist office and the Kaczmarzyk Agency in Oregon but mainly she was a dedicated wife and fulltime mother and housewife. Nancy was a faithful
Darrell D. Rothermel Darrell D. Rothermel, 71, Polo, died on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at his home with family by his side. He was born April 12, 1944 in Polo, the son of Lester and Celia (Rae) Rothermel. He married Susan Mary Fasanella on June 3, 1967 in Freeport. Darrell and his wife owned and operated Ag Related Enterprises Inc. in Polo for more than 20 years.
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2015 road projects From B3 $79 million, and there’s about $30 million being spent on six bridges on I-80 in Rock Island and Henry counties.� For the past month, IDOT officials have been on a statewide listening tour to hear about the infrastructure needs and priorities from residents, business owners, and public officials. An April 29 meeting was hosted by Christine Reed, deputy secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Reed said Gov. Bruce Rauner understands how unpredictable funding sources are crippling the planning of businesses and government. “The governor has said we need to make what he calls ‘generational change,’� Reed said. “We can’t have these funding cycles that are dramatically up and down every 5 to 7 years.�
State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow reports the following court activity.
May 18 David Kmiec, 34, Rochelle, pleased guilty to one count of cyberstalking, a Class 4 felony. Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 30 months After the tour wraps up, a probation and 190 days final report will be presented imprisonment. to the governor’s office and He was given credit of 39 the General Assembly. days served. The remaining 102 days (day-for-day) shall be stayed until Aug. 6, 2017. He must cooperate and of resurfacing, $515,000 satisfactorily complete (2017-2021) psychological or substance • Macklin Road – Stillman abuse assessments or Creek, 1.5 miles west of treatments; no social media Stillman Valley: bridge replacement, $500,000 (2016) • Milledgeville Road – The Illinois Department of Brookville Road to Maple Street in Polo: resurfacing Transportation has allocated (5.74 miles), $820,000 more than $3.5 million for construction projects in (2017-2021) the 45th Senate District, • Montague Road – Rock according to State Sen. Tim City Road to Winnebago Bivins(R-Dixon). Six local projects are County line: resurfacing (10.3 miles), $690,000 included in the state’s Highway Improvement (2017-2021)
Ogle County Roads • Ill. 72 – Stillman Road in Stillman Valley to west of Interstate 39: railroad safety upgrades, $35,000 (20172021) • Ill. 251 – Winnebago County line just north of Flagg Road: resurfacing, new shoulders, rumble strip, $7.542 million (2017-2021) • Ill. 251 and Ill. 38/ Seventh Street – 0.3 miles north of Flagg Road: reconstruction, storm sewer, bikeway, curb and gutter, $7.6 million (2017-2021) • Chana Road – Ill. 64 to Flagg Road: about 5 miles
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or Craigslist, no use of computer or phone with access to the Internet. He must pay a $900 fine, $750 probation fee, $25 to Crimestoppers, and $75 to the Violent Crime Victim Assistance (VCVA) Fund. A second count of cyberstalking was dismissed per a plea agreement. Richard Kobeszko, 59, Wisconsin, pleaded guilty to driving while license suspended, a Class 4 felony. Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 12 months conditional discharge and 180 days imprisonment. He must submit to DNA testing, pay a $1,000 fine, $180 probation fee, $100 to Crimestoppers, and $100 to the VCVA Fund. Cecil Rockford,
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counts) theft (4 counts), plea May 27. Ashley Jones, 24, Rochelle, unlawful possession with intent to deliver cocaine, jury status call July 22. Dustin Hutcherson, 28, Rochelle, residential burglary, jury status call June 22. Brian Whitehead, 19, Freeport, burglary (5 counts), 402 conference May 27. Anthony Stevens, 20, Freeport, burglary,(5 counts), jury status call June 22. Earl Kittle, 51, Creston, aggravated DUI (2 counts), jury status call June 22. Matthew Kornewald, 37, Dixon, retail theft, plea, May 29. Lakke Ertel, 20, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance/criminal trespass to vehicle, jury status call June 22. Jamie Mancilla, 39, Rochelle, failure to register
as a sex offender, pre-trial conference June 8. Scott Cook, 28, Rochelle, retail theft, plea, May 29. Cody Forbes, 24, Mt. Morris, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, status May 29. Jennifer Greenfield, 51, Forreston, deceptive practice, jury status call June 22. Isaac Howard, 33, Sterling, criminal sexual assault, status June 5. Dexter C. Johnson, 30, Monroe Center, domestic battery, dismissed per plea agreement. Brian McCaslin, 51, Pearl City, driving while license revoked, jury status call June 22. Jovani Estrada, 25, Rochelle, aggravated battery, jury status call June 22. Timothy Vaughn, 31, Rochelle, theft, jury status Turn to B5
Bivins announces $3.5 million IDOT grants Program for Fiscal Year2016, which starts July 1, 2015. The six-year plan also includes an additional $93.6 million for projects. One of the projects is $230,000 for land acquisition costs for improvements on Ill. 2 in Ogle and Winnebago Counties from Beltline Road
south of Rockford to north of River Road, north of Byron. Other projects in the 45th Senate District are: DeKalb County: $1,300,000 for bridge replacement on US 30 at Somonauk Creek, 1.4 miles east of Ill. 23.
Stephenson County: $15,000 for wetland mitigation and landscaping at the Pecatonica Wetland southwest quadrant of US 20. Winnebago County: $65,000 for a flashing light for a project on Ill. 75 at Ill. 70.
