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ComEd begins smart meter installation By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com White ComEd vans emblazoned with the words “Smart Meter Installer” swarmed into Oregon and Mt. Morris early this week to begin giving customers new electric meters. Several installers were in each community getting down to the business of replacing old meters with new high tech devices. Mt. Morris Village Clerk Paula Diehl said the installer showed up at her house first thing Tuesday morning. “It only took him a couple of minutes and my electricity flashed for about five seconds,” she said. Mt. Morris, Oregon, Polo, and Forreston officials received notification last month that the installations would begin in April. Work in Oregon began on Monday, and Forreston village buildings already have their smart meters. According to ComEd’s website, employees will install approximately 4 million smart meters in all
ComEd employee April Lobrillo prepares to install a smart meter Tuesday morning at a home at the corner of Clark and Hitt Streets in Mt. Morris. Photo by Vinde Wells
Stillman student recognized A Stillman Valley High School junior was honored on April 7 for success on and off the athletic field. Surrounded by peers, teachers, U.S. Army representatives, and a hall of famer, Jared Van Vleet was recognized as a finalist for the U.S. Army-Pro Football Hall of Fame Award for Excellence. The award is aimed at student-athletes across the country, and is open to all sophomore, junior, and seniors. While studentsathletes are nominated from schools all over the U.S., only 25 are selected as finalists. Van Vleet was introduced by 2014 hall of fame inductee Aeneas Williams, an eighttime Pro Bowl player who played 10 seasons for the Arizona Cardinals and four seasons for the St. Louis Rams. Van Vleet was nominated by teachers and counselors, and when he was given the paperwork to complete, he actually sat on it for a few days. “I wanted to think everything over, do my research, and make sure everything was legitimate,”
“Jared, it is my honor to recognize you as a finalist for this prestigious award.” Pro Football Hall of Famer Aeneas Williams introduces Jared Van Vleet to give his finalist speech. Photo by Zach Arbogast
said Van Vleet. “After a couple of days, I filled the forms out, and the rest is history.” He says that being recognized is a humbling experience, but he felt confident filling out the paperwork that he had a good chance of being selected. “Jared is an amazing student in every facet; he leads by example,” said Principal Leslie Showers. Van Vleet has wrestled and played football every year for the Cardinals, playing right halfback and corner and wrestling at the 126 weight class, placing second
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at the 2017 IHSA State Championship. Along with a perfect 4.0 GPA and volunteering summers at Rockford Memorial Hospital and local Stillman Valley Wrestling Club, he puts both parts of “student-athlete” to practice. All finalists for the award will be recognized in Canton, Ohio, during the half of fame enshrinement week. Finalists will attend both a game between the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals on Aug. 3 and a luncheon on Aug. 5 where the Award for Excellence winner will be announced.
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homes and businesses across northern Illinois by the end of 2018. More than 2.5 million have already been installed. Smart meters are digital, electric meters that wirelessly provide secure, two-way communication between the meter and ComEd and also allow customers access to more information about their usage, according to the website. The new digital meters will eliminate the need for meter readers. A flier from ComEd
said that residents and business owners will receive information in their bills and in mailings, first about the new meters, and then as the installation approaches, an approximate date and what happens when the meter is installed. A recorded phone message will be sent a week before the installation. “Sorry we missed you” door hangers will be left if the crew was unable to install the new meter, especially for Turn to A2
Oregon school district has two unfilled seats By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Two area school boards came away from the April 4 Consolidated Election with positions left unfilled. In Oregon, six seats were open but only four of those were on the ballot. Michael Guzman, Corey Buck, Stephanie Haugh, and Brian Wills, all current board members, ran unopposed and were elected to four-year terms. However, two unexpired two-year terms were not
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ComEd’s white vans are clearly identified as smart meter installer vehicles. This one was parked at the corner of Wesley Avenue and Center Street Tuesday. Photo by Vinde Wells
open in time to be listed on the ballot. The school board will appoint individuals to fill those terms and is accepting applications through Friday, April 14 at the district office, 206 S. 10th St., Oregon. Guzman received 1,091 votes, Buck 1,076, Haugh 1,039, and Wills 1,028. In the Forrestville Valley School District, four candidates ran for three four-term terms, but no one ran for a two-year unexpired term. William Braker, a retired
teacher, was the top votegetter with 425. Also elected were Robert DeVries with 415 votes and Joel Ludwig with 401. Jeff Becker was defeated with 277 votes. In the Polo district, all candidates ran unopposed. Justin Brown and David Bucher garnered 658 and 644 votes respectively and were elected to two-year unexpired terms. Elected to four-year terms were Matt Mekeel with 697 votes, V. Robert Cassens with 684, and Kellie O’Leary Call with 610.
Fairies frolic at Nash By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com If you felt a little magic in the air on Saturday, that’s because the Nash Recreation Center, Oregon, hosted a gathering of fairies. Little ladies from all over the region congregated April 8, decked out in fairy wardrobes. The relatively short window between noon and 2:30 p.m. was packed with fun experiences, including building floral crowns with local artist Kate Goss. The girls also created magic fairy wands, planted tiny fairy gardens inside
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teacups, and enjoyed hair Dickson shared information appointments to show off about each participant. those crowns. “It’s such a great event, Afterwards, families and so many wonderful gathered into the River memories are made here,” Room, where the fairies put said Debbie Leffelman, on a fashion show as parents Oregon Park District enjoyed tea and refreshments Event Coordinator. prepared by Nancy Kerwin Turn to A2 and Lynn Baylor-Ziess. Sixteen girls participated in the fashion show, with Debbie Dickson serving as emcee. Each fairy got to strut down an elevated runway Lucy Beckman’s fairy outfit showcased a while stunning pair of butterfly wings.
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Smart meters are being installed From A1 those whose meters are inside. “Meter installed” door hangers will be left where the installation was accomplished. A final piece will be mailed out after installation to encourage participation in energy management. A uniformed meter installer with appropriate identification from ComEd or Corix, a ComEdauthorized contractor, will perform the installation at Brooke-Lynn Jule shows off her tea cup fairy garden. Fairies built their own gardens from donated plants and soil from Merlin’s Greenhouse & Flowers, and a little help from parents. Photo by Zach Arbogast
Fairies at Nash From A1 “A lot of work went into this, and I just want to thank everyone who had a hand in it.” Many hands were in the event, indeed; more than 20 people donated their time, along with personal and business resources. Niki Hunt photography was on-site, setting up an enchanted forest backdrop for the fashion show and taking pictures for parents as keepsakes. Merlin’s Greenhouse &
By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com A pre-trial hearing for a former Polo alderman charged with theft and forgery was continued in Ogle County court Monday due to a scheduling conflict. Judge John B. Roe set David Ackeberg’s next court appearance for Monday, May 8. Ogle County State’s
Flowers brought in plants and flowers for the fashion show decor, as well as donated soil and plants for the tea cup fairy gardens, which park district horticulturist Tyler Hagemann helped the girls put together. The girls’ hair appointment was also a special treat, with Staci Beckman and Amie Schelling volunteering from Red Stone Salon, with some help from local teens Mt. Morris Loaves and studying cosmetology: Sean Zeciri, Mackenzie Sweeney, Fish Food Pantry will Bobby Coine and Ella once again hold its annual yard sale over September’s Martin. Labor Day weekend.
as many people as possible. Smart substations detect potential problems and automatically notify ComEd to help prevent power outages. Smart meters can notify ComEd when an outage occurs to help restore power more quickly, and provide customers access to more energy-usage information to help save money. For more information go to www.comed.com and choose Smart Energy, then Smart Meters.
Attorney Eric Morrow said the case was continued because prosecutor Sandra Talbott from the Illinois Attorney General’s (IAG) office could not attend court on Monday. Ackeberg is accused of theft between $500 and $10,000 and forging documents when he was employed as a salesman by Birkey’s Farm Store, Polo. According to court documents, the charges,
both Class 3 felonies, stem from offenses committed between October of 2012 and February of 2014. Ackeberg was indicted by an Ogle County Grand Jury on July 27, 2016, and resigned as a Polo alderman on Aug. 1. Morrow said the IAG is handling the case because it involves a city official and because the Illinois State Police handled the investigation.
According to the bill of indictment, Ackeberg knowingly told Birkey’s officials that he sold customers equipment for prices greater than actually agreed upon and then falsified documents to support that. The inflated prices were used to calculate his sales commissions. Rochelle attorney Russ Crull represented Ackeberg at Monday’s appearance.
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a Lifetime,’” said Debbie Dickson, the Chamber’s executive director. The noon event is available to the public. The cost of the lunch, catered by Father & Sons Pizzeria, is $10 and is payable at the door. However, reservations are requested by noon on Friday, April 14. The Nash Recreation Center is located at Fifth and Madison Streets in Oregon. Contact the Oregon Chamber of Commerce at 815732-2100, or send an email to ococ@oregonil.comto reserve a seat.
When cleaning out closets, basements and garages, keep the sale in mind. For information about the
sale and what is accepted, call Jan Francis at 815-7346561. Loaves and Fish Food Pantry will get 100 percent
of the profits which will enable the pantry to continue to serve the community and its food needs.
Mt. Morris Police Mt. Morris Police Chief Jason White released the following information on April 10. The charges are merely accusations, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. March 20 Adam D. Sarantakos, 20, Mt. Morris, was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid accident. March 31 Joshua P. Plummer, 42, Oregon, was arrested for driving under the influence
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which the website says “is an electric system enhanced with innovative digital technologies like smart substations, smart switches, and smart meters that detect problems on the electric grid so you experience improved reliability, better service and greater control over your electricity use.” Smart switches, the website explains, isolate problems on the electric system and automatically reroute power so that electricity keeps flowing to
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Lunch ‘n Learn at Nash The Oregon Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly “Lunch ‘n Learn” opportunity on Tuesday, April 18 at the Nash Recreation Center’s “River Room”. The featured topic will be presented by Oregon Park District Executive Director Erin Folk. In celebration of their 50th anniversary, the program will include highlights and milestones of the past 50 years, as well as the park district’s 5-year comprehensive plan. “Join us for great food, networking, and this opportunity to learn how our park district creates ‘Fun for
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of alcohol. Plummer was transported to the Ogle County Jail. April 1 Kerry A. Beckingham, 55, Mt. Morris, was arrested for criminal damage to property. Beckingham was transported to the Ogle County Jail. April 2 Curtis A. Delhotal, 42, Sterling, was issued citations
for operation of an uninsured motor vehicle and for no drivers license. Delhotal was arrested on an outstanding Whiteside County warrant. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail. April 3 Dustin N. Garcia, 27, Mt. Morris, was issued a citation for a traffic sign violation.
April 6 Lisa A. Petersen, 55, Mt. Morris, was arrested for battery. Petersen was transported to the Ogle County Jail. April 7 Adam J. Murray, 28, Mt. Morris, was issued citations for operation of an uninsured motor vehicle and for no valid registration.
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Egg hunts and party on Saturday Several Easter events for children are planned on Saturday, April 15 in Mt. Morris. An Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 10 a.m. on the Mt. Morris Moose grounds followed by a free brunch for the kids.
The adult price for brunch will be $5. The Easter Bunny will be there as well. The annual Mt. Morris Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Dillehay Park. Children will be divided
into five age groups to hunt 500 eggs. Prizes will be awarded, including a grand prize for each age group. After the hunt, youngsters are invited to an Easter Eggstravaganza Party at 11 a.m. at the Evangelical Free Church
of Mt. Morris, 102 S. Seminary Ave. The party will include a magic show, puppet performance, balloons, and Easter treats for all. For more information call the church office at 815-734-4942.
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November’s presidential election. What accounts for the enormous difference? Ogle County Clerk Laura Cook thinks people underestimate the importance of their local government. “It’s easy to blame it on a presidential election being more popular, but when it comes down to it, I think people feel the smaller, local elections don’t affect them as much,” said Cook. “I disagree; if anything, they are extremely important.” Frontrunners for turnout
were Buffalo with 39.63 percent, Rockvale with 37.05, Pine Rock worth 36.01, White Rock with 35.42, Leaf River with 35.12, Lynnville with 31.46, and Lafayette with 30.97. The lowest turnout was for Oregon-Nashua, with an 8.09 percent voter turnout. Early voting counts were down as well, showing only 400 early voters, compared to 2,600 in November. Cook commented how proud she was of the local election judges, and her staff at the office.
“Everything was completed and in shortly after 9 p.m., which is lightning fast,” said Cook. “It’s all thanks to the local elections judges and staff here, who put in such a long day and still found the energy to get everything finished quickly.” Races on the April 4 ballot included cities and villages, townships, school districts, community college districts, library districts, fire prevention districts, park districts, and a forest preserve district.
April 4 voter turnout was poor Although citizens are always encouraged to “speak with their vote” come election time, not many chose to April 4. Ogle County has 33,480 registered voters, but across 52 precincts, only 7,362 people cast votes to shape their local governments at the Consolidated Election. That accounts for 21.99 percent of the county, compared to 72.79 in
Medal of Honor Day U.S. Navy veteran Douglas Wean, Mt. Morris, spoke to a crowd gathered outside the Capitol Building in Springfield on March 25 to commemorate Medal of Honor Day. Also pictured is Rosanna Pulido, the organizer of the event. A Navy medic, Wean was the recipient of the Silver Star Medal and Purple Heart during the Vietnam War. Photo supplied
Library News Submitted by Cindy Belleque Upcoming Events Story Time – Wednesday, April 19 at 11 a.m. – Bugs, Bugs, Bugs! Come and make a craft and listen to some stories about bugs. Adult Program – Sunday, April 23 at 2 p.m. Recollections of Nashville, Tennessee, with Bud Weiner This program involves a personal travelogue of what life was like in the 30s, 40s and 50s in the city where Bud was born and lived for 23 years. Bud will share the standout landmarks of that beautiful city and his memories. Adult Program – Friday, April 21 at 2 p.m. Recycled Book Crafts Come and see what you
Pine Creek News By Karen Merlak Today we are celebrating Palm Sunday on this most beautiful day. As we start this Holy Week, we are reminded of God’s power and love in the warmth of sunshine and gentle breeze. This is the day our Lord has made, let us take time to rejoice. This morning in church, we were greeted by Martha Johanssen.
Library Hours Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Questions? Call 815-734-4927 can do with vintage or damaged books. We will supply the materials to make either a unique bookmark or picture frame. Please register at the front desk. We will have examples of the crafts on display prior to the meeting. This class is taught by Cindy Belleque. Martha also read the story of the hymn, “What Wondrous Love is This?” This morning’s service started with the baptism of Ellen Hopkins. We are so happy to be with her in her walk with Jesus. Our good friend, Rev. Stan Rodabaugh, was with us this morning bringing a beautiful message that will stay with us during this Holy Week. Please join our congregation on Sunday for Early Service at 8 a.m., Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Easter Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. This afternoon, friends and family of Martha Hopkins Gilbert gathered
Weather Forecast Drier but variable temperatures and windy. Temperatures average near normal and winds diminish to about normal by April 20. Best chances for storms are 13-15 (16th?) and 25-26. Weather unstable in early April and after 25th. April should be drier than normal.
