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First Place

Whoa... that’s a Boa! A boa constrictor snake is found in the Mississippi River near Fulton. / 22

SPORTS

Cardinals Win

Forreston rolls over Galena in high school football action. / 15

AOP Festival Rain fails to stop

Oregon’s Autumn on Parade festival on Saturday and Sunday. / 2

The Forreston High School freshman class float was took first place in the float-building contest. It was also the first float in the Homecoming parade Oct. 4. Turn to page 4 for a story and more photos. Photo by Vinde Wells

INDEX

One Section - 32 Pages

Byron Library............21 Church News.......10-11 Classifieds......... 28-32 Entertainment........... 9

Marriage Licenses.... 8 Forreston Police........ 7 Property Transfers.. 27 School Menus........... 7

Sheriff’s Arrests...... 26 State Police............. 27 Social News............... 8 State’s Attorney...... 24

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Little Jacob Bettner smiles for the crowd as he rides in a Moring Disposal truck during the Harvest Time Parade Sunday afternoon in Oregon. Photo

by Earleen Hinton

Rain doesn’t stop crowd at AOP festival Shoppers turn out for Farmers Market despite the soggy conditions

“The predicted rain may have

kept a few people from coming but we had a good festival. ”

Marseyne Snow

AOP committee President

BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com A little drizzle and soggy ground wasn’t enough to keep the crowds away from Oregon’s 48th annual Autumn on Parade festival last weekend.

“It went very well considering the weather we were dealt,” said AOP Committee President Marseyne Snow.

“We still had a good crowd and the crafters I talked to were happy with their sales.”

Several inches of rain fell overnight Friday into Saturday, leaving the ground saturated and muddy.

Drizzle fell intermittently all day Saturday and more — much of which didn’t materialize — was predicted for Sunday.

The rain stopped long enough Sunday for the Harvest Time Parade.

“We had a good parade,” Snow said.

“It gave us a window for that.”

Down on the courthouse square, the Farmers Market and the Food Court were already full of shoppers by mid-morning Saturday, despite the clouds overhead.

Sandy Armbruster, of Oregon, was not deterred in the least by the dreary weather as she and members of her family looked through the merchandise offered at the booths.

“We came early to beat the rain,” she said. “We got here at 8 a.m.”

She comes to shop every year, and found the outdoor decorations she was looking for.

“And then some,” she said with a laugh. “We’ve already made a trip to

the car. It’s a wonderful event.”

Dana Russell-Brown and Diana Lewis were doing a brisk business at their booth, selling pottery and dried flowers, in front of the courthouse.

Russell-Brown said the crowd did not seem smaller than usual.

“We’ve been busy. The crowd has been at least average,” she said.

Around the corner, Lynnette Hough visited with the customers at her Maple Lane Farm booth, offering homemade maple syrup and other maple-flavored treats.

“Its been good,” she said. “We’ve had a steady crowd.”

Umbrellas and raincoats came out as the drizzle resumed shortly before noon.

“I came prepared,” one woman said as she ducked for cover under a bright print umbrella and headed for the Farmers Market.

Snow said a few parade participants canceled due to the forecast on Sunday.

“The predicted rain may have kept a few people from coming but we had a good festival,” she said.

Quilt Show

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ABOVE: Gunnar, Olaf, and Luther Watts, of Anoka, Minnesota, check out the 90 quilts on display Oct. 6 at Faith Lutheran Church in Forreston. Their grandmother Lynne Meyer is a member of the FAITHful Hands Quilters who made the quilts for Lutheran World Relief.

The quilts were blessed during the Sunday morning worship service on Oct. 7 before being delivered to Rockford for shipment to the less fortunate. The quilters began their project last fall. Photo by Vinde Wells BELOW: Heather Gomez (seated) is the winner of the “Stars in My Crown” quilt raffled off by the FAITHful Hands Quilters. Quilters pictured left to right are: Donna Cornelius, Barbara Miller, Kathy Frank, Phyllis Byers, Rhonda Streich, Wilma Akins, and Cindy Gesin. Quilters not pictured are: Barb Cedarholm, Sue Giedd, Lynne Meyer, Glenn Mummert, and Sue Slater. Photo supplied

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HOMECOMING 2018

Lima and Fyock are Homecoming King and Queen The Forreston High School student body chose Timothy Lima and Bailee Fyock as this year’s Homecoming King and Queen.

They were officially crowned at the dance on Saturday night.

The following were members of the Homecoming court: seniors – Grace Carr and Dalton Becker, Katrina Stevens and Hunter Rogers; juniors – Kyla Benson and Gabriel Owens; sophomores – Abigail Derrer and Lukas Lingel; freshmen – Carlee Ratledge and Aaron Anderson.

Throughout Homecoming Week, students from each class were involved in a variety of activities, contests, and float building worth points.

This year the floats were excellent and competition was very close.

• Freshmen float theme was “Sink the Pirates.”

Freshmen advisors are Lynnette Frederick and Heather Politsch. The freshmen class float was judged as this year’s winning float.

• Sophomore float theme was “Make the Pirates Walk the Plank.”Sophomore class advisors are Nona Forster, and Bob Wagner. The sophomore class float finished in a tie for third place.

• Junior class float theme was “To Victory and Beyond.”

Junior class advisors are Donna

Here is Forreston High School’s Homecoming Court. In the front row, left to right, are: Carlee Ratledge, Katrina Stevens, Bailee Fyock, Grace Carr, Abigail Derrer, and Kyla Benson. Back Row: Aaron Anderson, Hunter Rogers, Timothy Lima, Dalton Becker, Lukas Lingel, and Gabriel Owens. Photo supplied Gronewold and Kyle Getz. The junior class float finished in a tie for third place.

• Senior class float theme was “Cardinals of the Caribbean.” Senior class advisors are Anne Magarity and Keynon Janicke. The senior class float finished in second place.

Final scores for class competition were as follows: • Fourth place with a total of 4,450 points is the

freshmen class, • Third place with a total of 5,150 points is the sophomore class, • Second place with a total of 6,350 points is the junior class, • This year’s winner with a total of 7,550 points is the senior class.

The cheer and dance teams decorated the hallways and downtown store windows.

Forreston kindergarteners — the Class of 2031 — show their enthusiasm with smiles and waves as they ride in the FHS Homecoming parade Oct. 4. The parade was followed by a pep rally at the high school. Forreston won their Homecoming football game 52-7 over Galena Oct. 5.

Photo by Vinde Wells

SCHOOL NEWS

The Forreston Art Club hosted a workshop by fiber artist Kathryn Raistrick on Sept. 28.

Raistrick brought a large variety of raw fibers, two different spinning wheels, and several drop spindles.

Students learned how to use both the drop spindle and the spinning wheel and were able to take a drop spindle home to continue spinning their yarn.

“Thanks to Raistrick for her time and materials - the students had a blast!” said art teacher Dana Russell-Brown.

ABOVE: Kathryn Raistrick, second from right, demonstrates the drop spindle to Kaeden Motszko, Hayden Stralow, and Annie Timmer. AT LEFT: Brody Roop tries his hand at carding the fiber before he can spin it. Photos supplied

School foundation approves $4,000 for projects The Forrestville Valley School Foundation recently approved $4,000 worth of innovative technology and curricular projects developed by district staff members.

Once a year, the foundation allows staff members of the Forrestville Valley School District to submit proposals to enhance an area of curriculum for students.

The projects are for students in grades PreK-12.

Recent projects include: • STEM: Creative and fun ways to enhance curriculum using STEM guidelines.

• Curricular Materials and Books: Provide students with the resources they need to enhance learning in the classroom.

• Document Cameras: E n h a n c e teaching and learning through technology.

• Field Trip: Opportunity for students to view the state’s capital and connect the trip to their Social Studies projects.

The foundation also awards scholarships to graduating seniors from Forreston High School each year, as well as provide support for

district technology needs.

In addition, the foundation provides recognition funding for Project Lead the Way STEM programming as well as recognition for Teacher of the Year.

The Forrestville Valley School Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization whose mission is to provide for the educational needs of the students in the Forrestville Valley School District.

The major fundraiser for the organization is the Vedra Scramble for Education Golf Outing. The next golf outing will be scheduled for September of 2019.

Anyone is free to make a tax-free donation for any specific purpose.

Donations have included memorial funds for special student scholarships or funds for very specific items in the name of a loved one.

Donations are accepted at any time and always appreciated.

For more information regarding the Forrestville Valley Education Foundation contact any of the current foundation board members or Superintendent Sheri Smith at 815938-2036.

Current foundation members include: Dick Bennett, Jen Birkholz Madden, Michele Chenong, Monty Cotter, Brian Daws, Michele Edler, Andrew Garnhart, Christy Garnhart, Shawna Korf, Joel Ludwig, Sheri Smith, and Darrell Windle.

VILLAGE BOARD

Village board takes action on zoning matters Variance approved, permit fee waived at Oct. 1 meeting

BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com Zoning matters occupied the Forreston Village Board Oct. 1.

Village Clerk Courtney War-

ren said that at the recommendation of the Planning Commission, the board approved a variance requested by Valerie Woods, 102 S. Third Ave., to allow her to build an attached garage closer to the property line than stipulated in the ordinance.

The variance will allow the garage to be located four feet short of the required 25-foot setback.

The board also agreed not to charge Jason Lynn, 406 S. Third Ave., for a building permit to

replace an unsound concrete patio with a new concrete patio using the same footprint.

At previous meetings, Lynn had questioned why he needed the permit at all.

The board is in the process of eliminating inconsistencies from its building and zoning codes.

Amendments for acceptable fencing materials were also approved.

In another matter, the board decided to redo the process of

seeking bids for village property that is for sale.

Warren said the property description in the bid notice needed to be clarified.

The village board meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. at the Forreston Village Hall, 102 S. Walnut Ave., Forreston.

All meetings are open to the public.

For more information call the village hall at 815-938-2400.

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Forreston Art Club learns to spin fibers into yarn

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Students of the Month

HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER

Donations needed for Thanksgiving dinners The New Life Community Center is seeking donations to provide turkey boxes to its patrons for Thanksgiving.

Each box cost $16 and supplies a full Thanksgiving meal to those who could not otherwise afford it.

Donations can be dropped off at the center on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. or mailed to PO Box 66, Forreston, IL 61030.

The center is located on Ill. 72 in the former fire station building across from the Forreston Post Office.

Turkey boxes are provided to the center’s patrons each year at no cost to them through the support of local churches, private donations, and community involvement.

“We want to thank those in advance who help this cause and thank those who continually support the New Life Community Center in our mission to bring both spiritual and tangible needs to our Forreston community,” said Tim Hotchkiss, pastor of North Grove Evangelical Church.

The New Life Community Center offers support to Forreston and the surrounding area with the food pantry and thrift store.

An average of 85 families per month are provided with food.

The thrift store offers up-scale clothing and household items for all with the proceeds going back into the center to help offset the operating costs.

August and September Students of the Month at Forreston Grade School are pictured here. Back row: Madysen Carpenter, Brady Gill, Caroline Bawinkel, Hailee DeWall, Kyla Lamm, Jeremiah Newill, Danielle Johnson, and Principal Jonathan Schneiderman. Middle: Weston Diehl, Brayden Pauls, Isabella McIlvanie, Joleen Colbert, Axel Laabs, Chloe Pritchard, Cody Brown, Kai Rivera. Front: Molly Boyer, Eralynn Wiltfang, Lily Hongsermeier, Lily Zipse, Gage Loomis, Shannon Pals. Photo supplied

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Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts took part in Forreston American Legion Post 308 flag retirement. Left to right are: Jakob Kobler, Elizabeth Ludwig, Hunter Miller, Miles and Henry Huenefeld, and Zoe Menke. Photo supplied

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Character performer Laura Keyes will present “Moving Day for Laura Ingalls Wilder� on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. at Bertolet Memorial Library in Leaf River.  In this family-friendly program,

Laura is preparing to move her family from South Dakota to Missouri. Â Designed for a younger audience, this presentation shows some of the challenges of life on the frontier in the 1870s and 1880s.Â

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It also examines some of the ways children found to have fun and amuse themselves when they weren’t busy with chores and schoolwork. Many audience members may be surprised to learn that the

extraordinary Laura Ingalls Wilder sometimes had a rather ordinary life, just like them. Â Register for this program by calling Bertolet Memorial Library at 815-738-2742 by Monday, Oct. 15.

