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Girls Track

Earth Day

The Polo-Forreston girls track team is ready to begin the spring season. B1

Open House

A recycling event will be held in Rochelle on April 18. B3

A ribbon cutting and open house will be held April 8 for the new Public Safety Complex. A10

Black Hawk repairs on hold By Vinde Wells Editor Spring may be unfolding, but a well-known landmark remains encased in its protective “winter coat.” Frank Rausa, Sterling, said Tuesday that he hopes the Black Hawk Statue will soon shed the plastic mesh wrap that protected it from the cold and snow so that longawaited repairs can begin. “I think in a few days we’ll know something more,” Rausa said. Rausa, along with his wife Cherron, heads up the Friends of the Black Hawk Statue, an organization formed approximately six years ago to develop a plan and raise the funds to have the statue repaired. Most of the estimated $900,000 has been raised, and experts have developed a plan to repair the beloved statue’s crumbling exterior. However, red tape and getting official approval of the plan and the contract for the work has repeatedly

delayed the start of the repairs. Everything seemed to be in place late last fall after Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) officials signed a contract with project conservator Dr. Andrzej Dajnowski and his crew, from Conservation of Sculpture & Objects Studio, Forest Park. The IDNR has jurisdiction over the statue because it’s situated at Lowden State Park near Oregon. However, over the winter, Rausa said, the IDNR terminated that contract and revised it. Dajnowski recently received the revised contract, but another glitch slowed the process when engineer Amy Lamb Woods left her former employer Thornton Tomasetti and joined the firm of Simpson Gumperta & Heger, a Chicago-based Sixteen-year-old Connor Hopkins and 14-year-old Jake Bailey practice grappling techniques Saturday afternoon. engineering firm that Photo by Chris Johnson designs, investigates, and rehabilitates structures and Turn to A2

Voters to decide in several races By Vinde Wells Editor While voters in Forreston, German Valley, Adeline, and the Forrestville Valley School District have no contested races on the April 7 consolidated election ballot, residents in Polo and Leaf River have some choices to make. Two wards in the City of Polo are contested. In Ward 1, newcomer Phillip L. Peterson is

challenging incumbent Louise Hall for a four-year term on the board. Newcomer Jeremy Heller is challenging incumbent Randy Schoon for a fouryear term in Ward 3. Voters will also fill two seats in Ward 2. Incumbent Troy Boothe is running unopposed for a four-year term, and James Busser is also unopposed for a twoyear unexpired term. Both Turn to A2

Wrestling fans learn new skills By Chris Johnson Reporter Pro wrestling fans had the opportunity of a lifetime last Saturday when they stepped into the ring with realtime professional wrestlers. MWA Pro Wrestling wrestlers Brian Blade and Con Artiest, both stage names, held a training camp in Mt. Morris before a wrestling show, which was also a fundraiser for Wounded Warriors and the Let Freedom Ring. Festival. Before they could set foot in the ring, participating fans were given instructions on how wrestling works along with exercises for pre-event activity.

First, they had to carry in parts of the ring to help Con Artiest set up the ring. Brian Blade then made the willing would-be wrestlers do squats, sprints, pushups, and sit-ups all as a warm up. He then talked about the reality of the pro wrestling business. “You have the WWE or not much,” he said. “Get your education and go to college. Have something to fall back on. Your odds are that you may not make it to the WWE. I had a chance at a developmental deal and turned it down. Financially it did not make sense.” He said many independent circuits pay wrestlers only on a per match basis which

only results in a couple of hundred dollars for the night. “You start off at this level. Mantaur started here,” said Brian Blade. “Jeff Hardy started at shows like this. This is the grass roots.” Mantaur is a former WWE wrestler. He said the small independent shows are where wrestlers learn the craft and develop a following. “If you can not get these people to like you, you can’t get 16,000 people to like you,” said Brian Blade. “It is not about the moves. If the fans do not care, then it doesn’t matter. It is what you do to make them out there care about you. The main thing is the people. They

matter.” Wrestlers compete for the love of the sport and entertainment. “You have to do this for the love. You can’t get discouraged,” he said. “It is not going to take a couple weeks to get good.” Brian Blade has been wrestling for 14 years and grew up watching regional pro wrestling. He watched numerous AWA shows in Omaha, Neb. and fell in love with wrestling. He saw the great wrestlers like Greg Gagne, Jerry Lawler, the Road Warriors, Jesse Ventura, Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, and Arn Anderson. Turn to B2

Good crowd turns out for the 65th antique show By Vinde Wells Editor After a drive from his home in St. Charles, Dennis Lee was having a great time Saturday afternoon at the 65th annual Antique Show put on by the Oregon Woman’s Club. “It’s a great show,” he said. “My mother started taking me to antique shows when I was 12. I like looking at old stuff.” It was Lee’s first time at the two-day event, held in the Blackhawk Center, Oregon. A crisp clear day on Saturday brought lots of people to the show, but Sunday’s cold, wet weather may have discouraged a few from attending. Although the final numbers were not yet tallied, show manager Ron Bry said Monday that attendance for the two days was at least average. However, he

acknowledged that the number attending fell short of last year’s record crowd of 1,970. “Saturday was gangbusters,” he said. “We had 1,275, but attendance was down Sunday. With the sleet in the morning, some people may have decided not to venture out.” Customers seemed to enjoy the show, and the vendors left happy, Bry said. “Everything went really well. People were staying longer to look around. It was a buying crowd. I think everybody was quite happy,” he said. A new vendor who came all the way from Ft. Worth, Texas, assured Bry that he will be back. Vendors Bob and Marsha Hudson, Lapel, Ind., said Saturday that business had been brisk. “It’s a nice crowd and people seem to be buying,” Bob said.

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“We’ve had a good day,” said Marsha. Across the auditorium, Renae Rebechini, from the Lost Lake area near Dixon, was wrapping up a purchase at the booth of veteran vendors Mark and Kristine Hutson, Harvard. Rebechini said she attends the show every year. “I love it, and this is one of my favorite booths,” she said. “I’m a gardener, and they have the best garden stuff.” Mark smiled at her enthusiasm. “It’s nice to see return customers,” he said. “It’s been fantastic.” Carol Becker, St. Louis, Mo., was a first-timer at the show. She timed a visit with her sister Marge Wilhelm, Oregon, so that they could take in the antique show. “It’s wonderful,” she said as she gently opened a small metal box on display at a booth. “She came to visit me just

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so she could come to this,” Wilhelm said with a grin. An antique bracelet at Jeanine Thomas’ booth, drew the attention of Linda Wszolek, Peotone. “I’ve come here for five or six years,” Wszolek said as she tried on the bracelet. “I love it; there’s lots of different dealers.” The variety of items dealers offer is one of the draws, said Bry, who has managed the show for 10 years. “We keep it eclectic with a variety of genres and price ranges,” he said. Next year’s show will be a week later than usual, Bry said, because Easter falls on the last Sunday in March. Consequently, the show will move from the last weekend in March to the first weekend in April. “Next year’s dates will be April 2 and 3,” Bry said. The Chana United Methodist Church provided the food for the event.

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Dennis Lee, St. Charles, looks at a tray March 28 during his first visit to the Oregon Woman’s Club’s annual Antique Show at the Blackhawk Center. Photo by Vinde Wells

Sports, B1, B2 State’s Attorney, B6 Weather, A8

Deaths, B5 Richard S. Clark, Curtis W. Miller, Nancy Peltz, Larry E. Schier, Mary E. Suneson, Shirley J. Turner

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Communities planning Easter weekend events Forreston hunt begins at 9 a.m.

The Forreston Lions Club will sponsor its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4 at 9 a.m. at Forreston Park, next to the grade school. In case of rain, the egg hunt will be held in the Forreston Grade School gym. Children ages 1 through 8 years old are invited to participate and to meet the Easter Bunny.

Breakfast with the bunny in LR

Antique Show

The Leaf River Lions

Show manager Ron Bry, right, visits with vendors Bob and Marsha Hudson, Lapel,Ind. March 28 at the Oregon Woman’s Club’s 65th annual Antique Show. Photo by Vinde Wells

building enclosures. Rausa said that he wanted Lamb Woods to remain on the project because of her expertise with repairing concrete structures, and because she helped develop the repair plan. He said attorneys from Simpson Gumperta & Heger are reviewing the latest contract before sending it back to the IDNR. Last December, to protect it from further damage from cold, ice, and snow, Dajnowski and his crew erected a scaffold around the 50-foot concrete statue, put a roof over it, and then enclosed it in dark green plastic mesh. The 104-year-old world renowned statue stands on 125-foot bluff overlooking the Rock River. Created by sculptor Lorado Taft in 1910 as a tribute to all Native Americans, the statue draws thousands of visitors each year. It was unveiled and dedicated in 1911. The effects of time and weather have caused parts of the statue to crumble and fall off.

At a presentation last July Woods said testing and evaluations showed that three areas are in dire need of repairs. The folded arms of the statue, especially the elbows and underneath the arms; the middle of the robe; and the vertical fold in the robe from armpit to toe are the critical areas. Woods was a member of the team of experts who measured, cored, and poked the statue to find out how bad the toll taken by the ravages of time and weather actually is. Their findings showed the damage to be significantly worse than expected. Woods said at the July presentation that getting the repairs made is urgent before the statue’s surface deteriorates even more. Her presentation included photos of the damaged areas, as well as illustrations of how the statue was constructed, and the plan for how to restore it. The plan had to be approved by both the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)

An Easter Sunrise Service is planned by the Silver Creek Reformed Church in German and the Illinois Historical Valley on Sunday, April 5. Worshippers are to meet Preservation Agency (IHPA), at 6:15 a.m. at the church and both signed off on it in cemetery gate, 325 S. Bunker last August. Because the statue has landmark status, the IHPA also had to sign off. Black Hawk has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2009. Rausa and the repair team From A1 had hoped to begin last August, but the contract was are currently on the city not approved by the IDNR council. Six of seven Polo School until late November. A rededication ceremony Board seats will be on the is planned once the work is April 7 ballot. Five candidates are completed. seeking two unexpired twoThe Friends of the Black Hawk Statue has raised most year terms on the board. Incumbents Shawn Willis, of the money needed for the Jennifer Grobe, Melissa repair project. Much of it came from a Mosley, and Kellie O’Leary $350,000 grant the IDNR Call are seeking the posts received from the Illinois along with newcomer Matt Department of Commerce Mekeel, a former city council member. and Economic Opportunity. Four candidates, Ron To donate checks can McDermott, Brandi Cisketti, be made out to the Illinois Conservation Foundation and Yancy Webster, and Michael marked for the Black Hawk Ryan are running unopposed for four four-year terms on Statue. Donations can be mailed the board. Ryan and Webster to Illinois Conservation currently serve on the board. Foundation, One Natural In Leaf River, village Resources Way, Springfield trustee Josh Lamping and IL 62702.

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if the weather is bad. The egg hunt is open to toddlers to 10 year olds. The hunt is divided into three age groups with prizes awarded for each group.

Egg hunt in German Valley

The German Valley Lions Club will sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4 at 9 a.m. at the Ben Miller Park in German Valley. Pre-school through 8-yearold children may participate. Special prizes will be awarded, candy will be given to everyone. The Easter Bunny will visit.

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will serve “Breakfast with Bunny” on Saturday, April 4 from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Bertolet Memorial Building. The menu will be pancakes, waffles and whole hog sausage. Children 4 and under will eat free while the cost for children 5 to 12 years old is $4, ages 13 and over is $6 and all-you-can-eat is $7. A picture opportunity with the Bunny will be available during breakfast. After breakfast at 10 a.m. the Lions will hold their annual Easter egg hunt at Bertolet Park, weather permitting. The Easter egg hunt will be inside the Bertolet Building

Hill Rd. Following the reading of scripture the group will proceed to the back of the cemetery toward an empty tomb. Everyone is invited to

attend and experience the drama of the resurrection. The service will not be lengthy so there is no need to bring chairs. Breakfast will be served at the church afterward.

Leaf River voters have a

choice on village president Timothy C. Morris are both seeking a four-year term as village president. Both are Leaf River natives. Lamping, who is completing his first term on the village board, owns a business in Forreston. Morris is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran. Three four-year seats are open on the Leaf River Village Board, but only one candidate, Shirley Poggioli, is running. She has previously served on the board and is currently the acting village president. In Forreston, three incumbents are seeking for three four-year terms on the village board. Gary Buss, Mark Metzger, and Tim Drayton are running unopposed.

In Adeline incumbents Roger Branscomb, Linda Meyer, and Dorene Mulder are running unopposed for the three four-year seats they currently hold. German Valley voters will also see three candidates seeking re-election to the three seats they currently hold. Donna Smith, Jeff Greenfield, and Shaun Gallagher are running unopposed for four-year terms. The Forrestville Valley School Board election is short a candidate to fill its slate. Three candidates, Gallagher, Donald Cook, and John Reining, are running unopposed for four four-year terms on the board. All are incumbents.

Lincoln Township will meet

Lincoln Township will hold its annual meeting Tuesday, April 14 at 7:30

p.m. at the township building in Haldane. Subsequent monthly

meetings will be held at 7:45 a.m. on the second Tuesday of every month.

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Forreston Journal Serving the Forreston area since 1865 The Forreston Journal is published weekly by Ogle County Newspapers, a division of the B.F. Shaw Printing Co. The Forreston Journal was founded in 1865 by C.E. Slocum as the Forreston Herald. He later changed the name to Forreston Journal. The newspaper was purchased by Wesley W. Buckley in 1910. He died in December 1917, and the newspaper was taken over by his wife, Susan. In 1927, John J. Wagner and G.C. Terry, co-owners of the Tri-County Press, Polo, purchased the Forreston Journal. Terry bought out Wagner's interest in 1930, and the newspaper stayed in the Terry family until 1977, when Danny C. Terry sold out to B.F. Shaw Printing of Dixon, publisher of the Dixon Telegraph. Ogle County Newspapers also prints the Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times and Tri-County Press.

