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Second TIF Hearing

Reid Taylor is competing in both baseball and track and field this spring. B1

Road work has started on Ill. 2 between Oregon and Dixon. B3

The Forreston Village Board will hold a second public hearing for the TIF district. A3

Global events mean higher recycling costs China drastically limits imports of scrap materials By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com

Easter Fun Nearly 40 youngsters braved the cold and dampness on March 31 to attend the German Valley Lions Easter Egg Hunt. Pictured with the Easter Bunny are first place prize winners Cara Pals, in the 7 and 8 year old category and Gemma Cerney in the 0 to 4 year old age group. Not pictured is Luke Zipse, the 5 and 6 year old winner. Photo supplied

Recent global events are likely to mean higher recycling costs for Ogle County. According to Dr. Kate O’Neill of the University of California at Berkeley, China drastically limited all scrap material it will import as of March 1. Up until then, roughly half of all scrap materials produced in the U.S. (paper, metal, and plastics) have ended up in China using return-trip cargo container ships, which had brought goods to the U.S. “They have decided to drastically cut back in China,”said Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department Stephen Rypkema. “What that means is that to the U.S. and the rest of the world is finding a new outlet.” In the short run recycling will be more expensive and more difficult to get rid of, he said. “In the long run it may mean more processing facilities will be developed in the U.S.,” he

said. China had developed the infrastructure for scrap processing and, up until recently, had welcomed U.S. waste scrap for raw materials. Those days have come to an end, according to O’Neill. Due to contamination of scrap, safety concerns, and alternative industries emerging in China, the scrap import ban has been established. Rypkema said Chinese officials have been indicating their plans to cut back on accepting recyclables since last year. He said he does not believe it is a reaction to a plan to impose tariffs recently announced by President Donald Trump. Rypkema encouraged local residents to put only acceptable recyclable items in the bins provided in various locations around the county. “We want people to be more careful what they put in the recycle bins,” he said. “Our efforts are aimed at trying to educate people about what is recyclable and to encourage them to stick with it.” A renewed effort is needed to not contaminate loads of recyclable material and to put more emphasis on waste reduction. Turn to A2

New softball field opens at Forreston High School Gallagher’s first pitch a strike! Forreston High School’s girls softball team played its first game on its new field last week. “It is with great Cardinal Pride that we are able to report our girls softball team played its first home game at our new Cardinal Field Complex,” said FHS Principal Travis Heinz in a press release issued Monday. “On Thursday, March 22, much ahead of our anticipated schedule, the Lady Cards hosted the Dakota Indians.” Prior to the field opening, the softball team has played home games at Ben Miller Park in German Valley for many years. School board member and volunteer project engineer Shaun Gallagher threw the first pitch. “Through great teamwork and commitment by the Forrestville Valley Board of Education, Forreston Sports Boosters, and community volunteers, we have been able to complete the girls’ softball diamond, with the exception of dugouts and some minor cosmetic changes,” Heinz said. “The district would like to extend a special thank you to

Todd Greenfield, Dean Heslop, Brent Smith, Scott Timm, and Kyle Zick for their time and commitment the past two weeks. “We are excited for our progress and grateful for the completed work to date; however, more work remains ahead of us,” he said. “Our immediate needs include completing softball dugouts, finishing our area around the softball diamond, and putting up donor bricks, as well as final excavation, seeding, fencing, and a backstop for the future baseball field.” A recently launched BuyA-Brick Fundraiser campaign, which personalizes bricks to attach to the outside of our backstop for all fans to see, has raised over $17,000. Anyone interested in partnering with the Forreston Sports Boosters and Forreston High School, can find order information is available on the district website at www. fvdistrict221.org. “By purchasing a brick you can contribute to this exciting project, along with letting our current softball and baseball players know you support them. It is also a great graduation gift idea for any member of the Class of 2018,” Heinz said.

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Church Bells, A5 Classifieds, B5-B8 Entertainment, A6 Marriage Licenses, A4

Above, Shaun Gallagher, Forrestville Valley School Board member and volunteer project engineer, walks toward Forreston High School’s softball team at the Lady Cardinals’ new complex before the March 22 inaugural game. At left, he celebrates after throwing a strike as the first pitch. Below, Gallagher meets with Forreston High School Athletic Director Kyle Zick. Photos supplied

Oregon Library, A8 Oregon Police, B2 Public Voice, A6-7 Property Transfers, B3

Sheriff’s Arrests, B3 Social News, A4 Sports, B1-2 State’s Attorney, B2

Deaths, B4 Eva M. Armbruster, Eugene R. Gann, Mary Ellen Sassaman

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Exposure and hypothermia blamed for woman’s death By Kathleen Schultz kschultz@saukvalley.com The wife of a Nobel Prizewinning chemistry professor whose body was found in an Ogle County landfill nearly three weeks ago died of accidental exposure and hypothermia, the coroner Louis Finch ruled March 29. Sumire Negishi, 80, was found around 5 a.m. on March 13 at Orchard Hills Landfill in Davis Junction. Her husband, 82-year-old Ei-ichi Negishi, was found wandering nearby, and their car was stuck in a ditch on a road near the landfill’s

perimeter. The Negishi family released a statement the next day that said Negishi appeared to be searching for help when deputies found him, and may have been “suffering from an acute state of confusion and shock.” The statement also said that Negishi told authorities he was trying to get to the Rockford International Airport for a trip. The airport is about eight miles from where the couple was found. “We are devastated by the loss of our beloved wife and mother, Sumire Negishi, who

was near the end of her battle with Parkinson’s,” the family said in its statement. The Negishis were reported missing the day before from their home about 200 miles away in West Lafayette, Indiana, where Ei-ichi is a Purdue University chemistry professor. The Japanese scientist won a Nobel Prize in chemistry in 2010 for a palladium-catalyzed cross coupling technique to link carbon atoms. Nearly a quarter of chemical reactions in the pharmaceutical industry use the technique, which has been dubbed “Negishi coupling.”

HCC Adult Education is April 12 The Highland Community College Adult Education Department has scheduled an information session on Thursday, April 12 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Forreston Public Library, 204 First Ave., Forreston. The Adult Education Department serves

adults who want to improve reading, writing or math skills, earn a GED certificate, improve English language skills, or volunteer as academic tutors. For more information call 815-599-3460.

Boss awarded $1,000 scholarship Town and Country Mutual Insurance Company, Pecatonica, recently presented its annual scholarship to a Forreston High School student. Tierra Boss, the daughter of Kurt Bruning, Pecatonica, and Stacey Bruning, of Seward, is this year’s $1,000 scholarship recipient. Boss is a senior at FHS, a member of the National Honor Society, and is active in the

school and community. She plans to attend Highland Community College, Freeport, in the fall. The scholarship is given annually by Town and Country Mutual to a deserving high school senior based on academic achievement along with community and agricultural involvement. Boss was sponsored by Dimond Bros. Insurance, LLC Pecatonica branch.

Global events mean higher recycling costs for Ogle County From A1 The cost goes up, Rypkema said, when non-recyclable garbage is mixed with recyclables. The contents of the recycle bins goes to a processing center where it is sorted, and anything not recyclable goes to a landfill. “It adds to the cost to sort it at the recycling centers and it goes to the landfill anyway,” he said. He said his department pays for the bins to be emptied and for the transportation costs to take recyclables to the processing center, but is not paid for the recyclable materials. The concept of waste reduction plays a large role in economical recycling. If the waste is not created, then it does not need to be recycled. The OCSWMD encourages residents to avoid plastic water bottles, paper plates, plastic utensils, plastic shopping bags, and Styrofoam coffee cups. Use instead a refillable water bottle and coffee mug, dining ware that can be washed and reused, and reusable shopping

The Ogle County Solid Waste and Management Department has seven recycling bins in Ogle County. This bin is in the Ogle County Farm Bureau’s parking lot in Oregon. Photo by Earleen Hinton

bags. Avoid items with excess plastic packaging, and buy products in bulk to reduce overall plastic waste. Also try to reuse items when possible, such as plastic furniture and kids’ playsets, used plastic oil and gas

containers, and glass jars. Residents can also “optout” of junk mail, catalogs, and phone books to avoid that waste as well. Contact the provider of these materials and indicate to them that you no longer need, or require, paper materials sent to

As far as what goes into the recycling bins, the OCSWMD states the list is as follows: flattened, clean cardboard, magazines, junk mail, whole paper (not shredded), paperboard boxes, newsprint, food and beverage cartons, aluminum and metal food and beverage cans, glass bottles and jars, and plastic bottles and jugs labeled #1-5 and #7. Remember, since recyclable materials will be sold, these items cannot be treated the same as garbage destined for disposal. The OCSWMD encourages residents to reduce and reuse first, then recycle right in Ogle County. For more information call the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department at 815-732-4020 or visit www. oglecounty.org.

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Pinewood Derby & Tour Left and below left, Forreston Cub Scout Pack 781 held its annual Pinewood Derby on March 17 at Forreston Grade School. Above left and above right, helping keep the Forreston Pinewood Derby organized and with set up and takedown of the event are Forreston Boy Scouts Johnny Kobler, Daniel Derrer, Alex Milnes, and Logan Miller. Below, Forreston Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts enjoyed an evening of spring break March 27 with a tour of the Lindo Theater in Freeport followed by a movie. Photos supplied

Village to hold second TIF hearing By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com A second public hearing is set regarding Forreston’s Tax Increment Finance District. On Monday evening, the Forreston Village Board approved holding another TIF public hearing on Monday, May 7 because the required legal notices were not published in the Forreston Journal twice prior to the previous meeting held on Feb. 12. “As I was going through, finalizing the paperwork, I’m looking for my certification of publication for our public hearing that we held,” said

Sharon Pepin, Community Funding & Planning Services consultant. “I called the Forreston Journal, and they said no notices were ever run.” The Feb. 12 meeting has come and gone, and the TIF was established at the March 5 village board meeting. However, in wanting to make sure the process was properly followed, the village board will hold a second public hearing, this time ensuring the legal notices make it into print. Village President Mark Metzger said the TIF is already established, and this meeting won’t change that, but the board owes it to the public to follow the guidelines.

“We feel the best recourse is to hold the meeting again, publicized twice, as the process calls for,” said Metzger. “I agree with [Pepin] and her company that it’s probably more than we need to do, but we cover all our bases, and that way there’s not going to be anything that said ‘wait a minute, you didn’t do this right.’” Few questions and no objections were raised about the TIF at the Feb. 12 public hearing. The village board meets again on Monday, April 16 at 7 p.m. at Forreston Village Hall, 102 S. Walnut Ave. The meeting is open to the public.

LR Lions to host pork dinner The Leaf River Lions will host a roast pork loin dinner on Sunday, April 15 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Bertolet Memorial Building, Leaf River. The event is a community fundraiser for the Summer Daze Festival coming on June 1-3. The annual dinner has been going on for several years and all of the Leaf River

organizations work together to make it a success. The menu consists of roast pork loin, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, applesauce, dinner roll, and cake with coffee, peach tea, water, and milk offered as beverages. The cost for the dinner is $8 at the door for adults or $7 if purchased in advance, for children 5 years old through 12

years is $6 at the door or $5 if purchased in advance. Children 4 years old and younger eat free. Advance tickets may be purchased at the Bertolet Memorial Library or from Lions Paul Lindstrom, Kathy Rose, Laura Werner, Adrian Book, or Connie Hartje. For more information call 815-738-2761

School Lunch Menus April 9-13 German Valley Grade School Monday—pizzaburger with a bun, carrots, pears Tuesday—mini corn dogs, green beans, peaches Wednesday—beef tacos, refried beans, Mandarin oranges Thursday—chicken patty with a bun, lettuce salad, pineapple Friday—hot dog with a bun, fries, apple slices Forreston Grade School Monday—breakfast pizza, peas, pears, muffin Tuesday—toasted cheese sandwich, mixed vegetables,

applesauce Wednesday—chicken in bacon sauce, mashed potatoes, peaches Thursday—sausage links, French toast, fresh broccoli, banana Friday—hamburger with whole grain bun, carrots & tomatoes, apple Junior & Senior High School Monday—pizza, tossed salad, peas, peaches Tuesday—chicken patty with a bun, fries, broccoli, pears Wednesday—beef tacos, refried beans, corn-lettuce-

cheese, pears Thursday—grilled chicken with a bun, pasta salad, strawberry cups Friday—beef & noodles, tossed salad, green beans, peaches Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Chocolate and white milk are served with all meals. Lunch prices for the current school year are as follows: daily - $2.75, weekly - $13.75, monthly - $55. Breakfast is served at Forreston Grade School only. Prices are: daily - $1.75, weekly - $8.75, monthly - $35.