FORRESTON POLICE

Christmas tea to feature Laura Keyes as popular author

Polo firemen to serve supper The Polo Firefighters Association

Forreston Police Chief Mike Boomgarden reports the following department activity from Sept. 18 though Oct.1: Calls for service and complaints filed 4 domestic disturbances 1 business assist 3 vehicle lockouts 1 residential lockout 4 citizen assists 7 fraud attempts (telephone scams) 11 suspicious vehicles, people, activity 2 criminal damage to property 2 juvenile issues 1 civil disputes 2 driving complaints 5 animal complaints 1 removal of intoxicated subject

4 EMS assists 1 runaway 1 assist DCFS 4 assist outside law enforcement agency 1 identity theft 6 animal complaints 1 disorderly conduct 1 attempted theft Arrests and warnings issued 1 parking violation 9 nuisance violations 7 speeding violations 1 electronic communications prohibited 1 improper display of registration 2 runaway recovered 1 careless operation of a motor vehicle 2 loud exhaust

SCHOOL MENUS Oct. 15-19 German Valley Grade School Monday—breakfast pizza, broccoli, peaches Tuesday—cheeseburger with whole grain bun, fries, mixed fruit Wednesday—chicken tacos, refried beans, applesauce Thursday—French toast sticks, sausage links, pears Friday—creamed chicken & rice, baby carrots, Mandarin oranges

Forreston Grade School Monday—hot dog with a bun, baked beans, applesauce Tuesday—beef & bean taco, lettuce salad, pineapple, string cheese Wednesday—mini pizzas, peas, peaches Thursday—chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, corn, cookie Friday—hamburger with a bun, grape tomatoes, fresh fruit

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Menus are subject to change without prior notice.

Chocolate and white milk are served with all meals.

Lunch prices for the current school year are as follows: daily - $2.85, weekly - $14.25, monthly - $57.

Breakfast is served at Forreston Grade School only. Prices are: daily $1.85, weekly - $9. 25, monthly - $37.

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A Ladies Christmas Tea will be held on Monday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. at Grace Valley Christian Reformed Church, 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd, German Valley.

Laura Keyes will be featured as Laura Ingalls Wilder, presenting what her childhood Christmas was like.

A pork loin meal will be served by Lessman Catering.

The ticket price is $15 for ages 6 and up, and tickets need to be purchased by Sunday,Oct 21.

They are available by calling the church office at 815-362-6601 or by emailing cathy@aplaceforgrace.com.

will host its annual hog roast and open house on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Polo Fire Station. This year marks 70 years since the founding of the fire protection district, and door prizes from area stores and restaurants will be given.

In addition to prizes, a whole hog and a freezer will be raffled. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the ambulance station in Polo, or from any Polo firefighter for $5.

Pink Heals of the Sauk Valley will also attend the event. Â Bring the kids to see the pink fire truck and get their faces painted by the Polo cheerleaders.

Polo firefighters will demonstrate the automobile extrication process.

Donations will be accepted at the door.

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TAFT CAMPUS

NEW SUPERVISOR

Whitmore named clinical supervisor at Focus House Focus House, an Ogle County owned care facility for adjudicated youth, announces that Katie Whitmore has been named clinical supervisor, replacing Brenda Mason, who is now Focus House Director.

Whitmore grew up in Rockford and graduated from Auburn High School in 2007.

After high school she went on to attend the University of Illinois at Chicago graduating with her bachelor of arts degree in Psychology and a minor in Sociology in 2011.

Her career began at an inpatient drug and alcohol treatment center for adolescents.

Katie Whitmore From there she went to Rockford Public Schools, working as a truancy officer.

Later, she began working with youth in foster care where she facilitated a life skills program for teenagers before joining the Focus House team in December of 2014.

Whitmore obtained her masters of social work degree in May and was named the clinical supervisor in July.

The Oregon Park District and Lorado Taft Campus have teamed up to offer a new after school program about woodland wildlife. Photo supplied

Wildlife program for kids at Taft The Oregon Park District and Lorado Taft Campus have teamed up to offer a new after-school program about woodland wildlife.

The program will be held on Monday, Nov. 19 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

The fee is $11 for residents of the Oregon Park District and $13 for non-residents.

Taft Campus staff will teach children in grades 3-8 how animals hibernate, migrate, or stay active during the coldest time of year.

The deadline to register is Monday, Nov. 12 and can be completed at the Nash Recreation Center, 304 S. Fifth St., Oregon, or by calling 815-732-3101.

Oregon Chamber’s Lunch n’ Learn is Oct. 16 at Nash Small business strategies is the topic The Oregon Chamber of Commerce’s fourth quarter Lunch ‘n Learn program will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 16.

The program is titled “We Got You!” and will be presented by Stacy McCaskill, Director of IL-SBDC of

MARRIAGE LICENSES Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriage licenses.

Sept. 26 Chad A. Stenberg and Rachel K. Denton, both of Mt. Morris.

Oct. 2 Joseph P. Head and Britani K. Velez, both of Polo.

Brian S. Gross and Karalyn R. Skleney, both of Oregon.

Oct. 3 Hayden R. Wurtz and Alexis E. Ramis, both of Malta.

Sauk Valley Community College.

“Come meet your new IL-Small Business Development Center Director and the SBDC’s plan for ‘having the back’ of Oregon’s business owners and entrepreneurial community,” said Debbie Dickson, executive director. “Your SBDC is daily rolling out new strategies and services that are boosting our area’s economic growth and vitality.

Stacy will also discuss paid, owned, and earned media and the struggle

many entrepreneurs face in managing complex marketing strategies on small business budgets.

“Hear how you can collaborate with and benefit from your IL-SBDC,” Dickson said. “You need not be a chamber member to attend, Our lunch presentations provide a tremendous resource, offering a wide variety of information and community education for businesses and citizens alike.”

Lunch ‘n Learn opportunities are

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held quarterly on third Tuesdays at noon in the River Room of the Nash Center.

The cost to attend is $12 (payable at the door) and includes lunch, beverages and dessert.

Reservations are required by noon on Monday, Oct. 15.

Contact the Oregon Chamber of Commerce at 815-732-2100, or send an email to ococ@oregonil.com to make reservations.

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LUNCHEON WITH A VIEW

Turkey, trimmings, tour for $15 or $18 Plenty to each and a great view of the Rock River Valley are just two of the perks of a luncheon being offered by the Oregon Park District and the Lorado Taft Field Campus.

“Thousands of people visit Taft Campus each year yet many that live close to it haven’t been out for years or haven’t visited at all,” said Oregon Park District Recreation Superintendent Tina Ketter. “The campus is usually closed to the general public but this event offers the perfect opportunity for local residents to visit.”

On Sunday, Oct. such as crafts, 21 at 2 p.m., Taft games and music will offer a homeduring the lunmade luncheon cheon. of baked turkey, The campus will mashed potatoes, be open to particstuffing, rolls, vegipants to come as gies, pumpkin bars early as 1 p.m. to and more. walk around the A c o m p l i - The Taft Campus’ dining hall overlooks campus and stay mentary tour will the Rock River in Lowden State Park. open for particibe given by expepants until 6 p.m. rienced Taft staff to enjoy the scenmembers following the luncheon. ery, hiking paths, buildings and The cost for the luncheon and more. tour is $15 for residents of the “Spend the whole afternoon with Oregon Park District and $18 for us or simply head out whenevnon-residents. er you would prefer,” Ketter said.

The park district will also offer “Whatever you do, don’t miss out other family-friendly activities on this experience!”

NATURE NEWS

BRIEFS

Tallgrass prairies will be topic at Wild Ones

Hinkle’s art works go on display at Cork & Tap

HCC to present choral program The Highland Chamber Singers will present excerpts from the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta “HMS Pinafore,” as well as selections from the movie-musical “The Greatest Showman” on Friday,

Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre in the Highland Community College Ferguson Fine Arts Center on campus at 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport.

Tickets are $12 for adults; $10 for seniors and $8 for students. Purchase tickets online at highland.edu.

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Hinkle’s granddaughter, Hana Hinkle, of Oregon, and her family provided their private collection for the show.

Quilt guild to meet Oct. 15 Country Crossroads Quilt Guild program will have a trunk show “Quilts of Valor” by Nettie Wilson, of Georgia, on Monday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. at Forreston Grove Church,7246 Freeport Rd., rural Forreston.

A daytime workshop will be held with Wilson teaching how to make a fall or Christmas table runner using the “Square In A Square” technique

by Jodie Barrows. The workshop is $25 and will run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information call 815-6702833 or 815-443-2688.

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Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 ADMISSION Country Kitchen: Free Dinner: $10 adults $5 children 6-12 5 & under FREE

Carryouts available all day at back door

Country Kitchen 12:30-5PM Variety of homemade “goodies”

Dinner 1-5PM

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Quilt Raffle Drawing at 5 pm $1 per chance “Zig Zag Four-Patch” Queen Size

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Crosby is the author, Cindy Crosby, compiler, or contribauthor of “The Tallutor to more than 20 grass Prairie: An books, including “The Introduction,” will Tallgrass Prairie: An be the speaker at the Introduction” and Wild Ones of the Rock “Tallgrass ConversaRiver Valley meeting tions: In Search of the on Thursday, Oct. Prairie Spirit” with 18 at 7 p.m. at Rock Thomas Dean.

Valley College PhysiShe is a prairie stewcal Education Center ard at Nachusa GrassPEC0110 (lower level), lands and a prairie 3301 N. Mulford Rd., Cindy Crosby, author of The steward supervisor at Rockford.

Tallgrass Prairie: An the Morton Arboretum, Crosby will present a Introduction. where she teaches natbrief history of prairies, ural history classes for different ways people have viewed prairies over time, and adults.

She is a certified interpretive some of the key prairie plants and their uses by native people and early trainer for naturalists and coordinates dragonfly monitoring prosettlers.

She suggests ways to develop a grams. Her website is www.cindycloser relationship with the out- crosby.com. This program is free doors, specifically prairies from and open to the public. For more which Illinois receives its nickname. information, call 779-537-8939.

The art work of the late Jessie Hinkle will be on display upstairs at Cork & Tap, 305 W. Washington St., through late October and will be open to the public during open hours.

The Oregon Together Arts & Beautification team will sponsor the Jessie Hinkle Retrospective, a collection of Jessie’s works from throughout her life.

Hinkle was an accomplished artist with a distinct vision.

Her work was featured in shows and print throughout the United States.

She was also an Oregon resident and an avid promoter of the Oregon art community until her death at age

Registration will be taken over the phone, online via www.oregonpark.org or in person at Nash Recreation Center.

The deadline to register for this unique experience is Wednesday, Oct. 17.

“We hope you will join us out there!,” Ketter said.

The Lorado Taft Field Campus is located inside Lowden State Park, located on River Road, one mile north of Illinois 64.

The 141-acre campus is owned and operated by Northern Illinois University as an outdoor education and conference center.

For more information or questions call Nash Recreation Center, 815-732-3101.

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ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services:

Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

CLS; 9 a.m. LWML Meeting Sunday, Oct. 13—9 a.m.

Worship with Communion; 10:20 a.m. Education Hour; 11:20 a.m. Council Meeting; 1-3 p.m.

Family Game Night at White Pines Skating Rink Tuesday, Oct. 16—ALIVE, TBA Thursday, Oct. 18—10 a.m.

Bible Class

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

OPEN BIBLE

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

9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Service

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

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

Bible-Based

Wednesday

7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study

4th Sunday Each Month

1:30 p.m. Nursing Home Service at Presence St. Joseph

Passion for God Compassion for People

BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH

Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org

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

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH POLO CAMPUS

9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship

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

Worship 10:30 a.m.

17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville

Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m.

Adult Sunday School 10 a.m.

Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads

CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

606 Main St., Chana 61015 Pastor Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com

205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw 815-837-5255

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Saturday, Oct. 13—8 a.m.-1 p.m. Mom-2-Mom Market at

DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

Office Hours M-F 8-noon 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Followed by Coffee Hour And Sunday School Communion every week All are welcome Child care provided Handicapped Accessible

SWEETWOOD INTERIORS 107 Main Street, Forreston, IL 815-938-3681 • 877-938-3681 www.sweetwoodinteriors.com Email: nsweetwood@verizon.net

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

8:30 a.m. Fellowship 8:50 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship

EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569

9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Church

Church News Deadline The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at our office at 113 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon. The deadline is 9 a.m. on Fridays for church news left in the drop boxes in Forreston & Polo. Items can also be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews.com. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-732-6166 ext. 5903.

Nursery Available We are an independent non-denominational Christian church.

Visitors are always welcome.

FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd.

