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Science Siesta

The Forreston Cardinals baseball team is preparing for the 2017 spring season. B1

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Girls are encouraged to sign up for an annual overnight science event in April. A7

Forreston toy and craft show draws 500

By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com The Forreston Junior and Senior High School gyms were lined wall-to-wall March 11 with toys, crafts, and even some edibles for the 29th annual Forreston FFA Alumni Farm Toy and Craft Show.

Fifty-one vendors filled both gyms, one with toys and the other with crafts from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Toy vendors from Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan filled 94 tables with toy tractors and cars, novelty signs, books, action figures, pocket knives, sports memorabilia, and even a collection of toy horses.

Some vendors, like Dean

Photos inside

Turn to A2 to view additional photos from the Forreston Toy and Craft Show.

Jaeger, was on his third year as a vendor. Ann Johnson attended for the first time, and said she had a good experience.

“I sold about a dozen horses, which is around what I expected, but it was fun and I think I’ll come back,” said Johnson.

The craft show didn’t have as many tables, but wasn’t lacking in options.

Bonnie Bond brought her bead creations, while Kevin Duncan sold Amish-made jams, jellies, and various pickled items. Hand-made crafts lined every aisle.

One of the main attractions

was a special Oliver 1755 toy tractor, commemorating the event. Only 120 of the collector’s piece were made, and they sold out quickly.

FFA Alumni chairman Rick Garnhart said around 500 people came throughout the day to enjoy the event.

“I’m a collector myself; been collecting toys for 40 years,” said Garnhart. “After 29 years, it’s amazing to see our event be so big and draw such big crowds.”

According to Garnhart, proceeds from the event go back to the FFA Alumni, Kevin Duncan brought out a varied collection of jellies, jams, sauces, and more in the who funnel it back to the kids craft section of the FFA toy and craft show. Photo by Zach Arbogast. through FFA programs.

Jail plan hits a roadblock

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecountynews.com The votes needed simply may not be there to close South Sixth Street in Oregon for the new Ogle County Jail.

Two Oregon City Commissioners indicated March 9 that they will not vote in favor of closing the 100 block of South Sixth to allow the county board to build a jail connecting to the judicial center across the street.

Closing the street takes a super majority — yes votes from four of the five council members.

“We’re not against the new jail,” said Commissioner Jim Barnes. “We just don’t think it should be in downtown Oregon.”

Commissioner Tom Izer had another reason. “I don’t want Sixth Street tore up,” he said.

Izer, who is the Street Commissioner, said that street and maybe others will have to be torn up to move water and sewer mains and other buried utilities.

The two were among more than 130 people who attended a three-hour meeting at the Oregon Coliseum to learn more about the county’s plan to

“We’re not trying to ruin the neighborhood. We’re trying to do the best thing for all the citizens of Ogle County” — Kim Gouker Ogle County Board Chairman build a new jail a block away from where county jails have been located since 1841.

Ogle County Board Chairman Kim Gouker said locating the jail on the east side of the 100 block of South Sixth, which the county already owns, rather than at another location farther away will save both construction and maintenance costs.

“We’re doing this because this is the best location,” he said. “We’re not trying to ruin the neighborhood. We’re trying to do the best thing for all the citizens of Ogle County.”

County officials have requested that the city council close the block, but no decision has been made.

City Commissioner Terry Schuster asked if the city council’s refusal to close the block will halt the project.

Gouker said that would delay it while the design is reworked.

Izer wasn’t impressed when Gouker said the plan had been well-received at six previous town meetings held in other locations throughout the county.

“As for the meetings in the other towns — those people couldn’t care less because it’s not in their town,” he said.

Gouker, Long Range Planning Committee Chairman Don Griffin, Sheriff Brian VanVickle, and jail consultant Jeff Goodale, who is the Director of Justice at HOK, a Chicago architectural and planning firm, participated in the presentation and fielded questions from the audience.

The design calls for the jail, estimated to cost $24 to $28 million, to be connected to the judicial center by a large sally port that would run across what is now Sixth Street.

Goodale said the design maximizes efficiency and safety.

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Firefighters from 10 area departments battled a fire Saturday night that destroyed a farmhouse on Townline Road east of Leaf River. Photo by Vinde Wells

Leaf River home destroyed by fire

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com The cause has not yet been determined of a fire Saturday night that destroyed a farmhouse near Leaf River.

Firefighters from 10 area departments battled the blaze at the home Richard Myers and his son Richard Myers Jr. at 722 E. Townline Rd., approximately two and onehalf miles east of Leaf River.

Leaf River Fire Chief Steve Shelton said the fire was reported at 7:19 p.m.

Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a portion of the house in flames.

“The back was fully involved,” Shelton said.

The owners were not at

home, he said.

The grass in the yard around the house and the surrounding roadside was also burned.

“One of the things we’re trying to determine is which happened first, the grass fire or the house fire,” Shelton said.

He said the Illinois State Fire Marshal would be on the scene March 13 to assist with the investigation.

The Mt. Morris, Oregon, Forreston, Polo, German Valley, Byron, Stillman Valley, Pecatonica, and Winn-Bur-Sew Fire Departments were called for mutual aid.

“We needed several tenders to bring water to the scene,” Shelton said.

Volunteers needed to fill several positions

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com

Ann Jones, Oregon, speaks against the proposed location for the Ogle County Jail during a March 9 public meeting in Oregon. She said closing the street would cause traffic flow problems for funerals, weddings, and other church functions. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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Church News, A5 Classifieds, B6-B10 Entertainment, A6 Fines, B6 Library News, A3

Public Voice, A7 Property Transfers, B5 Sheriff’s Arrests, B3 Social News, A4

Fewer and fewer people are stepping up to serve on local boards and committees, and an Ogle County Board member would like to reverse the situation.

Sports, B1, B2 State’s Attorney, B5 Weather, A3 Zoning, B5

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Board vice chairman John Finfrock, Mt. Morris, has pointed out to the county board for the last two months that several vacancies are going unfilled for weeks or even months because no one has applied.

“I’m trying to increase Turn to A2

Deaths, B4 Gail M. Grabins

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Forreston Beat

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At the Toy Show

Soup supper in Baileyville The Baileyville Reformed Church will hold its annual soup supper on Thursday, March 16. Serving will begin at 5 p.m.

The menu consists of

chili, vegetable beef soup, chicken noodle soup, ham and cheese sandwiches, egg salad sandwiches, homemade pies, other desserts, and drinks.

The cost will be $7 for adults and $3 for children ages 3–12.

The church basement is handicapped accessible.

Lions to sell carnations Saturday The Forreston Lions Club will hold its annual carnation sale on Saturday, March 18 from 8 a.m. to noon at

the Sweetwood building in Forreston.

Carnations are $15 per dozen.

All proceeds will be given for two scholarships for graduating seniors at Forreston High School.

Vacancies in several area boards

Pat Bettner and his son Raymond browse the toys for sale. The Bettners have been coming around for around five years, and enjoy the show. Photos by Zach Arbogast

resolved in 2015 when several Rochelle residents agreed to serve.

Finfrock said most of the boards do not require a lot of time, and the application process is simple.

Those interested must submit an application which is reviewed by the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s & Juvenile & Probation Committee.

That committee then schedules individual interviews with applicants and makes a recommendation to the county board, which makes the final decision.

The county board announces vacancies and makes appointments on a monthly basis.

“We need people with common sense,” Finfrock said.

Board, and the Lost Lake River Conservancy District Board.

In recent years, people aren’t always coming forth to apply.

“Boards are looking for help, and some aren’t getting a lot of it,” Finfrock said.

Right now fire boards seem to have the most unfilled vacancies, he said.

While some fire board are appointed by the county board, others are elected by voters within their districts.

Having an elected, rather than appointed, board takes a referendum.

Several years ago, the nine-member Ogle County Civic Center Authority Board went for a few years with no one applying for sometimes as many as five vacancies.

That problem was

From A1 public awareness and therefore interest,” Finfrock said. “It’s sometimes very tough to get people to apply for these positions.”

The county board appoints the members of several county-wide boards such as the 911 Emergency Telephone System Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Regional Planning Commission, Board of Review, Civic Center Authority, Board of Health, Mental Health 708 Board, Farmland Assessment Review Board, Housing Authority, Soil & Water Conservation District Board, and Sheriff’s Merit Commission, and also local boards including several fire protection district boards, the Byron Museum District

Make cemetery donations at bank Ann Johnon thinned out her personal Bonny Bond and her Easter-themed collection of Breyer model horses at the “Beads by Bonny” creations were at toy and craft show. the farm toy and craft show.

Donations to the White Oak Cemetery Improvement Committee can be made at Forreston State Bank.

the bank.

When making a donation by check, write “improvement” on the memo line.

School Menus

March 20-24 German Valley Grade School (severe). Weather somewhat unstable. I had Monday—pizza burger three inches of snow on 13-14. Spring arrives on a bun, peas, pears March 20 at 5:29 a.m. CDT. Tuesday—chicken patty on a bun, green beans, pineapple Wednesday—cheesy fries with taco meat, peaches Thursday—beef stew & Tator Tot, Mandarin oranges, butter bread Friday—mini corn dogs, baby bakers, apple slices

Weather Forecast Winter’s back. Temperature colder than normal. Winds normal to windier than normal. Moisture about normal. Best chances for storms are 15-16, 22-23, and 24-26

Donations can be mailed to the bank at PO Box 278, Forreston IL 61030.

Contributions can also be given to Sue Engelkens at

Forreston Grade School

Monday—pepperoni pizza, peas, mixed fruit Tuesday—chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, applesauce, dinner roll Wednesday—taco salad with cheese, Fritos, pineapple Thursday—scrambled eggs, hash brown patty, pears, muffin Friday—chicken patty on whole grain bun, carrots, apple Junior & Senior High School Monday—pizza, tossed

salad, peas, pineapple Tuesday—chicken patty with bun, onion rings, green beans, pears Wednesday—beef tacos, black bean salad, corn, lettuce & cheese, Mandarin oranges Thursday—corn dog, seasoned fries, peas, pears Friday—pulled pork with a bun, chips, veggie & dip, apple slices Menus are subject to change without prior notice.

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Forreston Journal Serving the Forreston area since 1865 The Forreston Journal is published weekly by Ogle County Newspapers, a division of the B.F. Shaw Printing Co., Shaw Media.

The Forreston Journal was founded in 1865 by C.E. Slocum as the Forreston Herald. He later changed the name to Forreston Journal.

The newspaper was purchased by Wesley W. Buckley in 1910.

He died in December 1917, and the newspaper was taken over by his wife, Susan.

In 1927, John J. Wagner and G.C. Terry, co-owners of the Tri-County Press, Polo, purchased the Forreston Journal.

Terry bought out Wagner’s interest in 1930, and the newspaper stayed in the Terry family until 1977, when Danny C. Terry sold out to B.F. Shaw Printing, Dixon.

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Forreston Beat

Security and jail efficiency are concerns for the sheriff From A1 jail is connected to the courtrooms,” he said.

Costs for staff and vehicles to transport inmates to court appearances goes up the farther away the jail is from the courts, he said.

VanVickle estimated the additional cost would run as high as $300,000 to $400,000 per year.

That cost would be paid by taxpayers, he said.

The new jail will be paid for from the host fees paid by garbage-haulers to dump refuse in the two landfills in the county.

VanVickle said efficiency and security at the new facility are his two main concerns.

“Those are my two priorities,” he said. “To see that your money is well spent and that you are kept safe and secure.”

Oregon resident Ann Jones said closing the block of Sixth Street between Jefferson and Washington Streets will cause traffic flow problems for funerals, weddings, and other functions at three nearby churches.

She also questioned how many other streets would have to be excavated to move the utilities.

Bradley Bauer, also an Oregon resident, said he is a opposed to building a new jail at all because he believes crime will reduce in coming years as the younger generation realizes the dangers of using illegal drugs and alcohol and avoids abusing the substances.

Sylvia Newcomer, who lives across the street from the proposed site, asked why the jail could not be built to the north of the judicial center, in the area where Subway and China Buffet now are located.

Gouker explained that the county doesn’t own that property.

Newcomer said purchasing it should not be difficult because the owner has died.

Gouker said buying the property is part of the county’s 50-year plan but it has been earmarked for future expansion of the judicial center should that became necessary.

Newcomer also questioned why the new design calls for

Ogle County Board Chairman Kim Gouker talks with Bob and Delores Massey, Oregon, March 7 after a meeting at the Mt. Morris Village Hall about the proposed new county jail. Photo by Vinde Wells

180 beds.

VanVickle said the current jail population averages approximately 130 per day, and the increase will allow for future needs.

“We need 180 to 200 beds to suffice us for the next 40 years,” he said.

The jail population has increased steadily over the years, he said, and while the jail continues to house federal prisoners, that number has decreased over the years.

Currently only about a dozen prisoners are boarded for the U.S. Marshall’s Service, he said, which pays the county $82 per day per prisoner.

Goodale said the current jail has only 109 beds.

Although some prisoners are booked and then bond out without spending the night, he said the jail is inadequate.

“The jail on an average day is overcrowded,” he said. “I think an important element is we’re not building just for today.”

VanVickle said the current jail’s days are numbered because it does not meet several state and federal requirements and requires increasing repairs.

“We’re already on the DOC [Illinois Department of Corrections] watch list,” he said. “This has been an ongoing issue.”

Not all Oregon residents are opposed to the location.

At a jail presentation March 7 in Mt. Morris, Oregon resident Bob Massey expressed approval.

“We don’t have a problem with your plan,” he told Gouker and Griffin.

Massey said he worked for the Illinois Department of Corrections for 17 years and understands the important of the jail and courtrooms being connected.

He said he lives four blocks from the South Sixth Street site and owns building two blocks away.

Bertolet Library The Bertolet Memorial Library, Leaf River, will hold several programs and events.

Coffee with the Sheriff Wednesday, March 22 10 a.m. to noon Interested in finding out more about our local police force?

Join us for an informal meet and greet with Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle to learn about his responsibilities and the department’s day to day operations.

Questions are welcome and refreshments will be served.

Movie Madness Monday, March 27 1 p.m.

Start your spring break with a fun, animated musical about a down-on-his-luck koala who plans a singing contest to save his crumbling theater.

There are plenty of interesting characters including a juvenile delinquent gorilla, a pig mama with 25 little ones, and a talented elephant with severe stage fright.

Throw in a misprinted flyer, a botched bank robbery, and a wall of performing squid, and you have a show that is entertaining for all ages.

Popcorn and drinks are

provided.

STEM Club Monday, March 27 3 p.m.

After enjoying “Sing”, school-age kids are invited to stay and participate in science and engineering activities related to the movie.

Perhaps we’ll make bathtub squid or design and build our own musical instruments.

Come prepared to get messy and have fun making new discoveries.

Adult Coloring Club Wednesdays 1 p.m.

Looking for a new activity this spring?

Stop in and try our coloring club.

We provide all the pictures and a variety of colored pencils, crayons, and markers.

No registration is necessary, just drop in, pick your picture, and start coloring.

Toddler & Preschool Story Time Thursdays 10 a.m.

Story Time is a great opportunity for children and their caregivers to discover the joy of sharing books and making new friends.

We are currently learning about shapes through interactive books, finger plays, crafts, and activities.

Bring your favorite little person and join the fun.

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Students of the Month

Forreston Grade school recently recognized its February Students of the Month.

Pictured left to right in the front row are: Levi Bocker, Kyria Mazique, Rachel Gillingham, Kyla Lamm, Noah Genandt, McKenna Jordison, Caroline Bawinkel, Min-Jee Johnson. Middle row: McKenna Rummel, Mason Robin, Lacey Politsch, Kayleigh Newill, Dane Setterstrom, Justin Helt. Back row: Principal Jonathan Schneiderman, Thalia Harriett, Micah Nelson, Tymon Runkle, Hailey Haefner, Katie Baker. Photo supplied

Forreston Junior and Senior High Schools recently recognized February Students of the Month. Pictured left to right in the front row are: Olivia Johnson - freshman, Abbi Derrer - eighth grade, Jace Engbert - sixth grade. Back row: Laci Meyer seventh grade, Karalee Rinehart - senior, Principal Travis Heinz, Sawyer Wild sophomore, Ben Sketo - junior. Photo supplied

Sheriff to speak at library Are you interested in finding out more about the men and women who protect and serve our county and the man who leads them?

