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VOLUME 52 NO. 25 • SERVING THE MOUNT MORRIS AREA SINCE 1967

FRIDAY, April 12, 2019 • $1.00

OHS ENTREPRENEURS

Project Success Two projects by Oregon High School seniors do well at competition. / 2

SPORTS

SPRING FUN

Lady Hawks Win The girls track team wins the Gebhardt-Worley Invitational. / 15

Contracts Signed Contracts for

restoration work on the Black Hawk Statue have finally been signed. / 4

Perfect spring weather brought kids to Dillehay Park after school Monday. Aiden Keehler, Jersey Garcia, and Patrick Newcomer were enjoying the afternoon with temperatures in the mid-70s for the first time this year. Photo by Vinde Wells

INDEX

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Byron Library............18 Church News............12 Classifieds..........23-27 Entertainment......9-10

Marriage Licenses.... 8 Mt. Morris Library.... 7 Oregon Police..........20 Public Voice..............19

DEATHS Victor D. Garman, Page 21

Property Transfers...21 Sheriff’s Arrests...... 22 Social News............... 8 State’s Attorney...... 22

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SCHOOL NEWS

OHS seniors take first, second at NIU Social Impact Summit Pitch

Oregon High School seniors Isabelle Nelson, Jasmine Herbst, and Makenna Mongan from the OHS Social Entrepreneurship program won first and second place at the NIU Social Impact Summit Pitch with a Cause, a “Shark Tank” competition recognizing businesses that make a positive social or environmental impact.

Nelson won first place and $1500 for her company, Le Fou Gateau, a custom cupcake company with a goal to spread kindness by recognizing those who make an impact in the community every time someone places an order.

Herbst and Mongan’s business, The Lotus Company, partnered with HOPE of Ogle County to raise awareness of domestic violence through an apparel line to help those in need.

For more information about the Oregon High School Social Entrepreneurship program and its student-run businesses, contact program instructor Aaron Sitze at asitze@ocusd.net.

Oregon High School seniors Isabelle Nelson, Jasmine Herbst, and Makenna Mongan from the OHS Social Entrepreneurship program pose with their mock checks for taking first and second place at the NIU Social Impact Summit Pitch with a Cause, a “Shark Tank”. The competition recognizes businesses that make a positive social or environmental impact. Photo supplied

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ABOVE: Auctioneer Lenny Bryson sells a piece of farm equipment in one of the auction rings at the Hazelhurst Spring Consignment Sale on April 6. ABOVE RIGHT: Lexi Cox, Winton Bocker, Irene Short, and Ed Olson were four of the volunteers who worked the Polo Lions Club’s concession stand during the popular day-long event. Photos by Earleen Hinton

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Burgett is employed as an administrative assistant in the Oregon An Oregon woman was arrested School District’s main office, a posilast week for embezzling funds from tion she has held since 2016. Prior to an organization with ties to the Ore- that she was a secretary at Oregon gon School District.

High School for two years.

Angela Burgett, 37, was charged Superintendent Tom Mahoney April 3 with theft over said she has been placed $500, a Class 3 felony. on unpaid leave and an She is accused of using investigation is ongoing funds from the Oregon Boosters Club for personwithin the school district. al expenses from June He said her job is unreof 2018 through April of lated to being treasurer of 2019, while she was the the boosters club. club’s treasurer.

The club operates According to a press release from Oregon independently from the Angela Burgett Police Chief Darin DeHaan, school district. It raises discrepancies in the club’s funds through different efforts, and accounts were reported to police on then donates those funds to various April 3.

DeHaan said Monday that the school-related activities. investigation is ongoing, and he Burgett appeared in court on April has not yet determined how much 4 and was given a $10,000 recogmoney was taken because he is nizance bond. She is scheduled to awaiting additional bank records.

“It appears to be several thousand appear in court for a preliminary hearing on April 24. dollars,” he said.

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STATUE UPDATE

Black Hawk contracts are signed but no start date IDNR signs agreement with Wood Dale firm for statue repairs

BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com The contracts are signed but no date has been set for repairs to begin on Ogle County’s best-known landmark.

“The IDNR awarded the contract for the Eternal Indian restoration project to Quality Restorations, Inc. and the company returned their signed contract last week,” Edward Cross, spokesman for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources said in an email on Tuesday. “IDNR will now finalize the contract at our end, then discuss with the company the timeline for beginning and completing the restoration work on the statue.”

Previous estimates from the IDNR have indicated the work will begin in June to repair the cracked and crumbling surface of the Black Hawk Statue at Lowden State Park, near Oregon, and take around 60 days to complete.

The Eternal Indian, better known as Black Hawk, was created by sculptor Lorado Taft in 1910 as a tribute to Native Americans, and is situated on a high bluff overlooking the Rock River at the park.

Time and weather have signifi-

cantly damaged the surface of the landmark, which was unveiled in 1911.

Because it stands in a state park, the statue is under the jurisdiction of the IDNR. The concrete monument is still shrouded in the black plastic covering it was wrapped in late last fall.

The statue has spent the last five winters under layers of protective plastic to keep the ice, snow, and cold from doing more damage.

Frank and the late Cherron Rausa formed The Friends of the Black Hawk Statue Committee more than a decade ago and began raising money for the project, the total cost of which will approach $1 million.

State budget woes, including the lack of a capital bill for several years, side-tracked a promised $350,000 matching state grant, which was finally funded by the state legislature last summer.

A fundraising effort headed up by the Black Hawk Restoration Team, a local group, was successful in securing the final $225,000 needed for the project last fall, thanks to several large donations from area businesses and individuals.

Once the restoration is completed funds will still be needed for landscaping around the statue and for long-term maintenance.

Those wishing to donate can do so online at www.ilcf.org or to send checks to Illinois Conservation Foundation, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702.

Mt. Morris residents are reminded that the village street crew does not pick up leaves with the leaf vacuum in the spring. That service is provided only in the fall.

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Byron Generating Station’s Unit 2 nuclear reactor was taken offline Monday at 1 a.m. for a scheduled refueling and maintenance outage.

The unit has powered more than 1 million homes and businesses every day since its last planned outage in October of 2017.

More than 1,300 supplemental workers will join 800 Exelon Generation employees in preparing the facility for another 18-month run.

“Nearly 13,000 consecutive hours online speaks to the reliability of our nuclear plant and the important work we do to provide clean energy to the region,” said Site Vice President Mark Kanavos. “Byron Station is proud to contribute to Illinois’ clean energy future, while also powering our schools, hospitals, and senior centers around the clock.”

In addition to replacing about one-

third of the reactor’s fuel, the station will continue a multi-million-dollar transformer upgrade project by replacing two main power transformers, which are used to “step up” the electricity leaving the site for transmission across power lines.

Major upgrades like these ensure the plant will provide reliable power through all kinds of weather.

Byron’s Unit 1 reactor will continue to supply electricity to customers during the Unit 2 outage.

With both units at full power, the site produces almost 2,500 megawatts, enough electricity to power more than 2 million average American homes.

According to a press release from the utility, Exelon Generation’s nuclear units in Illinois produce half of the state’s electricity and more than 90 Exelon employees stage equipment next to the cooling towers of Byron Station Unit 2.

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Dad to undergo ordeal to heighten awareness for disorder Yingling’s son suffers from alopecia areata

BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com A Polo man plans to go through some discomfort next week to bring awareness to the auto-immune disorder his son suffers from.

Ken Yingling will be tased, pepper-sprayed, and doused with water from a fire hose on Thursday, April

EASTER EGG HUNT LR Lions plan Breakfast with Bunny on April 20 The Leaf River Lions will serve Breakfast with Bunny on Saturday, April 20 from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Bertolet Memorial Building.

The menu being served will be pancakes, waffles, scrambled eggs, and whole hog sausage. Also available will be blueberry or chocolate chip pancakes as well as strawberries and

18 to let the public know more about alopecia areata, a condition that causes hair loss.