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Forreston FFA Events

Ellie Lenkaitis of the Forreston FFA Chapter recently earned High Individual Overall at the Section 1 Dairy Judging CDE held in Mt. Carroll. Ellie scored 437 out of 450 total points. Photo supplied

Forreston High School FFA members took part March 27 in the annual ritual of driving their tractors to school, where they lined up in the front parking lot. Those participating pictured left to right are: Curtis Hollewell, Noah Spittler, Greg Eytalis (up), Alex Baumann, Kody Adams, Brittan DeVries, DJ Blatter (on top of tire), Jordin Gittleson (inside tire), Robert DeHaven, Aaron Hagemann, Wyatt Wiederholtz. Photo by Kathie Conerton

Post offices will have regular hours on tax day By Pam Bardell Postmaster, Forreston If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, the United States Postal Service is here to help. The deadline this year to file is Wednesday, April 15. Because many customers file electronically, local post offices will maintain regular hours. For details on services at neighboring post offices, call 1-815-938-2161 and ask Pam Bardell or go to www. usps.com or 800-275-8777. The price to mail a oneounce First-Class letter is 49 cents; 21 cents for each

additional ounce. The cost to mail a oneounce First Class large envelope is 98 cents; 21 cents for each additional ounce. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will not accept mail arriving postage due. For last minute tax filers, the Self Service Kiosk (SSK) makes mailing and shipping easy and is available at select post offices. The SSK offers first class postage stamps, certified mail with return receipt, and delivery confirmation. Customers can weigh, mail letters and parcels using

debit and credit cards when using the SSK. Next to the SSK is a collection box for depositing items. For tax filers, an April 15 postmark will be provide if the mail is deposited by the last pickup time posted on the SSK on April 15. Tax mailing tips: Taxpayers are urged to avoid typical errors made when mailing returns such as: unsigned forms, not enough postage and depositing returns in collection boxes whose pickup time has past. Use pre-addressed labels where possible. Write

clearly. Take special care postage will be returned to ensure that handwritten - penalizing taxpayers for envelopes are legible. filing late tax returns. Include a return address. Certified mail with return Use First-Class postage— receipt is a good choice for The Internal Revenue customers sending original Service recognizes the first- receipts to tax agencies. class letter postmark as proof Make certain bulky a return was mailed on time. envelopes are securely Apply proper postage. sealed using tape. Weight any return that feels Postal regulations require heavier than one ounce. Rule of thumb: up to five sheets of 20-pound paper using a number 10 envelope equals one ounce. The IRS does not accept An Easter Sunrise Service postage due mail even if it will be held on Sunday, April has the April 15 postmark; 5 at 6:30 a.m. at Prairie Dell tax returns with insufficient Presbyterian Church, 16032

that tax returns affixed with postage stamps weighing 13 ounces or more must be mail at a post office. They cannot be mailed in a collection box. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses, and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

Sunrise Service will be held on April 5

W. Coffman Rd., Shannon. A continental breakfast will be served after the service.

Honor Roll Students named to the Forreston Junior High third quarter honor roll are listed below. Superior Honor Roll Sixth grade: James DeWall, Ethan Greenfield, and Isabelle Schultz. Seventh grade: Nicole Fox. Eighth grade: Bailey Brooks, Hannah Burgett, Grace Carr, Mark DeWall, Katie Erdmann, Bailee Fyock, Braedon Fyock, Jackie Ludwig, Rachel Metzger, Hunter Rogers, and Avery Schnierla. Excellence Honor Roll Sixth Grade: Ashleigh Alexander, Mackenzie Baker, Morgan Baker, Abbey Brooks, Paityn Broshous, Ethan Cain, Kylee Curry, Abigail Derrer, Nathaniel Dyck, Mackenzie Engbert, Seven Gilligan, Taylor Greenfield, Caleb Guthrie, Jasper Hansson, Kaitlyn Harson, Cora Krigbaum, Malia Lower, Ashlee Newell, Braden Politsch, Molly Salins, Ryan Schoonhoven, Ashton Schramm, Mackenzie Schreiber, Madison Sketo, and Emma Stevens. Seventh Grade: Julianna

Beltran, Kyla Benson, Jakob Boomgarden, Bailey Cullor, Shelby Dean, Olivia Dillavou, Kourtnee Gilbert, Megan Hagemann, Daniel Hanson, Brittni Hollis, Hannah Holze, Alexus Houston, Olivia Johnson, Konur Kivisto, Lane Lindquist, Lauren Melton, Bailey Miller, Ethan Mulder, Seth Nelson, Tannis Schultz, Brycelynn Smith, and Annastasia Timmer. Eighth Grade: Garett Badertscher, Dalton Becker, Andrew Bratina, Delaney Buisker, Paige Chamberlin, Drew Crase, Cailean Davids, Trevor Drayton, James Fisher, Jacob Green, Samantha Greenfield, Mitchell Heinz, Cody Keller, Evan Kelsey, Tim Lima, Kaitlyn Mateika, Hannah Noble, Jacob Noble, Kayla Peck, Cherokee Pendergrass, Paige Reubin, Hayden Singley, Katrina Stevens, Jacob Swanson, Daniel Watter, Sawyer Wild, Aaron Wubbena, and Breanna Zipse Several students at Forreston High School were named to the third quarter honor roll. Those who earned honors included: Superior, all A’s

Freshmen: Taylor Cargill, Christian Groenewold, Elisabeth Gronewold, Danielle Hagemann, Brooklyn Hollis, Olivia Krecklow, and Anna Snider. Sophomores: Bryan Edler, Katie Fisher, Emily Homman, and Emma Nelson. Juniors: Mitchell Bratina, Naeva Groenewold, Maddie Kirchner, Anna Krecklow, Katie Person, Josiah Snider, and Courtney Wolf. Seniors: Ethan Groom, Jacob Norris, Nathan Stukenberg, and Joshua Wiederkehr.

Sophomores: Afridita Aliu, Amanda Anderson, Ross Behrends, Jena Bettner, Samantha Cederholm, Contessa Farris, Alexia Gruhn, Sheyania Hughes, Keileigh Kloepping, Carson Meyers, Justina Peck, Caleb Poffenberger, Gretchen Richter, Alissa Schramm, Peyton Sorn, and Michael Wubbena.

Juniors: Irene Alcaraz Garnica, Linnea Davids, Kalen Donaldson, Bryce Flick, Erik Kivisto, Kaitlin Korf, Taylor Livingston, Cassidy Mahan, Rhett Merrell, Maddie Mershon, Alleigh Ratledge, Logan Rogers, Zoe Siegmeier, and Matthew Wiederkehr. Seniors: Jessica Anderson, Robert DeVries,

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Excellent, all A’s and B’s Freshmen: Matt Akins, Sam Barkalow, Tylor Behrends, Allison Bondele, Tierra Boss, Joseph Bowers, Trista Cannova, Anthony Christensen, Hunter Daws, Breana DeWall, Joshua Flick, Gavin Fuchs, Cora Kielsmeier, Kirstin Kiper, Brittany Kuntzelman, Mickey Lamping, Marquia Maclin, Baylee Manus, Eli Metz, Arian Noe, Christian Pacheco, Brooke Ratledge, Sierra Reining Austin Schramm, Taylor Shuey, Ben Sketo, and Courtney Timm.

Emily Edler, Markus Edler, Matt Fraley, Trenton Hazelbower, MacKenzie Heinz, Austin Howald, Hannah Hunziker, Hailey Ingram, Wyatt Kerchner, Katie Mulder, Rebekha O’Rourke, Josie Pasch, August Ratledge, Kyle Regole, Kaleb Reining, Nathan Schneiderman, Alyssa Vinnedge, and Lindsay Wardlow.

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School Menus April 6-10 German Valley Grade School Monday: Chicken nuggets, baby carrots, apple slices. Tuesday: Waffle stix, sausage link, hash brown, orange juice. Wednesday: Mini corn dog, broccoli/cheese, pears. Thursday: Cheeseburger/ bun, green beans, peaches. Friday: BBQ pork/bun, black-white beans, Mandarin oranges. Forreston Grade School Monday: Chicken nuggets,

cheesy hash browns, pears, dinner roll. Tuesday: Flatbread pizza, carrots, mixed fruit. Wednesday: Texas straw hats w/lettuce and cheese, peaches, bar cookie. Thursday: Hot dog on whole grain bun, baked beans, apple salad. Friday: French toast sticks w/syrup, scrambled eggs, hash brown patty, banana. Forreston Jr./Sr. High School Monday: Corn dog, seasoned fries, baked beans,

applesauce. Ala carte: soup/ sandwich. Tuesday: Chicken patty w/ bun, fries, broccoli, pears. Wednesday: Chicken taco, Spanish rice, corn/lettuce/ cheese, pears. Ala carte: potato bowl. Thursday: Pizza, tossed salad, carrots, pineapple. Friday: Tortellini, tossed salad, green beans, Mandarin oranges. Ala carte: nacho. Menus are subject to change without notice. Chocolate and white milk are served with each meal.

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Hepfers to celebrate 50th anniversary Butch and Marsha Hepfer, Oregon, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, April 10. They were married on April 10, 1965 at the First Christian Church in Oregon. They have three daughters,

Beth (Brett) Glendenning, Byron, Debbie (Mike) Close, Rockford, and Cindy (Steve) Brown, Byron, and eight grandchildren - Jade, Austin, Tatum, and Will Glendenning, Benjamin and Johnny Close, and Morgan and Kalyn Brown.

Greg and Linda Smith were married in 1975.

Smiths to mark 40 years of marriage Greg and Linda Smith will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday, April 5, 2015. They were married at Butch and Marsha Hepfer were married on April 10, Salem UCC in Lena in 1975. 1965 at the First Christian Church in Oregon. Their children will host an open house for them on Saturday, April 4 from 5 to 10 p.m. at The Pinecricker Cafe Banquet Hall, 124 E. Mason St., Polo. Erik Michael Mordan He is PHR certified, SME Greg’s parents are Leland, and Giavanna Marie Bronze certified, and is an deceased, and Ramona Smith, Percudani announce their active director for the Board engagement. of Kansas State SHRM. The couple will say their He is currently working vows in Montego Bay, as a corporate Human Jamaica on June 4 with a Resources Manager for Big reception following Aug. 15 Heart Pet Brands located in The “girls” of Mt. Morris in Illinois. Topeka, Kansas. High School Class of 1957 The groom is the son of The bride is a 2007 will gather for lunch on Mark and Karen Mordan, graduate of Hiawatha High Saturday, April 4 at 1 p.m. Oregon. School and a 2013 graduate at the McKendrie St. Café The bride is the daughter of Tricoci University of at the south of Pinecrest of Michael and Dawn Beauty Culture, Rockford, Community. Percudani, Kirkland. with a degree in cosmetology. Participants will order Attendants for the couple She is currently a licensed from the menu, visit, and later will be Nicole Percudani cosmetologist in Illinois and (maid of honor), Jason Blau Kansas. (best man), Caitlin Blau, She holds professional Brett Rogers, and Michelle certifications through Ogle County Clerk Percudani. Bioelements and Pureology. Rebecca Huntley issued the The groom is 2004 a She is currently working following marriage licenses: graduate of Oregon High as a cosmetologist at Artistic School and a 2011 graduate Hair Salon & Spa, Topeka, March 20 of Northern Illinois Kansas. Adam K. Ross ad Kitra E. University, DeKalb, with a Cox, both of Byron. bachelors degree in Industrial The new couple will reside March 24 Organizational Psychology. in Topeka, Kansas. German Coyomani and

Mordan, Percunadi plan June 4 wedding

Freeport. Linda’s parents are James, deceased, and Zondra Baley, Polo. Greg and Linda’s children are Jennifer Smith and Steve Stadel, grandchildren, Dalton, Mathew, Kristin; Michael Smith, Carolyn Jordan, grandchildren, Rabecca, Lillian, Olivia, Lucas; Jamie Smith, Joseph Smith and Lisa Kreps, Tony and Emily Hardin, grandchild-Bryn; Mark Smith, and Paul Smith.

“Girls” of MMHS 1957 to have lunch on April 4 re-gather on the Pinecrest porch for coffee and the remains of class reunion cake left over from the fall reunion and saved and frozen for just such an occasion. For more information call Lynne Fleming Wilburn at 815-734-4593.

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Thank You The Family of Duane Garkey would like to extend heartfelt thanks for the visits, calls, cards, food and memorial. Your kindness, caring and support were a blessing in a difficult time and continure to give us comfort. Special thanks to the Pinecrest Manor, Pastor Terrie Wilder and Dr. Joseph Welty.

Carina A. Hernandez, both of Rochelle. March 26 Brian P. Green and Anne M. Eggleston, both of Rochelle. Mark R. Faber and Jamie L. Hernandez, both of Dixon.

Rock River Center Events Local Spelling Bee Registration There is still time to sign up for the Rock River Center 2015 Local Senior Spelling Bee to be held on Saturday, April 18. Last year one of the Rock River Center’s participants won second place at state level. The Rock River Center will provide participants with a packet of information when they register. Contact the Center if you would like to sign up, weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 815-732-3252. Volunteer Appreciation Week Rock River Center will be celebrating Volunteer Week

during the week of April 12. This is RRC’s opportunity to say thank you to ALL center volunteers and let them know how important they are to the Rock River Center. We look forward to honoring you during Volunteer Appreciation Week. Hope you will join us in recognizing your commitment. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The Civil War: A Northern Illinois Connection The Civil War seems like a conflict that happened far away from Northern Illinois. But there are local places

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that were built to remind us of the toll it took on local communities and people. One of the most remarkable of these places is the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, now known as the Veterans Memorial Hall. It might appear to be just another older building in Rockford until you hear Terry Dyer talk about it. He brings it alive again. He is intimately knowledgeable about the Civil War, being a direct descendant of a veteran. He is passionate about history of the war, the Grand Army of the Republic, and the Memorial Hall, and has much to say about these and many other aspects of the veterans and their lives. The Friends of the Oregon

Library and the Rock River Center sponsor Terry’s presentation at the Rock River Center on April 13 at 1 p.m. He will talk about the origin and history of the Memorial Hall, the meeting place of the G.A.R., which is the first veterans group ever formed in the United States. He will explain how this brotherhood of Union veterans of the Civil War managed to get their Memorial Hall constructed, and what was it like to have the President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt dedicate the building on June 3, 1903. He will also tell how it has been used over the years and its exciting future. Terry Dyer is a life-long

resident of Northern Illinois, born in Rockford and grew up in Ogle County. He became interested in history at an early age, especially regional history and Northern Illinois connection to the Civil War. He is currently the Historian and Tour Guide at the Soldiers and Sailors Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall in Rockford. The program is free. Refreshments will be served. Donations will be gladly accepted. Funds remaining after paying expenses will go to benefit the library. Please contact the Rock River Center at 815-7323252 or 1-800-541-5479 to register if you plan on attending.

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.

METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Pastor Dwight Stewart Phone 815-734-4853 Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Alan Cassel 815-232-6222 www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 12:30 p.m. Afternoon Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Interim Pastor 815-626-0104 9 a.m. Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship

BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship

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EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Church 10:30 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.� Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; transportation and nursery provided for all services. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon 815-732-2359 Grail Storm, Minister 815-732-7411 Worship Service—10 a.m. If you haven’t found a church home, we invite you to First Christian Church in Oregon, where we accept one another just as Christ accepted us. Come as you are.

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. CHURCH (USA) 64, then three miles north. 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon BETHEL UNITED Pastor Brion Brooks 815-732-2894 METHODIST CHURCH Church Office www.fpcoregon.com 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon Phone: 815-732-6313 Handicapped Accessible 815-864-2581 Director of Ministries Worship 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 9 a.m. for Youth and Christian Holy Communion is served the Education Hour 10 a.m. Education first Sunday of each month. Contemporary Worship 11 David Bordy a.m. 9 a.m. Sunday School FIRST UNITED 10 a.m. Sunday Worship METHODIST CHURCH BROOKVILLE and Roots Youth Ministry— 402 First Ave., Forreston ELKHORN UNITED Wednesday 6:30-7:45 p.m. Pastor David Poust METHODIST CHURCHES Kids Clubs & Men’s & 815-938-2380 Brookville: Adult Sunday Women’s Bible Study— Thursday, April 2—7 p.m. School 9:30 a.m. Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 5—9 a.m. 17725 W. Chamber St. EVANGELICAL FREE Worship Service in Brookville CHURCH Monday, April 6—8 a.m. AA Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. OF MT. MORRIS Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. 102 S. Seminary St. at The Depot; Bingo at Polo Corner of Wilson Mill & Mt. Morris Nursing Home Brick Church Roads Senior Pastor Tuesday, April 7—5:30 p.m. Bruce McKanna Girl Scouts CHANA UNITED Associate Pastor METHODIST CHURCH Lance Mennen FLORENCE UNITED 606 Main St., Chana 61015 815-734-4942 METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Javier Martinez Thursday, April 2—9:30 a.m. 2649 W. Florence Rd., 815-732-7683 MOM’S Group; 1 p.m. Ladies Freeport chanaumc@gmail.com Bible Study; 7 p.m. Seder Service Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Adult & Children’s Education Saturday, April 4—7 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 9 a.m. Men’s Accountability Group Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 5—8:30 Holy Communion Celebrated a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. FORRESTON GROVE the First Sunday of Each Month InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship CHURCH Service 7246 N. Freeport Rd., CHRIST OUR SAVIOR Tuesday, April 7—9 a.m. Forreston LUTHERAN CHURCH Ladies Prayer Circle Presbyterian Church in 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon Wednesday, April 8—6 a.m. America 815-284-4554 Mt. Morris Men’s Prayer Meeting Pastor Jeremy Cheezum Pastor David Andermann Log onto our website at 815-938-3605 815-632-6767 http://www.efcmm.org to check 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service out our latest opportunities and 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour updates Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 5—9 a.m. Pioneer Club Worship with Communion; FAITH DISCOVERY Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult 10:20 a.m. Education Hour CHURCH Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir 801 W. Oregon St., Polo CHURCH OF THE Jeremy Heller, Pastor FORRESTON REFORMED OPEN BIBLE 815-946-3588 CHURCH 302 S. Franklin St., Polo 9 a.m. Sunday School 501 Third Ave. Monte J. Cox, Pastor 10 a.m. Worship Service Tim Fry, Pastor 815-946-2848 Nursery Available 9:30 a.m. Worship Sunday Worship 10 a.m. We are an independent non10:45 a.m. Sunday School (June, July, August 9:30 a.m.) denominational Christian We include children in our church. FREEDOM LUTHERAN Sunday Worship experience Visitors are always welcome. WORSHIPPING “Kids are People, too� COMMUNITY, ELCA Ages 3-10 are dismissed right FAITH EVANGELICAL Pastor Jeff Schlesinger after Praise & Worship. LUTHERAN CHURCH 815-222-7270 Casual, Contemporary, 402 Second Ave., Forreston Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at Non-Traditional Pastor Scott Ralston Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Passion for God Church 815-938-3203 Dining Hall Compassion for People “ A Church with a Heart — 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 Visit Our Website: In the Heart of Forreston� (a mile south of Oregon) PoloOpenBible.org 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Welcome Center Thursday, April 2—7 p.m. 111 S. Fourth St., Oregon CROSSROADS Maundy Thursday Service COMMUNITY CHURCH, Friday, April 3—7 p.m. Good GRACE VALLEY WHITE PINES CAMPUS Friday Service at Baileyville CHRISTIAN REFORMED 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Reformed Church CHURCH Sundays at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 5—6:30 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. 815-837-5255 a.m. Sunrise Service with German Valley whitepines@crossroadscn.com Holy Communion; 7:15 a.m. Pastor Jake Ritzema Campus Pastor Breakfast; 9 a.m. Worship with 815-362-6601 Chad Keeteman ext. 302 Holy Communion; No Sunday Sunday School for All Ages Youth Pastor School 9 a.m. Jose Garcia ext. 303 Monday, April 6—5 p.m. Youth Worship Service 10 a.m. We offer contemporary worship Meeting Sunday, March 29—7 p.m. and relevant Bible teaching Thursday, April 9—6:30 p.m. Community Cantata through Bible Study engaging messages, and GERMAN VALLEY powerful video FAITH UNITED UNITED METHODIST Join us after the service in our METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH for coffee, snack & fellowship Mission Statement: Loving, Church and Main Streets Kidzlink Children’s Ministry Growing & Serving in Faith Matt Smith, Pastor (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Handicapped Accessible 8:30 a.m. Worship Service Services 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Crave Youth Group (6th-12th Rev. Derek Rogers LEAF RIVER BAPTIST grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m. 815-946-3212 CHURCH Visit our website: www. Website: faithumcpolo 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., crossroadscn.com 9 a.m. Sunday School Leaf River 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Pastor Randy Newton DISCIPLES UNITED 11 a.m. Fellowship 815-738-2205