The Bertolet Memorial Library will host an informal

meet and greet with Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle on Wednesday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to noon.

VanVickle will discuss his responsibilities and the department’s day to day

operations, as well as address any questions or concerns residents may have.

Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be served.

Call the library at 815-7382742 for more information.

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Social News

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Hinkle earns Racial Justice Award Hana Hinkle, Oregon, was selected as the recipient of the 2017 YWCA Women of Achievement Racial Justice Award.

She was presented with the award at the YWCA Leader Luncheon XXXVII held March 6 at Giovanni’s Conference Center in Rockford.

This award is given to women who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to promoting racial justice and have worked toward the elimination of racism.

Recipients of the Racial Justice Award demonstrate a commitment to racial equality and the advocacy of fundamental rights for all

races.

Hinkle was nominated to receive this award for her work with the underserved communities, including Latino and Native American populations.

She was nominated by the National Center for Rural Health Professions (NCRHP), University of Illinois College of MedicineRockford.

Hinkle currently serves as the associate director for NCRHP where she is integrally involved in the management and leadership of the day-to-day and long-term activities of the center, including: center operations; budgetary decision-making; staffing;

center direction; grant writing and implementation; educational initiatives; and the enhancement and development of community partnerships.

She also serves as codirector of NCRHP’s World Health Organization and Pan-American Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Developing and Sustainable Human Resource for Health and Medical Education, faculty in the Department of Family and Community Medicine and as president of the Illinois Rural Health Association.

She is currently pursuing a PhD in Health Sciences from Northern Illinois University DeKalb.

Hana Hinkle

Oregon High School grad celebrates 90th

Emily and Ross Wolf

Dean Moore, Oregon, will celebrate his 90th birthday March 20.

He was born on March 20, 1927 in California, but came to Oregon in 1944 with a desire to attend the Oregon Bible College that was located at the old Maxson Manor in Oregon.

He completed his senior year at the Oregon High

School and then pursued his studies at the Oregon Bible College graduating in 1950.

While attending the Bible College he met his brideto-be, Virginia Wagenaar from Michigan, who also was attending, and they were married in 1952.

Upon graduating, Dean began his love for preaching and teaching God’s word

by pastoring in great-grandson and several different have enjoyed calling states and then as Oregon their home. a missionary to Dean continues to live Mexico for five out his faith in the Lord years with his wife through dedicated and two daughters. selfless service that is Dean and his wife an inspiration to many.

Dean Moore of 64 years returned Birthday greetings to Oregon, in 1999 to be can be sent to Dean Moore closer to their children, P.O. Box 53 Oregon IL four grandchildren, and one 61061.

Scholarship will be $250 for 2016.

The LaVerne Adams Scholarship Fund was established in May of 2002 following his death.

A longtime resident of Ogle County, Adams sat on the Ogle County Board from 1972 until 2002.

At the time Focus House was established in 1975, he was appointed and served as the chairperson of the county committee that oversaw the operation of the program.

His family started the scholarship in his name due to his commitment to the youth of Ogle County and the Focus House program.

The LaVerne Adams Scholarship will be $500 for 2016.

Applicants must be Ogle County residents who are graduating from high school or already enrolled or attending a post-secondary institution.

The scholarships focus on positive impact or personal growth that the applicants have made in their lives or in their community.

A priority is given to past Focus House residents, former probationary clients, youth who have had police contact or youth who are studying criminal justice, but all students are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Past recipients have enrolled in a variety of educational programs including four-year college, two-year community

college, CDL training, CNA training, and other vocational programs.

No program is too big or too small to be considered.

Applications can be downloaded from http:// oglecounty.org/departments/ probation.

Click onscholarship information or they can be picked up and dropped off during normal business hours at the Judicial Center in Oregon at Suite 100.

Applications can also be requested by emailing Samantha Anderson at sanderson@oglecounty.org.

The deadline for applications is April 14.

Applications postmarked after this date will not be considered.

recognize a graduating high school senior who, through unselfish acts and future plans, has demonstrated a commitment to healthcare, social work, or the works of divinity.

Eligible seniors will either be a member of a Church of the Brethren congregation in northern

Illinois or Wisconsin, or an Oregon High School senior, or a home school or private school student from within the Oregon School District.

The Pinecrest Board of Directors established the scholarship, first awarded in 2014, to recognize the lifetime contributions of Renz, which include 40

years on the board, 24 years as secretary.

For additional information and application requirements, visit www. pinecrestcommunity.org/ news-releases, email info@ pinecrestcommunity.org, or phone 815-734-1710.

The application deadline is April 1.

Magers and Wolf exchange vows Two youth scholarships offered Ross Wolf, Maryland, formerly of Polo, and Emily Magers, also of Maryland, were united in marriage on May 15, 2016 at the Belmont Manor and Historic Park in Elkridge, Maryland.

Ross is the son of Randy and Shelli Wolf, Polo.

His grandparents are Norman and the late Jackie Carroll, Polo, and Art and Joretta Wolf, Milledgeville.

Great-grandparents are Loretta Carroll and John Hackett, both of Polo.

Emily is the daughter of Charles and Catherine Magers, Dayton, Maryland.

Emily is a graduate of

River Hill High School and Towson University in Maryland with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing.

She is an instructional developer for Connections Education.

Ross is a graduate of Polo Community High School and a James Scholar graduate from the University of Illinois - College of Computer Engineering.

He is a cyber security software engineer for the federal government.

After a honeymoon to Mexico, the couple reside in Maryland.

Teachers will meet

The Foundation for Focus House and Community Programming will offer two scholarship opportunities for Ogle County youth.

The F. Lawrence Lenz Scholarship Fund was established in April of 2003 by his family following his death.

As an Ogle County Circuit Judge, Lenz elected to preside over juvenile court.

In that capacity, he was one of the instrumental supporters of the opening of Focus House in 1975.

From the bench he believed in the value of having community based programs and was an advocate of Focus House until his death.

The F. Lawrence Lenz

The Ogle/Lee Retired Teachers’ Association will hold its first meeting of 2017 on Tuesday, April 4 at the Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon.

The doors will open at 11 a.m. and the meeting will begin at noon.

The program will be given

by John Lindhorst from Ukulele Station America.

Any IRTA member who does not receive a phone call by March 24 to make a reservation, is asked to call Marvel Blomberg at 815562-2884.

Applications are now being received for the James E. Renz Pinecrest Memorial Scholarship.

This $1,000 scholarship strives to honor and

Pinecrest offers $1,000 scholarship

College News Loyola University Joseph Messenger, Oregon, has been named to the College of Arts and Sciences dean’s list for the fall semester at Loyola University, Chicago.

To be eligible for the dean’s list you must be a full-time student taking 12 semester hours or more and obtain at least a 3.5 grade point average.

Messenger is majoring in Biochemistry.

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UW-Platteville Sarah Duncan, Polo, has been named to the fall chancellor’s list at the University of WisconsinPlatteville The chancellor’s list honors full-time students who have earned perfect 4.0 grade-point averages for the semester.

Duncan is the daughter of Brian and Kelly Duncan, Polo, and is majoring in Dairy Science.

Several area students were named to the fall dean’s list at UW-Platteville.

The College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture and the College of Liberal Arts and Education require grade-point averages of 3.75 and above for dean’s list honors, while the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science requires students

to reach at least a 3.50.

Those earning academic honors include Kathryn Person and Caleb Snider, both of Forreston; Sydney Groen, Leaf River; Mackenzie Skoumal, Biology, Oregon; Beau Bunders, Polo; and Ethan Roberts, Stillman Valley.

Kassandra Tice, Davis Junction, graduated from UW-Platteville following the fall semester.

She earned a degree in Agricultural Education.

The graduating class marked a milestone at UWPlatteville, which celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2016.

Millikin University Izaac Herebia, Davis Junction , was named to the fall dean’s list at Millikin University, Decatur.

Students who attempt 12 graded credits during a fall or spring semester and earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher earn dean’s list honors.

Illinois Central College Matthew Sullivan, Polo, was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Illinois Central College, East Peoria.

The academic honor is presented to students who earn a 3.5 to 3.99 grade point average on a 4.0 grading scale.

Clemson University

Laney M. Janes, Stillman Valley, has been named to the president’s list at Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, for the fall semester.

Janes is majoring in Nursing.

To be named to the president’s list, a student must achieve a 4.0 (all As) grade-point average.

Lewis University Two area students have been named to fall dean’s list at Lewis University’, Romeoville.

Earning academic honors were Sarah A. Kuczek, Byron, and Gabriel Abin, Monroe Center.

Olivet Nazarene University Several area students were named to the fall dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais.

Those earning academic honors are Jessica Gerig and Tyler Lundquist, both of Stillman Valley; Baylie Isaacs, Byron; and Josiah Snider, Forreston.

To qualify for inclusion on the dean’s list, a student must have been enrolled as a fulltime undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.0 grading scale.

Church News ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study 4th Sunday Each Month 1:30 p.m. Nursing Home Service at Presence St. Joseph BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship Thursday, March 16—5 p.m.

Soup Supper BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m.

Adult Sunday School 10 a.m.

Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Pastor Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Adult & Children’s Education 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Thursday, March 16—10 a.m. Bible Class Sunday, March 19—9 a.m.

Worship with Communion; 10:20 a.m. Education Hour; 11:30 a.m. Confirmation Class Monday, March 20— Newsletter Deadline Tuesday, March 21—12:15 p.m. ALIVE Wednesday, March 22—11 a.m. Lenten Service Thursday, March 23—10 a.m. Bible Class OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

We include children in our Sunday Worship experience “Grandkids Class” Ages 3-10 are dismissed right after our Praise & Blended Worship Time.

Bible-Based Passion for God Compassion for People Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH, WHITE PINES CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw Sundays at 10 a.m.

815-837-5255 whitepines@crossroadscn.com We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in our cafe for coffee, snack & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

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crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Pastor Julie Bunt Phone 815-734-4853 Worship 9:30 a.m.

Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104 8:30 a.m. Fellowship 8:50 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Church 10:30 a.m.

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road Pastor John Wisdom Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Women & Men’s Bible Study, Kids Club www.ebenezerreformed.com EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 Worship Service 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St. Mt. Morris Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna Associate Pastor Lance Mennen 815-734-4942 Thursday, March 16—1 p.m.

Ladies Bible Study Friday, March 17—11:30 a.m. Food Pantry Volunteers Saturday, March 18—7 a.m.

Men’s Accountability Group Sunday, March 19—8:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m.

InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship Log onto our website at http://www.efcmm.org to check out our latest opportunities and updates FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Jeremy Heller, Pastor 815-946-3588 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service Nursery Available We are an independent nondenominational Christian church.

Visitors are always welcome.

FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203 “ A Church with a Heart — In the Heart of Forreston” 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School Sunday, March 19—9 a.m.

Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School Tuesday, March 21—6:30 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday, March 22—6 p.m. Lenten Supper; 7 p.m.

Lenten Service; 7:30 p.m. Choir FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Karen Hundrieser 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.”

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; transportation and nursery provided for all services.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 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, March 16—8 a.m.

AA Meeting; Sunday, March 19—9 a.m.

Worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Monday, March 20—8 a.m.

AA Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m.

Coffee at The Depot; 3 p.m.

Good News Club Wednesday, March 22—6:30 p.m. Book Study 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 Drew Jones 815-938-3605 www.forrestongrovechurch. com 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH 501 Third Ave. 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA Pastor Kathy Burkheimer 815-222-7270 Sunday Morning Worship at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon GIFT—Growing In Faith Together-Christian education for all ages following worship service Welcome Center is at 111 S. 4th St., Oregon GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-362-6601 Sunday School for All Ages 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10 a.m.

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Don Plock, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail. 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.

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p.m. Agape Team Practice 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Friday, March 17— Pastor David Poust Sunday, March 19—10:30 Newsletter Deadline Saturday, March 18—5:30 a.m. Worship & Children’s p.m. Worship Service Church Sunday, March 19—9 a.m.

Worship Service; 10:15 a.m.

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED Fellowship & Sunday School; METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon 11:30 a.m. Youth Group to See “The Shack” Pastor Chan Ik Choi Monday, March 20—10 a.m.

Handicapped Accessible Women’s Bible Study Worship Service 9 a.m.

Tuesday, March 21—10 Sunday School 10 a.m. a.m. Staff Meeting; 6 p.m. Cub Age Three through Scouts Sixth Grade.

Wednesday, March 22—6:30 Everyone is Welcome a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 7-9 MT. MORRIS CHURCH a.m. Holy Communion in Chapel; 5:30 p.m. Wednesday OF THE BRETHREN Night Alive; 6:15 p.m. A Life in 409 W. Brayton Road the Life Bible Study; 6:30 p.m.

P.O. Box 2055 Trustee Meeting; 7 p.m. Choir Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Practice Pastor Ginny Haney Thursday, March 23—6 Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday - Friday p.m. Evangelism Committee Meeting; 7:30 p.m. Agape Team 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Friday, March 17—9 a.m. Practice Saturday, March 25—5:30 Women’s Fellowship Saturday, March 18—4-7 p.m. Agape Worship Service Sunday, March 26—9 a.m. p.m. Living Hope Church Sunday, March 19—8:15 Worship, Coin Collection to a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Habitat; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; & Sunday School; 11:30 a.m.

Youth to Village Bakery 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Tuesday, March 21—8:45 PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN a.m. Bible Study; Quilting CHURCH Wednesday, March 22—5:305076 S. Lowell Park Rd. 8 p.m. Kid Nation on Lower 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 Level; 7:15 p.m. Chimes a.m. Worship Service NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY POLO CHURCH OF THE OF GOD BRETHREN 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon Congress Ave. & Webster St. Pastor David Demmer (The church is handicapped 815-732-7404 accessible) 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Pastor Leslie Lake Service 9:30 a.m. Family Worship Fellowship Time NORTH GROVE 10:30 a.m. Sunday School EVANGELICAL CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., PRAIRIE DELL Forreston PRESBYTERIAN Pastor Tim Hotchkiss CHURCH Church: 815-938-2194 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Shannon Sunday School 9 a.m.

Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP Worship Service 10:05 a.m.

815-864-2448 Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop 10 a.m. Worship Open at New Life Community 11:15 a.m. Fellowship Center REVIVE COMMUNITY OREGON CHURCH CHURCH OF GOD 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Email: pastor@revivemtm.

Pastor Michael Hoffman com 815-732-6847 Southern Baptist Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Saturday Night Service Worship 10:30 a.m.

5:30 p.m.

You and your family are invited to join us for worship on RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN Sunday, March 19 at 10:30 a.m.

CHURCH Pastor Michael Hoffman will 609 S. 10th St., Oregon continue a series of messages Craig Arnold, Pastor related to the Passion of Christ, 812-236-1213 leading up to Easter.

Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

This week’s message is titled “Jesus Surrendered.”

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL Greeting you will be Carl, CHURCH Cheryl, and Shelby Morris.

1000 Ill. 64 West During morning worship an Oregon exceptionally fine Children’s Pastor Barbara Seward Church is offered for children 3 815-732-7211 years old through Grade 5. www.saintbrides.org Sunday School begins at 9:30 Email:saint.bride.church@ a.m. and includes classes for gmail.com adults, young adults, teens, chilServices dren and infants.

Sunday-Holy Communion-8 Special attention is given in and 10 a.m. each class to issues and topics Classes related to the particular needs Children’s Sunday School & and interests of each group.

