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The Ogle County Board is working to solve a $850,000 deficit budget. B3

Felony charges filed

Blue skies draw crowd to AOP Spotty showers on Saturday, but sun and fun on Sunday By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Although the final numbers aren’t yet tallied, Oregon’s 47th Autumn on Parade festival may have drawn its largest crowd ever on Sunday. “Several people told me they had never seen so many people there before,” said AOP Committee President Marseyne Snow. After intermittent drizzle all day Saturday, Sunday dawned bright and beautiful with temperatures topping off in the mid-70s — picture perfect for browsing craft booths, shopping for mums and pumpkins, and best of all, watching a parade. “Even with the rain on Saturday, we still had a good crowd, and yesterday was just beautiful,” Snow said on Monday. As always, the Harvest Time Parade was a crowdpleaser. “The South Shore Drill Team is always a favorite, and the Jesse White Tumblers got the crowd involved. People really liked that,” Snow said. The tumblers invited members of the audience to Jennifer Scheck of Mt. Morris, runs with her son Briggz, age 4, in Autumn on Parade’s Kids stand tall while their high-flying acrobats, one after Fun Run on Sunday. Photo by Earleen Hinton another, did flips over top of them. The crowd started coming into town early Sunday morning. “We had nearly 500 runners in the 5K,” Snow said. The festival’s second 60/40 cash raffle also topped last year’s total. This year’s winner, Jeff Donaldson, of Polo, won $13,140. The cash total of tickets sold was $21,900. By noon, virtually every one of the 180-plus booths in the Farmers Market had a line of shoppers, and the block-long Food Court was elbow-to-elbow. Amanda Wielgus, of Rochelle, was involved in what she laughingly called “the endless debate,” as she contemplated a handmade

Straw-Beary, the winning straw sculpture in Mt. Morris’ National Straw Sculpting Contest this summer, took a trip

Mongan facing DUI, reckless homicide in boating fatality By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Felony charges were filed in Ogle County Court Oct. 4 against an Oregon man who was operating one of boats involved in a collision that took the life of a Rockford woman more than a year ago. Marc Mongan, 47, was charged with seven new felony counts — one count of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, a Class 2 felony; three counts of reckless homicide, all class 3 felonies; and three counts of reckless conduct, all Class 4 felonies. Mongan had already been charged with six misdemeanors in the death of Megan Wells, 31, who died on June 24, 2016 after the johnboat he was operating struck her when it went over the back of the pontoon boat she was riding in, throwing her overboard. The collision occurred just around 8:40 p.m. on the Rock River three miles north of Oregon. Judge John Redington set a preliminary hearing for Wednesday, Oct. 18, when he will rule on whether or not probably cause exists for the felony charges. Special prosecutor David Neal, from the Illinois State’s Attorney’s Appellate Prosecutor’s office, said he decided not convene a grand jury for an indictment on the new charges.

Turn to A8 to Oregon Sunday for the Harvest Time Parade. Photo by Vinde Wells

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The lodge at the White Pines State Park gets addition and new name Long-awaited expansion for Henderson ​By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com A long-awaited expansion is close to becoming a reality at the White Pines State Park. Local and state officials attended a ground-breaking at the park’s lodge Oct. 6 that they say will usher new tourism dollars into the area economy. Lodge concessionaire Beth Henderson said the construction project, which is slated for completion Dec.

18, means the lodge, now known as the White Pines Resort, will have a brand new stage with state-ofthe art lighting and sound, seating for 40 more guests in the dining room, and more storage. The goal, she said, is have a retreat center to attract corporate groups to the facility. “We have tourists and weddings on the weekend, but all we have mid-week is the dinner theater. Now we have space for corporate retreats mid-week as well,” she said. Henderson declined to give the cost of the expansion, but said the project is a partnership between the resort and

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the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, which has authority over the park. “The state [IDNR] paid for the design and I’m paying for everything else,” she said. Henderson told the crowd at the ground-breaking that the expansion has been a long time coming. “I’ve been here 29 years and this has been in the making for 20 years,” she said. “It is really a symbol of growth as we transform from the White Pines Lodge to the White Pines Resort. We want to be a showplace for the state.” Keynote speaker Cory Jobe, director of the Illinois Office of Tourism, said the cooperation between Henderson and the IDNR is

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noteworthy. “This is the first time I’ve been at a ground-breaking for a public-private partnership,” he said. “It’s refreshing to see that happening at one of our state parks.” State Sen. Tim Bivins (R-Dixon) recounted coming to the White Pines since his childhood. He said when he came the first time with his parents he was fascinated with the park’s fords. “How cool is that to drive through the water?” he said with a smile. “This is a jewel,” Bivins continued. “This place has special meaning for those of us who live around here and White Pines Lodge concessionaire Beth Henderson addresses the crowd at the ground-breaking ceremony grew up here.” Turn to A2 at White Pines Resort on Oct. 6. Photo by Zach Arbogast

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Food pantry seeks contributions for Thanksgiving meals Mt. Morris Loaves and Fish Food Pantry is seeking donations to provide Thanksgiving meal boxes to local families in need. The meal boxes, made possible in partnership with Northern Illinois Food Bank, contain a turkey, potatoes, stuffing, gravy, canned fruit and vegetables, coffee, and dessert – enough to feed a family of eight. A $16 donation will allow Mt. Morris Loaves and Fish Food Pantry to provide a local family the opportunity to enjoy a traditional holiday Randee Boll, of Dixon, and her mother Mary Mickey, of Rochelle, look over the items for sale at the Maple Lane meal with their loved ones this holiday season. Farm booth Saturday. Photo by Vinde Wells

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To sponsor one, two or more families, send a gift to Loaves and Fish Food Pantry, Att: Nelson Miller, Treas., P.O. Box 202, Mt. Morris, IL 61054. The pantry hopes to raise $2,400 above its regular donations to purchase 150 Thanksgiving boxes. Any donations received above the amount needed to purchase Thanksgiving meal boxes will be used to purchase food for the pantry. Mt. Morris Loaves and Fish Food Pantry provides food to an average of more than 350 individuals each month.

New expansion is underway at Pines From A1 Jerry Campagna, vice president of operations at the White Pines Resort, credited Henderson with securing IDNR approval of the expansion. “It’s all due to her energy and commitment,” he said. He also introduced the resort’s new logo, the focus of which is a lantern.

“A lantern is a light that brightens the path,” he said. “We inspire others.” The resort’s tagline will be “Stop the dash, connect the dots.” Campagna also announced a partnership with Highland Community College, Freeport, for its hospitality program. Workshops will be held at the resort.

Polo firemen to host hog roast on Oct. 14 Ground was officially broken Oct. 6 for an expansion of the lodge at the White Pines State Park. Pictured left to right in the front row are: Oregon Mayor Ken Williams; Diane Bausman, Blackhawk Waterways Convention & Visitors Bureau; State Senator Tim Bivins; Beth Henderson, White Pines Resort; Jolyn Wise, White Pines State Park Site Superintendent, Cory Jobe, director of the Illinois Office of Tourism; and Jerry Campagna, White Pines Resort. Back row: Evan Talbert and Rebecca Anderson, Highland Community College; Von Bandy, Illinois Department of Natural Resources; Robert Bell, IDNR; Michael Bauling, IDNR; Bill Taft, IDNR; Sandy Stahler, White Pines Resort; Ray Gilden, Hickory Ridge. Photo by Zach Arbogast

Senior Center News Winter months are coming! How can I stay active? Join Jamie for an informative program on how to stay fit and active over 60, especially in the winter months on Monday, Oct. 23 at 10:30 a.m. at Mt. Morris Senior Center. 9 E. Front St. She will also cover dietary tips, macronutrients, how to make healthier choices, and the importance of hydration. Jamie is a certified Personal Trainer, a Cleveland Clinic Certified Nutrition Coach, and a 1992 Bradley University graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications. RSVP by Friday, Oct. 20 at 815-734-6335. A free Community Lunch will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mt. Morris Senior Center. Bring a friend and join our community for a delicious free hot lunch and friendly conversation. All ages welcome; you do not have to be a member of A new sign points the way to the Mt. Morris Senior Center. Photo by Vinde Wells the senior center.

The Polo Fire Department will hold its annual hog roast and open house on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the firehouse, 206 S. Franklin Ave., Polo. Firefighters, with the help of the Polo Cub Scout Pack, will serve roast pork and all the trimmings. Safety and auto extrication demonstrations will be held,

and a children’s obstacle course will be set up. Pink Heals of Sauk Valley will also be on hand. Donations for the meal will be accepted at the door. Proceeds will go toward the purchase of new equipment and to support breast cancer awareness. National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 8-14.

DUMC to host Fall Fest Disciples United Methodist Church, Mt. Morris, will hold its annual Fall Fest on Friday, Oct. 27. The event is a longstanding tradition at the church for Mt. Morris area residents. From the old church on

the corner of Front and McKendrie, where more than 60 years ago they held a bazaar and served a complete turkey dinner, to the present church at Maple and Hitt Streets. Today the church women serve their famous turkey

casserole family-style with all the trimmings of cranberry salad, rolls, relishes and diner’s choice of homemade pie. Seconds are encouraged. Watch for more information coming on this yearly event.

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Felony charges are filed in fatal 2016 boat crash From A1 He said probably cause can be determined either by a judge or a grand jury. “The two different ways are interchangeable,� he said. “Doing it this way will expedite the case, which has already been going on for some time.� Mongan’s attorney David Tess, Rochelle, said that he received the new charges only a few minutes before the hearing and had not yet had an opportunity to review them. “I think it’s safe to say they mirror the previous charges,� he said. An Ogle County Grand Jury failed to indict Mongan last December on felony charges of operating a watercraft under the influence of alcohol and aggravated reckless operation of a watercraft. Subsequently Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow filed two misdemeanor charges — operating a watercraft while under the influence of alcohol and reckless operation of a watercraft. Four more misdemeanors — one count of improper passing when approaching a boat, two counts of careless operation of a watercraft, and one count of reckless operation of a watercraft —

Marc Mongan enters the courtroom on Oct. 4. Photos by Earleen Hinton

were added in July. Redington appointed Neal to prosecute the case in August at Morrow’s request. Morrow said then that new evidence came to light during the state’s preparation for the trial that could mean felony charges would be filed against Mongan. Wells’ parents David and Robin Swaziek, Loves Park, had been highly critical of Morrow’s handling of the case and through their attorney Cynthia Koroll, Rockford, had filed motions to replace him with another prosecutor. Redington denied those motions. Neal praised Morrow, the Ogle County Sheriff ’s

The parents of Megan Wells, David and Robin Swaziek, speak with a television crew as two family members embrace following the Oct. 4 hearing. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Department, and the Conservation Police for their cooperation on the case. David Swaziek said he was pleased with the Neal as a prosecutor and with the outcome of the Oct. 4 hearing. “This is a more positive chapter in that we’re upgrading the charges.

We’re going to see some justice here. That’s what we wanted from the beginning,� he said. “We were put in a club nobody wants to be in. We just want to be sure there’s consequences for the actions.� Wells, the mother of three small children, was a passenger on a pontoon boat

operated by her uncle David Daily, 53, Leaf River, when the collision with Mongan’s boat occurred. Daily and the other passengers on his boat, Phillip Lukes, 53, Chicago; and Sherry Bushre, 60, Chicago, refused treatment at the scene, as did Mongan. Nicholas Lamb, 30,

Oregon, a passenger in Mongan’s boat was injured and taken to a Rockford hospital. Mongan is also facing three civil lawsuits, one filed by Wells’ husband Robbie Wells, another filed by Lukes and Bushre, and a third filed by Daily and his wife Leigh.

Mt. Morris Public Library News Fire Prevention Week at Storytime Wednesday, Oct. 18 11 a.m.  We will have a Fire Fighter here to share about how we can be safe in our homes and what to do in case of fire. BBC and Tea Thursday, Oct. 19 Mark your calendar for Oct. 19 when Alfred Hitchcock comes to the library. This classic will give you a thrill – starring Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly. Mum’s the Word! Sunday, Oct. 22 2 p.m. Come learn all about the care of mums (the plant, not the

Pine Creek News By Karen Merlak Finally, we are getting some much needed rain. When we put our trust in God, He sends what we need. We are thankful that He takes care of the flowers, trees, and birds because we know He loves us even more than those. It is a blessing to be called His child.  This morning in church, we were greeted by Larry and Judy Riffle. Our special music was the story of the hymn, “To God Be the Glory� read by Martha Johanssen. Jean Cunningham asked me to pick my favorite

mother!) at this informative and fun adult program presented by Mary Ley, Master Gardener through the University of Illinois Extension Office.  Haunted Library By-theBook Costume Party Friday, Oct. 27 7 p.m. This is an after-hours family event here at the library. We will have food, fun games, and a costume party. Dress as your favorite book character. Bring your cell phone or camera to take pictures in our photo booth. We encourage families to dress as their favorite book. We’ll have prizes for the best costumes. Please no bloody or hymns for this morning’s service and I happily obliged. After church, a group of Pine Crickers went over to watch the parade in Oregon to celebrate their Autumn on Parade Festival. Kent and Judy Nettz took Rev. Charlotte Hoppe to enjoy the festivities. On Saturday morning, Dave Burright hosted the men’s breakfast in the church basement. While the group was small, they enjoyed a wonderful morning meal and fellowship. Don Hay, Larry Riffle, Kent Nettz, and Ron Baker shared in the morning meal and visiting. This past Tuesday evening, our P.E.O. Chapter DW held our regular monthly meeting at the home of Carol Suits. Carol hosted with her sister-in-law, Sandy Stahler. I had the pleasure of giving

