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April 30, 2015 Volume 165, Number 20 - $1.00
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Ogle officials praise tornado recovery efforts By Vinde Wells Editor Ogle County officials voiced their approval last week of how relief and recovery operations have gone in the wake of the April 9 tornado. “We’re in a very good place with recovery efforts,” Ogle County Emergency
Management Agency (OCEMA) Director Tom Richter told the county board April 21. An EF4 tornado with winds of 200 mph cut a path of destruction through the eastern half of the county between 6:30 and 7 p.m. The tornado, which first touched down in Lee County
west of Ashton, destroyed an estimated 30 homes countywide, most of them in two subdivisions west of Flagg Center. In all, nearly 180 structures were damaged or destroyed. The twister then took a northeasterly path through Ogle County, demolishing farm building, homes, and
Grubsteakers Restaurant at the intersection of Ill. 251 and 64. It moved on to the small DeKalb County village of Fairdale where two women were killed and most homes were devastated. Richter said the Red Cross would be doing a needs assessment of all the Ogle
County residents affected by the tornado. He said the Red Cross has been working with the Rochelle Area Community Foundation to coordinate relief efforts and donations. He praised the cooperation between agencies throughout the recovery operations. “I can’t say enough about
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By Vinde Wells Editor The Black Hawk Statue has been named to the state’s list of Most Endangered Historic Places. The well-known 50-foot concrete statue, nestled on a high bluff overlooking the Rock River at Lowden State Park, Oregon, was second on the list announced by Landmarks Illinois April 22 at a press conference in Springfield last week. Eleven other sites were also listed. “Designed by noted Chicago sculptor Lorado Taft, generations of Illinoisans have visited Black Hawk during family vacations and school field trips since its dedication in 1911,” the press release read. “Despite several repairs and patches over the decades, the now 104-year old statue is in desperate need of full conservation – its concrete
body in some places is so deteriorated that if not addressed immediately there is a risk that the damage will quickly accelerate and the majority of its original details will be lost.” The release gave credit to a committee formed to raise fund and develop a plan for restoring the statue. “Friends of the Black Hawk Statue Committee have galvanized financial and pro-bono support for Black Hawk’s $825,000 restoration price tag,” it read. “However, the bleak outlook for next year’s IDNR budget, along with bureaucratic procedures that have slowed the contracting process and elevated the budget, have already delayed the scheduled restoration by nearly a year. “A successful restoration of this treasured Illinois monument will likely require pressure from financial contributors, local officials, and the public.” Headed up by Frank and Cherron Rausa, Sterling, the Friends of the Black Hawk Statue have raised nearly $750,000 through donations,
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The protective wrap around the Black Hawk Statue is torn and tattered and flapped in the wind Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Earleen Hinton
grants, and fundraisers. The largest contribution is a $350,000 grant received by the IDNR from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. However, Rausa said recently that the grant may be in jeopardy due to budget cuts proposed by Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner. Through the efforts of the Friends of the Black Hawk Statue, experts came up with a plan to restore the portions of the statue that
are crumbling and falling off due to the ravages of time and weather. The folded arms of the statue, especially the elbows and underneath the arms; the middle of the robe; and the vertical fold in the robe from armpit to toe are the critical areas. The statue was encased in plastic mesh for the winter to protect it from further damage from cold, ice, and snow. Now in its 20th year, the
Most Endangered statewide list calls attention to threatened historic resources in need of assistance in the form of responsible stewardship, creative reuse plans, and/or advances in public policy. The slow economic recovery, state budget crisis, and a lack of available financing continue to challenge historic sites throughout Illinois. “The sites named to the Turn to A2
Chief retires after 38 years on fire dept. By Vinde Wells Editor Being able to help his neighbors was one of the reasons Oregon Fire Chief Don Heller devoted the last 38 years to being a volunteer firefighter. “Being there meant a lot to me,” he said. “We get the call and it’s the worst day of their lives. It was great just to be able to help out your neighbors and see the look of gratitude on their faces when it was taken care of.” Heller, 60, will retire April 30 as fire chief, a position he has held for the last 14 years. He will be succeeded by Al Greene, currently an assistant chief. A lifelong Oregon resident, Heller joined the department in 1977 when then-fire chief Jim Rosenbalm encouraged him to. He was appointed a lieutenant three years later on the all-volunteer department, then became a captain, and finally chief in 2001. “I enjoyed the camaraderie of all the guys I went through all these years with, and I
Oregon Fire Chief Don Heller directs firefighters as they respond to a garage fire in Oregon in 2012. Photo by Earleen Hinton
wanted to give back to the community I live in,” Heller said. He listed Rosenbalm and other veteran firefighters who were his mentors over the years. “Those early guys shaped you and told you what the department was all about,” he said. “That’s what I’ve tried to instill in the guys today.” Heller had planned to
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the seamless effort we had,” Richter said. A review of the operations will be held May 4, he said. Sheriff Brian Van Vickle told the county board that his department returned to normal operations on March 17. “We were able to help
retire last year when he and his wife Kathie moved to Byron. However, he decided to stay on for a few more months to help with getting a referendum passed April 7 to add an ambulance service to the fire department. Voters passed the measure by a landslide 1,251 to 173. “I feel pretty good about that,” he said. Although Heller valued
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his service to the community, it came with some sacrifices. “You miss out on a lot, time with your family, dinners,” he said. He recalled with a grin that one Christmas morning the fire department got called first to a house fire and then to a grass fire. He and Kathie were hosting Christmas that year for both his family and hers. “When I finally got home,
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my parents were the only ones still there. The dinner was over, the presents were opened, and everyone else had gone home,” Heller remembered. Exhausted, he climbed into bed only to be called out again to an all-night barn fire. “You didn’t think about it. You just got up and went,” he said. The biggest fire of his career was the blaze that destroyed the former Carnation Milk plant on Dec. 5, 2007. More than 20 departments came to help. Another memorable blaze, Heller said was the one that destroyed the First Presbyterian Church. The call came in merely as smoke in the basement. “I remember my wife had just fixed breakfast. I said I’ll be right back,” Heller said with a chuckle. “That was Saturday morning. I got back Monday morning.” Over the years, he spent about 30 hours a week, often every evening, on fire department business, in Turn to A2
Officials got right to business as soon as the new Oregon City Council was sworn in Tuesday evening. Newly elected mayor Ken Williams announced his departmental appointments for commissioners and then asked the council to approve them. Jim Barnes expressed his displeasure at the suggestion he would be assigned to public property and water and sewer. “I really was upset,” said Barnes. “The more I thought about it, the more I thought what I was going to do would not be in the best interest in the city. I was going to ask you to reconsider the nomination. I made up my mind the more I thought about it. I am too proud of Oregon to start off on a bad foot.” Terry Schuster will be finance commissioner, Barnes will be public property and water and sewer department commissioner, Thomas Izer will remain as streets and roads commissioner, and Kurt Wilson will be public health & safety commissioner. The appointments passed unanimously. Williams recommended that Darin DeHaan remain as chief of police, Paul Chadwick remain as city attorney, and Charlene Ruthe remain as city clerk and treasurer. These recommendations were also approved unanimously. During the commissioner reports, Izer passed along information from street superintendent Mike Bowers. A stop light at Tenth Street and Washington Street was without power Tuesday morning. A contractor at Caseys dug up the power supply to the signals, Izer said. The light was temporarily repaired and the permanent repair is scheduled for Thursday after the morning school rush is over. Repairs are scheduled to be completed before school lets Turn to A2
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Williams sworn in From A1 out for the day. In another stop light matter, the signal controller for Ill. 64 and Ill. 2 is still not operational. Officials are waiting for the parts to be delivered so the lights can be fixed, Izer said. The work is scheduled to be finished by the end of the week. An accident occurred at the intersection on March 18 that destroyed the control box for the stop lights. Since that time, the downtown intersection has been blinking red and motorists have been proceeding through the intersection as if it were a 4-way stop. In other business Williams thanked the voters for turning out and voicing their opinions April 7. “We enjoy the right to vote
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From A1 list, as well as the critical work of our State Historic Preservation Office, are all exceptionally important to not only local residents, but the local economy,” said Bonnie McDonald, president of Landmarks Illinois. Since the inception of Landmarks Illinois’ Most Endangered list in 1995, a third of the listed properties have been saved, less
than a quarter have been demolished, and the rest are in varying stages between being continually threatened and rehabilitation. Ironically, even the office of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency (IHPA) hasn’t been spared and is also on the Most Endangered list. The press release said that funding has been zeroed out in Rauner’s proposed
From A1 DeKalb County and will again over the weekend,” he said. VanVickle praised the response the county received from other emergency agencies when the tornado struck. He said he called the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) on his way to the scene and in less than two hours had 30 officers “from all over” there. He also thanked the Illinois State Police for their
assistance. “Every trooper in District 1 was at our beck and call,” VanVickle said. VanVickle was also a storm victim. He and his family lost their home west of Rochelle. County board chairman Kim Gouker gave credit to relief agencies who immediately sent workers to the scene. County board member John “Skip” Kenney, whose home was damaged by the tornado, said he appreciated the “level
budget for next year for the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency (IHPA) Preservation Services Division, the State Historic Preservation Office. “What we do not know at this point is if funding will be restored, if the division will be moved to another agency, or if the administration proposes to cut preservation altogether,” the release read. For more information, visit www.Landmarks.org.
Tornado recovery effort praised Ken Williams takes the oath of office Tuesday evening at the city council meeting. Photo by Chris Johnson
and express our opinions,” he said. “It is an honor and privilege to be mayor.” Williams said he will set up office hours to meet with residents and would like to hear both positive and negative concerns with the city. When the office hours begin he will make an announcement during a
council meeting. Until the office hours begin, residents with questions can call city hall at 815-732-6321 and leave a message for the mayor and he will call back. Williams will be available Friday, May 1 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Robin’z Nest in downtown Oregon to talk with residents.
of professionalism” of the police and other emergency agencies. He said keeping the media out of the devastated area was a good decision. “As one who lived through it, thank you very much,” he said. The National Weather Service (NWS) determined the wedge-shaped tornado was a half-mile wide at times and was on the ground an estimated 39 miles. It also caused damage in Boone and McHenry Counties.
Chief credits volunteer firefighters From A1 addition to working a fulltime job. Training to be a volunteer is more demanding now than when he joined, Heller said. “When I first joined, the older firemen showed you what you needed to know,” he said. “Now you need Firefighter II or even Ogle County Judge Robert Hanson swears in commissioners Jim Barnes, Tom Izer, Terry Firefighter III.” Schuster, and Kurt Wilson Tuesday evening during the city council meeting. Regulations are stricter and more numerous. “It was all fire. Now you’re
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through mutual aid over the time he has been on the department. He was especially grateful for the departments that bore the brunt of covering the fire district for the two weeks it was without an ambulance service last summer. “Kudos to Chief (Rob) Hough (Mt. Morris), Chief (Galen) Bennett (Byron), and Chief (Chad) Hoefle (Stillman Valley). They really helped us out,” Heller said.
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Oregon firefighters along with many other fire departments battled the fire at the old Carnation plant on Dec. 5, 2007. File photo
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Snowstorm stops mail and coal deliveries in 1918 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 14th 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. 1918 Jan. 6 - Commenced to snow and snow and snowed and blowed all night and all day. No one out, put the autos out of commission. Jan. 7 - I wallowed down to the Post Office, no mail on account of the deep snow. Jan. 14 - Earl came back from Aurora, they just got railroad open to Savanna today. Got our first mail since the storm. Jan. 22 - I have been unable to get coal since the storm. I got a ton of screenings yesterday. March 18 - Uncovered the car and Frank Zeigler brought the battery and put it in. He took care of the battery all winter. Bell and Hazel took the car down and got air in the tires. She says it runs fine. March 31 - Time is changed. April 5 - I went with Hazel and got a new tire at Zeiglers and went and had McCutchen make a stirrup for it to sit in. April 10 - Herbert and Haas came to sell me Liberty Bonds they were appointed to sell in this part of town. April 14 - We took Will to the train depot for him and Tim [E.D.] Landers to go to West Batton to commence their summers work with the HagenbeckWallace show. April 16 - I went down and took out a $100 bond, a three year Liberty Bond. May 8 - We went down to see the soldiers go through town 700 infantry men and all their equipment army
wagons. The officers all had fine horses. They camped at Eagle Nest Bluff. May 12 - A good many went to Byron to see where the tornado went through. May 13 - Hazel had a bumper put on the back end of the car. June 14 - There were 28 soldier boys went to camp from Oregon and they say that there are several hundred soldiers from Camp Grant coming to camp at the fairgrounds. June 15 - We went to a household goods sale and bought two brass beds. July 4 - Carrie, Bell, Hazel and Earl got ready and started for Rockford at 5 a.m. and got up in time to see the big parade of 4,000 soldiers. A very large crowd in the city and in Camp Grant. Oct. 10 - We went to Leaf River to Proctor’s, and Mary gave Hazel a lovely quilt and one half dozen coins and a silver teaspoon and to me my great-grandmother’s shawl. Oct 16 - I read the paper, peace accepted. Nov. 5. I got some groceries and could get only 3 pounds of sugar for this month because of rationing. Nov. 11 - About 2:30 in the morning the condensory whistle commenced to blow and in a few minutes all the whistles were blowing and the band came out and marched till daylight and this afternoon the big parade was the biggest ever in Oregon, this evening bonfire in the middle of two houses on Fifth Street burned and the calaboose on Second Street. A terrible crowd in town today. Nov. 16 - I went down to the courthouse to see the federal judge, he wanted a donation for the Red Cross and I signed for $100. Dec. 12 - Earl came down we gave him a supper of French fried potatoes. Paid $141.32 taxes on the farm for 1918.
The Armistice Day Parade on Nov. 11, 1918 marked the end of World War I and drew a huge crowd to town.
The Armistice Day Parade went down Fourth Street on Nov. 11, 1918, commemorating the end of World War I.
The arrow in the middle of the photo shows where the Oregon school formerly stood where the post office is now. The school burned after revelers celebrating the end of World War I on Nov. 11, 1918 built a bonfire too close to it.
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Eden earns $1,000 4-H Scholarship Michaela Eden, Oregon, was recently named the recipient of the Stan Eden 4-H Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually by the Ogle County Farm Bureau. This marks the eighth year for the scholarship established to honor long-time and retired Ogle County Extension Service Adviser Stan Eden. Eden plans to attend
University of Wisconsin – River Falls this fall majoring in agriculture business. Eden has been very active in the Carefree 4-H Club and community. While in 4-H she served two years on the 4-H Ambassador Team and currently serves at 4-H Federation President. While attending Oregon High School Eden was involved with the FFA, Key
Club, International Club, National Honor Society winning various awards for her participation in FFA. Keith Poole, Ogle County Farm Bureau Vice-president, who served on the scholarship selection committee said, “We are excited to recognize Michaela for her achievement. She has been an asset to her 4-H and community.
“She exemplifies the dedication and hard work that Mr. Eden demonstrated during his tenure as Extension Educator in Ogle County, and the Farm Bureau is proud to name Ms. Eden as the recipient of the Eden Scholarship.” Eden is the daughter of Mark and Lisa Eden, Oregon.
