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The Oregon Lady Hawks lost in extra innings Tuesday night to Byron. B1
An Adeline woman is raising awareness about Parkinson’s. A11
A recycling event will mark the 45th anniversary of Earth Day April 18. B3
Teaching positions eliminated at OHS By Vinde Wells Editor The elimination of five teaching positions at Oregon High School next year will not mean more lay-offs or fewer course offering for students. Superintendent Tom Mahoney said some members of the present teaching staff will be reassigned for the 2015-16 school year. Mahoney said Monday that the elimination of the teaching positions is not likely to result in a reduction in the course offerings available to high school students. “At this time we do not
Sixteen-year-old Connor Hopkins and 14-year-old Jake Bailey practice grappling techniques Saturday afternoon at a training camp before the MWA Wrestling meet at the Mt. Morris Coliseum. Photo by Chris Johnson
Local wresting fans step into ring By Chris Johnson Reporter Pro wrestling fans had the opportunity of a lifetime last Saturday when they stepped into the ring with realtime professional wrestlers. MWA Pro Wrestling wrestlers Brian Blade and Con Artiest, both stage names, held a training camp in Mt. Morris before a wrestling show, which was also a fundraiser for Wounded Warriors and the Let Freedom Ring. Festival. Before they could set foot
in the ring, participating fans were given instructions on how wrestling works along with exercises for pre-event activity. First, they had to carry in parts of the ring to help Con Artiest set up the ring. Brian Blade then made the willing would-be wrestlers do squats, sprints, pushups, and sit-ups all as a warm up. He then talked about the reality of the pro wrestling business. “You have the WWE or not much,” he said. “Get your education and go to
college. Have something to fall back on. Your odds are that you may not make it to the WWE. I had a chance at a developmental deal and turned it down. Financially it did not make sense.” He said many independent circuits pay wrestlers only on a per match basis which only results in a couple of hundred dollars for the night. “You start off at this level. Mantaur started here,” said Brian Blade. “Jeff Hardy started at shows like this. This is the grass roots.” Mantaur is a former WWE
believe it will affect any classes,” he said. The five teaching positions include the OHS librarian as well as English, mathematics, science, and physical education teachers, Mahoney said. Currently, the high school has four English teachers, four science teachers, five math teachers, and three PE teachers. Next year will see one less in each of those departments. The posts were eliminated due to the twin woes of declining enrollment and decreasing revenue, the same reasons why the school board honorably dismissed three Turn to A2
Five run for village board on April 7 By Vinde Wells Editor
Voters in Mt. Morris will have five candidates for village board to choose from when they go to the polls next week to cast ballots in the consolidated election. Two newcomers and three incumbents are competing April 7 for three seats on the village board. Newcomers Jeff Pennington and Shane Pope are challenging incumbents Philip Labash, Jan Hough, and Mary Francis for fouryear terms. Labash was appointed to Turn to B2 an unexpired term last year, and also serves on the Mt.
wrestler. He said the small independent shows are where wrestlers learn the craft and develop a following. “If you can not get these people to like you, you can’t get 16,000 people to like you,” said Brian Blade. “It is not about the moves. If the fans do not care, then it doesn’t matter. It is what you do to make them out there care about you. The main thing is the people. They matter.”
Morris Public Library Board. Hough is completing her first term on the board; she was elected in 2011. Francis is completing her second term on the board, and also served on the Mt. Morris School Board from 1985 to 1993, when the district merged with Oregon. In another race, two candidates, Bruce McKanna and Denise Welsh, are running unopposed for two six-year terms on the Mt. Morris Public Library Board. A three-way race for mayor awaits Oregon voters when they go to the polls. Current mayor Thomas Turn to A2
“Buying” crowd turns out for 65th antique show By Vinde Wells Editor After a drive from his home in St. Charles, Dennis Lee was having a great time Saturday afternoon at the 65th annual Antique Show put on by the Oregon Woman’s Club. “It’s a great show,” he said. “My mother started taking me to antique shows when I was 12. I like looking at old stuff.” It was Lee’s first time at the two-day event, held in the Blackhawk Center, Oregon. A crisp clear day on Saturday brought lots of people to the show, but Sunday’s cold, wet weather may have discouraged a few from attending. Although the final numbers were not yet tallied, show manager Ron Bry said Monday that attendance for the two days was at least average. However, he acknowledged that the number attending fell short of last year’s record crowd of 1,970. “Saturday was gangbusters,” he said. “We had 1,275, but attendance was down Sunday. With the
sleet in the morning, some people may have decided not to venture out.” Customers seemed to enjoy the show, and the vendors left happy, Bry said. “Everything went really well. People were staying longer to look around. It was a buying crowd. I think everybody was quite happy,” he said. A new vendor who came all the way from Ft. Worth, Texas, assured Bry that he will be back. Vendors Bob and Marsha Hudson, Lapel, Ind., said Saturday that business had been brisk. “It’s a nice crowd and people seem to be buying,” Bob said. “We’ve had a good day,” said Marsha. Across the auditorium, Renae Rebechini, from the Lost Lake area near Dixon, was wrapping up a purchase at the booth of veteran vendors Mark and Kristine Hutson, Harvard. Rebechini said she attends the show every year. “I love it, and this is one of my favorite booths,” she said.
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“I’m a gardener, and they have the best garden stuff.” Mark smiled at her enthusiasm. “It’s nice to see return customers,” he said. “It’s been fantastic.” Carol Becker, St. Louis, Mo., was a first-timer at the show. She timed a visit with her sister Marge Wilhelm, Oregon, so that they could take in the antique show. “It’s wonderful,” she said as she gently opened a small metal box on display at a booth. “She came to visit me just so she could come to this,” Wilhelm said with a grin. An antique bracelet at Jeanine Thomas’ booth, drew the attention of Linda Wszolek, Peotone. “I’ve come here for five or six years,” Wszolek said as she tried on the bracelet. “I love it; there’s lots of different dealers.” The variety of items dealers offer is one of the draws, said Bry, who has managed the show for 10 years. “We keep it eclectic with a variety of genres and price ranges,” he said. Next year’s show will be
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Show manager Ron Bry, right, visits with vendors Bob and Marsha Hudson, Lapel,Ind. March 28 at the Oregon Woman’s Club’s 65th annual Antique Show. Photo by Vinde Wells
a week later than usual, Bry said, because Easter falls on the last Sunday in March. Consequently, the show will move from the last weekend in March to the first weekend in April. “Next year’s dates will be April 2 and 3,” Bry said. The Chana United
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Methodist Church provided the food for the event. The Oregon Woman’s Club, a member of the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs and a nonprofit organization, sponsors the show as its major fundraising event and uses the proceeds to help fund various
community projects and charities. The club sponsors two scholarships for graduating seniors, donates funds and food to the local food pantry, helps the VFW with holiday food baskets, and sends a student to leadership camp each summer.
Deaths, B5 Richard S. Clark, Curtis W. Miller, Nancy Peltz, Larry E. Schier, Mary E. Suneson, Shirley J. Turner
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Teaching positions eliminated
Prodigies featured at meeting
From A1 teachers on March 16 through reduction in force (RIF). The teachers riffed were Laurie Hundertmark, grade school keyboarding instructor; Lisa Heal, sixth grade teacher; and Megan Adams, high school English teacher. Two positions currently held by teachers who are retiring at the end of this school year will be filled through reassignment of the present teaching staff, Mahoney said. Those retiring are
By Linda Black Mt. Morris Current Events Club Carol Reckmeyer’s recent Prodigy Program for Mt. Morris Current Events was fascinating, and included contemporary prodigies from both Rockford and Mt. Morris, as well as historical prodigies. Prodigies are often associated with music, but also include sports, academics, theatre, movies, and art. A prodigy is an extraordinary accomplishment, deed, or event, as well as a highlytalented child or youth. Many of these young people have left their footprint on society. The prodigies Reckmeyer reported about included composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (born 1756) and Emily Bear (born 2001), Rockford. Other prodigies included golfer Lucy Li, mountain climber Lygon Steven, Noble Peace Prize nominee Gregory Smith, “Kid President” Robby Novak, violinist Akim Camara, math whiz and genius Kyrene Pythaitha, child actress Shirley Temple, actress and singer Anna Kendrick, youngest Oscar recipient Tatem O’Neil, costume designer Stella Erhart, and opera singer Evancho. One with a local
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elementary school physical education teacher Diane Lillie, junior high science teacher Lilly Welp, and junior high PE teacher Jeff Jahn. Mahoney provided the board with charts on March 16 showing the decline in high school enrollment and the financial picture. The number of high school students has steadily decreased from 577 in 200809 to 452 this year. Next year’s projected OHS enrollment is 434. The district’s overall enrollment has also declined. Mahoney told the board
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Carol Reckmeyer holds a book by child prodigy Akiane Kramarik, a former Mt. Morris resident. Reckmeyer gave a program about Kramarik and other child prodigies at a recent Mt. Morris Current Events Club meeting. Photo supplied
connection was painter Akiane Kramarik, who was born July 9, 1994, and lived in Mt. Morris for the first two years of her life. At age 3, she had her first experience with God, who spoke to her and encouraged her to paint her visions. She’s a self-taught painter, who said her art is inspired by God. She progressed to drawing at age 4, painting with acrylics and oils at age 6, and began writing complex
poetry at age 7. Her first completed self-portrait sold for $10,000. She has completed 60 large (48x60) paintings, 200 art pieces, 800 literary works, and published two best-selling books. Her visions with God led to her painting of Jesus, “The Prince of Peace.” The Mt. Morris Library has been gifted a copy of a book “Akiane, Her Life, Her Art, Her Poetry,” by Akiane and Foreli Kramarik.
Stone Sr. faces a challenge April 7 from two candidates, Mike Arians and Ken Williams. Stone has served as mayor since 2003 and is seeking his fourth term in that office. He also as a city commissioner from 1999 to 2003. He served on the Ogle County Board from 1989 to 1992 and on the Oregon School Board from 1994 to 1995. Williams has served as a city commissioner since 2007 and is currently the city’s finance commissioner. Arians served one term as Oregon mayor from 1999 to 2003, and was on the Kane County Board from 1992 to 1998. Four candidates are seeking four seats on the Oregon City Council. Jim Barnes, Thomas Izer,
Terry Schuster, and Kurt Wilson are running unopposed for the four-year terms. Barnes served as mayor from 1978 to 1999, when he lost a reelection bid to Arians. He also served on the city council prior to becoming the mayor. Barnes also served on the Ogle County Board from 2006
Pinochle Starting Tuesday, April 7 at 1 p.m., all pinochle players are welcome to meet at the center. On the third Tuesday of each month, all are invited to a potluck at 12 p.m., before
beginning to play. Table Talk Beginning Thursday, April 9 at 10 a.m., join in for coffee and fellowship. For the first meeting, bring yearbooks, wedding albums, baby books or collections of funny photos. Participants will compare notes and share memories of fads and styles.
Table Talk will continue through the summer each Thursday morning. Dr. Talk On Tuesday, April 28 at 1:30 p.m., James Peck, hearing care specialist of Connect Hearing will be at the center to provide 10-minute hearing screenings. Anyone who does not pass
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to 2012 and was the board’s chairman from 2010 to 2012. Izer served as a commissioner from 2001 to 2007 and was elected to his current term in 2011. He is presently the city’s Streets & Sidewalks Commissioner. Wilson was appointed to an unexpired term on the city council in January.
Voter Preview Any registered voters can get a glimpse at what his or her ballot will look like before going to the polls to vote in the April 7 consolidated election. To get a preview, go to the Ogle County website at oglecounty.org. Once there choose the county clerk. Once on the clerk’s website, click on elections in the list on the left, then click on Voter Information Console. Follow the prompts to type in your name and date of birth, then click the search button. That will take you to information about all the voting districts you reside in. Go to the bottom of the page and click on the eagle icon. Your sample ballot will appear.
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Senior Center News The following events are scheduled in April at the Mt. Morris Senior Center, unless another location is noted.
that the district’s equalized assessed value (EAV) has decreased from $208 million in 2011-12 to $186 million for the current school year. Projections show an EAV of just $180 million for 2015-16. That means the district’s property tax revenue has also declined from $6.3 million in 2011-12 to $5.6 million this year, and a projected $5.5 million next year. During the same time frame, General State Aid revenue has gone from $2.9 million to $2.2 million, with no projection yet available for next year.
Community Center, 500 Evergreen Lane, for a local Lincoln Township will spelling bee. Participants and spectators hold its annual meeting Tuesday, April 14 at 7:30 are needed for the activity. p.m. at the township building The center is located at 9 in Haldane. Subsequent monthly E. Front St., Mt. Morris. meetings will be held at 7:45 For more information or a.m. on the second Tuesday to register for programs, call of every month. 815-734-6335.
Weather Cold weather all but over. Turning warmer April 4-12. Spring is now here. Generally wetter as storms arrive. Lunar eclipse April 4 means weather change. Best chances for storms 2-3, 4-6 (severe), and 8-9. Severe storm date good for major storms, possibly tornadoes. Windy to breezy.
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Black Hawk repairs on hold again for contract approval By Vinde Wells Editor Spring may be unfolding, but a well-known landmark remains encased in its protective “winter coat.” Frank Rausa, Sterling, said Tuesday that he hopes the Black Hawk Statue will soon shed the plastic mesh wrap that protected it from the cold and snow so that long-awaited repairs can begin. “I think in a few days we’ll know something more,” Rausa said. Rausa, along with his wife Cherron, heads up the Friends of the Black Hawk Statue, an organization formed approximately six years ago to develop a plan and raise the funds to have the statue repaired. Most of the estimated $900,000 has been raised, and experts have developed
a plan to repair the beloved statue’s crumbling exterior. However, red tape and getting official approval of the plan and the contract for the work has repeatedly delayed the start of the repairs. Everything seemed to be in place late last fall after Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) officials signed a contract with project conservator Dr. Andrzej Dajnowski and his crew, from Conservation of Sculpture & Objects Studio, Forest Park. The IDNR has jurisdiction over the statue because it’s situated at Lowden State Park near Oregon. However, over the winter, Rausa said, the IDNR terminated that contract and revised it. Dajnowski recently received the revised contract, but another
glitch slowed the process when engineer Amy Lamb Woods left her former employer Thornton Tomasetti and joined the firm of Simpson Gumperta & Heger, a Chicago-based engineering firm that designs, investigates, and rehabilitates structures and building enclosures. Rausa said that he wanted Lamb Woods to remain on the project because of her expertise with repairing concrete structures, and because she helped develop the repair plan. He said attorneys from Simpson Gumperta & Heger are reviewing the latest contract before sending it back to the IDNR. Last December, to protect it from further damage from cold, ice, and snow, Dajnowski and his crew erected a scaffold around
the 50-foot concrete statue, put a roof over it, and then enclosed it in dark green plastic mesh. The 104-year-old world renowned statue stands on 125-foot bluff overlooking the Rock River. Created by sculptor Lorado Taft in 1910 as a tribute to all Native Americans, the statue draws thousands of visitors each year. It was unveiled and dedicated in 1911. The effects of time and weather have caused parts of the statue to crumble and fall off. At a presentation last July Woods said testing and evaluations showed that three areas are in dire need of repairs. The folded arms of
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statue was constructed, and the plan for how to restore it. The plan had to be approved by both the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Historical Preservation Agency (IHPA), and both signed off on it in last August. Because the statue has landmark status, the IHPA also had to sign off. Black Hawk has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2009. Rausa and the repair team had hoped to begin last August, but the contract was not approved by the IDNR until late November. A rededication ceremony is planned once the work is completed.
Sale will help food pantry
Plans are afoot for the second annual yard sale to benefit Loaves and Fish Food pantry on Labor Day refreshments will be served. weekend at the Mt. Morris Within days of the Church of the Brethren, 409 open house, the affected W. Brayton Rd. The two-day sale will be departments will move into held on Friday, Sept. 4 and the building.
