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FORRESTON Journal April 9, 2015 Volume 152, Number 50 - $1.00

Winning Ways

What’s Cookin’

Bird Walks

The baseball and softball teams have been posting wins early in the spring season. B1

Teams are still needed for the annual May 2 cooking competition. A6

The Audubon Society is planning several spring bird walks at stateline areas. A6

Glitches keep officials busy By Vinde Wells Editor

Election Judge Shirley Lovell attempts to find a voter form in her book Tuesday morning for Tim Morris, a candidate for Leaf River Village President. Photo by Vinde Wells

Ambulance referendum passed By Vinde Wells Editor

Voters said a resounding yes Tuesday to paying taxes to support an ambulance service in the Oregon Fire

Protection District. A referendum for the taxsupported ambulance service was approved 1,251 votes to 173. Fire district board president Jim Egyed was

jubilant and relieved with the election outcome. “We’re all very excited, and I guess we’re in the ambulance business,” he said. He said he believes voters

recognized the importance of having a local ambulance service. “I think just the fact that there’s no ambulance service Turn to A3

Unusual situations in two polling places Tuesday morning meant making some quick decisions. A ballot glitch in two Polo City Council wards put election officials to work changing voter instructions, while to the north a candidate for Leaf River Village President arrived at the polling place only to find he was not registered to vote. Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley said the ballot for Polo’s Wards 1 and 3 incorrectly said “vote for two,” when it should have said “vote for one.” With two candidates running in each race for one open position, the glitch led to voter confusion. “It was caught early so we were able to correct the ballot and continue with the election,” Huntley said. The error was discovered about 8 a.m., and she immediately called the State Board of Elections. Following their advice, Huntley said, the “vote for

two” was crossed out on each ballot and replaced with “vote for one.” The change was made before a large number of voters had cast their ballots, she said. “I really don’t think more than 10 or 15 ballots had been voted per ward by then,” she said. In Ward 1, newcomer Phillip Peterson defeated incumbent Louise Hall 97 votes to 45, and in Ward 3, incumbent Randy Schoon defeated challenger Jeremy Heller 78 to 52. Both are four-year terms. Huntley said that when the vote margin is close enough, a losing candidate can file a challenge to the results. She said the error occurred because of mistakes made in certifying the candidates for the two races. “It was certified incorrectly to us,” she said. City and village clerks are responsible for certifying candidates who file in their offices to the county clerk. At the Leaf River precinct, Turn to A3

Summer festival plans proposed to village bd. Questions will be answered by April 20 meeting By Chris Johnson Reporter

A full line up of summertime entertainment will be returning to Forreston when all the paperwork is finalized. Pat Green, an organizer for a joint event between the Forreston Area Business Association (FABA), Forreston Legion, Forreston Lions Club, and Forreston Churches, attended Monday night’s Forreston Village Board meeting to discuss the plans with the board. “We met on this proposal March 31, and we agreed

it was a good thing,” said Green. “We are proposing a beer garden at the city lot.” Events planned for the July 31-Aug. 2 summer celebration, which might be called Sauerkraut Days, include games for kids on July 31. The annual car show will be held on Aug. 1 along with a softball tournament, 3 on 3 basketball tournament, pork chop dinner, a petting zoo, and a roller derby bout. “The River Demons (roller derby team) have committed to a bout,” said Green. This requires the proper insurance to be secured for the event. The beer garden would be held Saturday night in the lot between Josh’s Saloon and the Forreston Public Library, and a band would perform.

“Josh’s would serve the alcohol and Mimo for pizza and food,” he said. “I also contacted churches for Sunday events. We will work together.” Green said he wanted to bring the proposal to the board for consideration before moving forward with plans. “You have a good start,” said trustee Tim Drayton. Village President Michael Harn said street closures and portable toilets should be considered for the event. “We need to call the attorney about the parking lot,” said Harn. The lot is not owned by the village but rented each year from the property owner. Harn asked what the beer Turn to A3

Easter Hunt

Oregon dealership sold By Vinde Wells Editor An Oregon Auto dealership has a new owner for the second time in less than a year. Kunes Country Auto Group, based in Delavan, Wis., has purchased several dealerships, including the one in Oregon, from Pete Harkness Auto Group. Harkness finalized a deal last October to buy the Oregon business from Brian Bemis Auto Mall. Signs indicating Kunes

was now the owner went up at the Oregon site on April 2. Bob O’Neill, a Kunes marketing specialist, said the deal was finalized when officials from both companies met on April 1. “The transition has already taken place. It’s full speed ahead,” O’Neill said Tuesday afternoon. He said Kunes officials met last week with the staff at Oregon dealership and assured them that everyone will be keeping their jobs. Kunes also acquired Harkness dealerships in

In This Week’s Edition...

Above, Lily Rupp, 2, Hazel Green, Wis., waits intently for the signal to begin hunting Easter eggs Saturday morning at the Bertolet Park, Leaf River. At left, Addison Diehl, 2 Leaf River, is all smiles as she puts an Easter egg in her bag Saturday morning at the Lions Club egg hunt. Photos by Vinde Wells

Sterling and Morrison, O’Neill said. Kunes owns two dealerships in Delavan, Wis., two in Elkhorn, Wis., and three in Illinois, one each in Mt. Carroll, Antioch, and Macomb. Kunes sells Ford, Lincoln, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram brands. Harkness also has a dealership in Centerville, Iowa. Pam Eggemeier at Sauk Valley Media contributed to this story.

Church News, A5 Classifieds, B7-B10 College News, A4 Entertainment, A6 Fines, B6

Forreston Police, A3 Marriage Licenses, A4 Oregon Police, B6 Public Voice, A9 Property Transfers, B6

Sheriff’s Arrests, B3 Social News, A4 Sports, B1, B2 State’s Attorney, B3 Weather, A2

Deaths, B5 Karen L. Boren, Viola A. Myers, Norma R. Woessner

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Donkey b-ball

game is April 15 Fundraiser for Forreston FFA

The Forreston FFA Chapter will sponsor a Donkey Basketball game on Wednesday, April 15 in the Forreston High School gym at 7 p.m. The evening will feature games between FFA members, Forrestville Valley school staff members, students from Forreston High School, and various community members.

Tickets for the event are $6 each and can be purchased ahead of time or for $8 at the door. For more information or to get tickets, contact any Forreston FFA or Forreston FFA Alumni member, call Forreston High School at 815-938-2175, or email FFA advisor, Robert Nelson, at rnelson@fvdistrict221.org. All funds generated are used to support various FFA activities at Forreston High School.

Open house at the Leaf River Museum

Easter Fun Above left, ten-month-old Brevyn Marquardt, Mason City, Iowa, gets a snuggle from the Easter Bunny Saturday morning at the Easter egg hunt at the Bertolet Park, Leaf River. She was in town visiting her grandparents. Above right, little Natalie Jo Lantz, 2, Oregon, points to an egg before picking it up Saturday morning at the Easter Egg Hunt at the Bertolet Park, Leaf River. Photos by Vinde Wells

Tuition is increased at Highland During its March 17 regular meeting, the Highland Community College Board approved a $5 per credit hour tuition increase beginning with the fall semester. This was the second of two readings required to approve the new tuition rate. The first reading of the measure, approved during the board’s February meeting, was a proposed $10 increase per credit hour. Following discussion during the March meeting, trustees made the decision to adopt a $5 increase. In-district tuition will now be $123 per credit hour for the 2015–16 academic year, up from $118 in 2014-15. The senior citizen rate will

increase from $89 to $92 per credit hour. Trustees and college officials cited decreased state funding and lower local property tax revenue as two major factors driving the decision to increase tuition. Traditionally, the three main components of the college’s operating budget are state unrestricted grants, property taxes, and tuition and fees, funded by an equal share of these three sources. With state funding now comprising only 13 percent of Highland’s operating fund, Vice President of Administrative Services Jill Janssen explained that the increase of $5 per credit hour would help offset reductions in state funding and local

property values. For fiscal year 2015, Highland is expecting local property taxes to contribute 45 percent, with 36 percent of revenue generated from tuition and fees. The remaining six percent comes from other sources. “The college has experienced declining revenue from the state in recent years, amounting to an average reduction of about $100,000 per year over the course of the last five fiscal years,� said Janssen. “Highland aims to maintain the overall tax rate at a consistent level from yearto-year; however, this effort to maintain a consistent tax rate now results in decreased local tax revenue because of

An eye exam is a good idea, especially if things are starting to look a little fuzzy around the edges.

The Leaf River Historical Society and Museum will hold an open house to celebrate its 20th season on Sunday, April 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the museum. Refreshments will be served. A small group met that first time, 20 years ago with the purpose to “collect, record and display items and information of the Leaf River area�.

The former Leaf River Church of the United Brethren in Christ would be their location. The response they were given saw their dream become a reality. The items and documents received from members and friends of the museum through the years are numerous. The walls and display cases are filled with these items.

Weather Forecast

lower property values in the The big storms all went district.� around us. We need rain. Janssen also noted that from fiscal year 2015 to Warming to above normal by budgeted fiscal year 2016, April 12. expenses are expected to Best chances for storms grow about three percent.

are 8-9, 12-13, and 15-17 (severe). Turning even drier after 12th. Normal to windier than normal. March drier than normal.

School Menu April 13-17 German Valley Grade School Monday: Cheese tortellini, lettuce salad, pineapple. Tuesday: Taco pizza, peaches. Wednesday: Brat/bun, green beans, Mandarin oranges. Thursday: Chicken patty/ bun, fries, apple slices. Friday: No lunch, 10:50 a.m. dismissal. Forreston Grade School Monday: Broccoli cheese soup, turkey/spinach wrap, pears, whole grain crackers. Tuesday: Breakfast pizza, spinach salad, pineapple,

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cookie. Wednesday: Chicken in bacon sauce, mashed potatoes, peaches, cinnamon roll. Thursday: Fish sandwich, carrots and tomatoes, apple slices. Friday: No lunch, early release. Forreston Jr./ Sr. High School Monday: Pizza, tossed salad, peas, peaches. Ala carte: soup/sandwich. Tuesday: Chicken nuggets, fries, green beans, Mandarin oranges. Wednesday: Beef tacos, refried beans, corn/lettuce/

cheese, pears. Ala carte: shrimp poppers. Thursday: Grilled chicken w/bun, pasta salad, strawberries. Ala carte: nacho. Friday: No lunch, early release. Menus are subject to change without notice. Chocolate and white milk are served with each meal.

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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, Dixon. Ogle County Newspapers also prints the Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times and Tri-County Press.

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Investigation is sent to an outside agency Questions on the Sherriff’s Tow Fund By Matt Mencarini Sauk Valley Media

The results of an internal audit of the administrative tow fund in the Ogle County sheriff’s office have been passed along “to an outside agency,” according to the sheriff. The findings were sent about a month ago, said Sheriff Brian VanVickle, who declined to name the agency. The internal audit reviewed the tow fund’s use under former Sheriff Michael Harn. The fund comes from money the sheriff’s office charges when it has vehicles towed. Harn is currently the village president of Forreston and is a full-time maintenance employee of the Forrestville Valley School District. The audit was begun in late January, after VanVickle took office Dec. 1. Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow, who also took office Dec. 1, declined to comment on any investigation or review of the tow fund. Asked about a conflict of interest as the county’s attorney and prosecutor, Morrow, speaking in general terms, said mechanisms are in place to appoint a special prosecutor if there is a conflict or even a perceived conflict of interest. Ogle County Chairman Kim Gouker said Thursday that he wasn’t aware information had been passed along to an outside agency but was happy the internal portion was complete. “I’m glad it’s moving forward,” he said. “I can’t comment any more than that without knowing the particulars.” Gouker said the county was going to “get to the bottom of this” but wasn’t going to rush. In October, Sikich, a Naperville-based accounting and consulting company,

released the results of its forensic audit of the fund, which had been approved by the Ogle County Board in April 2014. Among its findings were that $10,754 from the tow fund was unaccounted for, about $61,000 in fees that should have gone into the county’s general fund instead went into the tow fund, and that the tow fund had a “complete breakdown of all internal controls.” Some board members had opposed doing the audit and defended Harn’s use of it, but it was approved and Sikich was granted extra time and money to complete it after it discovered records were disorganized. The forensic audit’s results were released almost a year after Sauk Valley Media reported on the tow fund’s use and the fact that it wasn’t listed in the county’s budget. The fund was used by Harn to pay for a tent for the county fair, flowers for Secretary’s Day, and a $4,000 management fee for the department’s Facebook page, in addition to vehicle purchases and repairs. It was established in 2011 by a county ordinance that gave the sheriff’s department the ability to charge a $350 fee when it had vehicles towed, an effort to supplement the department’s budget. In the fund’s first two years of existence, about $210,000 was deposited, with one third – $70,000 – coming from sources other than administrative tow fees. When the county board passed the ordinance, it didn’t put limits on what could be deposited into the bank account for the two funds and gave the sheriff complete discretion on spending. Officials later said restrictions on expenses had been set up too loosely. Control of the fund was transferred to the Ogle County treasurer’s office, and spending was limited to fuel or to buy, repair, or maintain police vehicles or vehicle equipment.