Highland band, choir will perform On Friday, May 8, the Concert Band and Highland Youth Choir will perform their spring instrumental and vocal music concert beginning at
7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre in the Ferguson Fine Arts Center located on the Highland campus. Directed by Scott Stich,
the Highland Concert Band will play an eclectic array of music. The choir will also perform favorite rock ‘n roll tunes,
including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Tutti Frutti,” and “Surfin’ U.S.A.” The concert is free and open to the public.
Farm Bureau awards scholarships Kate and David Sheets
Bouska, Sheets married April 4 Kate Elizabeth Bouska was married to David W. Sheets in a ceremony officiated by Kate’s brother, Aaron Bouska, at White Pines State Park on April 4, 2015. Kate is the daughter of George and Kathy Bouska, Oregon. David is the son of Stanley and Roxanna Sheets, Chocowinity, N.C. The small private ceremony was attended by parents and siblings from New York, North Carolina, California, and Colorado, and a few close
friends. Kate graduated from Oregon High School in 2001. She attended the Aveda Institute in Minneapolis, Minn., in 2002 and graduated from the Nutrition Therapy Institute in Denver, Colo., in June, 2014. She currently is a nutrition coach in Denver. David grew up in BelAir Md., and graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Md. He is an artist in Denver. The couple resides in Denver, Colo.
Senior center cleaning The Polo Senior Center will be closed from Thursday, May 14 through Monday, May 25 for painting and cleaning. All regular scheduled activities and Lifescape meal
program will be canceled during this time. Normal schedule will resume on Tuesday. May 26 at 8:30 a.m. The staff apologizes for the inconvenience.
Jeneen Schier, Kaitlyn Baker, Chelsea Eden, Sarah Duncan, Mallory Hopkins and Bryce Hagemann were all recently named as recipients of scholarships awarded by the Ogle County Farm Bureau in 2015. Jeneen Schier was awarded the Del Flessner Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,500. This scholarship was created to honor the legacy of long-time Ogle County Farm Bureau Manager, Del Flessner. Jeneen is the daughter of John and Janet Blumeyer, Oregon. She is a 2012 graduate of Oregon High School and is currently attending Augustana College, Rock Island. She will transfer to the University of Illinois this fall majoring in Pre-Veterinary. Sarah Duncan and Mallory Hopkins were named winners of the $1,000 General Farm Bureau Scholarship. Duncan is the daughter of Brian and Kelly Duncan, Polo. She attended Sauk Valley Community College and is currently enrolled at Highland Community College. In the fall of 2015 she will attend the University
of Wisconsin-Platteville majoring in Animal Science. Hopkins is the daughter of John and Susan Hopkins, Polo. She is a 2013 graduate of Polo High School and attended Sauk Valley Community College. Hopkins currently attends Southern Illinois University majoring in agriculture economics. Kaitlyn Baker was named the recipient of the Don Bybee Memorial Scholarship, sponsored through the generosity of the Bybee Family to honor Mr. Bybee for his many years of service to agriculture in Ogle County. Kaitlyn is a 2012 graduate of Oregon High School and is attending St. Ambrose University majoring in physical therapy/exercise science. She is the daughter of Pete and Brenda Holm, Oregon. Chelsea Eden is the recipient of the Mark Detig Memorial Scholarship awarded in the amount of $1,000. This scholarship honors the late Mark Detig for his service to the Ogle County Pork Producers Association and Ogle County
agriculture. Chelsea is the daughter of Mark and Lisa Eden, Oregon. She will graduate this year from Oregon High School and will go on to attend the University of WisconsinPlatteville majoring in agriculture education. Bryce Hagemann is the Ag Technoligy Scholarship winner. He is the son of Bill and Judy Hagemann, Stillman Valley. He is a 2014 graduate of Stillman Valley High School and continues his studies at Kishwaukee Community College, Malta, studying Diesel Power Technology. In making the announcement Ogle County Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan said, “We had excellent applicants to choose from, and are very happy with the success of our scholarship program. “These young men and women are recognized in their communities, their schools and their organizations as leaders and exemplify all the traits and characteristics that will lead to future successes in their studies and careers. We are pleased to have the opportunity to help them
pursue their educational goals.” This marks the 16th year that the Ogle County Farm Bureau has awarded scholarships to member dependents who seek to pursue course studies in agriculture at an accredited institution of higher education. Roger Hickey, Farm Bureau Scholarship Chairman noted, “The Farm Bureau organization has a demonstrated commitment in sponsoring programs and activities to help our youth develop leadership skills and enhance their involvement in their communities and further their education. “The scholarship program gives us the opportunity to make a direct positive effect on these young people’s lives and assists them in achieving their life goals. We are very proud to honor these students.” Scholarships will again be awarded in 2016 and applications will be available in January. For information on the Ogle County Farm Bureau Scholarship Program contact Ron Kern at 815-732-2231.
By-Y-Badgers, Ogle County Clovers receive grants Twenty Illinois 4-H clubs will each receive $250 to improve their local communities. The Community Improvement Grant Program by 1st Farm Credit Services provides grants for 4-H Clubs and FFA Chapters who complete outstanding improvement projects for their communities. This year’s grants will involve 1,345 volunteers
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Once upon a time, Richard Scott Clark’s Family of Alaska, Illinois, Virginia and Georgia, was surounded with love, cards, visits, email’s, phone calls, Facebook, flowers, Binkley Brownies, gifts, to the Mt. Morris Library, and a red bud tree. The pain of losing Rich was softened by the outpouring of caring and is much appreciated.
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and more than 3,300 hours of service. The 4-H grant recipients in Ogle County include: By-Y-Badgers 4-H Club and Ogle County Clovers 4-H Club: Native Plant Garden The clubs will create a native plant garden at the Ogle County Fairgrounds. Features will include bird houses, bird baths, puddling
stations for butterflies and informational signage. The garden will be used to educate people about the many benefits of natural landscapes. It also will improve the fairgrounds and increase pride in the community. Members will learn all aspects of gardening from Master Gardeners. Between
Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley issued the following marriage licenses. April 17 Nicholas R. Mowell and Brandie L. Southwick, both of Stillman Valley. Benjamin A. Stephens and Sheila Nally, both of Westchester. Jonathan P. McElyea, Beach Park, and Jessica L. Greenen, Bristol, Wis. Christopher M. Miller, Beloit, Wis., and Jeanette M. Reglin, Sterling. Joshua L. Jones and Elizabeth C. Ortgiesen,
Loves Park. April 21 Brian S. Tillman and Jennifer L. Maynard, both of Burlington. Treven D.M. Culvey and Andrea M. Luckey, both of Cherry Valley. Martin L. Johnson and Paige A. Fiorello, both of Davis Junction. April 22 Ryan P. Messer and Melissa M. Majeski, both of Ashton. Bryan E. Bollman and Nicole E. Thorpe, both of Rochelle.
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the two clubs’ members and other volunteers, several hundred hours will be spent on the project. Leaf River Busy Beavers: Leaf River Museum Landscaping The club will landscape the yard area around the building and adjacent to the
highway at the Leaf River Museum. The goal is to make the museum a more attractive place to visit. Work is scheduled to be completed by June 1, which is the start of the annual town celebration. More than 30 hours will be spent on the
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Nathaniel Hall Nathaniel Hall, Oregon, was one of more than 40 men participating in the Wennerberg Men’s Festival Chorus at Augustana College, Rock Island. The four-day workshop with guest conductor Matt Oltman. The final performance was on Sunday, April 19 in Wallenberg Hall. Participants in the festival included members of the Wennerberg Men’s Chorus, Augustana Choir, the Handel Oratorio Society, local high schools, and the surrounding community. Selections included “Ave
Maria” by Franz Biebl and “Die Rose stand imm Tau” by Robert Shumann, among others. The festival was made possible by support of the Meredith Foundation.
between 3.5 and 4.0 to be named to the list. “I knew coming from a town of 3,500 people to a college campus 10 times as large and being six hours from home would be a huge cultural change for me,” Trenholm said. “So, making the high honors dean’s list my first semester is an honor for me. I have definitely set the bar high for myself.” Trenholm is a freshman majoring in computer engineering and minoring in astronomy at MU. He graduated from Byron High School in 2014 and is the son of Bryan and Debi Trenholm.
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Chad Trenholm Chad Trenholm, Byron, recently received the Mark Twain Scholarship at MU (University of Missouri), Columbia, Mo. The scholarship is given to MU students who are nonMissouri residents. Trenholm also made the Engineering high honors dean’s list for the fall 2014 semester. Students must have a grade point average
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 BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads
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whitepines@crossroadscn.com We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in our cafe for coffee, snack & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com 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 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 Ill. 64, then three miles north. Pastor Brion Brooks Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 Director of Ministries for Youth and Christian CHANA UNITED Education METHODIST CHURCH David Bordy 606 Main St., Chana 61015 9 a.m. Sunday School Pastor Javier Martinez 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 815-732-7683 Roots Youth Ministry— chanaumc@gmail.com Wednesday 6:30-7:45 p.m. Adult & Children’s Education Kids Clubs & Men’s & 9 a.m. Women’s Bible Study— Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon (Payne’s Point) 815-284-4554 Pastor Andrew Kayes Pastor David Andermann Office: 815-732-2424 815-632-6767 Worship Service 9 a.m. 9 a.m. Worship Service Sunday School 10:15 a.m. 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Thursday, April 30—10 EVANGELICAL FREE a.m. Bible Class CHURCH Sunday, May 3—9 a.m. OF MT. MORRIS Worship with Communion; 102 S. Seminary St. 10:20 a.m. Education Hour; Mt. Morris Mte Box Sunday Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna CHURCH OF THE Associate Pastor OPEN BIBLE Lance Mennen 302 S. Franklin St., Polo 815-734-4942 815-946-2848 Thursday, April 30—9:30 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. a.m. MOM’s Group; 1 p.m. (June, July, August 9:30 a.m.) Ladies Bible Study We include children in our Saturday, May 2—7 a.m. Sunday Worship experience Men’s Accountability Group “Kids are People, too� Sunday, May 3—8:30 a.m. Ages 3-10 are dismissed right Sunday School; 9:20 a.m. after Praise & Worship. InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship Casual, Contemporary, Service; 5 p.m. Youth Group Non-Traditional Tuesday, May 5—9 a.m. Passion for God Ladies Prayer Circle Compassion for People Wednesday, May 6—6 a.m. Visit Our Website: Dixon Men’s Prayer Meeting PoloOpenBible.org Log onto our website at http://www.efcmm.org to check CROSSROADS out our latest opportunities and COMMUNITY CHURCH, updates WHITE PINES CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo FAITH DISCOVERY Sundays at 10 a.m. CHURCH 815-837-5255 801 W. Oregon St., Polo
National Day of Prayer Several area churches will celebrate National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 7. Services will be held at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Forreston; at 8 a.m. at Grace Valley Christian Reformed Church, German Valley; at 11 a.m. at Oregon United Methodist Church, and at 7 p.m. at Crossroads Community Church, Polo. National Day of Prayer is a special day set aside by the U.S. Congress. Millions of Americans will gather at town halls, churches, post office flagpoles, and various venues to pray for their nation and their leaders. President George Washington was the first to call for a national day of prayer, and throughout American history succeeding Presidents have followed a tradition of calling out to God Almighty for His wisdom, guidance, and blessing upon America. A call is being is being made to residents in every city, town and village to pray for America in the areas of government, church, military, family, education, media, and business.
Jeremy Heller, Pastor 815-946-3588 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service Nursery Available We are an independent nondenominational Christian church. Visitors are always welcome. FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203 “ A Church with a Heart — In the Heart of Forreston� 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Thursday, April 30—6:30 p.m. Bible Study Sunday, May 3—9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday, May 6—7 p.m. Choir Thursday, May 7—6:30 p.m. Bible Study FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Rev. Derek Rogers 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.� Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; transportation and nursery provided for all services. FIRST 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 Saturday, May 2—6 p.m. Benefit Concert Sunday, May 3—9 a.m. Worship Service, Communion & Pantry Offering; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Monday, May 4—8 a.m. AA Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee at The Depot Tuesday, May 5—5:30 p.m. Girl Scouts Wednesday, May 6—12 p.m. Friendship Club
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. LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail. com Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m. Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday—Various Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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: Thursday, April 30—VBS LEAF RIVER UNITED Meeting METHODIST CHURCH Monday, May 4—10 a.m. 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Women’s Bible Study; 7 p.m. Pastor David Poust Deborah Circle Sunday, May 3—10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 5—6:30 p.m. Worship Service & Children’s Den Committee; 7 p.m. Trustees Church Wednesday, May 6—11:30 a.m. Naomi Ruth Circle at LIGHTHOUSE UNITED Pines Dinner Theatre; 5:30 p.m. METHODIST CHURCH Wednesday Night Alive & Relay 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon for Life Taco Bar Fundraiser; Pastor Javier Martinez 6:30 p.m. Children’s Choir; 7:30 Handicapped Accessible p.m. Adult Choir Worship Service 9 a.m. Thursday, May 7—11 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. National Day of Prayer; 7 p.m. Age Three through Habitat Sixth Grade. Everyone is Welcome PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH MT. MORRIS CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. OF THE BRETHREN Pastor Gregg Downs 409 W. Brayton Road 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 P.O. Box 2055 a.m. Worship Service Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney POLO CHURCH OF THE Phone: 815-734-4573 BRETHREN Office hours Monday - Friday Congress Ave. & Webster St. 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon (The church is handicapped Friday, May 1—9 a.m. accessible) Women’s Fellowship Pastor Leslie Lake Sunday, May 3—8:15 Prayer 9:30 a.m. Family Worship Service; 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time with Communion; 10:30 a.m. 11 a.m. Sunday School Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages PRAIRIE DELL Tuesday, May 5—8:45 a.m. PRESBYTERIAN Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Food CHURCH Delivery for Pantry; Quilting 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Wednesday, May 6—7 p.m. Shannon Circle M 4-H Club Meeting; Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 7:15 p.m. Chimes Rehearsal 815-864-2448 9 a.m. Sunday School NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY 10 a.m. Worship OF GOD 11:15 a.m. Fellowship 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon Pastor David Demmer REVIVE COMMUNITY 815-732-7404 CHURCH 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris Service follow@revivemtm.com 815-994-0428 NORTH GROVE Southern Baptist EVANGELICAL Saturday Night Service CHURCH 5:30 p.m. 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Celebrate Recovery Forreston 6-8 p.m. Monday Pastor Tim Hotchkiss
FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2649 W. Florence Rd., Church: 815-938-2194 Freeport Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Saturday, May 2—9-11:30 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Open at New Life Community Center FORRESTON GROVE Sunday, May 3 —9 a.m. CHURCH Sunday School; 10:05 a.m. 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Worship Service Forreston Tuesday, May 5—9-11:30 Presbyterian Church in a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop America Open at New Life Community Pastor Jeremy Cheezum Center 815-938-3605
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 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and 10 a.m. OREGON 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Wednesday Healing CHURCH OF GOD Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Service-6 p.m. 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pioneer Club Classes Pastor Michael Hoffman Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult Children’s Sunday School-9 815-732-6847 Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir a.m. You and your family are Adult Sunday School-9 a.m. FORRESTON REFORMED invited to join us in worship on (2nd & 4th Sunday) Sunday, May 3 at 10:30 a.m. CHURCH St. Bride’s follows traditional Pastor Hoffman’s morning Anglican-Episcopal 501 Third Ave. church
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ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson Sunday, May 3—9:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. Congregational Bible Study, Senior Choir Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship with Communion ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Sunday School 9 a.m. Social Time 10 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon Pastor Richard Tomlinson 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m. Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Friday, May 1—8 a.m. Bulletin Assembly & Coffee; 7 p.m. Wartburg College Castle Singers Concert Saturday, May 2—5:30 p.m. Worship Sunday, May 3—8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; Be the Church Activities After Worship; No 10:45 a.m. Worship Monday, May 4—6:30 p.m. Committee Night; 8 p.m. Executive Committee Wednesday, May 6—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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Nuclear plant will host open house on Sunday Summer’s hot and sticky days are right around the corner – so it’s a perfect time to see how a nuclear plant makes carbon free energy to help run air conditioners in more than two million homes. Byron Generating Station will host its annual community open house on Sunday, May 3 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in the facility’s training building at 4450 N. German Church Rd., Byron. The open house features informational booths, interactive demonstrations, colorful educational displays, a look inside the control simulator, and much more. Guests can learn about the benefits of nuclear power, which provides 90 percent
of the state’s carbon free electricity and nearly half of its overall power supply. “We pride ourselves on providing power 24/7 during the harshest weather, which includes very hot and sticky summer days,” said Byron Station Site Vice President Russ Kearney. “This educational experience is perfect for families to see how we make that power and how we ensure the lights stay on during Mother Nature’s most challenging weather.” Guests can tour the control room simulator, take a guided bus tour around the perimeter of the facility, and even participate in a trivia challenge. To help amateur duffers get ready for the golf
season, there is a “Beat the Pro” chipping contest with prizes for all participants. Traditional summer picnic food will be served. Those who have questions about the event or general questions about Byron Generating Station and its outreach program can call 815-406-3554. Due to security restrictions, the open house is limited to the plant’s training center and exterior roads. It will not include a tour inside the plant. To learn more about the role nuclear plays in supplying electricity to Illinois and the benefits it provides to families and communities, visit www. nuclearpowersillinois.com.