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Serenity doctor gets YWCA Woman of Achievement award Dr. Julitte Kalweit, a doctor for Serenity Hospice and Home and also at Swedish American hospital, was recently named a Woman of Achievement at the YWCA Leadership Luncheon in Rockford. According to press release issued by Serenity Hospice and Home, located in Oregon, “Dr. Kalweit, exemplifies excellence, commitment to success and is a role model for future generations.

“She was the first boardcertified hospice and palliative care specialist in the region and before helping those at the end of life, Dr. Kalweit was a popular family medicine physician who helped bring more than 1,500 little lives into the world. “Her selflessness, caring spirit and genuine passion make a lasting impact on patients and their families. Dr. Kalweit’s commitment to the

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healing profession not only is an inspiration to her colleagues, but also to young girls and women who are considering a future in healthcare.”

Democrats will host JFK Dinner The Democratic Party will host its fifth annual JFK Dinner, in honor of President John F. Kennedy, on Thursday, May 31 at 7 p.m. at Deer Valley Country Club in Deer Grove. A cash bar will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. before the dinner. Invited guests include U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth and candidates Cheri Bustos (17th) and Sara Dady (16th) for the Illinois Congressional Districts. State of Illinois candidates for executive offices include

JB Pritzker for Governor and Kwame Raoul for Attorney General, as well as Secretary of State Jesse White, Comptroller Susana Mendoza, and Treasurer Michael Frerichs. Candidates for State Senator include Gregg Johnson (36th), Heidi Henry (38th) and David Simpson (45th). For Representatives in the General Assembly, candidates Joan Padilla (71st), Michael Halpin (72nd), Lance Yednock (76th), Nicholas Hyde (89th) and Amy Davis (90th) are included.

All four State Central Committee persons for the 16th and 17th districts have been invited. Tickets for the buffet dinner are currently on sale for table of eight - Gold Sponsor $1,000; Silver Sponsor $750; Bronze Sponsor $400; and $50 per individual. Tickets may be purchased by contacting Rick Wilkin at 815-376-2901 or wilkin.rick@ gmail.com.

One area grower has been honored for his efforts through the 2017 National Corn Yield Contest. The national contest, sponsored annually by the National Corn Growers Association, recognizes farmers from across the country for their exceptional efforts. Dan Luepkes of Chana, placed first in the state in the No-Till/Strip-Till Irrigated Class with a yield of 327.4659 bushels per acre. The hybrid used in the winning field was AgriGold A6499 STXRIB. The winning field was located in Illinois. Luepkes was one of 426 state

Rock River Center. If you are age 60 and interested, call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252 by the April 6 deadline to register. A limited amount of tickets are available. Some ADA seating is available as well. All tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Payment in advance is required.

The Stateline Music Foundation is offering scholarship aid awards for high school seniors graduating in 2018 who will enroll in a college curriculum in music. To be eligible the student to must reside or attend high school in Ogle, JoDaviess, Carroll, Stephenson, Winnebago, Boone, DeKalb, Reservations must be placed Whiteside or Lee Counties before May 21.

RRC Travels to Circa 21 Wednesday, Sept. 26 Mama Won’t Fly

An outrageously hilarious race against the clock begins when Savannah Sprunt Fairchild Honeycutt agrees to get her feisty mother all the way from Alabama to California in time for her brother’s wedding. The cost of this trip is $80 for members and $85 for nonmembers. The reservation and payment deadline is Friday, Aug. 24. Each performance is priced to include transportation, show tickets, lunch (dessert is optional and will be available at the show for additional cost)

“Our nation’s corn farmers stepped up to the plate and hit a homerun yet again in 2017,” said NCGA President Kevin Skunes, a corn grower from Arthur, North Dakota. “As a whole, the data contestants share from their fields enables all our countries’ farmers as they work to feed and fuel the world in an increasingly sustainable way,” Skunes continued. “they are preserving both America’s family farms and the nation’s natural resources for many generations to come.” Farmers are encouraged through the contest to utilize new, efficient production techniques.

winners nationwide. The 2017 contest participation included 7,269 entries from 46 states. Of the state winners, 18 growers – three from each of six classes – were named national winners, representing eight states. The average yield among national winners was more than 386 bushels per acre – greater than the projected 2017 U.S. average of 175.4 bushels per acre. Five of the national winners recorded yields of 400 bushels or more per acre and include a new world record of 542.2740 bushels per acre achieved by David Hula of Charles City, Virginia.

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RRC offers trips to Ice Hogs and Circa 21! Rock River Center is taking a group to the BMO Harris Bank Center on Friday, April 13, to see the Rockford Ice Hogs. This is their last home game of the 2018 season! We have a group of tickets for the Friday, April 13, that starts at 7 p.m. Departure time will be determined as we get closer to game date. The cost per person is $25, which includes your game ticket, and round trip transportation provided by

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in Illinois or Rock, Green, or Lafayette Counties in Wisconsin. The graduating senior may be presently attending a public high school or be homeschooled. The school in which the student intends to study may be either a two-year community college or a four-year university. Auditions for the scholarships are open to the public and will

be held on Saturday, April 21 beginning at 3 p.m. at the Fine Arts Building at Highland Community College, Freeport. The auditions are open to student musicians in voice, strings, piano, woodwinds, brasses, percussion, and organ Information and applications may be obtained from Kenneth Drake at 11481 N. Springfield Rd., Baileyville, IL 61007 or by email at keosdrake@gmail. com.

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and all taxes and gratuities. Reservations and Ogle County Clerk Laura prepayment can be made in person at the Rock River J. Cook issued the following marriage licenses. Center or by mail.

March 27 Aaron M. Bogacz and Kara E. Widell, both of Loves Park. Zachary T. McKean and Kyrstn R. Wanless, both of Forreston.

March 23 Note: Your reservation and Noah J. Stahly and Ciara M. prepayment must be received Elliott, both of Rochelle. by the deadline on all trips. John W. Geske Jr. and Make your reservations early as some shows sell out quickly. Jennifer A. Ramsey, both of Rochelle. Seating is limited.

March 28 Joshua L. Stevens and Kristine Bernardino, both of Streamwood. Troy C. Douglas and Alexandrea D. Barth, both of Yorkville.

March 26 Please call the Center at Jeffrey E. Miller, of Stillman 815-732-3252 or toll free Valley, and Chelsea L. 1-800-541-5479 for more Niquette, of Mt. Morris. information.

Rock River Center Activities (All ages are welcome to participate in programming) FREE Hearing Aid Services Event at Rock River Center John Dull from Connect Hearing is coming to Rock River Center on April 17 from 10 a.m. – 12 noon. He will be cleaning hearing aids, making sure your hearing aids are working properly, and replacing batteries. This is a free event open to anyone and appointments are not required. You will be assisted on a first come, first served basis. Brain Health Exercise Continued Success The Brain Health Exercise Class continues to surprise us by the response. March had another awesome turnout. Extension Educator, Karla Belzer led participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory. Upcoming class dates for 2018 are April 17, June 19,

July 17, Aug. 21, Oct. 16, and Nov. 20. There will not be a class in September. All of these classes will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th Street in Oregon. Each monthly class is free and open to the public! Registration is required. To register call 815-732-3252. Participants are welcome to join the class series at any time. For more information, call the University of Illinois Extension at 815-632-3611. Computer Classes at Rock River Center The Computer Technology Center at Rock River Center is free and open to the public, and available to you weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The following computer classes have been scheduled in April and May. Monday, April 16 – MS 2010 Word 101 – 9:30 - 11 a.m. (Instructor: Deb Julian) This class provides the basics functions of Microsoft 2010 Word. Learn tasks such

as opening existing files, creating new files, formatting, saving and printing. Handouts will be provided. Experience using a mouse is helpful, but not required. Monday, May 14 - MS 2010 Excel 101 – 9:30 - 11 a.m. (Instructor: Deb Julian) The new class provides the basics functions of Microsoft 2010 Excel. Learn tasks such as opening existing workbooks, creating new workbooks, setting up a spreadsheet, formatting and formulas, saving and printing. Handouts will be provided. Experience using a mouse is helpful, but not required. All scheduled classes are free to attend and open to the public. Space may be limited, so call early to be guaranteed a spot. To register for training classes, call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252. Rock River Energy Services To Discuss Energy Suppliers at RRC Would you like some

clarification on electrical and natural gas suppliers, including door-to-door and phone solicitors? On Monday, April 23, at 10 a.m., Rock River Energy Services will be at Rock River Center to discuss with residents energy suppliers available to them, enrollment, rates, and more. After the presentation, the Representatives will be available to sit down and review ComEd invoices with those who wish to bring a copy with them. Rock River Center and Rock River Energy Services are offering this program free of charge. Reservations required by April 20,. Please call the Center at 815-732-3252 if you plan on attending. Groups Information Cancer Support Group “Facing the Challenge” is a support group that provides a safe, accepting environment for patients currently going through treatment, survivors,

caregivers and loved ones to talk openly about the challenges a cancer diagnosis brings. Anyone who has been affected by cancer is invited to attend! Rock River Center and Home of Hope are partnering to offer information to this group. The group meets on the fourth Thursday of the month from 3-4 p.m. at Rock River Center. Caregiver Support Group We are pleased to announce that a Caregiver Support Group has been formed at Rock River Center. Patti Kilmer, MSW from Generations @ Neighbors, leads the support group. We welcome those new to caregiving, those who anticipate caregiving, and those for whom caregiving is already a way of life. You will find information, resources, encouragement and answers to difficult questions. Our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. at Rock

River Center. For more information, call Patti Kilmer at 815-234-2511 or 815-298-7004. Diabetic Support Group This very informative group meets the first Wednesday of the month from 2-3 p.m. at Rock River Center. Marilyn Csernus from the University of Illinois Extension Office facilitates this group by offering support, encouragement and the sharing of experiences when living with diabetes. Join Marilyn for a different topic each month and enjoy her recipes as well. Low Vision Group This is a group for those who have low vision, any form of vision loss, AMD or to caregivers of those with vision loss. Low Vision Group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 12 p.m. at Rock River Center. For additional information, visit www.rockrivercenter.org or call 815-732-3252.

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Church News ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www.baileyvillebaptistchurch. org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study 4th Sunday Each Month 1:30 p.m. Nursing Home Service at Presence St. Joseph BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 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

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DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Pastor Julie Bunt Phone 815-734-4853 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:45 a.m. Sunday School EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104 8:30 a.m. Fellowship 8:50 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Church EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road Pastor Marvin Jacobs Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Women & Men’s Bible Study, Kids Club www.ebenezerreformed.com EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Sunday School

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The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at our office at 113 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon. 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. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-732-6166 ext. 5903. “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.” 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting Transportation and nursery provided for all services. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible 10:30 a.m. Worship Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor David Poust 815-938-2380 Thursday, April 5—8 a.m. AA Meeting Sunday, April 8—9 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Monday, April 9—8 a.m. AA Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee at The Depot; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sewing Day FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2649 W. Florence Rd., Freeport Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier 9 a.m. Worship Service January, March, May, July, September, November

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH VAN BROCKLIN UNITED OF MT. MORRIS METHODIST CHURCH 102 S. Seminary St. 2649 W. Florence Rd., Mt. Morris Freeport Senior Pastor Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Bruce McKanna 9 a.m. Worship Service Associate Pastor February, April, June, August, Logan Murphy October, December 815-734-4942 Thursday, April 5—1 p.m. FORRESTON GROVE Ladies Bible Study CHURCH Saturday, April 7—7 a.m. Men’s 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston Accountability Group Sunday, April 8—8:30 a.m. Presbyterian Church in America Pastor Drew Jones Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Inner 815-938-3605 Mission; 10 a.m. Worship Service; www.forrestongrovechurch.com 5 p.m. Youth Group 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Log onto our website at http:// 10:30 a.m. Worship Service www.efcmm.org to check out our Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. latest opportunities and updates Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Thursday, April 5—10 a.m. Bible Class Saturday, April 7—8 a.m.-12 p.m. CLS Mom 2 Mom Market Sunday, April 8—9 a.m. Worship with Communion; 10:20 a.m. Education Hour; 11:20 Council Meeting Tuesday, April 10—9 a.m. Circuit Pastors at Elizabeth FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH Thursday, April 12—10 a.m. 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Bible Class Jeremy Heller, Pastor 815-946-3588 OPEN BIBLE 9 a.m. Sunday School 302 S. Franklin St., Polo 10 a.m. Worship Service Luke Schier, Pastor Nursery Available 815-946-2848 We are an independent nonSunday Worship 9:30 a.m. denominational Christian church. We include children in our Sunday Visitors are always welcome. Worship experience “Grandkids Class” FAITH EVANGELICAL Ages 3-10 are dismissed right after LUTHERAN CHURCH our Praise & Blended Worship 402 Second Ave., Forreston Time. Pastor Scott Ralston Bible-Based Church 815-938-3203 Passion for God “A Church with a Heart — In Compassion for People the Heart of Forreston” Visit Our Website: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship PoloOpenBible.org 10 a.m. Sunday School Sunday, April 8—9 a.m. Worship CROSSROADS COMMUNITY Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School CHURCH, Wednesday, April 11—6:30 p.m. POLO CAMPUS Choir 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw FAITH UNITED Sundays at 10 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH 815-837-5255 Mission Statement: Loving, polo@crossroadscn.com Growing & Serving in Faith We offer contemporary worship Handicapped Accessible and relevant Bible teaching 702 E. Dixon St., Polo through Pastor Brian LeBaron engaging messages, and powerful 815-946-3212 video Website: faithumcpolo Join us after the service in our cafe 9 a.m. Sunday School for coffee, snacks & fellowship 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry 11 a.m. Fellowship (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Crave Youth Group (6th-12th 505 Hill St., Oregon grade) - Sundays at 6 p.m. www.fbcoregon.org Visit our website: www. 815-732-2642 crossroadscn.com Rev. Jared Cochran

FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH 501 Third Ave. Pastor Lyle Zumdahl 815-938-2424 lylezumdahl@gmail.com 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA Pastor Brant Clements 815-284-2966 Website:https//www. freedomlutheran.org/home.html Sunday Evening Worship at 5:45 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon Coffee & Fellowship following the service Welcome Center is at 111 S. 4th St., Oregon GATHERING PLACE CHURCH Come Take Your Place at the Table - SOS 2:4 124 N. Fourth St., Oregon (Oregon Coliseum)Pastor Wade Buzzard 815-440-7937 Online: theGP.Church // FB. com/theGatheringPlaceChurch 10 a.m. Sundays Life Groups Throughout The Week GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Don Plock, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service

GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-362-6601 9 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 10 a.m. Worship Service LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail.com 9:30 a.m. Sunday Praise and Worship Service (Nursery provided) 11 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday 6 p.m. Prayer & Bible Studies Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday 6:30-8:30 p.m. Various Activities LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor David Poust Sunday, April 8—10:30 a.m. Worship LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi Handicapped Accessible 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. Sunday School Age Three through Sixth Grade. Everyone is Welcome

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years old through Grade 5. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. and includes classes for adults, young adults, teens, children and infants. Special attention is given in each class to issues and topics related to the particular needs and interests of each group. The Wednesday night Youth Group meets at 6 p.m. at East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Daysville Road. The local Weight Watchers group meets Wednesday at the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, followed by their meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. April’s Bible Books of the Month are Hebrews through Jude. OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Pastor Thomas E. Kim 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Followed by Fellowship and AllAge Sunday School Thursday, April 5—7 p.m. Habitat for Humanity Meeting Saturday, April 7—4 p.m. Agape Team Practice; 5:30 p.m. Agape Team Worship Sunday, April 8—9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship & Sunday School Tuesday, April 10—10 a.m. Staff Meeting; 6 p.m. Cub Scouts; Wednesday, April 11—6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 7-9 a.m. Communion in Chapel; 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Alive; 7 p.m. Choir Practice PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. (The church is handicapped accessible) Pastor Leslie Lake PoloCob@risebroadband.net 9:30 a.m. Family Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 PRAIRIE DELL Mt. Morris, IL 61054 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Pastor Ginny Haney 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Phone: 815-734-4573 Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP Office hours Monday - Friday 815-864-2448 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School Thursday, April 5—11:30 a.m. 10 a.m. Worship Food Pantry Board Meeting; 4:30-7 11:15 a.m. Fellowship p.m. Food Pantry Open Friday, April 6—9 a.m. Women’s RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN Fellowship; Pastor Ginny Off CHURCH Saturday, April 7—Pastor Ginny 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Off Craig Arnold, Pastor Sunday, April 8—8:15 a.m. 812-236-1213 Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Living ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL Hope Church Service CHURCH Monday, April 9—10:30 a.m. 1000 Ill. 64 West Food Delivery for Pantry; 2-4:30 Oregon p.m. Food Pantry Open Rev. Eldred George Tuesday, April 10—8:45 a.m. 815-732-7211 Bible Study; 1:30 p.m. Communion www.saintbrides.org at Pinecrest Email:saint.bride.church@ Wednesday, April 11—7:15 p.m. gmail.com Chimes Rehearsal Services Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. NORTH GROVE Holy Communion EVANGELICAL CHURCH Classes 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Children’s Sunday School & Forreston Adult Bible Study Available Pastor Tim Hotchkiss St. Bride’s follows traditional Church: 815-938-2194 Anglican-Episcopal church Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 practices; is biblically based 9 a.m. Sunday School and both family and individual 10:05 a.m. Worship Service oriented. Visitors are always Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 welcomed. a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community ST. JAMES LUTHERAN Center CHURCH West Grove Road at OREGON Columbine Rd. CHURCH OF GOD Rev. Lucy Wynard 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Saturday, April 7—2 p.m. Pastor Michael Hoffman WELCA Meeting at Pinecrest 815-732-6847 Manor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 Sunday, April 8—9:15 a.m. a.m. Worship Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. You and your family are invited Congregational Bible Study; 10:30 to join us for worship on Sunday, a.m. Divine Worship; 11:30 a.m. April 8. Thrivent Members Meeting The morning worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m. ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN Greeting you will be Mike and CHURCH Kathie Rager. 201 N. Division Ave., Polo During morning worship an Pastor Terrie Wilder exceptionally fine Children’s 815-946-2919 Church is offered for children 3

Sunday 9 a.m. Sunday School for Adults & Children 10 a.m. Social Time 10:30 a.m. Worship Service ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule 4:30 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. Sunday 8 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 3 p.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest Reconciliation 3:30-4:15 p.m. Saturday 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 6 p.m.1st & 2nd Wednesdays Adult Bible Study 8:30 a.m. 1st Wednesday ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: 8:30 & 11 a.m. Worship Services 9:30 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday 10 a.m. Bible Study 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 SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St., Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School 11 a.m. Worship Service Luncheon after services, weekly TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Email: trinitymm@frontier.com Website: www.trinitymm.net Saturday Worship 5:30 p.m. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 5—3:30 p.m. Lot 12 at Mobile Home Park for grades K-6 Friday, April 6—8 a.m. Bulletin & Fellowship Saturday, April 7—5:30 p.m. Worship Service Sunday, April 8—9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for Children Age 4 through Grade 6 Monday, April 9—6:30 p.m. Council Meeting Tuesday, April 10—3:30 p.m. Lot 12 at Mobile Home Park for grades K-6; 4 p.m. Uof I CATCH Club for Third Graders Wednesday, April 11—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise Group; 9 a.m. Quilting Club; 6 p.m. Chime Choir Rehearsal; 6:30 p.m. Youth Confirmation Class; 6:45 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal for Men; 7 p.m. Full Chancel Choir Rehearsal; 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal for Women Thursday, March 12—3:30 p.m. Lot 12 at Mobile Home Park for grades K-6 WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:35 a.m. Worship

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Chana School Museum is seeking old school photos Chana School Museum volunteers want to put together a photographic history of education in Ogle County. “We have some photographs, dates, and locations of schools, but there are a lot we don’t have,” said volunteer Sherry Piros. “Do you have photographs of schools, histories, teachers’ names, and human interest stories about country schools throughout Ogle County? In particular, we are looking for the oneroom country schools that have mostly disappeared and yet are so nostalgic.” The information will be accumulated in a map display and/or a book.

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Over 50? Sign up for “Senior Brain Games” at Mt. Morris Senior Center If you have a knack for trivia and are over the age of 50, then you might want to grab some friends and head on down to the Mt. Morris Senior Center’s “Senior Brain Games” on Monday, April 16. The event begins at 6 p.m. at the center, located at 9 East Front Street in Mt. Morris. Teams of three people, age 50 or older, will play four rounds of five trivia questions. Questions will come from any of the following categories: Entertainment, Sports, The Crowell School (District #121) was located on the west side of Black Walnut Road, three Geography, Arts & Literature miles south of Holcomb Road. Photo supplied by Connie Stauffer and Science and Nature. Anyone who has photos of Copies will be made and the at 815-732-2447 and leave Local first place winners a message or email Piros at will advance to the regional any the schools, is asked to originals returned. lightly write his or her name Anyone who has photos or srpiros@gmail.com. and address on the back or other information is asked to The mailing address for the identify them in some other call the Chana School at 815- Chana School is 201 N. River way. 732-4714 or Connie Stauffer Rd., Oregon, IL 61061.

Volunteers needed for preserve maintenance

Festival of Hope/Relay For Life event April 21 The 2018 Festival of Hope event will he held on Saturday, April 21. This family-friendly community event, presented by the Relay for Life of Ogle County, will celebrate cancer survivors and caregivers, remember those we have lost and will benefit the American Cancer Society. This event will be in lieu of the Relay For Life event generally held in June. Festival of Hope will take

place from 1 – 4 p.m. on the grounds of the United Church of Byron, 701 West Second Street in Byron. The event will include a live remote from 102.3 The Coyote and a performance by the twotime 2018 RAMI nominee country cover band, Love and Thunder. Additionally, there will be community tug-of-war battle among first responders, food, a silent auction and much more! A survivor brunch sponsored

by Costa’s Ristorante will precede the event at the same location. The event is FREE to attend and all are welcome. For more information, go to relayforlife.org/ogleil. Questions about the event

can be forwarded to Sheryl Meeker, Event Lead at sherylm@stillmanbank.com or 815-645-2266 or Denise MacLaren, Community Development Manager at denise.maclaren@cancer.org or 815-621-3640.

Prairie society’s spring banquet is April 29 The Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County will hold its annual spring banquet on Sunday, April 29 at the Lorado Taft Campus, 1414 N. River Rd., Oregon. A social hour with book and native plant sales and a silent auction will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. will be followed by a meal

(either vegetarian Moroccan stew, or a traditional turkey dinner with all the fixings at 6 p.m. and the program at 7 p.m. The program will be Nachusa Grasslands: Grasslands, Bison, and Indigenous People given by Paul Rieger, Crystal Lake, a retired teacher and school administrator and later

competition. Regional first place winners will advance to the state competition that will be held at the Illinois State Fair on Senior Day, on Monday, Aug. 13. For additional information, or to sign up, call Melissa Nicholson at the Mt. Morris Senior Center at 815-734-6335 or email her at: mmsrcenter@ gmail.com.

an adjunct professor with Northern Illinois University, and now a Master Naturalist who works on the prairie and gives bison tours at the Grasslands. The presentation will provide an historical look at how the current state of nature for prairies and bison was

arrived at. The concept of “Manifest Destiny”, and the national belief that the frontier was an endless bounty to be utilized by Euro-Americans heading westward will be explored. Rieger will conclude with Turn to A7

The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society is seeking volunteers for a few stewardship days in April to assist in the maintenance of their Silver Creek Biodiversity Preserve and Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve. The April stewardship days and times are Sunday, April 15 and Monday, April 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve, and Wednesday, April 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Silver Creek Biodiversity Preserve. No past experience is needed. It is a great way to learn about the prairie and help a local prairie thrive. The group will be work on wild parsnip and garlic mustard control and will also be cutting honeysuckle. All work days include instructions of the work to be accomplished and a scheduled break with water and snacks. Tools and gloves are provided. Anyone is welcome to visit and participate in the management of the preserve, which includes removal of invasive plants, brush cutting,

and trail maintenance. The preserves are home to more than 400 species of plants, birds, and insects. The work is simple and rewarding and it preserves habitat of native prairie species. Volunteers are required to wear long pants, long sleeves, socks long enough to tuck pant legs into for tick avoidance, a hat, and footwear appropriate for walking through tall plants that may be wet. The Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve is located about three miles southwest of Forreston in the southwest corner of West Grove and Freeport Roads. The parking lot is off of West Grove Road. The Silver Creek Biodiversity Preserve is located approximately two miles south of Leaf River at the intersection of Leaf River Road and West Grove Road. For more information about the stewardship days, the car pool times or if weather is questionable visit nwilaudubon. org, contact Mary Blackmore at 815-938-3204 or email Nancy Ocken at rnocken@gmail.com.

automobiles, and far and away the biggest killer of them all, domestic and feral cats. Don’t get me started on the myriad dangers of the carbon energy industry. That the Oregon dam could provide our power is an idea, but keep in mind that the Byron nuclear plant makes more electricity in an hour than the Dixon dam makes in a year. The cost of conversion would greatly outweigh the return in energy. The truth is that we need to move into a new energy economy for many reasons. Wind farms and small solar arrays are just baby steps, but we can’t run if we don’t stumble through those first wobbly attempts. The same thing has happened in every energy revolution, from harnessing fire to harnessing the atom. The important thing is to get moving. We need to learn how to create a complete and sustainable system that can handle fluctuating demand and generation.