Suzanne Lewis and Connie Hartje sign in with election judge Shirley Lovell Tuesday morning at the Leaf River polling place at the township hall. Photo by Vinde Wells

No record found of voter’s registration From A1 an election judge was unable to find a record in her voter book for Tim Morris, who was running for village president. A call to Huntley revealed that Morris, who moved back to his hometown last year after a career in

2 - Attempted phone scams 2 - Juvenile out of control 1 - Soliciting without a permit 2 - Mentally ill subjects 1 - Child custody issue Arrests and Warnings Issued: 3 - Use of cell phone while driving 2 - Illegal dumping 2 - Seatbelt violations 4 - Loud exhaust 3 - Sound amplification 3 - Expired vehicle registration 12 - Speeding violations 4 - Vehicle lighting (headlights, taillights, etc.) 1 - Parking violation 1 - Nuisance (dismantled

From A1 made them understand they had to do something,” he said. “This is life and death.” Egyed said the first step for the board will be to advertise for bids for an ambulance service to help out for the next year or so while the fire department gets its own service up and running. The yes vote will add an estimated $175 to the tax bill on a $150,000 house, excluding exemptions. The tax will bring in approximately $440,000 per year to fund the ambulance service. However, the increase will not appear on tax bills until 2016, meaning the fire district will not get tax money until next year. Fire district officials decided to put the referendum on the ballot last year after the Oregon

vehicle) 2 - Careless driving 1 - Driving the wrong way on a one way street 2 - No proof of insurance 2 - Park ordinance violations 1- Arrest on warrant 1- Domestic battery 1 - Criminal damage to property 1 - Trailer with no valid registration 1 - Soliciting without a permit

Festival plans discussed From A1 garden hours would be. The hours would be 6 p.m. to midnight with the possibility of a bags tournament starting at noon, Green said. “Do we have restrictions because we rent the lot?” said trustee Jeff Freeze. Harn said there are no

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“Does it need to be fenced in?” said Freeze. Trustee Mark Metzger said a snow fence could be used, and the lot having a building on two sides would help keep the event in the space. The board will revisit the proposal on April 20. “We have a good turnout for the car show each year,” said Harn.

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restrictions however he said the attorney should be contacted. “The issue is what is the village liability,” said Harn. “What agreements do we need?” Harn was unsure if a special event liquor license would be needed to be granted to Josh’s for the event.

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“I never received a receipt that I registered so I can’t prove it,” he said. “I did everything at the same time, but all that got sent to the courthouse was the packet.”

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his candidate petition and paperwork. Morris said he is not sure what happened.

Ambulance Service, Inc., a private, not-for profit corporation, closed its doors in June 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. With the referendum approved the district can now borrow money for Elizabeth Sosa votes in Oregon Nashua’s precinct 1 the ambulance service to Tuesday morning while her son Wyatt, age 3, watches cover the year until the tax the action at the Nash Recreation Center polling location. revenues are available.

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he’s not registered to vote,” she said. That turned out to be a moot point because Josh Lamping won the election with 62 votes to Morris’ 50. Morris said late Tuesday afternoon that he registered to vote with Leaf River Village Clerk Tena Krueger at the same time he filed

Oregon voters approve ambulance

Forreston Police Forreston Police Chief Mike Boomgarden released the following report. Police Department activity from March 17-April 6 included the following: Calls for Service and Complaints Filed: 6 - Vehicle lockouts 5 - Suspicious activity 4 - Assist outside agency 2 - Neighbor dispute 1 - Abandoned bicycle 2 - Civil Issues 4 - Juvenile problems 3 - Citizen assists 3 - Animal complaints 2 - Motorist assists 1 - Attempted suicide 8 - Driving complaints 2 - Intoxicated individuals

the U.S. Air Force, was not registered to vote, a requirement for holding a public office. Huntley said that since Morris believed he was registered, she allowed him to vote a provisional ballot and gave him a week to show proof of his registration. “He can’t be sworn in if

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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 9, 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.

Scholarship for music students Stateline Music Foundation is offering scholarship aid awards for high school seniors graduating in 2015. Applicants must enroll in a college curriculum in music and reside or attend high school in one of nine counties in northwestern Illinois - Jo Daviess, Carroll, Stephenson, Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, DeKalb, Whiteside, and Lee - and Rock, Green and Lafayette Counties in Wisconsin. The graduating senior may be presently attending a public high school or be home schooled. The school in which the student intends to study

may be either a two-year community college or a fouryear university program. The auditions, which are open to the public, will be held Saturday, April 25, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Fine Arts Building of Highland Community College, Freeport. The auditions are open to student musicians in voice, strings, piano, woodwinds, brasses, percussion, and organ. Information and application blanks may be obtained from Kenneth Drake at 11481 N. Springfield Rd., Baileyville, IL 61007 or by e-mail at keosdrake@gmail.com.

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Butch and Marsha Hepfer were married on April 9, 1965 at the First Christian Church in Oregon.

Buschek earns PEO scholarship

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White announced that entry forms are available for the 11th annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award. “We created the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition to promote creative writing and provide an outlet for talented writers,” White said. The competition is open

to Illinois residents age 18 and over. Entries must be postmarked by June 30. Cash prizes will be awarded in the amounts of $500 for first place, $300 for second place, and $100 for third place. Forms and other information may be found at http:// illinoiscenterforthebook.org. For more information call Bonnie Matheis at 217-5582065, or e mail bmatheis@ isos.net.

Oregon student was selected Kristina Buschek, Oregon, is a recipient of the P.E.O. Lulu Corkhill Williams Friendship Fund Scholarship. “LULU”, as it is affectionately called by P.E.O. members, helps the recipient pay for everyday expenses while s he pursues her education. P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization where women celebrate the advancement of women; educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans, and stewardship of Cottey Left to Right: 2014-15 P.E.O. Oregon Chapter IU President Kathy O’Brien presents College; and motivate women Kristina Buschek with her scholarship check. Also pictured are Jody Ryder and to achieve their highest Joanne Pennock, chairman of the P.E.O. Chapter UI Lulu Corkhill Williams Friendship aspirations. Fund Scholarship Committee. Photo supplied

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College & Service News Columbia College Several area students were named to dean’s list for the October-December

Thank You The Family of John Reinke wishes to extend our sincerest thank you to everyone who gave food, flowers, memorials, cards & prayers at the time of John’s passing. Thanks also to the Rochelle Hospital, Franklin Grove Rehab, Farrell Holland, Gale Funeral home & especially to Serenity Hospice and Home.

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and January-March sessions at the Freeport Campus of Columbia College, Columbia, Mo. Those earning academic honors included Amanda S. Jacinto, Oregon; Tabitha Moser, Byron; and Theresa A. Walton, Mt. Morris. To be named to the dean’s list a student must have completed 12 semester hours in a 16-week period and

achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a four-point scale. University of WisconsinPlatteville Two area students were named to the fall chancellor’s list at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, Wis. Those earning academic honors are Marissa Morales,

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Kyndra Nielsen Kyndra Nielsen, Forreston, was named to the fall dean’s list at the University of Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa. To be named to the list, students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Chandler, Personette to marry on April 24 Audra Chandler and Jeffrey Personette, both of Dixon, announce their engagement. The bride-to-be is the daughter of the late James and Diane Chandler, Polo. Her fiance is the son of Richard and Pamela Personette, Mt. Morris. Audra is a graduate of Polo Community High

School. She is currently attending Sauk Valley Community College. Jeffrey is a graduate of Mt. Morris High School. He is employed by Woods Equipment Company, Oregon. The couple is planning an April 24 wedding in Dixon.

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Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley issued the following marriage licenses.

Garrett L.D. Mitchell, Byron, and Kristin M. Davis, Mt. Morris.

March 27 Steven C. Kidd, Fort Bragg, N.C., and Destiny S. Florisi-Ellis, Rockton.

April 1 Jeremy J. Gandsey, Elgin, and Jennifer K. Harms, Holcomb.

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(infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Pastor Dwight Stewart Phone 815-734-4853 Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Alan Cassel 815-232-6222 www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday EAST JORDAN UNITED 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for METHODIST CHURCH all ages 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship Jim Miller, Interim Pastor 12:30 p.m. Afternoon Service 815-626-0104 Wednesday 9 a.m. Fellowship 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH EAST OREGON CHAPEL 400 W. Center St. CHURCH OF GOD Baileyville 107 N. Daysville Rd. Pastor Bruce Otto East Edge of Oregon 815-235-1201 Off Ill. 64 9 a.m. Sunday School Pastor John Guthrie 10 a.m. Morning Worship 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 BETHEL UNITED Sunday School 9:30 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH Church 10:30 a.m. 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon 815-864-2581 EBENEZER REFORMED Traditional Worship 9 a.m. CHURCH Education Hour 10 a.m. 2997 N. German Church Rd. Contemporary Worship 11 Two miles east of Oregon on a.m. Ill. 64, then three miles north. Pastor Brion Brooks BROOKVILLE and Church Office ELKHORN UNITED Phone: 815-732-6313 METHODIST CHURCHES Director of Ministries Brookville: Adult Sunday for Youth and Christian School 9:30 a.m. Education Worship 10:30 a.m. David Bordy 17725 W. Chamber St. 9 a.m. Sunday School in Brookville 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. Roots Youth Ministry— Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Wednesday 6:30-7:45 p.m. Corner of Wilson Mill & Kids Clubs & Men’s & Brick Church Roads Women’s Bible Study— Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 p.m. CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH EMMANUEL 606 Main St., Chana 61015 EVANGELICAL Pastor Javier Martinez LUTHERAN CHURCH 815-732-7683 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon chanaumc@gmail.com (Payne’s Point) Adult & Children’s Education Pastor Andrew Kayes 9 a.m. Office: 815-732-2424 Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 9 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrated Sunday School 10:15 a.m. the First Sunday of Each Month EVANGELICAL FREE CHRIST OUR SAVIOR CHURCH LUTHERAN CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 102 S. Seminary St. 815-284-4554 Mt. Morris Pastor David Andermann Senior Pastor 815-632-6767 Bruce McKanna 9 a.m. Worship Service Associate Pastor 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Lance Mennen Saturday, April 11—TBA 815-734-4942 Family Game Night Thursday, April 9—9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 12—9 a.m. MOM’S Group; 1 p.m. Ladies Worship with Communion; Bible Study 10:20 a.m. Education Hour; Saturday, April 11—7 a.m. 11:20 a.m. Council Meeting Men’s Accountability Group Tuesday, April 14—9 a.m. Sunday, April 12—8:30 Circuit Pastors at COS a.m. Sunday School; 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, April 15— InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship Trip to Circa 21 Service; 5 p.m. Youth Group; Thursday, April 16—10 Evening Small Groups a.m. Bible Class Monday, April 13—9:30 a.m. Ground Support for Women CHURCH OF THE Tuesday, April 14—9 a.m. OPEN BIBLE Ladies Prayer Circle 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Wednesday, April 15—6 a.m. 815-946-2848 Dixon Men’s Prayer Meeting Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Log onto our website at (June, July, August 9:30 a.m.) http://www.efcmm.org to check We include children in our out our latest opportunities and Sunday Worship experience updates “Kids are People, too� Ages 3-10 are dismissed right FAITH DISCOVERY after Praise & Worship. CHURCH Casual, Contemporary, 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Non-Traditional Jeremy Heller, Pastor Passion for God 815-946-3588 Compassion for People 9 a.m. Sunday School Visit Our Website: 10 a.m. Worship Service PoloOpenBible.org Nursery Available We are an independent nonCROSSROADS denominational Christian COMMUNITY CHURCH, church. WHITE PINES CAMPUS Visitors are always welcome. 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Sundays at 10 a.m. FAITH EVANGELICAL 815-837-5255 LUTHERAN CHURCH whitepines@crossroadscn.com 402 Second Ave., Forreston Campus Pastor Pastor Scott Ralston Chad Keeteman ext. 302 Church 815-938-3203 Youth Pastor “ A Church with a Heart — Jose Garcia ext. 303 In the Heart of Forreston� We offer contemporary worship 9 a.m. Sunday Worship and relevant Bible teaching Thursday, April 9—6:30 p.m. through Bible Study engaging messages, and Sunday, April 12—9 a.m. powerful video Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School Join us after the service in our Wednesday, April 15—7 p.m. for coffee, snack & fellowship Choir Kidzlink Children’s Ministry Thursday, April 16—6:30 p.m.

Bible Study FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Rev. Derek Rogers 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.� Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; transportation and nursery provided for all services. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon 815-732-2359 Grail Storm, Minister 815-732-7411 Worship Service—10 a.m. If you haven’t found a church home, we invite you to First Christian Church in Oregon, where we accept one another just as Christ accepted us. Come as you are. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor David Poust 815-938-2380 Thursday, April 9—6:30 p.m. Trustees Committee; 7 p.m. Worship Committee Sunday, April 12—9 a.m. Worship Service Monday, April 13—8 a.m. AA Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee at The Depot; 7 p.m. UMW Mission Team Meeting FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2649 W. Florence Rd., Freeport Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston Presbyterian Church in America Pastor Jeremy Cheezum 815-938-3605 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Pioneer Club Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH 501 Third Ave. Tim Fry, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School

LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail. com Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m. Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday—Various Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Pastor Barb Good 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Fellowship 10 a.m. Sunday School & Confirmation 10:15 a.m. Activities during the Week: Thursday, April 9—Habitat Meeting Sunday, April 12—11:30 a.m. Youth Service Day Monday, April 13—10 a.m. Women’s Bible Study Tuesday, April 14—6:30 p.m. LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Den Meeting Wednesday, April 15—5:30 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River p.m. Wednesday Night Alive; Pastor David Poust Sunday, April 12—10:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Children’s Choir; 7:30 Worship Service & Children’s p.m. Adult Choir Church PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH LIGHTHOUSE UNITED 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Gregg Downs 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 Pastor Javier Martinez a.m. Worship Service Handicapped Accessible Worship Service 9 a.m. POLO CHURCH OF THE Sunday School 10 a.m. BRETHREN Age Three through Congress Ave. & Webster St. Sixth Grade. (The church is handicapped Everyone is Welcome accessible) Pastor Leslie Lake MT. MORRIS CHURCH 9:30 a.m. Family Worship OF THE BRETHREN 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 409 W. Brayton Road 11 a.m. Sunday School P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 PRAIRIE DELL Pastor Ginny Haney PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Phone: 815-734-4573 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Office hours Monday - Friday Shannon 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Friday, April 10—9 a.m. Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 Women’s Fellowship 9 a.m. Sunday School Sunday, April 12—8:15 10 a.m. Worship Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Fellowship Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for REVIVE COMMUNITY All Ages CHURCH Tuesday, April 14—8:45 a.m. 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris Bible Study; Quilting follow@revivemtm.com Wednesday, April 15—6:30 815-994-0428 p.m. Chimes Rehearsal Southern Baptist Saturday Night Service NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY 5:30 p.m. OF GOD Celebrate Recovery 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon 6-8 p.m. Monday Pastor David Demmer 815-732-7404 ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship CHURCH Service 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon NORTH GROVE Rev. Joyce Beaulieu EVANGELICAL CHURCH Interim Priest 10384 W. Coffman Rd., 815-732-7211 or Forreston 815-732-3328 Pastor Tim Hotchkiss www.saintbrides.org Church: 815-938-2194 Email:saintbrides@ Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 verizon. net Saturday, April 11—9-11:30 Services a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Sunday-Holy Communion-8 Open at New Life Community and 10 a.m. Center Wednesday Healing Sunday, April 12—9 a.m. Service-6 p.m. Sunday School; 10:05 a.m. Classes Worship Service Children’s Sunday School-9 Tuesday, April 14—9-11:30 a.m. a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Adult Sunday School-9 a.m. Open at New Life Community (2nd & 4th Sunday) Center St. Bride’s follows traditional Anglican-Episcopal church OREGON practices; is biblically based CHURCH OF GOD and both family and individual 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. oriented. Pastor Michael Hoffman Visitors are always welcomed. 815-732-6847