JD Heather, Oregon, and Mark Robinson, Rockford, ran in the 2014 KB Rough Run with 35-pound rucksacks and gas masks as a tribute to those who serve in the military. Photo by Earleen Hinton
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The recent devastating tornadoes in northern Illinois were a heartbreaking reminder of the tornado risk in Illinois. To increase awareness and use of an important severe weather alerting tool, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the Illinois Emergency Services Management Association (IESMA) today launched an online quiz for a chance to win a weather alert radio. The ‘Weather Alert Radios Save Lives’ contest is available on the Ready Illinois website at www.Ready.Illinois.gov. The contest will run from April 22 – May 22. This is the third time IEMA and IESMA have sponsored the statewide contest. “It’s important for people to have multiple ways to receive severe weather warnings, particularly at night when most of us are sleeping,” said IEMA Director James K. Joseph. “Weather alert radios will sound a tone when a warning has been issued for your area and give you information about the
The fourth annual KB Tough Run Event will be held on Saturday, June 27 at the White Pines Ranch, rural Oregon. Registration for the KB Tough Run, Leisure Hike, Kid Sprint and Bags Tourney starts on Friday, May 1. Registration forms are available online at www. KBToughRun.com. New to the event this year is online registration. Tough Run, Hike and Kid Sprint participants can all sign up online by visiting our website and following the ‘Register
Now’ link. The Bags Tourney remains a mail in entry process. The KB Tough Run Event is the primary fundraiser to support the KB Fund. The KB Fund has been established to support those in the community that are burdened by a medical crisis. In 2014 more than 12 people were helped by the KB Fund. Their needs ranged from expenses related to cancer treatments, chronic illness, accident recovery, special needs therapy, and
premature births. The day’s festivities include not only the run but also a Bags Tourney with a $250 prize for first place, a Kid Zone game area, fundraising games including Horsey Bingo, music, beer garden, and pork chop sandwiches. Curious what KB means? Kick Butt –read the whole story at www. KBToughRun.com. Contact the KB fund with any questions by email to Info@ KBToughRun.com or call April Roos at 815-6310346.
Final weekend for show BCT performs Fiddler on the Roof May 1-3
The Byron Civic Theatre will finish its 20th season with a production of Fiddler on the Roof. Shows will run Friday, May 1, Saturday, May 2, and
Sunday, May 3. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. The production tells the story of Tevye, a poor dairyman, and his five daughters living in the tightknit Jewish community of Anatevka. Tickets are on sale now at BCT box office. Hours are
Monday through Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon, and during productions. For more information call the box office at 815312-3000 during hours of operation. Patrons can also go to the BCT website at www. bctmagic.com or the Facebook page.
Honor cancer victims with luminaria Ogle County Relay for Life invites the public to honor loved ones who have battled cancer to purchase luminaria for the Ceremony of Hope Friday, June 5 at Oregon High School.
Friends and family will gather around the candlelit track at OHS to remember, honor, and celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer at the annual Relay for Life event.
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Each luminaria bears the name of a loved one and the purchaser. The cost of $10 each goes to the American Cancer Society to help fund research and education. To order online go to www. relayforlife.org/Ogleil. For more information or to obtain a mail order form call Tammy English at 815-2291287 or email her at Tammy. English@cancer.org. Mail orders must be received by May 29. The Relay for Life event will be held from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Ceremony of Hope is just one of the activities during the evening.
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approaching hazard. Similar to a smoke alarm or carbon monoxide detector, a weather alert radio can give you precious time to take safety precautions.” A total of 100 weather alert radios will be awarded to participants who register after reading information about the radios and successfully completing a five-question quiz. Winners will be announced in late May. The radios were purchased by IESMA as part of an effort to increase the use of the devices in communities throughout Illinois. “IESMA is excited to team up with IEMA for this valuable awareness contest,” said IESMA President Kevin Sargent. “Each region of the state is affected by some type of extreme weather each year. This year is no exception with the tornado outbreak in central and northern Illinois earlier this month. IESMA believes many lives are saved each year by people being able to receive severe weather warnings from NOAA weather alert radios. Please take time to participate in
this contest for a chance to win one of 100 weather alert radios to be given away.” The National Weather Service (NWS) and state and local emergency management officials encourage individuals and businesses to have a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio All Hazards with battery backup, a tone-alert feature and Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) technology, which allows the radio to be programmed to receive alerts for specified counties. When an alert is issued for that area, the device will sound a warning alarm tone followed by the broadcast message. Besides weather information, the NWS also broadcasts warnings and post-event information for all types of hazards, including natural, environmental and public safety hazards, such as earthquakes, chemical spills and AMBER alerts. More information about severe weather preparedness also is available at www. Ready.Illinois.gov.
Bird Festival May 16 near Leaf River 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 found thee. Participants may join guided bird tours at 8 a.m., 9 a.m., or 10 a.m. or look on their own. Free “Illinois Birds” pocket guides will be distributed while supplies last. A shady rest area with
chairs, as well as a restroom, beverages and snacks will be provided. If weather is questionable call Keith or Mary Blackmore at 815-938-3204. The preserve is located about two miles south of Leaf River. The new parking area is off Leaf River Road.
Polo Senior Center is offering a Yoga class beginning Wednesday, May 13 at 4:30 p.m. at the center, 101 E. Mason St. The class will run for six weeks. Participants do not have
to be a senior or a member to take part in this exercise program. The class will be taught by Pat Leitzen-Fye, a licensed instructor from Freeport.
The fee is $60, Payment is due at the first class. Participants need to bring a Yoga mat. For more information or to register, call 815-9463818.
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Bus trip available to Cubs game The Ogle County Farm Bureau is sponsoring a luxury coach trip to Wrigley Field on Thursday, June 25, to see the 2014 National League Western Division Champion Los Angeles Dodgers in action against the home town Cubs.
The bus will leave at 9:30 a.m. from the Farm Bureau Building, Oregon. The game will begin at 1:20 p.m. in Chicago. Transportation will be provided by Cheeseman Coaches and seats at Wrigley Field will be in the outfield
terrace reserved section. Cost of the trip is $60, which includes transportation and ticket. Only 50 seats are available and will go quickly. Reservations can be made by calling the Farm Bureau at 815-732-2231.
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Fairdale recovery dollars may be locally financed By Brett Rowland Shaw Media The road to recovery in Fairdale will likely be paved with local dollars. County and municipal officials aren’t banking on a influx of state and federal dollars to help with the cleanup and long-term recovery and rebuilding work needed. An EF4 tornado struck the unincorporated DeKalb County community April 9 killing two, injuring more than a dozen and destroying scores of homes and buildings. With cleanup work ongoing, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency is still in the process of collecting information about damages and working to determine the unmet needs of residents and local governments. Once IEMA has that information, it will be able to determine what assistance the state might be able to offer, said Patti Thompson, spokeswoman for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. “It’s still too early,” Thompson said. “At this point, we’re continuing to collect information.”
In the meantime, state agencies, such as the Illinois Department of Transportation, are assisting local governments in the affected areas. But local leaders don’t expect the kind of federal disaster assistance that helped survivors of the deadly 2013 tornado that struck Washington. After that EF4 tornado, which killed three and damaged more than 1,000 homes, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Individual Assistance Program approved more than $2.5 million in grants for residents for home repairs, rental assistance and grants to replace lost personal items. And the U.S. Small Business Administration reported that more than $18.7 million in low-interest disaster loans had been approved to help the rebuilding process. Instead, plans to form a local disaster recovery task force – including business leaders, government leaders, elected officials and community members – are underway. The United Way and the DeKalb County
Community Foundation will play a role in the task force, which will focus on being the main place of contact for tornado victims and those involved with rebuilding Fairdale. “We’re not anticipating federal assistance,” DeKalb County Board chairman Mark Pietrowski Jr. said. “State help will be more in terms of agency assistance, but not actual dollars.” At the same time, Pietrowski said local leaders have been in touch with their counterparts in Washington and are documenting costs. Once the county starts to get a better idea of how much has spent on everything from debris removal to overtime for first responders, leaders will be able to look for possible ways to get outside funding, Pietrowski said. “We’re still in relief mode,” he said. “We’re just entering recovery mode.” At least for the county, debris removal will likely be the most significant clean up expense. So far, between 900 and 1,000 truckloads have been taken to an area dump, said Denny Miller, head of DeKalb County’s Emergency Services Disaster Agency.
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to a worthy cause, make sure you know the in-kind contributions your charity prefers. A food bank may prefer food items that are not perishable such as canned goods. Am I feeling pressured to give? Don’t succumb to pressure to give money on the spot, either immediately over the phone via credit card or by allowing a “runner” to pick up a contribution. Research the charity fully; the charity that needs your money today will welcome it just as much tomorrow. Another donation idea suggested by Bernas, “If you have unused gift cards that are redeemable for cash or can be used by individuals, ask the charity if these are acceptable as a donation.” For more tips, visit www. bbb.org/chicago, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or add us on Pinterest. The BBB is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization. It is supported by businesses to protect consumers against scams and other unethical business practices. The group educates both consumers and businesses, and by highlighting trustworthy businesses. By developing reports and ratings on businesses and charitable organizations, the BBB encourages people to use these as resources and referrals to utilize the free services before making a purchase or donation. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois is a member of the international BBB system that services the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Art Show Held at Conover The Eagles Nest Art Group held an open house April 25 at Conover Square, Oregon. Above, Mary Chapman, North Aurora, signs the guest book. Seated are ENAG members Carrie Lay and Carol Ubben, both of Mt. Morris. At left, George Murray, Polo, looks through the art work for sale. Photos by Vinde Wells
Take care with donations Fake charities are a concern
In the wake of the recent tornadoes that struck in northern and central Illinois millions of dollars will be needed to help individuals, families and businesses rebuild their communities. Much of the needed money will come from concerned individuals who want to help by donating to charities. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois (BBB) is alerting consumers of the possibility of phony charities and fundraising scams related to the destruction caused by tornadoes. “Tragedies often bring out the best in people and inspire others to give support,” said Steve J. Bernas, president & CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois. “Unfortunately, the aftermath of a natural disaster is also a time that brings out the worst in people, when scammers find ways to make money from tragedy.” The BBB recommends asking the following questions before choosing to donate to a specific charity: Is this a charity I can trust? Look at the appeal carefully; some charities have similar sounding names. Don’t be fooled by names that look impressive or that closely resemble the name of a wellknown organization. Check with your appropriate state government authorities (this is usually a division of the state’s office of the attorney general) to verify the charity is registered to solicit in your state. Also, visit
Lowden State Park offering campsite, shelter reservations Visitors to Lowden State Park are now able to reserve a campsite or a picnic shelter during the months of May through October by using the Internet website www.reserveamerica.com. Camping fees range from $20 for electric
campsites to $10 for nonelectric campsites plus a $5 reservation fee. “There are two picnic shelters available to reserve and the reservation fee is $20 plus a $5 reservation fee,” said site superintendent Grant Afflerbaugh.
Picnic shelter reservations only are also available at Castle Rock State Park. All reservations need to be made online by using the reserveamerica.com website, Afflerbaugh said.
ILCC offers education program In partnership with local groups throughout the state, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) is kicking off its seventh annual spring educational effort tomorrow. Entitled Your Actions Matter, this underage drinking prevention program is designed to remind adults that preventing underage drinking is everyone’s responsibility. To view the complete list of local Your Actions Matter partners, visit www. illinois.gov/ILCC/Divisions/ Pages/2015List.aspx. Not only did youth create the Your Actions Matter educational materials, they also are visiting liquor establishments throughout the state to distribute these materials, along with their adult chaperones. “We hope teens participating in Your Actions Matter take ownership of the message, as it may help them resist peer pressure and the temptation to drink when offered alcohol,” says
ILCC Acting Director Ivan take effect impacting all Fernandez. Beverage Alcohol Sellers/ The spring and summer Servers Education and seasons are critical for Training (BASSET) trainees underage drinking prevention throughout the state, as efforts. well as Cook County bars “Unfortunately, many teens and restaurants. Beginning will drink for the first time on July 1, all current and during the coming months,” future BASSET cardholders says ILCC Education will need to renew their Manager Ted Penesis, who certification every three organized the statewide years. activity. “Two types of In addition, all Cook events stand out: prom and County servers and graduation parties. Even “bouncers, or those whose more troubling, some parents job description entails the condone underage drinking checking of identification during these events. That is when alcohol is consumed on why educating adults of the the premises, must be trained many dangers is so important and certified. at this time of year.” To ease the transition for Aiding in the delivery BASSET trainees and liquor of this important parent establishments, monetary education message are penalties for non-compliance television stations throughout with the new provisions will the state. Numerous commence in January. participating stations agreed Additionally, business to air the winning public owners and BASSET service announcement created cardholders will soon by youth in last year’s Your have access to a secured Actions Matter Teen Video BASSET Card Lookup PSA Contest. The PSA will system on the ILCC website. air now through the summer. Once registered, BASSET To view the video, order cardholders will have the free materials, and more ability to print out their card information, visit www. at no cost. YourActionsMatter.org. To view the complete gardening programs to fit The new state law will schedule and register for one most needs. The goal of assist in keeping alcohol out of the free training sessions, horticulture programming of teen’s hands. visit ILCC.illinois.gov and is to educate and inspire New regulations will click on the “Calendar” tab. members of the community. Remember to “Like” Miller’s social media sites to stay up-to-date on programs in the area, as well as local gardening news. AIR CONDITIONING CHECK
Extension educator receives award Candice Miller, a University of Illinois Extension Horticulture educator, was recently awarded a State Communications Award for her Social Media Flyer by the Illinois Extension Agricultural Association. She serves Boone,
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School art show is Friday
Donation Jason Carlson presents a check for $300 to Jessica Cash of Shining Stars Child Advocacy Center of Ogle and Lee Counties. Carlson is chairman of the St. Paul Lutheran Church Endowment Committee and each year interest income is disbursed to a local organization. Cash did a presentation on the organization for the members of St. Paul on April 26. Photo by Jean Whipple
The Oregon School District will showcase the creative talents of all art students at Night at the Gallery on Friday, May 1 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Oregon Elementary School.