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scary costumes. Adult Program Sunday, Nov. 12 2 p.m. We honor Veterans Program with Dawn Vander Kolk from Serenity Hospice and Home. Family Reading Night Thursday, Nov. 16 Special guest readers and a chance to play with all the new STEAM materials at the library. Mt. Morris Public Library 105 S. McKendrie Ave. Mt. Morris IL 61054 – 815-734-4927 Fax 815-734-6035 Youngsters at Storytime show off their www.mtmorris-il.org crafts. Photos supplied

the program. We played a fun round of Password with a musical theme. Joining us from Pine Creek were Maggie Henning, Lisa Coffman, Beverly Coffman, Betty Hare, and Judy Nettz. We had a fun evening with visiting, a delicious dessert, and warm hospitality. On Thursday evening, our church continued with our meals for the sports teams. Charlotte Hoppe, Judy Nettz, and I met at the school to feed the volleyball team. Sandy Ford, Deb Ohlwine, and Judy Nettz have been our good cookie bakers throughout the fall season. This past Saturday, I took a trip to Oregon for the craft show.Â

I had the chance to visit with my Aunt Bobbi Deen. Bobbi had her booth filled with delicious baked goods. Her cookies are a favorite tradition in our family. There were many talented crafters sharing their goods. In the afternoon, I went over to see my brother, Ben Bittinger, his wife, Jo, and their sons, Hayden, and Garrett. Hayden was getting ready for another Homecoming dance. After Hayden left, Ben, Jo, and I had a nice visit long into the afternoon. Garrett learned a new magic card trick and couldn’t wait to show me. Ben showed me the secret

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Trip to post office yields windfall for Conover By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com A trip to the post office turned up a windfall for a century-old Oregon building. Hands On Oregon President Rick Ryland learned last Thursday that the volunteer organization was $15,000 short for completing the final touches on the south wall of Conover Square. However, when he went to get the mail the following morning, the problem was solved. “Friday morning I checked the post office box for Hands On Oregon,” Ryland said. “There was an anonymous donation for $75,000 for the continued restoration of Conover Square.” HOO, a not-for-profit, was formed in 2015 by Ryland and Jeff Hallock with the purpose of enriching the lives of Oregon citizens through local caring and creating excitement through volunteerism. As their first project, they chose repairing the sagging south wall of Conover Square, a piano factory turned mall. Moisture and age had caused the wall of the building to deteriorate and bow out. Building owner Lou VanderWyst had already shored up the inside of the wall with jacks and was doing what he could to deal with the problem. However, money was tight, and he lacked the amount needed to make the extensive repairs, and the building, which is home to several shops and restaurants, was in danger of being shut down. HOO set to work in late December of 2015, removing the stucco from the wall’s outside and shoring up the studding, then insulating the wall and sheeting it, and covering it with Tyvek. After overcoming delays and obstacles over the last 22 months, all that remained was putting on the

steel siding. Then Ryland got the call Oct. 5 from the president of Tip Top Roofing and Construction Company, Sycamore, the firm that is installing the steel siding. The gist of the call was that estimated cost would be $15,000 more, not including capping off the top edge. “He was very reluctant to tell me this, but I knew he was doing his very best to keep our cost as low as possible,” Ryland said. “I thanked him and told him not to worry — it is my job to raise the money. If we run out of money we will just have to quit until more funds come. I wasn’t really worried — I hung up and prayed.” His reaction to the surprise check was jubilation. “I cried and worshipped the Lord,” he said. “He had answered before I asked.” With the check, the anonymous donations total $165,000. Four have been given: the first on March 14, 2016 for $15,000; the second on Jan. 4, 2017 for $25,000; third on May 15 for $50,000, and topped off Oct. 6 with the $75,000. Ryland said he believes all four checks have come from the same individual or group, but doesn’t know who that is. HOO was started with a prayer two years ago, he said, and members have continued to seek God’s guidance as they continue the Conover project. The Jan. 4 donation allowed HOO to hire professional help to complete the upper stories. Tip Top Roofing and Construction completed that in record time – and under budget. “Now with this incredible donation from the Greatest Donor Ever we can finish the Love our Flag Project on the south wall and address roof leaks and air-conditioning issues,” Ryland said. “The design of the east end of the wall will include the American flag. It will be 60 feet long

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HOO members Lee Hadick and Rick Ryland hold a large replica of the $75,000 check from an anonymous donor outside the south wall of Conover Square. Also pictured are Oregon Mayor Ken Williams, left, and HOO members Roselani Aluli-James and Rev. Kali Aluli. Missing from the photo are HOO members Jeff Hallock, Clint and Fran Strouse, Sharon Wallace, and building owner Lou VanderWyst. Photo by Vinde Wells

and three stories high. The red, white and blue will be easily seen as people cross the bridge entering Oregon.” The names of those who have donated will also be listed on the wall. Other monetary donations total $12,000 and have come from Nicor Gas, Eagle’s Nest Art Group, Blackhawk Model Railroad Club, and Oregon’s Woman’s Club, and several private individuals. The city of Oregon also provided a $1,000 façade grant. Hector’s Cocina and Conover Chocolates, both businesses in Conover, have provided food for the volunteers working on the project. Fischer’s Inc., Oregon, has donated printing. “The local papers have been phenomenal in printing our needs,” Ryland said. To contribute to Hands On Oregon make checks payable to Blackhawk Hills Regional Council. On the memo line write Hands On Oregon. Checks can be mailed to Hands On Oregon, PO Box 244, Oregon, IL 61061. All contributions are tax deductible.

HOO President Rick Ryland stands by the poster that details the repairs to Conover Square and the donations. At top right is an artist’s rendering of what the completed project will look like. Photo by Vinde Wells

Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriage licenses.

Eric Israel Brockman and Jessica Lee Buskohl, both of Sterling.

Sept. 29 Jacob Charles Sundberg and Brianne Christine Lobocki, both of Rockton. Nicholas Joseph Cupani and Genesis Loza, both of Joliet.

Oct. 3 Michael Allen Spray and Sarah Diane Edge, both of Davis Junction. Stephen Hames Liddle, of Lakemoor, and Oliwia Sylwia Wolniak, of Orland Park. Maison Nickolas Crawford and Samantha Faith Smith,

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both of Mt. Morris. Oct. 4 Tommie Don Maddux and Megan Christine Watson, both of Stillman Valley. Oct. 5 Edward Steven Haring and Elizabeth Marie Schubert, both of Rockford. Richard Kenneth Snyder and Jacquelyn Ann Dye, both of Portage, Indiana.

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If you’re 65 or over, you will receive a high-dose version of the vaccine ($62). There will be no out-of-pocket expense if you are covered by Medicare Part B (please present Medicare card) or a Medicare HMO accepted by FHN (there’s a list available at each location; covered persons MUST present the Medicare HMO card instead of the Medicare card for the billing process). All immunizations not covered by Medicare or a Medicare HMO must be paid for by cash or check payable to FHN. The prices shown here are only available at these flu shot clinics; other rates may apply in FHN offices. No other insurance coverage can be accepted at these flu shot clinics, and per government regulations, no Medicaid cards can be accepted at these locations. Because of federal guidelines to prevent identity theft, everyone must present a photo ID to receive an immunization. Children can only be immunized if a written prescription from a physician indicating dosage is presented. You should NOT receive a flu shot at any of these clinics if you: • Are allergic to eggs or the flu vaccine • Are ill or have a fever • Have a depressed immune system Please contact your healthcare provider or call FHN toll-free at 1-877-6000-FHN (1-877-600-0346) ext. 945 for assistance in finding a provider if you can’t receive a vaccination due to the above restrictions. For more information, visit www.fhn.org.

Church News 5903.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 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, Oct. 12—10 a.m. Bible Class Saturday, Oct. 14—8:30 a.m. CLS Fun Run; 9 a.m. LWML Meeting Sunday, Oct. 15—9 a.m. Worship with Communion; 10:20 a.m. Education Hour; 11:30 a.m. Confirmation Class Tuesday, Oct. 17—ALIVE Thursday, Oct. 19—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. Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com

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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.

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

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road FIRST UNITED Pastor John Wisdom METHODIST CHURCH Church Office 402 First Ave., Forreston Phone: 815-732-6313 Pastor David Poust 9 a.m. Sunday School 815-938-2380 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Thursday, Oct. 12—8 a.m. AA Women & Men’s Bible Meeting; 7 p.m. Ad Council Study, Kids Club Sunday, Oct. 15—9 a.m. www.ebenezerreformed.com Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School Monday, Oct. 16—8 a.m. AA EMMANUEL Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee EVANGELICAL at The Depot; 3 p.m. Good LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon News Club Wednesday, Oct. 18—6:30 (Payne’s Point) p.m. Bible Study Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St. Mt. Morris Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna 815-734-4942 Thursday, Oct. 12—1 p.m. Ladies Bible Study Saturday, Oct. 14—7 a.m. Men’s Accountability Group Sunday, Oct. 15—8:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Inner Mission; 10 a.m. Worship Service Log onto our website at http://www.efcmm.org to check out our latest opportunities and updates FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Jeremy Heller, Pastor 815-946-3588 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service Nursery Available We are an independent nondenominational Christian church. Visitors are always welcome. FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203 “ A Church with a Heart — In the Heart of Forreston” 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School Sunday, Oct. 15—7:30 a.m. Church Council; 9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday, Oct. 18—12 p.m. Senior Friendship; 6:30 p.m. Choir Thursday, Oct. 19—6:30 p.m. Quilting FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Brian LeBaron 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642

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church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, followed by their meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. October’s Bible Book of the Month is II Kings.

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Pastor Thomas E. Kim 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com Sunday Worship 9 a.m. LEAF RIVER BAPTIST Followed by Fellowship and CHURCH All-Age Sunday School 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Saturday, Oct. 14—4 p.m. Leaf River Agape Team Practice; 5:30 p.m. Pastor Randy Newton Agape Praise Team Worship815-738-2205 Laity Service Email leafriverbc@gmail. Sunday, Oct. 15—9 a.m. com Worship-Laity Sunday; 10:15 Sunday Praise and Worship a.m. Fellowship & Sunday Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery School; Youth Mission Trip provided) Deposit Due; Newsletter Sunday School 11 a.m. Articles Due Wednesday Prayer/Bible Monday, Oct. 16—10 a.m. Studies 6 p.m. Staff Meeting; 6 p.m. Scouts; Prayer Chain 738-2205 7 p.m. Staff-Parish Committee Wednesday—Various Meeting Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17—6 p.m. Cub Scouts LEAF RIVER UNITED Wednesday, Oct. 18—6:30 METHODIST CHURCH a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 7-9 a.m. 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Holy Communion in Chapel; Pastor David Poust 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Sunday, Oct. 15—10 a.m.; Alive; 7 p.m. Choir Practice Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21—4 p.m. Worship Agape Team Practice; 5:30 p.m. Agape Praise Team WorshipLIGHTHOUSE UNITED Laity Service METHODIST CHURCH Sunday, Oct. 22—9 a.m. 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Worship-Stewardship KickPastor Chan Ik Choi Off; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship & Handicapped Accessible Sunday School Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN Age Three through CHURCH Sixth Grade. 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Everyone is Welcome Pastor Charlotte Hoppe

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN FLORENCE UNITED 409 W. Brayton Road METHODIST CHURCH P.O. Box 2055 2649 W. Florence Rd., Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Freeport Pastor Ginny Haney Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Phone: 815-734-4573 Worship Service 9 a.m. Office hours Monday - Friday January, March, May, July, 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon September, November Thursday, Oct. 12—1:30 p.m. Dementia Support Group VAN BROCKLIN UNITED at Pinecrest; 7-9 p.m. PAG METHODIST CHURCH Rehearsal 2649 W. Florence Rd., Friday, Oct. 13—9 a.m. Freeport Women’s Fellowship Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Saturday, Oct. 14—4-7 p.m. Worship Service 9 a.m. Living Hope Church February, April, June, August, Sunday, Oct. 15—8:15 October, December a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; FORRESTON GROVE 10:45 a.m. Sunday School CHURCH Tuesday, Oct. 17—8:45 a.m. 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Bible Study; Quilting; 6:30 p.m. Forreston Leadership Team Meeting Wednesday, Oct. 18—7:15 Presbyterian Church in America p.m. Chimes Rehearsal Pastor Drew Jones 815-938-3605 NORTH GROVE www.forrestongrovechurch. EVANGELICAL com CHURCH 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10384 W. Coffman Rd., 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Forreston Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 FORRESTON REFORMED Sunday School 9 a.m. CHURCH Worship Service 10:05 a.m. 501 Third Ave. Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 9:30 a.m. Worship a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Open at New Life Community Center FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA OREGON Pastor Kathy Burkheimer CHURCH OF GOD 815-222-7270 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Sunday Morning Worship Pastor Michael Hoffman at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian 815-732-6847 Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon Sunday School 9:30 a.m. GIFT—Growing In Faith Worship 10:30 a.m. Together-Christian education You and your family are for all ages following worship invited to join us for worship service on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 10:30 Welcome Center is at a.m. 111 S. 4th St., Oregon Guest speaker Jay Smith will give the morning message. GRACE VALLEY Greeting you will be Bill and CHRISTIAN REFORMED Diane Irwin. CHURCH During morning worship an 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. exceptionally fine Children’s German Valley Church is offered for children Pastor Jake Ritzema 3 years old through Grade 5. 815-362-6601 Sunday School begins at Sunday School for All Ages 9:30 a.m. and includes classes 9 a.m. for adults, young adults, teens, Worship Service 10 a.m. children and infants. Special attention is given in GERMAN VALLEY each class to issues and topics UNITED METHODIST related to the particular needs CHURCH and interests of each group. Church and Main Streets The Wednesday night Youth Don Plock, Pastor Group meets at 6 p.m. at 8:30 a.m. Worship Service East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Daysville Road. The local Weight Watchers group meets Wednesday at the

9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. (The church is handicapped accessible) Pastor Leslie Lake 9:30 a.m. Family Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship REVIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris Email: pastor@revivemtm. com Southern Baptist Saturday Night Service 5:30 p.m.

