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Lights for Liberty Local group marches as part of nationwide event. / 6

FORRESTON FESTIVAL

Sauerkraut Days Water fights and a parade are just two activities on the schedule. / 2

Two Honored Forrestville School

District honors two of its staff members. / 3

Oregon firefighter Chad Bergstrom walks in front of the home of Al Koper at 2589 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters from several area department battled the blaze that destroyed the house. See the story on page 13. Photo by Vinde Wells

INDEX

One Section - 24 Pages

Church News............12 Classifieds..........19-23 Entertainment........ 8,9

Marriage Licenses... 11 Property Transfers...17 Reading Matters......13

Sheriff’s Arrests.......15 Social News............... 8 State’s Attorney.......16

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ANNUAL FESTIVAL

Sauerkraut Days offers weekend of fun Forreston festival will be held August 2-4 Forreston Sauerkraut Days promises a weekend of family fun Aug. 2-4. “The weekend festivities are a combined effort of the Hometown Days Committee and the American Legion Families,” said committee member Jane Koeller. “The combined effort guarantees a fun weekend for all.” The weekend kicks off on Friday. Aug. 2 with a beer garden opening at 6 p.m. and DJ Tyler providing the music until 11 p.m. This year the beer garden will be located on Walnut Avenue. A dunk tank will be operating all weekend with lots of favorite local individuals. The dunk tank will be run by four local organizations so take a chance at getting someone wet. The second annual Kraut Kids 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 6:30 p.m. and the 5K Fun Run/Walk is at 7:30. Both races will start and end at Memorial Park. Registration forms for the races can be picked up at Green’s Motors or Koeller Forreston Hardware. Bingo is back this year and the fun begins at 6 p.m. Capping off Friday night is a Movie in the Park. This year “Legos 2” will be shown on a huge inflatable screen on the east side of the grade school. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy this family favorite. The Hometown Days committee will have concessions available. Saturday, Aug. 3 starts bright and early at 7 a.m. with Sunrise Yoga at Warnken Park. Kelcy Moring will lead everyone through some gentle stretching to get the day started. The 3 on 3 Drew Crase Memorial Bas-

Eileen Wiggins was one of the servers dishing out saukerkraut during the American Legion’s Sauerkraut lunch during Forreston’s Sauerkraut Days last year. Approximately 570 meals were served. Photo by Earleen Hinton ketball tournament starts at 8 a.m. at the outdoor basketball courts at the high school. Registration forms and more information can be found at 3on3forrestonhd. com. Saturday is filled with a lot of favorite activities – car show, bingo, Craft and Vendor Fair, Faith Lutheran Bake Sale, Co-ed Softball Tournament, Lions Cheese Sales, Sauerkraut Lunch, and the Lion’s Pork Chop Dinner. This year additional events have been added that are sure to keep everyone entertained. The Forreston Firemen’s Association is bringing back water fights. The fun starts at 10 a.m. for the kids. Then at 12 p.m. the big boys and girls go at it with

contests between different fire departments. A bags tournament begins at noon, with registration at 10 a.m. in the beer garden. Freeport Humane Society will be at Memorial Park from 12 to 4 p.m. for an adoption event. Face painting is planned from 1 to 4 p.m., and the Lion’s Pork Chop Dinner will start at 4 p.m. at Memorial Park. JJ & BO will be on the stage in the beer garden from 4 to 7 p.m. Back Country Roads will take over at 8 p.m. in the beer garden. Also at 8 p.m. is a new event for the kids – Kids After Dark. This will take place at the grade school

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11th Sauerkraut Days Car Show is Aug. 3 The Forreston American Legion Family will sponsor its 11th annual car show as part of the yearly Sauerkraut Days on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Forreston’s Memorial Park. More than 150 cars and motorcycles are expected during the daylong show. Dash plaques will be given to the

first 100 entries, and door prizes will be given out during the day. Sauerkraut lunches will be served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost of a lunch is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 7-12. The lunch includes a brat or hot dog (with or without sauerkraut topping), a bag of chips, and a can of pop.

Music will be provided by 3D Sound. For information about car entries call Chris Moore, American Legion Riders, at 815-979-5044. Trophies for the car and bike show will be awarded at 3 p.m. The annual 50-50 drawing winner will be announced at 3:30 p.m.

SCHOOL NEWS

ABOVE: FHS science teacher and baseball coach Michael McClellan gave the Teacher Address at this year’s commencement May 19. AT RIGHT;Superintendent Sheri Smith presented the Outstanding Support Staff Member of the Year Award to Jim Hillman “We are fortunate to have Mr. McClellan, who truly does care for the success of all of his students and athletes,” said FHS Principal Travis Heinz. “He played an instrumental role in the success of our new Engi-

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The Forrestville Valley School District recently honored two staff members. Michael McClellan was named Teacher of the Year, and Jim Hillman was chosen as Outstanding Support Staff Member of the Year. McClellan is a high school science and Project Lead The Way teacher, as well as a coach for Forreston High School’s football, basketball, and baseball teams. According to a press release from district officials, during his tenure McClellan has developed positive relationships with the staff, students, and community members of the school district, while holding his students and himself to the highest expectations. He has demonstrated the ability to make connections with students from all areas, making sure to provide multiple opportunities for students to get involved in science and engineering career explorations and activities. He continued to serve as a threesport coach working as an assistant coach in football and basketball, along with being the head coach of baseball.

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OGLE COUNTY NEWS

Ogle County official to make unique career change BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com A veteran Ogle County official is making a drastic career change in just over a month. Planning & Zoning Administrator Mike Reibel, 51, of Byron, will leave his post on Aug. 30 after 25 years to become a Lutheran minister. Reibel said the idea enter the ministry isn’t new — it’s something he has been considering for 20 years. “I felt the call to the ministry both internally and externally,” he said. “Many people have encouraged me. The Holy Spirit is leading me to pursue this call.” Reibel will attend Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa, to obtain a Masters in Divinity degree with the goal of being an ordained minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. While earning his four-year degree, he will serve as the part-time vicar at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lanark. The course is offered online, which is one of the reasons he and his wife Bridget decided the time was right. He has served for several years as a lay minister at All Saints Lutheran Church, Byron. “It’s a little scary and intimidating,” Reibel admitted with a grin. “Improvise, adapt, and

Mike Reibel overcome has always been my motto. I’m calling it ‘Mike’s Life Part 2.’”

Reibel started working in the zoning office on Jan. 1, 1992 as assistant zoning administrator under Ben Reints. He took over as administrator in 1994 after Reints’ death. After studying geography, biology, and natural resources in college, Reibel became interested in his current career when he attended a zoning meeting while he was in college. “I thought it would be nice to made a difference to a community through planning and zoning,” he said. “It has challenges — you never know what’s coming next. There’s always something new coming, and that’s what keeps it interesting,” Working close to home was also important to him. “I like making a positive impact for the future in the county I grew up in,” he said. He said he has enjoyed working with other county officials as well as the residents. “I’ve got to know so many people throughout the county. Building those relationships has been meaningful,” he said. The county board accepted Reibel’s resignation at its May 21 meeting and are seeking a replacement for him. “I feel like I’ve been blessed to live and work in Ogle County,” Reibel said. “I hope to leave the county in good hands.”

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BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com Those attending the 166th Ogle County Fair July 31- Aug. 4 can bring less cash and more plastic. For the first time this year, tickets at both the gate and grandstand can be purchased with a credit or debit card. Fair board president Harlan Holm said the service was added for the convenience of fair-goers. “Hopefully it will leave a little more cash for them to buy food and other items at the fair,” he said. In an effort to make the fair afford-

than the $10 regular price. Children age 3 and younger get into the fair free but each will need a $4 wristband to ride at the carnival. Wristbands are available at the gate. Advance tickets can also be purchased online by going to the fair website at www.oglecountyfair.com. Tickets purchased online will carry an additional convenience fee. A&A Carnival will again provide the rides as it has for the last seven years. “They’re a good fit for our fair,” Holm said. From the queen contest to livestock shows, the fair offers five

days of family entertainment that includes tractor pulls, a rodeo, demolition derby, and three free ground shows geared especially for kids. 4-H club members from across the county will have their projects on display. The project shows cover a wide array of topics from traditional livestock, foods, and clothing to electricity, woodworking, and computer science. The Ogle County Fairgrounds is on Lime Kiln Road, just north of Ill. 64 a mile west of Oregon. For more information on fair events, visit www.oglecountyfair. com.