402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203 “A Church with a Heart — In the Heart of Forreston”

Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road

Pastor Marvin Jacobs Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313

9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Women & Men’s Bible Study, Kids Club www.ebenezerreformed.com

EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Sundays at 10 a.m. polo@crossroadscn.com We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in our cafe for coffee, snacks & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade) - Sundays at 6 p.m.

Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com

Adult & Children’s Education 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month

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

764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Sunday School

9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School Friday, Oct. 12—9 a.m.-3 p.m.

FAITHful Hands Quilting Saturday, Oct. 13—8:45 a.m.

Youth Great America Trip Sunday, Oct. 14—7:30 a.m.

Church Council; 9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday, Oct. 17—12 p.m.

Senior Friendship; 5:30 p.m.

Choir Thursday, Oct. 18—6:30-8 p.m.

FAITHful Hands Quilting

FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS

Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith 702 E. Dixon St., Polo

102 S. Seminary St. Mt. Morris Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna Associate Pastor Logan Murphy 815-734-4942

Saturday, Oct. 13—7 a.m.

Men’s Accountability Group Sunday, Oct. 14—8:30 a.m.

Sunday School For All Ages; 9:30 a.m. Inner Mission; 10 a.m.

Worship Service; 5 p.m. Youth Group Thursday, Oct. 18—1 p.m.

Ladies Bible Study Log onto our website at http://www.efcmm.org to check out our latest opportunities and updates

Handicapped Accessible

Pastor Brian LeBaron 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo

9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible 11 a.m. Worship Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month.

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

Sunday, Oct. 14—9 a.m.

Worship, Children’s Sabbath; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Monday, Oct. 15—8 a.m. AA Meeting; 3-4:30 p.m. Good News Club Thursday, Oct. 18—8 a.m. AA Meeting

FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH

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

9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir

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

9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School

FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA Pastor Karyn Kost

815-284-2966 Website:https//www. freedomlutheran.org/home. html Sunday Evening Worship at 5:45 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon Coffee & Fellowship following the service Welcome Center is at 111 S. 4th St., Oregon

Ogle County Newspapers Publishers of:

The Oregon Republican, Mt. Morris Times, Forreston Journal and Tri-County Press Your Hometown Newspapers 815-732-6166

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GATHERING PLACE CHURCH

10 a.m. Sundays Life Groups Throughout The Week

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Friday, Oct. 12—9 a.m.

Women’s Fellowship Sunday, Oct. 14—8:15 a.m.

Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m.

Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Living Hope Church Service Tuesday, Oct. 16—8:45 a.m.

Bible Study; Quilting; 6:30 p.m.

Leadership Team Meeting Thursday, Oct. 18—4:30-7 p.m.

Food Pantry Open

Church and Main Streets Don Plock, Pastor

8:30 a.m. Worship Service

GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-362-6601

9 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 10 a.m. Worship Service

NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH

10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:05 a.m. Worship Service Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center

OREGON CHURCH OF GOD

LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH

9:30 a.m. Sunday Praise and Worship Service (Nursery provided) 11 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday 6 p.m. Prayer & Bible Studies Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Various Activities

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

Sunday, Oct. 14—10:30 a.m.

Worship

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi Handicapped Accessible 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. Sunday School Age Three through Sixth Grade

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship You and your family are invited to join us for worship on Sunday, Oct. 14. The morning service begins at 10:30 a.m.

Guest speaker Brian Froehlich will give the morning message titled “Perfection.”

Greeting you will be O.K. and Melody Welty.

During morning worship an exceptionally fine Children’s Church is offered for children 3 years old through Grade 5.

Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. and includes classes for adults, young adults, teens, children and infants.

Special attention is given in each class to issues and topics related to the particular needs and interests of each group.

The Wednesday night Youth Group meets at 6 p.m. at East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Daysville Road.

October’s Bible Books of the Month are Romans & I and II Corinthians.

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Rev. Megan Smick 815-732-2994

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH

West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Karyn Kost Sunday, Oct. 14—9 a.m.

Instruction for Communion Caretakers; 9:15 a.m. Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m.

Congregational Bible Study, Senior Choir Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship with Communion; 11 a.m. Autumn Fest at LOMC

ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe

9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Social Time 10:30 Worship

9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service

ST. MARY CHURCH

POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

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

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

St. Bride’s follows traditional Anglican-Episcopal church practices; is biblically based and both family and individual oriented.

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

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

4:30 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. Sunday 8 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 3 p.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest

9:30 a.m. Family Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School

PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Reconciliation

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

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

St. Mary Prayer Network

Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238

9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

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

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

10:45 a.m. Worship Service

10:30 a.m.

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Rev. Eldred George 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org Email:saint.bride.church@gmail. com Services Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.

Holy Communion

Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass

Religious Education

Youth Program 6 p.m.1st & 2nd Wednesdays Adult Bible Study 8:30 a.m. 1st Wednesday

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Classes

Children’s Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Available

9:30 a.m.

Coffee & Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday 10 a.m. Bible Study

Other Activities Include:

Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office

SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

416 Prospect St., Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199

9:30 a.m. Sabbath School 11 a.m. Worship Service Luncheon after services

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Email: trinitymmil@frontier.com Website: www.trinitymmil.net Saturday Worship 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

Friday, Oct. 12—8 a.m.

Bulletin Assembly & Fellowship Saturday, Oct. 13—5:30 p.m.

Worship Service Sunday, Oct. 14—9:30 a.m.

Worship Service, Fellowship Time Following; Sunday School for Children Age 4-Grade 6 Tuesday, Oct. 16—No Brown Bag Bantering; 3:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates; 7 p.m. Cantata Rehearsal Wednesday, Oct. 17—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise Group; 9 a.m. Quilting Group; 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Mobile Food Bank at St. Mary’s in Oregon; 5:15 p.m. YC E4C meets at Trinity to go to LOMC; 6 p.m. Chime Choir; 6:45 p.m. Chancel Choir Men; 7 p.m.

Full Chancel Choir; 7:30 p.m.

Chancel Choir Women Thursday, Oct. 18—3:30 p.m.

Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates

WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities:

4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411

8:30 & 11 a.m.

Worship Services

9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:35 a.m. Worship

Ogle County Newspapers Publishers of:

708 S. Division St., Polo • 946-2714

The Oregon Republican, Mt. Morris Times, Forreston Journal and Tri-County Press Your Hometown Newspapers 815-732-6166

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211 S. Division Ave., Rt. 26 Polo 946-2777

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6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail.com

oregonumc@outlook.com Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Followed by Fellowship and All-Age Sunday School Sunday, Oct. 14—8:30 a.m.

Staff-Parish Meeting; 9 a.m.

Worship-Church Conference; 10:15 Fellowship & Sunday School; Youth Mission Trip Deposit Due Tuesday, Oct. 16—11 a.m. Staff Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts; 7 p.m. Worship Committee Meeting Wednesday, Oct. 17—7 a.m.

Men’s Bible Study; 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Prayer in the Chapel; 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night Alive Thursday, Oct. 18—6 p.m.

Mission Committee Meeting Saturday, Oct. 20—Fall Lay Academy at LaMoille

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Come Take Your Place at the Table - SOS 2:4 124 N. Fourth St., Oregon (Oregon Coliseum) Pastor Wade Buzzard 815-440-7937 Online: theGP.Church // FB.com/ theGatheringPlaceChurch

COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Lincoln photo arrives for Ogle courtroom

BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com A reproduction of a well-known photograph of 16th President Abraham Lincoln is now on display in one of the courtrooms at the Ogle County Judicial Center in Oregon.

Retired Whiteside County Judge John Hauptman, representing the Illinois Judges Association, and Rory T. Weiler, from the Illinois Bar Association, unveiled the photograph at a ceremony on Oct. 3 in Ogle County Presiding Judge Robert T. Hanson’s courtroom.

Hanson said the photograph, taken by Alexander Hesler on June 3, 1860 in the Old State Capitol in Springfield, was part of Lincoln’s campaign for President of the United States. “We are excited to be part of this historic effort to honor Abraham Lincoln,� He said. “Hesler’s photograph captures Lincoln at a turning point in his life as he transitioned from trial lawyer to Presidential candidate,� he said.

Weiler said the beardless portrait was Lincoln’s favorite photograph of himself.

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Retired Whiteside County Judge John Hauptman points out the line in the photograph of Abraham Lincoln that is a result of a crack in the glass plate of the original photo. At right is Rory T. Weiler from the Illinois Bar Association. Photo by Vinde Wells Hauptmann pointed out the line across Lincoln’s chest which he said is a result of a crack in the glass of the original photograph.

The photograph was reproduced from a “positive,� he said, because the negatives of the four photo-

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Retired judge and attorney Alan Cargerman, who has extensively researched Lincoln, said he was in Ogle County several times but never represented a client in a case there.

The last time that Lincoln was known to be in the county, Cargerman said, was in 1856. At that time he gave a speech in Oregon for Republican Presidential candidate John C. Fremont and also visited his friend and fellow state legislator Zenas Aplington, the founder of Polo.

The permanent installation of the photograph in Ogle and other counties was made possible by donations from the Illinois Judges Association and Illinois Bar Association and their respective foundations.

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ABOVE LEFT: A performer spreads her wings at the Olde English Faire. ABOVE: One-year-old Harlyn Tourtilott checks out the stiltwalking scarecrow during the Harvest Time Parade on Sunday. BELOW LEFT: “Flicker” of Pyro Penumbra performs a fire dance at the Olde English Faire. BELOW: Carlee Sowl, 10, of Oregon, balances a plate and ball with the help of entertainer Jason Kollum during on Saturday.

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SPORTS

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BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com

• Friday, October 12, 2018

It was another dominating performance by the Forreston Cardinals in moving to 5-2 with a 52-7 win over Galena on Oct. 5.

With West Carroll and Amboy, both at 2-5, left on the schedule, Forreston looks to be in shape for a third place finish in the NUIC Northwest.

Dakota (6-1) is still ahead in conference standing, but have EPC and Le-Win to play.

Those three teams, along with Forreston will be the only Northwest teams headed to the playoffs, as East Dubuque was eliminated by Du-Pec and Amboy by Dakota.

Forreston beat a Galena squad, which is 4-20 in league play the last three years, after having winning records every year but two since 1985.

As usual, it was pound-and-ground for Forreston in compiling 400 rushing yards. Evan Kelsey had a big game with touchdowns of 10, 1, 73 and 8 yards. He finished with 135 yards on 10 carries.

“Kelsey played very well,” Forreston coach Kyle Zick said. “He’s a strong running back. He’s not the biggest player out there, but he’s elusive and hard to bring down.”

Quarterback Bailey Cullor attempted only two passes, but one of those was for 55 yards and a touchdown to Cailean Davids.

Dom Christensen contributed 62 yards on seven carries, Hunter Rogers 56 on eight, Ethan Mulder 44 on nine and Garett Badertscher 49 on nine.

“Offensively, we cleaned some things up with blocking and were much more successful coming out of the second lightning delay,” Zick said. “ Defensively, the Pirates were held to 93 yards on 32 carries and 67 yards in the air.

“We’re still growing and learning on defense,” Zick said. “We are starting to play as a group, but have a ways to go before we reach our goal.”

Leading the way were linebackers Mulder and Badertscher.

“Ethan led the team with tackles again. He’s been solid at inside linebacker with Garett,” Zick said.

With five wins, the Cardinals are guaranteed their 20th winning season in the last 21 years and will head into the playoffs for the 18th time in that same time span.

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Cardinals dominate Galena 52-7 on rainy evening

ABOVE: Forreston’s Dom Christensen (27) fights for yards as Jacob Dye (51) blocks against Galena.

Left: Forreston’s Ethan Mulder (22) stretches for yards during first quarter action. Photos by Earleen Hinton

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POLO FOOTBALL

Lack of ground game hurts Marcos in 20-0 loss Friday night game was halted, finished on Saturday

BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com The Polo football team has a glaring deficiency. They can’t run the ball, as evidenced by only one rushing first down against Stockton in a 20-0 loss on Oct. 6.

“Our inability to run is killing us,” Polo offensive coordinator Cliff Bardell said. “Other teams know we’ll pass.”

Forced to rely on the arm of Braiden Soltow, the Marcos managed 123 yards on 10-for-20 passing. Against a Colin Dvorak-led ground attack for Stockton, that wasn’t close to enough.

In a polar opposite to Polo, Dvorak gained 205 yards on 39 carries and over 100 of those yards were gained after he was hit.

“Up front, we executed a lot better,” Dvorak said.