Adult Bible Study Available On Sunday evening at 6:30 St. Bride’s follows traditional p.m., Jeremy Ramsey will give Anglican-Episcopal church a talk about “First Amendment practices; is biblically based Rights for People of Faith.” The and both family and individual public is invited. oriented. Visitors are always The Wednesday night Youth welcomed.

Group meets at 6 p.m. at East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. ST. JAMES LUTHERAN Daysville Road.

CHURCH Each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

West Grove Road at a class titled “Basics for BelievColumbine Rd. ers” will meet at the church. All Pastor Steve Erickson are welcome.

Sunday, March 19—9:15 The local Weight Watch- a.m. Prayer Ministry Team; ers group meets Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Congregational Bible the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Study, Senior Choir Rehearsal; for weigh-in, followed by their 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship with meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

Communion March’s Bible Book of the Wednesday, March 22—6 Month is Mark. p.m. Soup Supper; 6:30 p.m.

Lenten Worship Service OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN 200 S. Fourth, Oregon CHURCH Pastor Thomas E. Kim 201 N. Division Ave., Polo 815-732-2994 Pastor Terrie Wilder oregonumc@outlook.com 815-946-2919 Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Sunday Followed by Fellowship and Sunday School for Children All-Age Sunday School & Adults 9 a.m.

Thursday, March 16—6 p.m.

Social Time 10 a.m.

Evangelism Committee; 7:30 Worship 10:30 a.m.

ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m.

Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m.

Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m.

Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m.

St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m.

Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m.

Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 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 SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St., Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199 10 a.m. Saturday Sabbath School 11:30 a.m. Worship Service TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Email: trinitymm@frontier. com Website: www.trinitymm.net Thursday, March 16—3:304:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates Friday, March 17—8 a.m.

Bulletin & Tidings Assembly & Fellowship Saturday, March 18—5:30 p.m. Worship Sunday, March 19—9:30 a.m.

Worship Service; Fellowship Time Following Service; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for Age 4 through Grade 6; 11 a.m. Deep Digs Bible Discussion Monday, March 20— Deadline to Register for Northern Illinois Synod Women of ELCA Spring Retreat Tuesday, March 21—1:30 p.m. Communion Service at Pinecrest Manor followed

by Communion at Pinecrest Terrace; 3:30-4:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates Wednesday, March 22—6:30 a.m. Prayer and Praise Group; 3:10 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Junior High at Mt. Morris Estates; 5:30 p.m. Choristers, Chime Choir; 6 p.m. Lenten Soup Supper; 7 p.m. Mid-Week Worship Service; Chancel Choir Thursday, March 23—3:304:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates 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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Events & Entertainment

Showdown at the O-town throwdown Saturday

By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com Two Oregon High School students are holding a dodgeball tournament on March 18 in honor of those who have served our country, but it could be postponed if sign-ups don’t pick up steam.

Diana Clausen and Jessica Brink, two 15-year-old sophomores in the open program, made the decision in January to target the Wounded Warrior Project charity for their 2017 project.

The tournament, dubbed The O-Town Throwdown, has been set for March 18, but there is currently only one team signed up.

The girls say there’s been a lot of interest and response has been high from Facebook posts, but that hasn’t led to committed sign-ups.

Both girls have brothers in the military: 20-year-old Michael Clausen, is currently serving as a Corporal in the Marines, stationed in Camp Pendleton, California.

John Brink is a 21-year-old Army Private serving in Fort Jackson, South Carolina.

“We were never really close a few years before he left, and I’m hoping he’ll see

Attend The Event Are you interested in throwing down at O-Town to help the Wounded Warrior Project?

The tournament starts at 5 p.m. on March 18 at the Oregon Blackhawk Center, 1001 Jefferson St. Team cost is $35, and consists of a seven-person team with a team name, theme, and captain. Each team can include one substitute player. Payment is due by March 17.

Anyone interested should contact Diana Clausen and Jessica Brink ohsclausenbrink@gmail.com . my dedication to this cause,” said Clausen. “I’m hoping we talk more after this.”

Brink’s story was the opposite; “My brother and I were close, and me doing this will hopefully remind him I’ve got his back.”

Both families also include many veterans, with Clausen having eight throughout her family and Brink having five.

The inspiration was clear, but picking the exact event can be tricky, and the girls turned toward a past successful event, a homecoming dodgeball event, held during homecoming week.

“Everyone loves dodgeball,” said Clausen.

“That event was super popular, and we wanted something we knew people enjoyed.”

However, the girl have

learned that advertisement is the key, and a tight schedule has been a series impediment.

Brink and Clausen each participate in spring sports - softball and track, respectively - and help student-manage the off-thegrid greenhouse, located behind the OHS bus garage.

“Time has been sparse,” said Brink.

According to the girls, Open Program teachers Cole Davidson and Kim Radostits have suggested postponing the tournament if attendance does not increase.

Currently, the plan is still set for March 18. The girls encourage dodgeball lovers and charitable hearts alike to come out to the O-Town Throwdown.

Participants should email Clausen and Brink at ohsclausenbrink@gmail.com .

Artist to demonstrate painting Artist and teacher Nina Stachewicz will present a demonstration of Landscape Oil Painting on Saturday, March 18 at 10 a.m. in the Eagle’s Nest Art Studio on the second floor of Conover Square Mall, 201 N. Third St., Oregon.

The program is open to everyone free of charge.

The Ala Prima Painting method will be demonstrated.

The discussion will also include information about the materials needed to get started with oil painting.

The ala prima (wet-onwet) painting technique is used to create a fresh, quick, spontaneous look.

Stachewicz has taught art for 30 years.

She gives classes in her home as well as in area communities including

Nina Stachewicz

Moline, Rockford, Freeport, Lake Carroll, Apple Canyon Lake, Dixon, Sterling, Monroe, and Peoria.

She hosts and coordinates several four-day workshops during the year featuring renowned artist.

She has also created instructional packets for her students.

Beside oil painting, she has also traveled to France for a workshop in the use of soft pastels in a plein air setting.

Other art interests include designing from photography, watercolor work, and wall murals.

Her largest work includes helping to paint the wall murals at the Freeport YMCA and the Monroe YMCA. The members of the Eagle’s Nest Art Group invite the public to this program.

Fore more information about this program or other programs offered by ENAG, call 815-732-7783.

Stachewicz can be contacted by emailing her at paintwithnina@yahoo.com or calling 815-443-2530.

Maple Syrup Festival will be held in Byron March 18 The Byron Forest Preserve District will host its annual Maple Syrup Festival on Saturday, March 18 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Heritage Farm Museum, 8059 N. River Rd., Byron.

The event will feature free

family hayrides to view the maple tree tapping, tours of the evaporation process that makes maple sap into maple syrup and kids’ crafts.

A pancake breakfast will be prepared by the forest preserve staff for an additional fee

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The cost for the pancake breakfast tickets will be $4 for children 12 and under (ages 3 and under eat free) and $6 for adults.

For more information contact the Byron Forest Preserve District at 815-2348535 ext. 200.

Diana Clausen and Jessica Brink, inspired by similar motivations, turned their projects into a team effort to help returned veterans. Photo by Zach Arbogast

VCCT to present drama “A Few Good Men” opens Friday, March 17 in Rochelle.

VCCT of Rochelle is presenting this drama March 17, 18, 19, 24 and 25.

Show times are 8 p.m. for Friday and Saturday shows and 2 p.m. for the Sunday, March 19, matinee.

Tickets are $12 at the door

but can be ordered on line for $11 at vcctrochelle.org.

All shows are in the Paddock Room at Hickory Grove, 1127 N. Seventh St. “A Few Good Men” centers around a recruit’s death during training at a Marine base.

The trial seeks to find the

truth in the incident.

The military mentality and Marine code of honor become a focal point of the trial.

This show does contain strong language and mature themes and is not recommended for youngsters.

Butterfly program is March 26 The Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County invites the public to a program on monarch butterflies on Sunday, March 26 at 2 p.m. at the Kickapoo Center, 1919 N. Limekiln Rd., Oregon.

Peggy Doty will talk about her great love for monarchs.

“Sometimes you really do get what you wish for in life,”

she said.

Doty, naturalist, will share her personal nature experiences and what happened after she wished aloud to truly see more of what nature had to offer.

Her wish was granted in the form of a renewed awareness that surrounds us all if we simply take the time to see.

Photographs of monarchs she has released will accompany the 45 minute talk.

Children are welcome with an adult.

Light refreshments will be served after the program.

For more information contact Sonia Vogl at sonia. vogl@gmail.com.

Reunion planned SVCC performs Sunday The Oregon High School Class of 1962 plans to hold its 55th reunion on Saturday, June 24.

Pass the word and save the date.

The Department of Music at Sauk Valley Community College will present Stories Through Music Band Concert, on Sunday, March 19 at 2 p.m. at the Centennial Auditorium, Sterling. Admission is free for

this event.

Under the direction of Sauk music instructor, Denise Deter, the audience will be treated to an afternoon of music inspired by the art of writing. The program

includes selections from Bizet’s “Carmen,” a medley from “West Side Story,” and more.

For more information email Denise Deter at denise.j.deter@svcc.edu.

Spaghetti supper at East Jordan A spaghetti supper will be held on Friday, March 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. at East Jordan United Methodist Church, 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Both meat and meat-less sauce will be available.

Tickets are available at the door for a donation of $ 8 for

ages 14 and up, $ 4 ages 6-13, and under age 5 free.

Spaghetti will be the featured entrée but salads, desserts and drinks will also be included.

East Jordan Church, being rurally located between Sterling, Dixon,

Polo and Milledgeville, has church attendees from the neighboring towns and rural areas as well.

Other special events this past year include the August Farm Heritage Festival, December Christmas Wassail Festival, and Christmas caroling.

Polo Fish fry will be held April 7 The Polo Senior Center and the Polo Mystic Tie Lodge 187 will serve an all you can eat fish fry on Friday, April 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the senior center.

The menu will include

bake or fired cod, cheesy potatoes, baked beans, cole slaw, dessert, and drink.

Advanced tickets may be purchased at the senior center or from any lodge member or senior center

board member.

Tickets also may be purchased at the door.

The cost is $10 for adults $5 for children age 6-12, and free for children 5 and younger.

Servers will be Pine Creek Valley 4-H Club members.

All proceeds will be used to help install senior friendly doors at the senior center.

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Girls + Science = Fun! at annual Science Siesta!

Have you ever dreamt of spending the night in a museum?

No, this is not a movie, it’s Science Siesta!

Hosted by the University of Illinois Extension, this annual event for fourth-sixth grade girls will take place on April 21 and 22.

Once again, this program will be held at the Discovery Center Children’s Museum in Rockford.

This action-packed overnight will combine the fun of a pajama party with hands-on science experiences.

“This is our sixteenth year of conducting Science Siesta, we have reached over 2,400 girls so far and we are excited to continue to offer this fun, interactive event to encourage girls to consider science-related career fields,” said Johnna Jennings, University of Extension 4-H Youth Development Educator.

At Science Siesta, girls

have the opportunity to meet actual females in science career fields from throughout northern Illinois.

The scientists will share information about their background and involve the girls in activities much like they complete in their work every day.

Following the face-toface interaction with female scientists, youth participate in activities based on the “Wonderwise” curriculum developed by the University of Nebraska.

This curriculum highlights the work of female scientists and then translates their work into hands-on science based activities, which are fun and engaging.

Participating girls may choose one of three workshop tracks for breakout sessions.

Their choices include activities from “Vet Detective”, “Parasite Sleuth” and “Urban Ecologist”.

Statistics show that girls

Science Siesta provides girls with the opportunity to explore science. Photo supplied

are less likely to pursue degrees and careers in science and mathematics than boys.

Researchers agree that this

is a complex problem with no easy answers, but believe that there are things that can be done.

They suggest that having

role models that girls can look up to, as well as making science fun and interactive will encourage girls to stay involved and interested in

science.

Events such as Science Siesta are designed to help bridge the gap for girls at a time when many may start to lose interest in science or question whether science is a field they should choose.

Science Siesta for Girls will begin with registration at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 21 and will conclude with check-out at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 22.

The registration fee is $40 per girl. The registration fee covers pizza, snack, and breakfast, admission to the Discovery Center Children’s Museum, and all hands-on activities.

For additional information, as well as to register for either one of these Science Siesta events, go to the University of Illinois Extension website at http://web.extension. illinois.edu/bdo/ or call (815) 758-8194.

The registration deadline for this event is Friday, April 7.

Public Voice Contact officials about jail plan Dear Editor, Let’s examine the facts the county has been planning to put the new jail on Sixth Street for several years.

Have any of the old or present board members asked the citizens of Oregon how they felt about where the new jail should be before buying all the Sixth Street properties?

The county board tries to tell us what the judicial center brings to the City of Oregon.

They want us to believe that the judicial center and the jail will make us prosper.

Everyone that comes to court stops and spends money. Not on a bet.

They come to court and pay their fines, not spending money in town.

As for needing a bus to bring prisoners to court, I don’t see that. They only bring morning call and after lunch bring after noon call.

More sales pitch.

The City Planning Commission is meeting on Thursday, March 23 at 5:30 p.m. in the Oregon Coliseum.

Go online - cityoforegon. org, city government, departments, council members, planning commission members.

Or stop in city hall and get a copy of members of both.

Write them, call them, let them know how you feel about this.

The Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the council.

The council them votes on the final decision.

There are other areas that a jail could be built, Pines Road or the old golf course area.

Both have water and sewer available and good paved roads.

If enough of us don’t want that jail downtown, we have to make this wheel squeak remember squeaking wheels get the grease.

Please plan on attending the planning commission meeting on Thursday, March 23 at the Coliseum in Oregon.

Thank you, Jim Barnes Oregon City Commissioner

Endorses Corbitt for Polo Mayor Dear Editor, I am writing today on behalf of Susie Corbitt, candidate for Mayor of Polo.

I have known Susie for close to 20 years and know her to be a woman of strong convictions, character and integrity.

Our paths crossed through our association with the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC).

She has been an active member of the Municipal Clerks of Illinois, gaining the respect of clerks from all over the State of Illinois.

She served as their president and was also extremely instrumental in raising funds to host the IIMC Conference in Chicago in 2009.

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Letters from candidates or members of their immediate families will not be printed until after the election, regardless of the topic.

That conference was successful largely due to the fact that Susie wrote a grant for $100,000 from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunities.

On top of that, she led the charge in raising another $250,000.

Her work ethic is second to none. She is committed to doing all she can to make Polo the best place to work, raise a family and enjoy everyday life.

She will lead your city with honesty, professionalism and fairness.

I can’t think of anyone more equipped to lead the City of Polo that Susie Corbitt.

You won’t be disappointed if you elect her as your mayor.

Every vote counts and Susie is counting on you!

Respectfully submitted, Sharon K. Cassler, MMC Clerk of Council Cambridge, Ohio

Oregon is a great place to live Dear Editor, Those of us blessed to live in and around Oregon live in a wonderful community.

The world is far from perfect and Oregon is not perfect but it is a great place to live.

In my involvement as Chaplain for the Oregon Fire Protection District, on the worst of days I often see the best in people and the best in our community.

Oregon Fire was rather

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The editorial staff reserves the right to reject any letter and to edit letters.

If you have questions, contact Editor Vinde Wells, 815-732-6166, ext. 5903.

busy in the last couple of weeks with a garage fire, messy car wreck, tornado damage, and a major barn fire.

After the tornado that struck near Lighthouse and Daysville Roads, and during the barn fire on north River Road, we called McDonalds in order to feed the numerous personnel we had on scene for hours.

The owners of McDonalds have told us “anytime and anything you need.”

When we call they respond without hesitation and provided well over 100 burgers and numerous drinks that week.

On behalf of everyone at Oregon Fire, thanks to McDonalds for their generosity and help.

I would be remiss not to mention that the Alfano family and Casey’s have been very generous in the past also. We just did not call them for these recent events.

Immediately after the tornado and during the fire, neighbors showed up to help.

There was help to cover buildings and homes with damaged roofs, clean-up, generators were provided, all kinds of practical help as well as hugs, words of encouragement and just being there.