Sheriff Arrests From B3 further court appearances. Nathaniel Hillers, 21, Mt. Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for motion to increase bond. Hillers’ bond was set at $50,000 pending a May 21 court appearance. Trevon Thomas, 21, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for petition to revoke. Thomas’ bond was set at $50,000 pending a May 21 court appearance. Matthew Gabbard, 26, Dixon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Gabbard was held on a $566 full cash bond a pending a May 21 court appearance. At approximately 9 a.m., the Forreston Police Department along with the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office Conducted a K-9 search at the Forreston Junior/Senior High School. The search was limited to the common areas of the school along with lockers and the vehicles in the parking lot. As the result of the K-9 search, a small amount of cannabis and drug paraphernalia was seized from a student’s vehicle. A 16-year-old juvenile was temporarily detained and then released to her mother pending charges to be filed in the Ogle County Juvenile Courts. The following K-9 teams assisted in the search: Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, Car-
roll County Sheriff’s Office, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Jo Daviees County Sheriff’s Office, Dixon Police Department, Rochelle Police Department and Freeport Police Department. May 21 Brandy N. Marsden, 34, Warren, was arrested for two counts of aggravated identity theft. The arrest was the result of a several month investigation involving fraudulent use of a credit card. Marsden was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond. Noah Rhea, 22, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Rhea appeared in court and was released on a $1,000 recognizance bond. Rhea is scheduled to appear in court on June 29. Chelsie J. Smith, 31, Freeport, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear and obstructing identification. Smith’s full cash bond was set at $1,029 pending a May 27 court appearance. April Miskell, 21, Ottawa, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a petition to revoke. Miskell’s bond was set at $100,000 pending a May 22 court appearance. At about 11:11 p.m., deputies checked on a vehicle located in Skare Park. After completing an investigation
into the incident, deputies arrested Tanner Huels, 18, Steward, for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. May 22 Scott Ghibellini, 20, Oregon, was arrested for a petition to revoke. Ghibellini posted 10% of a $3,000 bond and was released. He is scheduled to appear in court on June 12. At 5:48 p.m., deputies along with the Rochelle Fire Department, responded to a two- vehicle crash at Twombly and Mulford Roads. Investigations by deputies revealed that a vehicle driven by Anthony Johnson, 26, Rochelle, was traveling east on Twombly and failed to stop at the Mulford Road intersection. As a result Johnson’s vehicle struck a southbound vehicle driven by Lindsay Moorehead, 31, Rochelle. A passenger in Moorehead’s car, Lisa Mahurn, 52, Pendleton, Indiana was transported by ambulance to Rochelle Hospital for treatment of what appeared to be minor injuries. Johnson was cited for disobeying a stop sign. At 9:26 p.m., deputies responded to the area of I-39, mile marker 105, for a report of a motorist assist. After a short investigation, Ashley C.
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an investigation, Alan B. Ankney, 56, Chana, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Ankney also received citations for improper lane use, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and illegal transportation of alcohol. Ankney was transported to the Ogle County Jail and will appear in court at a later date. At approximately 8:59 p.m., deputies performed a traffic stop at the intersection of Short Road and Kennedy Hill Road. After an investigation, Timothy Wellington, 27, Byron, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Wellington was also issued citations for improper use of turn signal, improper lane usage, and illegal transportation of alcohol. Wellington was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. May 24 Bethany Dixon, 28, was transported from Lee County on a petition to revoke warrant. She was held in lieu of $25,000 bond pending a May 26 court appearance. Daniel R. Sadler, 39, Byron, was arrested on a warrant for a motion to increase or alter conditions of bail. His bond was set at $100,000 pending a May 26 court appearance. Stasha Helms, 30, Oregon, was arrested at 9:23 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop in the 1900 block of S. Daysville Road. Helms was additionally cited for improper lane usage, speeding, and illegal transportation of alcohol. Helms was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. At approximately 1:19 a.m., deputies were dispatched to assist Byron EMS in reference to a male with
possible alcohol poisoning. The male, Daniel Stickler, 18, Byron, was transported to Rockford Memorial Hospital by Byron EMS. Stickler was later placed under arrest for illegal consumption of alcohol as a minor and released on an I-Bond. At approximately 11:41 p.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle accident in the 9300 block of W. Pines Road. It appeared that the driver was westbound on Pines Road and drove off the roadway and struck a tree in the southside ditch. After an investigation, the driver of the vehicle, Daniel R. Massey, 45, Polo, was located at his residence. He was taken into custody for driving while under the influence of alcohol, improper lane usage, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and leaving the scene of a property damage accident. Pines Automotive removed the vehicle from the location. Massey was transported to the Ogle County jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Jayme Camp, 38, Elgin, was arrested at 12:30 a.m, for driving while under the influence of alcohol and driving while license revoked after deputies stopped a 1994 Buick in the 18,000 block of E. Ill. 64 for a lane violation. Camp also received citations for improper lane use, no insurance, unlawful use of electronic device, and no plate light. Camp was transported to the Ogle County Jail and will appear in court at a later date. At about 5:17 p.m., Enrique Rizo, 37, Rochelle, was arrested for no valid driver’s license after a traffic stop in the 200 block North Main St in Chana. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Rizo was also cited for speeding.
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State police held sTEP patrols Illinois State Police District 1 announced enforcement figures for the recent special Traffic Enforcement Patrols (sTEP) wave conducted May 11-25 in Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside Counties. The list below indicates the violation and number of enforcement activities associated with each violation. Occupant restraint citations - 8
Driving under the influence arrests - 1 Drug/alcohol-related arrests - 3 Speeding citations - 96 Speeding written warnings - 42 Total citations/arrests 120 Total written warnings - 92 The sTEP program involves a combination of increased enforcement and community education designed to raise public
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awareness and compliance with all traffic laws. A special emphasis was placed on speeding, failure to wear a safety belt, driving under the influence, and other alcohol-related offenses in areas that experience the highest level of traffic problems. This project was funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety.
Memorial Day Services were held in Forreston Monday morning. At far left, Allan Genandt participates in a bell ringing ceremony in rememberance of each war the United States has been in while standing by a memorial with names of veterans. At near left, Cub Scout Dylan Lewis participates in the Field Cross Ceremony. Photos by Chris Johnson
State’s Attorney From B4 call June 22. Kendrick Spring, 25, Byron, driving while license revoked, jury status call June 22. Denise Henderson, 37, Chicago, driving while license revoked, jury status call June 8. Casey Brown, 23, Steward, possession of a controlled
substance (3 counts) jury status call June 22. Oscar Gomez-Diaz, 23, Rochelle, unlawful failure to register as a sex offender, jury status call June 22. Nathan Farley, 32, Earlville, possession of a controlled substance/ possession of a hypodermic needle. Defendant failed to appear; arrest warrant remains.