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon LEAF RIVER UNITED Pastor Barb Good METHODIST CHURCH 815-732-2994 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River oregonumc@outlook.com Pastor David Poust Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Sunday, April 5—10:30 a.m. Fellowship 10 a.m. Worship Service & Children’s Sunday School & Church Confirmation 10:15 a.m. Activities during the Week: LIGHTHOUSE UNITED Thursday, April 2—6:30 p.m. METHODIST CHURCH Maundy Thursday Service 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Friday, April 3—1 p.m. Good Pastor Javier Martinez Friday Service at Oregon Church Handicapped Accessible of God Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday, April 5—10:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Easter Worship; No Sunday Age Three through School or Confirmation Sixth Grade. Monday, April 6—No Everyone is Welcome Women’s Bible Study; 7 p.m. MT. MORRIS CHURCH Deborah Circle OF THE BRETHREN Tuesday, April 7—6:30 p.m. 409 W. Brayton Road Den Meeting; 7 p.m. Finance P.O. Box 2055 Meeting Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Wednesday, April 8—5:30 Pastor Ginny Haney p.m. Wednesday Night Alive; Phone: 815-734-4573 6:30 p.m. Children’s Choir; 7:30 Office hours Monday - Friday p.m. Adult Choir 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Thursday, April 2—11:30 PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN a.m. Food Pantry Board Meeting; CHURCH 4:30-7 p.m. Food Pantry Open; 7 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. p.m. Love Feast Pastor Gregg Downs Friday, April 3—9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 Women’s Fellowship; 7 p.m. a.m. Worship Service Community Good Friday Service at Trinity Lutheran POLO CHURCH OF THE Sunday, April 5—7:45 a.m. BRETHREN Sunrise Service; 8:15 Easter Congress Ave. & Webster St. Brunch; 9:30 a.m. Worship(The church is handicapped Easter Sunday; 10:30 a.m. accessible) Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday Pastor Leslie Lake School for All Ages 9:30 a.m. Family Worship Tuesday, April 7—8:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Food 11 a.m. Sunday School Delivery for Pantry; Quilting Wednesday, April 8—6:30 PRAIRIE DELL p.m. Chimes Rehearsal PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY Shannon OF GOD Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon 815-864-2448 Pastor David Demmer 9 a.m. Sunday School 815-732-7404 10 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship Service Sunday, April 5—6:30 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service with NORTH GROVE Continental Breakfast Afterward; EVANGELICAL CHURCH 10 a.m. Worship; No Fellowship 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Wednesday, April 8—2 p.m. Forreston & 6:30 p.m. Bible Study Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 REVIVE COMMUNITY Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 CHURCH Saturday, April 4—9-11:30 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop follow@revivemtm.com Open at New Life Community 815-994-0428 Center Southern Baptist Sunday, April 5—9 a.m. Saturday Night Service Sunday School; 10:05 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Worship Service Celebrate Recovery Tuesday, April 7—9-11:30 6-8 p.m. Monday a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL Center CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West OREGON Oregon CHURCH OF GOD Rev. Joyce Beaulieu 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Interim Priest Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-7211 or 815-732-6847 815-732-3328 You and your family are www.saintbrides.org invited to join us for a Sunrise Email:saintbrides@verizon. Service on Easter Sunday, net April 5 at 7 a.m., followed by a Services fellowship breakfast. Sunday-Holy Communion-8 Sunday worship service and 10 a.m. Wednesday Healing Service-6 begins at 10:30 a.m. p.m. Pastor Hoffman’s morning Classes message is titled, “Friday Fears Children’s Sunday School-9 or Sunday Salvation.� a.m. Communion will be Adult Sunday School-9 a.m. celebrated. Karl Froehlich (2nd & 4th Sunday) will deliver the Communion St. Bride’s follows traditional Comments. Anglican-Episcopal church Greeting you will be Steve, practices; is biblically based Dixie, and Pam Hammer. and both family and individual During morning worship an oriented. exceptionally fine Children’s Visitors are always welcomed.

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Events & Entertainment

KB kick-off party is April 17

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The KB Kick Off Party will be held on Friday, April 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Empty Pockets, 101 S. Third St., Oregon. The evening will include guest bartenders, 50/50 raffles, and craft beer (bottled and on tap). This party is organized to get all geared up for the fourth annual KB Tough Run, scheduled for Saturday,

First Fridays musicians will perform April 3 at 7 p.m. at the Oregon VFW, 1310 West Washington St. Musicians will each take 15 minutes at center stage and that format will continue until each group has been featured. After the individual performances, all of the musicians will gather on stage for a jam session to wrap up the evening’s festivities. Musicians from northern Illinois and neighboring states appear on a regular basis. The music includes country, bluegrass, blues, folk, gospel, and soft rock. Instruments are all acoustic and a professional sound system is supplied. Participation is encouraged so bring an

June 27 at White Pines Ranch, 3581 W. Pines Rd. In addition to the Tough Run, the day will include a leisure hike, kid sprint and bags tourney. Details and registration forms are available online at www.KBToughRun.com. The annual KB Tough Run is the major fundraising event that supports the KB Fund.

The fund was established to support those in our community that are burdened by a medical crisis. Generosity from the community allowed the fund to help eight families during 2014. For more information email info@KBToughRun. com or call April Roos at 815-631-0346.

Shining Star Showcase to raise funds for Clift memorial fund Event is April 11 at Byron Middle School Theatre Louise Price, with her vocal talents and guitar skills will be featured in a treasure chest of Irish folk songs at First Fridays on April 3. Photo supplied

instrument and join the show, or kick back and just enjoy the music. First Fridays is a part of Northern Illinois’ Friday night music scene along with Second Fridays in Lanark, Third Fridays in

Franklin Grove, and special Fifth Friday (when they occur) shows in Franklin Grove. The VFW will feature a menu of food and beverage. Admission is by free will donation.

The Fourth Annual Shining Star Showcase will be Saturday, April 11 at 7 p.m. in the Byron Middle School Theatre. The event is presented in memory of Megan Clift of Byron. Proceeds will go toward the memorial fund which was set up to honor Megan’s passions in life. The showcase highlights performing arts with

entertainers from Byron Schools, Byron alumni and community members. The Shining Star Award, in Megan’s honor, will also be presented to a student in theatre and choir at the end of the show. Their names will be added to the award that is permanently placed outside the Byron High School Sunderman Theatre. “Megan’s involvement in theatre and choir both at school and church gave her the opportunity to be on stage performing which was her deepest love,” according to her parents, Beth and Ed

Clift. “It was simple for our family to set up this memorial fund to honor Megan’s love of life but also to help others to experience these same things”. The endowment fund is managed by the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. The fund has surpassed $62,000 in contributions. The goal is to make it self-supporting by reaching $120,000. Tickets for the showcase are $10 each. For more information go to the website at www. meganclift.com .

Crossroads Blues in the park in Byron on June 14 The Byron Park District is coordinating with Crossroads Blues Society to present free monthly Sunday blues music events in Blackhawk Meadows Park in Byron. Located on 2920 E. Mill Rd., the park is owned and operated by the Byron Park District. Music will be played in the pavilion with seating on the main, large grassy area from 3 to 6 p.m. on one Sunday

each month this summer. Doug MacLeod will bring his down home story telling blues to the park on Sunday, June 14. Winner of the 2014 Blues Music Awards for Acoustic Artist of the Year and Acoustic Album of the Year and the 2013 Blues Blast Music Award for Male Artist of the Year, MacLeod is the real deal. He has performed in northern Illinois on several

occasions and is in demand across the US and overseas. MacLeod’s brand-new CD is topping the charts. Local artist Dan Phelps, a great Delta style bluesman in his own right, will open the show. Phelps won the 2014 Crossroads Blues Challenge for Solo/Duo Acts and represented Crossroads Blues Society in Memphis this past January in the 2015 International Blues

Challenge. July features Jimmy Nick and Don’t Tell Mama, a blues and rockabilly band from northern Illinois. Nick is from Crystal Lake and at 25 years old has performing skills that belie his age. He and his band also won the 2014 Crossroads Blues Challenge. Featuring Hot Rod Rodney Brown from Chicago on saxophone, this show will be

on Sunday, July 26. Finally, on Sunday, Aug. 23 the 19 time grammy nominee Bobby Messano from New York City will be featured at the park. Messano and his band play a blend of blues and rock that is renowned around the country. Messano has toured with Steve Winwood and has now produced six blues CDs, the newest of which releases on April 15.

Messano has appeared at the 2013 Crossroads Blues Festival in Byron. Crossroads is raising funds to cover the cost of the musicians and with the Byron Park District will present these shows to the public at no cost. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the show. Each show will run from 3 to 6 p.m. on each of the Sundays. Call 779-537-4006 for information.

Roller derby event April 4 The River Demon Roller Girls will host their first ever co-ed bouts in a roller derby “eggstravaganza” on Saturday, April 4 at the River

Valley Complex (formerly the school) in Leaf River. The doors will open at 5 p.m., and the bouts begin at

6 p.m. More than a dozen teams from six states will test their skills against local skaters.

Grief to be the topic April 16 Author Tom Zuba will speak about grief and mourning, as well as his recently published book at two area events. Co-sponsored by Serenity Hospice and Home, All Saints Lutheran Church, and the Lee County Council on Aging, the first event will be held on Friday, April 16 at 7 p.m. at All Saints Lutheran

Church, 624 Luther Drive, Byron. The second event will be held on Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m. at the Post House Ballroom, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. For more than 20 years, Zuba has been learning to live his life with grief and mourning. Losing his 18-month old

daughter suddenly in 1990, his wife suddenly in 1999, and his 13 year-old son after a three-month illness in 2005, he has endured a tremendous amount of loss.

The Association of Illinois Senior Centers, the Illinois Department on Aging, and Mt. Morris Senior Citizens Council will host a free Illinois State Senior Spelling Bee competition for area senior citizens on Thursday, April 30 at 1:30 p.m. at Pinecrest Grove Community Center, 500 Evergreen, Mt.

Morris. The Illinois State Senior Spelling Bee competition is an exciting statewide program that provides Illinois adults age 50 and older the opportunity to showcase a lifetime of knowledge and to celebrate years of experience through their spelling abilities.

Local spelling bees are being held throughout Illinois in 2015. Local winners and runners up will advance to regional semi-finals. The State Finals will be held at the Illinois Building at the 2015 Illinois State Fair on Senior Day, Monday, Aug. 10. For information or to sign up for this free event, contact Brenda Hayden at 815-7346335 or 815-499-6732 or brendahayden12@gmail.com by April 27.

Zuba will sell his new book at both of these events and donating a portion of the proceeds to Serenity Hospice and Home.

Kelley Huston, Alana Leamanczyk, Mary Cheatwood, and Alexis Denton rehearse a scene for the upcoming PAG production of “Steel Magnolias.” Photo supplied

Senior spelling bee is April 30 First performance of PAG’s Steel Magnolias is April 17

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The Mt. Morris Performing Arts Guild will perform “Steel Magnolias” on Friday, April 17, Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, and the following weekend, April 24-26. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. both weekends, at

Pinecrest Grove Theatre in Mt. Morris. This play is set in Truvy’s hair salon in Chinquapin, La. The cast consists of six women, featuring Renae Leamanczyk as M’Lynn, and Alexis Denton as her daughter Shelby. The salon owner Truvy is played by Kelley

Huston. Her assistant is Annelle played by Alana Leamanczyk. Mary Cheatwood is cast as former Mayor’s wife, and Margo Ackland plays her friend Ouiser Boudreaux. Tickets are available online at performingartsguild.com, click on tickets, or call 815-734-2103 to purchase tickets.

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Byron School Board eliminates six teaching positions Sauk Valley Media The wave of teacher dismissals in northern Illinois swept through Byron this week. The Byron School Board eliminated six teaching positions, blaming a declining enrollment and a $27 million reduction in the value of the district’s largest property tax source, Exelon’s Byron Generating Station. The board also blamed “excessive” costs for teacher salaries and benefits that left no choice but to reduce staff. According to a news release, the board retained

the Academically Talented program; art; and Speaking, Listening, Performing at the middle school. Officials said those programs had received strong community support. Despite the reductions, Byron class sizes will remain among the smallest in the region, officials said. “We understand that staff reductions are difficult, but they are necessary,” board President Doug Floski said in the news release. “Byron had an Education Fund deficit in five of the last six years; enrollment has been declining for 13 years; the district will lose $800,000

annually due to a reduction in the value of the nuclear facility. Our employee health insurance costs are projected to rise 30 percent and our teacher salaries are the highest in the region. We simply have to reduce operating costs.” Since 2003, the district’s enrollment has dropped by 275 students, the news release said, and through 2020, that number is expected to reach 462 students. Since 2009, employment costs have increased by $4 million because of “excessive” hiring and retirement benefits afforded

teachers via collective bargaining, the board said. Teaching staff reductions approved Thursday by the board include one district counselor from a staff of eight; one teacher at Mary Morgan Elementary School; one position at the middle school; and three positions at the high school, where class size had shrunk to fewer than 12 students in more than 50 classes. The processing involved 10 meetings where public comment was heard. The news release reported the average teacher salary is $69,214, plus benefits and

the district’s contributions to the teachers’ retirement program. Byron has 132 teachers, 59 of whom earn $70,000 or more a year in salary alone, and 16 earn $90,000 or more in salary alone. Those salaries were enhanced under the previous superintendent to include a six percent increase in each of a teacher’s final four years of service, plus a one-time bonus of $30,000, the release said. “Our teachers work hard – we don’t begrudge them a good salary,” Floski said. “However, when financial

cuts are necessary due to declining enrollment and a drop in tax base, those high salaries and end-of-career packages make the board’s job more difficult. We cannot reduce salaries – we are contractually obligated to pay them; therefore, if we need to reduce our employment costs, we have to cut staff.” To ease the financial crunch, the district also has reduced its legal fees; cost controls have been imposed on all accounts, and purchasing costs have been significantly reduced, officials reported.