Yingling said the condition causes distress to youngsters like his son, Nathaniel, almost 13, and the others who suffer from it, not only from the symptoms but also from the lack of understanding about it.

“They get a lot of insensitive comments,” he said.

Yingling’s self-inflicted ordeal got its start several weeks ago when he started a fundraiser on social media.

He pledged to be soaked with a deluge of 3,000 gallons of water from a fire hose if $300 was raised for the cause, then upped the ante to tased for $600,

and finally pepper-sprayed for $900 in contributions.

“Since I’ve raised $1,000, I’m going to do all three,” he said.

The pay-up event is tentatively set for the evening of April 18 at the Polo Fire House and the order of events will be tased, then pepper-sprayed, and finally doused with water.

Proceeds will go to the Children’s Alopecia Project, of goal of which is to provide support and build self-esteem for youngsters with the disorder, as well as heighten awareness of it.

whipped cream.

Children 4 and under will eat free while cost for children ages 5 to 12 years is $4, ages 13 and over is $6, and all-you-can-eat is $8.

A picture opportunity with Bunny will be available during breakfast.

After breakfast at 10 a.m., the Lions will hold their annual Easter Egg Hunt in Bertolet Park, weather permitting.

The hunt will be inside the Bertolet

building if weather is bad.

The Easter Egg Hunt is open to toddlers to 8-year-olds and is divided into three age groups, 0 – 4 years, 5 & 6 and 7 & 8, with prizes awarded for each group.

The next dinner on Sunday, April 28 will be the roast pork loin dinner in support of the Summer Daze Festival.

The menu will consist of roast pork loin, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, dinner roll, applesauce,

and cake for dessert.

The cost of the meal at the door is $6 for children ages 5 through 13 years and $10 for ages 14 years and older.

Advanced tickets, saving $1 per dinner, are available until Thursday, April 25 at the Bertolet Memorial Library or from Lions Paul Lindstrom, Connie Hartje, Kathy Rose, Laura Werner, Adrian Book, and Dorothy Mahon.

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ART SHOW

Encore! gallery show will feature airbrushing August show will be held in Old Sandstone Gallery on campus Did you know that Mt. Morris is the hometown of Liberty and Phoebe Walkup, the first patent owners and manufacturers of the airbrush and founders of the Airbrush Art School during the 1880s?

This summer, Encore! Mt. Morris’ third gallery show of the 2019 season on Aug. 2-30 will feature airbrush art in its Old Sandstone Gallery on the Mt. Morris campus.

Airbrush vehicle art will be featured at a vehicle show on Aug. 24.

A historical display of the Walkups’ legacy will also be provided.

Airbrush artists are invited to enter the show at this time; the deadline for applications is July 5. Artists may submit one to three images of their original works for consideration. Artists must be 18 years old or older.

Only those images received by the deadline will be considered.

Applications are available online at encoremtmorris.com.

Click on the “Airbrush Art Show” button.

Fill out the application online and attach digital pictures and the entry fee (preferred method) or print the application and send the packet and check to the Mt. Morris Village Hall, 105 W. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris.

Additional printed applications are available at the village hall for those without Internet access.

Other Mt. Morris art shows this summer include the Visual Storytelling Art Show, sponsored by the Mt. Morris Public Library, featuring cartoon and comic book art on the weekends of May 17-19 and May 25-26, Student Art Show

for grades K-12 in June, and the Fine Art Show in July.

More details on how to enter these shows appear on the EncoreMtMorris.com web site.

For more information contact mollyb@encoremtmorris.com or leave a message at village hall and the call will be returned.

Encore! Mt. Morris is composed of volunteers committed to developing Mt. Morris into a unique, thriving rural and cultural arts destination in northwest Illinois.

Volunteers and donations are welcome. Learn more at EncoreMtMorris.com.

SPECIAL EVENT

Kids are invited to Easter Eggstravaganza on April 20 Children of the Mt. Morris community are invited to the Easter “Eggstravaganza” on Saturday, April 20.

The morning begins with the annual Easter Egg Hunt at 10:30

a.m. at Dillehay Park, hosted by the Mt. Morris Lions Club and Mt. Morris Women of the Moose.

After discovering the hidden treasure and candy, all children and their parents are invited to

“hop on over” to the Evangelical Free Church for an Easter party.

The church’s puppet team will perform. Prizes and treats will be available for all.

EFCMM is located at 102 S. Semi-

nary Avenue, at the intersection of Front Street and Seminary Avenue.

For more information call the church office at 815-734-4942, or log onto the website at www.efcmm. org.

Hand Massage Crista from doTERRA Essential Oils will be back to do some free hand massages on Monday, April 15 beginning at 10:30 a.m.

If you would like a hand massage just stop by or call 815-734-6335 for an appointment.

at 11 a.m.

You can also meet us at the restaurant. We should arrive between 11:20 and 11:30 a.m.

All are welcome, but please let us know if you plan to attend, so that we can warn Arthur’s.

Just call 815-734-6335 to get on the list.

note if the weather is bad we will have our picnic inside at the Mt. Morris Senior Center.

MT. MORRIS SENIOR CENTER Ikea Trip The Mt. Morris Senior Center is taking a trip on Tuesday, April 30, and all are welcome to join us.

We will be going to Feed My Starving Children in Aurora to pack meals to be sent overseas to people in need.

After working a two-hour shift we will head over to Ikea for lunch and shopping.

We will leave Mt. Morris at 7:30 a.m. and return around 4:30 p.m.

The cost for this trip is $60 for members of the senior center and $65 for non-members.

The price includes transportation by charter bus, a donation to Feed My Starving Children, snacks, and help with your purchases.

If you have questions or would like to sign up please call 815-734-6335 or send your name, phone number, emergency contact,and payment to the Mt. Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., Mt. Morris, IL 61054. Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 16.

Birthday Celebration On Wednesday, April 17 all are welcome to celebrate April birthdays at the Mt. Morris Senior Center.

We will be playing free Bingo at 10:30 a.m. and enjoying a lunch of taco salads, cake, and ice cream at 11:30 a.m.

The cost for lunch is $6. Please call 815-734-6335 to RSVP. Lunch Bunch Let’s all go to Arthur’s Garden Deli together in Dixon on Friday, April 19.

If you would like to carpool simply meet at the Mt. Morris Senior Center

Potluck We will be holding our monthly potluck on Friday, April 19 at 5:30 p.m.

Please bring a dish to pass and your own table service. All are welcome and no RSVP is required.

National Picnic Day Tuesday, April 23 is National Picnic Day, and we will be celebrating with a potluck picnic at Dillehay Park in Mt. Morris.

Just bring a dish to pass and your own table service, and be ready to eat at noon.

No RSVP is necessary, but please

Godspell Trip Godspell is a wonderful show, and we are excited to see CYT’s version at Hononegah High School in Rockton on Thursday, May 16.

We will travel by bus up to the show and then go to Portillo’s for lunch.

We will leave Mt. Morris at 8:30 a.m. and return by 3 p.m.

The cost for this fun trip is only $50 for members of the senior center and $55 for non-members.

The price includes transportation, the show, and snacks.

If you have questions or would like to sign up please call 815-734-6335 or send your name, phone number, emergency contact, and payment to the Mt. Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., Mt. Morris, IL 61054. Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 24.

MT. MORRIS LIBRARY

Volunteer Appreciation Reception Friday, April 12, 3 p.m.

Come join the library board of trustees and the library staff as we say thank you! to our volunteers.

April 8–12 is Volunteer Appreciation Week and we couldn’t do what we do at the library without our wonderful volunteers!

HCC Volunteer Tutors Q&A Tuesday, April 23, 2 p.m.

Highland Community College is looking for Adult Education volunteer tutors for math, reading, writing, or English as a Second Language.