Summer Reading Program Supplies We are looking for the following items for our summer reading program. Domino sets, used LEGO sets, rectangular Kleenex boxes, foil pie pans, paper clips, oatmeal containers, plastic turkey basters. If you have any of these to donate, please bring them by the library. Upcoming Meeting Library Trustee Board Meeting — Wednesday, April 19 at 7 p.m. at the library. Mt. Morris Public Library 105 S. McKendrie Ave. Mt. Morris IL 61054 815-734-4927 Fax 815-734-6035 www.mtmorris-il.org at our church for a time of remembrance and to celebrate her life. The funeral services were held earlier this year. Those who remember her from Pine Creek shared their condolences with the Hopkins family. Our church is participating in the Vesper Services this month at Polo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Last week, Jim and Nancy Hopkins and Don and Vicki Hay led the service. This week, I joined Jean Cunningham and her daughters, Jane Hamilton and Mary Toms for the service. The residents participating in the service are so appreciative of the time together. Each church in our community takes a turn at the services. This past Saturday morning, the ladies of the church gathered for
Youngsters show off the kites they made last week at Story Time at the Mt. Morris Public Library. Photo supplied
breakfast, courtesy of Martha Johannsen. Vicki Hay, Sheryl Hopkins, Sandra Ford, Sharon Baker, and I enjoyed a delicious meal, meaningful devotion, and wonderful fellowship. This past Monday evening, a small group of our Chapter DW sisters met at the Sterling Theater for the showing of “Beauty and the Beast.” Our movie group shared an evening of visiting and a great night of entertainment. Joining in the movie fun were Vicki Hay, Paula Faivre, Karen Scholl, Suzanne Sorenson, Linda Poole, Linda’s sister, and myself. This past Tuesday evening, our regular meeting of Chapter DW met at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Polo. Our meeting was hosted by Sandy Stahler with an informative program about
Daylight Savings Time by Jeanne Scholl. Joining us from the Pine Creek area were Vicki Hay, Jean Cunningham, Beverly Coffman, and Lisa Coffman. With the meeting so close, I walked down to the church for the meeting to take advantage of the clean spring air. Faith United Methodist Church will be hosting the Good Friday services for the community this Friday evening at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend this service that recognizes the great gift that has been given to all of us. As Clint prepares for his next adventure, he spends most of his days exercising and building muscle. When we exercise to build that muscle, there are tiny tears that form in the muscles. As these tears heal, it allows the muscle to get bigger and stronger. God
made our bodies to do amazing things. Anyone who has enthusiastically worked out after being sedentary for a while knows about sore muscles. After time, the reward is in the strength built over time. Our lives are filled with tiny little tears, little bouts of pain. As they heal, we grow stronger. God may have a plan for each of us, but we still have free will. We make mistakes. We fall along the way. Each time, looking to God for guidance, asking Jesus to help us, and keeping the Holy Spirit with us brings us closer to a peaceful strength. I hope that you will join our family at our church in the country or join the Easter celebration at one of the area churches. Wishing everyone a blessed Easter!
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Rev. Karen Gerhard-Conner was recently named the pastor at First Presbyterian Church, Oregon. Also pictured is her husband John Connor. Photo supplied
First Presbyterian welcomes pastor The congregation of First Presbyterian Church of Oregon, 200 S. Fifth St., welcomes the Rev. Karen Gerhard-Conner as their new pastor. Conner, a member of the Presbytery of Blackhawk, had previously served as a staff chaplain for 14 years with Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. She was also an associate pastor with First Presbyterian Church, Freeport, and later a parish associate with Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rockford. She was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. A graduate of McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, Conner was ordained as a Minister of the
Marriage License Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriage license. April 5 Jason D. Disselhorst and Emily M. Vogel, both of Quincy.
Word and Sacrament in 1985. Conner is available for pastoral conversations and counseling, hospital and home visits, baptisms, marriages and funerals. She also serves as a Spiritual Director for Abundant Life Tres Dias Retreat Weekends, and Credo Recovery Retreat weekends. She and her husband John Conner are the parents of two living children, a daughter who works for Bridgeway in Loves Park, and a son who is a pharmacy graduate student in Auburn, Alabama. The congregation of First Presbyterian welcomes the public to participate in the upcoming Holy Week services in their sanctuary: • April 13—Maundy Thursday Service at 4:15 p.m., • April 14—Good Friday Community Service at 1 p.m. at Ebenezer Reformed Church, • April 16—Easter Celebration at 10:30 a.m. If transportation is needed, phone 815-732-2894. Visit the church website at www.fpcoregon.com.
The NIU Music Building will come alive with music and excitement as the NIU Community School of the Arts celebrates Performathon 2017 on Saturday, April 22. Doors open at 10 a.m. and activities run through midafternoon. All community members are invited to enjoy live music performances, shop for music related items, view a student art show, try delicious bake-sale treats, and enter to win raffle/silent auction prizes. All funds raised benefit the NIU Community School scholarship programs. More than 60 Community School music students will perform on the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall
Stage at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. CSA students have collected pledges from family and friends who support their playing, singing or artwork. Local businesses also support Performathon through advertising in the event’s program booklet and by donating prizes for the raffle. Prizes this year include a custom-painted violin, season tickets for the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Wolves and Rockford Ice Hogs game tickets, and many more. Musicians and music fans can browse and purchase pre-owned sheet music, CDs, vinyl, musical instruments, accessories and
other music-related items at the Incredible Music Swap. An art exhibit with artworks contributed by the Art Express class students and a café-style bake sale featuring drinks and homebaked items will also be featured. Since 1993, more than $100,000 has been raised by Performathon efforts, and 800 local students have received scholarships supporting their continued music and art studies. The NIU Community School of the Arts offers year-round private lessons, music ensembles, and group classes in music and art for children and adults of all ages. “Performathon provides a great opportunity for
everyone in our community school to get together, and for the public to hear so many wonderful performances. It’s going to be a fun day and I’m really looking forward to it,” said Josh Anderson, director of the NIU Community School of the Arts. The event is free and open to the public. Donations will be taken at the door and can be made onlinehttp://go.niu. edu/performathondonateor mailed to: NIU Community School of the Arts, College of Visual and Performing Arts, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115. Make checks payable to the NIU Foundation. For more information, call 815-753-1450 or visithttp:// go.niu.edu/performathon
Bank to hold retirement seminar In conjunction with Money Smart Week, Stillman Trust & Asset Management will be presenting “Are You Prepared? A Retirement Planning Seminar for those 55 and Over.” Two sessions are available. The first session will be
held on Tuesday, April 25 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Rockford Public Library – East Branch, 6685 E. State St. The second session will be held on Wednesday, April 26 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Byron Public Library, 100 S. Washington St., Byron
The seminar will be presented by Stillman Bank Vice President and Trust Officer, David Bogner and Vice President, Jeffrey Hartle. The informative, noobligation seminar will help provide answers to retirement questions.
No fee is charged to attend the seminar, but due to limited seating, RSVP by Monday, April 24 by calling Stillman Bank at 815-2345626 or email marketing@ stillmanbank.com. For more information, visit www.stillmanbank. com.
Two concerts planned at Highland The Highland Community College Fine Arts Department will present a program of choral, orchestral, and piano music on Sunday, April 23 at 3 p.m. in the Ferguson Fine Arts Center. The Highland Chamber Singers, under the direction of Allen Redford, and the Highland Chorale directed by Heidi Spotts-Manthey, will each perform a variety of choral literature including traditional and contemporary selections along with folk songs and spirituals.
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A group of HCC students coached by Rianna Caswell will form a chamber string ensemble to perform works which will include a string quartet by Antonin Dvorak, and individual piano students will be presenting the works of Liszt and Chopin. The culmination of the program will be a performance of the masterwork, “Gloria” by French composer Francis Poulenc with members of the Chamber Singers, Chorale, and orchestra along with featured soloist Megan Besley. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $6 for
students and can be purchased through the Highland website or by calling the box office at 815-599-3718. A $2 service fee is charged for each ticket purchased. The Highland Community College Big Band will perform its spring concert on Friday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre located at the Ferguson Fine Arts Center on the campus in Freeport. The concert is free and open to the public. The Big Band, under the direction of Bill Petersen, is comprised of community members and Highland
students. This year, the Big Band will present a history of jazz in concert with selections from Louis Armstrong and 1930s big bands before switching to post-World War II jazz including Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson and Count Basie. The band will conclude its performance with music from today’s great jazz bands including Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band and selections from the group Radiohead. Also, the Big Band welcomes special guests The Jazz Alliance from Freeport.
Harp concert in Mt. Morris Trinity Lutheran Church, 308 E. Brayton Rd., Mt. Morris, will host a concert on Sunday, April 30 at 3 p.m. Nanette Felix and two friends will perform a variety of music on several sizes of harps.
Felix began playing the harp at age 10. She attended Indiana University School of Music and studied with Chicago Lyric Opera’s harpist, Elizabeth Cifani. She has played with the
Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Rockford Symphony Orchestra, and Peoria Symphony Orchestra, to name a few. The concert is free and open to the public. Fellowship time will follow.
College News Augustana College Several area students were named to the dean’s list for the winter term at Augustana College, Rock Island. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term. Those earning academic honors are Brix Clayton, Polo; Jordan Cone, Byron; Nicholas Dippner, Davis Junction; and Chloe Gale and Nathaniel Hall, both of Oregon.
Joshua Wiederkehr Joshua Wiederkehr, Baileyville, journeyed to the East Coast over spring break as part of the College Band and Orchestra Spring Tour at Dordt College, Sioux Center, Iowa. Wiederkehr is a junior majoring in Engineering. He also has a minor in Computer Science. He plays the clarinet in the concert band. Dordt College’s Concert Band and Chamber Orchestra started its spring tour on March 3 at Unity
Christian High School, Fulton, and ended with a homecoming concert on March 17 at Dordt College. Along the way the bands played schools and churches in Michigan, Ontario, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Selections included “A Moorside Suite” by Gustav Holst, Danzas de Panama by William Grant Still, “The Red Machine” by Peter Graham, and “Turkey in the Straw” by Michael Markowski.
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Church News ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study 4th Sunday Each Month 1:30 p.m. Nursing Home Service at Presence St. Joseph BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon 815-864-2581 Traditional Worship 9 a.m. Education Hour 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11 a.m. BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Pastor Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Adult & Children’s Education 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Thursday, April 13—7 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service Friday, April 14—7 p.m. Good Friday Service Sunday, April 16— Easter; 6:30 a.m. Worship with Communion; 7:50 a.m. Breakfast; 9 a.m. Worship with Communion; No Education Hour or Confirmation Class Monday, April 17— Newsletter Deadline Tuesday, April 18—12:15 p.m. ALIVE OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. We include children in our Sunday Worship experience “Grandkids Class” Ages 3-10 are dismissed right after our Praise & Blended Worship Time. Bible-Based Passion for God Compassion for People Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org
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Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Sundays at 6 p.m. Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Pastor Julie Bunt Phone 815-734-4853 Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104 8:30 a.m. Fellowship 8:50 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Church 10:30 a.m.
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FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Karen Hundrieser 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.” Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; transportation and nursery provided for all services. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month.
EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on FIRST UNITED German Church Road METHODIST CHURCH Pastor John Wisdom 402 First Ave., Forreston Church Office Pastor David Poust Phone: 815-732-6313 815-938-2380 9 a.m. Sunday School Thursday, April 13—8 a.m. 10 a.m. Sunday Worship AA Meeting Women & Men’s Bible Sunday, April 16—9 a.m. Study, Kids Club Worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday www.ebenezerreformed.com School; 6:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service EMMANUEL Monday, April 17—8 a.m. EVANGELICAL AA Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. LUTHERAN CHURCH Coffee at The Depot 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) FORRESTON GROVE Pastor Andrew Kayes CHURCH Office: 815-732-2424 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Worship Service 9 a.m. Forreston Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Presbyterian Church in America EVANGELICAL FREE Pastor Drew Jones CHURCH 815-938-3605 OF MT. MORRIS www.forrestongrovechurch. 102 S. Seminary St. com Mt. Morris 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Senior Pastor 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Bruce McKanna Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Associate Pastor Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir Lance Mennen 815-734-4942 FORRESTON REFORMED Thursday, April 13—1 p.m. CHURCH Ladies Bible Study 501 Third Ave. Friday, April 14—7 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Worship Good Friday Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Saturday, April 15—7 a.m. Men’s Accountability Group; FREEDOM LUTHERAN 10:30 a.m. Lion Club Easter CHURCH, ELCA Egg Hunt at Dillehay Park; Pastor Kathy Burkheimer 11 a.m. Children’s Easter 815-222-7270 Eggstravaganza Party Sunday Morning Worship Sunday, April 16—8:30 at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship GIFT—Growing In Faith Service Together-Christian education Log onto our website at for all ages following worship http://www.efcmm.org to check service out our latest opportunities and Welcome Center is at updates 111 S. 4th St., Oregon FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Jeremy Heller, Pastor 815-946-3588 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service Nursery Available We are an independent nondenominational Christian church. Visitors are always welcome.
FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203 CROSSROADS “ A Church with a Heart — COMMUNITY CHURCH, In the Heart of Forreston” WHITE PINES CAMPUS 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo 10 a.m. Sunday School Pastor Chris Bradshaw Thursday, April 13—7 p.m. Sundays at 10 a.m. Maundy Thursday Service 815-837-5255 Friday, April 14—7 p.m. Good polo@crossroadscn.com Friday Service at North Grove We offer contemporary worship Church and relevant Bible teaching Sunday, April 16—6:30 a.m. through Easter Sunrise Service with engaging messages, and Holy Communion; 7 a.m. Easter powerful video Breakfast; 9 a.m. Easter Worship Join us after the service in with Holy Communion; No our cafe for coffee, snacks & Sunday School fellowship Tuesday, April 18—6:30 p.m.
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GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-362-6601 Sunday School for All Ages 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Don Plock, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail. com Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m. Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday—Various
LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor David Poust Sunday, April 16—10:30 a.m. Worship & Children’s Church LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi Handicapped Accessible Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Age Three through Sixth Grade. Everyone is Welcome 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 Thursday, April 13—1:30 p.m. Dementia Support Group at Pinecrest; 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service Friday, April 14—9 a.m. Women’s Fellowship; 7 p.m. Community Good Friday Service at Disciples UMC Saturday, April 15—8 a.m. Men’s Fellowship Breakfast; 4-7 p.m. Living Hope Church Sunday, April 16—7:45 a.m. Sunrise Service; 8:30 a.m. Easter Breakfast; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Tuesday, April 18—8:45 a.m. Bible Study; Quilting; 6:30 p.m. Leadership Team Meeting Wednesday, April 19—5:30-8 p.m. Kid Nation on Lower Level; 7:15 p.m. Chimes NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:05 a.m. Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center OREGON CHURCH OF GOD 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. You and your family are invited to join us for worship on Easter Sunday, April 16. The Sunrise Service will be at 7 a.m., followed by a breakfast. All are invited. At 10:30 a.m. Pastor Michael Hoffman will give the Easter message titled “Because He Lives.” Greeting you will be O.K. and Melody Welty. During morning worship an 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. Each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. a class titled “Basics for Believers” will meet at the church. All are welcome. 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. April’s Bible Book of the Month is II Samuel. OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Pastor Thomas E. Kim 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Followed by Fellowship and All-Age Sunday School Thursday, April 13—6:45 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service
Good Friday service set The Oregon Fellowship of Ministers will hold a Good Friday service on April 14 at 1 p.m. at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 2997 N. German Church Rd., rural Oregon. The service will include reading, reflections, and music. Saturday, April 15—5:30 p.m. Holy Saturday Sunday, April 16—7 a.m. Sunrise Service; 9 a.m. Easter Celebration PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. (The church is handicapped accessible) Pastor Leslie Lake 9:30 a.m. Family Worship Fellowship Time 10:30 a.m. Sunday School PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship REVIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris Email: pastor@revivemtm. com Southern Baptist Saturday Night Service 5:30 p.m. RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213 Worship Service 10:45 a.m.
