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Free Trees
Pink Surprise
Groundbreaking
A tornado victim took advantage of free trees at the Recycling Fair in Rochelle. B2
A woman was surprised when a pink firetruck came to town. A2
The groundbreaking for the 11th Habitat Home will be held in Mt. Morris on Sunday. A7
Grubsteakers owner is recognized for heroics Customers led to storm cellar as tornado came
Five aides riffed
during the EF4 tornado that destroyed the restaurant. “We lost a landmark this month in Grubsteakers,” said Gouker. “It has been there as far back as I can remember. Ava runs Grubsteakers and Grubsteakers is Ava.” Gouker said he talked to several people who were at the restaurant when the tornado struck around 7 p.m. “They said without Ava we would have had some fatalities,” he said. “She made sure they got into the cellar.” Looking back on that day, Mirtoska said she would do everything the same. “I am glad everybody is safe,” Mirtoska said. “It is good they call me hero, but I feel like I would do it
anytime it happens. I hope it never happens again.” She said the restaurant is run for the customers and they were her first thought when the storm hit. “For a minute, I was By Chris Johnson not believing this was Reporter happening,” said Mirtoska. “I am seeing the craziness out The owner of an Ogle there. Everyone was saying By Vinde Wells County landmark now has a tornado warning. I was going Editor day named after her. like, it’s just a storm.” Ava Mirtoska, owner But something clicked In a second round of of Grubsteakers, learned with Mirtoska when she layoffs in as many months, Tuesday night that May 7 was looking out the window the Oregon School Board will be Ava Mirtoska Day in watching the storm roll in. honorably dismissed five Ogle County. “I was looking out through teacher’s aides Monday due Ogle County Board the window and seeing to budget concerns. Chairman Kim Gouker read something coming really fast Through reduction in force a proclamation declaring and really dark,” she said. (RIF), the board dismissed Mirtoska a hero for her “It was still too far to see if Ava Mirtoska, owner of Grubsteakers, looks at the Special Education aides actions in getting customers proclamation with Ogle County Board Chairman Kim Ginger Greenfield as well and employees safely Turn to A9 Gouker Tuesday night. Photo by Chris Johnson as instructional aides Brandi into a storm cellar April 9 Herbig, Justyn Laxner, Amy Smith, and Penni Welte, all non-certified staff members. Laxner works at David L. Rahn Junior High, while By Vinde Wells also animals, both domestic and cleaning up debris. Park District workers with He hopes that once the two the others are employed at Editor and wild. Mark Herman, clean-up on April 14. young owls are old enough Oregon Elementary School. Two baby great horned Superintendent of Education “Skare Park took a direct and strong enough they can “The reductions are a The EF4 tornado that tore owls were rescued from at the Byron Forest Preserve, hit from the tornado April be released back at Skare result of declining revenues through Ogle County two Skare Park west of Rochelle said a maintenance crew 9,” he said. “Our crew was Park. changes in IEP weeks ago displaced and five days after the storm by a from the forest preserve went cutting up an oak tree that Since the tornado, Ogle and [Individualized Education injured not only people, but crew cutting up downed trees to the park to help Rochelle had fallen and the baby owls County Animal Control has were in a hole in the tree.” been seeking to reunite pets Program] students needing a one-on-one aide,” said The parents could not be with their families. Tom located and were apparently “We’ve been doing a Superintendent Mahoney. lost in the storm, he said. really good job,” said Karla An IEP is a written The babies, too young Christensen, Animal Control educational plan designed to fly or find food for Registration Officer. themselves, were very weak So far, she said a parrot, to meet a student’s learning and lethargic. a dog, and a cat have been needs. Before an IEP is written for Herman captured the returned to their owners, a child with a disability, the young owls and called and a stray kitten has been school must first determine Northern Illinois Raptor adopted. whether the child qualifies for Rehab and Education, Owners are still being Loves Park, who sent a sought for three dogs — a Special Education services. To qualify, the child’s representative to pick them chihuahua, a dachshund, and disability must have an up. a bichon frise. adverse effect on the child’s A little food and water A home is also needed for educational progress. perked the youngsters up, he a stray cat picked up near Decreasing revenues said. A female great horned Grubsteakers Restaurant, and declining enrollment owl at Raptor Rehab has which was demolished by prompted the board to RIF taken them under her wing, the April 9 twister. so to speak, and is even The parrot may not three teachers last month and feeding them. have been a storm victim, to eliminate five teaching positions at Oregon “She’s doing beak-to-beak Christensen said. feeding,” he said. “This owl It was rescued April High School. Two positions currently can’t be released because 13 when it flew onto the Two apparently orphaned baby great horned owls were found at Skare Park in a hole she has a broken wing, but shoulder of a utility company held by teachers who are retiring at the end of this in an oak tree downed by the April 9 tornado. The youngsters were rescued April 14 she has fostered several Turn to A9 Turn to A2 by a clean up crew. Photo compliments of the Byron Forest Preserve orphaned owls.”
Superintendent blames decline in revenues
Animals also affected by EF4 tornado
Grandfather’s mitt is found in field Student finds sheriff’s keepsake By Vinde Wells Editor Students volunteering to clean up debris last week from the recent EF4 tornado found a valued family keepsake blown into a field. Zach Metzger, one of several students from the Chana Education Center, spotted an old baseball mitt in the middle of the field April 15. The glove, it turned out, belonged to Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle and was thought to be lost forever when the April 9 tornado destroyed his home
west of Rochelle. “It was my grandpa’s high school glove, “ VanVickle said. “My grandma gave it to me when he died. We kept it on a shelf in our entry way. I remember as a little kid playing ball with him, and that’s the glove he used. I was glad to get it back.” VanVickle, his wife Marla, and their two children were all away from home when the tornado smashed their home and more than 30 others in the early evening. The family’s dog later climbed out of the rubble. The field where the glove was found is along Ill. 64 about six miles northeast of VanVickle’s home. Metzger and other students, Courtney Byerhof,
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Riley Lee, Shane Wilson, Wyatt Doubler, Jesse Beck, Devin Phillips, and Noah Young, gave their time to help local farmers clean up debris from their fields. The mitt isn’t the only item missing that’s been found in the days since the storm. VanVickle said his passport was found in Monroe Center, his son’s sports jersey — still on the hanger — turned up in McHenry County, and several more items showed up farther north. “It seems like most of the stuff ended up in Genoa City, Wis., Twin Lakes, Wis., and Harvard,” he said. The sign for Grubsteakers, a restaurant at the intersection of Ill. 64 and 251, also was found in Harvard.
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Twelve people took refuge in a storm cellar at Grubsteakers and suffered only minor injuries while the tornado destroyed the restaurant and several houses to the east of it. Receipts from the restaurant were found in rural Woodstock. What was left of VanVickle’s home and many of his neighbors’ houses was removed within days with the help of friends, family, volunteers, and clean-up crews. A week after the storm, construction was underway. “We started building our new house on Thursday [April 16],” VanVickle said Monday. “Everyone has been amazing.”
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Zach Metzger and Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle show a baseball mitt that belonged to VanVickle’s grandfather. Metzger, who was helping cleaning up debris from an EF4 tornado that swept through Ogle County April 9, found the mitt in a field about six miles northeast of VanVickle’s home. Photo supplied
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Man accused of taking items meant for victims A Stillman Valley man was charged Monday with looting after police found goods in his possession that were intended for victims of the tornado at Fairdale. Ogle County Sheriff Deputies assisted the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department in serving an arrest warrant for Richard Burtch, 45, on charges of looting and attempted looting. Nancy and Bob Ryder, Pink Heals firefighters, Oregon firefighters, and a large group of well-wishers pose for a According to a press photo Sunday in front of a hot pink firetruck. Photo by Vinde Wells release issued by DeKalb County Sheriff Roger Scott, the arrest stemmed from a report taken on April 18 when a resident from Fairdale reported that Burtch had been seen several times loading his vehicle with donated items for the victims of the tornado. A deputy spoke with By Vinde Wells Burtch who then unloaded a Editor stroller and a wheel barrow and left the scene. With sirens blaring and The next day, DeKalb lights flashing, two hot County deputies along pink firetrucks blazed down with Ogle County Sheriff’s Jackson Street Sunday deputies spoke with Burtch morning to surprise and at his residence in Stillman bring encouragement to an Valley. Oregon woman who has Found at the residence battled cancer for 22 years. were approximately 35 The flashy trucks brand new tubs still in boxes, accompanied by a hot pink Retired Oswego firefighter Bryan Vrbenec hugs Nancy Ryder April 19 when he arrived with an additional eight car, all escorted by Oregon in town with Pink Heals to surprise her. Vrbenec is a member of the Chicagoland that had been filled with fire vehicles and the ATS Chapter of Pink Heals, Downers Grove. Holding the sign are Mona Rinaldo, Oregon, ambulance, were in town to and Robert James, Wheaton. Photo by Vinde Wells honor Nancy Ryder. besides cooking up ham and from Pink Heals, a not- to sign her name on the side Ryder said the trucks’ eggs, they had also cooked for -profit nationwide of the pink truck. From A1 arrival was a “total surprise.� up a little something special. organization that works “I couldn’t believe it,� she “They invited me for to raise awareness for all Ryder was first diagnosed school year will be filled said smiling. breakfast,� Ryder said. “I women fighting all kinds of with cancer in 1993. Despite through reassignment of The surprise was the idea didn’t expect this.� cancer. treatment, it returned in the present teaching staff, Mahoney said. of Ryder’s friends Rick and About 30 well-wishers The group, from the 2005. In March, Mahoney Laurie Ryland, who live on poured into the Ryland’s Chicagoland Chapter of provided the board with Jackson Street in Oregon. front yard to see the trucks Pink Heals, Downers Grove, “I’ve been Stage 4 for charts showing the decline in They invited Ryder and and get Nancy’s reaction. and the Winnebago County 10 years. That’s when it high school enrollment and her husband Bob over for The pink trucks were Chapter of Pink Heals, metastasized,� Ryder said. breakfast. manned by firefighters hugged Ryder, presented her “I have a lot of great friends the financial picture. The number of high Little did she suspect that dressed in pink fire gear with flowers, and invited her and a lot of good support.� school students has steadily decreased from 577 in 200809 to 452 this year. Next year’s projected OHS enrollment is 434. The district’s overall Call Diana at 1-800-798-4085, ext. 5306 enrollment has also declined.
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Richard Burtch
other donated items such as medicine, toiletries, and food. Also discovered were three wheel barrows, and more than a dozen rakes, shovels and brooms. Police was determined that Burtch had initially been coming into Fairdale to help a family member clean up a house that had been destroyed during the tornado. After the residence and debris had been removed, Burtch continued to come back so that he could gather more supplies for himself, the press release said. All supplies were collected and returned back to the Village of Fairdale residents. Burtch is being held in the DeKalb County Jail in lieu of $50,000 bond.
Teacher’s aides riffed
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The district’s equalized assessed value (EAV) has decreased from $208 million in 2011-12 to $186 million for the current school year. Projections show an EAV of just $180 million for 2015-16. That means the district’s property tax revenue has also declined from $6.3 million in 2011-12 to $5.6 million this year, and a projected $5.5 million next year. General State Aid revenue has also decreased significantly every year for the past several years.
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Rays shop for a new car and visited Camp Grant Editor’s note: Otto Dick, Oregon, has researched the people, places, and events important in Oregon’s history for the Ogle County Historical Society. The following is the 13th in a series of excerpts from the daily diary kept by Hugh M. Ray from Jan. 1, 1884 to Nov. 26, 1919. Ray lived on a farm on Brick Road west of Payne’s Point and later moved to a new house he built in Oregon. 1916 Jan. 9 - We heard that P. J. Wiltfang car turned turtle. Feb. 16 - Henry J. Ehnen was buried today, an English sermon at the house and a German sermon at the church. March 11 - They are at work on the foundation of the Soldiers Monument in the Courthouse yard. April 23 - Mr. Perian took us out for a ride showing his auto an Overland (4) fine car. April 25 - Mr. Franklin came this afternoon to demonstrate his car and took us for a ride. April 29 - Mr. Griswold took me out t o demonstrate the Dodge auto. May 15 - Hazel and I went out to the timber to look for mushrooms. We got 8, that was all we could find. We stopped at the old house place and got some asparagus. M r s . Seibert was electrified this evening. June 3 - I saw John Roos and he came up to see my horse, he wants to trade his auto for a gentle horse. July 2 - Mr. Follgate came over and sold Bell the new Buick car and Earl came down and run it, drove it all around, it is a light six, a dandy fine looking car. I am well pleased with the deal. (Car cost $750. The license fee was $8 annually. This was for autos with horse power ranging from 35 to 50. This buick was a 45 hp. It came with safety instructions that you were instructed to post in your garage.) Aug 23 - I went down to where they are starting to put in a new concrete dam. Nov 16 - Hazel tried to start her car and it was frozen, called up Zeigler and he came and started it and I
Camp Grant, Rockford, was located where the airport is now.