New this year is a classic car display. For more information email cathy@ aplaceforgrace.com or visit www. aplaceforgrace.com.

Sunday, July 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. on the lawn of the church, which is located at the intersection of West Grove and Columbine Roads four miles southeast of Forreston. In case of rain, the social will be held in the fellowship hall. Barbecues, hot dogs, pie, cake, beverages, and all varieties of ice cream desserts will be on the menu. A band concert will be presented at 7 p.m. on the church lawn. Proceeds from the event will be used for the yearly adoption fee for the church’s adopted child in India, plus other local charitable projects. The St. James congregation invites

the community to this annual gathering.

ing structure, allowing for the newest equipment in place for student transportation, the press release read. With a variety of changes at the state level regarding funding for transportation, Hillman has provided avenues within the budget constraints to provide the best options. This included a major shift in the routing process as the district

changed from a two-tier model to the one-tier model several years ago. “The descriptor of dedicated fits Mr. Hillman precisely,” said Jonathan Schneiderman, principal of Forreston and German Valley Grade Schools. “His dedication to the students, the transportation staff, Forrestville Valley staff at large, and great care of our bus equipment and training has served

Forrestville Valley unbelievably well for the past 21 years. He always exceeds expectations to make sure students and student-athletes get where they need to be with safety always the top priority.” Smith said Hillman is deserving of the award. “Mr. Hillman is instrumental to our transportation department and always goes above and beyond in his service to the district,” she said.

a.m. at the fire station, and the Community Church Service at 9:30 a.m. at Memorial Park. The Lion’s Club is sponsoring a blood drive from 8 to 11 a.m. The final event for the weekend is the parade. The theme is Small Town, Big Pride. The parade steps off at 1 p.m. and will travel from the high school to the grade school.

The reviewing stand will be located downtown at the public parking lot. Registration is requested by Friday, July 26. Forms are available at Koeller Forreston Hardware or on the Sauerkraut Days Facebook page. Parade questions can be directed to Kim Brinkmeier at 815-541-5353. Information can be found at

https://www.facebook.com/forrestonhometowndays/. The committee is in need of volunteers to help with events. If you have questions, or can spare an hour or two on over the weekend, contact one of the following committee members – Julie Heeren at 815985-7787, Kimberly Brown at 815-2661414, Renee Ludwig at 815-541-8818, or Jane Koeller at 815-266-1095.

BRIEFS GV Church to host corn boil Grace Valley Christian Reformed Church will host its annual corn boil on Saturday, July 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. in air-conditioned comfort at 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd., northeast of German Valley. The menu will include corn on the cob, brats, hot dogs, chips, drinks, and desserts. No fee will be charged for the food or evening activities, but free will donations will be accepted. The proceeds will be used to help a local family with medical bills. Activities will include pony rides, a bounce house, and knockerballs.

•AWARDS Continued from Page 3 the entire Forrestville Valley family proud,” she said. Hillman has been a bus driver for the school district for 21 years and was the transportation director for eight of those years. During his tenure he has transitioned the district to a leased-bus-

• SAUERKRAUT Continued from Page 2 and will include glow-in-the-dark games and extra-large game pieces. Unless otherwise mentioned, all events will be held in Memorial Park. Finally, on Sunday there is the Community Breakfast from 8 to 11

Audience of One to perform Audience of One will perform on Sunday, July 28 during the 10 a.m. worship service at Prairie Dell Church, 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon. The program is called “Always True”. The community is invited to attend.

St. James plan ice cream social The annual ice cream social at St. James Lutheran Church will be held on

Lions to host blood drive Aug. 4 The Forreston Lions Club will host a community blood drive on Sunday, Aug. 4 Staff from the Rock River Valley Blood Center will draw blood from 8 to 11 a.m. during the community breakfast at the Forreston Fire Station, 209 E. Main St. For more information or to schedule an appointment contact the RRVBC at 815-965-8751 or on the web at www. rrvbc.org. All blood types are needed. Bring a photo ID and be sure to have plenty to eat and drink before donating.

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able for families, the fair board is again including unlimited carnival rides with the $8 general admission fee at the gate. Admission tickets can be purchased in advance at a cost of $6 per person, a $2 discount from the gate price, at Casey’s General Store in Oregon, Polo, Stillman Valley, and Byron, and Mobil in Mt. Morris, and a few other locations. Signs are posted designating where advance tickets are available. Discounted tickets for the grandstand shows are also available in advance at the same locations, at a cost of $8 per person, also $2 less

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LIGHTS FOR LIBERTY

Indivisible chapter joins Lights for Liberty vigil BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com About a dozen members of Indivisible: Oregon/Mt. Morris joined hundreds of others July 12 as part of a nationwide protest over the treatment of migrants. The group held signs and marched along Illinois 64 in Mt. Morris in the early evening to do their part for Lights for Liberty: A Vigil to End Human Concentration Camps, an event geared to particularly bring attention to conditions at detention facilities at the U.S.-Mexico border and to advocate for changes to this nation’s immigration policy. Similar events were planned around the U.S., as well as other nations. “Anyone who acknowledges the Creator recognizes hospitality as an imperative,” said marcher Steven Opalka. “Failure to provide hospitality is a transgression.” The sign he was carrying read, “More plates, not locked gates.” Another participant Glen Majewski said he teaches immigrant children. “It breaks my heart that these children would be taken away from their

families and locked in cages. It’s evil and it’s wrong,” he said. “We’re all outraged about what’s going on at detention centers,” said Mary Francis, a member of Indivisible. Julie Mastny, another participant, said she hopes legislators will put politics aside and take action. “We want our representatives to come together and figure this out,” she said. The marchers drew mixed reactions from passing motorists. Some honked and gave them the thumbs up. Others were not so supportive and at least one yelled profanities from his vehicle. According to the Liberty Vigil website, vigils were planned in hundreds of cities. Big cities and small towns participated, and at least one event was planned in every state in the U.S. as well as five continents. “We may be the smallest, but we’re not the only one,” said marcher Denise Cheek, a retired elementary teacher. Locally, a group in DeKalb also participated in the protest.

Steven Opalka was one of nearly a dozen people who took part in a march in Mt. Morris July 12 as part of the Lights for Liberty marches being held across the United States. The Mt. Morris march was organized by Indivisible of Mt. Morris and Oregon. Photo by Earleen Hinton

BACK TO SCHOOL

It’s time to register students for 2019-20 school year The Forrestville Valley School District office is currently accepting completed registration packets for the 2019-20 school year. The packets and fees may be dropped off or mailed until Tuesday, July 30. The forms are available online on the district website, http://www. fvdistrict221.org/. The online portion of registra-

tion must be completed by July 30. Remember to hit “complete” in the middle of the screen at the end of all of the steps. School computers will be available in the district office until July 30 and during Walk-In Registration to anyone who has not yet completed the online portion of registration. Both the online and paper portions of registration must be completed by

July 30 to register a child for the 20192020 school year. The following must be completed: • Online registration, • Pink - residency verification form and two forms of proof of residency, • Yellow - parent/student signature form, • Purple - student information release form, • Gold - registration fees form and

form of payment, • Green - fee waiver request form (if applicable), • Blue - bring your own technology form (grades 9-12 only). Walk-in registration will be held Thursday, Aug. 1 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Forreston Junior Senior High School cafeteria for anyone who has not yet turned in the registration packet.

SSET drive for school supplies continues till Aug. 6 It’s time to get S.S.E.T. (Supplying Students Educational Tools) 4 School.

