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MT. MORRIS Times

VOLUME 52 NO. 22 • SERVING THE MOUNT MORRIS AREA SINCE 1967

FRIDAY, March 22, 2019 • $1.00

COUNTY NEWS

Iron Mike to Move The county board will move Oregon’s historic water fountain. / 2

WILD WEATHER

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Flood Damage Pine Creek rises from its banks and damages some of the state park./ 2

April Election Check out our

candidate profiles before the April election./ 20, 21, 22

Wendy Doonan, of Mt. Morris, uses her foot to recover the family’s football from Pine Creek at the White Pines State Park on Saturday. Photo by Earleen Hinton

INDEX

One Section - 28 Pages

Church News............12 Classifieds......... 23-28 Entertainment......8-10

Marriage Licenses.... 8 Library........................ 7 Oregon Police...........18

Pine Creek News...... 6 Property Transfers...18 Sheriff’s Arrests.......17

DEATHS Phyllis L. Ascher, Timothy R. Grossnickle, Page 19

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Iron Mike to move to courthouse lawn BY VINDE WELLS

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Bill and Marseyne Snow of Oregon visited the historic Iron Mike water fountain with two of their Bernese Mountain dogs last summer. The public fountain, located on the corner of Fourth and Washington Streets in Oregon, is a popular stop for dog walkers and their furry friends. Photo by Earleen Hinton

An Oregon landmark will be relocated to ensure its continued existence. The Ogle County Board voted Tuesday evening to move Iron Mike, a century-old drinking fountain, from the sidewalk on Washington Street (Ill. 64) just west of the intersection with Fourth Street (Ill. 2) to the courthouse lawn. In 1877 the Illinois Humane Society began erecting public drinking fountains. They commissioned a design “both pleasing and practical” by which water would flow at three levels, first accommodating thirsty people at the top, then horses and finally dogs and small animals near the ground level. Oregon’s cast-iron fountain by presented to the city and installed by the Ogle County Humane Society in 1901. City of Oregon officials decided the fountain should be moved after it was narrowly missed by a vehicle involved in a traffic accident a couple of years ago. The widening of the intersection about 10 years ago brought the fountain within two feet of the traffic at the busy intersection. In its new location on the north side of the courthouse lawn, the fountain will be the focal point of a seating area with two benches and brick pavers around it.

Flood leaves damage, debris at White Pines Park BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com Recent flooding caused damage and sparked clean-up efforts at the White Pines State Park. Site superintendent Matt Hoogerwerf said the rising floodwaters from the Pine and Spring Creeks last week swept mud and debris onto roadways and parking and picnic areas. “When I came to work Wednesday, I couldn’t get in because the entrance to the park was flooded,” said staff member Elmer Stauffer. With the ground still frozen, the water had no where else to go, he said. The roads have been cleared but the fords at the park remain closed to traffic. Hoogerwerf said winds and ice over the winter months broke a large number of limbs and branches from trees. “Clean-up will begin soon now that it has warmed up,” he said. “We couldn’t do much about it earlier because everything was frozen to the ground.” One large limb broke a railing on a bridge over the Pine Creek. Temporary repairs have been made, Lucas Doonan, of Mt. Morris, walks through debris from a flash flood at the base of one of the Hoogerwerf said, and those will be footbridges at White Pines State Park on Saturday. Pine Creek rose from its banks last week and completed later this spring. flooded the park between the first and second fords. Photo by Earleen Hinton

COUNTY NEWS

March 18 incident started in Mt. Morris, ended in Oregon, after crash on Liberty Hill BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com

Sarah Hensley

nearby. Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan said an Ogle County deputy responding to the call observed the SUV around 1 a.m. traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed on Ill. 64 between Mt. Morris and Oregon. The deputy turned around to follow the vehicle and found it had crashed on Liberty Hill. Denning, the driver, was found outside the vehicle which had rolled several times. Oregon police were assisted with the crash investigation by the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department accident reconstructionist.

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An Oregon man died in a one-vehicle crash early Monday morning after he fled from the scene of a residential burglary in Mt. Morris. Joshua Denning, 34, was pronounced dead at KSB Hospital, Dixon, where he was taken by Oregon ambulance after he was ejected from the vehicle involved in the crash on Ill. 64 on the west side of Oregon. Police said Denning was one of three people who burglarized a home in Mt. Morris. Mt. Morris Police Chief Jason White said a caller to 911 reported at 12:57 a.m. that several intruders were inside a home in the 400 block of North McKendrie Avenue in Mt. Morris. The caller, who was not at the home, said the intruders were threatening the home’s occupant. When police arrived three people ran out of the house. Police arrested one of them, Sarah Hensley, 32, of Oregon, at the scene, and two men ran from the scene and drove off in an SUV parked

DeHaan said the vehicle’s other occupant, Jason Marks, 44, of Oregon, had fled the crash scene on foot. At approximately 4:30 a.m., Oregon officers were called to the area of Fifth and Franklin Streets for an unconscious male, identified as Marks, lying in the yard. Marks was transported to a Rockford hospital for a medical evaluation by Oregon Ambulance. He was subsequently arrested by Mt. Morris Police Department and transported to the Ogle County Jail. Hensley has been charged with residential burglary, a Class 1 felony, and Marks has been charged with residential burglary and home invasion, a Class X felony. Both remain in the Ogle County Jail. Based on additional information gathered from this incident, Oregon police also charged Marks with burglary from a motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony, from an incident that occurred on Jan. 8 in the 300 block of North Fourth Street in Oregon. According to the Illinois Department of Corrections, both Denning and Marks were paroled from the Illinois Department of Corrections in 2017 after being convicted on multiple charges. Hensley was on probation after pleading guilty in November to theft, trespass to a home and trespass to a vehicle.

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2019 ELECTION

Referendum asks voters to fund resource officer City, school district are sharing cost BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com City officials are asking Oregon voters to approve a tax hike early next month to help pay for a fulltime school resource officer. A referendum will be on the ballot for the April 2 Consolidated Election So far the program, which started Jan. 3, appears to be working out well for everyone involved. Oregon Police Sergeant Randy Cropp told the city council March 12 about his first two months on the job. “I really enjoy the students,” he said. “99.9 percent of them are great kids.” Cropp said most of his time is spent at the high school, with a few hours at the elementary school. As the program develops, he said, the junior high, in Mt. Morris, will be added to the mix. School Superintendent Tom Mahoney said having Cropp in the building has made the students and staff feel safer. Police Chief Darin DeHaan said a “big case came together” because

Sgt. Randy Cropp students felt comfortable talking to Cropp. The city and school district entered into an agreement last fall to create the position in the wake of an incident at Dixon High School last May when a student was taken into custody by an SRO after firing shots at a teacher during graduation practice in the gym. According to the agreement, the school district will pay 70 percent of the cost, and the city will pick up the remaining 30 percent. The referendum asks for a maximum increase of six cents per $100,000 of equalized assessed valuation for police protection to cover the city’s share. Mayor Ken Williams said the

city will not levy at the maximum, however, because only two cents is needed to fund the SRO. State statutes require the referendum question to be worded with the maximum allowable amount, he said. “It won’t let us ask for less,” he said. Williams said the two-cent increase translates into $19 to 20 per year on a house valued at $100,000. That will bring in an estimated $26,000 to $28,000 per year, he said, the amount needed for the city’s portion. If approved, the tax increase will appear on property tax bills in 2020. Williams estimated last fall that the start-up cost for the first year of the SRO would be just under $90,000 for Cropp’s salary and benefits and the necessary equipment. The city’s portion, around $28,000, is coming from the General Fund. Mahoney said the school would pay its share from the Tort Fund. The city council bought a used 2014 Dodge Charger for the SRO’s use. During the summer, when school is out, the SRO will work as a patrol officer for the city, Williams said. The officer will also be available to fill in for other officers when they are on vacation, reducing overtime costs, he said.

Duties of Oregon’s School Resource Officer The duties of the SRO include safety and security, mentoring, and law enforcement. Safety and security includes reviewing camera systems, making sure exterior and interior doors are locked for security throughout the day, being in the lunch room with students, and investigating possible school threats. Mentoring includes discovery of off-campus crimes reported by students, daily interaction with students and staff, answering law enforcement questions, and talking to drivers education classes. Law enforcement includes responding to law enforcement issues at school, helping administrators identify if student behavior is criminal or not, address unsafe driving before or after school, develop relationships with elementary students, and assisting as liaison with other agencies.

Local candidates are running unopposed April 2 Two incumbents and one newcomer have filed petitions to run for three seats on the Mt. Morris Village Board in the April 2 Consolidated Election.

Current trustees Phil Labash and

Jeff Pennington will seek re-election along with Chris Kolling, who is running for the first time. All terms are four years long. Trustee Shane Pope did not file for re-election.

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For the Mt. Morris Public Library Board, two candidates, Gerald Knodle and April Bold, are seeking two six-year terms. For the Oregon School Board three candidates are running

unopposed. Incumbents Molly H. Baker and Mary Jo Griffin and newcomer Rebecca K. Duke are seeking three four-year terms on the board.

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Dogs, puppies part of rescue event at Oak Lane The tall and the short of it were both represented at the “Change Their Luck” dog-rescue event, held at Oak Lane, on South Daysville Road, southeast of Oregon, on March 16. Change Their Luck included a meet and greet with adoptable dogs from two rescue groups: Cause for Paws, an all-breed rescue group made up of dedicated volunteers, who open their hearts and their homes to provide a safe haven for orphans coming from animal control, high-kill shelters and owner surrender situations and 4 Greyhound Racers, a registered, non-profit charitable organization dedicated to finding caring, committed homes for retired racing greyhounds. 4 Greyhound Racers brought three adult greyhounds and Cause for Paws showcased three puppies that were rescued from Missouri, and now available for adoption. One of the greyhounds was a seven-year-old greyhound female, used as racer and bred for puppies, who was available for adoption. The day also included a booth by Beth Abbott Shenberger from Pampered Chef.

ABOVE: Rocker, a 7-year-old greyhound, walks under Bentley, a year-old greyhound, at the “Change Their Luck!” a fundraiser for rescue dogs at Oak Lane near Oregon. Rocker is available for adoption through 4 Greyhound Racers. She was used as a racing dog and also bred to produce more racing dogs. AT LEFT: Jennifer Bakener of Oregon holds Zion, a great pyrenees/ hound mix puppy. Bakener and her family are fostering one of the puppies through the Cause for Paws all-breed rescue group. The other puppies are available for adoption. Photos by Earleen Hinton

• Friday, March 22, 2019

Neema Ndosi, of Tanzania Africa, came to the Mt. Morris Senior Center on March 6 to share information about her home country. Photo supplied

Neema Ndosi, of Tanzania, Africa, came to the Mt. Morris Senior Center on March 6 to share information about her home country. She made pilau (a spiced rice and meat dish), kachumbari (a salad made with cabbage, carrots, and a lemony dressing), ugali with spinach (a starch made with masa flour), and mandazi (a Tanzanian donut). Through Ndosi’s presentation the seniors learned many things about the culture and country of Tanzania including some words in Swahili, one of the national languages of the country. Attendees were also able to see some artifacts she brought with her from Tanzania and ask questions. “The Mt. Morris Senior Center is happy to provide opportunities like these to experience new things,” said director Melissa Nicholson. “They are hosting an international meal each month. These meals have included Jamaica, China, and Tanzania so far.” The next international meal at the Mt. Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., Mt. Morris, will be a Jewish meal on Monday, April 8 at 11:30 a.m. Call the Senior Center at 815-734-6335 to make reservations. All are welcome.