After consecutive losses to West Carroll and Milledgeville and a close win over River Ridge, some were questioning whether 5-2 Stockton’s reign in the Upstate division was on the downturn.

Polo (4-3) learned otherwise and like Stockton, their scenario is quite different than it was two weeks ago, only going in the other direction.

“What started off really good has turned sour,” Polo coach Jeff Bumstead said. “The long season is wearing on the kids. Even in practice, it gets old pounding on the same few people.”

Due to weather, the majority of the second half was played on Saturday, with Stockton holding an 8-0 first half lead on its only yardage gain passing, a Garrett Buske 28-yarder pass.

“That was play action and Polo got sucked up into it,” Stockton coach Jesse Snyder said.

According to Bumstead, though, the Marcos knew the play was coming but were hurt by a non-call by the official.

“Our defensive back was picked and it was never called,” he said.

“Credit to their quarterback. He threw a perfect ball. In the first half, other than that pass, we both stopped each other.”

Seemingly having the advantage as the home team and not making two road trips, Polo appeared more

lethargic than the visitors on Saturday.

“As a group, we were focused,” Snyder said. “You could tell that in how hard we came out.

I couldn’t have been more proud” Taking over on its own 35 with 10:05 left in the third quarter, it was Dvorak with 10 out of 12 rushing attempts, capping off a scoring drive with a 28-yard sweep pitch over the left side for a 14-0 lead.

On their possession, Polo moved into the red zone following a diving 31-yard reception by Ethan Phillips and a 15-yard facemask penalty on the Blackhawks.

Two plays later, Winston McPeek intercepted Soltow in the end zone with no Marcos anywhere near.

“The ball slipped out and went high,” Soltow said.

Polo then made its best defensive stand of the game, forcing a 3-andout, as Jace Coffey made a Greco-Roman style tackle on Dvorak for a short gain.

Getting the ball back at Stockton’s 40-yard line after a punt, it was Soltow finding Tucker Mumford for 11 yards and then scrambling for another 15 yards after being trapped in the backfield.

Back inside the 20 again, the Marcos couldn’t capitalize. A 15-yard penalty made it third-and-25. Soltow did find a wide open Mumford at the goal line but the ball slipped through his hands for what would

have been a sure score.

“Once we got down we had to throw. Our offense is stale,” Bumstead said.

Taking over on downs, it was Dvorak continuing his onslaught along with a block on Chase Rowe’s 42-yard touchdown and 20-0 lead.

“Dvorak was putting a licking on people. He’s a heck of a back,” Bumstead said.

Polo had a last gasp try, but 6-3, 220-pound defensive end Drew McGovern threw down Soltow for a 10-yard loss and Bumstead elected to punt with 6:14 left. Stockton closed the game out with nine more carries.

“Polo has an easier task this Friday against winless AFC. “We have to go out form here and play the kids we have,” Bumstead said.

One bright spot was Phillips grabbing five receptions for 72 yards.

Polo only had 10 yards on 19 rushing attempts.

TOP: Polo’s Braiden Soltow (11) hands the ball off to Tucker Mumford (17) during second quarter action against Stockton. ABOVE: Polo’s Ethan Phillips (5) punts during a downpour in the third quarter prior to the game being postponed. Photos by Earleen Hinton

IN BRIEF

BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com

Sam Greenfield of Forreston closed out her high-school golf career with a 76th place among 112 competitors at the IHSA sectional. She shot a 113 on the Park Hills West course in Freeport on Monday.

She didn’t have any big blow-up holes or double-digit scores,” Forreston golf coach Matt Hanley said.

“And, Park Hills is a tough course.”

It was Greenfield’s third straight trip to the sectional.

“That’s an awesome accomplish-

ment,” Hanley said. “Sam had a great high school career.”

Hanley mentioned that Greenfield was hit in the head by an errant golf ball at the Sally Wessels tournament in Mt. Morris tournament and did not let that deter her from finishing her season in style.

“I’m happy with her season and how she recovered from that,” Hanley said.

The sectional was dominated by teams from the Chicago area, with Wheaton St. Francis, Chicago Latin and New Lenox Providence advancing as teams and Emily Chang of Chicago University medalist with a 73.

POLO VOLLEYBALL

Lizzy Stamm holds the medallion she received for being named to the all tourney team at the Polo Volleyball Tourney. Photo supplied

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Polo’s Marah Blake (17) and Alex Dusing (12) go up to block a spike by an Orangeville player during Oct. 3 action. Polo lost in three games, 27-25, 11-25, 19-25. Photo by Trish Patterson

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COMMENTARY Andy Colbert defending state champ Champaign St. Thomas More.

I’m still convinced that a highschool golf sectional is the toughest mental test of any prep sports.

Golf is hard enough on its own, let alone the added pressure of performing in a do-or-die situation over a six-hour period.

That’s about how long a sectional round takes. No other high-school sport comes close to continuous activity for that long. And, it is nobody but you.

Hennepin Hundred For me, this past weekend consisted of pacing at the Hennepin Hundred race, announcing agegroup winners at the Autumn on Parade 5K Run and covering the Amboy Columbus Day Cross Coun-

try Invite.

A grade principal from Michigan was hoping to run 100 miles in 13 hours at the Hennepin race and I agreed to pace him for the final 30 miles.

However, with the Oregon-Winnebago football game being postponed from Friday until Saturday at 5 p.m. and Rochelle-Sterling at 7, I felt my allegiances being tugged at.

My gut instinct was to beg off and take in the football doubleheader.

I even had a ready-made excuse – covering the games for the paper.

But, an obligation was made and I somewhat reluctantly headed down to Sheffield and wait at the 69-mile mark for a guy I’ve never met in my life.

Right when he reached that point, he decided to drop out, citing a hip injury. My first thought was self pity for making what I construed was a wasted trip and missing the football games, though it should have been sympathy for him and his family that came out to support him.

No way could I make a mad dash back to Oregon, as my car was 30

miles away at the finish line in Colona.

What turned out to be disappointment on my part became a very pleasant solo run back to my car.

As light turned into dark, the canal served as a backdrop for dialogue with other runners I saw along the way.

To my surprise, I stumbled upon Josh Roos and Dean Shouer of Oregon, who were doing the 50K portion of the race.

I’ve casually known both guys for a while, but there is something special about conversing one-on-one in that environment.

As I got the chance to learn more about what was going on in their lives, any thoughts I had about missing the Hawks and Hubs went away.

Though my guy from Michigan did not reach his goal doing 100 miles in the 13-hour range, someone from New York did.

Jim Sweeney’s time of 13:09 is the fastest reported in the country this year and will help the Hennepin Hundred grow its reputation as one the fastest courses anywhere.

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olleyball sub-sectional seedings were announced last week by the IHSA and Forreston picked up a No. 2 over Big Northern powers Rockford Lutheran (No. 3) and Oregon (No. 4).

Is that a surprise – the NUIC over BNC? Not really, especially when LenaWinslow is the No. 1 seed.

In that sub-sectional, the top four NUIC schools are 1-2-6-9. The higher enrollment Big Northern comes in at 3-4-5-8, so it’s fairly even between the two leagues.

What’s nice about the set-up is seeing teams from different conferences going at it. Being a regional host, Forreston should have an advantage against Lutheran.

Oregon has to travel to Le-Win to contend with one of the hottest teams in the northwest part of the state. Since Sept. 1, the Panthers hadn’t lost until the Chicago Latin tournament this past weekend.

Le-Win lost to Montini and Latin, but beat Galena, the other No. 1 sub-sectional seed to move to 22-4.

They also have a quality win over

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SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Forreston: Oct. 15-20 Monday - HSFB Freshman Jamboree at Galena, 5 p.m.

Tuesday - HSVB (home) vs. Amboy, 5 p.m.

Wednesday - HS Girls Swimming & Diving vs. Freeport & Morrison at Free-

port, 5 p.m. School Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday - HSVB at Milledgeville, 6 p.m.

Friday - First Quarter Report Cards; HSFB at Amboy, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday - HS Girls Swimming & Div-

ing at Matea Valley Invitational, 9 a.m.

Polo: Oct. 15-20 Monday – JV Football vs. South Beloit at Polo, 5:30 p.m.; Aplington Academic Meet at Pecatonica, 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday – HS Volleyball vs. AFC at

Polo, 5 p.m.

Thursday – HS Volleyball at Amboy, 5 p.m.; 7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball vs. Chadwick at Centennial, 4 p.m.

Friday – Football at Lanark, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday – Varsity Volleyball Tourney at AFC, 8 a.m.

TRACTOR CLASSIC

Antique tractors were on display at AOP festival Antique farm tractors were featured at the 26th annual Antique Tractor Classic and Gas Engine Exhibit held at Oregon Park East on Oct. 6 as a part of the 2018 Autumn on Parade (AOP) activities.

“Many tractor exhibitors enjoyed taking part in the eighth annual tractor drive through downtown Oregon,” said show volunteer Stan Eden. “Each Exhibitor was awarded a dash plaque with the AOP logo.”

WGN radio personality and nationally respected agricultural

See TRACTOR CLASSIC, Page 19

Roger McCauley of Oregon smiles for the camera as he rides radio personality Max Armstrong’s Farmall tractor in the tractor parade through town on Saturday at Oregon’s Autumn on Parade. Photo by Earleen Hinton

OREGON POLICE Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity.

Oct. 1 At 6:25 a.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of Pines Road and 10th Street involving a 2002 Chevrolet driven by Robert A. Geiken,21, of Oregon, and a 1994 Volvo driven by Elizabeth Gonzalez, 28, of Oregon. Geiken was issued citations for disobeying a stop sign and operating a vehicle with an expired registration.

Bosco A. Hoover, 41, of Rockford, was arrested at 11 a.m. on an outstanding Lee County warrant for contempt of court. Hoover was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Amanda L. Anderson, 33, of Rock Falls, was arrested at 10:07 p.m. on an outstanding Whiteside County warrant

for failure to appear on a traffic charge.

Anderson was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Oct. 3 Derrick M. Williams, 31, of Rockford, was issued a citation at 10:01 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

This violation occurred in the 100 block of South Fourth Street.

Oct. 4 At 11 a.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 1000 block of Pines Road involving a 2011 GMC driven by Stephanie R. Beran, 34, of Dixon, and a parked 2006 Dodge belonging to Sheila Larson, 36, of Polo.

No citations were issued.

Oct. 5 At 11:41 a.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash at the inter-

section of South Daysville Road and East Washington Street involving a 1997 GMC driven by Vincent P. Tabor, 17, of Oregon, and a 2014 Chevy driven by Justin E. Thompson, 34, of Dixon.

Thompson was issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Oct. 7 At 1:15 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash at Seventh and Monroe Streets involving a 2004 Chrysler driven by Dale R. Clark, 38, of Ashton, and a 1995 Ford driven by Jacob T. Hagemann, 19, of Mt. Morris. Clark was issued citations for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Jason A. Marks, 44, of Oregon, was arrested at 8:15 p.m. for two counts of stalking. Marks was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

One parking ticket and eighth verbal/ written warnings were issued Oct. 1-7.

Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

General calls for service through dispatch Oct. 1-7 Checking a Subject/Vehicle...............7 Citizen Complaints.............................16 Juvenile Complaint............................... 1 Animal Complaint................................ 4 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem............ 4 Disturbance / Domestic......................2 Assist EMS / Other Department....... 4 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window.............................................3 Lockout Vehicle/Building....................5 911 Hang-up / Open Line.....................5 Traffic Stops........................................12

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:Antique farm tractors were featured at the 26th annual Antique Tractor Classic and Gas Engine Exhibit held at Oregon Park East as a part of the 2018 Autumn on Parade festival on Oct. 6. Shown here, left to right, are: Grace Mongan Ogle County Fair Queen who assisted in presenting the awards; third place Dan Mongan; second place Remmer Schuetz; and first place Tom Brown. Photo by Stan Eden

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broadcaster Max Armstrong exhibited his 1953 Farmall Super M in the show and also participated with his tractor in the Harvest time Parade on Sunday.

Currently Armstrong is Communications Director of Farm Progress Publications Company.

Show Awards were made based on the ballots cast by the exhibitors. Winners were: First place, Tom Brown, of Oregon with his 1949 Allis Chalmers “G”; Second place Remmer Schuetz of Ashton with his 1918 - 10-18 Case; and third place Dan Mongan of Oregon with his Allis Chalmers B. “The AOP Antique Tractor Classic Committee wishes to thank the following donors: Central Bank, sponsorship of Max Armstrong with his tractor at the Tractor Classic and the Grand Parade on Sunday afternoon,” said Eden. “Thank you to Birkey’s Farm Store of Polo, Blount International (Woods Equipment Company) of Oregon, Holland and Sons John Deere Implement of Dixon and Ogle County Farm Bureau for sponsorship of awards and raffle items at the Tractor Classic.”