Open house at county facility An open house will be held Wednesday, April 8 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the newly completed Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 and 208 S.
the statue, especially the elbows and underneath the arms; the middle of the robe; and the vertical fold in the robe from armpit to toe are the critical areas. Woods was a member of the team of experts who measured, cored, and poked the statue to find out how bad the toll taken by the ravages of time and weather actually is. Their findings showed the damage to be significantly worse than expected. Woods said at the July presentation that getting the repairs made is urgent before the statue’s surface deteriorates even more. Her presentation included photos of the damaged areas, as well as illustrations of how the
Saturday, Sept. 5. All proceeds with go directly to Loaves and Fish to allow continued help to those in our community with their monthly food needs. During these spring months while cleaning closets, attics, and garages please keep the
food pantry in mind and set aside something for the sale. Fore more information about what can be offered for the sale and when it can be brought or picked up may be directed call Jan Francis at 815-734-46561 or Lynne Wilburn at 815-734-4593.
is wonderful to have such fun things in our display. Thank You Betty Higby, a volunteer at the Nachusa Grasslands, gave a wonderful program about the bison living there.
Her presentation was so interesting and her pictures and videos were amazing. Thanks Betty for sharing with us! Thanks also to Mary Jane Warkins for her delicious refreshments.
Library News Now on Facebook That’s right. We are joining the social media age. Now you can get information about upcoming activities either on our website or on Facebook. Be sure to like us! Can Money Really Grow on Trees? Trees and shrubs add tremendous aesthetic value to our home, but could there be more benefit than that? On April 19 at 2 p.m., come and learn from University of Illinois Master Gardeners about money savings that can be achieved by properly planting trees and shrubs on your property.
Pine Creek News By Karen Merlak Spring is definitely in the air. The birds are wildly chirping in the warmth of the sun and the gentle rains are washing away the remains of the winter season. The flowers and birds do not worry because God takes care of them, and He loves us more than those. We thank Him. This morning in church, we were greeted by Larry and Judy Riffle. Our special music for Palm Sunday was a praise hymn, “Hosanna,” sung by Voices of Praise, our Sunday School Choir. Vicki Hay read the scripture lesson before Pastor Gregg Downs gave the morning message. After church, Clint and I joined the regular group at the Pine Cricker for lunch. We shared in a great meal and great fellowship with Sandy Ford, Don and Vicki Hay, Dee Michelini, Lyle and Sheryl Hopkins, Ellen Hopkins, Justin Rahn, and Kent and Judy Nettz. Mike Hopkins and his daughter, Theresa, recently returned from a trip to New Orleans. The two travelers enjoyed the local cuisine, including crawfish etoufee, shrimp gumbo, red beans and rice, beignets and alligator poor boys. Mike and Theresa toured the Garden District, rode an airboat in the swamps looking for alligators, toured the sugar cane plantations, and walked all over the French Quarter. They even watched the filming of a movie. They had wonderful warm weather during their
Registration is requested, not required. Story Time We have story time at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays for all children ages 2 to 5. So far, this time seems to be working. We would love for more children to join us. The more the merrier! If you have any questions, please call the library. New Book Display The Best of 2014 books have been named and we are displaying them just inside the front doors. We will most of the books which appear on the list, but
those which we don’t have may be ordered through PrairieCat. These are the most critically acclaimed books of the year. We also added a display on health and fitness. There are a variety of books and DVDs to get you motivated to improve your health.Stop by and check out the display. Display for April We want to thank David Cheatwood for sharing his artwork with us. It is fun for us to spotlight artists in our community. The display for April may
trip and returned home to find snow here in Illinois. They both had a great time exploring this southern city. On Tuesday evening, I attended the Polo Council of Churches meeting. We discussed the many upcoming events and a few new projects, as well. Pastor Gregg Downs and Bill Hare also represented their churches and our Pine Creek area. This Thursday evening, our church will host a Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. This is always a very solemn and meaningful service. On Friday evening, the Polo Council of Churches will sponsor the community Good Friday service, led by Pastor Terrie Wilder at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. All are invited to attend both services. For the Palm Sunday service this morning, our Voices of Praise choir handed out the palms to the congregation after Jane Hamilton led everyone in a palm waving lesson. She asked everyone to wave the palms while we sang. At first, several of us, including me, were a little skeptical, but by the end of the first verse, everyone had
a branch waving in the air. Some were waving them high above with the music. Some were barely moving their branches, unsure of what was expected. A few others were using them to tickle their neighbor. There was one thing Olivia, Kate, and Cora are holding the flowers they made during story time. Photo everyone had in common. supplied Everyone had a smile on their face. Everyone was experiencing a small moment of joy. I experienced it myself, when I picked up the palm branch and started to wave it back and forth. All of a sudden, I could truly imagine what it must Will Federal and Illinois Estate Tax affect me? Do I need a Power have been like that day that of Attorney for Property and Power of Attorney for Health Care? What Jesus rode into town on a colt. It was an impromptu is a Living Trust and should I have one? How will I pay for nursing parade with a joyous crowd home care – my own assets, long term care insurance, Medicaid? How gathering, waving their can I preserve assets for my family? How can I control my property branches. now, during disability, and on my death? Why consider income tax in It is wonderful to my estate plan? How will my digital assets be handled after my death? experience joy. Over the past few years, it seems like I have a harder time finding Experienced attorneys from Plager, Krug, Bauer & Rudolph, Ltd. will discuss these questions the joy, but it’s there. and more, as well as review current trends and developments in estate planning. Because of my Please join us for this timely and informative FREE seminar: relationship with Jesus and because I believe in the hope in His message, I Presentation at our Shannon location know that joy can always be found. th PM I hope to see you at one of our area churches this week as we remember the life of Jesus. I wish all of you a wonderful, blessed Easter.
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Hepfers to celebrate 50th anniversary Butch and Marsha Hepfer, Oregon, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, April 10. They were married on April 10, 1965 at the First Christian Church in Oregon. They have three daughters,
Beth (Brett) Glendenning, Byron, Debbie (Mike) Close, Rockford, and Cindy (Steve) Brown, Byron, and eight grandchildren - Jade, Austin, Tatum, and Will Glendenning, Benjamin and Johnny Close, and Morgan and Kalyn Brown.
Greg and Linda Smith were married in 1975.
Smiths to mark 40 years of marriage Greg and Linda Smith will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday, April 5, 2015. They were married at Butch and Marsha Hepfer were married on April 10, Salem UCC in Lena in 1975. 1965 at the First Christian Church in Oregon. Their children will host an open house for them on Saturday, April 4 from 5 to 10 p.m. at The Pinecricker Cafe Banquet Hall, 124 E. Mason St., Polo. Erik Michael Mordan He is PHR certified, SME Greg’s parents are Leland, and Giavanna Marie Bronze certified, and is an deceased, and Ramona Smith, Percudani announce their active director for the Board engagement. of Kansas State SHRM. The couple will say their He is currently working vows in Montego Bay, as a corporate Human Jamaica on June 4 with a Resources Manager for Big reception following Aug. 15 Heart Pet Brands located in The “girls” of Mt. Morris in Illinois. Topeka, Kansas. High School Class of 1957 The groom is the son of The bride is a 2007 will gather for lunch on Mark and Karen Mordan, graduate of Hiawatha High Saturday, April 4 at 1 p.m. Oregon. School and a 2013 graduate at the McKendrie St. Café The bride is the daughter of Tricoci University of at the south of Pinecrest of Michael and Dawn Beauty Culture, Rockford, Community. Percudani, Kirkland. with a degree in cosmetology. Participants will order Attendants for the couple She is currently a licensed from the menu, visit, and later will be Nicole Percudani cosmetologist in Illinois and (maid of honor), Jason Blau Kansas. (best man), Caitlin Blau, She holds professional Brett Rogers, and Michelle certifications through Ogle County Clerk Percudani. Bioelements and Pureology. Rebecca Huntley issued the The groom is 2004 a She is currently working following marriage licenses: graduate of Oregon High as a cosmetologist at Artistic School and a 2011 graduate Hair Salon & Spa, Topeka, March 20 of Northern Illinois Kansas. Adam K. Ross ad Kitra E. University, DeKalb, with a Cox, both of Byron. bachelors degree in Industrial The new couple will reside March 24 Organizational Psychology. in Topeka, Kansas. German Coyomani and
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Freeport. Linda’s parents are James, deceased, and Zondra Baley, Polo. Greg and Linda’s children are Jennifer Smith and Steve Stadel, grandchildren, Dalton, Mathew, Kristin; Michael Smith, Carolyn Jordan, grandchildren, Rabecca, Lillian, Olivia, Lucas; Jamie Smith, Joseph Smith and Lisa Kreps, Tony and Emily Hardin, grandchild-Bryn; Mark Smith, and Paul Smith.
“Girls” of MMHS 1957 to have lunch on April 4 re-gather on the Pinecrest porch for coffee and the remains of class reunion cake left over from the fall reunion and saved and frozen for just such an occasion. For more information call Lynne Fleming Wilburn at 815-734-4593.
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Thank You The Family of Duane Garkey would like to extend heartfelt thanks for the visits, calls, cards, food and memorial. Your kindness, caring and support were a blessing in a difficult time and continure to give us comfort. Special thanks to the Pinecrest Manor, Pastor Terrie Wilder and Dr. Joseph Welty.
Carina A. Hernandez, both of Rochelle. March 26 Brian P. Green and Anne M. Eggleston, both of Rochelle. Mark R. Faber and Jamie L. Hernandez, both of Dixon.
Rock River Center Events Local Spelling Bee Registration There is still time to sign up for the Rock River Center 2015 Local Senior Spelling Bee to be held on Saturday, April 18. Last year one of the Rock River Center’s participants won second place at state level. The Rock River Center will provide participants with a packet of information when they register. Contact the Center if you would like to sign up, weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 815-732-3252. Volunteer Appreciation Week Rock River Center will be celebrating Volunteer Week
during the week of April 12. This is RRC’s opportunity to say thank you to ALL center volunteers and let them know how important they are to the Rock River Center. We look forward to honoring you during Volunteer Appreciation Week. Hope you will join us in recognizing your commitment. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The Civil War: A Northern Illinois Connection The Civil War seems like a conflict that happened far away from Northern Illinois. But there are local places
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that were built to remind us of the toll it took on local communities and people. One of the most remarkable of these places is the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, now known as the Veterans Memorial Hall. It might appear to be just another older building in Rockford until you hear Terry Dyer talk about it. He brings it alive again. He is intimately knowledgeable about the Civil War, being a direct descendant of a veteran. He is passionate about history of the war, the Grand Army of the Republic, and the Memorial Hall, and has much to say about these and many other aspects of the veterans and their lives. The Friends of the Oregon
Library and the Rock River Center sponsor Terry’s presentation at the Rock River Center on April 13 at 1 p.m. He will talk about the origin and history of the Memorial Hall, the meeting place of the G.A.R., which is the first veterans group ever formed in the United States. He will explain how this brotherhood of Union veterans of the Civil War managed to get their Memorial Hall constructed, and what was it like to have the President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt dedicate the building on June 3, 1903. He will also tell how it has been used over the years and its exciting future. Terry Dyer is a life-long
resident of Northern Illinois, born in Rockford and grew up in Ogle County. He became interested in history at an early age, especially regional history and Northern Illinois connection to the Civil War. He is currently the Historian and Tour Guide at the Soldiers and Sailors Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall in Rockford. The program is free. Refreshments will be served. Donations will be gladly accepted. Funds remaining after paying expenses will go to benefit the library. Please contact the Rock River Center at 815-7323252 or 1-800-541-5479 to register if you plan on attending.
Church News ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Alan Cassel 815-232-6222 www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 12:30 p.m. Afternoon Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 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 Javier Martinez 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Adult & Children’s Education 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month
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Sunday School 10:45 a.m. EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Interim Pastor 815-626-0104 9 a.m. Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Church 10:30 a.m. EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, then three miles north. Pastor Brion Brooks Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 Director of Ministries for Youth and Christian Education David Bordy 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Roots Youth Ministry— Wednesday 6:30-7:45 p.m. Kids Clubs & Men’s & Women’s Bible Study— Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 p.m. EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m.
702 E. Dixon St., Polo Rev. Derek Rogers 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.� Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; transportation and nursery provided for all services. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon 815-732-2359 Grail Storm, Minister 815-732-7411 Worship Service—10 a.m. If you haven’t found a church home, we invite you to First Christian Church in Oregon, where we accept one another just as Christ accepted us. Come as you are. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor David Poust 815-938-2380 Thursday, April 2—7 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service Sunday, April 5—9 a.m. Worship Service Monday, April 6—8 a.m. AA Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee at The Depot; Bingo at Polo Nursing Home Tuesday, April 7—5:30 p.m. Girl Scouts
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. The local Weight Watchers group meets Wednesday at the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, followed by their meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. April’s Bible Book of the Month is John.
LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail. com Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m. Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday—Various Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.
OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon LEAF RIVER UNITED Pastor Barb Good METHODIST CHURCH 815-732-2994 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River oregonumc@outlook.com Pastor David Poust Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Sunday, April 5—10:30 a.m. Fellowship 10 a.m. Worship Service & Children’s Sunday School & Church Confirmation 10:15 a.m. Activities during the Week: LIGHTHOUSE UNITED Thursday, April 2—6:30 p.m. METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Maundy Thursday Service Friday, April 3—1 p.m. Pastor Javier Martinez Handicapped Accessible Good Friday Service at Oregon Worship Service 9 a.m. Church of God Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday, April 5—10:15 a.m. Age Three through Easter Worship; No Sunday Sixth Grade. School or Confirmation Everyone is Welcome Monday, April 6—No Women’s Bible Study; 7 p.m. MT. MORRIS CHURCH Deborah Circle OF THE BRETHREN Tuesday, April 7—6:30 p.m. 409 W. Brayton Road Den Meeting; 7 p.m. Finance P.O. Box 2055 Meeting Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Wednesday, April 8—5:30 Pastor Ginny Haney p.m. Wednesday Night Alive; Phone: 815-734-4573 6:30 p.m. Children’s Choir; Office hours Monday 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Thursday, April 2—11:30 a.m. Food Pantry Board PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH Meeting; 4:30-7 p.m. Food 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pantry Open; 7 p.m. Love Feast Pastor Gregg Downs Friday, April 3—9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Women’s Fellowship; 7 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Community Good Friday Service at Trinity Lutheran POLO CHURCH OF THE Sunday, April 5—7:45 a.m. BRETHREN Sunrise Service; 8:15 Easter Brunch; 9:30 a.m. Worship- Congress Ave. & Webster St. Easter Sunday; 10:30 a.m. (The church is handicapped accessible) Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday Pastor Leslie Lake School for All Ages 9:30 a.m. Family Worship Tuesday, April 7—8:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Food 11 a.m. Sunday School Delivery for Pantry; Quilting Wednesday, April 8—6:30 PRAIRIE DELL p.m. Chimes Rehearsal PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY 16031 W. Coffman Rd., OF GOD Shannon 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP Pastor David Demmer 815-864-2448 815-732-7404 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Worship Service 11:15 a.m. Fellowship Sunday, April 5—6:30 NORTH GROVE a.m. Easter Sunrise Service EVANGELICAL with Continental Breakfast CHURCH Afterward; 10 a.m. Worship; 10384 W. Coffman Rd., No Fellowship Forreston Wednesday, April 8—2 p.m. Pastor Tim Hotchkiss & 6:30 p.m. Bible Study Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 REVIVE COMMUNITY Saturday, April 4—9-11:30 CHURCH a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris follow@revivemtm.com Center 815-994-0428 Sunday, April 5—9 a.m. Southern Baptist Sunday School; 10:05 a.m. Saturday Night Service Worship Service 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7—9-11:30 Celebrate Recovery a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop 6-8 p.m. Monday Open at New Life Community Center ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH OREGON 1000 Ill. 64 West CHURCH OF GOD Oregon 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Rev. Joyce Beaulieu Pastor Michael Hoffman Interim Priest 815-732-6847 815-732-7211 or You and your family are 815-732-3328 invited to join us for a Sunrise www.saintbrides.org Service on Easter Sunday, Email:saintbrides@ April 5 at 7 a.m., followed by verizon. net a fellowship breakfast. Services Sunday worship service Sunday-Holy Communion-8 begins at 10:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Pastor Hoffman’s morning Wednesday Healing message is titled, “Friday Service-6 p.m. Fears or Sunday Salvation.� Classes Communion will be Children’s Sunday School-9 celebrated. Karl Froehlich a.m. Adult Sunday School-9 a.m. will deliver the Communion (2nd & 4th Sunday) Comments. St. Bride’s follows traditional Greeting you will be Steve, Anglican-Episcopal church Dixie, and Pam Hammer. practices; is biblically based During morning worship an and both family and individual exceptionally fine Children’s Church is offered for children oriented. Visitors are always 3 years old through Grade 5. welcomed.
EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St. Mt. Morris Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna CHRIST OUR SAVIOR Associate Pastor LUTHERAN CHURCH Lance Mennen 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-734-4942 815-284-4554 Thursday, April 2—9:30 FLORENCE UNITED Pastor David Andermann a.m. MOM’S Group; 1 p.m. METHODIST CHURCH 815-632-6767 Ladies Bible Study; 7 p.m. 2649 W. Florence Rd., 9 a.m. Worship Service Seder Service Freeport 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Saturday, April 4—7 a.m. Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Sunday, April 5—9 a.m. Men’s Accountability Group Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship with Communion; Easter Sunday, April Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 10:20 a.m. Education Hour 5—8:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. InnerMission; 10 a.m. FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH OF THE Worship Service CHURCH OPEN BIBLE Tuesday, April 7—9 a.m. 7246 N. Freeport Rd., 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Ladies Prayer Circle Forreston Monte J. Cox, Pastor Wednesday, April 8—6 Presbyterian Church in 815-946-2848 a.m. Mt. Morris Men’s Prayer America Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Meeting Pastor Jeremy Cheezum (June, July, August 9:30 a.m.) Log onto our website at 815-938-3605 We include children in our http://www.efcmm.org to check 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Sunday Worship experience out our latest opportunities and 10:30 a.m. Worship Service “Kids are People, too� updates Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 3-10 are dismissed right Pioneer Club after Praise & Worship. FAITH DISCOVERY Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult Casual, Contemporary, CHURCH Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir Non-Traditional 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Passion for God Jeremy Heller, Pastor FORRESTON REFORMED Compassion for People 815-946-3588 CHURCH Visit Our Website: 9 a.m. Sunday School 501 Third Ave. PoloOpenBible.org 10 a.m. Worship Service Tim Fry, Pastor Nursery Available 9:30 a.m. Worship CROSSROADS We are an independent non10:45 a.m. Sunday School COMMUNITY CHURCH, denominational Christian WHITE PINES CAMPUS church. FREEDOM LUTHERAN 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Visitors are always welcome. WORSHIPPING Sundays at 10 a.m. COMMUNITY, ELCA 815-837-5255 FAITH EVANGELICAL Pastor Jeff Schlesinger whitepines@crossroadscn.com LUTHERAN CHURCH 815-222-7270 Campus Pastor 402 Second Ave., Forreston Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at Chad Keeteman ext. 302 Pastor Scott Ralston Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Youth Pastor Church 815-938-3203 Dining Hall Jose Garcia ext. 303 “ A Church with a Heart — 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 We offer contemporary In the Heart of Forreston� (a mile south of Oregon) worship and relevant Bible 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Welcome Center teaching through Thursday, April 2—7 p.m. 111 S. Fourth St., Oregon engaging messages, and Maundy Thursday Service powerful video Friday, April 3—7 p.m. Good GRACE VALLEY Join us after the service in our Friday Service at Baileyville CHRISTIAN REFORMED for coffee, snack & fellowship Reformed Church CHURCH Kidzlink Children’s Ministry Sunday, April 5—6:30 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. (infant-5th grade)-during Adult a.m. Sunrise Service with German Valley Services Holy Communion; 7:15 a.m. Pastor Jake Ritzema Crave Youth Group (6th-12th Breakfast; 9 a.m. Worship with 815-362-6601 grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Holy Communion; No Sunday Sunday School for All Ages Visit our website: www. School 9 a.m. crossroadscn.com Monday, April 6—5 p.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. Youth Meeting Sunday, March 29—7 p.m. DISCIPLES UNITED Thursday, April 9—6:30 p.m. Community Cantata METHODIST CHURCH Bible Study Hitt and Maple Streets, GERMAN VALLEY Sunday School begins at Mt. Morris FAITH UNITED UNITED METHODIST 9:30 a.m. and includes classes Pastor Dwight Stewart METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH for adults, young adults, teens, Phone 815-734-4853 Mission Statement: Loving, Church and Main Streets children and infants. Worship 9:30 a.m. Growing & Serving in Faith Matt Smith, Pastor Special attention is given in Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m. Handicapped Accessible 8:30 a.m. Worship Service
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KB kick-off party is April 17
First Fridays at VFW April 3
The KB Kick Off Party will be held on Friday, April 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Empty Pockets, 101 S. Third St., Oregon. The evening will include guest bartenders, 50/50 raffles, and craft beer (bottled and on tap). This party is organized to get all geared up for the fourth annual KB Tough Run, scheduled for Saturday,
First Fridays musicians will perform April 3 at 7 p.m. at the Oregon VFW, 1310 West Washington St. Musicians will each take 15 minutes at center stage and that format will continue until each group has been featured. After the individual performances, all of the musicians will gather on stage for a jam session to wrap up the evening’s festivities. Musicians from northern Illinois and neighboring states appear on a regular basis. The music includes country, bluegrass, blues, folk, gospel, and soft rock. Instruments are all acoustic and a professional sound system is supplied. Participation is encouraged so bring an
June 27 at White Pines Ranch, 3581 W. Pines Rd. In addition to the Tough Run, the day will include a leisure hike, kid sprint and bags tourney. Details and registration forms are available online at www.KBToughRun.com. The annual KB Tough Run is the major fundraising event that supports the KB Fund.
The fund was established to support those in our community that are burdened by a medical crisis. Generosity from the community allowed the fund to help eight families during 2014. For more information email info@KBToughRun. com or call April Roos at 815-631-0346.
Shining Star Showcase to raise funds for Clift memorial fund Event is April 11 at Byron Middle School Theatre Louise Price, with her vocal talents and guitar skills will be featured in a treasure chest of Irish folk songs at First Fridays on April 3. Photo supplied
instrument and join the show, or kick back and just enjoy the music. First Fridays is a part of Northern Illinois’ Friday night music scene along with Second Fridays in Lanark, Third Fridays in
Franklin Grove, and special Fifth Friday (when they occur) shows in Franklin Grove. The VFW will feature a menu of food and beverage. Admission is by free will donation.
The Fourth Annual Shining Star Showcase will be Saturday, April 11 at 7 p.m. in the Byron Middle School Theatre. The event is presented in memory of Megan Clift of Byron. Proceeds will go toward the memorial fund which was set up to honor Megan’s passions in life. The showcase highlights performing arts with
entertainers from Byron Schools, Byron alumni and community members. The Shining Star Award, in Megan’s honor, will also be presented to a student in theatre and choir at the end of the show. Their names will be added to the award that is permanently placed outside the Byron High School Sunderman Theatre. “Megan’s involvement in theatre and choir both at school and church gave her the opportunity to be on stage performing which was her deepest love,” according to her parents, Beth and Ed
Clift. “It was simple for our family to set up this memorial fund to honor Megan’s love of life but also to help others to experience these same things”. The endowment fund is managed by the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. The fund has surpassed $62,000 in contributions. The goal is to make it self-supporting by reaching $120,000. Tickets for the showcase are $10 each. For more information go to the website at www. meganclift.com .
Crossroads Blues in the park in Byron on June 14 The Byron Park District is coordinating with Crossroads Blues Society to present free monthly Sunday blues music events in Blackhawk Meadows Park in Byron. Located on 2920 E. Mill Rd., the park is owned and operated by the Byron Park District. Music will be played in the pavilion with seating on the main, large grassy area from 3 to 6 p.m. on one Sunday
each month this summer. Doug MacLeod will bring his down home story telling blues to the park on Sunday, June 14. Winner of the 2014 Blues Music Awards for Acoustic Artist of the Year and Acoustic Album of the Year and the 2013 Blues Blast Music Award for Male Artist of the Year, MacLeod is the real deal. He has performed in northern Illinois on several
occasions and is in demand across the US and overseas. MacLeod’s brand-new CD is topping the charts. Local artist Dan Phelps, a great Delta style bluesman in his own right, will open the show. Phelps won the 2014 Crossroads Blues Challenge for Solo/Duo Acts and represented Crossroads Blues Society in Memphis this past January in the 2015 International Blues
Challenge. July features Jimmy Nick and Don’t Tell Mama, a blues and rockabilly band from northern Illinois. Nick is from Crystal Lake and at 25 years old has performing skills that belie his age. He and his band also won the 2014 Crossroads Blues Challenge. Featuring Hot Rod Rodney Brown from Chicago on saxophone, this show will be
on Sunday, July 26. Finally, on Sunday, Aug. 23 the 19 time grammy nominee Bobby Messano from New York City will be featured at the park. Messano and his band play a blend of blues and rock that is renowned around the country. Messano has toured with Steve Winwood and has now produced six blues CDs, the newest of which releases on April 15.
Messano has appeared at the 2013 Crossroads Blues Festival in Byron. Crossroads is raising funds to cover the cost of the musicians and with the Byron Park District will present these shows to the public at no cost. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the show. Each show will run from 3 to 6 p.m. on each of the Sundays. Call 779-537-4006 for information.
Roller derby event April 4 The River Demon Roller Girls will host their first ever co-ed bouts in a roller derby “eggstravaganza” on Saturday, April 4 at the River
Valley Complex (formerly the school) in Leaf River. The doors will open at 5 p.m., and the bouts begin at
6 p.m. More than a dozen teams from six states will test their skills against local skaters.
Grief to be the topic April 16 Author Tom Zuba will speak about grief and mourning, as well as his recently published book at two area events. Co-sponsored by Serenity Hospice and Home, All Saints Lutheran Church, and the Lee County Council on Aging, the first event will be held on Friday, April 16 at 7 p.m. at All Saints Lutheran
Church, 624 Luther Drive, Byron. The second event will be held on Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m. at the Post House Ballroom, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. For more than 20 years, Zuba has been learning to live his life with grief and mourning. Losing his 18-month old
daughter suddenly in 1990, his wife suddenly in 1999, and his 13 year-old son after a three-month illness in 2005, he has endured a tremendous amount of loss.
The Association of Illinois Senior Centers, the Illinois Department on Aging, and Mt. Morris Senior Citizens Council will host a free Illinois State Senior Spelling Bee competition for area senior citizens on Thursday, April 30 at 1:30 p.m. at Pinecrest Grove Community Center, 500 Evergreen, Mt.
Morris. The Illinois State Senior Spelling Bee competition is an exciting statewide program that provides Illinois adults age 50 and older the opportunity to showcase a lifetime of knowledge and to celebrate years of experience through their spelling abilities.
Local spelling bees are being held throughout Illinois in 2015. Local winners and runners up will advance to regional semi-finals. The State Finals will be held at the Illinois Building at the 2015 Illinois State Fair on Senior Day, Monday, Aug. 10. For information or to sign up for this free event, contact Brenda Hayden at 815-7346335 or 815-499-6732 or brendahayden12@gmail.com by April 27.
Zuba will sell his new book at both of these events and donating a portion of the proceeds to Serenity Hospice and Home.
Kelley Huston, Alana Leamanczyk, Mary Cheatwood, and Alexis Denton rehearse a scene for the upcoming PAG production of “Steel Magnolias.” Photo supplied
Senior spelling bee is April 30 First performance of PAG’s Steel Magnolias is April 17
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The Mt. Morris Performing Arts Guild will perform “Steel Magnolias” on Friday, April 17, Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, and the following weekend, April 24-26. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. both weekends, at
Pinecrest Grove Theatre in Mt. Morris. This play is set in Truvy’s hair salon in Chinquapin, La. The cast consists of six women, featuring Renae Leamanczyk as M’Lynn, and Alexis Denton as her daughter Shelby. The salon owner Truvy is played by Kelley
Huston. Her assistant is Annelle played by Alana Leamanczyk. Mary Cheatwood is cast as former Mayor’s wife, and Margo Ackland plays her friend Ouiser Boudreaux. Tickets are available online at performingartsguild.com, click on tickets, or call 815-734-2103 to purchase tickets.
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Byron School Board eliminates six teaching positions Sauk Valley Media The wave of teacher dismissals in northern Illinois swept through Byron this week. The Byron School Board eliminated six teaching positions, blaming a declining enrollment and a $27 million reduction in the value of the district’s largest property tax source, Exelon’s Byron Generating Station. The board also blamed “excessive” costs for teacher salaries and benefits that left no choice but to reduce staff. According to a news release, the board retained
the Academically Talented program; art; and Speaking, Listening, Performing at the middle school. Officials said those programs had received strong community support. Despite the reductions, Byron class sizes will remain among the smallest in the region, officials said. “We understand that staff reductions are difficult, but they are necessary,” board President Doug Floski said in the news release. “Byron had an Education Fund deficit in five of the last six years; enrollment has been declining for 13 years; the district will lose $800,000
annually due to a reduction in the value of the nuclear facility. Our employee health insurance costs are projected to rise 30 percent and our teacher salaries are the highest in the region. We simply have to reduce operating costs.” Since 2003, the district’s enrollment has dropped by 275 students, the news release said, and through 2020, that number is expected to reach 462 students. Since 2009, employment costs have increased by $4 million because of “excessive” hiring and retirement benefits afforded
teachers via collective bargaining, the board said. Teaching staff reductions approved Thursday by the board include one district counselor from a staff of eight; one teacher at Mary Morgan Elementary School; one position at the middle school; and three positions at the high school, where class size had shrunk to fewer than 12 students in more than 50 classes. The processing involved 10 meetings where public comment was heard. The news release reported the average teacher salary is $69,214, plus benefits and
the district’s contributions to the teachers’ retirement program. Byron has 132 teachers, 59 of whom earn $70,000 or more a year in salary alone, and 16 earn $90,000 or more in salary alone. Those salaries were enhanced under the previous superintendent to include a six percent increase in each of a teacher’s final four years of service, plus a one-time bonus of $30,000, the release said. “Our teachers work hard – we don’t begrudge them a good salary,” Floski said. “However, when financial
cuts are necessary due to declining enrollment and a drop in tax base, those high salaries and end-of-career packages make the board’s job more difficult. We cannot reduce salaries – we are contractually obligated to pay them; therefore, if we need to reduce our employment costs, we have to cut staff.” To ease the financial crunch, the district also has reduced its legal fees; cost controls have been imposed on all accounts, and purchasing costs have been significantly reduced, officials reported.