For most kids, this is an exciting time of new clothes and new school supplies. For other kids, it is a time of anxiety and worrying whether they will have the necessary supplies for school. Every kid, not only wants, but also deserves new school supplies.

“This is the 16th year that we will make new supplies a reality for kids. This is also the 16th year that we are asking for your help,” said organizer Jane Koeller. Collection bins will be located at the Bertolet Memorial Library in Leaf River, the German American Bank in German Valley, Koeller Forreston Hardware and the Forreston Public Library in Forreston. The supplies will be collected

through Tuesday, Aug. 6. All supplies are welcome, but the greatest need is for the following items: spiral notebooks, two-pocket folders, loose-leaf notebook paper, glue, colored pencils, crayons, and markers. New and gently used backpacks will also be accepted. The supplies will be distributed to any family, in the Forrestville Valley School District, that quali-

fies for the free or reduced lunch program. The supplies will be distributed on Monday, Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 405 S. Fourth Ave. in Forreston, or by calling 815-266-1095. For information about the school supplies or to make a cash donation, call Koeller at 815-266-1095, or find SSET on Facebook at www. facebook.com/pages/SSET 4 School.com.

LOCAL HISTORY

Editor’s note: Otto Dick, Oregon, has researched the people, places, and events important in the Oregon area’s history for the Ogle County Historical Society. The following is one of a series of the articles he has written.

BY OTTO DICK

TOP LEFT: A sketch of Judge James H. Cartwright. LEFT: James H. Cartwright in 1919. ABOVE: An unidentified young man holds James Cartwright’s horse Citation after one of her winning races. The photo was taken at the intersection of Washington and Fourth Streets (Ill. 64 and Ill. 2) in downtown Oregon. In the background is the Sinnissippi Hotel, which stood on the northeast corner. BELOW: James H. Cartwright built this home at 302 S. Third St. for his family. Photos supplied by Otto Dick Railroad Company, which was planning a railroad from Aurora through Oregon to Forreston. In 1876 he served as a judge in the circuit court for Ogle County. In 1891 he was elected and assigned to the Second District of the Appellate Court located at Ottawa. Finally in 1895 he was elected to the Illinois Supreme Court, serving 19 years. Memorial services were held at the Illinois Supreme Court on Oct. 16, 1924 honoring the life of Judge James H. Cartwright, deceased. Former Illinois governors Frank O. Lowden, Joseph W. Fifer, Richard Yates, Charles S. Deneen, and Edward F. Dunne wrote the memorials. Frank O. Lowden said, “On Nov. 26, 1873, Judge Cartwright was married to Hattie L. Holmes, of Oregon, Illinois. Six children were born of this marriage, five of whom survive him, two sons and three daughters.”

The Cartwright farm, “Springvale,” consisting of 360 acres is now the Mongan Etnyre Subdivision, located across the river from Black Hawk. The farm was devoted to the production of race horses — pacers and trotters. The judge owned a summer home setting near the Knox Spring. This spring was named in honor of Joseph Knox, who built the first jail in Oregon. Cartwright Lane, a main street

through the subdivision, was the original road to the stables and summer home. The most outstanding horse at Springvale was Citation, who raced during the early 1900s. She was named the world’s champion mare of 1907 and 1908. She set a world record with a time of 2.01 ¾. One account reads the judge was very proud of Citation, burying her in their family plot. When driving by his home at 302 S. Third St., remember his amazing story. Born in the Iowa Territory, son of a Methodist circuit rider, served in the Civil War, attended the University of Michigan Law School, Oregon mayor for two terms, lived in several log cabins, attended Rock River Academy in Mt. Morris, and taught in a country school. He endured the hardships of frontier life and became the Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court. His footprint reveals an amazing story.

• Friday, July 19, 2019

Judge James Henry Cartwright left his footprint at 302 S. Third St. An article in the Oregon paper read, “The new frame house of Capt. Cartwright is one of the finest in Oregon. It has a comfortable bath room, in which may be had hot and cold water. Verily Third Street is becoming the resident street par excellence of Oregon.” James was born in the Iowa Territory on Dec. 1, 1842. His father Barton Hall Cartwrigtht was a circuit rider Methodist minister. Moving to Ogle County, his father continued his services as a circuit rider, first living in LaFayette Grove and in 1850 the family moved to Mt. Morris. After living in several log houses they now lived in their first frame home. Here James attended grammar school and later attended Rock River Seminary. This seminary played an important part in the history of this area. He was unable to finish his schooling at the seminary, lacking funding. He then taught at a nearby country school. When the Civil War broke out, Cartwright enlisted in the first regiment of the 69th Illinois. His father also joined the Civil War as a chaplin under Gen. William T. Sherman. In 1864, young Cartwright re-enlisted, this time in the 140th Illinois Infantry. He was elected captain of the company. After the Civil War, he studied law at the University of Michigan. He received his law degree in 1876 and returned to his home at Mt. Morris. The early years of his practice were in Oregon. He became the attorney for the Chicago and Iowa

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LIVE MUSIC

Webb Wilder takes to the Jamboree stage July 26 Old school, real deal Roots Rocker, Webb Wilder makes his return to the Mt. Morris Jamboree with his band, the Beatnecks on Friday, July 26 for a free two-hour concert at 7 p.m. at the Reckmeyer Band Shell. “Long before there were Kings of Leon, Keys of Black or Whites of Jack in Music City there was a riddle spewing prophet of roots rock and roll,” said event orga“ A nizer Larry Ubben. bluesy blast of baritone bombast, equally versed in two glorious worlds, Rock and Roll, he is a force on tour and a tour de force.” A native of Hattiesburg, and a member of the Mississippi Music Hall of Fame, Wilder crafted his signature brand of “Mid-Atlantic” (British and American) rock and roll, mixed with country, blues and soul.

Imperial Flames on July 19 The Imperial Flames will perform at the Mt. Morris Jamboree Friday Night Concert this Friday, July 19 at 7 p.m. in the Reckmeyer Band Shell in downtown Mt. Morris. “As a singer, guitarist, bandleader, film actor, songwriter, and humorist, he may be RootsRock’s only true Renaissance man,” Ubben said. Wilder’s engaging personality led him to become one of America’s first Satellite DJs on XM Radio. He’s now the host of the Americana Countdown show on WMOT radio/Nashville. St. Brides Episcopal Church,

of Oregon, will serve barbecue sandwiches, baked beans, chips, drinks, and a dessert at 6 p.m. Several other food and craft vendors will likely be on site, as well, including Jen’s Artisan Breads, featuring many different varieties of delicious fresh baked bread. The Fine Art Show at the Encore Art Gallery continues from 6 to 9:30 p.m. next door on the first floor of Old Sandstone featuring nearly 50 pieces in a variety of mediums from many local artists on the theme “The Road Not Taken.” Come uptown early to visit the Mt. Morris Community Farmers Market, open from 4 to 7 p.m. at the corner of Illinois 64 and Wesley Avenue. In the event of rain, the show moves to the Moose Lodge at 101 Moose Drive at the same times.

Webb Wilder performs during the 2018 Jamboree. Wilder and his band the Beatnecks will perform at the 2019 Jamboree on Friday, July 26 in Mt. Morris’ Reckmeyer Band Shell. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Concert at forest preserve is July 21 The Byron Forest Preserve District will offer the last of its free 2019 Summer Concerts on The Deck series with Espinosa & Coffey on Sunday, July 21 starting at 7 p.m. at the Jarrett Prairie Center Museum’s Overlook Deck located at 7993 North River Road in Byron. “Come enjoy the acoustic duo comprised of musicians Shannon Espinosa and David Coffey as they

play overlooking the beautiful 450 acre Jarrett Prairie Nature Preserve at sunset,” said Mark Herman, superintendent of education. “The entire Summer Concerts on the Deck Series is sponsored by Byron Bank.” For more information call the Byron Forest Preserve District at 815 234-8535 extension 200 or visit www.byronforestpreserve.com.