If the good ol’ USA keeps hanging on to the past because of fear of the future, we will be left out as the rest of the world takes the lead. That is not us. And it is easy to see that some fears are not real, or as shown above, significant. I commend Mt. Morris for their vision. But I think covering up valuable and limited farm land for solar arrays is not the answer. Jeremy Rifkin has outlined a plan in “The Third Industrial Revolution: How Lateral Power is Transforming Energy, the Economy, and the World.” Google it. One of his five “Pillars of the Revolution” is that every building should be part of an interconnected electrical generation system. Look at all those roofs and think about 24 acres. The future is out there. It’s time to commit. Randy Holland Oregon

Public Voice Weather did not stop What’s Cookin’ success Dear Editor, Despite the wind and the weather forecast, turnout was awesome at Barnacopia on March 24 for the 5th annual fundraiser for Rock River Center, What’s Cookin. Over 460 great supporters enjoyed awesome food, laughter and great conversation. A huge thank you goes out to the Bockers for their patience with our staff and volunteers. They are a great family to work with. Thank you to our super celebrity judges, volunteers, committee members, Brad

Jennings as always doing a great job emceeing, teams and their culinary talents and donations, Leonard and Joyce Bruns for the trophies, and to the category winners. We loved having the junior teams and hope that continues to grow. And to our generous sponsors, Bocker Family, Exelon, Oregon Healthcare Pharmacy, First Midwest, KSB Hospital, Stillman Valley Lions, Village of Davis Junction, Ogle County Farm Bureau, Matsock Insurance, Shawn Blobaum and Thrivent, Bratta Family, Byron Bank, DP Website Maintenance, E.D. Etnyre, Casey’s, Fibbers Bar, Ogle County Clerk and Recorder, R. E. Wolber

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and Sons, Sterling Federal Bank, Stillman Bank, Polo Lions, Oregon Lions, Farrell Holland Gale Funeral Home, Anderson Feed Company, Carsella Family, Central Bank, The Flower Patch, Golden Auto, Hazel’s, Moring Disposal, North Park Rental, Ogle County Cooking Team, A Furry Affhair, American Family, Bonvallet Dental, Oregon Living and Rehab, Pinecrest Community, Village Bakery, Jen’s Artisan Bread, Triple P BBQ, and Country Financial, thank you for your generous sponsorships to help bring this all together. The whole event is truly a community effort and success. Because of efforts like this, Rock River Center is able to serve the older adults and disadvantaged of this county. Respectfully, Ann Haas Executive Director Rock River Center

Time to consider alternatives for energy needs Dear Editor, I see some discussion has started about the proposed solar farm in Mt. Morris, and I am not surprised it is negative. A lot of things get thrown out about hazards. These are the arguments that have prevented the development of wind farms in Ogle County. Some things are true, and some are not so true. The bird thing always gets me. From the data that I have seen, dated 2016, the 50,000 individual turbines scattered through 39 states killed somewhere between 150,000 and 350,000 birds in that year. Do the math. The total number is a small percentage of the billion birds killed each year by windows, pesticides,

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Four and under FREE Advanced tickets are available till Friday April 13 at the Leaf River Library. Proceeds to Support Leaf River Summer Daze Festival.

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Quilt show is April 27, 28 in Dixon The Petunia City Quilt Guild will hold Sophie’s Garden of Quilts Show on Friday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Northside Baptist Church, 598 River Lane, Dixon. Admission is $5. More than

100 quilts, wall hangings and handmade items will be on display. The event will also include quilt appraisals by appointment, vendors, bake sale, boutique, and quilt raffle. To make an appointment

for a quilt appraisal call Pat at 815-625-2006. A quilt, Sophie’s Garden designed by Pamela Curo, will be raffled on April 28 at 3 p.m. Raffle tickets are available from any Petunia City Quilt Guild member.

Tour, climb offered at Stronghold The Oregon Park District is partnering with organizations in Oregon to offer new programming to the community. Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center has teamed up with the Oregon Park District to offer a unique opportunity this spring. Stronghold Dine, Climb or Tour program is for any age and will take place on Sunday, April 15. Pre-registration is required by April 9. When registering you choose the Dine & Tour option or the Dine & Climb option. This makes the program great for all ages! Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. by Stronghold’s kitchen staff. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. After lunch you can enjoy a 1-hour tour through the castle. The tour includes information

about the Strong family, the process of building their castle and brief touches of depression era history. Attendees also get a glimpse into castle structure and medieval life. Cost for the tour option is $15 for residents of the Oregon Park District and $18 for non-residents. For a more adventurous experience, a climb is offered after lunch. This activity will

include the high ropes course with an exciting zip line finish. All participants must be 12 years and older for the climb. Cost is $25/resident and $30/ non-resident. The deadline to register for this program is April 9. Registration can be completed at Nash Recreation Center, 304 S. Fifth Street in Oregon or by phone, 815-732-3101. Members of Rock River Valley Painters Guild are shown here making signs for their Studio Tour, scheduled for Saturday, April 14. Pictured, left to right, are: Barb Lundeen, Jan Harvey, and Ellen Ebert. Photo supplied

Local artists will be featured on studio tour Saturday, April 14 Stronghold Camp & Retreat Center is partnering with the Oregon Park District for an April tour and climb program. Photo supplied

Prairies, bison to be topics on April 29 From A6 a discussion of local efforts to restore prairies and bison, and ways to increase prairie stewardship. Children are welcome in the

presence of an adult. Tickets are $25 each; children under 12 are admitted at half price. The event is open to members and to the general

public. For more information on the program, or to donate to the auction, email lin.vogl@ gmail.com or call 815-9734926.

Several local artists will be featured in the Rock River Valley Studio Tour on Saturday, April 14 form 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sneak a peek into the artists’ private studios or meet them at the galleries where they exhibit. See painters, potters, glass artists, ceramicists, and fiber artists at work or giving demonstrations. Included are Shirley

Battin, Valerie Butcher, Craig Carpenter, Sally Jane Cooper, Ellen Ebert, Laurie Friemuth, Beverly Garcia, Jan Harvey, Becky Hundrieser, Dan Letourneau, Kathryn Paigen, Dana Russell-Brown, Cathy Marie Staker, and Lucinda Winterfield. To order pre-sale tickets, email rrvpg.cindy@gmail.com or contact the galleries below. Tickets for $5 and a map

for $5 are available at these galleries on tour day: Byron Museum of History, 110 N. Union St., Byron; The Old Sandstone Gallery, 122 S. Wesley Ave., Mt Morris; Eagle’s Nest Art Gallery at Conover Square, 201 N. Third St., Oregon; The Next Picture Show, 113 W. First St., Dixon; The Corner Gallery, 202 Fourth Ave. at E. Second St., Sterling; and Woodlawn Arts Academy,

even know why - what’s wrong with this picture? When you have the left-wing anti-gun people wanting to take away our Second Amendment right - because (they say) that would prevent all these horrible school shootings - really?! No gun or other so-called weapon ever took anyone’s life unless a person used it for that purpose. It seems that no one wants to accept responsibility for their own actions, but rather blame someone or something else.

Yes, Verva, I agree, our government seems to be denying God - and when a young girl posted this to God - “why didn’t You stop the shooting in our Florida high school? God’s response was “Sorry, but I’m not allowed in your school” - how true and soooo sad! Yes, I agree with Verva, American is not well.

These raised gardens are also useful for those living in apartments or rented houses who want a garden without digging up the lawn. Drop-ins welcome; no appointment or registration necessary.

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Food pantry thanks Scouts Dear Editor, Your local food pantryLoaves and Fish in Mt. Morris wishes to thank the Cub Scout Pack 81 and Boy Scout Troop 52 for their recent food drive. Their willingness and energy ran circles around our most energetic volunteers. The items collected on the

Saturday morning will help our pantry and in turn, help others. Once again the young people show us the way. Your parents and troop leaders can well be proud of you, I know we are! Dear Editor, Our grateful thanks to all Want to pat Verva Thomas who donated and helped in any on the back for her recent letter way, and especially our friends to the Public Voice! in the scouting program.. I too am an “old woman” Lynne Wilburn who grew up in the country, Volunteer and she put into words what, Loaves and Fish Food hopefully, a lot of us in this Pantry country are feeling - that the Mt. Morris politicians in this country

(both sides) are not making decisions that are in the best interest of our country and it’s citizens - but bowing down to whoever is lining their pockets. When you have politicians as well as those holding some of the highest positions in our government breaking the very laws they helped implement and not being held accountable - what’s wrong with this picture? When you have thousands of our young people protesting when a majority of them don’t

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Byron Library News Did you know…that the Byron Library’s electronic sign isn’t just for advertising library events? The library will run messages on the sign for local churches, schools, and nonprofit organizations at no charge. Messages need to be sent to the library at least one week in advance. All messages for the sign need to be emailed to the library at library@byron.lib. il.us. Make Your Own Soap Workshop: Beginner Class Monday, April 9 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Ages: 18 & up Join us for a hands-on learning experience making your own soaps. Explore the safe and easy Goats Milk Melt and Pour soap method to make two bars. Experiment with different colors and scents to create your one-of-a-kind soap. Priority is given to new participants; repeat participants can register after March 15. Make Your Own Soap Workshop: Intermediate Class

Monday, April 16 4:30-5:30 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. Learn more advanced techniques like dual pours, double layering and swirls using multiple molds. Participants must have taken the beginner class on April 9, or the beginner class last fall. Family Art Start: Wire Beaded Sculptures Tuesday, April 17 6 to 7 p.m. Ages: For families Create a mobile or wall hanging using wire, beads, straws and more. Stamping Thursday, April 26 6 to 7:30 p.m. or Saturday, April 21 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Learn how to create beautiful handmade greeting cards, and other paper projects to give to your family and friends. This popular class will boost your creative side using the art of rubber stamping. The prep work is done, so all you have to do is join us and get creative. Each month features different projects, so you won’t want to miss any of them. All materials are supplied.

Chess Enthusiasts Saturday, April 21 1 to 4:30 p.m. Ages: 7 years and up Play chess with people of varied skill levels. Beginners are welcome to come and learn how to play. Stamping for Kids Saturday, April 21 10 to 11:30 a.m. Ages: 8 years and up Create handmade projects like greeting cards and other items made with paper to give to your family and friends. The prep work is done, so join us and boost your creative side. New theme each month. All materials are provided. Illinois I-Cash: Discover What’s Yours Today! Monday, April 23 5 to 7 p.m. Discover what money is waiting for you! Bonnie Jefferson from the Illinois Treasurer’s office will be available to meet with you and search for money owed to you by connecting you through the Illinois I-Cash program. Appointments available; drop-ins welcome based on

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availability. Raised Garden Information Table Thursday, April 26 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., or 12:30 to 6 p.m. Master Gardener Larry Ermey will have all the details on how to build a wheelchair accessible raised garden container that can be reached from all four sides.

Make Your Own Soap: Cold Process Demonstration Monday, April 30 5 to 6 p.m. Interested in learning how to

Please call 815-234-5107 for more information or to register for a program.

PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL OPEN HOUSE FOR PROPOSED SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ALONG IL 2 & IL 64 IN OREGON, IL AND US 52/IL 26 IN POLO, IL

DATES AND LOCATIONS Wednesday, April 11, 2018 2:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.

Wednesday, April 18, 2018 2:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.