Six Ogle County schools to get library grants through program Six Ogle County schools are among 669 schools that will receive nearly $1.4 million in FY15 School District Library Grant Program awards. Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White announced the awards Monday in a news release. “The school library is a place where children have access to resources and opportunities for achieving academic excellence,” White said in the press release. “As a former teacher, I am proud to award this grant to ensure our school libraries stay vital and relevant while educating our students.” Nearly 1.7 million Illinois students served by school library media programs will
benefit from the grants. Grants were awarded based on a formula of 75 centers per student with a minimum grant award of $750. The School District Library Grant Program is used to acquire fiction and/or non-fiction books, educational CDs and DVDs, library subscriptions, electronic resources like new computers and improve WiFi connectivity. Information concerning the grant program can be found at: http://www. cyberdriveillinois.com/ departments/library/grants/ schoolpercapgrant.html. FY15 School District Library Grant Program Awards Paid at 75¢ per student
Byron Community School District, 1,487 students, $1,115.25 Oregon Community Unit School District, 1,412 students, $1,059 Polo Community School District, 607 students, $750 Meridian (Stillman Valley) Community School District, 1,813 students, $1,359.75 Rochelle Elementary District, 1,584 students, $1,188 Rochelle Township High School District, 896, $750 Donations are being sought for the restoration of the War Memorial located on the Dixon Community Unit north lawn of the Ogle County Courthouse square in Oregon. Photo by Earleen Hinton School District, 2,655 students, $1,991.25 Rock Falls Township High School, 656, $750 Sterling Community Unit School District, 3,202, $2,401.50 The Ogle County Veterans years and eight months as a memorial on the Ogle Memorial Committee will POW in the Hanoi Hilton, County Courthouse lawn. host an Armed Forces Day will be speaking at the event. The new memorial will and Memorial Fundraiser on He has also authored a consist of a bronze kneeling Saturday, May 16 at 6 p.m. book on his captivity title soldier plus two granite may entitle them to premium 1-800-541-5479. walls. reduction for three years The cost is $15 for AARP at Barnacopia west of Mt. “Taps on the Wall.” Borling speaks frequently The names of those from with most companies, after members $20 for non- Morris on Ill. 64. The event is sponsored across the United States on Ogle County who have given which time the course must members. This prepaid fee several veteran’s his experiences and related their lives in service to the be taken again. is required and payable by country from World War II The course is sponsored by to AARP, c/o Rock River organizations and businesses topics. and the public is invited to The event will also host and other wars to the present AARP. Advance registration Center, Oregon, IL 61061. a variety of activities such will be engraved on the walls. is required since seating is Participants must include participate. Former U.S. President as a self-guided tour of The names of Ogle limited. their AARP number to Harry S. Truman led the Barnacopia, the unveiling County’s two Medal of To register, call Rock River receive the discount. effort to establish Armed of the new veterans bronze Honor recipients will also be Center at 815-732-3252 or Forces Day for citizens to statute by sculptor Jeff engraved on the granite wall. come together and thank Adams of inBronze Studio Registration forms can be military members for their and Foundry, door prizes, obtained from the Oregon patriotic service. raffles, and a live auction. VFW after 3:30 p.m., or by Major General John Refreshments will be emailing the VFW Post 8739 Borling, a former fighter provided. at Veteransvfw@hotmail. The Laverne Adams institution. pilot who was shot down in Funds raised will be used com. or bgvanderkolk1@ Scholarship Fund was A priority is given to North Vietnam and spent six to build a new veterans comcast.net. established in May of 2002 past Focus House residents, following his death. former probationary clients; A long time resident of youth that have had police Ogle County, Adams served contact or youth that are on the Ogle County Board studying criminal justice, but from 1972 until 2002. all students are welcome to At the time Focus House apply. was established in 1975, Applications can be Adams was appointed and downloaded from the Ogle served as the chairperson of County Juvenile Justice Ryan Reeverts, Byron from the county committee that Council facebook page the By-Y-Badgers 4-H Club, over saw the operation of the at http://www.facebook. was among 21 Illinois 4-H program. com/pages/Ogle-Countymembers named to the state’s His family started the Juvenile-Justice-Council/ first State 4-H Livestock scholarship in his name due or the Ogle County Juvenile Ambassador Team. to his commitment to youth Justice Website at www. The members have and the program. oglejjc.org; or they can be accepted the challenge to Applicants for the picked up during normal advocate on behalf of 4-H scholarships must be Ogle business hours at the Judicial and the livestock industry. County residents who are Center in Oregon in Suite Several area youth are in graduating from high school 100; or they can be requested the first group of Illinois 4-H or are already enrolled at or by emailing Sherri Egan at livestock ambassadors. They These chicks were hatched at the Nash Children’s attending a post secondary segan@oglecounty.org include Justene Jennings, Center. Photo by Chris Johnson Bailey Hunt, and Mary Kate Harrod, all of DeKalb County; Mary Francque, addresses of the following members needed include Carroll County; and Ray classmates are asked to Judith Ehnen Jackson, Hildebrandt, Boone County. contact Larry Howlett at Kathern Dyer Allen, A financial gift to the 815-756-2867 or 815-751- Linda Doyle Hudson, Illinois 4-H Foundation from 3741. Karen Woodrick Price, the 1st Farm Credit Services Bill Donaldson and Steve Donor Advised Fund through ... for the beauty of the The whereabouts of class Curtis. the IAA Foundation will season is about to unfold... initially help begin the efforts Ogle County Newspapers, 121A S. Fourth of the State 4-H Livestock Easter is upon us... depicting rebirth St., Oregon • 815-732-6166 •Only $13 Ambassador Team. and renewal all around... in the coming of
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Juvenile Justice Council will award two $250 scholarships The Foundation for Focus House and Community Programming will award two $250 scholarships on May 20 at the Ogle County Juvenile Justice Council meeting at Nash Recreation Center, Oregon. The F. Lawrence Lenz Scholarship Fund was established in April of 2003 by his family following his death. As an Ogle County Circuit Judge, Lenz elected to preside over juvenile court. In this capacity he was one of the instrumental supporters of the opening of Focus House in 1975. From the bench he believed in the value of having community-based programs and was an advocate of Focus House until his death.
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Tumblers bring home trophies J & J Trampoline and Tumbling Team hosted the Third Annual Team Challenge Competition this year in Dyer, Ind. J & J’s hosted the event at a state of the art trampoline, tumbling and gymnastics facility due to the growing size of the competition. This event is a spin on the traditional individual competition format for trampoline, tumbling and double mini trampoline.
At the team challenge, teams combine scores for all athletes on their team who compete in the same level. Teams are awarded team trophies for first through 10th place teams. This year, J & J’s team brought home a total of four first place, one fourth place, two fifth and one sixth place team trophy overall awards. Athletes followed this competition up with a competition
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Bunny Visit Four-year-old Evelyn Anderson looks for a piece of candy that the Easter Bunny delivered March 27 to the Children’s Center at Nash Recreation Center. The Oregon Park District’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be this Saturday at Oregon Park West. The event begins promptly at 10 a.m. Photo by Chris Johnson
Tumblers wait for their team to compete on the trampoline at a recent competition. Pictured left to right are; Brianna Fish, Byron, Pheona Warden, Winnebago, Mckenna Dorty, Forreston, Greenly Woker,Davis, Jessica Franklin, Winnebago, Ella Dannhorn, Mt. Morris, and Addie Bausman,Winnebago. all wait for their team to compete on Trampoline. Photo supplied
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Kelsey Pudlas OHS Senior Distinction Kelsey Pudlas has been named March Senior of Distinction at Oregon High School. She was nominated for the honor by OHS mathematics teacher Danyel Larsen. “She is the epitome of a person with a growth mindset – someone who sees mistakes as learning opportunities for future growth. Though she is highly involved in extracurricular activities and her community, Kelsey knows that her education is the most important part of being in high school,” said Larsen in nominating Pudlas. “She has always made sure
Meghan Scott, senior at Oregon High School, was one of 200 students chosen for the 2015 Class of the Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois. Meghan was selected in an intense and competitive process that seeks young women and men in Illinois who want to learn to teach from master practitioners for eventual work in schools of need throughout Illinois. Meghan will receive $2,500 per year for college for the first two years and $5,000 per year for the third Teachers send in their and fourth years. nominations and the entire Pat Donahue from Stillman Bank presents Kelsey Pudlas She will attend a five-week teaching staff votes on the with a gift certificate for being named Oregon High summer program during each School’s Senior of Distinction. Photo supplied winner. summer of college. Meghan plans to attend Illinois State Oregon VFW Post 8739 will once again be awarding four $500 scholarships to graduUniversity and majoring ating seniors from Oregon High School. in Bilingual/Elementary Applications for the scholarships are available at the high school guidance office and Education. also at the VFW, 1310 W. Washington St., between the hours of 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from noon to 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Applications must be turned in to the VFW by April 27 to be eligible for the judging. that her studies come first and has been a pleasure to have in class because of her dedication to her school work and the fun loving attitude she brings to the classroom environment.” The Senior of Distinction award is given monthly to seniors who display desirable qualities and talents. They have to have great grades and are involved in both their school and community.
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The senior citizen rate will increase from $89 to $92 per credit hour. Trustees and college officials cited decreased state funding and lower local property tax revenue as two major factors driving the decision to increase tuition. Traditionally, the three main components of the college’s operating budget are state unrestricted grants, property taxes, and tuition and fees, funded by an equal share of these three sources. With state funding now
comprising only 13 percent of Highland’s operating fund, Vice President of Administrative Services Jill Janssen explained that the increase of $5 per credit hour would help offset reductions in state funding and local property values. For fiscal year 2015, Highland is expecting local property taxes to contribute 45 percent, with 36 percent of revenue generated from tuition and fees. The remaining six percent comes from other sources.
“The college has experienced declining revenue from the state in recent years, amounting to an average reduction of about $100,000 per year over the course of the last five fiscal years,” said Janssen. “Highland aims to maintain the overall tax rate at a consistent level from yearto-year; however, this effort to maintain a consistent tax rate now results in decreased local tax revenue because of lower property values in the district.”
Point out all text features when reading By Mary Gardner Reading Specialist Last month’s column explored the different kinds of text that are considered under the umbrella of informational texts. Biographies and autobiographies, how-to books of any kind including cooking and crafts, along with texts that give information about any topic
Vote Ken Williams FOR MAYOR IS OREGON BETTER OFF TODAY THAN IT WAS 12 YEARS AGO WHEN TOM STONE WAS FIRST ELECTED MAYOR? Before you VOTE on April 7th consider the following facts regarding Oregon during the tenure of Mayor Stone: Since 2009 home values (EAV) have decreased 2.2% county wide, but the city of
Oregon has decreased 21.7%. 10 times the county average. The median home value in Mt. Morris is greater than the median home value in Oregon.
Oregon sales tax receipts went down $68,000 in the last 2 years yet in the state of Illinois sales tax went up both years. Oregon’s population decreased in the 2010 census. Accounting for the greatest Ken Williams, Oregon Resident and Small Business Owner
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Highland board hikes tuition for 2015-16 The Highland Community College Board approved a $5 per credit hour tuition increase March 17, beginning with the fall semester. The board considered a $10 per credit hour increase at its February meeting. Following discussion during the March meeting, trustees made the decision to adopt a $5 increase. In-district tuition will now be $123 per credit hour for the 2015–16 academic year, up from $118 in 2014-15.
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exodus of families in the city’s history. The population loss from 2000 to 2010 (based on the census) was 8.25% for Oregon, Polo at a 4.58% loss, and Mt. Morris at 0.50%. Byron gained 28.7%.
Significant state revenue is received based on population so the loss in population has cost the city $32,000 per year since 2010, $160,000 over 5 years. cost the city $32,000 per year since 2010, $160,000 over 5 years. City salaries and benefits represent 75 cents of every tax dollar received. The other 25 cents goes to cars, trucks, gas, phones, postage City salaries and benefits represent 75 cents of every tax dollar received. The other 25 cents goes to cars, trucks, gas, phones, postage etc. (2013 City of Oregon Audit data). etc. (2013 City of Oregon Audit data).
When compared with other communities in Ogle County, Oregon ranks 10th out of 15 in median income and 11 thth out of 15 in median value. When compared with other communities in Ogle County, Oregon ranks 10th out of 15 in median income and 11 out of 15 in median home home value.
City property tax rates have gone from a levy of 0.73843 in 2005 to 1.24333 in 2013. This is an increase of over 68% under the current City property tax rates have gone from a levy of 0.73843 in 2005 to 1.24333 in 2013. This is an increase of over 68% under the current Mayor. Mayor.
Oregon has lost several businesses over the past 12 years that brought substantial tax revenue to our community. For example Bemis All information gathered for the businesses above facts isover available through Freedom Information Requests, Hills Regional Council For Development Guide lost several the past 12 years thatofbrought substantial taxBlackhawk revenue to our example Bemis Ford, aOregon Generalhas Motors dealership, Ace Hardware, Blackhawk Lumber and Sullivan’s Grocery just to name acommunity. few. Retail business in Oregon (2014-15), and Lumber the Illinois Municipal Review. Ace Hardware, Blackhawk Sullivan’s Grocery just to name a few. Retail business in Oregon Ford, a General Motors continues to decline, and dealership, we see no plan to change that trend from theand current mayor.
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Ford, a General Motors dealership, Ace Hardware, Blackhawk Lumber and Sullivan’s Grocery just to name a few. Retail business in Oregon (2014-15), and the Illinois Municipal Review. continues to decline, and we see no plan to change that trend from the current mayor.
Mayor Stone has had 12 years to make a difference with no results. It’s time for a fresh approach. VOTE KEN WILLIAMS on April 7th . www.kenformayor.com Paid for by citizens to elect Ken Williams Mayor; Ken Williams Treasurer
are informational texts. Books, magazines, or online articles about animals, space, storms, sports, countries, geography, plants, fish, birds, butterflies and just about anything else you can think of fit in this category. No wonder they have wide appeal for all ages! As we read these kinds of texts to our children and grandchildren we can point out the different text features that help us when we read nonfiction. As we come to these different features we should name the feature and explain how it helps us better understand what we are reading. Some features help us locate information easier. Bold print can be found in titles and in headings throughout a text. They help us know the main idea of the section that follows. We definitely should read them as we go through a book. Sometimes students skip over them, so pointing out their purpose and importance is a good idea. Sometimes key words are in bold print within the text. These are often words that we need to know in order to understand the topic. Often those bold words are defined in a glossary in the back of the book, or sometimes in a text box at the bottom or on the side of a page. We can point out the bold words then go to the glossary and read and discuss the meanings. Both the table of contents and an index are features that help us locate specific information in a text. We can model how to look through the table of contents and note which sections might be of interest. We can consider the topic of the book or article we are reading. Then we can think of a question we might have about the topic and model how to look that up in the index, go to the page or pages mentioned and read to answer our questions. Another important part of informational texts are the illustrations that might include photographs, diagrams, charts, graphs, or maps. Each one of these requires different reading skills. These features also have captions to further identify and explain information. We should stop and look at each of these carefully and be sure to read the captions. Often the captions give information that is not included in the text. This can provide the basis for a good discussion. We might ask “What did the caption tell us that was new information?” Pointing out all of these special features will help our children and grandchildren as they explore and learn about their world.
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Woman uses talents to raise Parkinson’s awareness By Vinde Wells Editor An Adeline woman is using her creative abilities to raise public awareness about the debilitating disease she suffers from. Linda Meyer, 67, has designed T-shirts in a rainbow of colors to get the word out about Parkinson’s disease. The design she made for the front says, “Fight Club� in large letters with a logo and smaller letters that read “Parkinson’s Disease - For a Cure.� All the money she makes from selling the shirts — around $600 — will go to Parkinson’s research. “It affects every aspect of your life,� she said. “I don’t think there will be a cure in my lifetime, but maybe there will.� Meyer will also have a table with information about Parkinson’s disease next month at the Forreston Public Library and the Bertolet Memorial Library, Leaf River. The timing is perfect because April is National Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Meyer, the mother of three and grandmother of six, was diagnosed in November of
2012 with Parkinson’s, a degenerative disease of the central nervous system. She had several classic symptoms — hand tremors, back problems, and a shuffling gait — but blamed them on getting older. “I thought old age was sneaking up on me,� she said. Her orthopedist thought differently — he immediately suspected Parkinson’s, and further tests confirmed it. Her medications are working well to keep the symptoms in check, Meyer said, but they also have a downside. “With Parkinson’s, one of the medicines you take gives you compulsions,� Meyer said. “Some people gamble. Mine is that I’ve got to make something.� She decided to make the most of that and began painting barn quilts, crocheting Christmas gifts for her family and friends, and most recently designing T-shirts. The artfully-fashioned crocheted items include a colorful array of slippers, scarves, hats, boot cuffs, and more. She also crochets small gray ribbons, the symbol of Parkinson’s, and attaches information about the disease to them. The ribbons
This intricate and colorful barn quilt was painted by Linda Meyer. Photo supplied
can be worn as pins. Her projects help her keep the disease under control. Meyer explained that planning the projects is therapy for her brain, while the work is therapy for her hands. “If you don’t use it, you lose it,� she said with a grin. The barn quilts — a quilt block painted on plywood — were her first project. Since then she’s made more than 90 of them. Some of have gone to family and friends, some have been sold, and others decorate the garage and shed outside the house where she and her husband Pete live. Three small ones hang in the entry way inside. Meyer first designs the block on graph paper and then draws it out on the plywood. She tapes off the sections to keep the lines between the colors crisp. Meyer said she started painting the quilts just because she liked them. “I was too cheap to buy one,� she joked. Pete found a piece of plywood in his shop for the first one. “He squared it up, and I painted it,� she said. It hangs outside on the shed. Her most recent one featured an International Harvester theme and was made in honor of her brother Dave Short, Polo. It was raffled at this year’s Polo Farm Toy Show, an event Short, who favors IH tractors and equipment, managed for many years. The T-shirt project started out with Meyer’s idea to make herself one, evolved into shirts for her family, and then grew from there. Family, friends, and neighbors gathered March 14, all wearing their shirts, for photos. “I really appreciate all my friends and family that bought my shirts, for my girls who helped make them, and those who had the time to come for the pictures. They are all awesome,� she
Linda Meyer has already made an array of Christmas gifts for her family. Crocheting the items is part of her therapy for Parkinson’s disease. Photo by Vinde Wells
said. Meyer, who retired in 2011 after driving the Rock River Center van for 13 years, stressed the importance of exercise for those with Parkinson’s. “It’s important to keep exercising,� she said. “I had always walked every day but I had trouble walking after taking the medication.� Music proved to be the answer. Meyer said listening to music while she walks has helped her get back her gait and rhythm. Meyer also connects with others who have Parkinson’s. She attends a support group once a month and keeps up with another support group online. The online group includes people of all ages from countries around the world. The youngest is only 25.