OUTDOOR EVENT

Butterfly festival July 27 at Elkhorn Creek preserve

The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will host its annual Elkhorn Creek Butterfly Festival on Saturday, July 27 from 1 to 5 p.m. This fun, informative, family-friendly afternoon will be spent exploring the Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve for the many butterflies found at this site. The preserve is three miles southwest of Forreston on the southwest corner of West Grove and Freeport Roads. Participants may join guided butterfly tours or look on their own. Tours begin at 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. To date, butterfly explorers have

identified 34 species of butterflies and skippers. Information about pollinators will be shared. A shady area will be provided with chairs and a restroom, cold beverages, and snacks. Park in the lot off West Grove Road. No fee will be charged to participate, and registration is not necessary. Call Mary Blackmore at 815-9383204 for more information or if weather is questionable. Visit Northwest Illinois Audubon website at www.nwilaudubon.org for details.

A monarch butterfly feeds on a milkweed plant at the Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve. The preserve will host the Northwest Illinois Audubon Society’s annual Butterfly Festival on Saturday, July 27 from 1-3 p.m. Photo by Earleen Hinton

FUNDRAISER AT COUNTY FAIR

Take a chance to win 65â€? TV and help raise funds for horse barn The Ogle County Horse Barn Committee will sell raffle tickets for a 65-inch TV at its Build-aBarn booth on the Ogle County Fairgrounds during the fair July 31 through Aug. 4. The drawing for the TV, donated by Exelon Generation, will be held on Oct. 13 during the committeeâ€™s Spooktacular Horse Expo, a two-day event at the fairgrounds.Â Another donor has issued a Matching Funds Challenge for the barn.Â This donor will match dollar for dollar up to $2,000, for all donations made during the 2019 Ogle County Fair.Â Many donors have sponsored events and classes in horse shows.Â The third annual Build-A-Barn

Ogle County Fair Show will be held on Sunday, Aug. 4 beginning at 9:30 a.m. with a full schedule of halter, performance, and speed classes. Classes for draft horses and mini horses have been included this year.Â The Build-A-Barn committee is raising funds to build an exhibition horse barn at the fairgrounds.Â The barn and arena will be available for rent for various horse activities, which, in turn, will attract more people to the area, potentially bringing increased revenue for local merchants. The exhibition stalls can be disassembled during the winter months, and the barn used for RV storage, increasing revenue for the fair association.Â To donate, sponsor classes, join the committee, or volunteer, contact Lynne Radville at shadowboxerarabians@gmail.com or Linda Schreiber at taffysbucky@gmail. com.

Race to the Crown 4K July 20 at fairgrounds west of Oregon Join Miss Ogle County, Grace Mongan, her court, and the Ogle County 4-H Ambassadors for the first Race to the Crown 4K, on Saturday, July 20. The event kicks off at 9 a.m. at the picnic shelter of the Ogle County Fairgrounds. Packet pick up will begin at 8:15. Parking is right on the grounds.

The race will be a fun run style, so princess attire is encouraged. The route will be on various surfaces throughout the fairgrounds. Proceeds for the event will benefit the Ogle County Fair Pageant and the Ogle County 4-H program. Post- race refreshments and awards will conclude the event. To ensure your spot for this positive event, go to runsignup.com and search for Race to the Crown 4K.

Lynn Kaufman, a registered dietitian and culinary â€œguruâ€? will be holding a cooking class at Cork nâ€™ Pay on Wednesday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. She will help participants prepare a few easy recipes for summer. Photo supplied

Cooking classes with Lynnieâ€™s Kitchen July 24 in Oregon Do you want to learn some of the basics of cooking and healthy eating or do you just need to fine tune your culinary knowledge? Lynn Kaufman, a registered dietitian and culinary â€œguruâ€? will be holding a cooking class at Cork nâ€™ Pay on Wednesday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. She will help participants prepare a few easy recipes for summer. â€œBring your cutting board and chef knife and enjoy an evening of culinary fun,â€? said Kaufman. â€œYou can take them home or eat them while you enjoy a glass of your favorite beverage at Cork â€˜n Tap! This is a

great girls or guys night out!â€? To participate or for more information, call or text Lynnie at 815222-4099 or email @lynnieskitchencontact@gmail.com. Space is limited. The cost for class is $30. â€œPretty inexpensive for food, knowledge and fun. Hope to see you there,â€? said Kaufman. Kaufman, a retired Oregon teacher, created Lynniesâ€™ Kitchen a food blog that features recipes, how-toâ€™s, and restaurant reviews For additional information, visit Lynnieâ€™s Kitchen on Facebook or Instagram @ Lynniesâ€™ Kitchen.

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Forreston Sauerkraut Days Join us for the 2nd Annual Kraut 5K Fun Run/Walk & 1 Mile Kids Fun Run - August 2nd, 2019 The run will begin and end at Memorial Park The 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 6:30 pm, followed by the 5K Run/Walk at 7:00 pm. (The Mile Fun Run is limited to runners 12yrs. and younger)

Dave Nelson (second from right) presents a check for $3,500 to Let Freedom Ring Chairman Tiffany West from the 2018 Lois Nelson Memorial Walk. The walk is held every year during the Let Freedom Ring Festival. Also pictured, left to right, are: Nate and Annabelle Drozd, Brittany and Natalie Drozd, and Craig Nelson holding Lauren Drozd. The amount raised at the 2019 walk is not yet available. Photo supplied

Entry fees are $15 for the 5K and $10 for the Mile Fun Run if registered by July 19th. After July 19th until race day, the fees increase by $5 for each event

Ecology classes offered at White Pines State Park Sign up now for these classes offered by the UofI Extension Ecology is the science that studies the interactions and relationships that exist among living organisms and their environment. A class studying those interactions is being offered by the University of Illinois Extension at White Pines State Park in August, September, October and November. The goal for this class is to introduce, or reintroduce some key parts to ecology and use specific skills to reach conclusions in a field setting. Skills such as observation, describing, generalizing to create a theory, inferring, concluding, classifying and of course measuring are all part of our everyday life but we will take it back to more of a science skill focus. The concept of ecology is based on three major ideas: 1. Ecology of nutrition is the interaction between producers and consumers. 2. The cyclic flow of matter

through the planet’s environments such as water, carbon, and nitrogen along with others are recycled over and over again. 3. Energy keeps those cycles going. All energy comes to the planet from the sun and leaves the planet in the form of heat. Any changes or interruptions, natural or man-made, to these patterns or relationships can alter life on the planet. It is important to understand the relationships of our natural areas, such as a conservation area, so we can relate larger scale situations in a scientific way with sound support. The class will be held on Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon, on Aug. 19, Sept. 16, Oct. 14, and Nov. 4. The cost is $5. Peggy Doty, Extension Educator, Energy and Environmental Stewardship will lead the classes. Registration is offered online at web. extension.illinois.edu/bdo “If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact our office at 8175-732-2191,” said Elizabeth Sosa, Extension Program Coordinator. “Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs.”

T-shirts are guaranteed if registered by July 19th Registration will begin at 6:00 pm on Friday August 2nd Registration forms are available at Green’s Motor, Koeller Forreston Hardware, and the Hometown Days Facebook page

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CLASS REUNION

SUBMITTED BY LEE ANN INCONTRO BURKE MMHS Class of 1969

A tree with photos honored members of the MMHS Class of 1969 who are deceased. Photo supplied were enjoyed by all. The special “Mounders” dining area was filled with classmates from the various MMHS years. The next 50th reunion activity was the 2 p.m. Let Freedom Ring Grand Parade. 1969 classmates Scott Johnston, Patrice Kump Nightengale, and

Mt. Morris High School Class of 1969 recently held its 50th reunion. Pictured in the back row, left to right, are: Dave Garrison, Steve James, Chuck McGee, Dave Fichtner, Mike Personette, Chuck Wooldridge, Arnold Tice, Dave Sweeney, Eric Ryberg, Scott Johnston, Forrest Floto, and Larry Stengel. Middle row: Bill Novak, Tom Webster, Ada (Fridley) Longenecker, Rita (Shelly) Giomi, Debra (Bold) Merritt, Becky (Strohecker) Wallace, Denise Blume, Pat (Balluff) Burbank, Georgia (Billsborough) Wong, Carol Allen, Joan Calder, Patrice (Kump) Nightingale, and Brian Diehl. Front row: Dave Cunningham, Kim Vye, Char (Stevens) Topping, Pam (Wible) Vogel, Janice (Anderson) Hough, Kathy (Zellers) Bolton, JoLynn (Anderson) Ward, Diana Mayes, Laurel (Avey) Kilmer, and Cherie (Dietrich) Lewison. Seated: LeeAnn (Incontro) Burke and Laura (Herman) Meehan. Photo supplied Lee Ann Incontro Burke met at the Church of the Brethren, location #18, to participate in the parade. Scott and his wife Debbie provided a red Mustang convertible and candy to throw. Patrice rode with Scott. Larry Flickinger, of Sugar Grove,provided and drove the other red convertible.