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Senior center hosted Tanzanian speaker March 6

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Cleaning Up Clean-up of a train derailment on Pines Road near Oregon began Monday. Above, a heavy equipment operator moves a large piece of a car into a pile. Three cars were cut up and removed from the scene on semis by mid-afternoon and operations were expected to continue Tuesday. Seventeen cars stored on the Illinois Railway tracks between Pines Road and Devils Backbone Road derailed Feb. 23. The cause remains undetermined. Photo by Vinde Wells

LIFELONG LEARNING The Highland Community College Lifelong Learning March and April courses include Portuguese Best Recipes, Selling on eBay, Excel Introduction, and more. To register and view the complete Lifelong Learning schedule, visit highland.edu/lifelong or call 815-599-3414. For more information about Lifelong Learning and to find out the latest in new course offerings, call 815-5993403. Lifelong Learning March and April courses details: Introduction to Voiceovers Location: Highland Community College, Student/Conference Center, room H-208, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport Registration Deadline: March 27;

Pine Creek News By Karen Merlak The snow has finally melted away as we ready ourselves for a new season. Already, the grass is turning to green and the birds are starting to sing. This is such a beautiful time of year as life begins anew, outside our window and in our hearts. Our God is awesome. This morning in church, we were greeted by Kent and Judy Nettz. For our special music, Chuck Kearns shared the song, “Jesus We Crown You with Praise,” accompanied by Bev Kearns. We are truly blessed that Bev and

Class Date: April 3; Class Time: 6 to 8 p.m.; Fee: $49 Instructor: Alicia Midgley Explore the voiceover industry. Discover current trends, opportunities, and tools you need to find success. Read a real script and receive coaching from your instructor, a professional, working voice actor from Voices for All, to improve your delivery. Receive a professional voiceover evaluation later.

visits to country stores, a miniature horse farm, and Kitchen Kettle Village. Plus, plenty of time for individual shopping and dining.

Pennsylvania Amish Lands Excursion for Individual and Couple Location: Highland Community College Parking Lot B, Highland Community College, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport Registration Deadline: April 1; Class

Dates: July 21, 22, 23, 24, 25; Class Time: TBD; Fee: $838 for one person and $1,318 for two people Instructor: Gary Gullett Join us on a trip to Lancaster, PA to experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of the Amish Countryside on this 5-day, 4-night adventure. This trip is planned and offered by Adventure Safari Network, in conjunction with Highland Community College Lifelong Learning. Highlights of the trip include: visit University of Notre Dame, dinner at Lancaster County’s largest smorgasbord “Shady Maple”, guided tour of the Amish Countryside, live performance of the musical stage adventure “Jesus” at “Sight and Sound’s Millennium Theatre”,

Chuck share their talents with us. Each month, we are sharing stories about the history of our church. This month, Lyle Hopkins shared a bit of history from the cemetery. Before the sharing of the history, we sang the hymn, “We are the Church.” Together, we are all the church. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe led the children’s message for an enthusiastic participant, Amelia. Pastor Charlotte gave a thoughtful sermon for the second Sunday of Lent. She is leading a series of cultivating and letting go for the Lenten season. This past Thursday morning, our church shared love through baked goods. Charlotte Hoppe and Judy Nettz delivered freshly baked pies from our church to Aplington school to celebrate Pi Day on March 14. We have some of the best pie bakers around. Last Thursday evening, I went to visit my brother, Ben Bittinger, his wife, Jo, and their sons, Hayden and Garrett. Visiting with their family helps

remind me of all the good times we had with our mom. I am surrounded with wonderful blessings. Our church lost a member of our family this past week. Our prayers are with the family of Darlene Toms. Darlene was an active member of our church for years and was loved and appreciated by many. She will be missed. This past week, I enjoyed a couple of much needed days off. While I didn’t accomplish any great tasks, I did finish a few projects and rested. Rest is the one thing I give up too easily to do something else. God has started reminding me of the importance of taking time to rest. It has been such a joy to have children in our church again. I usually sit in the pew behind young Amelia, her mother Katie Pfundstein, and her grandma Deb Ohlwine. Recently, Deb found an old coin purse in the shape of Noah’s ark that Katie used as a child. Throughout the week, Amelia fills the coin purse with coins and for the past couple of services has

emptied the purse into the collection plate. My heart is overflowing with joy as we watch patiently with big smiles as her little hands carefully remove each coin for the offering. I am pretty sure she doesn’t understand where the money is going or even why it is being given. She only knows that we give and share what we have. Sharing our resources, our time, and our love make us cheerful givers for God. Throughout the years, I am been a recipient of wonderful gifts. While I was in college, I was introduced to a lovely family who opened their home to me. Quite often, the greatest gift was a listening ear when I needed it most. We learn about giving from our Father who gave to us first. He gave His only Son for each of us. Because God gave to us, we can give to others. During this season of Lent, we especially remember His wonderful gift of love. My hope is that we will fill our churches with cheerful givers. Come and join family for a time of worship and praise.

Classes also being offered are: 3D Printing Tempting Tapas Introduction to Stick Welding Introduction to Mig Welding More Basic Bridge Movie Music Romance Portuguese Best Recipes Zentangle Southeast Asian Cuisine Selling on eBay Assassination of President Garfield Pattern Making

MT. MORRIS LIBRARY

Spring Break Gaming Day Thursday, March 28, 2 to 5 p.m. Bring the family in and play our new games! We have lots to choose from including Ticket to Ride, Dragonwood, Labrynth, Gravity Maze, and many of the classics. Annual Library Tea Fundraiser Sunday, March 31, 2 p.m. The special guest speaker this year is Mark Twain and his lovely wife, Olivia Clemens. The library will have tickets on sale soon. LEGO Club Monday, April 8, 5:45 p.m. Bring a friend and build something cool with our Legos! For all ages. Cook Book Club Tuesday, April 9, 6 p.m.

April’s Cookbook is 100 Days of Read Food On a Budget by Lisa Leake. Come take a look at the recipes and sign up. Volunteer Appreciation Reception Friday, April 12, 3 p.m. Come join the library board of trustees and the library staff as we say thank you! to our volunteers. April 8–12 is Volunteer Appreciation Week and we couldn’t do what we do at the library without our wonderful volunteers! Mt. Morris Public Library 105 S. McKendrie Ave. Mt. Morris IL 61054 815-734-4927 Fax-815-734-6035 www.mtmorris-il.org Library Hours Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Cyndee Schaffer presents a program on Mollie’s War recently at the Mt. Morris Public Library. Photo supplied

Events and activities at the Mt. Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., are for everyone. Although most of our events cater to those who are over 50 years old, all ages are invited. If you would like to RSVP for an activity or if you have any questions simply call 815-734-6335 and ask for Melissa. We are happy to help! Living With Grief Class We all have grief of some sort in our lives, and we all know others who are grieving. It is difficult to know what to say when someone passes away, and sometimes it is hard to imagine that life will go on without that person.

Agrace Hospice will be at the Mt. Morris Senior Center on Tuesday, March 19 to help us all learn more about grief and how to live with it. This class will take place at 6 p.m., and it is free. Snacks will be provided. Please call 815-734-6335 to sign up today. Earth Angels If you would like to be a part of planning the future of Earth Angels please join us for a meeting on Monday, March 25 at 1 p.m. Many hands make light work and a big impact in our community. We hope to continue the legacy and the blessing that Granny Linda Straith

was to all of us. If you have any questions or can’t make the meeting, but would like to be included please call Melissa at 815-734-6335. Bingo and Lunch We are headed to Neighbors Nursing Home in Byron for their community Bingo and Lunch. Bingo is free and lunch is only $5. The carpool will leave the Mt. Morris Senior Center at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26. Please RSVP to 815-734-6335 so we are sure to have enough seats. Jam Session Wednesday, March 27 will be our

monthly Jam Session with many local musicians. Join us at 10:30 a.m. for a lot of talent and beautiful music, and stay for a $3 lunch which will be served at noon. All are welcome, but please let us know if you plan to attend so we have enough food for all. Call 815734-6335 to RSVP. Greeting Cards Make your own greeting cards at the Mt. Morris Senior Center on Thursday, March 28 at 10 a.m. All the supplies are included, and cards are only $1 each. All are welcome to come to show off your creativity.

ART AT THE OREGON LIBRARY

Portrait of Clarkson embarks on tour A well-known painting from the Oregon Public Library’s Eagle’s Nest Art Gallery collection is on tour in Europe. The Portrait of Ralph Clarkson by Joaquin Sorolla-y-Bastida left the gallery on Feb. 15, headed for the National Gallery in London, England. On March 11, the portrait was installed for the Sorolla: Spanish Master of Light exhibition that runs from March 18 to July 7.

The painting will then travel to the National Gallery of Ireland for the Joaquin Sorolla: Spanish Master of Light exhibition from August 10 to Nov. 3. The portrait was a personal gift from Sorolla to Clarkson, who then donated it to the Eagle’s Nest Art Gallery in 1918. Clarkson was a founding member of the 1898 Eagle’s Nest Art Colony in Oregon, which features many art

works or art colony members. This is a unique piece of Sorolla’s work because it was completed in Clarkson’s art studio and unknown to the art world for years. For updates on the exhibitions and this traveling portrait follow our Facebook page, Oregon Public Library, or check out our website, Oregonpubliclibrary.com.

• Friday, March 22, 2019

MT. MORRIS SENIOR CENTER

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Storytime for Little People and Big Kid Book Club Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m.

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Steve Catron (mandolin, guitar, vocals), Kathy Cecchetti (rhythm guitar, vocals), and Andre Quintana (lead guitar, vocals), (shown at the Dixon Riverfront) will be joined by popular bass player Mark Stach for an action packed Fifth Friday show at 7:00PM on March 29 at the historic H.I. Lincoln Building in Franklin Grove. Photo by Marisa Garner

Acoustic Circus to perform at Fifth Friday on March 29 Make your plans now for one of the 2019’s most dynamic Fifth Friday Music Shows at the historic H. I. Lincoln Building in Franklin Grove. The Acoustic Circus will put the Lincoln Building in low earth orbit on Friday, March 29 at 7 p.m. With Kathy Cecchetti on rhythm guitar and vocals, Steve Catron on mandolin, guitar and vocals, Andres Quintana on lead guitar and vocals along with special guest Mark Stach on the upright bass listeners can count on music with the energy of a rock band and the precision of a

symphony orchestra. Acoustic Circus has created their own special musical style best described as Americana - folk rock – new grass - fusion. Seating is limited so don’t delay. Tickets are available for a $10 donation by calling the H.I. Lincoln building at 815-456-3030 daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., or stop by the H.I. Lincoln building during the same hours. Tickets may be available at the door, but Acoustic Circus performances are often sold out in advance.

MARRIAGE LICENSES Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriage licenses. March 4 Bradley L. Kittoe and Fay Kittoe, both of Davis Junction. Philip C. Schaneberg and Judith B. Duncan, both of Rochelle.

March 5 Andrew J. Spitzer and Erin M. Gibson, both of Oregon. March 8 David A. Luepkes and Kimberly N. Durward, both of Oregon.

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A Polo man is hoping to start a singing group that can perform at local venues. Dave Sowinski is looking for people of all ages who want to sing for the love of it. “I really enjoy singing. There are a lot of people who enjoy singing,” he said. His plan is to meet, possibly at the Buffalo Township Hall in Polo, and practice singing for fun and with an eye to performing at local senior centers and nursing homes. He envisions the group, com-

prised of people of all ages, singing harmony with all genres of music. A veteran, Sowinski plans to donate any money the group would raise to Wounded Warriors. He has tried this venture in the past but it proved less successful than he hoped because too few people turned out. This time he’s hoping for a bigger response. Anyone interested is asked to send Sowinski a note at PO Box 1, Polo IL 61064.

SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED Pinecrest offers scholarship; deadline to apply is April 1 Applications are now being received for the James E. Renz Pinecrest Memorial Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship strives to honor and recognize a graduating high school senior who, through unselfish acts and future plans, has demonstrated a commitment to healthcare, social work, or the works of divinity. Eligible seniors will either be an Oregon High School senior, member of a Church of the Brethren congregation in northern Illinois or Wisconsin, dependent of a Pinecrest employee, or a home school or private school student from within the Oregon School District. The application deadline is Monday, April 1. The Pinecrest Board of Directors established the scholarship, first awarded in 2014, to recognize the lifetime contributions of Renz, which include 49

years on the board, 24 years as secretary. For additional information and application requirements, visit www. pinecrestcommunity.org/news, email info@pinecrestcommunity.org, or phone 815-734-1710.

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Applications for Performing Arts Guild scholarships are now available at the Oregon High School guidance office or can be downloaded from the website at performingartsguild.com. These scholarships are limited to individuals living in Mt. Morris and Oregon or attending the Oregon School District. Applications are open to anyone interested in studying the arts. This includes, but is not limited to, performing, directing, teaching drama, music, visual arts, technical crafts, and set design. The application deadline is Tuesday, April 30. Scholarships will be awarded at OHS Honors Night on May 20.