Ernie Ross, 29, Rochelle, aggravated DUI, pre-trial conference June 8. James N. Rossi, 42, Rockford, aggravated battery, sentencing July 23. May 20 Lelland Rhea, 34, Rochelle, domestic battery (3 counts), jury status call June 22. Heather Harms, 36,
Rochelle, aggravated battery, status June 26. May 22 Bianca Andaluz, 22, Chicago, burglary, status June 26. Mary Hart, 66, Chana, possession with intent to deliver cannabis/possession of cannabis, status June 19. Michael Hellgren, 60, Oregon, aggravated battery
to a peace officer/resisting a peace officer, jury status call June 22. Nathan Hillers, 21, Mt. Morris, burglary, pre-trial conference June 8. Elijah Lamontagne, 19, Marengo, burglary (2 counts), stayus June 19. Lesa Johnson, 57, Mt. Morris, aggravated arson, status June 26. Brandon McMahon, 21,
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. Eugene J. Dzwierzynski, 54, Oregon, failed to give right of way to emergency vehicle, charge amended/ reduced to improper passing of emergency vehicle, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence of alcohol with blood alcohol level of 0.08, May 18, 2015 (April 6, 2015), all charges. nolle prosequi. Kevin R. Kimball, 24, Stillman Valley, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, May 20, 2015 (Feb. 21, 2015), $120. Anders J. Arvigo, 48, Oregon, driving 11-14 mph over the speed limit, May 19, 2015 (April 4, 2015), $120. Joshua D. Brandenburg, 32, Oregon, passing school bus in loading or unloading
zone, charge amended/ reduced to improper passing on the left, May 20, 2015 (April 10, 2015), $296 I-bond/recog. Base M. Byers, 19, Byron, speeding 26-34 mph over the speed limit, charge amended/ reduced to driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, May 20, 2015 (April 4, 2015), $326 I-bond/recog. Michael D. Miller, 47, Byron, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, May 20, 2015 (April 18, 2015), dismissed per state motion. Sara J. Waeffler, 26, Oregon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, unlicensed driver, expired registration, May 20, 2015 (April 13, 2015), all charges dismissed per state motion. A second charge of unlicensed driver also dismissed per state motion May 20, 2015 (May 1, 2015). Mark Perez, 40, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, May 20, 2015 (April 23, 2015), $175. Luke R. Bothe, 29, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, May 18, 2015 (April 25, 2015), $120.
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uninsured motor vehicle, dismissed per state motion; driving 11-14 mph over the speed limit, May 20, 2015 (May 4, 2015), $296. Gregory N. Ebens, 39, Byron, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, May 18, 2015 (May 8, 2015), dismissed per state motion. Larry K. Wilson, 69, Mt. Morris, use of electronic communication device, May 18, 2015 (May 8, 2015), $120. Ann L. Jones, 56, Monroe Center, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, May 21, 2015 (May 14, 2015), $160. Sydney M. Klein, 20, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, May 18, 2015 (May 14, 2015), $160. Rachel N. Hagemann, 22, Forreston, disregarding stop sign, May 22, 2015 (May 15, 2015), $175.
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County Record 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, and the price of the transfer. May 15 Carol J. Davidson, quit claim deed to Main Street Corner, LLC, 111 N. Transit St., Creston, Dement Township. Option One Mortgage Loan TR20055 and Wells Fargo Bank Trustee, warranty deed to Thomas Hartnett, 113 N. Daysville Rd., Oregon, OregonNashua Township, $15,000. Steven A. Fillipow and Cynthia M. Traina revocable trust, Steven Fillipow, trustee, and Cynthia M. Traina, trustee, quit claim deed to Ponte Sisto Holdings, LLC, trustee, and Ogle County Farm Land trust, property in Pine Rock and Flagg Townships, no addresses given.
May 18 Adam J. Fuller and Jessica C. Fuller, warranty deed to Nicholas J. Musselman and Stephanie Musselman, 1415 Crimson Ridge Lane, Byron, Byron Township, $120,000. Larry K. Wilson, warranty deed to Liridon Izeirovski, 409 S. Third St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $44,000. Shari Gentz, warranty deed to Charles F. Armbruster and Sandra L. Armbruster, 113 Parkview Drive, Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $155,000. Matthew R. Bargren and Jennifer J. Bargren, quit claim deed to Matthew R. Bargren, 12363 N. Tower Rd., Byron, Byron Township. Matthew R. Bargren, quit claim deed to Matthew R. Bargren and Ronald Bargren, 112363 N. Tower Rd., Byron, Byron Township. Southern Specialty Properties, LLC, warranty deed to Leslie E. Widick and Suzanne M. Widick, 500 Second St., Kings, White Rock Township. Keen M. Nyamwange, warranty deed to Keen M. Nyamwange and Everlyne Nyamwange, 913 Seven Hickory Rd., Byron, Byron Township. Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Assn.,
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warranty deed to Kenneth Norup, 219 Hillcrest Dr., Byron, Byron Township, $40,600. May 19 Frank Roy, warranty deed to Amanda L. Childers and Zachary A. Childers, 112 E. Grant St., Stillman Valley, Marion Township, $108,000. Sharon D. Kallina, warranty deed to Maclyn Stoker, Charles E. Thomas, and Michael Donoho, 1002 Timber Trail Dr. Dixon, Taylor Township, $1,500. David G. Webster and Susan K. Webster, warranty deed to Rachel B. Bailey, 700 W. Fulton St., Polo, Buffalo Township, $120,000. Michael Palubinski, warranty deed to Philip M. Sofolo and Rebecca J. Sofolo, 8136 S. Clinton St., Dixon, Grand Detour Township, $32,000. Ogle County Sheriff, Robert G. Blake, and Joan D. Blake, sheriff’s deed to 3 Bertos, LLC, 908 Lakeview Dr., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $52,000. Sandra J. Sullivan, quit claim deed to Thomas J. Hartnett, III, 1084 Clifton Terrace, Rochelle, Flagg Township. David White and Lucero Ortega, quit claim deed to Armando Ortega, 705
Kelley Dr., Rochelle, Flagg Township. May 20 Virginia Bates, deceased by heirs, warranty deed to Brian P. Heynen, 987. W. Mud Creek Rd., Oregon, Rockvale Township, $32,000. Reuben W. Johnson and Patricia A. Johnson, warranty deed to Alan R. Wold and Janet L. Wold, 3893 E. Mockingbird Lane, Byron, Byron Township, $182,000. Greg Fitzgerald, Inc., warranty deed to David Wherman, 106 Prairie Moon Drive, Davis Junction, Scott Township, $115,000. Edward G. Carr and Lois M. Carr, warranty deed to Joseph M. Lenkaitis and Eva Lenkaitis, 1184 Clifton Terrace, Rochelle, Flagg Township, $253,000. Bank of America, quit claim deed to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 311 Errett Rd., Rochelle, Flagg Township. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, quit claim deed to Bank of New York Mellon Trustee and CWMBS Repreforming Loan Remic, trustee, 154 S. Hickory Lane, Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township. May 21
Rebecca Sanford, warranty deed to Teresa L. Dever, property on Flagg Road, no address given, Ashton, LaFayette Township. Joseph M. Lenkaitis and Eva Lenkaitis, warranty deed to Steven J. Hudzik and Silvia S. Hudzik, 120 Windward Lane, Rochelle, Flagg Township, $169,000. K.C. McCann, and Jyne McCann, warranty deed to T & R Rentals, LLC, 10380 E. Shagbark Lane, Rochelle, Flagg Township, $250,000. Lynda K. Larcom, warranty deed to Jennifer A. Ramsay and Danielle E. Miller, 410 W. Lincoln Highway, Rochelle, Flagg Township, $65,000. Peter Howe and Cathy Howe, warranty deed to Vicki L. Larue, 605 N. Sixth St., Rochelle, Flagg Township,
$149,000. Rebecca Sanford, warranty deed to David Ludwig and Linda Ludwig, property on Flagg Rd, no address given, Ashton, LaFayette Township, $67,000. Ali Taour and Mary Taour, quit claim deed to Ali Taour, 339 W. Blackhawk Vista, Oregon, Rockvale Township. L. Duane Cullor and Judy Cullor, warranty deed to Kevin J. Green, 310 N. Maple Ave., Forreston, Forreston Township, $100,000.