A sales flier for a new Studebacker
Cars line the road to Camp Grant in 1917.
had him put in never-freeze. Dec. 13 - Hazel had the battery taken out of the car and the water. Dec. 16 - I made some jacks to hold the car up for winter storage. Dec. 30 - Will brought us a new mail box. 1917 Mar. 18 - Sold my horse Speed to Charles Carr. $125. Mar. 27 - Hazel had Earl Beaman bring our batteries up and put them in. (His ad says Beaman the car man) April 17 - I finished making a place for a hen and little chickens and went to the farm and got a hen and 12 little chickens. Aug. 3 - We went to the Soldiers Camp (Camp Grant) and it is quite a sight to see
3,000 workmen at work. Aug. 6 - Harold Ray is rejected for the draft. Aug. 9 - Carrie came up The Oregon Park District These are first come, The syrup was made during and had dinner she is feeling will give away bottles of maple first served. Donations the park district’s annual maple bad on account of her son syrup at Nash Recreation will be accepted for OPD’s syrup production that is run by Ward being drafted for a Center starting Friday, May 1. Scholarship Fund. Jon Barnhart. soldier. He is coming home tonight or in the morning. Sept. 22 We went down to the station to see the boys off. There were 96 of them took this second call, a big Ogle County Newspapers, 121A S. Fourth St., Oregon • 815-732-6166 crowd to see them off. Ward Garnhart was in this second call, his mother is feeling bad this afternoon. Oct. 6 - The third group of boys left for Camp Grant this morning, 48 of them. Dec. 14 - Beth called Zeigler and had him take our battery out of the car so we could store it.
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The foundation for the Soldiers Monument was being constructed in 1916 on the Courthouse lawn.
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Smart Driver Course is April 30, May 1 at RRC The AARP Smart Driver Course for those 55 years of age and older will be held Thursday, April 30 and Friday, May 1 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon. The course is designed to improve driver safety. Those completing the course will receive a certificate which
may entitle them to premium reduction for three years with most companies, after which time the course must be taken again. AARP sponsors this course and advance registration is required since seating is limited. To register call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252 or
1-800-541-5479. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. This prepaid fee is required and payable to AARP, c/o Rock River Center, 810 S 10th St., Oregon, IL 61061. Members must include their AARP number to receive the discount.
Kable Band performs June 3 The weekly concert season in Mt. Morris begins Wednesday, June 3 at 8 p.m. at the band shell on Kable Square in downtown Mt. Morris. Many items were discussed The Rock River Center held its annual senior spelling bee on April 18. Pictured left to right are: Linda Prigge, judge; Anna Hatzipanagiotis, second place; Sherry Piros, pronouncer, Connie Stauffer, judge, and Steve Armbruster, first place. Photo supplied
Senior Spelling Bee held Rock River Center held its local Senior Spelling Bee on Saturday, April 18. The four participants were Steve Armbruster, Kelly Graham, Anna
Hatzipanagiotis, and Doreen Vickery. Armbruster was the first place winner, and Hatzipanagiotis was the second place winner, They
will advance to the regional competition at a later date. Linda Prigge and Connie Stauffer were judges. Sherry Piros was the pronouncer.
Miller and Castle to wed
Caitlin J. Miller and Anthony D. Castle
Caitlin J. Miller and Anthony D. Castle, both of Forreston, are engaged to be married. Parents of the bride-to-be are Steve and Lisa Miller, Baileyville. Her fiancé’s parents are Tim R. Castle Sr. (Vicki Aden), and Jackie (Bob) Shaffer, all of Freeport. The bride-to-be graduated Forreston High School in 2008. She will be attending college this fall, and is currently a homemaker. The groom-to-be graduated Freeport High School in 2004, joined the National Guard in 2013, and is employed at General Mills. Ellie Joy, daughter of the bride-to-be, will be participating as flower girl. The happy family will hold the wedding on Saturday, May 30 at Our Redeemer Church, Freeport.
including salaries, soloists (six have been contacted), sound system, set up, library work, and property in general. Discussion of directors for the season, and band requests
are always open if the music is available. For more information call Warren Reckmeyer, director for the past 57 years, at 815734-6572.
Yard sale benefits food pantry Plans are afoot for the second annual yard sale to benefit Loaves and Fish Food pantry on Labor Day weekend at the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren, 409 W. Brayton Rd. The two-day sale will be held on Friday, Sept. 4 and
Saturday, Sept. 5. All proceeds with go directly to Loaves and Fish to allow continued help to those in our community with their monthly food needs. During these spring months while cleaning closets, attics, and garages please keep the
food pantry in mind and set aside something for the sale. Fore more information about what can be offered for the sale and when it can be brought or picked up may be directed call Jan Francis at 815-734-46561 or Lynne Wilburn at 815-734-4593.
Dance at the Moose Saturday The Mt. Morris Moose Family Center will host a dinner and dance to honor outgoing and incoming officers for the new year on Saturday, April 25. The dinner will be served
from 5 to 7 p.m. and include prime rib, shrimp, or barbecued ribs. The Classic Rock Band Drive will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. Members are encouraged
to make plans to come and bring some friends as well. The Moose is open to all members of the Loyal Order of Moose, the Women of the Moose, and their guests.
Car show in Leaf River June 6 The Leaf River Lions Club will host its annual Leaf River Daze Car show on Saturday, June 6 in downtown Leaf River. Registration for the car show starts at 9 a.m. until noon. Trophies will be handed out at 2 p.m. Main Street will be
blocked off for the event to allow ample car show parking and easy access to the many fun things happening around town that day. Craft and food vendors will be on hand, and tractor show and pulls plus many activities will be held.
A wide variety of family activities will be held at Bertolet Park. Visit festival website at Leafriversummerdaze. org for more information including entry forms. Look for festival and Lions activities on the Lions Club Face Book page at Leafriverlionsclub.
PAG offering scholarship Scholarship applications for Performing Arts Guild are now available at the OHS 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 school in 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, set design, etc. The application deadline is May 1. Scholarships will be awarded at OHS Honors Night.
and Mayson Whipple, Byron. To be eligible for the deans lies, students must have a 3.6 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and be enrolled as full time students.
Admission to Phi Kappa Phi is by invitation only, and invitations are extended to the top 7.5 percent of juniors, the top 10 percent of seniors and the top 10 percent of graduate students.
Thomas D. Mahoney Thomas D. Mahoney, Oregon, was among those inducted into Western Illinois University’s chapter of Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society April 19. Mahoney, a graduate educational leadership major, is the superintendent of the Oregon School District. The ceremony recognizes scholarship and undergraduate research award winners. Approximately 90 students and seven faculty members will be inducted.
Ketarah DeVries Ketarah DeVries, the daughter of Rob and Tammy DeVries, Forreston, was one of more than 100 students from Saint Francis University, Loretto, Pa., who were inducted into the Delta Epsilon Sigma National Honor Society. To achieve induction, students must have completed at least 50 percent of the credit requirements toward their degree, a minimum GPA of 3.7, and Saint Francis University faculty support for candidacy.
College & Service News Spencer Frano Spencer Frano, formerly of Polo, graduated recently from Universal Technical
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Professional Automotive Training (TPAT) program, through UTI’s partnership with Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Augustana College Several area students were named to the deans
Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley issued the following marriage licenses.
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list for the winter term at Augustana College, Rock Island. Those earning academic honors included Amy Fagan, Heather Gorsegner, Nathaniel Hall, and Jeneen Schier, all of Oregon; Holly Scholl, Polo; Bethany Hayenga, Kings; Hunter Winstead, Stillman Valley, Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for courses taken during the term. North Central College Several area students have been named to the deans list for the winter term at North Central College, Naperville. Those earning academic honors included Karissa Dobson, Stillman Valley; Madison Nehrkorn, Oregon,
Church News ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Alan Cassel 815-232-6222 www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 12:30 p.m. Afternoon Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship
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DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Pastor Dwight Stewart Phone 815-734-4853 Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Interim Pastor 815-626-0104 9 a.m. Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Church 10:30 a.m.
EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on BETHEL UNITED Ill. 64, then three miles north. METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Brion Brooks 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon Church Office 815-864-2581 Phone: 815-732-6313 Traditional Worship 9 a.m. Director of Ministries Education Hour 10 a.m. for Youth and Christian Contemporary Worship 11 Education a.m. David Bordy 9 a.m. Sunday School BROOKVILLE and 10 a.m. Sunday Worship ELKHORN UNITED Roots Youth Ministry— METHODIST CHURCHES Wednesday 6:30-7:45 p.m. Brookville: Adult Sunday Kids Clubs & Men’s & School 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study— Worship 10:30 a.m. Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 p.m. 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville EMMANUEL Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. EVANGELICAL Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. LUTHERAN CHURCH Corner of Wilson Mill & 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon Brick Church Roads (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes CHANA UNITED Office: 815-732-2424 METHODIST CHURCH Worship Service 9 a.m. 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Pastor Javier Martinez 815-732-7683 EVANGELICAL FREE chanaumc@gmail.com CHURCH Adult & Children’s Education OF MT. MORRIS 9 a.m. 102 S. Seminary St. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Mt. Morris Holy Communion Celebrated Senior Pastor the First Sunday of Each Month Bruce McKanna Associate Pastor CHRIST OUR SAVIOR Lance Mennen LUTHERAN CHURCH 815-734-4942 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon Thursday, April 23—9:30 815-284-4554 a.m. MOM’s Group; 1 p.m. Pastor David Andermann Ladies Bible Study 815-632-6767 Friday, April 24—8:30 a.m. 9 a.m. Worship Service Men’s Fellowship Breakfast; 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Saturday, April 25—7 a.m. Sunday, April 26—9 a.m. Men’s Accountability Group Worship with Communion; Sunday, April 26—8:30 10:20 a.m. Education Hour; a.m. Sunday School; 9:20 a.m. Mission Sunday InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship Thursday, April 30—10 Service; 5 p.m. Youth Group; 6 a.m. Bible Class p.m. Quarterly Meeting Tuesday, April 28—9 a.m. Ladies Prayer Circle CHURCH OF THE Wednesday, April 29—6 a.m. OPEN BIBLE Dixon Men’s Prayer Meeting 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Log onto our website at 815-946-2848 http://www.efcmm.org to check Sunday Worship 10 a.m. out our latest opportunities and (June, July, August 9:30 a.m.) updates We include children in our Sunday Worship experience FAITH DISCOVERY “Kids are People, too� CHURCH Ages 3-10 are dismissed right 801 W. Oregon St., Polo after Praise & Worship. Jeremy Heller, Pastor Casual, Contemporary, 815-946-3588 Non-Traditional 9 a.m. Sunday School Passion for God 10 a.m. Worship Service Compassion for People Nursery Available Visit Our Website: We are an independent nonPoloOpenBible.org denominational Christian church. CROSSROADS Visitors are always welcome. COMMUNITY CHURCH, WHITE PINES CAMPUS FAITH EVANGELICAL 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo LUTHERAN CHURCH Sundays at 10 a.m. 402 Second Ave., Forreston 815-837-5255 Pastor Scott Ralston whitepines@crossroadscn.com Church 815-938-3203 Youth Pastor “ A Church with a Heart — Jose Garcia ext. 303 In the Heart of Forreston� We offer contemporary worship 9 a.m. Sunday Worship and relevant Bible teaching Thursday, April 23—6:30 p.m. through Bible Study engaging messages, and Sunday, April 26—9 a.m. powerful video Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School Join us after the service in our Wednesday, April 29—7 p.m. for coffee, snack & fellowship Choir Kidzlink Children’s Ministry Thursday, April 30—6:30 p.m. (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Bible Study Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th FAITH UNITED grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m. METHODIST CHURCH Visit our website: www. Mission Statement: Loving, crossroadscn.com Growing & Serving in Faith
Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Rev. Derek Rogers 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.� Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; transportation and nursery provided for all services. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon 815-732-2359 Grail Storm, Minister 815-732-7411 Worship Service—10 a.m. If you haven’t found a church home, we invite you to First Christian Church in Oregon, where we accept one another just as Christ accepted us. Come as you are. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor David Poust 815-938-2380 Thursday, April 23—Herald News Due Sunday, April 26—9 a.m. Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Monday, April 27—8 a.m. AA Open Meeting; 10 a.m. Communion at Heritage Wood FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2649 W. Florence Rd., Freeport Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail. com Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m. Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday—Various Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.
OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Pastor Barb Good 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Fellowship 10 a.m. Sunday School & Confirmation 10:15 a.m. Activities during the Week: Saturday, April 25—Relay for Life “Blush & Bashful� Dinner & Party Sunday, April 26—11:30 a.m. Youth-Amazing Chase LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Monday, April 27—10 a.m. 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Women’s Bible Study; 7 p.m. Pastor David Poust Church Council Thursday, April 23— Tuesday, April 28—6 p.m. Newsletter Deadline Pack Meeting Sunday, April 26—10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 29—5:30 Worship Service & Children’s p.m. Wednesday Night Alive; Church 6:30 p.m. Children’s Choir; 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon CHURCH Pastor Javier Martinez 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Handicapped Accessible Pastor Gregg Downs Worship Service 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 Sunday School 10 a.m. a.m. Worship Service Age Three through Sixth Grade. POLO CHURCH OF THE Everyone is Welcome BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. MT. MORRIS CHURCH (The church is handicapped OF THE BRETHREN accessible) 409 W. Brayton Road Pastor Leslie Lake P.O. Box 2055 9:30 a.m. Family Worship Mt. Morris, IL 61054 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time Pastor Ginny Haney 11 a.m. Sunday School Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday - Friday PRAIRIE DELL 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon PRESBYTERIAN Friday, April 24—9 a.m. CHURCH Women’s Fellowship 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Sunday, April 26—8:15 Shannon Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 815-864-2448 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for 9 a.m. Sunday School All Ages 10 a.m. Worship Tuesday, April 28—8:45 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Fellowship Bible Study; Quilting Wednesday, April 29—6:30 REVIVE COMMUNITY p.m. Chimes Rehearsal CHURCH
NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss FORRESTON GROVE Church: 815-938-2194 CHURCH Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Saturday, April 25—9-11:30 Forreston a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Presbyterian Church in Open at New Life Community America Center Pastor Jeremy Cheezum Sunday, April 26 —9 a.m. 815-938-3605 Sunday School; 10:05 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Tuesday, April 28—9-11:30 Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Pioneer Club Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult Open at New Life Community Center Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH 501 Third Ave. Tim Fry, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School FREEDOM LUTHERAN WORSHIPPING COMMUNITY, ELCA Pastor Jeff Schlesinger 815-222-7270 Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Dining Hall 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 (a mile south of Oregon) Welcome Center 111 S. Fourth St., Oregon GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-362-6601 Sunday School for All Ages 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Matt Smith, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH
ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Rev. Joyce Beaulieu Interim Priest 815-732-7211 or 815-732-3328 www.saintbrides.org Email:saintbrides@ verizon. net Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 and 10 a.m. Wednesday Healing Service-6 p.m. Classes Children’s Sunday School-9 a.m. Adult Sunday School-9 a.m. OREGON (2nd & 4th Sunday) CHURCH OF GOD St. Bride’s follows traditional 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Anglican-Episcopal church Pastor Michael Hoffman practices; is biblically based 815-732-6847 and both family and individual You and your family are oriented. invited to join us in worship on Visitors are always Sunday, April 26 at 10:30 a.m. welcomed.
Pastor Hoffman’s morning message is titled, “Our Hope in the Kingdom – Not Congress.� Greeting you will be Tim and Bev Porter. During morning worship an exceptionally fine Children’s Church is offered for children 3 years old through Grade 5. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. and includes classes for adults, young adults, teens, children and infants. Special attention is given in each class to issues and topics related to the particular needs and interests of each group. The Wednesday night Youth Group meets at 6 p.m. at East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Daysville Road. The local Weight Watchers group meets Wednesday at the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, followed by their meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. April’s Bible Book of the Month is John.
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ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Sunday School 9 a.m. Social Time 10 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m.
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon Pastor Richard Tomlinson 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m. Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548 Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Confessions-Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m. TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Friday, April 24—8 a.m. Bulletin Assembly & Coffee Saturday, April 25—5:30 p.m. Worship Sunday, April 26—8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; Fellowship Time After Worship; 10:45 a.m. Worship Monday, April 27—1 p.m. Naomi Group Tuesday, April 28—9 a.m. Dorcas Group Wednesday, April 22—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise; 9-11 a.m. Quilting; 5:30 p.m. Choristers; 6 p.m. Chime Choir; 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Class Family Night; 6:30-8 p.m. Chancel Choir WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m. Worship—10:35 a.m.
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The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at the Oregon office at 121 A S. 4th St. The deadline is 9 a.m. on Fridays for church news left in the drop boxes in Forreston & Polo. Items can also be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews. com or faxed to 815732-4238. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-7326166 ext. 32.
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ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m.
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Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238
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Megafauna will be topic at Prairie banquet April 26
Pegasus Special Riders recently received a $25,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program. Pictured in the center are Pegasus Executive Director Zina Leary receiving the check from Dixon Walmart Store Manager Andy Neal and Walmart representative Holly Woolard. Also pictured are Pegasus volunteers and clients. Photo supplied
Pegasus receives $25,000 grant Pegasus Special Riders recently received a $25,000 contribution to support the organization’s recreational therapeutic horseback riding lessons for persons with special needs. The grant, which was given to the non-profit organization through the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program, will go towards daily operations of the facility, the purchase and care of horses, and instructor training. The purpose of Pegasus Special Riders is to provide therapeutic horseback riding lessons and activities for people of all ages who are physically, mentally, learning, hearing and
visually impaired. Some of the benefits obtained from riding are: improved self-image and confidence, enhanced muscle tone, and improved balance and coordination. Weekly lessons include both riding and care of the horse to develop a relationship between the person and the animal, and students learn responsibility and social integration. “There are not enough words to describe how grateful we are for Walmart’s generous donation to Pegasus Special Riders,” said Zina Leary, Executive Director of Pegasus Special Riders. “The donation will help
provide for many ongoing costs such as instructor training, veterinary services, daily operating costs such as buckets, and fence repairs, as well as to help us purchase a few horses since the majority of our herd are primarily very senior horses.” Leary accepted the grant from Walmart Dixon Store Manager Andy Neal during a check presentation ceremony held today at Pegasus Special Riders’ Oregon facility. “The Walmart Foundation is very pleased to support Pegasus Special Riders, and is committed to helping those in need in the communities we serve,”
said Neal. “Through this grant, we are hopeful that persons with special needs realize healing and empowerment through therapeutic riding lessons.” The contribution to Pegasus Special Riders is made possible through the Walmart Foundation’s Illinois State Giving Program. Through this program, the Walmart Foundation supports organizations that create opportunities so people can live better. The Walmart Foundation State Giving Program strives to award grants that have a longlasting, positive impact on communities across the U.S.
Girl Scouts to collect for tornado victims Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) will collect monetary and gift card donations for Girl Scout families affected by the recent Rochelle tornado during the organization’s annual meeting on Saturday, April 25, 8 a.m.–12 Noon, at the Hickory Grove Banquet Center, 1127 N. 7th St., in Rochelle. GSNI’s Annual Meeting will feature a State of the Council address, induction of new board members, and amendment of current
bylaws. Awards will be presented to Girl Scout adults with significant Years of Service, along with the Volunteer of Excellent Award, Appreciation Pin, Honor Pin, President’s Award, Thanks Badge, Thanks Badge II, and Hall of Fame Award. New this year is the Forever Green Ceremony where Girl Scout Ambassadors (graduating high school seniors) will be recognized for earning The Bridge to
Adults Award. These girls will “cross the bridge” from girl members of Girl Scouts to adult members with a renewed commitment to helping build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Girl Scout Tornado Relief Efforts GSNI is donating replacement Girl Scout uniforms, badges, pins, and books for all Girl Scouts and
A program on Charismatic Megafauna will be hosted by the Prairie Preservation Society at its annual banquet on Sunday, April 26 at the Lorado Taft Field Campus, Oregon. Most everyone has heard of big, wild animals leaving the North for northern Illinois. Although many people fear them as being fierce, they still appeal to the imagination: they’re charismatic. Being big, they’re megafauna. Last year’s photo of a young black bear sitting in a Mt. Morris tree, eating leaves and looking like a big teddy bear, is familiar to everyone. Doug Dufford, the Wildlife Disease and Invasives Program Manager for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, will share information on the history of these fascinating animals: Were they ever here? If so,
when did they disappear? Why are they returning now? He will also share their legal status: Are they endangered? Rare? Can they be legally kept as pets? Very few photographs of them in nearby areas have been taken. According to Dufford, “It’s a challenge to figure out what you’re dealing with.” We describe managing large carnivores as managing ghosts.” People have many questions about these popular, but poorly understood, animals. Expect to have these questions answered at the program on April 26. A dinner will be served. Books and native plants will also be for sale. For information about the banquet and to register, contact Lin Vogl at ppsoc. org@gmail.com.
Kiwanis breakfast is April 25 at Coliseum The Oregon Kiwanis Club will offer a pancake breakfast on Saturday, April 25 at the Oregon Coliseum from 7 to 11 a.m. Tickets are $6 for patrons older than seven and $3 for those seven and under. The menu will be a home cooked breakfast consisting of pancakes, sausage, coffee/ juice. The Oregon Park District will be offering real maple syrup that was collected from community trees.
A Natural Resource Fair will also be held upstairs in the Coliseum. That event will include information about the many nature preserves and conservation clubs in the Oregon area. Visitors will also have the opportunity to purchase items from participating vendors.
volunteers affected by the tornado. The organization is also encouraging Girl Scout troops For more information, from its 16 counties to raise contact John Barnhart at 815and donate funds designated 732-3101, or email john@ to help tornado survivors. oregonpark.org. In addition, 80 cases of Girl Scout Cookies were recently delivered to Rochelle for use at sites serving food to volunteers assisting with tornado cleanup. More than 140 registered Oregon United Methodist or $240 table of eight. Girl Scout girl and adult Church’s Relay for Life Limited seating is available. members live in Rochelle. Team will host a “Blush & Call Marjorie Mois, Bashful” event on Saturday 815-218-6880 for ticket evening, April 25, at 5 p.m. at information. Reservations the church, 200 S. Fourth St. must be made by Friday, The event includes a three- April 17 with entrée found thee. course meal, followed by the choice of Pimento Mac ‘n Participants may join movie “Steel Magnolias”. Cheese, Chicken Pot Pie in guided bird tours at 8 a.m., A choice of appetizer, a puff pastry, or Louisiana 9 a.m., or 10 a.m. or look on entree, and dessert will be Jambalaya. their own. offered. All proceeds will benefit Free “Illinois Birds” Guests are invited to tease the American Cancer Society pocket guides will be up their hair, put on their Relay for Life 2015. distributed while supplies pearls, and don their hats This event is dedicated in last. A shady rest area with for a southern fun evening, loving memory to Barbara chairs, as well as a restroom, celebrating women. Holland, a long-time member beverages and snacks will be Prizes will be awarded of Oregon United Methodist provided. for best dressed, and a silent Church, and supporter of the If weather is questionable auction will be held. American Cancer Society’s call Keith or Mary Tickets are $35 per person Relay for Life. Blackmore at 815-938-3204. The preserve is located about two miles south of Leaf River. The new parking Ogle County Newspapers, 121A S. Fourth St., area is off Leaf River Road. Oregon • 815-732-6166
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Audubon events offered May 5 and May 16 The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society invites all interested participants to the spring potluck and program on Tuesday, May 5, at 6 p.m. at the Community Building, Krape Park, Freeport.
Don Miller, Director of Education at Severson Dells Nature Center, will lead the program on “Butterflies: Winged Wildflowers of Northern Illinois.” The program will include
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butterfly pictures taken by Mary Kay Rubey. The potluck begins at 6 p.m; bring a dish to pass and table service. Beverages will be provided. The program will start approximately 7:15 p.m. The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will sponsor the Silver Creek Bird Festival on Saturday, May 16 from 8 to 11 a.m. All are invited to the family-friendly morning. The group will explore the Silver Creek Biodiversity Preserve for the many migrating and resident birds
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Free oak saplings are still available for Ogle residents Limited number of trees offered The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) and RockRiverSweep. org still have free oak tree saplings available for local residents, farmers, and land owners. The first opportunity to get trees is at the Oregon Park District Natural Resources Fair on Saturday, April 25 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Oregon Coliseum. The second opportunity to get trees is to call the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department at 815-732-4020 and set up an appointment to pick them up. Limited quantities, 800 total, of white oak, bur oak, red oak, and swamp white oak are available on a first come first served basis. Saplings are one to five feet tall, bare rooted, and must be planted within one or two weeks. Preference will be given to land owners in areas affected by the recent tornado that hit
Ogle County on April 9. Farmers and landowners with properties bordering rivers and creeks are also encouraged to acquire and plant these native species. The trees are provided by Living Lands and Waters, LL&W, Million Trees Project. The Million Trees Project was initiated in 2007 to help further the mission of LL&W to protect, preserve and restore the natural environment of our nation’s major rivers and their watersheds. Their mission is to not only clean up the river ways, but to also enhance the watershed by planting native trees and removing invasive plants. In 2007 they started collecting and planting acorns with a goal of growing one million trees. After two to three growing seasons, the trees are harvested and replanted within towns and cities that have joined in their efforts. The goals of the Million Trees Project are to grow and plant one million trees;
to re-establish native, nutbearing, hardwood trees along waterways and within communities; to provide shelter and a viable food source for wildlife and migratory birds; to increase biodiversity; to help reduce erosion and run-off; to improve water and air quality; and to create an awareness regarding the value of planting native hardwoods. This is the first year the OCSWMD and RockRiverSweep.org are participating in the Million Trees Project. However, the Rock River Trail Initiative has been participating in the project for five years. They will have over 10,000 trees available on April 23 in various locations in 11 counties up and down the Rock River, including the Byron Forest Preserve, 7993 N. River Rd., Byron. For more information on their trees, visit www. rockrivertrail.com, or contact the OCSWMD at 815-7324020.
Masons planning breakfast Byron Lodge #24 A.F. & A.M. will sponsor its 44th annual Mothers Day Breakfast Sunday, May 10 from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Masonic Temple on North Ill. 2 and Ashelford Drive. The Masons will serve pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice and beverages.
Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children 10 and under, and may be purchased from any Mason or at the door. Proceeds will go toward the Lodge’s philanthropic endeavors including donations to organizations in the Byron area. Byron Masonic Lodge
is the oldest continuous organization in Byron having been formally constituted Oct. 21, 1858. The Lodge is celebrating its 157th anniversary this year. The Byron Lodge supports the community through donations to numerous organizations.
