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First Win

Candidates

Art Show

The Oregon girls soccer team picks up their first win in the team’s history. B1

The Phidian Art Show is set to begin on April 11. A6

Meet the candidates running in contested races during the April 4 election. A8&A9

Village president race is a rematch of 2013

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Next Tuesday’s race for Mt. Morris Village President is something of a rematch the 2013 election.

Four years ago, challenger Dan Elsasser narrowly defeated incumbent Greg Unger for the village’s top spot.

This time around, the roles are reversed - Elsasser holds the position and Unger is the challenger.

Both are retired and are

lifetime residents of Mt. Morris.

Unger said his eight years as village president and 14 years as village trustee have given him the right perspective to lead the community.

“I have the knowledge and experience to lead our village into the future,” he said. “I pledge to give full-time to the village.”

Unger had a 38-year career in engineering and maintenance at Kable Printing Co. (most recently Quad Graphics).

His priorities for the

community are jobs and economic development.

He said he plans to work with the Economic Development Group and Encore to provide opportunities for growth and development for the village.

“I want to be actively involved in their efforts to be sure they have the support needed,” he said. “I pledge to support all community boards and organizations to make their time valuable and productive.”

While serving as village president from 2005 to 2013,

Unger said he saved the village a significant amount of money when he secured land adjacent to the sewer plant for building a new wastewater treatment plant, and got fines substantially reduced that were being imposed by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) for violations in both the drinking water supply and wastewater discharge.

He also pointed out that he secured grants and low Turn to A3

Greg Unger

Public library lecture was for the birds

By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com With spring officially being here, bird enthusiasts have something to look forward to: hummingbirds will be migrating north for mating season, and that means your home can be one of their rest spots along the way.

Peggy Doty, University of Illinois Extension Energy and Environmental educator, came to the Mt. Morris Public Library March 23 to give a presentation about rubythroated hummingbirds,

and how to attract them to feed in one’s yard during migration.

Ruby-throated hummingbirds are the most common hummingbird breed seen east of the Mississippi River, and typically the only species to be seen in Illinois.

Though they spend the winters in Central America, they migrate north to breed, and need to make stops along the way for sustenance.

“If you’re lucky, and breeding occurs in your yard, you’ll have something to look forward to each year; hummingbirds migrate back to where they were born

during the year,” said Doty.

Tips were given on what plants to include in a yard, where to hang a feeder, and a recipe to mimic the nectar hummingbirds enjoy.

Doty also included what to look for in a feeder, and did not detail how to build one.

Doty typically makes it out to Mt. Morris twice per year, and has been building butterfly and hummingbird gardens since 1988.

She encourages anyone who cannot make it out to her lectures to call her at the DeKalb County Natural Resource Education Center, Peggy Doty fields questions regarding how to maintain a good feeding oasis for migrating hummingbirds.

815-784-2000.

Photo by Zach Arbogast

Creating a garden oasis

A hummingbird grabs a snack out of a properly-hung feeder. Creative Outlet photo

Are you interested in attracting rubythroated hummingbirds to your yard?

Peggy Doty says these are the tips to creating a garden oasis: Try to recreate their natural habitat.

This includes having open spaces to fly, shrubs to hide and dart around, places to perch, and having native plants they are drawn to: oranges, reds, and yellows attract hummingbirds. Fuchsias, though not native, are also a good choice.

Feeders should be easy to fill, contain small openings to prevent dripping, placed in the shade, and easy to clean.

Election will have a variety of choices

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Voters will decide who will serve on the boards of several governing bodies when they go to the polls on Tuesday, April 4.

On the ballot are village boards, city councils, township boards and road commissioners, school boards, community college boards, library boards, park district boards, one forest preserve board, and several fire protection district boards.

Although some races are contested, most candidates are shoo-ins running with no competition, and a few seats will remain open after the election because no one filed.

The only referendum on the ballot is a .5 percent sales tax increase in the Village of Hillcrest. The purpose of the tax hike is for public infrastructure and property Turn to A2

Antique show helps Chana School

Student wants to help out

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com

By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com Oregon High School’s Open Program has sophomores serving the community through several long-term projects, and one young lady’s mission is to help other struggling students right on the home front.

Glorie O’Connell, 15, is aiming to turn room 203 into a place where students in need can come hang out, receive help with their homework, eat some food, and even get some clothes if

Feeders should also be filled with a homemade “nectar” of one part white sugar, four parts water. Doty says white sugar is the closest to nectar sucrose, and other sweeteners are harmful. Also, do not add food coloring.

Place your feeders 10 to 15 feet from a perch or cover. Replace the food every 3 days, rinsing with warm water.

Be prepared that other birds, ants, wasps, bees, and other mammals may be attracted to the sugary water.

Hummingbirds begin their migration in late-March to mid-April, and can be seen until around October.

Dan Elsasser

Glorie O’Connell plans to turn this underutilized Room 203 into a place where kids can receive food, help with their studies, some donated clothes, a few toiletries, and some simple companionship. Photo by Zach Arbogast.

they cannot afford any.

Calling her project the “Homework Hub and Pantry Drive,” O’Connell is taking donations of food, toiletries, and clothing, and gathering teacher and volunteer support to offer tutoring and supervision after school.

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O’Connell says she had been speaking to dean Shannon Cremeens and aide Alice Starkey about the amount of students that struggle to afford food, clothes, Turn to A3

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The morning was still young and already the donation jar was filling up to replace the roof on the Chana School Museum.

“We’ve had quite a bit of interest and quite a few donations,” said volunteer Mark Herman who was manning the table for the Chana School Foundation along with Earlyne Warmolts March 25 at the 67th annual Oregon Woman’s Club Antique Show at the Blackhawk Center, Oregon.

Woman’s club members started a new tradition this year by inviting the Chana School Foundation to have a table at the show.

Club members plan to feature a local not-for-profit

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Mary Jane Warkins, Mt. Morris, looks over the wooden cabinets March 25 at the 67th annual Oregon Woman’s Club Antique Show. Photo by Vinde Wells

from now on to give the agency or organization an opportunity to present its mission, activities, goals, and needs to the visiting public.

Although it wasn’t yet

noon on Saturday, the first day of the two-day show, the pile of money was growing in the foundation’s donation jar.

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Visitors to the antique show enjoyed the day

Library News Submitted by Cindy Belleque Upcoming Activities March 31 at 1 p.m. - Pizza Palooza Learn how to plant a pizza garden, make a craft and have a snack. Presented by the U of I Extension Office.

April 3 – Lego Club meets at 5:45 p.m.

April 4 – Don’t forget to vote for library trustees.

April 23 at 2 p.m. – Adult Program – Recollections of Nashville, Tennessee with Bud Weiner This program involves a personal travelogue of what life was like in the 30s, 40s and 50s in the city where Bud was born and lived for 23 years.

Bud will share the standout landmarks of that beautiful city and his memories.

Upcoming Meetings April 3 – Mt. Morris Community Library Foundation meets at 6 p.m. at the library.

If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please come join us.

April 19 – Library Trustee

From A1 Herman visited with Robert Dillavou, Forreston, about the roofing project.

The new metal roof will look like the original wooden shingles and has been approved by the National Register of Historic Places, where the 134-year-old two-room country school is listed, Herman said.

Dillavou, a retired teacher, has a soft spot for the restored school.

“I went to a country school,” he said. “And I

The Driven Disciples Relay for Life Team in Mt. Morris will serve its final potato bar of the season on Sunday, April 2 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Disciples United Methodist Church at the corner of Hitt (Ill. 64) and

Youngsters work on crafts at Story Time at the Mt. Morris Public Library. Photo supplied

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Board Meeting at 7 p.m. at the library.

Mt. Morris Public Library 105 S. McKendrie Ave.

Maple Streets, Mt. Morris.

The group’s well-known monthly potato bars to benefit the American Cancer Society began Jan. 8.

Community lunch A free community lunch will be held on Tuesday, April 4 from 11 a.m. to 1

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com A Forreston man urged Ogle County Board members last week to attend an upcoming Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) hearing about a commercial kennel on the county’s east side.

Former county board member Paul White, who is Forreston’s Animal Control Officer, asked board members to go to the hearing

p.m. at Mt. Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Center St. Bring a friend for pulled pork sandwiches, chips, and drink with friendly conversation.

All ages welcome; participants do not have to be members of the senior center.

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donated a light for it and the hooks for the coat room.”

Outside the parking lot was overflowing, and inside a crowd of buyers visited the more than 50 booths.

Lunch tables remained full, and the line was long for food offered by the Chana United Methodist Ladies.

Vendor Chris Robinson, Serena, said he has been coming to the show for 15 to 20 years.

“The set-up, the people - it’s a good show,” he said as he wrapped a package for customer Debbie Bush, Glen

Ellyn. “People are buying.”

Bush said she has been attending for many years.

“I like it. It’s fun,” she said.

“The people are friendly. It’s a nice assortment.”

Mary Jane Warkins, Mt. Morris, agreed. “I come every year,” she said. “The vendors are spaced out nicely. It’s a well done show.”

First time attendees David and Joan Ross came from Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, and were enthusiastic.

“It’s beautiful,” Joan said.

Commercial kennel hearing is scheduled for March 30

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“I would ask board members to do due diligence and attend the meeting,” White said on March 21, without voicing a personal opinion on the matter.

The ZBA is scheduled to hear a request from Robert DeCosta and Christie Hardt, both of Clare, for a special use permit to allow a commercial dog kennel at 14189 E. Dutch Rd. in White Rock Township.

The property is zoned Ag-1 (agricultural district).

Election will be held on April 4 tax relief.

Many of the contested races are in the townships, where several road commissioners are facing challenges.

In Buffalo Township, William H. Clothier and Hunter Gray are both seeking the position, while in Byron Township incumbent Ronald Gibson is challenged by newcomer Wade Kretsinger.

Leaf River Township’s Anthony Peterson is challenged by his uncle Paul T. Bral for the post. Four years ago Peterson defeated his grandfather Francis Bral and two others in a four-way race.

In Monroe Township, it’s a three-way race between Larry W. Baxter, Scott Bearrows, and Justin Thibodeau.

Pine Rock Road Commissioner Gary Clark is challenged by Jeff Winterland, and in Rockvale, Commissioner Tim Wiltfang faces his second challenge in four years from Jason Benesh.

Clayton Fraley and Heath L. Strohman are both hoping to serve as White Rock Township Road Commissioner once the votes are cast.

Other contested township races include a challenge from Garrett Nettz who hopes to unseat Rita Dauphin as multi-township assessor for Pine Creek, Grand Detour, Eagle Point and Woosung Townships.

Dauphin has served several terms as assessor for Pine Creek and Grand Detour Townships. This year the post includes the two

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Five candidates — Gene Miller, Tyler Wiltfang, Joe Kielsmeier Sr., Kurt Edler, and Gina Miller — are seeking four seats on the Leaf River Township Board.

The situation is the same in Rockvale where Richard Montavon Jr., Samuel Thomas, Ron Snodgrass, Keith Stranberg, and Daniel Libman are seeking four seats on the township board.

Township terms are four years long.

For village board, four candidates, Gerald M. Stauffer, Jim Hopkins, Michael A. Fay, and Robert Cowen, are seeking three four-year terms.

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According to the request, activities at the facility will include dog breeding, import and sale of puppies, dog grooming, and obedience training.

According to their website, DeCosta and Hardt operate B & C Kennels at 6367 E. Clare Rd., Clare, in DeKalb County.

The ZBA hearing, which is open to the public, will be held at 6 p.m. on the third floor of the Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon.

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Chefs’ creative cooking on display at What’s Cookin’

By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com More than 600 people came from all over Ogle County to Barnacopia on March 25 to ask “what’s cookin’?”

They got their answer: appetizers, side dishes, main courses, and desserts served up by 32 cooking teams – including five junior groups.

Held at Barnacopia, 2570 N. West Branch Rd., Polo, “What’s Cookin’” is an

annual fundraiser for the Rock River Center (RRC), 810 S. 10th St., Oregon.

For $20, hungry patrons received a tray and are turned loose on food samples all over the venue.

Those food samples included some classic favorites such as barbecue ribs, stuffed mushrooms, and cupcakes, to creative concoctions like pulled pork parfaits, triple-chocolate shooters, and “Pork Candy;” cubed pork shoulder smoked with honey, brown sugar,

Jen Koertner of Jen’s Artisan Breads accepts the award for Best Appetizer. Photo by Zach Arbogast.

and a homemade barbecue seasoning rub.

The team representation was as varied as the food options; traditional cooking teams and restaurants like Hopper’s Poppers, Pizza Hut, and 10th Street Catering were joined by teams representing businesses like Country Financial, living and rehabilitation centers from Dixon and Oregon, and E.D. Etnyre.

“I’ve done many events, but none like this one,” said Ryan Hopper, owner of Hopper’s Poppers. “This place was busy from the start, and hasn’t let up all night.”

According to RRC Events Coordinator Marcia Heuer, the event has doubled Junior Division “Fresh Fashionistas” McKenna Tremble (middle, grey) and Sydney in scope each year since Hermes (right) serve some of their blue velvet cupcakes to friends. Photo by Zach beginning in 2013.

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Heuer was particularly “It was a great event; I Speaking of bragging Cowgirls, and E.D. Etnyre proud of the new Junior still can’t believe how many Division, allowing young rights, guests were given again.

“We’ve taken home those people came in,” said Bruce chefs to strut their cooking colored tickets to vote for titles two years in a row now, Lambert, Mt. Morris. their favorite appetizers, side stuff.

Jean Walker, Polo, had and that feels great because dishes, entrées, desserts, “Despite being a never been to either What’s there was honestly some and junior creations through fundraiser for the center, it Cookin or Barnacopia extremely good food here,” the evening, including an is also a great chance for before. said Nick Lamb of the E.D. overall best in show. the cooks and their brands,” “What an awesome time Those winners, Etnyre team. said Heuer. “That includes While proceeds went to and an awesome venue. whether they’re professional respectively, were Jen’s vendors looking to attract Artisan Breads, Mighty the RRC and the cooking It feels like a hometown business, or amateurs out Vine, E.D. Etnyre, Oregon teams received praise, the gathering, and really brings Living and Rehabilitation crowd still felt like they the area alive,” said Walker. for bragging rights.”

Center, The Flippin were the winners.

OHS student has a desire to help her classmates From A1 simple toiletries, and how the struggle can affect their studies.

“We struggled in the same way while I grew up, but I wanted to use that experience to try to make peoples’ situation better,” said O’Connell.

O’Connell conducted a

survey to students in several classes, and she says the results showed around 45 percent of them skip meals regularly, could use clothing donations, lack basic hygiene products, or a combination of the three.

This is consistent with OHS reporting 38.34 percent of students on free or reduced

lunches.

Regardless of where students fell on that spectrum, every student surveyor agreed they supported a program to get kids what they need.

“My mission here is for students to have a place after school where they can get a meal, enjoy some

Unger and Elsasser both want to be village president again From A1 interest loans for a new well and new wastewater treatment plant.

Other accomplishments included working with the Watt family to secure their gift to the village of the south acre of the downtown campus, a $15,000 grant from Exelon Generation for new seating at the band shell, a new floor in the band shell, lighting for the Dillehay Park baseball diamonds, remodeling the basement at the village hall, and completing development of Mounder Park with playground equipment from Rahn Elementary School after it was destroyed by a fire.

If elected, Unger said he will do his utmost for the village and its residents.

“I pledge as village president to represent all residents of our community fairly and ensure all actions are best for the future of Mt. Morris,” he said.

Elsasser, a retired postal worker, said he is running for a second term because he wants to see several projects

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through to completion.

“There’s some things going on behind the scenes that I’d like to see through and some goals I’d like to accomplish,” he said.

Most important to him is jobs.

“First and foremost I want to bring industry and jobs to town,” he said. “Hopefully we can put the Quad Graphics building to use.”

He said he fully supports the efforts of the Economic Development Group and Encore.

A major project in the works, he said, is the current campaign to clean up the community by enforcing the newly adopted International Property Maintenance Code.

Going hand-in-hand with that is downtown development.

“I want to enhance the downtown and hopefully get more businesses in the storefronts,” Elsasser said.

Finally, he hopes to give residents a break in the pocketbook.

“We’re starting to look at ways to reduce the sewer surcharge,” he said. “The loss

The Bertolet Memorial Library, Leaf River, has rescheduled its informal meet and greet with Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle to Wednesday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to noon.

VanVickle will discuss his responsibilities and the department’s day-to-day operations, as well as address any questions or concerns residents may have.

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of the printing plant [Quad Graphics] affected our ability to pay for the wastewater treatment plant.”

During his four years as village president, Elsasser said he has been instrumental in bringing business growth to town, including Sullivan’s Foods, Casey’s General Store, the reopening of the longclosed laundromat, and an expansion at Rat Worx.