Due to lack of business, the regular monthly meeting of the Ogle County Regional Planning Commission scheduled for Thursday, June 18 has been canceled. The next meeting of the Regional Planning Commission is scheduled for Thursday, July 23 at 6 p.m. at the Old Ogle County Court House, first floor conference room #100, 105 S. Fifth St,. Oregon.
Due to lack of business, the regular monthly meeting of the Ogle County Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for Thursday, June 25 has been canceled. The next regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled for Thursday, July 30 at 6 p.m. at the Old Ogle County Courthouse, third floor county board room #317, 105 S. Fifth St., Oregon.
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PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on May 4, 2015, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting business the known as: FAVOR House Builders 302 Deer Paint Dr. Dixon, IL 61021 Dated: May 4, 2015 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk May 7, 14, 21, 2015 PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on May 8, 2015, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: JoJo's 201 S. Main St., Box 40, Baileyville IL 61007 Dated: May 8, 2015 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk May 14, 21, 28, 2015
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PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on May 21, 2015, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: John's Barber Shop 115 W. Mason St. Polo, IL 61064 Dated: May 21, 2015 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk May 28, June 4, 11, 2015
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PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on May 20, 2015, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Miatke Livestock 204 Sunset Lane Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Ceased doing business as Old Oak Pilot Car Service, 201 Sunset Lane, Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Dated: May 20, 2015 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk May 28, June 4, 11, 2015
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PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on May 15, 2015, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting business the known as: Joey's Jumparoo 800 S. Main St. Rochelle, IL 61068 Dated: May 15, 2015 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk May 21, 28, June 4, 2015 Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on May 15, 2015 a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Studio Effx 135 W. 2nd St. Byron, IL 61010 Dated May 15, 2015 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk May 21, 28 & May 4 2015 PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on May 19, 2015, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting business the known as: Mel's Custom Graphics 418 E. Hitt St. Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Dated: May 19, 2015 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk May 28, June 4, 11, 2015
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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE
Notice is given of the death of Shirley A. Huffman. Letters of office were issued on May 19, 2015, to Debra Didier, 674 Meyers Road, Amboy, Illinois 61310, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthy LLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, Illinois 61061. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Lee County Courthouse, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated this 19th day of May, 2015.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ROBERT G. KREGER, Deceased. No. 15 P 18 CLAIM NOTICE
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.STEPHAN W. PETITTE, GWENDELYN E. PETITTE AKA GWENDELYN PETITTE, BYRON BANK Defendant 14 CH 119 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 6, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on June 23, 2015, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street front door entrance, OREGON, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 303 WEST ROOSEVELT ROAD, Stillman Valley, IL 61084 Property Index No. 10-02-428-004. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $46,459.38. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). 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 required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F14110030. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14110030 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Case Number: 14 CH 119 TJSC#: 35-3049 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. May 21, 28, June 4, 2015
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SHIRLEY A. HUFFMAN Deceased NO. 2015-P-28 CLAIM NOTICE
DEBRA DIDIER, Independent Executor For the Estate of SHIRLEY A. HUFFMAN, Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMS MCCARTHY LLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 Fax 815-732-2289 May 28, June 4, 11, 2015
Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on May 11, 2015, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting business the known as: Stewart's Honey 106 E. Center St. Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Dated: May 11, 2015 Rebecca Huntley, Ogle County Clerk May 14, 21, 28, 2015
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Notice is given of the death of ROBERT G. KREGER. Letters of Office were issued to MARK R. KREGER, 115037 S. Lost Nation Road, Dixon, Illinois, as Independent Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the Representative, or both, on or before November 27, 2015, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within the (10) days after it has been filed. Dated this 20th day of May, 2015 Mark R. Kreger, Independent Representative Laurence F. Johnson WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street Sterling, IL 61081-0400 815-625-8200 May 28, June 4, 11, 2015
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F11120415 WELLS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY- OREGON, ILLINOIS US Bank National Association, as Trustee for Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Home Equity Asset Trust 2006-4, Home Equity Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-4 Plaintiff, vs. David F. Baker; Michelle L. Baker; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. CASE NO. 12 CH 6 Property Address: 316 Woolf Court, Rochelle, Illinois 61068 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 September 28, 2012, I, Sheriff, Brian VanVickle of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on June 26, 2015 , 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: Commonly known as: 316 Woolf Court, Rochelle, Illinois 61068 P.I.N.: 24-23-477-013 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $129815.98 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 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: Steven J. Lindberg 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 R410 May 28, June 4, 11, 2015
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F11120415 WELLS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTYOREGON, ILLINOIS US Bank National Association, as Trustee for Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Home Equity Asset Trust 2006-4, Home Equity Certificates, Series Pass-Through 2006-4 Plaintiff, vs. David F. Baker; Michelle L. Baker; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. CASE NO. 12 CH 6 Property Address: 316 Woolf Court, Rochelle, Illinois 61068 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 September 28, 2012, I, Sheriff, Brian VanVickle of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on June 26, 2015 , 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 5 IN BLOCK 1 OF STOCKING'S THIRD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 316 Woolf Court, Rochelle, Illinois 61068 P.I.N.: 24-23-477-013 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $129815.98 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/151507(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 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: Steven J. Lindberg 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 R410 May 28, June 4, 11, 2015 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In re the Estate of: ROBERT L. KELSER, Deceased. NO. 2015-P-19 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of ROBERT L. KELSER. Letters of Office were issued on May 11, 2015, to STEVEN L. KELSER as Independent Administrator with Will Annexed, 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 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 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 mayu be filed 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 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, Suite #300, 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 it has been filed. By: STEVE L. KELSER Independent Administrator with Will Annexed Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 815-946-2276 May 28, June 4, 11, 2015