Recycling Fair Volunteers were busy helping workers from Secure Recycling on Saturday at the Ogle-Lee Recycling Fair held at Lincoln School on Rochelle. Photo by Earleen Hinton
Solar electricity class May 3 will be a hands on event Pre-registration is required
A Hands-on Photovoltaic (solar electricity) class will be offered on Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1230 E. Honey Creek Rd., Oregon. The instructor is an experienced designer and installer of solar electric systems. Both advanced and beginners are welcome. The class will include an introduction to a typical roof mounted PV system, grid tied and battery based systems, designing a code compliant solar system, and subsidies.
The hands-on section will allow class members to assemble a real one kilowatt grid tied PV system on site. This will include laying out the solar panels, making the wiring connections between them and wiring the inverter, charge controller and breaker switches. After connecting each portion of the solar assembly, the unit will be voltage tested and wired so it will be ready to connect to the house breaker box. The system will then be disassembled. The cost for the workshop is $20 for Illinois Renewable Energy Association
members and $40 for nonmembers, which will include membership. For those who want lunch, an additional $5 per person will be charged. The maximum enrollment for this class is 16. Advanced registration and payment are essential. The deadline is May 6. Cancellations will be reimbursed minus a $5 fee for processing. To enroll send name, email, telephone number, address and check to: Illinois Renewable Energy Association, 1230 E. Honey Creek Rd., Oregon, IL 61061.
Habitat to break ground Sunday on 11th home Ground will be broken on the 11th home built by Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County (HFHOC) on Sunday, April 26 at 1 p.m. The home at 408 W. Front St. will be the second built in Mt. Morris. The 2015 partner family chosen for the home, Elias
and Betty Sotelo and their daughters Maya and Kiana, were introduced April 17 at HFHOC’s 13th annual prime rib dinner and fancy dessert auction. Also in attendance were several other Habitat homeowners including Troy and Sarah McCauley (2008),
Michelle Almassey (2012), and Jennifer Larsen (2014). This year the dessert auction brought in more than $10,000, and $1,150 was raised for tornado relief. Thanks to HFHOC’s corporate sponsors, most of the monies raised will go directly to the next build.
Sponsors include FarrellHolland-Gale Funeral Homes, Stillman Bank, Sauk Valley Bank, First National Bank of Rochelle, KSB Hospital, Sterling Federal Bank, Blackhawk Carpet & Tile, Byron Bank, Harvard State Bank, Gibbs Drywall, Holcomb State Bank, Plum Electric, First State Bank, Kiwanis Club of Oregon, and Flow Right Seamless Gutters. Since it was founded 12 years ago, HFHOC has completed 10 houses and this year’s is in the planning stages. So far, HFHOC volunteers
have built two homes in Forreston, both of which have been sold, one in Byron, four in Polo, two in Oregon, and one in Mt. Morris. Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian ministry, comprised of volunteers, that welcomes to all people dedicated to eliminating poverty housing. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has built more than 200,000 houses in nearly 100 countries, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than a million people.
Future homeowners help build their homes and then buy them through affordable, no-profit mortgages; their payments go into a Fund for Humanity to build additional homes. To be chosen as the recipient of a Habitat home, a family must apply and undergo a lengthy selection process. Once selected, home recipients are required to put in the a number of “sweat equity” hours by helping to build their new home. To volunteer or for more information, call 815-7326855.
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We can now supply you with these name brand parts! 2015 Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County home owners Elias and Betty Sotelo, left, and their daughters Maya and Kiana were introduced last week at the annual dinner. Also pictured are previous Habitat homeowners Michelle Almassey, Jennifer Larsen, and Troy and Sarah McCauley Photo supplied
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Swimsuit attire for lifeguards lively topic in Polo By Vinde Wells Editor Attire for lifeguards at the Polo City Pool sparked a lively discussion at Monday night’s city council meeting. The topic was raised when Park Board Chairman
Larry Loomis introduced a proposed pool procedure manual for the council’s approval. The type of swimsuit required for female lifeguards proved to be the most controversial part of the manual.
A new rule in the manual says all lifeguards must wear red swimming suits, and that female lifeguards must wear one-piece suits, with two-piece suits and bikinis prohibited. Currently lifeguards can wear suits of their own
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EIU Rising Star Award Candice Holbrook, acting Recreation Program Manager of the Oregon Park District, was recently awarded Eastern Illinois University’s Rising Star Award. Holbrook is passionate about recreation and strives daily to provide programming and activities for all ages. In three short years, she has implemented a geocaching series which has brought over 700 visits alone to the
Oregon Park District sights and facilities. While revamping the summer camp program, Camp Oh-Pea-Dee, and increasing the enrollment and variety of activities, Holbrook secured a partnership with the Oregon Elementary School to offer an affordable alternative after school theatre program offering physical, emotional, and cultural growth. Holbrook is active in the community in area sports,
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the Oregon Lions Club, and the Reading Action Program, and serves on the Council for the Rock River Trail Initiative.
OHS Jazz Showcase April 25 The Oregon School District’s Annual Spring Jazz Showcase will be held Saturday, April 25 at 7 p.m. in the high school band room.
The concert will feature the OHS jazz band, the DLR jazz band, and guest trumpet soloist, Michael Eckardt. There will be refreshments
and even a dance floor for anyone who wants to try out their swing moves. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for students.
Blood drive is April 23, 2-7 p.m. The Oregon United Methodist Church, 200 S. Fourth St., Oregon, will host a community blood drive on Thursday, April 23. Staff from the Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) will draw blood from 2 to 7 p.m.
For more information or to schedule an appointment to donate call 815-732-2994. Anyone who is at least 17 years old (16 years old with parental consent), weighs at least 110 pounds and is in general good health, should be eligible to donate blood.
The RRVBC, a National Marrow Donor Program Center, is the sole supplier of blood and related services to numerous area hospitals. Community-minded volunteers donate virtually all of the country’s supply of blood for transfusion.
choosing. A decision on the manual was postponed pending further “tweaks” and an official recommendation from the Park Board. Loomis said the 24-page manual, which includes pool regulations, job descriptions, and a host of procedures, is the result of several months of study and consideration by a subcommittee of the Park Board. Several mothers of female lifeguards voiced their concern that one-piece suits do not work well for all figure types. One said a two-piece suit with a sports bra-type top stays in place better on girls who are “well-endowed.” Alderman Cheryl Galor, who is chairman of the Parks Committee, said the reason for having the suits all alike is to make lifeguards more identifiable at a glance, and the uniform look gives the lifeguards more authority. Alderman Troy Boothe said a one-piece suit is more likely to stay in place when rescuing a distressed swimmer because someone who believes he or she is drowning may grab onto the suit in their panic. He said a one-piece suit may also discourage flirting and distraction, and gives the lifeguard a more official, authoritative appearance.
Galor said other pools, such as the one at Nash Recreation Center, Oregon, require female lifeguards to wear one-piece identical swimsuits. Male lifeguards also wear identical swim trunks. Nash lifeguards wear shorts and T-shirts over their swimsuits unless they are in the water. Galor said she has been looking online for companies that will provide good quality swimsuits at a reasonable cost. Alderman Randy Schoon said many companies require employees to wear a uniform or certain attire while at work. Citizens at the meeting also raised questions about whether Park Board meetings have been held in compliance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Former mayor Mark Scholl asked why the Park Board was reluctant to give the public copies of the proposed manual. His wife Kathy said she had to file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to get a copy. Loomis said the manual was discussed openly at the Park Board’s February meeting. Mayor Doug Knapp admitted that the meetings of the subcommittee on the pool
manual have not always been compliant with the Open Meetings Act and said he is to blame. Knapp said he appointed the three-member subcommittee. However, it was not approved by the city council. City clerk Susie Corbitt said she has not been consistently informed of when the subcommittee meetings are being held so that she can post them in compliance with the law. The meetings were not always held in a public place as the law requires, she said. Scholl also asked if the Park Board has voted to recommend approval of the manual to the council. Loomis said he is not sure if a vote was taken. He said the manual would be discussed further at the Park Board’s Wednesday meeting. He said the public input will be accepted at the meeting. The Park Board has six active members — Loomis, Ben Katner, Sydney Frano, Jamie Gorzny, Shelley Boelens, and Tom Suits, who is also the city attorney. A seventh member, Larry Bittinger, recently stepped down, but his resignation has not yet been accepted. The subcommittee on the pool manual is comprised of Loomis, Katner, and Bittinger.
Oregon VFW Post 8739 will once again be awarding four $500 scholarships to graduating seniors from Oregon High School. Applications for the
scholarships are available at the high school guidance office and also at the VFW, 1310 W. Washington St., between the hours of 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through
Friday and from noon to 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Applications must be turned in to the VFW by April 27 to be eligible for the judging.
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Oregon Library News “A library is a house of hope. It’s a place where we all, whatever our situation, can feed our ideas and develop our dreams.” — Doug Wilhelm National Library Week Book Drawing Continues For every book checked out, Oregon Public Library cardholders can continue to enter the book drawing through April 24. The drawing will be held April 27. Poetry Month at the Library Be a poet during Poetry
Month. Add a word or phrase to the graffiti board and help create an original group poem. Seed Exchange Party Gardeners are invited Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to noon for a seed exchange. Here is a chance to trade those seeds, just in time to start a garden. The library will provide a place to gather and seed packages in which to take seeds home. Bring in unused seeds from 2014 or 2015 and trade them with others. Seeds are also available for participants who do not
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have any to exchange. 2015 Summer Reading Program Bookmarks The bookmark entries are on display - all 200 of them. The 2015 theme is Read to the Rhythm and children in grades K-12 have turned in some nice artwork. They will be displayed at the library during April and selected bookmarks will be duplicated and used during the 2015 Summer Reading Program. Preschool Story Time Story Time meets on Thursdays, at 10:30 a.m. Join in for stories, crafts, friends and fun. Story Time is designed for 3-6 year olds. Registration is requested. Library Book Clubs
The Rock River Center Book Club meets Wednesday, May 13, at 12:30 p.m. at the Rock River Center to discuss Lila by Marilynne Robinson. The Afternoon Book Club meets Wednesday, May 20, at 1 p.m. at the library to discuss is The Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway. New Children/ Youth Arrivals All My Stripes by Shaina Rudolph Astrotwins: Project Blastoff by Mark Kelly Big Nate Lives It Up by Lincoln Peirce Flurry of the Snombies by Troy Cummings Island of Dr. Libris by Chris Grabenstein Pack of Dorks by Beth Vrabel Such a Little Mouse by
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Mirtoska plans to rebuild From A1 it was a tornado, but I am seeing something dark. That second I said, ‘uh-oh, this is serious.’ “ At that moment Mirtoska told her employees and customers to get into the storm cellar to take shelter. “It was very fast and quick. I was trying to get everyone down,” she said. “I was trying to do this as fast as possible.” Following the storm the community rallied around Mirtoska and her employers. Volunteers were on the property the next morning to help clean up. “It makes me feel good,” Mirtoska said. “I am happy to be here and I am happy to be around good people and everyone who helps.” The hardest part is just beginning for Mirtoska and her son.
They plan on rebuilding the restaurant. “I am working on it,” Mirtoska said. “I’m working to get back in business. My employees need jobs and my customers need a place to go. It’s so hard, with insurance, this and that, and everything.” One of the hurdles that Mirtoska will need to overcome is a slight change in location. Because of setback requirements today, the old restaurant, built in the 1940s, is located too close to the intersection of Ill. 251 and Ill. 64. “I cannot build in the same place,” she said. “I need to move it a little bit further down. So many things I have to go through. I am not giving up. I am going to work on it. “ Mirtoska employed 10 people at the restaurant.
Several have received employment offers after the storm and businesses reached out to Mirtoska to see if they can help with the rebuilding. “I appreciate everybody,” said Mirtoska. “I always know I am around good people. I can not thank them enough. I feel like I am around family with all this help. I can never thank them enough.” Mirtoska has owned Grubsteakers for 11 years. Previously known as the Sipe’s Corner gas station and restaurant, it had been a fixture with farmers and travelers alike since the 1940s. For at least three decades, it has been called Grubsteakers, continuing to maintain the reputation of good food at a reasonable cost.
Local Animal Control groups still trying to find pets’ owners From A1 lineman who was in a bucket putting wires on a pole on Flagg Road east of Rochelle. The bird belonged to a woman who was moving from Fairdale to Rochelle when the parrot flew out of an open car window, Christensen said. “I think it was coincidental,” she said. Christensen urged anyone who finds an animal that they suspect might have been displaced by the tornado to call Animal Control at 815732-1185. Regular hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. After hours, call the Ogle County Sheriff’s
Department’s nonemergency number at 815732-6666. The dispatcher will notify the warden, who is on call around the clock. “We have food and supplies, and we can offer them any medical care they may need,” she said. Some well-intentioned Good Samaritans have tried to find the owners via social media, Christensen said, but that may not work well because the owners have lost their homes and can’t readily check those resources. Sick, injured, or scared pets may also bite, she said, posing a danger to anyone who tries to help them.
