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An annual butterfly festival will be held near Forreston July 25. A10
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City earmarks funds for viewing stand at depot By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@oglecounty news.com Could a viewing stand be built at the Oregon Depot? That is what several residents and members of the Oregon Depot Board would like to see happen with some financial assistance from the city council. “A project is afoot to make the Oregon Train Depot appeal to
bicyclists,” said Henry Tideman. “The benefit of this would be partly the citizens of Oregon, but more importantly to attract people from outside of Oregon.” Tideman believes the depot is something that can lead to economic improvements and retail sales for the community. He made his comments during the city’s appropriation and budget hearing. Roger Cain of the Oregon Depot
Board presented the council with a $33,000 proposal to assist with the construction of a steel viewing platform from which depot visitors could view the active Burlington Northern Santa Fe tracks. “I am asking $23,000 for the structure and another $10,000 for expenses,” said Cain. “We have an equal amount committed from volunteers and companies. I appreciate your consideration.” Cain said local companies
including E.D. Etnyre and Company and F.N. Smith have made contributions for the project. “The viewing stand will complement the building,” said Cain. “The bulk of the money for the restoration of the depot has been donated.” A group of dedicated volunteers has been working to restore and finish the depot, he said. The Oregon Depot is open to the public every Saturday and is filled
with railroad-related artifacts and stories from the community. Another draw for the viewing platform would be to make it a place for bicyclists to meet. “We can make the depot a destination,” said Cain. The budget as presented did not have money appropriated for the project. “I would like to amend the budget for the project in case we approve Turn to A2
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Demo Done County razes building for new parking lot
By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com
By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@oglecounty news.com A building that originally was a gas station and more recently a BBQ restaurant, was razed July 10 in downtown Oregon. The Ogle County Highway Department was on site at 501 W. Washington St. to demolish the building at the corner of Fifth and Washington Streets. “I am extremely excited with the progress on this project,” said Ogle County Board member Don Griffin, who is coordinating the project through the Long Range Planning Committee. “This is a good project for the county and the city.” When completed the property will be graded and paved as a county parking lot. Additional expansion of the parking lot is in the county’s long range plan. Griffin said the house to the south of the property will be demolished in the future.
Workers from the Ogle County Highway Department were busy July 10 demolishing the building at 501 W. Washington Street in Oregon that was recently home to a restaurant. The site will be transformed into a new county parking lot. Photo by Chris Johnson
In December of 2013, the county board approved buying the house at 102 S. Fifth St. from Scott and Barb Spoor for $99,500. At that time the board entered into a three-year lease with attorney Robert Lowe, who has his office there. The Washington Street property will provide additional parking for the Judicial Center and festivals
and events in Oregon, Griffin said. The final demolition of the building was competed Friday. Griffin said the parking lot on that site will be completed in time for the annual Autumn on Parade festival, scheduled for Oct. 3-4. The first phase of the project was to remove the former Jackass BBQ building from 501 W. Washington
St. and add parking spaces. This included the removal of underground tanks, left from the gas station, that were discovered on the property. The board approved a resolution in June to accept a proposal for $15,283 from Stiles Inc., Loves Park, to remove five underground storage tanks from the property. Phase two will include the demolition of the house next
door, once the lease expires for that renter. A date has yet to be set for that action. The final phase will be completing the entire parking lot, which will have 39 spaces. Costs for the project were estimated at $203,500 for the first phase. The final two phases have an estimated cost of $161,950 to complete. Vinde Wells contributed to this story.
A downtown property owner asked the Mt. Morris Village Board Tuesday to grant him a variance for a building he recently purchased. Mt. Morris resident Bob Janacek, 65, asked the board to allow him to put an apartment on the main floor at 1 N. Wesley Ave., on the northeast corner of Wesley Avenue and Main Street. Village ordinances prohibit residential quarters on the street level of downtown buildings, except in the back portion. The front portions of buildings are reserved for businesses, according to the ordinance. Janacek said he wants to put a handicapped accessible apartment on the main floor of the building, which was formerly the law office of attorney Robert Hanson, who is now an Ogle County Circuit Judge. “We all know it would probably be a good place for a store, but we also know Turn to A2
Firefighters raced the rain to get roof on new Habitat Home By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com In a race against Mother Nature July 11, Mt. Morris firefighters won with time to spare. With dark skies and rain predicted, several members of the fire department volunteered to put the roof on Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County’s (HFHOC) 11th home, which is being built at 408 W. Front St. in Mt. Morris. The group of volunteers started their project early and finished by mid-morning. “We had enough time to do the roof and eat lunch before the rain came,” said Fire Chief Rob Hough. The roof wasn’t the only Mt. Morris firefighters volunteered their time July 11 to put a roof on the Habitat for Humanity house under construction at 408 W. Front St., Mt. Morris. Volunteers are still work being done to the new house on Saturday morning. needed to help with the project. Photo by Vinde Wells Inside, volunteers worked
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on the plumbing. HFHOC chose Elias and Betty Sotelo and their daughters Maya and Kiana as the recipients of the house, the second built in Mt. Morris. Ground was broken April 26, and crews of volunteers and family members are on hand every weekend getting the house up and ready. Since it was founded 12 years ago, HFHOC has completed 10 houses. So far, HFHOC volunteers have built two homes in Forreston, both of which have been sold, one in Byron, four in Polo, two in Oregon, and one in Mt. Morris. Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian ministry, comprised of volunteers, that welcomes to all people dedicated to eliminating poverty housing. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has built more than
200,000 houses in nearly 100 countries, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than a million people. Future homeowners help build their homes and then buy them through affordable, no-profit mortgages; their payments go into a Fund for Humanity to build additional homes. To be chosen as the recipient of a Habitat home, a family must apply and undergo a lengthy selection process. Once selected, home recipients are required to put in the a number of “sweat equity” hours by helping to build their new home. To volunteer or for more information, call 815-7326855. Donations can be sent to: Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County, P.O. Box 628, Oregon, IL 61061.
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Old train depot could be a stop for bicyclists
Fair Queen will be crowned on Wednesday, July 29. Carnival rides will be open from 6 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, 5 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, 3 to 10 p.m. on Friday, 12 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
From A1 it,� said mayor Ken Williams. Commissioner Jim Barnes made the recommendation to increase the recreation fund to $100,000. The amendment to the budget and the budget were approved unanimously. Action would need to be taken to approve funds for the project during a future council meeting. “It is a tremendous idea with the depot and bicyclists,� said Williams. “It can be a huge advantage to the city.� One local bicyclist voiced his support for the project. “I am a bike enthusiast and I travel places to ride,� said Scott Stephens. “We could capture a lot of traffic with bike routes in our community.� One idea brought up at the meeting was to have a marked bike route to the Nachusa Grasslands to view the bison. Another idea was to utilize the resources in the surrounding area. “IDOT gave us a gift with
From A1 that probably isn’t going to happen,� Janacek said. He said he plans to improve the outside of the building, as well as renovate the inside. Janacek said the village’s ordinance prohibiting street level apartments is outdated. “It’s not being honored, and it may not be in the best interests of the village,� he said. He said other downtown buildings currently have apartments on the main floor. Police Chief Jason White said the two apartments
on the street level were “grandfathered,� there before the ordinance was adopted. Janacek said he bought the building two months ago and was not aware of the ordinance at that time. “I’d like a waiver of the ordinance,� he said. Trustee Jon Murray, who was acting as village president pro tem in the absence of Dan Elsasser, told him the board will check with its attorney about what procedure should be followed. “Fair is fair,� Janacek replied. “It’s not going to set
Cool Clouds Large cloud formations could be seen in the southern and northern skies Monday night. Severe weather bypassed Ogle County as can be seen in this photo which was taken along Ill. 2 just south of Oregon. Photo by Earleen Hinton
Fair official hopes for fair weather County Fair July 29 - Aug. 2 By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com An Ogle County Fair official is hoping for a break in the so far rainy summer when fair time rolls around in a couple of weeks. “I’m hoping for no rain from July 28 to Aug. 3,� joked Harlan Holm, fair board president. The 162nd Ogle County Fair is slated to run from Wednesday, July 29 through Sunday, Aug. 2, but Holm is hoping to gain an extra sunny day on either end for set-up and tear-down. Once again the fair will offer family entertainment at family-friendly prices at the fairgrounds on Lime Kiln Road just off Ill. 64 a mile west of Oregon.
Advance tickets offer discounted prices for both general admission and the grandstand events. “I would really encourage everyone to take advantage of the advance sales,� Holm said. “We do it so that families can afford to go to the fair.� Tickets can be purchased in advance at a cost of $5 per person for general admission, a $3 discount from the gate price. The general admission ticket includes unlimited carnival rides. Tickets for grand stand events are $8 in advance, a $2 discount off the regular price. Local businesses offering the advance tickets are Casey’s in Oregon, Polo, Byron, and Stillman Valley, and the Stillman Bank at its Stillman Valley, Oregon, Byron, and Rochelle locations. Holm said the highlight of
the fair is the projects done by 4-H Club members. “The biggest thing is to come and see the 4-H projects. It’s amazing the talent these kids have,� he said. “That’s really why the fair exists is for these kids to show what they have accomplished.� New to this year’s fair are the Rhinestone Roper and the High Flying Pages, both entertainment included with general admission tickets. The Rhinestone Roper does tricks with a lariat and more, Holm said. The Pages offer an aerial and equestrian show, with stunts on the trapeze, trick riding, and ballet on horseback. Other free shows included the Brian Holt Magic Show from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 31 and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1 and various musical groups. The 2015 Ogle County
“It is a tremendous idea with the depot and bicyclists. It can be a huge advantage to the city.� Oregon Mayor Ken Williams Route 2 and we are not using it,� said Stephens. The Illinois Department of Transportation removed and rebuilt Ill. 2 between Oregon and Byron. The new roadway has a wide shoulder which is perfect for bicyclists and offers a view of the river, said Stephens. Commissioner Thomas Izer said the city currently has marked bicycle paths in the city limits that were posted by the Oregon Park District. No action was taken Tuesday night on the viewing platform proposal.
MM village board hears request well with me if you don’t approve this.� He said that if the board does not approve his request, he will take out the new windows he just installed, board up the openings, and sell it “in a couple of years.� Murray asked Janacek, that should the board approve his request, would he be willing to oust his tenant and convert the apartment back to a business if one becomes available in the future. Janacek said he is willing to write a clause to that effect into the lease.
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Let’s take a look at what’s changed since 1937 that a public official once closed his orders with Your Obedient Servant.”
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 one of a series of the articles he has written.
Local High School to Graduate Large Class 16 girls and 17 boys. My father and mother in law Donald Mattison and Vera Leary were members of this graduating class.
During my lifetime By Otto Dick
Ogle Co. Has Small Earth Road Mileage Of 1351 miles of highway in Ogle County, but 135 miles still remain of dirt construction.”
While reading the 1937 Oregon Republican newspaper I obtained a glimpse of how things have changed during my 79 years on this earth. Before reading the events of 1937 my thoughts were focused on how fortunate I was to be raised in a wonderful family and meet and marry Marilyn. The following events for 1937 recorded in this newspaper. The headlines are in italics.
Mammen, \ New Ogle Champ Corn Husker “A budget is a method of worrying before you spend instead of afterward.” “Tomorrow, Friday night, Jan. 22nd, two basketball games at the Oregon Coliseum, Oregon heavies and lights vs. Rock Falls teams. First game called at 7:15 p.m.”
New State Law For Signals No person shall turn a vehicle from a direct course if a pedestrian may be affected before giving an audible signal. 1. Left turn—hand and arm extended horizontally. 2. Turn right—Hand and arm extended upward and moved with a sweeping motion from the rear to the front. 3. Stop or decrease of speed—hand and arm extended downward.
Carl Crowell Named Coach at Wisconsin. Oregon athlete tendered post of coaching at University of Wisconsin last week. New Traffic Laws Are Now in Force Children under 15 not permitted to drive automobiles under any circumstances.” Three Pay Stiff Fines For Killing Wild Deer Hiram Schier reported some light fingered artist copped both red lanterns from his threshing engine last week while running it to Oregon to help furnish steam for the Schiller Piano Company during the shutdown of the power plant.
Log Cabins are now ready for tourists at Pines State Park 13 log cabins were constructed by the CCC workers. The lodge designed like the cabins includes lounges and a dining room is also open. “It appears rather queer in this day and age to note
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All of these ads appeared in 1937 newspapers. Images provided by Otto Dick
General This ends discussion of validity of marriages in neighboring states. (These marriages dodged the new law requiring examination and a doctor’s certificate .) Letter Came Thru to Oregon Boy on Ill Fated Hindenburg “Jimmie Lamb received a letter from Dr. L. Warmolts, (Oregon Doctor) who is at present in Europe, the letter having come to this country on the Hindenberg, which crashed last Thursday. Dr. Warmolts stated in the letter that he planned to return here on the Hindenberg at some future trip. But that is out now, with the destruction of the big ship.” Other events occurring during 1937. Jan. 11—The first issue of Look Magazine goes on sale. May 6—Hindenburg
disaster at Lakehurst, New Jersey. May 27—The California Golden Gate Bridge opens. July 2—Amelia Earhart disappears during an attempt to become the first woman to fly around the world. July 2—The first guard stands post at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Washington, D. C. Dec. 21—Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the first featurelength animated cartoon with sound, opens and becomes a smash hit. In 1937 the high school class of 34 students attending Nash School played basketball at the Coliseum and ran track at the old fairgrounds. The 1938 class moved into the new high school complete, with agriculture and industrial arts classes, a gymnasium, track facilities, and a football field. (Times do change.)
Streetlight, sidewalk project progressing in Oregon Memorial plaques are still available for new light poles Oregon’s new streetlight and sidewalk project is progressing, despite the wet weather obstacles from Mother Nature. City Commissioner Tom Izer told the city council Tuesday night that the southwest quadrant, on the east of the Ogle County Courthouse square, is complete. “The southeast quadrant, Harvard Bank side, should be finished next week,” said
Workers from Alliance Contractors, Woodstock, were out last Friday afternoon pouring the new sidewalk on South Fourth Street as work continues on the sidewalk and street lighting project. The project is being supervised by Willett Hoffman and Associates. Photo by Chris Johnson
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Izer, reading from a prepared statement. “The fuel tanks by the old Bemis Motors, the northeast quadrant, are scheduled to be removed next Thursday so that quadrant could possibly be completed by the end of next week if the weather cooperates. Once these are complete, the northwest quadrant demolition will begin.” Izer said all of the old iron street light poles had been sold. They had been offered
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Smith and Greenfield to wed Samantha Smith and Matthew Greenfield are pleased to announce their engagement. The bide-to-be is the daughter of Cecelia (Michael) Peterson, Davis Junction, and Ronald (Lana) Smith, Kirkland. She is a 2009 graduate of Stillman Valley High School. She attended Rock Valley College, Rockford, and Central Community College, Grand Island, Nebraska. She also attended Northern Illinois University, DeKalb. She is continuing her education to become a physician assistant while working in hospital administration. The groom-to-be is the son of Kay Greenfield, Mt. Morris, and Gary (Lori) Greenfield, Oregon. He is a 2008 graduate of
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school mathematics for three years. The couple recently moved to Alamosa, Iowa, and are planning a July of 2016 wedding in Rochelle.