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This year’s Northwest Illinois Audubon Society annual banquet and program on Wednesday, April 10 features “A Nature Photographer’s Journey” by David C. Olson. The banquet and program will be held at Highland Community College, Student Conference Center Building H in Freeport. A silent auction begins at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., and program at 7 p.m. Sign up now to attend as reservations are required by March 30.

The program will take the audience on a visual journey through the natural world. Olson’s photographs are accompanied by a custom soundtrack and 3D effects for a dramatic presentation. His work is displayed in the 2018 editions of National Geographic and Alaska Magazine. The meal includes local pasture-raised turkey or vegetable lasagna, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, whole-grain rolls, homemade desserts and beverages. The cost to attend the ban-

The Chocolate Walk is coming back to Oregon on April 18

quet is $22 per person. Use the order form found at the NIAS website http://www.nwilaudubon.org and send to Tim Smith, 1975 Mound Hill Rd., Dixon, IL 61021. The banquet and program are open to everyone. Persons who wish to attend the program only should arrive at the same location (HCC) at 7 p.m. The cost to attend the program alone is $3 per person. See website for more details or call Smith at 815-835-5109.

BY RANDY HOLLAND Oregon Together Polish up your sweet tooth, make sure there are no holes in your socks, and get ready to walk. The Chocolate Walk is returning to Oregon on Thursday, April 18 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. For the past two years, hundreds of people have spent a spring evening walking through Oregon in search of sweet chocolate treats and

“A Nature Photographer’s Journey” will be presented by professional photographer David C. Olson. Photo supplied

trying to get a chance to win one of several gift baskets. About 40 participating merchants provide the chocolate treats and have donated an item for one of the baskets. This family event has proven to be a way for members of the community to get introduced to the variety of shopping and services that Oregon has to offer. With two successful years of experience, the Oregon Together Festi-

vals, Events, Dining and Shopping Team is proud to bring “The Walk” back and it is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever. The format is pretty simple. Walkers will go to one of several pickup points to receive a map of the participating businesses. On the back of the map will be a list of the establishments that have goodies waiting for them.

See CHOCOLATE WALK, Page 10

Historical society will meet March 25 The Ogle County Historical Society will meet on Monday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome to join in the meeting at the Carriage House of the Ruby Nash home, 111 N. Sixth St., Oregon.

Washington St., Oregon. Come early to order food and drinks from the bar. For more information contact Ogle County Democratic Central Committee Chairman Christine Ballard at 304-521-3963 or Christineballard56@gmail.com.

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| EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

SPECIAL EVENT

Rockin’ River Fest scheduled for Saturday, June 15 The Rockin’ River Fest Committee is hard at work planning the third annual Rockin’ River Fest to be held on Saturday, June 15. Once again, Franklin Street and North Second Street will be closed to allow safe access to the grounds along the Rock River. This years’ festivities will include lots of family friendly activities, with options for both the young and young at heart, the adventurous, or folks just looking to kick back and enjoy the river view, people watch, enjoy fabulous food and adult beverages, and exceptional entertainment. Live music featuring Falling Objects, a popular Chicago area rock band playing 80s, 90s, and 2000s

Community Showcase booths spotlighting products produced in the community will also be featured. The Game Spot, with fun for all ages, returns with a few new additions including interactive inflatables, and a new game – the “Duck Blast.” Martin & Company returns for the third consecutive year as “Presenting Sponsor” of this community event. For more information on event details, Triathlon and Bags Tourney registration, and how to support or volunteer in this community event, visit www.rockinriverfest.net and be sure to connect to the Rockin’ River Fest Facebook presence.

music from a broad range of artists, will kick off the staged portion of the event at 4:30 p.m. Hillbilly Rockstarz, also Chicago based, will take the stage at 8 p.m. These musicians are definitely high energy with great stage presence and will perform many country

favorites, as well as a few of those forgotten greats. The much loved “Tug Across the Rock, Adventure Triathlon, and Toss ’em Tourney will again provide competitive activity - with bragging rights, of course. Local food will be on sight and

areas at Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve that provide amphibian habitat. Participants should meet in the northeast corner of the preserve located three miles southwest of Forreston on the southeast corner of Freeport and West Grove Roads. For more information, call Mary Blackmore at 815-938-3204 or visit the Northwest Illinois Audubon Society website at

http://www.nwilaudubon.org.

A planning meeting for the Leaf River High School Decade of Reunions will be held on Friday, March 29 at 1 p.m. at the Bertolet Memorial Library, Leaf River. The meeting is for anyone who would

like to be involved. The Decade of Reunions will celebrate the LRHS Classes of the 1960s and will be held on Saturday, June 1 at 5 p.m. at The Barn on the Hill, 7 E. Illinois 72, Leaf River. A special tribute is planned for the Class of 1959 which is marking its 60th reunion.

Business owners who want to participate, can email oregontogether@ yahoo.com for more information. Oregon Together is grass roots organization that was formed to make Oregon a more enjoyable place to live, work, and play. The organization has several committees working projects to bring that about. One group, Riverfront & Recreation, is working on developing and promoting the riverfront area and the incredible amount of indoor and outdoor recreation year-around. Look for a biking adventure or a

river bank clean-up soon. With “Art” as their first name, the Art & Beautification Committee is making the community aware of the of art, both past and present, that makes Oregon unique, and are looking to add more. With “Beautification” as their second name, other members of that committee are sprucing up our downtown and the entire city. They are currently working on the installation of the Phelps Kitchen behind the Coliseum. A special Oregon Together committee spearheaded the drive to

secure the funding for the restoration of the Black Hawk Statue. And don’t forget the FEDS who are making sure that our residents and visitors have things to do and places to eat and shop. Besides organizing the Chocolate Walk, the FEDS host movie nights at the Oregon Coliseum, just hosted the recent Dance the Night Away event at the Secret Stash, and are collaborating with the Chamber of Commerce to host the third annual Rockin’ River Fest on June 15. Visit https://www.facebook.com/ OregonTogether to learn more.

BRIEFS Amphibian Walk planned at Elkhorn Creek Preserve The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society invites interested persons to join them on Saturday, April 6 and Friday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. to listen to the spring advertisement calls of frogs and toads. Participants will walk near wetlands

• CHOCOLATE WALK Continued from Page 9 Visit a business and they will mark the map. Walk on to receive the next tasty morsel and get another mark. After visiting a minimum number of locations, participants will qualify for the drawing for one of the gift baskets. Five baskets filled with a variety of gifts were given away in each of the past two events. Each family will be provided one map for entry into the prize drawing.

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BY REITA NICHOLSON Administrative Assistant, Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department reports that there has been some confusion recently about recycling programs in Ogle County and the future of those programs. The OCSWMD oversees various recycling programs in the county and gives this clarification. The comingled recycling drop-off containers located in Byron, Forreston, Monroe Center, Oregon, and Rochelle, and surrounding decking will be removed in late May. These containers are for household recyclables such as cardboard,

paper, magazines, cans, bottles, plastic jugs, and glass bottles and jars. This program is being cancelled due to massive cost increases to haul and process recyclables. Due to global markets and the extremely low value of U.S. recyclables due to contamination, limited domestic processing and recycling capacity, it has become too expensive to continue the program. The OCSWMD will continue to monitor markets and options to replace this program, but currently there are no viable options. Users of this program are encouraged to contact their waste hauling company to see if they offer curbside recycling at their location, or to con-

tact OCSWMD for other options. For anyone who currently has curbside pickup of recyclables, this service will not be affected and is not being cancelled. Those individuals can still put out recyclables at the curb and they will be hauled away by the waste and recycling service. For questions about how to recycle properly at the curb, call OCSWMD at 815-732-4020. In addition, the monthly residential electronics recycling program at the OCSWMD will not be affected and is not being cancelled. The OCSWMD will continue to partner with Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations in Onalaska, Wiscon-

sin, to collect and process residential televisions, computers, computer hardware, and other electronic material from Ogle County residents. The next scheduled electronics collection is Friday, March 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 909 Pines Road in Oregon. See the website for a full list of accepted electronic items for recycling. The OCSWMD regrets the termination of the comingled drop-off recycling program, and will continue to look for other recycling options. Call the OCSWMD at 815732-4020 or visit www.oglecounty. org for more information.

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seniors 65 and older, $5 for children, and free for children 5 and younger. Take-outs are available. Silent auction items include custom stained glass, White Sox tickets, Rockford Rivets tickets, a spa package, and

Shed Aquarium tickets. A quilt raffle and a 50-50 raffle will also he held. Tickets are $1 per ticket or six for $5. All proceeds benefit the youths served by Focus House. For information call 815-562-5881.

SPECIAL EVENT Focus house to host spaghetti supper on April 10 Focus House will host its 18th annual spaghetti supper and silent auction on Wednesday, April 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. at

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| CHURCH NEWS

ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Phone 815-541-4863

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www.baileyvillebaptistchurch.org

BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH

400 W. Center St., Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201

BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES

Brookville: 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkorn: Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads

CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

606 Main St., Chana Pastor Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767

OPEN BIBLE

302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 PoloOpenBible.org

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH POLO CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw 815-837-5255 polo@crossroadscn.com www.crossroadscn.com

DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

102 N. Maple St., Mt. Morris Pastor Julie Bunt 815-734-4853 www.disciplesumc.org

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104

EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD

FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH

NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH

107 N. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569

7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston Presbyterian Church in America Pastor Drew Jones 815-938-3605 www.forrestongrovechurch.com

10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH

FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH

OREGON CHURCH OF GOD

2997 N. German Church Rd. Pastor Marvin Jacobs 815-732-6313 www.ebenezerreformed.com

EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes 815-732-2424

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS

102 S. Seminary St., Mt. Morris Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna Associate Pastor Logan Murphy 815-734-4942 www.efcmm.org office@efcmm.org

FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Pastor Jeremy Heller 815-946-3588

FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203

702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Brian LeBaron 815-946-3212 faithumcpolo

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-938-2380

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Pastor Karyn Kost 815-661-6315 www.freedomlutheran.org.

GATHERING PLACE CHURCH 124 N. Fourth St., Oregon (Oregon Coliseum) 815-946-9925 theGP.Church // FB.com/ theGatheringPlaceChurch

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

200 S. Fourth, Oregon Rev. Megan Smick 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com

PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe 815-946-3949

POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

Congress Ave. & Webster St. Pastor Leslie Lake PoloCob@risebroadband.net

GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

8210 E. Edwardsville Rd., German Valley Pastor Eric Schlukebir 815-362-6601

LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH

LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-345-3038

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Rd, P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573

201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919

ST. MARY CHURCH

Church and Main Streets Pastor Don Plock

6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 leafriverbc@gmail.com

FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

505 Hill St., Oregon Rev. Jared Cochran 815-732-2642 www.fbcoregon.org

501 Third Ave. Pastor Lyle Zumdahl 815-938-2424 lylezumdahl@gmail.com

ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448

RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Rev. Eldred George 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org saint.bride.church@gmail.com

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH

6024 N. Columbine Rd., Forreston Rev. Karyn Kost 815-661-6315 pastorofstjames1850@gmail.com

301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367

ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548

SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St., Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199

SILVER CREEK REFORMED CHURCH 326 S. Bunker Hill Rd. German Valley Pastor Grant Mulder 815-362-2129

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 trinitymmil@frontier.com www.trinitymmil.net

WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Rd., Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411

How to submit church news Changes in church listings and articles about special church services and events can be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews.com. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-732-6166 ext. 5903.

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Antique show offers new, veteran vendors BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com New vendors, along show veterans, will be featured at the 69th Oregon Woman’s Club Antique Show on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24 at the Blackhawk Center, 1101 W. Jefferson St., Oregon. Show manager Kathe Wilson said the event will feature six or seven new vendors this year, including a unique category. “For the first time ever we’re having a fine arts dealer offering antique paintings,” she said. “We’ve never had that before.” Show times are Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Oregon Woman’s Club, as a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, sponsors this show as a major fund raising event and uses the proceeds to help fund various community projects and charities.

The Blackhawk Center on the Oregon Schools campus offers ample free parking, handicapped accessibility, and a huge area for the 52 antique dealers from Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, and Iowa to display their merchandise for sale. Quality antiques from the early 1800s through the mid-1900s, include all areas of collecting – furniture, glass, china, pottery, toys, primitives, textiles, jewelry, dolls, silver, decorator items, fine art, and more. Items will be offered for all collecting tastes and budgets, for both the new and advanced collector. The food concession will be provided by the Chana United Methodist Women. The menu includes a selection of sandwiches, chips, desserts, and beverages. Mary Lou’s Crystal & China Repair, Joliet, will be on hand both days to repair damaged heirlooms “while you wait.”