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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GARY L. JOHNSON Deceased Case No. 2014 P 75 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Gary L. Johnson of Polo, IL. Letters of office were issued on 1/22/2015 to Representative: Gary Johnson, PO Box 442 Huntley, IL 60142 whose attorney is Kimberly A. Meyers, Fleck & Meyers, PA 11608 Dean Street, Ste 100, Huntley, IL 60142. Claims against the estate may be filed within six months from the date of first publication. Any claim not filed within six months from the date of first publication or claims not filed within three months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditor, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later, shall be barred. Claims may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to his attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Gary Johnson Independent Administrator for the Estate of GARY L. JOHNSON Deceased. Kimberly A. Meyers, Fleck & Meyers, PA 11608 Dean Street, Ste 100, Huntley, IL 60142. May 21, 28 June 4 2015
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.STEPHAN W. PETITTE, GWENDELYN E. PETITTE AKA GWENDELYN PETITTE, BYRON BANK Defendant 14 CH 119 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 6, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on June 23, 2015, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street front door entrance, OREGON, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Part of the Northeast Quarter (¼) of the Southeast Quarter (¼) of Section 2, in Township 24 North, Range 11 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian described as follows: Beginning at a point 66 feet West of the Southwest corner of Block 19 of the original Town, now Village, of Stillman Valley, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence North parallel with the West line of Lot 7 of said Block 19, 123 feet and 9 inches; thence West at an angle of 90 degrees from said last described course, 99 feet; thence South parallel with the West line of Lot 7 of said Lot 19, 123 and 9 inches; thence East at an angle of 90 degrees from said last described course, 99 feet to the Point of Beginning, said tract also sometimes being described as Lot 12 and the East Half (½) of Lot 11 of Block 24 of the Village of Stillman Valley, Illinois, according to the unrecorded Plat of said Block 24; situated in the Village of Stillman Valley, the Township of Marion, the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois. Commonly known as 303 WEST ROOSEVELT ROAD, Stillman Valley, IL 61084 Property Index No. 10-02-428-004. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $46,459.38. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). 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 required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F14110030. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14110030 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Case Number: 14 CH 119 TJSC#: 35-3049 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. May 21, 28, June 4, 2015
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Casey's General Store in Rock Falls accepting applications for Food Service Leader Full time. Must be willing to work days, nights weekends and some holidays. Apply online at www.caseys.com or mail applications to 1201 W. Rt 30, Rock Falls IL 61071 Established company has an immediate opening for an inside account executive trainee. Must have good skills in written and spoken English and be comfortable on the phone. Polo location 815-946-2341 or opportunity @poloil.com
NEW TODAY Experienced reliable Diesel Tech wanted for busy independent truck shop. Health insurance and retirement provided. Great working conditions. Call 815-994-1168 or email witr.office@gmail. com
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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes. The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))
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Work for a dynamic, innovative and growing WorldClass automotive supplier! BorgWarner is currently accepting resumes for an hourly 3rd shift Facilities Maintenance Technician position. If you are self-motivated and are committed to continuous learning, professional growth and success, please read on… Our Facilities Maintenance Technicians install, maintain and repair electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems and are involved in building maintenance and repair. Successful candidates will possess strong knowledge and abilities in the following: installation and troubleshooting of electrical systems and control circuits, operation and maintenance of compressors, vacuum pumps, chillers, fluid coolers, HVAC and pneumatic systems. Have experience and through understanding of electrical, plumbing, and building codes. A related Associate’s Degree or equivalency along with communication, problem-solving, organizational and team-work abilities are also required. Our work environment values learning, team work, innovation and continuous improvement. Professional development is supported through a generous educational assistance policy. We offer a very competitive compensation and benefits package, including a savings and investment plan with company match. For immediate consideration please submit your resume to….
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Retail Banker Stillman Valley Stillman Bank has a career opportunity available in our Stillman Valley office for an experienced banking professional who enjoys developing new business relationships and values superior customer service. Our Retail Bankers develop and expand relationships with new and existing customers, helping them achieve their financial goals by providing guidance and identifying appropriate products and services to meet their individual needs. The ideal candidate will have strong customer relationship and sales skills in the banking or financial services industry. Consumer and mortgage lending experience is required. Interested individuals may obtain an employment application from any of our offices or from our website at www.stillmanbank.com. Include your salary expectations and forward the application by mail or fax. Stillman Bank is an equal opportunity employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Stillman Bank Human Resources 101 E. Main Street, Stillman Valley, IL 61084 Fax 815-645-2025 jobs@stillmanbank.com EOE M/F/D/V
American Surveyingg & Engineering, P.C. has immediate openiings for the following: CAD OPERATOR
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SURVEY TECHNICIAN
Experience preferred, but willing to train motivated individual. Some travel required.
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McRae’s U.S. Mail Service, a family owned business established in 1986, is growing rapidly and is now hiring a part time or full time driver to haul U.S. Mail from Rockford, IL to Rock Falls, IL. This is a 32-40 hr split shift, with a possibility of more hours in the future. Very competitive pay.