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The Oregon High School Classes of 1955, 1956, and 1957 held a reunion over the July 4 weekend. Pictured left to right from the Class of 1955 in the first row are: George Groenhagen, Bill Luepkes, Bill Buck, Chuck McCourt, Kendall Crawford, Pat Gertmann. Second row: Vera Gillespie Edmonds, Dan Etnyre, Jeanette Long Hart, Bud Knutson, Iris Smith O’Hare-Empen, Dolores Hodges Newton, Sharon Seitz Klein, Janell Myers Diehl, Dolores Young Larson, Georgia Finkbeiner Kroll. Third row: Lanny Kiest, Tom Bocker, Gretel Heuerman Jones, Rusty Rush, Whitney Fearer Morrill, and Sandra Ehmen Greenfield. Absent was Donna James Sharkey. Photo supplied
Ice cream social, concert is July 26 The annual ice cream social at St. James Lutheran Church will be held on Sunday, July 26 from 5-8 p.m. on the lawn of the church, which is located at the intersection of West Grove and Columbine Roads four miles southeast of Forreston.
In case of rain, the social will be held in the fellowship hall. Barbecues, hot dogs, pie, cake, beverages, and all varieties of ice cream desserts will be on the menu. A band concert will be presented at 7 p.m. on the church lawn.
Proceeds from the event will be used for the yearly adoption fee for the church’s adopted child in India, plus other local charitable projects. The St. James congregation invites the community to this annual gathering.
College News Jacob Hinton Werschey Jacob Hinton Werschey, Springfield, graduated May 24 from Carthage College, Kenosha, Wisconsin, were bachelor’s degrees in Japanese and Asian Studies. He is the son of John Werschey and Dixie Hinton, Springfield, and the grandson of Ida Hinton, rural Mt. Morris. Augustana College Three area students earned bachelor of arts degrees at Augustana College, Rock Island, during the commencement ceremony on May 24. Those earning degrees included Keith Cline, Byron, majoring in psychology; Jeremy Lang, Stillman Valley, majoring in English;
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and Hunter Winstead, Stillman Valley, graduated cum laude with a majors in pre-medicine and biology. UW-Platteville Several area students were named to the spring semester dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, Wisconsin. Those earning academic honors, and their majors, included Jonah Drake, Baileyville, civil engineering; Rachel Hopkins, accounting and business administration, and Rebecca Low, elementary education, both of Byron; David Luepkes, Chana, agricultural business; Caleb Snider, Forreston, electrical engineering; Sydney Groen, Leaf River, agricultural education; Thomas Lee, Mt. Morris, industrial technology management; Kyle Ruthe, electrical engineering, and Connor Skoumal, biology, both of Oregon;
Beau Bunders, Polo, agricultural business. To earn academic honors, full-time students must obtain at least a 3.75 grade point average (GPA) in the College of Liberal Arts and Education and the College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture and at least a 3.5 GPA in the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science.
Pictured left to right from the Class of 1956 in the first row are: Jack Glotfelty, Tim Sassaman, Jayne Hay Cates, Don Dirksen. Second row: Thelma Gertman Camplain, Orville Johnson, Aneva Blake Freeman, Judy Stevens Rush, and Harry Beauchem. Photo supplied
Denise Damptz Denise Damptz, Davis Junction, was named to the spring semester. High Honor dean’s list at Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota. Joseph Messenger Joseph Messenger, Oregon, has been named to the College of Arts and Sciences dean’s list for the spring semester at Loyola University, Chicago. Messenger is majoring in Biochemistry.
Pictured left to right from the Class of 1957 in the first row are: Norma Armour Seelandt, Ed Bettner, Judy Gann Snook, Linda Smith Walter, Brenda Hess McCourt. Second row: Aggie Simmons Bettner, Vi Draege Ebens. Third row: Bill Cates, Don Hay, Owen Knutson, Chris Martin, Ronald Ebens, Lloyd Pretzch, and Bemis Eshbaugh. Photo supplied
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Church News ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Alan Cassel 815-232-6222 www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6:30 p.m. Evening 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 BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon 815-864-2581 Traditional Worship 9 a.m. Education Hour 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11 a.m. BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Pastor Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Adult & Children’s Education 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour
Sunday, July 19—9 a.m. Worship with Communion Monday, July 20— Newsletter Deadline Tuesday, July 21—12 p.m. ALIVE Lunch at Bangkok Gardens Thursday, July 23—10 a.m. Bible Class CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. (June, July, August 9:30 a.m.) We include children in our Sunday Worship experience “Kids are People, too� Ages 3-10 are dismissed right after Praise & Worship. Casual, Contemporary, Non-Traditional Passion for God Compassion for People Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH, WHITE PINES CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Sundays at 10 a.m. 815-837-5255 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
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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 JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104 9 a.m. Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Church 10:30 a.m. EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, then three miles north. Pastor Brion Brooks Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 Director of Ministries for Youth and Christian Education David Bordy 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Roots Youth Ministry— Wednesday 6:30-7:45 p.m. Kids Clubs & Men’s & Women’s Bible Study— Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 p.m. EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m.
FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Rev. Derek Rogers 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.� Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; transportation and nursery provided for all services. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor David Poust 815-938-2380 Thursday, July 16—9 a.m. UMW Breakfast at the Pines Sunday, July 19—9 a.m. Worship Service Monday, July 20—8 a.m. AA Open Meeting; 9 a.m. Coffee at The Depot Tuesday, July 21—Herald News Due; 7 p.m. Worship Committee FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2649 W. Florence Rd., Freeport Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH EVANGELICAL FREE 7246 N. Freeport Rd., CHURCH Forreston OF MT. MORRIS Presbyterian Church in 102 S. Seminary St. America Mt. Morris Pastor Jeremy Cheezum Senior Pastor 815-938-3605 Bruce McKanna 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Associate Pastor 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Lance Mennen Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. 815-734-4942 Pioneer Club Thursday, July 16—1 p.m. Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult Ladies Bible Study Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir Saturday, July 18—7 a.m. Men’s Accountability Group FORRESTON REFORMED Sunday, July 19—8:30 CHURCH a.m. Annual Meeting, Sunday 501 Third Ave. School for Children; 9:30 Tim Fry, Pastor a.m. InnerMission; 10 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Worship Celebration of Grace; 5:30 10:45 a.m. Sunday School p.m. Annual Coil Boil at Long Farm FREEDOM LUTHERAN Tuesday, July 21—9 a.m. WORSHIPPING Ladies Prayer Circle COMMUNITY, ELCA Wednesday, July 22—6 Pastor Jeff Schlesinger a.m. Mt. Morris Men’s Prayer 815-222-7270 Meeting Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at Log onto our website Lutheran Outdoor Ministries at http://www.efcmm. Dining Hall org to check out our latest 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 opportunities and updates (a mile south of Oregon) Welcome Center FAITH DISCOVERY 111 S. Fourth St., Oregon CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo GRACE VALLEY Jeremy Heller, Pastor CHRISTIAN REFORMED 815-946-3588 CHURCH 9 a.m. Sunday School 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. 10 a.m. Worship Service German Valley Nursery Available Pastor Jake Ritzema We are an independent non815-362-6601 denominational Christian Sunday School for All Ages church. 9 a.m. Visitors are always welcome. Worship Service 10 a.m. 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 10 a.m. Sunday School 7 p.m. Wednesday Choir 6:30 p.m. Thursday Bible Study
GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Matt Smith, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail.
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LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Javier Martinez Handicapped Accessible Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Age Three through Sixth Grade. Everyone is Welcome MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Friday, July 17—9 a.m. Women’s Fellowship Sunday, July 19—8:15 a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Worship;10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages Tuesday, July 21—8:45 a.m. Bible Study; Quilting NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon Pastor David Demmer 815-732-7404 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:05 a.m. Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center
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POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. (The church is handicapped accessible) Pastor Leslie Lake 9 a.m. Family Worship 10 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:30 a.m. Sunday School PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship REVIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris follow@revivemtm.com 815-994-0428 Southern Baptist Saturday Night Service 5:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery 6-8 p.m. Monday RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213 Worship Service 10:45 a.m. ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org Email:saint.bride. church@gmail.com Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 and 10 a.m. Classes Children’s Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Available St. Bride’s follows traditional Anglican-Episcopal church practices; is biblically based and both family and individual oriented. Visitors are always welcomed.
ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson Sunday, July 19—9:15 a.m. OREGON Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. CHURCH OF GOD Congregational Bible Study; 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship Pastor Michael Hoffman with Communion;11:30 a.m. 815-732-6847 Semi-Annual Congregational You and your family are Meeting; 6 p.m. Band invited to join us in worship Rehearsal
on Sunday, July 19 at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Hoffman will continue the “Solomon Series�, with the sermon titled “A Gifted King.� Greeting you will be Mary Ann Mortellaro and Pat Snyder. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. and includes classes for adults, young adults, teens, children and infants. Special attention is given in each class to issues and topics related to the particular needs and interests of each group. The Wednesday night Youth Group meets at 6 p.m. at East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Daysville Road. The local Weight Watchers group meets Wednesday at the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, followed by their meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. July’s Bible Book of the Month is Proverbs. OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Pastor Barb Good 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Fellowship 10:15 a.m. No Sunday School & Confirmation in Summer Activities during the Week:
ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Social Time 10 a.m. ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study
1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon Pastor Richard Tomlinson 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m. Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548 Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Confessions-Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m. TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Thursday, July 16—9 a.m.12 p.m. VBS at Disciples UMC; 10:30 a.m. Loaves & Fish Food Delivery at COB; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Children’s Free Lunch Program on Church Lawn Friday, July 17—8 a.m. Bulletin Assembly & Coffee; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. VBS at Disciples UMC; 6-7 p.m. Closing Program for VBS at DUMC Saturday, July 18—5:30 p.m. Worship Service Sunday, July 19—8:45 a.m. Worship Service Followed by Fellowship Time; 10 a.m. Kick Ball Game on Church Lawn; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Monday, July 20—11 a.m. Memorial Service for Everett Kested Tuesday, July 21—9 a.m. Dorcas Group; 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Children’s Free Lunch Program on Church Lawn; 1:15 p.m. Communion Service at Pinecrest Manor; 1:45 p.m. Communion Service at Pinecrest Terrace Wednesday, July 22—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Children’s Free Lunch Program on Church Lawn Thursday, July 23—11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Children’s Free Lunch Program on Church Lawn WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m. Worship—10:35 a.m.
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The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at the Oregon office at 121 A S. 4th St. The deadline is 9 a.m. on Fridays for church news left in the drop boxes in Forreston & Polo. Items can also be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews. com or faxed to 815732-4238. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-7326166 ext. 32.
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Events & Entertainment
Polo to host Rules of Comedy show The Polo Area Community Theatre will present its free summer show “The Rules of Comedy” on Friday, July 17, Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19 at 7 p.m. at the Louise Quick Park, Polo. The audience will be given a lesson in what’s funny and what’s not funny. In order to prove that the Rules of Comedy work, they will be hilariously inserted into one of the most popular tragedies of all time: William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” “The Rules of Comedy “is a physical comedy with an interesting twist that
showcases the cast’s ability to handle tragic drama, as well. Playing by the rules has never been so much fun. Concessions and 50/50 tickets will be sold, and donations will be accepted. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on and come prepared to laugh. In case of rain, the play will be held at the Polo Town Hall. For more information email info@polotheatre.org or visit our website at www. polotheatre.org.
The Ernie Hendrickson Band will be on stage at the band shell in downtown Mt. Morris on July 17.
Hendrickson to play in Mt. Morris Shullsburg, Wisconsin native Ernie Hendrickson grew up on a steady diet of Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Jerry Garcia. He will be onstage Friday, July 17 at 7 p.m. at the band shell in downtown Mt. Morris. “These early heroes opened the gates to the deep well of American roots music which he continues to draw inspiration from,” said event organizer Larry Ubben. His early musical foundation was shaped in The Seed Band, which took root in Rockford in the early 90s in the thriving jam band scene and dissolved in post 9/11 America prompting Hendrickson’s move to Chicago in 2003. “His songs have been in regular rotation at over 100 different radio stations across the country and his fans will attest to the energy and fun found at his live shows, which in the spirit of his heroes are never the same and always evolving,” Ubben said. Learn more about Ernie on the web at erniehendrickson.com. Hendrickson will have a band of stellar musicians behind him including Brian Wilkie on guitar, pedal steel, and vocals.
Farmers Market Come early and visit the Mt. Morris Community Farmers Market every Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the bank parking lot at the corner of Ill. 64 and Wesley Ave. Wilkie is one of the most sought after studio musicians in Chicago, Ubben said. Having spent 10 years in Nashville in the 90’s playing with many top acts including Allison Krauss and others, he is as in demand for his guitar work as he is for his pedal steel. Devin Ulery is a self taught drummer with more than 10 years of playing experience in different Chicago bands. Her group “The Fluffers” has as standing gig in Barrington once a month with a devoted following. She has played prestigious venues such as Chicago’s Park West, The Metro, and Lollapalooza Music Festival with her former band Purple Apple. Matt Ulery, bass and vocals, is a Chicago based bassist, composer, and bandleader. Known for his sweeping lyricism,
unconventional phrase structures, expressionistic emotionalism, Ulery’s music is informed by the entire spectrum of jazz, classical, rock, pop, and folk– specifically American, South American, Balkan, and other European folk styles. He performs not only on upright and electric bass, but doubles on tuba. Drummer Rick King is a native of the south side of Chicago. He attended Eastern Illinois University, graduating with a bachelor of arts in Psychology and a Music Minor, studying with percussion department head Johnny Lee Lane, Marvin Sparks Jr., and Steve Beck. The Mt. Morris Fire Department will serve walking tacos, corn chips topped with taco meat in a boat with your choice of all the fixings (cheese, lettuce, onions, tomato, black olives, sour cream, peppers). They will also be serving Pepsi products, bottled water, and aronia berry lemonade slushies starting at 6 p.m. Come early and visit the Mt. Morris Community Farmers Market every Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the bank parking lot at the corner of Ill. 64 and Wesley Ave.
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The Miles in Memory, formerly the Rick Hahn Memorial Run, will be Saturday, July 25 at the Byron Forest Preserve, Byron. Runners and walkers will enjoy the moderately challenging 5K course. Walkers/runners are encouraged to walk/run miles in memory of a loved one. Stickers will be available to write the name(s) of loved ones to be worn during the race. All proceeds for the Miles in Memory Run/Walk benefit Serenity Home.
Serenity Hospice and Home is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving the terminally ill and their families in Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside, and Winnebago counties. The course is certified by USA Track & Field - # IL14077JW. Timing results will be handled by RealTiming Inc, using chiptiming technology. This allows finishers to receive an accurate place and time results within minutes of crossing the finish line.
Registration and checkin begin at 6:45 a.m. at the Byron Forest Preserve, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. Race time is at 8 a.m. T-shirts will be given to those who are pre-registered by July 17. Pre-registered participant fee is $25 for adults and $20 for students. Registration on the day of the race is $30 for
adults and $25 for students. Individual sponsorships are available for $100 and corporate sponsorships for $250 to have a name and/or logo on race tees. Register online or print the registration form on the Serenity Hospice and Home website at www. serenityhospiceandhome. org.
Andy Myers dies a dramatic death while rehearsing “The Rules of Comedy” performed by the Polo Area Community Theatre. Photo by Alex Paschal
Archaeology Day is set for Sunday The Byron Forest Preserve District will host the second annual Archaeology Artifacts ID Day on Sunday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jarrett Prairie Center, at 7993 N. River Rd., Byron. Talk to professional archaeologists about your own collection of points, prehistoric tools, fossils, animal bones and other items that you have found and are curious about. If you don’t have any items of your own to identify, be sure to stop in anyway to see these artifacts and live
demonstrations. Learn more about prehistoric tools and weapons through handson demonstrations at this interactive event. Try your hand at using an atalatl spear thrower; instructors from the World Atalatl Association will be on hand to teach the art of throwing spears with atalatls. Ongoing demonstrations of arrowhead and spearhead making techniques will be given by Larry Kinsella. Call 815-234-8535 for more information.