This informational meeting will address questions about time commitment, experience and responsibilities.

If you are interested in being an encouragement to an adult student, call 815-599-3460.

Pine Creek News

By Karen Merlak Spring is such an exciting time.

There are surprises around every corner.

The familiar color of green is coming back to our alliance.

Perennials are starting to push through the ones frozen ground into color problems. For all creation, we thank heavenly father.

This morning in church, we were greeted by Sharon Baker and her neighbor, JoJo. Jean Cunningham shared a moment of history as we

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continue to celebrate our church family.

Pastor Charlotte Hoppe led the children’s message for our young friends Kaitlyn, Laura, Harper, and JoJo. The Lenten season continues ever closer to Holy Week.

This past Saturday morning, the men gathered in the church basement for the monthly men’s breakfast meeting.

The morning meal was hosted by Larry Riffle, with a little help from Judy.

Joining in the fun were Jim Hopkins, Dave Burright, John Engel, Don Hay, Ron Baker, Ken Nettz, and Charlotte Hoppe.

During the first two weeks of March, Sandra Ford spent time visiting her daughters and their families.

For the first weekend, Sandra headed south to Bloomington to

Morris Public Library’s annual tea on March 31 at Disciples United Methodist Church.

Samuel Clemens is better known as author Mark Twain. Photo supplied

spend time with Crystal Patterson, her husband, Jack, and their children and grandchildren.

The following weekend, Sandra spent time in Wheaton with her daughter, Kim Austin, her husband, Ron, and family.

This past Tuesday evening, our regular meeting of PEO Chapter DW was held at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.

Cindy Bauling hosted the meeting. I intended to co-host with Cindy and was unable to make the meeting. She was a wonderful hostess for our sisters.

Our church will be hosting the community Good Friday service on April 19 at 7 p.m.

Please join us for this annual event as we remember the Lenten season and prepare for Easter Sunday.

This past Saturday I was able to spend time helping at the Hazel-

hurst auction with the Hopkins family.

We had a beautiful day with a very large crowd in attendance.

It is been a very busy week in a very busy season. It is easy to let the time get away without taking time to rest.

It is important to find time to reflect on the season and appreciate the great gift we have been given.

I am glad for the time we spend in worship on Sunday mornings.

We can take time to remember God’s great gifts like His unending love.

This love was meant for each one of us to share with those around us.

I hope to see you next Sunday as we gather once again for a time of warship.

We will be celebrating a baptism and Palm Sunday.

Our little family in the country welcomes you and yours.

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May the 4th Movie Marathon!

In honor of Star Wars Day on Saturday, May 4, we will host a Star Wars Movie marathon!

Starting Friday, May 3 at 3 p.m. with the first movie and continuing on Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m. with second, followed at 1 p.m. with the third movie.

Come for all or just for your favorite.

Those attending the movies will be entered in a drawing for a T-shirt or action figure.

Popcorn and water will be served.

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Graphically Speaking: The Power of Visual Storytelling Friday, May 17 & Saturday, May 18 The library is hosting a great event!

In partnership with Encore! Mt. Morris, the Mt. Morris Senior Center and several local artists, we present Graphically Speaking: The Power of Visual Storytelling.

Events include a Comic Book & Pop Culture Art Show at the Old Sandstone Gallery and a hands-on artist workshop for those age 12 and up, with Will Haun, creator of the Weird, Weird West comic book series, and Dr. Joe Serrano, a clinical psychologist, who will host a panel discussion titled “The Influence of Comic Books on Moral Development.”

All events are free to the public, but pre-registration is required for the artist workshop, which is limited to 25 participants.

For more information call the library at 815-734-4927.

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Storytime for Little People and Big Kid Book Club Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m.

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Daniel Brian Reynolds and Diamond Eva Laws, of Polo, were married on Dec. 29, 2017 in Princeton.

The bride, formerly of Malta and Rochelle, is the daughter of the late Dawn C. Horn, formerly of DeKalb, and Donald E. Horn, of DeKalb.

The groom, formerly of Rockford and Princeton, is the son of Robin L. Wessels, of Rockford, and the late Charles M. Schulz, formerly of Rockford.

The maid of honor was Brianna Laws, the daughter of the bride.

The best man was Chris Yelverton of Princeton.

Diamond Laws and Daniel Reynolds

MARRIAGE LICENSES Rebecca Hough, of Mt. Morris, recently was named the State FFA Proficiency Runner-Up in Agriculture Sales – Entrepreneurship. Also pictured is Josh Nelson, Oregon High School ag teacher and FFA advisor. Photo supplied

Hough wins state FFA award Oregon FFA member Rebecca Hough has been selected as the State FFA Proficiency Runner-Up in Agriculture Sales – Entrepreneurship.

Illinois FFA recognizes students in 50 different areas based on their work-based learning, also known as Supervised Agriculture Experiences or SAE. FFA members who demonstrate outstanding agricultural skills and competencies through record keeping, leadership, and scholastic achievement may be considered for this award.

SAEs allow students to learn by doing by either owning and operating an agricultural business, working or serving an internship

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at an agriculture-based business, or conducting an agriculture-based scientific experiment and reporting results.

Hough was selected as the state runner-up by a committee of agriculture industry representatives and teachers knowledgeable in this work-based area.

A senior at Oregon High School, she is the daughter of Rob and Lynnette Hough, of Mt. Morris.

She has been involved in the following other agriculture education and FFA activities: Soil Judging CDE, Dairy Foods CDE, Illinois FFA State Degree, and D1 Star Ag Business. Josh Nelson is the agriculture teacher and FFA Advisor at Oregon High School.

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

March 29: Justin K. Palmer and Meghan E. Hendrickson, both of Davis Junction.

Michael A. Kahly and Whitney M. Near, both of Mt. Morris.

April 1: Jerry A. Early and Brenda A.

Rosenbalm, both of Mt. Morris.

April 2: Mark A. Riley and Deborah M. Guske, both of Rockford.

Jarred W. Doane and Julie A. Beckman, both of Davis Junction.

Michael P. Watson and Hannah M. Venhuizen, both of Rock Falls.

April 4: John E. Grzywa and Vanessa R. Moser, both of Franklin Grove.

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The KB Kick Off Party will be held on Friday, April 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Tipsy Hog, 101 S. Third St., Oregon.

Guest bartenders, including Rebecca Hazzard, Jenny Boyden, Erin Folk, and Tina Ketter, will be ready to serve beer, cocktails and soda.

Tips from the bar and profits from the 50/50 raffle support the startup expenses of the annual KB Tough Run event.

Cubs tickets, donated by John Ebens of the Tipsy Hog, will be sold at a live auction.

The game tickets are for Section 214, for the Sept. 19 night game against the Cardinals. The auction will be at around 6.30 pm.

The eighth annual KB Tough Run is scheduled for Saturday, June 29 at White Pines Ranch, 3581 W. Pines Rd., Oregon.

In addition to the Tough Run the day will include a Trail Hike, Kid Sprint and other games in the Kid Zone.

To learn more about the event visit www.

KBToughRun.com.

The annual KB Tough Run is the major fundraising event that supports the KB Fund, which has been established to support those in the community who are burdened by a medical crisis.

For more information email info@ KBToughRun.com or call Josh at 815-440-5180.

Rachel Brunner, of Oregon, tries to get out of the mud after losing a shoe as Jessica Fair lends a hand at the 2018 KB Tough Run. Brunner was running the 10K and Fair the 5K. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Amphibian walk offered at April 26 at Elkhorn Preserve

The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will listen to amphibians on Friday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve.

Participants will specifically listen for the spring advertisement calls of frogs and toads near wetland areas at the preserve, which provide amphibian habitat.

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Participants should meet in the northeast corner of the preserve located three miles southwest of Forreston on the southeast corner of Freeport and West Grove Roads.

For more information, contact Mary Blackmore at 815-938-3204 or visit the Northwest Illinois Audubon Society website at http://www. nwilaudubon.org.