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m. Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548 Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Confessions-Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m.
SAUK VALLEY ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL SEVENTH-DAY CHURCH ADVENTIST CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West 416 Prospect St., Dixon Oregon John Lewis, Pastor Pastor Barbara Seward 815-677-9199 815-732-7211 10 a.m. Saturday Sabbath www.saintbrides.org School Email:saint.bride.church@ 11:30 a.m. Worship Service gmail.com Services TRINITY EVANGELICAL Sunday-Holy Communion-8 LUTHERAN CHURCH and 10 a.m. 308 E. Brayton Classes Mt. Morris Children’s Sunday School & Pastor Josh Ehrler Adult Bible Study Available 815-734-6354 St. Bride’s follows traditional Email: trinitymm@frontier. Anglican-Episcopal church com practices; is biblically based Website: www.trinitymm.net and both family and individual Thursday, April 13—8:30 oriented. Visitors are always a.m.-12 p.m., 1-4 p.m. Chapel welcomed. Open for Prayer; 3:30-4:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades ST. JAMES LUTHERAN K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates; 7 CHURCH p.m. Maundy Thursday Service with Communion West Grove Road at Friday, April 14—8 a.m.-12 Columbine Rd. p.m. Chapel Open for Prayer; Pastor Steve Erickson Thursday, April 13—7 p.m. 8 a.m. Bulletin & Tidings Assembly & Fellowship; 7 Maundy Thursday Service Friday, April 14—7 p.m. p.m. Community Good Friday Service at Disciples UMC Good Friday Service Saturday, April 15—7 p.m. Sunday, April 16—7 a.m. Easter Sunday Sunrise Service Easter Vigil Sunday, April 16—8 a.m. with Communion & Baptisms; 8 a.m. Easter Breakfast; 9:15 Easter Breakfast; 9:30 a.m. Full a.m. Sunday School Easter Egg Liturgy Celebration of Christ’s Hunt; 10:30 a.m. Festive Easter Resurrection followed by Easter Egg Hunt for Children Worship-Communion Tuesday, April 18—3:304:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN for Grades K-6 at Mt. Morris CHURCH Estates 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Wednesday, April 19—6:30 Pastor Terrie Wilder a.m. Prayer and Praise Group; 815-946-2919 3:10 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring Sunday Sunday School for Children for Junior High at Mt. Morris Estates; 5:30 p.m. Choristers; & Adults 9 a.m. 6 p.m. Chime Choir; 6:45 Social Time 10 a.m. p.m. Men of Chancel Choir Worship 10:30 a.m. Rehearse; 7 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal; 7:30 p.m. Women of ST. MARY CHURCH Chancel Choir Rehearse 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Thursday, April 20—3:30Father Joseph P. Naill 4:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring Office Phone 815-732-7383 for Grades K-6 at Mt. Morris Office FAX 815-732-4742 Estates; 7 p.m. Maundy Mass Schedule Thursday Service with Saturday 4:30 p.m. Communion Sunday 8:30 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. WEST BRANCH Third Wednesday of Month at CHURCH OF THE Pinecrest 3 p.m. BRETHREN Reconciliation 4014 West Branch Road Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. Southeast of Forreston St. Mary Prayer Network Pastor Richard Bright Lois Lints 815-703-9699 815-734-4411 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Sunday School—9:30 a.m. Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 Worship—10:35 a.m.
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KB Kick Off Party is April 14 The KB Kick Off Party will be held on Friday, April 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Tavern N Third, 101 S. Third St., Oregon. Tips from the guest bartenders and profits from the 50/50 raffles support the startup expenses of the annual KB Tough Run event. New to this year’s Kick Off Party will be the addition of food. Triple P BBQ truck will be open for dinner right outside of the event. Customers will be welcomed and encouraged
The Byron Kiwanis will host a Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 15 from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Jarrett Prairie Center lower level. Photo supplied
Easter activities at the Forest Preserve The Byron Kiwanis will host a Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 15 from 7-11 a.m. at the Jarrett Prairie Center lower level (7993 N River Rd, Byron). Byron Kiwanis is sponsoring the 18th Annual Pancake Breakfast in conjunction with the Lions Club Easter
Egg Hunt, which follows this event at Jarrett Prairie Center. Tickets can be purchased in advance from any Kiwanis member or at the door for only $5 for adults and $3 for children 10 and under. Mary Morgan Elementary School students will be receiving a coupon for
one free child admission and breakfast; one coupon allowed per family and you must bring the coupon, please. You may also bring a copy of this article for one free child’s admission per family in place of a coupon. Please call or text Michelle Albert at 815-985-5102 for more information.
Serenity offers volunteer training Serenity Hospice and Home is offering a volunteer training course in May. The course will be held on Wednesday, May 3, Thursday, May 4, Wednesday, May 10 and Thursday, May 11 from 1 to 5 p.m. each day at the Serenity Home,1658 S. Ill. 2, Oregon. Serenity Hospice and Home has a team of volunteers who help the
organization run smoothly. “We could not operate without our volunteers,” said Cheryl Newcomer, Volunteer Coordinator for Serenity. “They are so appreciated and we enjoy having them with us in the home, at Angel Treasures, at The Shed, and working hands-on with patients in their homes.” Volunteering for hospice can mean many different
things. Some volunteers work inside the home helping with meals and laundry. Some volunteers enjoy interacting with patients and some of our volunteers work at Angel Treasures. Working hands-on with patients, helping in the gardens or kitchen, whatever the interests, Serenity has a spot. “Some people are a little
Learn about farm history April 30 The public is invited to learn about the past of local farmland at the Prairie Preservation Society’s annual banquet and program on Sunday, April 30 at the Taft Campus, Oregon. A social hour with book and native plant sales and silent auction from 5 to 6 p.m. will be followed by a meal of either turkey with the works or vegetarian Moroccan stew at 6 p.m. and a program at 7 p.m. Steve Simpson, geology and geography instructor from Highland Community College, Freeport, will shed light on what has been buried for countless centuries. Long before Illinois was farmland, it was prairie. Long before that, it was an inland
nervous about working with hospice,” Newcomer said. “But after a volunteer trains and gets started, they never regret it.” For more information about volunteering call Peg Richard at Serenity at 815732-2499. Anyone who has trained in the past and would like to get re-involved, is asked to In conjunction with Money call Newcomer at 815-732- Smart Week of Northern 2499. Illinois, Stillman Bank and the Rock River Center will co-host a free presentation titled, “How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft, Fraud and warm-ups start at 6:30 Scams” on Friday, April 28 at p.m. Visitors pay $5 for the 9:30 a.m. at Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon. program. The presentation will last For more information call approximately one hour. Barb at 815-297-2700 or The program, presented by Ritarose at 815-232-8547. the staff of Illinois Comptroller
Rd.,Forreston. The workshop will be taught by Donna Lee of donna lee design studio. The cost is $15 with kits available for $20. Call for more details.
Lee will give a program at 7 p.m. on “What Does Modern Look Like?” Regular guild meetings are the third Monday of each month. Quilt demonstration
ocean. For eons, limestone was formed from the shells of bizarre creatures living in it. Sandstone formed along its shores. Spectacular rock formations in the Rock River Valley resulted. Tickets are $25 for adults and $12.50 for children. Advance registration is essential. Children are welcome in the presence of an adult. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 815973-4926 or email lin.vogl@ gmail.com. To donate items for the silent auction, call 815-9734408 or email kayse922@ yahoo.com.
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Lee to give workshop at quilt guild Country Crossroads Quilt Guild will hold a workshop, “The Wonky Wedge Table Runner,” on Monday, April 17 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Forreston Grove Church, 7246 Freeport
to enjoy their food inside Tavern N Third to join the kick off party. Guest bartenders will be ready to serve up beer, cocktails and sodas. The 6th Annual KB Tough Run is scheduled for Saturday, June 24 at White Pines Ranch, 3581 W. Pines Rd., rural Oregon. To learn more and register visit www.KBToughRun. com. For more information email info@KBToughRun. com or call April at 815631-0346.
Susana A. Mendoza, will provide a number of tips to guard against becoming a victim. During the program, participants will learn about some of the latest scams and the many ways thieves can steal financial and confidential information. Due to limited seating, RSVP by Thursday, April 27 by calling Rock River Center at 815-732-3252.
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been separated from their owner for at least five years. Businesses and banks are required by law to turn over the unclaimed accounts to the state so they can be returned to their rightful owners. Often the owner doesn’t know the property exists. Examples include: inactive savings and checking accounts, unpaid wages or commissions, stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, money orders and bill overpayments, paid-up life insurance policies, and safe deposit box contents. Please also note not only individuals but companies,
Unclaimed Assets Event at RRC Bonnie Jefferson, Ogle County Marketing Representative from the Illinois State Treasurer Office will be at Rock River Center on Tuesday, April 18, from 9 a.m. until 12 noon to connect Illinois residents with their unclaimed property. Bonnie will meet with people on a first come, first served basis. Unclaimed property is money or assets that have
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hospitals, not for profit organizations, etc. may also have monies. The representative will have a computer and be able to see if attendees have any unclaimed funds. If they do indeed have money (1 out of 7 people do), she will help them complete the paper work. There is a website that is open to the public Icash. illinois.gov<http://Icash. illinois.gov> however many are not aware of this. If you think you may have some unclaimed assets or property, stop in and see Bonnie. No appointment is necessary.
Community Blood Drive at Rock River Center The Rock River Center, located at 810 South 10th Street in Oregon, IL is hosting a Community Blood Drive on Monday, May 1. Staff from the Rock River Valley Blood Center will draw blood between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are at least 17 years old, (16 years old with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in general good health, you should be eligible to donate blood. One in three people will need blood and you never know when you or someone you love might be
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Child (5 yrs -12 yrs) $ 6.00 (at the door) Advanced $ 5.00 Four and under FREE Advanced tickets are available till Friday April 21 at the Leaf River Library. Proceeds to Support Leaf River Summer Daze Festival.
the one. The Rock River Valley Blood Center is the sole supplier of blood and related services to Beloit Health System, Edgerton Hospital and Health Services, FHN, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Rochelle Community Hospital, Mercy Health Rockford, Swedish American Health System and Swedish American Medical CenterBelvidere. RRVBC needs to collect approximately 1000 units each week to meet area patient needs. By hosting a Blood Drive, the Rock River Center is helping to save lives in our community. Join us in sharing the Gift of Life. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Rock River Center at 815- 732-3252. You can contact the Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) at 815-965-8751; toll free at 877-RRVBC-99 or on the web at www. rrvbc.org. Clare MaGee Returns to Rock River Center for Sing-a-Long Clare MaGee will be at Rock River Center, from 10 until 11:30 a.m. on Monday,
May 1. For the past several years, Clare Magee has driven from New Market, Ontario, Canada to visit friends in Oregon and provided an upbeat musical program at Rock River Center. This year, Clare will have his guitar and banjo for accompaniment with oldies, folk songs and a sing-a-long in an eclectic array of tunes along with stories and laughter. Clare and his group of three, the String A Longs, have been working on new songs. They have been practicing new guitar cords, harmonies, voice changes and accompaniment styles to continually increase the quality of their performances. Please call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252 if you plan on attending this free program open to the public. Visit RRC on the web at www.rockrivercenter. org for a complete list of events. To confirm meeting schedules, please call Rock River Center at 815-7323252.
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100 + volunteer hours Golden Trowel Award recipients are Sue Paulin, Kathy Michel, Larry Ermey, Sally Sarafin, Leah Patapack, Deb Bryant. Photo supplied
Ogle County Master Gardeners honored The definition of a Master Gardener (also known as Extension Master Gardener) are adult volunteers trained in the science and art of gardening. These individuals help disseminate up-todate, research-based horticulture information to home gardeners and share the information they learned during their 60 hours of training, as volunteers who advise and educate the public on gardening and horticulture. Tuesday, April 4, several Ogle County Master Gardeners were honored; the awards banquet celebrated the 2016 achievements. The mission of the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program is “Helping Others Learn to Grow.” The Master Gardeners have found a fantastic way to share their talents and give back to our community. They make a difference to the people around them. Without people who are willing to sacrifice their time and skills to make a difference, the world and our community would be a lot worse off. Service awards were given to Phil Bratta for 10 years along with Liz Brooks, Leah Patapack and Sally Sarafin for 5 years of service.
In the course of the 2016 year the following individuals gave 50 plus volunteer hours to Ogle county, projects included, community gardens, Fairground gardens, Hotline, Jr. Master Gardener, Therapeutic Horticulture, etc.. Phil Bratta, Bobbi Burke, Cathy Hendricks, Sue Johnson, Mary Ley, and Leona Totosz. The next award was a new one, the Master Gardener Hotline plays a key role to help answer and educate the community on flower or vegetable garden and insect questions to name a few. Stephane Wascher was the Hotline Hero she document the most time spent answering community questions. If you have a garden question give the Hotline a call Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m. – Noon. 815-732-2191 or email uiemg-ogle@illinois.edu The Spice of Life award went to Deb Bryant she is a person with sincere desire to learn, inspire & share. Deb has a strong level of practical experience of knowledge of gardening, her actions, whether big or small have influenced someone’s life. She strives to help in multiple areas. The Golden Trowel Award, all
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I can say is WOW, impressive. These Master Gardeners gave over 100 hours to Ogle County. The community is very lucky to have such powerful individuals living right next door. Studies have found that when you stop thinking about
your own problems and focus on someone other than yourself, your stress levels start to decrease; your immune system is strengthened and your overall sense of life satisfaction increases. 100 plus volunteer hours of service: Sally Sarafin with 101.75, Larry Ermey 102.75, Deb Bryant 111.75, Leah Patapack 118.05, Kathy Michel 122.5 and Sue Paulin 146 hours! The final award given for the evening was the coveted Green Thumb award. This award was created to recognize a Master Gardener that is well rounded, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, a role model, has a love of gardening, involved in multiple projects and was voted for by his or her peers. The Most Valuable Planter (Green Thumb) award went to Sue Johnson. National Volunteer week is April 23 to the 29; please take the time to thank the volunteers in your life. For more information about the University of Illinois Extension, Master Gardener Program, Ogle County please contact, Elizabeth Sosa, 421 W. Pines Rd, Suite 10 Oregon, IL 61061, 815-732-2191 or visit us at web.extension.illinois. edu/bdo.