The storm points up the importance of microchipping pets, Christensen said. “Even though you might think your pet doesn’t ever leave your home, something like this storm or another disaster can happen anytime,” she said. “They can’t tell us so this is the way they can communicate where they belong.” A stolen dog was found recently near Rochelle, and since it had a microchip it was returned to its home in Rockton three years after it went missing, she said. Animal Control will hold a microchip clinic in the near future.
Public Voice Heating up for What’s Cookin event on May 2 Dear Editor, The teams are ready... the committees are excited, and May 2 is going to be here before we know it. Food, food and more food. Barnacopia will be busting at the seams when hundreds of people from the surrounding area come to taste-test dishes from over 20 different teams. The Oregon Lions Club is excited this year to be working with Rock River Center as they bring their manpower to help with details on the grounds and also by providing assistance with a MEGA 50/50 drawing that will take place the day of the event. Oregon Lions Club has been helpful in the Oregon community for many years and knows what it takes to make a great fundraising event. Mark your calendars - May 2 head out to Barnacopia. Doors open at 5 p.m. with judging of teams at 8 p.m. Admission is $20 per person and will be collected at the door.
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Moehle says voters made the right decision Dear Editor, Congratulations to the citizens of Oregon for passing the ambulance referendum. People believed the referendum was very important and it was passed. Also I’m happy a new mayor was chosen. The community needed a change and I hope the new mayor and the new city council caned some things that show progress in the community. Something needs to be done in the about the closed businesses on Pines Road, like the former hardware store, grocery store, and the farm service complex. It is an eyesore and disgrace when people come into town on Pines Road and I hope the new mayor and city council can do something about the
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Jayvee boys win LandersLoomis Relays, girls 4th By Andy Colbert Reporter The 44th Annual LandersLoomis Relays is a varsity girls and boys jayvee meet and it was the undercard boys who stole the stage from the girls on Tuesday. The jayvee squad trailed perennial power Burlington Central going into the final event of the meet and responded with a big win in the 1,600-meter relay. That gave the boys a 260 to 257 win over Burlington in the five-team meet. Winnebago was third with 197 in the A-B-C scored meet. “That was a good performance by the relay,” Oregon coach Jim Spratt said. Devin DeHaan, Jacob Harshman, Caleb Mennen and Andrew Newman combined for a time of 3:46, easily out-distancing the second-place Rockets. “To win this meet gives our program a boost and adds some excitement,” Spratt said. Spratt was also pleased with freshman miler Ian Hussung. In what’s looking like the next strong Hawk distance prospect, Hussung won the 1,600 with a time of 5:02. “He’s been in that range before and he keeps getting better,” Spratt said. The only other first came in the shot put, with a 41-5 effort by Kole Mowry. The girls placed fourth with 190, only three behind Pec-Durand. Dixon won the meet with 275 and ‘Bago had 212.
The highlight for the Lady Hawks was a win in the 400 relay. The team of Hailey Long, Kelsey Pudlas, Sarah Harris, and Sarah Lauer ran a 54.68 to beat P-D (55.03). “That was our A squad,” coach Nick Schneiderman said. “We still need to work on the exchanges.” With the conference meet only two weeks away, Schneiderman doesn’t plan to focus on one particular relay. “We’re going after all of them. We just need to figure them out,” he added. Long and Lauer also took firsts in their specialties, the hurdles and triple jump. Lauer had to overcome two other competitors that went over 33 feet in the triple jump to win with a leap of 33-5. “She had a good day jumping, in both the
triple and long jump,” Schneiderman said. Long had an 18.16 in the 100 low hurdles. Delaney Mahoney had the top high jump at 4-8, but lost on misses. “We’re still working on our conditioning and getting rid of the small injuries,” Schneiderman said. “It didn’t help being so cold and windy.” Schneiderman also was pleased with how the underclassmen performed, especially Gabby Russell and Ellyse Cothran. On Saturday, the Oregon girls host its biggest regular season meet of the year, the Oregon Invitational. Field events start at 10 a.m. The Lady Hawks come in as defending champs, having edged Chicago DeLasalle and Byron, 100 to 99 to 97.
Oregon’s Sarah Lauer shows her form in the triple jump Tuesday at Landers-Loomis Field. Photo by Earleen Hinton
Oregon’s Alex Ocampo hands the baton to Allyse Ketter during an exchange of the 3200 relay Tuesday. Photo by Earleen Hinton
Oregon’s Devin DeHaan races against a Winnebago runner during the high hurdles at Oregon’s Kelsey Pudlas competes in the pole vault during the Landers-Loomis Relays Tuesday. Photo by Earleen Hinton the Landers-Loomis Relays on Tuesday. Photo by Earleen Hinton
Hawks finish in sixth place at Hub Relays April 18 Harlem takes title back from Dixon Dukes By Andy Colbert Reporter For the past few years, it has been either Dixon or Harlem winning the Hub Relays. This year was no different, as Harlem took the title back from the defending champ Dukes on April 18. The Huskies had 121 points to 109 for secondplace Rochelle. Dixon, with 70 points, edged Rockford Jefferson by a point to place fourth in the 7-team relayscored meet. Oregon, the only 1A school, was sixth with 61 points. The Hub Relays were the back end of an ambitious Friday-Saturday doubleheader for Dixon. On Friday, the Dukes traveled to Galesburg, where
they also placed fourth in an ABC meet. “Coming off that meet, I’m pleased how well we did at Rochelle,” Dixon coach Bruce Luther said. “We didn’t get back until 11 p.m. and got right back up to come here.” After putting in plenty of lap time in the Galesburg meet, including a winning time of 2 minutes in the 800 meters, Evan Grady led the 6,400-meter relay to a win at Rochelle with a time of 19:56. Other runners were Chase Fisher and Blain and Sean Masterson. “They worked hard last night, and for distance runners, the recovery can be more difficult than the sprints,” Luther said. Another repeat winner was Isaiah Roby, who had a personal best 6-foot, 5-inches on Friday and came back Saturday to join Kyle LeBlanc and Laron Carr in combining for 17-4 to win the high jump. The other first place for Dixon came in the 400 relay.
Nyrel Sullivan, Matt Coffey, Quinton Douglas and LeBlanc ran a 44.75, with Princeton second at 45.32. At Galesburg, Coffey won the 400 with a time of 51.76. “We really saw some good competition at Galesburg,” Luther said. “That was a good win for Coffey.” At the Galesburg meet, Josh Eiker of Galesburg put up the best times in the state in both the 100 and 200 meters, with clockings of 10.58 and 21.05. Dixon still holds three field event records at the Hub Relays that are all over 15 years old. In 1985, three Duke jumpers went 129 feet in the triple jump. By comparison, Harlem won the event Saturday at 120-7, keeping the Duke record intact for 30 years. The 3-man combined shot put record of 156-9, set in 2000, would have beaten Harlem’s first place effort on Saturday by over 22 feet. The discus record of 4446 was also set in 2000, and
remained 77-feet better than the 367-9 put up by Oregon. John Ghibellini led his crew of Kole Mowry and Marshall McMeeken to the discus win. Ghibellini took second to Ben Worthington (144-10), but popped his first ever throw of 140-plus with a mark of 141-10. “John’s a multi-sport athlete, also doing football and wrestling,” Oregon
coach Jim Spratt said. “All three sports play off each other. Specialization is ignorant. Combined with his hard work, John’s an example of why you shouldn’t specialize. I commend him for that.” Before the loading of the bus for the meet, Spratt took a donation among his athletes for tornado relief and was able to present a
cash offering to Rochelle. Rockford Jefferson coaches and athletes also offered their support by wearing purple “Hub Strong” shirts. Rochelle had never won this meet in the 39 years it has been contested, but came as close as it ever had. The Hubs gave up 18 points in the fresh-soph sprint relays because of lane and hand-off violations.
The Pitch Josh Cook releases a pitch during an April 18 game with Johnsburg. The Hawks host Rock Falls on April 23 and Byron on April 28. Photo by Chris Johnson
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Tornado victims receive free trees at recycling fair By Earleen Hinton General Manager Elaine Delfinado lost 27 mature oak and hickory trees when the EF4 tornado blazed through her subdivision northwest of Flagg Center on April 9. Delfinando took the first steps in restoring her Hickory Ridge woodland Saturday at the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department Earth Day Fair and Recycling Event. “We lost 27 mature oaks and hickorys. It looked like a war zone,” Delinando said. “And another 17 were damaged so they had to be topped or trimmed. “We were on the stairs headed to the basement and the trees were bending like I’ve never seen them bend before,” she said. “We ran to the basement. It was scary.” Delfinado was one of several area residents who took advantage of free saplings offered at the event, held at Lincoln Elementary School, Rochelle. The trees were donated by Living Lands & Water and made available by the soild waste department and Rock River Sweep, a volunteer group that clears trash from the Rock River and its banks each year Angela Mahoney and Kayla Raper, volunteers from Rock River Sweep, helped residents select the trees and
offered printed materials on planting. “We’re trying to give priority to those affected by the tornado, but we realize they are busy with other concerns now,” said Steve Rypkema, solid waste director, on Tuesday. “We have a lot of trees left over, but they will be available at the Oregon Park District’s Natural Resources Fair on Saturday.” Meanwhile at the electronics recycling portion of the event, seven-year-old Jackson Higgs came ready to work with his Cub Scout Troop 553. Higgs was busy helping Chuck Long, of Secure Recycling, use a hydraulic loader to move large bins of televisions and other electronic items brought in by Ogle County residents. The Scouts, along with other volunteers, quickly unloaded a steady stream of vehicles, filled with the items from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rypkema said 25,742 pounds of electronics were collected during the event. Residents who missed the electronic recycling event have another chance to recycle items this Friday. The monthly dropoff recycling day for Ogle County residential electronics sponsored by the solid waste department is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 909 Pines Rd., Oregon, at the
Rock River Sweep’s Angela Mahoney smiles as she carries oak seedlings for Elaine Delfinado at the Ogle County Solid Waste Recycling Fair in Rochelle on Saturday. Delfinado lost 27 mature oak and hickory trees when an EF4 tornado hit her subdivision northwest of Rochelle on April 9. The trees were offered for free by the Living Lands & Waters. Photo by Earleen Hinton
south end of the building. A $10 fee will be charged for each microwave oven brought in for recycling. Checks should be made payable to Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department. A limit of two TVs or computer monitors, or one of each, is allowed per resident each month. The events are generally held on the last Friday of the month. For a complete list of accepted items contact the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department at 815-732-4020 or visit www. oglecounty.org. Turn to A7 for an additional story about the free saplings.
Above, Cub Scout Jackson Higgs, age 7, Rochelle, helps Chuck Long of Secure Recycling during the electronic collection during the recycling fair held in Rochelle on April 18. Electronics recycling was just one of the services offered at the event. At left, Ayah Sbeih and Grace Hernandez, students at Rochelle Middle School, work with Rochelle High School student Hailee Paul at the paper making booth offered by the solid waste department. Photos by Earleen Hinton
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Lady Hawks beat Winnebago The Lady Hawks softball team beat Winnebago, but fell to Rock Falls in recent action. On April 16, Oregon beat Winnebago 7-1. Abby Baker struck out five without a walk in a four-hitter, and Aleah Wight
homered to lead the Hawks to a Big Northern West win at Oregon Park West. Wight drove in two runs, as did Gylian Finch, and Emily Perkins, Ally Bartling and Bre Bicksler added RBIs for Oregon. Wight, Perkins, Bartling, and Finch had two
hits each, and Wight scored three runs. On April 21, Oregon fell to Rock Falls 10-0. Wight led the Lady Hawks with two hits. Perkins, Bartling, Bicksler, and White each had one hit.
David L. Rahn Junior High girls host 5-team contest On April 13, the track teams from David L. Rahn Junior High hosted a fiveteam contest. Participating teams included: Byron, Meridian, Pecatonica, Polo and DLR. The eighth grade Eagle girls performed well as a team and won the team portion of the meet with 91 points. Pecatonica was a distant second with 74. The seventh grade team scores were much closer. The first three places were separated by only five points. Meridian won the seventh grade girls team race with 69 points. DLR was second with 65 and Byron was third with 64 team points. Individually for the eighth grade, Abigail Hopkins picked up wins in the 100M hurdles (18.24) and the long jump (13’.5”) and Bailey Nelson was victorious in the high jump (4’6”). The 4 x 200M relay of Katlyn Reber, Hopkins, Cristina Tranchina, MyKenzie Beitel placed first in 2:21. The 4 x 400M “A” relay (Hopkins, Beitel, Olivia Mongan, Katelyn Byerley)
was second and the ‘B’ relay (Jasmine Herbst, Makenna Mongan, Isabelle Bergstrom, Grace Mongan) was third. The 4 x 100M relay (Tranchina, Reber, Jessica Brink, Nelson) ran to a third place finish. Others placing were: Beitel, 200M (3rd) and high jump (9th); I. Bergstrom, 800M (6th), 1600M (5th) and discus (11th); Mallory Bergstrom, long jump (2nd); Brink, 200M hurdles (3rd), 100M hurdles (7th) and shot (8th); Byerley, 800M & 1600M (2nd) and long jump (5th); Herbst, 200M hurdles & 1600M (4th) and high jump (8th); G. Mongan, 400M (3rd); 800M (5th) and discus (8th); M. Mongan, high jump (11th) and 400M (8th); O. Mongan, high jump (3rd), 400M (5th) and 100M hurdles (8th); Nelson, 100M (11th) and 800M (7th); Katelin Pudlas, discus (4th) and shot (3rd); Reber, long jump (11th) and 400M (6th); and Tranchina, long jump (7th), 200M (5th) and 100M (6th). The seventh grade was led by first place finishes in the “A” 4 x 200M relay
of Lauren Montavon, Ashley McCormick, Breanna DeHaan and Olivia Lambrigsten in 2:13 and the 4 x 400M team of Montavon, B. DeHaan, Cynthia Nyderek and Lambrigsten in 5:10. The 4 x 100M relay team (Lorena Nava-Moyotl, Taylor Wilson, Milene DuPre, Ryanne DeHaan) was seventh and the 4 x 200M “B” team (Nava-Moyotl, Gabrielle Scott, DuPre, R. DeHaan) was fourth. Lambrigsten also won the 200M dash in 30.69 and was third in the high jump. McCormick put the shot 26’5” to win that event, was 7th in the 100M dash and 8th in the 200M. Additional seventh graders included: B. DeHaan, 1600M (4th) and long jump (14th); R. DeHaan, shot (4th) and 100 hurdles (13th); DuPre, high jump (7th) and 100M (20th); Montavon, long jump (13th) and 400M (3rd); NavaMoyotl, shot (10th) and 200M (20th); Nyderek, high jump, 100 hurdles and 800M (2nd); Scott, discus (4th), 100M (13th) and 200 hurdles (6th) and Wilson, discus (5th), shot (8th) and 100M (24th).