12 p.m. LOMC Autumn Fest Lunch & Activities; 4 p.m. Reformation Service at St. Paul’s Lutheran, Sterling ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Sunday School for Adults & Children 9 a.m. Social Time 10 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m. Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St., Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School 11 a.m. Worship Service

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

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL Email: trinitymm@frontier. com CHURCH Website: www.trinitymm.net 1000 Ill. 64 West Thursday, Oct. 12—3:30Oregon 4:30 p.m. Lot 12 at Mobile Pastor Barbara Seward Home Park (grades K-6) 815-732-7211 Friday, Oct. 13—8 a.m. www.saintbrides.org Email:saint.bride.church@ Bulletin & Fellowship Saturday, Oct. 14—5:30 p.m. gmail.com Worship Service Services Sunday, Oct. 15—9:30 a.m. Sunday-Holy Communion-8 Worship Service and 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17—3:30-4:30 Classes Children’s Sunday School & p.m. Lot 12 at Mobile Home Park (grades K-6) Adult Bible Study Available Wednesday, Oct. 18—6:30 St. Bride’s follows traditional a.m. Prayer & Praise Group in Anglican-Episcopal church Chapel; 6 p.m. Chime Choir; practices; is biblically based and both family and individual 6:45 p.m. Men’s Chancel Choir Rehearsal; 7 p.m. Full oriented. Visitors are always Chancel Choir Rehearsal; 7:30 welcomed. p.m. Women’s Chancel Choir ST. JAMES LUTHERAN Rehearsal Thursday, Oct. 19—3:30CHURCH 4:30 p.m. Lot 12 at Mobile West Grove Road at Home Park (grades K-6) Columbine Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson WEST BRANCH Saturday, Oct. 14—2 p.m. CHURCH OF THE WELCA Meeting BRETHREN Sunday, Oct. 15—9:15 4014 West Branch Road a.m. Book Fair Begins in the Southeast of Forreston Narthex; Prayer Ministry Team; Pastor Richard Bright 9:30 a.m. Congregational Bible 815-734-4411 Study, Instrumental Ensemble Sunday School—9:30 a.m. Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship—10:35 a.m. Worship with Communion;

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Color Run in Mt. Morris Pinecrest Community, Mt. Morris, will host a 5K color run and one mile walk on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 9 a.m. Three color stations will be set up throughout the course, and each participant will receive an individual packet of color and a T-shirt. Register for $25 per

adult; $15 for child before Oct. 2 and be guaranteed a T-shirt on race day. Registering after Oct. 5 does not guarantee a T-shirt will be available in your size on Oct. 14; and will cost $30 per adult; $20 per child. For more information or to register call Amy Sikyta

at 815-734-4103. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Color Me a Memory art communication program for residents with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. This event is sponsored by Maggie’s Idle Hour, DJ’s Bar Arcade and White Pines Roller Rink.

Solar classes are planned Duane Lidel, of St. Charles, and Bill Kerfoot, of Geneva, look over the 1953 John Deere tractor as they chat with Jon Groenhagen, (left), Oregon, during the 25th Autumn on Parade Tractor Classic. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Celebrate harvest season John Deere Historic Site plans Fall Festival The John Deere Historic Site is celebrating the harvest season with its second annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 14. From 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., guests to the site are invited to decorate pumpkins, bob for apples, play a variety of old fashioned kids games and of course, tour the grounds and exhibits. This year’s event will also feature covered wagon rides until 2 p.m. and a chance to interact with alpacas. The site offers free admission making this an exceptional family outing. In addition to these special activities, the site will feature a colorful fall photo opportunity area. Guests are encouraged to bring cameras to capture seasonal photos of the kids and family. Staff at the site will also be dressed in Pioneerera costumes, adding to the historic ambience experienced while strolling through more than six acres of John Deere’s original

Illinois homestead. “We are very excited to offer this free family event again this year as fall is an beautiful time of year at the John Deere Historic Site,” said Kristen Veto, manager of the John Deere Historic Site. “In addition to all of our Fall Fest activities, our blacksmith will also conduct demonstrations throughout the day and our guides will offer tours throughout the site. It’s a great time to learn more about where the legend of John Deere began.” For more information, please contact the John Deere Historic Site at 815652-4551. The historic site is located nine miles south of Oregon on Illinois 2. About the John Deere Historic Site The John Deere Historic Sitein Grand Detour is the original Illinois homestead of John Deere and is the location where he built his first commercially successful “self-polishing” steel plow.

The Historic Site was designated as a Registered National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service, and a Historic Landmark of Agricultural Engineering by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers. The home Deere built still stands and is now accompanied by a replicated blacksmith shop, an exhibit of Deere’s original tools unearthed during an archeological dig, and a visitor center and gift shop. In the atmosphere of a friendly 19th century village, informed tour guides provide an entertaining and educational perspective of life on the prairie. The John Deere Historic Site is open to the public March through December and is funded and managed by the John Deere Foundation. For more information, please call 815-6524551 or visit www. VisitJohnDeere.com.

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The Forest, the Trees, & the Autumn Leaves

An afternoon of family fun at the Franklin Creek Grist Mill full of: Drama, Stories, Art, Music, Learning, Nature and Food

Sunday, October 15 12pm - 6 pm

Special program & dinner at 1-3 pm

“Native American Tree Tales” by Brian “Fox” Ellis ($25/adult, $8/student) For tickets: Text 41444 Type Autumn or call 815-456-2718

• Free Activities after 3pm

Wagon Ride • Craft Demonstrations Tree Care Workshop • Music Live Owl Program • Nature Walks • Mill Tours Cider Pressing • Acorn Planting

• Food available for purchase all day DIY ACTIVITIES w/ Materials Charge Birdhouse Building • Pumpkin Decorating

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Food • Crafts • Books • Raffle Tickets • Silent Auction

Anyone who is interested in knowing more about solar electricity or is thinking about a home solar installation is invited to attend a class hosted by the Illinois Renewable Energy Association on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the IREA Headquarters, 1230 E. Honey Creek Rd., Oregon. An experienced PV installer who has completed more than 600 systems in

this part of Illinois will be the instructor. He will present an explanation of what solar electricity is and how it works. After the presentation, he will lead the class in assembling an actual PV system meant for home use, wiring it and watching it work. The group will then disassemble it. All equipment will be provided. The fee is $20 for

Small business help the topic of Lunch n Learn on Oct. 17 The Oregon Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Lunch ‘n Learn on Oct. 17. “Free Small Business Help is Just a Phone Call or Email Away” is the topic. Monthly lunch functions are held at noon at the Nash Recreation Center. The cost is $10 payable at the door, which includes a catered lunch. “David Buchen, director of the SBDC at Sauk Valley Community College, will

be our guest speaker. He has worked with small businesses for over 25 years, owned several small businesses himself, and has recently opened this new center in Lee County,” said Debbie Dickson, executive director of the Oregon Chamber. “This session will provide you with an overview of the assistance that you can receive from the Small Business Development Center,” Dickson said.

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Located at Sauk Valley Community College, the SBDC provides free advice on business issues for startups and owners of current small businesses. This assistance ranges from steps to get your new business started to social media or succession planning for people getting ready to retire. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the chamber at 815.732.2100, or by sending an email to ococ@oregonil.com.

Colored pencil retreat in Oregon The fourth annual “An Art Beat Away” will be a day of colored pencil instruction on Saturday, Oct. 14 on the wooded grounds of Stronghold Retreat Center, Oregon. Internationally known colored pencil artist, Amy Lindenberger, will share her approach to working with colored pencils on colored paper from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Brubaker Center.

In this class, Lindenberger will teach how to use a dark-to-light color layering technique on dark-colored paper, using the principle of simultaneous contrast. This technique is featured in her newest book, “CP Surfaces Volume IV: A Complete Guide to Using Colored Pencil on Colored Paper.” An evening of fine dining will be offered by Chef Teri

Faulkner on Friday Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Irish Lady Farm on Oregon Trail Road west of Oregon. This event, held prior to the workshop, will provide an opportunity to meet fellow artists and enjoy the country surroundings. For more information and to register for Beech Tree Studio’s “An Art Beat Away” Colored Pencil Retreat go to www.beechtreestudio.com.

Quilt guild will meet Monday The Country Crossroads Quilt Guild will hold a workshop taught by Lynn Schmitt from “A Different Box of Crayons” shop in Glen Ellyn on Monday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Forreston Grove Church,

7246 Freeport Rd., rural Forreston. The project will be a small accent pillow or table topper from mixed mediums of fabric with wool appliqué. The total cost of

the workshop is $46. Those interested should contact Barb Gaertner at gaertnerbarb@gmail. com or 815-297-2700. Schmitt will present “Quilting Eclectically” at 7 p.m.

Savanna’s Bridge Fest Oct. 21 celebrates the end of an era Savanna, Illinois and Sabula, Iowa, will celebrate the end of an era on Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with Bridge Fest—The Last Drive, featuring food, music, art and a continuous drive across the historic SavannaSabula Bridge, which spans the Mississippi River connecting Illinois and Iowa via U.S. Highway 52. Opened in December 1932, this charming but narrow bridge opened Savanna to tourism, completing a new “short route” from Chicago to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This iconic Mississippi River bridge is slated for demolition and Bridge

Fest is the ceremonial last drive before the opening of its nearly completed replacement, the Dale Gardner Veterans Memorial Bridge. The opening of the new bridge is not yet scheduled. Henry Matthiessen III, co-owner of Stoned Kaos Art Gallery and an event organizer, said Bridge Fest is a way to say goodbye to an old friend. “This will be an epic celebration of something that’s connected Savanna and Sabula to the rest of the world for 80 years. We’re going to party like the bridge is coming down,” he said.

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IREA members and $40 for non-members, which includes membership. An optional lunch will be provided for $6. Those who prefer to bring their own lunch may do so. To enroll or for more information, email sonia. vogl@gmail.com or phone 815-973-4624. Advanced registration is essential. The registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 25.

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Anyone with a connection to the river or bridge is invited to participate in this historic last drive. Cars, motorcycles and pickup trucks are invited, particularly historic, antique and other special vehicles. Due to safety concerns, bicycles and pedestrians will not be allowed on the bridge. Extra-wide vehicles are strongly discouraged. The bridge will remain open to commercial traffic. Live music is scheduled at several Savanna and Sabula locations, including Iron Horse Social Club, Hawg Dogs, A.O. Elliott and Bombfire Pizza. Stoned Kaos Art Gallery will host the family-friendly event, Art Unabridged, featuring art demonstrations and informal conversation with the gallery’s 11 artists. Bridge Fest will include a classic car show and street dance, which will take place in and around the Block that Rocks on Main St. in downtown Savanna. A food court will be open on Madison St., just west of Main St. For more information about Bridge Fest, contact Hawg Dogs at 815-2732661.

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PAG will perform “The Way Home” in November The Performing Arts Guild of Mt. Morris will present the world premiere musical performance of “The Way Home” at the Pinecrest Grove Theatre at the Pinecrest Grove Community Center. The performance dates are Nov. 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, and

19. Times are 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. This production is based on the story of the Prodigal Son. The playwright and one of the last century’s leading hymn writers, the late Dr. Rev. Herb Brokering, is

recognized for his telling and retelling of biblical scriptures and contemporary theological work. Composer Daniel Kallman is a contemporary musician and composer who is equally recognized in the music world.

Leads include Mark Tremble as Papa, Margo Ackland as Mama, Todd McMillion as Ted, and John Chase as Fred. The supporting cast includes Connie Augsburger, Pam Ballard, Russ Senti, Cat Hill, Dave Sowinski, Priscilla

Osborne, Judy Cook, and Brianna Fuentes. Beth Nelson Chase is the director. Roles in the chorus are still available. Contact producer Jennifer Bakener at 815-4400223. Ticket prices are $12 each

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Learn about the jail proposal and make your voice heard ​ y Ed Smith B President FN Smith Rarely has there been a time when it has been more important for an American voter to seriously consider the decisions that our elected officials make on our behalf. When you consider the effect last November’s election has had on the evening news and our government, it is easy to see how important elections can be. While the national political landscape may seem far removed from Ogle County, there is a topic occurring locally that you can participate in to positively affect your home town. Many of you by now are aware of the proposal by Ogle County to build a new jail in downtown Oregon. We have Oregon city councilmen that have stood up and represented their constituents on this proposal while being unfairly judged, and in some cases degraded by members of our community for doing their job and presenting their point of view. Our democratic system is based on refining diverse the opinion of elected officials and distilling down to specific solutions for our country and community. Two Oregon city councilmen, Mr. [Tom] Izer and Mr. [Jim] Barnes have consistently represented the voters who elected them to their office by sharing their view of the proposed jail project. According to our Ogle County Board, the plan for a 180-200 bed jail facility has been in the planning

stages and part of their public disclosure for over ten years. Unfortunately many Ogle county voters have not been aware of the board’s long term plan for a jail expansion until recently. Perhaps this information disconnect is due to voter apathy, political disinterest, or the belief that as a voter they cannot affect county board business decisions. As a responsible citizen we owe it to our community to become familiar with the details involved with the new proposed jail in Oregon. There has been a jail in downtown Oregon for over 100 years. There is an element of safety for law enforcement and efficiency for the judicial system by having a jail centrally located to our courtrooms. The need for an updated jail is justified. The current jail does not provide an efficient method to transport prisoners to court, and has structural and environmental issues. With Oregon’s focus on updating the downtown area for tourism, reconfiguring our jail by eliminating its out of place architecture, could fit well with long term objectives. The real question for the citizens of Ogle county and especially Oregon residents, is do we want to expand the number of prisoners incarcerated in our downtown area? The current jail can house up to 100 people while the proposed jail is slated to expand in size to 180-200 beds. At a public meeting regarding the jail, I was told by an Ogle County Board member that in order to qualify for federal funding,

the proposed jail needed to be 200 beds or more. Since that time, I have learned that Ogle County will receive no federal funding regardless of size. This means the cost of a new facility will be largely borne by Ogle County tipping fees and taxes. It is prudent to plan for growth, but the county board is considering for more than linear growth in local incarceration. The county would like to expand the number of prisoners it houses for the federal government. The plan is to build a jail in your downtown to house prisoners from anywhere in the country. This is being considered a well thought out business plan to make approximately $82 per night per prisoner for the county. Building new sources of revenue for our government agencies beyond our tax base may sound like a good idea, however there are other considerations. 1. The commitment from the federal government to utilize our proposed facility is at their discretion. This business plan is based on the “build it and they will come “philosophy. Most good business plans are based on a secure source of revenue. We currently have an agreement with Federal marshals for a minimum number of prisoners. Given this, taxpayers should be provided how this agreement will be rewritten to be sized to a new larger facility. Without assurances, the taxpayers of Ogle County could end up operating a facility larger than required for decades to come without the revenue to support it. The list of underutilized

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retention facilities is welldocumented, historically the Thompson, Illinois site bears good example. If there is an agreement that assures the Ogle County taxpayer of a secure revenue stream with the federal government, taxpayers should be made aware of it. 2. If the plan for additional federal prisoners is successful, it is likely that the Oregon and surrounding communities will bear the costs associated with friends and family of the incarcerated. While population growth is desirable, it is possible that a population influx could be skewed in a manner that could place a heavy burden on the school district, social services and ironically law enforcement. 3. The county has agreed to protect the owners of homes surrounding the proposed jail site from loss of value to their homes due to the new jail being located adjacent to their property. This means that the Ogle County taxpayer will be on the hook for the difference between the current value of the associated homes and what they sell for at some point in the future.