Hack’s Auction & Realty Services, Pecatonica, will offer verbal appraisals of small treasures for $5 per item on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Supply photos of larger items to be appraised. If a written appraisal is needed, discuss the details with the appraisers. This will be the third year for the Woman’s Club to invite a local area not-for-profit organization to have a representative at the show. This will give the agency an opportunity to present their mission, activities, goals, and needs to the visiting public. This year’s agency is HOPE of Ogle County, providing services to those with domestic violence issues. Admission to the show is $6 per person, which is good for both days. Door prizes will be awarded hourly throughout both days of the show. For more information visit www. oregonil.com or www.cityoforegon. org.

Robert Dillavou, of Forreston, checks out old kitchen ladles last year at the Oregon Woman’s Club’s annual antique show at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon. Photo by Vinde Wells

11 a.m. Place non-perishable food donations in a bag by the front door, so it can be seen from the street.

The Scouts will start going down the streets at 9 a.m. collecting your food donations. The food donations will be delivered to Life Line Food Pantry in Ore-

gon after 11 a.m. For more information call Ray Gruber at 815-732-6807 or Kate Lehrke at 815732-7204.

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READING MATTERS

Encourage youngsters to visualize what they are reading Last month’s column addressed why we teach reading strategies to children in school. Then we examined how we can encourage our children and grandchildren to use illustrations and photographs to increase understanding of what is read. What happens when we have text with no pictures? One strategy for those texts is to visualize. Let’s explore the ways we can encourage the use of visualizing. The reading strategy of visualizing can be defined as listening to or reading the words and making pictures in our minds to go with them. This again goes back to the idea mentioned last month that it is the reader’s job to try to make sense of and understand whatever text is being read. We can tell young readers that we need to understand what the author

COMMENTARY Mary Gardner Reading Specialist is trying to tell us. That, after all, is the whole purpose of reading. A big part of understanding what we read is to be engaged in the reading. We must be alert and aware of what the words mean and what is happening. One way we do this – probably automatically – is to create our own pictures in our minds of what we think the author is trying to say. This is the reason movies made from books are often disappointing. If we’ve read the book first we have our own ideas about how the characters and settings might look and often the interpretation of the

movie makers doesn’t match. One way visualizing can be taught is to have children focus on their five senses as they read. We can ask them to tell what they see, hear, taste, smell, or feel as they read. This offers an excellent opportunity to also discuss quality descriptive writing. If the writing is done well the reader can see, hear, taste, smell or feel what is in the text. If we can’t do all of those things the writing may not be as strong. Nonfiction authors help us visualize too. If a book told us that a dinosaur’s tooth was as long as a banana we can more easily picture that in our mind and better understand how big those teeth were. Or if an author wrote that an elephant weighs as much as a school bus it is easier for us to make the

comparison. As we are reading in our daily lives, we can notice good descriptive writing and we might also take note of how we create images in our mind to go with the words. We can then share this with our children and grandchildren. If you are reading something together, it might be fun to ask them to tell you what they are picturing first. Then we can compare what they visualized with our own ideas. All readers need to know that there are things they can do to help themselves as they try to make meaning of text. It is definitely good to verbalize the strategies we use and why. Enjoy having a conversation with your children or grandchildren about how you use visualizing to help you understand what you are reading!

SPORTS

BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com It’s the third year of Oregon girls soccer and the program continues to gain traction. Fresh off a 5-15-2 campaign, there are 29 girls out, the most ever, and many of them have the experience of being around all three years. “Hopefully, we’ll be more confident and have stronger bodies,” Oregon coach Seger Larson said. “Our skill level is up and they have a better understanding of what I want in a game.” In the first year, Oregon only scored eight goals. Last year, that was quadrupled to 32 and many of those same offensive players are back. “That will be our strength,” Larson said. “We’ve never had the fastest person on the field. This year, we should have more speed up top and be passing better.” Junior Olivia Lambrigtsen, the leading scorer from last year, gives the Hawks a definite threat on the offensive end. Joining her up top will be senior Katelyn Byerley. “I’m hoping they can build chemistry together,” Larson said. In the middle field are returners Hannah Donaldson and MyKenzie Beitel, both

seniors. Claudia Reckamp will be back on the defensive end after missing last season with a torn ACL. Another plus is getting Katelin Pudlas after she sat out her junior year. “We will have her back at goal. MyKenzie did a good job filling in last year, but it will be better to have her on the field,” Larson said. Positioned at outside midfield will be sophomores Madisyn Byerley and Leah Watters. A big help on defense will be Megan Buttens. “We have a good mix of upper and lower classmen,” Larson said. “The younger girls can listen to the older girls that have been here three years.” Alyssa Theisen, a key cog on defense and the core of the program the last two years, was lost to graduation. “She will be hard to replace. She was extremely knowledgeable and a good leader,” Larson said. “On defense, we still need a lot of work. It will be important that everyone is working together.” Larson sees Dixon, Rockford Lutheran and Stillman Valley as the teams to beat in the conference. Oregon won two conference games last year. Oregon opened the season with a 0-0 tie at Indian Creek. Pudlas had two saves.

Oregon’s Madisyn Byerley battles a Winnebago player for the ball during 2018 action at Oregon Park West. Also pictured are Olivia Lambrigtsen (5) and Hannah Donaldson (3). Photo by Earleen Hinton

Team environment to be key for Oregon softball

Oregon catcher Samantha Merrill watches the ball into her mitt during 2018 action against Dixon. Photo by Earleen Hinton

It will be a new face directing the Oregon softball program. David Duke replaces Jamie ReVelle, who stepped down after five years (2009-12, 2016-18) as coach. Duke grew up in Franklin Grove and attended high school in southern Missouri. After serving in the military, he moved back to this area and has been in Oregon since 1994, working for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). His softball resume includes starting the Oregon Avalanche traveling program, along with Nate Rogers and John Hackman. The 3-year endeavor has 10-U through 18-U teams. Duke coaches one of the 14-U squads. Prior to that, he assisted the Oregon Park District with youth softball. He is also a collegiate umpire. “We’re starting to develop the

girls,” Duke said. “We haven’t had a seed program in the past. There just hasn’t been a lot of focus in Oregon on softball.” Duke inherits a tough task at the varsity level with no seniors and only four juniors. “The big thing we are working on is keeping a team environment,” Duke said. “We want to develop an atmosphere where no one person is above another.” To that end, Oregon will not have captains or anyone designated as MVP. “We want them to cheer each other on,” Duke added. “As coaches, we won’t hammer them for making mistakes, because we know they will.” Of the 19-person roster, all but two girls have played the game. Besides the small numbers, a big concern is using a roster primarily of underclassmen against other varsity teams.

Oregon will be unable to field separate jayvee and varsity teams. “Initially, we’ll dress 15 for varsity,” Duke said. “When the weather get nicer, we’ll have a jayvee game for those that didn’t get a lot of playing time.” Pitching is the key component for any softball team and the Hawks will rely on twin freshmen, Mia and Lena Trampel, along with junior Lily Garncarz, whom Duke said is consistent in the strike zone. Junior Sam Merrill and sophomores Ashlyn Kitzmiller and Ella Martin bring back some varsity experience. “We have our work cut out of us,” Duke said. Oregon’s first conference game is tentatively scheduled for March 18, at Winnebago. “Stillman Valley and Rock Falls will be the teams to beat,” Duke said. “Watch out for Dixon too. They will be much improved.”

• Friday, March 22, 2019

BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com

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POLO BASEBALL

Marcos baseball program is trending upward BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com

It’s year number three of the Polo baseball program and things continue to trend upward. There are 22 players out, including seven freshmen. “We’re rolling right along,” Polo coach Jeff Sands said. “Hopefully it will continue to build up. It’s a good sign having seven freshmen out.” The only drawback is not quite having enough personnel to field both varsity and fresh-soph teams. “We will have jayvee innings after the varsity game,” Sands said. “How much we play will depend on how many innings we can get in before it gets dark.” Sands feels the Marcos strength could on the mound. “We have four guys than can throw strikes,” he said. “In high school, if you can throw strikes instead of giving up walks, you have chances to win games.” Leading the team will be senior

Polo’s Justin Young catches against E-P in Iowa on Monday. The Marcos lost 11-0. Photo by Trish Patterson Justin Young. An all-conference selection last year at catcher, Young will bat No. 3. He will also do some pitching. “He does awesome job for us and lets very few passed balls get by,” Sands said. “He is a real force at No. 3 and has power from gap to gap. Other teams might look to put him

on base instead of facing his bat.” Another returning senior is Lucas Hammond, whose speed is an asset in center field. “He does a nice job for us and we’re expecting another good year from him,” Sands said. Braiden Soltow rejoins the squad after taking a hiatus his junior year.

Sands plans to use his athleticism as an infielder, outfielder and pitcher. Tucker Mumford also returns after a 1-year absence. He will be in the out field. Junior Ramsey Shroyer could be the top pitching prospect. He will also spell Young at catcher. With Trevin Woodin gone at shortstop, there was a big hole to fill and sophomore Gavin Zell steps into that role. One potential loss for Polo is Brady Clark, who would have batted No. 2. The sophomore recently cracked a vertebrae and it is uncertain when he will be physically able to play. After a 1-12 record in 2017, the Marcos improved to .500 last year and finished in the middle of the conference. Forreston and Freeport Aquin were head and shoulders ahead of everyone and Sands sees more of the same. “Aquin and Amboy will be good and Forreston always puts it together,” Sands said.

SPORTS COLUMN

State tournament did have some good games

ast week’s column had some unfavorable things to say about the IHSA state basketball tournament. To be fair, let us celebrate some outstanding 3A and 4A state final games over the weekend, especially the championships bouts. There was local interest with Rockford East, who had the misfortune of going against an Evanston team that shot lights out. It was a sophomore for Evanston making a remarkable 7-of-8 baskets from beyond the arc to put East in a hole they could never recover from. How do you stop that? It seems like the 3-point shot has become what basketball is all about, with all the focus placed on it. The E-Rabs, who we learned during the TV broadcast are called that because is stands for East Red and Black (school colors), came back the next day and made an admirable run against Chicago Curie in the third-place game. Why does the IHSA continue to insist on having third-place games? Other than the competing teams, nobody cares and it looked to me that even Curie wasn’t that interested in playing. Of the 4A finalists, East was a lesser team against three real heavyweights. Advancing through a weak

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sectional and super-sectional, East caught some breaks in making it to Peoria. But, as Oregon coach Quinn Virgil told me once, so much of making it to state is luck. That really is true. Nonetheless, East’s story of getting that far is a feel-gooder for a onceproud school starved for success. In the mid 1970s, East had some of the best athletes northern Illinois has ever seen, including a 1974 football team that was better than anyone in the state that year and remains the measuring stick for any program in NIC-10. Their track teams were legendary were the wealth of athletes going through their doors. But, for the last few decades, changing demographics in Rockford was a major factor in East becoming a doormat in sports. My favorite game of the tourney was the overtime 3A championship between East St. Louis and Chicago Bogan. It had it all – shot blocking, scintillating plays, last-second hero-

ics, excellent ball handling and athleticism off the charts. A good barometer for me on the interest level of a game is whether or not my wife watches it. She was all in this year on the 3A and 4A tourney. I have a feeling there are other casual fans like her that eagerly watched Michael Jordan do his thing for the Bulls, but are relatively ambivalent to the sport of basketball. With East St. Louis and Belleville West winning titles, the Chicago area was shut out for the first time since the IHSA went to 3A and 4A classes in 2008. As we close the book on the 2018-19 basketball season, what stood out most to me was Polo’s 7-year stretch of 20-plus wins. To have that kind of consistency for a school not noted for a strong basketball heritage is saying something. Sauk Valley Media published its girls all-area teams in Saturday’s paper and once again it was a case of everyone getting a participation medal. Among the 16 local teams, 63 girls were mentioned, an average of four per school. There were first, second, third and fourth teams, with another 43 named honorable mention. Rock Falls had seven by itself, with even bench-warmers honored.

The A.P. all-state teams only have a first and second team, along with a handful of honorable mention.