Summer concert will be on Sunday The Byron Forest Preserve District will offer the following free Sunday evening concerts starting at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Farm Stage located at 8059 N. River Rd., Byron. The Summer Concert Series is sponsored by Byron
Bank. Sunday, July 19: Patchouli—Nationallytouring, award-winning songwriter Julie Hecksel and master guitarist Bruce Hecksel. Their unique “New American Folk Music” is a blend of elements of folk,
pop, flamenco and jazz. The musicians will light up the air with their acoustic sounds and rich harmonies Their unique new American folk music is a blend of elements of folk, pop, flamenco, and jazz. Sunday, July 26: Laura Rae and the Back Roads
Trio – Rockford’s acoustic Americana band featuring current and vintage country, folk, light rock, and gospel and bluegrass music. For more information call the Byron Forest Preserve District at 815 234-8535 or visit the website at www. byronforestpreserve.com
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Granny Rose plans to open K-9 Enrichment Center Matching grant up to $100,000 given to shelter By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Officials at Granny Rose Animal Shelter have announced a capital fund drive initiative to raise funds for a new K-9 Enrichment Center. This new K-9 Enrichment Center is to be constructed adjacent to the present animal shelter at 613 River Lane, Dixon. “We have been blessed with a matching grant for
up to $100,000,” said Mark Knie, Polo, who is president of the shelter’s board of directors. “For every dollar we raise, we will receive a matching grant for up to $100,000. If you donate $5 it becomes $10, $50 becomes $100, $500 becomes $1,000. Every dollar raised will be crucial to help offset the costs of constructing a new indoor training facility that will make year-round dog training a reality in the tricounty area we serve.” Knie said the matching funds have been offered by a private donor who believes in the importance of the project. The shelter serves Ogle, Lee, and Whiteside Counties. “We are embarking (pun
fully intended) on this project as the next phase of our continuing desire to enrich and strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners,” he said. “This helps to keep all dogs in their home. The facility’s main emphasis will be on the everyday dog owner’s enriched experience with their own dog – be it obedience, agility, or pet therapy (a service that helps to enrich the lives of those individuals in need of support).” Classes for those wishing to show their dog competitively will also be offered, he said. The K-9 Enrichment Center will be a 13,500 square foot facility that will
offer 9,000 square feet of Astroturf-style working area. It will be heated and cooled for year-round training for every discipline that area dog owners wish to participate in. Deb Proctor, a local realtor and co-founder of the Amos Fund, has been named the facility’s director. “As its (Granny Rose K-9 Enrichment Center’s) new director, I look forward to working with our area’s training specialists,” she said. “We will be able to offer a wide variety of disciplines year-round; such as basic obedience and Canine Good Citizen training, rally, agility, nose-work, pet therapy, and puppy classes.” “There are many folks in
the Sauk Valley who travel with their dogs to work and show in areas such as agility, rally, conformation, nosework and obedience,” Proctor said. “My goal is to create a center where they can train, practice and support one another right here at home.” Judy Lohse, manager of Granny Rose Animal Shelter, said she is very excited about the new facility. “Many dogs find their way to Granny Rose because of behavior or obedience issues, poor manners, or are out of control,” Lohse said. “Our staff and select volunteers will be able to work with our dogs year-round to make them more adoptable.” Knie said the concept has
been discussed by the board of directors for the past several years. “The $100,000 matching grant we potentially could receive makes this capital fund drive more important than ever,” he said. “It is our hope that individuals, local businesses, and corporations will see the benefits that a facility like this has to offer the community and step up to help make the K-9 Enrichment Center a reality.” As Proctor said, “Each time I find myself packing the car and driving an hour and a half with my dogs to a class or practice, I wonder why we can’t have something in our own area.”
Oregon Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations for awards Deadline for submissions is this week The Oregon Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking nominations for the following awards: Volunteer, Citizen, and Business of the Year. The awards are presented to local individuals or a Chamber business or organization that has made an extraordinary contribution to the welfare and progress of our community. The awards will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner on Aug. 20. Following is the criteria for the awards: Volunteer of the Year Selection will be based on
nominee’s voluntary local community involvement and service. This can include work for charities, community groups or other organizations proving a valuable community service. Citizen of the Year This award will go to someone making a powerful difference in the community in ways that inspire others or help to create positive change and influence in the community. The selection will be based on nominee’s local community involvement and service. This can include heroic acts within the past year as well as work for charities, community groups or other organizations or efforts proving a valuable
community service. Business of the Year A local company will be recognized for its own community involvement and/or by encouraging employee volunteer efforts in community activities. The selected business must be an Oregon Chamber member in good standing. The submission should explain how the company has contributed to the betterment of the community and/or the impact of their policies and procedures on employee volunteerism. To fill out a nomination form, visit the Chamber’s website at www.oregonil. com or call the Chamber office at 815-732-2100. Nominations must postmarked by July 15.
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Brown Bag Concert Derek Lutrell performs during the Oregon Park District and Chamber of Commerce’s Brown Bag Lunch concert on the Ogle County Courthouse lawn on July 10. Area businesses have specials during the event and merchants are set up on the square selling lunches and fresh produce from area farms. The final Brown Bag concert of the summer will be held Friday, Aug. 14. Photo by Chris Johnson
Oregon Park District Triathlon to be held on Saturday, July 25 The Oregon Park District’s annual Sprint Triathlon will be held on Saturday, July 25 beginning at 7:30 a.m. The event features a 300-meter swim, ten-mile bike ride and 5K run. The event is for individuals or teams of two or three people. The swim segment is held at Nash Recreation Center indoor pool. Biking and
Juanita M. Lawton Zone Chair, Lion Susan Young installed the 2015-2016 Officers for the Oregon Lions Club at their meeting on June 25. Those installed pictured, left to right, in the back row are: Jerry Hinrichs, Joe Slowiak, Clint Strouse, Chris Martin, Dave Stenger, Tom Duym, and Jim Hoff. Front row: Duane Moser, Candice Holbrook, Mary Jo Moser, and Chuck McCourt. Absent from the photo were Sandy Arneson, Mike Ryder, and Seth Anderson. Photo by Jean Hoff
Lions Club learns about scenic trail The guest speaker at the Oregon Lions Club meeting on July 9 was Greg Farnham, who spoke about the establishment and development of the Rock River Trail. The system of trails is comprised of the Rock River Water Trail, the Rock River Trail Scenic and Historic Route, and the Rock River Trail Bike Route. These trails offer an opportunity to drive, hike, bike, kayak, or canoe along clearly marked designated routes. Anyone wishing to take advantage of the opportunity to use these trails should visit Oregon Lions Club members Candice Holbrook, left, and www.rockrivertrail.com for Chris Martin, right, are pictured with guest speaker Greg Farnham. Photo by Jean Hoff maps and information.
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Juanita M. Lawton, 59, Polo, died on Monday, July 13, 2015 at CGH, Sterling. She was born on Feb. 3, 1956 in Dixon to J.J. “Curly” and Jean (Lunz) Lawton. She graduated from Polo High School. She was formerly employed as a bookkeeper for Farmers Lumber and was currently working for PNC in Polo. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Polo, had served on the Polo Park Board, and had been active with youth softball and soccer in Polo. She was an avid Polo
running courses will loop through the community and surrounding areas. Registration is $35 per person or $70 per team. Entry forms are available at Nash Recreation Center or online at www.oregonpark. org. Entry fee includes a drifit shirt, awards for top finishers, shower facilities, water on the course and post-
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Marco Fan. She is survived by her mother, Polo; a sister, Jeannine (Steve) Venhuisen, Polo, and 3 nieces, Jennifer (Matthew) Brewer, New Berlin, Jodi (Alan) McFalls,
race refreshments. Registration will be accepted through July 22 or the first 200 people. Results will be posted at www.tri3events.com. Volunteers are always needed to help the event run smoothly. To volunteer, contact Jena Wehmhoefer at 815-7323101 or jena@oregonpark. org.
Polo, and Jeanna (Gus) Martin, Fenton, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her father. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 17 from 12 to 12:45 p.m. at the Polo Family Funeral Home, Polo. Graveside funeral services will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Polo, with Rev. Richard Kramer officiating. Memorials may be directed to St. Mary’s Church or to the Polo Parks. Online condolences may be left for the family at www. polofamilyfuneralhome. com. More obituaries on B5
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Local state parks are topic at Chamber’s Lunch n’ Learn The Oregon Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly “Lunch ‘n Learn” opportunity at Rock River Center on Tuesday, July 21 at noon. “Join us for a presentation from Grant Afflerbaugh, site superintendent for Castle Rock State Park and Lowden State Park, as he addresses the history and current status of our surrounding state parks,” said Oregon Chamber of Commerce Executive
Director Debbie Dickson. The event is available to the public. “These lunches are available to any and all, and are a tremendous resource, providing a variety of information and community education for businesses and citizens alike. These sessions are friendly and easy to attend,” said Dickson. “Whether you own a business or not, belong to the Chamber or not, each of
us has a vested interest in this community. The state parks that surround our community have a significant tourism impact on our town. Lunch sessions are $10 which is payable at the door. However, reservations are required by noon on Monday, July 20. Contact the Oregon Chamber of Commerce at 815-732-2100, or send an email to ococ@oregonil.com to reserve a seat.
Rock River Center to mark 40th The Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, will celebrate its 40th anniversary Cody Flanagan and Lou Anderson ride this John Deere 4020 Diesel July 11 during the on Aug. 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. with a live auction along with 8th annual Rust-N-Dust Tractor Parade in rural Oregon. Photo by Chris Johnson its well-known barbecue dinner, a silent auction, and
Tractors took to the road July 11 By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@oglecounty news.com
Twenty tractors from vintage to modern took to the streets July 11 for the eighth annual Rust-N-Dust Tractor ride. Tractor enthusiasts gathered at Ken Wolfe Jr’s home on Spring Creek Road north of Oregon to stage for the parade.
Colorful tractors from Farmalls to John Deeres and even some Allis Chalmers and Olivers were on display during the parade. Tractors went west on Spring Creek Road before heading south of River Road to Lowden State Park. The group continued into Oregon before heading back out of town on Daysville Road.
During the parade everyone was waving to any spectators that happened to be along the route. Cody Flanagan and Josiah Flanagan each had grins on their faces as they drove their John Deere tractors along the parade route. After returning to Wolfe’s property the group had a variety of games and a hog roast scheduled.
a performance by the Boot Scootin’ Seniors. Sponsorships received to this point for the celebration include Oregon Powerhouse BBQ, Beesing Welding, Burkhardt’s LP Gas, Tom
and Sharon Klein, From the Heart, and Ken and Barb Geise. For more information about the event or to be a sponsor call the Rock River Center at 815-732-3252.
News from Lifeline By Sharon Wallace Volunteer Lifeline Self-Help Food Project, 201 N. Third St., Oregon, has been helping people since 1982. Call if you or your group would like to tour Lifeline. We invite you to consider volunteering, we are flexible,
in concerning your schedule. Welcome to Nancy Fulton and Dawn Zell, our new volunteers. We would like to thank Pizza Hut, the Boy Scouts and leaders, the Church of God, Oregon rural and city postal workers. Thanks to all the volunteers and the people who put out
food for the food drive in May. Thanks to the volunteers who sorted and helped in any way with the food drive. For the month of June we served 260 clients. We are in need of canned vegetables and fresh vegetables, tuna, canned meat products, and pudding. For information call 815-222-6712.
to raise funds for Serenity; Susan and Michael Maddux for catering expertise; PrairieView Golf Course and Catering Staff; SH&H staff for all the hard work to make the events a success; Mary Meiners and Pam Gambrel for their imagination and creativity in decorating; Mincemoyer Jewelry, Rockford, for their expertise; and to our volunteers for their help with decorating,
set up, food service, clean up, traffic control, parking, registration, and raffle ticket sales. Thanks also to all the auction donors for their contributions to our Garden Luncheon and/or Jonathon Knodle Golf Play Day, and several anonymous donors. Lynn Knodle Executive Director Serenity Hospice & Home Oregon
Public Voice Serenity Hospice, Home says thanks for the support Dear Editor, The fourth annual Serenity Hospice and Home (SH&H) Garden Luncheon was held on Saturday, May 9 on the grounds of the Serenity Home. The elegant luncheon was catered by S.K.M. and served
by Serenity Hospice and Home staff and volunteers. The 23rd annual Jonathon Knodle Golf Play Day was held on Saturday, June 20 at PrairieView Golf Course in Byron. We were fortunate that our outing was completed and luncheon started just as the rain began to fall. While the food was delicious, the surroundings beautiful, and the guests
entertained, the purpose of these events is to raise funds to help SH&H provide care for patients in the Serenity Home. Thanks to the generosity of the community, the people in attendance, and the committees whose efforts served to make this year’s Garden Luncheon and Jonathon Knodle Golf Play Day successful. Area merchants, nurseries,
financial institutions. An Aurora, Illinois native, Barnes holds a B.S. degree from Purdue University, a Master of Architecture (M. Arch.) degree from the University of Illinois, a Post-Graduate Executive Management Certificate, Stonier Graduate School of Banking, University of Delaware, and a Certificate in Humanities and Economics from King’s College, University of Aberdeen in Scotland. She and her husband, Chester, a native Texan, live in a historic Victorian home in Oregon and a midCentury modern home in Lake Jackson, Texas.
Her son lives in Atlanta; her daughter in The Netherlands. Barnes is a direct descendant of Jacob (1796-1881) and Susannah (1806-1881) Keedy, early Mt. Morris residents, and the Ehmen and Bergschmidt families whom have farmed in the Oregon area for over 150 years.
and individual donors generously donated silent and live auction items. Special thanks to: the Corporate, Hole, and Memorial sponsors, and numerous individual sponsors; Karen Sikorski, SH&H Board President, for being such a gracious hostess; Joyce and Sheldon Rueff for their Live Auction services that were, as always, entertaining and encouraging
Oregon Library News “Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.” — Charles William Eliot Meet Library Board Trustee Susan Barnes Susan S. Barnes is founder and owner Naperville, Illinois-based TerraNota, Inc., a real estate management company specializing in master, townhouse, and condominium associations. Until their respective sales, she also owned a portfolio of historic real estate and was a Chairman – CEO of a National Bank and an outside Board Director of three other
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Parents of fallen Marine work to build retreat By Kathleen Schultz Sauk Valley Media Marine Lance Corporal Alec Catherwood died a hero, killed in action in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, nearly five years ago on Oct. 14, 2010. That certainly is legacy enough, a proud legacy for a 19-year-old. No one would disagree that his parents, Kirk and Gretchen Catherwood, have sacrificed enough. That makes their ongoing mission all the more noble, their vision of hope all that more inspiring. The Catherwoods, who moved from Byron to Paris, Tennessee, after the death of their only son, are building a retreat for combat veterans. It will be a place for servicemen and women to come together, at no cost to them, to share their pain with one another around a campfire, to walk in the woods, heal their minds and restore their souls, maybe fish a little. To find some peace after war.