It is telling that the county board realizes that the jail has a negative effect on property value. At the same time the loss of tax revenue from the reduced home value as well as the removal of the property the jail would set on from the tax rolls, will further reduce tax revenue for the City of Oregon. 4. Because the City of Oregon has voted to not provide access to Sixth Street for the new jail, Ogle County has secured a suburban legal firm to represent the county. This move by county board members would appear to most taxpayers as an inefficient use of tax dollars as we are literally fighting ourselves. These dollars could be better spent on alternate design proposals or ultimately brick and mortar. Taxpayers appear to be nearly unanimous in accepting the need for an updated jail, how we implement the update should be a considered by you. As tax paying citizens and as registered voters, it is important to make sure that our elected officials are aware of how you see your community and its future growth potential. Because of the questionable financial benefit of a large jail and potential negative impact on social services, we should encourage our county board to consider a smaller plan that better fits the needs of Ogle County: 1. Consider a plan for a smaller 100-125 bed facility that would fit in the same block as the judicial center, on the southwest corner reducing negative home property values. 2. A smaller facility

would cost substantially less to build and be less obtrusive. While this may not be the county board’s first choice, it is important for them to consider the opinion of the tax payers that pay for it. 3. The current internal vehicle transfer station at the judicial center could still be incorporated into the judicial center if a new smaller jail is located on the same block without disturbing Sixth Street, providing safe transfer of prisoners. 4. Consider rebuilding the jail in its current location, designed to better match the courthouse architecture. By confining the jail to its current location it minimizes the impact on local resident’s homes and property value reduction. This would require a period of time where our current prisoners would be held at an alternative facility that would drive up the construction budget. If we abandon the current site will it be demolished or repurposed? 5. Is it time for our community to consider a new location for our county jail out of the downtown area? In today’s violent world it is vital that we do all we can to protect law abiding citizens. It is also essential that we provide the best possible safety for our law enforcement community, our first line of defense against those that wish to disrupt our lives with violence. Help your public officials do their job; get involved to let them know where you stand. Make a difference in your community.

I would like this to continue. Since the golf course is now closed, I would like to help other organizations, schools or churches have blood drives by making phone calls or contacts. I started giving blood over 50 years ago when Kenny Obendorf asked me to give blood. I said, “No, I hate needles.” He offered to buy me dinner and off to Freeport we

went to give blood for Paul Fossett. I have been giving blood ever since. Thank you Kenny. I feel so good after giving blood and now I try to give at least six times a year. Sometimes I get turned down for low iron since they raised the level from 12.5 to 13.0. Maybe we could work with the Polo Chamber? Bill Burkardt Polo

Public Voice Chili cook-off was a success

Dear Editor, The Polo Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone who attended the 2017 Annual Chili Cook Off on Saturday Sept. 30. Additionally we would like to thank all of the teams that participated. There were six teams with 10 total chilis. The teams were Polo Masonic Lodge, Polo Masonic Lodge Too, Polo Rehabilitation Center, Polo Fire Department, the Lannen Family, and Nick Escobar. The following awards were presented: Judge’s Choice to Polo Masonic Lodge Too, People’s Choice to Nick Escobar, Non-Traditional to Polo Masonic Lodge, and Showmanship to the Lannen Family. We would like to give a special thank you to our sponsors Jeanette Linker and Country Companies, Johnson Oil and Polo Shell Express Lanes, First State

Bank Shannon-Polo-Lake Carroll and Dan Schmidt. The Larry Lannen Memorial Blood Drive was a huge success as well, with 44 people attempting to donate and 35 units collected. D.J. Sanders President Polo Chamber of Commerce

Grocery store thanked for donation

Dear Editor, The Mt. Morris Loaves and Fish Food Pantry would like to publicly recognize the incredible generosity of a local business. Sullivan’s Foods of Mt. Morris recently made an unexpected donation of a large quantity of food to the Loaves and Fish Food Pantry. In fact, it took two trips with a van to collect all of the food donated by Sullivan’s to the pantry. We would like to thank

Sullivan’s for their kind gift to those in need in Mt. Morris and Leaf River. We are blessed to have a community-minded grocery store in our village. Sullivan’s is celebrating 50 years of serving northern Illinois this year. Please join us in congratulating them on this milestone and thank them for all they do for the community of Mt. Morris. With gratitude, Ferol Labash Secretary Mt. Morris Loaves & Fish Food Pantry Board

who tried was able to donate blood, we gave away 52 Culver’s coupons. Thank you Culver’s. I made at least 80 contacts and I sincerely appreciate the 52 people who came to donate. In the past several years, we have held six blood drives a year during the months of January, March, May, July, September and November — four of them at the golf course and two in Polo.

Blood donors are thanked

To all who gave blood on Sept. 30, Thank you! The Rock River Valley Blood Center set a goal of 33 pints and every person that gives blood or tries to give blood receives a Culver’s coupon for a pint of delicious Culver’s custard. Although not every person

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2017 AOP fest a success From A1 wooden bench at a booth just in front of the courthouse. “Just buy it,” encouraged her friend Kristin Cech, also of Rochelle. The two are veterans of the festival. “We come to AOP every year,” Wielgus said. “It’s the ultimate girls day.” Around the corner, vendor Lynnette Hough, of Mt. Morris, was pleased with business at her booth offering homemade maple syrup and other maple treats. “It’s good,” she said with a big smile, gesturing toward the cloudless blue sky. “There were spurts yesterday in spite of the rain. We have some very loyal customers.” Down by the Chana United Methodist Church women’s tent, a satisfied shopper was showing off her most recent purchase to a friend. “Look, it’s a raspberry pie,” she said. “I just know it’s going to be good.”

Mary Mickey, of Rochelle, and her family, from Dixon and Rockford, were undaunted by Saturday’s threat of rain as they browsed through Hough’s array of maple products from Maple Lane Farm. “My two daughters and my granddaughter and I meet here every years. We have for 20 years. We have a great time,” she said. Saturday’s rain didn’t seem to dampen visitors to the Stronghold’s Olde English Faire. The popular event, held on the scenic grounds of Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center, north of Oregon, had a large crowd all the same. “In spite of the weather, we’ve had a ton of people to perform in front of,” said Matthew Schlesinger, director of the Hoffman Estates High School Choir, who perform every year as a tradition to prepare for their

Madrigal Dinner. The largest attraction by far was the tour inside Stronghold Castle, with the underpass constantly packed with visitors both hoping to see the historic landmark as well as avoid the drizzle. Dustin McKay, of Oregon, said he was fascinated by the castle, particularly of the secret passage in the library. He also enjoyed some of the priceless decorations. “I never thought I’d see a legitimate Ming vase,” said McKay, regarding a decoration inside the library owned by the Strong family. “That was really cool.” Miranda Hege, of Madison, Wisconsin, said she loved the architecture. “I love seeing the history, it’s all so fascinating,” she said. (Zach Arbogast also contributed to this story. Mollie Krechlow, of Leaf River, looks over the handmade wool mittens at Michelle and More AOP photos are on Chrystal Prue’s booth at Autumn on Parade. Pictured with Krechlow is Chrystal Prue. Photo by Earleen Hinton page A10)

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“We have contracted with Hitchcock Design to work with staff, board and community members to develop a Master Plan in accordance with our Comprehensive Plan action items,” said Erin Folk, Oregon Park District Executive Director. “The Comprehensive Plan called for improvements that will complement the existing amenities and uses of this park as a primary destination. Much of the existing infrastructure at Park West needs to be upgraded.

Through this planning process we can establish an approach that is best suited for the current needs and trends of the community,” Folk said. The meeting will take place at Nash Recreation Center, 304 S. Fifth Street, Oregon. Residents are invited to attend the open house anytime between 6:30-8 p.m. RSVP is not required but is recommended and can be done by phone 815-732-3101 or email erin@oregonpark. org.

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Above, a member of the Jesse White Tumblers jumps over fellow tumblers and some members from the crowd during the Harvest Time Parade at Autumn on Parade on Sunday. Top right, one of the Winnebago Wheelmen performs for the crowd on his antique bike at the reviewing stand. Above right, Craig Carpenter, Oregon, looks at the 1956 Messerschmitt KR-200 owned by Steve and Geri Lenoch, Coralville, Iowa, that was one of nearly 50 cars on display at the Focus House Car Show. Below left, Stronghold’s roads and pathways were crawling with performers and characters, such as “Anna Belle,” helping to bring the Olde English Faire to life. Below right, Reese Beck, 9, of Chana, smiles as he holds his Batman/Ninja balloon figure that was made for him by entertainer Jason Kollum during Autumn on Parade on Sunday. Photos by Earleen Hinton, Vinde Wells, and Zach Arbogast

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Hot Hawks roll past Stillman in conference match By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com In post game interviews Tuesday night, Oregon volleyball coach Faith McNamee stressed the team angle. After a 25-13 and 25-12 thrashing of Stillman Valley, those words certainly rang true. “We have a great team that works well together,” McNamee said. “Our defense was on and we were communicating. It wasn’t supposed to be this easy either. Stillman Valley (12-14, 5-2) came in with only one loss in conference play. “We gave up a lot of errors early and that’s a kiss of death,” SV coach Jamie McCarty. In the first game, Oregon doubled up the score on the Cardinals early with star players Gylian Finch and Bailey Nelson closing things out. Finch had four straight serves that SV players Gylian Finch redirects the ball past Stillman Valley blockers Olivia Kerr (23) and Kayla couldn’t get over the net and White (9) during conference volleyball action on Tuesday. Photos by Earleen Hinton Nelson tacked on a pair of kills for the final points. “We had a good practice yesterday with more trust in the setter communication,” By Andy Colbert Finch said. acolbert@oglecounty “Oregon did a nice job of news.com passing and getting the ball to the setter (Jasmine Herbst),” It was an interesting McCarty said. “Besides day for Dixon at the Class 1A regional girls golf tournament on Oct. 4 for a couple of reasons. Elliott Golf Course in After not having a full Rockford was not kind to team since 1984, Dixon Ogle County’s five golfers at came within one spot of the Class 1A Christian Life being a sectional qualifier, Sectional held Monday. and its best scores came from Jason Sikkema, a senior the No. 5 and 6 golfers. from Fulton, carded an evenMegan Call (110) wrapped par 72 to safely punch his up her golfing career as the ticket to the state tournament sole female at Polo, and for that begins Friday at the second year in a row, Prairie Vista Golf Course finished just a stroke or two in Bloomington. He’ll be off of what was needed to joined by teammate Andrew make sectional. Schrader and Newman’s Oregon had a 480 and took Jacob Rude, who each 10th place. Leading them finished with 76s. was newcomer Mady Russell A combination of perfect with a 112. She was backed weather and a course that up by a 117 from Lizzy allowed free drops from Villareal, 118 from Isabella environmentally sensitive Nelson and 133 by Kaitlyn areas had scores plummeting. Janssen. It resulted in the cutoff for “We had a lot of nerves off making state individually the first tee,” said assistant at 77, and a flock of players coach Logan Cann, filling who played well, but were on in for head coach Jim the outside looking in when Spratt, who was headed to it came to state berths. Los Angeles for his son’s Individuals coming short in wedding. “Other than Lizzy their quests for state included and Isabella, everyone is Polo’s Lane Hopkins and new. Things look promising, and Coach Spratt says we Oregon’s Meredith Gelander watches a putt as she Mack Llanas with 81s; have interested, good eighth competes at the 1A Oregon Regional at Silver Ridge Golf Oregon’s Adam Merrill with 95; and Forreston’s Christian graders coming up.” Course on Oct. 4. Photos by Earleen Hinton

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Makenna Mongan battles Stillman Valley’s Morgan Brown (10) and Olivia Kerr (23) at the net.

making it tough for us on service, they have really good hitters too.” Finch got Oregon rolling in the second game with a kill and three straight unforced Cardinal errors gave the Hawks a 5-0 lead. The closest SV would come the rest of the way was 7-4. Floor leader Aleah Wight then helped build the Hawk lead back up to 10-4 on her service, including an ace. After a monster slam by Finch made it 16-8, the Cardinals resigned themselves to a similar fate as game one. “I think we were expecting

it to be closer. This was a big game for us,” McNamee said. Oregon moved to 18-4 overall and 7-0 in conference action. In MaxPreps state ranking, the Hawks are No. 11 in 2A, three spots ahead of Galena, which received a top sectional seed over Oregon. As the season has progressed, that teamwork McNamee spoke of is paying dividends and has put the Hawks on par with any smallschool team in northern Illinois. “We were hot tonight. It showed,” McNamee said.