Farmers Market workshop will be April 25 As the 2017 farmers market season draws near, managers are already preparing for opening day. Andy Larson will be leading “Marketing
the Market: Planning Promotional Strategies to Grow Farmers Markets” from 1:30-3:30 on Tuesday, April 25. This workshop will cover:
the mission and brand identity of your farmers market; planning and evaluating effective promotional strategies; and choosing and using the latest social media
platforms to engage a broader audience. This program will take place at the Ogle County Extension office, located at 421 W. Pines Rd. in Oregon.
To register for this program, please contact us at 815-7322191, or visit web.extension. illinois.edu/bdo and look for “Register Online” on the right-hand side.
It may seem like a positive addition to Oregon’s historic downtown, but many factors predict that it is simply a catastrophe waiting to happen. The current state of the 124-year-old Conover building is far from perfect. While the community and Hands on Oregon are donating funds to help restore Conover, there are still too many violations that are a concern.
I propose that instead of putting all of the donations into rebuilding Conover Square, we should distribute them more equally between local small businesses that need a little extra help. Not only would we be helping hometown businesses flourish, but it offers a great opportunity for the community to come together. Chris Corcoran Mt. Morris
Public Voice Take time to reflect during Easter week
Dear Editor, In a time of busy-ness it is good to slow down. As society enters Christ’s Passion (the week of Palm Sunday through Easter), we reflect and read what Jesus’ sacrificial death grants us: grace.
Join us for a time of reflection on Good Friday, April 14. The Oregon Fellowship of Ministers will gather at Ebenezer Reformed Church located at 2997 N. German Church Road in rural Oregon. Worship starts at 1 p.m. Worship will include reading, reflections, and music. Take this time to breathe
and contemplate. Pastor Richard Tomlinson St. Paul Lutheran Church Oregon
Opposes repairs to Conover
Dear Editor, Conover has been undergoing some construction and renovations over the last several months.
Whether you are trying to lose weight, reduce sodium, or increase your vitamin D intake, you are probably accustomed to studying the nutrition facts labels on the foods you buy. Soon, however, the label will have a new look, as mandated by the Food and Drug Administration. Three nutrition experts from the University of Illinois gathered recently to discuss the changes. “Many of the changes with the new nutrition facts panel are driven by aesthetics and design,” said assistant professor of agricultural and consumer economics Brenna Ellison. She said larger and bolder fonts will be used to place greater emphasis on number of calories per serving and servings per container. Another big change will be the way that serving sizes are calculated. “In the past, serving sizes were much smaller than what a person would normally eat,” Ellison said. For example, there are actually four servings in that tiny pint of ice cream in your freezer, according to current labeling standards. Anna Arthur, assistant professor of food science and human nutrition, said the new label will reflect more realistic serving sizes. The new label will also specify the amount of added sugar, whereas current labels lump naturally occurring sugars together with added sugars. “Ice cream contains natural sugar called lactose. In addition, there will be added sugars to enhance the flavor,” Arthur said. The discussion was captured in a podcast and a Twitter chat, as part of the #askACES series hosted once a month by the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at U of I. During the chat, participants asked the experts a wide range of questions about the new label, and about nutrition labeling in general. Jennifer McCaffrey, assistant dean of family and consumer science for U of I Extension, fielded a question about teaching kids to pay attention to food labels. McCaffrey suggested getting kids to compare similar products side by side, such as flavored versus unflavored milk. New labels will roll out by July, 2018, so there is plenty of time to do your research on the new design. For starters, listen to the podcast and search #askACES on Twitter.
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PAG presents “The Ransom of Red Chief” This spring the Performing Arts Guild will bring to life a favorite children’s story. “The Ransom of Red Chief ” will be presented in Mt. Morris on Friday, April 28 through Sunday, April 30 at the Pinecrest Grove Theater. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinee show is at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students. There is no reserved seating. For information call 815734-2103 or order online at performingartsguild.com and click on tickets. “The Ransom of Red Chief ” is the story of two bumbling
con arts trying to scam some money from the townsfolk in Summit, Alabama. Join in the fun and see what happens when their plans go awry. Cast members are Myah Ackeberg, Dennis Cheatwood, Mary Cheatwood, Tim Bulfer, Brianna Fuentes, Larry Ubben, Priscilla Osborne, Joanne Reisner, AlexaLin Moses, Abi Fletcher, Hannah Sheely, Deven Kenerson, Emily Kerchner, Zander Vandesand and Houston Arterburn. The play will be directed by David Sheely and Trudy Priscilla Osborne, Larry Ubben, and Tim Bulfer practice their parts for the upcoming Performing Arts Guild production Whalen and produced by Pam of “The Ransom of Red Chief.” The show will be held April 28-30 at the Pinecrest Grove Theater. Photo supplied Ballard and Jennifer Bakener.
Byron Civic Theatre presents “The Drowsy Chaperone” The Byron Civic Theatre will be finishing off their 22nd season with, “The Drowsy Chaperone,” winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score. “The Drowsy Chaperone” is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and
dance number after another. With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life and “The Drowsy Chaperone” begins as the man in the chair looks on. Mix in two lovers on
the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight. Hailed by New York
Magazine as “the perfect Broadway musical,” “The Drowsy Chaperone” is a masterful meta-musical, poking fun at all the tropes that characterize the musical theatre genre. This production being produced by the Byron Civic Theatre will certainly have you laughing.
“The Drowsy Chaperone” opens on Friday, April 21. Performances continue on April 22, 23 and 28, 29 & 30. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday Matinees at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are now on sale visit us online at bctmagic. com or contact the BCT
Box Office, open Tuesday and Thursday from 6:008:00 p.m. one month prior opening of productions or email tickets@bctmagic. com. For more information visit the BCT website at www. bctmagic.comand find us on facebook.
Church will hold a rummage sale April 21, 22
Lifeline By Sharon Wallace Co-President Thanks to the Boy Scouts and their leaders for their recent food drive for Lifeline. A big thank you to individuals, the community, businesses, and churches for the support and donations. Lifeline Self-Help Project is located at 23 N. Third St., Suite 6 at Conover Square, Oregon. Hours are Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon for food and clothing, Thursdays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. for clothing only, Fridays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. for food and clothing, and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for clothing only. We served 298 clients this past month. We are in need of boxed potatoes, au gratin, scalloped potatoes, Jell-O, canned meat products, cereal both cold and hot, pancake mix, and syrup. For more information call Sharon at 815-222-6712.
Chana United Methodist Church will hold a huge rummage sale on Friday, April 21 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturday, April 22 from 8 a.m. to noon.
Furniture, kitchen items, household goods, craft supplies, knick-knacks, books, and several other miscellaneous items will be for sale. The Family Clothes Closet will be open in
the basement both days of the sale, and all clothes will be free. The youth will be serving sandwiches and desserts during the sale, as well as having a bake sale.
Program on Alzheimer’s disease set for April 20 Registration is required to attend the program “Know the 10 Signs, Early Detection Matters,” a program offered by the Alzheimer’s Association, will cover the 10
warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association will host the free program on Thursday, April 20 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Pinecrest Village’s multi-purpose room at 408 S. McKendrie Ave., Mt. Morris. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or
behavioral changes, it’s time to learn the facts. Early detection gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future. The program will separate myth from reality and address commonly held fears about Alzheimer’s in America.
Hear from people who have the disease and find out how to recognize the signs in yourself and others. The public is invited to attend. Registration is not required but seating is limited. Call Amy Sikyta at 815-7344103 to reserve a seat.
Polo Garden Club will hold a plant sale April 29 The Polo Women’s Garden Club will hold a huge plant sale on Saturday, April 29 from 8 a.m. to
2 p.m. at the corner of East Mason Street and Pleasant Avenue. This is a new location - watch
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Fairground Park makeover begins Submitted by the Oregon Park District The Oregon Park District is excited to announce that work will begin this week on transforming Fairgrounds Park. The new playground will include an IONIX GT Playground Structure and three play pods. The play pods, located along the north section of the Park will include play equipment for children and fitness equipment for adults. Installers will be on site beginning Monday, April 10 to begin preparing the areas, with delivery of equipment estimated on Friday, April 14. Installation is expected to take two weeks. Oregon Park District staff will then finalize the space with dirt, mulch and plantings. The Oregon Park District has donated the existing playground structure to Kids Around the World (KIDS). Volunteers from KIDS will be onsite beginning Tuesday, April 11 to remove the playground. The existing playground was installed in 1994. The Illinois Park & Recreation Association and Illinois Department of Natural Resources recommend the useful life of metal playgrounds at 15 years. Fairgrounds Park play equipment is 23 years old. Playgrounds that have exceeded their useful life can’t safely be repurposed in the United States. Rather than remove the existing playground and disposing of it, the district
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Oregon competes at Gebhardt-Worley Invite By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com After beating 2A state hurdle runner-up Reed Vanderheyden on April 4, Dixon’s Jared Harrison came into to Gebhardt-Worley Invitational on April 8 with a huge dose of confidence. Though he lost to the best runner in the state, regardless of class, Harrison remained excited. Deion McShane of Freeport, a double winner in the hurdles as a sophomore at the state meet, made his first appearance of the 2017 season at Oregon and showed why he appears destined to be a state record holder. McShane, who beat second-place Dylan Binion of E-P last year at state, won the 110 hurdles in 14.82 and ran a 39.71 to win the 300s. Harrison ran 41.12 to take second in the 300 and was third in the 110s with a 15.25. “Beating Vanderheyden for the first time in my career gave me a boost. It showed what I had to compete with the best,” Harrison said. “I’m not surprised to be up with Deion.” McShane, one of 10 brothers in a very athletic family, said the state record of 36.77 is in sight after running 37.18 at the state meet. “Deion has natural speed and flexibility,” Freeport coach Alan Greene said. “And, it helps coming from a family where the other
brothers get on you if you aren’t doing your best. Today, the wind effected him in the 300s.” Harrison’s efforts were one of the few highlights for a Duke team that fifth among 11 entrants. Freeport won the meet with 102 points, followed by Forreston-Polo with 83. “It was a rough day,” Dixon coach Kel Bond said. “Nobody did great. We need everybody to be good and feed off each other instead of just being fair as a team. That’s all we were, was fair and that’s not good enough.” Dixon was without the services of Arthur Cox, who was attending a football day, as was Forreston-Polo’s AJ Christensen. It’s doubtful Christensen could have made up the 19 points F-P needed to surpass Freeport, as his best events are the talent-laden hurdles. Where Christensen could have helped was in the sprint relays, where bad handoffs cost the team valuable points, though Brady Webb, Reid Taylor, Evan Kelsey and Gavin Fuchs did take second in the 400 relay to Freeport (45.50-45.92). The 800 relay was disqualified. “I was disappointed in the relays,” F-P coach Bob Wagner said. “We’ll be working on handoffs in Oregon’s Ian Hussung races against Erie-Prophetstown’s Kerrick Cameron and Conner Riley during the 800 meter practice.” run on Saturday. Photo by Earleen Hinton Fuchs surprised even himself with a first-place finish in the 100 meters with Turn to B2
Sports roundup Softball Byron 6, Oregon 2: The Lady Hawks led 2-1 after three innings, but Byron scored three runs in the fourth inning and two more in the fifth en route to the Big Northern Conference win on April 4. Hailey White led Oregon with three hits followed by Aleah Wight and Dezeray Wolfe with on each. Emily Perkins was the losing pitcher giving up five hits, but striking out seven. Oregon 17, Rockford Christian 0, 4 inn.: Aleah Wight, Emily Perkins and Emily Logan each slugged homers as the Hawks rolled over the Royal Lions in Rockford on April 6. Ellie Egyed had three hits, including a double, and drove in three runs for Oregon. Logan also had three RBIs. Rosie Sarantakos got the win in the circle, allowing just two hits. Oregon 11, Jefferson 0: The Hawks rolled to a win over the J-Hawks at Oregon Park West on April 7 in five
innings. Oregon 10, Harvard 8: The Lady Hawks scored five runs in the third inning and added two more in the sixth to beat the Hornets in the first game of a doubleheader at Harvard on April 8. McKenna Sadler had two hits followed by Aleah Wight, Haile White, and Ellie Egyed with one each. Egyed also got the in on the mound striking out six and giving up seven hits. Oregon 8, Harvard 3: Oregon jumped out to a 3-0 lead and never looked back in the second game of an April 8 doubleheader. McKenna Sadler led the Lady Hawks with three hits followed by Hailey White and Ellie Egyed with two each. Sarah Palmer, Aleah Wight, and Dezeray Wolfe each had a hit. Baseball Rockford Lutheran 4, Oregon 2: Dalton Hermes allowed just two earned runs Turn to A3
Ellie Egyed throws the final pitch in the Oregon Lady Hawks’ dominant 11-0, five-inning victory over Jefferson. Photo by Zach Arbogast
Soccer team edges Mendota, beats SoBos The Lady Hawks posted two wins in high school soccer action last week. On April 6, Oregon downed Mendota 1-0 on penalty kicks at Mendota. MyKenzie Beitel made five saves in net to record the shut out. On April 8, the Lady Hawks beat South Beloit 2-0 at Oregon Park West. Kelsey Handschuh and Katelyn Byerly scored firsthalf goals to lift Oregon past the SoBos. Beitel made three saves in net.
Oregon’s Kyla Suter wins the ball from a South Beloit player as Abbey Wisdom watches during April 8 action at Oregon Park West. Photo by Earleen Hinton
Hopkins, Reckamp second in their events By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com What was once a kind and gentle 1A girls track and field meet had turned into a showcase for NIC10 schools. At the 41st Annual Gebhardt-Worley Invitational, Belvidere North (152), Rockford East (85) and Freeport (68) took the top three places with Harlem’s jayvees finishing in fifth. Erie-Prophetstown managed to hold their own with these 2A/3A teams, scoring 59 points to place fourth. Host Oregon was eighth with 31. “On the way over, I told the girls they were coming in to some tough competition,” E-P coach Liz Green said. “Plus, we graduated some serious talent, like Rachel Colbert. I’m proud of how we did today.” Leading the way was the 800-meter relay team of Mackenzie Clary, Jenna Saad, Whitney Bramm and Courtney Kruthoff. The foursome were nearly five seconds (1:57.69-2:02.08) ahead of second-place Genoa-Kingston. “Unless something changes, we’ll be running the same girls all year in that event – all the way to the sectional,” Green said. In the 400 relay, it was the same group except Brooke
Chandler for Kruthoff and the result was a third-place time of 54.89. Bramm and Krothoff also made a mark for themselves in the field events. In the long jump, Kruthoff powered her way past four NIC-10 placers, with a winning jump of 15-feet9. She tied for the best high jump (4-10), but settled on third because of misses. “She’s getting back to where she was,” said Green of the senior who went downstate in both the long jump and jump in 2015. It was a 1-2 finish in the pole vault for E-P, as Bramm cleared 9-0 and Allisa DeShane 8-6. “That was awesome,” Green said. “They have been struggling, but it really helps having coach (Tom) Unruh working with them.” Oregon top performances were second places from Abigail Hopkins in the hurdles and Ellen Reckamp in the discus. “Abby came out strong after being sick this week,” Oregon coach Nick Schneiderman said. “Reckamp had a PR in the discus.” Hopkins was clocked 17.46 in the 100 hurdles. Kayla Wells of East won at 16.87. In the disc, Reckamp threw 108-9, second to the 123-10 by Catie Daily of Harlem. Meredith Gelander was
Oregon’s Ellen Reckamp celebrates after throwing her personal best in the discus at the Gebhardt-Worley Invite on April 8. Photo by Earleen Hinton
third for Oregon at 98-11 in another PR. Oregon’s strength continued to show in the throws, as Teddy Beauchem went 32-2 and Meghan Groenhagen 31-10 in the shot put for fifth and sixth. In all, over half of Oregon’s team points came in the throws. “I’m happy with how the girls threw today,” coach Doug Engel said. Senior Mayra NavaMoyotl ran 2:45 to take fifth in a tough 800 field. She also
added a fourth in the 3,200 run. Freshman Cynthia Nyderek just missed out on a place in the triple jump with a 29-5 effort, as did the seventh-place 400 relay of Christina Trachina, Grace Mongan, Brooke Harris and Hopkins. “We’ve had too many meets and not enough practices because of the weather,” Schneiderman said. “We need to get more work in.”