You and your family are invited to join us in worship on Sunday, April 12 at 10:30 FREEDOM LUTHERAN a.m. WORSHIPPING Pastor Hoffman’s morning COMMUNITY, ELCA message is titled, “Iran, the Pastor Jeff Schlesinger Bomb and the Bible.� 815-222-7270 Greeting you will be Phil, Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at Delene, and Conner Young. Lutheran Outdoor Ministries During morning worship an Dining Hall exceptionally fine Children’s 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 Church is offered for children (a mile south of Oregon) 3 years old through Grade 5. Welcome Center Sunday School begins at 111 S. Fourth St., Oregon 9:30 a.m. and includes classes GRACE VALLEY for adults, young adults, CHRISTIAN REFORMED teens, children and infants. CHURCH Special attention is given in 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. each class to issues and topics German Valley related to the particular needs Pastor Jake Ritzema and interests of each group. 815-362-6601 The Wednesday night Sunday School for All Ages Youth Group meets at 6 p.m. 9 a.m. at East Oregon Chapel, 107 Worship Service 10 a.m. Sunday, March 29—7 p.m. N. Daysville Road. The local Weight Watchers Community Cantata group meets Wednesday at

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ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Sunday School 9 a.m. Social Time 10 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon Pastor Richard Tomlinson 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m. Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548 Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Confessions-Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m. TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Friday, April 10—8 a.m. Bulletin Assembly & Coffee; 7 p.m. Community Good Friday Service Saturday, April 11—8 a.m. Breakfast Club at Garden View Restaurant; 9 a.m. Women’s Spring Round-Up Breakfast at Sunrise, Byron; 5:30 p.m. Worship Followed by Second Saturday Supper Sunday, April 12—8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; Fellowship Time After Worship; 10:45 a.m. Worship Monday, April 13—6:30 p.m. Church Council Meeting Wednesday, April 15—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise; 9-11 a.m. Quilting; 5:30 p.m. Choristers; 6 p.m. Chime Choir; 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Class Family Night; 6:30-8 p.m. Chancel Choir WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m. Worship—10:35 a.m.

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The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at the Oregon office at 121 A S. 4th St. The deadline is 9 a.m. on Fridays for church news left in the drop boxes in Forreston & Polo. Items can also be emailed to vwells@ oglecountynews.com or faxed to 815-732-4238. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-732-6166 ext. 32.

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Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238

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Events & Entertainment

Spring art show will be held April 25, 26

Alana Leamanczyck, Alexis Denton, Mary Cheatwood, and Kelly Huston rehearse a scene from the upcoming PAG performance of “Steel Magnolias.” Photo supplied

PAG prepares for show Members of the PAG in Mt. Morris will perform Steel Magnolias for the upcoming spring show, Friday, April 17, Saturday, April 18, and Sunday April 19, and the following

weekend, April 24- 26. Showtime on Fridays and Saturdays is 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. at Pincrest Grove Theatre. Rehearsals are in full swing. Come visit the

ladies from Chinquapin Parish Louisiana at Truvy’s beauty shop. For tickets call 815734-2103 or online at performingartsguild.com and click on tickets.

Hospice volunteers recognized National Volunteer Week is April 12-18 and Hospice of the Rock River Valley (HRRV), a United Way Agency, is celebrating the many gifts of its dedicated volunteers from our community who provide support, companionship and dignity to patients and family caregivers facing serious and life-limiting illness. “We could not do the work we do without the gifts of time and talent from our hospice volunteers who support our organization and walk with patients and families during the journey at life’s end,” said Nina Setchell, HRRV Volunteer Coordinator. HRRV volunteers help the

people they serve live every moment of life to the fullest. Most hospice volunteers choose to give their time helping others because of their own experience with the compassionate care hospice provided to a dying loved one. Hospice volunteers often serve patients and families at the bedside but they also assist in the office, contribute to educational programs, and provide fundraising support and more. The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization reports that there are an estimated 355,000 trained hospice volunteers providing more than 16 million hours of service to hospice programs

each year. An estimated 1.6 million patients in the U.S. are cared for by hospice every year. “Hospice volunteers are a valuable component of the compassionate care that HRRV offers to people in our community. Volunteers bring comfort, love, and respect to families who are going through one of life’s most difficult times,” commented Carolyn Spencer, Executive Director. “We are pleased that we have this opportunity to honor our hospice volunteers.” For those interested in learning more about hospice or volunteer opportunities, visit www. hospicerockriver. org or call 815-288-3673.

Eagle’s Nest Art Group (ENAG) announces its Spring Membership Art Show on Saturday April 25 and Sunday April 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Conover Square Mall, 201 N. Third St., Oregon. The free show continues the following weekend, May 2 and 3, also from 1 to 4 p.m. The gallery is on the second floor of the mall. The works of more than 70 ENAG members will be represented. Members are from Oregon, Mt. Morris,

Sandhill Crane Count Saturday, April 18, 5:30 to 7:30 a.m. The Stephenson County Count is part of the larger Midwest Crane Count organized by the International Crane Foundation. To register, call Mary Blackmore at 815938-3204 before April 12. No experience is necessary. Novices will be paired with veterans. Following the count, the group will gather at a local restaurant for breakfast and to

turn in count forms. Spring Bird Walks All are welcome to join these walks: All begin at 8 a.m and end at 11 a.m., with the exception of the May 30 children’s nature walk. For more information about the walks, call the leader listed for each activity. Thursday, April 16: Duck’s Misery and the southern Jane Addams trail. Carpool as above at 7:40 a.m. Keith Blackmore, 815-9383204. Thursday, April 23: Northern Jane Addams Trail and Orangeville Wetlands. Meet at the trailhead in Orangeville, just east of the BP gas station. Carpool as above at 7:30 a.m. Somer Bozovsky, 815-275-0719. Wednesday, April 29: Pecatonica River Forest Preserve main entrance by the barn. A special likely bonus of this walk will be wildflowers

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The Country Crossroads Quilt Guild will meet on Monday, April 20 at 7 p.m. at Forreston Grove Church, 7246 Freeport Rd., Forreston. The program will be “My Quilt Journey” by Monique Dillard, a quilt designer from

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husband or wife and come cook with us. We need more side dishes as well as entrees. You know that favorite salad you make or vegetable dish that the family ask you to make at every gathering. That’s what we’re looking for. Maybe you make a grilled dish. Grab your grill and head on over. Not sure what you want to fix, hit the Internet. What an array of choices. Now we know not everyone likes to cook, so we need tasters. Lots and lots of tasters! We need people to have fun and don’t forget our big 50/50 raffle that the Lions

month at 7 p.m., with quilt demo warm-ups at 6:30 p.m., and ample time to meet and greet members. Visitors are charged a fee of $5 at the door. For more information call Susan at 815-732-6268 or Ruth at 815-645-8179.

Club is so graciously selling tickets for, and will be selling at the event. We know most of you have heard about “Queen of Hearts” or “Depot Days” and the huge pots of gold they have created. Well, here we come. The next big winner is could be you. So come join the fun, taste all the delicious food, and help the Lions Club and Rock River Center. “Having Fun...... Helping Others.” That’s what it’s all about. Sponsorship forms and cooking team forms are on line at www.whats-cookin. org or links at Rock River Center. We want you.

Meal and movie fudraiser for Relay for Life team pearls, and don their hats for a southern fun evening, celebrating women. Prizes will be awarded for best dressed, and a silent auction will be held. Tickets are $35 per person or $240 table of eight. Limited seating is available. Call Marjorie Mois, 815-218-6880 for ticket information. Reservations must be made by Friday, April 17 with entrée

choice of Pimento Mac ‘n Cheese, Chicken Pot Pie in a puff pastry, or Louisiana Jambalaya. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life 2015. This event is dedicated in loving memory to Barbara Holland, a long-time member of Oregon United Methodist Church, and supporter of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.

Wild Ones planning to meet – Planning Your Native Garden. She will discuss the various steps involved in creating a native garden or backyard prairie. Olson is the owner and president of Olson Ecological Solutions, LLC, a consulting company founded in 2006 and partner company of

Tallgrass Restoration, LLC. The program is free and open to the public. Come early and browse the library, merchandise tables, and refreshments table. New members are welcome. For more information call 815-627-0344 or go to www.wildonesrrvc.com.

Founders Day event in Dixon Dixon Main Street will host the Annual Founders’ Day Celebration on Saturday, April 11 at the Loveland Community House and Museum. The celebration begins at 11:30 a.m. when sandwiches and salad will be available for a $5 donation. The program will begin at noon.

The celebration falls on the same day (April 11, 1830) that John Dixon, the namesake and founder of the city of Dixon, settled with his wife Rebecca and their children near what is now the corner of First Street and Peoria Avenue in downtown Dixon. The program presented by

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Creative dishes served at the What’s Cookin event

Gosh spring has finally arrived, Easter has passed us already and now we need you to think about our What’s Cookin event on May 2. If you haven’t been to Barnicopia, now is your chance. What a beautiful place to reminisce about our past as well as enjoy our What’s Cookin event. Now we know there are some of you who have favorite recipes that would be just perfect for our event. So grab your neighbor, best buddies, card club members, and singing frogs. Carpool as fellow employees, your above at 7:30 a.m. mom, your dad or even your Richard Benning, 815-9475279. Thursday, May 7: Krape Park, Freeport. Meet in the parking lot by the dam. Laura Dufford, 815-9472720. Tuesday, May 12: Newell Oregon United Methodist Tract, Oakdale Nature Church’s Relay for Life Team Preserve, rural Freeport. will host a “Blush & Bashful” Meeting in the parking area event on Saturday evening, of the Newell Tract, the part April 25, at 5 p.m. at the of Oakdale on the west side of church, 200 S. Fourth St. Crane’s Grove Road. The event includes a threeAnne Straight, 815-938course meal, followed by the 3263. movie “Steel Magnolias”. Saturday, May 23: Harry A choice of appetizer, and Dorothy Espenscheid entree, and dessert will be Forest Preserve, northeast of offered. Freeport. Carpool as above Guests are invited to tease at 7:30 a.m. or call leader up their hair, put on their Richard Benning, 815-8655279, for directions. Saturday, May 30: Children’s Nature Walk. Meet in the parking lot of the Newell Wild Ones Natural Tract of Oakdale Nature Landscapers will meet on Preserve as described in the Thursday, April 16 from May 12 bird walk. 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rock Kids will look for birds Valley College/Woodward from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Technology Center. It is Leaders: Carol Redmore, locoed at 3301 N. Mulford 815-721-3375, and Keith Rd., Rockford. Blackmore 815-938-3204. Rebecca Olson, of Olson Ecological Solutions, will present a program called Starting from Scratch

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Refreshments will be served. The show is free. Parking is available at the mall. The shops of Conover Square will be open during show hours. A craft show will also be April 25-26 at Conover Square. Items will be on display on the main floor and second floor.

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Audubon plans spring hikes The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society (NIAS) announced the following spring activities. Night Hike at Oakdale Nature Preserve The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will hold a night hike at the Oakdale Nature Preserve, starting at the Mogle Center, from 7:45 to 9:30 p.m on Friday, April 10. For more information, call Richard Benning, group leader, at 815-865-5279.

Chana, Rochelle, Byron, Stillman Valley, Dixon, Rock Falls, Polo, Grand Detour, Leaf River, Winnebago, Ashton, Pearl City, and Pecatonica. In addition to show pieces, a number of smaller pieces of original art as well as prints and cards are for sale. The Eagle’s Nest Art Group began in 1957 and continues to support the work of local artists with art shows, programs and classes. Artists will be on hand to welcome visitors.

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the Lee County Genealogical and Historical Society will highlight the Reynolds Family and the Reynolds Wire Company. Local historian Duane Paulsen will give the presentation. The program will also feature the Loveland Community House and Museum which is celebrating its 75th Anniversary this year. The Founders’ Day celebration includes the naming of the Langan Award winner for excellence in preserving the history and heritage of Dixon and the naming of the McAlpine Award winner for excellence in the preservation and revitalization of the historic downtown district.