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Oregon’s Adam Merrill watches his chip shot at the Rockford Christian Life 1A Sectional at Elliott Golf Course in Rockford on Monday. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Groenewold and Andrew Bratina. Winnebago’s Marcus Smith and Riverdale’s Tyler

Bussert tied for the low score with 4-under-par 68s. Smith birdied the first playoff hole to earn medalist honors.

Hawks edged by Rockford Lutheran 14-7 Oct. 6 By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com’’ Rockford Lutheran had double the total yardage as Oregon, but the Hawks were still in position to tie the game late in the fourth quarter on Oct. 6. On pair of touchdowns by Tiger Brown, the Crusaders led 14-0 with three minutes left in the game. That is when Calvin Sullivan uncorked a long pass to Savian Hernandez and the result was a 42-yard touchdown. It was the same play Oregon nearly scored on before halftime. This time, a beautifullythrown ball by Sullivan burned the visitors and Oregon had some life yet. The junior quarterback set up the score with a 14-yard pass to Chase Prehn on the previous play. Jared Pottorff, who tacked

on the extra point kick, attempted an onside kick recovered by Lutheran. However, after forcing the Crusaders into a fourthand-17, the Hawks got the ball back on its own 41 with 1:31 left. Going to air again, Sullivan was intercepted and the comeback was snuffed out. “Our kids played with heart and almost scored,” Hawks coach Nick Schneiderman said. Since Lutheran became a grid power five years ago, it was the closest the Hawks have came to them. Both teams moved to 1-7 on the season, with Oregon the only winless team in conference play. If it wasn’t for big plays, the Hawks may have come out on top. With 2:52 left in the first quarter, Brown ran almost untouched 67 yards for a score.

Lutheran was driving again, but Oregon made a stop in the second quarter at their own 26-yard line. The Crusaders did the same to Oregon just before half, with a stop at the 14yard line. Other than the long run by Brown, the teams were nearly identical in firsthalf yardage. Brown, a sophomore running back, got loose on the right side for a 33-yard touchdown midway through the third quarter and 14-0 lead. On Oregon’s next possession, Prehn ran for nine yards and would have been gone, but Riley West made a touchdown-saving tackle. On the next play, a fumble gave he ball back to Lutheran. A staunch defensive effort got the ball back for Oregon. The Hawks went no huddle and were moving, but another interception stopped the drive.

Lutheran looked to put the knockout punch in, but Bailey Jacob-Hadaway recovered a Crusader fumble deep in Hawk territory. That’s when Sullivan got his throwing arm, competing 12-yard back-to-back throws to Hernandez and Prehn. But, the Hawks turned the ball over on downs with six minutes left in the game. Coming in, Oregon only attempted 26 passes all year, but threw for 14 and 80 yards against Lutheran. One reason for that was only mustering 79 yards on the ground, with Hermes leading the team with 42 yards on 13 carries. Lutheran had 440 yards to 240 for Oregon. The Hawks close out a 3-game home stand with Senior Night against Stillman Valley (2-5). Their last game of the season will be at Rockford Christian, who had a stunning Oregon’s Jacob Milliman runs for a gain against Rockford 54-0 win over Winnebago. Lutheran on Friday. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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Hawk cross country teams race at Amboy By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com In a gathering of the elite of 1A boys cross country, it was Monticello and ElmwoodBrimfield holding center state at the Amboy Cross Country Invitational on Monday. Garrett Dixon and Alex Helmuth of Monticello went 1-2 individually, with no other runners even close. Sterling Newman was a solid fifth with 165 and Rock Falls next at 227 among the 22 schools entered at the Shady Oaks course. Dawson Smith of Rock Falls led the locals with a fourth-place finish at 15:08. For much of the race he stayed with the leaders, but tired out at the end. Ian Hussung of Oregon had the next highest finish among area runners with 15th place (16:11). He was in 22nd place at mile 2, but passed several runners to improve his time from last year by 45 seconds. “For me, the race wasn’t Oregon’s Leah Watters runs toward the finish line Monday morning at the Amboy Columbus Day Cross that great for the first two Country Invite. Photo by Michael Krabbenhoeft, Sauk miles, but I made up for it at the end,” Hussung said. Valley Media

Oregon’s Ian Hussung runs in a pack of runners during the Amboy Columbus Day Invite Monday morning. Photo by Michael Krabbenhoeft, Sauk Valley Media

Oregon (447) was 16th as a team, with Byron just ahead of them with 406. Michael Bower, Jordan Wilkins, Ricky Bower and Austin Schroeder also ran. The team competes this Saturday in the conference meet at Byron. “I’d like both the girls and boys to be in the top half,” coach Tim Gipper said Girls race While runners all around

her were slumped over at the finish line of the Amboy Cross Country Invitational, Sandwich’s Kayla Schiera looked fresh as a flower. After kicking past Rock Falls’ Bailee Fortney to win the individual title, Schiera turned around and helped a fallen Fortney to her feet. Then, with a big smile on her face, Schiera began taking cups of water to other finishers. Oregon claimed 17th place

with 427 points. It was a step up from last year’s 20th place. Freshman Leah Watters had an excellent 39th placing among 209 competitors. Other scorers were Kaitlyn Ramirez (99th), Lydia Cermak (115th), Cynthia Nyderek (116th) and Madisyn Byerly (157th). “Leah has taken on the leadership role,” Gipper said. “Kaitlyn had an injury and is coming on.”

Seventh graders end season with third place finish The seventh grade Eagles of David L. Rahn Junior High concluded their regular volleyball season last week when they hosted Byron on Tuesday and Chadwick on Sept. 27.

The Byron Tigers were at David L Rahn Junior High on Sept. 26 for a two match contest. In the first game, the Eagle’s serve reception was poor as the Tigers crushed them, 13-25.

The host team rebounded in game two and soundly won, 25-12. Ava Wight led DLR with six service points. In the third and deciding game of the match, the Eagles played well in their

25-18 victory. Katelyn Bowers and Olivia Wynn each led the team with five service points. In the second match, the Eagles came to play as they defeated Byron, 25-20 in

Members of the David L Rahn Seventh Grade Volleyball team celebrate after their third place finish at the Route 72 Conference tournament. On the floor is Ava Hackman. Kneeling (left to right): Kaedance Callaway, Madison Priller, Brenna Heitter and Katelyn Bowers. Third row: Anna Withers, Gracie Prose, Elizabeth Mois, Grace Eisenrich, Jennica Ciesel and Reilly Suter. Back row: Alyssa Mowry, Sophia Stender, Amanda Stuart, Abigail Rogers, Avery Salsbury and Ava Wight. Olivia Wynn was not present when the photo was taken. The Eagles were coached by Donna Harvey and Gretchen Nelson. Photo courtesy of Tanya Bowers

game one. Ava Hackman and Alyssa Mowry each scored four service points. Game two was more of the same as the Eagles served and volleyed their way to a 25-18 win. Avery Salsbury and Sophia Stender each contributed four points. In the final game of the day, the Eagles swept Byron with 25-20 win. Hackman provided the spark with nine service points. The next night, the Eagles were host to Chadwick in a non-conference match. The Eagles couldn’t adjust to Chadwick’s one hit style of volleyball and dropped the first two games, 14-25 and 11-25. The Eagles rebounded to take game three, 25-23, thanks to Gracie Prose’s six service points. Three days later, the Eagles hosted the Route 72 Conference tournament at the BHC in Oregon. Conference teams that participated were: AshtonFranklin Center, Byron, DLR, Forreston, Meridian, Pecatonica, Polo and Winnebago. The seventh grade Eagles entered the game as they number two seed. Their first round opponent was Forreston, the Eagles made quick work of the

Cardinals in game one, 1325, behind Wight’s seven service points. In game two, the Eagle’s passing and serving lagged in their 12-25 loss. In the third and deciding game of the match, DLR put it all together for a 25-8 victory, thanks to Wight’s eleven straight service points. The Eagles faced Meridian in round two. In the day’s most competitive and exciting matches, both teams passed and served well. It came down to the wire as neither team would give up. In the end, the Cardinals were victorious, 24-26 and 22-25. Bowers led DLR with nine service points in the match. The loss sent the Eagles to the third place match. In the season’s final match, the Eagles stepped up and soundly defeated Polo, 2522 and 25-16, to claim third place in the conference tournament. Wight once again provided the spark with 10 service points in the match. The Eagles ended their season with an overall record of 14-12-1. They finished tied for second in the conference with a 5-2 record. They placed third in the conference tournament and fourth in the DLR Invite.

Sports Column Hard to beat the atmosphere of live games By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Resting up for the running of the Hennepin Hundred the next day, I took Friday night off from covering football. As I sat in the comfort of my home that evening, it was with a sense of gratitude for living in today’s era of technology. Not only could I listen to the Oregon Hawks and Polo Marcos on the radio, but the internet provided the option of watching my alma mater Rochelle play at Sterling. Meanwhile, various websites and message boards provided real time high school football information. It was a veritable smorgasbord of offerings unfathomable decades ago. A shut-in could do just fine. However, no matter how informative the radio broadcasts with Sam Ramirez and Mark Herman on 95.7FM and Joe Merdian and John Glavin on 107.7FM,

or what’s on the internet, it’s hard to beat the atmosphere of being at your town’s game. Both Oregon and Polo have interesting contests this week, especially the Marcos at Ashton-Franklin Center. Injuries Plague Polo As I learned from listening to the radio call, Polo barely scratched up enough players to field a legitimate varsity squad against Stockton. Before the season, coach Bumstead specifically stated Polo could not afford any injuries, but it sounded like five players were out and the ranks to fill those spots were sparse. A scenario like that further strengthens Polo’s exploration into 8-man football. Can the Marcos pull enough players together to get that much-needed fifth win against an AFC team hungry for a win? If so, that should solidify a playoff spot. It was nice to hear Oregon finally got a dormant passing game going, with a touchdown pass being completed for the first time in 15 games. To have any chance against

Stillman Valley, the Hawks must be able to throw or at least keep the SV defense honest. It still seems odd to have two of the premier BNC programs of the last 20 years towards the bottom of the standings. But, the conference has never been wackier. Rockford Christian beats ‘Bago by over 50 points, North Boone’s in the playoffs, Lutheran’s a shell of its former self, Byron can’t find anyone to give them competition and Dixon is doing in the BNC what they couldn’t do before in a larger enrollment conference. Ironically, RC is leaving the league after this year because of being overwhelmed the previous five seasons. It went 3-42 in that time span, but now is headed to the playoffs. Forreston Rolls Forreston continues to roll and will have a bit of a test at West Carroll. The biggest concern for Forreston is maintaining a high playoff seed and being opposite of Lena-Winslow in the bracketing, with perhaps a semifinal donnybrook in

the offing. Don’t underestimate Ottawa Marquette or Fulton in 1A either. On a personal note, it was big weekend of running for me. Monday was spent covering one of my favorite events of the year - the Amboy cross country invite, with 70 teams on hand. The Amboy meet is rare in that it is held on a golf course. In the old days, a golf course was a common location for meets. Credit to Shady Oaks in Amboy for maintaining an old tradition. The one negative was having an ambulance called for a kid from Sterling Newman who collapsed at the finish. That was not necessary, as are so many ambulance calls of this nature. As it was explained to me by a coach, it has become standard practice because of fear of lawsuits. What a waste of taxpayers’ monies, an embarrassment to the runner and indictment on the fear-mongering society we have become. AOP 5K Sunday morning brought

500 runners to Oregon for the AOP 5K and kids mile runs. Kudos to race organizers Angela Mahoney, Shannon Creemens, Shana Engelkes, and Michelle Bartelt and Tim and Lori Kipper and the OHS Cross Country teams and parents, for a well-orchestrated event. They allowed me to announce the age group winners and it is a joy to see that running as a leisure activity continues to grow in the local communities. While we’re at it, congratulations to Angela’s husband and Oregon superintendent Tom Mahoney (1990 grad) for his recent induction into the Millikin College Athletic Hall of Fame for both football and wrestling. Running 100 Miles On Saturday, I stepped up to the starting line with 140 other runners attempting to run 100 miles of the Hennepin Canal from Sterling to the Quad-Cities. From doubting my ability to finish around mile 35 when weather conditions were at their worst, to feeling like I was floating on air midway through the race and

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being physically trashed at mile 85, it was a myriad of emotions. It was only through a reliance upon God that I managed to make it to the finish line with a time of 22 hours and 50 minutes, good for 33rd place. There is no way I could have ever done that on my own. On a sidenote, one of the 100-mile runners drove to Chicago immediately after finishing and ran the Chicago Marathon too. And, to think I was patting myself on the back for to making it back to the AOP 5K to announce winners.