Sports Column Concussion lawsuit could affect football By Andy Colbert Reporter The IHSA recently filed a 16-page motion in Cook County Circuit Court to have a class action concussion lawsuit to be dismissed. A status hearing has been set for April 23. If the lawsuit is successful, high school football in Illinois could be in serious jeopardy. But, there is also a bigger issue at hand. That is the misdirection our country is headed in an attempt to keep everyone “bubbled-wrapped” from potential danger. Instead of allowing our children to experience life to the fullest, whether it is jumping off a high dive, working out in the hot weather or playing contact sports, we have succumbed to other measures instead, like litigation, security and cumbersome safety practices. Perpetrating this culture of fear are the media, lawyers and insurance concerns. We are told to avoid pain at all costs, and this applies to all aspects of our lives, not just in high school sports. We have made it much easier for today’s generation to not even try to do something because of the bubblewrapping effect. By putting all those onerous safety guards in place, we prevent our kids
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from reaching their full potential. There are risks involved in life and we grow from them, be it character, perseverance or endurance. It doesn’t matter if we fail or succeed; the important thing is that we at least tried, instead of sitting on the sidelines because of legal concerns, fear or a parent holding on too tight. Today’s generation is worse off than previous ones in taking risks and testing one’s limits. It is apparent in the actions and mindset of today’s youth. Another form it can take is an athlete not wanting to play for a particular coach because they don’t like him or her. To protect our child from that perceived discomfort, a parent might agree and the kid doesn’t go out for a sport. And, we wonder why the younger generation doesn’t have the same work ethic as those in the past. You can’t pick your boss, so why
should you be able to pick your coach? There is also a tremendous financial burden imposed by all of the safety measures that have evolved in what many call the compensation culture. As a pole vault coach, allow me to share one of those. Starting this year, every school in the country that offers pole vaulting must have a specially padded collar that goes around the vaulting plant box. The foam pad costs $600 and it has the potential to get in the way of poles when they are planted. Why would this be necessary when there was already a padded collar (though not as elaborate) and a huge landing pit? Research has indicated that very few serious injuries have occurred in the vaulting box. It is another case of bubble-wrapping our kids for no good reason, other than litigation and a mis-guided sense of safety. Ironically, it won’t stop greedy lawyers and parents from throwing down lawsuits anyway. It is also one more dagger in making pole vaulting a financial liability to school districts. That’s a shame; as pole vaulting is a great opportunity for kids to get outside those boundaries of fear that society has perpetuated on them. And this is just one very small example of a society gone crazy with absurd safety practices and legal wrangling.
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Volunteers help with 4-H clubs Volunteers are the heart of Illinois 4-H, and the University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development program salutes its 13,000 volunteers during National Volunteer Week, said Patricia McGlaughlin, U of I Extension youth development specialist. National Volunteer Week was April 12-18. Statewide, volunteers support nearly 200,000 4-H participants in Illinois. In Ogle County, 127 volunteers are inspiring youth involved in county and local 4-H club programs, said Jodi Baumgartner, U of I Extension 4-H Program Coordinator. “Our volunteers are the lifeblood of our county, serving in roles from club leader and project instructor to advisory council member and chaperone,” Baumgartner said. 4-H Clubs and their leaders include: Bits ‘N Reins 4-H Club of Ogle County: Cass Headon, Rochelle Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club, Mt.Morris: Lisa Hinrichs, Oregon; Tanya Bowers, Mt. Morris. By-Y-Badgers 4-H Club, Byron: Carmon Conderman, Julie Carlson, Michelle Albert, Byron. Carefree 4-H Club, Oregon: Annette Martin, Stacy Glendenning, Oregon. Circle M 4-H Club, Mt. Morris: Deb Daleiden, Angela Reigle, Oregon. Forreston Friskies 4-H Club: Vickie Smith, Thelma Meeks, Cassie Smith, Forreston. Grand Detour Greens 4-H Club: Debbie Lowry, Felicia Coleman, Oregon. Hub Hickory Nuts 4-H Club, Rochelle: Pat Kloepping, Chana; Bonnie Keys, Tina Yagow, Rochelle. Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H Club: Melinda Charbonneau, Leaf River. Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club: Bambi Dillavou, Dawn Bolhous, Mt. Morris; Gretchen WojtasJohnson, Forreston. Mighty Clovers 4-H Club, Monroe Center: Debbie Sweeney, Barb Sweeney, Jenny Hagemann, Monroe Center; Debbie Burkman, Clinton, Wis.; Adrienne
Truran, Kirkland. Ogle County Clovers 4-H Club, Rochelle: Jeannette Mingus, Byron; Becky Ackland, Rochelle. Ogle Jolly 4-H Club, Stillman Valley: Michelle Swanson, Stillman Valley; Sarah Hackbarth, Lindenwood; Brian Hall, Monroe Center. Pine Creek Valley 4-H Club, Polo: Tanya Bushman, Pat Bushman, Heidi Scherer, Polo. Polo Pioneers 4-H Club: Lisa Fike, Pearl City; Barb Miller, Polo. Summerhill Huskies 4-H Club, Forreston: Kim Daws, Forreston. Other volunteers serve on the local Extension Council, 4-H Foundation Board, Expansion and Review Committee, Fair Committee, Shooting Sports Committee, as well as project/activity committees, which include another 89 volunteers in Ogle County. National Volunteer Week is about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging people to seek out imaginative ways to engage in their communities,” said McGlaughlin. “It’s about demonstrating that by working together, communities have the ability to meet challenges and accomplish goals.” National Volunteer Week encourages people to be engaged in their community. “4-H volunteers are actively engaged in their communities by impacting the lives of Illinois youth, sharing time and talents with youth through 4-H clubs, Special Interest clubs, metro 4-H clubs, afterschool programs and camps,” McGlaughlin said. Today’s 4-H youth are engaged in learning activities in the three mission mandate areas of citizenship/civic engagement; healthy lifestyles; and science, engineering and technology. To learn more about 4-H in the community, call the Ogle County Extension Office at 815-732-2191 or go online at http://web.extension.illinois. edu/bdo/. Anyone needing reasonable accommodations to participate in 4-H should call Ogle County Extension staff at 815-732-2191.
Ogle County deputies and crews from the Oregon Fire Department responded to the 1100 block of N Daysville Rd. for a one-vehicle accident on April 14. Photo by Chris Johnson
Man injured after hitting tree on N. Daysville An Oregon man was injured on April 14 when the car he was driving struck a tree on N. Daysville Road, east of Oregon. Ogle County Sheriff Deputies responded to the 1100 block of N. Daysville Road at 4:40 p.m. after receiving a report of a one-vehicle accident with injuries. Upon arrival police determined that Jay Diehl, 42, Oregon, was driving a
1999 Buick north when he failed to navigate a curve and struck the tree. Diehl was extricated by emergency personnel and flown to Rockford Memorial by React helicopter with non-life threatening injuries. The investigation is pending. The Ogle County Sheriff’s Department was assisted by Oregon Fire Department and ambulance services.
Rockford woman hurt in crash with semi A Rockford woman was injured last week when the car she was driving collided head-on with a semi truck and trailer on Ill. 251 approximately a mile northeast of Davis Junction. Illinois State Police said Marsha K. Allen, 62, was transported to Swedish
American Hospital, Rockford, by New Milford ambulance. According to the ISP report, a car driven by Allen was southbound on Ill. 251 a mile north of Eddy Road on April 16 at 1:40 p.m. and crossed the center line entering the northbound
lane. Semi driver Janusz Krzyzak, 46, Gurnee, told police that when he saw Allen’s car cross the center line, he pulled onto the right shoulder of the highway, almost coming to a complete stop, when his vehicle was struck head-on by the car.
Allen was ticketed for improper lane usage. Both drivers were wearing seat belts.
The monthly dropoff recycling day for Ogle County residential electronics sponsored by the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will be Friday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The location is at the Solid Waste Management Department, 909 Pines Rd., Oregon, at the south end of the building. A $10 fee will be charged for each microwave oven brought in for recycling. Checks should be made
payable to Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department. A limit of two TV’s or computer monitors, or one of
each, is allowed per resident each month. The events are generally held on the last Friday of the month. For a complete list of
accepted items contact the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department at 815-732-4020 or visit www. oglecounty.org.
The Ogle County Sheriff’s Department and New Milford Fire Department and ambulance assisted at the scene.
Electronics recycling day April 24
Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity for April 13 through April 19. April 13 Sara J. Waeffler, 26, Oregon, was issued citations at 4:07 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle, operating a vehicle with an expired registration, and no valid driver’s license. These violations occurred in the 200 block of S. Third Street. At 6:23 p.m., police responded to the 400 block of S. Fourth Street for a trespassing complaint resulting in the arrest of Michael W. Hellgren, 60, Oregon, for criminal trespass to land, violation of bond conditions, battery, and resisting a police officer. Hellgren was transported to the Ogle County jail. April 14 At approximately 1:30 p.m., police took one female juvenile, 14, Mt. Morris, into limited custody for the offense of battery. The
juvenile was released into a parent’s custody with the report being referred to the Ogle County State’s Attorney and juvenile probation. At 2:11 p.m., police responded to the intersection of Sixth and Clay Streets for an ambulance assist. Following an investigation into the injury of a 14-yearold male juvenile of Mt. Morris, Trevor D. Downey, 15, Oregon, was issued citations for going too fast for conditions and no valid driver’s license. April 18 At 11:20 a.m., police investigated a twovehicle traffic crash at the intersection of Washington and Fourth Streets involving a 2001 Buick driven by Christine L. Zantow, 41, East Moline, and a 2011 Jeep driven by Anna M. Keys, 70, Sterling. No citations were issued. Vanasha L. Jones, 28, Sterling, was issued a citation at 8:40 p.m. for speeding—40 mph in a 30
mph zone. This violation occurred in the 600 block of N. Fourth Street.
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Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow reports the following court activity. April 13 Erik Steffins, 42, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to aggravated reckless driving, a Class 4 felony, and to a Class A misdemeanor of driving while under the influence of alcohol. Ogle County Circuit Court Judge John B. Roe sentenced Steffins to serve 180 days periodic imprisonment and 30 months probation. He must also cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatments, and submit to random drug and alcohol testing. He must also submit to DNA testing and attend a victim impact panel. He was fined $600 and ordered to pay $750 as a probation fee, $100 as a lab fee, $100 to the trauma center fund, and $2,593.24 in restitution. Joaquin Martinez, 52, Rockford, driving while
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license revoked, pre-trial conference May 11. Darrin J. Buss, 44, Rockford, aggravated DUI, pre-trial conference May 11. Raymond Brechlin, 49, Rockford, theft over $500, pre-trial conference May 11. Omar Villalobos, 47, Rochelle, operating commercial motor vehicle with any measured breath alcohol concentration, pretrial conference June 8. Alexandra Schaefer, 23, Rochelle, criminal damage to government and supported property, jury status call April 27. Cory Collins, 24, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, bond forfeiture June 26. Christina Kelchner, 35, Oregon, forgery, pre-trial conference May 11, bond forfeiture and the warrant vacated. Shane Albers, 24, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance/ possession of cannabis, pretrial conference May 11. Ckatavion Pempilton, 24, Freeport, aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer/ unlawful use of weapons, pre-trial conference May 11.