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Hawks fall to Rockford Christian, Harvard By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com
talked about eliminating mistakes.” On Saturday, the Hawks lost a couple of heartbreakers The Oregon baseball to Harvard. team fell to 1-9 on the year “It was up and down,” with a loss to defending Boyer said. “We got the bats BNC east division champ going, but gave up too many Rockford Christian. Even runs. We couldn’t pull it out after graduating its top three at the end.” pitching aces, RC showed In the first game, Oregon there is plenty of talent led most of the way before coming up through the ranks. giving up a 3-run triple. The Newcomer Jacob Rans Hornets were able to hold on threw six innings of no-hit for a narrow 8-7 win. ball and reliever Dave Prisby In the second game, added one hitless inning 10 walks given up by the in a 6-0 win at Oregon on Hawk pitching staff helped Tuesday. A scheduled game Harvard to a 13-7 lead on Monday was rained out going into the bottom of and was to be made up on the seventh. Oregon then Wednesday. scored five runs and had the “He (Rans) mixed it up winning runner on base, but with off speed. He was a couldn’t bring him in. lefty that located the ball “In those games, we used well,” Oregon coach David guys without much pitching Boyer said. “I’m not sure experience,” Boyer said. who is he, but our kids said Boyer is very satisfied he was a freshman.” with the performance on the Kevin Beard wasn’t too mound of Beard (3.7 ERA), shabby either for Oregon. He Jared Pottorf (3.8) and only allowed one earned run Dalton Hermes (1.9). and had six strikeouts in six “We need to be better with innings. RC scratched out run support for them,” Boyer seven hits. said. “His effort was An example was last week outstanding,” Boyer said. against another of the BNC “He was hurt by six errors heavyweights, Lutheran. in the field and some passed Trailing 4-2 in the seventh, balls. After the game, we the Hawks had a chance to
pull the upset, but couldn’t get a timely hit. “Either we lose close games or don’t come ready to play,” said Boyer, noting that the Hawks could be closer to .500 than 1-9. Lead-off batter Chase Prehn leads the team with a .400 batting average. Pottorf and Hermes are next at around .300. A major handicap for Oregon is working around a 9-man roster, with an occasional freshman moved up to fill in for missing players. “We’re sticking with a 9-man rotation. I don’t won’t to bring up younger kids,” Boyer said. Oregon will be severely tested in the weeks to come with rainouts needed to be made up and also hitting the heart of the conference schedule. On Thursday, the team travels to Rockford to play Lutheran again, followed by back-to-back games with Winnebago on Monday and Tuesday. They do host 1A Lena-Winslow in a doubleheader this Saturday. “It’s going to get more difficult as the season goes on. The BNC is very competitive,” Boyer said.
Oregon’s Meg Buttens hands the baton to Abigail Hopkins during a heat of the 4x100 at a meet in Forreston on Monday. Photo by Earleen Hinton
Oregon Park District The Oregon Park District offers the following events and activities. T-ball Ages: 5-6 Years old Teaching the fundamentals of baseball, t-ball is the introduction to baseball for children. All games will be played at Etnyre field starting in June. A few practices will be held prior to the team’s first game. Players must turn 5 by 6/1 to be eligible for t-ball. $45 Registration Deadline: April 26 Women’s Basketball League The Women’s Basketball League is back at the Oregon Park District! Games are played 3 on 3 on a half court at the Blackhawk Center.
Teams will compete in a regular season followed by a tournament on Wednesday nights. This is an opportunity for all skill levels to compete in a fun and competitive atmosphere. The league will be self officiated, and all players must be 18+ years old and out of high school. $100/ team. Registration deadline: April 18. Start Date: April 26 After School Open Gym Join us in the gym each week while we offer a new sport to diversify your child’s experience at the Nash gym. Have your child drop-in and make new friends in a friendly and safe environment. This program runs every Monday afternoon from 3:30-5 p.m. with a park district
employee. The program is free for members or the cost of a daily fee for non-members. Ages 8-14 years are welcome. Amazing Chase for Teens Spring is right around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about fun outdoor activities. Bragging rights are at stake! Who will win the Amazing Chase? Teams of three compete in an event at various locations in Oregon (landmarks, parks, businesses, etc.). The Amazing Chase will take place on Sunday, April 23 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. starting and finishing at Nash Recreation Center. For more information, call 815-732-3101 or visit www. oregonpark.org.
Oregon’s Savian Hernandez slides home for a run during April 8 action against Harvard. Photo by Earleen Hinton
Annual event held Saturday From B1 a time of 11.41, one of three individual wins by the team. “I didn’t expect that. The wind helped, but it was the same for everyone,” Fuchs said. Strong southerly winds contributed to misleading times for all races expect the 100 and 110 hurdles. “What won it for Gavin was his start. That’s the best I’ve seen from him,” Wagner said. Fuchs was also aided by Lena-Winslow 200 champion Raveon Valentine false starting. Fuchs took fourth in the 400 meters. In a pressure-packed performance, F-P’s Mason Wright moved from second to first on his final jump in the triple jump to beat Maurice Holloway of Freeport, 43-2 to 42-4. Taylor was third with a 41-4 mark. “It was our jumpers coming through for us again,” Wagner said. “What Mason did says a lot about his character.” Webb continued to make a statement to the rest of 1A about his ability to medal downstate with another plus21 feet effort in winning the long jump. McShane was a distant second in 19-9. Webb added a third in the 200 meters with a 23.47
Polo-Forreston’s Jake Simpson and Oregon’s Ryan Lazansky run the curve during a heat of the 800 meter run on April 8. Photo by Earleen Hinton
clocking, finishing behind Valentine and Harrison. “It’s nice to see Brady consistent,” Wagner said. Oregon was led by Ian Hussung, who ran 2:06 to take in second in the 800 meters to Kerrick Cameron of E-P. he came back in the 1,600 and took third to Daniel Chen of IMSA and Riley Wells of RC, both standout runners. “Ian had a nice day in stiff competition,” Oregon coach Jim Spratt said. “What I was real excited about was Kaden Humphrey in the jumps.” Humphry, known more as a soccer player, took third in the long jump at 19-3 and
also medaled in the triple jump at 38-6. Spratt was also pleased with the 135-5 thrown by Jaspreet Gill in the discus, good for sixth in a tough field, with 163-2 winning. “Jaspreet is building up for the discus and will make a good compliment to Sawyer Foss in the throws,” Spratt said. Foss was fourth in the shot at 46-6. Another field event placer was Jake Mennen in the pole vault . Mennen struggled with his steps, but still managed an 11-foot clearance. His older brother Caleb was fourth in the 400.
Baseball team loses close games From B1 and six hits in five innings for the Hawks in a home loss to the Crusaders on April 6. Hermes and Jared Pottorff drove in runs for Oregon. Hawks lose close games: Oregon came close in a
home doubleheader against Harvard on April 8, but fell 8-7 in game 1 and 13-12 in Game 2. Jared Pottorff had a single, a triple and three RBIs in the first game. Oregon came up short again in game two despite
five runs in the bottom of the seventh. Dalton Hermes had three hits and an RBI, Chase Prehn had two hits and two RBIs, and Savian Hernandez reached base all four times, recording two hits and an RBI.
Sports Column Friday night football at NIU a sell out to TV By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Spring football has started on college campuses. With that in mind, I’d like to take NIU to task for scheduling its home opener against Boston College on Friday, Sept. 1. This is in direct conflict with the sanctity of high school football and its longestablished tradition of Friday Night Lights. Like everything else connected with D-I football, television influenced in this decision. Television doesn’t care about high school football and though NIU might cares about it, exposure and money take precedence over it. To be sure, I queried the NIU sports information department and got a response from its leader Donna Turner. “For the Friday night game on Labor Day weekend,
I believe that was a TV consideration, which the league is also involved in as the TV contract includes all home games played by league members,” Turner said. The Mid American conference has sold out to TV in forcing its member schools to play virtually every game in November on weekdays. NIU has only two Saturday home games all year. “Conference teams have no control over (schedule),” Turner said. Sure, it’s tough for midmajors like Northern to keep up with the big-time programs, but it’s shame that local Friday night high school football is part of the collateral damage. In the past, it was a treat to attend NIU’s Labor Day weekend home opener, be it a Thursday or Saturday evening under beautiful weather. On a Friday night, forget about it, even with a PowerFive opponent in Boston College. Coaching Changes at Forreston
Only two years after coaching a fourth-place team at the 1A state basketball tournament, Travis Ross is out as Forreston basketball coach. School officials have already begun the process of finding a new coach. Whoever steps in will be in position similar what Ross inherited two years ago, as the vast majority of starters will be returning. Next year’s squad won’t have the star power of the 2015-16 group, but have the potential to make a solid post-season run. Anymore, I never ask what are the circumstances surrounding a coach’s departure. Schools usually remain mum on all personnel matters due to policies of privacy. Next year, both the boys and girls basketball programs will have new coaches. The prospects for the girls also look bright for whoever is hired. 100 Miles in Fireman Gear Recently, I lamented how difficult it was for me to
finish a 50-mile race in the heat and higher elevation of Utah. What I failed to share that there was also a 100-miler for the real hard-core folks. The heartiest of that bunch had to be the guy that ran all 100 miles in full fireman’s gear and carrying an American flag. And, I thought it was a bit warm in shorts and a t-shirt. McDonald Attends 50th In trivia for this week, did you know that former Oregon coach and teacher Larry McDonald attended his 50th straight Illinois high school basketball state finals. McDonald lives in Savannah, Georgia, but still gets together with friends each March for the IHSA tourney. Local Hebron Connection In other basketball news, the Hebron state championship team of 1952 celebrated its 65th anniversary a few days ago. Jim Behrens of Oregon, who graduated from Hebron, attended the event and said four of the starting five are
still alive and you couldn’t ask for a more humble bunch of athletes. According to Behrens, a little-known fact about the team is that no one fouled out that season, a necessity with no bench to speak of. To this day, the 1952 title by Hebron remains the most significant sporting event in IHSA history. Number two in magnitude is 120,000 fans filling Soldier Field in 1937 for a high school football game between Chicago public school league champ Austin against Catholic League winner Chicago Leo. It was the largest crowd ever at Soldier Field as the overflow sat in aisles and 10deep on a track ringing the field. Fellowship of Christian Athletes Chapters With the resurrection of Jesus Christ being celebrated this weekend, it should be noted that both the junior high and high schools at Oregon have Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapters. Cole Davidson leads the high schoolers and Kip Crandall the junior high.
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Oregon is one of the few local schools with FCA and has had a chapter at least for a decade. “What happens at meetings is based upon what the students want to do,” Davidson said. “This year, the students have been leading a bible study. There is a discussion about what they read and each meeting ends in a prayer.” Since 1954, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes has touched millions of lives all the way up to the professional level of sports.
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Spring art show will begin April 29 Eagle’s Nest Art Group invites the public to Conover Square art gallery for its annual Spring Membership Art Show on Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. The show continues on Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. Conover Square Mall is located at 201 N. Third St., Oregon. The gallery is on the second floor of the mall. This year’s show is
dedicated to the memory of artist Lorraine Straw. Her work in oil, watercolor, and rosemaling will be on display, along with other tributes to her contribution to the Eagle’s Nest Art Group, the Norwegian National League, and Friends of the Viking Ship projects. In addition, a Harry Nurmet painting is being offered by silent auction to raise money for Hands On Oregon.
The floral watercolor painting is on display at the Conover gallery. Those interested in submitting a bid may sign the auction sheet at the studio. The winning bid will be announced at the end of the Spring Show on May 7 at 4 p.m. Also, other donated art will be on display for sale to benefit Hands On Oregon. The Eagle’s Nest Art Group began in 1957 and
currently has more than 70 members whose work includes painting, drawing, pottery, jewelry, glass work, photography, and many other art forms. Artists will be on hand to welcome those who attend. Refreshments will be served. The show is free. Parking is plentiful. The shops of Conover Square will be open during This painting by the late Harry Nurmet will be offered by silent auction at the Eagle’s Nest Art Group’s upcoming show hours. art show at Conover Square. Photo supplied
Machesney Park man gets 59 years for murdering wife By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com A Machesney Park man will likely spend the rest of his life in prison for the 2012 murder of his wife, whose body was found in the Rock River south of Byron. Todd Smith, 49, was sentenced last week to 59 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Winnebago County Judge Fernando Engelsma handed down the sentence April 4. Smith was found guilty of first degree murder on Jan. 25 in the death of Katrina Smith, 30.
Pelicans Several white pelicans were spotted on the Rock River over the weekend above and below the Oregon dam. The birds are making their way back to breeding grounds in northern Wisconsin and Canada. Photo by Earleen Hinton
He was also found guilty of aggravated battery, aggravated domestic battery, and concealment of a homicide. Smith has been held in the Winnebago County Jail since his arrest on Nov. 21, 2012. An off-duty Byron fireman, who had been fishing, discovered Katrina’s body in the river about a mile south of Byron around 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 9, 2012 and called 911. She had been missing since Oct. 22. Ogle County Sheriff’s Police and Byron Fire Department divers recovered the body. An autopsy performed on
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Nov. 10, 2012 at the Ogle County morgue determined that Katrina died from blunt force trauma. She was identified through her dental records.