Six Ogle County schools to get library grants through program Six Ogle County schools are among 669 schools that will receive nearly $1.4 million in FY15 School District Library Grant Program awards. Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White announced the awards Monday in a news release. “The school library is a place where children have access to resources and opportunities for achieving academic excellence,” White said in the press release. “As a former teacher, I am proud to award this grant to ensure our school libraries stay vital and relevant while educating our students.” Nearly 1.7 million Illinois students served by school library media programs will

benefit from the grants. Grants were awarded based on a formula of 75 centers per student with a minimum grant award of $750. The School District Library Grant Program is used to acquire fiction and/or non-fiction books, educational CDs and DVDs, library subscriptions, electronic resources like new computers and improve WiFi connectivity. Information concerning the grant program can be found at: http://www. cyberdriveillinois.com/ departments/library/grants/ schoolpercapgrant.html. FY15 School District Library Grant Program Awards Paid at 75¢ per student

Byron Community School District, 1,487 students, $1,115.25 Oregon Community Unit School District, 1,412 students, $1,059 Polo Community School District, 607 students, $750 Meridian (Stillman Valley) Community School District, 1,813 students, $1,359.75 Rochelle Elementary District, 1,584 students, $1,188 Rochelle Township High School District, 896, $750 Donations are being sought for the restoration of the War Memorial located on the Dixon Community Unit north lawn of the Ogle County Courthouse square in Oregon. Photo by Earleen Hinton School District, 2,655 students, $1,991.25 Rock Falls Township High School, 656, $750 Sterling Community Unit School District, 3,202, $2,401.50 The Ogle County Veterans years and eight months as a memorial on the Ogle Memorial Committee will POW in the Hanoi Hilton, County Courthouse lawn. host an Armed Forces Day will be speaking at the event. The new memorial will and Memorial Fundraiser on He has also authored a consist of a bronze kneeling Saturday, May 16 at 6 p.m. book on his captivity title soldier plus two granite may entitle them to premium 1-800-541-5479. walls. reduction for three years The cost is $15 for AARP at Barnacopia west of Mt. “Taps on the Wall.” Borling speaks frequently The names of those from with most companies, after members $20 for non- Morris on Ill. 64. The event is sponsored across the United States on Ogle County who have given which time the course must members. This prepaid fee several veteran’s his experiences and related their lives in service to the be taken again. is required and payable by country from World War II The course is sponsored by to AARP, c/o Rock River organizations and businesses topics. and the public is invited to The event will also host and other wars to the present AARP. 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The Laverne Adams institution. pilot who was shot down in Funds raised will be used com. or bgvanderkolk1@ Scholarship Fund was A priority is given to North Vietnam and spent six to build a new veterans comcast.net. established in May of 2002 past Focus House residents, following his death. former probationary clients; A long time resident of youth that have had police Ogle County, Adams served contact or youth that are on the Ogle County Board studying criminal justice, but from 1972 until 2002. all students are welcome to At the time Focus House apply. was established in 1975, Applications can be Adams was appointed and downloaded from the Ogle served as the chairperson of County Juvenile Justice Ryan Reeverts, Byron from the county committee that Council facebook page the By-Y-Badgers 4-H Club, over saw the operation of the at http://www.facebook. was among 21 Illinois 4-H program. com/pages/Ogle-Countymembers named to the state’s His family started the Juvenile-Justice-Council/ first State 4-H Livestock scholarship in his name due or the Ogle County Juvenile Ambassador Team. to his commitment to youth Justice Website at www. 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AARP safe driving course coming The AARP Smart Driver Course for those 55 years of age and older will be Thursday and Friday, April 30 and May 1, from 12 to 4 p.m. at Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon. The course is designed to improve driver safety. Those completing the course will receive a certificate which

Juvenile Justice Council will award two $250 scholarships The Foundation for Focus House and Community Programming will award two $250 scholarships on May 20 at the Ogle County Juvenile Justice Council meeting at Nash Recreation Center, Oregon. The F. Lawrence Lenz Scholarship Fund was established in April of 2003 by his family following his death. As an Ogle County Circuit Judge, Lenz elected to preside over juvenile court. In this capacity he was one of the instrumental supporters of the opening of Focus House in 1975. From the bench he believed in the value of having community-based programs and was an advocate of Focus House until his death.

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Community colleges will host two spring concerts Highland Choir sings April 21

The Highland Music Department will present its annual Spring Choral Concert on Sunday April 12 at 3 p.m. on the Fine Arts Theatre stage located in the

Ferguson Fine Arts Center at Highland Community College, Freeport. The program will include performances by the Highland Chamber Singers, the Highland Chorale and the HCC Youth Choir. Admission is $10 for

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Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon,will present its Spring Band Concert on Sunday, April 12 at 2 p.m. at the Historic Dixon Theatre. The concert theme will

be “East Meets West” with a special joint performance of Alfred Reed’s “Twelfth Night” with the SVCC Department of Theatre. Admission is free for this selection of eastern and western favorites. Music will include

selections from eastern composers Shostakovich, Gliere, and Bellini along with western pieces from Reed, Sheldon, and a Tribute to Irving Berlin. For more event details, contact Mark Bressler at mark.bressler@svcc.edu.

The Polo Chamber of Commerce 26th Annual Car and Truck show will be Saturday, Aug. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Polo. A 50/50 raffle and food vendors will be part of the day’s activities. Dave Palmer and 3D Sound will be provide the music and announcing that day. Go to www.poloil.org and click on Chamber of Commerce Car Show for more information.

The Polo Chamber Board of Trustees is attempting to issue Certificates of Recognition to Polo Chamber of Commerce member businesses celebrating five years, and those with fiveyear increments of being in business in Polo. Contact Susie at polo@essex1. com to announce a special business celebration. Call Susie at 815-9463131 to post on the chamber sign, chamber website and in the Chamber Chatter.

Chamber Chatter The Polo Evening Women’s Club is promoting the month of April as “Prevent Child Abuse.” Edgewood Golf Club will host a blood drive on Monday, April 6 from 1 to 6 p.m. Walk-in’s are welcomed. Call 815-9463636. The Polo Fire Department will hold its Annual Spring Breakfast on Sunday, April 12 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the firehouse. The menu is pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage, scrambled eggs and toast. Donations will be accepted with proceeds to help purchase new equipment and provide training. The Polo Chamber of Commerce All Town Rummage Sales will be held on Friday and Saturday,

April 24 and 25. The Stopping Traffic Run will be held on Saturday, April 25 starting at Crossroads church parking lot. This is a 5K Run to benefit the work of the A21 Campaign to help stop Human trafficking. Forms can be downloaded at www. poloil.org under the event calendar. Polo Woman’s Garden Club will hold its Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, April 25 from 8 to 10 a.m. at 105 S. Division Avenue. The sale is held in the garage off the alley west of 105 S. Division. The Polo Public Library will be holding the following events: Tuesdays, Pre-School Storytime from 1 to 2 p.m. The Polo Senior Services

Center will hold the following events, with everyone welcome to attend: Tuesdays and Thursdays exercising with Cher from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday—Play “500” at 12 p.m. Every Wednesday PASS offers free popcorn. Thursdays—Company P practice at 10:30 a.m. Every Thursday Movinn-Groovin chair exercise dancing at 8 a.m. Thursdays—Play Mexican Train at 12 p.m. Every Friday morning homemade cinnamon rolls are served for a donation. Thursday, April 16,

Homemade chicken and dumplings dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Dine in or carry out. Advance tickets are required. The Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center hosts Community Coffee every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Stop in and visit with some of the residents of the nursing home, which is always a treat for them. Joe Wilson will host a celebration honoring Chester Puller’s 117th birthday at Chesty P’s Pub on Saturday, June 27 at 2 p.m. All benefits go towards the Dark Horse Retreat for Combat veterans.

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Open house will be held for Public Safety Complex An open house will be held Wednesday, April 8 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the newly completed Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 and 208 S. First St., Oregon.

The Oregon Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting at 3 p.m. Tours of the building will be given, and refreshments will be served.

Several officials will offer remarks to officially open the building, which will house the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department, Ogle County 911, and the Ogle

County Coroner’s office and morgue. Speakers will include Ogle County Board Chairman Kim Gouker, Long Range Planning Committee

Chairman Don Griffin, Sheriff Brian VanVickle, Coroner Louis Finch, 911 Supervisor Sandra Beitel, and representatives from Rockford Structures and

Saavendra-Gehlhausen. Within days of the open house, the affected departments will move into the building.

Voters in Oregon fire district will decide on ambulance By Vinde Wells Editor Voters will determine next week whether or not Oregon and the surrounding fire district has its own ambulance service. A referendum on the April 7 ballot asks voters in the Oregon Fire Protection District if they want the fire district to have the authority to levy taxes to support an ambulance service. Fire officials have said a yes vote means the fire district will have the means to provide a full-time, roundthe-clock ambulance service. The service will be funded by property tax dollars,

and will add an estimated $175 to the tax bill on a $150,000 house, excluding exemptions. A no vote means the district will no longer have an ambulance service, and residents or visitors in the area will have to rely on mutual aid from neighboring fire districts, all of which have long since provided their own tax-supported ambulances, or call a private ambulance service from Rockford, Dixon, Freeport, or another city. Relying on an outside ambulance service, public or private, is likely to increase the response time to emergencies.

The referendum will ask taxpayers to give fire district officials the authority to tax at 40 cents per $100 of equalized assessed valuation, wording required by state law. However, the fire board has already agreed to tax at only 35 cents, the same as the current tax for fire protection. The tax will bring in approximately $440,000 per year to fund the ambulance service. Fire district officials decided to put the referendum on the ballot last year after the Oregon Ambulance Service, Inc., a private, not-for profit corporation, closed its doors

for financial reasons. As a stop-gap measure, the fire district hired ATS Ambulance Service, Loves Park, to answer calls. Since July 1, an ATS ambulance and crew have been based at the Oregon Fire Station and answer calls from there. Their 10-month contract ends April 30. The fire district cannot continue indefinitely to pay for an ambulance service from funds levied for fire protection. State law stipulates that fire protection funds can be used for ambulance purposes only to the point that it is not detrimental to fire protection.

Fire officials have said that if the referendum passes, the fire board will seek sealed bids for ambulance services while it gets its own service up and running. The new tax money, if approved, will not be available until tax bills are paid in 2016. A passed referendum will allow the district to borrow money for the ambulance service to cover the year until the tax revenues are available. If the referendum fails, however, the board has no plans to hire an ambulance service because no funds will be available for it. Neighboring districts’

ambulance services will be available, but only on a limited basis because calls within their home districts must get priority. The Oregon Fire Protection District is 120 square miles and includes Castle Rock State Park, Lowden State Park, Lowden Miller State Forest, the Rock River, and two state highways. The far-flung district includes all of OregonNashua Township and portions of Pine Creek, Pine Rock, White Rock, Rockvale, Marion, Grand Detour, and Taylor Townships. If the referendum fails, it could be back on the ballot in March of 2016.

Three-way race for Oregon mayor on April 7 ballot By Vinde Wells Editor A three-way race for mayor awaits Oregon voters when they go to the polls next week to cast ballots in the consolidated election. Current mayor Thomas Stone Sr. faces a challenge April 7 from two candidates, Mike Arians and Ken Williams.

Stone has served as mayor since 2003 and is seeking his fourth term in that office. He also as a city commissioner from 1999 to 2003. He served on the Ogle County Board from 1989-92 and on the Oregon School Board from 1994-95. Williams has served as a city commissioner since 2007 and is currently the city’s finance commissioner.

Arians served one term as Oregon mayor from 19992003, and was on the Kane County Board from 1992-98. Four candidates are seeking four seats on the Oregon City Council. Jim Barnes, Thomas Izer, Terry Schuster, and Kurt Wilson are running unopposed for the four-year terms. Barnes served as mayor from 1978 to 1999,

when he lost a re-election bid to Arians. He also served on the city council prior to becoming the mayor. Barnes also served on the Ogle County Board from 2006 to 2012 and was the board’s chairman from 2010 to 2012. Izer served as a commissioner from 2001 to 2007 and was elected to his

current term in 2011. He is presently the city’s Streets & Sidewalks Commissioner. Wilson was appointed to an unexpired term on the council in January. Schuster, although new to city government, until recently was a member of the Oregon Public Library Board. He stepped down from the post because according to

Vote Ken Williams FOR MAYOR IS OREGON BETTER OFF TODAY THAN IT WAS 12 YEARS AGO WHEN TOM STONE WAS FIRST ELECTED MAYOR? Before you VOTE on April 7th consider the following facts regarding Oregon during the tenure of Mayor Stone:  Since 2009 home values (EAV) have decreased 2.2% county wide, but the city of

Oregon has decreased 21.7%. 10 times the county average. The median home value in Mt. Morris is greater than the median home value in Oregon.

 Oregon sales tax receipts went down $68,000 in the last 2 years yet in the state of

Illinois sales tax went up both years.

 Oregon’s population decreased in the 2010 census. Accounting for the greatest Ken Williams, Oregon Resident and Small Business Owner

exodus of families in the city’s history. The population loss from 2000 to 2010 (based on the census) was 8.25% for Oregon, Polo at a 4.58% loss, and Mt. Morris at 0.50%. Byron gained 28.7%.

 Significant state revenue is received based on population so the loss in population has cost the city $32,000 per year since 2010, $160,000 over 5 years. cost the city $32,000 per year since 2010, $160,000 over 5 years.  City salaries and benefits represent 75 cents of every tax dollar received. The other 25 cents goes to cars, trucks, gas, phones, postage  City salaries and benefits represent 75 cents of every tax dollar received. The other 25 cents goes to cars, trucks, gas, phones, postage etc. (2013 City of Oregon Audit data). etc. (2013 City of Oregon Audit data).  When compared with other communities in Ogle County, Oregon ranks 10th out of 15 in median income and 11 thth out of 15 in median  value. When compared with other communities in Ogle County, Oregon ranks 10th out of 15 in median income and 11 out of 15 in median home home value.

 City property tax rates have gone from a levy of 0.73843 in 2005 to 1.24333 in 2013. This is an increase of over 68% under the current  City property tax rates have gone from a levy of 0.73843 in 2005 to 1.24333 in 2013. This is an increase of over 68% under the current Mayor. Mayor.

 Oregon has lost several businesses over the past 12 years that brought substantial tax revenue to our community. For example Bemis All information gathered for the businesses above facts isover available through Freedom Information Requests, Hills Regional Council For Development Guide lost several the past 12 years thatofbrought substantial taxBlackhawk revenue to our example Bemis Ford, aOregon Generalhas Motors dealership, Ace Hardware, Blackhawk Lumber and Sullivan’s Grocery just to name acommunity. few. Retail business in Oregon

(2014-15), and Lumber the Illinois Municipal Review. Ace Hardware, Blackhawk Sullivan’s Grocery just to name a few. Retail business in Oregon Ford, a General Motors continues to decline, and dealership, we see no plan to change that trend from theand current mayor.

 Oregon has lost several businesses over the past 12 years that brought substantial tax revenue to our community. For example Bemis Ford, a General Motors dealership, Ace Hardware, Blackhawk Lumber and Sullivan’s Grocery just to name a few. Retail business in Oregon (2014-15), and the Illinois Municipal Review. continues to decline, and we see no plan to change that trend from the current mayor.

All information gathered for the above facts is available through Freedom of Information Requests, Blackhawk Hills Regional Council Development Guide

Mayor Stone has had 12 years to make a difference with no results. It’s time for a fresh approach. VOTE KEN WILLIAMS on April 7th . www.kenformayor.com Paid for by citizens to elect Ken Williams Mayor; Ken Williams Treasurer

rulings made by the Illinois Attorney General, a person cannot serve on a library board at the same time as a city council, village board, or county board. A list from the Illinois Board of Elections declares those positions “incompatible.” No candidates filed for three open seats on the Oregon Public Library Board, and only one, incumbent Mary Jo Griffin, has filed for three open seats on the Oregon School Board. The Oregon Park District has just a full slate with three incumbents seeking three seats on the board. Gary Davis, Steven Pennock, and Mark Tremble are seeking re-election to four-year terms. In Mt. Morris, five candidates have filed for three seats on the village board. Newcomers Jeff Pennington and Shane Pope are challenging incumbents Philip Labash, Jan Hough, and Mary Francis for fouryear terms. Two candidates, Bruce McKanna and Denise Welsh, are running unopposed for two six-year terms on the Mt. Morris Public Library Board.

Voter Preview Any registered voters can get a look at what his or her ballot will look like before ging to the polls to vote in the April 7 consolidated election. To get a preview, go to the Ogle County website at oglecounty.org. Once there choose the county clerk. Once on the clerk’s website, click on elections in the list on the left, then click on Voter Information Console. Follow the prompts to type in your name and date of birth, then click the search button. That will take you to information about all the voting districts you reside in. Go to the bottom of the page and click on the eagle icon. Your sample ballot will appear.