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State withholds portion of March MFT payment Governor made $50M transfer By Chris Johnson Reporter

Municipalities have lost a portion of one month’s worth of motor fuel tax (MFT) due to Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner’s policies. Forreston Village President Michael Harn said he received a letter from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) informing the village that the March MFT money will not be received by the village. “The governor swept the tax away from communities,” said Harn. “We lost our MFT tax for March.” He said the village receives an average of $3,000 each month from MFT revenue. Village officials are still planning on receiving MFT revenue for April. In Oregon, city clerk

Charlene Ruthe said the city received a notice that the city would receive $3,400 for March. “This is just over half of what we usually receive,” she said. “We were informed that it would be a reduced amount in March.” She said the city should receive a full MFT payment for April. Polo City Clerk Susie Corbitt said the city’s MFT for March was $4,230, about $1,300 less than usual. “It was down a little,” she said. “We have received lower amounts in this fiscal year.” September’s check, for example, was $3,400. A letter from an IDOT official James Klein, Acting Engineer of Local Roads and Streets, was sent to county engineers, directors of public works, and mayors. “Public Act 99-0002, passed by the General

Assembly and signed by Governor Bruce Rauner in March 2015, included designated fund transfers in order to maintain the integrity of special funds and improve stability in the General Revenue Fund. One of these designated fund transfers was $50 million from the Motor Fuel Fax (MFT) Account,” Klein’s wrote in his letter. “The $50 million will be transferred prior to the standard monthly deductions and prior to the standard distribution split between the Illinois Department of Transportation and the local public agencies. “This transfer will result in a substantial reduction in the monthly MFT distribution to the local public agencies set to take place in the next few days. After this March reduction, the monthly MFT distributions will return to their normal levels.”

Nutrition workshop will cover planning food for best values Marilyn Csernus, University of Illinois Extension nutrition and wellness educator, will present “Nutrition Bang for your Buck” on Wednesday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to

noon at the Rock River Center , Oregon. Participants will learn to cut down on food waste with simple meal planning and find the best values. Csernus will discuss how

to find affordable yet healthy options at the grocery store. The program is free and open to the public. To register call the Rock River Center at 815-732-3252.

Smart Money gardening programs set for Polo, Byron, & Mt. Morris The Ogle County U of I Extension will host Money Smart Week events during the week of April 19-25. A variety of workshops have been planned that will teach how to use money wisely, including “Can Money Really Grow on Trees”? Trees and shrubs add tremendous aesthetic value to homes. Join University of Illinois Extension Ogle County Master Gardeners to learn about the money savings that can be achieved by properly

planting trees and shrubs. Topics discussed will include the types of trees to choose for the location, proper planting procedures, proper tree maintenance, and the savings on energy bills, among other things. Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day by planting a tree this year. Smart Money programs will be offered at the following times. Sunday, April 19, 2 p.m. at the Mt. Morris Public Library, 105 S. McKendrie

Ave., Mt. Morris. Monday, April 20, 5:30 p.m. at Polo Public Library, 302 W. Mason St., Polo. Tuesday, April 21, 6 p.m. at Byron Public Library, 100 S. Washington St., Byron. All of these events are free and open to the public. For more information the local library, the Ogle County Extension at 815-732-2191, or visit the website at http:// web.extension.illinois.edu/ bdo

4-H Meeting News The Ogle County 4-H Federation has been having fun this month. During the February meeting Jodi Baumgartner, the Federation advisor, gave a presentation on the Federation members’ “True Colors”. The members took a quiz to see which color best described their personality traits: gold, green, blue, or orange. They also made a “dirt cup” snack

including Oreos, vanilla wafers, gummy worms, and chocolate and vanilla pudding, led by the Ogle County 4-H Ambassadors. In March, 4-Hers on the Horse Bowl and Hippology team attended the Regional Horse Bowl Contest, where they test their own knowledge about horses. Federation members helped grade the written tests, kept score during verbal testing, and ran score sheets

to an office to be recoded. Federation is staying busy and having a good year. 4-H Federation is open to any 4-H member in eighth grade and up. New members are welcome to join and become a bigger part of the Ogle County 4-H Program. For more information about Federation, or the Ogle County 4-H program, call the Ogle County Extension Office at 815-732-2191.

ADM donates $25,000 to 4H Foundation for scholarships Illinois 4-H members pursuing advanced education will benefit from a donation to the Illinois 4-H Foundation. Archer Daniels Midland Company recently donated $25,000 to the Illinois 4-H Foundation to support the Superior Young Producer Award college scholarship program. Each year, 25 $1,000 college scholarships are awarded to 4-H and FFA members who excel in their knowledge of the beef, sheep, swine, dairy and equine industry. A contest, held at the Illinois State Fair annually, tests youth on their project knowledge through such competitive events as judging contests, skill stations, management tests, meat identification tests, and quality assurance testing. The top five contestants in each species receive a $1,000 college scholarship. “The Illinois 4-H Foundation is proud to

steward this donation on behalf higher education for youth in Illinois,” said Angie Barnard, executive director of the Illinois 4-H Foundation. “This donation will help ensure the continuation of the Superior Young Producer Scholarship program.” Since 1954, the Illinois 4-H Foundation has raised funds from individuals, corporations and organizations to supplement state and county 4-H programs.

The donation was given through ADM Cares. ADM Cares is a social investment program that directs funds to initiatives and organizations that drive meaningful social, economic and environmental progress worldwide. The program comprises three distinct focus areas: supporting the responsible development of agriculture, improving the quality of life in ADM communities and fostering employee giving and volunteer activities.

The cast members of the Byron Civic Theatre’s Fiddler on the Roof rehearse a numbers for the show as they prepare for the final show of the Byron Civic Theatre’s 20th Season. The show opens April 24 and run April 24-26 and May1-3. For more information on tickets, BCT memberships and contributor, or how to get involved follow BCT on Facebook, email at info@bctmagic.com or visit bctmagic.com

BCT cast to perform Fiddler on the Roof in April, May The Byron Civic Theatre will present Fiddler on the Roof, Friday, April 24, Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, and the following weekend, May 1-3. Evening showtimes at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. both

weekends. Fiddler On The Roof tells the story of Tevye, a poor dairyman, and his five daughters. The show is rich in historical and ethnic detail. The performance is the last production of BCT’s 20th season.

Tickets are on sale every week at the box office, from Monday through Thursday, 6-9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information call the box office or visit the BCT website at www. bctmagic.com or Facebook page.

Fraud awareness program at Rock River Center April 22 Stillman Bank and Rock River Center will be cohosting a free presentation entitled, “How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft, Fraud and Scams” on Wednesday, April 22 at 9:30 a.m. at the Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon. The one-hour presentation is held in conjunction with Money Smart Week of Northern Illinois. Identity theft is on the rise

and scammers are always coming up with new ways to defraud consumers. This informative program, presented by the Office of Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger, will provide a number of tips to protect consumers from becoming a victim. During the program, some of the latest scams and the many ways thieves can steal your financial and confidential information will

be discussed. Attendees will also have the opportunity to address any concerns they might have and share stories with others about identity theft. Due to limited seating, please RSVP by April 20th by calling Rock River Center at 815-732-3252. For more information, visit www.stillmanbank.com or www.rockrivercenter.org.

Eagles’ Nest Art Group members winners at 68th Phidian Art Show Five received awards in Dixon on March 31 Six members of the Eagle’s Nest Art Group won seven awards for their art work at the 68th annual Phidian Art Show, held on March 31 at the Loveland Community House, Dixon. Bob Logsdon, Dixon, was awarded an Emerging Artist, Honorable Mention for his watercolor painting “Old Santa Fe.” Richard Anderson, Oregon, received two awards: the Ronald Reagan Presidential Award for Best

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received the Roger Brown and Iva L. Gamel Memorial Award for Best American Scene for his watercolor “Sandhill Launch.” The Phidian Art Show will be on display through Thursday, April 30. These artists and other members of the Eagle’s Nest Art Group will have more of their work on display at the ENAG Spring Show, starting Saturday, April 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. and continuing on Sunday, April 26 and May 2-3 from 1 to 4 p.m. The show will be held in ENAG’s new gallery on the second floor of Conover Square Mall, 201 N. 3rd St., Oregon.

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Civil War program at RRC The Friends of the Oregon Library and the Rock River Center will sponsor a presentation by Terry Dyer on the Civil War on Monday, April 13 at 1 p.m. at the Rock River Center. The Civil War seems like a conflict that happened far away from northern Illinois, but several local places 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 Dyer talks 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. Dyer will talk about the origin and history of the Memorial Hall, the meeting place of the GAR, which is the first veterans group ever formed in the United States.

dedicate the building on June 3, 1903. He will also tell how it has been used over the years and its future. 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, 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.

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

College singers at Trinity The Wartburg College Castle Singers, will appear in concert Friday May 1, at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran An American flag is shown attached to the top of the scaffolding surrounding the Black Church, 308 E. Brayton Hawk statue April 1 at Lowden State Park near Oregon. In 2013, a flag was attached to Road, Mt. Morris. the center of the dam in Oregon in the middle of the summer. Photo by Chris Johnson This group of 18 students will perform a range of

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Yoga class at senior center A free Introduction to Yoga class will be offered Wednesday, April 15 at 4:30 p.m. at the Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St., Polo. This class is for all adults. Participants do not have to

be a member of the senior center. The first class is free for everyone, to give class members the opportunity to explore and consider before signing up for the whole session.

All items will be furnished for the introductory class. The instructor is Pat LeitzenFye, Freeport. For more information and to register call the senior center at 815-946-3818.

music from classical to pop, and beyond. The choir is under the direction of Dr. Nicki Bakko Toliver, The Wartburg College Castle Singers tour the United States each year and are performing in Mt.

Morris on the eve of a European tour. The public is invited to this free concert hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church. Donations for the Castle Singers will be accepted.

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people suggest that this money was spent frivolously on such things as the Chicago Transit Authority, IDOT and Park District. While the pension reform people suggest that the money went to education, prisons and childcare. The result has been that the decisions of previous lawmakers and the result of years of neglect have fallen on the shoulders of current lawmakers and current taxpayers. Many feel that the state is in a crisis situation and is unable to deal with this problem. Both sides of this pension issue have strong arguments. People on the pro-pension side point out that they were promised these pensions and related procedures and they are protected by law. They also point out that past Illinois lawmakers failed to fund the five Illinois pension systems but funded spending elsewhere. This has negatively impacted state credit ratings. While all this arguing is going on over pensions, very few people are proposing viable solutions. Newly elected Governor Bruce Rauner has suggested going with 401k plans for government worker retirements as many corporations have done.

Governor Rauner has also put forward a 2016 budget that may be the first plan in more than 10 years to put Illinois back on track to pass a truly balanced budget. It includes more than $6 billion in cuts. This has not gone over well with some constituents because of the NIMBY philosophy. Cuts are fine, just not in my back yard. What has happened to Illinois in recent years is that the number of people getting money and the amount of money coming out of the state has increased while the number of people providing money and the amount of money going into the state has decreased. Business, jobs and workers go where they are wanted and leave where they are not wanted. We have already found that increasing taxes does not work because it drives away the people we want – companies, jobs and workers that put money into the state. Hence, the overwhelming logical move is to turn Illinois around from an anti-business and anti-job state to a probusiness and pro-job state. Can it be done? Or maybe we should think about where Illinois is headed if we don’t turn it around. Larry Plachno Polo

Happy Easter These youngsters are wearing happy smiles because they were the winners of first place prizes at the German Valley Lions Easter Egg Hunt on April 4. Pictured with the Easter Bunny are, left to right, Nevaeh Scheffner winner in the 5 & 6 year old category, Isabella McIlvanie, 4 and under, and Dylon Timmer, 7 & 8 year olds. Fifty-two children participated in the event. Photo supplied

Polo Library News All programs are free unless otherwise noted, and accessible. National Library Week Monday, April 13Saturday, April 18 Library cards are good for three years. With an upto-date card patrons can check out books, magazines, CDs and DVDs and use the computers. Anyone who lives in Buffalo Township can get a card. Bring in two forms of identification, including a photo ID. During National Library Week, lost cards will be replaced free of charge. Money Smart Week April 18-25 Monday, April 20: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Door prize drawing. Must be present to win. Registration is required. Trees and shrubs add tremendous aesthetic value to homes, Come learn from University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners about the money savings that can be achieved by properly planting trees and shrubs. Topics discussed will include the types of trees to choose for a specific location, proper planting procedures, proper tree maintenance, and the savings that can be made on energy bills, among other things. Celebrate Earth Day and

Arbor Day by planting a tree this year. Book Discussion Groups Friday, April 24, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Polo Senior Center Book Selection: Lone Wolf, Jodi Picoult Monday, April 27, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the library Book Selection: We Were Liars, E. Lockhart New Service Available PrairieCat accounts now have a “Pay Online” called eCommerce that can be used to pay late fees online using a credit card. The minimum accepted is $1 and it is processed through PayPal’s PayFlow Pro. New to the Collection Fiction: World Gone By, Dennis Lehane Cold Betrayal, J.A. Jance NYPD Red 3, James Patterson Easy Books: George in the Dark, Madeline Valentine Home on the Range, Deborah Hopkinson Click, Clack, Peep, Doreen Cronin Social Media The library is now on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest? Children’s Programs Story Time is taking a break until autumn. LEGO Club Saturday, April 11, 1 to 2

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Coming in May Summer Reading Registration Monday, May 18Saturday, May 30 Read to the Rhythm is the theme for this year. Watch for details.