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Darkhorse Lodge is named after the Darkhorse 3/5 Marine unit, which lost 25 members, including Alec, in a six-month period while in Afghanistan. Plans call for five cabins – each with five rooms and handicapped-accessible. Each of the 25 rooms will be named for one of the 25 fallen. A sixth cabin will house the staff, including fishing guides, who also will be combat vets, and have a shower house. The chow hall will be named for Dixon-based Army National Guard
Spc. Tim Noble Bowman, Forreston, who was 23 when he committed suicide on Thanksgiving Day 2005 after returning home from Iraq (www.iraqwarheroes. org/bowman.htm). The Catherwoods, who fell in love with the serenity they found when they moved to Paris, planned to build the lodge on their property. They created a nonprofit agency called Darkhorse Lodge for their fundraising efforts. But a new housing development is springing up next door. Because they want their vets to have all the privacy they need, and the ability to do what they need and want to do at any hour of the day or night, they are looking for a new site, one still close to tranquil Kentucky Lake. They need $1.5 million to break ground for, build and operate Darkhorse. So far, they’ve raised $150,000 – no small feat – but are struggling to find the rest of the money. Gretchen has been
Kirk and Gretchen Catherwood lost their son Alec in battle in Afghanistan almost five years ago. Now they want to provide a place where combat veterans can go for peace of mind. Photo supplied
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Reading Matters Interest in topic can boost kids desire to read By Mary Gardner Reading Specialist Summer seems to offer extra time. The days are longer and we can squeeze in more activities, many of which are outside. Our children and grandchildren have extra time since most of them are not in school for most, if not all, of the summer. While there is definitely work to be done, it feels like there is some free time, too. For this month, let’s consider the idea of leisure or recreational reading. Reports tell us that taking time to read for pleasure or entertainment is declining worldwide. Danielle Kurtzleben at Vox.com reported data about how Americans spend their time. One area was reading in minutes per day on weekends and holidays. She reported that 15 to 19 year olds read around four minutes a day. 20 to 24 year olds read about 10 minutes a day, but that dropped to less than eight minutes a day for 25 to 34 year olds. Interestingly, those 75 and over read for more than an hour a day. These numbers only include reading for fun which may be why the student-age population numbers are low. Is voluntary reading important? The International Literacy Association in a Position Statement on Leisure Reading (2014) cites research that shows that leisure reading benefits reading comprehension, vocabulary development, general knowledge, empathy for others, self-confidence as readers, and positive attitudes toward reading. Our children and grandchildren may need our support to discover all that reading has to offer. Many times in schools books are chosen by the teacher or a grade level or by district mandates. Because of this our young readers may not have had many opportunities to find and enjoy books of their own choosing. They may need help looking for and choosing books on their own. We can also support them by talking about and showing the different reasons we read. We read to learn and we read for enjoyment. We read directions and recipes in order to find out how to do something.
We read newspapers or blogs to learn about what is happening in our world. We search out books, magazines, and websites to learn something new about just about any topic we choose. Perhaps we are also able to find time to read our favorite author’s books for entertainment.
Exploring all kinds of formats of texts – books, magazines, recipes, websites, e-books, blogs, newspapers or others– is important. If your children and grandchildren are interested in a certain topic or subject help them locate several information resources to learn more about the topic. Reading aloud is the most
important way to share a love of reading. Learn together about favorite authors and books. Carve out some time with your children and grandchildren to read. The time spent together will model the enjoyment of leisure reading and will motivate them to read on their own, too.
for goods, money, publicity – whatever it takes. She has organized all kinds of fundraisers, live and online. Lately, though, it’s been to little or no avail. “But I get up the next day, and I do it again,” she said. “I won’t ever quit.” Gretchen is the very definition of gung ho, Marine tenacity at its finest. All she needs, she said, is for the idea to catch fire, and she firmly believes it will. It could start with one person sharing her vision.
When that happens, she said, “I believe it’s going to snowball.” The money will come, Gretchen said. Darkhorse will come to fruition, “or I will die trying.” Approximately $6,000 was raised for the project June 27 at Chesty P’s Pub in Polo at a celebration of the 117th birthday of Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller, who was highly decorated for his bravery in World War II and the Korean War.
POLO BATH HOUSE RENOVATION PROJECT COMPLETED
The Polo Pool Bathhouse Ad Hoc Committee would like to thank the following donors for all the monetary, materials and labor donated to make the Richard H. Gibbs Memorial Swimming Pool updates so as to allow our community another 50 years of enjoyment.
MONETARY DONATORS: Fran Andrews Ron & Jodee Bardell Mark & Kayla Bergstrom Ben Bittinger Arlene Blum Mike Blum Ted Boddiger Family Lola Jeanne Brantner Buffalo Wild Wings Bill & Bev Burkardt Jackie Carroll Family Nancy Cline Community Chest by Tom Burns Lisa (Eubanks) Ciosek Donna Conklin County Companies-Jeanette Linker Karl Dauphin Ken & Tammy Davison Don Ditzler Frederick Drucklieb Brian Duncan Family Jeff Grobe/Jeff’s Refs Joseph & Elizabeth Epem Kenny & Carol Eubanks Ben Faivre Rich Faivre First State Bank Shannon-Polo Fossler Realty, Inc Phil & Linda Fossler Leo & Karen Haberer Bill & Noralee Gray Tyrone & Arlen Hoyle Bob & Shirley Heath Janet Johnson Kalah Jenkins Jim Kavanaugh Williams Jones Lyle & Shirley Manning Rein & Julianne Lanne Craig & Julie McGuire Larry Martin Kenny & Betty Obendorf Aiden Messer Ed & Karen Olsen Dennis & Donna O’Hara D. Poffenberger Sharon Pavlorich
PCHS Class of 1969 David & Linda Poole Polo American Legion Polo Chamber of Commerce Polo Evening Women’s Club Polo Historical Society Polo Lions Club Polo Pub Crawl Polo Sub Stop Polo Snow Rangers Polo Town & Country Days Festival Committee Polo Woman’s Garden Club Ed Raley Robert & Eleanor Reims Ralph & Linda Richards Leo & Joan Rienstra Carol Rowland Bill & Pat Saunders Jim & Karen Schmidt Brent Scholl Bruce Scholl Mike & Karen Scholl Mike Scholl Jr. Second Hand Rose Don Sherrick Ruth Shipman Bev Shuman L.D. & Jr. Slick Sharon Stanley Russell & Pat Statler Snack Shack-Linda Hose & Amy Schmidt Steven Strauss Bill & Elaine Sweet The Women of the Moose-Mt. Morris Rosemary Troxel Kathy Tyrell Ed & Kay Tyne Anne & Carl Vock Monty & Nina Wagner Jim & Susan Westervelt Jim & Mary Williams Don & Nora Wilson Melvin Witmer Edward & Kay Yde Mark & Alissa Zeigler
VOLUNTEERS & MATERIALS: Jim Adams Scott Armstrong
Mark Bergstrom Dan Bocker Hank Bocker Mark Bocker Teresa Bocker Winton Bocker Jim Busser Anna Castle Kurt Cavanaugh Ron Chamberlain Wade Corbitt Michelle Cox Randy Cox Matthew Davies Kevin Deets Eileen Ebert Mark Ebert Andy Faivre Mike & Paula Faivre Hunter Gray Scott Gray Josh Gorzny Steve Grobe Bob Heath Terry Jenkins Doug Knapp Don Knight Kendall Kyker Ed Olsen Zack McKean Thom McKinley Aaron Miller Jon Miller Bob Mitchell Merle Moeller Stacey Morrison Mike Mumford Chris Plachno Chuck Poper Jim Ports Greg Saunders Mark Scholl Irene Short Tom Suits Don Vock John White Nate White Ken Yingling Nathan Yingling
Thank You, Mark Scholl, Mark Ebert, Mike Faivre, Larry Bittinger,Terry Jenkins, Susie Corbitt, Doug Knapp A huge thank you is extended to our community & we apologize for anyone’s name that may have been inadvertently missed.
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Monarch butterflies are one of the species that have thrived at Elkhorn Creek in rural Forreston. Visit the preserve July 25 for a butterfly festival. Photo supplied
Butterfly Festival will be held near Forreston The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society invites all to the Elkhorn Creek Butterfly Festival on Saturday, July 25 from 1 to 5 p.m. Participants may join guided tours at 1, 2, 3 or 4 p.m. or look on their own. “Illinois Butterflies and Moths” pocket guides will be distributed at no charge while supplies last. A restroom and a shady
area will be available with chairs, cold beverages, and snacks. If the weather is questionable, call Teresa Smith at 815-238-3963. The preserve is located about three miles southwest of Forreston in the southeast corner of West Grove and Freeport Roads. The parking lot is off West Grove Road. The event is free.
Oregon School officials have outlined the student registration process for the 2015-16 school year. For students returning to the district, registration can be completed online again using the PowerSchool Parent Portal. The district opened online registration on Monday. The district will host an open registration day on Thursday, July 30 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The open registration will be held in the library in the Etnyre Wing at Oregon Elementary School. A computer lab will be available for anyone who needs assistance with online
registration, and parents can opt to pay registration fees in person rather than online during this time. Lunch and fee waiver applications will also be available. To avoid a $25 late fee, the student must be registered by end of business on July 31. Anyone who registers after this date will be assessed the late fee. Students need to be registered by this date to allow building principals time to assign students to classrooms for the start of the school year. The first day for students will be Thursday, Aug. 13. Listed below is the link
to the PowerSchool Parent Portal along with the detailed information for open registration. New students to the district will need to attend the open registration date or visit central office for a Parent Access Account to register. Any questions can be directed to the central office at 815-732-5300. The Parent Portal address is http://ps.ocusd.net. The registration fee and supply list for students can be found on the district home page at www.ocusd. net under the “news” section on the right side of the screen.
Grace Valley Christian Reformed Church will host its 10th annual corn boil on Saturday, July 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. rain or shine. The church is located at 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd., northeast of German Valley. The menu will include corn on the cob, brats, hot
dogs, chips, drinks, and desserts. No fee will be charged for the food or evening activities, but free will donations will be accepted. Activities for kids will include rides on the barrel train, watching Daisy Belle the Clown make balloon
animals, a petting zoo, pony rides, and face painting. Drawings for four gas cards will take place during the evening. Enter by completing a form at the event. For more information email cathy@aplaceforgrace.com or visit www.aplaceforgrace. com.
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Chana UMC VBS starts July 24 A tiger Swallowtail was spotted on this flower at Elkhorn Creek. Photo supplied
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Junior tackle registration is Sunday, July 19 Registration for OregonMt. Morris Junior Tackle Football will be conducted at Oregon High School on Sunday, July 19. Eighth grade players and seventh grade players will register from 5 to 5:45 p.m., sixth grade players and fifth grade players will register from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. All equipment will be handed out immediately after registration. The cost to participate in Oregon-Mt. Morris Junior Tackle Football is $75 for fifth, sixth and seventh graders. The cost for eighth graders, which includes a game jersey, is $100. A player’s registration must be completed and the participation fee paid prior to participating in practice, no exceptions.
The first day of practice is Monday, July 27 starting at 6 p.m. at the south end of the soccer fields at Oregon Park West. Call Roy Snyder at 815561-6494 or 815-673-9201, Kevin Barringer at 815-7324911, or Lou Wehmhoefer at 815-732-2335 for information. A few coaching positions are open and anyone interested should call Snyder, 815-561-6464 or 815-6739201. Something new for this year: OHS Varsity Coach John Bothe will conduct a “Junior Iron Hawks” for all junior tackle players, free of charge, from 4 to 4:30 p.m. on July 13, 15, 20 and 22 at the high school practice field. Equipment required is shirt, shorts, and shoes.
Aaron “Two Bits” Berg makes a play from his knees during a vintage baseball game Sunday morning in Oregon. Berg plays for the Oregon Ganymedes and they were taking on the Springfield Long Nine. Photo by Chris Johnson
Vintage Game in the Park
Women of the Moose to host July 25 golf outing Come join the fun on Saturday, July 25 for the fourth annual Mt. Morris Moose Golf Outing sponsored by the Women of the Moose at Sunset Golf Club. This year’s fundraiser will benefit Mooseheart residential facility and school for at risk children who, for whatever reason, cannot live with or be supported by their families, as well as Moosehaven, a retirement center in Florida for Moose Members, and Camp Ross, located just south of Mt. Morris where Mooseheart children spend time. Final registration for the golf outing will begin at 12 p.m., and with tee off at 1
p.m. The cost is $35 per person or $140 per team, and includes nine holes of golf, cart rental, door prize, meal at Mt. Morris Moose afterward, and a drink ticket to be used at Mt. Morris Moose the day of the event. Prizes will be awarded for both men and women for longest drive, longest putt, closest to the pin, and also first, second, and third place teams. To register a team early or to be placed on a team, call Ranae Leamanczyk at 815-973-3942, or mail team names and a check made out to the Women of the Moose to 106 N. Seminary Ave., Mt. Morris IL 61054.
The Oregon Ganymedes Vintage Base Ball Club hosted the Springfield Long Nine Vintage Base Ball Club with a double header on July 12 at the Chana School Museum in Oregon Park East. The 1858 rules games resulted in a split with the Ganymedes taking the first game by a score of 14-7 and the Long Nine taking the second match by a score of 9-5. The Ganymedes next games will be on Saturday, July 25 at the ninth annual Oregon Ganymedes pitcher Mark “Iron Chest” Herman releases a pitch Sunday Northern Illinois Vintage morning during a game against the Springfield Long Nine. The game was played at Base Ball Tournament at Oregon Park East using vintage 1858 baseball rules. Photo by Chris Johnson Cantigny Park, Wheaton.
Polo vs. Milledgeville in alumni game By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@oglecounty news.com Athletes from around the area will gather in Milledgeville this Saturday night for a showdown between Polo and Milledgeville in an alumni football game. The Polo team is made up of athletes that graduated from Polo, Forreston, and Evan Watz kicks a field goal in practice Sunday afternoon. Freeport Aquin. Photo by Chris Johnson Chad Linboom, Polo class
of 2000, hit the field Sunday afternoon to practice with the team. He was throwing long passes back and forth with Aquin’s Dominic DeMichele to warm up before the practice began. It was clear from watching practice that everyone was there to have a good time and strap some pads on to play a football game for bragging rights. The game is made possible
through Alumni Football USA. “We organize alumni football games across the country to raise money for their schools,” said Alumni Football USA State Director Chuck Hulke. “The games are about having a good time. It is a blast for the players, and I see the guys wanting to get back on the field and play football.” Hulke said the important thing for these alumni games
is player safety. Before they could take the field, Hulke insisted the athletes received a reminder of the rules for the game. “We can only rush four right?” asked Linboom. “Linebackers can not blitz and the defensive line has to be in a 3 or 4 point stance,” said Hulke. “The referees will tell you to stay off the knees. We all have jobs and lives.” Turn to B2
Llanas takes top honors at Lincoln Highway tournament By Brian Weidman Sauk Valley Media Two-on-one fast breaks generally don’t go well for the person in the one position. Alina Llanas is an exception to that rule. Llanas took advantage of an opening on the 17th hole given to her by two usually steady Elletts, Taylor and Sue, and went on to take top individual honors in the 93rd annual women’s Lincoln Highway golf tournament that concluded Saturday at Timber Creek golf course. Llanas, playing on her home course, finished with a best against bogey score of +24, one more than Kishwaukee Country Club members Sue Ellett, and her daughter, Taylor. “It feels really good,” Llanas said. “I was a little nervous and got off to a shaky start, but it all worked out in the end.” Through 34 holes (18 on Friday and 16 on Saturday), the Elletts were both at +23, one ahead of Llanas, and
nobody else in the 63-player field was in the title mix. Llanas played the 17th hole, a 291-yard par-4 adjacent to Lowell Park Road, in textbook fashion, and tapped in for a par. The Elletts, meanwhile, both struggled. Taylor hit a shot up the left side that also kicked left, and wound up out of bounds by mere inches. She ended up missing a 10-footer for bogey, a putt that could have saved her a point on the hole. “I got a bad bounce, but that happens in golf,” said Taylor, who recently used up her eligibility as a golfer at Northern Illinois University. “It’s not a game that you play where everything goes your way. It didn’t work out, but that’s OK.” Sue Ellett, meanwhile, had her own issues. She was in the rough to the right on her drive, didn’t get to the green until her third shot, and also ended up with a double bogey. It left Llanas at +23, one ahead of both Elletts. On the last hole, a par 4
which required just a bogey to secure a plus, both Elletts were short of the green after their third shots, but got them up-and-down for bogeys – good for a plus on that hole. Llanas, however, was on the green in two, and though she 3-putted, still made a bogey to secure the one-point win. Llanas likened the play down the stretch to what she faces in college against players of comparable ability. She will be a junior at McKendree University, near St. Louis, this fall. “This will definitely help me get ready for my college season,” Llanas said. “It was nice to have them keep pushing me. Playing with good competition like that really keeps you on your game. It was a lot of fun getting to play with them. They’re really great golfers.” Kishwaukee won its sixth consecutive team championship with a +98 score, well ahead of runnerup Timber Creek, which had +63. Rock River (+13), PrairieView (+11) and Indian Oaks (+10) rounded
Timber Creek’s Alina Llanas chips onto the green Saturday during the Lincoln Highway Golf Tournament. Photo by Philip Marruffo
out the top five squads. Taylor Ellett was the overall runner-up, after a concession of a potential playoff by her mother. Sue Ellett was the winner of the third flight. “For me, it’s 100 percent a team event,” Sue said, “and I’m just trying to get as
many points as I can for the team.” Kishwaukee made a clean sweep of the flight hardware. Other flight winners for the DeKalb course were Maggie Russell (second flight, +13), Bobbie Cesarek (fourth flight, +11), Joan Burger (fifth flight, +12),
Donna Martin (sixth flight, +8), Debbie Schiavi (seventh flight, +7) and Debbie Brue (eighth flight, +16). Backing up Llanas for Timber Creek were Kristie Pultorak (+11), Mimi Boysen (+9), Nikki Perez (+7), Patty Head (+6) and Barb Wagner (+6).