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Quilt guild to meet on April 15 The Country Crossroads Quilt Guild will offer a workshop on Monday, April 15 at 1 p.m. at the Forreston Grove Church, 7246 Freeport Rd., rural Forreston.

The workshop will be “Using Stripes to Make Fabulous Quilts.”

Anyone interested in this workshop, guild member or not, should call Deb at 779-348-1638.

The program at 7 p.m. will feature

Pam Hughes owner of Expressions in Thread, Le Claire, Iowa. Her program will be a trunk show “New and Fabulous.”

Guild meetings are held on the third Monday of each month, with a Meet and Greet at 6:30 p.m. with refreshments being served. Guests are welcome for the admission of $5.

For more information call Deb at 779-348-1638or Beth at 815-732-7808.

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Chocolate Walk offers taste of chocolate, Oregon

BY RANDY HOLLAND Oregon Together Just a few more days to get your sweet tooth polished up and those socks darned.

The third annual Oregon Together Chocolate Walk is Thursday, April 18 from 4 to 8:30 p.m., and more than 30 local merchants are ready with chocolate treats and information on their businesses. They have all donated items for one of five gift baskets.

Those attending can qualify for the gift basket drawing by getting a minimum number merchant marks on the back of their maps.

All the information and the location of the businesses are on the map.

Pick up them up at Kunes Country, Joanne’s Total Image, or TNT Motor Sales to the south, the Oregon Soap Shoppe, Illinois Auto & Tire, or Route 64 Vintage to the east, or one of the Merlin stores to the west.

One map per family is requested.

Start the trek by looking for the “Oregon Chocolate Walk” signs posted on the participating merchants and taking this opportunity to see the wide variety of experiences that Oregon has to offer. Have fun, eat chocolate, go someplace new!

Preserve offers free trees

COLLEGE NEWS Sarah Bright Sarah Bright, of Stillman Valley, graduated with a doctor of chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic’s main campus in Davenport, Iowa on Feb. 22.

Knox College Three area students have been named to the winter term dean’s list at Knox College, Galesburg.

Earning academic honors are Brian Dillard, of German Valley; Kirsten Hedrick, of Byron; and Britney Salinas, of Lindenwood.

Together, a grass roots organization that was formed to make Oregon a more enjoyable place to live, work, and play.

The organization has committees working on projects to develop and promote the riverfront and the recreation opportunities in the area, beautify the city, and honor the unique history and the future of art and artists in the community.

One group in the organization is responsible for securing the funds for the restoration of the area’s most visible work of art, the Black Hawk Statue. Look for the work to begin soon.

Visit https://www.facebook.com/ OregonTogether to learn more about our activities and how to get involved.

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The Byron Forest Preserve District will be giving away free tree seedling from Living Lands & Waters starting on Wednesday, April 17 to area residents who live along the Rock River and its tributaries.

Tree seedlings can be picked up while supplies last at the Jarrett Prairie Center located at 7993 North River Road in Byron.

This year Living Lands & Waters will provide bur oaks, red oaks, swamp white oaks and red bud seedlings which should be planted right away this spring.

For more information contact the Byron Forest Preserve District at 815 234-8535 extension 200.

Try to visit all the businesses on the map and take a look around before hurrying off to get the next treat.

By being open for the walk, merchants have shown that they are interested in the future of Oregon.

Your participation is an opportunity to see how delightful it can be to shop locally and do your part to brighten that future.

The Festivals, Events, Dining, and Shopping Committee is bringing this event back for another year.

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The Polo Lions Club had a very successful 2018 Candy Day. All of the money ($2,551) that the Polo Lions collected at the football game, on Candy Day and through underwriting donations, will be used to support the many programs and services for the blind/visually impaired and deaf/hearing impaired in Polo and other parts of Illinois.

The Polo Lions Club would like to thank our underwriters. These businesses and individuals are: Pines Automotive, Country Floral, Ebert Engineering - Mark Ebert, Knie Appliance, Birkey’s Farm Store, Haldane Custom Paint & Body, Bocker Excavating - Dan Bocker, Bocker Grain, Country Financial Jeanette Linker, Northern Illinois TV - Dan Massey, Legacy Prints, Polo Family Funeral Home, Scholl Insurance Agency, Bergy’s Automotive, Randy Ocken, Ron Chamberlain, Don Hay, Ryan Shetler, Greg Cross, Dave Bucher, Rick Folk, Gary Bocker, Mark Bocker, Winton Bocker, Henry Bocker, Tom Suits, Mark Scholl and Bruce Scholl.

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Petunias are a favorite feeding flower for the ruby-throated hummingbird. Here, a male hummer feeds at a blossom. weight daily.

This energy allows them to continue the rigorous flight patterns for which they are known.

The ruby-throated hummingbird beats its wings 90 to 200 times per second creating their humming sound.

The nest is very small and can be the size of a thimble and is often

created with lichen from trees held together by spider webs. The two petite eggs laid in the nest are a pearly white.

In order to capture the eye of your migrant hummers, and keep them around until garden flowers are blooming in mass, you may want to create a feeding station.

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Hop into Spring with a Saturday of healthy family fun with FHN and the YMCA! The Family YMCA of Northwest Illinois and FHN are teaming up to bring you the region’s best healthy activities, wellness tips, and lots of fun to kick off your spring and summer–all in one day!

Joining us in 2019 are the Freeport Public Library, Stephenson County Health Department and All Our Kids Network Baby Expo.

Research shows that without access to out-of-school physical and learning activities, kids fall behind academically and gain weight twice as fast during summer as during the school year. Come out to Healthy Kids Day®, a national YMCA initiative, and the FHN Family Health Fair at the YMCA of Northwest Illinois to kick off some healthier warm-weather behaviors for the kids in your family while also exploring health and wellness ideas. We have dozens and dozens of booths and activities for everyone ages 1 to 100!

All activities are free and event will be held come rain or shine. For more information, visit www.fhn.org and spring into a healthy spring and summer with the Family YMCA of Northwest Illinois and FHN!

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Each spring the ruby-throated hummingbirds make a long flight to the United States and Canada from there habitats in Central and South America.

There has been a sighting of a male as far north as the Ohio River valley this week, where Illinois and Kentucky share the river.

There is good reason why we first see only the flashy jewel necked males when they get to Illinois.

The males travel north before the females in order to secure the best piece of “property” in hopes of attracting a mate when the females arrive later.

Our initial visitors are usually on their way to Canada. You cannot make a mistake in identifying this bird as it is the only species of hummingbird, out of about 15 in the U.S., found in Illinois.

At less than an ounce the hummingbird is our smallest bird.

They can consume twice their body

parts water to 1 part sugar and heat it on the stove until all the sugar is dissolved. Don’t let it come to a boil. Cool the mixture and put small amount into a feeder specifically for hummingbirds.

The rest of your mixture can be stored in the refrigerator There is no need to fill them full because you need to empty and clean them every few days.

Keep your containers clean using a mild vinegar and water solution to discourage any mold in the bottles.

Do not use red food coloring as most feeders have red on them, and the dye could be harmful to the little creatures.

Planting lots of warm colored tubular flowers, such as impatiens, petunias, native honey suckle, nasturtiums, and columbine, is the best way to keep the ruby-throated hummingbirds in your yard.

Hummingbirds are also attracted to moving water such as waterfalls, fountains, and especially misters.

Nothing is more exciting than the first arrival of such a tiny character to your yard. Have your feeders out

by April 15.