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What is Parkinson’s? According to the Mayo Clinic website, Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. Two famous people who suffer from the disease are boxer Muhammad Ali and actor Michael J. Fox. It develops gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. But while a tremor may be the most well-known sign of Parkinson’s disease, the disorder also commonly causes stiffness or slowing of movement. In the early stages of Parkinson’s disease, your face may show little or no expression or your arms may not swing when you walk. Your speech may become soft or slurred. Parkinson’s disease symptoms worsen as your condition progresses over time. Although Parkinson’s disease can’t be cured, medications may markedly improve your symptoms. In occasional cases, your doctor may suggest surgery to regulate certain regions of your brain and improve your symptoms. Symptoms include tremor or shaking, slowed movement, rigid muscles, impaired posture and balance, loss of unconscious movements, speech changes, and writing changes.
Items needed for rummage sale Chana School sale is June 5-6 It’s time to clean out the garage, sort the closets, and straighten up the basement. Collect all those unused items for the annual Chana School Rummage Sale. The Chana School Foundation would appreciate any donated items for this fund raiser. C o n t r i b u t i o n acknowledgements will be
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Lady Hawks battle back, but fall 8-7 to Byron Late-inning heroics by the Lady Hawks created an extra inning of play Tuesday night when Oregon hosted Big Northern Conference rival Byron at Oregon Park West. Oregon trailed 4-1 when Bella Holley, a junior, smacked a home run over the center field fence to make it 4-2 in the fourth inning. Still 4-2 in the bottom of the fifth inning, Gylian Finch, a freshman, beat Members of the Lady Hawk softball team wait for Aleah Wight to step on home plate to celebrate after she hit a out an infield hit and Bre home run in the bottom of the seventh to tie the game with Byron Tuesday night. Oregon lost the game 8-7 in eight Bicksler dropped a single to center. They advanced on innings. Photo by Earleen Hinton an errant throw setting the stage for sophomore Emily Perkins. Perkins stepped up to the plate and cranked a double to left field scoring Bicksler and Finch to tie the game at 4-4. The score remained tied at 4-4 until the top of the seventh when Byron scored three runs to make it 7-4. But the Lady Hawks battled back. Finch drew a walk and was driven home when Bicksler doubled to center with no outs. With the count 2-2, freshman Aleah Wight belted a home run to straight center scoring two runs and tying the game 7-7.
Oregon’s next two batters popped out and the final batter struck out to end the inning. Byron scored one in the extra inning to make the score 8-7. Abby Baker hit a hot shot that was caught and Ally Bartling popped up before Finch grounded out to end the game. Wight and Perkins each had two RBIs followed by Annie Wilson, Holley, and Bicksler with one each. The Lady Hawks beat Indian Creek in two games, both in five innings on March 14. Oregon won 10-0 in the first game and 12-2 in the second. Bartling homered in both games of the non-conference match-up at Oregon Park West. Holley had four RBIs, and Bartling drove in three in the opener. Wight and Henson each had three hits and an RBI, and Wight also stole two bases. Baker struck out three and walked four in the 10-0 shutout. Perkins was the winning pitcher in the 12-2 game
Open house April 18 The annual Sunset Golf Club’s Clean-up and Open House has been rescheduled to April 18 at 9 a.m. Above left, Ally Bartling shows the umpire she has the ball after tagging out a Byron runner at third base while the Snacks and beverages will Lady Tigers’ coach watches. At above right, Alli Henson throws to first from third. Photos by Earleen Hinton be happily served by the
Club House Staff. And, depending on the number of attendees, there may be a 50/50 drawing, and door prizes.
Track Time Five teams competed at Landers-Loomis Field Tuesday under sunny skies. At left, Oregon’s Kaleb Mennen passes the baton to Mitchell Nehrkorn during the 4x800 relay. The Hawks finished second in the race posting a 9:18.29 time to Dixon’s 8:49.28 first place effort. Above, Delaney Mahoney clears the bar in the high jump en route to a first place finish at 4’10”. Photos by Chris Johnson
Sports Column It’s time for spring sports, odds and ends By Andy Colbert Reporter Time to catch up on a few odds and ends. The upcoming vote on whether Oregon residents want a tax-supported ambulance service got me thinking about the staffing and vehicles at high school football games, be it from a fire department or emergency services. Virtually every game in the state has the hometown ambulance crew on hand for games. As much as safety, it’s become as traditional as the playing of the Star-Spangled
Banner. After polling the athletic directors at Forreston, Oregon and Polo, the answer is the same, as it probably is elsewhere, that it is a service provided, at no charge to the school district, by the fire district or whatever taxing body is responsible for emergency services. It’s nice to see the willingness of these folks to help out their local high school. With Class 3A and 4A boys basketball recently finishing up their tournament, winter sports are officially over. The 4A final had one of biggest crowds in recent memory, with Normal Community and Lincolnshire Stevenson bringing huge fan bases. Why was it so much larger than the normal?
Quite simply, the Illinois high school state tournament is about community. That’s how it grew in popularity in the decades of the 1940s through the 1980s. Normal and Lincolnshire are actual towns that have pride in their school’s sports teams. Additionally, public schools, as opposed to privates, have much larger fan bases. In most cases, that is. Public schools in large metropolitan areas, like Chicago, do not bring many fans to the state tournament. After hosting the tourney for the past 20 years, Peoria won the bid to host it for another five years. The IHSA made this announcement, along with Redbird Arena in Normal retaining the girls event. Champaign had also
put in a bid to bring the boys tournament back to refurbished Assembly Hall. IHSA officials had been pleased with how Peoria has treated them over the years. With its 57-40 win over Normal, Stevenson became the third high school in IHSA history to win a football and basketball title in the same school year, joining Carlyle (1988-89) and MaroaForsyth (2006-07). What about students who opt out of school sports seasons to specialize in club sports? That’s their business only, but I firmly believe that if a person wants to become a better basketball player, track and field is a better offseason option than say AAU ball. Over the years, there has been such a decline in
fundamentals and skills. Part of that can be attributed to AAU basketball. It was refreshing to hear experts, such a Kobe Bryant express the same thought. Something else has declined. That is mental toughness and competitiveness. In terms of “pure” competitiveness, AAU doesn’t provide it. That intangible can be found on the track. It’s just you against your opponent and just like wrestling, you better be in shape, both mentally and physically. Off-season basketball doesn’t provide that intense conditioning and training either. Track will make you a competitor and that will carry over the basketball court. If I’m a basketball coach, I want my players to be
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mentally-conditioned. Give me a kid that pushed himself to limit running an 800-meter race against someone playing AAU street ball any day. It may not be as glamorous of an assignment, but the rewards will be greater.
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Ring set-up is a spectacle itself By Chris Johnson Reporter A pro wrestling event is a choreographed spectacle that begins hours before the first fans arrive. Five hours before a MWA Pro Wrestling event in Mt. Morris Saturday night, the venue was empty. MWA Wrestlers Brian Blade and Con Artiest arrived at the Mt. Morris Coliseum to meet with local event organizer Steve Rossi. They determined where the ring would be placed and then the heavy lifting began. The three men, along with up and coming wrestlers started to carry the heavy ring pieces into the building. Long steel frames were carried up a flight of stairs and maneuvered through a door into the gym. “You earn it here with the set up of the ring,” said Con Artiest as he offered motivation. “You earn the respect for it when you set up the ring.” As the four metal posts and four side supports were added, a wrestling ring began to take shape. Square metal tubing that was criss crossed between the side supports formed the bones that would complete a ring. On top of the metal structure long boards were placed across the ring. “Bring the boards in and I will figure it out,” Con Artiest said. Every board was moved into place and Con Artiest made sure each board was in a secure location. “Pick it up,” he said. “I don’t like it.” Each board needed to be placed to ensure a solid
surface for the wrestlers. A layer of carpet and padding was placed across the ring and then it was time to cover the frame with the canvas ring. “This canvas is going to go against the grain of the carpet,” he said. This was done to make sure the carpet pieces stayed in place when the canvas was bungee corded to the frame. He asked that everyone worked on opposite sides of the ring to make sure the canvas was equally stretched. Once the canvas was in place, Con Artiest worked on hooking up the ropes and turnbuckles. “I want to make sure this is good to go,” he said. The ring is the heart of a wrestling event and Con Artiest made sure everyone knew the importance of the ring. “This is like heaven and sanctuary, and this is life for a lot of people,” he said. “People do this because they enjoy it, they live for it. Respect this ring.” The respect for the dangers of the ring hit close to home for the wrestling community recently. “People have paid their lives,” said Con Artiest. “They did it just last week. Your mindset when you step in the ring is only on the safety of the other wrestlers. Their lives are in your hands.” During a wrestling match in Mexico March 21, Pedro Aguayo Ramirez died in the ring. This was a tragic accident, Con Artiest said. There was one final step before entering the ring, he
MWA Wrestler Con Artiest places boards across the ring structure Saturday afternoon. Photo by Chris Johnson
Young wrestling fans watch on as Duncan Solaire delivers an elbow to Vash Heartly Saturday night. Photo by Chris Johnson
said. A wrestler should wipe their feet off to show their respect for the ring. “One, two. That is all it takes,” he said while demonstrating. “Then step in the ring.”
With the ring assembled and ready for wrestlers to use the ring, the action was ready to begin. After the show, the process is reversed to pack up the ring.
“This canvas is treated with respect,” Con Artiest said. “We fold the canvas neatly and carefully.” He said the canvas is never thrown around or dropped. It is the one piece of the ring
that is always handled with care at all times. Thirty minutes after the show, the ring was down and the Mt. Morris Coliseum had no signs that a pro wrestling event had taken place.
Getting a taste of what it takes to be a pro wrestler From A1 Wrestlers compete for the love of the sport and entertainment. “You have to do this for the love. You can’t get discouraged,” he said. “It is not going to take a couple weeks to get good.” Brian Blade has been wrestling for 14 years and grew up watching regional pro wrestling. He watched numerous AWA shows in Omaha, Neb. and fell in love with wrestling. He saw the great wrestlers like Greg Gagne, Jerry Lawler, the Road Warriors, Jesse Ventura, Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, and Arn Anderson. “You need to watch old school wrestling, because this is where everyone starts,” Brian Blade said. “Mantaur was in the WWE now he does small shows. This is grass roots wrestling.” After the talk it was time to start wrestling. The first step was learning how to dance. “Wrestling is a dance,” said Con Artiest. “It is
smooth choreography. Let’s walk.” He showed 16-year-old Connor Hopkins, Mt. Morris, how to walk through a series a wrestling steps. “Don’t overstep it. This is how we move,” said Con Artiest. “Everything starts with this. This is the basis of wrestling.” All of the complex movements in wrestling start with the simple steps, he said. With the basic movements down, the aspiring wrestlers entered the ring to learn how to run between the ropes and bounce off them safely. They were greeted in the ring by Mantaur and Levi McDaniel who decided to show them the ropes. “Every time you bounce off the rope, grab onto the rope, because you never know when the rope might snap,” Mantaur said. “The only thing that saved me was holding on to it. Always use your hips to bounce off the ropes.” As they drills continued, five students learned how to jump over another wrestler during a fast paced rope
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exercise. Mantaur was giving commands throughout like a drill sergeant. “Come on, don’t stop,” Mantaur said. “Faster. Slide faster. Come on. Go. Let’s go, let’s go. Come on. Faster. Last one.” When a student was not up to speed McDaniel stepped in to demonstrate how to the techniques faster. “Get there or he may step on you,” said McDaniel. “Good job.” The students were tired, but enjoying being shown real pro wrestling techniques. “Honestly, this is a dream of mine and I could not be happier with it,” said Hopkins. “It is everything I wanted to do since I started watching wresting.” Being yelled at by Mantaur only encouraged Hopkins to work harder. “I wanted to meet a professional wrestler and this is my chance,” he said. “It feels fantastic.” Steve Rossi, 34, Mt. Morris, was also in the ring training. “Mantaur knows wrestling.
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to see what pro wrestlers do,” said Rossi. “I learned a new respect for professional wrestling. You have to take bumps and take licks.” The students stayed for the main event and assisted with the take down of the ring.
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Recycling galore at Earth Day event on April 18 And learn about Earth friendly activities By Steve Rypkema Director Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department The 45th Anniversary of Earth Day is April 22, and this year the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) is partnering with several other organizations to hold an Earth Day Fair and Recycling Event on April 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lincoln Elementary School, 1450 20th Street, Rochelle. It may be hard for many younger Americans to imagine that before 1970, many factories were spewing out clouds of toxic black smoke into the air and dumping tons of hazardous waste onto land or into rivers and streams, and it was legal to do so.
There was no EPA, no Clean Air Act, and no Clean Water Act. There were no legal or regulatory systems to protect our environment. In the spring of 1970, Senator Gaylord Nelson created Earth Day as a way to bring this issue onto the national agenda by holding grassroots protests and “teach-ins” about the environment all over the country. Twenty million Americans demonstrated on that first Earth Day, and it resulted in the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the beginning of a long process of cleaning up our polluted environment. The Earth Day Fair and Recycling Event will provide an opportunity for Ogle and Lee County residents to celebrate Earth Day by recycling a variety of items, learning about environmental topics, enjoying earthfriendly activities for kids, entering drawings for raffle prizes, and getting free oak
Many activities at Lincoln Elementary School in Rochelle from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. saplings for planting. Electronics that are broken, obsolete or unwanted will be collected for recycling by Lee and Ogle Counties Solid Waste Management Departments and Secure Recycling Services. Most electronic devices, like TVs, computers, monitors and VCRs, have been banned from Illinois landfills since 2012, but can be recycled responsibly through this event at no cost to the resident. Microwave ovens will also be accepted for a $10 fee. For a complete list of acceptable electronics, contact the OCSWMD. Confidential document shredding service will be provided by First National Bank of Rochelle. Space in the shredder truck is limited, so residents and
businesses will be served on a first come first served basis, and will be limited to three “banker boxes” of documents. Papers will be shredded on site at no cost to the participants and a video monitor for viewing the process will be available. Serenity Hospice and Home and the Village of Progress will accept the following items for resale or recycling: wearable clothing, not torn or badly stained; linens, bed linens, comforters, towels, wash cloths, etc., no rugs, pillows, or draperies; shoes, no boots, flip flops, or heels over one inch; belts and purses. These donations are tax deductible. Free oak tree saplings will be given away to interested participants at the fair.
Sheriff Activity Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity. March 24 Gerard Rogde, 26, Steward, was arrested at approximately 8:19 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 8,000 block of S. Daysville Road. Rogde was also issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Rogde was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. March 25 At 12:10 a.m., deputies investigated a disturbance that occurred at 806 S. Main Street in Leaf River. After an investigation, Josh McQuality, 38, Leaf River, was arrested for domestic battery and disorderly conduct. McQuality was taken to the Ogle County Jail and held with no bond pending a court appearance. The sheriff’s office was assisted by the Byron Police Department as McQuality was located on Ill. 72 near Byron. Ryan Miller, 30, Davis Junction, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for speeding. Miller posted 10% of a $2,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on April 24. Jennifer Cook, 40, Sterling, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Cook appeared in court where her bond was lowered to $300 full cash. She posted bond and is scheduled to return to court on July 27. March 26 Katrina Alexander, 41, Dixon, was arrested after a traffic stop at the intersection of Ill. 251 and Ill. 64 on a Whiteside County warrant. Alexander was transported to the Ogle County jail where
At 11:20 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a domestic dispute in the 11000 block of E. Fisher Road. After an investigation, Heather E. Harms, 35, Rochelle, was arrested for aggravated battery. Harms was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held pending a March 27 court appearance. Ronald Ramirez, 46, Amboy, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Ramirez’s full cash bond was set at $2,120 pending a March 27 court appearance. At 11:29 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 2000 block of S. Ill. 2. Christopher S. Knutsen, 23, Sterling, was arrested on two counts of violation of the drug paraphernalia act and for violation of the cannabis control act.