Nash Recreation Center Board Room 304 S. Fifth Street Oregon, IL 61061

Polo Public Library 302 W. Mason Street Polo, IL 61064

PURPOSE • PROVIDE OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT • VIEW PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS • ANSWER QUESTIONS • OBTAIN PUBLIC COMMENTS AND INPUT This meeting is accessible to disabled individuals. Persons planning to attend this meeting who will need a sign language interpreter or other similar accommodations should notify, either by telephone or letter, Mr. Mat Dobie at the Illinois Department of Transportation, 819 Depot Avenue, Dixon, IL 61021 or (815) 284-2271 at least ﬁve days prior to the meeting so that reasonable accommodations can be made. SM-ST1517071

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Rock Valley College hires prolific high school coach for volleyball program

Kristy Pierce

Rock Valley College has built a winning tradition in athletics over the last several years and will now be adding one of the most successful coaches in Illinois high school history as its new head coach for volleyball. Kristy Pierce ranks fourth in Illinois high school womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volleyball history with 939 career wins. Pierce amassed a career record of 939-206-10 coaching

at Shannon High School from 1982-86 and at Lanark (Eastland) High School from 1986-2015. Her 81.7% winning percentage places her second all-time in the state for volleyball coaches who have earned 900 or more wins. Pierce was named IHSA Volleyball Coach of the Year for Eastland High School in 2003-2004, Best of the Rock River Valley Coach of the Year in 2015, and was named area coach of the year 18 times in her career. Pierceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high school coaching career had a storybook ending as in her final game her Eastland team captured the Class 1A state title in 2015. That marked the third state championship for Pierce at Eastland, including back-to-back titles in 2008 and 2009. Pierce was a Physical Education and Health teacher for 34 years, teaching all grade levels. Most recently she taught

K-6 Physical Education. She will take over an RVC team that last won a national championship in 2012, but in the last two seasons has compiled an overall record of 34-30. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am excited to become a part of the Rock Valley College family because of their commitment to excellence and the way in which they work together and support each other,â&#x20AC;? Pierce said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a good place to work, learn, and excel. I am excited to be a Golden Eagle and to build championship volleyball teams at RVC.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very excited to add Kristy to the Golden Eagle family,â&#x20AC;? said RVC Athletic Director Misty Opat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She is a proven winner. Undoubtedly, the transition from high school to college will be a natural progression with her commitment and dedication to building a championship program. I am excited to see her vision for RVC volleyball.â&#x20AC;?

PEWC to hold Chinese auction The Polo Evening Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club invites everyone to its Spring Luncheon and Chinese Auction on Saturday, April 14 at the Polo Area Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1

p.m. when the auction begins.Â Lunch consists of pulled pork sandwiches, salads, chips, and desserts. The donation is $8. For tickets call Beth Green at 815-299-1416.

Illinois State Police to conduct random checks at area schools Illinois State Police (ISP) District 1 Interim Commander, Lt. Carl Heintz, announced last week that state troopers have begun making random checks at schools throughout the district. Most checks will take place during school days, but will include after school events. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We share the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concern about school safety. The ISP is pitching in to support our local law enforcement partners in providing high visibility, added security and peace of mind, for both students and parents,â&#x20AC;?

Heintz said in a press release. District 1 Troopers may pass through the campus or park and finish their reports. Troopers may also walk the hallways and greet students and faculty. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want anyone to feel alarmed if they see our squads on campus,â&#x20AC;? Heintz said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Troopers may show up at prom or a sporting event. Simply park in the lot during a school day, or sit in the cafeteria for lunch with students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve given our personnel free latitude in making sporadic, oftentimes unplanned appearances at schools. It is

our desire to show students that we do far more than check speed on highways and that we care about them,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a great deal of concern over school safety, especially as of late. The ISP can offer resources to supplement our local partners in keeping schools safe while easing some of the concerns and fears of our communities,â&#x20AC;? Heintz said. District 1 serves the counties of Ogle, Lee, Carroll and Whiteside.

Forreston School Activities Activities forÂ April 9-14Â Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pre-School & Kindergarten Registration, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; HSGT (H), 4 p.m.; HSSB at Rochelle, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pre-School & Kindergarten Registration, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; JH Track (H), 4 p.m.; HSBT at Winnebago, 4:15 p.m.; HSGT at Winnebago, 4:15 p.m.; HSBB Fresh-Soph at DuPec, 4:30 p.m.; HSSB (H-FHS) vs. Durand, 4:30 p.m.; HSBB Varsity (H) vs. DuPec, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pre-School & Kindergarten Registration, 8

a.m.-3 p.m.; HSBB Fresh-Soph (H) vs. Erie-Prophetstown, 4:30 p.m.; HSBB Varsity vs. Erie-Prophetstown at Prophetstown, 4:30 p.m.; HS Dance & Cheer Awards Night, 6:30 p.m.

Dog Days at Wiggly Field on first Mondays of the month The Oregon Park District is offering a new free program called Dog Days of Oregon. The program is for dog owners 18 years and older. Socialization is important to any dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development and overall quality of life. On the first Monday of the month, beginning in April, participants can bring their dog to Wiggly Field for a play date. The meet up will kick off at 5:30 p.m. and conclude by 7 p.m.

Come whenever you would like. Dogs must be over the age of 1 and are expected to be well socialized with a variety of different dogs. The park district recommends owners bring treats to encourage positive socialization behavior. All dogs must have a current Wiggly Field membership. For more information contact Nash Recreation Center at 815-732-3101.

Garden club and FFA to hold annual plant sale The Polo Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club is combining efforts with the Polo High School FFA and ag classes to hold their annual plant sales together. The plant sales will be held during the Polo All-Town Garage Sales on Saturday, April 28 at 8 a.m. at Polo High School, 100 Union Ave. The FFA and ag classes will offer a wide variety of annuals, vegetables, grasses, herbs, hanging baskets, and more items, all of which were tended in their greenhouse under the direction of advisor Stephanie Schultz. The garden club will, as in years past, provide for purchase locally grown perennials, which are generally dug in their own gardens. Miscellaneous items will be available for purchase as

(H) vs. DuPec, 4:30 p.m.; FFA Alumni Meeting, 7 p.m. Friday - Fourth Quarter Progress Reports Saturday - JH Track at Winnebago Invite, 9 a.m.; Prom Grand March, Prom at Barnacopia

well as garden-themed raffle baskets. Any community members who wish to donate plants and have their perennials dug may contact garden club member Jean Dawson at 815-946-3363. Arrangements will be made

to assist in digging plants or already dug plants may be dropped off by calling Diane Kuhns at 432-413-9291. The garden club donates all proceeds from its plant sale in various ways to beautify and support the Polo community.

Betty Ebert sorts through lily plants after the opening rush at the 2017 plant sale. Photo by Zach Arbogast.

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Thursday, April 5, 2018

Polo senior Taylor splitting his spring sports Senior is playing baseball and is on the track team too By Adam Feiner afeiner@saukvalley.com Spring for a high school senior, regardless of any participation in sports, is generally a time to remember the last 4 years while looking forward to the next step in life. The mind can look fondly on the past and the future, but the present still needs to be dealt with. This spring, Polo’s Reid Taylor needs all his concentration put on homework and a pair of sports. Taylor figures to be a key cog in ForrestonPolo’s track & field team, all while helping the Marcos’ baseball team on the mound as a pitcher in the regular rotation. He earned NUIC Upstate first-team honors as a running back and linebacker this past fall in football, and did a little bit of everything for Polo on the basketball court this winter. “I realized with the last two sports how much I’m going to miss them, even though I’m going to play football in college,” Taylor said. “I missed my baseball teammates, and I saw this as an opportunity to be with my best friends from both schools.” Taylor will continue his football career at Central College in Pella, Iowa, next fall, and hopes to also compete for the Dutch track & field team. However, his wish of playing baseball and competing for a strong F-P program first had to first be cleared with Cardinals coach Bob Wagner. “I said that I wasn’t real happy with it,” Wagner said. “I told him we’d talk about it the next day once he brought me a schedule. My point was that I didn’t want to see it hurt him getting downstate in the triple jump.” To make the arrangement work, ground rules were established. Wagner said Taylor could miss some practices, but not miss any meets,

Forreston/Polo athlete Reid Taylor poses for a feature photo on the track at Forreston High School on Friday afternoon. Photo by Peter Balser.

and once sectionals got closer, the senior would turn his focus to the track. “Right away, I thought [Wagner] wasn’t going to let me do it, to be honest,” Taylor said. “I was kind of expecting that. But when he came back and said we’d talk about it, I can’t tell you how happy I was. It was awesome when he said I could.” Taylor played baseball from tee ball up until eighth grade, when he chose to swap his cleats for a pair of track spikes. So far, health hasn’t

been an issue. “It definitely takes a toll,” Taylor said. “I go home and ice from head to toe. I feel like the walking ice man. But it’s worth it to me. I love them both.” Wagner also chose to let Taylor do both based on his own previous experience. The secondyear F-P coach did both baseball and track for 2 of his high school years, saying it “was a heck of a lot of fun.” “Reid is really easy to manage. He’s a great

kid, and I know he’ll work,” Wagner said. “I’m OK with it so far, but the verdict is still out. I want to see how his triple jump progresses.” Taylor is a two-time state qualifier for Forreston-Polo, having made it to Charleston as a sophomore as a part of the Cardinals’ 800 relay. Last spring, he joined teammate and eventual state champion Mason Wright by making it downstate in the triple jump. The Cardinals eventually claimed third place in Class 1A. “If I don’t make it down to state, it will be a big blow to me,” Taylor said. “The expectations I’ve set for myself is a medal.” In those two trips downstate, Taylor has fallen just short of reaching the 1A finals. He was the only individual to beat Wright in a March meet last spring, but watched his teammate from the stands on the second day of state. “I’ve always been a little more of a hot-head than Mason, and he kept me cool last year,” Taylor said. “I have to incorporate that a little more this year. I’m trying to pass that down to the younger guys.” Wagner wants to see Taylor go from 42 feet in the triple jump to 44 or 45 by the end of the year, and possibly help lead a relay team to the big blue track. “What we do at practice helps a lot,” Taylor said. “If you’re in shape to jump, you’re in shape to run a relay. The only thing that’s hard is getting handoffs down.” Taylor understands that both Wagner and Polo baseball coach Jeff Sands will have to sacrifice at times because of the senior’s choice. Ultimately, Forreston-Polo’s chances at capturing a second straight sectional title and another 1A trophy down in Charleston could hinge on Taylor’s health and progression as the spring wears on. “I really feel like 2 years ago, ForrestonPolo had a better team. Everything had to fall right last year,” Wagner said. “You don’t walk away with a third-, second- or first-place trophy without some luck.”

Forreston Ball Scores Softball March 22 Dakota 9, Forreston 0 March 23 Dakota 6, Forreston 2

March 26 Forreston 8, Pearl City 4 March 27 Forreston 10, AFC 0

Forreston 18, Scales Mound 0 March 29 Forreston 15, AFC 1

March 28

Current Record: 5-3

Baseball March 22 Forreston 5, Dakota 0 March 23 Forreston 12, Dakota 6

March 27 Forreston 10, AFC 0

March 30 Forreston 6, Byron 2

March 29 Forreston 15, AFC 0

Current Record: 8-1

Sports Column Connection with NIU and Utah; lacrosse upswing By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Coming to you from Salt Lake City this week. Though my wife moved out here a few months ago, the least I could do is to visit her for our wedding anniversary. The plan for a romantic evening together was to take in the University of Utah football spring football scrimmage. After 39 years of marriage, isn’t it the simple things in life that give pleasure? Besides, she is a bigger football fan than even me. Watching the scrimmage has more meaning than usual, as Utah will be traveling to NIU this September to take on the

Huskies. That’s a huge coup for Northern Illinois, getting a PAC-12 team to come to DeKalb. The big deal out here is the rivalry between Utah and BYU. It’s as intense as any football rivalry in the country and has taken a dramatic change since Utah was accepted into the PAC-12 a few years ago. BYU used to have the upper hand over Utah. Not anymore. Being in the PAC-12 has made Utah a better program, both in terms of the type of athlete recruited and monies made from being a Power-5 school. In college athletics, it is the have and have-nots when it comes to conference affiliation. Utah hit the jackpot being accepted into a Power-5 conference, while BYU is regressing as an independent. Notre Dame is the only football school that can survive

on its own and you also could bet they would never come to DeKalb to play football. Credit to Utah for being the rare Power-5 school willing to travel to a mid-major like NIU. Maybe the Orange Bowl appearance of Northern had something to do with the decision? In listening to sports radio here in Salt Lake, a question raised is why Utah is going on the road to play NIU. But, there is also a level of respect given to NIU’s program, likely a result of the recent wins over Big 10 teams. Lacrosse is Growing in Popularity Reading the Salt Lake Tribune sports page, I discovered another UtahIllinois connection. Often, there is full-page promotional coverage of the high-school lacrosse scene. It is a paid advertisement,

by whom I’m not sure, but its intention is to report scores and showcase various players. The state’s high school athletic association does not sanction lacrosse and the sports section doesn’t cover it. So, a core group of backers has decided to get the word out. This got me thinking about the IHSA hosting a state tournament in boys and girls lacrosse this spring. Lacrosse has gone from a so-called “emerging” sport to the real article. There are about 80 boys teams and 60 or so girls teams, primarily from the Chicago suburban area. In looking at the schools offering lacrosse, it smacks of affluency. I don’t know much about the sport, other than it was indigenous to Maryland as a high school activity. In recent years, though, it has spread

throughout the country. Perhaps these larger suburban schools have the resources to add lacrosse, but what happens when parents and kids from smaller places like Ogle County clamor for a piece of the action? Here in Oregon, spring sports are stretched to the max already. But, if a force mobilizes itself, much the same way the backers of Utah lacrosse have done, what’s a school district to do? I bet that was how lacrosse got started in the suburbs. It is unlikely that school districts initiated the idea of adding yet another sport to administer. For the IHSA, with its 15 boys and 16 girls sports, along with eight other sanctioned activities, where does it end? Did you know that archery, disc golf, esports, field hockey, ice hockey, rowing, rugby, sailing, trap shooting and ultimate frisbee are listed by

Andy Colbert

the IHSA as potential sports? Somewhere in Illinois, at least one or more schools are partaking in such. Field hockey must be making a comeback. Remember when Mt. Morris was a state power under Sally Wessels back in the late 1970s?

Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity. March 27 At 1:20 p.m., police investigated a twovehicle traffic crash at the intersection of Fifth and Washington Streets involving a 2000 Ford driven by Adler K. Wiegand, 16, Franklin Grove, and a 2003 Ford driven by Abbi D. Grace, 16, Oregon. Wiegand was issued a citation for failure to yield at an intersection. At 5:12 p.m., police took one 15-year-old male juvenile of Oregon into limited

custody for the offense of theft, more than $300. The juvenile was released into his parent’s custody with a referral to the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office requesting a petition for juvenile delinquency. March 29 Alexander D. Dix, 27, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, was arrested at 12:25 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for obstructing identification. Dix was transported to the Ogle County Jail. March 30 Daniel P.

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Chadwick, was arrested at 7:14 p.m. on an outstanding Whiteside County warrant for obstructing a court order commitment order. Tegeler was transported to the Ogle County Jail. This violation occurred in the 1300 block of West Washington Street. March 31 Patriece A. Williams, 44, Streamwood, was issued a citation at 2:07 p.m. for improper lane usage. This violation occurred in the 100 block of South Fourth Street. Justin K. Kloster, 31, Stillman Valley, was arrested

at 4:53 p.m. on an outstanding Stephenson County warrant. Kloster was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Kloster was also issued a citation for operating a vehicle when registration suspended for non-insurance. This violation occurred in the 600 block of East Washington Street. Richard P. Collins, 51, DeKalb, was issued a citation at 7:10 p.m. for speeding, 54 mph in a 35 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 1300 block of Pines Road. April 1 Brady L.

Downey,

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Hillsdale, was issued a citation at 3:55 p.m. for operating a vehicle in violation of the tinted front side windows law. This violation occurred in the 400 block of South Fourth Street. Riley P. Clark, 17, Oregon, was issued a citation at 10:07 p.m. for disobeying a stop sign. This violation occurred at the intersection of 10th and Webster Streets. Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

General calls for service through dispatch March 26 - April 1 Checking a Subject/ Vehicle............................ 3 Citizen Complaints.......... 3 Juvenile Complaint.......... 1 Animal Complaint........... 4 Ordinance Violations....... 2 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem........................... 2 Disturbance / Domestic... 3 Assist EMS / Other Department............ 4 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window.............. 2 Lockout Vehicle/ Building.......................... 1 911 Hang-up / Open Line........................ 2 Traffic Stops.................. 11

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Forreston Lions The Forreston Lions held their annual Easter Egg Hunt inside Forreston Grade School, to get away from the weather. Above, left: The Forreston Leos Club draws names for select few lucky winners to go home with specialty Easter baskets. From left to right: Kyana Hord, Cherokee Pendergrass, Jackie Ludwig, Shawnda Ludwig, Joel Ludwig, and Eli Metz. Above, right: The Easter Bunny stands with the winners of the Forreston Lions Club’s egg hunt. Winners by age were: Miles Huenefeld, 0-2; Carter Bowers, 3-4; Parker Brown, 5-6; and Brooke Oldenburg, 7-8. Left: It was a mad dash around the Forreston Grade School gym as the Forreston Lions Club held its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday. Photos supplied

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Polo Rehab Left, Allyiah Wright, 8, of Mt. Morris, found one of the elusive bicycle eggs in the 7-to-9-yearold field of Polo Rehab’s Easter Egg Hunt on March 30. Each of the three age brackets had two eggs scattered among the hundreds that contained vouchers for a bike. Below, Payton Trotter, 18-months, from Milledgeville, gets a little help spotting eggs from grandpa Bryan Trotter. The 0-to-3-year-olds had first dibs on the colorful candy containers at Polo Rehab’s egg hunt. Photos by Zach Arbogast

Above, 4-year-olds Drew Melendrez, from Dixon, and Elizabeth Pierce, of Polo, gather up as many eggs as possible. The annual Easter Egg Hunt at Polo’s Centennial Elementary School moved into the school’s southern hallway for all but the oldest hunters due to cold and soggy weather. Below, Isis Wakenight and her brother Asher, accompanied by mother Morgan Gauthier, spot some eggs hidden atop a drinking fountain. Photos by Zach Arbogast

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Another death from synthetic cannabinoids An ingredient used in rat poison found in sample The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the death of a second individual who experienced severe bleeding and reported using synthetic cannabinoids, often called Spice, K2, or fake weed. To date, IDPH has reports of 56 people, including two deaths, in the Chicago area and in central Illinois who have experienced severe bleeding and reported using synthetic cannabinoids. All cases have required hospitalization for symptoms such as coughing up blood, blood in the urine, severe bloody nose, and/or bleeding gums. Nine of these cases have tested positive for brodifacoum, a lethal anticoagulant often used as a rodenticide, or rat poison. “We continue to see the number of cases rise,” said IDPH Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. “IDPH is continuing to work with local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with other partners, to try to identify common products. Without more information, IDPH does not know how

much contaminated product is circulating or where. We strongly urge everyone not to use synthetic cannabinoids.” Synthetic cannabinoids are human-made, mind-altering chemicals that are sprayed on to dried plant material. They can be smoked or sold as liquids to be vaporized in e-cigarettes and other devices. These chemicals are called cannabinoids because they are similar to chemicals found in the marijuana plant. The health effects from using synthetic cannabinoids can be unpredictable, harmful, and deadly. IDPH continues to investigate to try to identify any common products and determine where they were obtained. Synthetic cannabinoids are found across Illinois and the U.S. in convenience stores, gas stations, drug paraphernalia shops, novelty stores, and online. Anyone who has a reaction to synthetic cannabinoids, such as severe bleeding, should call 911 or have someone take them to the emergency department immediately. To maintain confidentiality, additional information about the cases, including the two deaths, is not available.

Synthetic cannabinoids are humanmade, mindaltering chemicals that are sprayed on to dried plant material.

Construction work has started on Illinois 2 between Oregon and Grand Detour. Here, cars are directed into the northbound lane to travel south on the Rock River Bridge Monday. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Construction work starts on Ill. 2 The Illinois Department of Transportation has begun construction work on Ill. 2 from Oregon to Grand Detour. Martin & Co. Excavating will make improvements to the 10-mile section of Ill. 2. The $6 million project consists of resurfacing along

March 27 Linda J. Hoggard, 60, Dixon, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Hoggard’s bond was set at $602 pending a March 28 court appearance. March 28 Brandon Barnes, 24, Chicago, was arrested at 9:20 p.m. for possession of cannabis, 10-30 grams, following a traffic stop on I-88 at mile marker 76. Barnes was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. At approximately 1:30

May, Ill. 2 will be limited to southbound traffic only. A marked detour will be in effect for northbound traffic. The detour will be in place until completion in the fall of this year. Drivers should slow down for the construction zone and

be aware of changes in the traffic patterns as construction progresses through various stages. Slow down and use extreme caution while driving through all work zones. For updates on Twitter, go to http://twitter. com/IDOTDistrict2.

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.

The number of cases and March 23 counties of residence are Linda E. Hoffman and posted on the IDPH website at Karen J. Bien, warranty deed 1:30 p.m. each weekday. to Richard L. Zimmerman, 112 Southview Drive, Rochelle, $55,000. Benjermin F. Buell and a.m., deputies responded to an address in the 600 block Coral Buell, warranty deed of Westfield Drive, Stillman to Rosealia Arteaga, 221 W. Valley, in reference to a McConaughy Ave., $128,000. Timothy W. Bruns, warranty domestic disturbance. After deed to Jeffrey S. Metzger, further investigation Justin Spangler, 32, Stillman Valley, 208 Lake Lida Lane, Rochelle, was arrested for aggravated $110,000. Harry P. Charnock and battery of a pregnant victim, M. Charnock, domestic battery, interfering Roxanne with the reporting of domestic warranty deed to Nathan J. violence, and unlawful Todd and Tabitha K. Todd, restraint. Spangler was held 6780 S. Joanne Ave., Flagg Township, $122,000. pending a court appearance. Robert A. Ross, quit claim DeAndre Norfleet, 23, to Robert A. Ross and Joan Chicago, was arrested on Renee Carlson, 1139 W. a outstanding Ogle County Second St., Byron. Paul J. Lindstrom and warrant for driving while Carol J. Lindstrom as trustees license suspended. Norfleet’s of Trust 101, quit claim bond was set at $3,000 (10%) Turn to B4 to Paul J. Lindstrom and

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Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests.

with repairing five bridges, including the bridge over the Rock River in Grand Detour. Traffic will be restricted to one lane and controlled by signals as improvements are made to the bridges. Once milling and resurfacing operations begin at the end of

Carol J. Lindstrom, 4231 S. Wilson Mill Rd., Eagle Point Township. Paul J. Lindstrom and Carol J. Lindstrom, quit claim to Paul J. Lindstrom and Carol J. Lindstrom as trustees of Trust 101, 4231 S. Wilson Mill Rd., Eagle Point Township. Larry Paul Bennett and Joyce Elaine Bennett, warranty deed to Larry Paul Bennett and Joyce Elaine Bennett as trustees of the Bennett Family Trust, 897 N. White Rock Rd., White Rock Township. Larry Paul Bennett and Joyce Elaine Bennett, warranty deed to Larry Paul Bennett and Joyce Elaine Bennett as trustees of the Bennett Family Trust, 897 N. White Rock Rd., White Rock Township. Spencer L. Hayden and Karena A. Hayden, warranty deed to Joseph D. Hill and Jodi L. Hill, 1219 Sunrise Court, Rochelle, $35,270. March 26 Michael R. Norman and Linda L. Scott, warranty deed to Scott Beck, 1 E. Center St.,. Mt. Morris, $35,000. Marcia J. Fry and Michael A. Fry, warranty deed to Mark Nehrkorn and Anthina Nehrkorn, 3058 N. Silver Ridge Drive, Rockvale Township, $220,000.

Lynn Marchelle Weir, warranty deed to Marcia J. Fry and Michael A. Fry, 117 Nancy St., Mt. Morris, $145,000. Judy M. Grennan, warranty deed to Mitchelle J. Semple and Brittney F. Semple, 5907 N. CL Myers Drive, Rockvale Township, $305,000. Pro Car Washes, Inc., warranty deed to Kenneth V. Quinn, 207 E. State St., Forreston, $82,000. Terry R. Van Hise, quit claim to Terry R. Van Hise and Teresa L. Van Hise, 13340 Dutch Rd., White Rock Township. Lori Ramatowski Declaration of trust and Lori Ramatowski as trustee, quit claim to Donald P. Cox, 420 Des Moines Lane, Taylor Township. Clarissa S. Smith, quit claim to Amy Smith and Clarissa S. Smith, 403 Adams St., Oregon. March 27 Ted N. Gesin, warranty deed to Paul D. Holden, 118 & 120 Katie’s Way, Mt. Morris, $7,250. William H. McKay III, warranty deed to Kimberly S. Bottomley, 201 S. Hannah Ave., Mt. Morris, $89,000. Charlene E. Michalek and James E. Michalek, quit claim to Ernest W. Richards, 212 Cuyahoga Drive, Taylor

Township. Jeffrey D. Myers and Jessica L. Myers, quit claim to Arlyn K. Zimmerman and Celia P. Zimmerman, 103 S. Third Ave., Forreston. March 28 William Haan, warranty deed to Jeffrey L. Haeffner and Jodi L. Haeffner,702 N. Cottonwood Court, Taylor Township, $178,000. Ahren Swan and Shelley Swan, warranty deed to James Rush, 631 Willow Bend Drive, Davis Junction, $170,500. Michael J. Valentine and Jennifer L. Valentine, warranty deed to Timothy J. Matheny and Brianna M. Matheny, 10448 E. Kuehl Court, Flagg Township, $240,000. David E. Weaver, quit claim to Richard L. Weaver, 409 S. Green Ave, Polo. City of Rochelle, warranty deed to Box Office Distillery LLC and Kennay Farms Distilling LLC, 109 S. Main St., Rochelle, $10. Fredrick E. Kastning Jr., quit claim to Paula Sue Kastning, 7566 N. River Rd., Marion Township. Ricky L. Davis, quit claim to Your Rental SolutionsRealington Enterprises LLC, 604 S. Fifth St., Oregon.