Other accomplishments include new LED street lighting in the downtown and band shell that has substantially reduced electric bills, new signs at the village parks, banning semi parking on the streets, and initiating the clean-up campaign.

Elsasser said he plans to continue his efforts, if he is reelected.

“I think I’ve demonstrated some good accomplishments and I’ve set some good goals for the town,” he said. “I want to bring jobs to this community and am working toward that.”

Editor’s note: Candidate interviews appear in the order they are listed on the April 4 ballot.

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companionship, get help with their studies, and take home an outfit someone doesn’t need anymore,” O’Connell said. “Basically, to bring the comfort of home to the kids.”

O’Connell is currently securing donations, teacher availability, working out how to get meals supplied

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and stored, and working to increase public awareness.

She aims to have the program ready to launch at the beginning of the 2017-18 school year.

As part of her awareness initiative, O’Connell is hoping to hold a “shop with us” event at the Oregon Super Valu on Friday, April 14,

where she and other students will list items charitable shoppers can purchase and donate to the cause.

Anyone interested in donating time, food, clothing, or anything else is encouraged to email Glorie O’Connell at ohshomeworkhub@gmail. com.

Normal to a little cooler than normal temperatures, but winds and rainfall about normal.

Best chances for storms

are 29-31, April 3-4 and 7-8. Weather somewhat erratic and unstable. Good planting period coming in April to May 4.

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Special Holly Joanne Pennock and her dog Holly visit the Oregon Park District Children’s Center 4-year-old class each month. Pennock reads a different story each month and works with the students on an individual basis. Holly is a certified therapy dog.

This week she read a story about Blossum, the tallest cow ever to live. Blossum was from Orangeville and was 6 feet 2 inches. Here, Pennock shows the students Blossum’s size with a tape measure. Photo supplied

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The Veterans Assistance Commission of Ogle County recently hired a part-time Veteran Service Officer (VSO) to provide increased services for all qualifying Ogle County veterans.

Luke Runte, Forreston, has been hired as a part-time VSO and will be at the VAC office on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

He can be reached on Fridays at 815-677-0852 or email to oglevso@gmail. com.

He is a U.S. Air Force veteran serving five years as an aircraft mechanic on the F16 aircraft.

Runte worked as a VSO for the Illinois Department Of Veterans Affairs covering the Freeport and Galena areas.

He attended Sauk Valley Community College and is a graduate of Polo High School.

A VSO is the liaison that works with the veteran and interfaces with the Veterans Administration to file claims

for any eligible benefits the veteran may qualify for.

This position is in addition to the VSO supplied by the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs to Ogle County who is at the Rock River Center in Oregon the second and fourth Monday of each month for six hours each visit.

What is the Veterans Assistance Commission of Ogle County?

The VAC is a commission that exists to serve the veterans of Ogle County.

This commission is a county-funded program with all funding monies coming from county real estate taxes, the VAC has no other means of income.

It is not affiliated with the State of Illinois or the Federal Veterans Administration VAC assistance is not designed to be an on-going financial supportive program over any considerable time span.

Applicants receiving

Rock River Center What’s “Happening” at Rock River Center?

(All ages are welcome to participate in programming)

The Monroe Township Firefighters’ Association will hold its all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast on Sunday, April 3 at the Technology Classes in fire station, 104 West St., Monroe Center. Serving is from 7 April and May to 11 a.m.

The Computer Technology Prices are $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 6-12. Children Center (CTC) at Rock River ages 5 and younger eat free.

Center is free and open to the public weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The following class Ogle County Democrats will meet on Wednesday, April selections, facilitated by our 5 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Byron Public Library, 100 S. volunteers, are available to you in April and May. Washington St., Byron.

April 10 – Facebook – Participants will meet candidates running in 2018 for the 16th Congressional District and the Illinois Senate, hear 9:30 – 11 a.m. (Instructor: Zimmerman) from Ogle County Clerk Laura Cook on how to become an Scott election judge, and receive updates about candidate trainings, The class is now structured to cover setting up accounts, fundraisers, and more. navigating through Facebook, etc. A question and answer period will also be provided.

The Highland Youth Choir will perform their spring May 8 – Windows 10 – vocal music concert on Friday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m. 9:30 – 11 a.m. (Instructor: at the Fine Arts Theatre in the Ferguson Fine Arts Scott Zimmerman) Center located on the Highland Campus, Freeport. The class provides a general

overview of the Windows 10 The concert theme is “Why Music?” The program celebrates operating system, including the importance of music. navigating, settings, plus The 40-voice choir is directed by Dagny Brandt and more. A question and answer accompanied by Heidi Spotts-Manthey. period will follow The program is free, and the public is invited to attend.

All classes are open to the public. Space is limited so call early to be guaranteed a spot.

Anyone interested should March 22 Ogle County Clerk Laura Jason R. Howlett and call Rock River Center at J. Cook issued the following Jerica N. Crawford, both of 815-732-3252 to register or marriage licenses. set up an appointment for the Dixon.

March 17 Jerry R. Simpson and training of their choice.

Brian J. Terry and Dora E. Chelsey L. Vangness, both of Childers, both of Rochelle.

“HEAR U” Program Byron.

Offered by NIAAA If you are an older adult who needs a hearing aid, then contact us now to be evaluated for getting a free I would appreciate your consideration in hearing aid through the voting for me as Township Trustee.

NIAAA’s HEAR U Program.

A representative will be at Rock River Center on April I am a lifelong resident of the area and 11 at 10:30 a.m. to share resident of Rockvale Township for 22 years. information on the “HEAR U” program.

To be eligible, you must be at least 60 years old and not currently on Medicaid. Other restrictions apply.

If you plan on attending, please call: Rock River Paid for by Keith Stranberg Center 810 S. 10th Street, 03202017 Oregon at 815-732-3252.

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HCC concert is April 7

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Silk Scarf Dyeing Class Have you ever looked for a certain color scarf and couldn’t find it? Well, here’s your chance to make your own! Join Ann on April 12 from 9 —10 a.m. for a class on dyeing silk scarves.

She will show you how to get the color(s) you like. The whole process is simple and takes no more than one hour.

Imagine making your new scarf and wearing it home!

The cost of this class is: $15/ members, $17/non-members All supplies will be provided.

Registration/ payment deadline: April 5 so supplies can be purchased.

Please contact the Center at 815-732-3252 if you plan on attending.

FREE Hearing Aid Maintenance Connect Hearing is coming to Rock River Center on April 17 from 10 – 12 noon.

They will be providing the following hearing aid services: Cleaning hearing aids, making sure your hearing aids are working properly, and replacing batteries.

This is a free event open to anyone and appointments are not required.

You will be assisted on a first come, first served basis.

Please call the Center at 815-732-3252 for more information.

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

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

to them.

This is a free service. If you have any questions, call Rock River Center at 815732-3252.

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

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

Upcoming Daytrips Through Rock River Center Ah, Wilderness! June 21 Timberlake Playhouse; Mt. Carroll The great, American, romantic coming-of-age comedy introduces us to the Miller family of seaside Connecticut. Among the generations is 17 year old son Richard, feeling the rushes of desire and rebellion and dreaming of his life ahead.

Relive the moments of youth when everything seems possible in this valentine to the soul of the American family—a family of another time, with all the shenanigans, smiles, and poignant memories that go with it.

“A breath of fresh air.

A miracle of sense and sensibility..Vividly alive.”

Cost: $70/members, $75/ non-members(includes round trip transportation, show, lunch, tax and gratuity): Reservation/payment/ lunch choice deadline: May 15 Seating is limited. Make your reservations early as shows may sell out quickly.

ROCK OF AGES; Aug. 30 Drury Lane Playhouse; Oakbrook We can’t fight this feelin’ anymore! Rock back to a time of big egos, big guitar solos, and even bigger hair with Rock of Agesthis

Thank You

The family of Merle P. Wiltfang wishes to acknowledge with gratitude the many kind of expressions of sympathy shown to us by family members, friends, and neighbors during our time of sorrow with the recent passing of our husband, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather. We appreciate the love, friendship, and support we received in the form of prayers, cards, visits, food, flowers, and kind words.

A special thanks for the generous monetary donations given in Merle’s memory which will be gifted to Ogle County Hospice and Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church Comfort Dog Program, a ministry dear to Merle’s heart.

rehab, recover, return home.

God bless you all for your generosity and thoughtfulness which has been a comforting blessing to each of us.

Proverbs 11:25 “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”

With Sincere Appreciation,

SM-ST16807-0330

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financial aid from other governmental agencies whether county, state, federal or township programs are not eligible.

Also offered by the VAC is transportation, for qualified veterans, to medical appointments at a VA medical clinic or VA hospital.

This is a free service to veterans, and they will be picked up at their residences, driven to the VA medical facility for their appointments and driven back to their residences by volunteer drivers who drive their personal vehicles.

Contact information: Transportation 815-6776515, VAC Office 815677-0852 and VAC email oglevac1@gmail.com. The VAC Administrator is in the office Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon.

The VAC office is at the Oregon VFW Post 8739, 1310 W. Washington St., Oregon.

Lorraine Wiltfang Ivan, Val, and Lindsay Maas Paul, Tammy, and Cassie Halvorson Ryan, Stephanie, Norah, and Sawyer Halvorson

fall. Nominated for five Tony Awards, Rock of Ages features a mix of 28 classis 80s hits by Bon Jovi, Journey, Styx and more including “Don’t Stop Believin’, “We Built This City, and “The Final Countdown.”

Rock of Ages follows aspiring rock star Drew and his sweetheart, Sherri as they fight to save Hollywood’s Sunset Strip. Don’t miss a musical so awesome, you’ll want to rock out again! *Recommended for ages 13+.There are some mild adult themes.

Cost: $90/members, $95/ non-members(includes round trip transportation, show, lunch, tax and gratuity) Reservation/payment/ lunch choice deadline: July 19 Transportation is subsidized by Stillman Bank.

Seating is limited. Make your reservations early as shows may sell out quickly.

Support Groups Caregiver Support We are pleased to announce that a Caregiver Support Group has been formed at Rock River Center.

Patti Kilmer, MSW from Neighbors Rehabilitation Center, leads the support group. We welcome those new to caregiving, those who anticipate caregiving, and those for whom caregiving is already a way of life. You will find information, resources, encouragement & answers to difficult questions. Our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. at Rock River Center.

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

Low Vision Group This is a group for those who have low vision, any form of vision loss, AMD or to caregivers of those with vision loss. Low Vision Group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. at Rock River Center.

To confirm meeting schedules, please call Rock River Center at 815-7323252.

Visit RRC on the web at www.rockrivercenter.org.

LEGAL NOTICE

To the legal voter residents of Lincoln Township, Ogle County, State of Illinois: Notice of the Annual Meeting of Lincoln Township will take place on Tuesday, April 11th, 2017, at 7:00 P.M. at the Haldane Town Hall, South Commerce Street, Haldane, Illinois.

Business conducted will include reports from officers and any other business deemed necessary, including transfer of funds between accounts.

Dated March 27th, 2017 Kenneth L. Eichholz, Clerk

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

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study 4th Sunday Each Month 1:30 p.m. Nursing Home Service at Presence St. Joseph BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon 815-864-2581 Traditional Worship 9 a.m.

Education Hour 10 a.m.

Contemporary Worship 11 a.m.

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

Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

Adult Sunday School 10 a.m.

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

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Thursday, March 30—10 a.m. Bible Class Sunday, April 2—9 a.m.

Worship with Communion, Mite Box Sunday; 10:20 a.m.

Education Hour Thursday, April 6—10 a.m.

Bible Class OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

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

Church 10:30 a.m.

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road Pastor John Wisdom Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Women & Men’s Bible Study, Kids Club www.ebenezerreformed.com

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

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor David Poust 815-938-2380 Thursday, March 30—8 a.m.

AA Meeting Sunday, April 2—9 a.m.

Worship, Communion & Pantry Offering; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Monday, April 3—8 a.m. AA Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee at The Depot Wednesday, April 5—12 p.m.

Friendship Club; 6:30 p.m.

Book Study

FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH EMMANUEL 7246 N. Freeport Rd., EVANGELICAL Forreston LUTHERAN CHURCH Presbyterian Church in 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon America (Payne’s Point) Pastor Drew Jones Pastor Andrew Kayes 815-938-3605 Office: 815-732-2424 www.forrestongrovechurch.

Worship Service 9 a.m. com Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

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

CHURCH Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St. FORRESTON REFORMED Mt. Morris CHURCH Senior Pastor 501 Third Ave. Bruce McKanna 9:30 a.m. Worship Associate Pastor 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Lance Mennen 815-734-4942 FREEDOM LUTHERAN Thursday, March 30—1 p.m.

CHURCH, ELCA Ladies Bible Study Pastor Kathy Burkheimer Saturday, April 1—7 a.m.

815-222-7270 Men’s Accountability Group Sunday Morning Worship Sunday, April 2—8:30 at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship; GIFT—Growing In Faith 5 p.m. Youth Group Together-Christian education Tuesday, April 4—9 a.m. for all ages following worship Food Pantry Volunteers service Log onto our website at Welcome Center is at http://www.efcmm.org to check 111 S. 4th St., Oregon out our latest opportunities and updates GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. 801 W. Oregon St., Polo German Valley Jeremy Heller, Pastor Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-946-3588 815-362-6601 9 a.m. Sunday School Sunday School for All Ages 10 a.m. Worship Service 9 a.m.

Nursery Available Worship Service 10 a.m.

We are an independent nondenominational Christian GERMAN VALLEY church.

UNITED METHODIST Visitors are always welcome.

CHURCH Church and Main Streets FAITH EVANGELICAL Don Plock, Pastor LUTHERAN CHURCH 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston LEAF RIVER BAPTIST Church 815-938-3203 CHURCH “ A Church with a Heart — 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., In the Heart of Forreston” Leaf River 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Pastor Randy Newton 10 a.m. Sunday School 815-738-2205 Sunday, April 2—9 a.m.

Email leafriverbc@gmail.

Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School com Tuesday, April 4—6:30 p.m.

Sunday Praise and Worship Bible Study Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery Wednesday, April 5—6 p.m. provided) Lenten Supper; 7 p.m. Lenten Sunday School 11 a.m.

Service; 7:30 p.m. Choir Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m.

FAITH UNITED Prayer Chain 738-2205 METHODIST CHURCH Wednesday—Various Mission Statement: Loving, Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible LEAF RIVER UNITED 702 E. Dixon St., Polo METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Karen Hundrieser 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River 815-946-3212 Pastor David Poust Website: faithumcpolo Sunday, April 2—10:30 a.m.

9 a.m. Sunday School Worship & Children’s Church; 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Going to Rockford Rescue 11 a.m. Fellowship Mission

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& Sunday School; Easter Flower Order Due Tuesday, April 4—10 a.m. Staff Meeting; 6 p.m.

Cub Scouts; 7 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting Wednesday, April 5—6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 7-9 a.m. Holy Communion in Chapel; 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Alive; 6:15 p.m. “A Life MT. MORRIS CHURCH in the Life” Bible Study; 7 p.m.

Choir Practice OF THE BRETHREN Thursday, April 6—6 p.m.

409 W. Brayton Road Mission Committee Meeting; P.O. Box 2055 7:30 p.m. Agape Team Practice Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Saturday, April 8—9 a.m. All Pastor Ginny Haney Church Cleaning Day; 5:30 p.m.

Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday - Friday Agape Worship Service Sunday, April 9—9 a.m.

8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Friday, March 31—9 a.m. Worship-Palm Sunday; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship & Sunday Women’s Fellowship Saturday, April 1—4-7 p.m. School Living Hope Church Sunday, April 2—8:15 a.m. PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Wor5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. ship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 10:45 a.m. Sunday School a.m. Worship Service Tuesday, April 4—8:45 a.m.

Bible Study; Quilting; 10:30 POLO CHURCH OF THE a.m. Food Delivery for Pantry BRETHREN Wednesday, April 1—1:30 p.m. Communion at Pinecrest; Congress Ave. & Webster St. 5:30-8 p.m. Kid Nation on Low- (The church is handicapped accessible) er Level; 7 p.m. Circle M 4-H Pastor Leslie Lake Club; 7:15 p.m. Chimes 9:30 a.m. Family Worship Fellowship Time NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY 10:30 a.m. Sunday School OF GOD 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon PRAIRIE DELL Pastor David Demmer PRESBYTERIAN 815-732-7404 CHURCH 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Service Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP NORTH GROVE 815-864-2448 EVANGELICAL 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School CHURCH 10 a.m. Worship 10384 W. Coffman Rd., 11:15 a.m. Fellowship Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss REVIVE COMMUNITY Church: 815-938-2194 CHURCH Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris Sunday School 9 a.m.