He was accompanied by Rebecca Hough, of Mt. Morris, whose grandmother Jan Hough is a Class of ‘69 member. Lee Ann rode with Larry. The goal was to let Mt. Morris know the class of ‘69 was in town and celebrating the 50 years since graduation (though many in the class refused to believe they are old enough to celebrate 50 years!).

July 8 Elmer J. Paz Morales and Emily J. Bunger, both of Rochelle.

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MARRIAGE LICENSES Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriage licenses. July 5 Ronald L. Haverland and Vanessa L. Hales, both of Dixon.

Curtis B. Roberts and Amber L. Zellers, both of Forreston. Keaton D. Hudson and Kassidi L. Cheeseman, both of Dixon. Ryan M. Srail, of Lisle, and Nicole A. Miller, of Aurora.

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It was so, so, so fun!” Cherie Dietrich Lewison Dietrich said July 7 after all the Mt. Morris High School Class of 1969 50th reunion activities were over and everyone was headed home. This was only one of the many excited comments made by classmates after having a such a great time. The class of ‘69 celebrated years of memories from when they attended Mt. Morris Elementary School, Junior High and the four years at MMHS, 1965 to 1969. Events began July 3 at the Mt. Morris Moose for the alumni dance. The few who attended were greeted by a banner proclaiming the 50th reunion of the class of 1969. Mark Lewis of MEL’S Graphic Designs of MM created the beautiful Mounder class banner which everyone enjoyed during the reunion activities. July 4 started with the Firemen’s Breakfast cooked by members of Mt. Morris Fire Department at the Mt. Morris Firehouse. Several classmates met at the station and others attended with family and friends. As usual the firemen and many volunteers put on a tasty breakfast. The turntable pancake griddle was a great hit. Eggs, pancakes, sausage, applesauce, muffins, and juice

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ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Phone 815-541-4863

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www.baileyvillebaptistchurch.org

BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH

400 W. Center St., Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201

BROOKVILLE & ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES

Brookville: 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkorn: Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads

CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana Pastor Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767

OPEN BIBLE

302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 PoloOpenBible.org

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH Polo Campus

EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD

107 N. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH

2997 N. German Church Rd. Pastor Marvin Jacobs 815-732-6313 www.ebenezerreformed.com

EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes 815-732-2424

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St., Mt. Morris Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna Associate Pastor Logan Murphy 815-734-4942 www.efcmm.org office@efcmm.org

FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Pastor Jeremy Heller 815-946-3588

FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH 501 Third Ave. Pastor Lyle Zumdahl 815-938-2424 lylezumdahl@gmail.com

FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

Pastor Karyn Kost 815-661-6315 www.freedomlutheran.org.

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203

FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Brian LeBaron 815-946-3212 faithumcpolo

DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

505 Hill St., Oregon Rev. Jared Cochran 815-732-2642 www.fbcoregon.org

200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-938-2380

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742

200 S. Fourth, Oregon Rev. Megan Smick 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com

PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe 815-946-3949

POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Billy Hardy 815-738-2205 leafriverbc@gmail.com

LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-345-3038

4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

102 N. Maple St., Mt. Morris Pastor Julie Bunt 815-734-4853 www.disciplesumc.org

201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919

GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd., German Valley Pastor Eric Schlukebir 815-362-6601

409 W. Brayton Rd, P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573

NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH

10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838

ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847

Congress Ave. & Webster St. Pastor Leslie Lake PoloCob@risebroadband.net

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

OREGON CHURCH OF GOD

Church and Main Streets Pastor Don Plock

LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH

205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw 815-837-5255 polo@crossroadscn.com www.crossroadscn.com

22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104

FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH

7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston Presbyterian Church in America Pastor Drew Jones 815-938-3605 www.forrestongrovechurch.com

16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448

RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Rev. Eldred George 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org saint.bride.church@gmail.com

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH

6024 N. Columbine Rd., Forreston Rev. Karyn Kost 815-661-6315 pastorofstjames1850@gmail.com

ST. MARY CHURCH

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367

ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548

SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St., Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199

SILVER CREEK REFORMED CHURCH 326 S. Bunker Hill Rd. German Valley Pastor Grant Mulder 815-362-2129

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 trinitymmil@frontier.com www.trinitymmil.net

WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Rd., Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411

How to submit church news Changes in church listings and articles about special church services and events can be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews.com. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-732-6166 ext. 5903.

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HOUSE FIRE

BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com No one was injured in a fire late Tuesday afternoon that destroyed the home of Al Koper at 2589 W. Oregon Trail Rd. With temperatures in the high 80s, firefighters from eight area departments battled the blaze. Mt. Morris Fire Chief Rob Hough said the home was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived shortly after 4:30 p.m. Still at the scene, Hough said that while the cause had not yet been determined the fire had likely started in the attached garage. Koper and his daughter, and two granddaughters, who also reside in the home, were outside working in the yard when they discovered the fire and called 911. The Kopers’ 4-H animals were not injured in the blaze.

Firefighters spray water into the smoking garage Tuesday afternoon at the home of Al Koper. 2589 W. Oregon Trail Rd. The house and its contents were destroyed in the blaze. Photo by Vinde Wells

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No one hurt in July 16 house fire

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Forreston football coach Kyle Zick waves to the crowd as he is surrounded by members of the 2018 team that won the 1A state championship in Champaign last November. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Forreston High School football coach Kyle Zick won Channel 23’s 23 Sports Ticket’s 2018 - 2019 Coach of the Year beating out other nominees including Judy Krause, Winnebago girls’ basketball; Lacee Sattelberg, Belvidere North cheerleading; and Mike Winters, Harlem boys’ basketball. Zick won the online poll with 590 votes. Zick surely didn’t disappoint Forreston Cardinal fans in his first season as head coach of the football program as he led the Cardinals to a 12-2 record, including a 44-6 blowout win over Camp Point Central in the Class 1A state championship. It was Forreston’s third state title in five years, all won at the University of Illinois’ Memorial Stadium in Champaign. Four games were also nominated for the 23 Sports Ticket’s 2018 - 2019 Game of the Year: Forreston vs. Lena-Winslow, football 1A state semifinals; Hononegah vs. Boylan, girls basketball 4A sectional championship; Dakota vs. Forreston, boys basketball 1Aregional championship; and Byron vs. Oregon, girls soccer 1A regional championship. The Class 1A state semifinal between Forreston and Lena-Winslow took the title with 604 (58.5%) total votes. With less than five minutes remaining in the game, the Cardinals returned a punt for a touchdown that decided the end of the game.

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Belvidere. Both Von Oepen and Lumbreras refused medical treatment at the scene. The accident remains under investigation. July 11 Thomas W. Fiala, 62, of Dixon, was arrested for violation of order of protection. He was held at the Ogle County Jail pending a court appearance. Deputies and the Lynn-Scott-Rock ambulance responded at 7:05 a.m. to a one-vehicle accident with injuries in the 400 block of North Illinois 251. A semi-tractor trailer combination driven by Gregory L. Maturo, 63, of Madisonville Kentucky, was northbound when the driver swerved to miss a stopped vehicle in the road at a construction area. The semi crossed over the southbound lane and struck the embankment on the west side of the road, coming to a stop jack-knifed. Maturo was treated at the scene by Lynn-Scott-Rock EMS and refused any further treatment.