State’s Attorney Report Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric D. Morrow reports the flowing court activity. March 26 Casimir Williams, 20, Dalton, home invasion, aggravated battery, armed robbery, status hearing April 23. Dalton Ibarra, 20, Franklin Grove, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, criminal damage to property, criminal trespass to a vehicle, unlawful consumption of alcohol, plea hearing April 13. Robert Curatola, 31, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, plea hearing April 13. Adam Koehler, 35, Dixon, aggravated fleeing, jury status call April 23. Anita Chattic, 35, Sterling, driving while license revoked, jury status call April 23. Randy Lemay, 51, Rochelle, aggravated fleeing, resisting arrest, littering, jury status call May 21. Bradley Davis, 31, Stillman

Valley, residential burglary, status hearing May 11. Dyaln Prater, 25, Rock Falls, aggravated battery, status hearing May 21. Edward Rocha, 28, Beloit, delivery of a controlled substance, jury status call May 21. Tylar Smith, 23, Dixon, possession of a controlled substance, jury status call April 23. Thomas Stiles, 26, Rockford, criminal damage to government property, jury status call April 23. Joseph Amsbaugh, 35, burglary, pretrial conference April 9. Brian Powell, 36, Forreston, violation of sex registration act, status hearing April 23. David Griffeth, 38, Rochelle, domestic battery, jury status call Aug. 9. Enrique Vasquez, 25, Rochelle, disorderly conduct, status hearing April 9. Kevin Cooper, 26, Beardstown, possession of a controlled substance, status

hearing April 9. Christopher Holmes, 53, Marengo, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, failed to appear, bond forfeiture hearing May 23. Anthony Jaques, 19, DeKalb, aggravated battery to a peace officer, criminal damage to government property, possession of a controlled substance, jury status call April 23. Esteban Cortez, 29, Moline, driving while license revoked, status hearing May 21. Raymond Gargani, 42, Davis Junction, driving while license revoked, status hearing May 21. Joel Moore, 30, Sterling, driving while license revoked, status hearing April 23. Gavin Christopherson, 30, Illinois Department of Corrections, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, status hearing April 20. Cruz Villarreal, 23, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver, status hearing

May 21. Francisco Carrillo-Canales, 28, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a hypodermic needle, status hearing May 21. Armando Losoya, 31, Franklin Grove, possession of a controlled substance, status hearing May 23. David Peet, 65, Oregon, aggravated battery, domestic battery, status hearing April 23. Gabrielle Sheely, 22, Polo, pleaded guilty to obstruction of identification. Judge John B. Roe sentenced her to 12 months non-reporting court supervision without judgment of conviction and ordered her to pay total fines and costs of $612. Two counts of obstructing justice were dismissed on by the state. Thomas O’Neal, 25, Hanover, aggravated battery, criminal trespass to real property, status hearing April 23. Robert French, 42, Rochelle, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol,

endangering the health of a child, status hearing May 21. David Etherton, 54, Rochelle, aggravated battery, criminal damage to government supported property, resisting and obstructing a peace officer, status hearing April 23. Paul Martinez, 30, Rochelle, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, status hearing May 21. Trendall Lewis, 35, Rochelle, possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, status hearing May 21. Tremayne Porter, 39, Rochelle, possession of a lost or mislaid debit card, theft, status hearing May 21. Jermine Kuhlemier, 35, Freeport, aggravated battery, status hearing April 23. Trinity Maples, 29, Polo, aggravated battery, theft, status hearing April 23. William Anderson, 21, Madison, Wisconsin, possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance, status

hearing April 23. Jennifer Sims, 21, Mississippi, residential burglary, status hearing June 25. Tyrone Rogers, 32, DeKalb, violation of a bail bond, status hearing April 23. Jacob Quade, 26, Rochelle, aggravated battery, resisting a peace officer, motion hearing April 19. Naomi Harris, 33, Rochelle, obstructing justice, status hearing June 25. Thomas Minton, 35, Rockford, possession of a controlled substance, status hearing April 23. Alejandra Lozano-Ramos, 31, Belvidere, identity theft, status hearing April 18. Steven Anderson, 48, Rockford, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, motion hearing April 19. Eddie Blaylock, 24, Rockford, home invasion, aggravated battery, armed robbery, status hearing May 9. Turn to B4

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Holcomb Bank recently opened its fifth, full-service branch at 504 W. Blackhawk Drive (Ill. 2/72), Byron. The state-of-the-art facility was built in less than a year by Schmeling Construction Company, Rockford. It has five private offices and

multiple conference rooms. Lobby hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 to 12 p.m. “After 125 years of community banking in northern Illinois, we felt the timing was right for an expansion,” said President and CEO,

Perry W. Byers. “We are thrilled to be in Byron and are thankful to have the support of the community.” The branch will be managed by Arlett Bonne, who was previously a branch manager at the New Milford location. As primary lenders at the new

facility, Kris DeVries, Mike Hahn, and Ray McCracken are available to assist customers will all commercial and agricultural banking needs. Staff can help customers with opening accounts, managing transactions and applying for loans.

Sheriff Arrests From B3 pending a March 29 court appearance. At 7:02 p.m., deputies, along with Leaf River Fire/ EMS responded to a onevehicle rollover crash in the 4300 block of West Lightsville Road. After an investigation, it was determined Russell Crull, 63, Byron, had driven his Ford truck off the roadway into the south ditch.

The vehicle turned over on its passenger side, and came to rest against a tree. Crull was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol and transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. At 8:01 p.m., deputies responded to a one-vehicle crash at Brooklyn Road and Gurler Road. After an investigation, it was determined

that Aaron K. Stultz, 41, Rochelle, had swerved to miss a deer and went off the roadway into the ditch. He was arrested for not having a valid driver’s license and leaving the scene of an accident. He was held at the Ogle County Jail in lieu of bond. Francisco P. Diego, 53, West Liberty, Iowa, was arrested at 5:47 p.m. for driving without a

State’s Attorney From B3 March 27 Randal Rhoads, 56, Byron, aggravated domestic battery, attempted criminal sexual assault, status hearing April 20. March 28 Jordan Shank, 19, Rockford, possession of a controlled substance, status hearing April 23. Nathaniel Hillers, 24, Mt. Morris, possession of a controlled substance,

aggravated fleeing, resisting a peace officer, jury status call April 23. Gina Trujillo, 36, Sterling, possession of a controlled substance, driving while license suspended, jury status call April 23. Sandra Parks, 57, Mt. Morris, residential burglary, jury status call May 21. Freanyer Pojoy-Cabrera, 20, Davis Junction, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under

the influence of alcohol, consumption of liquor by a minor, jury status call May 21 Joshua Schier, 41, Polo, theft, bond forfeiture hearing May 23. Other Court Activity A jury found Kathleen Overton, 61, Oregon, not guilty of two counts of battery on March 5. The charges stemmed from an incident that occurred on Aug. 28.

valid driver’s license following a traffic stop on I-88. Diego was transported to the Ogle County Jail pending a court appearance. March 30 At 8:15 a.m., deputies stopped a vehicle in the 500 block of North Freeport Road for speeding. After a further investigation the driver of the vehicle, Michael S. Snyder, 27, Freeport, was arrested for speeding and driving while license suspended. Snyder was transported to the Ogle Country Jail where he posted bond and was given an April court date. Anthony W. Bower, 36, Rockford, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Bower’s bond was set at $2,680 pending an April 2 court appearance. March 31 Todd Chapman, 43, Davis Junction, was arrested for driving while license suspended after being stopped

for speeding in the 7500 block of North Illinois 251. Chapman was held in lieu of bond at the Ogle County Jail. Officials from the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office investigated a suspicious vehicle on Edson Road near Friday Road. Deputies learned that a passenger in the vehicle had a valid Ogle County warrant and he fled the scene on foot. Deputies later located Roberto Diaz, 28, at his home on Friday Road and arrested him on the outstanding warrant and for resisting arrest. Deputies were assisted at the scene by Winnebago County Sheriff’s Deputies and K-9. Roberto Diaz, 28, Davis Junction, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear and resisting arrest. Diaz’s bonds were set at $2,616.17 and $1,500 (10%) pending an April 2 court appearance. April 1 Martin

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29, Chicago, was arrested at 6:47 p.m. for not having a valid driver’s license and driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 7000 block of East Illinois 64. He was also cited for not having valid insurance and speeding. Nevarez was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. April 2 At 2:26 p.m.,deputies responded to a domestic problem at 401 W. North Street in Creston. After an investigation, Dianna Moss, 51, and Tara Freund, 33, both of Creston, were arrested for domestic battery. Moss and Freund were transported to the Ogle County Jail and were being held in lieu of bond. Dustin Edler, 34, Freeport, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Edler posted the $184 as a full cash bond and was released with no further court date needed.

Obituaries E. Marie Armbruster Eva Marie Armbruster, 100, Mt. Morris, died on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home with her children by her side. She was born in Chicago on March 17, 1918 the daughter of Frederick and LaVona (Green) McCready. Marie moved to Rockford in 1933 and graduated from Rockford Senior High School in the Class of 1935. After graduation she moved back to Mt. Morris where she resided ever since. Marie married Lloyd Armbruster on Aug. 12, 1937 in Mt. Morris; he preceded her in death in 1981. She was an active member of the Mt. Morris Christian

Eugene R. Gann Eugene Robert Gann, 74, Mt. Morris, died on Wednesday March 28, 2018 at Winning Wheels, Prophetstown. Gene was born on June 5, 1943, the son of Clarence W. and Kathryn (Friemuth) Gann.

Church, serving as church treasurer and teaching Sunday school for 34 years. In her later years she attended West Branch Church of the Brethren. Marie worked at Kable Printing, Abstract Office, Hollie Guist Insurance, and in later years at the Mt. Morris Dry Goods. She enjoyed doing volunteer work, served as a Girl Scout Leader for 12 years, and was a SHIP volunteer for eight years. Marie is survived by a daughter, Cheryl (Robert) Gilmour, Rockford; and a son, Charles (Sandra) Armbruster, Oregon; five grandchildren, Christine (Lance) Summey, Charlotte North Carolina, James Gilmour, Rockford, Justin (Anne) Armbruster,

Springfield, Jodi (Mark) Leary, Oregon, Joshua (Jessica) Armbruster, Oregon; and 12 great-grandchildren. Marie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lloyd; brother, Donald McCready; and two sisters: Vernie Hanes and Ethel Benoche. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday April 3 at 11 a.m. at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home and West Branch Church of the Brethren.

He graduated from Oregon High School in the Class of 1961. Gene served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He was a life long resident of the Mt. Morris and Oregon area. Gene worked as an ink man

at Quebecor Printing Company in Mt. Morris for 18 years. He was a member of the Ink Handlers Union. A private family burial at a later date. Finch Funeral Home, Mt. Morris, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Mary Ellen Sassaman Mary Ellen Whitney Sassaman, 100, died peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2018, after a long and full life. She was born Oct. 29, 1917 on a farm between Davis Junction and Stillman Valley. She was delivered during a blizzard with snow so deep that her father had to take a horse and cutter over the fences to fetch her grandmother. Mary Ellen was the daughter of Timothy and Mattie Bear Whitney. She had one sister, Bette Lace, who preceded her in death in 2007. Mary Ellen married Howard Sassaman on March 19, 1938 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oregon. They raised four children, Timothy, twins Patrick and Michael, and Bridget. Aspiring from an early age to become a nurse she achieved that goal at the age of 52. She graduated from Sauk Valley College of Nursing Program in 1970, finally able to pursue the career she had dreamed of as a teenager. She worked 10 years as an obstetrics nurse at Rochelle Hospital, and the remaining years at the Oregon Nursing

Home. At the age of 88 she hung up her nursing hat. Previously before nursing she had been a secretary at Rockford College and Whitney Buick Sales. Mary Ellen was president of Stillman Valley Grade School Board, president of Stillman Valley Women’s Club, secretary of Ogle County Federation of Women, Ogle County Junior Red Cross Chairman, Grand Regent Catholic Daughters, Charter Member and President of PEO Chapter IU, listed in Who’s Who of American Women 1976. She attended Browns

Business College of Rockford, Rockford Liberal Arts College and Sauk Valley Community College. Mary Ellen’s fun-loving spunky personality, wisdom and kindness to all she met will be greatly missed. She was a lover of cats and birds, enjoyed bridge, golf, genealogy, antiques, and loved all the dances she had with her husband Howard. Her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren were all a source of immense pride and happiness. She is survived by her son, Timothy (Donna), Hot Springs, Arkansas; and daughter Bridget (Bernie) Bodoh, Rockford; and many grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, great-greatgrandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Family and friends joined in a Celebration of Life for her 100th birthday in October. According to her wishes cremation was accorded at Finch Funeral Home, Mt. Morris. A private family gathering will be held in July. Special thanks to the caring staff at Oregon Living and Rehabilitation.