Holiday Hours The library will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. The library is located at 302 Mason St. A lift is available for all activities on

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Cardinals pick up a close 3-1 win over Rockford Forreston picked up a close win Monday afternoon against Rockford Christian by a final score of 3-1. Richie Bartnick’s 2-run homer in the bottom of the third staked the Cardinals to an early lead they didn’t relinquish against the Royal Lions in Forreston. Brody Grobe also had an RBI single in the third for Forreston-Polo (8-2). Caleb Poffenberger was the winning pitcher. Poffenberger pitched 6 innings and gave up 3 hits. He also had 5 strikeouts. Jacob Cunningham came in relief for 1 inning. He gave up 1 run on 2 hits and a walk. Forreston-Polo ventured to Rockford April 4 and came home with a sweep of Jefferson, 11-1 in the opener and 10-2 in the nightcap. Richie Bartnick, Austin Groshans, and Nathan Schneiderman each had two hits in the opener. Schneiderman was the winning pitcher. Shneidermin pitched for 3 innings and struck out 8 batters and gave up 1 run on 1 hit and 3 walks. Jacob Cunningham pitched in relief for 3 innings. He had 1 strikeout. Ethan Groom had a double,

and Groshans had a triple. In Game 2, Brody Grobe tripled, singled, drove in two runs and scored twice to pace a 13-hit attack. Groshans also drove in two runs. Ethan Groom was the winning pitcher. Groom pitched 4 and a third innings and gave up no runs on 3 hits. He issued 3 walks. Groshans pitched 1 and 2/3 innings and gave up no runs on 2 hits and a walk. Groshans had 1 strikeout. Robert DeVries pitched 1 inning and have up 2 runs on 1 hit and 3 walks. On April 2, the Cardinals turned a 6-0 lead into a runrule win with a six-run sixth inning in South Beloit. Nathan Schneiderman was 4-for-4 with two runs scored, Robert DeVries had three hits, two runs and two RBIs, and Brody Grobe singled, tripled, scored twice and drove in a run for ForrestonPolo (5-2, 2-0 NUIC East). Richie Bartnick and Wyatt Patterson had two RBIs each, and Mitchell Bratina struck out four and walked two while throwing five innings of two-hit ball. Groshans came in to pitch for 1 inning and gave up no Caleb Poffenburger throws a pitch Monday afternoon. He finished the game against Rockford Christian with 6 shutout innings. Photo by Chris Johnson hits or walks.

Track teams compete in Morrison Polo/Forrestson High School girls’ and boys’ track teams competed at Morrison High School on April 6. The Polo/Forreston boys finished in first place with 111 points. Boys’ results are listed below. 100 meter dash: Brooks Grobe, first place, 11.41; Nathan Stukenberg, third place, 11.77; Max Barkalow, fourth place, 11.96; Gavin Fuchs, fifth place, 12.17; Joseph Bowers, 12.24. 200 meter dash: Brooks Grobe, first place, 23.45; Nathan Stukenberg, second place, 23.71; A.J. Christensen, fourth place, 24.65; Aaron Shelton and Preston Stapleton, disqualified. 400 meter dash: Nathan Stukenberg, first place, 53.63; Brad Cavanaugh, second place, 54.93; Dylan Polo’s Ethan Cain clears the bar in the pole vault last Hensley, fourth place, 56.35; week during the Oregon meet. Photo by Chris Johnson Riley Bardell, 10th place,

1:22.36. 800 meter run: Spenser Kelsey, third place, 2:20.27; Michael Fulton, sixth place, 2:25.75; Christopher Rademacher, seventh place, 2:26.75; Jesse Ditzler, 10th place, 2:41.99; Tim Cholke, 13th place, 2:57.47. 1600 meter run: Jesse Ditzler, fifth place, 5:23; Michael Fulton, seventh place, 5:36; Christopher Rademacher, eighth place, 5:37; Berto Dominguez, 13th place, 5:51; Kyle Blum, 14th place, 6:02. 3200 meter run: Berto Dominguez, fifth place, 12:17.20; Kyle Blum, eighth place, 12:44.10; Spencer Kelsey, ninth place, 12:57.60; Tim Cholke, 11th place, 14:25.10; Riley Bardell, disqualified. 110 meter hurdles: A.J. Christensen, first place, 17.40; Nathan Rinaldo, third place, 18.70; Hunter Daws,

fourth place, 18.83; Marcus Almasy, sixth place, 20.78. 300 meter hurdles: A.J. Christensen, first place, 45.78; Nathan Rinaldo, fourth place, 48.38; Huner Daws, seventh place, 50.84; Marcus Almasy, eighth place, 53.29; Jake Simpson, 10th place, 56.33. 4 x 100 meter relay: A team: Brooks Grobe, Joseph Bowers, Max Barkalow, Gavin Fuchs, first place, 45.76; B team: Dakota Meyer, Jacob Southerland, Reid Taylor, Sam Barkalow, fifth place, 48.47. 4 x 200 meter relay: A team: Brooks Grobe, Aaron Shelton, Gavn Fuchs, Max Barkalow, first place, 1:37.32; B team: Preston Stapleton, Joseph Bowers, Jake Hanlon, Matthew Binkley, fifth place, 1:43.41. 4 x 400 meter relay: A team: Brad Cavanaugh, Max Barkalow, Sam Barkalow,

Gavin Fuchs, first place, 3:44.10; B team: Reid Taylor, Dylan Hensley, Christian Groenwold, Matthew Binkley, seventh place, 4:19.16. 4 x 800 meter relay: A team: Jesse Ditzler, Michael Fulton, A.J. Christensen, Nathan Stukenberg, second place, 9:08.38; B team: Jake Simpson, Jake Hanlon, Hunter Daws, Matthew Binkley, sixth place, 10:30.63. High jump: Brad Cavanaugh, first place, 6’02”; Reid Taylor, second place, 5’06”; Nathan Rinaldo, third place, 5’06”; Christian Groenwold, sixth place, 5’02”; Jacob Southerland, seventh place, 5’. Long jump: Preston Stapleton, second place, 17’08”; Dakota Meyer, fourth place, 17’02”; Dom Turn to B2

Polo-Forreston finished third at five team meet Athletes from the girls’ track teams at Polo/Forreston (P/F) and Oregon High Schools competed in a fiveschool meet on March 31 at Landers-Loomis Field, Oregon. Oregon earned second place with a total score of 84 points. P/F finished in third place with a total of 53 points. Scores are listed below. 3200 meter relay: P/F- A team, second place, 11:42.32. 400 meter relay: Oregon A team, Delaney Mahoney, Kelsey Pudlas, Sarah Harris, Mackenzie Skoumal, first place, 53.83; P/F- B team, fourth place, 57.70; P/F- A team, fifth place, 58.81; Oregon- B team: Alexandra Ocampo, Jessica Hunt, Alyssa Theisen, Alison Weber, sixth place, 1:03.07; P/F - C team seventh place, 1:03.45. 1200 meter run: P/F, Lena Baumann, third place, 14:26.24. 100 meter hurdles: Justine Gorzny, P/F, third place, 20.14; Gabby Russell, Oregon, fourth place, 20.22; Anna Snider, P/F, fifth place, 20.98; Lexi Todero, P/F, sixth place, 21.44. 100 meter dash: Sarah

Harris, Oregon, second place, 13.91; Katie Rundall, P/F, fourth place, 14.14; Sarah Lauer, Oregon, fifth place, 14.23; Makayla Henneman, P/F, eighth place tie, 14.78; Lauren Rhodes, P/F, 10th place, 14.99; McKenzie Dusing, P/F, 12th place, 15.33; Courtney Wolf, P/F, 13th place, 15.35; Alison Weber, Oregon, 14th place, 15.43; Emily Mateka, P/F, 15th place, 15.45; Jessica Hunt, Oregon, 17th place, 15.95; Brittany Kuntzelman, P/F, 18th place, 15.98; Alexandra Ocampo, Oregon, 19th place, 16.06; Lana Scholl, P/F, 20th place, 16.18; Aspen Grenoble, P/F, 21st place, 16.65; Tara Fenelon, P/F, 22nd place, 17.20; Hailey Manzano, P/F, 24th place, 18.33; Hailey Villegas, P/F, 25th place, 18.63; Leila Stebbins, P/F, 26th place, 21.03. 400 meter run: Sierra Reining, P/F, fifth place, 2:54.44; Haylie Rorbeck, Oregon, sixth place, 2:54.66; Abby Newman, Oregon, seventh place, 3:10.37. 100 meter relay: OregonA team: Sarah Harris, Delaney Mahoney, Alison Weber, Mackenzie Skoumal, Turn to B2 Polo-Forreston’s Katie Rundall clears the bar March 31 during the high jump competition. Photo by Chris Johnson

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Boys finish in second at Oregon track meet Athletes from the boys’ track teams at Polo/ Forreston (P/F) and Oregon High Schools competed in a five-school meet on March 31 at Landers-Loomis Field, Oregon. P/F earned second place with a total score of 100 points. Oregon finished in third place with a total of 61 points. Scores for Polo are listed below. 3200 meter relay: P/F A team : Michael Fulton, Christopher Rademacher, Spencer Kelsey, fifth place, 9:49.89. 400 meter relay: P/F A team: Brooks Grobe, Brad Cavanaugh, Max Barkalow, Nathan Stukenberg, first place, 44.90; P/F B team: Dakota Meyer, Joseph Polo-Forreston’s Jacob Sutherland clears the bar in the high jump Tuesday afternoon. Bowers, Gavin Fuchs, Sam Photo by Chris Johnson Barkalow, second place,

Track meet was held in Morrison From B1 Anders, sixth place, 17’.00.50”; Joseph Bowers, ninth place, 15’09.50”; Reid Taylor, disqualified. Triple jump: Preston Stapleton, first place, 38’09.25”; Jacob Southerland, second place, 37’; Brad Cavanaugh, fourth place, 36’07.50”; Jake Simpson, 10th place, 28’11.50”; Dom Anders, 11th place, 28’01.75”. Shot put: Steve Christenson, second place, 39’01”; Sam Barkalow, third place, 38’07.25”; Juan Dominguez, seventh place, 47’02”; Noah Prerost, ninth place, 33’01”; Luke Peterson, 12th place, 26’08”. Discus: Juan Dominguez, first place, 115’02”; Steve Christensen, 10th place, 90’06.50”; Sam Barkalow, 11th place, 89’07”; Clint Merlak, 12th place, 87’10”; Tyler Maginnis, 16th place, 51’05.50”. Polo/Forreston girls finished in first place with 105 points. Girls’ results are listed below. 100 meter dash: Katie Rundall, first place, 13.74;

Josie Pasch, third place, 14.74; Courtney Wolf, fourth place, 14.76; Makayla Henneman, fifth place, 14.95; Emalie Gunder, sixth place, 17.08. 200 meter dash: Kennedy Poff, third place, 33.70; Jessica Anderson, fourth place, 34.03; Aspen Grenoble, fifth place, 36.51; Leila Stebbins, seventh place, 43.37; Lauren Rhodes, disqualified. 400 meter dash: Hope Stapelton, first place, 1.10.88’ Josie Pasch, second place, 1:13.22; Maddie Perez, third place, 1:13.69; McKenzie Dusing, fourth place, 1:13.92. 800 meter run: Sierra Reining, first place, 3:02.35; Tylor Behrens, second place, 3:03.86; Abi Bacon, third place, 3:08.78. 1600 meter run: Tylor Behrens, first place, 6:43; Lena Baumann, second place, 7:08. 3200 meter run: Lena Bauann, first place, 14:47. 100 meter hurdles: Naeva Grodnewald, first place, 19.72; Justine Gorzny, second place, 19.84; Anna Snider, third place, 20.88;

Lexi Todero, fourth place, 21.54. 300 meter hurdles: Katie Rundell, first place, 56.48; Justine Gorzny, second place, 57.53; Naeva Groenewald, third place, 1:01.45’ Lexi Todero, fourth place, 1:03.76; Anna Snider, fifthplace, 1:04.85. 4 x 100 meter relay: A team: Katie Rundall, Courtney Wolf, Makayla Henneman, Josie Pasch, first place, 57.14; B team: Lana Scholl, Emily Mateka, Jessica Anderson, Lauren Rhodes, second place, 1:00.66. 4 x 200 meter relay: A team: Lana Scholl, Lauren Rhodes, Jessica Anderson, Emily Mateka, second place, 2:07.40; B team: Tara Fenelon, Hailey Villegas, Kennedy Poff, Brittany Kuntzelman, third place, 2:18.67. 4 x 400 meter relay: A team: Hope Stapleton, Makayla Henneman, Josie Pasch, McKenzie Dusing, second place, 5:02.40; B team: Tylor Behrens, Maddie Perez, Sierra Reining, Abbi Brown, third place, 5:05.14.

4 x 800 meter relay: A team: Hope Stapleton, Sierra Reining, Tylor Behrens, Anna Snider, first place, 11:57. High jump: Courtney Wolf, first place, 4’08”; Katie Rundall, second place, 4’. Long Jump: Naeva Groenewold, first place, 14’06”; Maddie Perez, third place, 12’06”’; Emily Mateka, fourth place, 11’09”; Abi Bacon, fifth place, 11’01.50”; Lexi Todero, disqualified. Triple Jump: Naeva Groenewold, first place, 30’08.75”; Jessica Anderson, second place, 27’03.50”. Shot Put: Kenzie Heinz, first place, 30’09”; Kaitlin Korf, second place, 26’01.50”; Josie Grobe, third place, 25’09”; Isabelle Harn, fourth place, 23’04”; Aspen Grenoble, fifth place, 22’02”. Discus: Kenzie Heinz, first place, 30’09”; Justine Gorzny, second place, 76’; Kaitlyn McCauley, fourth place, 66’07”; Kaitlin Korf, fifth place, 66’03”; Emalie Gunder, sixth place, 52’06”.