Email: pastor@revivemtm.

Worship Service 10:05 a.m. com Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 Southern Baptist a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Saturday Night Service Open at New Life Community 5:30 p.m.

Center LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi Handicapped Accessible Worship Service 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10 a.m.

Age Three through Sixth Grade.

Everyone is Welcome

OREGON CHURCH OF GOD 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

You and your family are invited to join us for worship on Sunday, April 2, at 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Michael Hoffman will continue a series of messages related to the Passion of Christ, leading up to Easter.

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

Communion will be celebrated. Karl Froehlich will give the Communion Comments.

Greeting you will be Gary and Connie Stauffer.

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

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

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

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

Each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. a class titled “Basics for Believers” will meet at the church. All are welcome.

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 II Samuel.

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Pastor Thomas E. Kim 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Followed by Fellowship and All-Age Sunday School Thursday, March 30—7:30 p.m. Agape Team Practice Saturday, April 1—5:30 p.m.

Agape Worship Service Sunday, April 2—9 a.m.

Worship; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship

RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213 Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Pastor Barbara Seward 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org Email:saint.bride.church@ gmail.com Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 and 10 a.m.

Classes Children’s Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Available St. Bride’s follows traditional Anglican-Episcopal church practices; is biblically based and both family and individual oriented. Visitors are always welcomed.

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson Sunday, April 2—9:15 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School, Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. Congregational Bible Study, Senior Choir Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship with Communion Wednesday, April 5—6 p.m.

Soup Supper; 6:30 p.m. Lenten Worship Service ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Sunday School for Children & Adults 9 a.m.

Social Time 10 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m.

Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m.

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

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

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

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

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m.

Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m.

Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548 Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.

Confessions-Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m.

SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St., Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199 10 a.m. Saturday Sabbath School 11:30 a.m. Worship Service TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Email: trinitymm@frontier. com Website: www.trinitymm.net Thursday, March 30—Spring Break-No Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates Friday, March 31—8 a.m.

Bulletin & Tidings Assembly & Fellowship Saturday, April 1—5:30 p.m.

Worship Sunday, April 2—9:30 a.m.

Worship Service; Fellowship Time Following Service; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for Age 4 through Grade 6; 11 a.m. Deep Digs Bible Discussion Monday, April 3—Easter Flower Orders Due; 6:30 p.m.

Committee Meetings; 8 p.m.

Executive Committee Tuesday, April 4—3:304:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates Wednesday, April 5—6:30 a.m. Prayer and Praise Group; 3:10 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Junior High at Mt. Morris Estates; 5:30 p.m. Chime Choir; 6 p.m. Lenten Soup Supper; 7 p.m. Final Mid-Week Worship Service; Chancel Choir Thursday, April 6—3:304:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m.

Worship—10:35 a.m.

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

The Oregon Republican, Mt. Morris Times, Forreston Journal and Tri-County Press Your Hometown Newspapers 121 A. South 4 th St., Oregon • 815-732-6166

708 S. Division St., Polo • 946-2714

SHANNON • POLO • LAKE CARROLL

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Events & Entertainment

Phidian Art Show opens April 11 The Phidian Art Club will sponsor the 70th Annual Phidian Art Show on Thursday, April 11 at the Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

The show and reception are open to the public, and no admission fee is charged.

Doors will open at 6 p.m.

The judge’s critique and presentation of awards will begin at 7 p.m.

The Phidian Art Club was founded in 1890 to promote the arts in the form of visual art, literature and music.

The first Phidian Art Show

was held in 1947.

Last year, close to 100 artists submitted entries in the Phidian Art Show.

Artwork is critiqued by judges of unique backgrounds and qualifications, most of whom are artists themselves, and many with national reputations.

Awards are given in a variety of categories, including American and Regional scenes, nature, creativity, realistic style, multicultural, best floral, best landscape and “Reflections of the Past” awards.

All awards are monetary

prizes.

Phidian will be awarding more than $3,500 in prizes donated by local businesses and individuals; many are memorial awards in remembrance of special people.

Artwork must be original paintings or drawings and not previously entered in the Phidian Show, ready for hanging by wire, no more than 48 inches in width, not exceeding 25 pounds, and suitable for family viewing.

The artist must live within 35 driving miles of Dixon, and be 17 years or older.

No three-dimensional work, crafts, photography, computer generated art or sculpture will be accepted.

The entry fee is $15 for one artwork and $25 for two artworks with a two artwork limit.

Artwork will be accepted at the Loveland Community Building on Thursday, April 6 and Friday, April 7 from 2 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information, guidelines, and entry forms call Ellen Mumford at 815440-6534.

Oregon Park district offers egg hunts Mark Hobbs, McHenry, will bring his unique combination of vocal style and guitar virtuosity to Franklin Grove’s historic H.I. Lincoln Building for a special Fifth Friday show on Friday, March 31. Photo supplied

Fifth Friday show in Franklin Grove Fans of the popular Fifth Friday Music Shows at the historic H.I. Lincoln Building in Franklin Grove are in for a unique treat on Friday, March 31 at 7 p.m.

Mark Hobbs, McHenry, will join an international roster of musician who have appeared at the historic Franklin Grove venue.

Mark has numerous CDs on the music market and has been featured in hundreds of club dates from his home in Illinois to Austin, Texas.

Hobbs’ mastery of the acoustic guitar and vocals

that really convey the heart of a song have been a hit with audiences young and old.

Seating is limited. Tickets are available for a $10 donation by calling the H.I. Lincoln building at 815456-3030 Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sundays from noon to 4 p.m., or stopping by the H.I. Lincoln building during the same hours.

Tickets may be available at the door, but most Hobbs appearances are sold out in advance.

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

The menu will include bake or fired cod, cheesy potatoes, baked beans, cole slaw, dessert, and drink.

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

Easter is coming up fast and the Oregon Park District is excited to offer two free events to celebrate.

Are you too old for the traditional Easter Egg Hunt, but you still want to have some fun?

This is your chance with the Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt. Join the Easter Bunny for this exciting Egg Hunt.

Bring your flashlight and something to collect your eggs in.

Come join the fun and try to find the hidden eggs before they are all gone. The hunt area will be divided into

parking space. There are prizes in each age group Preschool through 4th grade.

Bring your Easter Basket to put your Easter surprises in and join the holiday fun (rain or shine) with family and friends.

The hunt begins at 10 a.m. sharp.

Looking for a new type of egg hunt this year?

On April 7 we will have an egg hunt in the pool! We will have two different release times and will have Open Swim to follow directly after both hunts. Non-swimmers can wear a life jacket if they

wish, but must have a parent or guardian (must be over 13 years old) in the water with them. The hunt will start promptly at 6:45 p.m.

Independent swimmers (must be at least 5 years old and able to swim independently without a life jacket) will start promptly at 7 p.m.

For the safety of the swimmers, bags will not be permitted and baskets or buckets must be left on the side of the pool.

For more information, contact the park district at 815-732-3101.

Shining Star Showcase is April 8 The 6th Annual Shining Star Showcase in honor of Megan Clift will be held on Saturday, April 8 at the Byron Middle School Theatre from 7 to 8:45 p.m.

The event usually has more than 385 people in attendance and admission is $10 each.

Megan was a senior at Byron High School when she died in a car accident coming home from her job at the Oregon Park District swimming pool.

She had developed into a very positive teenager and a good part of her character was developed on Church Mission Trips, Church Youth

member or senior center board member.

Tickets also may be purchased at the door.

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

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

All proceeds will be used Most area residents know to help install senior friendly her as the master bread doors at the senior center. maker and owner of Jen’s Artisan Bread, but Jen Koertner is also talented at jewelry making. bring a resume.

“I made jewelry before I For a list of employers made bread,“ Koertner said. visit the Best Inc. Facebook “I love the cool feel of the page. metals and the gorgeous NCI Works partners colors of the stones. I like includes the Business taking something that may Employment Skills Team Inc. have otherwise been thrown and the Illinois Department away—such as an old key— of Employment Security. and making it into something

Camp, and participation in theatre and choir at BHS and BMS. Family members felt that a way to honor her was to award money to these four functions in her name to be used for scholarships for these groups trips etc.

As of this fall, more than $22,000 has been donated in her name. Her memorial fund is managed by the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois and has surpassed $85,000 in the fund.

Organizers want to have this fund reach the endowment level at $140,000, so it may go on forever in her name helping other youth in our Byron and Stillman Valley communities.

This year’s event has 18 acts scheduled, involving more than 50 performers.

Some of the performers will be BMS students, BHS students, Byron alumni and community members.

The event is emceed by Pastor Rick Lindholtz of Valley Covenant Church, Stillman Valley.

Also the sixth annual Shining Star Awards in honor of Megan Clift will be presented to recipients for both choir and theatre at the conclusion of the performance.

A reception will follow the event on the theatre stage.

For information go to www.MeganClift.com or on Facebook @ Megan Clift Memorial Fund.

Learn to make jewelry at Girls Night Out

Job fair in Oregon Several area manufacturers will have representatives at a job fair, sponsored by the partners of NCI Works, on Thursday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oregon Coliseum.

Participants should come prepared to interview and

a 5th and 6th grade zone and a 7th and 8th grade zone.

The hunt will be held Friday, April 14 at 8 p.m. at Oregon Park West.

Enjoy the pre-hunt activities, which begin at 7:15 p.m., while it gets good and dark. Plastic eggs will be collected following the hunt, but prizes are yours to keep.

Candy, fun and hidden treasures are all part of the 40th Annual Easter Egg Hunt, slated for Saturday, April 15 also at Oregon Park West.

Come early to see the Easter Bunny and find a

wearable and interesting.”

Two jewelry classes taught

by Koertner will be offered at The Shed during April.

A Girls Night Out will be held on Friday, April 7 at 6 p.m. The cost of the class includes wine, hors d’oeuvres and all the supplies needed to leave with a gorgeous piece of jewelry.

A Saturday morning class is also being offered on Saturday, April 8 at 9 a.m.

The cost of the morning

class includes Mimosas, hors d’oeuvres and all the supplies needed to leave with a gorgeous piece of jewelry.

Koertner began making jewelry years ago as a creative outlet and has taught classes in various venues and even in homes.

Her jewelry has been sold in local boutiques and she often makes pieces by request.

Koertner is always on the

lookout for unique things such as medallions or crystals or chandeliers.

She has many trays of these items along with displays of regular beads and different types of wires.

The classes cost $60, and all proceeds go to Serenity Hospice and Home.

Class size is limited so call to reserve a spot today.

Call Serenity Hospice at 815-732-2499 for more information or to register.

come to a complete halt if someone has a question or a good story to share.

If you like a congenial atmosphere to craft and express yourself, be sure to drop in to the Oregon library’s Knit and Crochet Club.

Classic by Glenn Frankel (Non-Fiction 791.43 FRA) Just Kids by Patti Smith (Non-Fiction 818 SMI) The Book that Changed America by Randall Fuller (Non-Fiction 576.8 FUL) The Upstarts by Brad Stone (Non-Fiction 658.11 STO) Dream Cities by Wade Graham (Non-Fiction 307.1 GRA) Ripper: The Secret Life of Walter Sickert by Patricia Cornwell (Non-Fiction 364.152 COR) Wonder Woman Vol. 1 The Lies (Non-Fiction 741.5 WON Graphic Novel) Krazy: George Herriman, A Life in Black and White by Michael Tisserand (Biography BIOHER) Elizabeth The Queen

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Oregon Library News Grand Re-opening On behalf of the Oregon Public Library and the board of trustees, thank all of you for coming out and showing your support on Friday, March 17.

It was a great event and we hope that you all enjoyed it.

Please look out for announcements for upcoming events and to find out what is going to be happening this summer.

If you are looking for a way to get involved with the library please contact the Friends of the Library.

If you would like to support the library financially, please contact our Director Andy Dettman.

The library has a list of items still needed to complete the renovations.

Spring Break Activities Not sure what to do during Spring Break? We have a few things available you might want to try…

Guessing Jar - Come by the library through April 1 and guess how many items are in the jar and win the jar.

Drawing will be held April

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Summer Reading Program Bookmark Contest Get those entries in! The 2017 theme is Reading by Design.

Students in grades K-12 are eligible and entries will be accepted through March 31.

Come by and pick up your entry form.

All entries will be displayed at the library in April and selected bookmarks will be duplicated and used during the 2017 Summer Reading Program.

12-24 Months Story Time Club A lapsit story time program for children 12-24 months and their caregivers is offered on Thursdays at 9:30 am.

Very short stories are interspersed with songs, rhymes, and movement for babies and parents. (No program on Thursday, March 30).

STORY TIME (3-6 years old)

Story Time continues!

Stories,crafts, and fun activities start at 10:30 am on Thursdays in the Children’s Area.

No program on Thursday, March 30.

Library Book Clubs The Rock River Center Book Club meets Wednesday, April 12 at 12:30 p.m. to discuss My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout.

The Afternoon Book Club meets Wednesday, April 19 at 1 p.m. to discuss Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.

The In-BeTweenBook Club will meet on Wednesday, April 26 at 1:30 p.m. at the library to discuss A Dog’s Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron.

Knit and Crochet Club A friendly and dedicated group meets every Monday evening at 6 p.m. and Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the library.

These crafty people share their time and energy with anyone who enjoys the delights of the yarn.

Working on projects can

New Arrivals Death of a Ghost by M. C. Beaton (Large Print Mystery) A Piece of the World

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The library is located at 300 Jefferson Street in Oregon.

Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information call 815-732-2724.

County News

Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, March 30, 2017, Page A7

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Youth WORKS aims to stop bullying in Sauk Valley

By Christopher Heimerman cheimerman@sauk valley.com

Nearly half of Sauk Valley eighth graders reported being bullied in 2016.

Almost a third said they’d been in a physical fight. About a fifth of 10th-graders said they’d considered suicide.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) plans to change those statistics with Youth WORKS, a new violence prevention program for 11- to 24-year-olds.

Katie Kalina, 37, Forreston, and Hannah George, 22, Sterling, are case managers and prevention specialists who are building the program.

They’re pounding the pavement in Lee and Ogle counties to recruit agencies, businesses and individuals.

Their top priority is forming an area project board, which will determine what Youth WORKS will be – which programs will be implemented and where.

The vision is for intervention programs that address bullying and violence of all shapes and forms, including dating violence. They hope to have it in place by May. While they’re seeking members, Kalina and George also are looking for volunteers who will make up committees in each community in Lee and Ogle counties.

Naturally, George, who attended Challand Middle and Sterling High schools, would love to see the program expand to Whiteside County.

The program is funded by a $100,000 Community Youth

LSSI case managers Katie Kalina, 37, left, and Hannah George, 22, talk about the jarring youth violence statistics, and how a program they’re building, Youth WORKS, will work to bring those numbers down. Photo by Christopher Heimerman, Sauk Valley Media

“That phone is 10 times a bigger Services grant through the Illinois Department of Human Services for issue than fighting and bullying.”

“It’s 24/7,” said Kalina, whose the first seven months. LSSI will apply for further funding for fiscal son, Landon, is 7. “It scares me to death as a parent. It really does.” year 2018.

She’s been very deliberate about It’s a different time telling Landon what to do when he George is fewer than 10 years witnesses bullying. removed from middle school.

“If somebody’s being picked on, What a difference a decade you stand up and do something makes. about it,” Kalina said. “Tell the “[At Challand], was typical bully to stop it. Go tell a teacher.” bullying: excluding kids and name“Bystanders are just as guilty,” calling, stuff like that,” she said. “It George said. has changed so drastically, and I That’s why, she said, parent know it wasn’t that long ago. But intervention is key. there are so many bigger issues “Parent education is so crucial, now, with cyberbullying. That’s to inform the parents that it’s not absolutely huge compared to when just kids being kids. You’re in the I was in middle school. Kids are position to help inform them and having technology put in their stop that from even becoming an hands younger and younger. issue.”

“Not every kid is just being a kid, and not every kid is accepting that it’s kids being kids,” Kalina added. “Kids are being hurt, and they’re being traumatized by what’s happening to them.”

Self-worth starts early The program’s wide age range is geared to identify issues at the crucial preteen age and intervene, and for those who didn’t have the benefit of intervention, get them back on track.

Youth WORKS will set up programs to help get high school dropouts into a GED program.

First, though, fear needs to be addressed. Fear of failure? That’s obvious.

But fear of success? For a

20-something-year-old to get within a class, a course of a degree or diploma?

“They might be told by their peers or their parents, ‘Now you’re better than us, right?’” Kalina said.

“So they’ll get that close, then drop out. They’ll quit.”

“It breaks your heart,” George said.

Self-sabotaging thought processes don’t just start after the teenage years.