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Candidates should be hard working, self-motivated, enjoy working outdoors,with a good driving record, ability to read maps and computer literate. Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include Profit Sharing, 401K, Group Health Insurance, Disability Insurance and Life Insurance. Pre-employment drug screen required. Send resume and salary history to: Mr. Coventine Fidis, President/CEO American Surveying & Engineering, P.C. 841 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, IL 61021 Or by email to info@ @americansurveyy.com. All inquiries confidential. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Visit our Website at w ww ww.americansurveyy.com ww
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Maintenance Technician As a member of the Dixon, Illinois maintenance team, you will be responsible for all aspects of electrical and mechanical maintenance, including coordination with outside resources – whether group support or contractors – to ensure proper operation and upkeep of equipment. Requirements include any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology or related discipline, and 5–10 years experience in maintenance work in an industrial environment, preferably in a paper or converting industry. Multiskill exposure preferred. Must have understanding of mechanical components used and the effective maintenance of a wide range of equipment, including highly automated, technolo ogically advanced machinery. Requires ability to read and in nterpret blueprints and maintenance diagrams for mech hanical components. Must have experience with maintenance management and CBM systems. Background in welding, machining, pneumatic and hydraulic systems desired. Must have excellent communication skills, and the ability to relate well to a wide range of constituents. Must be able to fu unction well as a member of a team. Previous project team m experience preferred. For further information, please visit ww www ww.upm.com/careers. You may also submit your resume via email to lori.wolber@upmraflatac. com or apply in person at UPM Raflatac, Inc.,101 East Corporate Driive, Dixon, IL 61021. No phone calls, please. EOE
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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 Vanessa White, Director of Advocate Services (815) 288-1901 www.casaleecar roll.com
FOR SALE BY OWNER
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ROCK FALLS 3BR Ranch, 2104 Scott St. Rent to own, with $5,000 down. $96,000. Call 815-535-1076. For Sale By Owner Needs work, contractors special! 815-626-7489
STERLING NEW TODAY $10K Reduction ★Now $105,000★ Move-In Ready 2 story Sterling Home, 3BR, 1½ BA, 1,300 sq. ft. garage, deck & lg. yard. All new roof, kitchen, baths, H/W floors, furnace plus finished basement w/ family/ 4th BR & ½ BA. 1110 5th Ave. Call 815-626-9472
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DIXON Dixon Manor Apt2BR available, clean, quiet, walk to downtown, onsite laundry, appliances included. Heat, water, garbage included. Call Erick 815-7395806.
Move in Special! Half off 1st month's rent! 2 BR 1 BA apt. for rent: 952 Harmon Rd. Harmon, IL. $475/mo. Country setting. Walk-in closets. Car port parking available. 815-562-7368
MILLEDGEVILLE 1BR, w/ applcs. $400/mo. svla.org. 815-718-5488
MT. MORRIS Large 2BR $385 /mo. + dep. 815-508-2345
NEW TODAY Large 2BR garden apt. located in Polo. Appliances furnished. $520 per month. Call 815499-7445.
ROCK FALLS 1 BR $375 Hampton Apts. 815-625-7043 Lg. 1BR. + appl. No pets. $425 + dep. 815-718-1784. THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217
ROCK FALLS
★★1BR, W/D in unit, D/W. Woodlawn Rd. $500/mo. 815-535-7077.★★
Attractive 1 & 2 apts. with BR. some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls. No pets, no parRefs. req. ties. 815-336-2305.
ASHTON ★★ 1&2 BR., Ashton/ F.G. 815-7512712/562-5075.★
DIXON 2BR Upper Condo Apartment Style Appliances includIncluding ed, washer and dryer, dishwasher, deck. Tenant pays electric. $650/mo., deposit, 1yr. lease. Available 6/1/15. Owned Realtor 815-378-2151.
NEW TODAY Nice 2BR lower appliances. with $450/mo. and dep. Call Vickie at 815973-4444.
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1BR, $400 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty
Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free! Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes. Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.
WOOSUNG 3BR apt. 600 Griswold Ave. (Woosung is the town next to Dixon). Newly renovated and new appliances. No pets. $575/ mo. Sec. dep. req. Call Matt 310-750-5663
DIXON Newer duplex for rent. 2 BD, 1 Bth, finished basement. Call Tim 815-7662769
ROCK FALLS NEW TODAY 3BR Ranch, 2104 Scott St. Rent to own, with $5,000 down. $96,000. Call 815-535-1076.
STERLING Pretty 3BR Ranch, C/A, Why Rent?™ 2003 16th Ave. $698/mo. 815-878-7399 RTO 2BR $49,900 $5,000 down.4413515.Agent owned.
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COMMERCIAL RENTAL
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900 square feet CALL (608) 558-9690 Secured 3 acre w/ high bays and office, 3818 River Rd., Sterling. 815-626-8790
MOBILE HOMES 315 FOR RENT WAREHOUSE / 330 STORAGE OREGON STORAGE
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ONLINE ESTATE AUCTION PERSONAL PROPERTY ENDS MONDAY, JUNE 1ST 6PM KANSAS, IL Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, 2005 Cadillac Deville 95k+miles, 2002 Ford F150 supercab, household, MORE! 217-213-7010 www.hallsauction co. com
Huge Plant Sale Perennials 1,000-Plants $4.97 ea. Larger Plants & shrubs available Many Proven Winners Limited Quantities May 28 -May 31 Thurs. & Fri. 11-5 Sat. & Sun. 11-3 6154 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Just North of Flagg Rd. Extremely Important-No Early birds Please!
FORRESTON GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat., May 29th & 30th 8:00am-5:00pm SUPERGIGANTIC BARN YARD SALE.... Located at Jason Sword & Tracy Lovelace's Farm (West of Forreston) 16923 West Centerhill Rd., Forreston Phone: 814-5418933 CONDUCTED BY: Jason Sword/ Tracy Lovelace Richard Peterson/ Frank Colson REAL ANTIQUES Furniture, Garden Collectibles, Misc. NOT TO BE MISSED! Thurs. May 28th 8-5, Fri. May 29th 8-4, Sat. May 30th 8-Noon 9257 N. Columbine Rd., 1mi. East on Rt. 72 then 1mi. North Antiques, household, lots of misc. and much, much more!
OREGON GARAGE SALES 624
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10x20 $50/mo. + $35 dep. 815-5909478.
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Above ground pool accessories: vacuum head/hose extend. pole; in pool steps w/hand rail; Hayward motor/pump; sand filter & valve; skimmer; chlorinator. All 5 star cond. $320 total pkg. Call 815626-5665 or 815631-3631.
WANT TO BUY 795 I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061
MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 2007 BUSHTEC pull behind motorcycle trailer, Quantum GS. Air adjustable suspension with anti-sway bar, spoiler style lid, full interior carpet, stone protector bra. $2600. 815-979-4240.