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Tumplers compete in team challenge J & J Trampoline and Tumbling Team hosted the Third Annual Team Challenge Competition this year in Dyer, Ind. J & J’s hosted the event at a state of the art trampoline, tumbling and gymnastics facility due to the growing size of the competition. This event is a spin on the traditional individual competition format for trampoline, tumbling and double mini trampoline. At the team challenge, teams combine scores for all athletes on their team who compete in the same level. Teams are awarded team trophies for first through 10th place teams.

This year, J & J’s team brought home a total of four first place, one fourth place, two fifth and one sixth place team trophy overall awards. Athletes followed this competition up with a competition downtown Chicago hosted by the Chicago Park District and will soon travel to Kewanee to compete. After these preliminary competitions, athletes will be participating in state championships which are held in East Peoria in April. For more information about the J & J team or Brianna Fish - Byron, Pheona Warden – Winnebago, Mckenna Dorty – Forreston, Greenly Woker -Davis, Jessica recreational program, call Franklin – Winnebago, Ella Dannhorn - Mt. Morris, and Addie Bausman - Winnebago all wait for their team to 815-239-1558. compete on Trampoline.

Food sanitation course will be held at Extension A food sanitation course will be taught at the Ogle County Extension office, 421 W. Pines Rd., Oregon. The course will be taught in two sessions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, May 4, and from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6. The exam will be administered from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on the final day, May 6. The course will be taught by University of Illinois Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Marilyn Csernus,

MS, RD. The Illinois Department of Public Health Food Service Sanitation Code requires food establishments to be under the operational supervision of a certified food service sanitation manager during hours of operation. This course meets the eight-hour coursework and examination required by the State of Illinois for either the initial Food Service Sanitation Mangers Certification, or the recertification, which is

required every five years. Topics include food borne illnesses, safe food handling, cooking, and storage, employee health and hygiene, facility The cost for this course is $90 for the two days and includes the textbook, educational materials, exam, and lunch. After successful completion of this course, an additional $35 is paid to the Illinois Department of Public Health to receive the certificate. Participants should bring

a valid photo ID, and their food service sanitation managers certificate if they

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Yard sale for food pantry set Plans are afoot for the second annual yard sale to benefit Loaves and Fish Food pantry on Labor Day weekend at the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren, 409 W. Brayton Rd. The two-day sale will be held on Friday, Sept. 4 and

Saturday, Sept. 5. All proceeds with go directly to Loaves and Fish to allow continued help to those in our community with their monthly food needs. During these spring months while cleaning closets, attics, and garages please keep the

food pantry in mind and set aside something for the sale. Fore more information about what can be offered for the sale and when it can be brought or picked up may be directed call Jan Francis at 815-734-46561 or Lynne Wilburn at 815-734-4593.

Forreston FFA chapter presents annual awards Chapter FFA Degrees were also given to second year FFA members. The Star Chapter Degree was given to Sheyania Hughes. The Forreston FFA Alumni presents scholarships each year to FFA members who have been active as well as maintaining a high level of scholastic achievement. This scholarship is based on FFA activities, college major, and academics. Ellie Lenkaitis and Samantha Lima were presented with $750 scholarships by Alumni vice- Haley Cuthrell, Chapter Co-President, presents Booklynn Haley Cuthrell presents Sheyania Hughes with the Star president Josh Bolen. Hollis with the Star Greenhand Award Chapter Award. Photo supplied

Early voting is available Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley has announced that Ogle County voters may vote absentee, early, and/or register to vote for the April 7 Consolidated Election. Voters may apply for an absentee ballot by mail or in person at the Ogle County

Courthouse at 105 S. Fifth St., Oregon. To vote early or absentee in Illinois a person must be a registered voter. A voter in Illinois no longer needs a reason to vote early or absentee. For more information about the above

qualifications call the Ogle County Clerk’s Office at 815-732-1110. The Ogle County Clerk’s Office, Oregon, will have expanded office hours for early voting and voter registration on Saturday, April 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Yoga class at Polo Sr. Center Polo Senior Center is offering a free introduction to yoga class on Wednesday April 15 at 4:30 p.m. at the center, 101 E. Mason St. All adults are invited to attend. They do not need to be a member of the center or a

senior to join in. The first class is offered at no charge. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and consider before signing up for the whole session. No special equipment is needed. All items will be

furnished for the introductory class. Pat Leitzen Fye a licensed instructor from Freeport, will lead the class. For more information and to register, call the senior center at 815-946-3818.

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Several awards were presented March 25 at the Forreston FFA chapter’s annual banquet in the Forreston High School cafeteria. This dinner is held each year to recognize members and friends of the FFA for their achievements. More than 130 members and guests attended the evening. Beginning agriculture students were awarded the Greenhand Degree. The Star Chapter Greenhand award was presented to Brooklynn Hollis.

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Girls track team has a talented mix of athletes By Andy Colbert Reporter It’s just too early in the season for Polo-Forreston girls track coach Terry Jenkins to assess the prospects of this year’s team, even with his 26-years of coaching expertise. “We’ll be all right, but it’s too early to be specific,” Jenkins said. “The weather took away a meet last week, some of the Forreston girls were gone for boys basketball, which is a good thing, there was a band event and now spring break. And, it’s been hard to get out and practice in this weather. I’ll be really curious to see how we do, once things start up.” There are 38 girls out, with a good mix of all grades. Jenkins thinks the best event for P-F will be the discus, with three throwers capable of 90 feet or better. Since 2010, P-F has had five individual event state qualifiers and four of those have been in the throws, under the direction of guru Steve Pearson. Leading the way is senior MacKenzie Heinz, whom Jenkins feels is the best bet on the team to make it downstate. Last year, Heinz was out with a broken foot. The other two that Pearson thinks will be over 90 feet are junior Kaitlin Korf and sophomore Justine Gorzny. The top 400-meter runner

should be senior Josie Pasch. A key loss will be senior Serenity Stapleton, who might be out for the season with a broken foot after getting kicked in P.E. class. “That’s shame. She helped us get three medals at the sectional,” Jenkins said. Senior Katie Rundall returns in the 100 and 200 after sitting out last season and might be the fastest runner on the team. Pushing her will be another senior, Lana Scholl. In the triple jump, senior Jessica Anderson will lead the way. Also in the triple jump will be Naeva Groenewold. A junior, Groenewold will also run hurdles and long jump. Gorzny is another hurdler. Junior Courtney Wolf will high jump and be an integral part of the sprint relays. The best middle-distance threat for P-F is junior Hope Stapleton. A key sophomore is sprinter/300 hurdler Makayla Henneman. “Some freshmen did well in the middle schools, but we’ll wait and see how they do in high school,” Jenkins said. With so many uncertainties going into the season, Jenkins doesn’t know what the relays will be like yet. As far as the conference, he hopesto finish in the top five. “Galena/East Dubuque/ River Ridge should be the best again,” Jenkins said.

Polo-Forreston’s Tylor Behrends receives the baton from Siera Reining during the 4x800 relay Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Chris Johnson

“They have the most talent coming back. Maybe, PecDurand too. We’ll contend with West Carroll, StocktonWarren and Le-Win for that third spot.” Assisting Jenkins will be Lori Wellington of Forreston, like Jenkins, a long-time mainstay. “Having Lori around is huge and such an asset for the program,” Jenkins said.

Shot Put Competition Polo-Forreston’s Juan Dominquez throws the shot Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Chris Johnson

Lori Obendorf named the defensive player of the year The Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference recently named Lori Obendorf, of Loras College Women’s College Basketball team, as Co-Defensive Player of the Year. Lori, daughter of Steve and Cheri Obendorf, Naperville, and granddaughter of Ken and Betty Obendorf, Polo, is a sophomore at Loras College. Lori, a 6’2” post player, averaged 9.4 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.5 blocked shots for the Duhawks, leading the team in rebounding 20 times this season. She led all IIAC players in double-doubles (six), rebounding (by 2.5 boards per game), blocked shots (by nearly 0.5 per game) and defensive rebounds (7.35 per game) and ranked second in field-goal percentage (57.9 percent; 99-of-171) and offensive rebounds (2.96 per game). Obendorf’s rebounding average ranks third in Loras history, while her total ranks

fourth. In the final NCAA statistical report prior to the start of the Championships, Obendorf ranked 31st in blocked shots per game and 52nd in defensive rebounds per game. In league play, Obendorf averaged 8.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 0.5 assists per game.

She led the conference in total rebounds, defensive rebounds (6.43) and blocked shots and ranked second in field-goal percentage (57.7 percent; 45-of-78) and third in offensive rebounds (2.50 per game). Next year as a junior, Lori will be Co-Captain of the Loras College Women’s Basketball team along with senior Kaitlin Phillips.

Lori Obendorf, right, puts up a shot during a Loras College game. Photo supplied

Sports Column It’s time to begin spring sports season By Andy Colbert Reporter Time to catch up on a few odds and ends. The upcoming vote on whether Oregon residents want a tax-supported ambulance service got me thinking about the staffing and vehicles at high school football games, be it from a fire department or emergency

services. Virtually every game in the state has the hometown ambulance crew on hand for games. As much as safety, it’s become as traditional as the playing of the Star-Spangled Banner. After polling the athletic directors at Forreston, Oregon and Polo, the answer is the same, as it probably is elsewhere, that it is a service provided, at no charge to the school district, by the fire district or whatever taxing body is responsible for emergency services. It’s nice to see the willingness of these folks

to help out their local high school. With Class 3A and 4A boys basketball recently finishing up their tournament, winter sports are officially over. The 4A final had one of biggest crowds in recent memory, with Normal Community and Lincolnshire Stevenson bringing huge fan bases. Why was it so much larger than the normal? Quite simply, the Illinois high school state tournament is about community. That’s how it grew in popularity in the decades of the 1940s through the 1980s.

Normal and Lincolnshire are actual towns that have pride in their school’s sports teams. Additionally, public schools, as opposed to privates, have much larger fan bases. In most cases, that is. Public schools in large metropolitan areas, like Chicago, do not bring many fans to the state tournament. After hosting the tourney for the past 20 years, Peoria won the bid to host it for another five years. The IHSA made this announcement, along with Redbird Arena in Normal retaining the girls event.

Tuesday, April 7 Varsity Softball at Durand – 4:30 p.m. Varsity Baseball at Pecatonica – 4:30 p.m. F/S Baseball vs Pecatonica at Forreston – 4:30 p.m. HS Girls Track at Forreston – 4 p.m. HS Boys Track at Milledgeville – 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 Varsity Softball at Amboy – 4:30 p.m. F/S Softball vs Amboy at Polo – 4:30 p.m.

Varsity Baseball at Amboy – 4:30 p.m. F/S Baseball vs Amboy at Polo – 4:30 p.m. Freshman Baseball at Fulton Unity – 4:30 p.m. Aplington Track at Winnebago – 4 p.m. Thursday, April 9 Varsity Softball vs Durand at German Valley – 4:30 p.m. Varsity Baseball vs Pecatonica at Forreston – 4:30 p.m. F/S Baseball at Pecatonica – 4:30 p.m.

Freshman Baseball at Hononegah – 5 p.m. HS Girls Track at Stillman – 4:15 p.m. HS Boys Track at River Ridge – 4 p.m. Friday, April 10 No activities listed Saturday, April 11 Varsity & F/S Softball vs LeWin at German Valley – 11 a.m. Varsity Baseball at Rock Falls – 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. F/S Baseball vs Belvidere at Forreston- 10 a.m.

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Activities for April 6 – 11 Monday, April 6 School Resumes Varsity Baseball vs Rockford Christian at Forreston – 4:30 p.m. F/S Baseball at Rockford Christian – 4:30 p.m. Varsity Softball at Dixon – 4:30 p.m. F/S Softball at Dixon – 4:30 p.m. Freshman Baseball vs Rock Falls at Polo – 4:30 p.m. HS Girls & Boys Track at Morrison – 4 p.m.

Champaign had also put in a bid to bring the boys tournament back to refurbished Assembly Hall. IHSA officials had been pleased with how Peoria has treated them over the years. With its 57-40 win over Normal, Stevenson became the third high school in IHSA history to win a football and basketball title in the same school year, joining Carlyle (1988-89) and Maroa-Forsyth (2006-07). What about students who opt out of school sports seasons to specialize in club sports? That’s their business only, but I firmly believe that if a person wants to become a better basketball player, track and field is a better off-season option than say AAU ball. Over the years, there has been such a decline in fundamentals and skills. Part of that can be attributed to AAU basketball. It was refreshing to hear experts, such a Kobe Bryant express the same thought. Something else has declined. That is mental toughness and competitiveness. In terms of “pure” competiveness, AAU doesn’t provide it. That intangible can be

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found on the track. It’s just you against your opponent and just like wrestling, you better be in shape, both mentally and physically. Off-season basketball doesn’t provide that intense conditioning and training either. Track will make you a competitor and that will carry over the basketball court. If I’m a basketball coach, I want my players to be mentally-conditioned. Give me a kid that pushed himself to limit running an 800-meter race against someone playing AAU street ball any day. It may not be as glamorous of an assignment, but the rewards will be greater.

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Ring set-up is a spectacle itself By Chris Johnson Reporter A pro wrestling event is a choreographed spectacle that begins hours before the first fans arrive. Five hours before a MWA Pro Wrestling event in Mt. Morris Saturday night, the venue was empty. MWA Wrestlers Brian Blade and Con Artiest arrived at the Mt. Morris Coliseum to meet with local event organizer Steve Rossi. They determined where the ring would be placed and then the heavy lifting began. The three men, along with up and coming wrestlers started to carry the heavy ring pieces into the building. Long steel frames were carried up a flight of stairs and maneuvered through a door into the gym. “You earn it here with the set up of the ring,” said Con Artiest as he offered motivation. “You earn the respect for it when you set up the ring.” As the four metal posts and four side supports were added, a wrestling ring began to take shape. Square metal tubing that was criss crossed between the side supports formed the bones that would complete a ring. On top of the metal structure long boards were placed across the ring. “Bring the boards in and I will figure it out,” Con Artiest said. Every board was moved into place and Con Artiest made sure each board was in a secure location. “Pick it up,” he said. “I don’t like it.” Each board needed to

be placed to ensure a solid surface for the wrestlers. A layer of carpet and padding was placed across the ring and then it was time to cover the frame with the canvas ring. “This canvas is going to go against the grain of the carpet,” he said. This was done to make sure the carpet pieces stayed in place when the canvas was bungee corded to the frame. He asked that everyone worked on opposite sides of the ring to make sure the canvas was equally stretched. Once the canvas was in place, Con Artiest worked on hooking up the ropes and turnbuckles. “I want to make sure this is good to go,” he said. The ring is the heart of a wrestling event and Con Artiest made sure everyone knew the importance of the ring. “This is like heaven and sanctuary, and this is life for a lot of people,” he said. “People do this because they enjoy it, they live for it. Respect this ring.” The respect for the dangers of the ring hit close to home for the wrestling community recently. “People have paid their lives,” said Con Artiest. “They did it just last week. Your mindset when you step in the ring is only on the safety of the other wrestlers. Their lives are in your hands.” During a wrestling match in Mexico March 21, Pedro Aguayo Ramirez died in the ring. This was a tragic accident, Con Artiest said. There was one final step before entering the ring, he

MWA Wrestler Con Artiest places boards across the ring structure Saturday afternoon. Photo by Chris Johnson

Young wrestling fans watch on as Duncan Solaire delivers an elbow to Vash Heartly Saturday night. Photo by Chris Johnson

said. A wrestler should wipe their feet off to show their respect for the ring. “One, two. That is all it takes,” he said while demonstrating. “Then step in the ring.”

With the ring assembled and ready for wrestlers to use the ring, the action was ready to begin. After the show, the process is reversed to pack up the ring.

“This canvas is treated with respect,” Con Artiest said. “We fold the canvas neatly and carefully.” He said the canvas is never thrown around or dropped. It is the one piece of the ring

that is always handled with care at all times. Thirty minutes after the show, the ring was down and the Mt. Morris Coliseum had no signs that a pro wrestling event had taken place.