It was the best of our community in the worst of circumstances.

By the grace of God, no one was hurt in any of the circumstances I mentioned above. I think that qualifies as a miracle of God. Next time you want to complain about situations or conditions in our community, just remember that the best of our community is found in the people and the people are doing quite well.

The spring burning season is fast approaching.

Please be careful when you decide to burn. Stay safe out there.

Special thanks to all the special people of Oregon Fire for their selfless giving

of so much of their time and energy to protect everyone else.

A huge thanks to Firefighter Brian Bauer, who just recently retired, for his 38 years of humble and hard working service to the Oregon community.

Brian epitomizes the absolute best in people who serve.

Sincerely, Pastor Michael Hoffman Chaplain Oregon Fire Protection District

Vote for Corbitt

To the citizens of Polo, On April 4, you will be given a unique opportunity, that being, to cast your ballot for one of the most dynamic women I have ever met, Susie Corbitt.

As you know, Susie has served you well as your city clerk and done an outstanding job!

Now, she hopes to continue to serve you as your mayor.

I first met Susie many years ago, when our paths crossed through our involvement in a professional organization.

I had the unique opportunity of knowing Susie both as a friend and as a leader.

As president of Municipal Clerks of Illinois, she worked tirelessly to ensure the International Institute of Municipal Clerks Conference that was being held in Illinois was a huge success and a positive reflection on your state.

She did this by obtaining a grant from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunities, and raising additional funds to supplement the grant.

She also tried to anticipate every need a delegate might have and made sure those needs could be met. She will do the same for you.

Susie truly has a servant’s heart and loves the people of Polo.

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Light recycling was largest ever Dear Editor, The 2016-2017 holiday lights Recycling Program was a great success and produced the highest weight brought in by this program since its inception.

Ogle County residents brought in nearly 1,200 pounds of holiday light strands and extension cords between mid-November of 2016 and Jan. 31, 2017.

Drop off points were located at various points around the county at local fire stations, village halls, the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) office, and the Ogle County Courthouse.

These light strands and extension cords will be recycled so their metal components can be returned to the economic mainstream, and kept out of the landfill.

Proceeds from this program traditionally go to the United Way of Rock River Valley and this year’s donation will be $330, also the most ever generated through this program.

The OCSWMD wishes to thank the following for participation in this program: The City of Polo, the Villages of Forreston and Davis Junction, the Byron, Mt. Morris, Stillman Valley, and Rochelle Fire Departments, and Dynamic Recycling, LaCrosse, Wisconsin, where the light strands were sent for recycling.

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Yingling is PCHS’s Student of the Month Congratulations to Zandrea Yingling on being named Polo Community High School’s December Student of the Month.

Zandrea is the daughter of Kathy Yingling. She has three siblings Aleetra, Rhys, and Meaghan.

Zandrea has volunteered at many places including the church to pack food baskets around Christmas.

She also takes care of her pets at home and watches her younger siblings.

In her free time she likes to draw, write, and listen to music.

Zandrea has many fun facts about herself: her favorite TV show is “The Walking Dead.”

Her favorite phone app is Snapchat.

Her favorite food is sushi.

The last good book she read was “Nailbiter,” a graphic novel.

Her favorite movie is “Interstellar.”

Her favorite class is physics and her favorite teacher is Mr. Reece.

Zandrea’s biggest fear is drowning.

In high school, Zandrea has participated in drama club for two years, academic team for two years, Student Council for two years, and Spanish Club for three years.

She received the Biology Department Award as well.

After high school, Zandrea plans on attending college to On behalf of First State Bank Shannon Polo and the Polo Snow Rangers Tim study space science or pre-med. Cavenaugh presents Zandrea Yingling with her Student of the Month Certificate for December. Photo supplied

Test trivia skills on Saturday The Mt. Morris Kiwanis will hold Trivia Night on Saturday, March 18 at Pinecrest Grove, Mt. Morris.

Study up, put a team together, and join in for food, friends, and facts.

The evening will begin with supper at 5:30 p.m., and rounds to begin after that.

The cost is $20 per person and includes supper and snacks.

Teams can be up to eight people. Individuals or smaller teams may be combined.

For more information, call Lori Peterson at 815-9732180.

Polo Library All programs are free (unless otherwise noted) and accessible.

Polo Public Library Lecture Series Wednesday, April 5 at 6 p.m.

Each year the library offers a Lifelong Learners’ Lecture Series.

By offering this series we hope to bring events that are both entertaining and enlightening to the community. This year’s focus has been Abraham Lincoln and his family.

Wrapping up the three part series on Wednesday, April 5 at 6:00 p.m. Kevin Wood, Illinois Humanities Road Scholar, as Abraham Lincoln, will present “A New Birth of Freedom”.

This event is free and open to the public.

The library building is accessible but seating is limited so registration is required.

Please call, email or stop by to reserve your seat.

Visit the Polo Public Library at 302 West Mason Street, send an email at www. pololibrary.org, or phone 815946-2713 for information and to register for the event.

Children’s Program Pokemon Club Saturday, March 18 from 1 to 2 p.m.

Learn the basics and play the game.

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Library Hours Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. cards.

For ages 7-12.

Parents or caregivers must remain in the library if their child is under 10.

Middle School&High School Program Saturday, March 25 from 12 to 2 p.m.

The middle and high school group will have a book discussion, an activity, and make snacks.

The book selection will be Virals by Kathy Reichs.

Lego Club Saturday, April 8 from 1 to 2 p.m.

Snack provided.

Build things large and small plus friendships, too.

Bring a bucket of LEGOs or use ours.

Let’s LEGO! Parents or caregivers must remain in the library if their child is under 10.

Story Time Class Thursday, April 13 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Theme: All About Bugs!

Instructor: Miss Randi Every other Thursday morning children will

learn the foundations of reading: creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, letter recognition, plus vocabulary building.

Bring a friend and listen, learn and have fun.

Adult Programs: Pinterest Party Thursday, April 6 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Activity: Scrapbook Paper Collage on Canvas, taught by Pat Kuhn Please register for the program.

There is a $5 fee to cover materials Book Discussion Groups Library Book Club Monday, April 24 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the library Book Selection: The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood Senior Book Discussion Group Friday, April 28 2 to 3 p.m.

Polo Senior Center Book Selection: Where’d You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple Technology Classes The library offers classes on beginning computer, setting up emails, working on the internet, and other technology subjects that may be suggested by patrons.

Instructor Betty Hook explains how to start the activity of decorating flower pots to start the participant’s seeds at the recent Pinterest Party at the library.

If you would like to have a class or one on one session, call the library at 815-946-2713, email library@pololibrary.org or stop by.

New to the Collection The following list is a small sampling of the new items available at the library.

Please come in and check out our new books and other items on display located in each section of the library.

To look at our collection, visit our website (pololibrary. org) and view the carousel, follow the library on Pinterest or come in to browse the new

sections in our bookcases.

Adult Fiction My (not so) Perfect Life by Sophie Kinsella The Lioness is the Hunter

by Loren D. Estleman Easy Fiction Silly Wonderful You by Sherri Duskey Rinker Goodnight Everyone by Chris Haughton DVD Arrival Trolls RRC Representative Wednesday, April 26 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Rock River Center will

provide a caseworker to answer questions about Medicare, Insurance, home care and anything else to do with caring for the older population.

No appointment necessary.

They will return every fourth Wednesday of each month.

Polo Public Library 302 Mason St. Polo, IL 61064 Phone: 815-946-2713 www.pololibrary.org or visit us on Facebook/Polo Public Library and “Like” us.

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Penny Carnival was a super event

By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com Oregon can sleep a little safer knowing hundreds of prospective super heroes came out to the Oregon Coliseum on March 4 for the Ogle County 4-H Federation’s Penny Carnival.

The Penny Carnival is an annual fundraising event

where Ogle county’s 4-H youth groups put together games for the community to participate in, and this year’s theme was Super Heroes.

From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., young would-be heroes spent the night bowling over pins with enormous bowling balls, smashing through giant walls, putting together a 3-D Batman puzzle, tossing large pennies onto targets, and

shooting targets with both toy guns and arrows.

Despite the variety and amount of activities, each game only cost a 25 cent ticket to play and awarded a prize every time. According to 4-H Program Director Jodi Baumgartner, around 5,000 tickets were sold.

“It’s a great, inexpensive way to have a family night out,” said Baumgartner. “It is

so much fun to see the kids playing and winning prizes.”

Evidently, the kids agree: 10-year-old Trent Heller and his family have attended the past three years.

“We always have fun here,” said Heller. “My favorite game was the villain shoot.”

All proceeds from the Elizabeth Kennedy, 8, gets some aiming advice for event were divided up equally the Villain Shootout. The Carefree Club in Oregon put together this target-shooting test of skill. Photo by Zach to the 4-H groups.

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FHS to present “Big Fish” musical March 18, 19 Forreston High School is performing this year’s spring musical, “Big Fish,” on Saturday, March 18, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 19 at 3 p.m. at the Forreston Junior High School gym.

This musical tells the larger-than-life tale of Edward Bloom, a man who leads an extraordinary life— according to the stories he tells his son, Will.

Ticket prices are $7 for adults and $4 for students and can be purchased at the door.

Actors and stage crew include Jacob Southerland, Daniel Watter, Liz Gronewold, Kobe Southerland, Emily Homman, Dalton Becker, Hunter Rogers, Caleb

Poffenberger, Cameron Timm, Courtney Timm, Rebecca Raum, Nicole Fox, Jena Bettner, Ross Berends, Tim Lima, Bailee Fyock, Kate Gruhn, Hannah Burgett, Amanda Anderson, Emma Nelson, Alexia Gruhn, Emily Langill, Katie Fisher, Lacey Politsch, Connor Politsch, Grace Kaiser, Taylor Vogt, Andy Rucker, Olivia Dillavou, Jayden Rager, Jennifer Raum, Kaia Stralow and Whitney Brace.

Refreshments will be sold at intermission. Proceeds support the music programs at Forreston.

The musical is directed

by Kristin Crase and Hanna Kasten

Baseball trip planned The Polo Knights of Columbus and the Rockford Red Hots Special Olympic Team are organizing a bus trip to see the Chicago Cubs versus the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee on April 8.

Since it is a 6:10 p.m. game, the bus will leave Polo at 2 p.m. with pickups at Oregon

at 2:30, and Blain’s Farm and Fleet in Rockford at 3:15 p.m.

The cost of the trip is $95 and includes the bus and an infield loge box seat ticket.

For questions or to secure a spot, contact Don Vock 815973-1137 or Taylor Vock at 815-973-6518 or send your check to 801 E. Buffalo St., Polo, IL 61064.

Coffee with Dave set The Mt. Morris Economic Development Group will host a free Coffee with Dave session on Thursday, March 16 at 11:30 a.m. at Pinecrest Grove Community Center, 500 Evergreen Lane, Mt. Morris.

David Buchen, director for

the Center for Small Business Development at Sauk Valley Community College, will talk about the first steps and howtos of business development, and how to network with other small business owners.

For more information call Linda Straith at 779-771-4591.

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Work Group raising funds for concrete fountain

By Sally Gray Mt. Morris Work Group The Mt. Morris Work Group has raised over $27,500 to date for the renovation of the historic concrete fountain located on the south east side of the Mt. Morris campus.

Money was raised through local fundraisers and with donations by current and former residents, memorials, businesses, the Village of Mt. Morris, and local organizations.

Several thousand dollars of that amount went towards the molding and bronze casting of the “Fountain Nymph”, the statue atop the fountain, as well as for the boring and placement of electrical and water lines from the Community Gymnasium water main to the band shell.

Residents, classes, businesses and organizations are invited to contribute to the final 25 percent of the fountain’s cost by dropping off money at the village clerk’s office or mailing a check to the Fountain Fund, care of the Village of Mt. Morris at 105 W. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, IL 61054.

The current remaining cost of the fountain is approximately $33,400, depending on how much more the Work Group and other volunteers can do to reduce construction costs.

Last autumn, the Work Group and a village board member tore down the fountain’s concrete sidewalk, basin walls and part of the fountain floor.

Hopefully this summer, volunteers will trench from the band shell to the fountain for placement of the water and electrical lines.

The total cost was further reduced by omitting plans for concrete sidewalks leading to the fountain and more extensive but beautiful landscaping.

The final cost estimate is also dependent on any additional expenses related to the integration of component fountain parts.

In addition to financial donations, people can also purchase the bronze “Fountain Nymph”statue, sculpted by David Seagraves, Elizabeth, and cast by Jeff Adams, for $1,500.

The Nymph was created in 2014 and is 18 by 4 inches.

The bronze 14 by 11-inch “Mounder” maquette (small The Mt. Morris Work Group is raising funds to restore the 113-year statue), also sculpted by -old Price Campus Fountain and its sculpture of a nymph. The founSeagraves and cast by Adams, is tain is at the south end of the downtown campus. Photo supplied available for $1,850.

Purchase both and receive $100 statues.

Studio here in Mt. Morris. off each. A portion of the statue The Price Campus Fountain The pedestal and upper basin sales will go to the fountain fund. was donated to the Village of Mt. will be molded and cast in bronze Flyers with pictures of the Morris, probably in 1904, by Dr. by Jeff Adams and the Nymph statues and more information are A.W. Price, a local veterinarian placed on top of the ornate basin. available at the village hall and and member of the village board.

The Mt. Morris Comprehensive posted in numerous businesses It was constructed by Robert Plan Work Group celebrates its throughout the community.

E. Buser, the son of Nathanial first decade of service to the They will soon be posted on the Buser, the founder of the Buser village this March.

Mounder Town and Village of Mt. Construction Company.

It was formed in 2007 to assist Morris websites at moundertown.

The fragile fountain pedestal the village in the completion of com and mtmorrisil.net. was safely removed from its base activities from the 2007 Mt. Morris Call Sally Gray at 815-734- last December by the Bennett Comprehensive Plan related to the 4997 or Dora Ubben at 815-734- Construction Company and enhancement and enjoyment of 6689 for more information and to carefully transported to sculptor life in the community. arrange a private viewing of the Jeff Adams’ inBronze Foundry and To date, the Work Group

has raised more than $84,000, excluding donations from the village.

It is well on its way to achieving more than $100,000 in donations to village projects and events by the end of its first decade.

Completed and ongoing local events and projects include the creation of the original Mt. Morris website, the Mounder statue, the Avenue of Flags on Ill. 64, the remodeling of the Mt. Morris Museum by one of our members; the campus historical walks and events in association with other Mt. Morris organizations and the Kable Band; the Lincoln Douglas Debate Reunion Tour in July of 2009, celebrating the Lincoln Bicentennial; the 2011 recreation of Ronald Reagan’s 1963 campus speech in association with the PAG and in honor of the Reagan Centennial; two Meet and Greets featuring the Economic Development Group, the Tourism Committee, the Rural Community Pavilion education group and local artists, historians and musicians; a 2013 Candidates’ Forum with discussions by village president candidates; the annual Christmas Trees on the Campus holiday event and the Friday Night Campus Concert Series.

The Work Group thanks all who have contributed to and supported our village projects and events over the past decade.

We hope to raise enough money, with the community’s help, and complete the fountain this year.

Chamber Chatter 187 will be hosting this meal.

The meal consist of cod, cheesy potatoes, baked beans, cole slaw, desserts and drinks.

Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for kids 6-12, and under 6 years old is free.

The Rockford Red Hots Special Olympic team and the Polo Knights of Columbus invite you to attend a trip to Milwaukee.

The Cubs will be playing the Brewers at Miller Park on April 8 at 6:10 p.m.

Cost is $95 per person, with the package including bus and infield box seats, please contact Taylor Vock or Don Vock at 815-973-6581 to secure your spot.

Bus leaves Polo from St. Mary’s Church at 2 p.m. that afternoon.

A Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center at 703 E. Buffalo Street on Saturday, April 8 starting at 10 a.m.