NEW TODAY 2015 Spin Life handicap scooter for sale. Call 815625-7899 Driveway Sealing Call Shawn VonHolten, Fritz Asphalt Service, 815-499-2940 See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text ➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS
LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES
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DISABLED LIVESTOCK WANTED Top Prices Paid Call toll free 815-871-2697
SCHAAP LIVESTOCK
FARM EQUIPMENT
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NEW TODAY Vintage 1944 Allis-Chalmers model B w/ Woods belly mower, nice w/ many new parts. Needs work. $1200 815-625-0449
CLASSIC CARS
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1950 Chevy Deluxe, 4 door. $9500/ obo. Many extra parts. Call 815-625-4364
CLASSIC CARS
4X4S
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1967 Mustang, 6 cyl. Auto, runs & drives, good project car $4500 815-622-8176
NEW TODAY 1974 Volkswagon Beetle Bug, excellent cond. $3800. 815-441-4659. 1979 Ford Ranchero Broughm ps-pb-ps-cc - factory a/c- 302 great show vehicle, looks & runs great $5300 815-501-7252 1987 Ford Mustang GT convertible, runs & drives good. $3,500 815631-1534
AUTOMOBILES
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1999 Pontiac Grand AM $1,000 obo 815-284-4179
NEW TODAY 2007 Mazda 5 (4) door hatchback, good condition. 4 cyl. 71,000 mi. $7,500 leave message 815-2886311 2008 Chevy Aveo white, in Dixon $2,000 815-2886231 2009 Chevy Aveo, 5 sp. Trans., needs a/c comp., Priced to sell at $3500 815-625-8052 2011 Chevrolet Corvette, Torch red, black leather, automatic heads up display. 16K mi. $39,500 OBO. Call 815-631-9600 Credit Problems? Bad Credit? No Credit? We might be able to help! If you're looking to buy a vehicle we have many financing options available through qualified lenders. Call Brett Simpson today at 815-2855313. Ken Nelson Auto Plaza.
S.U.V.S
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2003 Pontiac Aztek, 146K mi., 3.4 l. motor, $4800 815-622-8176
NEW TODAY 2005 Ford Escape, front wheel drive, 101,517 mi. New tires. Very good cond. Inside & out. $8750. Call 815625-1397.
TRUCKS
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1500 4X4. new radiRuns 815-
38ft. 5 wheel enclosed empty race trailer. $4,000/obo. Call 815-718-4385 th
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4WD, both hard & soft 3in. lift. top. 33X12.5 all terrain tires, black custom wheels, 88k mi. cond. perfect $12,500 815-5351958
PARTS & ACC.
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(5) Jeep Sahara alloy wheels and Good year Wrangler tiers, brand new take offs. Fits 2007-2015. $1,250. OBO. 815-631-9600
MOTORCYCLES
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1997 Honda Helix scooter, 250cc, 39,627 miles, runs excellent, w/shield, $1700 obo 815251-4254 2002 Harley Davidson Road King Classic 21,000 miles, Detachable windshield + Backrest Vance & Hines $8300 815-440-1188
2005 HarleyDavidson Softail Deluxe. $9,750. Great Sounding pipes, well cared for bike. 16,141 miles. You will not find a better deal. (563) 343-2897
Fri., May 29th & Sat., May 30th 10am-6pm Both Days 6202 N. IL Rt. 2 Sportsman's Garage Sale Archery, hunting and fishing equipment, some household items. No early sales. Thurs. (5/28) 4-7 Fri. (5/29) 9-4, Sat. (5/30) 9-12 902 S. 4th St. Estate Sale Jewelry, Various household / garage items, tools, & misc.
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc. 815-445-6151.
APPLIANCES
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Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003
MUSIC INSTRUCTION
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Aireloom Music in Mt Morris. Recording Studio Private lessons for guitar, piano, violin, voice, bass guitar, harp, drums,horns, and mandolin. 815-973-5697
LAWN MOWERS
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718 Grasshopper Z-turn, 52” cut. 18HP B&S V twin, dual tail wheel. 925 hrs. Very good cond. $2650. 815973-3223.
MOTORCYCLES
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2011 Harley Road Glide custom 300 axial mi. show room new over $10,000 in extras. 1yr., color Sedona orange, $22,500 OBO. Call 815631-9600
NEW TODAY 2012 Street Glide, only 1,350 mi., mint cond., extras, $16,500/obo 815985-9358 2013 Ninja 650, black, brand new, 900 mi., no damage, just serviced $6,200 815-6315165 2014 Honda CR125 dirt bike, purchase new! Ridden once, showroom cond. $2,700 OBO. 815-631-9600
BOATS/MOTORS
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18 ft. Bowrider w/ Mercruiser lower unit 165 HP Chevrolet engine. Tandem wheel trailer, new tires & wiring, gas tank, stereo system & steering unit. $2,500 FIRM. 815-719-5418
NEW TODAY 1971 Starcraft 17', 115 hp Mercury motor, includes 1972 Easy Loader trailer, $2000/obo 815-537-5350
BOATS/MOTORS
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2005 Crownline 18' open bow, 190 hp, V6 engine, exc. cond., very low hrs., $16,000 / obo 815-499-9151
NEW TODAY Mirro-Craft 18ft King Fisherman, well maintained. Center console, 115hp Evinrude, Shorelander trailer, elec. anchor and cover. Big water boat. Fished on Canada lake. Approx. 20yrs old. $2800/ obo. 815946-2849. THE BOAT DOCK We Buy & Consign Used Boats! 217-793-7300 theboatdock.com
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TRAILERS/RVS
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NEW TODAY 18 K Reese 5th Wheel Signiture Series – Slider $500 obo; more RV items 815-9733668 1988 Jayco 5 wheel in excellent condition especially for it's age. Asking $2500. Call 815-631-2359.
TRAILERS/RVS
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NEW TODAY 1990 Ford Class A RV motorhome, stove, refrig, furnace, air, microwave, runs good. 50,000 mi. $7,000 leave message 815-2886311 Colman's RV We Buy/Consign Used Campers & RV's 217-787-8653
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Fleetwood 1995 Southwind Storm 30ft Class A Motorhome ChevyChassis 454 cu. in. 6 New Tires New Starter New H.W. Tank New T.V. Computer station New Auto Tow Dolly Very Good Cond. Mileage 68,000 $12,500 815-973-4590
NEW TODAY United 2013 16 ft. V-front, enclosed cargo trailer. 2 axial.Like new! $5,200 815-757-5400
AUTOS WANTED
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We Buy Used cars & trucks. Call Dixon ATV 815-288-2146
2006 Harley Davidson 883. Left mirror cracked. 7K+ mi. Orig. gas tank and front rear fender in black inc. $3,800. Call 815499-5149.