Artwork created by students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 will be on display throughout the building. In addition, the third and fourth graders music
concerts will be held that night in the Etnyre gym. The third graders will perform at 6 p.m. and the fourth graders at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
Masons will serve breakfast The Oregon Masonic Lodge will serve a pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday, May 2 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ogle County Farm Bureau Building on Pines
Road, Oregon. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 6-12. Children younger than 6 eat free.
Oregon Library News “My two favourite things in life are libraries and bicycles. They both move people forward without wasting anything. The perfect day: riding a bike to the library.” — Peter Golkin Welcome New Library Board Members We are happy to announce that the Oregon Public Library has three new Board Trustees. Amy Ciesiel, Susan Barnes and Katie Beeh were appointed to the Board to
replace outgoing Trustees, Rick McCanse, Lisa Russell, and Angie Theisen. We would like to thank Lisa, Angie and Rick for their dedication to the library and to welcome Amy, Susan and Katie to the Board. Seed Exchange Party Saturday, May 9 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 have any to exchange. Get Help with Electronic Devices Library staff will be available on Saturday, May 9 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. to
help patrons with questions about tablets, I-pads and smart phones. No registration is required.
Join in for stories, crafts, friends and fun. Story Time is designed for 3-6 year olds. Registration is requested.
Food for Fines May 4-9 Oregon Public Library cardholders with outstanding fines may have their fines reduced by donating nonperishable food items. During the week of May 4 -9, the library will reduce cardholders’ fines by $1 for each non-perishable food item donated. Patrons who do not have fines are welcome to bring non-perishable food to the library. All donations will be given to Oregon Lifeline.
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.
2015 Summer Reading Program Bookmarks All 200 bookmark entries are on display. 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.
Isabelle, Asher,Jasper, Nick, Zeke and Hayden celebrated Earth Day with trees and worms during Story Time at Oregon Public Library.
Preschool Story Time Story Time meets on Thursdays, at 10:30 a.m.
New Non-Fiction Arrivals The Great Leader and The Fighter Pilot by Blaine Harden Eating Vietnam by Graham Holliday H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald The Color of Grace by Bethany Haley Williams Foragers, Farmers, and Fossil Fuels by Ian Morris Children of the Stone by Sandy Tolan Pioneer Girl by Laura Ingalls Wilder Dead Wake by Erik Larson Being Mortal by Atul Gawande What If? by Randall Munroe The Oregon Public
Library is a district library that incorporates the city of Oregon and portions of surrounding townships. Browse thousands of books, hundreds of DVDs and CDs, and over 70 magazine titles. Those unable to get into the library can call for home delivery. Check out materials with a valid card from the library or from almost any Illinois library. Questions and comments can be delivered in person, by mail to 300 Jefferson St., Oregon, IL 61061, by telephone at 815-7322724, or by e-mail to oregonlibrary@yahoo.com. A calendar of events is available on the library website, at www.oregon. lib.il.us A library catalog is also available at the website, found by clicking on the picture of wooden file drawers. The library is located at 300 Jefferson St. Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information and accessibility accommodations, call 815732-2724.
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Dear Editor, In 2013 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services found that state agencies estimated there were 679,000 victims of child maltreatment that year. That number of victims could fill 10 modern football stadiums. Nationally, four-fifths (79.5 percent) of victims were neglected, 18.0 percent were physically abused, 9.0 percent were sexually abused and 8.7 percent were psychologically maltreated. These statistics are heartbreaking. April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, it is a good time to reflect each year about the adversity some of our children face growing up. It’s also a good time to reflect on local efforts made to help serve these children. CASA is one of those
efforts. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is a network of communitybased programs that recruit, train and support citizenvolunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in courtrooms and communities. These volunteers are assigned abuse and neglect cases in which they monitor and report back to the courts what they see. These volunteers give these children a voice in a sometimes overwhelming system. Volunteers continue to monitor the children’s cases until they are placed in loving permanent homes. How can you help? You can volunteer for CASA as an advocate or to help with fundraising for the program. You can donate directly, or join us on social media to stay informed and involved. Any step you take to help an abuse or neglected child is a step in the right direction. For information, please
visit www.CASALeeCarroll. com or call 815-222-6780. Darin DeHaan Oregon Vice-President Carroll, Lee and Ogle County CASA Board of Directors
Thank you for bringing pink truck to town
Dear Editor, We wish to thank Pink Heals, Inc./ Winnebago County Chapter and the Chicagoland Chapter in Downers Grove for their Pink Fire Trucks and support of cancer survivors. We also thank our daughter, Joy, who coordinated this event along with Joel Maines and his partner Vinnie from the Chicagoland Chapter. The five vehicle siren parade stopped at our house to celebrate Nancy Ryder’s life and her 22 year battle against cancer.
She and her husband Bob were surprised. The Oregon Fire Department led the parade. Chief Don Heller, Dan Dwyer, Scott Wallace, Matt Schnor, Randy Travis, Al Greene, and Kevin Greene were gathered with us in a large circle as we held hands in prayer and thanked God for life. Also joining us were ATS employees Ashley Lawrenz and Todd Winne. Thank you all for your support. It was a gorgeous Sunday morning celebration. Rick and Laurie Ryland Oregon
Showcase raised $7,000
Dear Editor, The Steering Committee of the Shining Star Showcase and Megan Clift Memorial Fund managed by the
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois would like to thank all of you that have contributed for the fourth annual showcase on April 11. Our fundraising efforts with the Shining Star Showcase this year raised $7,000, which all goes to the Megan Clift Memorial Fund. All expenses for the event are covered by private contributions and do not come out of the funds raised. This Memorial Fund at the Community Foundation helps support the Performing Arts at the Byron Schools and the Teen Mission Trips and Summer Camp at Valley Covenant Church. These were all programs that helped develop Megan into the young woman she became, when at age 17 she left us and went to Heaven. Again we thank all that have participated in Megan’s Memorial Fund and if you wish to become a Partner with Megan to help endow this fund, please go to www.
meganclift.com and hit on the Partner with Megan icon to obtain the details. Thanks for your continued support. Steering Committee: Angie Snodgrass, Jen Wygant, Amy Harn, Rick Lindholtz, Natalie Gordon, Kraig Hoover, Caryn Hoover, Dirk Palmer, Beth Clift and Ed Clift Dear Editor, Rock River Center would like to thank students from two local schools for their recent volunteer efforts. The Oregon School District sent a group of volunteer students to the center who spent their time washing windows. Also, the OCEC’s Chana School sent another group of students who cleaned up the landscaping and spread mulch around the center. We appreciate their hard work. Thank you and great job! Deb Julian Activities Coordinator Rock River Center
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Listening to storm warnings is important to save lives By Vinde Wells Editor The importance of heeding storm warnings has been especially apparent in the aftermath EF4 tornado that churned through Ogle County three weeks ago. Although the storm damaged or destroyed nearly 180 structures, including devastated 30 homes, residents in the storm’s path suffered only minor injuries. Tom Richter, director of the Ogle County Emergency Management Agency (OCEMA), attributed that to ample advance warnings and that people took shelter when the storm approached. “People took the warnings seriously and took shelter. I think that’s why we had no casualties in Ogle County,” he said. Heeding storm warnings is especially crucial for anyone who lives in a mobile home or may be camping or picnicking at a park.
A utility worker picks up debris from homes destroyed on E. Kuehl Ct. after the April 9 tornado. Photo by Earleen Hinton
Richter said emergency agencies advise residents to leave mobile homes during a tornado. “We tell people not to stay in mobile home, even if they are tied down,” he said. “They are lightweight construction and just don’t hold up well.”
City to flush hydrants The City of Oregon will be flushing fire hydrants on the following dates: May 4-8 — north of Ill. 64 (Washington Street) and the east side May 11-15 — south of Ill. 64 (Washington Street) The flushing is a requirement of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and a
By Bill Coffman Sunset Golf Club Happy Earth Day Sunset Faithful. Time to catch you all up on what’s happening at Sunset and what is turning into a very busy golf season News and Notes April 18 Sunset Clean-up day and open house Well, we didn’t get our usual turnout, but those members and guests that came out last Saturday to get in a little work, exercise and fun certainly were not disappointed. I can’t remember so many pinecones on the course. We had the opportunity to try out the refurbished gas grill and it worked like a charm on our burgers and brats we treated all our workers at lunch. Thanks again Stu Toney. For the open house, Kathy Blume made us a couple samples of new Sunset T-Shirts and hoods to display and sell. Those samples and order forms are at the clubhouse if
He advised all residents, but especially those who live in mobile homes, to have an emergency plan made well in advance of dangerous weather. “Have a plan and heed the warnings,” he reiterated. Mobile home residents are advised to leave as quickly
as possible before a tornado strikes and go to a nearby building with a basement. If no shelter is immediately available, they should find the lowest-lying area nearby and lie down in it, covering their head with their hands. Covering themselves, especially their heads, with a
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superintendent Elmer Stauffer. Where to take shelter depends on where a visitor is in the park, he said. Like at Lowden, campers at White Pines are advised to go into the shower building, which Stauffer called a “substantially constructed” cement block structure. Guests at the lodge and cabin area are advised to take shelter in the basement of the restaurant at the lodge, he said. “If they can’t get to the lodge, they should stay in their cabin,” he said. “They are pretty substantially built.” Hikers and picnickers caught in an approaching storm should go to a low area and lie down, protecting their heads, Stauffer said, or take shelter against one of the park’s limestone bluffs. “That’s not the best case scenario, but it’s better than being out in the open,” he said.
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recommendation of the Insurance Services Office. City water may be rusty during this operation and residents should refrain from washing clothes, etc., during the hours of the flushing operation. At night if your water is rusty, allow the cold water to run until it clears. For more information call city hall at 815-732-6321.
The Oregon/Nashua Township monthly meeting dates for the 2015-2016 years are as follows: May 6, June 3, July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 2, Oct. 7,
you’d like to place an order. Also, Heidi VanDeZant from Ultimate Designs has golf shirts with an embroidered Sunset logo available. We’ll hope to have some samples and forms ready soon.
4839 or send an e-mail of your intention to participate. The e-mail address is listed below. We would like to have the names of the participants, parents or guardians phone number, the number of years you have played golf, whether or not you have had golf lessons in the past, and, if possible, an e-mail address to reach the responsible party. Cost of these lessons are free to Sunset members and $35 for non-members. This year we really want to emphasize how much these Junior lessons will help your children better enjoy the great game of golf. While the $35 fee is very reasonable, a Junior Membership costs $150 and includes the lessons. With the $150, children will get bi-weekly lessons for 6 plus, but also have the freedom to golf Sunset daily except for Thursdays and play days when the course is not available. Many talented golfers have come out of Sunset,
Nov. 4, Dec. 2, Jan. 6, Feb. 3, March 2, and April 6. All the meetings are on the first Wednesday of the month and start at 6:30 p.m. except
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if a meeting falls on a holiday. Then the meeting will be held on the Tuesday prior to the original date at the Oregon/Nashua Township
The Oregon Park District will give away bottles of maple syrup at Nash Recreation Center starting on Friday, May 1. These are first come, first served.
Building. The 2016 annual Oregon/ Nashua Town Meeting will be Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 7 p.m.
Donations will be accepted for OPD’s Scholarship Fund. The syrup was made during the park district’s annual maple syrup production that is run by Jon Barnhart.
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Summer Junior Golf Lessons Attention Sunset members and non-members it is with great excitement that Sunset is again having our own Salley Wessels leading this year’s Junior Golf Lessons. Salley will be assisted by a talented group of associates so you can rest assured that you’ll learn a lot about the game of golf and have a ton of fun in the process. Golf lessons will begin Monday, June 1, and will be held on Monday and Wednesday mornings until mid-July. Time slots will be 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Programs are available for beginners, intermediate and advanced golfers. There are three ways to can sign up. Come to the Sunset Club House, call 815-743-
including Salley, and it’s a game you can play for a lifetime. Second Annual Senior Old Home Week is set for Tuesday, June 30 - Sunset will sponsor the Second Annual Senior Old Home Week Scramble. This will be an 18-hole Scramble Format, four members to each team. Teams will be randomly selected closer to the start date of the event. For 34 years Sunset has been home to the Lyle Towns Memorial Old Home Week Tournament. Many of today’s participants don’t know the origin of how Old Home Week started. This senior play day is a way to keep the Old Home Week tradition going and give our seniors an opportunity to enjoy the week. The scramble will begin at 8 a.m. sharp on Tuesday, June 30. Just like last year, the cost will be $40 per participant. The only stipulation is that you must be 50 years of age or older.
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mattress, blanket or a helmet is also recommended. Richter stressed the importance of monitoring the weather online, on TV, or on a weather radio. “Don’t depend on the sirens,” he said. “They are sounded only as a last resort.” Grant Afflerbaugh, site superintendent at Lowden and Castle Rock State Parks near Oregon, said a warning siren is located at the Lowden, but not at Castle Rock. The shower building at Lowden offers protection from tornadoes. “We advise campers to go into the shower building which is a cement block structure,” he said. At Castle Rock, he said, the staff drives through the park to alert hikers and picnickers of approaching storms. The staff at White Pines State Park also monitors the weather closely and warns campers and other guests, according to site
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Men and women are welcome to participate. For our super seniors the forward tees will be available for you to use during the round. The $40 fee includes green fees, golf cart, lunch and cash prizes which will be awarded to the winners and runners-up. In addition, since this is not designed to be a competitive scramble, other cash prizes may be awarded to random foursomes. Places paid will be determined upon the number of participants. Proceeds from the scramble will also go to the Sunset general fund which is used for Sunset Clubhouse and grounds improvements. Additional donations are also accepted and greatly appreciated.