Bring your camera, Easter baskets and visit the Easter Bunny. Call 815-946-2203.

The Polo Community Easter Egg Hunt will be

Mark your calendars for March 18 for the Polo Women’s Club’s annual luncheon and Chinese Auction.

The theme this year is St. Patrick’s Day. The ticket cost is $8 with the doors opening at 11 a.m. at the Polo Area Senior Center with the auction starting at 1 p.m.

On March 18 the Polo Booster Club will be hold its annual Drawdown Dinner at the LaBranche at 6 p.m.

Purchase your tickets from any Booster Club member.

On March 20 from 1 to 7 p.m. a blood drive will be held at Edgewood Golf Course.

The Rock River Valley Blood Center will be there in the parking lot of the golf course.

A free pint of Culvers ice cream will be given to anyone who tries to donate.

Please call 815-946-3636 to sign up.

The annual Lenten Fish Fry will be held at the senior center on Friday, April 7 from 4 to 7 p.m.

The Polo Senior Center and Polo Mystic Tie Lodge

held April 15 at Centennial Elementary School beginning with ages 1-3 at 10 a.m., 4-7 years old at 10:15 a.m., and 8-12 year olds from 8 a.m. to noon.

Kids are encouraged to come early to register for big prizes.

Contact Joey at 815-2972994.

Our Table Meal will be held on Mondays, March 27, April 24, and May 22 at the FUM Church on East Dixon Street from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

This is a free meal provided to our community.

Every Thursday at the Polo Rehabilitation Health Center is coffee at the nursing home at 9 a.m.

The Polo Senior Services Center will hold the following events, with everyone welcome to attend: Mondays - Coffee and cookies are provided.

Tuesday – Line Dancing at 10:30 a.m., except the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Tuesday & ThursdaysBurn exercise class from 8:30 to 9 a.m.

Tuesdays and ThursdaysFit for Life exercise class

from 9 to 10 a.m. None on March 30.

Tuesdays-Line dancing 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays-Play 500 at noon.

Wednesdays-PASS offers free popcorn at 8:30 a.m.

Thursdays-Play euchre or Mexican train at noon.

Fridays-Homemade cinnamon rolls are served starting at 8:30 a.m. for a donation.

Fridays-Play bridge at noon.

March 24-Income taxes at noon

Wednesday – HS Boys Track at Forreston, 4 p.m.; Softball vs. Paw Paw at Polo, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday – HS Girls Track at Oregon, 4:15 p.m.; Softball at Fulton,

to issue Certificate of Recognition to Polo Chamber of Commerce member businesses celebrating five years, and then every five years increment of being in business in Polo.

Please contact Susie at polo@essex1.com you have a special business celebration coming up.

If you have a special event to post on the chamber sign, chamber website and in the Chamber Chatter, please contact Susie at 815-9463131.

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Polo Activities School Activities for March 19-25 Sunday — Boys’ Basketball Banquet at Polo High School, 2 p.m.

Tuesday – HS Girls Track at Forreston, 4 p.m.

March 24–Book Club, “Woman of God,” from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

The Polo Public Library will hold the following events: March 16 – Story Time 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

March 22 – Rock River Center 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

March 25 – Middle & High School Program from noon to 2 p.m.

March 27 – Book Club, “ The Story of Life,” 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

The Polo Chamber Board of Trustees is attempting

4:30 p.m.

Friday – Baseball & Softball at Prophetstown, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday – Baseball at River Ridge, 11 a.m.

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SPORTS

SECTION B

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Goals are the same for Cardinals’ 2017 season

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com With Forreston dropping down to 1A from 2A and not relying on players from Polo, there should not be any significant changes in the boys baseball program.

“Nothing really changes without Polo in the cooperative agreement,” Forreston coach Kyle Zick said. “Our numbers haven’t changed. We will play a 2A/3A schedule as much has possible and play for postseason success. Our goals are the same.”

Last year, Forreston was 22-10 and lost to Warren in the regional’s finals 12-4.

Zick is entering his ninth year as head coach with a 146-108 record. Optimism is abound again with a large turnout of 39 players (13 varsity and 26 fresh-soph).

Leading the way will be 3-year starter Caleb Poffenberger, who can play first base, outfield or pitcher.

“He had the best batting average on last year’s team and was one of our main pitchers,” Zick said.

Senior Jason Drake had to sit out last year with a torn ACL. Zick expects big things from him as a pitcher and outfielder.

Junior Brandon Schneiderman started last year, leading the team in doubles. He will pitch and

Forreston catcher Jaron Groshans looks to the bench during a game against Dixon in May 2016. Photo by Earleen Hinton

play the corners.

Another sophomore starter coming back is Jaron Groshans. He will be the catcher and tied Scheiderman for most doubles.

“Michael Singley has lots of potential to be a great pitcher and hitter,” Zick said.

He also started as a sophomore and will be in the outfield when not pitching.

Other players who saw significant time last year

were seniors Cameron Timm and Bryan Edler.

“Our strengths will be pitching and defense,” Zick said. “We will slowly come around with the bats, but to start the season, we need to rely on our three starters (Schneiderman, Poffenberger, Singley) from last year and a solid defense behind them. We have a nice mix of sophomores through seniors and should really

Forreston’s Brandon Schneiderman pitches in the early innings against Dixon in this May 14, 2016 game. Photo by Earleen Hinton

grow.”

This season promises to be the usual competitive conference race.

“On our side of the conference, I see Aquin and

Dakota being very strong behind some great returning pitchers,” Zick said.

Last year, Aquin beat Dakota in the sectional final 7-3, but lost to Somonauk by

one run in the supersectional.

“Also, DuPec will be good and each team had talent last year, so I’m anticipating a close race in the conference,” Zick said.

Brand new coaching staff for Polo baseball

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com It’s not unusual for sports programs to face rebuilding years. What’s extremely unusual is for a program to have a brand new coaching staff, only two experienced players and little or no tradition in the sport.

That’s what Polo is up against as it begins to play high school baseball on its own, after years of being in a co-op.

“It will be interesting and a learning process for all of us,” Polo coach Jeff Sands said.

The 42-year old Sands is a teacher at Aplington middle school and coached in the Polo-Milledgeville coop from 2003-10. Additional credentials are playing in college and at one of the top high-school programs (Rock Falls) in the area.

Going into the season, Sands has a simple focus.

“If we can throw strikes and make routine plays, we’ll be in a lot of games,” he said. “In baseball if you give up walks, you’re in for trouble.”

There are 11 upperclassmen and nine fresh-soph. Polo will play a 23-game varsity schedule only. There are no freshsoph or jayvee games planned.

“We will play some extra innings of jayvee ball after the varsity game, weather or light permitting,” Sands said.

A major concern for Sands is the new IHSA pitch count, which limits the number of pitches thrown by an individual. It is a complicated formula that coaches all over the state will be adjusting to.

“It’s all new to us,” Sands said. “We’ll have kids playing multiple positions because of the pitch count.

A problem unique to us is not having arm mechanics or strength built up.”

But, with such a raw group of players, that is the gist of

Junior Trevin Woodin practices pitching off the mound. Photo by Zach Arbogast

Senior Brenner Bushman throws to twin brother Miles during practice Photo by Zach Arbogast

the situation for a first-year program.

“With 20 kids, it will be 20 pitchers, especially with the freshmen and sophomores,” Sands said. “If we can get them to pitch now, it will help out later.”

The two returners from the Forreston co-op are sophomores Braiden Soltow and Justin Young.

“Both are big strong kids that will that help out on the mound,” Sands said.

“Soltow will also be an outfielder and Young will catch.”

Junior Trevin Woodin is being counted on to contribute in the infield and senior Ben Peterson will play a number of positions.

“He’ll be a utility type guy,” Sands said.

With the season being so early and a bunch of new players, Sands is not sure where others will fit in.

“The last time some of them played was Little League,” Sands said.

“Coming back years later as a first-year high school player, they may not play the same position as before.”

In this first year, Polo will not be a part of the conference, but will play many of the same schools.

They also have the chance to compete in the post season.

“The kids are excited.

The town’s excited and I’m excited,” Sands said.

Polo first scheduled home game is Thursday, March 16 at Westside Park against “I’m excited; this is going to be a nice change of pace, having our own team.” Junior Freeport Aquin.

Baylee Wiemken gets ready to crush the incoming pitch. Photo by Zach Arbogast

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Hawks looking at 9-player varsity baseball roster

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com “Embrace the Grind.”

That is the theme for an Oregon baseball team that is going to need to muster up all they can to survive the rigors on a 36-game schedule with only a 9-man varsity roster.

“When things get tough, we’ll have to step up,” Oregon coach David Boyer said. “It’s about not being fearful and grinding it out. That’s what I’ve asked the guys to do.”

The two players that Boyer described as the ‘heart’ of the team are Kevin Beard and Anthony Marchetti. They are also the lone seniors.

“Marchetti came out last year and had a great year,” Boyer said. “I expect more of the same.”

Marchetti played first base and batted in the middle of the line up as a designated hitter.

Beard will be counted on to be the ace on the mound, as he is the top returning pitcher from last season.

One major problem for Oregon, and many other small schools like them, is the new IHSA-enforced pitch count.

“It’s going to hurt,” Boyer said. “Right now, I don’t have an answer for it. We might run into a situation where we miss a guy in a key game

because of the pitch count.”

Boyer has already told the team that everyone must be ready to pitch if called upon.

“We have nine guys and nine arms,” he said.

“Everyone is going to try it out.”

Jared Pottorff, a junior, will get plenty of time on the mound.

“He’s has a good attitude and will be counted on heavily,’ Boyer said. “Another player with a great attitude is junior Austin Wilson, who will play shortstop.”

One of the key losses to graduation was catcher Zach Stromberg. Replacing him will be junior Chase Prehn, who played left field previously.

“He’s a hard worker and is willing to stand behind the dish,” Boyer said.

Other graduation losses were speedy centerfielder Trey Wilson, No. 1 pitcher Jensen Melville and batman Cole Burke.

Sophomore Dalton Hermes, who has been successful on the gridiron and hardcourt, will have a big role as pitcher, first base and maybe outfield.

Boyer’s coaching philosophy will be to attack offensively.

“On defense, we need to do the little things right,” he said.

“We had a lot of throwing

Oregon pitcher Dalton Hermes pitches in a 2016 game against Forreston. Photo by Chris Johnson

errors last year.”

Boyer understands the reality of only having a 9-man roster and the need for everyone to stay healthy.

“We tried to get other kids to come out,” Boyer said. “We had a couple seniors come out for a day or two, but they didn’t stay out. Our senior and sophomore numbers are

low.”

One positive is having nine freshmen to make up for hardly any sophomores, which was also the case in basketball.

“We have a huge heart, but low numbers,” Boyer said.

“Instead of worrying about more kids coming out, we’ll do what we can with our nine

varsity guys. We’ll take them to battle.”

Compounding matters is the always tough Big Northern Conference.

Rockford Lutheran was third in the state in 2016, Rockford Christian champs in 2015 and Byron was second in 2014.

In its magical post-season run of 2013, the Hawks came

up one-run short of beating Eureka at the supersectional and advancing to state.

“Rock Falls, Lutheran, Stillman Valley, Winnebago and Rockford Christian will all be good,” said Boyer, purposely not mentioning Byron, so as not to play favorites with his old school.

Hawks track team has plenty to build this season

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com In all his years as Oregon track and field coach, Jim Spratt has never entered a season with so many uncertainties.

“This will be as mysterious of a year as I’ve had,” said Spratt, who has had more than 100 state medalists in his tenure. “We’re going to have to wait and see what events and individuals develop.”

Lost are hurdler stateplacer Konner Wilson, shot put/discus state finalist John Ghibellini, two-year throwing state qualifier Kole Mowry and relay medalists Mitchell Nehrkorn and Carson Buck.

Oregon has plenty to build on, though, with Andrew Newman and Caleb Mennen back from the 1,600-meter relay team that took third downstate and junior distance runner Ian Hussung.

“I’m not sure on the 1,600 relay,” Spratt said. “We have a lot of guys auditioning for those two spots opposite Mennen and Newman.”

With his largest roster in years of 52 athletes, Spratt should have plenty to pick from.

“We’ll be balanced,” he said. “I’m not sure about the rest of the relays. It might be a rare down year in the sprint relays and 3,200 relay.”

Last year, the Hawks qualified all four relays downstate in a second-place

team finish at the sectional.

Under Spratt, 24 relays have placed at state.

Definitely, the best bet will be the 1,600 relay, with perhaps Hussung, Alex Seitz, or Michael Bowers joining Newman and Mennen.

Bowers showed outstanding potential as a freshmen, but suffered a debilitating hip injury that he is still recovering from. Seitz has the talent and may be the missing link.

“I’m glad to have Seitz out, He’ll really help,” Spratt said. “It’s going to be a slow go with Bowers.”

Depending on whether or not he focuses on the 800 or mile run or both, Hussung’s relay status is up in the air.

Either way, Spratt sees him as the next great distance runner in the program’s history.

“He’s one of the most talented juniors we ever had,” Spratt said. “Will he become someone like Adrian Myers, Andy Tremble and Mike Hutchinson – the top guys I’ve been associated with.

This year, we’ll find out if it is true.”

Besides the 1,600 relay, Mennen will run on the sprint relays and high jump.

“As a running back and wrestler, he might be our best athlete,” Spratt said.

“He knows what it is to be competitive.”

Like Mennen, a 4-year, 3-sport athlete, Newman’s calling card is his athleticism.

He and Devin DeHaan will be expected to carry on

Oregon’s Jake Mennen clears the bar during a 2016 track meet. Photo by Chris Johnson

Oregon’s strong hurdling tradition.

The person with the biggest shoes to fill will be Sawyer Foss in the throws.

“Sawyer showed some ability last year,” Spratt said. “We always got double points from Ghibellini and Mowry in the throws, which was huge in the team score aspect. I hope Sawyer will be good in both the shot and discus.”

Jaspreet Gill, Jacob Cox

and Jacob Cullen are other top throwing candidates. With Hall-of-Fame coach Doug Engel at the helm, Oregon will have a major advantage over its competitors.

After a strong run of pole vaulting, it been two years since the Hawks have sent anyone downstate, though freshman Jake Mennen narrowly missed by one place last year.

“Mennen could be as good as any vaulter we’ve had.

He’s coachable and want to be the best he can,” Spratt said.

On the track, Jacob Bailey, Nick Zalzalah, Jonathan Acosta, Kaden Humphrey and Cullen are just a few who could make an impact.

“We need major contributions from them,” Spratt said.

“I think Humphries is athletic enough to help us in the jumps.”

Two senior newcomers are shot putter Shane Mowry

and sprinter Nathan Clark.

Returning in the pole vault is another 3-sport athlete in senior Conner Hopkins.

Rockford Christian, with its strong distance corps, won the sectional last year and will be considered a favorite again, along with ForrestonPolo and Winnebago.

Byron was bumped up to 2A by a difference of two students and will be the smallest school in that classification.

Sports Column Participation up for girls soccer at OHS

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Oregon athletic director Mike Lawton was very excited when he saw the numbers of girls that signed up for a spring sport.

“It’s the highest we’ve had that I can remember,” he said.

This year is unique in that the school is offering girls soccer for the first time. There are 28 out for soccer, 28 for softball and 25 for track and field.

That’s good news for a sports program that stresses participation and 3-sport athletes.

“A school our size needs as many kids out as we can get,” Lawton said.

Compared with other schools in the conference, Oregon has 36 percent of their girls playing a spring sport.

Stillman Valley has 34%, Genoa-Kingston 33%, North Boone 31%, Winnebago 28%, Dixon 27% and Byron 25%.

These aren’t exactly scientific, as percentages were derived from halving the school’s total enrollment.

Dixon and ‘Bago are toploaded with track athletes, G-K is fairly even across the board and NB more soccer dominated. Stillman has as many softball players (50) as track and soccer combined.

It is too early to tell what direction Oregon will trend.