Spring Sports Spring sports are finally getting underway this week. Well before this, Oregon pole vaulter Jake Mennen has been off to a fast start. In qualifying for the indoor state meet this Friday at Illinois Wesleyan, Mennen cleared 14-0 at Westwood last week. The 2-time outdoor state qualifier nearly made 14-6 and is ranked No. 4 in 1A. The favorite downstate will be Kyle Kruthoff of Erie-Prophetstown, who has gone 15-6. Local fans will have the chance to see Kruthoff and Mennan compete against each other at the Gebhardt-Worley Invite in two weeks. The other Oregon athlete to be competing at indoor state is shot putter Brenna Noon. Her mark of 37-1 is seventh best in girls 1A and tops among any sophomore throwers. With the way she is throwing, the potential is there for her to become the best girls thrower in school history. Considering Tabitha Smith, Allison Keveren and Shannon Cullen have each won three or more state medals, that would be an accomplishment.

EXTRA ENFORCEMENT

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle announced Monday that during his department’s participation in the St. Patrick’s Day Enforcement period, deputies issued 53 citations for offenses including: • four arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol, • two arrests for no valid drivers license, • 18 citations for speeding, • five citations for no seat belt, • four citations for improper lane usage,

• three citations for no insurance, • three citations for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, • three citations for no valid or suspended registration, • two citations for distracted driving (using a cell phone), • eight citations for other various traffic offenses. “We continue to strongly enforce traffic laws for one reason – to save lives,” VanVickle said. The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office

Ticket campaigns. The Illinois State Police District 1 Captain Matthew Hodgdon reported that troopers wrote eight tickets and 17 warnings from late March 15 through early March 16 at Illinois 72 and 251 during a Roadside Safety Check for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.

date of March 25. Deputies were dispatched at approximately 8 p.m. to the 5,800 block of North River Road for the report of a hit and run. Moments later deputies were notified of a car versus pole just north of the hit and run. At the car versus pole, deputies arrested Melvin Wilton, 21, of Rochelle, for driving under the influence of alcohol. He was also cited for leaving the scene of an accident, failure to reduce speed to avoid and accident, and improper lane usage. Wilton was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Virginia Dyer, 70, of Byron, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after a traffic stop at 10:17 p.m. in the 11,000 block of East Illinois 64. She was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Ogle County Jail where she held in lieu of bond. Deputies responded to the intersection of Baseline and Mulford Roads at 5:45 p.m. for a single vehicle crash with injuries. Nicholas Miroballi III, 24, of Belvidere was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. He was also cited for improper lane usage, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and driving on the shoulder. Due to his injuries, Miroballi was transported to Rochelle Community Hospital and given a court date.

Citations were issued for alcohol or drug violations other than DUI, occupant restraint violations, and drivers license offenses.

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests. March 11 Sergio Garcia, 45, of Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He posted $450 full cash bond and was released with no further court dates. Neopatra Hawkins, 22, of DeKalb, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Hawkins posted $156 full cash bond and was released with no further court dates. March 12 Zachary J. Popp, 24, of Mt. Morris, was arrested at 9:41 p.m. for failure to register as a sex offender. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held pending a court appearance. March 13 Margaret Curtis, 62, of Lee, was arrested for driving while license revoked after a traffic stop at 10:49 a.m. in the 17,000 block of East CresShe was also issued ton Road. a citation for no front registration plate and was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond. Sreenath Kanneganti, 27, of Middleton, Wisconsin, was arrested for an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Kanneganti posted $506 full cash bond and was released with no further court date. Casey Phillips, 32, of Milledgeville, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop at 11 p.m. in the 12,000 block of West Pilgrim Road. A passenger in the vehicle, Samantha Arnold, 32, also of Milledgeville,

was arrested on an outstanding Carroll County warrant. She was also cited for possession of drug paraphernalia. Phillips and Arnold were transported to the Ogle County Jail where they were held in lieu of bond. March 14 Deputies were dispatched at 2:39 a.m. to the area of Rt. 38 and Grove Street in Creston to assist EMS with an unconscious male subject who was involved in a domestic dispute. After an investigation, Tyler Griffeth, 18, of St. Charles, was arrested for domestic battery. Griffeth was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Quavion Scott, 23, of Freeport, was arrested for two outstanding Ogle County warrants for failure to appear and petition to revoke. He appeared in court and was released on a $1,000 recognizance bond and a $3,000 recognizance bond. He is scheduled to appear in court on March 29 for failure to appear and on March 12 on the petition to revoke. March 15 Norman Bryant, 64, of Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. His bond of $3,867 was reduced to $2,200 during a court appearance. He posted bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail with a court date of April 29. Manuel Sago, 29, of Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. His bond of $618 was reduced to $20 during a court appearance. Sago posted the $20 bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail. He posted bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail with a court

March 16 Matthew Bonnell, 29, of Polo, was arrested for disorderly conduct after deputies investigated a report of a disturbance at 2:45 a.m. at 1460 S. Lowell Park Rd. in rural Polo. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond Deputies attempted to stop a vehicle at 11:21 p.m. near Blackhawk Road and Colfax Street. The vehicle continued to the 200 block of Sumner Street where it finally stopped. A a result, Haylee A. O’Sullivan, 27 of Byron, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. She also received citations for no lights when required, expired registration, and improper lane usage. O’Sullivan was transported to the

March 17 Deputies and the Mt. Morris Police Department responded at 6:41 a.m. to a domestic problem at 209 Main St., Leaf River. After an investigation, Mark T. Miller, 36, of Leaf River, was located in the 300 block East Third Street, Leaf River, and arrested for domestic battery. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. March 18 Jose Saenz, 30, of Sterling, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He appeared in court and was released on a $1,000 recognizance bond. He is scheduled to appear in court on April 29. Aryiel Basaldu, 24, of Forreston, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop at 9:14 a.m. in the 5,000 block of West Illinois 72. She was also cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle, speeding, expired registration, possession of cannabis, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Basaldua was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

• Friday, March 22, 2019

joined forces with state and local law enforcement and highway safety partners in the St. Patrick’s Day enforcement campaign. Sixteen of the citations issued were issued by deputies on extra patrols that were funded by a traffic safety grant. The law enforcement campaign was funded by federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation as part of the statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or

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Tickets issued during St. Patrick’s Day Enforcement

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OREGON POLICE

ACCIDENT

Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity. March 9 Seth G. Seidelman, 33, of Oregon, was issued a city citation at 5:30 p.m. for unlawful burning. This violation occurred in the 800 block of Jefferson Street. March 11 Tanya S. Eldira, 50, of Oregon, was arrested at 7:04 p.m. for driving while license suspended. Eldira was also issued citations for no valid registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. She was transported to the Ogle County jail. These violations occurred in the 400 block of Madison Street. March 12 At 8 a.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the parking lot of the Oregon High school involving a 2013 Nissan owned by Ranae C. Leamanczyk, 48, of Mt. Morris, which was struck by an unknown vehicle while parked there over the past two days. Anyone having any information, please contact the Oregon Police Department at 815-732-2162. Jason L. Amos, 36, of Prophetstown, was issued citations at 5:07 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. These violations occurred in the 100 block of S. Fourth Street. March 16 Alyssa R. Miranda, 26, of Rochelle, was issued a citation at 4:22 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. Fourth Street.

Ronald R. Benevento, 49, of Walnut, was issued citations at 5:36 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. These violations occurred in the 600 block of Gale Street. March 17 Ann M. Rutherford, 55, of Oregon, was arrested at 3:30 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Rutherford was transported to the Ogle County Jail. This violation occurred in the 300 block of Depot Street. At 6:41 p.m., Oregon Police issued Kaden N. Humphrey, 19, of Malden, was issued a citation at 6:41 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 200 block of S. Fourth Street. Two parking tickets and five verbal/ written warnings were issued from March 11-17.

Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. General calls for service through dispatch March 11-17 Checking a Subject/Vehicle................ 5 Citizen Complaints.................................7 Animal Complaint...................................1 Ordinance Violations............................. 6 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem.............. 3 Disturbance / Domestic....................... 2 Assist EMS / Other Department........ 3 Lockout Vehicle/Building..................... 3 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window..................................... 2 911 Hang-up / Open Line...................... 3 Traffic Stops......................................... 22

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 city, village, or township of the property. March 8 Susan M. Penner and Toshio Nakajima,

Dixon woman hurt in crash A Dixon woman suffered minor injuries Monday afternoon when the van she was driving struck a utility pole in Grand Detour. Ogle County Sheriff’s Police said Hallie Diveley, 23, of Dixon, was northbound on Ill. 2 at 2:32 p.m. when a suspension malfunction occurred, causing her vehicle to veer into a utility pole.

She was transported by Dixon Rural EMS to KSB Hospital, Dixon, for treatment of minor injuries. Deputies were assisted at the scene by Dixon Autobody, Illinois Emergency Management Agency, and ComEd. The accident remains under investigation.

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Two Ogle County deputies confer Monday afternoon after a mail carrier’s van struck a utility pole on Ill. 2 in Grand Detour. Dixon Rural EMS administered emergency care to the driver, Hallie Diveley, 23, of Dixon, who suffered minor injuries. Photo by Vinde Wells

quit claim deed to iRiverHouse LLC, 1648 N. Sauk Trail, Rockvale Township. Susan M. Penner and Toshio Nakajima, quit claim deed to iDimensions LLC, 134 E. Blackhawk Drive and 137 E. Front St., Byron.

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Steven D. Long and Ann E. Long, warranty deed to Deborah A. Evans, 1133 N. Seventh St., Rochelle, $90,000. Steven H. Stockton, warranty deed to James A. Shanks, 405 W. Second St., Byron, $155,000.

She attended North Grove Evangelical Church in Forreston for more than 80 years, where she taught Sunday School, was the church clerk and a faithful prayer warrior. It was at North Grove where she gave her life to Christ more than 50 years ago. Since moving to the Kankakee area, she was a faithful and loved member of Grace Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Ascher, of St. Anne; sons and daughters-in-law, Douglas and Albina (Bravata) Ascher, of Calhoun, Georgia,

and Dwight and Delinda (Ellinor) Ascher, of St. Anne; sisters, and brothers-in-law Rhowena Genandt, of Forreston, and Shirley and David Vietmeier, of Forreston; her grandchildren, Angela (Rob) Howell, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Tabb (Jennifer) Ascher, of Bourbonnais, Thomas (Nicole) Ascher, of Kankakee and Timothy (Allison) Ascher, of St. Anne; and her great-grandchildren, Ashlyn and Ryan Howell, and Logan, Peyton, Jackson, Johnny, Easton, Camden and Ellinor Ascher. She was preceded in death by her

parents; a brother, Wallace Kilker; a sister-in-law, Wilma Kilker; and a brotherin-law Allan Genandt. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. at BurkeTubbs Funeral Home in Forreston. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 23 at 10 a.m. at North Grove Evangelical Church in Forreston. Pastor Tim Hotchkiss and Pastor Dwight Ascher (son) will officiate the service. Burial will follow at North Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Grace Christian Academy in Kankakee or North Grove Cemetery in Forreston. Sign her guestbook at www.schrefflerfuneralhomes.com.

Terry R. Walker and Gayla J. Walker, warranty deed to Stanley A. Bennett and Pamela S. Easton, 708 W. Lincoln Ave., Rochelle, $99,000.

March 14 Edward C. Vock, warranty deed to Adam Herwig, 37.241 acres on Butternut Road, Pine Creek Township, $220,000. Phyllis M. Asche, warranty deed to Anthony Peterson and Michelle Peterson, 10 N. Main St., Leaf River, $28,000. Sterling Federal Bank, warranty deed to DLMJ Investments LLC, 110 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, $45,000.

TIMOTHY R. GROSSNICKLE Timothy R. Grossnickle, 62, of Polo, died on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 at KSB Hospital in Dixon. Tim was born on Feb. 8, 1957 in Dixon, the son of Melvin and Edna (Dusing) Grossnickle. He graduated from Polo High School and went on to drive truck for many years. Tim enjoyed spending time fishing in Wisconsin and catching up with his friends. Survivors include brothers, David Grossnickle, Steve (Linda) Grossnickle, and Ed (Nancy) Grossnickle, all of Polo, along with three nieces. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, March 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St. Refreshments will be served at Jeff’s Refs, 113 W. Mason St., Polo, from 6 to 8 p.m. immediately following the celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his name. Visit www.polofamilyfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

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Phyllis Leona Ascher, 90, of St. Anne, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. She was born on Oct. 21, 1928 in Baileyville, the daughter of Ervin and Dorothy (Hartjie) Kilker. Phyllis married Lawrence John Ascher on Aug. 7, 1948. She was a bookkeeper throughout her life at Forreston Grain and Feed and Vet-Way and also worked at Oak Brand Creamery and German Valley State Bank. Phyllis loved to embroider pillowcases and quilts, work in the yard and clean her house.

opment, warranty deed to Lindsey Loyd, 207 E. North St., Creston, $36,703.