David E. Durbin, 31, Rochelle, criminal damage to property/domestic battery, pre-trial conference May 11. Robert Booker, 48, Peoria, driving while license revoked, jury status call June 8. James L. Nicolosi, 28, Rochelle, retail theft, plea April 21. Michael Lunde, 49, Rockton, aggravated DUI (2 counts)/driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference May 11. Denise Henderson, 36, Chicago, driving while license revoked, jury status call April 27. Martin Zuniga, 37, Rockford, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, status, May 1. Roberto Canela, 40, Romeoville, driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference June 8. Breanna Hansen, 25, Rochelle, possession of methamphetamine/ obstructing identification, pre-trial conference April 24. Corey Charnock, 31, Rochelle, defrauding drug and alcohol screening test, pre-trial conference April 27. Jovani Estrada, 25,
an accident, and operating an uninsured vehicle. Shelton was issued an I-Bond. At 4:40 p.m. deputies responded to the 1100 block of N. Daysville Road, northeast of Oregon, in regards to a one-vehicle accident with injuries. Upon arrival, it was determined that a 1999 Buick was traveling northbound, failed to navigate a curve and the car left the road and struck a tree. The car’s driver, Jay Diehl, 42, Oregon, was extricated and flown to Rockford Memorial by React medivac with non life threatening injuries. The investigation is
pending. The Ogle County Sheriff’s Department was assisted by Oregon Fire Department and ambulance services. At 7:20 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 7000 block of N. Ill. 251 for a speeding violation. Dylan Terry, 18, Rochelle, was arrested for speeding and possession of cannabis. Also arrested was a 13-year-old female of Rochelle for possession of cannabis and possession of drug equipment, a 16-year-old female of Rochelle for possession of cannabis, possession of drug equipment and obstructing a police officer.
Rochelle, aggravated battery, jury status call May 15. Tiffany Gardner, 25, DeKalb, burglary, pre-trial conference May 11. Nicholas Schleicher, 31, DeKalb, aggravated battery (2 counts)/Attempt disarming a peace officer, pre-trial conference June 8. Rudy Castillo, 24, Mt. Morris, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference May 11. Harrison Bishop, 19, Chana, burglary, pre-trial conference May 11. Laron Land, 28, Wisconsin, possession of cannabis, pretrial conference May 11. Mark McGinn, 28, Indiana, aggravated domestic battery/ aggravated battery/domestic battery, pre-trial conference May 11. Brian Rigotti, 26, Machesney Park, unlawful restraint (2 counts), pre-trial conference May 11. Christopher Dobbs, 33, Byron, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference May 11. Michael Koch, 51, Davis Junction, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, pretrial conference June 8. Skylar McBride, 37, Mt.
Morris, child pornography (2 counts)/obstructing justice, status April 27. Agustin Romero, 41, Davis Junction, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, pretrial conference May 11. Jeremy Izer, 24, Oregon, aggravated domestic battery/ battery (2 counts), pre-trial conference June 8. Joseph Gavron, 65, Palos Park, driving while license suspended (2 counts), status Aug. 31. Lorenzo Allen, 60, Freeport, driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference June 8. Paul Gallegos, 45, Rockford, driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference June 8. David Crocker, 30, Forreston, domestic battery (subsequent)/possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference June 8. April 15 Shane Brogan, 18, Mt. Morris, pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor domestic battery charge. Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Kauffmann sentenced him to 270 days imprisonment.
He was also fined $500 fine and ordered to pay $200 as a domestic violence fine, $25 to HOPE, and $75 to the Violent Crime Victim Assistance (VCVA) Fund. One count of domestic battery was dismissed per a plea agreement. April 17 Mary Hart, 66, Chana, possession with intent to deliver cannabis/ possession of cannabis/possession, status May 24. Brandon McMahon, 21, Rockford, attempted first degree murder/aggravated battery with a firearm/ aggravated discharge of a firearm/possession of a firearm by a street gang member/aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, status May 22. Jennifer Greenfield, 51, Forreston, deceptive practice, failed to appear: warrant issued for $10,000 (10 percent), bond forfeiture June 17. Linda K. Warrner, 53, Oregon, misappropriation of financial institution property/financial institution fraud (3 counts), preliminary hearing April 29.
Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity. April 14 At approximately 4:12 a.m., deputies and members of the Byron Fire Department, assisted by Byron Police, responded to a one-vehicle accident in the 10500 block of N. Ill. 2. Shelly S. Shelton, 45 of Rockford, was transported to Rockford Memorial Hospital for multiple nonlife threatening injuries. At the hospital, Shelton was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol and cited for failure to reduce to speed to avoid
and a 15-year-old male from Creston for possession of cannabis, possession of drug equipment and unlawful consumption of alcohol as a minor. All were transferred to the Ogle County Jail. Terry was held in lieu of bond and the three juveniles were released to parents. Deputies were assisted on the stop by the Illinois State Police.
suspended, petition to revoke, failure to appear and contempt of court. Mancillas is scheduled to appear in court on April 24.
April 16 Jamie Mancillas, 39, Rochelle, was arrested on five outstanding Ogle County warrants: failure to report address change, driving while license
At about 3 p.m., deputies responded to the 5000 block S. Skare Court in reference to a solicitor complaint. The person reporting said that a maroon Dodge Ram truck with out-of-state plates did
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April 17 Nicole WIlson, 33, Dixon, was transported to the Ogle County Jail from Lee County and arrested for failure to appear. Her bond was set at $3,895.77 pending an April 17 court appearance.
not have a permit and was price gouging. Upon completing an investigation into the incident, deputies arrested Kenny Martinez, 53, Hillsboro, Mo., for driving while license revoked. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Jesse Farve, 18, Machesney Park, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. Farve posted 10% of a $3,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on May 8. Turn to B5
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County Record Sheriff Arrests From page B4 Annteana C. Allen, 22, Peoria, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. Allen posted 10% of a $1,500 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on May 8. At 5:30 p.m., deputies along with Rochelle Ambulance responded to
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Skare Road and Kyte Road for a motorcycle accident with injuries. After a short investigation, William Blackburn, (no age provided), Rochelle, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Blackburn was released on an I-Bond at the Rochelle Hospital and is scheduled to appear in court on May 22. April 18 Daniel K.
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Kirkland, was arrested for driving while license suspended after deputies stopped a Ford F250 at Ill. 64 and Esmond Road for no plate light. Berg was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Angela D. Jones, 34, Rockford, was arrested at 7:50 p.m. for no valid driver’s license after deputies initiated a traffic stop in the 8000 block of N. Ill. 2. A passenger, Lucas P. Holcomb, 29, Rockford, was
arrested for violation of the drug paraphernalia act. April 19 Danielle R. Walker, 34, Stillman Valley, was arrested at 12:50 a.m. for driving while license revoked after deputies initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of Pine and Main Streets in Stillman Valley. She was also cited for failing to signal when required. At 12:10 p.m., deputies responded to a domestic problem at 608 S. Griswold
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Street in Woosung. After further investigation, it was determined that the alleged offender, Donnie G. Davis, 43, Dixon, had fled the scene prior to deputies arrival. During the investigation, Davis called the Lee County Sheriff’s Office from Amboy stating that he wanted to turn himself in for the incident. Davis taken into custody for domestic battery and transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.
April 20 At 8:54 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 4000 block of S. Ill. 26. After an investigation Don G. Rice, 70, Freeport, was arrested for driving on a suspended license, not having a valid Illinois driver’s license, no valid registration, and operating an uninsured vehicle. Dyers Towing removed the vehicle from the location. Rice was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.
claim deed to Bay Precision, Inc., 412 W. Locust St., Polo, Buffalo Township, $15,000. Robert A. Karrow by power of attorney, quit claim deed to Tony E. Karrow and Judith D. Karrow, 407 N. Franklin Ave., Polo, Buffalo Township, $8,000. Robert A. Karrow by power of attorney, quit claim deed to Chad B. Karrow and Danielle K. Karrow, 412 N. Division Ave., Polo, Buffalo Township, $30,000. Paul D. Grobe, warranty deed to Matthew Gaul and Barbara Gaul, 405 Colden St., Buffalo Township, $60,000. Edward B. Timmerman, quit claim deed to Edward B. Timmerman and Mary A. Timmerman, 8804 W. Townline Rd., Forreston, Maryland Township. Suz Anne Balser, Suz
Anne Mackh, and Thomas B. Balser, warranty deed to Richard A. Seldal, 8105 S. Ill. 2, Dixon, Grand Detour Township, $60,000. Ogle County sheriff, Scott L. Hilliard, Lisa M. Hilliard, and JP Morgan Chase Bank, sheriff’s deed to Gary Rhodes and Connie Rhodes, 137 W. Roosevelt Rd., Stillman Valley, Marion Township, $18,585. Brent R. Ohlinger and Jacklyn S. Ohlinger, warranty deed to Edward O’Connor, 406 N. Hillcrest Ave., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $37,500. Richard D. Vanous, Mary Beth Vanous, Mark R. Zilis, Katherine Q. Zilis, and Katherine Queller-Zilis, warranty deed to EI DuPont DeNemours and Co., 11409 E. Flagg Rd., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $476,131.
Robert and Kathy Sipe, Section 11, Rockvale Township, remove cabin. Don Klatt, Section 17, Flagg Township, home occupation - home office to manage import/export business. Rob’s Remodeling, LLC, Drake and Wendy Mertes, Section 22, Oregon-Nashua Township, deck. Jim Vogeler, Section 18, Flgg Township, remove two lean-to additions and detached garage.
Jamie L. Lowry, Section 11, Rockvale Township, storage building. Sean Considine, Section 19, Byron Township, storage building. AT & T Mobility, Chris French, Section 30, Rockvale Township, add microwave antenna to existing cell tower, $25,000. AT & T Mobility, Chris French, Section 2, Byron Township, add microwave antenna to existing cell tower, $25,000.
device, April 15, 2015 (March 28, 2015), dismissed per state motion. Rachel F. White, 28, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, April 16, 2015 (March 29, 2015), $120. Laura D. Morgan, 37, Davis Junction, driving 1520 mph over the speed limit, April 15, 2015 (April 3, 2015), $160. Floyd E. Corbett, 84, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, April 13, 2015 (April 3, 2015),
$120. Jeffery C. Pingel, 18, German Valley, display plate attachment, April 17, 2015 (April 7, 2015), $120.
Property Transfers Property transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the county recorder’s office. The name of the grantor transferring the property is listed first, followed by the type of transaction, the name of the grantee, the address and township of the property, and the price of the transfer. April 10 Kenneth A. Kendra, quit claim deed to Kenneth A. Kendra and Carrie K. St. Clair, 17532 W. Eagle Point Rd., Polo, Eagle Point Township. Ricky Grobe, quit claim deed to Debra L. Grobe and Ricky L. Grobe, property in Buffalo Township, no address given. Randy Cotrell, quit claim deed to Molly Cottrell, 106
W. Maple St., Holcomb, Scott Township. April 13 Ventures TR2012INH and MCM Capital Partners, LLC, trustee, warranty deed to Senada Ajvazi and Elvis Baneski, 752 Golden Prairie Dr., Davis Junction, Scott Township, $135,000. Joshua K. Waddell, warranty deed to Turtas Investments, LLC, Bare Land Creston Commons, Creston, Dement Township, $498,297. Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Assn., warranty deed to Ross Ellis, 7455 Oak Dr., Stillman Valley, Marion Township, $99,000. April 14 Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, CWABS, Inc., asset-
backed certificates 20078, and Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC, by attorney fact, warranty deed to Daniel L. Sanders, 939 Crest View Trail, Byron, Byron Township, $82,500. Denny R. Borgmann and Valerie Borgmann, quit claim deed to Denny R. Borgmann, three parcels at 9446 N. Adeline Rd., Leaf River, Leaf River Township. April 15 Benjamin A. Jacobson, Amanda M. Jacobson, and Amanda M. Dailey, warranty deed to Cole O. Reeder, 469 Mill Ridge Dr., Byron, Byron Township, $70,500. Megan Cotrell, Megan A. Wilbur, and Michael J. Wilbur, warranty deed to Michael J. Wilbur and Megan A. Wilbur, 408 Pacific St., Monroe
Center, Monroe Township. Daniel L. Powell and Amanda M. Powell, warranty deed to Colin J. Buck and Ashli A. Blackburn, 2664 S. Prairie Rd., Polo, Buffalo Township, $88,900. Rock Valley Federal Credit Union, warranty deed to Susan L. Rosenberg and Jeffrey D. Rosenberg, 107 Southview, Rochelle, Flagg Township, $71,000. Sharon Taets, warranty deed to Steven C. Taets, 705 Jefferson St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $51,800. Ogle County Sheriff and Gaetano Mascato, sheriff’s deed to CRE Real Estate, LLC, 5617 N. Carole Ct., Monroe Center, Monroe Township. April 16 David J. Gribbins, quit
Zoning Permits Ogle County Planning and Zoning Administrator Mike Reibel reports the following zoning certificates for March. Permits are listed by the name of the applicant, section, township, authorized activity, and estimated completion costs for dwellings and commercial. Verizon Wireless, Buell Consulting, Section 35, Forreston Township, remove
and replace three existing antennas and add three antenna to existing cell tower, $25,000. Duane Jones, Section 30, Oregon-NashuaTownship, remove part of existing dwelling and construct attached garage. Brett Todd, Section 7, Scott Township, remove porch and two barns and construct porch. David Lantz, Section 23, Rockvale Township, detached garage.