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You're invited to Byron Nuclear Station’s Annual Community Open House!

Monday, Oct. 22 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Byron Nuclear Station Training Building 4450 N. German Church Road Byron, Ill. Employees will guide visitors through hands-on nuclear plant activities, staff informational booths on different topics, and lead the guests through the plant’s Control Room Simulator – which is a replica of the actual Control Room in the plant.

The company’s robot “Pepper” will be in attendance to talk to guests. Light refreshments will be served.

The free event does not require registration, though sign-ups on the plant’s Facebook page called “Exelon Byron Generating Station” are appreciated.

Questions about the open house can be directed to Communications Manager Paul Dempsey at 815-406-3554 or paul.dempsey@exeloncorp.com.

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2018 ELECTION Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook said last week that her office complies with the Federal Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act. Temporarily physically incapacitated voters who find it difficult or nearly impossible to go to the polls on Election Day may now ask for a Vote by Mail ballot without having the signature from their physician, as long as they contact the office of the county clerk and ask for an application.

Citizens can early vote in person at the county clerk’s office at the Ogle County Courthouse, 105 S. Fifth St., Oregon, or request a Vote by Mail ballot, and Cook will send an application to be filled out.

Upon return of that application, Cook will then send out the ballot.

Download an application by visiting the Ogle County Official website at www.oglecounty.org by going to the “I Want To” tab, select “Application for Vote by Mail Ballot.”

This application must be filled out and

mailed or hand delivered to the county clerk’s office, who will then mail the Vote by Mail ballot to the voter.

After voting the Vote by Mail ballot it must be mailed or hand delivered back to the county clerk’s office, so it can be counted on Election Day. The Ogle County Courthouse is accessible to the handicapped for voter registration.

Cook will send a deputy registrar to the residence of any person who wishes to register to vote and is unable to go to a registrar.

For information on this service, call Cook’s office at 815-732-1110.

The last day to register to vote or change your address is Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, with the exception of grace period voter registration and transfer of registration beginning Wednesday, Oct. 10 and ending Tuesday, Nov.6 in the county clerk’s office.

Early voting will be conducted at the county clerk’s offi through Monday, Nov. 5 for all Ogle County precincts.

For more information call t 815-7321110.

Ages: 7 years and up Come and work on your chess strategy and learn a new move or two. Drop in anytime between 1 and 3 to begin playing. Beginners welcome!

Slime Party Friday, Oct. 26 10 to 11 a.m. for ages 6-9 years 1 to 2 p.m. for ages 10-14 years 3 to 4 p.m. for families with children ages 6-14 years We’re making slime! Butter slime, crunchy slime and more. Mix it, play with it, and take it home.

and amazing scenery.

At this travelogue, you’ll learn a host of surprising facts, and experience the diversity of Chile.

BYRON LIBRARY Baby Boogies Tuesdays, Sept. 4-Dec. 11 (no class November 20), 10 to 10:45 a.m.

Ages: Birth-18 months, with caregiver Songs, art, parachute time, bubbles and playtime.

Explore new activities to do with your baby.

History of Bald Hill Presented by Mary Rose Filip Tuesday, Oct. 16, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Byron Forest Preserve’s newest property, Bald Hill Prairie Preserve, is a unique gravel-hill prairie ecosystem.

It is home to state endangered flora and fauna, as well as Illinois’ largest tree.

Come explore this time capsule of mid-18th century pioneers, patriots, and veterinarians who owned this land.

There’s even a little mystery to ponder.

Chess Enthusiasts Saturday, Oct. 20, 1 to 4 p.m.

Haunted Rockford with author Kathi Kresol Thursday, Oct. 25, 6 to 7 p.m.

Kathi Kresol, local historian and founder of Haunted Rockford Paranormal Tours will share strange tales, ghost stories and hidden haunted history from Rockford.

Kathi, founder of Haunted Rockford Tours and author of Rock River Times column, “Voices from the Grave,” has been researching local history for more than a decade.

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Meet Marie Antoinette Presented by Martina Mathisen Monday, Oct. 29, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Marie Antoinette travels through time in the dramatization of the book: Marie Antoinette The Journey, by Antonia Fraser.

Dramatist Martina Mathisen will reveal the truth behind this very much misunderstood queen, from a teen bride enveloped in pure opulence to the most hated woman in France.

What actually happened? Shall she live or die?

This time we will decide her fate.

Discover Chile Presented by Dr. Art and Elaine Breck Monday, Nov. 5, 6 to 7 p.m.

Traveling from Santiago to Punta Arenas, this husband and wife duo collected pictures and stories to share.

Come hear highlights of their adventure and see photos of beautiful birds

Tween & Teen Advanced Soap Making Monday, Nov. 12, 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Ages: 10-14 years Take the next step in soap making by picking your own molds and color combinations.

See different swirl and layering techniques before picking one to use for your own creation.

Must have taken beginner soap class prior to advanced class.

Please register for all programs by calling 815-234-5107.

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Library Dance Party Monday, Oct. 15, 10 to 10:45 a.m.

Ages: 18 months-5 years, with caregiver Join us for a monthly music and movement program!

Explore new music and move with shakers, scarves, and ribbon wands.

Learn “The Basics” on memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease Presented by Susan Sklar of Alzheimer’s Association, Illinois Chapter Monday, Oct. 22, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Attendees will learn the difference between normal, age-related memory changes and more serious memory problems that should be evaluated by a medical professional.

Topics will include: common causes of memory loss, risk factors and the importance of an accurate diagnosis.

Tween & Teen Beginner Soap Making Monday, Nov. 12, 1 to 2:15 p.m.

Ages: 10-14 years Hands-on soap making just for tweens and teens!

Make two goat milk melt and pour soap bars. Select your own color and scent to make your one-of-a-kind soap.

A safe and fun way to begin soap making!

Priority given to new participants; repeat participants can register beginning Oct. 12.

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Last day to register to vote in Nov. 6 election is Oct. 9

WILDLIFE NEWS

Boa constrictor found, rescued near Fulton

“Jake the Snake” has a new home in Iowa SAUK VALLEY MEDIA news@saukvalley.com Jake the Snake has a new home, after being rescued last week near Lock and Dam 13 at Fulton.

The seven-foot-long boa constrictor, likely a pet – and one that may have been intentionally released – now belongs to with Maliki Wilkinson, of Marion, Iowa, who named him.

Logan Foster, 32, of Fulton, found the snake sunning itself on some rocks on July 23 in the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, and snapped some pictures, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said in a release on Oct. 3.

Foster sent photos around to several wildlife experts, but didn’t notify natural resource agencies.

Ed Britton, district manager of the ref-

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uge, said he learned about the snake from a retired Illinois Department of Natural Resources biologist who received a photo from Foster.

“He [Foster] didn’t know who to report the snake to,” Britton said.

Fish and Wildlife staff heard rumors the snake was in the Potter’s Marsh area of the refuge, and advised the Corps of Engineers staff to be on the lookout.

Mark Nettles, a Corps employee and, coincidentally, a snake buff, spotted the chilly, lethargic boa laying alongside the road near the dam as he was on his way to work, and loaded him into his truck bed.

After several calls trying to relocate the reptile, refuge staff found Don Becker, a snake rescuer and educator from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who then found Wilkinson.

Becker couldn’t determine Jake’s, or maybe Jackie’s, gender because the snake still is recovering from wounds received while outside.

It’s lucky he was captured – a boa would die a slow, painful death if exposed to Illinois’ harsh winter, the release said.

Corps of Engineers employee Mark Nettles holds the 7-foot-long boa constrictor that was captured Oct. 3 near Lock and Dam 13.

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Help your body fight off the flu this year by getting a flu shot at one of FHN’s flu shot clinics, open to the public at convenient locations across northwest Illinois.

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Mest Manor 525 3rd Street, Savanna

If you are an adult under 65 years of age, you will get a quadrivalent vaccine for $28.

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Blood pressure screenings are available to anyone free of charge.

See www.fhn.org for November and December flu shot clinic dates.

If you’re 65 or over, you will receive a high-dose version of the vaccine ($62). There will be no out-of-pocket expense if you are covered by Medicare Part B (please present Medicare card) or a Medicare HMO accepted by FHN (there’s a list available at each location; covered persons MUST present the Medicare HMO card instead of the Medicare card for the billing process).

All immunizations not covered by Medicare or a Medicare HMO must be paid for by cash or check payable to FHN. The prices shown here are only available at these flu shot clinics; other rates may apply in FHN offices. No other insurance coverage can be accepted at these flu shot clinics, and per government regulations, no Medicaid cards can be accepted at these locations.

Because of federal guidelines to prevent identity theft, everyone must present a photo ID to receive an immunization. Children can only be immunized if a written prescription from a physician indicating dosage is presented.

You should NOT receive a flu shot at any of these clinics if you: • Are allergic to eggs or the flu vaccine • Are ill or have a fever • Have a depressed immune system Please contact your healthcare provider or call FHN toll-free at 1-877-6000-FHN (1-877-600-0346) ext. 945 for assistance in finding a provider if you can’t receive a vaccination due to the above restrictions.

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YOUR ENVIRONMENT

Event is in Oregon from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will conduct the monthly electronics recycling drop-off event on Friday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the south end of the County Annex building, 909 Pines Rd., Oregon.

County staff and volunteers will be available to assist with items and a brief survey will be conducted.

Proof of Ogle County residency will be required.

This collection is for household

per vehicle per month.

Large tubs, boxes, or crates full of assorted electronics will be treated as one large item.

Just because it has a plug doesn’t Be familiar mean it is accepted. with accepted items and bring only those to the event.

Items commonly brought to these events but get turned away include vacuum cleaners, toasters, ovens, lamps, heaters, fans, dehumidifiers, coffee makers, electric razors and toothbrushes, smoke detectors, flashlights, alkaline batteries, and sump pumps.

To decrease the wait time for everyone, sort items and bring only those that are accepted.

Also leave all packaging (boxes, plastic wrap, Styrofoam) from electronics at home.

The cardboard is accepted in your regular recycling pick-up, and the other materials put out with your normal waste pick-up.

For a full list of accepted items visit www.oglecounty.org.

For more information or to recycle business or institutional electronics, call the OCSWMD at 815732-4020.

Since this program is for Ogle County only, residents of other counties should contact their county or municipal government office to inquire about local recycling options.

ability with its annual dinner will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Learning Center, Oregon.

Tickets can be purchased by calling 815-732-2126.

The cost is $15 for adults, $5 for ages

5 to 12, and free for those age 4 and under.

A number of awards will be made to those who attend the Village, organizations, businesses, and individuals from Consider within Ogle County.

attending as VOP recognizes the many people who contribute to the success of the agency and celebrate another year of accomplishment.

Purchase tickets soon because seating is limited.

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items only generated in Ogle County. No business or institutional electronics will be accepted.

Items accepted at these events include all televisions, DVDs and VCRs, all computer hardware, desktop printers, FAX machines, copiers, computer monitors, laptops, tablets, cell phones, computer cables, video game hardware, satellite receivers, digital clocks and radios, stereo equipment, speakers, phone systems, calculators, holiday light strands, printer ink cartridges, CFL bulbs, rechargeable batteries, and microwave ovens ($5 per microwave oven).

A limit is set of 7 large items (TVs, monitors, computers, microwaves)

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COURT NEWS

Drug Court certified by Illinois Supreme Court The Illinois Supreme Court recently approved the certification of the Ogle County New Horizons Specialty Court Team’s Drug Court Program.