“That feeling of self-worth begins with when you’re a kid, an 11-year-old,” George said.

In addition to in-school, afterschool and night programs, Youth WORKS plans a youth referral program though which it can get youngsters access to agencies that can help them succeed or, at the very least, stop hurting themselves – and others.

Baby steps Right next door to the Youth WORKS duo at Nachusa School is the team that runs Project LEAD, another LSSI program that combats substance abuse, formed in 2012.

“They started where we were at, so that’s the motivational push, and the assurance that we’ll get there,” George said. “We’ve just got to slowly put it together.”

Both Kalina and George completed their college degrees in December; Kalina started working on Youth WORKS in February, George started March 6.

Kalina is handling Ogle County, and already has the Juvenile Justice Council on board.

“That violent mindset, if not addressed, gets carried into adulthood, and into our communities,” George said.

Ready…Set…Grow was a success for gardeners More than 100 attendees joined the Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside Master Gardeners at Sauk Valley Community College to enjoy education and gather inspiration at the Ready, Set Grow event.

The keynote speaker, Joel Barczak of Blumen Gardens in Sycamore gave an energetic and laughable presentation on How to Reduce Maintenance through Good Design, tip #1 use a tape measure!

Many University of Illinois Educators were on hand to education on topics such as culinary herbs, tomatoes and peppers, shade and fruit tree diseases, invasive plants, fruit tree pruning and shrub pruning.

Passionate private sector speakers such as Larry Creekmur, Country Road

Greenhouses, Inc. spoke on flowering native plants that please butterflies and bees will also beautify your home, Bud LeFevre, Distinctive Gardens Inc. engaged an audience on the advantages of region specific plants, and Jim Brown a designer with Woodlawn Landscapes Design spoke on conifers.

Two local Master Gardener’s engaged us, Nancy Gmitro, Carroll County who offered a handson potpourri class and Phil Bratta, Ogle County who spoke on the importance and techniques of the care of your garden tools.

Ready…Set…Grow has been a staple for the community for more than 17 years, if you have never had the opportunity to attend, please consider 2018.

Thank you to all those

Phil Bratta, Marcia Heuer, and Sue Johnson listen at the Ready, Set, Grow event held at Sauk Valley College.

who attended and I hope we were able to put a “spring” in your step for this growing

season.

For more information about the University of

Illinois Extension, Ogle County please contact, 421 W. Pines Rd., Suite 10

Oregon, IL 61061, 815-7322191 or visit web.extension. illinois.edu/bdo.

monthly board meetings at 5:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month, third floor of the old courthouse.

Become informed with what is going on in your county, make your voices heard, each person attending can speak for five minutes during public comments.

If monthly meetings do not feasibly fit into your schedule then you can monitor the proceedings by reading the monthly minutes online at http:// oglecounty.org/county-2/ agendas/county-board/.

But most importantly, contact your district representatives and let them know your concerns, they were hired by you.

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Public Voice New jail offers no benefit to Oregon Dear Editor, Petitions unread, letters to the editor, phone calls to board and council members, and attendance at public meetings looking for answers.

At public meetings have repeated time and time again the protests of the citizens and given the reasons. The biggest reason is here is no benefit to Oregon!

Greg Tremble made an excellent point of the amount of money the County Board would be spending with the purchase of real estate - $908,000. This would be taken from our tax rolls.

Losing prime residential property on Seventh Street as well as the prime business property on Washington Street is not something the citizens of Oregon can well afford.

We need the business, we need the housing we do not need a three-story red brick building looming over us.

This same building that will have to be “shoehorned” into the site.

Makes no sense to me when the county has offices on Pines Road and space large enough to construct the jail without “shoehorning” it into the proposed site.

A site they would have room to expand when necessary and the distance to transport prisoners is not that great.

I am urging the members of the [Oregon] Planning Commission, Economic Development and the City Council to remember as they study this proposal of the Ogle County Board that your decision will affect the City of Oregon for a very long time and could swing the future of the town for either growth or desolation.

Anne Jones Oregon

Board member opposes jail plan Dear Editor, When I decided to run for county board, I did so because I wanted to be a voice for the people of Byron Township.

Little did I know that I would be receiving so many calls from citizens of all the other districts asking for my help.

The recent issue of the new jail is a perfect example, call after call from people out of my district.

Each time I have addressed their concerns and advised them to call their own representatives.

The same applies to the new jail.

I am not against a new jail, I agree that the present jail is obsolete, needs to be replaced.

I am against building a castle in a county where the population is decreasing (www.census.

gov/quickfacts/table/ PST045216/17141,17).

Building an approximate $25,000,000 jail is a major expense and I felt it should not be left to a board of 24 to decide.

So, on Aug. 16, 2016 I attempted to get a referendum placed on the November ballot to allow people a choice.

This was turned down by the powers to be and I was told that the people would have a chance to voice their concerns.

Little did I know that it would be after the fact.

The county board voted on Nov. 15, 2016 to build the jail on Sixth Street in Oregon (see Ogle County minutes). It is a done deal.

Now the board is holding town hall meetings to advise the people what they are doing with their tax dollars.

My advice to the citizens of Ogle County is to stay informed, don’t wait until it is too late, attend the

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Ogle County Newspapers offered an opportunity to candidates running in contested races in the April 4 Consolidated Election to tell voters about themselves and Village Trustee what they will work to accomplish if they are elected.

All residents of the county are urged to cast their ballots in Elect Three next week’s election. The polling places are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Jerry Stauffer The candidate profiles appear below in the order they are Address: 214 W. First St., listed on the ballot.

Mt. Morris Age: Not given Profession: Not given Public offices currently or previously held: Alderman Ward 3 Currently Chairman of Elect One the Mt. Morris Planning Commission What is the main issue facing the board you are running for and what do you plan to do about it?

Mt. Morris like most other small communities has suffered from a shrinking tax revenue base that supports every aspect of operating the village and providing services to its citizens.

Sales taxes revenues Marvin Bushman Keith Chesnut are flat with less retail establishments, real estate running for and what do you Marvin Bushman tax revenue to the village Address: 811 S. Congress plan to do about it? is down which is a trend I want to ensure our city’s Ave., Polo in Illinois which is a large finances are handled in a Age: 68 portion of the village budget. fiscally responsible manner Profession: Retired The village must continue Public offices currently or and that the right infrastructure to be very wise in how we is developed and put into place previously held: None spend our budget so we may What is the main issue to serve our community for keep a balanced budget not facing the board you are generations to come. only for this year but for I want to help keep Polo on running for and what do you years to come. track as the city with the right plan to do about it?

Utilizing village resources The biggest issue I believe ethics and values that made it and village employees to the is the police officers not doing the place I came back to for best advantage is critical the job they are being paid to raising my family. to maintaining a balanced I’ve been attending council do. budget in the future.

I would also help the council meetings regularly and hope Why should voters and committees try and bring to have the opportunity to choose you? more business to the city. I will be more involved with our I was born and raised in help the people of Polo voice community.

Mt. Morris and chose to I’ve been pleased to see their concerns. stay in Mt. Morris operating Why should voters choose how well the council works my own business until 1979 together for our city. you? when I went to work in Why should voters choose I’ve been in Polo most of my the electrical maintenance life. It is time for me to step up you? department of the Kable I have been a public servant and better what is being done Printing Co. and improve the way things in law enforcement for over 22 I was a member of the local years. are getting done.

Civil Defense volunteers I’ve developed sound in the 1970s, served on the rational judgment which I Keith Chestnut Mt. Morris Fire Department Address: 411 W. Oregon deliver in a respectful but firm of which I now serve as manner.

St., Polo department photographer.

I am also very soberly Age: 43 I have been involved in the aware that the decisions we Profession: Police officer Public offices currently or make today can have long term effects on individual previously held: None What is the main issue people and our community as facing the board you are a whole.

Eagle Point,

Candidate Profiles

Village of Mt. Morris I am honest and hardworking and I will always do the best I can at whatever challenge is given to me.

I am willing to listen and learn and work on any issues that need to be handled. I have a life’s worth of history in the Village of Mt.. Morris.

So I will be personally driven to make choices for the good of the village.

City of Polo

Buffalo Township Road Commissioner Elect one

William R. Clothier

Address: 109 S. Jackson Ave., Polo Age: 48 Profession: Road Commissioner/Farmer Public offices currently or previously held: Road Commissioner What is the main issue facing the position you are running for and what do you plan to do about it?

How to keep the township

running on limited funding.

Why should voters choose you?

The voters have two very good candidates. If you are satisfied with the job I’ve done for eight and a half years, I will get your vote.

If you think Hunter will do a better job, he will get your vote. Everyone’s opinion matters. Thank you.

Hunter Gray is also running for Buffalo Township Road Commissioner but did not submit a candidate profile.

William R. Clothier

Grand Detour, Pine Creek & Woosung Townships Elect One

Garrett Nettz

Address: 3790 W. Cedar St., Dixon (Grand Detour) Age: 35 Profession: Deputy Assessor – CIAO, St. Charles Township, Certified Illinois Appraiser Public offices currently or previously held: Deputy Assessor of St. Charles Township What is the main issue facing the position you are running for and what do you plan to do about it?

Due to the lack of qualified candidates in township government, many candidates run unopposed.

The lack of opposition is many times due to candidates being ruled out due to a lack of credentials.

I strongly believe that the best candidate should win in each respective race, but I also believe that township government should not have lifetime appointments as a result of lack of interest.

As a Certified Assessor (CIAO) and as a Certified Appraiser in Illinois, I have

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Jim Hopkins

Let Freedom Ring festivals in numerous capacities, am a past member of the Kiwanis Club, served on and worked with numerous projects that the Mt. Morris Work Group has done.

I promoted and worked with the Friday night concert series for the first four seasons. I am currently a member of the Mt. Morris Economic Corp and the Encore Group that is an offspring of the EDC. I was responsible for the replacement of the nearly 100-year-old downtown street light poles being replaced with energy saving LED lighting saving the village significantly on the electric bill for street lighting providing about a five year payback.

A small portion of the cost of the new lights was paid for with a grant I was able to obtain. I have a track record of getting things done.

If elected I will work diligently to find grants and other funding to support village projects and continue to work closely with both the Economic Development as well as Encore groups to bring small businesses as well as employment back to of great community.

I will work hard to keep village spending in control to maintain a balanced budget.

I will also work toward having so many trees cut down, a lot of trees could be trimmed up and last many more years instead of just cutting them down.

And we need to be planting new trees for every one that is removed.

Jim Hopkins

Address: 417 E. Barbara St., Mt. Morris Age: 48 Profession: General Manager for Graphic Arts Express Trucking Company Public offices currently or previously held: None What is the main issue facing the board you are running for and what do you plan to do about it?

We need to keep working together to bring businesses and jobs back into Mt. Morris.

Always stay open minded to new ideas and listen to village residents to find out what they are interested in and use the info to move forward.

The planning and economic development groups are doing great jobs of coming up with new ideas for the village and getting the word out the Mt. Morris is a great place to live and raise a family.

Why should voters choose you?

Address: 413 W. Lincoln St., Mt.. Morris Age: 62 Profession: Not given Public offices currently or previously held: None What is the main issue facing the board you are running for and what do you plan to do about it?

My reasons for running for the village board is not so much a concern with current issues facing the village, but more my wish to serve the Mt.. Morris community.

No on agrees with everything or everyone all the time, but, there is always a need for people willing to “step up” and do what they can.

Why should voters choose you?

My family and I have lived in Mt.. Morris for almost 60 years.

I went to school here, then to Highland Community College and Western Illinois University. I served as a reserve police officer and taught Tae Kwon Do martial arts for 20 years.

I retired from the Marine Corps Reserve after 25 years of service as a First Sergeant.

Currently, I am the senior vice-commander of the American Legion Post 143 (Mt.. Morris).

Robert Cowen is also running for village trustee but did not submit a candidate profile.

Multi-Township Assessor the skills and qualifications necessary to be a multi township assessor.

There is a lack of data made available by the current assessor, which appears to be a lack of initiative.

Over the course of many election cycles, we undeservedly remain behind the times.

Property owners, the general public and many real estate professionals should be able to find detailed property information for most, if not all real estate parcels. Currently that is not the case.

Why should voters choose you?

I’m willing to address and take initiative on our lack of technological advancement, and give taxpayers an outlet to address questions directly and therefore take on a more active role in assessing.

I plan to make information available, and the office of the assessor available.

Currently there is only a land line phone number for the assessor, no email or way for direct and immediate assistance, which is unacceptable.

Most, if not all individual parcels have no data available for public consumption.

Address: 8848 W. Pines Rd., Polo Age: 73 Profession: Retired Public offices currently or previously held: Currently Multi Township Assessor since 2001 Pine Creek & Grand Detour What is the main issue facing the position you are running for and what do you plan to do about it?

I am a life-long resident of Ogle County and I’m very familiar with the townships of Grand Detour, Pine Creek, Eagle Point and Woosung.

I have been assessor for the townships of Grand Detour and Pine Creek since 2001 and have experience with all aspects

of property assessments.

I earned the designation of Certified Illinois Assessing Officer from the Department of Revenue.

I am continually checking for accuracy, improving data collection, and computerizing property records in both townships.

I have accumulated 315 hours of continuing education through the Illinois Property Assessment Institute and the Department of Revenue and I am a member of the Township Officials of Illinois.

Why should voters choose you?

I am currently responsible for 1,250 parcel records for Grand Detour and Pine Creek Townships.

I try to be open-minded and fair while educating property owners about the assessment process and the tax cycle.

My goal for the future is to continue to improve assessments and updating record cards for property owners in Grand Detour and Pine Creek, and to do the same for Eagle Point and Woosung Townships as their elected assessor.

I’ve had past experience working with budgets while serving the board.

I have 22 years experience as a Local 150 operating the equipment required to perform the duties of road commissioner.

My father held this position for over 30 years. I worked with him off and on all that time giving me knowledge of township roadways and what is expected of me to perform the duties as road commissioner.

Rita Dauphin

Leaf River Township Road Commissioner Elect One

Anthony Peterson

Address: 8 Main Street, Leaf River Age: 45 Profession: Operating Engineer Local 150 Public offices currently or previously held: Leaf River Road Commissioner May 2013 to present What is the main issue facing the position you are running for and what do you plan to do about it?

Lack of revenue to

Anthony Peterson

properly maintain and improve our roads, ditches and bridges as well as our equipment costs more to maintain and replace.

Continue to work with my township board and community on ways to improve these issues.

Why should voters choose you?

I have been an operating engineer for 16 years, involved with all kinds of road construction and repair as well as Leaf River township road commissioner the past four years learning how township government works.

Paul T. Bral

Address: P.O. Box 105, Leaf River Age: 54

Profession: Operating Engineer Public offices currently or previously held: Village of Leaf River president 2009-2013; Village Board 2003-2008 What is the main issue facing the position you are running for and what do you plan to do about it?

Providing safe roadways at the least cost to tax payers.

Reducing outside and internal expenses.

I plan to use my past experience with the village to work within the budget.

Why should voters choose you?

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Leaf River Township Trustees Elect Four

Joseph Kielsmeier Sr.

Address: 3546 W. Sumner Rd., Leaf River Age: 51 Profession: Miner Public offices currently or previously held: None What is the main issue facing the board you are running for and what do you plan to do about it?

I believe there are many issues facing our township.

One of them is keeping our township in good financial shape. I think we could look into grants for our township for all departments.

Why should voters choose you?

I have lived in Leaf River all my life and would like to

Joseph Kielsmeier Sr.

be part of the decisions that are made in this township.

I come from a farm background and currently work in an underground mine and believe that I can provide some input into the maintenance and costs of services for Leaf River Township.

Gina Miller

Gina Miller

Address: 2942 W. Egan Rd., Leaf River Age: 47 Profession: Nursing Home Administrator Public offices currently or previously held: None given What is the main issue

Pine Rock Township facing the board you are running for and what do you plan to do about it?

We have had several trustees retire, and I am looking forward to jumping in and helping out with all the issues facing township trustees.

Why should voters choose you?

Even in college, I have always wanted to help people. I chose a profession that doesn’t make a lot of money but matters to society as a whole.

Trusted public servants are needed to help a town succeed.

Gene Miller, Tyler Wiltfang, and Kurt Edler are also running for Leaf River Township Trustee but did not submit candidate profiles.

Rockvale Township Trustees Elect Four

Richard C. Montavon, Jr.

Address: 2541 N. Limekiln Rd., Oregon Age: 49 Profession: Insurance and Investment Advisor Public offices currently or previously held: Rockvale Township Trustee, Dec. 2016 to present What is the main issue facing the board you are running for and what do you plan to do about it?

The main issue facing the township board is the fiscal budget.

I have over 20 years experience as a local business owner and deal with serving clients and looking out for their best interest.