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

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH

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

BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES

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

CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

OPEN BIBLE

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

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH POLO CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw 815-837-5255 polo@crossroadscn.com www.crossroadscn.com

DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104

EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD

FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH

NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH

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

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

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

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH

FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH

OREGON CHURCH OF GOD

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

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

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS

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

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

FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Brian LeBaron 815-946-3212 faithumcpolo

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

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

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

FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

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

GATHERING PLACE CHURCH 124 N. Fourth St., Oregon (Oregon Coliseum) 815-946-9925 theGP.Church // FB.com/ theGatheringPlaceChurch

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

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

POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

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

GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

8210 E. Edwardsville Rd., German Valley Pastor Eric Schlukebir 815-362-6601

LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH

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

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Rd, P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573

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

ST. MARY CHURCH

Church and Main Streets Pastor Don Plock

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

FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

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

ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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BY EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@oglecountynews.com Chilly temperatures and wind didn’t bother Forreston’s Erin Greenfield and her niece, Jenna, during a baseball game in Oregon last week.

The Greenfields were tucked away comfortably in their “under the weather pod”, a plastic domed pop-op shelter, as other spectators braved the wind and 40-degree temperatures.

“My mom bought it for me,” said Erin as she watched her son Ethan play. “We’ve had it about a week. It is nice in here.”

Although designed for one person, Jenna, 13, sat inside the pod with her aunt. Her coat, not needed, was under Erin’s chair.

“It was too hot to wear,” she said smiling.

At the Forreston/AFC softball game, Stephanie Munroe sat in a similar orange pod, to cheer on the Lady Raiders.

“It blocks the wind,” she said.

Greenfield’s pod was manufactured by Under the Weather ®. Solo pods cost around $100 with larger pods and specialty pods also available.

Models can be seen at undetheweatherpods.com.

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FFA plans Ag Safety Day & Petting Zoo on May 3 The goal is for all attendees to see the latest farm machinery and to Erin Greenfield and her niece Jenna, 13, of Forreston, sat in their “weather pod” to watch be able to identify blind spots that the Oregon vs. Forreston game on April 3. Photo by Earleen Hinton farmers experience while driving their equipment on the roadways.

Various farm animals will be on display at the Petting Zoo and will be accompanied by FFA members, who will answer questions and talk about current livestock practices and issues.

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The Oregon FFA will hold its annual Spring Ag Safety Day and Petting Zoo on Friday, May 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. behind the Oregon Elementary School.

Both events are free and open to the public.

Ag Safety Day will provide an opportunity for the public to sit in a tractor and other equipment they will see on the road in the spring.

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BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com Using the sprints, hurdles and throwing events, the Oregon girls track and field team claimed the championship of their own Gebhardt-Worley Invitational on April 6.

The Lady Hawks tallied 126 points to hold off second-place Erie-Prophetstown, who had 114 in the 10-team field.

“It was a good overall day,” Oregon coach Nick Schneiderman said.

“Field events are a strong point and Lydia Cermak in the sprints and Abi Hopkins in the hurdles came through for us.”

Cermak clinched the win with a decisive win in the 200 meters by one and half seconds, clocking a 27.39. In the 100, she was a close second and was part of a winning 400 relay (54.80) with Cristina Tranchina, Erin Schmidt and Jadyn Bothe.

Bothe backed up Cermak in the 100 with a third place at 13.69. Cermak also tacked on a third in the long jump at 14-1.

In the hurdles, Hopkins won the 300 in 51.16, over four seconds fast than the next competitor. The multiyear state qualifier was a runner-up in the 100 hurdles at 17.18 and third in the triple jump (32-5) for a yeoman’s effort.

Oregon’s Brenna Noon throws the shot at the Gebhardt-Worley Invite. Photo by Earleen Hinton “That felt good today, especially coming out of the curves (on the 300),” Hopkins said.

It was a youthful showing the shot put and discus that gave Oregon

big points, as freshmen Jenae Bothe and sophomore Lily Gillingham and Brenna Noon combined for about 25 percent of the team score.

Noon, who placed at the indoor

state meet, put the shot 37-9 to win, with Bothe going 34-5 for third.

Bothe won the discus at 107-6, Gillingham was fourth and Noon sixth in the discus.

“There’s a lot of potential with the younger kids,” said Hall-of-Fame throwing coach Doug Engel. “We have no older kids, so you work with what you have. When you go outside from all shot to discus, it takes time.

One advantage for us is these girls work hard.”

Breanna DeHaan was fifth in the 400 (1:09), Katlyn Ramirez fourth in the 1,600 (6:16) and Eliza Easley fifth in the high jump (4-6).

“That was a nice surprise to have Ramirez place in the mile,” Schneiderman said.

Erie-Prophetstown did not have anyone place higher than third individually, but still managed to take second. The only second place came from the 1,600 relay of Riley Packer, Jenna Saad, Jade Nickerson and Madyson Bushaw with a time of 4:38.

“We were pretty average,” E-P coach Liz Green said. “The important thing is we continue to get better.”

A key for the Panthers was scoring two and three places in various events. They scored in every event except the 3,200, 200 and high jump.

Forreston-Polo takes third at Gebhardt-Worley Oregon’s Mennen is second in pole vault

BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com In a preview of the BNC track and field meet, it was Dixon beating Rockford Christian 141.5 to 117.5 at the 42nd Annual Gebhardt-Worley Invitational.

“We use this meet to see where we’re at,” Dixon coach Ryan Deets said. “It’s fantastic competition compared to what we’ve had. Brayden (Forrest) and Collin (Grady) were pushed. It was solid performance with no letdowns other than the 800

relay being disqualified.”

In one the highlights of the meet, it was Forrest and Jaden Johnson of Freeport going at it in the hurdles.

Johnson came is as a fifth-place finisher in both the 110 and 300-meter hurdles at last year’s 2A state meet.

He lived up to the billing in the 110s, with a clocking of 14.54. Forreston was second at 15.17.

“I knew what to expect from him,” Forrest said. “I need to clean up my race and that didn’t happen.”

It was Forrest beating Johnson out of the blocks in the 300 and leading all the way in a 40.61-41.18 win.

Forrest did have to survive a stumble at the end, though.

“It’s the same thing every time in the 300. I need to work on finishing,”

said Forrest, who leaped 21 feet to take second in the long jump to Brady Webb of Forreston-Polo.

Coming in as the top pole vaulter (16-4) in all of 1A, 2A and 3A, Erie-Prophetstown’s Kyle Kruthoff did not disappoint the large contingent of fans gather around the Landers-Loomis vaulting pit.

The 3-time state placer entered the competition at 14-0, with only Jake Mennen of Oregon remaining.

Mennen went out at a school-record attempt of 14-8 and Kruthoff used a favorable tail wind to quickly move past 15 feet. After clearing the same height (15-6) he made in winning 1A last year, Kruthoff attempted 16-0, the highest Oregon’s standards would go up to.

He had two bailouts and one good attempt, before settling for the final mark of 15-6.

“It’s a humbling experience to compete against someone that good,” Mennen said. “I’m excited to keep vaulting with him and see what we can do downstate. The top vaulters are usually from the central and southern parts of Illinois and Kyle has made a name for this part of state.”

Forreston-Polo, who edged Freeport 92-86 for third, got wins from Webb in the long jump (21-3) and Jace Coffey in the discus at 151-2.

Webb hyperextended his knee at the long jump pit and wasn’t able

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BOYS TRACK

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BASEBALL

Hawks almost pull off upset of Forreston Cardinals Four errors prove too costly in 5-3 loss

BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com

Oregon’s Noah Campos pitches against Forreston on April 3. Photo by Earleen Hinton

• INVITATIONAL Continued from Page 15 to run the 100 and 200, where he was favored.

“He tells me he plans on running next week,” F-P coach Bob Wagner said.

“We’ll see about that.”

Coffey continued where he left off at last year’s state meet, where he came home with a medal. It was his second meet this season that he has been over 150 feet.

“What I like about that is when someone gets consistent at a certain length, they are due for another jumpup,” F-P throwing coach Steve Christensen said.