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March 12 Judy Connor, as devisee pursuant to the last will and testament of Gladys J. Perkins, deceased, Judy Connor, as trustee of the Timothy C. Perkins Trust No.1, and Judy Connor, as trustee of the April M. Perkins Trust No. 1, warranty deed to Allyson P. Johnson, 108 Ramona Ave., Rochelle, $80,000. Robert G. Moore and Kimberly Moore,

March 13 Deborah A. Evans, warranty deed to Jacob M. Pelka, 904 Lincoln Highway, Rochelle, $116,000. J. Byron McKinstry, warranty deed to Janice R. Spielman, 4046 W. Ill. 64, Mt. Morris Township, $69,000. Jacqueline M. Capes, warranty deed to Edward J. Hall, 105 W. Fourth St., Leaf River, $31,000. Hub Shuttle Inc., warranty deed to John Nicholson and Michaela Nicholson, 610 S. Second St., Rochelle, $47,000. Secretary of Housing and Urban Devel-

warranty deed to Barbara J. Burke, 905 A & 905 B Carlisle Ave., Rochelle, $168,000.

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| CANDIDATE PROFILES

OREGON CITY COUNCIL Candidates running for local offices in contested county races in the April 2 Consolidated Election were offered the opportunity to tell voters about themselves and their views in their own words. Their profiles appear below. Five candidates are seeking four four-year terms as commissioner on the Oregon City Council. Mayor Ken Williams is running unopposed for another four-year term.

Kurt Wilson

Age: 49 Profession: Onsite Account Executive for Fastenal Company. Public offices currently or previously held: I started my current role in January 2015 as I was appointed by former Mayor Tom Stone to replace Tom Miller as Commissioner of Public Health & Safety. Mr. Miller retired before his term was over. I ran and was elected in the April 2015 election. I retained my position of Public Health & Safety after current Mayor Ken Williams was elected. What is the main issue facing the city council and what do you plan to do about it? No issues, a challenge. Economic growth. Oregon is a special place with so much to offer. We just need to keep working to show everyone what Oregon is all about. Competing to draw in new business and residents is a challenge we face, like so many other areas. The new city council coming in will need to work together to find that perfect blend of economic growth that will allow Oregon to remain a financially viable and economically sustainable community. I want to focus on the vital task of attracting good jobs and opportunities for our residents. We will need to resourcefully think outside the box, looking to be more creative with what we have. I will continue to work with the Planning Committee I chair, to help things run smoother for our residents. These next four years I want to cooperatively involve myself even more with my fellow commissioners, to lend a different perspective to their departments. I will ask the same of them. Why should voters choose you? I am asking the residents of Oregon

to please re-elect me so I can continue to work on the future success of our beautiful community. Keep in mind I live, work and play in Oregon. My wife Janine and I are raising our kids here. That being said, I have a lot at stake. I not only answer to the residents of Oregon, but my family. I will continue to work hard for Oregon and be the best city councilman I can be. Your votes will allow that to continue.

Terry Schuster

Age: 64 Profession: School Improvement Consultant Public offices currently or previously held: City of Oregon Commissioner (2015 – present), Oregon Public Library District Trustee (2005-2015) What is the main issue facing the city council and what do you plan to do about it? The people of Oregon have made huge investments in our community over the past four years. There is a renewed spirit of collaboration and volunteerism which has resulted in many visible improvements to our city. What can’t be seen, however, is the “can do” attitude among everyday citizens which has resulted in new businesses, events, and renewal. City government has worked hard to ensure the conditions are present to allow this to happen. That attitude has been “how can we help?” The main issue facing us now is to maintain this course. I pledge to remain heavily involved in conversations and decisions to encouraging private investment, to strengthen small business opportunities and practices, to conservatively invest city finances into projects which improve our economy and quality of life. I will continue to look for ways to communicate and collaborate with our other public and civic organizations to move Oregon forward. Why should voters choose you? Opinions are shaped by our experiences and by the information we have on an issue.

Kurt Wilson

Terry Schuster

I have been actively involved in organizations and civic groups for many years, and have many rich experiences as a result. I have learned a great deal about what has worked, what hasn’t, and reasons why. I am also known as someone who asks probing questions and I take into consideration the information I receive. I try to listen and learn from others, and as a result I sometimes surprise myself by taking a final position on an issue different from what I began with. But that is what happens when you take into account the opinions, values, and experiences of others. Final decisions do not always satisfy each affected person, but I make every effort to work for the good of the community as a whole.

cycling enthusiasts from all around and put a spotlight on the beautiful natural resources that Oregon and Ogle County have to offer. I believe that Oregon’s surrounding natural resources can play a large role in boosting economic and community growth. I moved to Oregon in 2011 and shortly after started a family. Valuing individual and family success is crucial to building a healthy community. Having a young family in town, I plan to bring my unique perspectives to this position by creating spaces where the youth and families can actively participate in the development of town. My experience as the Assistant Director of Power Up Volleyball Club has also given me an opportunity to hold a positive role as a coach and mentor to young children. The success of the children in our community helps foster a continual growth for years to come. Why should voters choose you? I believe young families represent a large part of this community, and so they should have more of an active role in forward movement. I would like to take on the challenge of boosting the variety of demographics that will get us closer to equally representing the townspeople of Oregon. Collectively as a community and citizens we look to our town leaders to guide positive growth that not only benefits us currently, but for our future. I believe in encouraging all age demographics to get involved and have a voice, because without a wide range of community input, how can we best build our community’s future?

Melanie (Mel) M. Cozzi

Age: 33 Profession: Mother, White Pelican Inc., Hop On! Event Planner, Power Up Volleyball Assistant Club Director & Coach Public Offices currently or previously held: None What is the main issue facing the city council and what do you plan to do about it? My main focus as a city commissioner is to keep the people at the heart of development by working with local businesses to create more sustainable benefits for Oregon’s community members, economy, and quality of life for families in town. I continue to guide the growth of tourism working with White Pelican Inc. as an event planner for Hop On! These events bring outdoor and

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OREGON PARK DISTRICT BOARD

Scott Stephens

Wes Sosa

Steven M. Pennock

Age: 68 Profession: Retired principal Public offices currently or previously held: Oregon Park District Commissioner 1991 to present What is the main issue facing the park district board and what do you plan to do about it? The main issue is the maintenance of our status as one of the premier park districts in northern Illinois. This can be done by following the Master Plan adopted by the board and by carefully managing our resources. Atten-

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Wes Sosa

Why should voters choose you? I truly care about the recreation opportunities available to the community, now and in the future. My wife and I live in Oregon, our children go to the public schools. We take part in many of the park district programs. We love the opportunities the park district has provided us as a family. I would love the opportunity to be involved in the direction the park district takes in the future and want to ensure the community is as involved in the planning process as much as possible.

I’d like to see Oregon grow, but not at the cost to our citizens.

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Thomas E. Izer

People should vote for me because I believe the development of our town and the growth of all individuals go hand-in-hand in creating a space where locals and travelers love to spend time. I look forward to serving my community and taking an active role as city commissioner that puts community health and progress, economic sustainability, and joy into living in our great town.

Timothy Krug

Age: 56 Profession: Self-employed at Main Street Machines for 29 years Public offices currently or previously held: None What is the main issue facing the city council and what do you plan to do about it? The council is not thinking of the entire population of Oregon on some of their decisions. They tend to lean

Age: 37 Profession: Active Military Public offices currently or previously held: None What is the main issue facing the park district board and what do you plan to do about it? We have great parks and recreation opportunities in Oregon and the surrounding area. However, there’s a perception that the park district is not sensitive to the public’s input. The Park District will face significant challenges in the future, especially with the changing revenue from the Byron Nuclear Station. In dealing with these challenges, it’s absolutely vital that the park district be as transparent as possible and aggressively seek and utilize public input in a fiscally responsible manner. I plan to increase the opportunities for public input and oversight of the park district.

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towards a select few. I choose to be the voice for the people of Oregon. Why should voters choose you? My goal is to work for the citizens of Oregon to choose projects that help Oregon grow, to help small business owners, have more resources for our citizens.

Age: 87 Profession: Retired from Nicor Gas Public offices currently or previously held: Oregon City Council since 2001, served as Street Commissioner for last four years, Coliseum Board for eight years What is the main issue facing the city council and what do you plan to do about it? No response Why should voters choose you? For the past four years I have been City Commissioner of Streets and Roads and have gained first-hand knowledge about specific issues that affect our city. I have lived and worked in Oregon most of my adult life, retired from Nicor Gas Co. after 40-plus years. I am familiar with most of the citizens here, better known as The Gas Man. I have been married over 50 years, and my wife Donna and I have raised

Thomas E. Izer

five successful children here, also several grandchildren still residing here. We belong to the United Methodist Church where I was a trustee for several years and continue to be an associate. My passion is to continue to improve our city and that is why I am officially announcing my candidacy for the city council April 2.

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Age: 55 Profession: Insurance Agent Public offices currently or previously held: Oregon Park District Board - appointed in September, Oregon Library District Trustee – served as president for four years What is the main issue facing the park district board and what do you plan to do about it? The main challenge facing the Oregon Park District is how to continue providing an adequate menu of recreation opportunities for people of all ages. This is becoming increasing difficult due to the reduction in funding due to the reduction in EAV of the Byron Nuclear Plant which is a major supplier of funds for the Oregon Park District. The Oregon Park District is also facing a substantial increase in labor costs due passing of the new Illinois Minimum Wage law. Why should voters choose you? My goal is to use my 30 years in finance and small business to help the Oregon Park District make the tough choices while still helping to make Oregon one of the most desirable communities to live and raise a family in northern Illinois.

tion needs to be focused on maintaining our infrastructure. Why should voters choose you? I have served the Oregon Park District for 28 years as commissioner and as its president. I have volunteered my services for many activities sponsored by the park district.

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FORRESTON VILLAGE BOARD Six candidates are running for three four-year terms on the Forreston Village Board. Candidates Bill Freeman and Don Cook did not submit profiles.

Kenneth Vinnedge

Age: 62 Profession: None given Public offices currently or previously held: Currently a trustee with the Village of Forreston, on the board since July of 2016 What is the main issue facing the village board and what do you plan to do about it? 1. Aged water mains and lead service lines plague most of the village; the majority of the fire hydrants cannot be used to extinguish fires because the main water lines that supply them are undersized and unable to provide adequate supply of water. We have been able to find and apply for government funding to replace these deteriorated and inadequate systems at a very little cost to the village. 2. Reduce utility costs - changing our street lights to LED. 3. Revitalizing the business district – the use of the newly established BDD funds to provide help to the businesses and the village to improve the buildings and the infrastructure of our business district. 4. Improvements of the village ordinances - an ongoing task. Why should voters choose you? I have been a part of this community since junior high, raised my children in this community and now my grandchil-

Monty Cotter

dren. I have a vested interest to ensure that this village is safe and well run.

Monty Cotter

Age: 65 Profession: Retired Public offices currently or previously held: Village of Forreston Planning Committee for last five years What is the main issue facing the village board and what do you plan to do about it? Apply for more grants and pursue betterment of the town. We have great schools, service organizations, businesses, and manufacturing. To see if we can help our village grow and bring more interest in our town for residents and visitors. Hope that when people drive through town, they say it’s a nice town and would want to stop to look around and see what

Gary D. Buss

Forreston has to offer. Why should voters choose you? Been in business over 17 years in town I think helps know the people’s concerns. I wish to give to the village and be more involved now that I am retired. Listen to concerns, wants, and dislikes of the people and look to what can be done for results. Treat others as you want to be treated yourself is the way I feel. We might disagree but we can still respect each other.

Mark Schweertman

Age: 58 Profession: Safety & Health Supervisor for Covia Corp. Public offices currently or previously held: None What is the main issue facing the village board and what do you plan to do about it?