Why should voters choose you?

As a Rockvale Township Trustee, I would use my business experience to provide the knowledge necessary to help the township with the fiscal budget.

Why should voters choose you?

Voters can be confident that I will be able to maintain existing road surfaces, while improving on others, all within our budget.

I will use my 20-plus years of experience as a heavy equipment operator in road construction and design to follow through with this.

Gary Clark is also running for Pine Rock Township Road Commissioner but did not submit a candidate profile.

Tim Wiltfang

Richard C. Montavon Jr.

Keith Stranberg

Address: 4822 N. Town Hall Rd., Oregon Age: 49 Profession: Equipment/ Operator/Laborer Illinois Tollway Public offices currently or previously held: None What is the main issue facing the board you are running for and what do you plan to do about it?

I don’t believe we have any main issues at this time.

To ensure we stay within budget and be fiscally responsible to our taxpayers.

Why should voters choose you?

Lifelong resident of

Keith Stranberg

Dan Libman

area, 22 years in Rockvale Township, knowledge of equipment and trucks.

Successfully administered the day to day operations of trucking company.

I want the board to continue to run smoothly by being fiscally conservative so that the township board can maintain a high level of service to the community.

Why should voters choose you?

As my father-in-law Mike McNett retires after 34 years of being on the board, I hope to continue his tradition of consistent and steady service to Rockvale Township.

Dan Libman

Address: 4002 N, Town Hall Rd., Oregon Age: 49 Profession: English Instructor, Northern Illinois University Public offices currently or previously held: None given What is the main issue facing the board you are running for and what do you plan to do about it?

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Jeff Winterland

Elect One

Elect One

Heath Strohman

Jeff Winterland

Address: 4650 S. Chana Rd., Chana Age: 46 Profession: Owner/ operator of Winterland Land Improvement & Excavating Public offices currently or previously held: None What is the main issue facing the position you are running for and what do you plan to do about it?

Main issues are road maintenance and snow removal.

I plan to use my knowledge and experience in road construction and design to maintain and grade our roads to ensure proper drainage.

I will also implement a snow removal plan to safeguard our residents, school buses, and emergency vehicles. This plan will be time efficient and effective.

Road Commissioner

Road Commissioner

Address: 9606 E. Lindenwood Rd., Chana Age: 49 Profession: Farmer

Elect One

Rockvale Township

Samuel Thomas and Ron Snodgrass are also running for Rockvale Township Trustee but did not submit candidate profiles.

Clay Fraley

Heath Strohman

Public offices currently or previously held: Chief of Holcomb Fire Department 1997-2001 What is the main issue facing the position you are running for and what do you plan to do about it?

The main issue facing this position is being able to maintain the quality of our roads while being budget-conscious and to be well informed of anything that will impact our roads, such as the GLBT Railroad.

I will monitor the condition of our roads regularly and work to make repairs right away, making every penny count and being as efficiently as possible.

Our roads have been

well maintained, and it’s important to stay on top of any problems before they can turn into more expensive projects.

Why should voters choose you?

Voters should choose me for this position because of my experience and desire to work hard for the people in my community.

I plowed snow for IDOT for 15 years, during which

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Address: 6061 N. Townhall Rd., Oregon Age: 57 Profession: Farmer/Road Commissioner Public offices currently or previously held: Rockvale Township Road Commissioner since 2009 (previous 2 terms) What is the main issue facing the position you are running for and what do you plan to do about it?

Keeping the roadways safe and maintained, all while doing it as economically as possible for the taxpayers.

Why should voters choose you?

35 plus years experience, fiscally responsible, always reliable

Tim Wiltfang

Jason Benesh

White Rock Township

Address: 1980 Kent Rd., Kings Age: 61 Profession: Retired Public offices currently or previously held: White Rock Township Trustee 2004-2016, White Rock Cemetery Board member 2007- present What is the main issue facing the position you are running for and what do you plan to do about it?

The main issue facing White Rock Township is snow removal and maintaining our roads.

Why should voters choose you?

I am retired and have time and the desire to maintain our roads and equipment to the highest level that our budget allows.

White Rock Township has been my home since I was born and the area means a lot to me.

Road Commissioner

time I completed snow and ice training and road safety training, and have assisted the current White Rock Township road commissioner for the past three years.

My experience also includes paving and patching driveways, small streets and alleys and grading waterways, ditches, and driveways.

This work, and skills gained from being a farmer, make me the most qualified candidate with practical experience and technical knowledge.

I have a great working relationship with the current road commissioner which will make for a smooth transition as he leaves this position.

I believe that my experience and drive to do a good job make me the best person for this position.

Address: 806 E. Spring Creek Rd., Oregon Age: 30 Profession: Equipment Operator Public offices currently or previously held: None What is the main issue facing the position you are running for and what do you plan to do about it?

Issues: * Inconsistent roadway maintenance * Impractical use of tax payer’s dollars * Unwillingness to resolve problems with other’s interests in mind

Jason Benesh

Solutions: * Provide tax payers with a more consistent service when it comes to mowing, snow plowing, and other roadway issues * Better use of the budget to purchase practical equipment in order to service tax payer’s needs and wants * Being approachable and able to amend issues with the most logical solution for the township Why should voters choose you?

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OHS Junior Senior Banquet is April 1 The Oregon High School Junior Senior Banquet will be held on Saturday, April 1 at 6 p.m. at the Pinecrest Grove Community Center, Mt. Morris.

Students, parents, grandparents, siblings and friends are all invited to attend.

The food is being donated

by Father & Sons Pizza and Alfano’s both in Oregon.

Special guests will attend, raffle prizes will be offered, and the Senior Standouts will be announced.

The cost is $10 per ticket and can be purchased in the high school office.

The banquet is a fundraiser for the junior class to help raise funds for prom.

For more information or to buy tickets, call the high school at 815-732-5300.

Above are Oregon High School’s Student of the Quarter. Pictured from left to right, are: Mackinzie Reimer, Brayden Bradshaw, Olympia Powell, Michael Kresheck, Abigail Scheidecker, Abigail Hopkins, Haylie Rorbeck, Cristina Tranchina, Tyler Grant, Diana Clausen, Walter Brady, and Daysha McLain. Not pictured: Hailey White.

Below, Walter Brady, left, was Oregon High School’s Student of the Quarter. English teacher John Zuber nominated him for the award. Photos supplied

OHS honors Students of the Quarter Ceremony held on March 23 Oregon High School held its third quarter awards ceremony on March 23.

The following students were nominated by a teacher for Student of the Quarter: Mackinzie Reimer, Brayden Bradshaw, Olympia Powell, Michael Kresheck, Abigail Scheidecker, Abigail Hopkins, Haylie Rorbeck, Cristina Tranchina, Tyler Grant, Diana Clausen, Walter Brady, Daysha McLain, and Hailey White.

Walter Brady was chosen as the Student of the Quarter.

Oregon High School’s Senior of Distinction Billy Paul, left, is presented with an achievement award from Stillman Bank’s Pat Donahue. Paul also received a gift certificate from Father & Sons Pizzeria of Oregon. Photo supplied

Billy Paul is OHS Senior of Distinction

Booster Club seeks board members The Oregon Boosters Club, Ltd. is accepting nominations to fill the two potential open board member seats due to end of terms.

Those selected for the open seats will serve from May 2017 until the next election in May 2019.

The Booster Club’s purpose is: A. To promote and support athletic and extra-curricular activities as well as support-

based groups - both for boys and girls in the Oregon School District in the form of financial assistance and volunteer duty. This may include classrooms, clubs, or to help individual students as agreed on by the board.

B. To conduct fund raising activities in a cooperative manner with the administration, faculty, or staff of the Oregon schools.

C. To enrich the educational

experience and foster success both in and out of the classroom for all students.

Applicants for nominations should be familiar with the Booster Club’s purpose and policies regarding general duties, responsibilities of the board and its members, conflict of interest and ethics.

Applicants should also be an active Booster member and have attended meetings regularly throughout the last

school year.

Nominations will be accepted up until April 7 via letter of recommendation, email, or Facebook message.

Those nominees will be announced at the April 11 meeting at 6 p.m. at Hopper’s Poppers, and the active members in attendance will vote on those open positions.

For more information The Polo Knights of contact Angela Burgett at the Columbus and the Rockford contacts above.

Red Hots Special Olympic Team are organizing a bus trip to see the Chicago Cubs versus the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee on Foundation to assist families Saturday, April 8. in providing a high quality, Since it is a 6:10 p.m. preschool education for their game, the bus will leave Polo child. at 2 p.m. with pickups at For more information or Oregon at 2:30, and Blain’s questions call 815-732-3101. Farm and Fleet on Riverside

The Financial Assistance Program is available for all programs at the Oregon Park District. This includes sports, swimming lessons, gymnastics in addition to a variety of programs offered for all ages.

A qualifying participant will be allowed financial assistance not to exceed $125 per calendar year per child. The program fee will be paid 50% by the Financial Assistance Program and 50% by the parent or guardian.

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The Oregon Park District offers two different scholarship programs. The Financial Assistance Program and the Children’s Center Scholarship funded by the A. Charles and Lillemor Lawrence Foundation.

Applications for both programs are available at Nash Recreation Center or online at www.oregonpark.org.

musical rehearsal, maintains a part-time job, plays bass guitar for two church services every Sunday, and often volunteers to help when a teacher asks.”

Employees at Oregon High School are asked to nominate any Senior who display qualities and talents they wish every student possessed and/or have great grades and are involved in service to both school and community.

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Scholarship program now district wide The Oregon Park District recently revised its financial assistance program to include all students attending Oregon Community Unit School District.

Previously financial assistance was available to anyone within the Oregon Park District boundaries. The board recently expanded the policy to include anyone who attends the Oregon Community Unit School District.

“The change was brought about after reviewing the free and reduced lunch numbers at OCUSD,” said Erin Folk, executive director. “There is a significant need within the youth of our school district for financial assistance.

The board was willing to expand the policy because the assistance fund is not funded by tax dollars.

“All money in our financial assistance program is raised through efforts by our staff and donations from the

William “Billy” Paul was nominated and selected as Oregon High School’s Senior of Distinction for the month of March.

“Billy is a great student in our school. He is highly involved in band, choir, the spring musical, bass fishing, and the FFA Program,” said Katie Sheridan, Oregon High School Choir Teacher. “Billy is a dependable student. He gives other students rides to

in Rockford at 3:15 p.m.

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

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Thursday, March 30, 2017

Soccer team wins home opener against Rochelle Oregon wins 1-0

By Eric Ingles eingles@saukvalley.com Hannah Donaldson’s goal in the 34th minute from 35 yards out was all the Oregon girls soccer team needed to pick up the first win in program history in its first game at Oregon Park West on March 22.

In net, Katelin Pudlas stopped all eight Rochelle shots she faced for the 1-0 win over the Hubs, the first shutout in Oregon girls soccer history.

Donaldson, who also scored in Oregon’s seasonopening loss to Indian Creek on March 21, looped a ball over the head of Rochelle keeper Abigail Kerns to put the Hawks in front late in the first half.

“I was kind of looking to just pass it up to my teammates that were going towards the goal,” she said.

“My powerful flick came in handy, I guess, and it went up and over the goalie.”

That was Oregon’s first shot on goal in the game, as several earlier runs into the Hubs’ end were shut down

by Rochelle defenders.

Rochelle was able to clear Donaldson’s corner kick in the 12th minute. A few minutes later, Donaldson and Kelsey Handschuh had a two-on-one break that Rochelle center-back Olivia Piolini cleared away.

Rochelle had more chances in the first half, but nothing came of any of them.

The Hubs often tried to work the ball up to Rhylie Erdman up the left side, but Oregon’s back-line closed down many of her runs.

Alyssa Theisen turned away one of Erdman’s chances in the 26th minute.

In the 28th minute, Erdman was set up in open space in the penalty area, but her leftfooted shot was turned away

by Pudlas.

“I think we were working really hard at getting the balls out and getting them upfield,” Pudlas said. “We were finally not kicking it to the middle and kicking it out, and it proved that we could actually get some goals up and get a win.”

Rochelle’s best opportunity to tie the score came late in the second half, as both

teams scrambled for the ball for several tense seconds in front of the Oregon net.

Pudlas turned away the first opportunity, but Rochelle’s forwards were able to keep the ball in the penalty area.

Oregon defenders kept the Hubs from getting an open look and eventually turned the ball out for a corner, then cleared the ensuing corner.

Rochelle had a handful of other chances in the second half. Erdman had a nice look, but pushed a shot just wide in the 48th minute.

Pudlas stepped in front of a crossing attempt for Alyssa Cepeda in the 50th minute.

From there, Oregon began spending more time at the Hubs’ end of the field. The Hawks had a few chances at adding to the lead, with Rochelle clearing away Donaldson’s free kick in the 54th minute, a shot by Handschuh going wide of the post in the 66th, and Olivia Lambrigtsen being denied by the keeper in the 71st.

“They were very persistent, our girls today,”

Oregon coach Seger Larson said. “A lot more aggressive than [Tuesday] in the loss.”

Rochelle outshot the Hawks 12-6 and had an 8-5 edge in shots on goal, but Oregon’s 5-3-2 formation held.

“Our coach had come up with a new layout for our players which was more defensive after our game [Tuesday] he saw that we needed a stronger defense,” Theisen said. “There were a lot of people at the back there, so once we did get the ball up, we had to get up there and go, we had to push on the offensive side.”

The first-year program closed out its first win before the players ran across the field from the bench to celebrate with fans and took the opportunity to pose for first-game photos in the goal crease.

“It’s amazing just to be out here and have our first home crowd, be able to provide a win for them and for us,” Theisen said. “It really boosts our spirit.”

Above, goalie Katelin Pudlas goes up for a save while below, Hannah Donaldson is congratulated by teammates Kelsey Handschuh (1) and Abigail Wisdom (15) after scoring the winning goal against Rochelle. Photos by Earleen Hinton

Oregon second at track meet Oregon’s Mayra NavaMoytl won three races during a March 21 meet in Forreston.

The senior led the way in the 800 (2:50.96),1,600 (6:26.56), and 3,200 (13:48.46) to help the Lady Hawks finish second.

The Cardinals amassed

141 points, while Oregon (104) and West Carroll (90) were next.

Justine Gorzny won the 300 hurdles in 56.5 seconds to lead Polo-Forreston.

Polo-Forreston’s 3,200 relay team of Kassidi Cheeseman, Tylor Behrends, Katrina Stevens and Lexi

Cox won in 12:10.17.

West Carroll’s Hayley Guilinger won the 100 (13.87) and ran anchor legs for the winning 400 relay team (58.62) and 800 relay team (2:06.56).

AFC’s Grace Friday won the long jump (13-6).

Sports Roundup Softball Eastland 6, Oregon 2: The Lady Hawks fell to Eastland on March 25. Hailey White had four hits while Emily Perkins recorded three hits, one a home run. Aleah White, McKenna Sadler, and Ellie Egyed added one hit each.

Oregon 18, Lutheran 3: Oregon downed the Crusaders on March 23 at Oregon Park West.

Five players had two hits each for the Hawks: Emily Perkins, Hailey White, Aleah Wight, Emily Logan, and Addie Kitzmiller. Perkins and White each had a home run.

White was the winning pitcher, striking out three.

Oregon 12, Winnebago Oregon’s Mayra Nava-Moyotl leads the pack of 800 meter runners during a meet at 2: The Hawks had little Forreston High School. Moyotl finished first in 2:50.91. Photo by Earleen Hinton

difficulty with the Indians in Winnebago on March 21.

Aleah Wight, Hailey White, and Ellie Egyed led Oregon with three hits each.

Emily Perkins was the winning pitcher striking out eight and giving up one hit.

Oregon 3, North Boone 2 The Hawks edged North Boone at Oregon Park West on March 20 with Ellie Egyed on the mound.

Hailey White led Oregon hitters with two hits followed

by Emily Perkins, Sarah Palmer, and Addie Kitzmiller with one each.

Baseball Mendota 11, Oregon 0, 5 innings: The Hawks managed four hits, all singles, off of Trojan pitcher Cruz Figeroa who struck out 13 in the game and walked

no one.

Jared Pottorff allowed six runs, five earned, in 3 1/3 innings of work. Austin Wilson allowed five runs in 1 2/3 innings.

Eastland 10, Oregon 1: Tanner Giedd scattered six hits and allowed one run in going the distance as the Cougars handled the Hawks in Lanark.

At the plate, Brett Swalve singled twice and drove in three runs, while Kaden Henze also collected three RBIs. DJ Heeren knocked in two runs.

Soccer Indian Creek 4, Oregon 1: Hannah Donaldson scored the first goal in program history, but the Hawks fell to the Timberwolves on the road in the team’s debut.