Athletes have a good showing in Oregon From B1 second place, 1:59.43; P/F - A team, fourth place, 2:06.79; Oregon- B team: Alyssa Theisen, Alexandra Ocampo, Gabby Russell, Jessica Hunt, fifth place, 2:07.65. 400 meter dash: Kelsey Pudlas, Oregon, third place, 1:09.10; Maddie Perez, P/F, sixth place, 1:10.80; McKenzie Dusing, P/F, ninth place, 1:15.44; Abby Newman, Oregon, 11th place, 1:16.31; Haylie Rorbeck, Oregon, 12th place, 1:17.14. 300 meter low hurdles: Katie Rundall, P/F, first place, 54.18; Justine Gorzny, P/F, third place, 57.05; Lexi Todero, P/F, fifth place, 1:01.24; Makayla Henneman, P/F, sixth place, 1:01.34; Anna Snider, P/F, seventh place, 1:01.47. 1600 meter run: Tylor Behrens, P/F, seventh place, 6:26.73; Mayra Nava-Moyotl, Oregon, eighth place, 6:27.66; Lena Baumann, P/F, 10th place, 6:58; Abby Newman, Oregon, 13th place, 7:17.04. 200 meter run: Sarah Harris, Oregon, second place, 30.13; Lauren Rhodes, P/F, eighth place, 32.10; Alison Weber, Oregon, ninth place, 32.20; Tara Fenelon, P/F, 12th place, 35.73; Hailey Villegas, P/F, 13th place, 39.89. 1600 meter relay: P/F- A team, 4:55.55; Oregon- A team: Jessica Hunt, Haylie Rorbeck, Kelsey Pudlas, Mayra Nava-Moyotl, fourth

place, 4:57.06; P/F- B team, sixth place, 5:00.34. High jump: Delaney Mahoney, Oregon, first place, 4;10”; Courtney Wolf, P/F and Katie Rundall, P/F, fourth place tie, 4’02”. Pole vault: Kelsey Pudlas, Oregon, first place, 8’; Alyssa Theisen, Oregon, third place, 5’06”. Discus: Kenzie Heinz, P/F, second place, 90’04”; Carly Stephens, Oregon, third place, 86’03”; Kaitlyn McCauley, P/F, fifth place, 71’01”; Chloe DiehlWalker, Oregon, sixth place, 70’08”; Justine Gorzny, P/F, seventh place, 69’06”; Allison Hunt, Oregon, eighth place, 62’09”; Jessica Hunt, Oregon, ninth place, 61;02”; Meredith Gelander, Oregon, 10th place, 58’01”; Emily Corbin, Oregon, 11th place, 53’09”; Leila Stebbins, P/F, 12th place, 52’; Aspen Grenoble, P/F, 13th place, 50’10”; Isabelle Harn, P/F, 14th place, 48’06”; Josie Grobe, P/F, 15th place, 48’04”; Kayla Sipes, Oregon, 17th place, 42’10”; Crystal Bell, P/F, 19th place, 40’07”. Shot put: Carly Stephens, Oregon, second place, 30’08.50”; Kenzie Heinz, P/F, third place, 29.02”; Chloe Diehl-Walker, Oregon, fifth place, 27’; Allison Hunt, Oregon, sixth place, 25’; Meredith Gelander, Oregon, seventh place, 23’.05.50”; Kaitlyn McCauley, P/F, eighth place, 23’05”; Isabelle Harn, P/F, ninth place, 23’04.50”; Josie Grobe, P/F, tenth place, 23’02.50”; Aspen Grenoble,

46.90; 3200 meter run: Kyle Blum, P/F, seventh place, 12:40.61; Tim Cholke, P/F, eighth place, 14:00.14. 110 meter hurdles: A.J. Christensen, P/F, third place, 17.80; Nathan Rinaldo, P/F, fifth place, 18.94; Hunter Daws, P/F, sixth place, 19.04; Marcus Almasy, P/F, 11th place, 21.94; 100 meter dash: Brooks Grobe, P/F, first place, 11.59; Aaron Shelton, P/F, third place, 11.95; Nathan Stukenberg, P/F, fourth place, 11.96; Max Barkalow, P/F, sixth place, 12.27; Gavin Fuchs, P/F, seventh place, 12.30; Joseph Bowers, P/F, eighth place, 12.38; Preston Stapleton, P/F, 12th place, 12.71; Dakota Meyer, P/F, 13th place, 12.78; Dominic Anders, P/F, 18th place, 13.04; Jake Hanlon, P/F, 20th place, 13.24; Matthew Binkley, P/F, 21st place, 13.31; Riley Bardell, P/F, 31st place, 16.58. 800 meter run: Jesse Ditzler, P/F, third place, 2:15.70; Michael Fulton, P/F, eighth place, 2:25.69; Spencer Kelsey, P/F, 17th place, 2:36.93; Christopher Rademacher, P/F, 18th place, 2:38.15; Jacob Southerland, P/F, 20th place, 2:43.87; Riley Bardell, P/F, 24th place, 3:30.00. 800 meter relay: P/F A team: first place, 1:33.86; 400 meter dash: Gavin Fuchs, P/F, second place, 56.25; Sam Barkalow, P/F, sixth place, 57.33; Matthew Binkley, P/F, 11th place, 1:03.92; Jake Hanlon, P/F, 12th place, 1:06.36. 300 intermediate hurdles: A.J. Christenson, P/F, third place, 43.67; Nathan Rinaldo, P/F, ninth place, 48.09; Hunter Daws, P/F, 11th place, 49.65; Marcus Almasy, P/F, 12th place, 53.45; Jake Simpson, P/F, 13th place, 55.92; 1600 meter run: Jesse Ditler, P/F, fourth place, 5:23.25; Michael Fulton, P/F, 12th place, 5:49.48; Christopher Rademacher, P/F, 14th place, 5:57.47; Spencer Kelsey, P/F, 16th place, 6:04.96; Tim Cholke, P/F, 17th place, 6:07.21; KyleBlum, P/F, 19th place, 6:07.84. 200 meter run: Brooks Grobe, P/F, first place, 23.75; Nathan Stukenberg, P/F, third place, 24.32; Gavin Fuchs, P/F, fifth place, 24.99; Joseph Bowers, P/F, seventh place, 25.52; Preston Stapleton, P/F, eighth place, 25.81; Sam Barkalow, P/F,

10th place, 26.16; Dakota Meyer, P/F, 11th place tie, 26.46; Jake Hanlon, P/F, 16th place, 27.49; Hunter Daws, P/F, Jacob Harshman, Oregon, 17th place tie, 27.50; Matthew Binkley, P/F, 20th place, 27.56; Ricky Martinez, P/F, 21st place, 27.77; 1600 meter relay: P/F A team: Brad Cavanaugh, Max Barkalow, A.J. Christensen, Aaron Shelton, second place, 3:43.37; High jump: Brad Cavanaugh, P/F, second place, 6’02”; Jacob Southerland, P/F, seventh place, 5’02”; Nathan Rinaldo, P/F, ninth place, 5’02”; Pole vault: Ethan Cain, P/F, sixth place, 9’; Jesse Ditzler, P/F, eighth place, 8’06”; Ricky Martinez, P/F, 10th place, 7’06”; Michael Fulton, P/F, 13th place, 6’; Dominic Anders, P/F, 14th place, 6’; Marcus Almasy, P/F, 15th place, did not finish. Discus: ; Tyler Maginnis, P/F, eighth place, 91’10”; Clint Merlak, P/F, 13th place, 76’.07.50”; Noah Prerost, P/F, 15th place, 71’10”; Luke Peterson, P/F, 22nd place, 66’06”; Karl Druklieb, P/F, 26th place, 54’; Shot put: Juan Dominguez, P/F, Second place, 40’.09.50”; Sam Barkalow, P/F, 39’09.50”; Noah Prerost, P/F, 15th place, 32’09.50”; Luke Peterson, P/F, 18th place, 29’11”; Tyler Maginnis, P/F, 24th place, 28’02”; Clint Merlak, P/F, 25th place, 27’10”; Matthew Binkley, P/F, 27th place, 26’07”; Karl Druklieb, P/F, 31st place, 23’11”. Long jump: Preston Stapleton, P/F, third place, 17’11.50”; Dominic Anders, P/F, fourth place, 17’09.50”; Aaron Shelton, P/F, fifth place, 17’09”; Dakota Meyer, P/F, seventh place, 17’06”; A.J. Christensen, P/F, ninth place, 17’04.50”; Hunter Daws, P/F, 16th place, 15’09.50”; Jacob Southerland, P/F, 18th place, 15’02”; Jake Simpson, P/F, 19th place, 15’; Marcus Almasy, P/F, 20th place, 14’11”; Ricky Martinez, P/F, 23rd place, did not finish Triple Jump: Preston Stapleton, P/F, fourth place, 37’10”; Jacob Southerland, P/F, fifth place, 36’05”; Dominic Anders, P/F, sixth place, 32’; Jake Simpson, P/F, seventh place, 30’.

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Polo-Forreston’s Courtney Wolf competes in the high jump at the Oregon meet. Photo by Chris Johnson

P/F, 13th place, 21’01”; Emily Corbin, Oregon, 14th place, 20’01”; Crystal Bell, P/F, 15th place, 19’10”; Leila Stebbins, P/F, 16th place, 17’09”; Kayla Sipes, Oregon, 18th place, 11’07”. Long jump: Sarah Lauer, Oregon, second place, 14’09.50”; Gabby Russell, Oregon, third place, 14’08.50”; Maddie Perez, P/F, seventh place, 13’; Emily Mateka, P/F,

eighth place, 12’05.50”; Hope Stapleton, P/F, ninth place, 11’01”; Brittany Kuntzelman, P/F, 10th place, 11’; Abbie Bacon, P/F, 11th place, 10’10”; Anna Snider, P/F, 12th place, 10’09”; Sarah Harris, Oregon, 13th place, 10’06”; Alexandra Ocampo, Oregon, 14th place, 10’03”. Triple jump: Sarah Lauer, Oregon, second place, 33’.

Lady Cardinals defeated Dixon

The Forreston-Polo Lady Cardinals defeated Dixon 10-6 Monday. Abby Peterson had four hits, including a home run and a double, to lead the Cardinals past the Duchesses in Dixon.

Destiny Darmon and Hailey Ingram each added two hits for Forreston-Polo. Sam While took the loss for Dixon. Forreston had 19 hits and committed 2 errors. Dixon had 11 hits and committed 7 errors.

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Plenty of activities planned for Earth Day Fair April 18 The Ogle County Solid monitors and VCRs, Waste Management Lincoln Elementary School have been banned Department from Illinois landfills 1450 20th St., Rochelle since 2012, but can be (OCSWMD) is partnering with several recycled responsibly 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. other organizations to through this event at no country. hold an Earth Day Fair cost to the resident. Twenty million Americans and Recycling Event on Microwave ovens will also April 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 demonstrated on that first be accepted for a $10 fee. p.m. at Lincoln Elementary Earth Day, and it resulted For a complete list of in the creation of the U.S. acceptable School, in Rochelle. electronics, Protection contact the OCSWMD. The 45th Anniversary of Environmental Agency and the beginning of Earth Day is April 22. Confidential document Before 1970, many a long process of cleaning up shredding service will be factories were spewing out our polluted environment. provided by First National The Earth Day Fair and Bank of Rochelle. clouds of toxic black smoke into the air and dumping tons Recycling Event will provide Space in the shredder of hazardous waste onto land an opportunity for Ogle truck is limited, so residents or into rivers and streams, and Lee County residents and businesses will be served and it was legal to do so, said to celebrate Earth Day by on a first come first served Steve Rypekma, OCDWMD recycling a variety of items, basis, and will be limited learning about environmental to three “banker boxes” of director. enjoying earth- documents. “There was no EPA, no topics, Clean Air Act, and no Clean friendly activities for kids, Papers will be shredded Water Act. There were no entering drawings for raffle on site at no cost to the legal or regulatory systems prizes, and getting free oak participants and a video to protect our environment,” saplings for planting. monitor for viewing the Electronics that are broken, process will be available. he said. In the spring of 1970, obsolete or unwanted will Serenity Hospice and Senator Gaylord Nelson be collected for recycling Home and the Village of created Earth Day as a way by Lee and Ogle Counties Progress will accept the to bring this issue onto Solid Waste Management following items for resale the national agenda by Departments and Secure or recycling: wearable holding grassroots protests Recycling Services. clothing, not torn or badly Most electronic devices, stained; linens, bed linens, and “teach-ins” about the TVs, computers, Turn to B5 environment all over the like

Spring Sale Mykala Mulderink, age 8, and her brother, Jerry, age 6, both of Morrison play in the dirt while waiting with their parents at the Hazelhurst Spring Consignment Sale on Saturday, April 4. Photo by Earleen Hinton

State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow reports the following court activity. April 1 Thomas Scheele, 55, DeKalb, pleaded guilty to stalking. Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge Kathleen

Kauffmann sentenced him to serve 48 days imprisonment and 24 months probation. He must submit to DNA testing, cooperate and satisfactorily complete a Domestic Violence Intervention Program, cooperate and complete and psychological or substance abuse assessments as

requested by probation. He must also pay a $120 fine, $600 probation fee, $50 to HOPE, and $100 to the Violent Crime Victim Assistance (VCVA) Fund. Michael Rowland, 28, McLeansboro, pleaded guilty to one count of mob action.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to one year and six months in the Illinois Department of Corrections, with one year mandatory supervised release.

Lelland Rhea, 34, Rochelle, domestic battery (2 counts), pre-trial conference April 22.

One count of aggravated battery was dismissed per a plea agreement.

Jay Diehl, 42, Rockford, possession of a controlled substance (two counts)/

Heather Harms, 36, Rochelle, aggravated battery, status hearing May 1.

driving revoked/possession of cannabis, bond motion April 8. April 2 Todd Fransen, 20, Stillman Valley, aggravated battery (two counts)/domestic battery (two counts)/illegal consumption, preliminary hearing April 5.

Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity. April 1 At approximately 1:26 a.m., deputies were called to the Casey’s in Stillman Valley in reference to an intoxicated male. Deputies located the male, Todd M. Fransen, 20, Stillman Valley, outside the Casey’s. Deputies further located a family member of Fransen’s in a vehicle in the parking lot, in need of medical attention for injuries sustained in the course of a battery. After an investigation, Fransen was arrested for domestic battery and unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor. April 2 Maria Chavez, 44, Rochelle, was arrested for driving on a suspended license after a traffic stop in the 1000 block of South Dement Road, Rochelle. April 3 At approximately 6 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of Franklin Ave. in Polo. Lukus A. Hicks, 19, Polo, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear

and possession of drug paraphernalia. Hicks was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. At 11:17 p.m., deputies checked a vehicle in the rest area in the 11000 block of N. Ill. 2 after observing a man unconscious inside. Pursuant to an investigation, Richard A. Clevens, 35, Rockford, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol and violation of the Firearm Owner’s Identification Act (FOID). He was also cited for the illegal transportation of alcohol. April 4 At 11:51 a.m. deputies stopped a silver Chevrolet Venture on Freeport Road at Canada Road for an expired registration. The driver of the vehicle, James Harris Jr., 46, Peoria, was arrested for no valid driver’s license. The passenger, Tracy L. Clay, 37, Freeport, was arrested on an outstanding Stark County warrant for failure to appear on a traffic violation. Harris and Clay were transported to the Ogle County Jail where they posted bond.