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County faces deficit budget By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com A projected $854,000 deficit in next year’s General Fund budget has left Ogle County officials with tough choices. County Finance Committee Chairman Greg Sparrow, of Rochelle, told the county board at a special meeting Oct. 5 that he believes the best course of action is to freeze wages and possibly borrow from the Long Range Fund to cover any remaining shortfall. Last month, at Sparrow’s recommendation, the board approved a hiring freeze, effective immediately. He reminded the board last week that 75 to 80 percent of General Fund expenses are for employee wages and benefits. “The hiring freeze is the best chance at cutting costs over the next two years,” he said. He said 25 to 40 percent of county employees will be eligible for retirement in the next couple of years, and not refilling those positions will save the county a substantial amount of money. Freezing wages will compliment that, he said. The alternative would be permanently laying off 25 to 30 employees, Sparrow said. “Let’s try it [wage freezes] for a year,” he said. “If it doesn’t work we can get out the pink slips a year from now.” Sparrow said wage freezes are part of ongoing union contract negotiations, and at the request of the Finance

Committee, circuit clerk Kim Stahl has written a letter to the union that represents her to reopen their contract and reduce the raises. Not all county employees are represented by labor unions. Board member Pat Saunders, of Polo, suggested enlisting the cooperation of department heads to pare down their budgets to reduce the projected red ink. “What if you went back to the department heads and said ‘do you want to cut your budget or lose employees?’” she said. In the past when the county has faced a deficit, department heads have dipped into their dedicated funds to cover some expenses like office supplies, she said. “If you give them the choice, I think they would rather keep their employees than keep their office supplies,” Saunders said. Board member Skip Kenney, of Rochelle, agreed. “The last thing I want to see is pink-slipping,” Kenney said. “Let’s give the department heads an opportunity to do what they do best.” County board member Rich Gronewold, of Forreston, said he believes more cuts can be made. “This problem is several years in the making,” he said. “County government is broken.” Ogle County is better off revenue-wise than most counties, he said. “In Ogle County we are lucky — there’s Exelon and two landfills,” Gronewold said.

Board member Ron Colson, of Mt. Morris, disagreed with borrowing from the Long Range Fund, which is funded by the host fees paid by garbage disposal companies to dump in landfills in the county. Colson said one of the smartest moves the county board ever made was to dedicate most of those funds to the Long Range Fund to pay for capital projects. “Paying General Fund expenses out of landfill funds is jumping off a cliff financially,” he said. Sparrow said he believes cutting employees will create more long-term problems for the county than dipping into the Long Range Fund. Next year’s General Fund revenue is estimated at $13.6 million, about half a million less than budgeted for the current year. Sparrow said opportunities to increase revenue are very limited, especially with less money coming from the financially-strapped state. The Finance Committee has already budgeted for several fee increases to bolster its income. Sparrow said the next best chance for more revenue will be in 2020 from a possible increase from boarding more federal prisoners when the new jail is up and running. State law requires that a balanced budget is approved by Dec. 1 when the new fiscal year begins. The county board will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the courthouse. The meeting is open to the public.

Winners at the 2017 AOP Tractor Classic and Gas Engine Exhibit were: first place, Dean Walker, of Oregon, right, with his 1950 WD Allis Chalmers, Tom Brown, of Oregon, middle, took second place with his 1949 G Allis Chalmers; and third place went to Carl Morris, of Oregon, with his 1955 Super 88 Oliver. Awards were made based on the ballots cast by the exhibitors. Photo by Stan Eden

Tractors featured at AOP Antique farm tractors and gasoline engines were featured Oct. 7 at the 25th annual Antique Tractor Classic and Gas Engine Exhibit held at Oregon Park East as a part of the 2017 Autumn on Parade (AOP) activities. In spite of some rain there were some 25 impressive tractors, implements, and hit and miss gas engines in the show. After a rainy morning it turned out to be a sunny autumn late afternoon to take the ninth annual tractor drive through downtown Oregon. Each exhibitor was awarded a 25th anniversary dash plaque with the AOP Symbol.

WGN radio personality and nationally respected agricultural broadcaster Max Armstrong exhibited his 1953 Farmall Super M in the show. His tractor will also appeared in the Harvest time Parade on Sunday. Currently Armstrong is the communications director of the Farm Progress Publications Company. Winners at the Tractor Classic were: first place, Dean Walker, of Oregon, with his 1950 WD Allis Chalmers, Tom Brown, of Oregon, took second place with his 1949 G Allis Chalmers; and third place went to Carl Morris, of Oregon, with his 1955 Super 88 Oliver. Awards were

made based on the ballots cast by the exhibitors. Stan Eden chairman of the AOP Antique Tractor Classic Committee wishes to thank the following donors: Central Bank, of Rochelle, sponsorship of the Max Armstrong Super M Farmall tractor at the Tractor Classic and the Grand Parade on Sunday afternoon. Thank you also to Birkey’s Farm Store, of Polo, Blount International Equipment Company, of Oregon, Holland and Sons, of Oregon, Ogle County Farm Bureau and Steve Benesh and Sons Quarry, of Oregon, for sponsorship of awards and raffle items at the Tractor Classic.

Sheriff’s Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests. Oct. 3 Fredrick D. Thomas, 32, St. Charles, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for driving while license suspended with a bond of $3,000 pending an Oct. 4 court appearance. Gerald Anderson, 50, Rockford, was arrested at 8:08 p.m. in the 8000 block of Illinois 2 for driving while under the influence of drugs and disobeying a police officer. Anderson was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Oct. 5 Steven Rozakis, 35, (town not listed), was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for violation of the sex offender registry. Rozakis’ bond was set at $10,000 (10%) pending an Oct. 6 court appearance. James Ellis, 40, Freeport, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Ellis was released on a $1,000 recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 30. At approximately 6:04 p.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop in the 2000 block of South Freeport Road. After further investigation Paige Kerr, 22, Freeport, was arrested for driving while license suspended. Kerr was also issued citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of cannabis, less than 10 grams. Kerr was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was

held in lieu of bond. At approximately 10:16 a.m., deputies responded to the 8000 block of South Green Street in Grand Detour reference to a one-vehicle accident with an injured driver. After an investigation, deputies learned a 16-yearold female from Dixon, was traveling westbound in a Toyota Camry on Broad Street approaching the curve to Green Street. As the driver negotiated the curve, she lost control traveling off of the east side of the roadway and struck a mailbox before striking a tree. The driver was transported to KSB Hospital by Dixon Rural EMS for non-life threatening injuries. The driver was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Oct. 6 Christy L. Burrows, 41, Chicago, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for forgery. Her bond was set at $5,000 pending an Oct. 10 court appearance. Jason LaPage, 42, Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. LaPage posted $100, was issued a recognizance bond, and released. He is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 11. Sherry A. Townsend, 40, Aurora, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license revoked with a bond of $5,000 10%. Townsend was released and is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 27. Brook Young, 25, Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Young posted $221 as a full cash bond and was released with no further court date

needed. At approximately 5:26 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance at 111 Main Street in Leaf River. After an investigation, Christopher D. Strite, 26, Leaf River, was arrested for disorderly conduct. Strite was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Oct. 7 Zachary Davis, 21, Mt. Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Davis’s full cash bond was set at $971 pending an Oct. 10 court appearance. Andre Freeman, 18, Freeport, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for battery. Freeman’s bond was set at $2,000 (10%) pending an Oct. 10 court appearance. At approximately 11:44 p.m., the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department along with Byron Fire Department and Byron EMS responded to a single vehicle accident at the intersection of Illinois 2 and Meridian Road. After an investigation it was learned that Duane C. Hatfield, 77, Byron, failed to stop at the stop intersection. The vehicle then struck a tree and overturned. Hatfield was transported to Rockford Memorial Hospital for injuries sustained in the accident. He was charged with disobeying a stop sign and driving while under the influence of alcohol. Hatfield was given an I-bond and released to hospital staff. D&W towing removed the vehicle from the location.

Max Armstrong’s Farmall tractor was on display at this year’s show. Photo by Stan Eden

VOP banquet is Oct. 18 Village of Progress, Oregon, will hold its annual dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 18 to celebrate 48 years of service to the Ogle County adults who have a developmental disability. The dinner will be held 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Learning Center, Oregon.

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Deadline for VFW scholarships is Oct. 31 Local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post is still accepting entries for the 2017-2018 VFW Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen scholarship competitions. The deadline for student entries in both contests is Oct. 31. The VFW’s scholarship competitions are dedicated to promoting patriotism among America’s youth.

Students are asked to submit an essay in response to a question or statement on a subject that encourages them to consider how democratic ideals and principles apply to their lives. Each year the VFW awards more than $3 million in scholarships and awards to middle and high school students who participate in the two

Cemetery meeting Oct. 16 The annual meeting of the Washington Grove Cemetery Association will be held on Monday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Ogle County Courthouse.

competitions. This year’s Voice of Democracy theme asks students, ““American History: Our Hope for the Future�. The Voice of Democracy scholarship competition is an audio-essay competition open to students in grades 9-12. All judging is based on the recorded audio – essay. The national winner will receive a $30,000 scholarship. Prizes are also awarded at Post, District and Department level. The Patriot’s Pen competition is open to students in grades 6-8. This

year, students are asked to reflect on the statement, “America’s Gift to My Generation�.  The national winner will receive a $5,000 award. Prizes are awarded at all levels of competition. Students should submit their entry (along with a completed entry form) to their participating local VFW Post. For further information and entry forms please go to www.vfw.org. For information or assistance contact Illinois VFW Headquarters at vfwil@vfwil.org.

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Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity. Oct. 2 At 10:50 a.m., after an investigation into some graffiti that had occurred at the Skate Park in Oregon Park West, the Oregon Police arrested Dalton R. Coyne, 18, Byron, for criminal damage to property. Coyne was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Later, at 5 p.m., police also arrested Christopher C. Delgado, 21, Rockford, for criminal damage to property. Delgado was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

At 3:44 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 1000 block of Jefferson Street involving a 2015 Jeep driven by Olivia M. Phalen, 24, Oregon, and a 2008 Nissan driven by Dusty L. Champley, 38, Oregon. Champley was issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Matthew J. West, 33, Rochelle, was issued citations at 11:50 p.m. for improper display of registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. These violations occurred in the 300 block of East Washington Street.

Oct. 3 Bobby A. Marney, 37, Freeport, was arrested at 1:08 a.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant. Marney was transported to the Ogle County Jail. At 1:15 a.m., Oregon Police issued Jenna R. VanHorne, 29, Leaf River, was issued a citation at 1:15 a.m. for failure to signal when required. This violation occurred in the 200 block of North Fourth Street. Jonathan M. Robles, 28, Oregon, was arrested at 7:13 p.m. on an outstanding

Rockford Police Department warrant for larceny. Robles was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Oct. 7 At 12:53 a.m. police responded to a disturbance call in the 100 block of South Fourth Street resulting in the arrest of Tina M. Clement, 38, Oregon, for battery and resisting/obstructing a peace officer. Clement was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Steven P. Knapp, 19, Sterling, was issued a citation at 9:57 a.m. for operating an uninsured

motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 600 block of North Fourth Street. Robert A. Galow, Jr., 34, Freeport, was arrested at 1:35 p.m. for disorderly conduct. Galow was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Seven parking tickets and one verbal/written warnings were issued Oct. 2-8. Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

General calls for service through dispatch Oct. 2-8 Checking a Subject Vehicle..............................8 Citizen Complaints..........9 Juvenile Complaint..........1 Animal Complaint............2 Ordinance Violations........4 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem............................8 Disturbance / Domestic....7 Assist EMS / Other Department.......................4 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window...............1 Lockout Vehicle/ Building.........................10 911 Hang-up / Open Line..................................3 Traffic Stops.....................5

Zoning Permits Ogle County Planning and Zoning Administrator Michael Reibel reports that the following certificates were issued during September. Dan Luepkes, Section 12, Oregon-Nashua Township, grain bin. Scott Diehl, Section 13, Mt. Morris Township, truck scale. Joe Benesh, Section 13, Rockvale Township, change in use: accessory building to single family dwelling. Robert L. and Joan M.

Rasmussen, Section 23, Marion Township, remove residential accessory building and construct residential accessory building. Curt & Tina Nesheim, Section 9, Byron Township, residential accessory building and chicken coop. Cindy Enzler, Section 25, Oregon-Nashua Township, dwelling addition. Gloria Sarver, Section 13, Grand Detour Township, open, unenclosed deck over existing cement patio. Roger Thuestad, Section

27, Dement Township, attached garage. Dustin Champlain, Section 34, Marion Township, addition to storage building. Dale Champlain, Section 2, Marion Township, open, unenclosed addition to existing deck. Juana Patino, Section 35, Eagle Point Township, remove barn. Dale Hartle, Section 29, Pine Creek Township, remove detached garage and storage shed & construct residential accessory

building. Rod Olson, Section 15, Pine Rock Township, temporary use – outdoor music event – Sept. 16, 2017. Tim Rogers, Section 9, Taylor Township, dock. Vertical Bridge Development, Section 35, Maryland Township, telecommunications facility pursuant to 55 ILCS 5/512001.1 (self support telecommunications tower with unmanned communications equipment).

T. Palmgren Building Keith McNeff, Section 3, Marion Township, remove and replace second story of dwelling and reconstruct attached garage and portion of living area on existing foundation (damaged/ destroyed by fire) and dwelling addition. Bill Hopper, Section 12, Byron Township, temporary use permit - “Hoppers Haunted House�. William Newman, Section 7, Taylor Township, remove lean to shed and construct lean to shed.

Nathan Tilbury, Section 29, Byron Township, recreational vehicle. Woods Equipment Company, Section 16, Oregon-Nashua Township, warehouse. Brian Caldwell, Section 17, Monroe Township, addition to attached garage. Andrew Piper, Section 8, Taylor Township, extend roof over existing porch and pour patio. Lannette Austin, Section 21, Lincoln Township, construct storage building and remove shed.

Morris, was arrested for failure to appear. Stevens posted $3,055 as a full cash for bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 10. At approximately 8:53 p.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop in the 17000 block of West Illinois 72.