Without Webb, F-P still ran a respectable 44.71 in taking third behind RC

and Freeport. Evan Kelsey, Cailean Davids, Jordan Neuschwander and Dom Christiansen of F-P ran 1:33 to edge RC by .12 in the 800 relay.

“Jordan had a great leg for us. He’s gotten stronger from his freshman to sophomore years,” Wagner said.

Kelsey took second in the 100 (11.50) and 200 (23.63).

Ethan Phillips was second in the triple jump at 40-8 and fourth in the long jump.

Oregon had one of its worse showing ever with only 27 points in tying Illinois Math and Science Academy for eighth place with 27 points.

“Other than Mennen in the pole vault, that was it was for us,” Hawk coach Jim Spratt said.

Behind the stellar pitching of Noah Campos, the Oregon baseball almost pulled off a upset of 1A powerhouse Forreston. Campos scattered 10 hits in allowing only one earned run.

Unfortunately for the Hawks, four errors proved costly in a 5-3 loss last Wednesday at Oregon.

“Noah does a nice job with his off speed, fastball and locating the ball,” Oregon coach Nate Girton said. “He should be 2-0 or 3-0. We just got to back him by not making errors.”

Forreston got on the board first with a Braeden Fyock RBI double after Mitchell Heinz had reached base with a single.

Oregon tied the game 1-1 in the bottom of the first, with Riley Birnbaum scoring on a fielder’s choice.

The Hawks were poised to go up by a run, but Breccan Berns over ran third pass and was called out.

The Cardinals made it 2-1 in the top of the second. With two outs, Jacob Swanson came home on balk.

Swanson doubled to start the inning.

From his first-base position, Dalton Hermes had two pop-up catches to help get Campos out of the inning.

Ethan Greenfield then mowed down the Hawks with three strikeouts in the bottom of the inning.

Chase Greenfield led off the third with a single, but was stranded as the next three batters hit balls at

Oregon’s Jake Mennen clears the bar in the pole vault at the Gebhardt-Worley Invite on Saturday. He finished in second place. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Oregon infielders for easy outs.

Oregon was also shut out in the third, with Dylan Greenfield, one of three Greenfield cousins, making a nice catch at second base.

Swanson continued his hot bat with a single and Kilar Huenefeld also reached base with another single. With no outs, Campos looked to get out of the fourth inning unscathed, but Eli Rufer dropped a fly ball in right field, allowing two unearned runs to score.

“Errors are going to happen, but you want to do it with nobody on base,” Girton said. “Our goal is to have three or less. We’ll be okay then. Last week, we had a game with 11.”

Rufer did make a running catch on the next hit to shut down any additional scoring.

Hermes did his part at the bat to pull Oregon within 4-2 on a double over the head of the Cardinal centerfielder. He then stole third and came home on a wild pitch by Greenfield, who struck out the remaining three batters.

Ethan Greenfield gave way to Dylan Greenfield on the mound in the fifth inning, while Campos appeared headed for a complete game.

With Ethan Greenfield on first base to start the fifth, Campos alertly threw him out after he got too far off the base. He easily retired the rest of the side.

“We worked on that pick-off play the day before,” Girton said.

Sophomore Nico Giuffre beat out

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“Our theory is to get 1 percent better every day,” Girton said. “If we start doing the little things right, we’re going to win some games. But, we need to learn how to compete. What’s nice is we have a lot of guys than can play outfield and infield.

We’re deep.”

SPORTS BRIEFS Junior high bowlers advance to state finals The David L Rahn Jr High boys and girls bowling teams participated in the 2019 IESA Bowling Sectional Finals held at Plum Hollow Family Center in Dixon with both teams advancing to the state finals, next weekend at Joliet Town & Country Lanes.

The girls team finished with a 1559 series good enough for fourth place and a trip to the state finals.

The girls were led by two individual medalists, Ava Wight and Kaitlyn Drew.

Wight lead the team with a 508 series (163,154,191) good enough for fourth place overall.

Close behind was Drew with a 477 series (146,128, 203) and a sixth place finish.

Also competing for DLR was Grace Eisenrich 310 series (101,105,104), Mackenzie Brodkowicz with a 93, Valerie Nyderek with a 96, and Natalie Tremble

with a 75.

The boys team ended with a 1872 series and a third place finish. They were led by two-time IESA Sectional medalist Brandon Rowe with a 515 series (192, 182, 141).

The second high score for the day and just missing a medal was Barret Gruenberg with a 489 series (154,139, 196). Also competing on the day were Roberto Hernandez with a 437 series (187, 129, 121) and Alex Hinshaw with a 431 series (138, 130, 163).

Both teams will join 23 other teams in each division in competition next Friday in Joliet with the girls bowling four games of qualifying in the morning, followed by the boys bowling four games in the afternoon.

The top 10 teams and 32 individuals not on the top 10 teams, will advance to Saturday’s Day 2 of the event and bowl an additional 6 games to determine the 2019 IESA State Place-winners.

IHSA trying to address bad behavior at games T

• Developing a standardized announcement of spectator behavioral expectations to be announced at each conference event.

This will be of no avail, just like having the IHSA sportsmanship mascot “Add A Tude” prowl the sidelines at a state final. You can make all the announcements and warnings you want, but until a fan’s heart is changed, he or she will continue to heap verbal abuse upon officials.

COMMENTARY Andy Colbert • Developing methods of having student-athletes more involved in conveying behavioral expectations to spectators, including friends and families.

I’m assuming this means having the player set an example on the playing field by being respectful of the officials. Or, it could be telling mom, dad or buddies to do the same while attending the game. But what happens when an official makes a call you don’t agree with. Though you have told by your son or daughter to behave, your emotion will overrule your intellect and the poor ref gets your umbrage.

• Development of standardized conference penalties for spectators who have been ejected from interscholastic events.

It’s a sad commentary on society that high-school sports would need an element of a court system to function. But, that is what this option states. Like a court system that imposes punishment, this may

be the only option for repeat offenders in the stands.

• At times, closing an interscholastic event to the general public completely, limiting access to only event staff, players, coaches, and officials.

This is the most radical of the five proposals being considered, but if it comes down to finding officials willing to do a game or cancellation, it might be the only option.

• Combining contests in events that are co-ed (i.e. boys and girls basketball) into being played on the same night in an effort to share available officials.

Whatever needs to be done, have at it. Nothing wrong with being efficient with usage of labor.

After looking over this statement by the BNC, there is one major component missing that also needs to be addressed. And, that is something they have internal control over.

It is the behavior of its own coaches. They lead the way in yelling at officials and often set a poor example for their players and the fans.

But, trying to corral a coach’s dialogue to the refs would be a daunting task for the athletic director.

In the heat of the game, just like the fan, emotion will overrule intel-

lect and things will come out of the coach’s mouth that weren’t within the guidelines set up by the AD. The problem of fan behavior and retaining officials will be difficult to overcome. Here is an example of why that is.

Not too long ago, I attended an area basketball game and sat near a long-time official. Of anyone in the crowd that night, he would have been the one I expected most to be respectful of his fellows.

That wasn’t the case. Many times during the game, he loudly voiced his disapproval for the calls being made that went against his team.

If your own kind even turns against you, what hope do these poor officials have?

I applaud the BNC for taking steps to address these concerns. Unfortunately, it is not a permanent fix to a larger societal issue and that is a lack of respect for authority.

There is also a spiritual issue at play and that is the concept of forgiveness and grace. Like all human beings, officials are prone to mistakes.

Though we may not like all the calls they make, it is imperative we look to them with grace instead of wrath. That can be hard to do and that is why a change of heart is needed.

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he Big Northern Conference recently announced a pro-active stance regarding fan conduct at sporting events.

More specifically, bad behavior, which is contributing to a shortage of referees and officials.

As has been documented by the IHSA, the number one reason for lack of officials is the verbal abuse heaped upon them.

This is especially true for newer members of the profession, who leave the ranks early rather than making a lifetime of it.