Jessica Lewis, 26, Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Lewis posted $324 full cash for bond and has no further court appearances. Lee McGrew, 36, Pecatonica, was arrested on outstanding Ogle County warrants for petition to revoke and contempt of court. Bonds were set at with a $5,000 and $2,855 full cash bond pending an April 6 court appearance. April 5 At approximately 11:30 a.m., deputies arrested Cody Forbes, 24 Mt. Morris, for aggravated criminal sexual abuse, a Class 2 felony, after an investigation into an incident involving a 16-yearold female that took place in the Mt. Morris Estates in March. Forbes was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held pending an appearance before a judge Dylan Sheraden, 21, Mt. Morris, was arrested at 1:30 p.m. for criminal sexual abuse, a Class A misdemeanor, after an investigation into incidents involving a 16-yea-old female that took place in Mt.

Morris from November 2014 to January of 2015. Sheraden was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he posted bond and is scheduled to appear in court date of May 1. At approximately 10:53 p.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop in the 9000 block of Kishwaukee Road. Dustin M. Massolle, 20, Mt. Morris, was arrested for violation of the cannabis control act and cited for improper lane usage, obstructed view, and operating an uninsured vehicle. The passenger, Eric R. Young, 19, Mt. Morris, was arrested for violation of the drug paraphernalia act, violation of the cannabis control act, and obstructing a peace officer. April 6 At approximately 11:38 a.m., deputies along with Byron EMS, responded to a single vehicle crash in the 5000 block of N. German Church Road. The lone occupant, Octavio Lopez, 77, Boilingbrook, was transported to Rockford Memorial Hospital for non life threatening injuries. The crash is believed to be medical related and

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Dominic G. Cesarone, 21, Rochelle, was arrested for failure to appear. Cesarone posted $1,425 as a purge bond and was released. No further court date is needed. Stacey Bielema, 35, Mt. Morris, was arrested for failure to appear. Bielema was released on a recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on April 27.

April 7 At approximately 12:18 a.m., deputies responded to a two vehicle accident with no injuries at the intersection of Errett Road and Windover Park Drive. Chad Warborg, 41, Hillcrest, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol.

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Recycling fair April 18 From B3 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. Limited quantities of white oak, burr oak, red oak, and swamp white oak will be available on a first come first served basis. Saplings are 1-5 feet tall, bare rooted, and must be planted within one week. Farmers and landowners with properties bordering rivers and creeks are encouraged to acquire and plant these native species. Trees are provided by Living Lands and Waters Million Trees Project and will be distributed by RockRiverSweep.org and OCSWMD. Information about the Rock River Sweep will also be

available. Other groups that will be participating in the Earth Day Fair & Recycling Event include WRHL Radio, which will do a live broadcast from the site; the City of Rochelle and Rochelle Municipal Utilities, with information on water conservation and electronics recycling for Rochelle residents; UofI Extension Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists with information about planting and maintaining trees and shrubs, and an activity for kids about recycling; Ogle County Health Department with information about water wells, septic systems and environmental health; and the Oregon Park District with information about various green initiatives and awards the district has received for environmental efforts. Volunteers are needed for this event. For more information visit www. oglecounty.org or call OCSWMD at 815-732.4020.

Hung Up A tow truck operator begins to hook a cable to a northbound semi-tractor and trailer that was hung up on a guard rail on Ill. 26, just north of the intersection with Ill. 64 on April 3. Ogle County Sheriff’s Police said semi driver Robert Schultz, 43, Forreston, drove onto the shoulder of the road to avoid an oncoming car in his lane and struck the guard rail. Police are looking for the gold or yellow car that was involved. Schultz was not hurt, and no tickets were issued. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Obituaries Karen L. Boren Karen L. Boren, 73, Polo, died at 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon. She was born on Feb. 28, 1942 in Monroe, Wis., to Vincent and Helen (Strauss) Lingg. She married Wayne R. Boren on Nov. 25, 1961 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Polo. He preceded her in death on Dec. 21, 2006. She is survived by a daughter, Beth (Michael) Green, Polo; a son, Eric (Jessica) Boren, Forreston; four grandchildren, Erica (Aceley) Foster, Megan Boren, Clark Green, and Jason Green and one greatgrandson, Chase Foster. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a sister, Vergene. She graduated from Polo

Community High School and attended Carthage College. Karen was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother and was a lifetime member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Polo, where she was a great volunteer. She was a former member of the Polo Jayceettes

Norma R. Woessner Norma Ruth (Schneider) Woessner, 89, Shannon, Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at home. She was born July 20, 1925 to Gladys Campbell and E. Kenneth Schneider, the second of eight children. Norma attended Oakville Grade School for eight years and then graduated from Mt. Carroll High School, Class of 1943. She was a good student, graduating fourth in her class. After graduation she was employed by the U.S. government at the O.P.A. office distributing scarce items to patrons such as sugar, tires, gasoline and shoes. After two years she met and married Lawrence Woessner on Dec. 1, 1945 in Shannon where they farmed, milked cows, raised pigs, chickens and feeder cattle. Norma always had a garden and canned produce. She loved her flowers, but not the milking machines! They had three children, Connie Noreen, Randall Lee, and Lorna “Laurie” Kay. Norma and Lawrence were very active in the Bethel United Methodist Church in Shannon. They were members of the Tri-Hi Sunday School Class. Norma was active in the U.M.W. Rachel Circle which she enjoyed.

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and loved to do puzzles, crosswords, crafts, and was a very avid reader. A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Polo. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at noon at the church with Rev. Terrie Wilder officiating. A luncheon will follow the service at the church with interment at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon at 2:45 p.m. following the luncheon. The Chapel Hill Funeral Home, Dixon, is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Polo. Online condolences may be left for the family at www. chapelhilldixon.com. (Verna) Woessner, and Lorna Kay (Steve) TerHark; her beloved grandchildren, Jeremy (Gwen) Lemos, Brady Lemos, Brycellyn (Dean) Williams, Brittany (Jeremy) Schultz, Buffington Rhea, and Blakeley (Ben) Menghini, Tyler (Allie) TerHark, Britton TerHark, Jordan TerHark and Barrett TerHark; two greatgrandchildren, Jace and Avery Schultz, whom she adored. Also one sister, Doris Smith; three brothers, John Schneider, E. Kenneth (Donna) Schneider; and William (Lelia) Schneider; and a special sister- and brother-in-law, Carol and Gordon Grande; and many nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Lawrence E. in 2013; two sisters, Mary Kessler and Betty Kessler; a brother, David (Mary) Schneider. The funeral service was held on April 6 at Bethel United Methodist Church, Shannon. Interment was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Freeport.

Viola A. Myers Viola Amber Myers, 97, longtime Oregon resident, died Thursday, April 2, 2015 at her home, as she wished, after a brief illness, under the loving care of her daughter Judy and granddaughter Elisa. She was born March 11, 1918 in rural Mt. Morris, the daughter of Clyde G. and Amber L. (Tholen) Koontz. She graduated from Oregon High School in 1936. The class continued to have reunions until about two years ago. We believe she was one of two surviving members. She briefly attended Cornell College in Iowa, but returned to marry the man she left behind. She married Eugene L. Myers on October 10, 1937. Three children were born to them, Phyllis, Judy, and Gary. After marriage they lived in Oregon and in 1951 moved to a farm at Paynes Point. Like most women of her generation, she was a stay-at home mother and wife. In later years she was responsible for the delicious Friday and Saturday night suppers at the VFW Club. Viola was an avid reader (as witnessed by her overflowing book shelves). She was always ready to learn something new and, over the years, took many classes ranging from

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Kinzinger changes office location The northern office of 16th District Congressman of Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) will be moved from Belvidere to a new location in Rockford. “I am pleased to announce the opening of a new Rockford District Office which will better The new office of Congressman of Adam Kinzinger will be enable my congressional located at 725 N. Lyford Road, Suite 3, Rockford.

field staff to serve the citizens of Winnebago, Ogle, Boone, and northern DeKalb communities,” said Kinzinger in an April 6 press release. “As part of my ongoing efforts to be a responsive and accessible representative, the new office location will be able to provide constituent

Stillman offers retirement planning April 21 & 23 Stillman Trust & Asset Management will present two retirement planning sessions in April, in conjunction with Money Smart Week. The first session will be at the Jarrett Prairie Center, 7993 N. River Rd., Byron, on Tuesday, April 21 from 6 to 7 p.m. The second session will be at the Rockford Public

Library – East Branch, located at 6685 E. State St. on Thursday, April 23 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sessions are titled “Are You Prepared? A Retirement Planning Seminar for those 55 and Over”. The seminars will be presented by Stillman Bank Senior Vice President, Kirk Hosler and Vice President, Jeffrey Hartle.

This no-obligation seminar will help provide answers to important questions regarding retirement. Topics will include whether participants have saved enough for a comfortable retirement; how long a nest egg will last; where will retirement money come from; what income and expenses will be; being sufficiently covered for

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services in a more central location, with convenient access to regional, public transportation and Interstates I-39 and I-90. We appreciate the opportunity to serve the people of the 16th District and look forward to continuing our work on their behalf, not only in the new Rockford Office, but across the district.” Rockford Mayor, Larry Morrissey, welcomed Congressman Kinzinger’s office as Rockford’s newest resident. “I appreciate Congressman Kinzinger’s decision to open an office in Rockford to support constituent services in our community,” said Morrissey. “As we address the many challenges we have in our area of the state, I appreciate the Congressman’s work across

party lines to support our citizens.” The office will be located at 725 N. Lyford Road, Suite 3, Rockford, IL 61107, within the Rockford Mass Transit East Side Transfer Center. The office will provide constituent meetings and services by appointment. The office phone number will be 815708-8032. Staff will be available to assist and provide guidance for constituents on issues ranging from Veterans and Social Security benefits to Medicare and immigration issues. Constituents are welcome to come to share their questions and concerns. Kinzinger will continue to operate the district offices in Ottawa and Watseka.

citation at 1:10 a.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 100 block of W. Washington Street.

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Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity for March 30 through April 5. March 30 Rachel M. Johnson, 36, Sycamore, was issued a citation at 3:10 p.m. for operating a vehicle with expired registration plates. This violation occurred in the 600 block S. Fourth Street. Jessica M. Kotthaus, 29, Rockford, was issued a citation at 4:45 p.m. for operating a vehicle in violation of the tinted front side windows law. This violation occurred in the 400 block of N. Fourth Street. Brian T. Koeller, age 22, Byron, was issue a citation at 6 p.m. for speeding — 41 mph in a 30 mph zone. This

violation occurred in the 700 block of N. Fourth Street. Robin M. Jackson, 44, Sterling, was issued a citation at 7:10 p.m. for speeding — 54 mph in a 35 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 1300 block of Pines Road. Rickie H. Preston, 65, Sterling, was issued a citation at 6:50 p.m. for speeding — 51 mph in a 35 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 1000 block of Pines Road. Samantha M. Whitaker, 24, Sterling, was issued a citation at 8:30 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 200 block of N. Fourth Street. April 1 At 12:11 a.m., police

responded to a disturbance call in the 500 block of S. Ninth Street resulting in the arrest of Robert A. Madro, 38, Oregon, for domestic battery. Madro was transported to the Ogle County jail. April 3 Heidi Jo Kinder, 20, Savanna, was issued a citation at 1:50 a.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 500 block of W. Washington Street. Chon G. Edwards, 42, Sterling, was issued a citation at 7 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 400 block of N. Fourth Street. Travis J. Barry, age 24, Oregon, was issued a citation

at 9:05 p.m. for no valid registration. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. Fourth Street. April 4 At 12:26 a.m., police responded to the municipal parking lot in the 200 block of S. Third Street resulting in the arrest of Stephanie L. Bryant, 31, of Chicago, for domestic battery. Bryant was transported to the Ogle County jail. Louis W. Cook, 36, Oregon, was issued citations at 6:52 p.m. for speeding — 70 mph in a 40 mph zone and improper lane usage. These violations occurred in the 400 block of E. Washington Street. April 5 Michelle K. Splitter, 20, Leaf River, was issued a

Kelsea A. McKiness, 19, Oregon, was issued citations at 8:45 p.m. for improper lane usage and disobeying flash red light. These violations occurred at the intersection of Fourth and Washington Streets. Emma A. Krueger, 16, Oregon, was issued citations at 10:09 p.m. for no valid driver’s license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. These violations occurred in the 500 block of E. Washington Street. Three parking tickets and 19 verbal/written warnings were issued from March 39

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 30-April 5 Checking a Subject Vehicle ......................... 7 Citizen Complaints .... 13 Juvenile Complaint ...... 2 Animal Complaints ...... 3 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem ............... 4 Vehicle/Building Lockout ........................ 2 Disturbance / Domestic ...................... 5 Ambulance/Other Department Assist........ 3 Alarm Response/Open Door or Window .......... 2 Traffic Stops .............. 33

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 30 Rauman-Williams, LLC, quit claim deed to Donald A.