An entry form will be on the Facebook page and website. Printed copies will be at the clubhouse. Sunset loses a couple of great friends. In closing, Sunset has lost of couple of very good friends this past month. Curtis “Crazy Curt” Miller and Stanley “Stan” Ludwig both passed away recently. Both were proud members of Sunset and Stan was Superintendent of Grounds at Sunset before he retired. Our condolences to the Miller and Ludwig families. They will be missed at Sunset although I am pretty sure we might still hear the echo of their characteristic laughs on Thursday nights from time-to-time.
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Several new invasive plants in Illinois are announced Before getting to know what plant species are considered invasive in Illinois, it is important to know what characteristics a plant must have in order to be considered invasive, said a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator. Take purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata), and Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) as an example; what do these three plants have in common? According to Veronica Shaughnessy, purple loosestrife, garlic mustard, and Japanese knotweed may have more in common than one may think. “They are all non-native to Illinois, meaning they were not present in Illinois prior to European settlement,” Shaughnessy said. “Purple loosestrife is native to Europe and Asia. Garlic mustard is native to Europe, Africa, and Asia while Japanese knotweed is native to Asia.” All of these plants are vigorous growers, prolific reproducers, able to withstand a variety of habitats, and have tendencies toward growing in thick monocultures. These characteristics make them very competitive. “In many cases, they are
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can produce up to 2.5 million seeds annually,” Shaughnessy said. Garlic mustard is present in northeastern and central Illinois. Although garlic mustard is more prolific in the northern half of Illinois, it has been reported locally in southwestern Illinois. “Overall, it is said to be rapidly spreading,” Shaugnessy added. Garlic mustard is a biennial herb, meaning it completes its lifecycle in two years, with rounded leaves in a rosette form and triangularly shaped leaves in its second year of growth. Garlic mustard grows two to four feet tall and has clusters of white four-petaled flowers that appear in May to June, depending on location within Illinois. When crushed, garlic mustard has a garlic-like odor. This invasive plant can produce up to 3,000 seeds per plant.
Japanese knotweed is a large plant with broad heartshaped leaves and hollow stalks. It can grow three to eight feet tall. Japanese knotweed produces small green-white flowers in late summer to early fall, depending on its Illinois location. “This plant spreads rapidly by underground stems called rhizomes. Even tiny pieces of Japanese knotweed plants can produce new plants,” Shaugnessy said. “To prevent further spread of invasive plant species, learn to identify them, monitor your property, choose not to use invasive plant species in landscaping, and clean off your clothing, shoes, and other equipment after coming into contact with an area infested with invasive plant species,” Shaugnessy suggested. She also warned that some management methods may actually spread the
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An Oregon High School forward to watching him graduate has been named move our distance program the new head coach of the to greatness.” Northern Illinois University Accepting this role women’s cross country team. with the Huskies marks a “We’re pleased to introduce homecoming for Myers, Adrian Myers as our new who grew up in Oregon, and women’s cross country head attended NIU football games coach and assistant track as a child. & field coach,” said NIU “It is very rare in life that Associate Vice-President and we ever get an opportunity Director of Athletics Sean T. to pursue our careers within Frazier in a press the area we grew release. “He is up. Mr. Frazier, a local product Coach Teaberry who brings great and the NIU experience to the athletics staff Huskie program. have provided Our track and me a dream field and cross opportunity country programs here,” Myers have made great said. “I believe in strides in recent the tremendous years, and I resources look forward to available at Adrian Myers Oregon’s Gylian Finch calls for time after stealing second as Dixon’s Haley Fitzsimmons fields the ball during the continued NIU, both conference action Tuesday night at Oregon Park West. Photo by Earleen Hinton development of academically our distance athletes under and athletically. Coach Adrian’s direction.” Teaberry has established a Myers will also help NIU championship culture for director of track and field Huskie track & field and A second inning triple by and cross country Connie cross country. It is with great Anni Wilson got the Lady Teaberry’s coaching staff by pride that I join a program Hawks started Tuesday night serving as an assistant track showing such limitless in a 5-2 win over Dixon. & field coach for distance potential.” On an 0-2 count, Wilson running in addition to his He will lead the NIU cranked a triple to left field cross country duties. cross country program after and scored on an Alli Henson “We are very excited to spending the past two seasons bunt to even the score 1-1. add Coach Myers to our staff. as director of operations for Henson scored on a pass He embodied everything the men’s and women’s cross ball from third to give Oregon I was looking for in a country and track & field a 2-1 lead. coach,” Teaberry said. “His programs at Purdue. In the third inning, Bre knowledge and coaching Myers also previously Bicksler smacked a double to methods are proven with the served as a volunteer assistant center. Hannah Wolber came success of past and present coach with the Boilermakers. in as a courtesy runner and athletes. He also expresses At Purdue, Myers helped scored when Hailey White hit loyalty and love for NIU and the Boilermakers’ cross a single to make it 3-1. its athletic programs. We are country programs produce Dixon threatened in the honored that he has accepted their best recent finishes fourth inning with runners at our offer, and I am looking first and third with one out Turn to B2 before Abby Baker struck out the next runner and then threw out the following runner on a ground out to keep the score 3-1. In the bottom of the fourth, Oregon’s Anni Wilson connects for a key hit during action against Dixon. Oregon won Wilson drove the first pitch to the game 5-2. Photo by Earleen Hinton Oregon second in Rockford in seven individual events to right field and scored when The Hawks swept the score 129 points and win a Ally Bartling connected on a Central 8-1. relays, and also added four triangular over North Boone double to center field. The Hawks managed just individual wins to score (60) and host Christian Life Oregon added another run four hits, including doubles 103 points in an April 23 (8). in the bottom of the fifth by Bicksler and Aleah Wight triangular at Christian Life. Sarah Lauer won the long when Gylian Finch singled against the Rockets. Rockford won the meet jump (15 feet, 1/2 inch) and and stole second base. White took the loss for with 107 points. North the triple jump (33-11), and Bicksler sacrificed Finch Oregon. Boone scored 40 points. also ran on the 400 relay to third and she scored when Central pitcher Emily Konner Wilson was the (55.17 seconds). Emily Perkins crushed a deep Kisch went the distance, and lone Oregon winner on the Carly Stephens won the shot to center. struck out 14 batters. Bryn track, taking the 110 hurdles shot put (31-4 1/4), and Dixon added a run in the Lawler drove in three runs. in 16.70 seconds. Kelsy Pudlas won the pole top of the sixth, but it was too John Ghibellini won the vault (8-0) in the field, while little too late. April 23 discus (144 feet, 8 inches), Gabby Russell won the 100 Baker got the win for the Byron 3, Oregon 1: Rachel Skylar Short won the long hurdles (19.25). Hawks striking out seven Bonnell and the Tigers jump (18-8), and Mitchell Hailey Long took the without giving up a walk, outdueled Baker and the Nehrkorn won the triple 200 (29,.65), and Mayra Bartling, Perkins, White Hawks in a Big Northern jump (37-7). Nava-Moyotl won the 800 and Henson drove in runs, West game in Byron. Wilson, Nehrkorn and (2:57.91). and Bicksler and Wilson had Finch singled, doubled and Short all ran on the 400 relay Sarah Harris was on the two hits each for Oregon. drove in a run for Oregon, (46.64), while Ian Hussung 400 and 800 relays (1:58.58), Oregon hosts Lutheran on and Aleah Wight singled and was on both the 3,200 relay and Sommer Rhea was on Aleah Wight dives after a hit during Tuesday night action (9:17.806) and 1,600 relay the 800 and 1,600 relays Thursday and West Carroll on tripled. Friday at Oregon Park West Baker allowed three earned against Dixon. Photo by Earleen Hinton (3:47.28). The Hawks ran a (4:46.80); Russell also ran in before traveling to Stillman runs and six hits, striking out gave up one earned run. She loss for the Hawks, striking 1:46.83 in the 800 relay. the 1,600 relay, and Pudlas also had two hits and an RBI out two and walking two Valley on May 5. five without a walk. was in the 800 relay. while allowing 10 runs and Bonnell also allowed for Byron. Lady Hawks take first April 21: Rock Falls beat 10 hits. Wight led the offense six hits and struck out five April 27 The Lady Hawks won all Nava-Moyotl was on the Oregon fell to Burlington without a walk, but she only Oregon 10-0. Baker took the with a pair of singles. four relays, and added wins 3,200 relay team (12:03.19).
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Hawks defeat Byron 4-2 The Hawks scored one run in the first inning and another in the third before adding two more in the fourth en route to a 4-2 win over Byron Tuesday night. Josh Cook and Zach Stromberg had two hits each while Harry Baldwin, Mason Smith, and Cole Burke added one each. Cook was the winning pitcher and Smith recorded the save. April 23: Rock Falls 9, Oregon 0: Cayden Erickson struck out 12 in six innings of two-hit ball, and Clay Velazquez drove in three runs Oregon’s Harry Baldwin safely slides into first Tuesday afternoon during a game as the Rockets blanked the Hawks in Big Northern West against Byron. Photo by Chris Johnson
action in Oregon. Nolan Moeller added an inning of one-hit relief, and Quinton Matznick had a single, double and two RBIs for Rock Falls (12-5, 3-2). Erickson added an RBI, Reid Akerman had two singles, and Logan Pillars ripped a double. Taylor Brubaker took the loss for Hawks, but only five of the nine runs he and reliever Jensen Melville allowed were earned thanks to six Oregon errors. April 22: The conclusion of an April 2 baseball game between Dixon and Oregon went as quickly as the game itself was long on April 22.
After the teams played to a 6-6 tie through nine innings at Veterans Memorial Field on that Thursday, the Dukes made quick work of the 10th inning on April 22 – 13 minutes, to be exact – to pull out a 7-6 victory. Cal Jarrett (2-2) struck out the side in 11 pitches in the top of the 10th, then started the winning rally with a oneout single. After he stole second, Mitchell Wolfe drew a walk, then Kris Lahman was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Cody Mighell bunted the first pitch down the first-base line, driving in Jarrett to give Dixon the win.
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DLR boys teams second and third The seventh and eighth grade boys track teams from David L. Rahn Junior High competed in a meet on April 13 at Landers-Loomis Field, Oregon. The seventh grade team finished in third place. Results are listed below.
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400 meter relay: Elijah Rufer, Brandon HydeJones, Sam Flores-Minnis, Garret Moser, second place, 1:19.68. 200 hurdles: Josh Sitze, NF. 110 meter hurdles: Josh Sitze, NF. 100 meter dash: Garret Moser, second place, 14.25, 800 meter run: Elijah Rufer, second place, 2:42.20; Kenny Bower, seventh place, 3:00.88; Jacob Davis, eighth place, 3:05.42; Brandon Hyde-Jones, ninth place, 3:09.47. 400 meter dash: Brandon Hyde-Jones, third place, 1:09.82; Jacob Davis,
Myers to coach cross country From B1 in the Big Ten. In 2013, the men’s program posted its best finish since 1991, while the women’s team enjoyed its top placement in the conference since 2007. Myers also worked with Purdue’s first cross country NCAA All-American since 1987, Matthew McClintock, who would go on to win gold for the U.S. junior team in the 10,000 meters at the 2013 Pan-American Games. Prior to his time with the Boilermakers, Myers served as an assistant coach and director of strength training for the Indiana Invaders elite development program, a nationally recognized group that has produced more than 200 qualifiers to USA Track & Field championships. From 2011-12, Myers spent two years as the women’s cross country coach and assistant track & field
coach for men’s and women’s middle-distance and long sprints at Marian University in Indianapolis. Prior to that, he began his coaching career at IUPUI in 2009, serving as the top assistant for Hall of Famer Chuck Koeppen’s program. In this role, Myers coached a first team All-Summit League cross country runner in Joe Hoffman while also working with IUPUI’s School of Physical Education on research related to the ground reaction forces between track spikes and different competition surfaces. As a student-athlete at Lewis University, Myers was a three-time NCAA Division II All-American and was a 10-time All-Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) honoree as a middle-distance runner with the Flyers. He set the Lewis records in the 1,000-meter run and the
distance medley relay while helping the Flyers win GLVC championships in 2004 and 2005. Myers also served as the team’s StudentAthlete Advisory Council (SAAC) representative and participated in the NCAA Peer Educator program. Myers excelled at running in high school as a 10-time Illinois All-State track & field athlete, competing for Oregon High School’s heralded program. He has a bachelor’s degree in sports management from Lewis University and a master’s degree in human performance and physical education from Adams State University. Myers and his wife, Tricia, have two children: a daughter, Nikeya, and a son, Adrian Jr. He will begin his duties at NIU on June 1.
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seventh place, 1:11.91. 1600 meter run: Kenny Bower, fourth place, 6:46.38. 200 meter dash: Sam Flores-Minnis, third place, 30.49. 1600 meter relay: Elijah Rufer, Josh Sitze, Sam Flores-Minnis, Jacob Davis, second place, 5:05.26. High jump: Sam FloresMinnis, seventh place, 4’02.01”; Elijah Rufer, 10th place, 4’; Josh Sitze, NF. Discus: Garret Moser, second place, 84’8”; Brandon Hyde-Jones, fifth place, 65’3”; Case Sellers, ninth place, 58’6”. Shot put: Garret Moser, third place, 31’02.25”; Jacob Davis, fifth place, 26’3”; Case Sellers, eighth place, 21’01.25”. Long jump: Kenny Bower, 16th place, 9’8”; Andrew Harshman, 19th place, 6’07.50”. The DLR eighth grade team finished in second place. Results are listed below. 200 meter hurdles: Connor Young, fourth place, 34.92; Luke Martin, sixth place, 34.99; Adam Merrill, eighth place, 38.67.
400 meter relay: Adam Merrill, Calvin Sullivan, Jackson Buck, Jacob Hoyle, fourth place, 58.59. 110 meter hurdles: Connor Young, fifth place, 20.91; Luke Martin, seventh place, 21.97; Adam Merrill, 13th place, 24.21. 100 meter dash: Pierce Ruit, seventh place, 13.33; Jonathan Acosta, ninth place, 13.48; Dalton Hermes, 13.97; Jacob Hoyle, 17th place, 14.32; Jackson Buck, 19th place, 14.45; Calvin Sullivan, 21st place, 15.02; Tyler Grant, 22nd place, 15.32; Carter Fruin, 23rd place, 15.43; Austin Strite, 25th place, 16.67. 800 meter run: Michael Bower, second place, 2:29.58; Jake Mennen, fourth place, 2:35.15; Tyler Grant, 10th place, 2:55.04. 800 meter relay: Dalton Hermes, Luke Martin, Jacob Hoyle, Pierce Ruit, first place, 1:55.64. 400 meter dash: Ryan Lazansky, seventh place, 1:06.14; Dalton Hermes, eighth place, 1:06.33. 1600 meter run: Michael Bower, second place, 5:30.37. 200 meter dash: Pierce Ruit, fifth place, 27.86;
Sports Column Echoes of 2011 for PoloForreston track? By Andy Colbert Reporter Echoes of 2011 are being heard all over again on the track for Polo-Forreston. That was the year that the boys team placed in two relays and two individual events at the IHSA state meet. It would have been a fifth medal, but the 1,600 relay missed qualifying for Saturday’s final by one spot. That season, they finished second at the sectional and were only a couple of points away from toppling Rochelle at the Ogle County meet. With how 2015 is shaping up, it could be another year to remember for the P-F program. The sprint relays, long a calling card for Polo, are getting more help from Forreston than ever before. Besides a solid 50/50 mix of both schools on the varsity 400 and 800 relays, Forreston has a group of freshmen that will be the future of the sprints. People forget that Forreston was a track power
in the early 90s, winning three straight sectionals. Since that time, both Polo and Forreston have yet to win a sectional. Could this be the year that the coop makes the claim as top dog at what promises to be a wide open sectional? Their main competition will be Byron, Christian Life, Oregon and Pec-Durand. So far, P-F has beaten each of those teams. But, the sectional is a different animal than regularseason meets. The key for P-F will be having enough strong individual performance to compliment likely first places in the sprint relays. And, with Winnebago and Rockford Christian up in 2A, for at least 2015 and both Byron and Oregon down a little, this could be P-F’s best chance to snag that elusive title. The real fun will happen downstate, with P-F looking to better the 43.11 fourthplace finish by the 400 relay team and the 1:29.73 sixth place by the 800 relay in 2011. Running on those relays were Shane and Michael Geary, Brandon Brauchler and Jeremiah Ludewig. Ryan Stukenberg also placed in the hurdles and Shane Geary in the 100 meters.