It is worth noting that the numbers being down for

track are consistent with other northern Illinois 1A schools that offer soccer.

Many girls that play soccer would have been runners and jumpers. Coinciding with the rise of soccer over the last decade, there has been a drop off in the competitiveness of small school track and field in this part of the state.

For the first time in many years, the Byron and Oregon girls failed to score at the 2016 state track meet. That’s a rarity.

Additionally, track and field has 18 events and a large roster is imperative to filling out relays and being competitive.

Only X number of players can be on the field in softball and soccer, but track needs all the bodies it can get.

No doubt, there was going to be some collateral

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damage with the introduction of soccer. However, if total participation is the main objective of OHS, 28 soccer players would appear to take precedence over the 10-15 possible losses in track.

Softball appears to be okay with its numbers at Oregon,

but in the BNC only seven of this and also having baseball the 11 schools have enough at the school will have?

In other news, Butch players for both a varsity and Rosecke has stepped down fresh-soph team. after one year as Forreston Forreston is girls varsity basketball coach.

“We definitely loved what Host School In other spring sports he did here and will miss news, I was surprised to hear him,” Zick said.

One difficulty for Rosecke the co-op between Polo and Forreston in boys track has was working in Belvidere changed in that Forreston is and trying to do justice to the time commitment in the host school now.

“The co-op now works Forreston.

“I’ll miss it. The kids where Forreston takes boys and girls track and Polo were great, citizens great takes junior high and high and administration great,” school wrestling,” Forreston Rosecke said. “Forreston was athletic director Kyle Zick a special place and there was said. “Simpler. Forreston has a culture at the school for the track facility and Polo has winning in football. Denny the wrestling equipment and Diduch sets a good example with his worth ethic. I want coaches.”

Polo boys track has always what is best for the girls in had load of kids come out for basketball and would do track. I wonder what impact anything I could for them.”

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Recycling grants are still available

By Reita Nicholson Administrative Assistant Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) is announcing that limited funds are again available for Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants for the 2017 fiscal year.

The grants of up to $2,000 are available to Ogle County businesses, schools, churches and non-profit organizations wishing to establish or improve on waste reduction and recycling programs and services.

Applicants must provide a 20 percent match of the total project cost.

Because total grant funds available this year are limited to $6,000, grants will be awarded on a competitive basis in amounts from $100 to $2,000, in four rounds or until funds are depleted.

The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Plan adopted in 2015, includes a recycling goal of 40 percent of the waste generated in Ogle County.

In order to meet that goal, the OCSWMD urges businesses and other organizations to strive to find new ways to increase what gets recycled in the county.

These grants can help make that possible.

Since the beginning of this grant program in 2000, the OCSWMD has provided grants totaling more than $100,000 toward the purchase of recycling equipment, educational materials and other items that have helped local businesses and nonprofits save money and reduce waste.

During that same period, the county recycling rate increased from 21 percent to a high of 40 percent.

The application for the grants is simple and flexible.

Businesses could use grant funds to help purchase waste reduction and recycling materials and equipment such as collection bins, carts, balers and storage containers.

Equipment needed to switch from disposable packaging to reusable packaging for products and supplies could also be considered.

Schools may seek funds for special projects that will further a student’s understanding of how to reduce the amount of trash sent to the landfill.

The requests may be for materials and equipment, such as recycling bins or carts, videos, books, worm (vermicomposting) bins, composters, or a dishwasher so disposable plastic ware and Styrofoam trays can be replaced with reusable silverware, plates and trays.

Municipalities seeking to improve commercial, curbside, or multifamily recycling programs are encouraged to apply.

Grant applications for equipment and materials needed to improve electronics recycling options in Ogle County are also encouraged since most electronics have been banned from landfills since January of 2012.

These examples are not all inclusive and applicants are encouraged to find innovative ways to reduce waste and increase what is recycled.

The grants may not be used to pay for ongoing expenses such as staffing, collection, and hauling costs. Priority will be given to new applicants.

All applications will be reviewed by the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department and the Ogle County Board Solid Waste Committee.

Grants will be evaluated based on the following criteria: management ability, project quality, project impact, realistic goals and expectations, accuracy of application, education potential, use of recycled content products when available, potential for waste stream diversion, and future continuity of project.

Four grant rounds are scheduled in 2017.

Applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. on May 3, July 5, or Sept. 6 as long as grant funds are available.

Each batch of applications will be reviewed, scored, and acted on by the Solid Waste Committee later that month.

For more information or to request an application, contact the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department at 815-732-4020, or visit www. oglecounty.org.

Ogle County Master Gardeners Leona Totosz, Sue Paulin, Sally Sarafin, and Master Naturalist Nancy Etnyre visited the greenhouse in Rochelle recently. Photo supplied

Master Gardeners visit Bright Farms The Master Gardeners of Ogle County received a treat on Friday, March 3 in the form of a tour of the new Bright Farms facility located in Rochelle.

Bringing delicious, sustainable, year-

round local farming to communities everywhere is the Bright Farms mission.

Through careful research, thoughtful selection, and thorough planning, they established an amazing Chicagoland Greenhouse

farm in Rochelle.

For more information on the Master Gardener program, contact Elizabeth Sosa, Program Coordinator at Sosa6@illinois.edu or University of Illinois Ogle County Extension office at

815-732-2191.

The Ogle County Extension office is located at 421 W. Pines Rd. Oregon, IL. The office is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Farm Bureau to host landowner meeting The Ogle County Farm Bureau will host a landowner information meeting on commercial solar farms on Tuesday, March 28 at 7 p.m. at the Ogle County Farm Bureau, Oregon.

As more commercial solar energy continues to be developed solar power companies continue to contact landowners on the potential of constructing commercial

solar power on their farms.

In Ogle County several landowners have been contacted by solar power developers wishing to obtain easements on their farms.

This landowner meeting will help you look at various components of leasing your land to solar power developers.

It will help you generate a better understanding of the

numerous clauses contained in the leasing of your property as well as help you identify areas that could raise concerns for the future use of your property.

The program will be facilitated by Garrett Thalgott and Rae Payne.

Thalgott is an attorney with the Illinois Farm Bureau Office of the General Counsel and has conducted several

landowner information programs across Illinois.

Payne serves as the Illinois Farm Bureau Regulatory Manager with extensive knowledge on utilities.

The program is free to any area farmer or landowner.

Pre-registration is requested and can be made by contacting the Ogle County Farm Bureau at 815-732-2231 or email rek@ogle.comcastbiz.net.

Marketing outlook meeting March 20 If you are looking for a marketing outlook heading into harvest season then look no further; you found it.

The Ogle County Farm Bureau will host a webinar on Monday, March 20 based market outlook with AgriVisor Senior Analyst Dale Durchholz.

Durchholz prepares and edits the “Cash Strategist”

for the Illinois Farm Bureau FarmWeek and Iowa Spokesman.

He speaks at many Farm Bureau and other agriculture meetings as well as contributing to RFD Illinois and WILL radio.

Prior to joining AgriVisor, Durchholz had been a grain and livestock analyst for other companies including another producer market

consulting firm and two Chicago brokerage houses.

At the latter, he headed their research operations.

The webinar begins at 7 p.m. Members can participate in the webinar by accessing the webinar from your home computer.

To access from your computer you will need to download specific software free from the internet, and

use the webinar access code.

To find instructions for downloading the software and to access the webinar link go the Ogle County Farm Bureau website at www.oglefb.org You can access the webinar by going to the Ogle County Farm Bureau website at www.oglefb.org and clicking on the link for the webinar.

court on March 27.

Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Dilbeck posted 10% of a $2,000 bond and was released. Dilbeck is scheduled to appear in court on March 31.

Sheriff Arrests March 7 Bakari Ramadhani, 39, Rockford, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

Ramadhani posted $417 as a full cash bond and was released with no further court date needed.

At approximately 10 p.m., deputies stopped a vehicle in the area of Blackhawk Street and Sumner Street in Byron for a moving violation.

After an investigation the driver, Kendrick Prince, 20, Rockford, was taken into custody for driving without a valid driver’s license. Prince was held in lieu of bond at the Ogle County jail.

March 8

At 6:53 a.m. deputies responded to a disturbance at 806 S. Main St., Leaf River.

After a further investigation, Joshua S. McQuality, 40, Leaf River, was taken into custody for disorderly conduct. McQuality was transported to the Ogle County jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

March 9 Jared Norris, 28, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Norris received a $1,000 recognizance bond for a $4,188 full cash bond and is scheduled to appear in court on March 27.

Donte Everton, 37, Minneapolis, Minnesota, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County

warrant for driving while license suspended. Everton posted 10% of a $3,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on March 24.

Nathaniel Day, 26, Davis Junction, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. Day’s bond was set at $3,000 (10%) pending a court appearance.

March 10 Ashley R. Jones, 26, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Jones posted $100 of a $486 full cash bond and was

released. Jones is scheduled to appear in court March 13.

Vanetta Thomas, 43, Chicago, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear ($1,745.45 full cash bond) and on a petition to revoke ($10,000 10% bond).

Thomas remained in the Ogle County jail pending a March 13 court appearance.

Travis Wiley, 32, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Travis posted $100 of the $700 full cash bond and was released. Wiley is scheduled to appear in

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March 11 Tiffany Koehler, 21, Dixon, was arrested at 3:30 p.m. for driving without a valid license following a traffic stop in the 1,000 block of West Blackhawk. Koehler was transported to the Ogle County jail in lieu of bond.

Justin Christensen, 36, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Christensen’s full cash bond was set at $4,805.02 pending a March 13 court appearance.

Kassandra J. Dilbeck, 20,

March 12 Randal Rhoads, 55, Byron, was arrested for aggravated domestic battery after deputies responded to a domestic problem at 5124 Hubbard Trail in Byron.

Rhoads was held in lieu of bond at the Ogle County jail.

We are pleased to announce that Brenda Chesnek has joined our bank team.

First State Bank Shannon-PoloLake Carroll is happy to announce Brenda Chesnek has joined our team at the Polo facility. Brenda was previously employed by Felker Pharmacy serving as both a pharmacy technician and a manager.

Brenda lives in Polo with her husband, Daniel and has 3 children Travis, Sara and Christopher.

Brenda is the grandmother of Maddie 10 and Emily 5 months.

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Obituary Gail M. Grabins Gail Mary Grabins, 68, Adeline, died on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Gail was born on Aug. 27, 1948 in Montague, Massachusetts, the daughter of Robert W. and Ann A. (Stangvila) Bergquist.

She married Garry Grabins on April 25, 1970 in Orange, Massachusetts.

Gail was a teacher for more than 30 years in the Forrestville Valley School

District.

Surviving are her mother, Ann Bergquist; husband, Garry Grabins; two sons, Eric (Anne) Grabins and Scott (Carol) Grabins; four grandchildren; two brothers, Gary (Ann) Bergquist and Glenn (Kim) Bergquist; and sister, Sandra (John) Logotti.

Gail was preceded in death by her father and one brother, William.

A memorial celebration will be held on Friday, March 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the German Valley Grade School.

In lieu of flowers a

memorial fund has been established.

Gail was much beloved for and dedicated to reading education programs for the Forrestville Valley School District.

This memorial fund was established to honor Gail through continued support for reading programs.

Memorials can be mailed to Forreston State Bank 200 Main St., Forreston, IL 61030.

Sign Gail’s guestbook and share a remembrance at www. burketubbs.com.

Day of Dabbling a hit

More than 50 youth participated in the 2017 4-H Day of Dabbling held February 26 at the Oregon Church of God. Sponsored by University of Illinois Extension Ogle County, this annual event was open to all youth, ages 5-15.

It was designed to provide participants with the opportunity to explore numerous areas of 4-H project work hands-on.

Twelve workshops were offered; each participant selected three.

Project areas included visual arts, woodworking, more to complete challenges scrapbooking, wind, and move on to the next electricity, and science. destination. The Amazing Chase is for students in 7th-12th grade. Students do not have to attend Oregon schools, but it is helpful for at least one of the students to be familiar with Oregon and where businesses and landmarks are located.

Register early for only $9/ team (before April 14). If there is still room for teams in the Chase, registration will be $12/team after April 14. The Amazing Chase will take place on Sunday, April 23 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. starting and finishing at Nash Recreation Center.

Oregon Park District The Oregon Park District offers the following events and activities.

Save the Date Spring is right around the corner and soon everyone will be working in their yards and gardens. If you have perennials that you would like to divide and sell sign up now for a booth space at the Annual Oregon Park District Flower and Plant Sale on Saturday, May 6 from 8 a.m.1 p.m. If you are anxiously waiting for planting season, beautiful flowers and plants for your gardens, seeds, natural art and more, be sure to shop at the Flower & Plant Sale. There are always great bargains to be found and such a great variety of flowers, plants, garden art and more.

Kids Off the Couch Day Do you have plans for the half-day of school on Friday, March 24? Pack a lunch, swimsuit and towel, and send your student to our Kids Off The Couch Day at the Blackhawk Center in the ET room for an afternoon of planned crafts, games and activities. We will go swimming at Nash from 2-3 p.m.

Latest pick up time is 6 p.m., but, you may pick up at any time. The program is available for grades: K-6.

This activity is FREE for children enrolled in the 4-5 day after school program; however, everyone must be registered. Fee is $10 for residents and $12 for non residents. Deadline is Friday, March 17.

Baseball/Softball (Ages 7-14) Sign-ups have begun for baseball and softball leagues for this summer! Coaches are always needed. Practices will be held multiple days of the week. Games will begin the last week in May. Registration deadline: March 31 Coach Pitch (Boys 7-8

Years) $45; Coach Pitch (Girls 7-8 years) $45; Little League (Boys 9-10 years) $50; Minor Softball (Girls 9-10 years) $50; Leon Gasmund (Boys 11-12 years) $70; Junior Girls (Girls 1112 Years) $70; Sandy Koufax (Boys 13-14 years) $70; Intermediate Girls (Girls 1314 years) $70.

Starfish Swimming Lessons Learn to swim this spring at Nash! We even have Saturday morning classes! All classes start the last week of March meet once a week for 8 weeks.

The registration deadline is March 19. Sign up today as no late registration will be taken. All classes are taught by certified Starfish Swim Instructors. Level 1-6 are for ages 3 and up. Starbabies are for ages 6 months to 3 years and a parent must get in the water with them.

Open Gym Pickleball The Oregon Park District offers open gym pickleball Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and Tuesday 4-7 p.m. at Nash Recreation Center.

Pickleball is a combination of badminton, tennis and ping pong. This open gym is free to all Nash members or by paying the daily fee.

Equipment is provided!

Amazing Chase for Teens Spring is right around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about fun outdoor activities. Bragging rights are at stake! Who will win the Amazing Chase? Teams of three compete in an event at various locations in Oregon (landmarks, parks, businesses, etc.).

This event combines teamwork, healthy competition, strategy and fun! The team with the best score wins. It’s not all about speed. It takes strategy, skill, problem solving, and

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Frolic With the Fairies, Tea & Fashion Show Fairy Princesses ages 4-14 are encouraged to register early for this Fairy experience and for the Fashion Show. Participants will make a floral crown, have a mini hair session, fairy face paint, and make a teacup fairy garden. Fairies will have the option of participating in the Fashion Show or being a spectator. Parents, grandparents, friends, etc. should purchase their Tea & Fashion Show tickets in advance and early as seating will be limited.

The deadline for Fairy Princess participation is March 31. The Fee is $40/ residents and $48/nonresidents. The Fairy Princess experience takes place at Nash Recreation Center from 12-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 8.

For those interested in watching the Fashion Show and enjoying tea, tickets are $8/adult and $5/student before March 31. After March 31 (providing space is still available) tickets will be $10/person.

As a result of the workshop, participants took home creations ranging from an extension cords, paracord bracelets to bird feeders and artwork.

Workshops were conducted by 4-H volunteers.