He was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Michael R. Haas, 40, of Rockford, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop in the 2,000 block of North Illinois 2 for a registration violation. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. July 12 Ernest Miller, 30, of Leaf River, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He was released on a recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on July 29. Mario Pineda, 25, of Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He was released on a recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 9. Samara Goff, 41, of Mt. Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. She was released on a recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on July 29. See SHERIFF, Page 16

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July 9 Danny Roos, 63, of Oregon, was arrested for fleeing and attempting to elude a police officer after deputies attempted to stop the truck he was driving in the 4,000 block of North Illinois 2 at 9:20 p.m. Roos was also issued citations for a non-functional registration light and speeding 15-20 mph over the speed limit. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Joseph L. Grove, 69, of Leaf River, was arrested for disorderly conduct after a domestic disturbance at 9:20 p.m. at 113 N. Main St. in Leaf River. Grove was taken into custody without incident and was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Deputies were assisted at the scene by the Illinois State Police and the Mt. Morris Police Department. Ryan Hackbert, 36, of Rockford, was

arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He posted the $150 full cash bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail with no further court date. Michel Ndikubwayo, 19, of Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He posted the $275 full cash bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail with no further court date. Travis Adams, 35, of Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He was released from the Ogle County Jail on a $5,000 recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on July 29. July 10 Deputies and Rochelle Fire and Ambulance responded at 3:06 p.m. to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Illinois 251 and Bethel Road. A car driven by Savanna M. Von Oepen, 23, of DeKalb was northbound on Illinois 251 when it went out of control, crossing over the center line and striking the rear of a southbound cement truck driven by Jordan J. Lumbreras, 21,

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A tub or crate loaded with smaller electronic items is considered one The Ogle County Solid Waste Manbulky item. agement Department (OCSWMD) will Electronic waste accepted at this hold its monthly residential electronics event include all televisions, computdrop-off event on Friday, July 26 from ers, computer monitors, computer 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the County Annex hardware and cables, printers, FAX Building, 909 Pines Rd., Oregon. machines, copiers, VCR & DVD players, These events are for Ogle County generated residential electronic items. cable and satellite boxes, radios, digital clocks, boom boxes, stereo equipAs of 2019 the Consumer Electronment, video game equipment, laptops, ics Recycling Act mandates that each tablets, cell phones, phone systems, county in Illinois have an outlet for calculators, rechargeable batteries, certain residential electronic items holiday light strands, extension cords, based on that county’s population. The OCSWMD drop-off events satis- CFL bulbs, and printer cartridges. Microwave ovens are accepted for a fy CERA for Ogle County. charge of $5 each. Identification is asked for at the Call the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020, event and there is a limit of seven visit on Facebook, or visit www.oglebulky items (televisions, computers, county.org for more information monitors, printers) per vehicle.

7,000 E. Illinois 38 for a motorist assist. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Continued from Page 15 July 13 Alexander Dix, 28, of Washington, Illinois, was arrested on two outstanding Ogle County warrants, one for failure to appear ($596 full cash) and the other for fleeing to elude a peace officer ($5,000/10%). He posted both bonds on both warrants and was released. He is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 19 for fleeing to elude a peace officer. Michael Rowe, 28, of Rochelle, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol after deputies were dispatched at 9:46 p.m. to the area of

Xavier Nash, 20, of Chicago, was arrested for consumption of alcohol by a minor a traffic stop at 11:54 p.m. in the 1,000 block of West Illinois 72. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. July 15 Derek Driver, 21, of Freeport, was arrested for no valid driverâ€™s license after a traffic stop at 12:47 a.m. in the 9,000 block of North Illinois 26. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Samuel S. Boulnois, 32, of Rockford, was arrested for speeding and driving while license suspended after a traffic stop for speeding at 10:29 a.m. in the 19,000 block East Illinois 64. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.Â Dion D. Carr, 27, of Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for registration expired and criminal damage to property. He had a bond of $2,000 (10%) and $5,000 (10%). He received a $3,000 recognizance bond from the judge and was released from the Ogle County Jail with a court date on Aug. 7. Katherine Milliron, 26, of Rochelle,

was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for sex offender and false information. She had a bond of $25,000 (10%) and received a $10,000 recognizance bond from the judge. She was released from the Ogle County Jail with a court date on Aug. 7. Joshua Schier, 42, of Mt. Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He posted $150 bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail with a court date on July 29. Kendrick Payton, 24, of Beloit, Wisconsin, was arrested for driving while license revoked after a traffic stop for speeding on I-39. He was held at the jail in lieu of bond.

STATEâ€™S ATTORNEY Ogle County Stateâ€™s Attorney Eric D. Morrow reports the following court activity.

testing and random drug testing, perform 50 hours public service work, and pay total fines and costs of $2,990.

Sentencing Emma Lantz, 23, Dixon, pleaded guilty July 12 to delivery of a controlled substance. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced her to 180 days in jail to be remitted upon successful completion of 30 months probation. He also ordered her toÂ submit to DNA

July 8 KellyÂ A. Lee, 54, Byron, disorderly conduct, false report of theft or other losses, pretrial conference July 22. AliceÂ R. Sanders, 59, Rochelle, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, preliminary hearing Aug. 7.

July 10 AngelicaÂ L. Bear, 21, Rochelle, possession of anotherâ€™s credit, debit, or identification card, pretrial conference Sept. 23.Â AdrianÂ K. Clark, 32, Rockford, possession of anotherâ€™s credit, debit, or identification card, pretrial conference Sept. 23. RalphÂ E. Cordle, 49, Rochelle, violate sex offender registration, status hearing Aug. 23.

KaitlynÂ M. Dexter, 23, Dixon, aggravated battery, preliminary hearing Aug. 26. RaquelÂ M. Godina, 38, Rochelle, aggravated discharge of a firearm, preliminary hearing Aug. 14. CarlsonÂ W. Jones, 30, Mt. Morris, retail theft, delivery of controlled, counterfeit, or look-alike substance to persons under 18, motion hearing July 22. See STATEâ€™S ATTORNEY, Page 17

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McMahon, warranty deed to John D. Holtz and Melody L. Holtz, 10796 E. Lindenwood Rd., Chana, $280,000. Matthew Downing and Kellie Downing, warranty deed to Ezequias Sanchez and Katie Sanchez, 10225 E. Shagbark Lane, Flagg Township, $232,500. Wayne A. Cole and Priscilla V. Cole, warranty deed to Adam Larsen and Danyel Larsen, Lafayette St., Oregon-Nashua Township, $10,000. Leila R. Channing and Roger D. Channing, as co-trustees of the Dean A. and

Leila R. Channing Trust, trustee’s deed to Matthew Crull, 15875 E. Big Mound Rd., Monroe Township, $211,000.

July 12 Oscar Milan, 27, Rochelle, violate sex offender registration, preliminary hearing Aug. 14. Benjamin Wallis, 39, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery, domestic battery, jury status call Aug. 1. Robert Curatola, 32, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, status hearing Aug. 1.

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 city, village, or township of the property. July 5 Edward Rybicki, quit claim deed to Jennifer M. Rybicki, 109 N. Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris. July 8 Adelaida Rangel, quit claim deed to Jose Huerta, 117 Roy Ave., Rochelle. William P. Fearer III, warranty deed to Wiggale LLC, 209 S. Fifth St., Oregon, $125,000. Betty J. Harris, warranty deed to Jef-

fery Tilton, 848 N. Woolf Court, Rochelle, $75,000. Dorothy M. Senese, warranty deed to James Sullivan and Gayle Sullivan, 4100 W. Henry Rd., Pine Creek Township, $163,000. John R. Bowers and Heather Bertrand, warranty deed to Farmers National Bank, custodian for Chad E. Brinkman Roth IRA, 118 N. Third St., Oregon, $35,000. July 9 Jessica L. Navejas, quit claim deed to Jesus R. Navejas, 1003 Lincoln Ave., Rochelle. Jesus R. Navejas, warranty deed to Angela T. Simms, 1003 Lincoln Ave., Rochelle, $93,000. Dwayne Rangel and Kristina Rangel, warranty deed to Rachael Rosenthal, 707 N. Sixth St., Rochelle, $118,000. Edward P. McMahon and Karen A.