March 27 Ronald Bandy, 41, Forreston, was arrested when he turned himself in to the Ogle County Jail on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for unlawful use of a weapon/resisting a peace officer. He posted 10% of a $5,000 bond, was released, and is scheduled to appear in court on April 17. Turn to B5
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Visitors to the Ogle County Judicial Center will be greeted with a display to raise public awareness about abuse. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. And the week of April 19-25 is National Crime Victims’ Week. The Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Shining Star Children’s Advocacy Center, Hope, 15th Circuit Family Violence Council, and Rockford Sexual Assault provided information and resources This display greets visitors when they enter on the first floor of the Ogle County included in the display. Judicial Center in Oregon. Photo supplied
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Extension Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists with information about planting and maintaining trees and shrubs, and an activity for kids about recycling; Ogle County Health Department with information about water wells, septic systems and environmental health; and the Oregon Park District with information about various green initiatives and awards the district has received for environmental efforts. The Earth Day Fair and Recycling Event will be a great opportunity to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Earth Day by learning about ways to make your life more sustainable. Come and involve your kids in Earth friendly activities, recycle a variety of items, and learn how you can make Earth Day every day. Volunteers are needed for this event.
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she was held in lieu of bond. At 7 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 19000 block of E. Ill. 64 for a registration violation. Velvet Mason, 46, Cortland, was arrested for not having a valid driver’s license. Mason was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.
Limited quantities of white oak, burr oak, red oak, and swamp white oak will be available on a first come first served basis. Saplings are 1-5 feet tall, bare rooted, and must be planted within one week. Farmers and landowners with properties bordering rivers and creeks are encouraged to acquire and plant these native species. Trees are provided by Living Lands and Waters Million Trees Project and will be distributed by RockRiverSweep.org and OCSWMD. Information about the Rock River Sweep will also be available. Other groups that will be participating in the Earth Day Fair & Recycling Event include WRHL Radio, which will do a live broadcast from the site; the City of Rochelle and Rochelle Municipal Utilities, with information on water conservation and electronics recycling for Rochelle residents; U of I
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The following businesses, schools & agencies did their part in 2014 to reduce waste going to local landfills by recycling and completing the Annual Recycling Survey. Thanks to them and all of you who recycle, Ogle County recycled 33% the of municipal waste generated in the county in 2014. You can help by recycling at home, work, or school. Look for this sticker at local establishments and let them know that you appreciate their efforts too! Advanced Disposal Services Solid Waste Midwest LLC
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Physical therapy center opens in downtown Oregon After providing physical therapy services in Oregon for more than 11 years at the KSB clinic, Chad Brinkmann, PT, DPT, MTC, MHA was ready for a career change. As the facility manager for Athletico Physical Therapy’s newest location in Oregon, patients will now have a choice as to where to receive quality care. Athletico Oregon, located steps from city hall at 116 N. 3rd Street, will offer the following services: • Physical therapy – Personalized treatment plans
developed in partnership with patients, provide rehabilitation for different issues including back and neck pain, sport, work or auto injuries, gait and balance training, muscle strains and sprains or joint replacement therapy to name a few. • Work rehabilitation – From the time of injury to case closure, our rehabilitation services work for our patients in a costeffective and timely manner. This service educates employees on safe work habits and injury prevention. • Complimentary
From B3 Andrew Stowell, 23, Grand Detour, was arrested when he turned himself in to the Ogle County Jai on an outstanding Ogle County petition to revoke warrant for driving while under the influence. He posted 10% of a $5,000 bond, was released, and is scheduled to appear in court on April 24.
the 1000 block of South Meridian Road on a vehicle for no valid registration. Erika Guerrero, 25, Davis Junction, was arrested for driving while license suspended. Guerrero was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.
Joseph VanPatter, 53, Dixon, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear. VanPatter’s full cash bond was set at $997 pending a March 30 court appearance. At 5:36 p.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop in
The public is invited to an open house at Athletico Physical Therapy, 116 N. Third St,. Oregon, on Thursday, April 16 at 5 to 7 p.m. RSVP to chad.brinkmann@athletico.com. injury screenings – A free assessment performed by a licensed clinician who reviews an injury or problem to your musculoskeletal complaint, as well as, assess movement impairments and discuss how this is affecting activities of daily living. To learn more, or to schedule a complimentary injury screening, visit www. athletico.com/Oregon.
Other services at Athletico Oregon include musculoskeletal and orthopaedic rehabilitation, balance training, pre/postsurgical rehabilitation, joint replacement therapy, athletic injury prevention as well as certified manual therapy. “Athletico Physical Therapy’s Mission is to provide exceptional, progressive and cost-effective
outpatient rehabilitation and fitness services through personalized care and emphasis on healing,” said Brinkmann, “we look forward to continuing this mission with Athletico’s newest location.” Additionally, Athletico Oregon will provide: • Convenient parking and hours. • Prompt scheduling of each initial evaluation within 24-48 hours of the patient’s phone call or online request. • Ongoing patient education on diagnosis, treatment plans and
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At 9:42 p.m., deputies responded to the 7,000 block of E. Hales Corner Road in reference to an animal complaint. While checking the area deputies located the owner of the cattle, Geoffrey Connell, 62 Stillman Valley. Connell was observed driving around on the roadway in a pickup truck and was later placed under arrest for driving while
license revoked. Connell was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. March 28 At 5:24 p.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 4000 block of N. Ill. 2 for a suspended registration. Ryan D. Rushton, 38, Genoa, was arrested for driving while license suspended. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Robert Bosecker, 30, Davis Junction, was arrested at 10:16 p.m. for possession of drug paraphernalia and cited for speeding and no valid registration following a
traffic stop in the 9000 block of N. Kishwaukee Road. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. March 29 Keegan Akers, 19, Rochelle, was arrested for theft. Akers was transported to the Ogle County Jail where 10% of a $5,000 bond was posted. Akers is scheduled to appear in court on a later date. At 1:31 p.m., deputies and Ashton Ambulance responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Chana Road and Flagg Road. Emily Scholl, 32, Franklin Grove, was traveling west on
Flagg Road in a white Ford Escape and stopped at the stop sign. Scholl did not see a gray Nissan Pathfinder, driven by Michelle Bartelt, 40, Byron, that was traveling south on Chana Road. Scholl entered the intersection and was struck by Bartelt. Scholl and her juvenile passenger were transported to Rochelle Hospital for minor injuries. Scholl was issued a citation for failure to yield at an intersection. Bartelt and her three passengers Benjamin Bartelt, 40, Byron, and two juvenile boys were not injured in the accident.
Davenport, Iowa, was arrested when he turned himself in to the Ogle County Jail on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He posted $429 as a full cash bond, was released, and will have no further court appearances.
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Stevie R. Husolo, 33, Rockford, was arrested at the Ogle County Courthouse on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. She was unable to post the $741 full cash bond and appeared in court on March 30. Husolo was released on a recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on April 27.
County. He was a seed corn dealer for Pioneer, member of the Farm Bureau for many years, and he loved his Minneapolis-Moline tractors. Larry was well known and respected as a mentor and role model for many in the community over the years. Larry is survived by his wife, Darcie Schier, Mt. Morris; mother: Esther Schier, Mt. Morris; sons, Dwayne Schier, Milledgeville, Eric (Emily) Schier, Mt. Morris; daughters, Lori (Norman) Steele, Mt. Morris, Cindy Rowland, Byron, and Amber (Ray) Kosick, Mt. Morris; three grandsons, Dustin (Kimberly) Schier, Mt. Morris, Tyler Rowland, Byron, and Evan “Hector” Kosick, Mt. Morris; four granddaughters, Danielle Schier, Freeport, Jozi (Christopher) Wheat, Norfolk, Va., Alana Rowland, Byron, and Ellie Schier, Mt. Morris; and
several great-grandchildren; a sister: Joyce (Dennis) Berg, Dixon; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. The funeral service will be Thursday, April 2 at 10:30 a.m. at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, with Rev. Josh Ehrler officiating. Burial will be at Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Finch Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be determined. Larry requested a special recognition for his trucking buddy Hector. Hector would tell you his “Papa” taught him how to drive a semi and a tractor and everything he knows about the trucking business. Larry’s message to Hector is to “Keep on Truckin!” Larry was a true Pinecreeker.
and enjoyed playing bridge. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. Mary volunteered with the Oregon Rotary Angel Ball Committee, the Rock River Senior Center, and the Ogle County Health Department. She is survived by a son, William Gray (Jean) Suneson, Oregon; daughter, Ann Marie (Lorenzo) Gantzer, Freeport; grandchildren, William (Sara) Suneson, Jr., Timothy (Kristyn) Suneson, Theodore (Kira Grahame) Gantzer, Robert (Jackie) Gantzer, Daniel Gantzer, Mary “Meg” Gantzer and Jennifer Gantzer; greatgrandchildren, Margaret Ann and Katherine Elizabeth; sister-in-law, Julie Gray;
and nephew, John (Myonza) Gray. She was also predeceased by her parents, step-mother, Lydia (Hadley) Gray; son, Theodore John Suneson, Jr.; brother, William Gray; and nephew, Michael Gray. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 4 at 1 p.m. at Oregon United Methodist Church with Pastor Barbara Good officiating. Memorials may be made to the Rock River Center, Oregon. Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon assisted the family with arrangements. Go to www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave online condolences.
the Brethren, Polo, and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, serving as president. Shirley was also a member of the Mt. Morris Women of the Moose, and was an election judge for Ogle County. Survivors include a daughter, Marcia (Jim) Cornwell, Indianapolis, Ind.; sons, Gary (Laura) Turner, Hendersonville, Tenn., and Paul (Joni) Turner, Muscatine, Iowa; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sisters, Leola, Della,
Bernice, and Vera; and brothers, Wayne, Loren, and Harry. Visitation and funeral services were held on March 28 at the Church of the Brethren, 401 S. Congress Ave., Polo. Burial was at Fairmount Cemetery, Polo. Arrangements were completed by Polo Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her name.
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Obituaries Richard S. Clark Once upon a time, on a sunny October day, Richard Scott Clark, 3 months old, dressed in a new yellow suit, laid in the arms of his new mommy. His new daddy drove very carefully down Route 2, turned at Mud Creek Road, and slipped onto Emily Street in Mt. Morris. Upon arrival, Richard was greeted with much excitement by his new sisters, Julie and Karen, and his new brother, David. Rich grew and thrived. He loved the outdoors. He would bring home any wild rabbit, mouse, stray cat or dog he could find. His curiosity led to a “talent” of building very complex Lego projects, assembling furniture for his mother, or taking his bike apart and putting it back together in record time. His good friend, Bill Powers, taught him about woodworking. The best times of the week were always after school when Bill and he worked on a new project to surprise mom and dad with. Life took Rich through many twists and turns. He finally found his best friend and the love of his life. He and Jessica Hart were married on March 2, 1996. Moving to Alaska was a dream they both had, and in 2008 Jessica and Rich decided to leave Rockford
Curtis W. Miller Curtis “Crazy Curt” W. Miller, 80, Mt. Morris, died on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris. Curt was born on July 23, 1934 in Fargo, N.D., the son of Chester A. and Esther C. (Fetting) Miller. He married Muriel P. Greene on June 26, 1954 in Mt. Morris. Curt worked as a pressman for Kable Printing Company – Quebecor for 39 years; he was self-employed construction worker, and he also worked for Baker’s Turkey Farm. He was a member of the
and head for that dream. Log cabin, open spaces, moose, elk, and fishing — it was all there. Richard was born on July 28, 1969 in Chicago, and died on Friday, March 20, 2015 at the age of 45 at Mar-Su Regional Hospital, Palmer, Alaska, after a long illness. Richard attended Rockford Lutheran High School, Rockford. He and Jessica lived near Big Lake and Wasilla where Richard was employed by Walmart before his illness. He is survived by his wife, Jessica Clark; stepson, Jacob Dye, Big Lake, Alaska; mother, Joanne (Nelson) Miller, Mt. Morris; father, Bill (Kathy) Clark, Mt. Morris; sister, Julie (Steve) Clark-Callender, Springfield, Va., sister, Karen Clark, Oakton, Va.; brother, David (Leigh) Clark, Dawsonville, Ga.; aunt, Norma (Bob) Bruce, Columbus, Ohio; uncle,
Stanley (Casey) Corbett, Franklin Grove; and “The Cousins” — Phil, Phoebe, Cindy, Greg, Amy, Heather, and Chris. Richard was preceded in death by his father-in-law, John Hart; grandparents, Howard and Olive Corbett; aunt, Carol Yoder; and greataunt and uncle, Muriel and John Dickson. The family would like to express appreciation to Bill (deceased) and Marge Powers, Mt. Morris; Ellen Miller, Oregon; Betty Adams, Oregon; and Jean Swedberg Whipple, Byron; for their support and counsel during Richard’s younger years. Richard’s family will hold a private celebration of his life later this summer. As a child, Richard was an avid reader, and memorials may be made to the Mt. Morris Public Library, 105 S. McKendrie Ave., Mt. Morris IL 61054 for its children programming or purchase of books. From Grandma Olive Corbett’s book “The Beatitudes” by Hugh Martin: “Christ assures us that it is well with those who die in Him. We may grieve for our own loss but not for them. Death is no disaster for those who die in Christ. They have gone to their Father’s home, and the time of reunion will come. To be sure of that does bring comfort.”
Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren, Sunset Golf Club, the Pressman Union Local 124, and he enjoyed making jewelry. Curt is survived by his wife, Muriel Miller, Mt. Morris; two sons, Jeffrey Miller, Mystic, Conn., and Mark (Laura) Miller, Mt. Morris; four daughters, Cindy (Michael) Hulsebus, Fontana, Wis., Janet (Lonnie) Foster, Cabot, Ark., Debbie Eckles, Mt. Morris, and Laurie (Mark) Weems, Bemidji, Minn.; 17 grandchildren, 34 greatgrandchildren; two brothers, Dennis (Leona) Miller, Fulton, and Clifford (Lois)
Miller, Sterling; a sister, Judy (Glen) Virgin, Las Vegas, Nev. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, James Nanninga; eight sisters; and seven brothers. Funeral service were held on Tuesday March 31 at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren with Virginia Haney officiating. Burial was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were completed by Finch Funeral Home, Mt. Morris. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Pinecrest Terrace, Mt. Morris.
Larry E. Schier Larry E. Schier, 71, Mt. Morris, died peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2015 surrounded by his family at his home in Mt. Morris. Larry was born Aug. 16, 1943 in Oregon, the son of Harold and Esther (Friday) Schier. He attended Pine Creek Elementary and Mt. Morris High School. Larry married his soul mate of more than 30 years, Darcie Schelling on Jan. 26, 2014 on the farm in Mt. Morris. His passion in life was his trucking business as the owner and operator of Schier Trucking since 1956. He took over his family farm in 1972, and he had a special love for his bear “Sissy” and the many animals that he raised on his farm. Larry was involved in and contributed in hauling cattle for the 4-H Circle M in Mt. Morris and the many other 4-H kids throughout Ogle
Mary E. Suneson Mary Elizabeth Suneson, 88, Oregon, died on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Pinecrest Manor, Mt. Morris. She was born on Aug. 27, 1926 in Berlin, Wis., the daughter of H. Oliver and Marie (Sexton) Gray. She married to Theodore J. “Ted” Suneson on June 23, 1949; he died in 2009. Mary earned her RN degree from St. Agnes School of Nursing, Fond du Lac, Wis., and her bachelor of science degree from St. Frances University, Joliet. She held various nursing positions, retiring in 1985 as school nurse in Meridian Community Unit District 223, Stillman Valley. Mary was an avid quilter
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Shirley J. Turner, 87, Polo, died on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at KSB Hospital, Dixon. She was born on Dec. 25, 1927 in Milledgeville, the daughter of James and Pearl (Vinson) Crawford. She married Charles at 11 a.m. at Faith United Peltz, 68, Longmont, Turner on April 27, 1946 in Nancy Peltz A memorial service will Methodist Church, 702 E. Colo., died on Friday, Feb. Clinton, Iowa. He preceded 20. She was a former Polo her in death on Dec. 31, be held for Nancy (Typer) Dixon St., Polo. A luncheon will follow. resident. 1989. Peltz on Saturday, April 4 She volunteered at the Polo Food Pantry, Second Hand Rose, and the Polo Passport & Ogle County Newspapers, 121A S. Fourth Senior Center. St., Oregon • 815-732-6166 •Only $13 FOID Photos She was a long time member of the Church of
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Oregon Police Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following activity for March 23 through March 29. March 24 Heather L. Young, 44, Rockton, was issued a citation at 8:48 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 400 block of N. Fourth Street. Jared T. Drumheller, 19, Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 9:20 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. Fifth Street. Juan A. Dominguez, 17,
Oregon, was issued a citation at 9:30 p.m. for operation of a vehicle with an expired registration. This violation occurred in the 800 block of Pines Road. Jeffrey H. White, 46, Dixon, was issued a citation at 9:58 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. Fourth Street. March 25 At 1:09 p.m., police investigated a hit and run traffic crash that had occurred in the McDonald’s parking lot located at 211 S. Fourth Street where a 2010 Ford driven by Emily Schier, 28, Mt. Morris, was struck by a 1992 Lincoln driven by Leann M. Osterdock, 43, Tampico. Osterdock was located and issued a citation for leaving
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the scene of an accident involving vehicle damage. Karril A. Ramirez, 22, Oregon, was issued a citation at 6:30 p.m. for use of a cell phone while driving. This violation occurred in the 600 block of Gale Street. At 7:59 p.m., police investigated a traffic crash in the McDonald’s parking lot located at 211 S. Fourth Street where the drivethrough sign was struck by a 2010 Dodge driven by Jasmine L. Martin, 19, Dixon. Martin was issued citations for no valid driver’s license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. March 27 John B. Wells, 29, Mt. Morris, was arrested at 1:30 a.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol.