Presenters included: Stan Eden, Mark Eden, Andy Hinrichs, Lisa Hinrichs, Anna Ring, Johnathan Prose, Charity Prose, Gracie Prose, Oregon; Sam Malk, Rachel Toth, Stillman Valley; Katelyn Ackland, Rochelle; Kera Baumgartner, Dubuque, IA; Julia Heller, Ogle County Science Ambassador; and Johnna Jennings, Josefa Garcia, University of Illinois Extension.

Assisting in a variety of ways were Kelly Stranberg, Olivia Stranberg, Abbie Ring, Chelsea Eden, Taylor Yordy, Oregon; Carley Ackland, Callie Ackland, Rochelle. Many thanks to all who contributed their time and energy to make this event possible.

4-H is a program of the University of Illinois Extension.

For more information about 4-H, contact the Ogle County Extension Office, 421 W Pines Road, Suite 10, Oregon, IL 61061, (815)7322191 or visit us online at http://web.extension.illinois. edu/bdo/.

Isaac Garcia measures cereal Saturday morning during the annual Ogle County 4-H Day of Dabbling. Isaac was taking part in a cooking class. He is a member of the Ogle County Clovers 4-H Club. Photo supplied

Highland plans job fair The 2017 Highland Community Job Fair will be held on Wednesday, March 29 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and Thursday, March 30, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Newell Room, located on the second floor of

the Student/Conference Center.

Current students, graduates, and area residents seeking employment are all invited to attend.

This free event is an

excellent networking opportunity for job seekers, typically featuring more than 30 employers in northern Illinois.

Business casual attire is highly recommended at the job fair.

BSA Troop 23 will host Model Camp Saturday

Boy Scout Troop 23, based in Rockford, will hold its annual Model Camp, on Saturday, March 18 at the Rockford Speedway, 9572 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park.

The public is invited to visit from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will demonstrations of fire building, first aid, For more information, call knot tying and camp set up.

815-732-3101 or visit www. Campfire donuts and coffee oregonpark.org. will be served.

The troop is also inviting all local Cub Scout dens, Webelo packs, as well as anyone interested in the scouting experience.

Troop 23 has long been known as the “Canoeing Troop.”

Besides dozens of trips to Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Minnesota, the troop also builds wood strip canoes.

Since 1996, the troop has made five wood strip canoes.

In addition, each boy and adult who goes on the high adventure trip to Boundary Waters, makes his or her own bent shaft paddle.

A wood strip canoe that the troop has built as well as several paddles will be on display at the Speedway.

For more information, contact Scoutmaster James Hearne at 779-348-2326 or Assistant Scoutmaster Jay Grey at 779-774-0187.

Center, leads the support group. We welcome those new to caregiving, those who anticipate caregiving, and those for whom caregiving is already a way of life.

You will find information, resources, encouragement & answers to difficult questions. Our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. at Rock River Center.

For more information, call Patti Kilmer at 815-2342511 or 815-298-7004.

Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Rock River Center. Marilyn Csernus from the University of Illinois Extension Office facilitates this group by offering support, encouragement and the sharing of experiences when living with diabetes. Join Marilyn for a different topic each month and enjoy her recipes as well.

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(All ages are welcome to participate in programming) Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs at Rock River Center Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs at Rock River Center Jessica A. Parker, Veteran and Veterans’ Service Officer is available at Rock River Center the second and fourth Monday of every month, from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on a first come, first served basis.

Jessica is a veteran who transitioned into her current role as a Veterans’ Service Officer. She voluntarily comes to Oregon to serve Veteran’s of all ages, and assist them with applications and other benefits available to them.

This is a free service. If you have any questions, call Rock River Center at 815-

732-3252.

Rock River Center Book Club Rock River Center Book Club meets the second Wednesday of every month from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the center in the board room.

Oregon Public Library staff members are the facilitators of this group.

General IT Security Class The Computer Technology Center (CTC) at Rock River Center is free and open to the public weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The following class selection(s) have been scheduled and are facilitated by volunteers.

March 20 – General IT Security – 9:30 – 11 a.m.

(Instructor: Scott Zimmerman) The new class provides a general overview of safe browsing, passwords, access controls, and anti-virus software. A question and

answer period will follow.

(Held in Multi-purpose room to accommodate larger audience)` All classes are free and open to the public. Please call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252 to register.

“Memories” by Bern Ackland Come and join our “Memories” group and listen and join in on the group. We meet from 10 to 11 a.m. every third Wednesday of the month at Rock River Center.

We talk about things from our past, gardening, cooking, school, or whatever comes to mind. We reminisce or discuss memories of things that we find special or different; and discover the things we have in common or that are different from others.

Each of us will share when and what we want. There is no pressure on anyone to

contribute and the session time is limited to one hour.

Through participation we are able to share some of the most interesting and special experiences. New faces are always welcome.

Rock River Center Crafters The Rock River Center Crafters is a group that enjoys making reasonably priced gifts, cards and other items. The group meets every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Rock River Center.

We are always looking for new members to join us and share their ideas.

Support Groups Caregiver Support Group We are pleased to announce that a Caregiver Support Group has been formed at Rock River Center.

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Low Vision Group This is a group for those who have low vision, any form of vision loss, AMD or to caregivers of those with vision loss.

Low Vision Group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. at Rock River Center.

Diabetic Support Group This very informative group meets the first

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Cancer Support Group “Facing the Challenge” is a support group that provides a safe, accepting environment for patients currently going through treatment, survivors, caregivers and loved ones to talk openly about the challenges a cancer diagnosis brings. Anyone who has been affected by cancer is invited to attend!

Rock River Center and Home of Hope are partnering to offer information to this group. The group meets on the fourth Thursday of the month from 3-4 p.m. at Rock River Center.

To confirm meeting schedules, please call Rock River Center at 815-7323252.

Visit Rock River Centrt on the web at www. rockrivercenter.org.

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Make memories of a lifetime at 4-H summer camp Registration is now underway University of Illinois Extension invites boys and girls ages 8 to 14 to take part in an unforgettable residential 4-H camping experience at Camp Benson in Mount Carroll, Illinois.

This five-day, four-night

adventure will be held from June 12 to 16, 2017 during which time your son or daughter can choose from a wide variety of amazing outdoor activities including hiking, archery, rock climbing, arts and crafts, kayaking, survival skills, rappelling, zip-lining, swimming, tubing and much more.

Professionals from Camp Benson, University of Illinois Extension 4-H staff, and our highly trained 4-H youth counselors will be on hand at all times to ensure the highest levels of safety and enjoyment for your camper.

New friendships, evening activities, campfires, and time-honored 4-H camp

ceremonies, songs, and inter-cabin competitions will make this an unforgettable experience.

Space is limited and camp is filling up fast so register today!

4-H Camp is open to all boys and girls ages 8 to 14

by June 12, 2017.

Cost is $340 per youth or $320 for 4-H members.

To register, call the Ogle County Extension office at (815) 732-2191; Jo Daviess County Extension office at (815) 858-2273; or Stephenson County Extension office at (815) 235-4125.

You may also register online at http://go.illinois. edu/4HSummerCamp.

4-H is an informal

youth education program conducted by University of Illinois Extension.

U of I Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in 4-H, contact the Ogle County Extension staff at 815-732-2191.

deed to Brandon Devaney and Jessica Mazeika, 304 E. Second St., Leaf River Township, $61,000.

David L. Vietmeier and Shirley A. Vietmeier, warranty deed to Shawn Bettner and Linda Bettner, 406 W. Balsam St., Forreston Township, $60,000.

March 8 Dylan J. Arnold and Brittney Arnold, warranty deed to Kurt A, Larson, 813 N. Old Hunter Run, Byron Township, $138,000.

John M. Hopkins and Susan M. Hopkins, warranty deed to Matthew Messer and Kate Messer, 5822 S. Bogey Drive, Woosung Township, $226,500.

Eva J. Bryant and Charles E. Bryant, warranty deed to John R. Conway Jr, 11141 E. Fisher Rd., Flagg Township, $73,000.

Frederick J. Schumacher and Phyllis J. Schumacher, warranty deed to Thomas A. Ward and Nina J. Ward, 8392 N. Kilbuck Rd., Scott Township, $60,000.

domestic battery, preliminary hearing March 29.

Jacob Shaw, 23, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery, unlawful restraint, domestic battery, preliminary hearing March 22.

Richard Burtch, 46, Davis Junction, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, 402 conference March 31.

Chris Stanbery, 51, Sycamore, aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, jury trial May 16.

James Wetzell, 43, Milledgeville, possession of a controlled substance, 402 conference March 24.

Ryan Proell, 34, Dixon, possession of a controlled substance, hearing April 11.

Nicholas Morrissette, 24, Genoa, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, status hearing April 28.

Xavier R. Calzada, 32,

Rochelle, aggravated battery, bond forfeiture hearing May 12.

Marcella Collier, 44, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor theft. Judge John B. Roe dismissed a count of felony forgery pursuant to plea agreement.

Tommy Lozano aka Juan T. Lozano, 31, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to retail theft and conspiracy. Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to concurrent sentences of 180 days in jail with time served and 30 months probation. Roe also ordered him to submit to random drug testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as directed, and pay total fines and fees of $1,359.

A count of burglary, three counts of retail theft, and three counts of conspiracy were dismissed pursuant to this plea agreement.

7, 2017 (Jan. 31, 2017) $120.

Jacob A. Bieber, 24, Oregon, Failure to reduce speed, March 10, 2017 (Feb. 4, 2017) $120.

Marie A. Frazier, 28, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, March 8, 2017 (Feb. 4, 2017) $160.

Mitchell S. Nehrkorn, 19, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph above limit, March 10, 2017 (Jan. 26, 2017) $170.

Adam T. Murray, 28, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph above limit, March 8, 2017 (Feb. 4, 2017) $120.

Hannah R. Edwards, 19, Byron, driving 21-25 mph above limit, March 7, 2017 (Feb. 6, 2017) $190.

Bo D. J. Shuman, 21, Polo, operating uninsured motor vehicle, March 8, 2017 (Feb. 12, 2017) dismissed.

Breanna M. Kain, 20, Leaf River, driving 15-20 mph above limit, March 9, 2017 (Feb. 17, 2017) Amount not listed.

Michael A. Klecka, 18, Chana, driving 15-20 mph above limit, March 6, 2017 (Feb. 19, 2017) $120.

Cody M. Snyder, 17, Forreston, driving 11-14 mph above limit, March 7, 2017 (Feb. 25, 2017) $120.

Randall J. Jurasek, 62, Byron, electronic communication device, March 8, 2017 (Feb. 21, 2017) $195.

Joann G. Lee, 45, Oregon, Seat belt required (driver), March 6, 2017 (Feb. 18, 2017) $60.

Amber K. Doss, 37, Byron, electronic communication device, March 9, 2017 (March 4, 2017) $120.

Michael L. Pearce, 58, Oregon, possession of drug paraphernalia, March 6, 2017 (Oct. 7, 2016) dismissed.

Michael L. Pearce, 58, Oregon, reckless driving, March 6, 2017 (Oct. 7, 2016) $873.

dwelling due to fire.

Crown Castle USA Inc, Section 33, Dement Township, install new antenna, TMA, filter, cable and equipment cabinet at existing telecommunications facility.

Steven & Rhonda Huber,

Section 30, Byron Township, remove above ground pool and two decks.

Rebecca Hazzard, Section 11, Rockvale Township, single-family dwelling.

Selandin Izeirouski, Section 21, Rockvale Township, addition to attached garage.

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.

March 3 Todd Murray, quit claim to Sandra Murray, 210 N. Walnut St., Marion Township.

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LLC, Ogle County Sheriff and Kim Duncan, Sheriff ’s deed to Thomas J. Hartnett II and Thomas J. Hartnett III, 423 Hill St., Mt. Morris Township, $32,501.

Sharleen K. Rand, warranty deed to Sharleen K. Rand and Richard Rand, 3694 W. West Grove Rd., Mt. Morris Township.

Richard Hockison and Charlotte Hockison, quit claim to Mike Miller and Rebecca Miller, 3.77 acres of farmland in Byron Township.

Darcie Schier, quit claim claim to Leann Taylor, 101 to Raymond Kosick and E. First St., Leaf River Amber R. Kosick, 7406 W. Township.

Lowell Park Rd., Mt. Morris Township.

March 7 Glenn Schmidt, quit March 6 claim to VGM Rentals LLC, Lake Lida Development 220 Jeffery Ave., Flagg Co, warranty deed to Eric V. Township.

Gordon, 216 Lake Lida Lane, Jason M. Thibodeau Flagg Township, $35,000. and Alyse M. Thibodeau, Holcomb State Bank, warranty deed to Terrence warranty deed to LSET C. Widrlechner, 7994 N. Johnson Properties LLC, Crestview Rd., Marion 961 S. Seventh St., Flagg Township.

Township, $100,000.

Joshua D. Zuck and Anthony Toepfer, quit Angela Zuck, warranty

State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s a controlled substance, Attorney Eric D. Morrow preliminary hearing March reports the following court 29. activity.

Christina Pelayo, 39, Rochelle, aggravated battery, March 8 battery, pretrial conference Alejandro Lopez, April 5.

39, Rochelle, forgery, Conor Smith, 19, Rochelle, preliminary hearing March home invasion, robbery, 29. criminal damage to property, David Durbin, 33, failure criminal trespass to residence, to register as a sex offender, status hearing March 24. preliminary hearing, March Daniel Winemiller, 20, 15.

Rochelle, pleaded guilty Mark Moore, 50, Rock to battery, a misdemeanor.

Falls, driving while license Judge John C. Redington revoked, pretrial conference sentenced him to four days in March 13. jail and 12 months probation, Joel Moore, 29, Sterling, and ordered him to submit driving while license revoked, to random drug and alcohol pretrial conference April 10. testing, cooperate with Anthony Zepeda, 45, and satisfactorily complete Rochelle, aggravated battery, psychological or substance domestic battery, status abuse assessments or hearing May 10. treatment as recommended, Gabriel Hernandez, 48, have no contact with the Ashton, domestic battery, victim, and pay total fines status hearing April 5. and costs of $867.

Jose Estrada-Maldonado, Felony charges of attempted 37, Aurora, possession of aggravated domestic battery

March 10 and unlawful restraint were Kurtis Schultheis, 22, dismissed pursuant to plea Chana, possession of a agreement. controlled substance, preliminary hearing April 19.

March 9 Don LaDew, 50, Rochelle, Michael Geralds, 32, Rochelle, pleaded guilty child pornography, status to violation of an order of hearing April 21.

Wade Winekauf, 58, Dixon, protection. Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to two years unlawful restraint, domestic in the Illinois Department battery, 402 conference of Corrections with four March 24.

Melissa Salsbury, 44, years mandatory supervised Rockford, residential release.

Gary Wright, 63, Rockford, burglary, status hearing April aggravated driving under the 21.

Allen Clement, 32, Oregon, influence of alcohol, driving while license revoked, 402 possession of a stolen vehicle, fleeing or attempting to conference April 6.

Donald Sutton, 45, Leaf elude, driving while license River, domestic battery, revoked, resisting a peace officer, status hearing March battery, hearing March 13.

Franky Martinez, 39, 27.

Allen Clement, 32, Oregon, Rochelle, delivery of a controlled substance, status aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, status hearing March 23.

Ryan Haden, 28, Mt. hearing March 27.

Wesley Steinke, 28, Morris, possession of child pornography, status hearing Oregon, aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery, March 23.

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.

Abigail J. H. Glendenning, 23, Stillman Valley, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Feb. 28, 2017 (Nov. 26, 2016) $120.

Edward P. Pressley, 38, Polo, passing school bus while loading/unloading, Feb. 27, 2017 (Dec. 6, 2016) $200.

Colton D. Sullivan, 17, Byron, reckless driving, Feb. 28, 2017 (Dec. 6, 2016) $195.

Nicolas M. Escobar, 34, electronic communication device, March 3, 2017 (Nov. 22, 2016) $155.