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BNC teams are preparing for football season By Ty Reynolds Sauk Valley Media Even as the seasons change in the Big Northern West, the more things stay the same. There are a lot of familiar faces in a lot of familiar places for the Dixon Dukes, Rock Falls Rockets and Oregon Hawks. All three schools, with the exception of Week 1 games for Dixon and Rock Falls, play the same teams in the identical order next fall as they did last season, with Oregon’s Brayton Finch dives forward for extra yardage against Johnsburg during a only the venues flip-flopped 2014 game. Photo by Chris Johnson for home and away games. “That’s one of the things I really like about the Big Northern,” Dixon coach Dave Smith said. “You Byron Tigers Dixon Dukes see the same people each 2014 record: 8-5 2014 record: 8-3 year, the same high-quality 2015 enrollment: 483 2015 enrollment: 806 opponents, and our kids are Game time Opponent Game time Opponent Fri., Aug. 28, 7 Marengo 5-4 Sat., Aug. 29, 12:45 at Clemente 7-2 starting to get into that and Fri., Sept. 4, 7 at G.-Kingston 4-5 Fri., Sept. 4, 7 at Burl. Central 6-4 identify with it.” Fri., Sept. 11, 7 at Mendota* 6-4 Fri., Sept. 11, 7 Lutheran* 11-1 In addition to the same Fri., Sept. 18, 7 Rock Falls* 0-9 Fri., Sept. 18, 7 at Oregon* 6-5 teams in the same order, it’s Fri., Sept. 25, 7 Stillman Valley* 2-7 Fri., Sept. 25, 7 Mendota* 6-4 the high level of play that Fri., Oct. 2, 7 Oregon* 6-5 Fri., Oct. 2, 7 at Winnebago* 2-7 excites the coaches. Fri., Oct. 9, 7 at Lutheran* 11-1 Fri., Oct. 9, 7 Stillman Valley* 2-7 Not only are the teams in Fri., Oct. 16, 7 Winnebago* 2-7 Fri., Oct. 16, 7 at Rock Falls* 0-9 the league well-coached and Fri., Oct. 23, 7 at Dixon* 8-3 Fri., Oct. 23, 7 Byron* 8-5 well-versed, but the offensive *BNC West game *BNC West game systems and defensive Opponents in 2014: 44-45 (.494) Opponents in 2014: 48-44 (.522) schemes are similar enough that teams can really prepare Oregon Hawks Lutheran Crusaders and be at their best every 2014 record: 6-5 2014 record: 11-1 Friday night. 2015 enrollment: 449 2015 enrollment: 696.30 There are no easy games Game time Opponent Game time Opponent in the BNC West, and that’s Fri., Aug. 28, 7 at Johnsburg 9-2 Fri., Aug. 28, 7 at Quincy ND 8-3 been proven time and again, Fri., Sept. 4, 7 North Boone 5-5 Fri., Sept. 4, 7 Rkfd. Christian 0-9 week in and week out. Fri., Sept. 11, 7 at Rock Falls* 0-9 Fri., Sept. 11, 7 at Dixon* 8-3 “It’s a big order to fill Fri., Sept. 18, 7 Dixon* 8-3 Fri., Sept. 18, 7 at Winnebago* 2-7 to get wins in the Big Fri., Sept. 25, 7 at Lutheran* 11-1 Fri., Sept. 25, 7 Oregon* 6-5 Fri., Oct. 2, 7 at Byron* 8-5 Fri., Oct. 2, 7 at Mendota* 6-4 Northern,” Rock Falls coach Fri., Oct. 9, 7 at Winnebago* 2-7 Fri., Oct. 9, 7 Byron* 8-5 Rich Montgomery said, Fri., Oct. 16, 7 Mendota* 6-4 Fri., Oct. 16, 7 at Stillman* 2-7 “because you can never Fri., Oct. 23, 7 Stillman Valley* 2-7 Fri., Oct. 23, 7 Rock Falls* 0-9 count out any of the teams in this conference. It comes *BNC West game *BNC West game down to whether your Xs Opponents in 2014: 51-43 (.543) Opponents in 2014: 40-52 (.435) are as good as their Os, and being able to match up with a Stillman Valley Cardinals Winnebago Indians tough, physical football team 2014 record: 2-7 2014 record: 2-7 every time you step out on 2015 enrollment: 577 2015 enrollment: 460 the field.” Game time Opponent Game time Opponent Rock Falls (0-9 in 2014) Fri., Aug. 28, 7 at Harvard 2-7 Sat., Aug. 29, 3 St. Joe-Ogden 10-2 Fri., Sept. 4, 7 Rich.-Burton 6-4 Fri., Sept. 4, 7 at Harvard 2-7 will get another dose of Fri., Sept. 11, 7 at Winnebago* 2-7 Fri., Sept. 11, 7 Stillman Valley* 2-7 that same physical, hardFri., Sept. 18, 7 Mendota* 6-4 Fri., Sept. 18, 7 Lutheran* 11-1 fought style with their lone Fri., Sept. 25, 7 at Byron* 8-5 Fri., Sept. 25, 7 at Rock Falls* 0-9 difference in this year’s slate. Fri., Oct. 2, 7 Rock Falls* 0-9 Fri., Oct. 2, 7 Dixon* 8-3 The Rockets will host Fri., Oct. 9, 7 at Dixon* 8-3 Fri., Oct. 9, 7 Oregon* 6-5 cross-river rival Sterling (7Fri., Oct. 16, 7 Lutheran* 11-1 Fri., Oct. 16, 7 at Byron* 8-5 4) in Week 1, with the once Fri., Oct. 23, 7 at Oregon* 6-5 Fri., Oct. 23, 7 at Mendota* 6-4 annual showdown renewed *BNC West game *BNC West game for one season. Opponents in 2014: 49-45 (.521) Opponents in 2014: 53-43 (.552) After meeting each year 2014 Standings for quite some time, this will Conference Overall Points be the first game between the Conference Overall Points W-L W-L For Against W-L W-L For Against two since 1994. Lutheran 7-0 11-1 605 97 Oregon 4-3 6-5 219 264 Dixon 5-2 8-3 313 237 “It was supposed to be a Stillman Valley 2-5 2-7 115 219 Mendota 5-2 6-4 297 247 Winnebago 1-6 2-7 181 288 Byron 4-3 8-5 391 347 multi-year thing, but with Rock Falls 0-7 0-9 106 421
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No new opponents on the Hawks’ schedule for the 2015 football season. Same teams in the same order as 2014. our conference changing after this coming year, it kind of ruled that out,” said Montgomery, who also serves as Rock Falls’ athletic director. “So it’s a 1-year gig instead, and since it was our year to have five home games and Sterling’s year to have four home games, that’s just the way it worked out that we’re playing at Hinders Field.” Still, the Rockets are excited to have a pair of nearby schools visiting their home turf this season. Dixon comes to Hinders in Week 8 for their BNC West contest. “Those are nice games to have at home, for our kids and our fans,” Montgomery said. Dixon (8-3) also has some excitement ahead in Week 1, as the Dukes travel to Chicago to play Clemente on a Saturday afternoon at Lane Tech Stadium. Clemente finished 7-2 last year in the Chicago Public League, while Dixon comes off its first playoff berth since 2006, and just the fourth postseason victory in program history. “We’re looking forward to a different type of game than we’ve had the last couple of years,” Smith said. “We get a road trip to Chicago, to play in a beautiful football facility against a challenging Week 1 opponent. I think it’s going to be a good game … and it doesn’t get any easier from there.” In their second season in the Big Northern, the Dukes will be a little more prepared for the teams they’re going to see this fall. But that doesn’t mean they can relax even a little, as the league looks as tough as usual over a 9-week schedule. “With 1 year under our belts, we actually know what to expect,” Smith said, “and what we expect is another awesome year for this always-tough conference, with much-improved teams that keep getting better every week.” Oregon coach John Bothe agrees with Smith’s
sentiments. The Hawks’ slate is the same as last season, with the games at opposite sites. That means Oregon will play three consecutive games on the road in Weeks 5-7, before closing out with backto-back contests at LandersLoomis Field to close things out. Bothe doesn’t mind the stretch of away games, and knew it was coming after playing three straight at home last season. “Once you’re in the routine of something, either at home or going on the road, it doesn’t bother me that much,” Bothe said. “None of the trips are very long, either, so I think that does us a little bit of a favor.” The Hawks should appreciate those last two games at home after being in the road so much, and getting some support from the home crowd in what could be two crucial games can only help a playoff push. “It’s nice to finish at home, especially the way we’ve operated – and the conference has operated – in recent years,” Bothe said. “It seems like our playoff chances come down to Week 8 and Week 9, and it’s great to be at home if we have to win some critical games at the end of the season. “Hopefully, they’ll be really meaningful games that our kids can play in front of their home fans those last 2 weeks.” Stillman Valley has missed the playoffs only three times in the past 20 years, including this past season. In the other two years, 1997 and 2008, the Cardinals rebounded to finish with eight wins during the regular season. Rock Falls will look to break a 16-game losing streak when it hosts Sterling at Hinders Field in Week 1. The Rockets’ last win came at home against Marengo, 22-21 in Week 2 of 2013. They have not won a conference game since Week 9 of the 2012 season, when they beat Oregon 41-36.
Drug testing dates for Oregon students starts July 30 KSB Corporate & Community Wellness will be doing Drug, Alcohol and Nicotine testing on all Oregon students who are wishing to participate in any athletic extra-curricular activities for the upcoming school year. Testing dates at the Blackhawk Center will be as follows: Thursday, July 30 - 9 a.m.
- 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 - 8 a.m. 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. – 3:25 p.m. Please call Oregon High School at 732-5300, ext. 4041 to schedule an appointment. There is a $30 fee for the mandatory testing program. If you are unable to attend either of the dates listed above, please call
KSB Oregon Clinic (815732-3151) to schedule an appointment at their facility in Oregon. When calling for an appointment in Oregon, please identify yourself as a student at Oregon High School. You also must present a receipt of payment at the Oregon office. All payments must be made at the Black Hawk
Center Athletic office. In order to conduct the testing at either site a parent consent form must be presented at the time of the testing. Students CANNOT be tested without the official parent consent form. Consent forms may be found on the school website listed below. Every student in grades 6-12 planning to participate in athletics within the Oregon
School District must have a current physical, concussion form, and the consent/ registration form on file in the office before they will be allowed to practice. These forms can be turned into the office at DLR Jr. High for junior high students or Blackhawk Center for high school students at any time before the first practice of the athlete’s first sport.
Sports physicals are good for one calendar year, at which time they must be renewed. Any fees required and completion of the preparticipation drug test will be due before the first competition (game, race, match, etc.) Information on forms and fees can also be found at www.ocusd.net
Alumni will suit and play an alumni game Saturday From B1 Another safety rule is to only block wide receivers with hands. “Do not smack the wide receivers,” said Hulke. Polo will wear black pants with white jerseys with black numbers. The helmets will be gold. Milledgeville will wear all black. “Milledgeville has good linemen this year, but we will try to cause havoc for them,” said Hulke. “Their defensive line has size this
year. From everything I have seen the defensive ends are crucial.” Polo has a seasoned defensive player, Brandon Imel, who will be playing in the game. One thing Hulke asked the team to do was come up with a way to remember the plays. “A team in one game had flashcards for the quarterback that worked out well,” he said. “Another team had someone run out holding large cards with the play written on it. I do not
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Oregon vs. Amboy on Friday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m. at OHS recommend that.” He also encouraged the players to use their final practices and to hold a final walkthrough and light practice before the game. Forreston’s Evan Watz, was excited at the opportunity to play for the Polo team. “It has been a blast playing with these guys. They have
been treating me well out here,” said Watz. “I need to remember they are on my team.” Watz said the team has been practicing well and should put on a good game. “I think the team is working well together and everyone is helping out,” he said. The game will also be
special for Watz in another way. “My dad and I are playing in this game and I wanted to get a chance to play next to him,” Watz said. The alumni team will lace up their cleats to take on the Milledgeville alumni team Saturday, July 18 at 7 p.m. The game will be played at the Milledgeville High School football field. The public is encouraged to attend the game to cheer on the athletes. Tickets at the gate are $10 for adults with a
discount for children. A portion of each ticket sold go to organizations selected by each team. Keep an eye out for a few more local games scheduled throughout the summer. Morrison will host Dixon on Saturday, July 25 at 5 p.m. and Oregon takes on Amboy on Friday, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. The final local teams scheduled this summer are EPC hosting Stockton on Friday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m.
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Attempted burglary at Oregon Church of God Oregon police are investigating an attempted burglary that took place late Monday night at the Church of God on South Daysville Road. Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan said a resident who lives near the church went outside at 11:47 p.m. and saw two males with flashlights near the door of the church. When the neighbor yelled at the two, DeHaan said they ran, got into a dark blue Chevrolet S-10, and sped
away from the scene west on Washington St. (Ill. 64). “It doesn’t look like anything was taken or damaged,” he said Tuesday. “It was apparently stopped before anything happened.” Officers searched for the vehicle but were unable to locate it. DeHaan asked anyone who has any information about the incident to call the Oregon Police Department at 815-732-2803.
Review course July 21 Secretary of State Jesse White, in cooperation with Nash Recreation Center, is offering a Rules of the Road review course Tuesday, July 21, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The course will be at Nash, 304 S. Fifth St., for all citizens in the Oregon area.
The course is free to anyone who wishes to attend. The purpose of the course is to help participants pass the Illinois driver’s license renewal examination. For more information, call the Driver Services Department at 312-814-3676.