Special Earth Day recycling event planned By Reita Nicholson Administrative Assistant Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970 to promote awareness of environmental issues in response to the degrading conditions of the nation’s air, land and water resources at that time. Out of that public concern came the Federal Clean Air and Clean Water Acts and the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency. These efforts have vastly improved the condition of our environment from what it was like 50 years ago. Earth Day is a good time to consider how each of us impacts the environment, and what we can do to reduce our footprint on this planet. The Ogle County Solid Waste Management
Department (OCSWMD) will hold a special Earth Day Electronics Recycling Event for Ogle County residents on Saturday, April 22 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at its office building at 909 Pines Rd., Oregon. In addition, the department will be giving away oak tree saplings and food waste buckets for composting, while supplies last. They will also be selling reusable shopping bags, and will have information on display about composting and vermicomposting. A drawing will be held for a worm bin that can be used to compost food waste. Ogle County residents can recycle old or broken electronics which have been banned from Illinois landfills. These items include things like televisions, computer monitors, CPUs, laptops, keyboards, electronic mice,
computer speakers, printers, copiers, FAX machines, VCR and DVD players, satellite receivers, computer cables, stereo equipment, phone systems, digital clocks, cell phones, tablets, video game consoles, holiday light strands, extension cords, CFL bulbs, rechargeable batteries, and printer cartridges. Microwave ovens are accepted for a charge of $5 per unit. Residents are limited to 10 items per collection event. Items not accepted include appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, and dryers, dehumidifiers, lamps, fans, coffee makers, bread makers, fryers, toaster ovens, alkaline batteries, yard and power tools, exercise equipment, vacuum cleaners, electric razors and toothbrushes, electronics which have been scrapped and harvested for valuable
parts, and boxes, Styrofoam, and other packaging from electronics. The free oak trees have been provided by Living Lands and Waters (LL&W) Million Trees Project, and include bur oak and swamp white oak. The saplings will be about 1-2 feet in length, individually wrapped, and bare-rooted, and must be kept wet and planted within a week. 450 trees will be available while supplies last. “The Solid Waste Department is proud to work with LL&W and the Rock River Trail Initiative to provide oak trees not only for Ogle County, but for nine of the 11 counties that border the Rock River in Wisconsin and Illinois,” said Steve Rypkema, Director of the OCSWMD. “Planting native trees that benefit wildlife and the Rock River watershed is a great Earth
Day and Arbor Day activity, and it will provide benefits for generations to come.” Composting and vermicomposting information will also be available at the Earth Day event. This year, the OCSWMD is encouraging residents to consider ways to reduce the amount of food waste that they generate, and to compost food scraps when possible. A limited supply of free small buckets that can be used to collect food waste for composting will be given away to help encourage composting. A raffle will also be held for a free vermicomposting (worm) bin, valued at $25, which can be used with redworms to compost food scraps. In addition, reusable cloth shopping “green bags” will be available for purchase.
These large, green bags will be sold for $1 each or six for $5, and are an effective way to reduce waste from paper or plastic shopping bags. The mission of the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department is to promote a clean and healthy environment by encouraging recycling, waste reduction, and safe disposal options for waste generated in Ogle County. “This Earth Day Event is a great way for Ogle County residents to recycle electronics, get a free oak tree and compost bucket, buy some reusable bags, learn about composting, and do something good for the Earth,” Rypkema said. For more information about this event contact the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department at 815-732-4020, or visit www. oglecounty.org.
Rock River Trail Initiative to distribute free oak trees By Steve Rypkema Director Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department Celebrate Arbor Day by planting a free oak tree. For the seventh year in a row, the Rock River Trail Initiative (RRTI) will distribute 5,000 trees along the Rock River corridor April 18-21. Chad Pregracke, president of Living Lands and Waters’ One Million Trees program, has graciously donated these 65,000 trees to the Rock River Trail Initiative and our river over the last seven years. The late Frank Schier, Founder of the RRTI, was a big proponent of the tree planting program and was personally involved in the distribution of the trees in past years. The Rock River Trail Initiative established a National Water Trail along the 320 miles of the Rock
River, from its source above the Horicon Marsh in Wisconsin to its mouth at the Quad Cities in Illinois. This was achieved March 11, 2013, when Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior Ken Salazar and U.S. National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis made the designation including the Rock River Trail in the National Water Trail System. The Rock River Water Trail was the 10th trail in the nation to achieve such a distinction. Also in 2013, the Wisconsin and Illinois state legislatures designated the Rock River Trail Scenic and Historic Route on roads adjacent to the Rock River’s course in both states. The RRTI has recently completed q-sheets (turnby-turn directions) and maps for a bike route and a hiking route along the Rock River. For all directions and maps go to www.rockrivertrail.
com and click on the icon/ trail sign for National Water Trail, Bike Route, Hiking Route or Scenic and Historic Route. “Enjoy traveling our ‘River of the Heartland’ and help us with our ultimate and ambitious goal of making the Rock River the cleanest tributary to the Mississippi,” said Greg Farnham, RRTI Coordinator. “Planting native oak trees helps to provide oxygen production, carbon sequestration, energy savings from shade, plus shore stabilization, filtration and habitat. All these will help to improve this beautiful watershed.” According to availability, each county will receive bur oak and swamp oak saplings. Each sapling is one to two feet long and bare-rooted. The trees will be distributed in Rock Island, Henry, Whiteside, Lee, Ogle, and Winnebago counties in Illinois, and Rock, Dane, and Jefferson counties in
Wisconsin. Each county will have its own distribution method. The only caveat is the trees should be planted within sight of the Rock River or near the mouth of one of its tributaries. Trees are available for the public sector: city, county, state, parks, preserves and conservation areas, and for private individuals on farms, residences and businesses along the Rock River—all free of charge. Delivery Contacts and Locations • In Rock Island County contact the Rock Island County RRTI Council Member Dean Mathias, 309-737-8429, e-mail mathiasdeandeb@peoplepc. com. • For Whiteside County contact Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District Resource Conservationist Dave Harrison, USDA Bldg.,
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Construction season begins, drivers should be alert The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and the Illinois Tollway were joined by industry partners and frontline construction workers today to remind the public that construction season has arrived and extra caution will be required in work zones. “If you are driving in Illinois this year, you will be driving in our work zones. We are striving to make this construction season the safest one ever and drive traffic fatalities in Illinois to zero,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn. “Please, if you are traveling through a work zone, slow down, avoid distractions in your vehicle and pay special attention to your surroundings. One life lost is one too many.” When you choose to put aside distractions, you gain
the ability to save a life, perhaps yours. “The ISP is committed to the safety of construction workers and motorists on Illinois roadways,” said state police Director Leo P. Schmitz. ‘While traveling through construction zones, we want to remind drivers to obey work zone speed limits, pay attention to the road and put the cell phones away. We will be present in work zones throughout the construction season enforcing distracted driving laws. Motorists need to focus on the construction zone and that alone.” To better alert drivers when they are about to enter a work zone, IDOT this year is deploying portable rumble strips in select spots throughout the state. The department is also expanding the use of speed indicator boards and Smart Work Zones, which rely on sensors to relay
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When motorists see orange construction signs they should be alert, slow down, and watch for construction equipment and lsower vehicles.
traffic flow conditions via digital message boards in advance of work zones. A renewed focus by IDOT, the Illinois Tollway and the state police will be on specialized “wolf pack” patrols to enforce the rules of the road around work zones. Troopers also will be stepping up the use of photo enforcement vans to ticket
drivers who are not obeying work zone speed limits. More than 4,800 motor vehicle crashes on average occur in Illinois work zones every year. Provisional data shows that 44 people were killed in Illinois work zone crashes in 2016, including one worker. To promote safety in the field, IDOT is working
Construction on the ramp from southbound Interstate 39 to westbound I-88 in Ogle County near Rochelle was scheduled to begin April 10, weather permitting, Illinois Department of Transportation officials said in a news release. The ramp will be closed with its industry partners to host “tailgate talks” at project locations throughout the week. The discussions with workers are refreshers on work zone protocol to encourage safety throughout the construction season. In addition, a media campaign will last through the fall featuring the Seymour Signs character encouraging drivers to “See orange. Slow down. Save lives.”
during for an $896,692 project to replace pavement. Southbound I-39 traffic heading westbound on I-88 should follow the detour signs directing them through the interchange. The work should be done by the end of June, the release said. In recent years, Illinois has strengthened laws to increase safety in work zones. Fines for speeding in work zones are $375 for first-time offenders and $1,000 for a second offense. The penalty for hitting a worker is a fine of up to $10,000 and 14 years in prison. To learn more work zone rules and driving tips, an online quiz is available at idot.illinois.gov.
Residents should have emergency plans in case of fire The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is encouraging all Illinois households to take steps to prepare themselves in the case of a home fire incident. The office recommends having a working smoke alarm and a specific plan for your family in case of
emergency. “Planning and prevention are essential to saving lives in a fire incident,” said Illinois State Fire Marshal Matt Perez. “Because of the speed with which fire becomes uncontrollable, families should practice their response plan in advance and
be prepared to implement it.” Illinois law requires every household to have smoke alarms within 15 feet of every bedroom and to have at least one on each floor of the home. Because most house fires occur at night while residents are sleeping, the U.S. Fire
Administration (USFA) suggests placing smoke alarms inside and outside each bedroom and sleeping area and on every level of the home. They also suggest keeping bedroom doors shut to prevent the spread of smoke and give residents just a few
extra moments to escape a fire. Other tips OSFM suggests are: • Fire alarms should be tested monthly, and batteries should be replaced twice year at Daylight Savings. • Families should discuss and practice escape plans in
case of a fire. • Include a meet-up place that is a safe distance away from the fire. • Practice your plan at least twice a year both during the day and at night. • Help young children become familiar with fire safety and prevention steps.
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system Richard Brass and Stephen Brass, Section 24, Marion Township, special use permit Sean Adams Custom Carpentry, Scott and Stacy Whilhite, Section 4, Marion Township, remove above ground pool and deck and construct dwelling addition and covered porch Ryan Lawrence, Section 32, Monroe Township, two story dwelling addition and open unenclosed porch FS Grain, Section 28, Buffalo Township, commercial grain bin Steve and Amy Drew, Section 7, Grand Detour Township, single-family dwelling
Donald Gesswein, 52, Byron, was arrested for battery. Gesswein was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond pending a court appearance. The Ogle County Sheriff ’s Department responded to a motorcycle accident in the 4000 block of South Illinois 2. It was reported that the driver of the motorcycle had left the scene. A short time later, Sean R. Corwell, 31, Freeport, was located and arrested for driving on a suspended license. Corwell was also issued citations for no insurance, leaving the scene of an accident, and improper lane usage. Corwell was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Juan C. Urena, 18, Ashton, was arrested for a violation of an order of protection. Urena was held in lieu of bond at the Ogle County Jail. William J Moore, 45, Rockford, was arrested for driving while license revoked. Moore was held at the Ogle County Jail in lieu of bond. April 10 Deputies responded to a van in the ditch in the 1400 block of South Lowell Park
Road at approximately 8:30 a.m., and discovered it was occupied by a 4-year-old child who had started the van and placed it in gear. The child was not injured. After further investigation, it was determined that the child and the child’s mother were not to be in the company of Matthew C. Bonnell, 27, rural Mt. Morris. Bonnell was arrested for violation of an order of protection and is scheduled to appear in court. Jalyssa Comer, 28, Sterling, was arrested for driving while license suspended at 8:13 p.m. after a traffic stop near the intersection of Freeport and Harper Roads. Comer was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond. Clay Kilgore, 53, LaSalle, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear. Kilgore did post $649 full cash for bond and is not required to appear in court. Robert Allen, 35, Monroe, Wisconsin, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear. Allen did not post $5,434 full cash for bond and was scheduled to appear in court on April 11.
Zoning Permits Ogle County Planning and Zoning Administrator Michael Reibel reports that the following certificates were issued during the month of March, 2017. Rich Gronewold, Section 15, Maryland Township, relocate existing grain bin and construct grain bin Scott Diehl, Section 13, Mt. Morris Township, grain bin Straightup Solar Country Pleasure, Section 30, Lynnville Township, install two 14’ x 207’ ground mounted photovoltaic array for agricultural use Greg Frericks, Section 35, Marion Township, remove accessory building
and construct agricultural machine building on existing foundation Roger MaCauley, Section 26, Oregon-Nashua Township, agricultural machine building (replaces building destroyed by tornado) Jeffrey Scholl, Section 6, Woosung Township, two grain bins and scale Kevin Costello, Section 14, Marion Township, accessory building David Shaw, Section 8, Taylor Township, storage building Dave and Colleen Hoffman, Section 20, Flagg Township, single-family dwelling Gary Ferb, Section 7,
Byron Township, car port Richard Haijenga, Section 26, Maryland Township, attached garage Thelma L. Madding, Section 12, Grand Detour Township, construct accessory building and remove existing accessory building Edward Pope, Section 19, Lincoln Township, singlefamily dwelling Darrel Heath, Section 17, Buffalo Township, remove attached garage and construct dwelling addition and attached garage Lawrence Kohon, Section 2, Rockvale Township, residential accessory building Jill Hall, Section 5,
Lynnville Township, open and unenclosed back porch Gerald Zdeb, Section 25, Leaf River Township, storage building (expired by limitation) Ronnie Daniels, Section 13, Grand Detour Township, above ground pool Tim Gunderson, Section 25, Marion Township, single-family dwelling and residential accessory building Brian and Renna Zumdahl, Section 19, Forreston Township, remove barn Gary Vosberg, Section 27, Marion Township, home occupation - gun smith Andy and Lisa Hinrichs, Section 10, Pine Creek Township, temporary use-
Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests. April 4 Austin W. Digvonni, 22, Union, was arrested on a warrant for driving while license suspended. His bond was set at $5,000 (10 percent) pending an April 10 court appearance. Nathan H. Smith, 26, Mt. Morris, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. His full cash bond was set at $250 pending an April 7 court appearance. Michael D. Tilton, 35, Rochelle, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. His full cash bond was set at $2,787 pending an April 5 court appearance. April 5 At approximately 7:05 p.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop in the 200 block of South Fourth Street in Oregon. After further investigation, Jessica Lenderman, 31, Rockford, was arrested for driving while license revoked. Lenderman was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond. She was also issued citations for operating a
vehicle with a suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. At approximately 5:10 p.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop in the 4000 block of West Pines Road. After further investigation, Jeremy Graham, 44, Duncan, Oklahoma was arrested for driving while license revoked. Graham was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Graham was also issued citations for possession of drug paraphernalia. At approximately 10:38 p.m., deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop near the intersection of Adeline Road and White Eagle Road. The offending vehicle failed to stop and fled westbound on White Eagle Road. The vehicle eventually stopped in the 9000 block of West White Eagle Road. After further investigation, Andrew Long, 33, Leaf River, was arrested for aggravated fleeing to elude a police officer and driving while license suspended. Long was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Rachel Rodriguez, 33, Janesville, Wisconsin, was arrested on an outstanding
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released. His next court date is April 28. Ashunta L. Toney, 27, Lisle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for retail theft. Toney was released on a recognizance bond and is scheduled to return to court on May 8. April 8 At 5:42 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop at Illinois 64 and Skare Road for a speeding violation. After a short investigation, Brandon W. Booth, 22, Leaf River, was arrested for driving while license suspended. He was also cited for speeding. Booth was transported to the Ogle County Correctional Jail and held in lieu of bond. At 1:30 p.m., following a traffic stop in the 20000 block of East Illinois 64, Orlando Vega-Torres, 22, Rockford, was arrested for driving without a driver’s license. Vega-Torres was transported to the Ogle County Correctional Jail and held in lieu of bond. April 9 At approximately 10 a.m., deputies responded to a disturbance call in the 8900 block of North Barker Road, Byron. After an investigation,
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Obituaries Viola M. “Totsie” Dykema Viola Mae “Totsie” Dykema, 89, Mt. Morris, died on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Pinecrest Terrace with her family by her side. She was born at home in Polo on March 17, 1928, the daughter of Frank and Bertha (Rucker) Folk, the 11th of 12 children. On the day she was born her oldest sibling nicknamed her “Hotsie Totsie,” and she was called “Totsie” throughout her life. Most people didn’t know her given name. Totsie graduated from Polo High School in 1946, where she was active in music and led the Polo Marco marching band as the band’s majorette. She married Harvey Dykema from Morrison on Oct. 27, 1946 at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Polo. Totsie was a 70-year member of her church and sang in the choir for more than 50 years and was active in organizing church dinners
and luncheons. She sang with a group of ladies called the Polo Harmonettes during the 1950s and 60s, entertaining many with their barbershop type songs. She worked part-time at the Polo Thrift Department store and volunteered at Polo’s Second Hand Rose store. She collected Precious Moments and loved crafts, ceramics, crocheting and her grandchildren. Viola was a homemaker. Cherishing in her memories will be her children, Dennis (Sheryl) Dykema, Rockford, David Dykema, Polo, Debra (Roger) Gassman, Lake Carroll, and Danette (John) Wiggins, Franklin Grove; grandchildren, Neil (Sarah K.) Gribbins, Belleville, Wisconsin, Heather (Rev. Timothy) Steckling, Bessemer, Michigan, Kelly (James) Michel, Kimberly (Matthew) Korn, Lindsey (Allen) Parrish, Sarah D. (Brian) Giannone, Karli and Connor Fitzsimmons; greatgrandchildren, Hannah,
Kenneth E. Shipman Kenneth E. Shipman, 81, Freeport, died on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph Center. Kenneth was born May 30, 1935 in Grand Detour Township (Ogle County), the son of Galor and Dorothy (Rhodes) Shipman. He drove semi-truck for Karl Heeren Trucking for many years which he loved doing. He was loved and liked by many and will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He never had a problem starting a conversation with someone he had just met and would never forget that
person’s name. Surviving are his daughter, Kathi Garrett, Freeport; six brothers, David (Mary Ann) Shipman, Robert (Rita) Shipman, Allen Shipman, Steve Shipman, Gary (Ruth) Shipman, and Donald (Camille) Shipman; and
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Isaiah, Rebekah, Sarah, Elijah, and Leah Steckling, Haley and Hannah Michel, Andrew and Adalyn Korn, Katherine, Audrey and Harvey Parrish; and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of 53 years in 1999; her parents; brothers, Robert, Harry, Melvin, Howard, Ross, and William; sisters, Ruth Smith, Louise Wuebben, June Miller, Helen Schreiber, Francis Ann (Blondie) Voss; great-grandson, Preston James Michel. Visitation will be held on Thursday April 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. with the funeral service immediately following at 11 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, Polo, with Pastor Ryan Sutton officiating. Burial will be at Fairmount Cemetery, Polo, following the service. Condolences may also be sent to pffh.condolences@ gmail.com. four sisters, Judy (Jimmy Coffee) Shipman, Janey Shipman, Janet Johnson, and Karen Shipman; his grandchildren; greatgrandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Edwin; son, Tom Shipman; and two daughters, Tonja Sue Shipman and Kenne Rae Stewart. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home. A memorial has been established. Sign his guestbook and share a remembrance at www. burketubbs.com.