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Oregon’s first girls soccer teams sits in one of the team shelters that are dedicated in memory of Ken Kleveland. Photo supplied

Team shelters dedicated in memory of Ken Kleveland A dedication was held Saturday, March 18 to unveil the new home and away soccer team shelters in memory of Ken Kleveland.

The team shelters were funded by memorial donations and a family match by the Kleveland family in Ken’s memory.

Jane Kleveland and their children Kameron, Kelsey and Jake were on hand Saturday at Oregon Park West to unveil the plaque and shelter to a large crowd, including Oregon High School’s first girls soccer team.

The girls team held a scrimmage before the dedication and were the first to use the team shelters.

Gary Davis, Oregon Park District Board member and Jim Zalzalah, Oregon Soccer Organization president both spoke at the dedication.

Ken was a husband, father, coach and devoted supporter of youth sports in our community. He was always willing to lend a hand and cheer on the kids.

Both Ken and Jane were instrumental in forming the Oregon Soccer Organization after funding was cut to the

program.

Ken and Jane could always be found during soccer games manning the soccer concession, the organization’s biggest fundraiser.

All three of the Klevelands’ children participated in the soccer program at both the park district and high school level.

The Oregon Park District thanks the Kleveland family for their donation.

The shelters will directly benefit hundreds of kids annual who participate in the soccer programs.

At left, Kelsey, Jane, Jake, and Kameron Kleveland sit in the home team shelter dedicated in memory of Ken Kleveland. Above, this memorial plaque is located next to the Hawks’ team shelter on the soccer field at Oregon Park West. Photos supplied

Sports Column Not a fan of participation awards

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com The last couple of weeks, Sauk Valley Media presented its all-area girls and boys basketball teams.

As always, their sports staff did an excellent job with the project.

But, as I looked over the lengthy list of players honored, it seemed like an exercise in “everyone gets a participation award” because we don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings.

Sauk Valley presents not only a first-team, but a second, third and fourth.

Throw in honorable mention and nearly 130 boys and girls received recognition.

That works out to 4-5 players per team, so basically the whole lineup. A few schools had players named that weren’t even starters.

A girls team with only five wins had all five of its players honored. Hmm? Credit to the Oregon boys for only having one player (Andrew Newman) on it. At least that brought the average down and an honest appraisal of a 6-24 team.

Shouldn’t all-state, allconference or all-area teams be standards of excellence?

Speaking of Track On a similar note, I had the chance to make a statement to IHSA track and field representative Kraig Garber about how the excessive time spent handing out awards at the state track and field meet is harming the sport.

Counting all the relays and individual events in the three classes, 540 boys and

girls get medals. In between events, awards are given with the PA calling out each name.

That adds way too much extra time to an already long day. Fans of the sport are there to see a track meet, not a parade of place finishers.

My proposal is to still give out medals for the top nine finishers, because it is noteworthy to medal downstate, but only recognize the first-place winners on the award stand.

This will be presented to the IHSA track and field advisory board and hopefully something will be done to speed the meet up.

Speaking of track, the unofficial indoor state meet was held this past weekend.

At the same time, the Forreston-Polo boys had its first outdoor meet.

What’s significant is that the times put up by F-P’s 800-relay and 1,600-relay would have placed fifth and

third in the indoor meet.

Additionally, Brady Webb’s long jump would have been good for ninth and Mason Wright’s triple jump third best.

If this team can stay healthy, they will be a force downstate.

Softball, Baseball, Soccer There been a lot of excitement with the inception of new softball and baseball teams at Polo and soccer at Oregon.

Softball faces the unique challenge of playing in the one of the toughest 1A conferences in the state.

The NUIC has some real juggernauts, though the Marcos technically aren’t in the league for 2017.

In baseball, everyone has to deal with the new pitch count rule, but it is even more difficult for a new program. It will take awhile to develop arms.

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Of the three sports, soccer is probably the easiest to competitively morph into.

The other day, I was chatting with some Oregon locals about their religious training as youths. Mention was made of how priorities have changed over the decades, with more emphasis now placed on sports and

less on a church life for young people.

One person brought up the example of Sunday morning volleyball tournaments being played at Blackhawk Center and how that would have been considered blasphemy in their childhood.

There was a time when schools would not schedule sporting events on Wednesdays because that was considered youth church night. That’s not the case anymore.

On the other side of the coin, the IHSA occasionally runs into to situations with athletes and schools that can’t play on a particular day of a state series because of a religious holiday.

Orthodox Jews or Seventh Day Adventists would be examples.

That’s a tough one for the IHSA to rule on and one where they probably try to meet all parties halfway.

Soccer season begins in earnest for Oregon girls

By Eric Ingles eingles@saukvalley.com In the fall of 2015, Katelin Pudlas was a freshman with the Oregon boys soccer program, Hannah Donaldson was a freshman with the Hawks volleyball team – having left soccer behind years before – and a group of parents began having discussions with Oregon administrators about adding girls soccer.

Those talks led to the girls soccer program taking the field for the first time last week, a team which includes Pudlas in net and Donaldson attacking from the midfield.

The season of firsts for the Hawks saw the team play its first game last Tuesday, a 4-1 loss at Indian Creek, then

pick up its first win, beating Rochelle 1-0 last Wednesday at Oregon Park West.

“It’s a whole different game with all girls instead of guys as well,” Pudlas said.

“I feel like you get a better chance of playing, and you get a different perspective of the game. It’s not as rough and feeling like you’re going to get hurt all the time.”

The first-year program brings together a mix of players who were part of the boys team, and those who are either new to or returning to soccer. The players who played before are serving as on-field tutors, helping those who haven’t get used to the game.

Junior defender Alyssa Theisen is one of the players who was part of the boys

Kelsey Handschuh battles a Rochelle player for the ball during a March 22 game. Photo by Earleen Hinton

program and now brings that experience to the girls program as a team captain, helping the players who haven’t been playing soccer in recent years get back in the game.

“It’s a lot of stepping up and showing them what to do and helping them improve,” Theisen said.

That instruction includes everything from playing the game to simple things, like

what to do during warm-ups.

The Hawks were out on the field during the offseason, trying to get everything ready to go once the season kicked off.

“Two weeks before the start of practice, we worked together to make up some open fields just to get in some extra work, because we knew that we would need it the first year, first time for some ever playing,” Donaldson said.

Donaldson scored the game-winning goal Wednesday and Oregon’s only goal Tuesday, the first two goals in the team’s history.

“It makes me feel good,” Donaldson said. “I have so many emotions about it, I can’t explain.”

Donaldson said that soccer was one of her favorite sports, but she gave it up in fifth grade to play volleyball.

When the fall season of boys soccer was the only option, that was a choice she had to make. With the girls taking the field this spring, now she can come back to the sport.

“I was a little rusty at first,” she said. “Now it’s really kicking into gear, and the practices are really helping.”

With Donaldson and many others back in soccer, Oregon had 28 players come out for the team this year.

“I pushed to have a JV team so I didn’t have to cut anybody so we can build the program,” Hawks coach Seger Larson said. “We got some JV games added on.”

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Students spend some time at the Village of Progress

By Chris Heimerman cheimerman@sauk valley.com Tony Yates was pumped.

He’s got a lot of great things going on right now.

He’s still basking in the Chicago Cubs’ World Series victory. His Northwestern Wildcats are about to make their first run at the NCAA Tournament.

Oh, and some of his friends are back this week to hang out with him at Village of Progress in Oregon.

Tony is a client at the training workshop for those with disabilities.

His visitors were seven freshmen and sophomores from Faith Christian School in Grand Detour, who played games, provided music and generally hammed it up

with the clients, as part of their weeklong “winterim” program.

As Tony sent the Wii bowling pins flying for a strike March 14, he and freshman Grey Haenitsch talked about whether the Cubs could win it all again this year.

The consensus?

“Oh, absolutely, they totally can,” Grey said.

In the 10th frame, Tony’s shot hit the 10-pin, dead-on.

“Headpin,” said Dave Gesin, Forreston, a longtime teacher who worked briefly at the village. “You got lucky that wasn’t a split, Tony.”

There’s no getting Tony down, though. Not with his Wildcats dancing.

“I’m ready for Northwestern to pull it out – win the whole thing,” Tony

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said.

Take that Cinderella story to the bank, folks. Tony knows his stuff, as evidenced by the Special Olympics gold medal he was wearing around his neck for his basketball skills.

No time like the present to show your friends what you’ve been up to.

“It’s great to have my friends here,” Tony said. “I love it. I ask about them all the time.”

Each morning this winterim week, Faith fifththrough 10th-graders work on skills ranging from sewing to archery. In the afternoons, they do service projects in the community.

Grey and sophomores Elizabeth Harrison, 17, Kali Worrell, 16, and Michael Mendoza, 15, are enjoying

Unity Hospice of Western Illinois will host an introductory meeting for the Grief Recovery Method Support Group on Tuesday, April 4 at 2:30 p.m. at Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center, 811 S. 10th St., Oregon.

This initial meeting serves as a prelude to the eight-week Grief

their second year hanging out with the Village of Progress gang.

“I didn’t know before we came here how much personality all the different people have,” Kali said. “It’s cool to see how different they all are, and how they all think differently.”

“They’re all so sweet and young at heart,” Elizabeth said. “Sometimes, you get out in the world, and people can be grumpy. All these folks are happy all the time and content with life.”

Michael gladly settled in at the piano as Harlene Alderks, a cancer survivor who’s been with the Village since 1987, cheered for him to play.

He obliged, of course, playing “How He Loves” by David Crowder Band.

Recovery Method Support Group, and will introduce and share the benefits of this widely-recognized program.

Upon completion of this initial meeting, interested attendees have the option to sign up for the weekly meetings that follow.

Family members, friends or

Faith Christian School sophomores Kali Worrell (left), 16, and Alexis Freise, 16, (right) play Uno March 14 with a client while their teacher, Dave Gesin, left rear, talks to a client at Village of Progress in Oregon. Photo by Michael Krabbenhoeft, Sauk Valley Media

members of your community are all invited to attend.

The facilitator will be Certified Grief Recovery Specialist and Unity Hospice of Western Illinois Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator Ken Lawson.

Lawson received his bachelor of arts in Ministries, Bible and

Theology, and has been practicing ministry for over 20 years.

He is an experienced leader of grief support groups in his community.

For specific details on this event, call Unity Hospice at 815561-8866.

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.

Andrew L. J. Pierce, 19, Stillman Valley, operating motor vehicle with registration suspended, March 22, 2017 (Dec. 7, 2017) dismissed.

Tyler W. Hammer, 20, Mt. Morris, operating uninsured motor vehicle, March 22, 2017 (Dec. 24, 2017) dismissed.

Jeremy D. Roos, 39, Oregon, unlicensed, March 22, 2017 (Feb. 16, 2017) dismissed.

Bethany D. Anderson, 35, Davis Junction, speeding 2634 mph over limit, March 22, 2017 (Feb. 16, 2017) $496.

Bethany D. Anderson, 35,

Davis Junction, operating uninsured motor vehicle, March 22, 2017 (Feb. 16, 2017) dismissed.

Ricky L. O’Sullivan, 47, Byron, no valid registration/1st & 2nd, March 20, 2017 (Feb. 10, 2017) $120.

David A. Engelbarts, 58, Forreston, operating uninsured motor vehicle, March 22, 2017 (Feb. 18, 2017) $146.

Jerry L. Palmer, 76, Forreston, failure to reduce speed, March 22, 2016 (Feb. 18, 2017) $280.

Danny E. Roos, 60, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph above limit, March 21, 2017 (Feb. 2, 2017) $195.

Pamela L. Quarrie, 55, Leaf River, driving 15-20 mph above limit, March 22, 2017 (Feb. 21, 2017) dismissed.

Justin R. Spangler, 31, Davis Junction, driving 2125 mph above limit, March 23, 2017 (Feb. 27, 2017) $140.

Traci M. StephaniBartman, 34, Davis Junction, driving 21-20 mph above limit, March 20, 2017 (Feb. 27, 2017) $215.

Randy J. Jackson, 52, Byron, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, March 21, 2017 (Feb. 18, 2017) $120.

Nicole A. Winterton, 33, Mt. Morris, operating uninsured motor vehicle, March 22, 2017 (Feb. 28, 2017) dismissed.

Timothy G. Martin, 53, Davis Junction, driving 1520 mph above limit, March 22, 2017 (Feb. 27, 2017) $120.

Ryan T. Leaf, 18, Byron, seat belt required (passenger), March 23, 2017 (March 3, 2017) $60.

Mt. Morris, possession of cannabis less than 10 grams, March 23, 2017 (Feb. 25, 2017) $120.

Kyle A. Hedrick, 48, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, March 20, 2017 (March 7, 2017) $175.

Johnna D. Rowland, 16,

Johnna D. Rowland, 16, Mt. Morris, possession of drug paraphernalia, March 23, 2017 (Feb. 25, 2017) dismissed.

Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity.

March 20 At 2:15 p.m., police investigated a traffic crash at the intersection of Fourth and Washington Streets involving a 2013 Peterbilt semi driven by Daryl M. Harrenstein, 62, German Valley, and a 2010 Ford driven by Roger B. Inboden, 51, Sterling. No citations were issued.

March 22 At 9:30 a.m., police investigated a hit and run that had occurred on the previous day, March 21, in the parking lot of Spring Valley restaurant, located at 300 E. Washington St. where an unknown vehicle struck a parked 1997

Oldsmobile belonging to Barbara J. Gillette, 84, Oregon. If anyone has any information, please contact the Oregon Police Department at 815-732-2162.

in a court of law.

March 24 Peter D. Powers, 28, Dixon, was issued citations at 1:16 a.m. for speeding, 53 mph in a 30 mph zone, and no valid driver’s license. These violations occurred in the 600 block of N. Fourth Street.

Checking a Subject/Vehicle............ 3 Citizen Complaints......................... 6 Juvenile Complaint......................... 2 Animal Complaint.......................... 3 Ordinance Violations...................... 2 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem......... 5 Disturbance / Domestic................... 2 Assist EMS / Other Department..... 2 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window............................. 4 Lockout Vehicle/Building............... 7 911 Hang-up / Open Line............... 3 Traffic Stops................................... 2

Seven parking tickets were issued from March 20-26.

Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty

General calls for service through dispatch March 20-26

Sheriff Arrests ​ O gle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests.

March 21 Jerry T. Freeman, 37, Chicago, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for contempt of court with a bond of $338.

Freeman was released on a recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on April 27.

Megan A. Hacker, 28, Byron, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for identity theft with a bond of $15,000 (10%). Hacker posted the bond, was released, and is scheduled to appear in court on March 31.

March 22 Deputies were dispatched to the area of 4000 block Meridian Road in Stillman Valley in reference to a reported road rage. After an investigation, Tyler Davis, 20, Byron, was arrested for criminal damage to property.

He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

March 23 Terrance Ross, 22, Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. Ross posted $5,000 (10%) for bond and is scheduled to appear in court on April 7.

Gretchen Roberts, 35, Leaf River, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County

warrant for driving while license suspended. Roberts posted $3,000 (10%) as bond and is scheduled to appear in court on March 27.

Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in the 400 block of Davis Drive in Leaf River. After a short investigation, Victoria L. Myers, 58, Mt. Morris, was arrested for domestic battery. She was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

At 10:25 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block of North River Road stemming from a driving complaint. After a short investigation, Michael S. Topp, 28, Sterling, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol.

Topp also received citations for failure to signal, improper lane use, driving on shoulder, no insurance, and no seat belt. Topp was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

March 24 At 3:38 p.m., deputies responded to Illinois 64 and Tomahawk Drive in rural Oregon for a reported car vs. bicyclist.

It was learned that a red 2011 Chevy truck driven

by Donald Orsted, 69, Mt. Morris, was westbound when he failed to yield to a bicycle ridden by Matthew Reckmeyer, 61, Lincoln, Nebraska.

Reckmeyer received minor

injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

Orsted received a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and will appear in court on April 19 at 9 a.m..

Deputies were assisted by the Oregon Fire Department and Mt. Morris Ambulance.

The crash remains under investigation.

At 4:42 p.m.,deputies responded to 110 Foxglove Lane in Davis Junction for a report of a physical domestic between a father and son.

After a short investigation, Michael Marx, 49, Davis Junction, was arrested for domestic battery. Marx was transported to Ogle County Jail and was scheduled to appear in court on March 27.

Philip Aloisio, 29, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. Aloisio’s bond was set at $3,000 10% pending a March 27 court appearance.

At 8:11 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a motorist who had stopped on the roadway in the 8000 block of East Illinois 38, facing east in the westbound

Timothy Pruitt, 50, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. His bonds were set at $950.77 (full cash), obstructing identification $3,000 (10%) and seat belt required as a passenger $1,000 (10%) pending a March 27 court appearance.