Athletic directors throughout the conference and all over the state are having trouble finding officials and the problem is worsening.

Let’s look at the five options being considered by the Big Northern:

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a play to first to give Oregon a scoring threat in the bottom of the fifth. A perfectly-placed bunt by Rufer advanced him to second. Giuffre eventually made it home on a Cardinal error to close the gap to 4-3.

“From 1-9, we do a good job with contact on the ball,” Girton said.

The sixth inning was scoreless for both sides.

With two outs, Forreston’s Ryan Schoonhoven doubled past the outstretched arm of Josh Sitze in center field. Huenefeld also sent a long shot to center, but Sitze tracked it down for the final out.

Greenfield sent Oregon down with a fly out and two strikeouts.

A seventh inning single went for naught for Forreston, with Chase Greenfield being caught in a rundown after a heads up play from the mound by Campos. Ethan Greenfield reached first on a Hawk error and scored on a hard line shot up the middle by Heinz.

“One positive is we’re able to forget about mistakes and keep playing baseball,” Girton said.

With two outs in the seventh, Campos had to leave the game because of the pinch-count rule.

“I hate to take a pitcher out when he’s

done tremendous,” Girton said.

With Forreston up 5-3, Birnbaum came in for relief and retired the final batter.

Fyock moved from shortstop to closer in the bottom of the seventh for Forreston.

“Riley’s done a nice job in relief for us with his off speed,” Girton said.

Oregon ended up with the winning run at the plate after Nolan Thomas singled and Burns was hit by a pitch. With two outs and Birnbaum up, Fyock made it strikeout number three to preserve the win for his team.

“It’s too bad we couldn’t have moved those two runners to second and third,” Girton said. “Maybe they would have walked Riley and that would have left Dalton up to bat.”

In an impressive showing, the trio of Cardinal pitchers combined for 11 strikeouts and only one earned run. They also limited Oregon to five hits (Berns, Birnbaum, Thomas, Hermes and Tanner Clayton,).

Earlier in the week, Oregon beat South Beloit for its first win of the year.

Spring Walk

OPEN HOUSE Summer camp open house set for April 13 at Camp McCormick

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Lisa Schroeder, of Oregon, took advantage of Tuesday’s warm weather to take her daughter Tegan and dog Kacey out for a walk /jog at Lowden State Park. Rain and cooler temperatures were forecast for the remainder of the week. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois will host a Summer Camp Open House for the community on Saturday, April 13 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Camp McCormick, 9995 N. Girl Scout Rd., rural Stillman Valley.

This free event is open to the public and will feature tours of new and improved Camp McCormick facilities, fun hands-on camp activities (including roasting S’mores!), along with a GSNI Rope Runners regional competition, presented by Danfoss.

All interested Girl Scouts, potential Girl Scouts, and their families can learn which summer camp session is a good fit for their camper.

Camp staff will be on hand to answer questions and accept camp registrations during the event.

Countless local Girl Scouts—past and present—have fond, sun-drenched memories of Camp McCormick, a scenic camp property in the stateline area for decades.

Camp McCormick encompasses nearly 400 acres along almost two miles of Rock River frontage. For more information call 844-GSNI-4-ME, or visit www. girlscoutsni.org.

BYRON LIBRARY Special Hours The Byron Public Library will be closed Sunday, April 21 in observation of the Easter holiday. We wish our patrons a safe and happy Easter!

Library Dance Party Monday, April 15 Ages: 18 months-5 years, with caregiver Join us for a monthly music and movement program.

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

Drop in program - no registration required.

Indian Hill Manor and Farm History presented by Kim Smeja Tuesday, April 16, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Learn the history of this local treasure listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Indian Hill Manor and Farm is rich in history from the early 1900s.

Hear about the manor house, coach house, dairy farm and more.

Find out about the restoration process

of the Smeja Family Foundation and the educational value provided for generations to come.

Local author Jim Eisfeller will hold an informal discussion including his writing experiences and motivations.

Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Monday, April 22, 6 to 7 p.m.

Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking and behavior that interfere with daily life.

Learn about 10 common warning signs and what to watch for in yourself and others.

This program also covers typical age-related changes, how to approach someone about memory concerns, early detection and the benefits of a diagnosis and the diagnostic process.

Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Tuesday, April 30, 2 to 3 p.m.

Are you at risk for Type 2 diabetes?

Find out and discover how lifestyle changes can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.

Marilyn Csernus, Nutrition and Wellness Educator from the University of Illinois Extension will be offering this informative class.

Meet the Author of Grace From Above, Jim Eisfeller Monday, April 29, 6 to 7 p.m.

Grace from Above is an ecumenical, spiritual book that will awaken our senses to the presence of a higher power.

It also tackles matters of social justice, inter-faith harmony, and grief recovery.

Meet the Author of Immortal Roots, Velvet Davis Thursday, May 9, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Join local author Velvet Davis to talk about her new book, Immortal Roots, a fantasy adventure with a cast of unique and magical characters.

Listen to an excerpt from her book and receive a free bookmark.

Signed copies will be available for purchase after the presentation.

Pete the Cat Party Tuesday, May 14, 6 to 7 p.m.

Ages: 2-8 years, with caregiver A fun-filled evening featuring our favorite groovy guy-Pete the Cat. Join us for stories, activities, crafts, and a change to meet and take your photo with Pete!

Paradise Playhouse Presents: Joan & Bette, Bette & Joan Wednesday, May 22, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Jilann Gabrielle, a highly skilled cabaret and musical theatre singer, actress, comedienne, creator/writer/producer, puts on an entertaining one-woman musical highlighting the tumultuous relationship between two of Hollywood’s leading ladies – Bette Davis and Joan Crawford.

Please register for all programs by visiting byron.evanced.info/signup or by calling 815-234-5107.

The Byron Public Library is located at 100 S. Washington St., Byron.

YOUR ENVIRONMENT

Dates are Saturday, April 13 and Friday, April 26 in Oregon The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will hold two residential electronic recycling events this April.

These events will be held on Saturday, April 13 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and on Friday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

These events are held at the County Annex Building, 909 Pines Rd., Oregon.

These events are for residential electronic items and are for residents of Ogle County only.

IDs are checked at the entrance and a short survey will be taken as well.

Residents are limited to seven bulk electronic items per vehicle.

A box or crate loaded with smaller items is considered a bulk item.

Be sure to review what is accepted and not accepted prior to arriving at the event.

Doing so makes for

a quicker visit and shorter lines due to less sorting by county staff.

Items accepted at these events include all televisions, computers, computer monitors, computer hardware and cables, routers, printers, FAX machines, copiers, VCR and DVD players, video gaming equipment, satellite and cable receivers, stereo equipment (no wooden speakers), phone systems, holiday light strands, shredders (no plastic tubs), laptops, cell phones, tablets, cameras, calculators, adding machines, printer ink cartridges, rechargeable batteries, CFL bulbs, and micro-

wave ovens.

A $5 fee is charged for each microwave brought in for recycling.

Items commonly brought to these events but are not accepted include coffee makers, bread makers, toasters, toaster ovens, fans, heaters, vacuum cleaners, dehumidifiers, power tools, personal hygiene equipment, lights and lamps, smoke detectors, alkaline batteries, VHS tapes, and battery-powered toys.

For more information call the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020, visit Facebook, or visit www.oglecounty.org.

ROAD WORK

IDOT construction projects begin on I-39 in county Creston Road.

Additional traffic pattern information will be supplied as timeframes are secured.

The project is expected to be completed by Aug. 15.

Work on I-39 from the Lee County line to just north of Baxter Road will begin on Monday, April 15, weather permitting.

The pavement centerline and shoulder joints will be cleaned and sealed in the 15.9-mile stretch.

Freehill Asphalt is the contractor for the $666,360 project.

Drivers should be alert for nightly lane closures with slowed traffic.