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. March 31 Sharleen K. Rand, warranty deed to Sharleen K. Rand and Richard Rand, 3694 W. West Grove Rd., Mt. Morris Township. Janet Safanda, warranty deed to Roy Safanda,Ill. 72, Scott Township. Janet Safanda, warranty deed to Roy Safanda, vacant lot on Junction Road, Scott Township. Janet Safanda, warranty deed to Roy Safanda, vacant lot on Ill. 72, Scott Township. Gail Watson, warranty deed to Shannon M. Dunlavy and Kristopher M. Hilger, 404 Cherry Ave., Flagg Township, $65,000. Kristopher M. Hilger, warranty deed to Donald Mazzanti, 404 Cherry Ave., Flagg Township. Shannon M. Dunlavy, warranty deed to Donald Mazzanti, 404 Cherry Ave., Flagg Township. Ilene F. Cain, warranty deed to Jeff A. Nelson and Karen S. Nelson, 407 W. North St., Buffalo Township, $9,500. Todd E. Kitson, quit claim to Todd E. Kitson, 7717 S. Daysville Rd., Taylor Township. Anthony D. Castle and Caitlin J. Castle, quit claim to Steven L. Miller and Lisa F. Miller, 505 S. First Ave., Forreston Township. April 3 Kurt A. Larson and Beth A. Larson, warranty deed to Dexter K. McElhiney and Colby C. McElhiney, 1634
Brentwood Drive, Byron Township, $226,026. Raymond A. Klus and Karen M. Klus, warranty deed to Seth L. Brody, 6028 N. Oak Drive, Marion Township, $162,000. First State Bank, warranty deed to Habitat For Humanity Of Ogle County Inc., 112 S. Ninth St., Flagg Township. Jeffrey L. Thornton and Lora E. Thornton, warranty deed to Daniel L. Kiesling and Jessica L. Kiesling,308 N. Fifth St., Oregon-Nashua Township, $120,700. Larry F. McAnarney and Linda M. McAnarney, warranty deed to Meagan A. Challand, 209 E. Main St., Marion Township, $115,000. James D. Carmichael and Renelle Carmichael, quit claim to Country Joy LLC, 120.82 acres of farmland, Lynnville Township. Dennis Herbig and Michelle Herbig, warranty deed to Yam Holdings LLC, 1241 E. Kysor Drive, Byron Township, $230,000. Malinda A. McWherter as trustee of the Harry L. McWherter Irrevocable Standby Trust, warranty deed to Harry L. McWherter and Darelyn L. McWherter, 5920 E. McGregor Rd., Byron Township. April 4 Mary Ann Vagle, quit claim to Stephen Baker Vagle, 11075 E. Lindenwood Rd., White Rock Township. Valerie A. Seiler, quit claim to David A. Slack, 8674 Crestview Rd., Marion Township. April 5 Donna F. Knight, warranty deed to Ethan Z. Bunger and Jessica N. Bunger, 509 Autumnwolf Drive, Scott Township, $155,000. Rich Curtis and Amy Lynn Curtis, warranty deed to Jason R. Spratt and Abigail M.
Harris, 515 Sixth Ave., Flagg Township, $83,000. Michael L. Austin and Seanna J. Austin, warranty deed to Daniel S. Roderfelt, 1050 N. Main St., Flagg Township, $130,000. Kenneth B. Sugden and Donna M. Sugden, warranty deed to Kevin A. Sugden and Julia W. Sugden, 3863 N. Black Walnut Rd., Marion Township, $150,000. Linda L. Rowell, warranty deed to Kevin A. Sugden and Julia W. Sugden, 3847 N. Black Walnut Rd., Marion Township, $90,000. Paul L. Bushard and Patricia L. Bushard, warranty deed to Nicholas Musselman and Stephanie Musselman, 6878 N. Summit Drive, Marion Township, $179,000. James L. Higdon and Barbara S. Higdon, warranty deed to Patrick Alton and Katrina Alton, 8407 Kilbuck Rd., Monroe Township, $247,500. April 6 Mark E. Price, warranty deed to Thomas J. Hartnett III, 11025 W. Ill. 38, Flagg Township, $110,000. Mark E. Price, warranty deed to Thomas J. Hartnett III, 7100 Klondike Rd., Flagg Township, $200,000. Joseph Meyers and Dana Meyers, warranty deed to Jared V. Burke, 207 Windmill Drive, Flagg Township, $186,500. Craig D. Smith, warranty deed to Jill L. Blake, 206 W. Dixon St., Buffalo Township, $58,500. Eric J. Kilmer, Cynthia S. Kilmer and Sarah D. Kilmer, quit claim to Cynthia S. Kilmer and Eric J. Kilmer, 107 Ramona Ave., Flagg Township. Jeffrey K. Denekas and Kathleen R. Kutzke, quit claim to Jeffrey K. Denekas, 14376 W. Ill. 26 & 72, Forreston Township.
Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, April 4, 2017 (March 3, 2017) $120. Michael T. Brink, 24, Chana, operating uninsured motor vehicle, April 5. 2017 (March 9, 2017) dismissed. Kade L. Anderson, 23, Stillman Valley, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, April 3, 2017 (March 13, 2017) $120.
Collin L. Smith, 16, Davis Junction, failure to reduce speed, April 6, 2017 (March 14, 2017) $120. Ellen W. Miller, 73, Oregon, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, April 4, 2017 (March 24, 2017) $120. Jacob W. McKnight, 23, Monroe Center, April 3, 2017 (March 29, 2017) $190.
were placed out of service for safety reasons. Two arrests were made for driving under the influence.
District 1, which encompasses Ogle, Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside Counties, had one traffic crash fatality in March.
Oregon, possession of a stolen vehicle, fleeing or attempting to elude, driving while license revoked, status hearing April 21. April 7 Jessinia Loyola, 26, Rock Falls, retail theft, failed to appear, bond forfeiture hearing May 24. Guy Partee, 53, Madison, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, pretrial conference May 8. Jonathon Miller, 38, Forreston, aggravated battery, bond motion hearing May 12. Garrett Nelson, 23, Davis
Junction, aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer, status hearing May 3. Andrew Long, 33, Oregon, fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, preliminary hearing April 26. Johnathon Parker, 32, Polo, attempted residential arson, preliminary hearing April 19. Wesley Steinke, 30, Oregon, aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery, domestic battery, status hearing May 9. Emily Jahnke, 20, Rochelle, aggravated reckless driving, pretrial conference May 19.
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. Steven A. Lawton, 48,
Oregon, driving on suspended license, April 3, 2017 (Aug. 10, 2016) $350. Steven A. Lawton, 48, Oregon, unlicensed, April 3, 2017 (Aug. 10, 2016) dismissed. Keith A. Kehl, 46, Kings, unsafe equipment/1st & 2nd, April 6, 2017 (Feb. 4, 2017) $350.
Austin D. Luepkes, 20, Chana, no valid registration/1st & 2nd, April 3, 2017 (Feb. 20, 2017) $120. Rebecca E. Tart, 38, Oregon, failure to give rightof-way at an intersection, April 5, 2017 (Feb. 17, 2017) $120. Rebecca E. Tart, 38, Oregon, defective brakes/1st
& 2nd, April 5, 2017 (Feb. 17, 2017) dismissed. Kade D. Oltmanns, 22, Byron, driving 21-25 mph above limit, April 4, 2017 (Feb. 19, 2017) $215. Andre A. Puseman, 47, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, April 3, 2017 (March 5, 2017) $175. Katherine R. Williams, 25,
State Police Illinois State Police District 1 Commander Mark Karczewski has announced enforcement figures and activity for March.
ISP District 1 Troopers issued 450 citations, 587 written warnings, and made 11 criminal arrests during the month.
Speeding accounted for 283 citations and 25 citations were issued for occupant restraint violations.
Troopers investigated 18 traffic crashes, assisted 84 motorists, and conducted 119 commercial vehicle inspections, 18 of which
State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric D. Morrow reports the following court activity. April 4 Nickalas Hughes, 30, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery, status hearing May 23. April 5 Daniel Coleman, 33, Genoa, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference June 12. Joseph Myers, 19, Davis Junction, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, status
hearing May 19. Brian Barnett, 35, Byron, identity theft, status hearing May 19. Brandy Thomas, 31, Genoa, burglary, retail theft, conspiracy, status hearing July 19. Gabriel Hernandez, 48, Ashton, pleaded guilty to domestic battery. Judge Clayton Lindsey sentenced him to six days in jail and ordered him to pay total fines and costs of $847. Randal Rhoads, 55, Byron, aggravated domestic battery, attempted criminal sexual assault, pretrial conference
May 17. Jacob Shaw, 23, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery, unlawful restraint, domestic battery, jury status call April 24. Charles Groh, 24, Carpentersville, aggravated battery, domestic battery, pretrial conference May 10. Faustino Ramirez, 31, Rochelle, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, status hearing April 24. April 6 Robert E. Booker, Jr., 50, Peoria, driving while license revoked, 402 conference May 19.