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P-F will receive its biggest test of the season thus far at Friday’s 39th Annual Art Carlson Hawk Classic in Oregon. The meet is considered the top regular-season meeting of small-school track teams in northern Illinois. There are 21 teams entered and Polo-Forreston is the favorite, along with Rockford Christian, Sterling Newman, ‘Bago and Byron. Then on the following Tuesday, it’s off to Rochelle for the Ogle County Meet. Rochelle might have too much depth for P-F to contend for the title, something the Polo boys have never won. But, it should be an interesting battle and a throwback sporting event to the days when county meets were almost more important than a conference or state meet. The county meet began in 1971 at Rochelle and has been the permanent home, save for a couple years in the mid 70s when Oregon first got its all-weather track. It started with eight teams in it, but eventually lost Leaf River, Mt. Morris and then Polo and Forreston cooped to leave it at five total schools. Did you know there used to be 11 high schools in Ogle County, including ones in Monroe Center, Kings and Creston that even fielded football teams? Right now, Forreston and Polo have a wealth of athletes in both baseball and track. Combining the two schools helps out more in track, where the combined enrollment stays within the 1A cut off. In baseball/softball they are bumped up to 2A instead of 1A for separate programs.
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Man held on $1M bond for charges By Vinde Wells Editor A Rockford man is being held in the Ogle County Jail in lieu of a $1 million bond on five felony firearms charges. According to court documents, Jason E. Switzer, 35, is charged with one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm, a Class 1 felony; one count of possession of a weapon by a felon, a Class 2 felony; and three counts of possession/use of a firearm by a felon, all Class
3 felonies. Ogle County States Attorney Eric Morrow said Switzer is accused of shooting at an individual in a vehicle on Interstate 39. The incident occurred on March 20, according to court documents. Morrow said Switzer was taken into custody on a warrant by Ogle County deputies on April 23, after he had been processed in Winnebago County on other charges. He is scheduled to appear in court on May 18.
CTI will perform at Ebenezer Church CTI will perform on Friday, May 8 at 7 p.m. at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 2997 N. German Church Rd., Oregon. CTI Music Ministries Fulltime Program performs in churches, colleges, schools, prisons, and other venues where they encourage and challenge Christians to loving action in response to Christ’s call
to “make disciples of all nations.� Opportunities will be available at the concert for individuals to learn more about using their talents and passions to share God’s love. For more information about the event call Mark Lohman at 815-440-2384. For more information about CTI go to ctimusic.org or call 320-235-0155.
Oregon firefighters along with Ashton EMS responded to a rollover accident in the 4400 block of S. Chana Road Monday around noon on Monday. Here, Oregon Fire Captain Bob Egyed checks the SUV’s interior after the driver was attended to by Ashton EMS. Photo by Earleen Hinton
Woman hurt in rollover on Chana Road A Rochelle woman was injured Monday when the sports utility vehicle she was driving overturned on Chana Road approximately 10 miles southeast of Oregon. Stevie L. Dodillet, 24, was transported by Ashton
ambulance to Rochelle Community Hospital for apparently non-lifethreatening injuries. According to Ogle County Sheriff’s Police, Dodillet was northbound on Chana Road near the intersection with
Husking Peg Road when her SUV drove off the roadway to the right side shortly before noon. The vehicle oversteered upon returning to the roadway and flipped sideways on the roadway numerous times
before coming to rest on the roadway, police said in a news release.
County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.
Rock Falls, was arrested for driving while license revoked following a traffic stop in the 6000 block of N. Freeport Road. Franklin was taken to the Ogle County Jail for booking and bonding procedures. Francisco Perez, 31, Rochelle, was arrested for not having a valid driver’s license. He was held in lieu of bond at the Ogle County Jail. Rufino Hernandez-Garcia, 55, Rochelle, was arrested at 9:10 p.m. for not having a valid driver’s license following a traffic stop in the Turn to B5
The Oregon Fire Department and Ashton ambulance assisted at the scene.
Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity. April 21 Mark Sumpter, 58, North Chicago, was arrested for failure to appear. Sumpter’s purge bond was set at $815 pending an April 22 court appearance. James Johnson, 48, Galt, was arrested on two outstanding warrants for speeding. He posted $400 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on May 1. At 5:55 p.m., deputies performed a traffic stop in the 200 block of Pine Ave. in Chana. After an investigation, Mark Miller, 45, Chana, was arrested for driving while license revoked. Miller was also issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Miller was transported to the Ogle County Jail where hew as held in lieu of bond. At 8:54 p.m., deputies responded to the report of a threat at 7058 E. Ill. 72, in the Meridian Manor Trailer Park. After further investigation, Curtis Palmer, 33, Stillman Valley, was arrested for
disorderly conduct. Palmer was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. April 22 Jaimee W. Saville, 38, Byron, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol, violating the drug paraphernalia act, and violating the cannabis control act following an 11:31 p.m. traffic stop in the 11000 block of N. Ill. 2 . Saville was also cited for having an expired registration and operating an uninsured vehicle. April 23 On 4-23-14 Ogle County deputies arrested the following individuals on outstanding Ogle County warrants: Lesley M. Cook, 53, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for battery. Cook appeared in court where she was released on a $1,000 recognizance bond. She is scheduled to appear in court May 11. Rebecca DuFoe, 42, Rockford, was arrested on
an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. DuFoe appeared in court where she was released on a $1,000 recognizance bond. She is scheduled to appear in court on April 27. Jason E. Switzer, 35, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for aggravated discharge of a firearm. Switzer’s bond was set at $1,000,000 pending a May 18b court appearance. Michael Geralds, 30, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant on a petition to revoke. Geralds’ bond was set at $5,000 pending an April 24 court appearance. April 24 At 1:24 a.m., deputies conducted a motorist assist in the 800 block of S. First Ave in Forreston. Subsequent to the assist, the driver, Christopher Hill, 26, Freeport, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol, broken seal, no valid registration, no insurance, and driving while license suspended. He was taken to the Ogle County Jail
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April 25 At approximately 3:07 a.m., deputies were dispatched to check a suspicious person and vehicle at 19941 E. Crill Road. After an investigation, Jose Orenday, 23, Rockford, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol and no valid driver’s license. Orenday was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. April 26 Sean D. Franklin 42,
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Oregon woman charged with fraud An Oregon woman remains in the Ogle County Jail on charges that last month she misappropriated the property of a financial institution and defrauded that institution. Linda K. Warrner, 53, is charged with one count of misappropriation of financial institution property and three counts of financial institution fraud, all Class 2 felonies. Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow said Warrner deposited a check from Bitsight Technologies
Inc., made payable to her, into an account she had opened at Rock Valley Credit Union, Rochelle, and withdrew funds from it. “Our allegation is she knew she wasn’t entitled to the funds,” he said. “She knew she had never worked for this company.” According to court documents, Warrner deposited a check, dated March 10, from Bitsight Technologies Inc. for $68,976 into an IRA account she has opened for herself on
March 13. She then withdrew $20,000 from the IRA account on March 14, “knowing that she never worked for Bitsight Technologies, that she was never issued a check from that corporation, and that the check she used to open her IRA account was fake,” the court record reads. She obtained a cashier’s check for $30,000 on March 14 from the funds on deposit in her IRA account, the record said.
The possible sentence for a Class 2 felony is 3 to 7 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections and a maximum fine of $25,000. Warrner is being held in lieu of a $25,000 bond, and is scheduled to appear in court May 6. According to its website, Bitsight Technologies Inc. is headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., and its mission is “to transform how organizations evaluate risk and security performance.”
Book Sale Sharon and Don Ditzler, Polo, look through the free books and magazines offered April 25 at the Polo Garden Club’s annual plant sale. Photo by Vinde Wells
Obituaries Audrey D. Burkholder Audrey D. Burkholder, 88, Polo, died on Friday, April 24, 2015 at the Polo Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Audrey was born Sept. 5, 1926 on the family farm on Maryland Road, Polo, the daughter of LaVerne and Mabel (Huntzberry) Binkley. Audrey married Kenneth Burkholder on Nov. 5, 1976 in Las Vegas, Nev. He preceded her in death on Sept. 8, 1992. She was a school bus driver in the Polo School District for 20 years and was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, Polo. Audrey loved playing cards and enjoyed feeding
Anita L. Martin Anita Louise Martin, 68, Mt. Morris, died on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris. Anita was born on July 15, 1946 in Oregon, the daughter of Hal L. and Jennie H. (Hillers) Snodgrass. She graduated from Mt. Morris High School in the Class of 1964. Anita married Earl E. Martin on Sept. 6, 1969 in the United Methodist Church, Mt. Morris. She worked in the bindery department in Kable Printing Company for 10 years, and then she worked for Watt
the birds and taking in the outdoor view from her living room. Survivors include her son, John (Michelle) Gilbert, Polo; her daughter, Kaci (Nick) Johns, Rockford; two granddaughters, Isabella Publishing in advertising for 29 years, retiring in 2004. Anita was a member of the Disciples United Methodist Church, Mt. Morris, where she taught Sunday School and served on various committees. Anita is survived by her husband, Earl Martin, Mt. Morris; daughter, Amanda C. Martin-Pressley, Polo; grandchildren, Ghabriel Monroe Martin-Pressley, Piper Elizabeth MartinPressley, and MyKalah Lynn Martin-Pressley, Polo; nephew, Michael (Erica) Snodgrass, Des Moines, Iowa; niece, Tammy (Scott) Glenn, Mt. Morris; two great-
Johns and Taylor Johns, both of Rockford; and two step-grandchildren, Mike Bothe and Pat Bothe, both of Dixon. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and her daughter, Susan Knott. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, Polo, with Rev. Derek Rogers officiating. Private burial will be at Fairmount Cemetery, Polo. A memorial has been established to Serenity Hospice.
Michael C. Hawn Michael C. Hawn, 78, lifelong Oregon resident, died on Monday, April 27, 2015 at Swedish-American Hospital, Rockford. He was born on Dec. 25, 1936 in Rochelle, the son of Harry D. and Sophie (Carlson) Hawn. He married Marilyn Pettenger on May 25, 1958 in Oregon; she died June 15, 2011. He was a 1956 graduate of Oregon High School and was a member of Oregon United Methodist Church. Mike worked for many
years for Helle Hardwoods, both in Oregon and Hawaii, and retired from Benesh Excavating in 2004. He loved the outdoors, his animals, and woodworking. He is survived by sons, Raymond (Yoly) Hawn and Michael Hawn, both of Oregon; daughter, Michelle (John) Mershon, Forreston; grandchildren, Mary Hawn, Marie Boyle, Katie Hawn, John Mershon III, Melissa Barnes, Michael Mershon, and Madalynn Mershon; and great-grandchildren, Morgan, Jackson, Cainen, Charlie, Kassadi,, and Karter.
He was also predeceased by his parents and son, Gregory. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday May 6 at 11 a.m. at Farrell-HollandGale Funeral Home, Oregon, preceded by a visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Pastor Barbara Good of the Oregon United Methodist Church will officiate. Memorials may be directed to the family for a fund to be established. Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave online condolences.
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Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow reports the following court nieces; three great-nephews; activity. sisters, Virginia Snodgrass, April 21 Polo, and Ruth Snodgrass, James L. Nicolosi, 28, Salt Lake City, Utah. She was preceded in death Rochelle, pleaded guilty to by her parents, and sister, retail theft, a Class 3 felony. Ogle County Circuit Paula Marie Snodgrass. Funeral services were Court Judge Robert Hanson held on April 25 at Disciples sentenced him to 180 days United Methodist Church, imprisonment. He must Mt. Morris, with Rev. Dwight also submit to DNA testing, random drug testing, and Stewart officiating. Burial was at Mt. Zion alcohol testing. He must cooperate and Cemetery, Oregon. complete Memorials have been satisfactorily established to Disciples psychological or substance United Methodist Church, abuse assessment. He must Mt. Morris Fire Department, also pay a probation fee of Pinecrest Manor Nursing $1,500, restitution of $2,500. A charge of retail theft/ Home, and Serenity Hospice dispensing merchandise over & Home.
$300 was dismissed per a state motion. Cheyanne M. Patton, 22, Rochelle, aggravated battery (2 counts) /disarming a police officer/threatening a public official/escape, status May 8. April 22 James Rossi, 42, Rockford, aggravated battery, jury status call May 11. Leland Rhea, 34, Rochelle, domestic battery (3 counts)/ battery, pre-trial conference May 20. April 24 Linda Warrner, 53, Oregon, misappropriation of financial institution property/financial institution fraud, preliminary hearing
May 6. Jacqueline Lowtharp, 31, Forreston, domestic battery, (2 counts), preliminary hearing May 13. Isaac Howard, 33, Sterling, criminal sexual assault, pretrial conference May 11. Matthew Kornewald, 37, Dixon, retail theft, status May 11. Lesa Johnson, 57, Mt. Morris, aggravated arson, status May 8. Britany Goike, 23, Chana, unlawful failure to register as a sex offender, pre-trial conference May 11. Breanna Hansen, 26, Rochelle, possession of methamphetamine/ obstructing identification, plea May 4.
Sheriff Arrests From B3 17,000 block of E. Ill. 38. Rufino was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. At approximately 5:52 p.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop on a motorcycle for speeding in the 2000 block of north River Road. After further investigation, Gregory Schrenker, 25, Rockford, was arrested for driving while license revoked. Schrenker was also
issued citations for speeding, no valid registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Schrenker was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. April 27 At 9:37 a.m., deputies stopped a suspicious vehicle on Freeport road at Ill. 52. After further investigation, Curtis A. Thompson, 50,
Rockford, was arrested for driving while license suspended, no insurance, unlawful possession of cannabis - less than 2.5 grams, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Thompson was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he posted bond and was given a May court date. At 10:37 p.m., deputies stopped a 2000 blue Dodge Caravan in the 18000 block
of E. Ill. 64 for an inoperable registration light. After a short investigation, Dah Dah, 18, Rockford, was arrested for unlawful consumption of alcohol as a minor and illegal transportation of alcohol. Also arrested was Ler Htoo, 24, Aurora, for driving while license suspended, obstructing, illegal transportation of alcohol and delivery of alcohol to a minor.