NEW TODAY 2007 Honda CBR 1000RR, 8,000 mi., mint condition, $6000/obo 815-994-1809 2007 Honda Shadow Sabre, 1100cc 8,913 mi. $4250/ obo. Call 815-4383185. 2008 Harley Electric Glide Ultra Classic pearl gray, new battery, good tires, custom pipes, chrome goodies. All servicing done by Joe Fortune. 25K mi. $12,599/ obo. 815-441-2627
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NEW TODAY 1999 Dodge quad cab 125k. mi., transmission, ator, battery. great. $2500. 772-2246
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2008 Screaming Eagle, low dyna. A Must See! Paid $28,000 – asking $16,000. 815-9859358 2010 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic, red, exc, cond., 15kmi. $12,500/obo 815-440-0416
PERSONAL PROPERTY AND REAL ESTATE AUCTION SAT. JUNE 6 10:00 A.M. (REAL ESTATE SELLS AT 1:00 P.M.) Wm. “Gary” Moyer Estate - 15165 IL. Rte. 73, Shannon, IL Location:
North corner of Rte. 72 and 73, go ¼ mile.
Call: 732-2466
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POOLS & SUPPLIES
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SPECIAL SALES 620
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APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306
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2BR, 1ba., West end home for sale or rent. Immediate occupancy. $49,900. Call 408-528-5666.
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FARM TRACTORS & EQUIPMENT: A.C. D-14 Gas Tractor w/ wf, hyd, PA wheels, 3 pt, PTO, 13.6-32 tires, repainted; A.C. WD45 Gas Tractor w/ nf, hyd, PTO, A.C. Loader w/ blade, bought from Groenwold Imp, Forreston, IL; 2 Paulson Hyd. Loaders, fits A.C.; A.C. 2 row Cultivator; A.C. 8’ Rear blade; M.F. 8’ hyd. Wheel Disk; 10’ Barge Box w/ gear & hoist; A.C. 3 pt. Post Hole Digger; A.C. Single Shank Subsoiler 3 pt; 2 Sm. 2 wheel Trailers; J.D. 43 Corn Sheller; J.D. 290 2 r. Corn Planter; Brillion 8’ pull type rotary Mower; New 14’ flat Rack on gear; 12’ Single axle Trailer; A.C. wheel wts; N.H. 456 Trailer Mower, nice; N.I. 1 row Pull Picker; Early N.I. 2 row Pull Picker; A.C. 3 b. Plow; Power unload Flair Box & Gear; 2 old running Gears; Antique Stockton Cultivator; Honda 90 3-Wheeler; Assort. Lumber, all sizes. SHOP ITEMS – LAWN – MISC: Milwaukee 14” cut off Saw; Exide 20-200 amp Charger; Port. Air Compressor; 5 hp h.d. Air Compressor; Lincoln Welder; Remline R.A. 2 stack Tool Chest; Acetylene Torch & Cart; Floor Drill Press; 2 T. Floor Jack; Assort. Craftsman Hand, Mechanic Tools & Wrenches; Steel Welder Bench; 80 hole Lawson Bolt Bin; Steel Shelving; Assort. Steel Shelving; Table Saw; Nuts & Bolts; Chains; 2 Truck Tool Boxes; Auto Ramps; Lg. amt. 2” Fittings; Assort. Ladders; Werner 20’ Fiberglass Ext. Ladder; Wayne 1950’s Gas Pump; Lawn & Garden items; Lawn Trailer; Bolens 600 Garden Tractor, 4 speed. SPECIAL ITEM: 2012 J.D.X540 Lawn Mower, multi-terrain, water cooled, 54” deck, 1,180 hrs, like new! HOUSEHOLD: Like new Whirlpool auto. Washer; Frigidaire 18.2 cu. Ft. Refrigerator;Dinettew/4Chairs;Sm.Amt.assort.Glassware;2OldBuffets. HUGE FARM & TOY & TRUCK COLLECTION- 500+ pcs. sold after Real Estate at 1:00 P.M.: 200+ all colors & brands of Toy Tractors, many NIB, National Show Tractors (JD, CIH, AC, Oliver, MM, Others); Toy Farmer Tractors; 50+ 1/64 Semi Trucks NIB; Early Structo; Nylint, Walcott, Napa Trucks; Nascar Racing; Scneider Truck Lines (rare); 20+ 1/16 Semi Trucks (McNess, etc); Freeport Kewanis Collection Banks; 200+ 1/64 JD Toys, NIB; Coca-Cola Adv; 1000 adv. Pens & Pencils; Key Chains; Boxes local Adv. Items; Seed Corn Books; Hot Wheels & Tootsie toys, NIB; Beanie Babies;100+ yard Sticks; A.C. Straw Hat. Note: Gary collected many rare & unique items. This estate is loaded w/ many un-advertised items.
Older 2-Story home w/ 1,800+ sq. ft.
-4 Bedrooms, modern, remodeled Kitchen, Main floor Laundry, Hardwood Floors, New Roof, Siding, some newer Windows, Newer Well & Septic, Natural Gas Furnace, Eastland School Dist. OUT BUILDINGS: Newer 30’x50’ Cleary Pole Shed w/ concrete, auto door; Newer 30-‘x32’ Cleary Pole Shed w/ concrete, Shop Work area; Older Barn & Tool Shed; Many Trees & Wildlife! Notes: Extra nice property with acreage. Plenty of room w/ expansion possibilities. House needs upstairs remodeling. Out buildings are excellent and like new. Great location-close to Pearl City, Lanark, Shannon, Lake Carroll and Freeport. Call auctioneer for private showing. Terms: Personal Property: Cash or check w/ picture ID. Real Estate: Cash day of sale w/ 10% down, balance in 30 days at closing. Title ins. Policy provided. Taxes prorated. Sold subject to executor approval. Richard Moyer, executor for Estate. Lunch Stand & Porta-Pot on grounds. Check website for pictures and more information:
WWW.MUDCREEKFARMS.COM/PRO Rick Garnhart, Auctioneer IL LIC#440000901 German Valley, IL 61039 815-238-3044
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Imagination, inspiration and romance are the order of the day. Secure your relationship with someone you love by planning a fun-filled, entertaining activity that will bring you closer together. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Don’t pass up a good deal because of lack of funds. Your services and advice are worth sharing, and will help you take advantage of a timely offer. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Quibbling with those who don’t see your vision will be a waste of time. Go with the flow, but keep your goals and ideas a secret. Your success will give you the final word. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- An unusual proposition will point the way to a lucrative professional move. The time is right to try something new. You have what it takes to get ahead. Don’t hesitate, there is too much to lose.
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