Wells was also issued citations for speeding, and driving while under the influence of alcohol with blood alcohol content greater than .08%. Wells was transported to the Ogle County jail. These violations occurred in the 1000 block of W. Washington Street. March 28 Justin L. Dvorak, 23, Chana, was issued a citation at 1:30 a.m. for illegal transportation of alcohol as a passenger. This violation occurred in the 800 block of W. Washington Street. At 2:40 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash at 300 Mix Street in the parking lot to Merlin’s Greenhouse involving a 2014 Honda driven by Sharon S. Johnson,
78, Princeton, and a parked 2011 Lincoln belonging to Sally A. Robinson, 82, Winnebago. No citations were issued. March 29 At 6:35 a.m., police responded to a disturbance call in the 400 block of S. Third Street resulting in the arrest of Michael W. Hellgren, 60, Oregon, for disorderly conduct. Hellgren was transported to the Ogle County jail. At 1:23 p.m., police responded to a disturbance call in the 400 block of S. Third Street resulting in the arrest of Michael W. Hellgren, 60, Oregon, for disorderly conduct. Hellgren was transported to the Ogle County jail. Four parking tickets and 17 verbal/written warnings
were issued from March 2329. Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. General Calls for Service through dispatch March 23-29 Checking a Subject/Vehicle ..............4 Citizen Complaints ........8 Juvenile Complaint ........2 Animal Complaints .......5 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem.................2 Vehicle/Building Lockout..........................5 Ambulance/Other Department Assist .........2 Alarm Response/ Open Door /Window ...............1 911 Hang-ups/Open Phone Lines ...................1 Traffic Stops ................18
State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow reports the following court activity. March 18 Bruce Stahlheber, 55, Rochelle, theft, pre-trial conference May 11. Agustin Romero, 41, Davis Junction, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, pretrial conference April 13. Diamond Robinson, 23, Dixon, possession of a controlled substance/ possession of cannabis, pretrial conference May 11. Jay Diehl, 42, Rockford, possession of a controlled substance (2 counts)/driving while license revoked/
possession of cannabis, arraignment March 25. March 20 Christina Pelayo, 37, Rochelle, resisting a peace officer, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued $5,000 (10 percent). March 23 Scott Cook, 2, Rochelle, retail theft, status April 10. Adam Watson, 23, Rochelle, unlawful sale of deer meat, plea April 10. Matthew Kornewald, 36, Dixon, retail theft, status April 10. Nathan Farley, 32, Earlville, possession of a controlled substance/
possession of a hypodermic needle, jury status call May 18. Richard Kobeszko, 59, Friendship, Wis., driving while license suspended, status April 10. Ryan Nicolosi, 27, Rochelle, retail theft, status April 10. Daniel Wallgren, 33, Mt. Morris, theft, status April 27. Christopher Dobbs, 33, Byron, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference, jury status call April 13. Oscar Gomez-Diaz, 21, Rochelle, unlawful failure
to register as a sex offender, jury status call April 27. Casey Brown, 23, Steward, possession of a controlled substance (3 counts), jury status call April 27. John Grenoble, 41, Freeport, theft, jury status call April 27. Issac Howard, 32, Sterling, criminal sexual assault, jury states call April 27. Ernie Ross, 29, Rochelle, aggravated DUI, status April 10. March 25 Carol Hammer, 37, Oregon, pleaded guilty to two counts of forgery.
Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced her to serve 138 days in the Ogle County Jail and 24 months probation. She must submit to DNA testing and random drug testing, cooperate and complete psychological or substance abuse assessment. She must also pay a $600 probation fee and restitution of $480. John D. Rassmusen, 32, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to serve 130 days in the Ogle Count Jail and 24 months probation. He must submit to random drug testing, cooperate an
complete psychological or substance abuse assessment. He must also pay a $600 probation fee, $500 drug assessment, $100 lab analysis, and $150 in restitution. One count of possession of a hypodermic needle was dismissed per a plea agreement. Reginald Turner, 41, DeKalb, driving while license revoked, preliminary hearing April 8 March 27 James D. Hill, 57, Rochelle, retail theft, pretrial conference May 11. Robert Disch, 24, Oregon, aggravated DUI, failed to appear, warrant remains.
Property Transfers Property transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the county recorder’s office. The name of the grantor transferring the property is listed first, followed by the type of transaction, the name of the grantee, the address and township of the property, and the price of the transfer. March 20 Terilynn M. Best and Terilynn M. Beyer, warranty deed to Kyle D. Van Duyne, 2125 Silverthorn Dr., Byron, Byron Township, $124,000. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., warranty deed to Colin Carter, 300 N. Main St., Creston, Dement Township, $28,505. Jill A. Potts and Kenneth K. Potts, quit claim deed to Kennington Properties, LLC, 915 N. 11th St., Rochelle, Flagg Township. Carol M. Austin, quit claim deed to Carol M. Austin and Robert W. Gerent, 210 N. Franklin St., Byron, Byron Township. Lonnie Capes, Timothy
W. Bruns, Roger F. Bruns, and Joe Tourdot, quit claim deed to Lonnie D. Capes and Nathan L. McGee, 620620 1/2 First Ave., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $68,500. March 23 Terry Severns, warranty deed to Ellen Ebert and Mark Ebert, 406 S. Franklin Ave., Polo, Buffalo Township, $55,000. Andre B. Lindquist, warranty deed to Pamela S. Wright, 209 Clark St., Monroe Center, Monroe Township, $48,000. Ogle County Sheriff, Daniel Ormond, and Jennifer Ormond, sheriff’s deed to Bank of New York Mellon trustee, and CWABS, Inc., asset backed certificates series 20054, 602 N. Eighth St., Rochelle, Flagg Township. Gregory Maurer, quit claim deed to Laurie J. Maurer and Gregory Maurer, property at Hampton Close, no address given, Stillman Valley, Marion Township. Leonard Jacobson and Penelope Jacobson,
quit claim deed to Peter Jacobson, property in Marion Township, no address given. March 24 Miriam H. Richards and Ruth H. Moller, warranty deed to Gary Hall, Richard Hall, Jr., Roland Hall, and Randall Hall, 19418 E. Lindenwood Rd., Lindenwood, Lynnville Township, $482,676. Rosane M. Donegan, warranty deed to Union Savings Bank, 13 E. Main St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township. Union Savings Bank, warranty deed to Richard Haan, Jr., 13 E. Main St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $35,000. Burton C. Runde, quit claim deed to Lesley M. Runde, 5835 N. Esther Dr., Byron, Rockvale Township. Greg Fitzgerald, Inc., warranty deed to Michael J. Mullarkey and Diana L. Mullarkey, 635 Willow Bend Dr., Davis Junction, Scott Township, $146,500. Kathee G. Swanlund, Karen J. deValk, Deborah
J. Laws, and Cynthia L. Monkkonen, quit claim deed to Joanne B. McGhee, 127 W. Second St., Byron, Byron Township. Joanne B. McGhee, warranty deed to Galen E. Bennett, 127 W. Second St., Byron, Byron Township, $75,000. Presbytery of Blackhawk of the Presbyterian Church, warranty deed to Jason M. Tremble and Becky J. Tremble, 608 W. Jennie Lane, Oregon, Rockvale Township, $3,000. Jason Tremble and Becky J. Tremble, warranty deed to Chad A. Hoversten, 608 W. Jennie Lane, Oregon, Rockvale Township, $373,000. Citifinancial Servicing, LLC, warranty deed to Angel B. Weyhrauch and Daniel F. Weyhrauch, 825 N. 12th St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, Thomas J. Hartnett, III, quit claim deed to Sandra J. Sullivan, 1084 Clifton Terrace, Rochelle, Flagg Township. Sterling Federal Bank, warranty deed to Jason Rice,
property in Taylor Township, no address given. March 25 Steven H. Nerovich, warranty deed to James P. Luttrell and Carrie E. Luttrell, 136 W. Pershing St., Stillman Valley, Marion Township, $60,000. Julie A. Male, warranty deed to Bernard B. Iwema, 514 N. Woolf Ct., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $90,000. Holcomb State Bank, warranty deed to Zachary R. McCartney and Sophie McCartney, 435 S. Regulators St., Rochelle, Dement Township, $142,900. Shirley Frahm, warranty deed to Carey R. White and Teresa K. White, 1201 Scott Ave., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $155,000. JP Morgan Chase Bank, quit claim deed to Greg Fitzgerald, Inc., 106 Prairie Moon Drive, Davis Junction, Scott Township, $70,000.
sheriff’s deed to Brent R. Ohlinger and Jacklyn S. Ohlinger, property in Flagg Township, no address given. March 26 Eric M. Grover and Teresa M. Grover, warranty deed to First National Bank and Trust, Rochelle, tr15001, property on South Prairie Road, no address given, Chana, Pine Rock Township, $75,000. Brian T. Now and Lisa J. Now, warranty deed to National Residential Nominee Services, Inc., 2971 E. Orchid Lane, Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township. National Residential Nominee Services, Inc., warranty deed to Scott L. Sanders and Paula K. Sanders, 2971 E. Orchid Lane, Oregon, OregonNashua Township, $212,500.
Ogle County Sheriff, Jeanetta D. Pittman, Rock Valley Federal Credit Union, and Capital One Bank, USA,
D. Daunene Vaessen, quit claim deed to Daunene W. Vaessen, 507 W. Colden St., Polo, Buffalo Township.
Taylor L. Opsahl, 19, Byron, 15-20 mph over the speed limit, March 23, 2015 (Feb. 27, 2015), $160. Janelle J. Tanaglia, 19, Stillman Valley, failure to reduce speed, March 25, 2015 (Feb. 25, 2015), $120. Elizabeth R. Carney, 66, Polo, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, March 24, 2015 (March 1, 2015), dismissed per state motion. Brent Bauer, 37, Byron, driving on suspended license, March 23, 2015 (March 2,
2015), promise to comply, $666. Taylor A. Kessinger, 20, Polo, 15-20 mph over the speed limit, March 25, 2015 (Feb, 19, 2015), $120. Suzanne J. Gudvangen, 62, Davis Junction, 15-20 mph over the speed limit, March 25, 2015 (March 12, 2015), $175. Dennis W. Schneider, 59, Byron, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, March 27, 2015 (March 15, 2015), dismissed per state motion.
Fines The following individuals paid fines in the Ogle County Circuit Court. The name, age, and address of the individual is listed along with the offense, the date the fine was paid, the date the offense occurred in parenthesis, and the amount of the fine. Alexandria R. Peters, 22, Mt. Morris, driving 11-14 mph over the speed limit, March 23, 2015 (Jan. 22, 2015), $160.
Shanna M. Thorpe, 33, Byron, passing a school bus in a loading or unloading zone, charge amended/reduced to improper traffic lane usage, March 23, 2015 (Feb. 10, 2015), $300. Avery W.P. Carlson, 17, Byron, failure to obey a yield sign, March 23, 2015 (Feb. 10, 2015), $160. Chase R. Cooper, 16, Byron, driving 1-10 mph over the speed limit, March 25, 2015 (Feb. 6, 2015), $175; additional charge of driving
11-14 mph over the speed limit, March 25, 2015 (Feb. 12, 2015), supervision and costs only. Nicholas C. Wilson, 16, Forreston, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, March 25, 2015 (Feb. 21, 2015), $160. Eric J. Galvan, 40, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, March 27, 2015 (Feb. 16, 2015), $120. Nichole M. Christensen, 40, Leaf River, expired registration, March 25, 2015
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS,
STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY
MATRIX FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP., Plaintiff, v.
NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, Plaintiff, VS.