Both were transported to the Ogle County Jail and will appear in court at a later date. Angel M. Ruiz, 41 Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. Ruiz’s bond was set at $3,000 pending an April 28 court appearance. Jay A.
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Loves Park, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for contempt of court. Lindquist’s full cash bond was set at $2,908 pending an April 28 court appearance. Corey Charnock, 30, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for petition to revoke. Charnock’s bond was set at $100,000 pending an April 28 court appearance.
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.
1101 S. Third St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township. William R. Conti, Jr., quit claim deed to William R. Conti, Jr., and Patricia A. Conti, 8599 Verde Dr., Byron, Byron Township. Larry K. Wilson, warranty deed to Gregory Schwartz, 405 E. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $49,500.
$125,000. Nathan E. Merrill, warranty deed to Rafael S. Herrera, 1490 S. Krishill Rd., Oregon, OregonNashua Township, $165,000.
April 17 Ogle County Sheriff and Steve H. Cline, sheriff’s deed to Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, and CWABS, Inc., certificates TR20068,
April 20 Joshua L. Roos, April L. Roos, and April L. French, warranty deed to Jessica M. Fair, 604 S. 10th St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township,
April 21 JP Morgan Chase Bank, warranty deed to Maria M. Coro, 200 W. Avenue H, Rochelle, Flagg Township, $32,500. Ogle County Sheriff and Rubin, sheriff’s deed to Federal National Mortgage Assn., 606 S. Second Ave., Forreston, Forreston Township.
The following individuals paid fines in the Ogle County Circuit Court.
device, April 23, 2015 (March 4, 2015), dismissed per state motion. Maria D. Urzua, 45, Davis Junction, operating an uninsured motor vehicle April22, 2015 (March 3, 2015), dismissed per state motion. Ryan M. Hurt, 29, Byron, expired registration, April 22, 2015 (March 19, 2015), dismissed per state motion; driving 21-25 mph over the speed limit, $120. Shawn M. Pattison, 18, Byron, speeding 26-34 mph over the speed limit, charge amended/reduced to driving 15-20 mph over the speed
limit, April 22, 2015 (March 18, 2015), $160. Sydney L. Jackson, 16, speeding 26-34 mph over the speed limit, charge amended/ reduced to driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, April 22, 2015 (March 21, 2015), $175. Sherri L. Foster, 30, Polo, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, April 22, 2015 (March 22, 2015), dismissed per state motion; charge of driving 21-25 mph over the speed limit, $160. Brooke S. Hulvey, 19, Oregon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, April 22, 2015 (March 21,
Banks-Digvonni Partnership, warranty deed to BDO, LLC, 1060 Dement Rd., Rochelle, Dement Township. Roxanne M. Young, warranty deed to Mike P. Carr and Marilyn J. Carr, 9682 Marquand Dr., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $242,000. Marvin L. Binkley and Beverly K. Binkley, warranty deed, Larry K. Wilson, 4225 W. Ill. 64, Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $100,000. Marcy L. Gerardy, warranty deed to Nathan E. Merrill, 505 N. Sixth St.,
Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $123,000. John A. Weaver, Inc., warranty deed to Jack Heidelmeier, property on Lowell Park Rd., no address given, Polo, Pine Creek Township, $1,040,000. Sheldon B. Williams and Myrna M. Williams, warranty deed to Gerald M. Stauffer, 214 W. First St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $103,000.
Vilmin, 8410 N. Ill. 2, Byron, Byron Township, $132,000.
April 22 Robert J. Loughmiller and Deborah K. Loughmiller, warranty deed to Nicholas R.
April 23 William Haan, quit claim deed to Tracy Vargen, 10151 E. Hickory Ridge Dr., Rochelle, Flagg Township. Dana K. Stanbery and Dana K. Smardo, quit claim deed to Frank G. Smardo, Jr., property in Flagg Township, no address given. William J. McGuire, quit claim deed to William J. McGuire and Patricia J. McGuire, 18279 Quarry Rd., East, Monroe Center, Monroe Township.
April 23, 2015 (March 27, 2015), $160. Timothy D. Slater, 44, German Valley, driving 1520 mph over the speed limit, April 24, 2015 (March 31, 2015), $160. Cynthia S. Warner, 57, Mt. Morris, driving on left/ prohibited, April 20, 2015 (April 2, 2015), $160. Rodney D. VanCleve, 59, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, April 20, 2015 (April 7, 2015), $175. Kathleen A. Johnson, 65, Oregon, disregarding traffic control light, April 20, 2015 (April 3, 2015), $175.
Duane R. Pottorff, 53, Mt. Morris, expired registration, April 22, 2015 (April 6, 2015), dismissed per state motion. Beau J.Miller, 22, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, April 21, 2015 (March 30, 2015), $160. Tressa M.Smith, 41, Oregon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, April 21, 2015 (April 12, 2015), dismissed per state motion. Michael J. Mullarkey, 37, Davis Junction, transporting/ carry alcoholic liquor/driver, April 20, 2015 (April 15, 2015), $120.
Fines 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. Austin Digvonni, 20, Polo, fleeing/attempt to elude officer, April 23, 2015 (Dec. 8, 2014), dismissed per state motion. Peter J. Jacobson, 43, Stillman Valley, use of electronic communication
2015), dismissed per state motion. Juan A. Dominguez, 17, Oregon, expired registration, April 22, 2015 (March 24, 2015), dismissed per state motion. Mary L. Arnold, 49, Chana, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, April 22, 2015 (March 24, 2015), dismissed per state motion. Sarah M. Chisamore, 30, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, April 20, 2015 (March 28, 2015), $120. Heide O. Cuchiara,18, Monroe Center, driving 1520 mph over the speed limit,
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Scouts clean up Chana School By Chris Johnson Reporter A Boy Scout is doing his part to help preserve history. Tanner Clayton, 12, is completing an Eagle Scout Project for the historic Chana School. “This is a historical site that needs maintenance,” he said. “We are doing this to preserve our heritage.” Clayton was working hard on the project with his fellow scouts from Troop 52 and his family. Everyone helping on the project was getting their hands dirty spreading mulch April 19. Oregon Boy Scout Troop 52 scouts Tanner Clayton, right, and Trevor Drayton, left, work on spreading mulch around “I am working on my Eagle the historic Chana school April 19. Clayton was organizing the work as part of his Eagle Scout Project. Photo by Scout project today,” said Chris Johnson Clayton. “We were out here last Saturday cleaning up the flower beds. We raked gravel and we stained the decks. General calls for service Oregon Police Chief at 8:30 p.m. for operating No citations were issued. Today we are doing mulch.” through dispatch Darin DeHaan reports the a vehicle with no valid This is the fourth Eagle April 20-26 following police activity for registration. This violation April 26 Scout project at the twoApril 20 through April 26. occurred in the 700 block of Rodney O. Miller, 25, room school house that was Checking a Subject S. Fourth Street. Beloit, Wis., was issued a built in 1883. Vehicle........................... 1 April 21 citation at 10:35 p.m. for The school was scheduled Citizen Complaints........ 9 At 11:20 a.m., police Donald C. Mullery, 85, speeding—44 mph in a 30 to be demolished before a Juvenile Complaints ...... 1 investigated a two-vehicle Dixon, was issued a citation mph zone. This violation group stepped up to preserve Animal Complaints ....... 2 traffic crash that occurred at 9:15 p.m. for speeding—49 occurred in the 600 block of the school by getting it moved Citizen Assist / in the parking lot of the mph in a 30 mph zone. N. Fourth Street. from Chana to Oregon Park Civil Problem ................ 1 Shell gas station at 201 S. This violation occurred in East in 1998. Open Door/Window ...... 1 Fourth Street involving a the 600 block of N. Fourth Two parking tickets “The project is for kids,” Vehicle/Building 2004 Chevy driven by James Street. and three verbal/written said Connie Stauffer, Chana Lockout ......................... 4 A. Mershon, 69, Byron, warnings were issued from School Foundation. “This is Disturbance / Domestic . 2 and a 2015 Chevy driven April 25 April 20-26. a landmark for kids. Ambulance/Other by Edward C. Ewald, 52, At 10:20 p.m., police We had three new school Department Assist ......... 3 Aurora. investigated a car vs. utility Please note: Any arrests groups visiting the school Alarm Response/ Open No citations were issued. pole traffic crash in the listed are merely accusations this spring.” Door or Window............ 2 200 block of S. Fifth Street and the defendant is Students come to the Traffic Stops.................. 6 April 23 involving a 1995 Buick presumed innocent unless school to experience what it 911 Hang-ups/Open Matthew K. Smith, 23, driven by Bailey J. Shipman, proven guilty in a court of was like to learn in a small Phone Lines................... 3 Oregon, was issued a citation 18, Polo. law. schoolhouse.
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Oregon Elementary School students visit the school each fall. The interior of the building is set up like it was in the 1800s. With the historic nature of the building, maintenance has been an issue since it opened in Oregon. “Maintenance is tough and we are at that point,” said Stauffer. “Our roof — we want to cry.” The roof is wooden and was constructed the same way the original 1883 roof was done. However, Stauffer said the location with the moisture from the river and the pine trees has caused some mold that is treated as soon as it appears. “They do not recommend wooden roofs any more and we may do metal or concrete composite on the next roof,” she said. “The paint is peeling and it was done two years ago.” Stauffer is appreciative of the work volunteers have done to preserve the historic building. “This is our fourth Eagle Scout project,” Stauffer said. “We will have a fifth that does the bricks.” That project will be to catalog the bricks on the walkway so visitors to the school will know who has bricks on the walkway and where each brick is located. Paving bricks with names of individuals or businesses were sold as a fundraiser for the school.
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EFFICIENCIES! -InclusiveClean & Quiet 815-626-8790*
STERLING A room w/ kitchenette. All util. No pets. $390 mo. + dep. Non-smoking. 815-718-3500.
APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 Attractive 1 & 2 BR. apts. with some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls. No pets, no parRefs. req. ties. 815-336-2305.
STERLING 5 acres, 1589 sq. ft. ranch, 24x36 Cleary bldg plus fencing. $299,000 #08844620 John Rosengren, RE/ MAX Sauk Valley, 815-6318550 www.19656 PenningtonRoad.com
NEW TODAY ★Open House★ Sat. May 2nd 10am-1pm 806 W. 12th St. 3BR 1½ BA, 1866 sq. ft., brand new kitchen, 400 sq. ft. bonus room, all appliances stay. Any Questions Call 815-334-7226
LOTS / LAND 225 FOR SALE Exclusive Lot for sale, ¾ Acre in Deer Valley. Call if interested 309-634-1903
★★ 1&2 BR., Ashton/ F.G. 815-7512712/562-5075.★
1BR, 303 W 3rd St. No Pets. Water & garbage furn. $450 /mo. + $450 dep. 815-284-7609 2BR Upper near KSB. Appl. incl. No pets. $600 + dep & ref. 815-288-5445
NEW TODAY 2 Cemetery Lots, Fairmont Cemetery, Polo. $500 each. Call Laverne 863-623-8604
POLO Lower 2BR, applcs. Furn. A/C, att. garage. Ref. & dep. Req. $495/mo. 815-946-3191
Publicaton Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on April 7, 2015, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office addresses of YOUR AD TO persons all the owning, conductOGLE COUNTY ing and transacting the business NEWSPAPERS! known as: Scott Nelson Publisher of the Trucking Oregon Republican Reporter 439 S. White Rock Mt. Morris Times Rd. Chana, IL 61015 Forreston Journal April 7, 2015 Tri-County Press Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk April 16, 23 & 30 2015 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE
FAX
815-626-5365
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LARRY E. SCHIER Deceased NO. 2015-P-25 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Larry E. Schier. Letters of office were issued on April 14, 2015, to Cindy Rowland, 207 S. Colfax Street, Byron, IL 61061, and Eric Schier, 303 E. Center Street, Mt. Morris, IL 61054, as Co-Executors, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthy LLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, Illinois 61061. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Lee County Courthouse, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated this 23rd day of April, 2015. CINDY ROWLAND and ERIC SCHIER Independent Co-Executors For the Estate of LARRY E. SCHIER Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMS MCCARTHY LLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 Fax 815-732-2289 April 30, May 7, 14, 2015
NEW TODAY Riverside Townhome for rent. 2BR, 2 bath, 2 car garage. 1400 sq ft. Boat dock included. $975 a month plus utilities, 1 year lease. Call 815378-2151.
Immaculate Condition Home, practical yet attractive, low operating costs, near schools, has shop, available furnished, for sale or rent to sell. Move in today. See: www.711-MonroeOregon-Il.com 815-732-0311 $160,000
STERLING
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HARMON Move in Special! Half off 1st month's rent! 2 BR 1 BA apt. for rent: 952 Harmon Rd. Harmon, IL. $475/mo. Country setting. Walk-in closets. Car port parking available. 815-562-7368
1BR, w/ applcs. $400/mo. svla.org. 815-718-5488
ROCK FALLS 1 BR $375 Hampton Apts. 815-625-7043 THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217
STERLING 1 BR Apts. No pets. No Exceptions! Call 815716-0367.
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RTO 2BR $49,900 $5,000 down.4413515.Agent owned.
COMMERCIAL RENTAL
615
Lenny Bryson Auctioneer
Sales of all types Phone or Fax
815-946-4120
900 S. Division, Polo
SPECIAL SALES 620
DIXON
NEW TODAY 2BR upper, LR, DR, kitchen. Stove, refrig., water furn. $450/mo. + dep. Refs. req. 815-2881307.
MILLEDGEVILLE 226
Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free! Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes. Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.
OREGON
DIXON
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AUCTIONS
STERLING
ASHTON
DIXON
CEMETERY LOTS
ROCK FALLS
311
PREMIUM
OFFICE SPACE Located next to Dollar General and Cleary Building in Oregon
900 square feet CALL (608) 558-9690
NEW TODAY Office/Retail, 1100 sq.ft., 221 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon. $500 mo., $500/dep. Water & garbage furnished. Call 815-284-7609. Secured 3 acre w/ high bays and office, 3818 River Rd., Sterling. 815-626-8790
MOBILE HOMES 315 FOR RENT WAREHOUSE / 330 STORAGE
Huge Plant Sale Perennials 1,000-Plants $4.97 ea. Larger Plants & shrubs available Many Proven Winners Limited Quantities April 30 -May 3 Thurs. & Fri. 10-5 Sat. & Sun. 11-3 6154 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Just North of Flagg Rd. Extremely Important-No Early birds Please!