July 10 Minnie R. Hunsberger, by Clarise Henson, her power of attorney, warranty deed to Clarise K. Henson and Robin D. Hunsberger, 6288 S. Lost Nation Rd., Taylor Township. Kyle W. Foster, quit claim deed to Miranda L. Foster, 908 Lincoln Ave. Rochelle.

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influence of alcohol, pretrial conference July 25. James A. Waller, 52, Leaf River, possession of a controlled substance, status hearing Aug. 15.

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Christina G. Jordan, 40, Oregon, possession of another’s credit, debit, or identification card, jury status call Aug. 26. Michael R. Smith, 27, Polo, aggravated battery, pretrial conference Aug. 26. Tobias M. Whetsel, 37, Leaf River, domestic battery, pretrial conference Aug. 26. James L. Wolkow, 47, Rochelle, aggravated battery, jury status call July 22. Arthur J. Zacharias, 29, Mt. Carroll, aggravated driving under the influence

July 11 Ryan A. Fenton, 32, Oregon, manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Aug. 15. Matthew Haas, 39, Rockford, driving while license revoked or suspended, driving under the influence of alcohol, status hearing Aug. 26. Jerime Kuhlemier, 38, Freeport, aggravated battery, bench trial Sept. 12. Gary D. Martin, 57, Mt. Morris, driving while license revoked or suspended, driving under the influence of alcohol, status hearing Aug. 26. Joshua S. McQuality, 42, Leaf River,

domestic battery, aggravated battery, status hearing Sept. 18. Steven E. Mieloszyk, 59, driving under the influence of alcohol, status hearing Aug. 26. Anacleto Resendez Jr. 40, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful use of weapons by a felon, status hearing Aug. 15. Chad M. Rowe, 40, Oregon, Harassment Through Electronic Communications, pretrial conference July 22. Vivika Trujillo, 21, Sterling, possession of a controlled substance, status hearing Aug. 9. Jose Eduardo Torres Alfaro, 55, Rochelle, aggravated driving under the

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OBITUARIES DARYL R. CHRISTIANS Daryl Ray Christians, 82, of Mt. Morris, died on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at his home. Daryl was born on May 9, 1937 in Avon, South Dakota, the son of John E. & Jennie G. (Hamminga) Christians. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Roberta J. Murdock on Oct. 14, 1972 in Mt. Morris. He served as a Mt. Morris Police Offi-

MARIAN E. DAVIS Marian Elizabeth Davis, 96, of Oregon, died on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Pinecrest Community, Mt. Morris. Marian was born in Mt. Carroll on Oct. 9, 1922 to Zella (McGinty) and George Keim. Her family moved to Chicago when she was two years old. Marian began singing in public when she was four years old and at age 10 she started private singing lessons and making appearances at various churches and other events. She attended Steinmetz High School in Chicago for one year before the family

MARY A. DAVISON Loving mother and grandmother, Mary Alice Davison, 74, of Oregon, died on Monday, July 8, 2019 at the Serenity Hospice and Home. She was born Dec. 11, 1944 in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Jack and Nina (Nelson) Batten. She married Orvis Allen “Junior” Davison Jr. on Oct. 12, 1962 in Dallas, Texas. He preceded her in death on June 16, 1997.

cer for 25 years, retiring as a sergeant. Daryl first and for most loved his family, he loved to fish and golf. He played accordion for the Buccaneers, and in earlier years he had a special experience when he played with Lawrence Welk and Myron Floren at the Corn Palace. He was active in the Lions Club, Good-

fellows, life member of the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge 1551, and he is a life member of the VFW. Daryl is survived by his wife, Roberta Christians, Mt. Morris; daughters, Beth (Fred) MacDonald, North Fork, Idaho, Dolores (Brad) Wolber, Mt. Morris, Joyce (Randy) David, Algonquin; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and sister, Cheryl

(Cecelia Cook) Christians, Mt. Morris. Daryl was preceded in death by his parents; and great-granddaughter, Annmaray Forbush. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, July 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge, Mt. Morris. Cremation rites have been accorded with Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Morris Goodfellows.

moved back to Mt. Carroll. She attended Brown’s Business school in Freeport after high school. After working a short time, she married Herbert Davis, of rural Savanna. They lived in Savanna for two years before moving to Mt. Carroll. She started a junior choir, sang in the adult choir, and presented musical programs. The family moved to Oregon in 1959. Marian joined the choir at Oregon United Methodist Church, formed a junior choir, and continued giving musi-

cal programs even into her later years. She continued her love of music at Pinecrest Terrace, often leading songs during activities. Marian was known as a gracious woman, always stylishly dressed with her hat and looking her best. She and her husband would have celebrated their 77th anniversary on July 18, 2019. Survivors include her loving husband, Herbert; sons, Eric R. (Pat) Davis, of Byron, Mark (Barb) Davis, of Oregon, and daughter Sheila Johnson, of Puerto

Vallarta, Mexico; grandchildren Jennifer (Richard) Boyden, Eric Ryan (Velvette) Davis, Peter (Megha Patel) Probst, Danielle Johnson; great-grandchildren Kylan Springman and Suriya Probst. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Richard Keim and Keith Keim; her sister, Joyce Strength; and granddaughter, Shelley Shelton. The family wishes to thank all of her wonderful caregivers at Pinecrest Terrace for their professional and compassionate care. A celebration of Marian’s life will be held at later date. To leave an online condolence visit www.FarrellHollandGale.com.

Mary worked for more than 30 years at the Lorado Taft Field Campus as a cook. She loved to spend time in her flower gardens, feed and watch the humming birds come and go, and play with her dogs. Mary was a great cook, especially her home baked cinnamon rolls, which she would gener-

ously share. Mary is survived by her three children, Tracy Andrew Davison, of Juda, Wisconsin, Amy Jo (Paul) Gillingham, of Oregon, and Adam Allen Davison, of Oregon; two granddaughters, Jessica Davison and Lily Gillingham. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Junior; her

half-brothers, Sonny, Buddy, and Jack; and a lifelong friend, Carolyn Saratori. Funeral service were held on July 12 at the Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, 110 S. Seventh St., Oregon, with the Pastor Dave Rogula officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at the Washington Grove Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established in Mary’s name. Visit www.farrellhollandgale.com to leave a condolence.

NORMA R. STUFF Norma R. Stuff, 99, of Polo, died on Friday, July 12, 2019 at Polo Rehabilitation and Health Care. Norma was born on Jan. 21, 1920, in Polo, the daughter of George and Sadie (Zumdahl) Hammer. She married Max Stuff on March 11, 1946 in Polo. He preceded her in death in August of 1977. Norma was a hairstylist for many years

along with a loving and dedicated farmers wife. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, doing her own yard work, cooking, and baking cookies for many. Norma continued to ride her bike around Polo till she was 95. Survivors include her daughter, Kathy (Steve) Knutson, of Polo; grandchildren, Brett (Nicole), Rick, and Kenny (Jana); great-grandchildren Niklas, Emily, Max, Annalise, Gray, and Isla.