At this time I am not aware of any major issues. I have lived in Forreston for 30 years, raised my kids here, and am now at a point in my life where I have time to contribute to the community. I plan to be a good steward of our tax dollars. Why should voters choose you? Ultimately, I just want to contribute to the community. I feel it is a good time to become part of the decision-making body in our town. I have both the time to dedicate to learning the issues and the desire to find solutions to problems that our town may face.

Gary D. Buss

Age: 64 Profession: Truck driver for Roger’s Ready Mix Public offices currently or previously held: Forreston Village Trustee for the last 15 years. What is the main issue facing the village board and what do you plan to do about it? To entice more business to come to Forreston. As a board, we need to keep updating our infrastructure in the village for future expansion. Why should voters choose you? I’ve been in office for 15 years. While in office, we have kept our equipment updated, upgraded our sewer plant with a nominal amount of expenditure, all the while trying to remain within the budget. We as a board, need to always keep trying to find ways to reduce budget spending.

POLO CITY COUNCIL One four-year term is open in each of Polo’s three wards, but only the race in Ward 3 is contested. In Ward 1 Donald Sanders Jr. is seeking election, and no candidate filed for the Ward 2 seat. Randy M. Schoon and Cheryl Galor are running in Ward 3.

Randy M. Schoon

Age: 59 Profession: Operational engineer Public offices currently or previously held: Alderman Ward 3, elected 2011 to current date What is the main issue facing the city council and what do you plan to do about it? Bringing small business to town, working with the Polo Economic Devel-

opment Corp. and the Chamber of Commerce to do so. Hopefully moving forward to develop a plan to do so. Also continuing to improve our infrastructure so we, as a city, are prepared to bring business to town. Why should voters choose you? After my family, friends, and work, I have one thing on my mind and that’s my community and how we can make it better for the young people we are leaving it to.

Cheryl Galor

Age: 57 Profession: No response Public offices currently or previously held: Ward 3 Alderman from 2009-2017 What is the main issue facing the

city council and what do you plan to do about it? I wouldn’t say there’s one main issue. What I would like to see is more citizen involvement in council meetings. I’d like to have our meetings go live on social media. Would be a great way to let people see what our council does twice a month. Knowing the people you represent are watching is a good view on both sides. People who know me know I’m a photography and video enthusiast, so I can see the council going live on open meetings. Why should voters choose you? In the past, I’ve taken agenda issues to different core groups in Polo. I may have a strong opinion, but the

Cheryl Galor

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Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Oregon/Nashua Township, Ogle County, Illinois,for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2019 and ending March 31, 2020,will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at the Oregon/Nashua Township Building, 107 Etnyre Avenue from and after 7:00 P.M. On April 9, 2019. Notice is further given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be at 6:15 P.M. on May 8, 2019, at Oregon/Nashua Township Building located at107 Etnyre Avenue, and final action on this ordinance will be taken at a meeting to be held at Oregon/Nashua Township Building 107 Etnyre Avenue at 6 :30 P.M., May 8, 2019 Dated this 13th day of March, 2019 Supervisor Clerk March 22, 2019

Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Oregon/Nashua Road District, Ogle County, Illinois,for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2019 and ending March 31, 2020,will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at Oregon/NashuaTownship Building from and after 7:00 pm on April 9, 2019 Notice is further given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will beat 6:15 P.M. on May 8, 2019, at the Oregon/Nashua Township Building located at 107 Etnyre Avenue, and final action on this ordinance will be taken at the public hearing. Dated this 13th day of March, 2019 Sharon Bowers Supervisor Cecilia Zimmerman, Clerk March 22, 2019

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GRASS MOWING BID REQUEST The United Lost Lake Property Owners Association is soliciting sealed bids for community grounds mowing (excluding roadside) and other light landscaping work for the 2019 season. Bid specification packets can be picked up at the ULLPOA office located at 903 Missouri Drive, Dixon, IL. 61021 on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays from 9am-5pm. All bids must be received by 5pm on Monday, April 15, 2019. The ULLPOA will judge all bids without bias but reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids and will accept the bid determined to be in the best interest of the community. March 15,22,29, 2019

ROADSIDE MOWING BID REQUEST The United Lost Lake Property Owners Association is soliciting sealed bids for roadside mowing for the 2019 season. Contractor must provide a flex-wing rotary mower. Bid specification packages can be picked up at the ULLPOA office located at 903 Missouri Drive, Dixon, IL. 61021 on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays from 9am-5pm. The deadline for bid submission is 5pm on April 15, 2019. The ULLPOA will judge all bids without bias but reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids and will accept the bid determined to be in the best interest of the community. March 15,22,29, 2019

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: TIMOTHY GROSSNICKLE, Deceased. No. 2019P18 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Timothy Grossnickle. Letters of office were issued on March 6, 2019 to David Grossnickle,105 S. Division Avenue, Polo, Illinois 61064, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthy LLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, IL 61061. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office if the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both, within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after is has been filed. Dated this 8th day of March, 2019 David Grossnickle, Independent Executor For the Estate of Timothy Grossnickle, Jr.,Deceased. Kim D. Krahenbuhl Williams McCarthyLLP P.O. Box 339 Oregon IL. 61061 (815) 732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com March 15,22,29, 2019

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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the legal voters, residents of the Town of Mt. Morris Township in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois, that the Annual Township Meeting of said Township will take place on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 being the second Tuesday of said month at the hour of 6:30 p.m. at the Township Office, 105 W. Lincoln, Mt. Morris for the transaction of the miscellaneous business of the said Township; and after a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider Reports of Officers and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting; and especially to consider and decide the following agenda: Elect a Moderator Approve Minutes of the 2018 Annual Meeting Approve the Supervisors Annual Financial Statement Appoint an Audit FirmDated March 11, 2019. Paula Diehl, Township Clerk

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BUFFALO TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING APRIL 19, 2019 BUFFALO TOWNSHIP TOWN HALL 7PM -Call meeting to order -Pledge of Allegiance -Elect Moderator -Public comments and discussion -Minutes from last Annual Meeting -Motion to approve -Treasurer's report-Inspect fund reports -Motion to approve -Old Business-Road Commissioner -Old Business-Supervisor -Old Business-Clerk -New Business-Road Commissioner -New Business-Supervisor -New Business-Clerk -Adjourn March 22, 2019

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PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Oregon Plan Commission will be holding a Public Hearing Tuesday April 16, 2019 at 5:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers 115 N 3rd Street regarding a zoning map change for 9 Clay Street (16-03-335-008) and 11 Clay Street (1603-335-005) from R-3 Residential MultiFamily to Industrial zoning. Mark Herman Plan Commission Chairman March 22, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN To the legal voters, residents of the town of Buffalo in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting of said town will take place on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 being the second Tuesday of said month at the hour of 7:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Township Hall, 117 North Franklin Avenue, Polo, Illinois for the transaction of the miscellaneous business of the said town; and after a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers, and decide on such measures as may , in pursuance of law come before the meeting; and especially to consider and decide the following; Supervisors Report. Dated March 12, 2019 Judith A. Norris, Clerk March 22, 2019

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNION SAVINGS BANK Plaintiff Vs. BRUCE E. DENTON, KELLYN C DENTON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant. NO. 2018-CH-78 PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of the decree entered in this Court in the above-entitled cause on the 11th day of January, 2019, I, Brian E. VanVickle, Sheriff of Ogle County, or such other deputy as may be sifting in his stead, shall sell at public venue to the highest and best bidder, the following described lands and premises described in said decree, or so much thereof as may be necessary to realize the amount due to satisfy said decree, upon the following terms and conditions: A. The name, address, and telephone of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Richard Wolfe, Union Savings Bank, 223 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL 61032, (815) 235-0800. B. The common address of said property is: 4 Hannah, Mt. Morris, IL 61054 C. The legal description of the property is: Part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section Twenty-seven (27), Township Twenty-four (24) North, Range Nine (9) East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of Block 2 of Amick's Addition to the Village of Mt. Morris extended Westerly, and 264 feet West of the East line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section; thence continuing West, 201.1 feet to a point; thence South, parallel with the East line of said Southwest Quarter, 136 feet to a point; thence East, parallel with the first described course, 201.1 feet to a point; thence North, 136 feet to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois. D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single family residence. E. The time and place of sale are: April 26 , 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ogle County Sheriffs Office, 202 S. ist Street, Oregon, IL 61061. F. The terms of the sale are: 100% cash or certified funds at time of sale Plaintiff assumes no responsibility for title expenses or closing costs. G. Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, and subject to special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record. H. If the sale is set aside for any purpose, the purchaser at the time of sale shall be entitled only to a return on the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee or the mortgagee's attorney. I. If the sale is set aside for any purpose, the purchaser at the time of sale shall be entitled only to a return on the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee or the mortgagee's attorney. This Notice prepared by: Stephen S. Schmelzle Attorney for Plaintiff 208 W. Stephenson Street, Suite 201 Freeport, IL 61032(815) 235-1188 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. March 22,29, April 5, 2019

STATE OF ILLINOISIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD Plaintiff VS ROSE G. ADRIAN A/K/A ROSE ADRIAN, J.F. HECKINGER LLC, UNKNOWN OTHERS,NONRECORD CLAIMAINTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS Defendants. CASE NO. 2019 CH 9 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THE REQUISITE Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to Unknown Others, Nonrecord Claimants and Unknown Tenants, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, against you praying for a foreclosure of a mortgage upon the following property: Lot Thirty-Three (33) in Mariman Woods Subdivision No. 2, located in the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 19 in Township 40 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book J of Plats on Page 5 in the Office of the County Recorder, Ogle County, Illinois, situated in the Township of Monroe, County of Ogle and State of Illinois. P.I.N. Number: 12-19-201-010 Commonly known as: 5796 Fair Oaks Drive Davis Junction, Illinois 61020 And for other relief, that the action was filed on or about January 28, 2019. That Summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is still pending. The record titleholder of the real estate is Rose G. Adrian. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Mortgagor -Rose G. Adrian. Mortgagee - Northwest Bank of Rockford Date of Mortgage- August 18, 2006 Date of Recording - August 28, 2006 County of Recording - Ogle Recording Document -0608981 NOW THEREFORE, unless you, Unknown Others, Non Record Claimants and Unknown Tenants, the said Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of the 15h Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, 106 S. Fifth Street in the City of Oregon, State of Illinois on or before April 30, 2019 default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint. Dated at Rockford, IL on the 12th day of March, 2019. Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court Ogle County, Illinois March 22,29, April 5, 2019

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Lunch by Triple P’s BBQ Items belonging to Ron Lenhart, Fern Sellers Estate, Joyce Alber, Kenneth Linton Estate, Bill Thomm, Cliff Sexton, Remrey Family & others. Viewing will begin sale day at 8:00 am. Auction ring one starts on rack items at 9:30 am. Ring two starts at 12:00 noon on vehicles, guns, coins and ﬂoor items.