FORRESTON GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. May 1st 8-5 Sat. May 2nd 8-12 15619 W. West Grove Rd. 5 mi. W of Forreston. Shed Sale Quilting and sewing supplies, baby clothes, boy and girl clothes, bathroom vanity, lot of misc. Thurs. 3-7pm, Fri. 7:30 am-5pm, Sat. a.m., TBD 608 Garden Incredibly clean 2household garage sale. No junk - we are having a major household purge! Household: Kitchen goods, decorations, holiday decor, kids bedding, Longaberger, collectibles. Kids: Nintendo DSi, V-Tech Innotab & camera, Step 2 Deluxe kitchen Set, sand/ water table, Thomas Train, train/Lego table clean toys!!! Furniture: bathroom vanity, toilet & medicine cabinet, desk, swivel bar stools.. Misc: flat irons, aquarium, Trek Jog stroller/ bike attachment, 2 kid jog stroller, kids chairs MUCH MORE!
OREGON STORAGE
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705
BLACKHAWK MINI STORAGE
I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc. 815-445-6151.
Carol’s Self Storage in Oregon
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNION SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff , vs. NO. 15-CH-36 BARRY M. ANTOINE, STACI A. ANTONIE, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Notice is given to Defendants, BARRY M. ANTONIE, STACI A. ANTOINE UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS of the following described real estate: Lots Two (2) and Three (30) in Block Two (2) in the Town or Village of Leaf River, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book B or Plats on Page 2 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois. The undersigned certifies that the above entitles mortgage fore-
closure action was filed on March 19, 2015 and is now pending. 1. 2. 3. 4.
The names of all Plaintiffs and the care number are identified above. The court in which said action was brought is identified above. The name of the title holders of record are Barry M. Antonie and Staci A. Antoine. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lots Two (2) and Three (3) in Block (2) in the Town or Village of Leaf River, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book B of Plats on Page 2 in the Recorder's Office of Igle County, Illinois; situated in the County o Ogle and State of Illinois.
5. 6.
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 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTION (15 USC 1692A) April 16, 23 & 30 2015
FURNITURE
755
King size adjustable bed by Leggett & Platt, 2 remotes (1 wireless). As is. Smoke free home. $1800. 815-590-0383.
MUSIC INSTRUCTION
765
Aireloom Music in Mt Morris. Recording Studio Private lessons for guitar, piano, violin, voice, bass guitar, harp, and more! 815-973-5697
PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 NEW TODAY Puppies, pic-achin part shih-tzu, Call anytime 815973-5781
WANT TO BUY 795 I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061 Wanted1946 “Paths & Pathfinders” reading book from country school in Ogle Co. Call 815-865-5722.
MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 5,000 Bags of fertilizer, mulch, lawn care. Crabgrass preventer $20. Builder Discount 626-4561
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MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE Driveway sealing Call Shawn VonHolten, Fritz Asphalt Service, 815-499-29408 See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text ➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS Twin sz. Hospital bed with memory foam mattress. $700 815-336-2317 or 815-590-6295
LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES
840
DISABLED LIVESTOCK WANTED Top Prices Paid Call toll free 815-871-2697
SCHAAP LIVESTOCK
2 Black Angus heifers, 800 lbs. Call 815-440-0032.
CLASSIC CARS
904
1950 Chevy Deluxe, 4 door. $9500/ obo. Many extra parts. Call 815-625-4364
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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF CASE NO. 2015MR27 Jayden Lorn Vacura Minor's Current Name Katresha L. Duschen Name of Parent Guardian filing on behalf of the Minor NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given, that on June 25, 2015 at 9 a.m., I will present a Petition requesting that the Court change his/her present name of Jayden Vacura, a minor to the name of Jayden Duschen. The hearing will take place at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State St. in Rockford Illinois. Jayden Vacura, a minor, by, Katresha L. Duschen. Date 4/20/2015 ILLINOIS LAW REQUIRES THAT NOTICE OF THIS PETITION MUST BE GIVEN TO ANY PARENT WHOSE PARENTAL RIGHTS HAVE NOT BEEN TERMINATED OR TO ANY PERSON WHO HAS PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF THE MINOR NAMED IN THE PETITION. Kimberly A. Stall Clerk of the Circuit Court 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois By Diane Sanders Deputy Clerk April 10, May 7 & 14 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, 7, 2014 in the and recorded April 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, DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED A 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
Beautiful River Front Cottage
Priced for Quick Sale by Owner $145,000
In Grand Detour on 1/2 acre in a beautiful secluded area on the Rock River. Fully furnished 3BR, 1 ba. Home in excellent condition! New roof on garage & house, new appliances. Save real estate fees of $8,700 plus if you close in 30 days $5,000 cash back, total savings of nearly $14,000. Also additional 1/2 acre lot on river with 2 car garage. Price reasonable & negotiable. No realtor’s please. Tell your Chicago friends about this river property as it is truly a special location.
Call Jim 815-441-5179
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: 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 April 16, 23, 30, 2015
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. By: WENDY RADVILLE, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney is THOMAS H. JAMES of James & Associates, LLC, PO Box 398 Forreston, IL 61030 (815) 938-3241 April 16, 23, 30, 2015
Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, April 30, 2015, Page B 8
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1967 Mustang, 6 cyl. Auto, runs & drives, good project car $4500 815-622-8176
AUTOMOBILES
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AUTOMOBILES
905
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2000 Ford Explorer 147,000mi., 4wd, newer tires, HID's, tinted windows, runs great. $3000 OBO. 815-6774974
1996 Toyota Celica GT runs great! Very dependable! $1,500 OBO 815-441-0612
2003 Pontiac Aztek, 146K mi., 3.4 l. motor, $4800 815-622-8176
1999 Pontiac Grand AM $1,000 obo 815-284-4179 2007 Saturn Ion 4dr. Sedan. 5Spd. Manual, A/C, well maintained. Great gas mi. $5,000 815-632-0780
NEW TODAY 2011 Camero 2LT convertible, black, mint cond., only 2300 mi., $25,000 815-535-1958 2012 Chevy Impala LTZ, silver, leather, 24,000 mi. $14,000 815-3792089 or 815-3256069 2012 Honda Accord 4DR, EXL, V6, loaded & mint condition $18,500 815-946-3572
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: FREDERICK K. LABUDDE, deceased. NO. 2015 P 23 CLAIM NOTICE
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1982 Corvette $5,000, 1978 Continental Marks $4,000. 2003 Cherokee Camper 25 ft. $5,000 815677-4941
1997 Mercury Sable, 90K mi., runs great. $1,500/obo 815-441-7235
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
NEW TODAY
S.U.V.S
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
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2001 Dodge Dakota SLT, 91,900mi. Typical Dodge rust over wheel wells & bumpers. New muffler, brakes recently. 2” class 3 hitch w/flat 4 wiring & topper. Well maintained with records. New price $2500/obo. 815441-2557 lv. msg.
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creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.
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:
101 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS
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
PARCEL 1:
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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:
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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
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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.
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The division of a lot, tract or parcel of land of less than one acre in a recorded subdivision into two (2) or more lots, parcels or other divisions of land not involving any new streets, public utility easements or easements of access if each lot, tract or parcel of land resulting from such subdivision (a) contains the minimum square footage required under this Code and (b) complies in all other respects with the provisions of this Code.
That Section 9-4-3(C)(1) of the Zoning Ordinance be amended to read as follows: 1. Lot size: a. Except for two individual attached single-family dwellings: Minimum Area: 15,000 square feet Minimum Width at Building Line: 80 feet b. For lots improved with two individual attached singlefamily dwellings: Minimum Area: 7,000 square feet Minimum Width at Building Line: 40 feet 2. That Item 3 (Minimum Set-Back for Yard Space) of Subsection c. of Section 9-4-3 of the Zoning Ordinance be revised by adding Subsection c. as follows: “c. If an owner owns adjacent and contiguous lots, the side yard set-back line requirements may be avoided by the erection of a dwelling house or other accessory building along the common boundary line of the adjacent and contiguous lots.”
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1. That Tracts 1 and 2 in Village East Estates Subdivision each be rezoned from R-1 Single Family Residential District to B-2 Business District. Said Tracts are legally described as follows: TRACT 1 (PIN 02-27-300-008) Part of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 27, Township 25 North, Range 8 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Ogle County, Illinois, commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot 35 in Prairie Ridge Plat No. 1, Village of Forreston; thence North 89 degrees 04 minutes 16 seconds East (assumed bearing) on and along the Easterly extension of the North line of said Prairie Ridge Plat No. 1, a distance of 30.63 feet to a point on the West line of said West Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 27, said point also being North 00 degrees 55 minutes 44 seconds West a distance of 393.54 feet from the Southwest corner of said Southwest Quarter of Section 27 and the Point of Beginning for the tract hereon described; thence North 89 degrees 04 minutes 16 seconds East on and along said Easterly extension of the North line of Prairie Ridge Plat No. 1, a distance of 186.36 feet; thence South 00 degrees 55 minutes 44 seconds East a distance of 323.31 feet to the Northerly right of way line of Illinois Route 72; thence South 87 degrees 44 minutes 30 seconds West on and along last named line a distance of 117.39 feet; thence South 80 degrees 09 minutes 56 seconds West on and along last named line a distance of 69.67 feet to said West line of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 27; thence North 00 degrees 55 minutes 44 seconds West on and along last named line a distance of 336.85 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 1.40 acres, more or less.
Part of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 27, Township 25 North, Range 8 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Ogle County, Illinois, commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot 35 in Prairie Ridge Plat No. 1, Village of Forreston; thence North 89 degrees 04 minutes 16 seconds East (assumed bearing) on and along the Easterly extension of the North line of said Prairie Ridge Plat No. 1, a distance of 30.63 feet to a point on the West line of said West Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 27, said point also being North 00 degrees 55 minutes 44 seconds West a distance of 393.54 feet from the Southwest corner of said Southwest Quarter of Section 27; thence North 89 degrees 04 minutes 16 seconds East on and along said Easterly extension of the North line of Prairie Ridge Plat No. 1, a distance of 186.36 feet to the Point of Beginning for the tract hereon described; thence North 89 degrees 04 minutes 16 seconds East on and along last named line a distance of 70.72 feet; thence South 00 degrees 55 minutes 44 seconds East a distance of 321.67 feet to the Northerly right of way line of Illinois Route 72; thence South 87 degrees 44 minutes 30 seconds West on and along last named line a distance of 70.74 feet; thence North 00 degrees 55 minutes 44 seconds West a distance of 323.31 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 0.52 acres, more or less. Dated this 30th day of April, 2015.
April 16, 23, 30, 2015
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C. A proposal by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Forreston, Illinois for a Map Amendment to the Village?s Zoning Ordinance, as follows:
TRACT 2 (PIN 02-27-300-010)
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.
Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois
or
April 30, 2015
Planning Commission Village of Forreston, Illinois
B. A proposal by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Forreston, Illinois for Text Amendments to the Village?s Zoning Ordinance, as follows:
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A. A proposal by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Forreston, Illinois for a Text Amendment to the Village?s Subdivision Ordinance so that, consistent with the Illinois Plat Act (765 ILCS Act 205), the following division of land shall be exempted from the definition of ?subdivision?:
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A. The request of Erick Poffenberger and Sarah Poffenberger for a variance on the minimum side yard set back required under Chapter 9-4 of the Village's Zoning Ordinance. Said Chapter 9-4 provides that the minimum side yard set back shall be equal to 10% of the lot width (but in no event less than 3 feet). Petitioners request a variance so they may construct a garage within 4 inches of the northerly side lot line of their property. The property for which the variance is requested is situated at 207 N. Locust Avenue, Forreston, Illinois 61030 and has a Property Identification Number of 02-28-458-002.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Planning Commission, designated by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Forreston, Illinois, will conduct a public hearing at the hour of 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at the Forreston Public Library Community Room, 204 S. 1st Avenue, Forreston, Illinois, to consider the following:
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11,898 12,995 12,995 13,995 19,495 27,832 30,428 #XPA779A
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Warren Gridley Mike Freeman
Rick Pontnak Brad Claussen Craig Buchanan
Chad Conderman Thais Fazekas
Jamie Curia
General Manager General Manager
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Al Riley
Sales Manager
Bob Pilling
Sales Manager
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Rick Hauser
Sales Manager
Rusty Baker Clayton Bonnell Adam Chapman
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Sherry Law
Brett Simpson
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Denny Bellows Ron Stephenitch
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Joe Patzer
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Mike Baker
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Carl Buehler
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Jeff Dewey
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Eli Dickey
Sally Deming Chase VanHolten Donielle Freytag Josh Vannoy
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JP Scoles
Sales Professional Sales Professional Sales Professional
Leon Mealing
Sales Professional
Chris Corbett Randall Shankel
Sales Professional Sales Professional
1100 N. Galena - Dixon, IL - 815.288.4455 www.KenNelsonAuto.com We Buy Vehicles! Call Chuck! 815.973.0000
*Prices do not include tax, title, license or doc fees. Based on EPA Estimates. Photos for illustration purposes only. Dealer not liable for errors.
Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday,April 30, 2015, Page B 12
Majeski Motors
1701 E 4 4th hS St St., S Sterling Sterling, li IL 61081 Phone: 815-625-9600
THANKS SAUK VALLEY FOR MAKING US #1!
OVER 5,000 CARS SOLD! 10 YEARS & GOING STRONG!
Experience for yourself why thousands are choosing Majeski Motors in Sterling! QUALITY CARS FROM QUALITY PEOPLE
WE BUY CARS!
Vehicles Over 150 In Stock!
WE FIND CARS!
Go To MajeskiMotors.com to see our entire inventory and over 200 Reviews!
& 2014 FORD FOCUSES
14,999
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2014 CHEVY CRUZES
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Over 70 Fo rds & Chevrole ts
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Area’s Best & Biggest Selection
Exceptional eptional Financing Offers Available! Extended Warranties Availabl Available! Yes We Take Trade-Ins! LY
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• By Maria Ortiz from Sterling
COME SE EU FOR YOUR S TODAY NEXT VEHICLE PURCHAS E!
Overall, this was the best car buying experience I have h had d tto d date. t I got a like new car at an awesome price! • By Paul and Ashley Scott from Rock Falls
Great service, Great Prices, Great Staff! What more could you ask for in a dealership? • By Nervous Mom from Rock Falls Bought my daughter her first car! Had a great experience! Dan was great and didn’t give off typical salesman vibe! He wasn’t pushy and was easy to talk to! Will recommend and be coming back! • By Nikole Rivera from Sterling This was my first time buying a car. Brent and the staff at Majeski made my buying experience a breeze!
• By Josh and Billie Jo Glazier from Sterling Me and my whole family buy our cars from Majeski’s, and we wouldn’t think of going anywhere else. Brent did a great job helping us out, and made sure we got a great rate on our loan! • By Out Of State Buyer from Kansas City Talked to Greg on phone, text and email. He agreed to pick me up at the airport in Peoria where we did our transaction and I was on my way. We have had several conversations after the transaction including Greg sending me a second key/fob in the mail. Greg’s promptness and professionalism before, during and after the sale is certainly not the norm in the auto industry. Thanks!
• By Marcella Kitson from Dixon From the moment I stepped on the lot, it felt like I was amongst old friends. I had an awesome experience buying this vehicle and will definitely be back for my next one.
www.MajeskiMotors.com *Plus tax, title, license & doc fee.**78 Months @ 2.99% with $0 down, includes tax, title, license & doc fee with approved credit. Photos for illustration only.