After further investigation, Shannon Lohrli-Wilson, 29, Racine, Wisconsin, was arrested for driving while license suspended. Lohrli-Wilson was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

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Oct. 8 Cheryl A. Combs, 56, Mt. Morris, was arrested at 9:49

Oct. 9 At 2:37 p.m., the Hillcrest Police along with the Hillcrest and Rochelle Fire Departments responded to a

car vs. semi tractor crash on Illinois 251 at Lind Road. An investigation revealed that a semi tractor driven by Jesse Blackwood, 76, Lee, turned north off of Lind Road and struck the passenger side of a northbound vehicle on Illinois 251 driven by Katherine Scanlan, 35, Rochelle. Scanlan and a juvenile passenger were transported by Rochelle fire

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. Jesse H. Barnhart, 24, Oregon, license class violation/1st & 2nd, Oct. 4, 2017 (July 27, 2017) dismissed. Joseph R. Coster, 22, Mt. Morris, improper traffic lane usage, Oct. 4, 2017 (Aug. 13, 2017) dismissed. Matthew J. Hilliker, 36, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Oct. 3, 2017 (Aug. 26, 2017) $195. Heather M. Smith, 46, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Oct. 4, 2017

(Sept. 7, 2017) $120. Joanna M. St. Clair, 29, Leaf River, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Oct. 2, 2017 (Sept. 9, 2017) $195. Rhonda K. Stech, 62, Stillman Valley, failure to obey yield sign, Oct. 2, 2017 (Sept. 11, 2017) $120. Lainie K. Arnold, 16, Monroe Center, failure to reduce speed, Oct. 2, 2017 (Sept. 13, 2017) $120. Carrie L. Groom, 47, Leaf River, failure to reduce speed, Oct. 4, 2017 (Sept. 15, 2017) $120. Janice L. Kereven, 63, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Oct. 6, 2017 (Sept. 15, 2017) $170. Collin Ray Waller, 18, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Oct. 2, 2017 (Sept. 18, 2017) $120. Andrew D. Rutherford, 23, Oregon, failure to obey stop

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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. Sept. 29 Eugene F. Green and Kathy B. Green, warranty deed to Jerry L. Palmer and B. Elizabeth Palmer, 101 S. Fourth Ave., Forreston Township, $62,000. Troy E. Kutz and Susan R. Kutz, warranty deed to Daniel A. Niehaus and Julie K. Niehaus, 9434 E. Hayrack Trail, Scott Township, $360,000. Shannon L. Halverson, quit claim to Nathan D. Meeker, 2362 N. Blackhawk Rd., Rockvale Township. Lynne E. Robbins, warranty deed to Ronnie C. Vandergrift and Karen L. Vandergrift, 10119 E.

Raindance Drive, Flagg Township, $200,000. Sarah E. Schlosser, Daniel R. Burr and Mariah E. Burr, warranty deed to Michael Cruz and Yamile Cruz, 205 Ramona Ave., Flagg Township, $104,000. Oct. 2 Larry E. Weber, warranty deed to Scott D. Young, 107 S. Fifth Ave., Forreston Township, $79,900. Geoffrey Rogers and Kerri L. Rogers, warranty deed to Rogers Properties LLC, The Plum Farm, Lincoln Township. William A. Simpson Jr. and Margaret A. Simpson, warranty deed to William A. Simpson and Margaret A. Simpson, 6254 S. Lost Nation Rd., Taylor Township. Betty Quaco, warranty deed to First Church Open Bible of Polo, 109 E. Buffalo St., Buffalo Township, $58,500. Eric L.A. Moring and Jean M. Moring, warranty deed to

Dylan M. Hafer and Mikala K. Hafer, 509 W. Center St., Mt. Morris Township, $107,000. William C. Trail and Amy E. Trail, warranty deed to Alex Lawton, 135 S. Maple Ave., Byron Township, $144,900. Ronald Davidson, warranty deed to Michael L. Rich and Ginger L. Rich, 1000 Block of Mulford Road, Lynnville Township, $82,500. Judith A. Ramos, warranty deed to Delia Escutia, 432 W. Willis Ave., Unit 2, Flagg Township, $80,000. Oct. 3 Kayla L. Maynard, warranty deed to Dean J. Yocum and Crystal F. Yocum, 406 W. Colden St., Buffalo Township, $85,000. Ogle County Sheriff and Rodney D. Johnson, Sheriff’s deed to Blackhawk Bank, 609 N. Eleventh St., Flagg Township. Turn to B5

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Breakfast served in LR Pancakes, waffles, scrambled eggs, and whole hog sausage will be served by the Leaf River Lions Club on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 7 to 10 a.m at the Bertolet Memorial Building. The Leaf River Lions serve a breakfast on the second Saturday each month with the last one in May. Their pancake breakfasts

feature Eickman’s whole hog sausage patties. This year the Lions will be serving eggs and bacon breakfasts and pancake breakfasts in alternating months. They will not be serving the biscuits and gravy breakfast this year. The cost for each breakfast are as follows: $4 for children 10 and under,

$6 for adults one time through, and $8 for all you can eat. Proceeds from the breakfasts will go towards the Lions activities during Summer Daze Festival and other Lions projects. The Nov. 11 breakfast will also be served to honor veterans, police, and the local fire department.

Obituaries Lawrence L. Acker Lawrence “Larry” L. Acker, 75, of Polo, died on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Larry was born on Dec. 16, 1941, in Dixon, the son of Russell Keith and Helen L. (Johnston) Acker. He married Sibyl Anderson on Aug. 12, 1972 in Rock Island. They just celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary. Larry was a chemist for the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. He graduated with multiple degrees from the University of Illinois. He owned 3F Forecasts in Polo for many years, focusing on weather forecasting, market cycles, working with local farmers and professional speaking. Larry played the organ for

Kate Mathiesen; sisters, Barb Kammer, of Monticello, and Dee (Art) Budelier, of Crystal Lake. He was preceded in death by a brother, John, in infancy; brother-in-law, Jim Kammer. Visitation will be held on Monday, Oct. 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St., Polo. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. at St. Marks Lutheran Church, 201 N. Division almost 60 years with many of Ave., Polo, with Pastor Terrie the area churches. Wilder officiating. He had his hands in many Burial will be immediately ventures and remained very following the service with active within the community. full military honors at Survivors include his wife, Fairmount Cemetery, Polo. Sibyl; daughters, Veronica In lieu of flowers, Acker, of Springfield, a memorial has been Virginia, Julie Acker, of established in his name. Savanna, and Holly (Ken) Visit www. Mathiesen, of Caledonia; polofamilyfuneralhome.com granddaughters, Ellie and to send condolences.

Robert H. Cavanaugh Robert H. Cavanaugh, 89, formerly of Dixon and Polo, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017 at San Antonio Regional Hospital in Upland, California, following a short illness. He was born on Feb. 2, 1928, the fourth of eight children, to Henry E. and Kathryn E. (Vail) Cavanaugh in rural Polo. He married Coletta Y. Peterson in June of 1949 and lived in Dixon until 1962 when they moved to California. Robert was a retired building and safety inspector for the City of Los Angeles and served with the Navy Sea Bees from 1946 until 1948. He was Catholic and a

parishioner at St. Peter & St. Paul Parish in Alta Loma, California. He is survived by a son, Kevin R. Cavanaugh (Betty), of Upland, California; daughters, Patricia K. Cavanaugh, of Petaluma, California, Marsha A. Freshwater (Floyd), of

Vancouver, Washington, and Brigett Y. Cavanaugh, of Petaluma, California; a brother, John F. Cavanaugh (Jacquelyn), of Polo, and a sister, Mary Kathryn Murphey (William), of La Grange. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; Coletta, his loving wife of 56 years; two infant sons, Robert H. Cavanaugh II and Timothy K. Cavanaugh; and three brothers and two sisters. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, Oct. 13 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Polo, with internment following at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Polo.

watching old classic westerns. Charles is survived by his children, Rhonda (Pat) Marshall, of Byron, Steve (Ruth) Kump, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, Kelly (Don)

Yocum, of Dixon, and Katrina Nordman, of Iowa City, Iowa; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Robert (Hannah) Kump, of Mt. Morris. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Dick and Chris Kump; and two sisters, Janet and Tutty. Memorial services will be held on Friday, Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, with Rev. Julie Bunt officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be determined.

books, gardening, flowers, and baked the best sugar cookies. She was also the “best playmate” to her grandchildren. Survivors include her children, Sue Engelkes, Jane (Monte) Messenger, and Daniel (Shana) Engelkes, all of Oregon; grandchildren, Mychal (Sarah) Messenger, Joseph Messenger, and Mya

Engelkes; and her first greatgrandchild on the way; and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Matthew; and four sisters and six brothers. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Oct. 13 at 11 a.m. at Oregon United Methodist Church, Fourth and Jefferson Streets, Oregon, with Pastor Thomas Kim officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon. Interment in Byron Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon. Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave condolences.

Charles E. Kump Jr. Charles E. Kump Jr., 77, of Oregon, died on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017 at Swedish American Hospital, Rockford. Charles was born on June 2, 1940 in Oregon Township, the son of Charles E. and Florence E. (Steffa) Kump. He lived in the area all his life and was a self-employed carpenter. Charles served in the U.S. Army for two years. He was a member of Mt. Morris Moose Lodge 1551, and the Carpenter’s Union. When Charles was not working he spent time

Freda J. Engelkes Freda J. Engelkes, 84, of Oregon, died peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 at Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on Febr. 28, 1933 in Byron, the daughter of Joseph Lee and Isabella (Sutton) Fletcher. She married Donald E. Engelkes in Oregon, on Oct. 5, 1958; he died in 2005. Freda was an active member of the Oregon United Methodist Church where she was involved with the Sunday School program and Naomi Ruth Circle. She formerly was employed at the DeKalb/ Ogle Phone Co., Combined Communication Services, and the Dress Shop in Conover Square. Freda enjoyed word search

Ogle County Newspapers, publisher of the Tri-County Press, Forreston Journal, Mt. Morris Times, and Oregon Republican Reporter will publish obituaries for $45. Death notices are printed at no charge. Please FAX obituaries to 815-732-4238 or email them to vwells@oglecountynews.com

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State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow reports the following court activity Sept. 25 Jacob Spies, 25, Lake Zurich, aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, status hearing Oct. 23. Randal Rhoads, 56, Byron, aggravated domestic battery, attempted criminal sexual assault, pretrial conference Oct. 23. Keegan Akers, 22, Rochelle, guilty to robbery. Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to three years in the Illinois Department of Corrections with two years mandatory supervised release, and ordered him to pay total fines and costs of $3,732 and restitution of $1,200 to the victim. Counts of home invasion, criminal damage to property, criminal trespass to a residence were dismissed pursuant to plea agreement. Akers also pleaded guilty to aggravated battery. Roe sentenced him to 30 months probation consecutive to the threeyear DOC sentence and ordered him to pay total fines and costs of $2,861. Cindy Frantz, 58, Cherry Valley, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 24 months drug probation without judgment of conviction and ordered to submit to DNA testing, random drug and alcohol testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, perform 30 hours public service work, and pay fines and costs totaling $2,547. Jason Otten, 46, Rochelle, failure to register as a sex offender, pretrial conference Oct. 23. Clifton Clemons, 31, Aurora, aggravated battery to a peace officer, resisting a peace officer, attempted aggravated battery, battery, status hearing Oct. 23. Ricky Rippy, 19, Polo, armed robbery, pretrial conference Oct. 23. Jeremy Tinkler, 32, Mt. Morris, pleaded guilty to driving while license revoked. Judge John B. Roe sentenced to serve 30 days imprisonment and 12 months conditional discharge and ordered him to submit to random drug testing; Must cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse as recommended. Must pay total fines and costs of $841.00. Ashley Jones, 26, Rochelle, possession of cocaine with the intent to deliver, 402 conference

Oct. 23. Ryan Hayden, 29, Mt. Morris, possession of child pornography, status hearing Oct. 23. Jermine Kuhlemier, 36, Freeport, aggravated battery, jury status call Oct. 23. Sept. 27 Tylar Smith, 22, Dixon, possession of a controlled substance, status hearing Oct. 23. Shane Wilson, 18, Mt. Morris, pleaded guilty to domestic battery. Judge Clayton Lindsey sentenced him to serve 99 days in jail, which is stayed until July 11, 2019 and 18 months probation and ordered him to cooperate and satisfactorily complete the Domestic Violence Intervention Program, submit to random drug and alcohol testing, have no contact with the victim, and pay total fines and costs of $1,316. A count of aggravated battery was dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement. Sept. 29 William J. Moore, 45, Rockford, pleaded guilty to driving while license revoked. Judge Robert Hansen sentenced him a one year in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Phillip Hughes, 53, Steward, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, status hearing Nov. 11. Rayvon Motton, 22, Rockford, home invasion, aggravated battery, armed robbery, status hearing Oct. 20. Logan Buckwalter, 21, Rochelle, failure to register as a sex offender, status hearing Oct. 20. John Wells, 32, Oregon, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, aggravated battery, status hearing Oct. 20. Nathan Merritt, 36, Rockford, possession of a controlled substance, driving while license revoked, unlawful possession of a hypodermic needle, pretrial conference Oct. 23 Faustino Ramirez, 31, Rochelle, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, status hearing Oct. 23. Allen Clement, 38, Oregon, criminal damage to property, defacement of cemetery property, possession of a stolen vehicle, fleeing or attempting to elude, driving while license revoked, resisting a peace officer, status hearing Oct. 10. Timothy Dial, 32, Mt. Morris, delivery of a controlled substance, status hearing Oct. 20. Robert Disch, 46, Oregon, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, status hearing

Oct. 20. James Myers, 44, Roselle, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license revoked, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Elijah Greer, 25, Belvidere, residential burglary, status hearing Oct. 6. Carlos Vazquez, 39, Rochelle, possession of fraudulent driver’s license, obstructing justice, status hearing Oct. 6. Cory Love, 40, Mt. Morris, driving while license revoked, status hearing Oct. 20. Don LaDew, 51, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections with two years mandatory supervised release and ordered him to pay fines and costs totaling $1,486. LaDew also pleaded guilty to child pornography. Hanson sentenced him to three years in the DOC with two years mandatory supervised release to run consecutive to the previous sentence. Hanson also ordered him to pay total fines and costs of $3,026 on this charge. Oct. 3 LaQuan Walker, 29, DeKalb, aggravated battery, resisting, sentencing hearing, Oct. 25. Oct. 4 Termayne Porter, 39, Rochelle, possession of lost or mislaid debit card, theft, preliminary hearing Oct. 18. Holly Arnold, 30, Milwaukee, possession of a controlled substance, preliminary hearing Oct. 11. Randal Heinzeroth, 45, Rockford, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, status hearing Nov. 8. Blake Bakkala, 18, Machesney Park, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, pretrial conference Oct. 23. Oct. 6 Robert Lewis, 60, Mendota, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, possession of a controlled substance, possession of cannabis, preliminary hearing Nov. 1. Christopher Messer, 34, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, resisting a peace officer, retail theft, preliminary hearing Nov. 8. Carlos Vazquez, 39, Rochelle, possession of a fraudulent drivers license, obstruction of justice, jury status call Oct. 11.