Ogle County implemented New Horizons Drug Court in August of 2009 to address substance-dependent offenders due to the lack of resources available within the State of Illinois to combat these crimes.  Drug Court is a voluntary program which incorporates intensive individualized treatment plans and recovery programs, increased levels of community supervision, and facilitates participants to become productive, responsible citizens in our community.  Specialty Courts, like Drug Court, reduce the ripple-effect cost of these non-violent offenses, hold participants accountable for their behaviors, and prevent recidivism.  By entering into the Drug Court

Ogle County New Horizons Specialty Court Team • Clayton L. Lindsey, DUI Court Presiding Judge • Ben Roe, Drug Court Presiding Judge • Eric Morrow, Ogle County State’s Attorney • Dennis Riley, Public Defender • Brooke Plachno, Specialty Courts Coordinator; • Brigette Beckman, Probation Officer • Brian Peterson, Probation Officer • Emily Roemer, Probation Officer • Kevin Buss, Sinnissippi Centers • Brian VanVickle, Ogle County Sheriff; • Lieutenant Jason Lynn, Ogle County Deputy • Dr. Adeyemi O. Fatoki, medical doctor program, many offenders avoid the revolving door of the Illinois Department of Corrections, where if sentenced, many offenders come out better criminals without any rehabilitation. In 2017, the Administrative Office of Illinois Courts (AOIC) mandated

all Specialty Courts within the State of Illinois to become certified by the Illinois Supreme Court.  All previously existing Specialty Courts were permitted to operate during the certification process.  This process included reviews of policies and procedures, the partic-

which shall be remitted upon successful completion of probation and conditional discharge. Hanson also ordered him to pay total fines and costs of $2,022 and have no contact with the victim. Four counts of aggravated battery were dismissed pursuant to plea agreement.

abuse of a victim age 13-16, status hearing Oct. 10, possession of a controlled substance, preliminary hearing Oct. 10.

Melissa A. Jacobsen Lucas, 42, Mt. Morris, driving on a revoked or suspended license, case dismissed.

Emily Jahnke, 22, Rochelle, aggravated reckless driving, status hearing Oct. 24.

Robby D. Sims, 49, Rockford, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, pretrial conference Nov. 26.

ipant handbook, and other supporting documents.  An Ogle County site visit was conducted that included observation of Drug Court staffing and court proceedings followed by individual interviews of the Drug Court Team.  The Illinois Supreme Court certified Ogle County New Horizons Drug Court on Sept. 5.

Since its inception in 2009, Ogle County New Horizons Drug Court has had 32 successful graduates. Graduates have an 84 percent success rate, which is defined as offenders who do not commit a substance-related felony crime following their graduation.  Successful programs, such as the Ogle County New Horizons Drug Court, can turn these offenders lives around so they are no longer viewed as criminals but as productive community members.

STATE’S ATTORNEY Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric D. Morrow reports the following court activity.

Sept. 26 Gary Wright, 64, Rockford, driving while license revoked, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, failed to appear, arrest warrant remains in force.

Oct. 1 Casimir Williams, 20, Dalton, home invasion, aggravated battery, armed robbery, sentencing hearing Nov. 14.

Jonathon Miller, 39, Forreston, pleaded guilty to battery. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 30 days in jail,

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Oct. 3 Amber N. Anders, 25, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, status hearing Oct. 5. Darren T. Barker, 48, Elgin, domestic battery, pretrial conference Oct. 22.

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OBITUARIES Wilbur Loren Bowman, 88, of Polo, died on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 at Pinecrest Terrace in Mt. Morris, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on Sept. 13, 1930 in Middlebury, Indiana, Wilbur was the oldest of six children of Noble and Ethel (Eisenhour) Bowman.

He married the love of his life, Evelyn Jean Wales, on Dec. 31, 1950 in Polo.

Wilbur was an electrical engineer by trade, and started Bowman’s Electric in 1968, which he was involved with until his retirement in 2011.

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Brethren and many community choirs.

He was also a Ride Captain and flag support vehicle for the Illinois Patriot Guard Riders.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; daughter, Stephanie (Fred) Schmidt; daughter-in-law, Joann (Greg) Bowman; sons, Jeff (Annette) Bowman; Rod (Cathy) Bowman, and Mike (Kimberly) Bowman; sisters, Berniece (Byron) Douma and Janice Bizzari; brothers, Walter (Anna) Bowman, Clair (Barbara) Bowman, and Ron (Susan )Bowman; 17 grandchildren

and 12 great-grandchildren He was preceded in death by his son, Greg Bowman; daughter-in-law, Annette Bowman; grandson, Timothy Bowman; and sister-in-law, Barbara Bowman.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Oct. 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St., Polo.

Services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Brethren in Polo.

Burial will immediately follow at Fairmount Cemetery in Polo.

Memorials may be directed to the Good Samaritan Fund with Pinecrest Manor.

To send condolences, visit www.polofamilyfuneralhome.com.

retiring in 2015 from Rockford Rigging Inc. His passion in life was being an outdoorsman.

As an avid hunter, gunsmith, goat wrangler, trap shooter, horseman and fisherman Jim was a modern day cowboy.

A lifelong Chicago Bears fan, he could often be heard in the neighboring county sharing his opinions with the television screen when the glory of the 1985 Monsters of the Midway began to fade.

Those most blessed to share their lives with Jim, knew him simply as Papa, The Man, The Myth, The Legend.

His memory lives on in the hearts of his wife of 36 years, Trudy (Byrd); and their children Brett (Michele) Piefer, Sara (Lisa) Piefer, Jennie (Jon Rodriguez) Byrd, and Stephanie (Brian) Kaskavage; and eight grandchildren, Ryan, Abigail, Emily, Dylan, Isaac, Jameson, Graham and Caroline.

He lived a celebrated life, treating friends like family, offering help to those in need and in the spirit of his childhood hero John Wayne who said “Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.”

The funeral service was held on Oct. 11 at the Oregon United Methodist Church with the Rev. Megan Smick and Rev. Randy Heinzeroth officiating.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is established in Jim’s name. To leave a condolence visit www.farrellhollandgale. com.

Arrangements were completed by Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon.

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George (Buster) Klein, 77, of Linton, Indiana, died on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born in Toccoa, Georgia, on Nov. 24, 1940 to Giles and Jeanette (Moorhead) Klein. His parents precede him in death.

George was a proud Seabee in the U.S. Navy where he served two tours in Vietnam.

Upon being discharged from the Navy, George worked as a civilian ammunitions inspector for the Savanna Army Depot in Savanna, and Crane Army Ammunition Activity in Indiana.

He attended schools in Sterling, later receiving his GED. He loved to “get away” and be outdoors. George enjoyed duck hunting, but his passion was riding his Harley Davidson out on the open road.

Whether making a trip to the Moonshine Store in Clark County, Illinois, or heading south to Rabbit Hash, Kentucky, and Rolling Thunder ride to Washington, D.C., George was always eager to ride!

George is survived by his brother, Tom (Sharon) Klein, of Oregon; his fiancée, Sandi Rambo, of Anderson, Indiana; and several loving nieces and nephews.

A private family service will be conducted in Oregon at a later date.

Bonnie Lou (Hansen) McKean, 75, died on Sunday, Sept. 30, in Rockford, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on May 13, 1943, in Ashton, to Orville and Gladys (Hersch) Hansen.

She married Robert Curtis (Curt) McKean on Oct. 9, 1964.

She lived her adult life in Polo, and worked many years at the Polo Chiropractic Clinic.

Bonnie was selflessly dedicated to her family.

She was always there for support, an airport pickup, a weekend with the grandkids, or a Sunday night phone call.

She bravely fought lung cancer for many years, yet she never complained and seemingly never tired.

She was always on-the-go, spending time with family and friends.

In addition to her grandchildren, she loved politics, finance, health, and traveling.

She also loved her animals, and even the strays knew a good place to get a free meal.

She is survived by husband, Curt McKean; children, Robert McKean, Michele McKean, and Greg McKean; and family members Corinne McKean (daughter-in-law), David Lirgameris (son-in-law) and Shari Wakenight (ladyfriend-in-law, along with Becca and Alyssa). She deeply loved her grandchildren Sean McKean, Taylor Lirgameris, and Lauren Lirgameris - and they loved her with all their hearts.

The youngest of five children, Bonnie is survived by Russell Hansen, Glenn Hansen, and Esther Hughes. She was preceded in death by Neva Grady.

In lieu of a memorial service, please hug, call, or remember your mother.

To send condolences please visit www. polofamilyfuneralhome.com.

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James Stephen Fleming, 66, of Oregon, better known as Jim, Jimbo and Papa, died on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 at home surrounded by loved ones following a valiant and hard fought 13-year battle with leukemia.

Jim was born July 11, 1952 in Dixon, to Stephen Harry and Janie Medrith (McMillion) Fleming and older sister Penelope.

He married Trudy Byrd on Aug. 29, 1982.

He worked over three decades as a salesman in the tri-state area specializing in material handling equipment,

of his family.

He enjoyed making apple cider and sharing his love of music and life.

For many years, Wilbur was an active member of the Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and a member of the Polo and Illinois State School Boards.

Along with his wife Evelyn, Wilbur volunteered throughout the country in disaster response efforts through the Church of the Brethren.

Wilbur held a longstanding position as choir director at the Polo Church of the

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OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests.

Oct. 1 Elaina J. Bray, 26, of Kingston, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for possession of drug equipment. Her bond was set at $10,000 (10%) bond pending a court appearance Michelle E. Ware, 35 of Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear ($3,428 full cash bond) and petition to revoke ($1,500 bond at 10%). She was held at the Ogle County Jail pending a court appearance.

Oct. 2 Dwight J.D. Banks, 24, of Clinton, Iowa, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He posted the $710 full cash bond and was released with no further court date needed.

Donald R. Long, 39, of Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Long’s full cash bond was set at $8,963.41 pending a court appearance.

Kevin Staten, 29, of Rochelle, was

arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Staten’s full cash bond was set at $546 pending a court appearance.

Oct. 3 William Peyton, 47, of Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He had a bond for $2,657 and was given a $1,000 recognizance bond pending a court appearance.

Paige Massey, 20, of Elgin, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for speeding. She was jailed in lieu of a $3,000 (10%) bond pending a court appearance.

Oct. 4 Michael Uttecht, 36, of Compton, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for unlicensed. He posted $5,000 (10%) bond pending a court appearance.

Oct. 5 Levi B. Lauritzen, 26, of Polo, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Lauritzen posted $411 as bond and was released

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Nicholas A. Mendez, 21, of Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Mendez posted $1,508 bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail.

Oct. 6 Deputies, along with Byron Fire/EMS personnel, responded to the 12000 block of Kennedy Hill Road for a one-vehicle accident.

Both occupants were transported by Byron Ambulance to RMH for treatment of serious, but not life-threatening injuries.

At the hospital, the driver of the vehicle, Mitchell A. Wessels, 33, of Sterling, was charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol and driving while license suspended. He was also cited for operating an uninsured vehicle and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. He was released on an IBond.

The passenger, Lucas W. Hopkins, 37, of Rockford, was cited for failure to wear seatbelt and given a civil citation for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Barbara Ballard, 59, of Mt. Morris, was arrested on a warrant for failure to

appear. Ballard’s bond was set at 1,981, but she received a recognizance bond for $1,000 and was released from the Ogle County Jail. She is scheduled to return to court on Oct. 29.

Oct. 7 At 4:50 p.m. deputies, along with Leaf River EMS, were dispatched to 5779 W. Townline Rd. for a domestic problem.

During their investigation deputies learned that John Oltmanns, 58, of Leaf River, had struck his wife with his vehicle.

He was arrested for aggravated domestic battery and jailed in lieu of bond. She was transported to an area hospital for minor injuries.

Alyssa Poff, 26, of Ogle County, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Poff posted $416 bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail.

Oct. 8 Kaile M. Boney, 25, of Byron, was arrested for driving while license suspended. Boney posted $3,000/10% and was released from the Ogle County Jail.

She is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 26.

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Please be advised that the Public Test of the Optical Scan tabulating equipment and count program to be used at the November 6, 2018, General Election, will be held in the Ogle County Clerk’s Office, 105 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL on October 22, 2018 at 9:00 am.

This Public Test is open to the general public.

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Sept. 26 Manuel Salazar, 54, of Sterling, was stopped at 7:56 p.m. on Ill. 40 at Interstate 88 in Whiteside County after a routine registration check revealed the registered owner had a suspended driver’s license.

Salazar was charged with driving while license suspended and released on an I-bond.

Diana G. Romero, 20, of Rockford, was stopped for speeding at 12:18 a.m. on U.S. 30 at Lyndon Road in Whiteside County and charged with driving while license suspended and no insurance. Romero was released on an I-bond.

Sept. 29 Jason L. Tompkins, 33, of Rock Falls, was stopped for an equipment violation t 7:36 p.m. on Interstate 88 eastbound at milepost 26 in Whiteside County and charged with driving while license suspended. Tomp-

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kins was released on an I-bond.

Oct. 2 Rona R. Pfister, 48, of Morrison, was stopped for speeding at 7:37 p.m. on Interstate 39 northbound at milepost 81 in Lee County and charged with driving while license suspended, speeding, and no insurance.

Pfister was released on an I-bond.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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.