Mary Hart, 68, Chana, possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, possession of cannabis, status hearing May 4. Richard Jansen, 26, DeKalb, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver, status hearing May 11. Ryan Hayden, 28, Mt. Morris, possession of child pornography, status hearing May 11. Allen Clement, 37, Oregon, aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, status hearing April 21. Allen Clement, 37,
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C lassified a dvertising NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AUCTION OF REAL ESTATE Case No. 16 CH 71 On May 5, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. certain real estate commonly known as: 200 N. Washington, Rochelle, IL 61068 Will Be Sold at Public Auction to the highest bidder for cash: The property consists of: Mixed Commercial and Residential Property. Contact: Michael A. O'Brien at 630871-9400 Formal Notice of this Judicial Sale of Real Estate will be found in the Legal Notices section of this newspaper with the above-mentioned case number. March 30, April 6, 13, 2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON, ILLINOIS OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. WILLIAM D. WOGEN; BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I INC.; JULIE WOGEN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 15 CH 41 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the hour of 2:30 p.m. in the office of inside the front door of the Judicial Center, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: EAST 120 FEET OF LOT 14 OF SUB., LOT 10 OF STOCKINGS 1ST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1202 Second Avenue, Rochelle, IL 61068. P.I.N. 06-24-23-482-004. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Evan Lincoln Moscov at Plaintiff's Attorney, Weinstein & Riley, P.S., 653 North Kingsbury Street, Chicago, Illinois 60654. (312) 255-7996. 47357951 I717157 March 30, April 6, 13, 2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Successor Trustee for JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 20054 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-4 PLAINTIFF Vs. Joyce Smith; et. al. DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00103 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 2/3/2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 5/5/17 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 11-22-428-017 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 111 Sunny Hill Drive, Davis Junction, IL 61020 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated 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, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee?s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1508237. I717648 March 30, April 6, 13, 2017
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NOTICE The City of Oregon will be flushing fire hydrants on the dates: following April 10-14, 2017 – North of Washington Street and East Side April 17-21, 2017 – South of Washington Street The flushing is a requirement of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and a recommendation of the Insurance Services Office. City water may be rusty during this operation and residents should refrain from clothes washing during the etc. hours of the flushing operation. At night if your water is rusty, allow the cold water to run until it clears up. April 6, 13, 2017
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Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on March 23, 2017, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Voltage Vending PO Box 614, 411 S. 2nd Ave. Forreston, IL 61030 Dated: March 23, 2017 Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk March 30, April 6, 13, 2017
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON, ILLINOIS OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. WILLIAM D. WOGEN; BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I INC.; JULIE WOGEN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 15 CH 41 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the hour of 2:30 p.m. in the office of inside the front door of the Judicial Center, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 1202 Second Avenue, Rochelle, IL 61068. P.I.N. 06-24-23-482-004. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Evan Lincoln Moscov at Plaintiff's Attorney, Weinstein & Riley, P.S., 653 North Kingsbury Street, Chicago, Illinois 60654. (312) 255-7996. 47357951 I717157 March 30, April 6, 13, 2017
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Successor Trustee for JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2005-4 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-4 PLAINTIFF Vs. Joyce Smith; et. al. DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00103 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 2/3/2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 5/5/17 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT SIXTY (60) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE FINAL PLAT OF HARVEST GLENN PLAT NO. 3, A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED JULY 9, 1998 AS DOCUMENT NO. 98-08163 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 11-22-428-017 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 111 Sunny Hill Drive, Davis Junction, IL 61020 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated 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, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. 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. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee?s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-08237. I717648 March 30, April 6, 13, 2017
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INVITATION TO BID VOLUME COPY PAPER The Lee/Ogle/Whiteside Regional Office of Education invites sealed bids for a large volume paper order. Bid specifications will be available online April 10, 2017-April 24 2017 at www.roe47.org. Bids will be accepted until 4pm. (CST), April 24, 2017, when they will be opened publicly. For information, call Michelle S. Hopp, Lee/Ogle/Whiteside Regional Office of Education, 1001 West 23rd Street, Sterling, IL 61081 (815-625-1495) April 13, 2017 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CURCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In re the Estate of: EMERSON E. GARMAN, JR., No. 2017 P 22 Deceased. CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of EMERSON E. GARMAN, JR. Letters of Office were issued on March 30, 2017, to RODERICK GARMAN, as Independent Executor, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064. Claims against the estate may be filed within six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061- or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after is has been filed. By: RODERICK GARMAN Independent Executor
Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946- 2276 April 13, 20 & 27 2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff(s), vs. GARRETT R. SCOTT, CONNIE L. SCOTT, Defendant(s). Case No. 16 CH 73 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALEOF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on May 5, 2017, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OGLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, 202 S 1ST STREET, OREGON, IL 61061, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 311 EMILY ST., MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 P.I.N. 08-27-260-002 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information. The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to 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. The property is improved by a Single Family Residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for PlaintiffIra T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Richard Drezek - ARDC #6301323Nathan J. Buikema - ARDC #6302969 Aaron Nevel ARDC #6322724 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201Chicago, Illinois 60606(312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com RF# 16-02778# 357-1125 March 30, April 6, 13, 2017
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on May 5, 2017, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OGLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, 202 S 1ST STREET, OREGON, IL 61061, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: LOT 9 IN BLOCK 2 IN YOUNG'S SECOND ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT MORRIS, SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Common Address: 311 EMILY ST., MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 P.I.N. 08-27-260-002 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information. The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to 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. The property is improved by a Single Family Residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for PlaintiffIra T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Richard Drezek ARDC #6301323Nathan J. Buikema - ARDC #6302969 Aaron Nevel - ARDC #6322724 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201Chicago, Illinois 60606(312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com RF# 16-02778# 357-1125 March 30, April 6, 13, 2017
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IIN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. Nicole H. Stayner, AKA Nicole Stayner, AKA Nicole H. Deets; Scott C. Deets Defendants. Case No. 2016 CH 88 1436-1438 Southfield Lane, Byron, IL 61010 Judge John C. Redington NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on March 10, 2017, the Ogle County Sheriff's Office will on May 5, 2017, at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:Lot Twenty-Three (23) as designated upon the Final Plat of Rose Meadows - Phase 1 A Subdivision of Part of the West Half (1/2) of the Southwest Fractional Quarter (1/4) of Section 30, Township 25 North, Range 11 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian and part of the East Half (1/2) of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 25, Township 25 North, Range 10 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, the plat of which subdivision is recorded in Plat File C on Page 56 and as Document No. 19954713 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois.Commonly known as 1436-1438 Southfield Lane, Byron, IL 61010Parcel Number(s): 05-30-351-006The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property 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. The property will NOT be open for inspection.If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 16-030313. Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for PlaintiffOne East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6289893Email: MDKIllinoisFilings@manleydeas.com#noisFilings@manleydeas.com April 13, 20, 27, 2017
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUITOGLE COUNTY - OREGON ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. Nicole H. Stayner, AKA Nicole Stayner, AKA Nicole H. Deets; Scott C. Deets Defendants. Case No. 2016 CH 88 1436-1438 Southfield Lane, Byron, IL 61010 Judge John C. Redington NOTICE OF SALE
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PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on March 10, 2017, the Ogle County Sheriff's Office will on May 5, 2017, at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:Commonly known as 1436-1438 Southfield Lane, Byron, IL 61010Parcel Number(s): 05-30-351-006The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property 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. The property will NOT be open for inspection.If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 16-030313. Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6289893 Email: MDKIllinoisFilings@ manleydeas.com April 13, 20, 27, 2017
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff(s), vs. PRESCOTT B. BATES A/K/A PRESCOTT BATES AND KIMBERLY A. BATES A/K/A KIMBERLY BATES, UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s). 17 CH 12 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: PRESCOTT B. BATES A/K/A PRESCOTT BATES, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN TENANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Chancery Division, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of a certain Real Estate Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 8; THENCE NORTH 1°31'17” EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 311.40 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 1°31'17” EAST ALONG SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 456.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°16'55” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 477.68 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 1°31'17” WEST PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 456.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°16'55? EAST A DISTANCE OF 477.68 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Tax Number: 19-08-100-008 commonly known as 1600 N. LYNNVILLE RD LINDENWOOD IL 61049; and which said Real Estate Mortgage was made by PRESCOTT B. BATES A/K/A PRESCOTT BATES AND KIMBERLY A. BATES A/K/A KIMBERLY BATES, and recorded in the Office of the Ogle County Recorder as Document Number 201101108388; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said named Defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, located at 106 SOUTH FIFTH STREET, 300, OREGON, IL 61061, on or before the May 1, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 Aaron Nevel - ARDC #6322724 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com KP # 17-00251 I718027 March 30, April 6, 13, 2017
STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of CAROLYN S. JANICKE, deceased Case No. 2017 P 19 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION – WILLS AND CLAIMS Notice is given of the death of Carolyn S. Janicke. Letters of Office were issued on March 16, 2017 to Jodi Janicke, 3616 W. Richland Road, Freeport, IL 61032, the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is Dan G. Fishburn, Fishburn Whiton Thurman, 8 East Stephenson Street, P.O. Box 877, Freeport, Illinois 61032. Notice is given to Jacob Long, Jennifer Lonf and Jarrod Long, heirs or legatees who are named in a Petition, filed in the above proceeding to probate a Will and whose names or addresses are not stated in the Petition that an Order was entered by the Court on March 16, 2017 admitting the Will to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the Will gy tetimony or the witnesses to the Will in open Court or other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21). You also have the right under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after admission of the Will to probate. The estate will be admintistered without Court supervision unless under Section 28-4 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) of the Probate Act any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before September 30, 2017, or within three (3) months fron the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), 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 Ogle County Circuit Clerk – Probate Division at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S, 5th Street, Suite 300, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the Estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk's Office – Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the Estate legal representative and to the attorney for the Estate within ten days after it has been filed. Jodi Janicke, Independent Executor of the Estate of Carolyn S. Janicke, Deceased March 30, April 6, 13, 2017
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANY SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO AMERICAN MIDWEST BANK and The AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF DEKALB COUNTY Plaintiff, v. OLD SECOND NATIONAL BANK, INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE NON RESIDENTIAL ESTATE OF NATHAN T. PASHOLK and PROPERTY REPRESENTATIVE OF PERSONAL NATHAN T. PASHOLK, DECEASED, INCORPORATED, SWITCHYARD DANIEL WILKINSON, MICHELLE BLANEY, BRENDON ODOM, EMILY NELSON, JOSEPH GAGE, ROBERT (BOB) PEARSON UNKNOWN TENANTS OR OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. No. 2016 CH 71 NON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above-entitled cause, on March 17, 2017, in favor Heartland Bank and Trust Company, Successor in Interest to American Midwest Bank and the American National Bank of DeKalb County, in the amount of $320,454.34, plus attorneys? fees of $11,975.00 and costs of $2,238.45 (the “Judgment”), Brian E. VanVickle, Sheriff of Ogle County, or his Deputy, will on Friday, May 5, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, located at 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment to wit: THE SOUTH 48.75 FEET OF LOT 1 AND THE SOUTH 48.75 FEET OF THE EAST 20 FEET OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 24 IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF LANE, NOW CITY OF ROCHELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK PLATS, PAGE 2, IN THE OF RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 200 N. Washington, Rochelle, IL 61068 PIN NO: 24-24-385-003 and 24-24-385-006 The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Michael A. O'Brien, Esq. (630) 871-9400 The terms of sale are: Twenty percent (20%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due by May 22, 2017. The subject property is subject to 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. The property is improved by: Mixed Commercial and Residential Property. The property may be inspected prior to sale: No. Together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto. NOTICE-PUBLICATION-JUDICIAL SALE WITNESS: Kimberly A. Stahl, Clerk of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court, and the seal thereof, Ogle, Illinois DATE: March 21, 2017 O'Brien Law Offices, P.C. Michael A. O'Brien Leslie G. Bleifuss 124A South County Farm Road Wheaton, Illinois 60187 Ph: (630) 871-9400 Fax: (630) 871-9435 Atty. No. 27084 E-Mail: Service@obrienlawoffices.com March 30, April 6. 13, 2017
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MOTORCYCLES
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THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017 LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -You’ll end up being angry if you let someone force you into a compromising position. Take a pass and concentrate on personal improvements that will lead to your success.
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GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You’ll face an emotional dilemma if you mix business with pleasure. A partnership will head into a stalemate if you or the person you are dealing with isn’t being authentic. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Show passion in all that you pursue. Make arrangements to do things with youngsters or socialize with people you haven’t seen for some time. Make romance a priority.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Don’t stifle passionate feelings. Speak up about past regrets and actions you would like to take to resolve pending matters. Your honesty will be greatly appreciated. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Do something to boost your morale. Getting a makeover or doing something special or exciting with a loved one will help revitalize the relationship and your physical well-being.
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Auction
Location: 423 E. Barbara St, Mt. Morris, IL 61054
Saturday, April 29, 2017 9:30 am - Personal Property 12:00 noon - Real Estate
The lot at 423 E. Barbara St, Mt. Morris is 101’ x 160’ located in a nice quiet neighborhood. The home is a split level with 3 bedrooms and one basement level finished. There is a 2 car garage attached via a small breezeway. Terms on Real Estate: Buyer will pay 10% down day of sale and enter into a purchase agreement. The balance will be due in 30 days. A clear title policy will be provided at closing when possession is given. Taxes will be prorated at closing. Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material. Dave Smith, attorney, of Oregon, IL will handle the closing for the seller. For inspection/info, contact any of the numbers below.
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Clerks: Public Auction Service Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#0440000185) 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519
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CDL DRIVERS NEEDED Must have CDL. No additional experience needed. Rock River Cartage Family owned flatbed carrier. $55,000$60,000a year. We offer 401K, Health Ins., and home everynight. 1-800-892-9587 Seeking HVAC Technician and Installer, Experience needed, Will Train. Send replies to PO Box 106, Morrison, IL 61270
The City of Oregon is accepting applications for a full-time position at City Hall. Applicants will be expected to have good customer service skills, know Microsoft Word, and Excel. The City offers a benefit package including medical, dental, optical, and Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). Applicants will be subject to a background check and drug screening. Applications are available at City Hall, 115 North 3rd Street, Oregon, IL. 61061. Monday thru Friday 8:30A.M.-5:00 P.M. or on the website at cityoforegon.org. The City is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
All application need to be returned by April 17th, 2017.
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EMPLOYMENT
Deputy Clerk Recorder Lee County Clerk and Recorder is now hiring a full time Deputy Clerk. Duties include recording of documents, and assisting the public and title searchers with requests. High school diploma or equivalent, experience in land records and reading legal descriptions a plus. Competitive wage/ benefit package. A detailed job description and application are available online at www.lee countyil.com or at the Lee County Administrator's Office, 112 E. Second Street, Dixon, IL 61021. Applications must be received in the Administrator's Office by 4:30p.m. Friday, April 21, 2017.
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Harbor Crest Home
A nursing care facility in Fulton IL, 61252 (815)589-3411 Is seeking qualified nurses licensed to work in Illinois to join our team,RNS, LPNS and CNAs all shifts Competitive salaries Apply in person or submit resumes to harborcrest2 @mchsi.com EOE
NEW TODAY Liberty Court has openings for Nurse FT 2nd Shift. & PRN SIGN ON BONUS! Available for FT Position Please apply at: 124 Liberty Court Dixon.
EMPLOYMENT
LOCAL DRIVERS WANTED! Be your own boss. Flexible hours. Unlimited earning potential. Must be 21 with valid U.S. driver's license, insurance & reliable vehicle. Call 855-401-1161
NEW TODAY LOCAL ROUTE DRIVER NEEDED Home every night. Class A preferred but Class B considered. Up to $17.00 per hour to start. 401K, health insurance, credit union, etc. Apply in person at 147 E 2nd Ave Rochelle IL
NEW TODAY Local trucking company looking for drivers, Must have a good MVR & hold a CDL. OTR & local. Phone 815-677-4867 for more information.
NOW HIRING Sterling:
1st, 2nd & 3rd shift Mfg. Line $11 Fulton Travel Agent/Admin Assistant P/T Material Handler 1st shift Assembly 1st & 2nd shifts General Labor Morrison Property Manager $12.50
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Part time Bank Teller $9.5 or DOE Experienced Parts Painter $14.75/hr Packaging and Production All shifts $9.25-$11.05 Forklift Operators- $10.25-$15/hr Electronic Assembly-circuit boards $10-12 DOE Parts Inspection $10. /hr Part time janitorial /building maintenance $10-$12/hr
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NEW TODAY Looking for Part time Front Desk - Must know computers No Phone Calls! Apply at Super 8 1800 S. Galena Ave., Dixon.
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NEW TODAY Local appliance store looking for Service Technician. Please send replies to Box #:1360, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081
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Sterling Office 815.622.2814 Dixon Office 815.288.7800
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Mechanic Needed Must have standard tools. Pay depends on experience. $16/hr. w/ exp. Email resume to bellini@grics.net or stop in for application at 1577 Eldena Rd., Dixon 815-284-4175
Spotter/Driver Experienced warehouse spotter drivers needed for Rochelle area. Must have 1yr. Recent spotter or driver exp. CDL A & non CDL may apply. Pay based on exp. All shifts. Benefits- FT & overtime. Paid weekly. Start immediately! Call 815-955-9078.
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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is lispecifically censed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes. The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))
POSITION WANTED
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Lawns to Mow Large or small Dixon – Polo area Fully Insured, Free estimates 815-973-3401
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