Property Transfers From B4 Blackhawk Bank, warranty deed to Steve Hudson, 609 N. Eleventh St., Flagg Township, $30,000. DLMJ Investments LLC, warranty deed to Sara L. Dicostanzo, 630 Cranbrook Lane, Mt. Morris Township, $145,000. Troy W. Boothe, warranty deed to Alicia B. Garrett, 210 N. Franklin Ave., Buffalo Township, $62,000. Oct. 4 Sandi Snyder, warranty deed to Michael R. Ruth, 2712 Stephanie Drive, Lynnville Township, $165,000. Mary Etta Gardner, warranty deed to Willard E. Little, 114 Emily St., Mt. Morris Township, $60,000. Thomas W. Schlosser and Jacalyn C. Schlosser, warranty deed Joshua E. Merrill, 312 E. Hill St., Mt. Morris, $35,000. Lynn W. Wichman and Cheryl L. Wichman,

warranty deed to Terry Rouse and Velma Rouse, 106 E. Willow St., Forreston Township, $98,900. Jonathan McQuillian and Jessica McQuillian, warranty deed to Diana Alexandra Singleton, 211 Wisconsin Lane, Taylor Township, $1,500. Robert J. Mohar and Denise L. Mohar, warranty deed to Thomas Schmit, 6656 E. Hales Corner Rd., Marion Township, $250,000. Patricia K. Fairbanks, warranty deed to Lance Rosquist, 6805 N. Marrill Rd., Marion Township, $107,000. William McKinney and Jaime McKinney, warranty deed to Jason Bybee, 239 Kelly Dr., Flagg Township, $165,000. Timothy M. Dolan and Lisa Dolan, warranty deed to Robert J. McGarry III and Ashley R. McGarry, 8575 Yellowstone Drive, Byron Township, $202,000.

JP MOrgan Chase Bank, warranty deed to Dean Heslop and Kayla Heslop, 501 W. White Oak Rd., Forreston Township, $57,500. Brad Lynn, quit claim Bradley C. Lynn and Marilyn J. Lynn, 8889 Lynn St., Flagg Township. Oct. 5 Tanya Steder and Cory Love, warranty deed to DLMJ Investments LLC, 508 W. First St., Mt. Morris Township, $62,000. Gregory P. Taylor, warranty deed to Glenn L. Kiermeier and Kathy E. Kiermeier, 5660 Ruth Ave., Monroe Township, $239,900. Edward M. Tyne Jr. and Kay F. Tyne, quit claim to Douglas Weems and Judy Weems, 111 N. Cherry Ave., Buffalo Township. Josiah J. Christensen, quit claim to Josiah J. Christensen and Chelsea Ann Christensen, 320 S. Main St., Dement Township.

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C lassified a dvertising IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Byron Bank PLAINTIFF Vs. Jeffrey D. Basler; et. al. DEFENDANTS 17CH 00049 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 8/11/2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on October 27, 2017 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-33-276-004 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1735 N. Sauk Trail Oregon, IL 61061 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-17-04669. I3061668 September 28 & October 5 & 12 2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS State Street Bank and Trust Company as Trustee for Sovereign Bank Home Equity Loan Trust 2000-1 without recourse PLAINTIFF Vs. David Yerk; et. al. DEFENDANTS 16CH 00069 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 3/10/2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on November 17, 2017 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 11-22-428-002 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 120 Harvest Glenn 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) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-16-10371. I3063751 August 12, 19 & 26 2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Byron Bank PLAINTIFF Vs. Jeffrey D. Basler; et. al. DEFENDANTS 17CH 00049 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 8/11/2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on October 27, 2017 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 14 DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF BLACKHAWK TRAIL ESTATES, BEING A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE NORTH EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN FILE A OF PLATS, PAGE 87, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 09-33-276-004 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1735 N. Sauk Trail Oregon, IL 61061 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-17-04669. I3061668 September 28 & October 5 & 12, 2017

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS State Street Bank and Trust Company as Trustee for Sovereign Bank Home Equity Loan Trust 2000-1 without recourse PLAINTIFF Vs. David Yerk; et. al. DEFENDANTS 16CH 00069 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 3/10/2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on November 17, 2017 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 TEN (10) AS DESIGNATED UPON UNIT ONE (1) OF HARVEST GLENN, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, RECORDED IN BOOK C OF PLATS ON PAGE 85 IN RECORDER'S OFFICE, SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 11-22-428-002 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 120 Harvest Glenn 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) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-16-10371. I3063751 August 12, 19 & 26 2017

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTSTE OF: No. 2017-P-80 FRANCES KAY DURO a/k/a KAY DURO, Deceased. CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Frances Kay Duro, a/k/a Kay Duro.. Letters of office were issued on September 19, 2017 to Michael John Amtmann, 127 Pleasant Run Road, Flemington, NJ 08822, 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 any 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 28th day of September, 2017 MICHAEL JOHN AMTMANN, Independent Executor For the Estae of FRANCES KAY DURO, a/k/a KAY DURO Deceased. Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMSMcCarthyLLP P.O. Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 (815) 732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com October 12, 19 & 26 2017 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTSTE OF: No. 2017-P-86 VIRGINIA M. GALLUP, Deceased. CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Virginia M Gallup. Letters of office were issued on September 29, 2017 to Edward L. Gallup, 10125 W. Forest Home Avenue, Apt 7, Hales Corners, Wisconsin 53130 , 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 any 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 5th day of October, 2017 EDWARD L. GALLUP, Independent Executor For the Estae of VIRGINIA M GALLUP, Deceased. Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMSMcCarthyLLP P.O. Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 (815) 732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com October 12, 19 & 26 2017 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTSTE OF: No. 2017-P-79 JERRY L. WITMER, Deceased. CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Jerry L. Witmer. Letters of office were issued on September 19, 2017 to Debra A Atchison, 7430 N. Stillman Road, Stillman Valley, IL 61084, 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 any 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. th Dated this 28 day of September, 2017 DEBRA J ATCHISON, Independent Executor For the Estae of JERRY L. WITMER, Deceased. Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMSMcCarthyLLP P.O. Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 (815) 732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com September 28, October 5 & 12 2017

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY, PLAINTIFF, VS. WILMA G THEOBALD; DONALD G THEOBALD; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 17 CH 63 400 MULFORD ROAD MONROE CENTER, IL 61052 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU, Donald G Theobald Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOTS 46, 47 AND 48 IN BLOCK 6 IN CRILL'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF MONROE CENTER, SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 400 Mulford Road Monroe Center, IL 61052 and which said Mortgage was made by, Wilma G Theobald, Donald G Theobald Mortgagor(s), to James B Nutter & Company Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 0703625; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Ron McDermott 106 S. FIFTH ST STE 300 Oregon, IL 61061 on or before October 30, 2017, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 263068-117729 I3062359 September 28, October 5 & 12 2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICTOGLE COUNTY – OREGON, ILLINOISU.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT BERTENSHAW, SUSANNE BERTENSHAW, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendant 16 CH 104 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 18, 2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County will at 10:00 AM on October 27, 2017, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street, Oregon, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 207 EAST NORTH STREET, Creston, IL 60113 Property Index No. 25-23-234-009 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $104,686.94. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, 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. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale 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 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). 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 MORTFor information, contact GAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Plaintiff s attorney: MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C. , 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 940-8580. Please refer to file number 16-06958. E-Mail: mlgil@mlg-defaultlaw.com October 5, 12 & 19 2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICTOGLE COUNTY – OREGON, ILLINOISU.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT BERTENSHAW, SUSANNE BERTENSHAW, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendant 16 CH 104 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 18, 2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County will at 10:00 AM on October 27, 2017, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street, Oregon, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

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NEW TODAY Local trucking company looking for drivers, Must have a good MVR & hold a CDL. Local only. Serious inquiries only. Phone 815-6774867 for more info. Substitute Cafeteria Worker Monday – Friday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dishwasher/Serving Food Sanitation Required Please send your letter of interest and resume to: Mr. Mike Berentes by Oct. 30 th 2017 Rock Falls High School 101 12th Avenue Rock Falls, IL 61071

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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 765 Vintage Black 1978 Slingerland. 9 piece Jupiter drum set w/ hardware & cases. $900 OBO 815-564-8645

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NEW TODAY 2004 Chevy Montecarlo 140k mi. Clean car. $2500 OBO. 815-622-2343 2007 Chevy Cobalt LT, Runs well, 175,000 mi., A/C, AM/FM/CD, sunroof, $1,250 OBO 973-4722 2008 Chevy Cobalt 4dr. Blue/ Grey. 79k mi. $5,700 815-213-3812

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, 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 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). 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, contact Plaintiff s attorney: MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C. , 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 940-8580. Please refer to file number 1606958. E-Mail: mlgil@mlg-defaultlaw.com October 5, 12 & 19 2017

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1978 Buick LeSabre, 47K mi., Like New almost, $2,800. 815-499-3977

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1966 International Rescue Squad Vintage from a firehouse in WI. Needs painting. V-8 needs carb work. Can be used for food truck tradesman. or $1,500. 815-6772060.

Commonly known as 207 EAST NORTH STREET, Creston, IL 60113 Property Index No. 25-23-234-009 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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.

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2010 Case 690 5 shank chisel plow, exc. cond.$18,500 815-632-7710

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2010 Nissan Sentra. 4DR, new tires. 103K mi. $5,800 815-716-3617. Leave message.

4X4S

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2002 Polaris 700 Twin Sportsman 4x4 on Demand. 226 mi. $3400. Call 815-734-4649. Leave message. I will call back.

MOTORCYCLES 2011 Nissan Sentra new tires, new brakes, like new cond., 38mpg,120k mi., garage kept,. beautiful car, must see $4900 FIRM 815-590-1677

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1992 Yamaha, Thunder Silent XV1100, 10,255 mi., 1 owner, as is, (been in storage) Asking $1500/obo. Call 815-535-3663 after 6 pm.

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2002 GMC Sierra ext. cab. Z71 4x4 High mi., runs exc. $4,500 OBO 815-901-2642

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1998 Dodge Durango 4 wheel dr. mechanically fine. 5.2 LEDAR V8, 3rd row seating, good work car. $1000 OBO 815-440-6233

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2006 Harley Davidson VRSC, HD orange & black custom paint, wheels & chrome, new tires, battery, fork seals & plenty of extras. Purchased in 2010 in CA. Have title runs great. Gorgeous bike. $7,500 815-677-2060

2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900CC Special Edition motorcycle with 5149 mi. asking $4350 OBO Call Russ Berogan or Charlie Gonigam at 815-379-2151 Mon.–Fri. 7AM - 4PM

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1995 Honda Goldwing. Runs good, good brakes, good tires. Triked out w/ Voyager 3 wheel kit. Lots of chrome. Asking $8,000 815-537-2749

TOP CASH PAID! FOR OLD MOTORCYCLES! 1900-1979 DEAD OR ALIVE! 920-371-0494

BOATS/MOTORS

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TRAILERS/RVS

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1963 Air Stream Overlander, as is cond., 26 ft., perfect for restoration, everything orig., interior good cond. Minor water damage by door, $6,900 815-6772060.

TRAILERS/RVS

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1990 Jayco PopUp Trailer 1206, sleeps 5-6, awning, indoor /outdoor table & stove $2500 312-350-2322

2007 16' enclosed trailer Tandem Axel great shape. Brand new tires! $3,400 815-622-4258

2012 Puma 253FBS 5th wheel trailer, slide out super size “U” dinette, rear sofa, sleeps 6. 27'8” long. Very clean. $12,000 OBO 815-440-0909 Colman's RV We buy/consign used Campers & RV's! 217-787-8653

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Double Decker upper 165”x74” lower 192”X79” 270” over all, electric winch all steel, heavy duty tandem axles used for landscaping $8500 obo 815-973-5000

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1999 Yamaha, Black, V- Star. 3400 mi. $3,000 FIRM & extras. 815-778-3793

4 stroke '01 Yamaha motor, 16' Aluminum Craft flat w/trailer bottom $3,800 732-1493

Wednesday, December 6th, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. Sale to be held at: The Auction Shed

900 South Division Ave Polo, IL 61064

118.851 Surveyed Acres

Sections 28 & 29 of Maryland Township in Ogle County, IL. Parcel #1) 39.43 A Land Only Parcel #2) 79.421 A Land & 2-Story House w/buildings

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION

Tuesday, October 19th, 2017 at 6:00 P.M Sale to be held at: 324 North Jefferson Ave

Polo, IL 61064 2 Story Home on Large Lot

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CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Uncertainty will prevail if you give in too easily or get involved in an impulsive situation. Walk away from anyone who shows signs of instability. Invest in yourself, not in someone else.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Discuss your plans with someone you trust. Keep the peace and work as a team player to reach a resolution that is fair and will bring you the happiness and satisfaction you desire.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Know what or whom you are up against before you decide to participate. A challenge can change the way others view you. Aim to win, or don’t enter the competition.

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