TRESSA F. SPENCER, AKA T. FAYE SPENCER; TRESSA FAYE SPENCER, AS TRUSTEE, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A PRIVATE TRUST AGREEMENT, KNOWN AS SPENCER LAND TRUST #1 DATED NOVEMBER 22, 2011; STATE OF ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, Case No. 14 CH 142
KIRK R. KETTWICH, DANETTE L. KETTWICH, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OTHERS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants. CASE NO. 2015 CH 38 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Tressa F. Spencer, AKA T. Faye Spencer; Tressa Faye Spencer, as Trustee, under the provisions of a private Trust Agreement, known as Spencer Land Trust #1 dated November 22, 2011; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 15 Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot 3 in Block 5 in the Vassar Addition to the City of Rochelle, according to the plat thereof recorded in Book B of Plats, Page 44, in the Recorder's Office in Ogle County, Illinois. 616 South Second Street, Rochelle, IL 61068 24-25-277-011 Now, therefore, unless you, Tressa F. Spencer, AKA T. Faye Spencer; Tressa Faye Spencer, as Trustee, under the provisions of a private Trust Agreement, known as Spencer Land Trust #1 dated November 22, 2011; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, and the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the 15 Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, on or before April 27, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. One of Plaintiff's Attorneys Keith Levy (6279243) MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: 312-651-6700; Fax: 614-2205613 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF Ogle, ss. In the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, Chancery Division, Partners for Payment Relief DE II, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Stacy J. Lones, et al., Defendants. Case No. 14 CH 133 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Owners and Non-record Claimants, defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, Chancery Division, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows: to-wit: Lot 58 as designated upon Plat Number Three (3) of Harvest Glenn, being a subdivision located in part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 22, Township 42 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, recorded in Plat D, Page 13, in the Recorders Office of Ogle County, Illinois. By fee simple deed from Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, a United States of America Corporation as set forth in Instrument No. 0401760 and recorded on 2/18/2004, Ogle County Records. The source deed as stated above is the last record of vesting filed for this property. There have been no vesting changes since the date of the above referenced source. Commonly known as: 115 Sunny Hill Drive, Davis Junction, IL 61020. P.I.N.: 11-22-428-015 Mortgagors: Stacy J. Lones and Kevin W. Lones, wife and husband, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship. Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Capital One Home Loans LLC. Recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, IL, as Document No. 0512803. Present owners of the property are the above mentioned mortgagors. Notice is also given you that the said Complaint prays for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, IL, on or before _April 19, 2015_______, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
THE REQUISITE Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to Unknown Others, Non record Claimants and Unknown Tenants, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, against you praying for a foreclosure of a mortgage upon the following property: Part of Lots Three (3), Four (4), Five (5), Six (6), and Seven (7) of a subdivision of Government Lot Four (4) of the Northeast Fractional Quarter (1/4) of Section 4,Township 23 North, Range 10 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot Six (6) of a subdivision of Government Lot Four (4) of the Northeast Fractional Quarter (1/4) of said Section 4 ; thence North 0 degrees 20 minutes 05 seconds East long the West line of said Lot Six (6) a distance of 660.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 03 minutes 01 second West parallel with the South Line of said Government Lot Four (4), a distance of 198.00 feet to the West line of said Lot Seven (7); thence North 0 degrees 20 minutes 8 seconds East along said West line, a distance of 218.46 feet; thence North 88 degrees 03 minutes 01 seconds East parallel with the South line of said Government Lot Four (4) a distance of 397.76 feet (396 feet deeded) to the East line of Lot Six (6) of said Government Lot Four (4); thence South 0 degrees 05 minutes 58 seconds West along said East line, a distance of 284.32 feet (284.46 feet deeded) to a point 594 feet North of the Southwest corner of Lot five (5) of said Government Lot Four (4); thence North 87 degrees 58 minutes 17 seconds East, a distance of 462.11 feet to the West line of the Re-Plat of Timberline Terrace, a subdivision as recorded in Plat file A, at page 8 in the Recorders Office of Ogle County, Illinois, thence South 0 degrees 05 minutes 22 seconds West along said West line, a distance of 527.87 feet; thence South 44 degrees 43 minutes 38 seconds East along said West line, distance of 90.91 feet to the South line of said Government Lot Four (4);thence South 88 degrees 03 minutes 01 seconds West along said South line, a distance of 729.70 feet to the Point of beginning, in Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois Access easement No. 1; Commencing at the Northeast corner of Outlet 5 of B.T. Phelp's Addition to the Town, now City of Oregon, as recorded in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West along Northerly extension of the East line of said Outlet 5, a distance of 105.70 feet to the Point of Beginning of the hereinafter described Access Easement No. 1; thence continuing North 0 degrees 00 minutes and 00 seconds West along Said Northerly extension, a distance of 22.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 46 minutes 26 seconds West, a distance of 378.32 feet (382.80 feet deeded); thence South 0 degrees 57 minutes 17 seconds West, a distance of 22.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 46 minutes and 26 seconds East, a distance of 378.69 feet (382.80 feet deeded) to the Point of Beginning; situated in the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois. Assessment Easement No. 2; an undivided ½ interest in the following tract: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Outlet 5 of B.T. Phelp's Addition to the Town, now City Of Oregon, as recorded in the Recorder's Office in Ogle County, Illinois; thence North 0 degrees 57 minutes 17 seconds East along the Northerly extension of the West line of said Outlet 5, a distance of 99.53 feet to the Point of Beginning of the hereinafter described Access Easement No.2; thence continuing North 0 degrees 57 minutes 17 seconds East along said Northerly extension, a distance of 25.76 feet; thence south 51 degrees 53 minutes 22 seconds West, a distance of 210.26 feet to the beginning of a curve; thence Northwesterly along said curve , said line being curved to the right, having a radius of 50.00 feet, a central angle of 128 degrees 06 minutes 38 seconds, a chord bearing of North 64 degrees 03 minutes 19 seconds West and an arc distance of 111.80 feet to the termination is said curve, thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 63.45 feet to the beginning of the curve; thence Northeasterly along said curve, said line being curved to the right, having a radius of 100.00 feet, a central angle of 57 degrees 36 minutes 06 seconds, a chord bearing of North 28 degrees 36 minutes 06 seconds East and an arc distance of 100.53 feet to the termination of said curve; thence North 57 degrees 36 minutes 06 seconds East, a distance of 46.61 feet to the beginning of the curve; thence Northeasterly along said curve, said line being curved to the left, having a radius of 40.00 feet, a central angle of 103 degrees 24 minutes 10 seconds, a chord bearing North 5 degrees 54 minutes 01 seconds East and an arc distance of 72.19 feet to the termination of said curve; thence North 45 degrees 48 minutes 03 seconds West, a distance of 66.02 feet to the South line of Lot Three (3) of said Government Lot Four (4); thence South 88 degrees 03 minutes 01 seconds West along said South line, a distance of 27.73 feet; thence South 45 degrees 48 minutes 03 seconds East, a distance of 85.23 feet to the beginning of a curve; thence Southwesterly along said curve, said line being curved to the right, having a radius of 20.00 feet, a central angle of 103 degrees 24 minutes 10 seconds, a chord bearing of South 5 degrees 54 minutes 01 seconds West and an arc distance of 36.09 feet to the termination of said curve; thence South 57 degrees 36 minutes 06 seconds West, a distance of 46.61 feet to the beginning of a curve; thence Southwesterly along said curve, said line being curved to the left, having a radius of 120.00 feet, a central angle of 57 degrees 36 minutes 06 seconds, a chord bearing of South 28 degrees 36 minutes 06 seconds West and an arc distance of 120.64 feet to the termination of said curve; thence South 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 63.45 feet to the beginning of a curve; thence Southeasterly along said curve, said line being curved to the left, having a radius of 70.00 feet, a central angle of 128 degrees 06 minutes 38 seconds, a chord bearing of South 64 degrees 03 minutes 19 seconds East and an arc distance of 156.52 feet to the termination of said curve; thence North 51 degrees 53 minutes 22 seconds East, a distance of 194.03 feet to the Point of Beginning; situated in the Township of Oregon-Nashua, the County of Ogle and the State Of Illinois. Commonly known as: 100 Highwood Road Oregon, Illinois 61061. P.I.N Number: 16-04-227-004 And for other relief, that the action was filed on or about March 25, 2015, that Summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is still pending. The record titleholders of the real estate are Kirk R. Kettwich and Danette L. Kettwich. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Mortgagor - Kirk R. Kettwich and Danette L. Kettwich. Mortgagee - Northwest Bank of Rockford Date of Mortgage - July 17, 2009. Date of Recording - July 23, 2009. County of Recording - Stephenson. Recording Document - 200900908831 NOW THEREFORE, unless you Unknown Others, Non Record Claimants and Unknown Tenants, the said Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, ?Ogle County, 106 S. Fifth Street Oregon, Illinois 61061 on or before May 1, 2015 which is at least 30 days after the date of the first publication of this notice, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint. Dated at Rockford, IL on the 27th day of March, 2015
Plaintiff's Attorney Timothy F. Horning MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300
LESLEY A. HOENIG, (6277668), Attorney, 2644 Kull Road, Lancaster, Ohio 43130. March 19, 26, April 2, 2015
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, Plaintiff, v. BRIAN W. EVANS; SAMANTHA R. EVANS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, Case No. 2015 CH 9 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 15 Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot 6 and 7, an the South 16 feet of Lot 5, in Block 2, in Stocking's Second Addition to the City of Rochelle, in Ogle County, Illinois. 1203 Lincoln Avenue, Rochelle, IL 61068 24-23-478-014 Now, therefore, unless you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, and the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the 15 Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, on or before April 20, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Alan S. Kaufman (6289893) MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: 312-651-6700; Fax: 614-220-5613 March 19, 26, April 2, 2015
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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS TODAY'S BANK, f/k/a First State Bank of Northwest Arkansas, Plaintiff, vs. MID TOWN MARATHON PROPERTY, INC.; SIBI KADALIMATTOM; JENNIFER GREENFIELD; COLLIN GREENFIELD; the STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY; the STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY; BOWEN OIL COMPANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS, TENANTS AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION; and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. CASE NO. 15 CH 26 NOTICE
STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In re the Estate of: ROBERT G. CHEATHAM, Deceased. NO. 2015-P-16 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of ROBERT G. CHEATHAM . Letters of Office were issued on MARCH 12, 2015, to CRAIG A. CHEATHAM and NANCY J. MALBURG, as Independent Co-Executors, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064.
Notice is hereby given to UNKNOWN OWNERS, TENANTS, AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS that a Complaint in the above entitled cause has been filed to foreclose the Mortgages on the premises described herein and is now pending in said court and default may be entered against you and each of you therein after May 8, 2015, if you fail to file your Answer or responsive pleading in said case on or before said date with the offices of the Ogle County Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 South Fifth Street, Suite 300, Oregon, Illinois.
Claims against the estate may be filed at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.
Information regarding Mortgage: 1. Name of all Plaintiffs: TODAY'S BANK, f/k/a, FIRST STATE BANK OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS. 2. Court in which action is brought: Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois. 3. Name of title holder of record: MID TOWN MARATHON PROPERTY, INC. 4. Legal Description of Real Estate: Lots Fourteen (14) and Fifteen (15) in Block Fourteen (14) of Illinois Central Railroad Company First Addition to the Town, now Village of Forreston, the Plat of which is recorded in Book A of Misc. Records on Page 124 in the Recorder Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.
Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting Will to Probate, a petition may be filed with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will by testimony of witnesses to the Will in open Court, or other evidence, as provided in Section 5/6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21).
5. Common address of Real Estate: 209-211 North Walnut Avenue, Forreston, Illinois 61030 6. Identification of Mortgage sought to be foreclosed: A. Name of Document: Mortgage B. Name of Mortgagors: MID TOWN MARATHON PROPERTY, INC. C. Name of Mortgagee: TODAY?S BANK (by virtue of the Mortgagee Assignment and Assumption and the Assignment of Mortgage). D. Date of Mortgage: October 6, 2005. E. Date of Assignment of Mortgage: October 15, 2013 F. Date of Filing Mortgage: October 12, 2005. G. Date of Filing of Assignment of Mortgage: October 24, 2013 H. Place of Recording: Office of Recorder Of Deeds, Ogle County, Illinois. I. Recording Information: Mortgage Document No. 0511160 J. Recording Information: Assignment of Mortgage No. 201308081 Ogle County Circuit Clerk Bridget C. Trainor Ralph E. Elliott Elliott & Trainor, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 1005 West Loras Drive P.O. Box 1149 Freeport, IL 61032 Telephone: (815) 233-1022 Facsimile: (815) 233-1988 March 19, 26, April 2, 2015
Within six months after the effective date of the original Order Admitting Will to Probate, a petition may be filed with the Court to consent the validity of the Will as provided under Section 5/8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1). Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Suite #300, Oregon, IL 61061 – or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. By: CRAIG A. CHEATHAM and NANCY J. MALBURG Independent Co-Executors Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 815-946-2276 March 19, 26, April 2, 2015
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NEW TODAY Gaffey Health Service Inc. is hiring CNA's for the Dixon area M-F day shift, starting now through May. Please call 815-625-5575 to inquire or fill out an application at 3408 East 23rd Street in Sterling.
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NEW TODAY Local Grain and Livestock farm has Production Assistant position open. Send resume to: Box #:1273, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081
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NEW TODAY S & S Cartage located in Loves Park, IL, serving the industry since 1961, is recruiting new owner/operators with semi dumps to cover the truck shortage in the local construction industry. The 5 year market outlook is strong. If you already have a tractor or have $20K to invest in a truck tractor with or without a dump trailer, and don't know where to get started; Contact Gary at 815-2989411 for more information.
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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes. The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))
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U.S. Mail Driver McRae’s U.S. Mail Service, a family owned business established in 1986, is growing rapidly and is now hiring a part time or full time driver to haul U.S. Mail from Rockford, IL to Mt. Morris and Chadwick, IL. This is a 30-35 hr split shift, with a possibility of more hours in the future. Very competitive pay. Requirements: Class B CDL with Air Brakes Background check Preemployment physical and drug test Two years driving experience with clean driving record. Please email resume and references to Kelly McRae kellymcrae@mcraesusmail.com; Call for additional information: 262-370-0596
TECHNICIAN OPPORTUNITIES AT BORGWARNER!!!! Work for a Growing World-Class automotive supplier! BorgWarner is currently accepting resumes for the following Hourly positions. If you are self-motivated and are committed to continuous learning, professional growth and success, please read on…
Facilities Maintenance Technician: 2nd Shift (3 pm-11:15 pm) Our Facilities Maintenance Technicians install, maintain and repair electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems and are involved in building maintenance and repair. Successful candidates will possess strong knowledge and abilities in the following: installation and troubleshooting of electrical systems and control circuits, operation and maintenance of compressors, vacuum pumps, chillers, fluid coolers, HVAC and pneumatic systems. Have experience and through understanding of electrical, plumbing, and building codes. A related Associate’s Degree or equivalency along with communication, problem-solving, organizational and team-work abilities are also required.
Warranty and Product Analysis Technician: 1st shift (7am to 3:15 pm) Our Warranty and Product Analysis Technicians plan, conduct and assess activities associated with customer warranty return receipt, analysis and disposition. They provide technical and hands-on support to manufacturing operations to help resolve product quality and manufacturability issues. They create and present internal and customer reports. Successful candidates will possess strong knowledge and experience in the following: blueprint and schematics, measuring equipment and instrumentation, mechanical skills and Microsoft Office. An Associate’s in Automotive, Electronics, Multi-craft or Engineering Technology or equivalent from a two year college or technical school, ASE Certification preferred. Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational and team-work abilities are also required. Our work environment values learning, team work, innovation and continuous improvement. Professional development is supported through a generous educational assistance policy. We offer a very competitive compensation and benefits package, including a savings and investment plan with company match. BorgWarner is an Equal Opportunity employer. For immediate consideration please submit your resume: BorgWarner Emissions Systems Attention: Human Resources 1350 Franklin Grove Road Dixon, IL 61021 awolcott@borgwarner.com Fax: (815) 288-7613 EEOC
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Retired, JD 7000 4 row, 38” planter w/ insect, dry fert., fluted coulters, (excellent). 21½ ft. 4 section drags on a cart. 200 gallon 3pt. sprayer. 30ft. booms and fence row spray gun. 4430 JD tractor w/ 8,255 hrs. 800 hrs. on new rods and mains. New tires, 3pt. quick attach. All metal perfect. Brillion chisel plow 9 shank. Will separate. 815-938-2218
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Antique 1990 Buick Reata convertible. Runs good, new tires. Asking $3,200. 630-945-0166
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1993 Pontiac Grand Am. New tires, runs great. Maintains mechanically 174k. mi. $2,000 obo. 815501-5935 2005 Toyota Prius, hybrid, hatchback, 39-49 MPG, $3,900. Good cond. 309-738-2590 2006 Ford Freestyle SEL, 185K highway mi. Leather, sunroof, hitch, new tiresexhaust- brakes. 6 passenger. Very good cond. Asking $3800/obo. 815632-3182. creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.
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FARMLAND, HOUSE & BUILDINGS ESTATE AUCTION Saturday, April 18th, 2015 at 11:00 A.M Sale to be held at: 3926 Prairie Road Oregon, IL 61061
290 Acres +/-in Sections 19, 27 & 30 of Pine Rock Township in Ogle County, IL Selling in 5 tracts
Survey Available Day of Sale
Tract 1: 5 Acres +/- House, building & Bin 3926 Prairie Rd Oregon, IL Tract 2:123 Acres +/- Farmland Tract 3 62 Acres +/ Farmland Creek Tract 4: 90 Acres +/ Farmland, Woods & Creek Tract 5:10 Acres +/- House, Buildings & Shed 4650 Chana Rd in Chana, IL EXISTING FARMLAND LEASE FOR 2015 For complete listing of sale bill, maps, soil maps, photos, tax info, terms & conditions, etc. go to www.lenny ybry ysonauctioneer.com
Owner, Roland Williams Estate Executor, Karen Evans Estate Attorney, Kim Krahenbuhl For Information Contact: Lenny Bryson- Auctioneer 900 South Division Ave Polo, Il 61064 Ph) 815-946-4120
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Credit Problems? Bad Credit? No Credit? We might be able to help! If you're looking to buy a vehicle we have many financing options available through qualified lenders. Call Brett Simpson today at 815-2855313. Ken Nelson Auto Plaza. FOR SALE: 1994 Pontiac Sunbird LE Convertible $1300/obo 815-994-0194 Grey 2014 Ford Escape. 21K mi. $23,000 815-6254820
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NEW TODAY 2001 Dodge Dakota SLT, 91,900mi. Typical Dodge rust over wheel wells & bumpers. New muffler, brakes recently. 2” class 3 hitch w/flat 4 wiring & topper. Well maintained with records. New price $3000/obo. 815441-2557 lv. msg.
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2006 Grand Caravan, handicap van with power ramp. Very good cond. $7995. Call Sauk Valley Motors, 815288-5626 or 815622-6655.
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NEW TODAY 1999 HD Sportster, 39K miles, all chrome, $4,000 815-973-3372 2004 Harley Davidson Electra-Glide Classic, $9500, many extras. Must See! 815-973-0977 2012 Harley Road Davidson Glide Ultra, exc. cond. 12,061 mi., Vance & Hines pipes, stage 1 air cleaner, Sony stereo, w/ Rockford fosgate 300 watt amp, (inner fairing has been painted to match the bike) also comes w 2007 Aluma LTD trailer, $21,500 815-7163267
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NEW TODAY 1983 Mariner outboard, 115HP includes 18' tri-hull boat and trailer. Very nice! $2500. 815-499-0699.
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