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Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the City of Polo that a Public Hearing will be held in front of the Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:00p.m. on Monday, April 9th, 2018 in the Polo City Council room, 115 South Franklin Avenue, Polo, Illinois to hear a request filed by Michael Dearborn of 601 North Union Avenue, Polo, IL for a special use permit for B-2 Service district allowing recycling in the corporate limits of Polo. This zoning change would be for Parcel ID 14-09476-004, otherwise known as 601 North Union Avenue., Polo, IL, Ogle County Illinois. Sydney Bartelt City Clerk March 29, April 5, 2018

To the legal voter residents of Lincoln Township, Ogle County, State of Illinois: Notice of the Annual Meeting of Lincoln Township will take place on Tuesday, April 10th, 2018, at 7:00 P.M. at the Haldane Town Hall, South Commerce Street, Haldane, Illinois. Business conducted will include reports from officers and any other business deemed necessary, including transfer of funds between accounts. Subsequent monthly meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 AM unless the meeting is canceled by the Supervisor.

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Gregg L. Williams, Deceased No. 18-P-21 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Gregg L Williams. Letters of office were issued on Marcg 20, 2018 to Kim D. Karen L. Evans, 2377 S. Rocky Hollow Road, Chana, Illinois 61015, as Administrator, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthy LLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, IL 61061. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated this 29th day of March, 2018. Karen L. Evans, Independent Administrator For the Estate of Gregg L. Williams, Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMSMCCARTHYLLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com April 5, 12, 19, 2018

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE STILLMAN BANCCORP NA., a National Banking Corporation, Plaintiff, vs. VICTOR L. GREEN; JEANETTE A. GREEN; EQUITY ONE INVESTMENTS FUND LLC; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. CASE NO. 2018 CH 39 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF OGLE, In the Circuit Court of Ogle County, STILLMAN BANCCORP NA., vs. VICTOR L. GREEN; JEANETTE A. GREEN; EQUITY ONEINVESTMENTS FUND LLC; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Case No. 2018 CH 39. The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, by the said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to-wit: The East 72 Feet of Lot Twelve (12) in Block Thirty-Three (33) in the Town, Now City of Oregon, Excepting Therefrom the Premises Conveyed to the State of Illinois Department of Transportation in Warranty Deed Recorded June 17, 2004 as Document No. 0407154, described as: Beginning at the Northeast Corner of Said Lot 12; thence South 0 Degrees 53 Minutes 35 Seconds West (Bearings Assumed for Description Purposes Only), 5.35 Feet on the East Line of Said Lot 12; Thence North 56 Degrees 15 Minutes 43 Seconds West, 9.86 Feet to the North Line of Said Lot 12; Thence South 89 Degrees 06 Minutes 54 Seconds East, 8.28 Feet on the North Line of Said Lot 12, to the Point of Beginning, Situated in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois. Property commonly known as: 100 S. 2nd Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061 Parcel ID No. 16-03-179-006 A mortgage was recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds in Ogre County, Document Number Illinois,as 201001000081. And for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit Is now pending. Now therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Chancery Division, in the Courthouse in the City of Oregon, Illinois, on or before the 21 day of May, 2018, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Dated at Oregon, Illinois on March 27, 2018. /s/ Kimberly A. Stahl Kimberly A. Stahl, Circuit Clerk PREPARED BY: BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG,BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP JODY L. BOOHER (6292370) 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, Illinois 61108 (815)962-6611 ibooher(äbslbv.com April 5, 12, 19, 2018

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Ditech Financial LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. John Douglas; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2017CH 86 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 2/23/2018, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on May 11, 2018 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 24-25-153-015 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 607 South 9th Street Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-17-15721. I3081721 March 29, April 5 & 12, 2018

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Ditech Financial LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. John Douglas; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2017CH 86 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 2/23/2018, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on May 11, 2018 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TWENTY-THREE (23) IN LAKEVIEW SUBDIVISION NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK K OF PLATS PAGE 23, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 24-25-153-015 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 607 South 9th Street Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-17-15721. I3081721 March 29, April 5 & 12, 2018

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LEGAL NOTICES

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ESTATE OF RICHARD A. HALFMAN, Deceased. Case No. 2018 P 20. Notice is given of the death of RICHARD A. HALFMAN of FORRESTON, ILLINOIS. Letters of Administration were issued on March 14, 2018 to SHAWN HALFMAN, 6219 Lorilynn Lane, Rockford, Illinois 61109 whose attorney is Paul M. Marriett, 308 West State Street, Suite 327, Rockford, Illinois 61101. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Probate Division at 106 S 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061 or with representative, or both, on or before September 6, 2018, which date is not less than six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or 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 within that period is barred. Copies of any claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to his attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. April 5, 12, 19, 2018 STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Deceased, JAY A. E. DILLON CASE NO. 18 P 17 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of JAY A. E. DILLON. Letters of Office were issued on March 14, 2018, to ALLISON C. DILLON, c/o 7124 Windsor Lake Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is JEREMY RAMSEY, 7124 Windsor Lake Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 1, 2018, that date being 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 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 Ogle County Circuit Clerk-Probate Div. at the Ogle County Courthouse, 105 S. 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on March 16, 2018, 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: Maples General Contracting 503 E. Mason St. Polo, IL 61064 Dated: 2018

March 16,

Laura J. Cook Ogle County Clerk March 22, 29, April 5, 2018

VOLUNTEERS

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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 Trisha Morrow, Executive Director (815) 288-1901 www.casaleecar roll.com

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Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk's Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. DATED: March 28, 2018 ALLISON C. DILLON Name: JEREMY RAMSEY ARDC Number: # 6276765 Attorney for Estate Address: 7124 Windsor Lake Parkway Loves Park, IL 61111 Telephone: (815) 988-4364 April 5, 12, 19, 2018

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNION SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff, vs. Justin K. STEWART, BRITTENY C. STEWART, UNKNOWN OWNER, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. NO. 18-CH-24 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Notice is given to Defendants, JUSTIN K. STEWART, BRITTENY C. STEWART, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS of the following described real estate: Lot Eight (8) in Block Fourteen (14) in the Original Town or Village of Mt. Morris, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book A of Plats, Page 172, in the Recorder's Office in Ogle County Illinois; situated in the Township of Mt. Morris, the County of

Ogle and the State of Illinois.

The undersigned certifies that the above entitled mortgage foreclosure action was filed on February 27, 2018, and is now pending. 1.The names of all Plaintiffs and the case number are identified above. 2.The court in which said action was brought is identified above. 3.The name of the title holder of record is JUSTIN K. STEWART. 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot Eight (8) in block Fourteen (14) in the Original Town or Village of Mt. Morris, according to the Plat thereof record book A of Plats, Page 172, in the record's office in Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the Township of Mt. Morris, the County of Ogle and State of Illinois. 5.Common address or description of the location of real estate is as follows: 106 E. Center Street, Mt. Morris, IL 61054. 6. A. Name of Mortgagor: Justin K. Stewart and Britteny C. Stewart. B. Name of Mortgagee: Union Savings Bank C. Date of Mortgage: September 17, 2010. D. Date of Recording: September 20, 2010. E. County Where Recorded: Ogle F. Recording Document Identification: #201001007415 UNLESS you file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the office of the Circuit Clerk of this County on or before April 3, 2018, A JUDGEMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. This Notice prepared by: STEPHEN S. SCHMELZLE Attorney for Plaintiff 208 W. Stephenson Street Suite 201 Freeport, IL 61032 (815)235-1188 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTION (15 USC 1692A) March 22, 29, & April 5, 2018

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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))

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TRACT 2: 54.85 Acres +/-

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AUCTION: 306 W High St – Orangeville, IL 61060 FARM: 955 W. Stateline Rd – Orangeville, IL 61060 123 ACRES +/- TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION IN 4 PARCELS

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49.92 Acres +/- Tillable  24.74 Acres +/- CRP  1.9 Acres +/- CRP

This farm has been in the Smith Family for 3 Generations. The Farm Offers Good Tillable Ground, Pasture, & CRP Ground.

OPEN HOUSE: MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2018: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

TRACT 1: 6 Acres +/-

W/ Older 2-Story, 3 Bedroom Home & Out Buildings 49.92 Acres +/- Tillable

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AUCTIONS

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37.62 Acres +/- Pasture & Trees

TRACT 4: 123 Acre +/-

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Soil Types: Dorchester, Dubuque, Birkbeck, Woodbine, Virgil, Palsgrove, Elizabeth, Fayette, Westville, Pecatonica, & Flagg

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QUALITY VEHICLES SINCE 2005

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2015 CHEVY EQUINOX

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LOCAL TRADES JUST IN!!! 2008 CHEVY 2500 diesel, Was $15,999*

Now $12,999!*

2003 CHEVY SHORT BOX C1500 runs strong

$2,999*

2007 DODGE RAM quad cab, 4x4, Hemi, Low miles, extra clean

$14,999*

2013 CHEVY CRUZE LT

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2012 CHEVY CAMARO Low miles, Sharp

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2006 FORD EXPLORER XLT V6, 3rd seat

$5,999*

2013 FORD MUSTANG fastback, low miles, Shaker blue

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2010 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5

$8,999*

2007 PONTIAC G5 COUPE sunroof, Low miles

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2004 CHEVY C1500 crew cab, Clean, ready to work or play

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FIVE STAR REVIEWS!!! Always a Pleasure “Great Service at Majeski! Second car from them and always a pleasure. Thanks John.” Renea Amerman / February 21, 2018 Nothing less than fantastic!

“I highly recommend Majeski Motors to anyone looking to purchase a new vehicle. I went and seen Nick at the Dixon location and my experience was nothing less than fantastic! He was able to get me approved and in the vehicle I wanted all in one day. He made the entire process painless and stress free! Would deﬁnitely refer Majeski Motors to family and friends! I will be back in the future for sure. Thank you Nick!” Nicole Kolb / February 17, 2018

The sales staff was exceptionally friendly

“The sales staff was exceptionally friendly, helpful, and willing to work within my requested parameters. I would recommend Majeski Motors of Dixon to anyone looking for a great, new vehicle. Thank you Nick Melsness, Mike Parent, and Steve Scott for all of your help!” Nicklaus DeLancey / February 20, 2018

Gave us an offer we can’t refuse “Good service. Guided us to some great deals. Gave us an offer we can’t refuse.” Cindy Mallicoat / February 17, 2018

Extremely Satisﬁed

“Extremely satisﬁed with the way John was so professional and patient with us. We were very indesicive with our purchase of trucks and he spent an entire week sending us options that would please us and we left today extremely happy with the truck we purchased. He’s super funny and helpful when it comes to buy cars! Highly recommend Majeski Motors in Sterling!!!” Katie and Brandon Stangeland / February 19, 2018

FRIENDLY AND PROFESSIONAL

“Today I came into Majeski Motors of Dixon, IL. My visit was pleasant as the friendliness and professionalism Nick Melsness and manager Mike displayed, made me understand that they were there to help. Great Job and I look forward to future business! Skyler Palmer / February 16, 2018

*Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Payments based on 3.99% APR financing for 75 & 84 months with approved credit with vehicles up to $10,000-$1,000 down, vehicles $10,000-$20,000-$2,000 down, vehicles $20,000-$25,000-$3,000 down, vehicles $25,000+-$5,000 down. Photos for illustration only. Dealer not liable for errors. **Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Payments based on 2.99% APR financing for 72 months with approved credit and $2,000 down. Photos for illustration only. Dealer not liable for errors. ***See dealer for details