Steven Ward, 40, LaSalle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

His full cash bond was set at $2,656 pending a court appearance.

March 25 Cheramie Ricke, 36, DeKalb, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

Ricke’s full cash bond was set at $408 pending a March 27 court appearance.

March 26

lane.

Upon arrival, deputies found a the vehicle, a 2010 Hyundai, had been involved in an accident at an unknown location.

Upon completing the investigation into the incident, the driver, Jasey L. Moore, 38, Rochelle, was taken into custody for driving while under the influence of alcohol.

She was transported to Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

Moore was also cited for improper lane usage.

March 27 Deputies responded to the report of a car burglary in progress in the Woodlawn Acres Subdivision. Upon the deputies’ arrival, two offenders were identified and fled the area.

The subjects were later located in a field north of the burglary on foot. Juan G. Gutierrez, 22, Rochelle, was charged with burglary to a motor vehicle and resisting a peace officer. Elva L. Cruz, 36, also of Rochelle, was charged with resisting a peace officer.

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Obituaries Kenneth L. Turner Dr. Kenneth Lincoln Turner, 92, Overland Park, Kansas, went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife Fay on Friday, March 17, 2017.

Ken was born on Feb. 12, 1925, in Cornell, Illinois, to Irwin and Lola Turner.

He graduated from Cornell High School in 1944 where he gained confidence from his achievements in academics, drama, and sports.

He was especially proud of being a great basketball player, which lead to his lifelong love of all sports.

An avid fisherman, he then took up jogging in his 60s and golf in his 70s.

He would remain loyal to the Forreston Cardinals and was finally rewarded by living long enough to see his Cubs win the World Series.

After high school Ken farmed with his uncle and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1945.

Fortunately for his descendants, his early confidence led to a stroll across a dance floor to meet a beautiful, shy girl named Fay Marie Pollett whom he married in 1946.

After his discharge from the Navy, he and Fay moved to Ames, Iowa, where he earned his doctorate in veterinary medicine from Iowa State University in 1954.

The young couple settled in Forreston, in 1955 where Ken established the Forreston Veterinary Clinic.

There were many long days in his practice often made longer because “Doc” just couldn’t resist staying at the farms to chat and joke with clients who became true friends.

Being naturally gregarious and civic-minded, Ken became a founding member

Elizabeth J. Brown Elizabeth Jean “BJ” Brown, 58, formerly of Oregon, died suddenly on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at her home in LaMoille.

She was born May 7, 1958 in Rockford, the daughter of James L. and Kathleen M. (Keel) Brown.

She graduated from Oregon High School in 1976.

BJ worked most of her life as a caregiver to others in the

of the Forreston Lions Club, was school board president for the Forreston Grade School District and served on the board of the Forreston Mutual Insurance Company.

In 1965 he also toured parts of Eastern Europe and Russia with People to People.

By 1970, Ken wanted his strong belief in nutrition as the best medicine for animals to become a reality, so he created Vet-Way Feeds as a way to customize animal feed.

After he retired from his veterinary business, he became a consultant for Ratite (ostrich) nutrition in parts of the western U.S. and Canada.

Over the years Ken and Fay’s faith in God became the centerpiece of their lives, and they felt it was a very important gift to share.

Ken became a leader in Lay Witness Missions, and Fay led the children’s programs.

They also organized a Christian outreach retreat weekend for several years at Camp White Eagle.

They attended the First United Methodist Church where Ken taught Bible studies.

By this time, Ken and Fay were the proud parents of nine children.

They were loving, caring parents and loyal fans for all their children’s extra curricular activities and life endeavors.

They then became superb grandparents traveling the country to support their home health care industry.

She previously was a member of the Mt. Morris Ambulance and Fire Departments.

She was an avid animal lover and rescuer.

She is survived by her sister, Pam (Bruce) True, Mt. Morris; two nephews, Jason (Renee) True, and Brandon (Brittani) True; two nieces, Dawn (Jeff) Todd and Tracey Brown (Mitch Munns); two great-nephews,

Martha Sue Gilbert

grandchildren’s pursuits.

Ken loved the Lord and lived life to the fullest serving Him. He has left a godly legacy for his children, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and generations to come.

It’s good to know Ken and Fay are, at last, together again in the ultimate garden, Fay tending her flowers and Ken fretting over his tomatoes and onions ready to concoct his famous tomato juice.

They are truly missed.

Ken is survived by his children, Marta (Dick) Holthaus, Alett Turner, Keni (Alan) Gapinski, Leanne (Gale) Brattrud, Elise (Mike) Ross, Robb (Lydia) Turner, Kelly Turner, Edel (Brad) Gunnink, Eden (Brian) Niese; 25 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Keith (Lavon) Turner; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Fay’ infant daughter, Kara Lee; brother, Philip; and sister-inlaw, Lena.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 31 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home, 203 S. Third Ave., Forreston.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 1 at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 402 S. First Ave., Forreston.

A visitation will also be held on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

Burial will take place at White Oak Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for White Oak Cemetery.

Friends and relatives are encouraged to share stories about Ken at www. burketubbs.com.

the Rockford Memorial A memorial service Hospital School of Nursing honoring Martha Sue to fulfill her childhood (Hopkins) Gilbert will be dream of becoming a nurse.

She worked in her father’s held Sunday, April 9 at 2 p.m. at the Pine Creek dairy, Fairview Farm Dairy, to earn money to pay her Christian Church, Polo.

Martha, 80, Blair, died on tuition to nurse’s training.

Martha married Roger Sunday, January 15, 2017 in Gilbert in Dixon on June 20, the Gundersen Tri-County Care Center in Whitehall 1958.

Martha is survived by after a four-year bout with her husband of 58 years, Lewy Body Dementia.

Martha was born Dec. 15, Dr. K. Roger Gilbert, 1936 in Dixon to J. Mason Blair; a son, Father John and Edith (Sheely) Hopkins. M. Gilbert, Boyd; three Julie Ann She attended Highland daughters, (Daniel) Rider, Chippewa School, a one-room school house, for her elementary Falls, Lynn Marie Erdman, education. Martha graduated Chippewa Falls, and Mary from the Polo Community Elizabeth (Charles) Golden, High School in Polo in Hudson; six grandsons; two 1954 and then entered granddaughters; two sisters,

Sharon (Fred) Altman, Pekin, and Linda (Steve) Parrett, Stone Mountain, Georgia; two brothers, James (Nancy) Hopkins, Oregon, and Lyle (Sheryl) Hopkins, Polo.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Jan. 21 in the Blair Lutheran Church West with burial in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery both in Blair. Pastor John Ashland officiated.

Memorials in Martha’s honor may be directed to the Blair Food Pantry, Gundersen Tri-County Care Center Activities Department, the Tri-County Hospital Foundation or the donor’s choice.

Virginia A. Waldsmith

mostly was a homemaker raising her beloved children.

She was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.

Virginia enjoyed movies, but most of all spending time with her family.

Survivors include children, Mary Kay (Randal) Gibisch, Elmhurst, and Sharon (Curt) Ennenga, Oregon; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Tyler, Erika and Lauren; brother, Roland Metzler; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Bob; son, David; and daughterin-law, Kristen; sister, Irene Lunde; brothers, Richard, Harlan, and Clayton Metzler.

The family would like to give a special thank you to her loving caregivers and “second family” Donna, Ogi, Billy, Tim, and Anno.

Funeral mass was held on March 27 at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 2400 Bell Ave., Rockford.

Entombment was at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Burpee Museum of Natural History or Rockford Rescue Mission.

Arrangements were completed by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 3910 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford, IL 61103.

Send online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

Devin and Keegin; two great-nieces, Veronica and Gwendolyn.

She was predeceased by her parents; brother, James L. Brown; nephew, James A. Brown, Jr.; and sister-in-law Colleen Brown.

At Elizabeth’s request cremation rites have been accorded. No services are planned.

To leave a condolence for the family visit www. farrellhollandgale.com.

Meyers, Streator, Brian “Hoody” (Niki) Meyers, Seneca, Shane Meyers, Montgomery, and Shawn Meyers, Sandwich; her former husband, Streator; six grandchildren, Thadius, Cameron,Madyson, Chelsea, Mylee and Franki; two great-grandsons, Judd and Carter; two brothers,

Bill Smith, Polo, and Tom Smith, Plano; and nieces and nephews that she thought of as her own children, Kim, Kris, Tammy, Terry and Steve.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Ruth Ehlers; and a brother, Don Smith.

Cremation rites will be accorded and private services will be held at a later date.

The Hagi & Baker Funeral Home, Streator, is in charge of the arrangements.

She was involved in Special Olympics where memorials may be directed to.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hagifuneralhome. com.

Virginia “Ginny” A. Waldsmith, 86, Rockford, died on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at her home.

She was born on May 6, 1930, in Stoughton, Wisconsin, the daughter of Conrad and Ada M. (Johnson) Metzler.

She graduated Stoughton High School in the Class of 1948.

Virginia moved to the Rockford area in 1957.

She married Robert “Bob” A. Waldsmith, on May 19, 1951 in Rockford at Cathedral of St. Peter.

She worked for Hess Brothers for six years, but

Julia J. Meyers Julia J. Meyers, 70, Montgomery, formerly of Streator, died on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa.

She was born July 16, 1946 in Dixon, to Louis and Ruth (Wagner) Smith.

She graduated from Streator Township High School and had worked at Thatcher’s Glass, Streator, the Campbell County School District, and Walmart, both in Gillette, Wyoming.

She was formerly married to Bob Meyers, and they were married on March 4, 1969.

She is survived by five children, Scott Meyers, Streator, Joel (Cheri) n

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Obituaries Nancy Ryder Nancy Ryder, 72, Oregon, died on Friday, March 24.

One of the few advantages of the news that my metastatic breast cancer had spread to my major organs was that I had time to not only write my own obituary to but say goodbye to so many interesting friends and family members who have influenced my life along the way, they have been an integral part of who I am today, I have loved our time together.

I was born March 13, 1945 in Crawfordsville, Indiana, to two incredibly smart and witty parents Richard Lowther and Kate Delight (Morrison) Lowther.

The family moved to Ames, Iowa, in 1947 where I grew up playing kickthe-can, croquet, dolls, and enjoying a free and

imaginative childhood.

I then graduated from Ames High School and Iowa State University with a B.S. in Spanish.

While finishing my masters degree in Library Science at the University of Northern Iowa I was introduced to my future husband Bob, who was also in education at the time.

I began my teaching career at Iowa Falls, Iowa, my career and marriage brought me to Oregon, Illinois.

My first position was to start the elementary library at Kings School.

I then worked as library director at Amboy Schools before finishing my career at Byron High school.

In Byron I worked with incredible students and faculty.

I was the Student Council sponsor for many years and

Marvin W. Kaney Marvin Wilbur Kaney, 86, formerly of Baileyville, died on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph’s, Freeport.

He was born on May 6, 1930 in Maryland Township, to Edgar and Mae (Gerwig) Kaney.

Marvin married Mary Lee Schreiber on March 7,1954 in Forreston.

He was a lifelong farmer and also worked at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens for several years after retiring from farming.

Marvin was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church, Forreston, where he taught Sunday School for more than 60 years, sang in the choir and men’s quartet, served on various committees and did lay speaking.

He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Marvin enjoyed working

Evelyn G. Hall Evelyn G. Hall, 92, died on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph Center, Freeport.

Evelyn was born on April 3, 1924 in Burlington, the daughter of George S. and Evelyn (Tucker) Henderson.

She married Kenneth J. Hall on April 8, 1944 in Sycamore. He preceded her in death on July 28, 2004.

Evelyn and Kenneth farmed in the Sycamore area

outside, raising sheep, bird watching, and his pets Sparky and Cookie.

He loved his family and enjoyed researching their family history.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Lee Kaney; three daughters, Luann (David) Duitsman, Winnebago, Marilyn (George) Reisner, Jewett, and Laurie (Kevin) Neir, until 1966 when they moved to rural Polo.

While farming along side her husband, Evelyn had chickens and would sell farm fresh eggs in the community.

After selling the farm in 1998 they moved to Mt. Morris.

Evelyn is survived by her children, Carol (Tommy) McGee, Sycamore, and Randy Hall, Freeport; and one granddaughter, Jessica (Michael) Krise, Sycamore.

moved from being the library media director to a Spanish teacher.

I have many passions and one of them is volunteering and serving my community.

I was a library trustee for the Oregon Public Library.

I gathered a group of Oregon mothers together to start Project Play, a creative playground for Oregon children.

I have loved participating on the Oregon beautification Libertyville; sister-in-law, Eleanor Kaney, Forreston; seven grandchildren, Stephen (Aleah) Duitsman, Sarah (Mike) Kohn, Amy Duitsman, Austin Reisner, Adam Reisner, Alex Reisner and Ethan Neir; and greatgrandchild Braelynn Kohn.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Glenn Kaney; sister, Helen Stauffer; and grandson, Zachary Neir.

Funeral services will be held on Friday March 31 at 1 p.m. at Forreston First United Methodist Church with Pastor David Poust officiating.

Visitation will be held on Friday from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service.

A memorial has been established.

Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Freeport.

Visit and sign Marvin’sguestbook at www. burketubbs.com.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth J. Hall; three sisters, Arlene, Mareva, and Mildred.

Funeral services were held on Monday, March 27 at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, with Rev. Virginia Haney officiating.

Private burial was at Elmwood Cemetery, Sycamore.

Memorials will be established.

committees and feel that revitalization for Oregon is very important.

I also have incredible passions for travel, language, culture and being a part of this world that is so closely interconnected.

I loved starting conversations with people on buses, trains, planes and getting to know the stories of others in the world around me.

I loved the trips throughout the United States, Peru, Ireland, Scotland, Mexico, Guatemala, other parts of Central America, France, England, culinary tours of Italy, the rivers of Germany, Spain and Caribbean cruises with my family.

I have been lucky to see many amazing parts of the world often while getting to explore art, music and gaining a better understanding of individual cultures.

I am most proud of my two wonderful daughters Kate Lazar, Chicago, and Sara (Bill) Tsioles, Arlington Heights.

I never thought I would see grandchildren and have enjoyed instilling a love of reading in my grandchildren and seeing Sophia and Mia Tsioles and Zach Lazar grow, play, laugh and continuously chase each other around.

I have had months to watch them play together, see their love for each other and know

they will grow to be healthy, and happy children well taken care of by their parents.

To all my friends and family, you’ve made make me think, laugh, expanded my horizon and realized all the possibilities in life.

You have given me encouragement along the way.

Please continue to pass these gifts along to others that you have given to me.

I have treasured our time together.

One never knows when your life might end, do things you’ve always wanted to do.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Oregon Public Library and Wingsguate.org.

Property Transfers Property transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the county recorder’s office.

The name of the grantor transferring the property is listed first, followed by the type of transaction, the name of the grantee, the address and township of the property.

March 17 Kimberly R. Parkinson, quit claim to Kimberly R. Parkinson as trustee of the Brad Parkinson Real ESt.ate TruSt., 910 S. Second St., Oregon-Nashia Township.

John P. Laxner and Karyn L. Laxner, warranty deed to Eric Stivers and Talitha Stivers, 108 S. Barry Ave., Byron Township, $129,900.

March 20 Pamela Martz, warranty deed to Raymond W. Castandeda, 408 W. Oregon St., Buffalo Township.

Amie G. Loyola, warranty deed to Tylar Dannewitz, 209 E. Rockvale Drive, Rockvale Township, $90,000.

Thomas L. Kraus

(deceased) and Marie A. Kraus, 8552 Yellowstone Drive, Byron Township, $155,000.

First State Bank, warranty deed to Spencer L. Hayden and Timothy J. Hayden, 1550 Squires Landing & 1590 Knights Lane, Flagg Township, $53,334.

Ogle County Sheriff and Curtis Mallory, Sheriff’s deed to Village of Davis Junction, 117 Prairie Moon Drive, Scott Township, $43,863.

Sharon L. Choppie, quit claim to Sharon L. Choppie Revocable TruSt., 571 Red Oak Ln, Pine Rock Township.

Antonia Alfano and Marianna Alfano, quit claim to City of Oregon, North Seventh Street, OregonNashua Township.

Kenneth J. Ruiz, warranty deed to Kenneth J. Ruiz and Patricia J. Ruiz, North Rock City Road, Maryland Township.

March 21 Linda D. Colcord, quit claim to Toby Aguilar and

Arden Queckboerner, 2670 S. Galena Trail Rd., Buffalo Township, $69,500.

March 22 Dolores J. Millard, warranty deed to KKM Commercial I LLC, 126 W. Second St., Byron Township, $130,000.