Oct.1 Alvin R. Ward and Robin J. Ward, warranty deed to Richard M. Newman and Heather Newman, 126 Harvest Glenn, Scott Township, $180,000.

Oct. 2 Nickolas Hoffman, quit claim deed to Jennifer Hoffman, 501 Barbara St., Mt. Morris.

Delores Shank Davis, deceased, by heirs, warranty deed to Lisa A. Keysear, 1822 N. Weller Drive, Mt. Morris Town-

ship, $48,000.

Gail Finch and William E. Finch Jr., warranty deed to Bradley Carter and Tricia Carter, 6692 E. Oak Hill Rd., Marion Township, $197,000.

Betty J. Messer and Vivian F. Houpt, warranty deed to Patrick Lee, 208 N. Franklin St., Byron, $127,000.

Jennifer Hoffman, quit claim deed to Nickolas Hoffman, 4494 W. Ill. 64, Mt. Morris Township.

Patrick J. Hogan and Michelle A. Potts, warranty deed to Dwayne Tracy and Sherry Tracy, 800 Lakewood Greens Drive, Taylor Township, $245,000.

Wayne E. Wilson and Sharon G. Wilson, warranty deed to Xavier A. Calderon, 106 S. Commercial St., Forreston Township, $108,500.

Marilyn J. Primrose, warranty deed to Tara Manning, 923 N. 16th St., Rochelle, $92,000.

Alojzy Czaplinski and Eva Czaplinski, warranty deed to Adilene H. Cortes, 11698 E. Sunset Lane, Flagg Township, $110,000.

Stan A. Bennett, warranty deed to Askvig Boys Construction LLC, 300 S. Third St., Rochelle, $121,000.

Archer Daniels Midland Company, warranty deed to FS Grain LLC, Dement Township, third party, 9560 Ill. 38 East,

Dement Township, $3,219,177.

Oct. 3 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Company, warranty deed to DY Holdings LLC, 603 N. Division Ave, Polo, $25,500.

Timothy J Hayden, quit claim deed to Matthew Svela and Andrea Svela, South Westwood Avenue, Rochelle, $12,000.

Richard G. Rhoads and Mary Ann Rhoads and Johnie E. Mudge, warranty deed to Lauer Properties & Investments LLC, 500 E. Washington St., Oregon, $137,000.

Kennay Farms Distilling LLC, warranty deed to Juan Jacobo, 507 & 509 Fourth Ave., Rochelle, $92,500.

Rogers Ready Mix & Materials Inc., warranty deed to T&R Rentals, Quarry Road, Flagg Township, $50,000.

Anita M. Grace, warranty deed to Earl J. Kittle Jr. and Lynn Smith, 7134 Rock Nation Rd., Taylor Township, $70,000.

Phyllis Sigley, warranty deed to Kenneth M. Christer and Michelle M. Christer, 725 Belair Drive, Byron, $157,000.

Thomas Rogers and Kristine Rogers, warranty deed to Brooke Engberg, 208 W. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, $90,000.

David A. Wiesner, quit claim deed to Leonard D. Gowers and Sue E. Gowers, 1001 S. Fourth St., Oregon.

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Sept. 28 Meredith S. Arjes, quit claim deed to James E. Arjes, 5429 S. Mill Pond Rd., Flagg Township.

Robert T. Chadwick and Kristine M. Chadwick, warranty deed to James D. Carle,1045 Turkington Terrace, Rochelle, $135,000.

Andrew R. Taylor and Carole A. Taylor, warranty deed to Preston L. Turner, 714 N. Eighth St., Rochelle, $75,000.

Gloria L. Mason, warranty deed to Meredith S. Arjes, 1300 Scott Ave., Rochelle, $144,000.

Stanley A. Weber, warranty deed to James L. Neuschwanger and Andrea D. Green, south and adjacent to 503 Oriole Lane, Polo, $7,841.

Stanley A. Weber, warranty deed to Matthew R. Mekeel and Cassandra L. Mekeel, south and adjacent to 501 Oriole Lane, Polo, $6,970.

Robert A. Folk, warranty deed to Emile E. Jones, 4411 S. Ill. 2, Oregon-Nashua Township, $125,000.

Nashua Development Corp., warranty deed to E.D. Etnyre & Company, 1333 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon-Nashua Township.

Nashua Development Crop., warranty deed to E.D. Etnyre & Company, vacant farmland, Oregon-Nashua Township.

Nashua Development Crop., warranty deed to E.D. Etnyre & Company, 1005 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon-Nashua Township.

Nashua Development Crop., warranty deed to E.D. Etnyre & Company, 911 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon-Nashua Township.

Nashua Development Crop., warranty deed to E.D. Etnyre & Company, 1117 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon-Nashua Township.

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The Illinois State Police reported the following activities in District 1, which includes Ogle, Lee, Carroll, and Whiteside Counties and is headquartered in Sterling.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Requests for Bids Notice is hereby given to interested parties that bids are being sought for hauling service for the Ogle County Drop-Off Recycling Program.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 10:30 a.m. on November 13, 2018 at the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department, 909 Pines Road, Oregon, IL 61061.

The Request for Bids may be requested by email, on the website www.oglecounty.org, or at the OCSWMD. For information call 815-732-4020.The Ogle County Board HEW/Solid Waste Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

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The City of Oregon will be flushing fire hydrants on the following dates: October 8-12, 2018-North of Washington Street and East Side October 15-19, 2018 – South of Washington Street The Flushing is a requirement of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and A recommendation of the Insurance Services Office. City Water may be rusty during the operation and residents should refrain from washing clothes etc. during the hours of the flushing operation. At night if your water is rusty, allow the cold water to run until it clears up.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNION SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

BRUCE E. DENTON, KELLYN C. DENTON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

NO. 2018-CH-78 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Notice is given to Defendants, BRUCE E. DENTON, KELLYN C. DENTON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ILLIONOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS of the following described real estate: Part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section Twenty-Seven (27), Township Twenty-four(24) North, Range Nine(9) East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of Block 2 of Amick's Addition to the Village of Mt. Morris extended Westerly, and 264 Feet West of the East line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section; thence continuing West, 201.1 feet to a point; thence South, parallel with the East line of said Southwest Quarter, 136 feet to a point; thence East parallel with the described course, 201.1 feet to a point; thence North, 136 feet to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

The undersigned certifies that the above entitled mortgage foreclosure action was filed on August 21, 2018, and is now pending.

1.The names of all Plaintiffs and the case number are identified above.

2.The court in which said action was brought is identified above.

3.The name of the title holder of record is Bruce E. Denton and Kellyn C Denton.

4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Part of Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section Twenty-seven(27), Township Twenty-Four(24) North, Range Nine(9), East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North Line of block 2 of Amick's Addition to the Village of Mt. Morris extended Westerly, and 264 feet West of the East line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section; thence continuing West, 201.1 feet to a point; thence South, parallel with the East line of said South west Quarter, 136 feet to a point; thence East parallel with the first described course, 201.0 feet to a point; thence North, 136 feet tto he place of beginning; situated in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

5.Common address or description of the location of real estate is as follows: 4 S. Hannah, Mt. Morris, IL 61054 6. A. Name of Mortgagor: Bruce E. Denton and Kellyn C. Denton.

B. Name of Mortgagee: Union Savings Bank C. Date of Mortgage: September 5, 2008.

D. Date of Recording: September 16, 2008.

E. County Where Recorded: Ogle F. Recording Document Identification: #200800808670 UNLESS you file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the office of the Circuit Clerk of this County on or before October 31, 2018. A JUDGEMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. This Notice prepared by: STEPHEN S. SCHMELZLE Attorney for Plaintiff 208 W. Stephenson Street Suite 201 Freeport, IL 61032 (815)235-1188 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTION (15 USC 1692A) October 5, 12, 19, 2018

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARTIN CARL WITTIG, Deceased.) No. 2017-P-64 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of MARTIN CARL WITTIG. Letters of Office were issued on September 25, 2018 to WILLIAM F. WITTIG, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is Gary L. Ecklund, 4023 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108.Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 31, 2018, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later.

Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Ogle County Circuit Clerk--Probate Division at the Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of the claims filed with the Circuit Clerk's Office--Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

DATED: September 26, 2018 Name: Gary L. Ecklund Attorney for Estate Address: 4023 Charles Street City: Rockford, IL 61108 Telephone: (815) 229-5333 October 5,12,19, 2018 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: No. 2018-P-63 LAVON EYTALIS, Deceased.

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of LAVON EYTALIS of Byron, Illinois. Letters of office were issued September 28, 2018, to LORI L. DIAZ, 12400 Whispering Winds Dr.,Roscoe, IL 61073. as Independent Administrator, whose attorney are WILLIAMS McCARTHY LLP, 120 W. State St. P.O. Box 219, Rockford, IL 61105.

The estate will administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminate to the Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. Fifth St. Room 300, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the representative, or both, within six months from the date of first publication of the Claim Notice, or within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to the creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the represetative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

LORI L. Diaz, Independent Executor October 12,19,26, 2018

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OREGON Energy Efficient, residence in excellent condition, Oregon.

711monroe.com 815-732-0311

ROCKFALLS NEW TODAY 2-3BR 2BA, 900 Regan Rd. #318,1998 Marshfield, 16'x80', 1280 sq. ft., washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator, outdoor shed, taxes current 815-535-9162

ROCK FALLS EFFICIENCIES! -InclusiveClean & Quiet 815-626-8790*

APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 Attractive 1 & 2 BR. apts. with some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls.

No pets, no parties. Refs. req.

815-336-2305.

ROCK FALLS 1 & 2BR Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043 THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217

STERLING 1BR, $420 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty Apts. For Rent No pets.

No Exceptions!

Call 815-716-0367 Sinnissippi Townhomes Spacious 2BR 2 story townhomes Central air, Good location. Laundry hookup.

(815)626-1130.

ROCK FALLS 3 Bed Ranch New throughout $650/mo.

Rent to Own Available now 815-535-7871

STERLING 3BR New updates Move in ready $750/mo.

Rent to Own 815-535-7871 Classic Homes

MOBILE HOMES 315 FOR RENT WAREHOUSE / 330 STORAGE OREGON STORAGE

Various sizes Annual discounts

BLACKHAWK MINI STORAGE 1-800-646-4399

DIXON NEW TODAY 1BR Duplex, Northside, attached garage, $505/mo. + dep. & lease req.

815-631-7610

Carol’s Self Storage in Oregon Reasonable Rates Sizes: 10’x24’ & 6’x10’

Call: 732-2466

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Driver-Bindery Assistant

Sauk Valley Media in northwestern Illinois is looking for a dynamic reporter with a desire to make a difference through community journalism. Sauk Valley Media, part of Shaw Media, publishes two daily newspapers: the Telegraph, in Dixon, and the Daily Gazette, in Sterling.

About this Opportunity: This full-time position offers variety! You will spend time on the road delivering company products, but you will also have the opportunity to work and learn to use new equipment in the commercial printing department, in a team oriented environment.

About This Opportunity: The right candidate will cover either the police and courts beat, or the education news beat, while also writing features and enterprise stories that explore the subjects real people (our readers) actually spend their time thinking and talking about. And you will be part of a reporting team that works with experienced editors who are serious about teaching and leading.

Responsibilities: • Drive company owned trucks and/or vans in order to make deliveries and pick-ups.

• Work in the commercial printing department with various equipment and on a variety of projects.

Some professional experience preferred, but will accept candidates with an undergraduate degree and experience as an intern or with a college newspaper. Priority will be given to candidates who can generate quality in-depth and investigative pieces. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, reliable transportation and acceptable motor vehicle record.

Enjoy the Rewards of Working Among the Best: In return for your contributions to our success, Shaw Media offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and 401(k) with company match.

Apply Today!

Send a cover letter that explains your interest in community journalism, along with a résumé and a list of three references who will swear you’re too good for us to pass up, to ...

Apply online: www.shawmedia.com/careers Or Mail to: Sauk Valley Media - Reporter Attn: Rusty Schrader est. 1851 PO Box 498 • Sterling, IL 61081

Shaw Media

About Shaw Media: Shaw Media publishes over 150 titles in Illinois and Iowa. Its holdings include websites, newspapers, magazines, Pro Football Weekly, a video production unit and a digital marketing services division.

Founded in Dixon, Illinois, Shaw Media has been privately owned by the Shaw family since its inception in 1851.

Enjoy the Rewards of Working Among the Best: In return for your contributions to our success, Shaw Media offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and 401(k) with company match.

Apply Today.