Carolyn Brown, Section 28, Flagg Township, change in use - vacant to restaurant, community cafe. Jeffrey and Debra Dilling, Section 24, White Rock Township, single family dwelling, $300,000. Casper and Leanne Manheim, Section 11, Pine Creek Township, above ground pool and deck. Justin Lindemann, Section 1, Grand Detour Township, remove detached garage and construct detached garage.
$236 promise to comply. Bradley J. Winter, 16, Forreston, use of electronic communication device, April 15, 2015 (March 1, 2015), $175. Monica R. Kuelling, 32, Forreston, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, April 13, 2015 (March 2, 2015), $120. Cole A. Engelbarts, 21, Polo, transportation/carry alcoholic liquor/driver, April 15, 2015 (March 5, 2015), $431. Alexis F. Dempewolf, 16, Polo, driving 11-14 mph over the speed limit, April 15, 2015 (March 6, 2015), $175 I-bond/recog. Martha Ramos, 35, Davis Junction, use of electronic communication device, April 15, 2015 (March 10, 2015), $291 promise to comply. Jackson T. Iturbide, 16, Stillman Valley, driving 1520 mph over the speed limit, April 15, 2015 (March 13, 2015), $175. Mitchell E. Kuczynski, 21, Byron, driving 26-34 mph over the speed limit, charge amended/reduced to driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, April 15, 2015 (March 13, 2015), $381 I-bond/ recog. Thomas F. Debnam, 53, Byron, driving more than 35 mph over the speed limit,
charge amended/reduced to driving 21-25 mph over the speed limit, April 15, 2015 (March 15, 2015), $454 I-bond/recog. Taylor N. Brubaker, 18, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, April 15, 2015 (March 15, 2015), $160. Christian J. Corogan, 25, Oregon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, April 15, 2015 (March 14, 2015), dismissed per state motion. Cade O. Doane, 21,
Steven and Donna Wells, Section 35, Mt. Morris Township, detached garage. Rockford Pool and Spa, Todd Liston, Section 12, Byron Township, in ground pool. Andy and Lisa Hinrichs, Section 10, Pine Creek Township, temporary use lawn and tractor jamboree. John and Charlotte LeClercq, Section 28, Marion Township, storage building (replaced due to fire).
Fines The following individuals paid fines in the Ogle County Circuit Court. The name, age, and address of the individual is listed along with the offense, the date the fine was paid, the date the offense occurred in parenthesis, and the amount of the fine. Roger D. Patterson, Jr., 40, Mt. Morris, driving on suspended license, April 16, 2015 (July 19, 2014), $150. James P. Kaltenbrun, 39, Byron, driving on suspended license, April 16, 2015 (Oct. 27, 2014), $150 cash; charge of operating an uninsured motor vehicle dismissed per state motion. Steven M. Rozakis, 33, Lindenwood, driving on suspended license, April 14, 2015 (Jan. 30, 2015), $319. Bradley J. Dewey, 31, Stillman Valley, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, charge amended/reduced to horns/warning device, April 13, 2015 (Feb. 1, 2015), $225. Timothy J. Vock, 46, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, April 14, 2015 (Feb. 13, 2015), $120. Theresa J. Piper, 38, Mt. Morris, use of electronic communication device, April 15, 2015 (Feb. 12, 2015),
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Aida Blough Aida Blough, 86, Polo, died on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon. She was born May 1, 1928 in Athens, Greece, the daughter of Shenork and Dirouhie (Kasparian) Dermenjian. She married Dale Blough on Aug. 24, 1957 in Polo. He preceded her in death in January of 2007. Aida was a loving mother and grandmother. She was instrumental in starting the first preschool in Polo, as well as having Thanksgiving week
Patricia L. Leopold Patricia L. Leopold, 78, Mt. Morris, died on Friday, April 17, 2015 at her home. Pat was born Feb.10, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Arlington Joseph and Mildred (Coss) DeSonia Sr. Pat graduated from Belvidere High School Class of 1955. She married Marvin W. Leopold Sr. on Dec. 23, 1955 in Belvidere. Pat worked as traffic secretary for Kable Printing Company retiring in 2003. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon, and the Mt. Morris Women of the Moose. She enjoyed camping,
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proclaimed as National Family Week, a declaration which was signed by President Richard Nixon. Survivors include a daughter, Anne (Eric) Gaertner, Glen Ellyn; son, David (Patha Brandon) Blough, Polo; sister, Alice Prousaeos, Athens, Greece; brothers, Patrick (Christine) Dermenjian, London, Ontario, Canada, Aram (Margaret) Dermentjian, Sarnia, Ontario, Canada; grandchildren, Nathan and Emily Gaertner. She was preceded in death by sister, Shake’; and brother, Berje.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 2 at 11 a.m. at Church of the Brethren, 401 S. Congress Ave., Polo. The family will receive guests from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. A private burial was held at Fairmount Cemetery, Polo. Arrangements were completed by Polo Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her name.
mushrooming, relaxing and reading books. Pat was a devoted dog lover and she will be missed by Cody, Midget, and Tennessee. Pat is survived by her children, Marvin (Alice) Leopold Jr., Roscoe, Jeffrey (Dana) Leopold, Marion, N.C., Brenda Perrone, Loves Park, and Cynthia (Rob) Bergin, Suwanee, Ga.; grandchildren, Jacob (Kirsten), Seth (Megan), and Abby Leopold, Marion, N.C., Ryan Jacobs, Belvidere, and Corey Jacobs, Phoenix, Ariz., Brent, Breanna, and Alana Bergin, Suwanee, Ga.; great-grandchild, Ashton Jacobs, Pecatonica; brother, Dan DeSonia, Rochester,
Ind. Pat was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marvin Leopold Sr.; two brothers, Joe Jr. and James DeSonia; and two sisters, Arlene Redner and Betty Olson. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, April 23 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon. Burial will be at Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris. Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris.
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Stanley C. Ludwig Stanley C. “Stan” Ludwig, 72, Forreston, died on Monday, April 20, 2015 at Neighbors Nursing Center, Byron. He was born on Sept. 12, 1942 in Forreston, the son of Christian and Lydia (Wubbena) Ludwig. Stanley married Karen Johnson on Aug. 28, 1965 in Freeport. He was a lifelong farmer in the Forreston area, drove school bus for the Forrestville Valley School District, was superintendent of Sunset Golf Course, and was also a DeKalb seed dealer. He was a member of the Forreston Reformed Church, former member and president of the Forreston Community Club, served on the Forreston School Board, and was a former member of the Germania Club. Stan enjoyed bowling and golfing, following all of Forreston Cardinal athletics,
Chicago Bears, and Chicago Cubs. Stan served in the Illinois National Guard and was a member of “The Table of Knowledge” at the Farmers Family Restaurant. Surviving are wife, Karen Ludwig, Forreston; sons, Matt (Tammy) Ludwig and their children, Karissa and Jordan, Joel (Shawnda) Ludwig and their children, Allison, Samantha, Jacqueline, and Joel, all of Forreston; two sisters-in-law, Betty Ludwig, Forreston,
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Wayne Lewis Moring, 91, Baileyville, died on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at his home. Wayne was born on Feb. 7, 1924 in Baileyville, the son of Alvin and Fannie (Temple) Memorials may be made Moring. He married June Krusey to St. Mary Catholic Church, on June 9, 1945 in Freeport. Oregon. Wayne farmed for 45 years near Baileyville and also Mt. Morris, will be held on Moose Family Center. Patricia Unger drove for Moring Inc. Saturday, May 16 from 12 A celebration of life for He was a 1942 graduate of Patricia (Lantz) Unger, to 3 p.m. at the Mt. Morris Forreston High School. Wayne was a member of Prairie Dell Presbyterian Church where he was a Ogle County Newspapers, 121A S. Fourth St., Oregon deacon. He enjoyed hunting,
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, In re the Estate of MARVIN LEE PEPPER, deceased, Case No. 13 P 16, CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Marvin Lee Pepper. Letter of Office issued on March 27, 2014 to WENDY RADVILLE, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney is Thomas H. James of James & Associates, LLC, PO Box 398 Forreston, IL 61030. Claims against the estate may be filed at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting Will to Probate, a petition may be filed with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will by testimony of witnesses to the Will in open Court, or other evidence, as provided in Section 5/6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21). Within six months after the effective date of the original Order Admitting Will to Probate, a petition may be filed with the Court to consent the validity of the Will as provided under Section 5/8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/81). Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Suite #300, Oregon, IL 61061 - or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.
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Common address or description of the location of real estate is as follows: 205 East First Street, Leaf River, IL 61047. A. Name of Mortgagor: Barry M. Antonie and Staci A. Antoine B. Name of Mortgagee: Unknown Savings Bank C. Date of Mortgage: July 13, 2009 D. Date of Recording: July 14, 2009. E. County where Recorded: Ogle F. Recording Documents Identification: #200900908505
UNLESS you file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the office of the Circuit Clerk of the County on or before May 6, 2015 A JUDGEMENT 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
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 19, 2014, I, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on May 29, 2015 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 3842 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, IL 61061 P.I.N.: 16-23-300-004 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $372,413.80 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. 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 property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(1) and (g)(4). IF 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: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 312-541-9710, telephone. Please refer to file number IL 14 0272. Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: FREDERICK K. LABUDDE, deceased. NO. 2015 P 23 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of FREDERICK K. LABUDDE of Forreston, Illinois. Letters of office were issued on March 27, 2015, to PHYLLIS J. LABUDDE, whose attorney is David A. Smith, of Smith & Birkholz, P.C. At 129 South Fourth Street, PO Box 10, Oregon, Illinois, 61006-0010. CLAIMS against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois, 61061, or with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the first publication of this Notice, or within three months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is rquired by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to the attorney within 10 days after the claim has been filed. Phyllis J. LaBudde Independent Executor April 16, 23, 30, 2015
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS:
Rockford Bell Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs. Lorrie A. Adams; Tenants and Parties in Possession, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants, in case no.: 15 CH 43 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION IS GIVEN TO YOU: Lorrie A. Adams; Tenants and Parties in Possession, Unknown Owners and NonRecord Claimants, That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of certain Mortgages conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot Nine (9) as designated upon the Plat of Lakeview Subdivision No. 2, of part of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 28 and Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 29, all in Township 25 North, Range 11 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat File A, page 14 as Document No. 444116 in Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the Township of Byron, the County of Ogle and State of Illinois, Commonly known as 4951 E. Ashelford Drive, Byron, Illinois, PIN 05-28-353-001, and which said Mortgages were made by Lorrie A. Adams, as mortgagor, to Rockford Bell Credit Union, as mortgagee, and recorded April 7, 2014 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 201401712; and February 8, 2012 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 201201200994; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061 on or before May 25, 2015, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. ELISA J. WHITMAN, REILLY LAW OFFICES, Attorney for Plaintiff, 6801 Spring Creek Rd. Suite 2D, Rockford, IL 61114 (815) 316-8540. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this law firm is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. April 23, 30, May 7, 2015
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS
FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION ("FANNIE MAE"), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PLAINTIFF vs. MARIO A. FIGUEROA; HELADIO P. FIGUEROA; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 73 Address: 3842 S. Daysville Road Oregon, IL 61061 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 December 19, 2014, I, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on May 29, 2015 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PARCEL 1: PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 23; THENCE WESTERLY, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 23, A DISTANCE OF 2471.72 FEET TO THE CENTER OF DAYSVILLE ROAD, BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 637.68 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 123 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 08 SECONDS, MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 649.50 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 85 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 16 SECONDS, MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 659.21 FEET TO A POINT IN DAYSVILLE ROAD; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 87 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 49 SECONDS, MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 954.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 23; THENCE EASTERLY, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER, 1608.15 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE CENTERLINE OF DAYSVILLE ROAD; THENCE SOUTHERLY, ON SAID CENTERLINE AT AN ANGLE OF 96 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 37 SECONDS (95 DEGREES 40 MINUTES DEEDED), MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 614.40 FEET (613.65 FEET DEEDED); THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, ON SAID CENTERLINE AT AN ANGLE OF 201 DEGREES 19 MINUTES (201 DEGREES 49 MINUTES DEED), MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 1011.09 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, ON SAID CENTERLINE, AT AN ANGLE OF 178 DEGREES 20 MINUTES, MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 735.05 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT BEING DESCRIBED; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, ON SAID CENTERLINE, 210 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 91 DEGREES 33 MINUTES, MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 242 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY, PARALLEL WITH THE SAID CENTERLINE, 210 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, 242 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 2: PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 23; THENCE WESTERLY, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 23, A DISTANCE OF 2471.72 FEET TO THE CENTER OF DAYSVILLE ROAD, THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 637.68 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 123 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 08 SECONDS, MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 649.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 775.94 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 175 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 22 SECONDS, MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 4.67 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 84 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 13 SECONDS, MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 752.76 FEET TO A POINT IN DAYSVILLE ROAD; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 93 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 49 SECONDS, MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 292.79 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 173 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 52 SECONDS, MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 304.92 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 179 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 50 SECONDS, MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 112.66 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 92 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 11 SECONDS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 659.21 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. COMMON ADDRESS: 3842 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, IL 61061 P.I.N.: 16-23-300-004 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $372,413.80 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. 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 property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF 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: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 312-541-9710, telephone. Please refer to file number IL 14 0272. Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 14 0272
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TRUCKS
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15 VW Golf TDI Sportwagen
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