Quilt Show Verva Thomas, Oregon, talks about the design elements she likes in one of the quilts she was examining at the Byron Museum on July 10. The event was one of the activities held during ByronFest. Photo by Chris Johnson
State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow reports the following court activity. July 8 Agustin Magallon, 38, Rochelle, criminal damage to property, pre-trial conference July 13. Holly Gaul, 37, Sterling, driving while license revoked, preliminary hearing July 22. July 10 Nancy Swieter, 57, Oregon, pleaded guilty to theft. Ogle County Circuit Court Judge John B. Roe sentenced
her to 24 months probation. She must submit to DNA testing and cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or any other counseling and treatment recommended by probation. She must also pay a $360 probation fee and $100 to CrimeStoppers.
Anthony Borgmann, 28, Leaf River, aggravated fleeing to elude (2 counts), preliminary hearing Aug. 19. Timothy Baker, 43, Dixon, theft, preliminary hearing July 22.
Raymond Brechlin, 49, Rockford, theft, status Aug. 21.
James Bamborough, 46, Oregon, reckless discharge of a firearm, aggravated driving while under the influence, preliminary hearing July 29.
Gary Wright, 61, Rockford, driving while license revoked, preliminary hearing July 29.
Brian Holtz, 41, Creston, theft (subsequent)/criminal trespass to residence/ resisting a police officer/
possession of drug paraphernalia, preliminary hearing July 29. Christopher Jones, 31, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance/ possession of drug paraphernalia/possession of cannabis, preliminary hearing July 29. Jason Switzer, 36, Rochelle, aggravated discharge of a firearm/ unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, status July 17. Melissa Salsbury, 43, Rockford, residential burglary, status Aug. 7.
Mario Messer, 42, Rochelle, aggravated battery (two counts)/driving while license suspended/resisting a peace officer (three counts), jury status call July 27. Michael Allen, 20, Polo, burglary, preliminary hearing July 29. Rita Kuske, 73, Chana, criminal neglect to an elderly person, plea Aug. 7. Yamini Patel, 35, Rochelle, unlawful possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a public park/unlawful criminal drug conspiracy,
pre-trial conference Aug. 10. Aadi Patel, 36, Rochelle, unlawful possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a public park/unlawful criminal drug conspiracy, pre-trial conference Aug. 10. Cheyanne Patton, 22, Rochelle, aggravated battery (2 counts)/disarming a peace officer/threatening a public official/escape, status Aug. 21. Cecil Sexton, 25, Rockford, burglary/theft, plea Sept. 11.
Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity. July 6 At 11:42 a.m., deputies along with the Mt Morris Fire Department and Mt Morris Ambulance responded to a two vehicle accident with injuries in the 8300 block of West Grove Road. A Carroll County Services straight truck was westbound on West Grove Road when the truck struck a semi tractor trailer crossing the roadway from one private drive to a second private drive. The driver of the straight truck Riley D. Warnken,
23, Milledgeville, was transported to CGH Hospital in Sterling by Mt Morris Ambulance with minor injuries. Warnken’s passenger Mark, L. Gengenbach, 48, Mt Carroll, refused any medical treatment. The driver of the semi tractor trailer, Dylan L. Stukenberg, 21, German Valley, refused medical treatment also. Stukenberg was issued a citation for failure to yield from a private drive.
to a third party report of a disturbance in the 300 block of Depot Street in Creston. After an investigation, Brian J. Holtz, 41, Creston, was arrested for theft (more than $300), criminal trespass to residence, interfering with the reporting of domestic violence, disorderly conduct, resisting a peace officer, violation of the cannabis control act, and violation of the drug paraphernalia act. Holtz was transported to the Ogle County Jail pending a bond hearing.
July 7 At approximately 6:17 a.m., deputies responded
Dora A. Contreras, 35, Rochelle, was arrested at 12:59 p.m. for driving
while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 7000 block of N. Ill. 251. Contreras was also arrested on an Ogle County warrant for deceptive practice and cited for operating an uninsured vehicle. Matthew Rodkey, 41, Machesney Park, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear and possession of a controlled substance. Rodkey’s full cash bond was set at $2,413 pending a July 13 court appearance. Michael
Frey,
50,
Sterling, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear and domestic battery. Frey’s full cash bond was set at $2,426 pending a court appearance. July 8 Joann Lee, 44, Oregon, was arrested for failure to appear. Her full cash bond was set at $4,296 pending a court appearance. Heather Farringer, 28, Freeport, was arrested for failure to appear. Her full cash bond was set at $100 pending a July 29 court appearance.
John B. Morris, 21, Lindenwood, was arrested for driving while under the influence of drugs and unlawful possession of cannabis following a traffic stop for an equipment violation in the 500 block of N. Mowers Road. Morris was taken to the Ogle County Jail. July 9 Trenton L. A. Huntoon, 25, Forreston, was arrested for failure to appear. Huntoon posted $509 as a full cash bond and was released. No further court date is needed. Turn to B6
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. July 2 Amy J. DeVries, warranty deed to Forreston Mutual Insurance Co., 104 E. Cherry St., Forreston, Forreston Township, $60,000. David A. Lantz, warranty deed to Diego Guerrero and Lacole R. Guerrero, 402 S. Second St., Oregon, OregonNashua Township, $69,000. Matthew J. Ireton, Lauren Frede, and Lauren M. Ireton, warranty deed to Lukas T. Vucsko and Breann A. Vucsko, 427 Second St., Stillman Valley, Marion Township, $150,000. Michael P. Reynolds and Christine A. Reynolds, warranty deed to Gregory P. Nicholson, 6646 E. Ill. 64, Chana, Pine Rock Township, $250,000. Michael A. Musso and Coral M. Musso, warranty deed to Lawrence P. Zitkus, 234 S. Rural Rd., Stillman Valley, Marion Township, $105,000. Ray V. McCracken, IV, and Mary Ellen McCracken, 826
Hampton Dr., Byron, Byron Township, $156,500. Robert Godman and Carol Godman, warranty deed to Charles R. Brown, 5826 E. Bradley Rd., Byron, Marion Township, $129,000. William S. Heglund, warranty deed to Joseph J. Clinton, III, and Dawn M. Clinton, 4461 E. Ridgeview Lane., Byron, Byron Township, $240,000. Chris H. Herman and Diana S. Herman, warranty deed to Johnathan Book and Rhonda Book, 6090 N. Steven St., Byron, Marion Township, $152,000. Nels W. Stark and Nels William Stark, quit claim deed to Ronnie Gallagher, 2010 and 2050 S. Second St., Daysville, Oregon, OregonNashua Township. July 6 Andrea C. Werner, warranty deed to Judith G. Wiltfang, 1093 Myrtle Rd., Leaf River, Leaf River Township, $100,000. Keith F. Bowcock, quit claim deed to Denise Gibbons, 709 S. Second St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township. Thomas J. Council, warranty deed to Dixie M. Perko, 119 Barry Ave., Byron, Byron Township, $135,000. John R. McKay, warranty deed to Andrew J. Mulrooney and Whitney Poggioli, 3937
E. Mockingbird Lane., Byron, Byron Township, $167,000. Jean A. Fagerstrom and John N. Fagerstrom, deceased by heir, warranty deed to Raymond Baker and Patricia Baker, 6765 N. Ill. 2, Oregon, Rockvale Township, $25,000. Robert E. Long, quit claim deed to Michael E. Blake, property in Oregon, no address given, OregonNashua Township. July 7 Nancy L. Penn, warranty deed to Harry Poggioli, Jr., 201 E. First St., Leaf River, Leaf River Township, $15,000. First National Bank, Rochelle, warranty deed to Jeffrey L. Newman and Kelly L. Newman, 328 Lake Lida Lane, Rochelle, Flagg Township, $126,000. Roger M. Layton, warranty deed to Haascienda, LLC, 132 Lake Lida Lane, Rochelle, Flagg Township, $135,500. July 8 Kent L. Walker and Christina A. Walker, warranty deed to Laura A. Hopkins, 3850 E. Whippoorwill Lane., Byron, Byron Township, $202,500. Douglas Hopkins by attorney fact, Laura A. Hopkins, warranty deed to Ray F. McCracken, IV,
and Maryellen McCracken, 3827 E. Mockingbird Lane, Byron, Byron Township, $240,000. LH Development, Inc., warranty deed to Jason Stoll, 1332 Glacier Dr., Byron, Byron Township, $62,000. Kenneth C. Kovarik and Nicole A. Kovarik, warranty deed to Larry L. Voss and Debra L. Voss, property on Kylewood Drive, no address given, Stillman Valley,
Marion Township, $31,000. Scott A. Davison, warranty deed to Charles E. Hobson, 802 N. Crestview Trail, Byron, Byron Township, $94,000. Ogle County Sheriff and Pedro D. Lopez, sheriff’s deed to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 829 N. Seventh St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $52,140. July 9
Patrick L. Molkentine and William J. Johannessen, warranty deed to Richard A. Lechner and P. Joanne Lechner, 115, 117, 119, and 121 Fourth Ave., and 407 N. Second St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $170,000. James K. Black and Pamela K. Black, warranty deed to Jason Blackwood and Carla S. Blackwood, 12073 E. Carriage, Rochelle, Flagg Township, $130,000.
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Obituaries Continued from A7 Walter J. Bernhard Walter J. “Cotton” Bernhard, Freeport, died on Monday, Feb. 16, 2015 after an extended illness. He was born July 15, 1932 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Louis and Dorothy (Graver) Bernhard. Cotton served in the U.S. Army. He was employed by the Illinois Central Railroad for 40 years Cotton married Barbara Manders on Oct. 4, 1958 in Dubuque, Iowa. He was an avid New York Yankee and Notre Dame fan and loved to play golf.
Mary K. Head Mary K. Head, 88, Chana, died on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on Feb. 8, 1927 in Biecz, Poland, the daughter of Cazimer and Paulina (Zabawa) Kozuch. Mary lived almost her entire life in Chana and Oregon and was a 1945 graduate of Oregon High School. She married Richard K. Head June 26, 1948 in Oregon; he died Jan. 16, 2005. Mary was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon, its CDA Chapter, Ogle County Historical
Jesse A. Gigous Jesse A. Gigous, 78, lifelong Oregon resident, died on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Serenity Hospice Home, Oregon. He was born on June 20, 1937 in Oregon, the son of Clyde and Alma (Helman) Gigous. He married Caroline (Reimer) Todd on Feb. 23, 1966 in Oregon. Jesse was a 1955 graduate of Oregon High School and was employed at E.D. Etnyre & Company for 33 years, retiring in 2015. He loved fishing, his grandkids and his grandpuppies.
William E. Jones William (Bill) E. Jones, 82, Dixon, died on Saturday, June 20, 2015, at Clarissa Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, Iowa, after a courageous battle with leukemia. Bill was born on May 21, 1933, to William and Hattie Belle (Duncan) Jones. As a member of Polo High School Class of 1952, he excelled in track and football. Shortly after graduation, he joined the Navy. While traveling the world on the USS Bennington, he served as a boiler technician. He married Marilyn Roberts in 1954 during one of his leaves. After discharge in 1957, he returned to Polo and worked as a mechanic with his cousin, Bob Jones, at Coffey Implement Co. Moving to Dixon, Bill worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation as a supervisor of the bridge maintenance crew. He retired in 1991 with almost 20 years of dedicated
Everett R. Kested Everett R. Kested, 100, died on Thursday June 11, 2015 at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris. Everett was born July 29, 1914 in Dixon, the son of Shelby and Etta (Underkoffler) Kested. He graduated from Dixon High School class of 1932. Everett married Ruth L. Williams on Aug. 11, 1938 in Dixon; Ruth preceded him in death. Everett then married Margaret Hollinger on Dec. 26, 1983, and Margaret preceded him in death. Everett served in the U. S. Army in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, VFW Post 8739, Oregon, American
Cotton is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara Bernhard; two sons, Steve (Marie) Bernhard and Gregg (Pat) Bernhard; one daughter, Beth (Brian) Hopkins; six grandchildren,
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Chris and Daniel (Sarah) Bernhard, Conor and Drew Bernhard, and Megan and Jacob Hopkins; and a brother, Louis (Agnes) Bernhard. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, July 18 at 11 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church, 1400 Kiwanis Dr., Freeport. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church. A memorial has been established in his name. Visit the guest book at www.burketubbs.com.
Leo G. Piper Leo George “Jerry” Piper, 84, formerly of Byron, died on Sunday, July 12, 2015 from Alzheimer’s disease at DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center. Jerry was born April 9, 1931 in Rockford to Leo Edward and Helen Anna Piper. He was raised in Byron. He married Ellen Skinner in 1959 in Genoa. Jerry graduated in 1953 from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He spent his career in weekly newspapers in northern Illinois. Following his retirement he and his wife settled in DeKalb. Jerry was also a life-long Rotarian. Each Rotary Club he started or joined and the community it served was
Society, Oregon Women’s Club, Chana Mothers’ Club, Oregon Red Hat Society, and was an election judge for Pine Rock Township for many years. She is survived by sons, Adrian Nicholas (Carrie) Head, Chana, and Richard Michael (Sandra) Head, Phoenix, Arizona; daughter, Mary Ann (Hap) Ellerby, Sycamore; grandchildren, Elizabeth Head, Eli Head, Josh Head, Robert and Anne Marie Church, and David Head; sister-in-law, Joan Kozuch, San Francisco, California; many nieces and nephews and great and greatgreat nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased
in death by a son, Robert Head; brothers, Frank, Stan, Joseph, and John Kozuch; and sister, Sophie Pankowski. Christian Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, July 20 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon with Rev. Richard Kramer as celebrant. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery, Oregon. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon with a 5 p.m. Rosary Service. Memorials may be directed to the family. Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave condolences.