Wetzel and Lori B. Wetzel, 102 E. Main St., Stillman Valley, Marion Township. Breanna P. Norup, quit claim deed to David A. Hoffman, 406 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township. Philip Cafagna Post 209 of American Legion, warranty deed to Byron Museum District, 116 N. Union St., Byron, Byron Township, $65,000. Karen L. Plumb, warranty deed to Martin L. Johnson

and Paige A. Fiorello, 5635 N. Fair Oaks Dr., Davis Junction, Monroe Township, $138,000. Larry K. Wilson, warranty deed to Ted Gesin, 606 S. Fifth St., Oregon, OregonNashua Township, $42,000. Akif Ajvazi and Esma Ajvazi, warranty deed to Arian Ajvazi, 102 Jones Terrace, Oregon, OregonNashua Township, $15,000. Thomas Hartnett, III, warranty deed to Amelia M. King, 7456 N. River Rd.,

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. Taylor S. Piper, 18, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, March 30, 2015 (Dec. 18, 2014), $120. John W. Goodrich, II, 48, Leaf River, failure to reduce speed, March 30, 2015 (Feb. 3, 2015), $175. Randal J. Gabaldon, 44, Polo, no valid registration, March 31, 2015 (Feb. 11, 2015), $120. Kimberly R. Hazelwood, 46, Polo, driver failed to give notice of accident, March 30, 2015 (Feb. 15, 2015), $120. Cole H. Burke, 16, Oregon, failure to reduce speed, April 1, 2015 (Feb. 25, 2015), $120. Kelsi E. Jones, 39, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the

speed limit, March 29, 2015 (Feb. 27, 2015), $120. Evan R. Janco, 16, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, April 1, 2015 (Feb. 28, 2015), $160. Cole A. Hensley, 32, Kings, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, March 31, 2015 (March 1, 2015), $120. Taylor A. Kessinger, 20, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, April 2, 2015 (March 5, 2015), $120. Jeffrey J. Pearson, 45, Byron, expired registration, April 1, 2015 (March 12, 2015), $120. Audrey M. Mongan, 19, Oregon, disregarding official traffic control device, April 1, 2015 (March 12, 2015), $120. Tyler J. Black, 16, Mt. Morris, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, March 30, 2015 (March 13, 2015), dismissed per state motion. Damon J. Kennedy, 26, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, March 30, 2015 (March 15, 2015), $175.

Mari L. Bushnell, 54, Stillman Valley, driving 1520 mph over the speed limit, March 30, 2015 (March 19, 2015), $120. Dustin A. Gruben, 18, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, March 30, 2015 (March 14, 2015), $160. Timothy Marcks, 34, Byron, driving 21-25 mph over the speed limit, March 30, 2015 (March 13, 2015), $140. Brent M. Burright, 23, Mt. Morris, disregarding stop sign, April 1, 2015 (March 18, 2015), $120. McKenzie P. Horton, 18, Stillman Valley, failure to reduce speed, March 31, 2015 (March 17, 2015), $120.

Byron, Marion Township, $95,000. CR Properties 2015 LLC, warranty deed to John Jozwiak, 410 S. Walnut Ave., Forreston, Forreston Township, $20,000. Debra L. Bonne, quit claim deed to John F. Kruse, property in Marion Township, no address given. March 31 Karl A. Kramer, warranty deed to Austin W. Webb and Randi R. Webb, 2209 S. Third St., Oregon, OregonNashua Township, $129,000. Jeremy M. Marchal and Carrie M. Marchal, warranty deed to Brook R. Runyon, 756 N. Old Hunter Run,

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1 BR Apts. No pets. No Exceptions! Call 815716-0367. 1BR stove, refrig, No Pets. $385 + dep. 815-631-6678 1BR stove, refrig., gas, heat, water, & garbage furnished, no pets, no parties, need references, $450/mo. + dep. 815-631-0896. Newly remodeled studio apts. Utilities included. Starting at $450. 815-441-5106 Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free! Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes. Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.

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900 square feet CALL (608) 558-9690 600 sq. feet Office N. Galena Ave., Dixon Available Now. 815-652-7470 Secured 3 acre w/ high bays and office, 3818 River Rd., Sterling. 815-626-8790

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ASHTON 2BR, clean, no $395/mo. pets. 847-809-6828.

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc. 815-445-6151.

APPLIANCES

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FURNITURE

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All Mattress Sets New in plastic. Twin $99, Full $129, qu. $159, King $259. W/ Warr. Can deliver. 815-703-3688

HEALTH & FITNESS

761

CORN FARMERS Did you harvest or sell corn between November 1, 2013 and the present? You may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-5355727

MUSIC INSTRUCTION

765

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STATEWIDE PUBLIC AUCTION (ONLINE ONLY) OF IDOT SURPLUS ASSETS ON

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WANT TO BUY 795 I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061

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LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

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CLASSIC CARS

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Antique 1990 Buick Reata convertible. Runs good, new tires. Asking $3,200. 630-945-0166

AUTOMOBILES

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC INSPECTION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET AND PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the proposed budget for the Village of Forreston for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2015 and ending April 30, 2016 is available for public inspection at the Forreston Village Hall, 102 S. Walnut Avenue, Forreston, Illinois beginning April 09, 2015 during normal business hours. Further notice is hereby given that a public hearing on said tentative budget will be held on Monday, April 20, 2015 at 7:00 PM at Forreston Village Hall, 102 S. Walnut Avenue, Forreston, Illinois at which time all persons will be heard thereon. Carol Gagliardi Village Clerk April 9, 2015

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, Plaintiff, VS. 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 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

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

Kimberly A.Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court Ogle County, Illinois

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APPLICATIONS FOR lifeguards for the coming summer at the Polo Municipal Swimming Pool are now available at Polo City Hall. Applications can be picked up at City Hall, 115 S. Franklin Avenue from 8am-12pm (noon) and 1 pm5pm, Monday through Friday. Job applications are to be returned to City Hall no later than 5:00pm on April 22, 2015. Automotive Openings New and Used auto dealer taking applications for all positions in the dealership. Come grow with us. New facility and over 60 years in business. Fax resume to 815-562-3816 Butler Transport Your Partner in Excellence. CDL Class A Drivers Needed. Sign on Bonus. All miles paid. 1-800-528-7825 or

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Experienced Custom Applicators Full Time positions available. Paid Benefits. Apply: Crop Production Services 1793 Steward Rd. Steward, IL 60553 815-396-2248

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Illinois Bank & Trust Personal Banker Part Time Position Process customer transactions, offer financial products/ services, provide extraordinary level of customer service. Provide backup for all Personal Banking positions. Learn more about the banking industry, grow your career! Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, customer service experience. EOE/AA Employer M/F/Disabled/Vet www.illinois bank.com/careers

Local chemical and fertilizer company has openings for seasonal truck drivers. Applicants must have a current medical card and a minimum of Class B CDL. Interested candidates can call 815-537-2630 or inquire at: 5502 Lyndon Road, Prophetstown, IL 61277.

NEW TODAY Motorcycle/ATV Mechanic wanted Full or part time. Apply in person at Douglas & Frye Motorsports, Sterling OTR Drivers Needed Competitive Mileage Pay Including Bonuses and Full Benefits Consistent Miles/Home time 100% No Touch 12 Months CDL/A Experience 1-888545-9351 Ext 13 www.doublejtrans port.com PART TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT Flexible Hours Please send replies to: Box # 1272, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

Birkey’s Farm Store, Polo, IL

Rail car repair shop laborers wanted. Mechanical aptitude required - no experience necessary. Health benefits, 401k, attendance incentives. Economy Systems, 320 21st Street, Camanche, IA 52730. 563-2598309

S & S Cartage located in Loves Park, IL, serving the industry since 1961, is recruiting new owner/operators with semi dumps to cover the truck shortage in the local construction industry. The 5 year market outlook is strong. If you already have a tractor or have $20K to invest in a truck tractor with or without a dump trailer, and don't know where to get started; Contact Gary at 815-2989411 for more information.

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes. The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

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We are currently accepting resumes for an experienced Ag Equipment Service Technician to accurately and efficiently diagnose, repair and service equipment.

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Coilcraft, Inc., founded in 1945, is an established worldwide organization specializing in the manufacturing of magnetic components with headquarters located in Cary, Illinois. We currently have positions listed below at our Oregon, IL plant:

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FARMLAND, HOUSE & BUILDINGS ESTATE AUCTION Saturday, April 18th, 2015 at 11:00 A.M Sale to be held at: 3926 Prairie Road Oregon, IL 61061

290 Acres +/-in Sections 19, 27 & 30 of Pine Rock Township in Ogle County, IL Selling in 5 tracts

Survey Available Day of Sale

Tract 1: 5 Acres +/- House, building & Bin 3926 Prairie Rd Oregon, IL Tract 2:123 Acres +/- Farmland Tract 3 62 Acres +/ Farmland Creek Tract 4: 90 Acres +/ Farmland, Woods & Creek Tract 5:10 Acres +/- House, Buildings & Shed 4650 Chana Rd in Chana, IL EXISTING FARMLAND LEASE FOR 2015 For complete listing of sale bill, maps, soil maps, photos, tax info, terms & conditions, etc. go to www.lenny ybry ysonauctioneer.com

Owner, Roland Williams Estate Executor, Karen Evans Estate Attorney, Kim Krahenbuhl For Information Contact: Lenny Bryson- Auctioneer 900 South Division Ave Polo, Il 61064 Ph) 815-946-4120

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FARMLAND, HOUSE & BUILDINGS ESTATE AUCTION Tuesday, April 14th, 2015 at 11:00 A.M Sale to be held at: 4784 West Valley Road Shannon, IL 61078 160 Acres +/Section 33 of Florence Twp in Stephenson County, IL Selling in 2 tracts Tract 1: 151 Acres +/- P.I. 132.2 – NO BUILDINGS Tract 2: House & Many Out Buildings 9 Acres +/DO NOT ENTER 4784 West Valley Road Shannon, IL HOG BUILDINGS BINS, SHEDS, LAGOON, HOG BUILDINGS, to view Tract 2; SILOS, MACHINE SHED, Etc. contact auctioneer Tax I.D #’s 03-18-33-100-001 Total Taxes $ 8,863.00

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1998 Chevrolet S10, many new parts 815-2881585 2001 Dodge Dakota SLT, 91,900mi. Typical Dodge rust over wheel wells & bumpers. New muffler, brakes recently. 2” class 3 hitch w/flat 4 wiring & topper. Well maintained with records. New price $3000/obo. 815441-2557 lv. msg.

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2006 Grand Caravan, handicap van with power ramp. Very good cond. $7995. Call Sauk Valley Motors, 815288-5626 or 815622-6655.

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1995 Suzuki RF 900 25k mi. fresh service, good condition. $2,300 815626-4887. 2004 Harley Davidson Electra-Glide Classic, $9500, many extras. Must See! 815-973-0977

For Information Contact: Lenny Bryson - Auctioneer 900 South Division Ave., Polo, IL 61064 Phone: 815-946-4120

2009 Harley Fatboy. 9,805 miles, excellent condition! $11,000 815-564-7552

AUCTION

Location: The Auction Shed at 900 S. Division Ave (Rt 26), Polo, IL 61064

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Sunday, April 12, 2015

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Selling items belonging to Joyce Wilhelms Est, Ruth & Art Deem, Mary Zimmerman, Shirley Farwell, Steve Brown & others. Second ring begins at 12:00 noon on car, mowers, showcase items, furniture and other floor items.

BOATS/MOTORS

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1983 Mariner outboard, 115HP includes 18' tri-hull boat and trailer. Very nice! $2500. 815-499-0699.

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Astrograph Don’t Waste Time Thursday, April 9, 2015 Your willpower, courage and determination will help you achieve anything you want this year. Sitting on the sidelines is not for you. Get involved by participating in new activities. Bold moves will help you further your goals. Follow your intuition, and don’t look back. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Express your outgoing attitude, and strive to be in a good mood. Get involved in social events that will lead to new friendships. An important connection will be made. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your quest for change will drain your bank account. Rather than spend money on unnecessary items, put your cash in a safe place. An unexpected bill will set you back. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Reflect on your current relationships. If you feel you may be moving in a different direction than the people around you, you should determine what could be done to revive the connection or move on. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -Career and travel are highlighted. Advancement will head your way

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To Greg Majeski, I wanted to write just a quick note of thanks, for a buying experience that was second to none. Dan was our sales associate, and if I had to give him a grade on performance it would be A+. Dan went above and beyond our expectations. I never felt pressured, hurried, or like it was just another sale. He made our purchase of our Nissan Rogue smooth, friendly, and one that would make me tell my friends and neighbors about. This was our 4th vehicle purchased in 6 years from them and this will not be our last purchase of a vehicle from Majeski Motors. From the inventory, to the service, to the purchase, it was the best vehicle purchase experience I have ever had. Hats off to Majeski Motors! Job done in excellence!

Over 150 Vehicles In Stock! • By Maria Ortiz from Sterling

Overall, this was the best car buying experience I have had to date. I got a like new car at an awesome price! • By Paul and Ashley Scott from Rock Falls

Great service, Great Prices, Great Staff! What more could you ask for in a dealership? Over 70 Fords & Chevrolets • By Nervous Mom from Rock Falls Bought my daughter her first car! Had a great experience! Dan was great and didn’t give off typical salesman vibe! He wasn’t pushy and was easy to talk to! Will recommend and be coming back! • By Nikole Rivera from Sterling This was my first time buying a car. Brent and the staff at Majeski made my buying experience a breeze!

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• By Josh and Billie Jo Glazier from Sterling Me and my whole family buy our cars from Majeski’s, and we wouldn’t think of going anywhere else. Brent did a great job helping us out, and made sure we got a great rate on our loan! • By Out Of State Buyer from Kansas City Talked to Greg on phone, text and email. He agreed to pick me up at the airport in Peoria where we did our transaction and I was on my way. We have had several conversations after the transaction including Greg sending me a second key/fob in the mail. Greg’s promptness and professionalism before, during and after the sale is certainly not the norm in the auto industry. Thanks! Exceptional Financing Offers Available! Extended Warranties Available! Yes We Take Trade-Ins!

• By Marcella Kitson from Dixon From the moment I stepped on the lot, it felt like I was amongst old friends. I had an awesome experience buying this vehicle and will definitely be back for my next one.

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