Larry Chisamore and Mollie Chisamore, warranty deed to Kenny’s Place INC, 409 Cherry Ave., Flagg Township, $150,000.

Eugene H. Frericks and Carol C. Frericks, warranty deed to Patricia Maloberti, 6649 E. Oak Hill Rd., Marion Township, $242,500.

Susan R. Tyler, quit claim to Susan R. Tyler and David H. Brown, 306 S. Third St., Flagg Township.

Nancy R. Larsen and Nicole M. Larsen, quit claim to Nancy R. Larsen and Lars J. Larsen, 322 Northknoll Drive, Flagg Township.

Ogle County Sheriff and James R. Runyon, Sheriff’s deed to David Gatz, 132 S. Maple Ave., Byron Township, $81,841.

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

March 20 Donald Sutton, 46, Leaf River, domestic battery, battery, jury trial May 16.

March 21 Megan Hacker, 28, Byron, identity theft, arraignment March 31.

March 22 Dontae Cathina, 33, Rochelle, domestic battery, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued with $25,000 bond.

Jacob Chamberlin, 22, Oregon, theft, pretrial conference April 10.

Jacob Shaw, 22, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery, unlawful restraint, domestic battery, pretrial conference April 5.

March 23 Ryan Hayden, 28, Mt. Morris, possession of child pornography, status hearing April 6.

Franky Martinez, 39, Rochelle, delivery of a controlled substance, jury status call April 24.

March 24 James Wetzell, 43, Milledgeville, possession of a controlled substance, jury status call March 27.

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Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Road Purposes of the Pine Rock Township, in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017, and ending March 31, 2018, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at Pine Rock Township Hall, 210 West Street, Chana, Ill. from and after 7 o'clock p.m., 11th day of April 2017.

Notice is further given hereby that a public hearing on said budget and appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7 o'clock p.m., 9th day, May 2017, at Pine Rock Twp. Hall in the Pine Rock Township and that final hearing and action on this ordinance will be taken at a meeting to be held at Pine Rock Twp. Hall at 7 o'clock p.m., 9th day, May 2017.

Clerk Carol Eckerd

April 30, 2017

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON MT. MORRIS TOWNSHIP BUDGET

Publisher of the Oregon Republican Reporter Mt. Morris Times Forreston Journal Tri-County Press

Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Mt. Morris Township in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017 and ending March 31, 2018, will be on file and available for public inspection at 105 W Lincoln Street, Mt. Morris Township office from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Notice is further hereby given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 1:15 pm, Friday April 7, 2017 and that final action will be taken on said ordinance at a meeting to be held at the Township Office at 1:30 pm, Friday May 5, 2017.

Dated this 17th day of March, 2017

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John Thompson, Supervisor Paula Diehl, Township Clerk March 30, 2017

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STATE OF ILLINOIS CIRCUIT COURT OGLE COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: Ashley Jean Lauritzen 2017-MR-14 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Ashley Jean Lauritzen to the new name of: Ashley Jean Toppert The Court Date will be held on May 18, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at the Ogle County Judicial Center, Oregon, Ogle, in Courtroom #202 Ashley Lauritzen Ashley Jean Lauritzen March 23, 30 & April 6, 2017 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING?ON TOWNSHIP BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the town of Pine Rock, in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017, and ending March 31, 2018, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at Pine Rock Township Hall, 210 West Street, Chana, Ill. from and after 7 o'clock p.m., 11th day of April 2017.

Notice is further given hereby that a public hearing on said budget and appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7 o'clock p.m., 9th day, May 2017, at Pine Rock Twp. Hall in the Pine Rock Township and that final hearing and action on this ordinance will be taken at a meeting to be held at Pine Rock Township Hall at 7 o'clock p.m., 9th day, May 2017.

Clerk Carol Eckerd

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING?ON ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET

April 30, 2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff(s), vs.

GARRETT R. SCOTT, CONNIE L. SCOTT, Defendant(s).

Case No. 16 CH 73 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALEOF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on May 5, 2017, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OGLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, 202 S 1ST STREET, OREGON, IL 61061, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: LOT 9 IN BLOCK 2 IN YOUNG'S SECOND ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT MORRIS, SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Common Address: 311 EMILY ST., MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 P.I.N. 08-27-260-002 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale.

The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property is improved by a Single Family Residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for PlaintiffIra T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Richard Drezek ARDC #6301323Nathan J. Buikema - ARDC #6302969 Aaron Nevel - ARDC #6322724 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201Chicago, Illinois 60606(312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com RF# 16-02778# 357-1125 March 30, April 6, 13, 2017

Tuesday, April 11, 2017 being the second Tuesday of said month at the hour of 7 o'clock P.M. at the Pine Rock Township Hall 210 West Street Chana, Illinois for the transaction of the miscellaneous business of the said town; and after a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers, and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting; and especially to consider the following: 1) Approval of 2016 meeting minutes 2) Approval of Funds balances 3) Setting Moderator's salary for 2018 4) Setting date, place and time for 2018 Annual Meeting 5) Vote on county services provided to Township residents 6) Other business as brought before the meeting Town Clerk Carol Eckerd

April 30, 2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. David D. Weegens; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00059 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/16/2016, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 4/21/17 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT SEVEN (7) IN ROLLING MEADOWS 1ST ADDITION IN THE VILLAGE OF FORRESTON ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT FILE A, PAGE 15, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 02-33-330-022 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 115 W. Meadow Court, Forreston, IL 61030 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-16-10209.

I716496 March 16, 23, 30, 2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS

OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff(s), vs.

WILLIAM D. WOGEN; BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I INC.; JULIE WOGEN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 15 CH 41 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the hour of 2:30 p.m. in the office of inside the front door of the Judicial Center, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:

PRESCOTT B. BATES A/K/A PRESCOTT BATES AND KIMBERLY A. BATES A/K/A KIMBERLY BATES, UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s).

17 CH 12 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: PRESCOTT B. BATES A/K/A PRESCOTT BATES, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN TENANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Chancery Division, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of a certain Real Estate Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit:

EAST 120 FEET OF LOT 14 OF SUB., LOT 10 OF STOCKINGS 1ST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1202 Second Avenue, Rochelle, IL 61068.

P.I.N. 06-24-23-482-004.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Evan Lincoln Moscov at Plaintiff's Attorney, Weinstein & Riley, P.S., 653 North Kingsbury Street, Chicago, Illinois 60654. (312) 255-7996. 47357951 I717157 March 30, April 6, 13, 2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANY SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO AMERICAN MIDWEST BANK and The AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF DEKALB COUNTY Plaintiff, v.

OLD SECOND NATIONAL BANK, INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE NON RESIDENTIAL ESTATE OF NATHAN T. PASHOLK and PROPERTY REPRESENTATIVE OF PERSONAL NATHAN T. PASHOLK, DECEASED, SWITCHYARD INCORPORATED, DANIEL WILKINSON, MICHELLE BLANEY, BRENDON ODOM, EMILY NELSON, JOSEPH GAGE, ROBERT (BOB) PEARSON UNKNOWN TENANTS OR OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

No. 2016 CH 71 NON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above-entitled cause, on March 17, 2017, in favor Heartland Bank and Trust Company, Successor in Interest to American Midwest Bank and the American National Bank of DeKalb County, in the amount of $320,454.34, plus attorneys? fees of $11,975.00 and costs of $2,238.45 (the “Judgment”), Brian E. VanVickle, Sheriff of Ogle County, or his Deputy, will on Friday, May 5, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, located at 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment to wit: THE SOUTH 48.75 FEET OF LOT 1 AND THE SOUTH 48.75 FEET OF THE EAST 20 FEET OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 24 IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF LANE, NOW CITY OF ROCHELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK PLATS, PAGE 2, IN THE OF RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 200 N. Washington, Rochelle, IL 61068 PIN NO: 24-24-385-003 and 24-24-385-006 The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Michael A. O'Brien, Esq. (630) 871-9400 The terms of sale are: Twenty percent (20%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due by May 22, 2017.

The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

The property is improved by: Mixed Commercial and Residential Property.

The property may be inspected prior to sale: No. Together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto.

NOTICE-PUBLICATION-JUDICIAL SALE WITNESS: Kimberly A. Stahl, Clerk of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court, and the seal thereof, Ogle, Illinois DATE: March 21, 2017 O'Brien Law Offices, P.C. Michael A. O'Brien Leslie G. Bleifuss 124A South County Farm Road Wheaton, Illinois 60187 Ph: (630) 871-9400 Fax: (630) 871-9435 Atty. No. 27084 E-Mail: Service@obrienlawoffices.com March 30, April 6. 13, 2017

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PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 8; THENCE NORTH 1°31'17” EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 311.40 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 1°31'17” EAST ALONG SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 456.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°16'55” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 477.68 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 1°31'17” WEST PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 456.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°16'55? EAST A DISTANCE OF 477.68 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Tax Number: 19-08-100-008 commonly known as 1600 N. LYNNVILLE RD LINDENWOOD IL 61049; and which said Real Estate Mortgage was made

by PRESCOTT B. BATES A/K/A PRESCOTT BATES AND KIMBERLY A. BATES A/K/A KIMBERLY BATES, and recorded in the Office of the Ogle County Recorder as Document Number 201101108388; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said named Defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, located at 106 SOUTH FIFTH STREET, 300, OREGON, IL 61061, on or before the May 1, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 Aaron Nevel - ARDC #6322724 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com KP # 17-00251 I718027 March 30, April 6, 13, 2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Successor Trustee for JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2005-4 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-4 PLAINTIFF Vs. Joyce Smith; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00103 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 2/3/2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 5/5/17 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT SIXTY (60) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE FINAL PLAT OF HARVEST GLENN PLAT NO. 3, A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED JULY 9, 1998 AS DOCUMENT NO. 98-08163 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 11-22-428-017 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 111 Sunny Hill Drive, Davis Junction, IL 61020 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee?s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-08237.

I717648 March 30, April 6, 13, 2017

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To the legal residents of the Town of Eagle Point in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois That the Annual Meeting of said Town will take place on Tuesday April 11, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.. at Eagle Point Town Hall. Hazelhurst, Illinois. The meeting will elect a moderator. Notice of regular meetings, 3rd Monday of month at 7:30. Here are the dates: 2017: May 15, July 17, August 21, September 18, November 20, 2018: January 15, February 19, March 19, and Annual Meeting April 10, 2018 at 7:00.

Submitted by: Eagle Point Township Clerk, Linda Shank March 30, 2017 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of CAROLYN S. JANICKE, deceased Case No. 2017 P 19 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION – WILLS AND CLAIMS Notice is given of the death of Carolyn S. Janicke. Letters of Office were issued on March 16, 2017 to Jodi Janicke, 3616 W. Richland Road, Freeport, IL 61032, the legal representative of the Estate.

The attorney for the Estate is Dan G. Fishburn, Fishburn Whiton Thurman, 8 East Stephenson Street, P.O. Box 877, Freeport, Illinois 61032.

Notice is given to Jacob Long, Jennifer Lonf and Jarrod Long, heirs or legatees who are named in a Petition, filed in the above proceeding to probate a Will and whose names or addresses are not stated in the Petition that an Order was entered by the Court on March 16, 2017 admitting the Will to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the Will gy tetimony or the witnesses to the Will in open Court or other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21). You also have the right under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after admission of the Will to probate.

The estate will be admintistered without Court supervision unless under Section 28-4 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) of the Probate Act any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before September 30, 2017, or within three (3) months fron the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), whichever date is later.

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

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Ogle County Circuit Clerk – Probate Division at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S, 5th Street, Suite 300, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the Estate legal representative, or both.

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

Jodi Janicke, Independent Executor of the Estate of Carolyn S. Janicke, Deceased March 30, April 6, 13, 2017

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: No. 2017-P-15 ARLYN E. BRYSON, Deceased.

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Arlyn E. Bryson. Letters of office were issued on March 6, 2017 to Leonard J. Bryson, 900 S. Division, Polo, Illinois 61065, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthy LLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, IL 61061.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both, within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and may claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated this 9th day of March, 2017.

LEONARD J. BRYSON, Independent Executor For the Estate of ARLYN E. BRYSON, Deceased.

Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMS MCCARTHYLLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: No. 2017-P-16 PHYLLIS J. BRYSON, Deceased.

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Phyllis J. Bryson. Letters of office were issued on March 6, 2017 to Leonard J. Bryson, 900 S. Division, Polo, Illinois 61065, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthy LLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, IL 61061.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both, within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and may claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated this 9th day of March, 2017.

LEONARD J. BRYSON, Independent Executor For the Estate of ARLYN E. BRYSON, Deceased.

Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMS MCCARTHYLLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com.

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is lispecifically censed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AUCTION OF REAL ESTATE Case No. 16 CH 71 On May 5, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. certain real estate commonly known as: 200 N. Washington, Rochelle, IL 61068 Will Be Sold at Public Auction to the highest bidder for cash: The property consists of: Mixed Commercial and Residential Property.

Contact: Michael A. O'Brien at 630871-9400 Formal Notice of this Judicial Sale of Real Estate will be found in the Legal Notices section of this newspaper with the above-mentioned case number.

March 30, April 6, 13, 2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON, ILLINOIS OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

WILLIAM D. WOGEN; BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I INC.; JULIE WOGEN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 15 CH 41 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the hour of 2:30 p.m. in the office of inside the front door of the Judicial Center, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 1202 Second Avenue, Rochelle, IL 61068.

P.I.N. 06-24-23-482-004.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds.

No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Evan Lincoln Moscov at Plaintiff's Attorney, Weinstein & Riley, P.S., 653 North Kingsbury Street, Chicago, Illinois 60654. (312) 255-7996. 47357951 I717157 March 30, April 6, 13, 2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff(s), vs.

GARRETT R. SCOTT, CONNIE L. SCOTT, Defendant(s).

Case No. 16 CH 73 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALEOF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on May 5, 2017, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OGLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, 202 S 1ST STREET, OREGON, IL 61061, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 311 EMILY ST., MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 P.I.N. 08-27-260-002 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information. The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale.

The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property is improved by a Single Family Residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for PlaintiffIra T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Richard Drezek - ARDC #6301323Nathan J. Buikema - ARDC #6302969 Aaron Nevel ARDC #6322724 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201Chicago, Illinois 60606(312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com RF# 16-02778# 357-1125 March 30, April 6, 13, 2017

The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Successor Trustee for JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 20054 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-4 PLAINTIFF Vs. Joyce Smith; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00103 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 2/3/2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 5/5/17 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 11-22-428-017 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 111 Sunny Hill Drive, Davis Junction, IL 61020 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee?s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1508237.

I717648 March 30, April 6, 13, 2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. David D. Weegens; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00059 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/16/2016, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 4/21/17 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 02-33-330-022 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 115 W. Meadow Court, Forreston, IL 61030 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876.

Please refer to file number 14-16-10209.

I716496 March 16, 23, 30, 2017

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Astrograph Rethink your position, goals and plans. Put more energy behind the ideas that excite you the most. Preparation will ensure your success.

THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017 ARIES (March 21-April 19) -A change may be required, but you should look before you leap. Not every opportunity will be as equally beneficial.

Question what’s being offered and make intelligent choices.

Don’t feel pressured; take your time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Emotions will surface, forcing you to take part in situations that concern you.

Voice your opinion, but be sure to have facts to back up your allegations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -The changes you enforce now will set a standard for what’s to come. If you want to bring about greater stability, believe in the quality of your plans and put them in action.

and control your emotions in situations that can influence your position or reputation. Be prepared to make reasonable compromises to reach your goals.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -Get involved in functions that interest you and take part in challenges that will encourage you to work alongside likeminded individuals. An emotional revelation will help you move forward.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -Domestic, personal and joint finances look promising, as long as you don’t go over your budget. Common sense, discipline and moderation will help you avoid stressful financial issues.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- An old partner will be your savior if you listen to the warnings being offered. Be cognizant of someone trying to benefit at your expense.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Communication with someone you deem responsible and hard-working will help you assess your situation and come to terms with what needs to be done.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Use your energy wisely

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- At networking

functions, you will be tempted to brag and make promises you may not be able to keep. Stay focused on what is and isn’t doable to avoid embarrassment. Romance is highlighted.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Assess your situation and evaluate your relationships with individuals who lack common sense or have behaved erratically. Stay focused on obtaining greater stability in your personal life and relationships.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Helping others can be healing, but can also lead to you being taken for granted.

Set boundaries so you don’t wind up resentful. It’s how you handle situations that will make the difference.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -What you do for others will be appreciated and reciprocated.

Compromise will help you overcome any concerns you have about what’s fair. Pursue your dreams avidly. ©2017 UFS

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