Interested candidates please submit your resume and cover letter: Online:[ http://www.shawmedia.com/careers ]www.shawmedia. com/careers OR mail to: Sauk Valley Media re: Driver - Bindery Asst.

Attn: Human Resources P.O. Box 498 • Sterling, est.

IL 1851 61081

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Sauk Valley Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pre-employment drug screen and background check is required. This posting may not include all duties of the position.

Sauk Valley Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pre-employment drug screen and background check is required. This posting may not include all duties of the position.

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Your newspaper keeps you connected to the faces, places, information and events that matter most to you.

Our print, online and mobile access has made it easier than ever to keep your finger on the pulse of what’s happening in our community and around the world.

Call today to subscribe 815-625-3600 or 815-284-2222

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NEW TODAY Avonlea Cottage of Dixon 16 Unit Memory Care Home ----------• Part-Time Housekeeper •Part Time Cook •C.N.A. Full-Time 7a-3p Full-Time 3p-11p Part-Time 11p-7a Apply in Person: 503 Countryside Lane, Dixon, IL 815-288-6044

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NEW TODAY Local trucking company is looking for local drivers.

Must have a good MVR & valid CDLA. Home every night. Serious inquiries only.

Phone 815-6774867 for more info.

Resthave Home is looking to hire a full-time Business Manager.

Office This position is responsible for the general operation of office duties as well as overseeing accounts payable, receivaccounts able, Medicare, Medicaid and Private Insurance billing. Healthcare experience is preferred, but not required.

Applications are available in the Business Office at Resthave or send resume to Resthave Home Attention: Jill Smith 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL 61270.

Need to place an ad?

Call us 625-3600 284-2222

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About Shaw Media: Shaw Media publishes over 150 titles in Illinois and Iowa. Its holdings include websites, newspapers, magazines, Pro Football Weekly, a video production unit and a digital marketing services division. Founded in Dixon, Illinois, Shaw Media has been privately owned by the Shaw family since its inception in 1851.

Requirements: • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and acceptable motor vehicle record • Mechanical aptitude • A passion to learn how to run and maintain machines and equipment • Ability to work in a team environment to do what it takes to get the job done • High school diploma or equivalent • Bindery experience preferred, but we will train the right person

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The Village of Progress, Inc., is seeking a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) to join our staff. We are a non-residential Day Training Center serving approximately 90 adults with developmental disabilities. A wellqualified candidate will have: current QIDP a certification, bachelor's degree, excellent people skills, and solid communication skills. 5+ years of experience desired.

Responsibilities Include: caseload of 2030, administration of ICAPs, direct care assistance as needed, serving on various in-house committees, driving 14-passenger van on outings as needed, willing to obtain CDL, miscellaneous responsibilities.

We have a 49 year history of serving with excellence.

We are proud to offer a stable and dedicated staff, competitive pay, and generous fringe benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Please submit a resume with references to PO Box 418, Oregon IL, 61061.

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POLO GARAGE SALES 624

NO INDIVIDUAL, GIGANTIC unless licensed or 3 DAY POLO holding a permit as ESTATE SALE a childcare facility, FRI SAT SUN may cause to be OCT 12TH, published any ad13TH, 14TH vertisement solicit9-4 ing a child care ENTRY #'S service.* A childFRI 8:15AM care facility that is 1642 North licensed or operatFreeport Road ing under a permit Polo, IL issued by the Illi24' room full of nois Department of Chicago Bears Children and Famicollectibles ly Services may Gold/diamond publish advertiseand Sterling ments of the serjewelry 1966 Chevy vices for which it is Corvair specifically libarber's chair, censed or issued a coins, lift chair, permit. Sauk Valley stair lift, baby Media strongly grand piano urges any parent or handicap ramp, guardian to verify gorgeous furnithe validity of the ture, tools, farm license of any facility before placing a primitives, linens, hundreds of child in it's care. collector plates, *Family homes that small care for no more collectibles, mid than three (3) chilcentury lamps, dren under the age artwork, major of twelve or which appliances, receive only chilprimitive furnidren from a single ture, much more household, for less ALL ITEMS WILL than 24 hours per BE PRICED FOR IMMEDIATE day, are exempt PURCHASE. from licensure as GO TO OUR day care homes.

WEBSITE AT The three children www.down to whom this exsizers.org for emption applies includes the family's over 200 pictures DOWNSIZERS natural or adopted ESTATE SALES children and any 815-766-1611 other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day APPLIANCES 710 care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 Refrigerator & (c)) Stove, 3 yrs. old, electric, glass top, 815-499$700 9735 after 2.

FURNITURE

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Charcoal colored Couch & 2 Lazyboy recliners from D&E furniture less then a yr old $1200 for all o.b.o 815-499-9904 Full size bed (new) complete W/ mattress & linen plus 6 drawer dresser. $350 for all 812-870-1636

SELL those unwanted items with the help of the Classifieds! Call today!

815-625-3600 or 815-284-2222

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

AUTOMOBILES 905

AUTOMOBILES 905

Mini Golden Doodles, F1B M/F shots, vet checked and ready to go. $1500.

563-212-7307.

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2001 Dodge Cargo Van runs goodgood on gas 79,7800 mi. $2500 o.b.o 815-631-5495 2003 Chrysler Sebring convertible, new paint job, Runs Great! $3,000 OBO. 815-590-7537

Senior car, Buick LeCrosse 83,000 miles, burgundy (outside) & tan leather seats, heated seats,sun roof, new tires, Alloy wheels, V6 2nd owner $7000 o.b.o Call Debby 815625-0908

2003 Dodge Intrepid. High Miles. $600 815-499-0367 2004 Honda Piolet EXL V6, 4 wheel drive, automatic, DVD player , 7 passenger 240,000 miles runs great $2,995 708-7523742 1227 N. Vernon St. Princeton

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LAWN MOWERS

779

2016 John Deere X730, 54 in. deck, mulching att. 170 hrs. $8200.

815-994-1690

WANT TO BUY 795 I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins 24/7 779-245-2950

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE Horse drawn sleigh. Good cond. $1,100 815-973-0420 OLYMPUS digital camera, full H.D., multi-recording, eye-fi connected, 3D interface OLYMPUS, digital camera (SZ-31MR) $100 must sell!

815-625-6284

➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

840

DISABLED LIVESTOCK WANTED Top Prices Paid Call toll free 815-871-2697

SCHAAP LIVESTOCK FARM EQUIPMENT

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MF 1144 Corn Head, $500 815772-3060 or 815631-5027

2006 Lincoln town car. Very clean 143k mi. $3,500 815-441-5106 2007 Ford Fusion, 140k mi., runs good, new rod bearings. $3,000 815-499-0288 creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

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Full Time & Part Time Immediate Health Benefits (full time positions)

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2008 GMC Acadia, SLT, v6, AWD, works exc., rebuilt Jasper transmission $6500 --- --------815-590-6419 2014 Jeep Cherokee 4x4, towing & cold weather pkg., alloy wheels, backup camera, 33K mi., one owner, $14,900. Call 815499-6909

Hiring Bonus for Welders and Machine Operators Apply online at etnyre.com

E. D. ETNYRE & CO.

1333 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, IL

M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer

www.oglecountynews.com

LOOKING FOR QUALITY NEWSPAPER CARRIERS Available carrier routes in Sterling, Rock Falls and Dixon _______

Call for available Motor Routes 625-3600 ext. 5301

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CALL RANDY PINEDA 815-625-3600 EXT. 5315 Sauk Valley Media • 3200 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 Telegraph • 113 S. Peoria Dixon, IL 61021

Iowa Interstate Railroad

(South Amana, IA & Silvis, IL) has an immediate need for railroad conductors.

Earn $26.00/hr after probationary period.

Varied hours.

Drug screen & background check required.

Interviews start soon.

For a complete job description or to apply, visit www.iaisrr.com.

The mission of Iowa Interstate Railroad is to satisfy our customers by providing safe, quality transportation services, in a way that enables our customers and our company to succeed. Iowa Interstate Railroad is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CONNECTING IOWA & ILLINOIS TO THE WORLD.

HELP WANTED:

Heavy Equipment Operator The City of Oregon is accepting applications for a Heavy Equipment Operator. Applicants must have a high school diploma. Also requires Illinois Class B CDL license with air brakes or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Background in auto mechanics and building maintenance a plus.

The City of Oregon offers an above average salary for its region and city size as well as a robust benefits package.

Background check and a pre-employment physical and drug screening required.

If interested, call or write to request details of the position opening. Resume and application due by October 15th, 2018 5:00 P.M. to: Oregon City Hall, 115 N. 3rd St. Oregon, IL 61061. Applications and extended description can be found at cityoforegon.org in city announcements, or requested by phone: 815-732-6321 or e-mail: oregoncityclerk@comcast.net.

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TRUCKS

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VANS

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1992 Dodge Handicap Van Braun lift 83,000 miles, good condition, NO RUST $2600 o.b.o 815-273-7600

TRAILERS/RVS

2000 Yamaha VStar Classic 1100 cc's, Black $2500 815-973-0155 leave message.

2016 Coach Men Freedom Express V Nose length 34ft 2 slide outs 20 ft awning-A1-shape 352-817-9018 RV unit is in Rock Falls

2003 Goldwing Candy Dragon Red 79k mi. Excellent cond. Many extras. $7,100 815-535-7169 2004 Yamaha Royal Star Venture, 38k mi.,, 1 owner, well maintained, exc. cond., to ride. ready $4,785 815-4410747

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Location: The Auction Shed at 900 S. Division Ave (Rt 26), Polo, IL 61064 See advance salebills, possible color photos on our website at topauctions24-7.com/paspolo & Auction Zip

Household - Tools - Etc 2 Whirlpool refrigerators (1 is sideby-side); 2 chest freezers; usual kitchenware, sm appl, pots & pans, etc; flatware; misc china; lots of glassware; nest pyrex bowls; oak table w/5 chairs; corner cupboard; buffet; dropleaf serving cart; hutch; misc tables & chairs; cookbooks; canning jars; assorted Longaberger baskets; upright piano; pictures & frames; knick knacks; craft items; holiday decorations; Romance books; 2 flats coin banks; jewelry boxes; sm amount of jewelry; cuckoo clock; games; exercise equip; Auto Go Vision Chair; bedroom dressers, beds, etc; Lane cedar chest; bedding & linens; assorted hand tools; power tools; tool boxes; anvil; vise; dust accumulator; Sears jointer; alum step ladder; gas powered water pump; weed eater; adjustable stands; yard & garden tools; Simplicity snowblower; 2 alum 2 whl carts; hyd pallet jack; Cole’s wood burning stove; Blackhawk cherry picker; Quartz heater; various fishing poles, reels & lures; Arctic Cat snowmobile; Pennsbury sulky; 2 wheel trailer w/title; plus lots more misc.

Collectibles Painted step back cupboard; curved glass secretary; rockers; captain’s chair; 2 flat top trunks; Pepsi machine; DuGrenier cigarette machine; 2 other vending machines; sm glass top display case; metal egg baskets; wall crank telephone; 2 man saw; yardsticks; wood adv boxes; Miller beer sign; sm coaster wagon; kerosene lamps; barn lanterns; lg wood bowl & paddle; misc crocks; silver flatware; sm spongeware pitcher; Wagner Junior cast corn pan; ladies hats; Blue Willow dishes; 20 steins; Tom Thumb cash register; KAT tin fire truck; Marx steel trestle bridge; General tin motorcycle; tin Tornado B45; Structo semi & trailer; BuddyL wrecker; Tonka metal fire truck, hook & ladder; plastic ‘52 IH pickup; Aloha plastic ukulele IH spreader & disk; Marx elec train Southern Pacific 6000. Train track, 2 engine, 3 cars; Structo dump truck; sand loader; tin Merry-Go-Round; NH red combine; lots of midget toys 1/64 size; plus lots more.

Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Lenny Bryson (IL#440000158) 815-946-4120 Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) 815-946-2809

Clerks: Public Auction Service Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440000185) 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 Terms - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards (with a 3% convenience fee). All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.

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Get the Best Price for Your Car!

Sunday, October 14, 2018 - 9:30 am Items belonging to Walter C Knack Co, Lil Schumacher Est, Sandy Rogers, Vera Wubbena Est, James Fuller, Jim Marshal & others. Viewing will begin sale day at 8:00 am. Auction ringone starts on rack items at 9:30 am. Ring two starts at 12:00 noon on floor items.

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NEW TODAY 1997 Ford Ranger XLT Sports, brand new tires, great body, 79k mi., $3900 815-6250907

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