Wrestling fans encouraged to watch old school events From A1 “You need to watch old school wrestling, because this is where everyone starts,” Brian Blade said. “Mantaur was in the WWE now he does small shows. This is grass roots wrestling.” After the talk it was time to start wrestling. The first step was learning how to dance. “Wrestling is a dance,” said Con Artiest. “It is smooth choreography. Let’s walk.” He showed 16-year-old Connor Hopkins, Mt. Morris, how to walk through a series a wrestling steps. “Don’t overstep it. This is how we move,” said Con Artiest. “Everything starts with this. This is the basis of wrestling.” All of the complex movements in wrestling start with the simple steps, he said. With the basic movements down, the aspiring wrestlers entered the ring to learn how to run between the ropes and bounce off them safely. They were greeted in the ring by Mantaur and Levi McDaniel who decided to

show them the ropes. “Every time you bounce off the rope, grab onto the rope, because you never know when the rope might snap,” Mantaur said. “The only thing that saved me was holding on to it. Always use your hips to bounce off the ropes.” As they drills continued, five students learned how to jump over another wrestler during a fast paced rope exercise. Mantaur was giving commands throughout like a drill sergeant. “Come on, don’t stop,” Mantaur said. “Faster. Slide faster. Come on. Go. Let’s go, let’s go. Come on. Faster. Last one.” When a student was not up to speed McDaniel stepped in to demonstrate how to the techniques faster. “Get there or he may step on you,” said McDaniel. “Good job.” The students were tired, but enjoying being shown real pro wrestling techniques. “Honestly, this is a dream of mine and I could not be happier with it,” said Hopkins. “It is everything I

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wanted to do since I started watching wresting.” Being yelled at by Mantaur only encouraged Hopkins to work harder. “I wanted to meet a professional wrestler and this is my chance,” he said. “It feels fantastic.” Steve Rossi, 34, Mt. Morris, was also in the ring training. “Mantaur knows wrestling. He has been doing it for 24 years. I have only done it for four hours,” said Rossi. “I respect him. I don’t know anything. I am just as green as the 14 year old. I have to take one thing at a time.” Rossi runs Sharky’s Bar in Mt. Morris with his father and was sponsoring the wrestling event. As the training continued, the students learned how to take bumps (falls) while being close-lined in the ring. “You know, it was exciting to see what pro wrestlers do,” said Rossi. “I learned a new respect for professional wrestling. You have to take bumps and take licks.” The students stayed for the main event and assisted with the take down of the ring.

Area wrestling fans had the chance to step into the ring Saturday for some basic pro wrestling training. Above, MWA wrestler Brian Blade demonstrates a safe way to put your hand on the back of a head while grappling 14-yearold Jake Bailey. At left, Sixteen-year-old Connor Hopkins does situps in the ring Photo by Chris Johnson

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Recycling galore at Earth Day event on April 18 And learn about Earth friendly activities By Steve Rypkema Director Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department The 45th Anniversary of Earth Day is April 22, and this year the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) is partnering with several other organizations to hold an Earth Day Fair and Recycling Event on April 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lincoln Elementary School, 1450 20th Street, Rochelle. It may be hard for many younger Americans to imagine that before 1970, many factories were spewing out clouds of toxic black smoke into the air and dumping tons of hazardous waste onto land or into rivers and streams, and it was legal to do so.

There was no EPA, no Clean Air Act, and no Clean Water Act. There were no legal or regulatory systems to protect our environment. In the spring of 1970, Senator Gaylord Nelson created Earth Day as a way to bring this issue onto the national agenda by holding grassroots protests and “teach-ins” about the environment all over the country. Twenty million Americans demonstrated on that first Earth Day, and it resulted in the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the beginning of a long process of cleaning up our polluted environment. The Earth Day Fair and Recycling Event will provide an opportunity for Ogle and Lee County residents to celebrate Earth Day by recycling a variety of items, learning about environmental topics, enjoying earthfriendly activities for kids, entering drawings for raffle prizes, and getting free oak

Many activities at Lincoln Elementary School in Rochelle from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. saplings for planting. Electronics that are broken, obsolete or unwanted will be collected for recycling by Lee and Ogle Counties Solid Waste Management Departments and Secure Recycling Services. Most electronic devices, like TVs, computers, monitors and VCRs, have been banned from Illinois landfills since 2012, but can be recycled responsibly through this event at no cost to the resident. Microwave ovens will also be accepted for a $10 fee. For a complete list of acceptable electronics, contact the OCSWMD. Confidential document shredding service will be provided by First National Bank of Rochelle. Space in the shredder truck is limited, so residents and

businesses will be served on a first come first served basis, and will be limited to three “banker boxes” of documents. Papers will be shredded on site at no cost to the participants and a video monitor for viewing the process will be available. Serenity Hospice and Home and the Village of Progress will accept the following items for resale or recycling: wearable clothing, not torn or badly stained; linens, bed linens, comforters, towels, wash cloths, etc., no rugs, pillows, or draperies; shoes, no boots, flip flops, or heels over one inch; belts and purses. These donations are tax deductible. Free oak tree saplings will be given away to interested participants at the fair.

Sheriff Activity Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity. March 24 Gerard Rogde, 26, Steward, was arrested at approximately 8:19 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 8,000 block of S. Daysville Road. Rogde was also issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Rogde was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. March 25 At 12:10 a.m., deputies investigated a disturbance that occurred at 806 S. Main Street in Leaf River. After an investigation, Josh McQuality, 38, Leaf River, was arrested for domestic battery and disorderly conduct. McQuality was taken to the Ogle County Jail and held with no bond pending a court appearance. The sheriff’s office was assisted by the Byron Police Department as McQuality was located on Ill. 72 near Byron. Ryan Miller, 30, Davis Junction, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for speeding. Miller posted 10% of a $2,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on April 24. Jennifer Cook, 40, Sterling, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Cook appeared in court where her bond was lowered to $300 full cash. She posted bond and is scheduled to return to court on July 27. March 26 Katrina Alexander, 41, Dixon, was arrested after a traffic stop at the intersection of Ill. 251 and Ill. 64 on a Whiteside County warrant. Alexander was transported to the Ogle County jail where

At 11:20 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a domestic dispute in the 11000 block of E. Fisher Road. After an investigation, Heather E. Harms, 35, Rochelle, was arrested for aggravated battery. Harms was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held pending a March 27 court appearance. Ronald Ramirez, 46, Amboy, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Ramirez’s full cash bond was set at $2,120 pending a March 27 court appearance. At 11:29 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 2000 block of S. Ill. 2. Christopher S. Knutsen, 23, Sterling, was arrested on two counts of violation of the drug paraphernalia act and for violation of the cannabis control act.

March 27 Ronald Bandy, 41, Forreston, was arrested when he turned himself in to the Ogle County Jail on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for unlawful use of a weapon/resisting a peace officer. He posted 10% of a $5,000 bond, was released, and is scheduled to appear in court on April 17. Turn to B5

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she was held in lieu of bond. At 7 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 19000 block of E. Ill. 64 for a registration violation. Velvet Mason, 46, Cortland, was arrested for not having a valid driver’s license. Mason was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

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Physical therapy center opens in downtown Oregon After providing physical therapy services in Oregon for more than 11 years at the KSB clinic, Chad Brinkmann, PT, DPT, MTC, MHA was ready for a career change. As the facility manager for Athletico Physical Therapy’s newest location in Oregon, patients will now have a choice as to where to receive quality care. Athletico Oregon, located steps from city hall at 116 N. 3rd Street, will offer the following services: • Physical therapy – Personalized treatment plans

developed in partnership with patients, provide rehabilitation for different issues including back and neck pain, sport, work or auto injuries, gait and balance training, muscle strains and sprains or joint replacement therapy to name a few. • Work rehabilitation – From the time of injury to case closure, our rehabilitation services work for our patients in a costeffective and timely manner. This service educates employees on safe work habits and injury prevention. • Complimentary

From B3 Andrew Stowell, 23, Grand Detour, was arrested when he turned himself in to the Ogle County Jai on an outstanding Ogle County petition to revoke warrant for driving while under the influence. He posted 10% of a $5,000 bond, was released, and is scheduled to appear in court on April 24.

the 1000 block of South Meridian Road on a vehicle for no valid registration. Erika Guerrero, 25, Davis Junction, was arrested for driving while license suspended. Guerrero was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

Joseph VanPatter, 53, Dixon, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear. VanPatter’s full cash bond was set at $997 pending a March 30 court appearance. At 5:36 p.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop in

The public is invited to an open house at Athletico Physical Therapy, 116 N. Third St,. Oregon, on Thursday, April 16 at 5 to 7 p.m. RSVP to chad.brinkmann@athletico.com. injury screenings – A free assessment performed by a licensed clinician who reviews an injury or problem to your musculoskeletal complaint, as well as, assess movement impairments and discuss how this is affecting activities of daily living. To learn more, or to schedule a complimentary injury screening, visit www. athletico.com/Oregon.

Other services at Athletico Oregon include musculoskeletal and orthopaedic rehabilitation, balance training, pre/postsurgical rehabilitation, joint replacement therapy, athletic injury prevention as well as certified manual therapy. “Athletico Physical Therapy’s Mission is to provide exceptional, progressive and cost-effective

outpatient rehabilitation and fitness services through personalized care and emphasis on healing,” said Brinkmann, “we look forward to continuing this mission with Athletico’s newest location.” Additionally, Athletico Oregon will provide: • Convenient parking and hours. • Prompt scheduling of each initial evaluation within 24-48 hours of the patient’s phone call or online request. • Ongoing patient education on diagnosis, treatment plans and

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At 9:42 p.m., deputies responded to the 7,000 block of E. Hales Corner Road in reference to an animal complaint. While checking the area deputies located the owner of the cattle, Geoffrey Connell, 62 Stillman Valley. Connell was observed driving around on the roadway in a pickup truck and was later placed under arrest for driving while

license revoked. Connell was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. March 28 At 5:24 p.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 4000 block of N. Ill. 2 for a suspended registration. Ryan D. Rushton, 38, Genoa, was arrested for driving while license suspended. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Robert Bosecker, 30, Davis Junction, was arrested at 10:16 p.m. for possession of drug paraphernalia and cited for speeding and no valid registration following a

traffic stop in the 9000 block of N. Kishwaukee Road. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. March 29 Keegan Akers, 19, Rochelle, was arrested for theft. Akers was transported to the Ogle County Jail where 10% of a $5,000 bond was posted. Akers is scheduled to appear in court on a later date. At 1:31 p.m., deputies and Ashton Ambulance responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Chana Road and Flagg Road. Emily Scholl, 32, Franklin Grove, was traveling west on

Flagg Road in a white Ford Escape and stopped at the stop sign. Scholl did not see a gray Nissan Pathfinder, driven by Michelle Bartelt, 40, Byron, that was traveling south on Chana Road. Scholl entered the intersection and was struck by Bartelt. Scholl and her juvenile passenger were transported to Rochelle Hospital for minor injuries. Scholl was issued a citation for failure to yield at an intersection. Bartelt and her three passengers Benjamin Bartelt, 40, Byron, and two juvenile boys were not injured in the accident.

Davenport, Iowa, was arrested when he turned himself in to the Ogle County Jail on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He posted $429 as a full cash bond, was released, and will have no further court appearances.

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Stevie R. Husolo, 33, Rockford, was arrested at the Ogle County Courthouse on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. She was unable to post the $741 full cash bond and appeared in court on March 30. Husolo was released on a recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on April 27.

County. He was a seed corn dealer for Pioneer, member of the Farm Bureau for many years, and he loved his Minneapolis-Moline tractors. Larry was well known and respected as a mentor and role model for many in the community over the years. Larry is survived by his wife, Darcie Schier, Mt. Morris; mother: Esther Schier, Mt. Morris; sons, Dwayne Schier, Milledgeville, Eric (Emily) Schier, Mt. Morris; daughters, Lori (Norman) Steele, Mt. Morris, Cindy Rowland, Byron, and Amber (Ray) Kosick, Mt. Morris; three grandsons, Dustin (Kimberly) Schier, Mt. Morris, Tyler Rowland, Byron, and Evan “Hector” Kosick, Mt. Morris; four granddaughters, Danielle Schier, Freeport, Jozi (Christopher) Wheat, Norfolk, Va., Alana Rowland, Byron, and Ellie Schier, Mt. Morris; and

several great-grandchildren; a sister: Joyce (Dennis) Berg, Dixon; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. The funeral service will be Thursday, April 2 at 10:30 a.m. at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, with Rev. Josh Ehrler officiating. Burial will be at Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Finch Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be determined. Larry requested a special recognition for his trucking buddy Hector. Hector would tell you his “Papa” taught him how to drive a semi and a tractor and everything he knows about the trucking business. Larry’s message to Hector is to “Keep on Truckin!” Larry was a true Pinecreeker.

and enjoyed playing bridge. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. Mary volunteered with the Oregon Rotary Angel Ball Committee, the Rock River Senior Center, and the Ogle County Health Department. She is survived by a son, William Gray (Jean) Suneson, Oregon; daughter, Ann Marie (Lorenzo) Gantzer, Freeport; grandchildren, William (Sara) Suneson, Jr., Timothy (Kristyn) Suneson, Theodore (Kira Grahame) Gantzer, Robert (Jackie) Gantzer, Daniel Gantzer, Mary “Meg” Gantzer and Jennifer Gantzer; greatgrandchildren, Margaret Ann and Katherine Elizabeth; sister-in-law, Julie Gray;

and nephew, John (Myonza) Gray. She was also predeceased by her parents, step-mother, Lydia (Hadley) Gray; son, Theodore John Suneson, Jr.; brother, William Gray; and nephew, Michael Gray. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 4 at 1 p.m. at Oregon United Methodist Church with Pastor Barbara Good officiating. Memorials may be made to the Rock River Center, Oregon. Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon assisted the family with arrangements. Go to www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave online condolences.

the Brethren, Polo, and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, serving as president. Shirley was also a member of the Mt. Morris Women of the Moose, and was an election judge for Ogle County. Survivors include a daughter, Marcia (Jim) Cornwell, Indianapolis, Ind.; sons, Gary (Laura) Turner, Hendersonville, Tenn., and Paul (Joni) Turner, Muscatine, Iowa; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sisters, Leola, Della,

Bernice, and Vera; and brothers, Wayne, Loren, and Harry. Visitation and funeral services were held on March 28 at the Church of the Brethren, 401 S. Congress Ave., Polo. Burial was at Fairmount Cemetery, Polo. Arrangements were completed by Polo Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her name.

March 30 Jared D. Webber,

Obituaries Richard S. Clark Once upon a time, on a sunny October day, Richard Scott Clark, 3 months old, dressed in a new yellow suit, laid in the arms of his new mommy. His new daddy drove very carefully down Route 2, turned at Mud Creek Road, and slipped onto Emily Street in Mt. Morris. Upon arrival, Richard was greeted with much excitement by his new sisters, Julie and Karen, and his new brother, David. Rich grew and thrived. He loved the outdoors. He would bring home any wild rabbit, mouse, stray cat or dog he could find. His curiosity led to a “talent” of building very complex Lego projects, assembling furniture for his mother, or taking his bike apart and putting it back together in record time. His good friend, Bill Powers, taught him about woodworking. The best times of the week were always after school when Bill and he worked on a new project to surprise mom and dad with. Life took Rich through many twists and turns. He finally found his best friend and the love of his life. He and Jessica Hart were married on March 2, 1996. Moving to Alaska was a dream they both had, and in 2008 Jessica and Rich decided to leave Rockford

Curtis W. Miller Curtis “Crazy Curt” W. Miller, 80, Mt. Morris, died on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris. Curt was born on July 23, 1934 in Fargo, N.D., the son of Chester A. and Esther C. (Fetting) Miller. He married Muriel P. Greene on June 26, 1954 in Mt. Morris. Curt worked as a pressman for Kable Printing Company – Quebecor for 39 years; he was self-employed construction worker, and he also worked for Baker’s Turkey Farm. He was a member of the

and head for that dream. Log cabin, open spaces, moose, elk, and fishing — it was all there. Richard was born on July 28, 1969 in Chicago, and died on Friday, March 20, 2015 at the age of 45 at Mar-Su Regional Hospital, Palmer, Alaska, after a long illness. Richard attended Rockford Lutheran High School, Rockford. He and Jessica lived near Big Lake and Wasilla where Richard was employed by Walmart before his illness. He is survived by his wife, Jessica Clark; stepson, Jacob Dye, Big Lake, Alaska; mother, Joanne (Nelson) Miller, Mt. Morris; father, Bill (Kathy) Clark, Mt. Morris; sister, Julie (Steve) Clark-Callender, Springfield, Va., sister, Karen Clark, Oakton, Va.; brother, David (Leigh) Clark, Dawsonville, Ga.; aunt, Norma (Bob) Bruce, Columbus, Ohio; uncle,

Stanley (Casey) Corbett, Franklin Grove; and “The Cousins” — Phil, Phoebe, Cindy, Greg, Amy, Heather, and Chris. Richard was preceded in death by his father-in-law, John Hart; grandparents, Howard and Olive Corbett; aunt, Carol Yoder; and greataunt and uncle, Muriel and John Dickson. The family would like to express appreciation to Bill (deceased) and Marge Powers, Mt. Morris; Ellen Miller, Oregon; Betty Adams, Oregon; and Jean Swedberg Whipple, Byron; for their support and counsel during Richard’s younger years. Richard’s family will hold a private celebration of his life later this summer. As a child, Richard was an avid reader, and memorials may be made to the Mt. Morris Public Library, 105 S. McKendrie Ave., Mt. Morris IL 61054 for its children programming or purchase of books. From Grandma Olive Corbett’s book “The Beatitudes” by Hugh Martin: “Christ assures us that it is well with those who die in Him. We may grieve for our own loss but not for them. Death is no disaster for those who die in Christ. They have gone to their Father’s home, and the time of reunion will come. To be sure of that does bring comfort.”

Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren, Sunset Golf Club, the Pressman Union Local 124, and he enjoyed making jewelry. Curt is survived by his wife, Muriel Miller, Mt. Morris; two sons, Jeffrey Miller, Mystic, Conn., and Mark (Laura) Miller, Mt. Morris; four daughters, Cindy (Michael) Hulsebus, Fontana, Wis., Janet (Lonnie) Foster, Cabot, Ark., Debbie Eckles, Mt. Morris, and Laurie (Mark) Weems, Bemidji, Minn.; 17 grandchildren, 34 greatgrandchildren; two brothers, Dennis (Leona) Miller, Fulton, and Clifford (Lois)

Miller, Sterling; a sister, Judy (Glen) Virgin, Las Vegas, Nev. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, James Nanninga; eight sisters; and seven brothers. Funeral service were held on Tuesday March 31 at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren with Virginia Haney officiating. Burial was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were completed by Finch Funeral Home, Mt. Morris. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Pinecrest Terrace, Mt. Morris.

Larry E. Schier Larry E. Schier, 71, Mt. Morris, died peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2015 surrounded by his family at his home in Mt. Morris. Larry was born Aug. 16, 1943 in Oregon, the son of Harold and Esther (Friday) Schier. He attended Pine Creek Elementary and Mt. Morris High School. Larry married his soul mate of more than 30 years, Darcie Schelling on Jan. 26, 2014 on the farm in Mt. Morris. His passion in life was his trucking business as the owner and operator of Schier Trucking since 1956. He took over his family farm in 1972, and he had a special love for his bear “Sissy” and the many animals that he raised on his farm. Larry was involved in and contributed in hauling cattle for the 4-H Circle M in Mt. Morris and the many other 4-H kids throughout Ogle

Mary E. Suneson Mary Elizabeth Suneson, 88, Oregon, died on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Pinecrest Manor, Mt. Morris. She was born on Aug. 27, 1926 in Berlin, Wis., the daughter of H. Oliver and Marie (Sexton) Gray. She married to Theodore J. “Ted” Suneson on June 23, 1949; he died in 2009. Mary earned her RN degree from St. Agnes School of Nursing, Fond du Lac, Wis., and her bachelor of science degree from St. Frances University, Joliet. She held various nursing positions, retiring in 1985 as school nurse in Meridian Community Unit District 223, Stillman Valley. Mary was an avid quilter

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Shirley J. Turner, 87, Polo, died on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at KSB Hospital, Dixon. She was born on Dec. 25, 1927 in Milledgeville, the daughter of James and Pearl (Vinson) Crawford. She married Charles at 11 a.m. at Faith United Peltz, 68, Longmont, Turner on April 27, 1946 in Nancy Peltz A memorial service will Methodist Church, 702 E. Colo., died on Friday, Feb. Clinton, Iowa. He preceded 20. She was a former Polo her in death on Dec. 31, be held for Nancy (Typer) Dixon St., Polo. A luncheon will follow. resident. 1989. Peltz on Saturday, April 4 She volunteered at the Polo Food Pantry, Second Hand Rose, and the Polo Passport & Ogle County Newspapers, 121A S. Fourth Senior Center. St., Oregon • 815-732-6166 •Only $13 FOID Photos She was a long time member of the Church of

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Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, April 2, 2015, Page B6

Oregon Police Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following activity for March 23 through March 29. March 24 Heather L. Young, 44, Rockton, was issued a citation at 8:48 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 400 block of N. Fourth Street. Jared T. Drumheller, 19, Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 9:20 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. Fifth Street. Juan A. Dominguez, 17,

Oregon, was issued a citation at 9:30 p.m. for operation of a vehicle with an expired registration. This violation occurred in the 800 block of Pines Road. Jeffrey H. White, 46, Dixon, was issued a citation at 9:58 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. Fourth Street. March 25 At 1:09 p.m., police investigated a hit and run traffic crash that had occurred in the McDonald’s parking lot located at 211 S. Fourth Street where a 2010 Ford driven by Emily Schier, 28, Mt. Morris, was struck by a 1992 Lincoln driven by Leann M. Osterdock, 43, Tampico. Osterdock was located and issued a citation for leaving

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the scene of an accident involving vehicle damage. Karril A. Ramirez, 22, Oregon, was issued a citation at 6:30 p.m. for use of a cell phone while driving. This violation occurred in the 600 block of Gale Street. At 7:59 p.m., police investigated a traffic crash in the McDonald’s parking lot located at 211 S. Fourth Street where the drivethrough sign was struck by a 2010 Dodge driven by Jasmine L. Martin, 19, Dixon. Martin was issued citations for no valid driver’s license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. March 27 John B. Wells, 29, Mt. Morris, was arrested at 1:30 a.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol.

Wells was also issued citations for speeding, and driving while under the influence of alcohol with blood alcohol content greater than .08%. Wells was transported to the Ogle County jail. These violations occurred in the 1000 block of W. Washington Street. March 28 Justin L. Dvorak, 23, Chana, was issued a citation at 1:30 a.m. for illegal transportation of alcohol as a passenger. This violation occurred in the 800 block of W. Washington Street. At 2:40 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash at 300 Mix Street in the parking lot to Merlin’s Greenhouse involving a 2014 Honda driven by Sharon S. Johnson,

78, Princeton, and a parked 2011 Lincoln belonging to Sally A. Robinson, 82, Winnebago. No citations were issued. March 29 At 6:35 a.m., police responded to a disturbance call in the 400 block of S. Third Street resulting in the arrest of Michael W. Hellgren, 60, Oregon, for disorderly conduct. Hellgren was transported to the Ogle County jail. At 1:23 p.m., police responded to a disturbance call in the 400 block of S. Third Street resulting in the arrest of Michael W. Hellgren, 60, Oregon, for disorderly conduct. Hellgren was transported to the Ogle County jail. Four parking tickets and 17 verbal/written warnings

were issued from March 2329. 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 23-29 Checking a Subject/Vehicle ..............4 Citizen Complaints ........8 Juvenile Complaint ........2 Animal Complaints .......5 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem.................2 Vehicle/Building Lockout..........................5 Ambulance/Other Department Assist .........2 Alarm Response/ Open Door /Window ...............1 911 Hang-ups/Open Phone Lines ...................1 Traffic Stops ................18

State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow reports the following court activity. March 18 Bruce Stahlheber, 55, Rochelle, theft, pre-trial conference May 11. Agustin Romero, 41, Davis Junction, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, pretrial conference April 13. Diamond Robinson, 23, Dixon, possession of a controlled substance/ possession of cannabis, pretrial conference May 11. Jay Diehl, 42, Rockford, possession of a controlled substance (2 counts)/driving while license revoked/

possession of cannabis, arraignment March 25. March 20 Christina Pelayo, 37, Rochelle, resisting a peace officer, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued $5,000 (10 percent). March 23 Scott Cook, 2, Rochelle, retail theft, status April 10. Adam Watson, 23, Rochelle, unlawful sale of deer meat, plea April 10. Matthew Kornewald, 36, Dixon, retail theft, status April 10. Nathan Farley, 32, Earlville, possession of a controlled substance/

possession of a hypodermic needle, jury status call May 18. Richard Kobeszko, 59, Friendship, Wis., driving while license suspended, status April 10. Ryan Nicolosi, 27, Rochelle, retail theft, status April 10. Daniel Wallgren, 33, Mt. Morris, theft, status April 27. Christopher Dobbs, 33, Byron, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference, jury status call April 13. Oscar Gomez-Diaz, 21, Rochelle, unlawful failure

to register as a sex offender, jury status call April 27. Casey Brown, 23, Steward, possession of a controlled substance (3 counts), jury status call April 27. John Grenoble, 41, Freeport, theft, jury status call April 27. Issac Howard, 32, Sterling, criminal sexual assault, jury states call April 27. Ernie Ross, 29, Rochelle, aggravated DUI, status April 10. March 25 Carol Hammer, 37, Oregon, pleaded guilty to two counts of forgery.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced her to serve 138 days in the Ogle County Jail and 24 months probation. She must submit to DNA testing and random drug testing, cooperate and complete psychological or substance abuse assessment. She must also pay a $600 probation fee and restitution of $480. John D. Rassmusen, 32, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to serve 130 days in the Ogle Count Jail and 24 months probation. He must submit to random drug testing, cooperate an

complete psychological or substance abuse assessment. He must also pay a $600 probation fee, $500 drug assessment, $100 lab analysis, and $150 in restitution. One count of possession of a hypodermic needle was dismissed per a plea agreement. Reginald Turner, 41, DeKalb, driving while license revoked, preliminary hearing April 8 March 27 James D. Hill, 57, Rochelle, retail theft, pretrial conference May 11. Robert Disch, 24, Oregon, aggravated DUI, failed to appear, warrant remains.

Property Transfers Property transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the county recorder’s office. The name of the grantor transferring the property is listed first, followed by the type of transaction, the name of the grantee, the address and township of the property, and the price of the transfer. March 20 Terilynn M. Best and Terilynn M. Beyer, warranty deed to Kyle D. Van Duyne, 2125 Silverthorn Dr., Byron, Byron Township, $124,000. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., warranty deed to Colin Carter, 300 N. Main St., Creston, Dement Township, $28,505. Jill A. Potts and Kenneth K. Potts, quit claim deed to Kennington Properties, LLC, 915 N. 11th St., Rochelle, Flagg Township. Carol M. Austin, quit claim deed to Carol M. Austin and Robert W. Gerent, 210 N. Franklin St., Byron, Byron Township. Lonnie Capes, Timothy

W. Bruns, Roger F. Bruns, and Joe Tourdot, quit claim deed to Lonnie D. Capes and Nathan L. McGee, 620620 1/2 First Ave., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $68,500. March 23 Terry Severns, warranty deed to Ellen Ebert and Mark Ebert, 406 S. Franklin Ave., Polo, Buffalo Township, $55,000. Andre B. Lindquist, warranty deed to Pamela S. Wright, 209 Clark St., Monroe Center, Monroe Township, $48,000. Ogle County Sheriff, Daniel Ormond, and Jennifer Ormond, sheriff’s deed to Bank of New York Mellon trustee, and CWABS, Inc., asset backed certificates series 20054, 602 N. Eighth St., Rochelle, Flagg Township. Gregory Maurer, quit claim deed to Laurie J. Maurer and Gregory Maurer, property at Hampton Close, no address given, Stillman Valley, Marion Township. Leonard Jacobson and Penelope Jacobson,

quit claim deed to Peter Jacobson, property in Marion Township, no address given. March 24 Miriam H. Richards and Ruth H. Moller, warranty deed to Gary Hall, Richard Hall, Jr., Roland Hall, and Randall Hall, 19418 E. Lindenwood Rd., Lindenwood, Lynnville Township, $482,676. Rosane M. Donegan, warranty deed to Union Savings Bank, 13 E. Main St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township. Union Savings Bank, warranty deed to Richard Haan, Jr., 13 E. Main St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $35,000. Burton C. Runde, quit claim deed to Lesley M. Runde, 5835 N. Esther Dr., Byron, Rockvale Township. Greg Fitzgerald, Inc., warranty deed to Michael J. Mullarkey and Diana L. Mullarkey, 635 Willow Bend Dr., Davis Junction, Scott Township, $146,500. Kathee G. Swanlund, Karen J. deValk, Deborah

J. Laws, and Cynthia L. Monkkonen, quit claim deed to Joanne B. McGhee, 127 W. Second St., Byron, Byron Township. Joanne B. McGhee, warranty deed to Galen E. Bennett, 127 W. Second St., Byron, Byron Township, $75,000. Presbytery of Blackhawk of the Presbyterian Church, warranty deed to Jason M. Tremble and Becky J. Tremble, 608 W. Jennie Lane, Oregon, Rockvale Township, $3,000. Jason Tremble and Becky J. Tremble, warranty deed to Chad A. Hoversten, 608 W. Jennie Lane, Oregon, Rockvale Township, $373,000. Citifinancial Servicing, LLC, warranty deed to Angel B. Weyhrauch and Daniel F. Weyhrauch, 825 N. 12th St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, Thomas J. Hartnett, III, quit claim deed to Sandra J. Sullivan, 1084 Clifton Terrace, Rochelle, Flagg Township. Sterling Federal Bank, warranty deed to Jason Rice,

property in Taylor Township, no address given. March 25 Steven H. Nerovich, warranty deed to James P. Luttrell and Carrie E. Luttrell, 136 W. Pershing St., Stillman Valley, Marion Township, $60,000. Julie A. Male, warranty deed to Bernard B. Iwema, 514 N. Woolf Ct., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $90,000. Holcomb State Bank, warranty deed to Zachary R. McCartney and Sophie McCartney, 435 S. Regulators St., Rochelle, Dement Township, $142,900. Shirley Frahm, warranty deed to Carey R. White and Teresa K. White, 1201 Scott Ave., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $155,000. JP Morgan Chase Bank, quit claim deed to Greg Fitzgerald, Inc., 106 Prairie Moon Drive, Davis Junction, Scott Township, $70,000.

sheriff’s deed to Brent R. Ohlinger and Jacklyn S. Ohlinger, property in Flagg Township, no address given. March 26 Eric M. Grover and Teresa M. Grover, warranty deed to First National Bank and Trust, Rochelle, tr15001, property on South Prairie Road, no address given, Chana, Pine Rock Township, $75,000. Brian T. Now and Lisa J. Now, warranty deed to National Residential Nominee Services, Inc., 2971 E. Orchid Lane, Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township. National Residential Nominee Services, Inc., warranty deed to Scott L. Sanders and Paula K. Sanders, 2971 E. Orchid Lane, Oregon, OregonNashua Township, $212,500.

Ogle County Sheriff, Jeanetta D. Pittman, Rock Valley Federal Credit Union, and Capital One Bank, USA,

D. Daunene Vaessen, quit claim deed to Daunene W. Vaessen, 507 W. Colden St., Polo, Buffalo Township.

Taylor L. Opsahl, 19, Byron, 15-20 mph over the speed limit, March 23, 2015 (Feb. 27, 2015), $160. Janelle J. Tanaglia, 19, Stillman Valley, failure to reduce speed, March 25, 2015 (Feb. 25, 2015), $120. Elizabeth R. Carney, 66, Polo, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, March 24, 2015 (March 1, 2015), dismissed per state motion. Brent Bauer, 37, Byron, driving on suspended license, March 23, 2015 (March 2,

2015), promise to comply, $666. Taylor A. Kessinger, 20, Polo, 15-20 mph over the speed limit, March 25, 2015 (Feb, 19, 2015), $120. Suzanne J. Gudvangen, 62, Davis Junction, 15-20 mph over the speed limit, March 25, 2015 (March 12, 2015), $175. Dennis W. Schneider, 59, Byron, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, March 27, 2015 (March 15, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Fines The following individuals paid fines in the Ogle County Circuit Court. The name, age, and address of the individual is listed along with the offense, the date the fine was paid, the date the offense occurred in parenthesis, and the amount of the fine. Alexandria R. Peters, 22, Mt. Morris, driving 11-14 mph over the speed limit, March 23, 2015 (Jan. 22, 2015), $160.