He is survived by his wife, Caroline, Oregon; daughters, Susan (Jon) Marcum, Lindenwood, Angie (Paul) Miller, Dalzell, Sheila (Michael) Heath, North Freedom, Wisconsin, Jeanette (Dan) Edgcomb, Utica, and Dawn (Charles) Hudson, Oregon; step-sons, Kevin Todd, Ronald Todd, Gregory (Laurie) Todd and Jeffery (Dawn) Todd, all of Oregon; 19 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother, Roy Gigous, Tomah, Wisconsin; and sisters, Judith Fore and Sandra Krueger, both of Oregon. He was predeceased by his son, Jesse, Jr; five brothers, service. Then he managed the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home in Dixon with Marilyn until her death in 2001. His passion shifted to the former South Central School where he restored the 40th President’s sixth grade classroom. In addition, Bill was instrumental in the renovation and conversion of that crumbling structure that has evolved into the Northwest Territory Historic Center. He remained as its director and manager until his death. Bill was an avid Cubs fan, an energetic bicyclist who participated in many RAGBRAI’s with the QuadCity Bicycle Club, and an adventurous hiker with the Black Hawk Hiking Club. He rose to the rank of District Governor in 1995 while a member of the Dixon Evening Lions Club collecting numerous awards for his distinguished service. He was an honored participant on the 2013
Martin, Claude, Donald, David, and Robert; and two sisters, Barb and Donna. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 17 at noon at Farrell-HollandGale Funeral Home, Oregon, preceded by a visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Pastor Rich Tomlinson of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oregon will officiate. Donald N. Sherrick Burial will be at Ebenezer Donald N. Sherrick, 80, Cemetery, rural Oregon. Polo, died peacefully on Memorials may be made Wednesday, July 8, 2015. in Jesse’s name to Serenity He was a life-long farmer. Hospice and Home, Oregon. Don was born Jan 17, 1935 in Middleton, Michigan to Go to www. Burton and Donna Sherrick. farrellhollandgale.com to He was a member of Polo leave condolences. Church of the Brethren. Survivors include two Honor Flight. daughters, Janice (Kevin) Those left to honor Deets and Nancy (Brent his memory include his Tegeler) Taylor, both of dear friend and fiancee, Jane Yokoi; sister, Arlene LaMoine A. Stukenberg Kwiatkowski, Pittsburgh; LaMoine A. Stukenberg, niece, Kim (Tim) Davis 73, Forreston, died on and their daughter, Colleen, Friday, July 10, 2015, at Pittsburg; brother-in-law, FHN Memorial Hospital Larry (Betty) Roberts, surrounded by his wife and Rushville; sister-in-law, children. Sharon Adams, Indianapolis; LaMoine was born Jan. numerous nephews, nieces, 4, 1942, in Ogle County and cousins. to Donald and Margaret In addition to his wife, he (DeWall) Stukenberg. was preceded in death by He married Jacqueline his parents; nephew, Billy; “Jackie” Carr on March 6, brother-in-law, Robert; 1959 in Ogle County. sisters-in-law, Peg and He and his wife Jackie Wanda. farmed their family farm Per his wishes, no for 41 years in Ogle County visitation will be held. Illinois. A Celebration of Life He was a member of First service will be held on United Methodist Church, Saturday, July 18 at 1 p.m. Forreston. at the Northwest Territory LaMoine enjoyed classic Historic Center, 205 West cars, motorcycles, car racing, Fifth Street, Dixon. checking out corn fields, and especially loved farming. Memorials may be directed LaMoine is survived by to the Lions of Illinois Foundation, Northwest Donald E. White Territory Historic Center, or Donald E. White, 83, Honor Flight of the QC. Forreston, died on Tuesday,
Legion Post 143, Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Moose Lodge 1551, and Sunset Golf Club, Mt. Morris. Everett was an account representative for Kable Printing Company, Mt. Morris, for 36 years, retiring in 1978. Everett is survived by his daughter, Judy Miller; stepson, Gary (Betsy) Hollinger; two step-daughters, Janet (Gary) Messer and Nancy (Gary) Junker; three grandchildren, Paul (Susan) Miller, Spencer (Frances) Miller, and Courtney (Mark) Multer; four greatgrandchildren, Dawson, Maya, Wilson, and Everhett Miller; and Finley; six stepgrandchildren; 12 step-greatgrandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews. Everett was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruth; wife, Margaret; sonin-law, David Miller; three brothers, Harold, Charles, and Lavern; four sisters, Eleanor, Evelyne, Donna, and Pauline. Memorial services will be held Monday, July 20 at 11 a.m. in Trinity Lutheran Church, Mt. Morris, with Rev. Josh Ehrler officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon. Visitation will be July 20 from 10 a.m. until service time at Trinity Lutheran Church. Finch Funeral Home is assisting the family with services. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church.
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better for his contributions. Jerry didn’t know a stranger and was loved by all. His final act of service was to contribute his body to Indiana University’s Genetics of Late Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Study. He is survived by his wife, Ellen; three children, Dana (Rich) Saal, Springfield, Denise, Rolling Meadows, and Dean (Marilyn), Florida;
Michael J. Robinson Michael J. Robinson, 61, Leaf River, died on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 while vacationing in the Wisconsin Northwoods. He passed doing what he loved most – enjoying the outdoors with his family. Michael was born on Jan. 3, 1954, in Neenah, Wisconsin to James and Eloise (Larson) Robinson. He married Terrie Werner on May 27, 1978. Together they raised three amazing children — Todd, Mark, and Megan. Michael was a long time employee of Exelon Corporation, working at the Byron nuclear plant for more than 25 years. Mike enjoyed camping, fishing, grilling, playing cards, and being outdoors. He loved traveling with his
July 7, 2015 at his home. He was born July 28, 1931, in Jonesborough, Tennessee, the son of Blaine and Rosa Lee White. He married Verna (Kutz) White on June 3, 1956 at Faith Lutheran Church, Forreston. Don proudly served his country in the Navy from March of 1956 through November of 1957. Don managed a quarry west of Forreston for most of his working years, and also farmed, even after retiring. He thoroughly enjoyed gardening, and always
wife, Terrie. He was an avid Packer fan. Mike loved doing anything with his family – most of all, he adored being Grandpa to his three young grandsons. Michael is survived by his wife, Terrie (Werner), Leaf River; his sons, Todd (Kami Kochsmier), Pecatonica, and Mark (Tracey Davis), Davis Junction; his daughter,
four grandchildren, Erin Saal, Chicago, Julie Saal, Springfield, and Douglas and Catherine Piper, Florida. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, July 18 at 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 321 Oak Street, DeKalb. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 18 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at church. In lieu of flowers the family encourages memorials be given to a Rotary Club, the First UMC of DeKalb or the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements were made by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Quiram Chapel, 1245 Somonauk Street, Sycamore. To share a memory or send a condolence, visit olsonfh. com. Megan, Aurora; his grandsons, Caden, Mitchell, and Carter; his parents, James and Eloise Robinson, Neenah, Wisconsin; his sisters, Terese Robinson, Waukesha, Wisconsin, Mary (Guy) Carver, Boise, Idaho, and Christine (Donny) Gray, Eastland, Texas; his brother, Tom (Jose) Robinson, San Juan, Puerto Rico; and his mother-in-law, Audrey (Link) Werner, New Berlin, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Ray Werner, New Berlin, Wisconsin. A private family memorial has been planned at BurkeTubbs Funeral Home, Freeport. Sign Michael’s guestbook and share a memory at www. burketubbs.com.
Polo; a son, David (Laurie) Sherrick, Polo; two sisters, Betty (Jerry) Miller, Indiana, and Beverly ( Larry) Campbell, Wyoming; seven grandchildren, Ryan (Rachel) Deets, Matthew (Lauryn) Deets, Kyle Deets, Andrew Sherrick, Emily Sherrick, Kelsey Taylor, and Reid Taylor; one greatgranddaughter Dorien Deets. Don was proceeded in death by his wife on May 11,
2009, his parents, a brother, and a sister. The funeral service will be held on Monday, July 20 at 10 a.m. at the Polo Church of the Brethren with Pastor Leslie Lake officiating. Burial will be at Fairmount Cemetery, Polo. Visitation is Sunday, July 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Polo Family Funeral Home. A memorial has been established.
his wife, Jackie, Forreston; son, Darrel Stukenberg, Forreston; daughters, Sheila (John) Carr, Freeport, Cindy (Joe) Bonnell, Dixon; brother, Marsdon Stukenberg, Forreston; eight grandchildren Shannon (Derrick) Schrader, Mankato, Minnesota, Adam (Amy)
Meyer, Dixon, Jennifer (Kyle) Tucker, Freeport, Jenna Stukenberg, Rockford, Dylan Stukenberg, Leaf River, Joey Bonnell, Dixon, Jessica Bonnell, Chicago, and Jacob Bonnell, Dixon; four great-grandchildren, Saige Tucker, Maleia Tucker, Elijah Meyer, and Aiden Parker. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 14 at First United Methodist Church, Forreston, with Rev. David Poust officiating. Arrangements were completed by Burke Tubbs Funeral Home, Forreston. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established. Sign the guestbook at www.burketubbs.com.
planted enough to share with others. He loved spending time with his family, and was always the “go to” person for mechanical questions, too. As his family would say, “If Dad can’t fix it, throw it out!” How true that was! He will be deeply missed by his friends and family. Don is survived by his wife, Verna, Forreston; three children, Gary, Forreston, Mary (Earl) West, Juda, Wisconsin, and Sandy (Donny Gianone), Algonquin; Buddy (the cat who lovingly allows them to live with him); a brother, Gordon, Tennessee; and a sister, Wanda (Kirk)
Dedmond, Virginia; five grandchildren, Amber, Ben, Ashley (Bode) Allen, Scott West, and Steven West; two great-grandchildren, Rush West and Nora West; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Dale, Carl Ray, and Mac; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and three nephews. A private funeral service for the family was held at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home, Forreston, on July 10, and the burial was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Freeport. Sign Don’s guestbook and share a memory at www. burketubbs.com.
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Tyler G. Sisouk, 19, Byron, disregarding stop sign, driver transport/carry alcoholic liquor, July 2, 2015, (Sept. 14, 2014), both charges dismissed per state motion. Kimberly J. Mlejnek, 44, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, July 8, 2015 (April 2, 2015), $321 I-bond/recog. Randall L. Banister, 32, Oregon, expired registration,
July 7, 2015 (May 6, 2015), $120. Ashley L. Bye, 18, Leaf River, speeding 35-plus mph over the speed limit, charge amended/reduced to driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, July 8, 2015 (May 13, 2015), $120, promise to comply. Shiara A. Ealey, 29, Oregon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, dismissed per state motion,
mph zone. This violation occurred in the 600 block of N. Fourth Street.
July 10 Kelsea L. Raykowski, 23, Mt. Morris, was issued at 7:15 p.m. for use of a cell phone while driving. This violation occurred in the 1000 block of W. Washington Street. Adam M.T. Marciniak, 24, Oregon, was arrested at 9:01 p.m. for obstructing justice, driving while license suspended, and reckless driving. Marciniak was transported to the Ogle County jail.
driving under the influence of alcohol, July 8, 2015 (May 19, 2015), $2,886. Julius R. Miller, III, 21, Oregon, mufflers, July 8, 2015 (May 12, 2015), dismissed per state motion. Leigh Anne Burdick, 22, Byron, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, July 7, 2015 (May 31, 2015), dismissed per state motion. Justin S. Harms, 17, Lindenwood, driving 15-20
mph over the speed limit, July 8, 2015 (June 4, 2015), $175. Matthew E. Meyers, 56, Byron, failure to reduce speed, July 8, 2015 (June 5, 2015), $296, promise to comply. Dylan M. Vaughan, 23, Byron, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, July 8, 2015 (June 7, 2015), dismissed per state motion.
Jeremiah D. Jenkins, 35, Oregon, expired registration, July 8, 2015 (Jule 4, 2015), $120. Rachaele L. Acres, 18, Davis Junction, expired registration, July 2, 2015 (June 6, 2015), $120. Dylan R. Hensley, 18, Leaf River, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, July 3, 2015 (June 8, 2015), $160.
Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity for July 6-12. July 6 At 10:33 p.m., police responded to a disturbance call at the apartment complex located at 700 E. Washington Street resulting in the arrest of James A. Bamborough, 46, Oregon, for disorderly conduct and reckless discharge of a firearm. Bamborough was transported to the Ogle County jail. July 7 Caitlin L. Pierson, 24, Byron, was issued a citation at 8 p.m. for speeding 53 mph in a 35 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 1200 block of W. Washington Street. Richard A. Peikert, 48, Rock Falls, was issued a citation at 9:25 p.m. for speeding, 41 mph in a 30
July 8 At 3:05 a.m., police issued a parking citation to a vehicle for improper parking, left wheels to curb (parked facing wrong way) in the 100 block of Amber Drive. At 3:15 a.m., police issued an ordinance violation fine to a trailer parked on Century Hill Drive. At 2:20 p.m., police responded to 909 W. Washington Street for a domestic call that resulted in the arrest of Timothy D. Dial, 30, Mt. Morris, for disorderly conduct. Dial was transported to the Ogle County jail. July 9 Sandra J. Muhammad, 31, Sterling, was arrested at 7:20 p.m. on an outstanding Whiteside County warrant. Muhammad was transported to the Ogle County jail.
July 11 Michelle L. Pickrell, 36, Oregon, was issued a citation at 1:20 a.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 800 block of W. Washington Street. Gerald M. Pembor, 81, Mt. Morris, was issued citations at 11:20 a.m. for improper lane usage and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. These violations occurred
in the 900 block of W. Washington Street. Jacob J. Urbanski, 25, Rockford, was issued a citation at 6:10 p.m. for speeding - 45 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 400 block of N. Fourth Street. Darren C. Corson, 38, Oregon, was issued a citation at 6:20 p.m.. for speeding 42 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 700 block of N. Fourth Street. Robert E. Devers, 53, Sterling, was issued a citation at 6:45 p.m. for speeding - 40 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 600 block of N. Fourth Street. Kimberly M. Swanborg, 49, Rockford, was issued a citation at 7 p.m. for speeding - 42 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 600 block of N. Fourth Street. Solvatare T. Rigitano, 36, St. Charles, was issued
a citation at 7:12 p.m. for speeding - 53 mph in a 45 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 1200 block of W. Washington Street. Bruce A. Towner, 53, Lake in the Hills, was issued a citation at 8 p.m. for speeding - 49 mph in a 35 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 1200 block of W. Washington Street. Elda Lizeth CastilloRamirez, 31, Sterling, was issued a citation at 8:50 p.m. for speeding - 42 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 600 block of N. Fourth Street. July 12 Taylor D. Henson, 24, Dixon, was issued a citation at 5:40 p.m. for operating a vehicle in violation of the tinted front side windows law. This violation occurred in the 400 block of S. Fourth Street.
One parking ticket and 10 verbal/written warnings were issued from July 6-12. Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. General calls for service through dispatch July 6-12 Checking a Subject/ Vehicle..........................2 Citizen Complaints.......7 Animal Complaints ......2 Ordinance Violations....1 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem ...............5 Vehicle/Building Lockout ........................2 Disturbance/ Domestic ......................4 Alarm Response/Open Door or Window...........2 Traffic Stops...............26 Hang-ups/Open Phone Lines..................3
Sheriff Arrests From B3 Brandon Dale, 18, Rock Falls, was arrested at 11:01 p.m. for driving while under the influence of drugs, no valid driver’s license and unlawful possession of cannabis, less than 2.5 grams following a traffic stop in the 6,000 block of S. Ill. 26. Dale was also issued citations for speeding and operating an uninsured vehicle. Dale was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. July 10 Deputies responded to a single vehicle motorcycle accident in the 19000 block of E. Crill Road. The driver, Scott D. Hensley, 53, Belvidere, was transported to St. Anthony’s Hospital by Monroe Center fire and ambulance personnel for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. John
Declerck,
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Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for retail theft. Declerck was issued a recognizance bond and is scheduled to return to court on Aug. 10. Zachary G Lehman, 20, Dixon, was arrested on outstanding Ogle County warrants for petition to revoke and criminal trespass to property. His bonds were set at $100,000 and $15,000 pending a July 13 court appearance. Emily M. Scholl, 31, Franklin Grove, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Scholl posted the $271 as a purge bond and was released. No further court date was needed. July 11 At 7:54 a.m., deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle call at 12640 N.
Meridian Road. Deputies located a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado truck parked in the driveway. After a further investigation, Christopher W. Northrup, 20, Rockford, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol and illegal consumption of alcohol as a minor. Northrup was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he posted bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 7. At 9:38 p.m., deputies responded to a car versus deer accident in the 7000 block of N. Ill. 2. The driver, Robert Adamson, 77, Rockford, complained of seat belt pain and was taken to Rockford Memorial Hospital by Byron Fire with non-life threatening injuries. July 12 Jared D. Powless, 33,
Rockford, was arrested at 1:32 a.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop in the 6000 block of E. Hales Corner Road. He was also cited for improper lane usage. Powless was transported to the Ogle County Jail. At approximately 3:05 a.m., deputies investigated the report of a suspicious vehicle on Woodburn Road in rural Byron. The vehicle, a black Nissan SUV, had extensive damage and deputies determined that the vehicle had been involved in an accident at the intersection of Oak Grove and Barker Road. Pursuant to the investigation, Andrew T. Kuehneman, 23, Byron, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol, leaving the scene of an accident, and failure
to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Kuehneman was confined at the Ogle County Jail in lieu of bond. At approximately 5:33 p.m., deputies and the Byron Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident on Ill. 2 north of Byron. Ileana C. Robson, 50, Lake Forest, was northbound in a passenger car and was attempting to turn left into a private driveway when a truck driven by Jesse Samaniego, 20, Byron, which was also northbound, did not stop in time and struck Robson’s car. Robson was not injured, but a 10-year-old female juvenile in her vehicle was taken to Rockford Memorial Hospital by Byron Ambulance for treatment of minor injuries. Samaniego was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and is scheduled to appear in
court on Aug. 12. July 13 Treava Sliger, 45, Rock Falls, was arrested at 3:24 p.m. for two counts of possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop in the 9000 block of Ill. 38. Sliver was also arrested on a valid Whiteside County warrant. She was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held pending a bond hearing. She was also cited for speeding and not having insurance. July 14 Douglas Simms, 41, Monroe Center, was arrested at 2 a.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol and driving while license revoked after deputies responded to the BP gas station at Ill. 251 and Ill. 72 for a report of a suspicious vehicle. Simms was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.