Nichole M. Meraz, 35, Davis Junction, operating uninsured motor vehicle,

Feb. 27, 2017 (Jan. 16, 2017) dismissed.

Nichole M. Meraz, 35, Davis Junction, driving 2125 mph above limit, Feb. 27, 2017 (Jan. 16, 2017) $325.

Sharon G. Pleniewicz, 72, Byron, driving 11-14 mph above limit, Feb. 27, 2017 (Jan. 20, 2017) $120.

Lisa M. Labay, 17, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Feb. 27, 2017 (Jan. 21, 2017) $100.

Miguel L. DominguezCarreno, 20, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Feb. 28, 2017 (Jan. 26, 2017) $170.

Matthew V. Keller, 19, Byron, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, Feb. 27, 2017 (Jan. 27, 2017) $120.

Kamron T. Mason, 16, Byron, disregarding trafficcontrol device, March 3, 2017 (Jan. 28, 2017) $120.

Sunny I. Stucke, 34, Byron, driving on suspended license, Feb. 27, 2017 (Jan. 30, 2017)

$709.

Amanda J. K. Gomez, 23, Stillman Valley, driving on suspended license, Feb. 27, 2017 (Jan. 28, 2017) $709.

Aaron I. Esparza, 24, Creston, driving 21-25 mph above limit, March 1, 2017 (Feb. 1, 2017) $320.

Aaron I. Esparza, 24, Creston, operating uninsured motor vehicle, March 1, 2017 (Feb. 1, 2017) dismissed.

Jack R. Fleeger, 20, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Feb. 27, 2017 (Feb. 3, 2017) $120.

Matthew J. Frank, 19, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, March 1, 2017 (Feb. 3, 2017) $170.

Bonnie M. Schlatt, 37, Oregon, driving 1-10 mph above limit, March 1, 2017 (Feb. 10, 2017) $120.

Brittney E. B. Akins, 17, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Feb. 27, 2017 (Feb. 10, 2017) $120.

Dustin S. Wintersteen, 25,

Davis Junction, driving 2125 mph above limit, March 3, 2017 (Feb. 14, 2017) $195.

Cheri L. Allen, 33, Polo, seat belt required (driver), Feb. 27, 2017 (Feb. 12, 2017) $60.

Jonathan S. Dietz, 18, Stillman Valley, driving 1520 mph above limit, March 1, 2017 (Feb. 25, 2017) $170.

Michael Charles Medlar, 35, Byron, Criminal trepass to property, Feb. 27, 2017 (Jan. 12, 2017) $449.

Michael L. Pearce, 58, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph above limit, March 6, 2017 (Oct. 7, 2016) dismissed.

Dyanna L. Merritt, 35, Davis Junction, reckless driving, March 6, 3027 (Oct. 9, 2016) dismissed.

Dyanna L. Merritt, 35, Davis Junction, driving on suspended license, March 6, 3027 (Oct. 9, 2016) $921.

Dylan G. Sheraden, 23, Mt. Morris, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, March

Zoning Permits Ogle County Planning and Zoning Administrator Michael Reibel reports that the following certificates were issued during the month of February, 2017.

Zach Poliska, Section 33, Scott Township, remove barn and construct machine

building.

Chris & Connie Glowacki, Section 15, Rockvale Township, accessory building.

Lisa L. Lovett, Section 34, Pine Creek Township, amendment.

Mike Stukenberg, Section 35, Maryland Township,

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Matthew Spaccapaniccia obo AT&T Global Signal Acquisitions, Section 33, Dement Township, replace antennas on existing telecommunications facility.

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C lassified a dvertising CMG MORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff,

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JASON KASTNING AKA JASON K. KASTNING, KELLY KASTNING AKA KELLY J. KASTNING and WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL NATIONAL BANK, Defendants.

16 CH 57 NOTICE OF SALE PROPERTY ADDRESS: 521 HERITAGE DR. STILLMAN VALLEY, IL 61084 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on December 2, 2016, the following described real estate, to-wit: LOT THIRTY-NINE (39) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE FINAL PLAT OF HOMESTEAD, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED AUGUST 1, 2000 IN PLAT FILE D ON PAGE 28 AS DOCUMENT NO. 0006471 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Permanent Index Number: 10-02-453-018 Commonly known as: 521 Heritage Dr., Stillman Valley, IL 61084 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on March 24, 2017, at 10:00 AM, at 202 South First Street, Oregon, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $196,907.75.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Ogle County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I715666 March 2, 9, 16, 2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OREGON, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CMG MORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff,

vs.

JASON KASTNING AKA JASON K. KASTNING, KELLY KASTNING AKA KELLY J. KASTNING and WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL NATIONAL BANK, Defendants.

16 CH 57 NOTICE OF SALE PROPERTY ADDRESS: 521 HERITAGE DR. STILLMAN VALLEY, IL 61084 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on December 2, 2016, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 10-02-453-018 Commonly known as: 521 Heritage Dr., Stillman Valley, IL 61084 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on March 24, 2017, at 10:00 AM, at 202 South First Street, Oregon, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $196,907.75.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Ogle County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I715666 March 2, 9, 16, 2017

POLO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING

Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the City of Polo that a Public Hearing will be held in front of the Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:15p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in the Polo City Council room, 115 S. Franklin Ave., Polo, Illinois to hear a request filed by Dnita S. Russell of 408 S. Franklin Ave., Polo, IL for a variance to place a six foot fence within five feet of the property line at 408 S. Franklin Ave., Polo, IL. This zoning change would be for Parcel ID 14-16-263-003, otherwise known as 408 S. Franklin Ave, Polo, IL, Ogle County Illinois.

Susie Corbitt, MMC City Clerk

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Village of Mt. Morris Planning Commission on Monday April 3, 2017 at 6:05 PM, at Village Hall, 105 W Lincoln Street for the purpose amending the zoning of various properties within the Village. Parcels #08-27432-001, Lot 1 of Lot 5 of Block 10 Village of Mt. Morris (Main St. & Wesley Ave.) 08-27-432-002, 3 S. Wesley Ave., 08-27-432-003, 5 S. Wesley Ave.,08-27432-004, 7 S. Wesley Ave., 08-27-432005, 9 S. Wesley Ave., 08-27-432-006, 13 S. Wesley Ave., 08-27-432-007, 16 S. Wesley Ave., 08-27-432-008, 16 S. Wesley Ave., 08-27-432-009 Lot 4 Block 10 Village of Mt. Morris, 08-27-432-012 13 E. Main St., 08-27-432-0123, S. Wesley Ave., 08-27-432-015, Lot 7 of Block 10 Village of Mt. Morris, 08-27-432-01, 8 E. Front St., 08-27-432-018, 14 E. Front St., 08-27-432-019 16 E. Front St., 08-27432-020 11 E. Main St., 08-27-432-022, 10 E. Front St., 08-27-428-005, North 44 Feet of Lots 6&7 Block 3 Village of Mt. Morris (Wesley St. Parking Lot), 08-27428-007, 7 N. Wesley Ave., 08-27-428008, 3 N. Wesley Ave., 08-27-428-0104, E. Main St., 08-27-428-011, 8 E. Main St., 08-27-428-012, 8 ½ E. Main St., 0827-428-013, 10 E. Main St., 08-27-428014, 12 E. Main St., from C-2 Highway Business District to C-1 General Business District.

Any inquiries may be made to the Village Clerk's office located at 105 W Lincoln Street, Mt. Morris, IL, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. A copy of said petition(s) are on file in the Village Clerk's office.

Paula Diehl Village Clerk

S LD

March 16, 2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. David D. Weegens; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00059 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/16/2016, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 4/21/17 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 02-33-330-022 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 115 W. Meadow Court, Forreston, IL 61030 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876.

Please refer to file number 14-16-10209.

I716496 March 16, 23, 30, 2017

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Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on February 22, 2017, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setforth the ting names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting business the known as: Tree-O Tree Service 406 E. King Street Polo, IL 61064 Dated: February 22, 2017 Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk March 9, 16, 23, 2017

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

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CURCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In re the Estate of: LOIS E. VOSS, Deceased.

NO. 2017 P 13 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of LOIS E. VOSS. Letters of Office were issued on February 21, 2017, to JANE E. PALMER, as Independent Executor, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064.

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

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061- or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after is has been filed.

By: JANE E. PALMER Independent Executor

Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946- 2276 March 2, 9, 16, 2017 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN To the legal voters, residents of the Town of Oregon/Nashua in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting of said Town will take place on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 being the second Tuesday of said month at the hour of 7:00 o'clock P.M. At 107 North Etnyre Avenue Oregon/Nashua Township Building Oregon, IL for the transaction of the miscellaneous business of the said town; and after a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers, and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting; and especially to consider and decide the following Call the meeting to order Pledge to the flag Elect a Moderator Approval of Agenda Approval of: Annual Town Meeting Minutes of April 12, 2016 Announce the next annual town meeting: April 10, 2018

By Motion from the floor set time of next annual meeting - 7:00 pm

By Motion set monthly meetings: 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm except if it falls on a holiday then the Tuesday prior to the original date and the April Regular Meeting will be held on the Second Tuesday of April in conjunction with the Annual Town Meeting.

Read the Supervisor's Annual Reports and move to approve Move to provide for a Certified Public Accountant to audit all the town funds Any other recommendations, resolutions and discussion by electors (Audit, real estate etc).

Ask for Motion to Adjourn.

March 16, 2017

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. David D. Weegens; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00059 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/16/2016, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 4/21/17 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT SEVEN (7) IN ROLLING MEADOWS 1ST ADDITION IN THE VILLAGE OF FORRESTON ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT FILE A, PAGE 15, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 02-33-330-022 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 115 W. Meadow Court, Forreston, IL 61030 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-16-10209.

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POLO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the City of Polo that a Public Hearing will be held in front of the Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:00p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in the Polo City Council room, 115 S. Franklin Ave., Polo, Illinois to hear a request filed by Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Sanders of 414 E. Mason Street, Polo, IL for a variance to the height restrictions to place a six foot fence at 414 East Mason Street, Polo, IL. This zoning change would be for Parcel ID 14-16-229-011 and 14-16-229-012, otherwise known as 414 West Mason Street., Polo, IL, Ogle County Illinois.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the legal voters, residents of the Town of Mt. Morris Township in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois, that the Annual Township Meeting of said Township will take place on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 being the second Tuesday of said month at the hour of 7:00 p.m. at Township Office, 105 W. Lincoln, Mt. Morris for the transaction of the miscellaneous business of the said township; and after a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting; and especially to consider and decide the following.

Susie Corbitt, MMC City Clerk

March 16 & 23 2017

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Dated March 12, 2017.

Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Village of Mt. Morris Planning Commission on Monday April 3, 2017 at 6:10 PM, at Village Hall, 105 W Lincoln Street with for the purpose of amending the zoning classification of parcels 08-26-302-001, 1 S McKendrie Ave., 08-26-3-2-002, 3 S McKendrie Ave., 08-302-006, 08-102 E Front St., 08-26-302-007, 104 E Front St., from C-1 General Business District to R-1 Single Family Residence.

Parcel 08-27431-004, 24 S Seminary Ave., 08-26303-001, 102 E Center St., 08-26-303002, 103 E Front St., and 08-26-303-006, 104 E Front St., from R-1 Single Family Residence to C-1 General Business District. Parcel 08-26-303-001, 102 E Center St., 08-26-303-002, 103 E Center St., 08-26-303-006, 104 E Center St., from R-1 Single Family Residence to C-1 General Business District. Parcel 08-27-406008, 08-27-406-009, 08-27-405-005, 307 W Main St., from R-2 Multi-family to R-1 Single Family Residence. Parcel 08-27403-010, 210 W Main St., from R-1 Single Family Residence to R-2 Multi-Family Residence.

Any inquiries may be made to the Village Clerk's office located at 105 W Lincoln Street, Mt. Morris, IL, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. A copy of said petition(s) are on file in the Village Clerk's office.

Paula Diehl Village Clerk

March 16, 2017

Paula Diehl, Township Clerk

March 16, 2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS In the interest of: Cheyenne Peerboom a minor

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APPLIANCES

Case No: 15 JA 2 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION To: Michael D. Long, respondent(s), and to all whom it may concern, take notice that on 1-18-17, a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by ASA Ann Switzer in the Circuit Court of Ogle County entitled “In the interest of Cheyenne Peerboom, a minor” and that in courtroom 302 at 106 South Fifth, Oregon, Illinois on April 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a Pretrial Conference will be held upon the Petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court and for other relief under that act. The court has authority in this proceeding to take from you the custody and guardianship of the minor.

If the Petition requests the termination of your parental rights and the appointments of a guardian with power to consent to adoption, you may lose all parental rights to the child. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition for a motion to terminate parental rights.

Unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order for judgment entered.

Dated this 2nd day of March, 2017 Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court By: jd Deputy Clerk March 16, 2017

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DIVISION 00- PROCEDURAL & CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS SECTION 001113 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS DATE:

March 13, 2017

PROJECT:

Welding Lab Renovation Project at Oregon High School for Oregon CUSD #220

LOCATION:

Oregon High School 206 S. 10th St. Oregon, Illinois 6106

OWNER:

Oregon CUSD #220 206 S. 10th St. Oregon, Illinois 61061

ARCHITECT:

Richard L. Johnson Associates, Inc. 4703 Charles Street Rockford, Illinois 61108 (815) 398-1231 (815) 398-1280 FAX

SCOPE: vation Work.

Bids shall be submitted for a single contract for all Welding Lab Reno-

DATE DUE: Sealed bids will be received by Oregon CUSD #220 hereafter known as the “Owner” for the “Welding Lab Renovation at Oregon High School” until 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 3, 2017 at the Oregon CUSD #220 District Office and will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time.

PRE-BID MEETING: A Pre-bid Meeting will be scheduled at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 20, 2017, at the Oregon CUSD #220 District Office.

PRE-BID SITE VISIT: or to bidding.

Contractors are required to survey the existing conditions pri-

ACCESS TO BIDDING DOCUMENTS: Bidding Documents are on file for reference at the Office of the Architect, Rockford, Illinois Bidding Documents may be secured from the office of the Architect.

Plans and Specifications are available for download at www.rljarch.com under “Contractors”.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED: Bidders may secure up to two (2) sets of bidding documents by submitting $50.00 non-refundable deposit per set, plus a non-refundable check for $10.00 per set if documents are mailed.

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BID FORM: Bids shall be submitted in duplicate on forms included in the specifications by the Architect.

PERFORMANCE BOND: A performance and payment bond for the full amount of the Contract will be required of the successful bidder. All costs associated with the bond shall be included in the bid amount.

BID SECURITY: Bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Security of at least 5% of the total amount of the base bid and all additive alternate bids. This may be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, bank draft, or bid bond, payable to the Owner as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract with the Owner and will furnish the proper performance and payment bond within the time limited by the Owner. If the successful bidder so files the contract and performance and payment bond, upon the execution of the contract by the Owner, the Bid Security will be returned to all bidders. If he/she fails to file such contract and performance and payment bond the amount of the Bid Security will be forfeited to the Owner as liquidated damages.

WAGE RULES: The general prevailing rate of wages in the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft or type of worker or mechanic needed to execute the contract will adhere to all Federal Laws and Laws of the State, and to all local ordinances and regulations applicable to the work hereunder, and having force of law.

RIGHTS RESERVED BY OWNER: The Owner reserves the right to waive any irregularities and/or reject any or all bids when, in the opinion of the Owner, such action will serve the best interests of the Owner.

No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS: after the openings of bids without written consent of the Owner.

By order of the Board of Education for Oregon CUSD #220.

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is lispecifically censed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

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Bring about changes that will make you happy. Be prepared to take advantage of opportunities, but tackle your responsibilities first. Invest in your success, not in someone else’s.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Pull out all the stops and stick to what you know and do best. Don’t fear being different. It’s your uniqueness that will help you overcome any conflicts you encounter.

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Romance will improve your personal life. ©2017 UFS

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