Shanna M. Thorpe, 33, Byron, passing a school bus in a loading or unloading zone, charge amended/reduced to improper traffic lane usage, March 23, 2015 (Feb. 10, 2015), $300. Avery W.P. Carlson, 17, Byron, failure to obey a yield sign, March 23, 2015 (Feb. 10, 2015), $160. Chase R. Cooper, 16, Byron, driving 1-10 mph over the speed limit, March 25, 2015 (Feb. 6, 2015), $175; additional charge of driving

11-14 mph over the speed limit, March 25, 2015 (Feb. 12, 2015), supervision and costs only. Nicholas C. Wilson, 16, Forreston, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, March 25, 2015 (Feb. 21, 2015), $160. Eric J. Galvan, 40, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, March 27, 2015 (Feb. 16, 2015), $120. Nichole M. Christensen, 40, Leaf River, expired registration, March 25, 2015

(Feb. 21, 2015), $120. Austin D. Stonecipher, 16, Byron, leaving the scene, March 23, 2015 (March 1, 2015), $120 I-bond/recog. Dominic Krischke, 16, Byron, failure to reduce speed, March 23, 2015 (Feb. 28, 2015), $160. Isaias Martinez, 34, Mt. Morris, March 23, 2015 (Feb. 23, 2015), $120. Coleman J. Ranahan, 56, Lindenwood, disregarding stop sign, March 25, 2015 (Feb. 24, 2015), $291.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS,

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY

MATRIX FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP., Plaintiff, v.

NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, Plaintiff, VS.

TRESSA F. SPENCER, AKA T. FAYE SPENCER; TRESSA FAYE SPENCER, AS TRUSTEE, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A PRIVATE TRUST AGREEMENT, KNOWN AS SPENCER LAND TRUST #1 DATED NOVEMBER 22, 2011; STATE OF ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, Case No. 14 CH 142

KIRK R. KETTWICH, DANETTE L. KETTWICH, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OTHERS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants. CASE NO. 2015 CH 38 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Tressa F. Spencer, AKA T. Faye Spencer; Tressa Faye Spencer, as Trustee, under the provisions of a private Trust Agreement, known as Spencer Land Trust #1 dated November 22, 2011; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 15 Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois 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: Lot 3 in Block 5 in the Vassar Addition to the City of Rochelle, according to the plat thereof recorded in Book B of Plats, Page 44, in the Recorder's Office in Ogle County, Illinois. 616 South Second Street, Rochelle, IL 61068 24-25-277-011 Now, therefore, unless you, Tressa F. Spencer, AKA T. Faye Spencer; Tressa Faye Spencer, as Trustee, under the provisions of a private Trust Agreement, known as Spencer Land Trust #1 dated November 22, 2011; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, and the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the 15 Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, on or before April 27, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. One of Plaintiff's Attorneys Keith Levy (6279243) MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: 312-651-6700; Fax: 614-2205613 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF Ogle, ss. In the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, Chancery Division, Partners for Payment Relief DE II, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Stacy J. Lones, et al., Defendants. Case No. 14 CH 133 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 the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, Chancery Division, 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: Lot 58 as designated upon Plat Number Three (3) of Harvest Glenn, being a subdivision located in part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 22, Township 42 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, recorded in Plat D, Page 13, in the Recorders Office of Ogle County, Illinois. By fee simple deed from Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, a United States of America Corporation as set forth in Instrument No. 0401760 and recorded on 2/18/2004, Ogle County Records. The source deed as stated above is the last record of vesting filed for this property. There have been no vesting changes since the date of the above referenced source. Commonly known as: 115 Sunny Hill Drive, Davis Junction, IL 61020. P.I.N.: 11-22-428-015 Mortgagors: Stacy J. Lones and Kevin W. Lones, wife and husband, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship. Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Capital One Home Loans LLC. Recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, IL, as Document No. 0512803. Present owners of the property are the above mentioned mortgagors. Notice is also given you that the said Complaint prays for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, 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, IL, on or before _April 19, 2015_______, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

THE REQUISITE Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to Unknown Others, Non record Claimants and Unknown Tenants, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, against you praying for a foreclosure of a mortgage upon the following property: Part of Lots Three (3), Four (4), Five (5), Six (6), and Seven (7) of a subdivision of Government Lot Four (4) of the Northeast Fractional Quarter (1/4) of Section 4,Township 23 North, Range 10 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot Six (6) of a subdivision of Government Lot Four (4) of the Northeast Fractional Quarter (1/4) of said Section 4 ; thence North 0 degrees 20 minutes 05 seconds East long the West line of said Lot Six (6) a distance of 660.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 03 minutes 01 second West parallel with the South Line of said Government Lot Four (4), a distance of 198.00 feet to the West line of said Lot Seven (7); thence North 0 degrees 20 minutes 8 seconds East along said West line, a distance of 218.46 feet; thence North 88 degrees 03 minutes 01 seconds East parallel with the South line of said Government Lot Four (4) a distance of 397.76 feet (396 feet deeded) to the East line of Lot Six (6) of said Government Lot Four (4); thence South 0 degrees 05 minutes 58 seconds West along said East line, a distance of 284.32 feet (284.46 feet deeded) to a point 594 feet North of the Southwest corner of Lot five (5) of said Government Lot Four (4); thence North 87 degrees 58 minutes 17 seconds East, a distance of 462.11 feet to the West line of the Re-Plat of Timberline Terrace, a subdivision as recorded in Plat file A, at page 8 in the Recorders Office of Ogle County, Illinois, thence South 0 degrees 05 minutes 22 seconds West along said West line, a distance of 527.87 feet; thence South 44 degrees 43 minutes 38 seconds East along said West line, distance of 90.91 feet to the South line of said Government Lot Four (4);thence South 88 degrees 03 minutes 01 seconds West along said South line, a distance of 729.70 feet to the Point of beginning, in Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois Access easement No. 1; Commencing at the Northeast corner of Outlet 5 of B.T. Phelp's Addition to the Town, now City of Oregon, as recorded in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West along Northerly extension of the East line of said Outlet 5, a distance of 105.70 feet to the Point of Beginning of the hereinafter described Access Easement No. 1; thence continuing North 0 degrees 00 minutes and 00 seconds West along Said Northerly extension, a distance of 22.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 46 minutes 26 seconds West, a distance of 378.32 feet (382.80 feet deeded); thence South 0 degrees 57 minutes 17 seconds West, a distance of 22.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 46 minutes and 26 seconds East, a distance of 378.69 feet (382.80 feet deeded) to the Point of Beginning; situated in the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois. Assessment Easement No. 2; an undivided ½ interest in the following tract: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Outlet 5 of B.T. Phelp's Addition to the Town, now City Of Oregon, as recorded in the Recorder's Office in Ogle County, Illinois; thence North 0 degrees 57 minutes 17 seconds East along the Northerly extension of the West line of said Outlet 5, a distance of 99.53 feet to the Point of Beginning of the hereinafter described Access Easement No.2; thence continuing North 0 degrees 57 minutes 17 seconds East along said Northerly extension, a distance of 25.76 feet; thence south 51 degrees 53 minutes 22 seconds West, a distance of 210.26 feet to the beginning of a curve; thence Northwesterly along said curve , said line being curved to the right, having a radius of 50.00 feet, a central angle of 128 degrees 06 minutes 38 seconds, a chord bearing of North 64 degrees 03 minutes 19 seconds West and an arc distance of 111.80 feet to the termination is said curve, thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 63.45 feet to the beginning of the curve; thence Northeasterly along said curve, said line being curved to the right, having a radius of 100.00 feet, a central angle of 57 degrees 36 minutes 06 seconds, a chord bearing of North 28 degrees 36 minutes 06 seconds East and an arc distance of 100.53 feet to the termination of said curve; thence North 57 degrees 36 minutes 06 seconds East, a distance of 46.61 feet to the beginning of the curve; thence Northeasterly along said curve, said line being curved to the left, having a radius of 40.00 feet, a central angle of 103 degrees 24 minutes 10 seconds, a chord bearing North 5 degrees 54 minutes 01 seconds East and an arc distance of 72.19 feet to the termination of said curve; thence North 45 degrees 48 minutes 03 seconds West, a distance of 66.02 feet to the South line of Lot Three (3) of said Government Lot Four (4); thence South 88 degrees 03 minutes 01 seconds West along said South line, a distance of 27.73 feet; thence South 45 degrees 48 minutes 03 seconds East, a distance of 85.23 feet to the beginning of a curve; thence Southwesterly along said curve, said line being curved to the right, having a radius of 20.00 feet, a central angle of 103 degrees 24 minutes 10 seconds, a chord bearing of South 5 degrees 54 minutes 01 seconds West and an arc distance of 36.09 feet to the termination of said curve; thence South 57 degrees 36 minutes 06 seconds West, a distance of 46.61 feet to the beginning of a curve; thence Southwesterly along said curve, said line being curved to the left, having a radius of 120.00 feet, a central angle of 57 degrees 36 minutes 06 seconds, a chord bearing of South 28 degrees 36 minutes 06 seconds West and an arc distance of 120.64 feet to the termination of said curve; thence South 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 63.45 feet to the beginning of a curve; thence Southeasterly along said curve, said line being curved to the left, having a radius of 70.00 feet, a central angle of 128 degrees 06 minutes 38 seconds, a chord bearing of South 64 degrees 03 minutes 19 seconds East and an arc distance of 156.52 feet to the termination of said curve; thence North 51 degrees 53 minutes 22 seconds East, a distance of 194.03 feet to the Point of Beginning; situated in the Township of Oregon-Nashua, the County of Ogle and the State Of Illinois. Commonly known as: 100 Highwood Road Oregon, Illinois 61061. P.I.N Number: 16-04-227-004 And for other relief, that the action was filed on or about March 25, 2015, that Summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is still pending. The record titleholders of the real estate are Kirk R. Kettwich and Danette L. Kettwich. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Mortgagor - Kirk R. Kettwich and Danette L. Kettwich. Mortgagee - Northwest Bank of Rockford Date of Mortgage - July 17, 2009. Date of Recording - July 23, 2009. County of Recording - Stephenson. Recording Document - 200900908831 NOW THEREFORE, unless you Unknown Others, Non Record Claimants and Unknown Tenants, the said Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, ?Ogle County, 106 S. Fifth Street Oregon, Illinois 61061 on or before May 1, 2015 which is at least 30 days after the date of the first publication of this notice, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint. Dated at Rockford, IL on the 27th day of March, 2015

Plaintiff's Attorney Timothy F. Horning MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300

LESLEY A. HOENIG, (6277668), Attorney, 2644 Kull Road, Lancaster, Ohio 43130. March 19, 26, April 2, 2015

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, Plaintiff, v. BRIAN W. EVANS; SAMANTHA R. EVANS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, Case No. 2015 CH 9 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 15 Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois 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: Lot 6 and 7, an the South 16 feet of Lot 5, in Block 2, in Stocking's Second Addition to the City of Rochelle, in Ogle County, Illinois. 1203 Lincoln Avenue, Rochelle, IL 61068 24-23-478-014 Now, therefore, unless you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, and the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the 15 Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, on or before April 20, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Alan S. Kaufman (6289893) MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: 312-651-6700; Fax: 614-220-5613 March 19, 26, April 2, 2015

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS TODAY'S BANK, f/k/a First State Bank of Northwest Arkansas, Plaintiff, vs. MID TOWN MARATHON PROPERTY, INC.; SIBI KADALIMATTOM; JENNIFER GREENFIELD; COLLIN GREENFIELD; the STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY; the STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY; BOWEN OIL COMPANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS, TENANTS AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION; and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. CASE NO. 15 CH 26 NOTICE

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In re the Estate of: ROBERT G. CHEATHAM, Deceased. NO. 2015-P-16 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of ROBERT G. CHEATHAM . Letters of Office were issued on MARCH 12, 2015, to CRAIG A. CHEATHAM and NANCY J. MALBURG, as Independent Co-Executors, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064.

Notice is hereby given to UNKNOWN OWNERS, TENANTS, AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS that a Complaint in the above entitled cause has been filed to foreclose the Mortgages on the premises described herein and is now pending in said court and default may be entered against you and each of you therein after May 8, 2015, if you fail to file your Answer or responsive pleading in said case on or before said date with the offices of the Ogle County Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 South Fifth Street, Suite 300, Oregon, Illinois.

Claims against the estate may be filed at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Information regarding Mortgage: 1. Name of all Plaintiffs: TODAY'S BANK, f/k/a, FIRST STATE BANK OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS. 2. Court in which action is brought: Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois. 3. Name of title holder of record: MID TOWN MARATHON PROPERTY, INC. 4. Legal Description of Real Estate: Lots Fourteen (14) and Fifteen (15) in Block Fourteen (14) of Illinois Central Railroad Company First Addition to the Town, now Village of Forreston, the Plat of which is recorded in Book A of Misc. Records on Page 124 in the Recorder Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting Will to Probate, a petition may be filed with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will by testimony of witnesses to the Will in open Court, or other evidence, as provided in Section 5/6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21).

5. Common address of Real Estate: 209-211 North Walnut Avenue, Forreston, Illinois 61030 6. Identification of Mortgage sought to be foreclosed: A. Name of Document: Mortgage B. Name of Mortgagors: MID TOWN MARATHON PROPERTY, INC. C. Name of Mortgagee: TODAY?S BANK (by virtue of the Mortgagee Assignment and Assumption and the Assignment of Mortgage). D. Date of Mortgage: October 6, 2005. E. Date of Assignment of Mortgage: October 15, 2013 F. Date of Filing Mortgage: October 12, 2005. G. Date of Filing of Assignment of Mortgage: October 24, 2013 H. Place of Recording: Office of Recorder Of Deeds, Ogle County, Illinois. I. Recording Information: Mortgage Document No. 0511160 J. Recording Information: Assignment of Mortgage No. 201308081 Ogle County Circuit Clerk Bridget C. Trainor Ralph E. Elliott Elliott & Trainor, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 1005 West Loras Drive P.O. Box 1149 Freeport, IL 61032 Telephone: (815) 233-1022 Facsimile: (815) 233-1988 March 19, 26, April 2, 2015

Within six months after the effective date of the original Order Admitting Will to Probate, a petition may be filed with the Court to consent the validity of the Will as provided under Section 5/8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1). Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Suite #300, Oregon, IL 61061 – or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. By: CRAIG A. CHEATHAM and NANCY J. MALBURG Independent Co-Executors Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 815-946-2276 March 19, 26, April 2, 2015

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13 BUICK VERANO

292/MO.**

$

278/MO.**

$

307/MO.**

$

2 TO CHOOSE!

AWD, Moonroof, Low Miles

Only 16,000 Miles

12,999

$

AWD, Diamond White, Panoramic Sunroof, Only 18K Miles

16,988

$

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27,999

$

$

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Only 20,000 Miles, Incredible Savings

*

349/MO.^

Limited, Leather, 4.0 V6

$AVE!

08 FORD EDGE LIMITED

10 JEEP COMPASS

12 LINCOLN MKZ

08 CHEVY IMPALA SS

13 DODGE AVENGER RT

Low Miles, Like New

Local Trade

Only 21,000 Miles, Loaded

Loaded, Like New, Only 37,000 Miles, Very Rare!

Navigation, Sunroof, Leather, Low Miles

16,987*

$

QUALITY CARS FROM QUALITY PEOPLE

12,999*

$

269/MO.**

$

13,987*

$

298/MO.**

$

www.MajeskiMotors.com

By Dan Garza from Sterling, IL

Experience for yourself why thousands are choosing Majeski Motors in Sterling!

This car buying experience was an overall excellent endeavor. Dan Danreiter and Greg Majeski were both very professional and knowledgeable. They were able to answer all of our questions and gave us a great deal on a beautiful vehicle. These sales professionals made what has previously been a nerve wracking, anxiety-filled experience into a wonderful day for us. Thank you. *Plus tax, title, license & doc fee.**75 Months @ 2.9%, includes tax, title, license & doc fee with approved credit. ^84 Months @ 5.9%, includes tax, title, license & doc fee with approved credit. Photos for illustration only.