She was preceded in death by son, Lance Stuff; sisters, Belva Hammer and Blanche Bloyer; and brother, Maynard Hammer. Visitation and funeral services were held on July 18 at the Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St., Polo. Burial was immediately following at Fairmount Cemetery, also in Polo. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her name. Visit www.polofamilyfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS First Midwest Bank PLAINTIFF Vs. Richard L. Eraas; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2019CH29 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 06/14/2019, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on August 30, 2019 at the hour of 10:00 AM 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: PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-FOUR (24), IN TOWNSHIP FORTY (40) NORTH, RANGE ONE (1) EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION IN THE CENTER OF JEFFERSON STREET (NOW FIRST AVENUE) IN THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, 56 RODS EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE EAST, 66 FEET, THENCE NORTH TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE CHICAGO, BURLINGTON & QUINCY (FORMERLY THE CHICAGO & IOWA) RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY, THENCE WESTERLY ON SAID SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE, TO A POINT DUE NORTH OF THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AND THENCE SOUTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, COUNTY OF OGLE COUNTY AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 24-24-363-006 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 801 1st Ave Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-19-03175. I3124955 July 19,26, August 2, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Paul H. Dieckman; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2019CH1 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 06/14/2019, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on August 30, 2019 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: PART OF THE NORTH HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 34, IN TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT 49. 3 FEET EAST AND 33 FEET SOUTH OF THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 34, SAID POINT BEING ON THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF F. A. S. ROUTE 90; THENCE SOUTH, ALONG THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID ROUTE 90, 155 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4), 160 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID ROUTE 90, 155 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4), 160 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ROCKVALE, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 09-34-400-001 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1493 N River Road Oregon, IL 61061 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-18-12108. I3126086 July 19,26, August 2, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER PLAINTIFF, -vsSTANLEY E. LIEDEL; PATRICIA M. LIEDEL; UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION; DEFENDANTS 18 CH 61 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on March 8, 2019; Brian R VanVickle, Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, will on August 9, 2019 at 10:00 AM, at Sheriff's Office, 202 South First Street, Oregon IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: PARCEL NO. 1: LOT 204 IN LOST NATION WOODLAND HOMESTEADS NO. 3, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 42 THROUGH 52 AND LOTS 86 THROUGH 91 OF LOST NATION WOODLAND HOMESTEADS NO. 1 AND PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK J OF PLATS PAGE 46 AS DOCUMENT NO. 392274; PARCEL 2: LOT 205 IN LOST NATION WOODLAND HOMESTEADS NO. 3, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 42 THROUGH 52 AND LOTS 86 THROUGH 91 OF LOST NATION WOODLAND HOMESTEADS NO. 1 AND PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK J OF PLATS PAGE 46 AS DOCUMENT NO. 392274. Commonly known as 502 Woodland Drive, Dixon, IL 61021 Permanent Index No.: 22-09-176-004 and 22-09-176-005 Improvements: Single Family Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. The judgment amount was $134,585.69. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this 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 Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717 The notice of sale of a common interest community or a condominium unit under subsection (c) of Section 15-1507 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall state that the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. The statement of assessment account issued by the association to a unit owner under subsection (i) of Section 18 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, and the disclosure statement issued to a prospective purchaser under Section 22.1 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, shall state the amount of the assessments and the legal fees, if any, required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. If the property being sold is a condominium, you are admonished to read the responsibilities created under Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Dated this Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper One of Plaintiff's Attorneys Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 ILNOTICES@logs.com Randal S. Berg (6277119) Michael N. Burke (6291435) Christopher A. Cieniawa (6187452) Joseph M. Herbas (6277645) Michael Kalkowski (6185654) Laura J. Anderson (6224385) Jenna R. Vondran (6308109) Thomas Belczak (6193705) Debra Miller (6205477) Robert P. McMurray (6324332) THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I3125771 July 19,26, August 2, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER PLAINTIFF, -vsSTANLEY E. LIEDEL; PATRICIA M. LIEDEL; UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION; DEFENDANTS 18 CH 61 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on March 8, 2019; Brian R VanVickle, Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, will on August 9, 2019 at 10:00 AM, at Sheriff's Office, 202 South First Street, Oregon IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 502 Woodland Drive, Dixon, IL 61021 Permanent Index No.: 22-09-176-004 and 22-09-176-005 Improvements: Single Family Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. The judgment amount was $134,585.69. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this 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 Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717 The notice of sale of a common interest community or a condominium unit under subsection (c) of Section 15-1507 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall state that the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. The statement of assessment account issued by the association to a unit owner under subsection (i) of Section 18 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, and the disclosure statement issued to a prospective purchaser under Section 22.1 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, shall state the amount of the assessments and the legal fees, if any, required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. If the property being sold is a condominium, you are admonished to read the responsibilities created under Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Dated this Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper One of Plaintiff's Attorneys Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 ILNOTICES@logs.com Randal S. Berg (6277119) Michael N. Burke (6291435) Christopher A. Cieniawa (6187452) Joseph M. Herbas (6277645) Michael Kalkowski (6185654) Laura J. Anderson (6224385) Jenna R. Vondran (6308109) Thomas Belczak (6193705) Debra Miller (6205477) Robert P. McMurray (6324332) THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I3125771 July 19,26, August 2, 2019

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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION REGARDING NAME CHANGE Case No. 19 MR 589 Public notice is hereby given that on August 28, 2019, in courtroom No. 412 of Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State St. Rockford, Illinois, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as this matter may be heard, a Petition will be heard in said Courtroom for the change of name of Kaden Everette Seago to Kaden Everette Davies pursuant to 735 ILCS 5-/2110 et seq., Amber M. Tiffany Petitioner July 12,19,26, 2019

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Estate of: FAYE M. HADLEY, No. 2019P43 Deceased.

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CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of FAYE M. HADLEY. Letters of Office were issued to JOY L. MABERRY, 610 NW Ash Dr., Ankeny, IA 50023, and DENNIS N. HADLEY, 116 E. 2nd St., P.O. Box 215, Milledgeville, IL 61051, as Co-Representatives, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, IL 61081. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Suite #300, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the Co-Representatives, or both, on or before January 3, 2020, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Co-Representatives and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: June 27, 2019 JOY L. MABERRY and DENNIS N. HADLEY, Co-Representatives Kyle G. Carlock - ARDC 6285873 WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street | P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081 P: 815.625.8200 carlock@wmpj.com July 5,12,19, 2019

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, July 31st, 2019 in the Polo City Council room, 115 South Franklin Avenue, Polo, Illinois to hear a request filed by Mr. Mark Ellis of 209 North Barber Ave, Polo, Illinois, for a Possible Variance to Deviate from the Side Yard Setback, Which Would Allow 80% of the 5 Foot Side Yard Set Back Requirement at 209 North Barber Avenue. This zoning change would be for Parcel ID 14-16127-007, otherwise known as 209 North Barber Ave, Polo, IL, Ogle County Illinois. Sydney Bartelt City Clerk July 19,26, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Paul H. Dieckman; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2019CH1 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 06/14/2019, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on August 30, 2019 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 09-34-400-001 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1493 N River Road Oregon, IL 61061 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-18-12108. I3126086 July 19,26, August 2, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS First Midwest Bank PLAINTIFF Vs. Richard L. Eraas; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2019CH29 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 06/14/2019, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on August 30, 2019 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 24-24-363-006 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 801 1st Ave Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-19-03175. I3124955 July 19,26, August 2, 2019

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NEW TODAY University of Illinois Extension, Community Worker SNAP-Ed: Two Civil service positions available (DeKalb & Ogle Counties). Will provide nutrition education for low-income populations. Includes leading active cooking and physical activity demonstrations for adult and youth audience. Starting wage $13.38 plus benefits, 37.5 hours per week. Call 815-732-2191 for more information. Closes July 22.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The most challenging situation to deal with will involve deception. When in doubt, ask questions. Trust in your judgment, not in hearsay. A personal change will turn out well. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You know what’s expected of you and what you are capable of doing. Be honest about what you are willing to do and put up with. Don’t fold; call the shots.

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PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- If you want to make a change, be prepared to do the work. Personal gains are within reach, and sharing your success with a loved one will have its rewards. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A journey that will teach you something new or give you information that helps you recognize your options should be taken. It’s up to you to do the legwork. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Keep your wits about you when dealing with emotional issues. Letting your anger take control will make you look bad. Do something productive and be proud of what you accomplish. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your charm will help you out when dealing with work-related matters. Taking part in an interview or discussing a professional plan you have mapped out for yourself is favored. Avoid indulgent people. ©2018 UFS

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