Household - Tools - Cars - Etc - Amana washer; Whirlpool elec dryer; apt refrigerator; chest freezer; usual kitchenware & sm appli; Sunbeam mixer; mixed glassware; various tables & chairs; Masterbuilt cooker stand & pot; sofa; leather recliner; elec lift chair; flat screen TV; records & CD’s; holiday decorations; oak roll top desk; kneehole desk; Sentry safe; telescope; beds, dressers & chests; jewelry cabinet; boxes of jewelry; patio set & lawn furniture; lg Rubbermaid storage box; metal file cabinets; Pepsi coin operated pop machine; dog carrier; Triumph bicycle; various ladders; sm torch set; misc power & hand tools; assorted wrenches; assorted hardware & organizers; 2 old flare pots; 3 chain saws; sm wood lathe; 2 Surebonder air staple guns; Remington stud gun; Craftsman 10” band saw; 5 drawer metal shop cabinet; Craftsman & Master Mechanic stacked tool boxes; Troybilt 21” mower, power driven; Cub Cadet RZT mower 50”; Toro 421 & Nona snowblowers; ‘82 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 4dr, 36,000 actual miles; ‘08 Buick Lacrosse, 76,970 miles. Collectibles - Guns - Coins - Library table; corner cabinet; sleigh bed; mantle mirror; leaded glass window; sled; unusual lawn mower; wood adv boxes; 2 table model scales; Schlitz beer sign; water can; metal General tire sign; lots of Polo advertising items; local platbooks from ‘50’s & ‘60’s; assort of local picture post cards; few license plates; Underwood & Corona typewriters; horse collar mirror; trombone; WW I helmet; 2 coin banks; jar of marbles; enamel coffee pots; 2 wood coffee grinders; 3 TipTop cottage cheese bottles; salt dips; spongeware pitcher; clown items; figurines & Precious Moments; Carnival dish; few Autumn Leaf plates; Noritake Brooklane china & other china; Nylint, Tonka & other metal toys; lots of plastic toys & other various toys; boxes of baseball cards; metal service center gas station; pile comic books; metal mechanical football player; Fort Apache play set; doll furniture; Wheaties boxes w/sports pictures; box full of miniature bats; Putt-Putt motor railroad; lots of coin - Mercury dimes, Silver dimes, Indian Head pennies, Buffalo nickels, Franklin halves, Silver halves, Silver quarters, Silver dollars, Kennedy halves, 50¢ penny rolls, various incomplete collections; Guns - Mossberg Model 835, 12ga, combo, field & slug barrel, 24” & 28” barrels, TruGlo Sling Mts 3½”, wood; Winchester Model 77, .22 semi, 4 clips, Weaver scope; Mossberg .410 full choke, 24” barrel, wood; Mossberg Model 500 Slugster, deer, 12ga; Mossberg Model 190, 16ga bolt action; Western Fields 16ga; NEF Co R92, .22 LR trapper pistol; Mossberg Model 1850, 20ga; Marlin .22 LR tube; Smith & Wesson 9mm SD9VE pistol, 4” barrel; HiPoint Firearms C9-9mm Ruger. Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Lenny Bryson (IL#440000158) 815-946-4120 Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) 815-946-2809

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Notice is given to Defendants, MAX E. PERRIN, KATHY J. PERRIN, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS of the following described real estate: Lot Four (4) and the North Half (1/2) of Lot Five (5) in Block Six (6) in the Village of Monroe (now known as Monroe Center) in Ogle County, Illinois. Situated in Ogle County and the State of Illinois. The undersigned certifies that the above entitled mortgage foreclosure action was filed on February 28, 2019, and is now pending. 1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the case number are identified above. 2. The court in which said action was brought is identified above. 3. The name of the title holders of record are Max E. Perrin and Kathy J. Perrin. 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot Four (4) and the North Half (112) of Lot Five (5) in Block Six (6) in the Village of Monroe (now known as Monroe Center) in Ogle County, Illinois. Situated in Ogle County and the State of Illinois. 5. Common address or description of the location of real estate is as follows:105 Pacific Street, Monroe Center, Illinois. 6. A. Name of Mortgagor: Max E. Perrin and Kathy J. Perrin B. Name of Mortgagee: German-American State Bank C. Date of Mortgage: August 8, 2014 D. Date of Recording: August 18, 2014 E. County where Recorded: Ogle F. Recording Document Identification: #201404549 UNLESS you file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the office of the Circuit Clerk of this County on or before April 10. 2019, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. This Notice prepared by: STEPHEN S. SCHMELZLE Attorney for Plaintiff 208 W. Stephenson Street, Suite 201 Freeport, IL 61032 (815)235-1188 March 22,29, April 5, 2019

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Lincoln Township Notice of Annual Meeting To the legal voter residents of Lincoln Township, Ogle County, State of Illinois:Notice of the Annual Meeting of Lincoln Township will take place on Tuesday, April 9th, 2019, at 7:00 P.M. at the Haldane Town Hall, 12319 W. Jefferson St., Haldane, Illinois. Business conducted will include reports from officers and other business deemed necessary, including transfer of funds between accounts. Subsequent meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 A.M. Dated March 11th, 2019 Kenneth Eichholz, Clerk March 22, 2019

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ANNUALTOWN MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN To the legal voters, residents of the Town of Oregon-Nashua in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting of said Town will take place on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 being the second Tuesday of said month at the hour of 7:00 o'clock P.M. At 107 North Etnyre Avenue OregonNashua Township Building Oregon, IL for the transaction of the miscellaneous business of the said town; and after a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers, and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting; and especially to consider and decide the following Call the meeting to order Pledge to the flag Elect a Moderator Approval of Agenda Approval of: Annual Town Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2018 Announce the next annual town meeting:April 14, 2020 By Motion from the floor set time of next annual meeting - 7:00 pm By Motion set monthly meetings: 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm except if it falls on a holiday then the Tuesday prior to the original date and the April Regular Meeting will be held on the Second Tuesday of April in conjunction with the Annual Town Meeting. Read the Supervisor's Annual Reports and move to approve Allow for voters at the Annual Town Meeting to transfer funds from one or more funds to other or different funds, or to the general road and bridge fund or any fund raised by taxation or bonds for road and bridges Move to provide for a Certified Public Accountant to audit all the town funds Any other recommendations, resolutions and discussion by electors (Audit, real estate etc). Ask for Motion to Adjourn. Dated: March 13, 2019 March 22, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS HSBC Bank USA, National Association as trustee for Deutsche Mortgage Securities Inc. Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-4 PLAINTIFF Vs. Jana L. Bricker; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2018CH80 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 12/14/2018, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on April 26, 2019 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 1 IN BLOCK 8, IN THE VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RE-SURVEY OF SAID BLOCK 8, MADE MAY 26, 1937 AND RECORDED IN BOOK E OF PLATS PAGE 108 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF SAID COUNTY; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 08-27-405-008 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 301 W. Main Street Mount Morris, IL 61054 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) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-18-08510. I3114830 March 15,22,29, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS HSBC Bank USA, National Association as trustee for Deutsche Mortgage Securities Inc. Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-4 PLAINTIFF Vs. Jana L. Bricker; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2018CH80 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 12/14/2018, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on April 26, 2019 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 08-27-405-008 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 301 W. Main Street Mount Morris, IL 61054 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) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-18-08510. I3114830 March 15,22,29, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Harriet I. Markham; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2018CH54 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 02/01/2019, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on May 3, 2019 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: PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 33, 546.44 FEET TO A POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF A PUBLIC ROAD DESIGNATED KISHWSUKEE ROAD; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON THE SAID CENTERLINE AT AN ANGLE OF 137 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 00 SECONDS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE SAID EAST LINE OF SECTION 33, 594.42 FEET, THENCE NORTHWESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 111 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 00 SECONDS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 243.25 FEET TO A POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF A PUBLIC ROAD DESIGNATED HALES CORNER ROAD; THENCE WESTERLY ON SAID CENTERLINE AT AN ANGLE OF 160 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 00 SECONDS MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 795.96 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 342 ON PAGE 22 IN THE OGLE COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE, OREGON, ILLINOIS, SAID CORNER BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT BEING DESCRIBED; THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN BOOK 342 ON PAGE 22, AT AN ANGLE OF 88 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 00 SECONDS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 338.25 FEET MORE OF LESS TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER ON THE MOST EASTERLY LINE OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN BOOK 1994 ON PAGE 0888 IN THE SAID OGLE COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE; THENCE WESTERLY ON THE BOUNDARY OF SAID PROPERTY RECORDED IN BOOK 1994 ON PAGE 0888 AT AN ANGLE OF 87 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 31 SECOND MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 277.49 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN BOOK 266 OF DEEDS ON PAGE 382 IN THE SAID RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY; THENCE SOUTHERLY AN ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 10 SECONDS MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 333.30 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT ON THE SAID CENTERLINE OF HALES CORNER, SAID POINT BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE PREMISES CONVEYED IN BOOK 266 OF DEEDS ON PAGE 382 IN THE SAID RECORDERS OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE SAID CENTERLINE OF HALES CORNER ROAD, 264 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 05-33-200-004 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5778 N Hales Corner Rd Stillman Valley, IL 61084 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) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-18-05362. I3115486 March 22, 29 & April 5 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Harry E. Snyder; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2018CH91 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 02/01/2019, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on May 3, 2019 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: PART OF LOT ONE (1), BLOCK A, ROCK RIVER TERRACE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF S.A. ROUTE NO. 33 (RIVER ROAD), 204.10 FEET NORTHEASTERLY (AS MEASURED ON SAID CENTERLINE) FROM THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF BLOCK FIVE (5) IN SAID ROCK RIVER TERRACE AS EXTENDED NORTHWESTERLY; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE SAID NORTHWESTERLY EXTENSION AND EASTERLY LINE OF BLOCK FIVE (5), 296.90 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF PARK DRIVE, BEING 30 FEET NORTHERLY OF AND PERPENDICULARLY DISTANT FROM THE NORTH LINE OF LOT ELEVEN (11), BLOCK ONE (1) IN SAID ROCK RIVER TERRACE; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARK DRIVE AND PARALLEL WITH THE NORTHERLY LINE OF LOTS ELEVEN (11), TWELVE (12), THIRTEEN (13), FOURTEEN (14) AND FIFTEEN (15) IN SAID BLOCK ONE (1), 237.0 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT TEN (10), IN SAID BLOCK ONE (1); THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT TEN (10), 110.0 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE NORTH LINE OF LOTS TEN (10), NINE (9), EIGHT (8), SEVEN (7), SIX (6), FIVE (5), FOUR (4), THREE (3), TWO (2) AND ONE (1) IN SAID BLOCK ONE (1), 600.0 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT ONE (1); THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT ONE (1), 110.0 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF, ALSO BEING A POINT ON THE SAID NORTHERLY LINE OF PARK DRIVE; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE SAID NORTHERLY LINE OF PARK DRIVE, 60 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID PARK DRIVE; THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE SAID WESTERLY LINE OF PARK DRIVE, 187.46 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT IN SAID STREET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ON SAID WESTERLY LINE OF PARK DRIVE BEING PARALLEL WITH AND 30 FEET NORMALLY DISTANT AND WESTERLY FROM THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOTS ONE (1) THRU THIRTEEN (13), BLOCK TWO (2) IN SAID ROCK RIVER TERRACE, 91.9 FEET TO A POINT, 453.12 FEET SOUTHEASTERLY OF (AS MEASURED ON SAID WESTERLY LINE OF PARK DRIVE) THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 17, IN SAID BLOCK TWO (2); THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 110.0 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE SAID WESTERLY LINE OF PARK DRIVE, 423.12 FEET TO A POINT 30 FEET SOUTHEASTERLY OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT SEVENTEEN (17); THENCE NORTHEASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT SEVENTEEN (17), 110.0 FEET TO THE SAID WESTERLY LINE OF PARK DRIVE, THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ON THE SAID WESTERLY LINE, 30 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT SEVENTEEN (17); THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON THE SAID SOUTH LINE AND THE EXTENSION THEREOF, 230.0 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOTS SEVENTEEN (17), SIXTEEN (16) AND FIFTEEN (15) IN SAID BLOCK TWO (2) AND AN EXTENSION THEREOF, 173.66 FEET TO THE SAID CENTERLINE OF S.A. ROUTE NO. 33; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON THE SAID CENTERLINE, 621.99 FEET TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM PART OF LOT ONE (1), BLOCK A, ROCK RIVER TERRACE BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT SEVENTEEN (17), BLOCK TWO (2) IN SAID ROCK RIVER TERRACE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT SEVENTEEN (17), 120.0 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOTS SEVENTEEN (17), SIXTEEN (16) AND FIFTEEN (15) IN SAID BLOCK TWO (2) AND AN EXTENSION THEREOF, 173.64 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF S.A. ROUTE NO. 33 (RIVER ROAD) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT BEING DESCRIBED; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ON THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE, 173.64 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON THE SAID SOUTHWESTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT SEVENTEEN (17), 151.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 171 DEGREES 30' MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 149.0 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 151 DEGREES 30' MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 134.62 FEET TO THE SAID CENTERLINE OF S.A. ROUTE NO. 33; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ON THE SAID CENTERLINE 412.14 FEET TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. ALSO EXCEPTING PART OF LOT ONE (1), IN BLOCK A IN ROCK RIVER TERRACE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT SEVENTEEN (17) IN BLOCK TWO (2) OF SAID ROCK RIVER TERRACE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT SEVENTEEN (17), 110.0 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT SEVENTEEN (17), 30.0 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT SEVENTEEN (17), 110.0 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF PARK DRIVE IN SAID ROCK RIVER TERRACE; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ON SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF PARK DRIVE, 30.0 FEET TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 09-11-176-018 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 300 E North Park Drive Byron, IL 61010 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) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-18-12356. I3115485 March 22, 29 & April 5, 2019

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