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Office/Customer Service Full-time position; Monday-Friday. Competitive wage/ benefit package. High School Diploma required; College degree desirable. Responsibilities include, data entry, record maintenance, filing, answering phones, and dealing with the public. Successful candidate will possess excellent communication and computer skills, be detail-oriented, and team player. Send resumes to: Box #:1292, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081
NEW TODAY PT Food Service availpositions able & full time driver. No nights, weekends or summers. Background and drug test required. Aramark Education with Sterling Public Schools. Contact 815-622-4153 for information or visit www.aramark.com /careers to fill out application. EOE The City Rebar, Inc. is looking for highly motivated and reliable individuals for work in the construction industry. Positions to be filled include full time rebar estimators and detailers. experiAutoCAD ence and blue print is prereading ferred. Excellent communication, orand ganizations multi tasking skills required. Send resumes to Scott Smithee at: scottsmithee @thecity rebar.com
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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is lispecifically censed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes. The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))
DRAFTER WANTED An exciting opportunity currently exists at E. D. Etnyre & Co. in Oregon, IL for the position of Drafter. A drafter at Etnyre will prepare detailed drawings using standardized drafting techniques in 2-D and 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) working from sketches, notes, or annotated prints. Qualified candidates must be able to work independently, assume responsibility for making decisions and adapting to changes in priorities. They must also be able to communicate well with others in the production process. Applicable degree or technical certification required. As a local leading manufacturing company, Etnyre offers an excellent compensation/benefits package. Interested candidates may apply in person or online at www.etnyre.com. E. D. Etnyre & Co. 1333 S. Daysville Rd. Oregon, IL 61061
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Accounts Receivable duties consist of handling A/R cash receipts, parts invoices and credit memos. Prepares certificates of origin for customers, prepares bank deposits, and makes collection calls. This position also handles mass mailings and other items such as departmental mail, maintaining petty cash, and run invoicing for parts daily. Job Duties will also include Accounts Payable backup responsibilities as required by department supervisor, such as, maintaining A/P files and handling accounts payable/vendor invoices. Qualified candidates will be proficient with a 10-key calculator. Must possess good computer skills including data entry, and must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel and Word. In addition, good math and verbal communication skills are essential. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
As a local leading manufacturing company, Etnyre offers an excellent compensation/benefits package. Interested candidates may apply in person or online at www.etnyre.com. E. D. Etnyre & Co. 1333 S. Daysville Rd. Oregon, IL 61061 Providing career opportunities since 1898 M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer
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Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on June 26, 2015, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: RE/MAX Hub City 361 W. IL Rt. 38 Rochelle, IL 61068 Dated: June 26, 2015 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk July 2, 9 & 16 th 2015 Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on June 29, 2015, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Scott Meyer Trucking 506 W. Oregon St. Polo, IL, 61064 Dated June 29, 2015 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk July 9, 16 & 23 2015 Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on June 26, 2015, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Little Miss Cupcake 1119 Santa Fe Ave. Davis Junction IL, 61020 Dated June 26,2015 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk July 9, 16 & 23 2015
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CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers in the Ogle County area to advocate for children in the Ogle County court system involved in abuse and neglect cases. Your involvement can impact a child’s future. Contact Vanessa White, Director of Advocate Services (815) 288-1901 www.casaleecar roll.com
FOR SALE BY OWNER
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DIXON Large house on edge of town. 1.5 acres, 4-5 BR, 1.5 baths, 3 car garage. Natural woodwork. Quick possession. $175,000 815-285-0323
ROCK FALLS NEW TODAY Corner Lot, 3BR 2 story, bsmt, needs major work, $6,900 404-834-8154
STERLING Picturesque 17 Ac. Horse Farm, 3735 sq. ft. Home like new! 8 stall barn with indoor arena, hay barn, shelters, fences, Geo Thermal heating and cooling. Ed Ebersohl Realty 815-626-9337
APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 2BR apartment w/ single car garage nicely renovated in RF $520 per month plus $520 deposit. 1 BR home for rent in Grand Detour, nicely renovated $400 per month plus $400 deposit. No pets at either place. 10 x 20 or 10 x 25 storage units in Dixon - summer special 1st month rent $1 with 6 month contract/ must pay 1st two mos in advance. Call 815-288-1940 for showing info.
APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 Attractive 1 & 2 apts. with BR. some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls. No pets, no parties. Refs. req. 815-336-2305.
ASHTON ★★ 1&2 BR., Ashton/ F.G. 815-7512712/562-5075.★ 2BR lower, clean, no pets. Available Aug. 1st. $395/mo. 847-809-6828.
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NEW TODAY 1BR upper newly remodeled. Stove, refrig., heat, water furn. $500/mo. + $500 dep., refs. req. Non smoking. 815-677-3498. 2BR first floor, 321 W. 4th St., Dixon. $500/mo. 815-262-0756. 3BR Upper apt. in downtown Dixon. 204 ½ W. 1st. St. $600/mo. plus dep. No dogs. 815-4404817. Dixon Manor Apt2BR available, clean, quiet, walk to downtown, onsite laundry, appliances inc. Heat, water, garbage included. Call Erick 815-739-5806.
NEW TODAY Nice 2BR lower appliances. with No Pets. $450/mo. and dep. Call Vickie: 815-973-4444.
HARMON Half off 1st month's rent! Large 2 BR $450 Pets OK. Sec. 8 is OK. Harmon, IL 815-562-7368
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WOOSUNG 3BR apt. 600 Griswold Ave. (Woosung is the town next to Dixon). Newly renovated and new appliances. No pets. $575/ mo. Sec. dep. req. Call Matt 310-750-5663
PROPHETSTOWN NEW TODAY 3BR farm house, $600/mo., 1ba. $600 sec. Dep. & refs. 815-499-0166
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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In re the Estate of: CAROLYN KAY WHITE, Deceased. NO. 2015-P-47 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of CAROLYN KAY WHITE. Letters of Office were issued on June 30, 2015, to SARA MARTIN, as Independent Administrator whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064. Claims against the estate may be filed at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate 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: SARA MARTIN Independent Administrator Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 815-946-2276 July 9, 16, 23, 2015 KMI No. IL-000609 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Plaintiff, -vsBRENDA L MATTHEWS-CIENKU AKA BRENDA L MATTHEWS; BRIAN CIENKUS; UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant(s). RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Case No. 14 CH 10 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on December 19, 2014, the Ogle County Sheriff will, on August 7, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 528 North 12th Street, Rochelle, IL 61068 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NO: 24-23431-006 The improvement on the property consists of a Single unit dwelling. Sale terms: cash in hand. The Judgment amount was $97,872.41 The property will NOT be open for inspection. 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: Contact Michael Block , Esq. of Kozeny & McCubbin Illinois, LLC., Plaintiff⤙s Attorney, 105 West Adams, Suite 1850, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 605-3500 ext. 1534. July 16, 23, 30, 2015
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Polo, Illinois, will hold a Public Hearing on the 2015/16 Appropriation Ordinance on Monday July 20, 2015 at 6:45p.m. in the Polo City Hall Council Chambers, 115 S. Franklin Ave., Polo, Illinois. All interested citizens will be given an opportunity to ask questions concerning the entire Appropriation Ordinance as well as to express their views either verbally or in writing. The proposed appropriation may be examined in the City Clerks office at City Hall from July 7, 2015 until its passage on July 20, 2015 between the hours of 8:00a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00p.m. to 5:00p.m., Monday through Friday. Susie Corbitt, MMC City of Polo City Clerk 07/16/15 KMI No. IL-000609 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Plaintiff, -vsBRENDA L MATTHEWS-CIENKU AKA BRENDA L MATTHEWS; BRIAN CIENKUS; UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant(s). RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Case No. 14 CH 10 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on December 19, 2014, the Ogle County Sheriff will, on August 7, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THE NORTH 50 FEET OF LOT ONE (1) IN BLOCK TWELVE (12) IN WESTERN PARK ADDITION IN THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK A OF PLATS, PAGE 161, IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FLAGG, COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 528 North 12th Street, Rochelle, IL 61068 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NO: 24-23-431006 The improvement on the property consists of a Single unit dwelling. Sale terms: cash in hand. The Judgment amount was $97,872.41 The property will NOT be open for inspection. 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: Contact Michael Block , Esq. of Kozeny & McCubbin Illinois, LLC., Plaintiff⤙s Attorney, 105 West Adams, Suite 1850, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 605-3500 ext. 1534. July 16, 23, 30, 2015
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of Oregon Public Library Notice is hereby given to the Public that on August 20, 2015, at the hour of 6:00 p.m. At the Oregon Public Library, 300 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois, a public hearing will be held on the annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Oregon Public Library District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016. Any person interested in said budget and ordinance may be present at said time and place and may be heard in regard to the budget and ordinance. The tentative budget is now on fie with the Secretary of the Baord of Trustees, Oregon Public Library District, at the Library office and may be reviewed upon request prior to said hearing by the Public. Secretary, Board of Trustees Oregon Public Library District 300 Jefferson Street Oregon, IL 61061 Date: July 16, 2015
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APPLIANCES
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NEW TODAY Refrigerator, electric stove, dish washer, washer, electric dryer. $100 each. All working cond. All older applcs.815-284-7820
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FURNITURE
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Antique Walnut Desk w/ granite top, 64”L x 40”w $350 815-2883301 Lighted Oak China Cabinet; leaded glass doors, mirrored back. 84” by 77”; base is buffet, 17” deep. Matching Barrel-base oak table, 72” long, 48” wide with two 16” leaves. Full length is 104”. Includes 4 chairs. Sold as set $925 815-994-0377
MUSIC INSTRUCTION
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Aireloom Music in Mt Morris. Recording Studio Private lessons for guitar, piano, violin, voice, bass guitar, harp, drums,horns, and mandolin. 815-973-5697
PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 NEW TODAY German Shepherd pups AKC, ready now. Shots, wormed. Parents on site, country raised. $600 cash. 815-629-2606.
LAWN MOWERS
Craftsman 12hp 38” cut, riding lawn mower, 5 speed, ready to mow grass, $250 firm, 815-973-3223 Cub Cadet LT1046 riding lawn mower, 46” deck, 220 hrs., like new cond., $1150/obo 815245-9704
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MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE NEW TODAY 10,000 Watt Duro Power deluxe industrial Generator, 16 horse Briggs & Straton engine, electric start w/ cover $900 815716-0318 Story & Clark, 48” upright 8 year old piano, like new condition. $2,000 OBO. 815-616-2572
FARM EQUIPMENT
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NEW TODAY 1937 J. D. Mod. B New tires, runs good, older restoration $3,000 OBO 1939 J.D. Mod. H runs good $2,500 815-456-2300
CLASSIC CARS
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1969 Mercury Comet, drive train is done. $5,000 obo. 815-535-3969
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1974 Volkswagon Beetle Bug, excellent cond. Reduced $3300! 815-441-4659. 1989 Pontiac Firebird. Formula 350 $7,500 OBO. Call 815-590-7241
AUTOMOBILES
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1984 Buick LeSabre 4dr., body good, 108K Runs drives good $1,300 815-631-5900. 2002 Silver Hyundai, 4DR. Exc. cond. 34K mi. $4,500. 815-441-8551 2006 Chevy Impala, 96k. Motor miles. $4,500 OBO as is.815-499-5123
2006 Mercury Montego, safe & reliable, good gas mi., 100k mi., $6,950. exc. cond,. No snow! 815-625-6182. 2007 Dodge Charger RT, Hemi V8. Leather, sun roof. 48K mi. $14,500. Call 815973-6768. 2007 Pontiac hard convertible, top black, sharp! 85k mi., $10,800 firm 815-994-3500 2007 Saturn Ion 4dr. Sedan. 5Spd. Manual, A/C, well maintained. Great gas mi. $4,500 815-632-0780 2008 Chevy Aveo in Dixon white, $2,000 815-2886231 creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.
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2012 Chevy Impala LT, asking $12,500 Excellent condition Like new. Must Sell! Call 815-857-2830 Leave Message. Credit Problems? Bad Credit? No Credit? We might be able to help! If you're looking to buy a vehicle we have many financing options available through qualified lenders. Call Brett Simpson today at 815-2855313. Ken Nelson Auto Plaza.
TRUCKS
NEW TODAY 2000 GMC 3500 series 5.2 engine with hydraulic dump box, 68,000 miles, new.00 clutch, good tires, 5 speed transmission. Good Condition $9,500 815716-0318 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 HD 4 door, loaded, liner & tuxedo 121,840 miles $12,000 obo 815-762-1716
4X4S
NEW TODAY 16 ft. 1984 Champion Bass Boat, 150hp, runs good, red metallic,$4,000 /obo 815-716-6347
2005 Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe. $8,600. 16,141 miles. Great condition, sounds great, lots of chrome and extra parts. Well taken care of, never been dropped. Had 10,000 mile inspection at Workmans in Rock Falls. (563)343-2897
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2007 Harley, Dyna wide, street bob. 96cu. in. Exc. cond. 14k. miles $8,200 815-626-2567
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2004 Harley Davidson Fatboy, 11,200 mi. custom paint, air ride suspension. Accessories, extra chrome. Asking $13,000. Call 815590-2397
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2008 Honda Goldwing, pearl white, heated seats & grips, 28,800 mi. w/ 2009 cargo trailer & tow-pack wheels to make into a trike $20,500 815-535-3503 2009 Harley Davidson Road King classic. 4,700 mi. New pipes, extra chrome, $14,000 815-994-6646
2006 Harley Softail mi. Good 10K shape. $9,000. Call 563-249-9266.
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2002 Bayliner 21ft. 5L Mercruiser outdrive, I/O. $7,000 obo. 815-535-3969
960
09' Harley Davidson Fatboy, 14,900 mi. Exc. $12,000. Cond. Call 815-973-0421
935
2004 Harley Davidson Electra-Glide Classic, $9500, many extras. Must See! 815-973-0977
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16' Tri hull boat with 85HP Johnson outboard and Shorelander trailer. Asking $2000/obo. 815-625-5556.
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2001 Dodge Ram, ext. cab. V8, auto. 4WD. Newer tires, new front brakes & rotors. Low mi. $4950/obo. 815622-2839. 2003 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab 4x4. GM rebuilt diesel engine, has 71k mi. camper shell with roof rack, total mileage 206,00 some rust, service records available. $15,900. Call 815535-3884
Red, 1978 Fiat black top convertible, 124 Spider, $3,800 OBO 815-499-4066
MOTORCYCLES
912
2006 Harley Ultra Classic, new brakes, battery, back tire. 24K mi. $11,500/obo. 815-625-7024.
1998 Dodge Ram 1500 135,500mi. 360 engine, some rust. $1,200. 815-739-5919
2013 Sunchaser DS22 pontoon, 90hp 4 stroke Mercury, vinyl floor, w/ 2013 Karavan trailer $19,900 815718-5273
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