One lane in each direction will be closed from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. This project is expected to be com-

pleted by the end of June.

Motorists can expect delays for both projects and should allow extra time for trips through the area.

To avoid the work area, when feasible use alternate routes.

Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices, and be alert for workers and equipment.

For IDOT District 2 updates on Twitter, follow them at @IDOTDistrict2 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

PUBLIC VOICE Library tea support appreciated Dear Editor, The Mt. Morris Public Library would like to thank all who helped make our 10th annual library tea a success.

Each year we offer food and entertainment in return for the purchase of a ticket.

We have a silent auction and a raffle to help keep things lively.

This year we added a hat contest, and Merlin’s graciously provided a prize for the winner.

All of the silent auction items were donated by businesses or individuals.

The donors included Cindy Lu Design,

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We are grateful for all who came and participated in the afternoon. Your support of the library is greatly appreciated.

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Construction work has begun on Interstate 39 in Ogle County.

A press release from the Illinois Department of Transportation announced that weather permitting, construction work on the Creston Road overpass would start on April 8.

Sjostrom & Sons, Inc., of Rockford, will complete the $1,721,200 bridge repair project carrying Creston Road over I-39 near Rochelle.

Nightly lane closures on I-39 northbound and southbound between Illinois 38 and I-88 will be utilized.

This will be followed by barrier wall lane closures in each direction until the completion of median crossovers.

This work is in preparation for the closure of

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

March 25 Logan M. Hull, 16, of Byron, was issued a citation at 6:41 p.m. for speeding, 42 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 700 block of N. 4th Street.

March 26 At 1:30 p.m., police took a report of a traffic crash in the 100 block of Moring Court that had occurred at some point this day between 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., where an unknown vehicle struck a parked 2018 Jeep belonging to Raymond R. Greenfield, 55, of Oregon. Anyone having any information regarding this incident, please contact the Oregon Police Department at 815-732-2162.

Eric J. Pettorini, 32, of Rock Falls, was issued a citation at 1:48 p.m. for speeding, 45 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 500 block of N. 4th Street.

Nathan Mackenzie, 18, of Winnebago, was issued a citation at 6:53 p.m. for no valid driver’s license. This violation occurred in the 400 block of Adams Street.

March 27 Margaret M. Ciembronowicz, 54, of Rockford, was issued a citation at 7:05 p.m. for unlawful window tint. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. 4th Street.

Pitchien P. Dibueni, 39, of Rockford, was issued citations at 7:17 p.m. for no valid driver’s license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. These violations occurred in the 100 block of S. 4th Street.

Ronald S. West, 61, of Dixon, was issued a citation at 8:31 p.m. for speeding, 51 mph in a 35 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 1000 block of Pines Road.

Candace E. Rivera, 30, of Kings, was issued a citation at 8:38 p.m. for no valid driver’s license. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. 3rd Street.

March 28 At 12:40 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of W. Washington and Second Streets involving a 2018 Ford driven by Dino M. Urso, 47, of St. Charles, and a 2016 Nissan driven by Kaylee N. Johnson, 17, of Oregon. No citations were

issued.

Barbara A. Walker, 43, of Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 5:41 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration. This violation occurred in the 1300 block of Illinois Street.

Austin M. Wilson, 19, of Dixon, was issued a citation at 7:07 p.m. for unlawful window tint. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. 4th Street.

March 29 Laryssa D. Kramer, 42, of Oregon, was issued a city citation at 5:30 p.m. for violating the nuisance animal ordinance.

This violation occurred in the 1000 block of S. 4th Street.

March 31 Sarah A. Miller, 21, of Rockford, was arrested at 10:18 a.m. for driving while license suspended, and issued a citation for improper display of a license plate.

Miller was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred in the 400 block of Madison Street.

Dantrion M. Dodd, 23, of Dixon, was issued civil citations at 4:18 p.m. for unlawful possession of cannabis less than 10 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia. These violations occurred in the 100 block of S. Illinois Route 2.

March 31 Nichole M. Pontnack, 31, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 7 p.m. for use of a cell phone while driving. This violation occurred in the 500 block of S. 4th Street.

April 1 William J. DeLong, 57, of Dixon, was issued citations at 7:06 a.m. for use of a cell phone while driving and unlawful window tint. These violations occurred in the 100 block of S. 4th Street.

Paul M. Homman, 49, of Leaf River, was issued a citation at 10:09 a.m. for use of a cell phone while driving. This violation occurred in the 100 block of N. 4th Street.

At 8:32 p.m., police responded to a disturbance in the 300 block of S. Second Street resulting in the arrest of Joseph D. Caldwell, II, 26, of Oregon, for domestic battery. Caldwell was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Connor J. Speaker, 26, of Freeport, was issued a citation at 10:17 p.m. for

operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

This violation occurred in the 500 block of Jefferson Street.

April 2 Angela R. Stafford, 38, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 10:18 a.m. for unlawful window tint. This violation occurred in the 900 block of W. Washington Street.

Brittney N. Merryman, 22, of Chana, was issued citations at 11:55 a.m. for use of a cell phone while driving and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

These violations occurred in the 700 block of Jefferson Street.

Kristi L. Usterbowski, 41, of Morrison, was issued a citation at 3 p.m. for use of a cell phone while driving. This violation occurred in the 1100 block of Jefferson Street.

April 3 Kywan Edmonson, 45, of Rockford, was issued a citation at 8:31 a.m. for unlawful window tint. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. 4th Street.

At 2:14 p.m., the Oregon School Resource Officer issued one 15-year-old male juvenile, Oregon, a city citation for violating city ordinance 2019-100 - possession of tobacco or alternative nicotine products/vape; and one 17-year-old male juvenile, Oregon, was also issued a city citation for violating city ordinance 2019-100 – possession of tobacco or alternative nicotine products/vape.

Alexei H. Erickson, 24, of Steward, was issued a civil citation at 7:10 p.m. for possession of drug paraphernalia.

This violation occurred in the 500 block of E. Washington Street.

April 4 Rodney Pitt, 68, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 8:35 p.m. for disobeying a traffic control device. This violation occurred at the intersection of 10th and Madison Streets.

April 5 Christine M. Garnett, 47, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 12:22 p.m. for disobeying a traffic control device. This violation occurred at the intersection of 10th and Madison Streets.

April 6 Darren T. Barker, 48, of Elgin, was issued a citation at 2:51 p.m. for disobeying a traffic control device. This

violation occurred in the 300 block of S. 10th Street.

Roxanne Yancey, 59, of San Antonio, Texas, was issued a citation at 6 p.m. for use of a cell phone while driving. This violation occurred in the 600 block of Gale Road.

April 7 Clifford A. Yates, 31, of Rockford, was issued citations at 2:58 p.m. for failure to wear a seat belt as a driver and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle. A passenger in Yates’ vehicle, Michael E. Finneran, 29, of Elgin, was issued a civil citation for possession of cannabis less than 10 grams. These violations occurred in the 600 block of S. 4th Street.

Vivika O. Trujillo, 21, of Sterling, was arrested at 8:42 p.m. for possession of a controlled substance, Trujillo was also issued citations for speeding, 47 mph in a 30 mph zone, operating an uninsured vehicle, and no valid driver’s license.

Lavelle T. Sykes, 30, of Sterling, a passenger in Trujillo’s vehicle, was also issued a citation for illegal transportation of alcohol as a passenger A second passenger in Trujillo’s vehicle, Cordaris A. Stokes, 31, of Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Lee County warrant for failure to appear.

Trujillo and Stokes were transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred in the 700 block of N. 4th Street.

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

Six parking tickets and 16 verbal/written warnings were issued from March 25 through April 7.

General calls for service through dispatch March 25 - April 7 Checking a Subject/Vehicle............... 11 Citizen Complaints...............................17 Animal Complaint................................. 3 Ordinance Violations............................ 5 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem............ 11 Disturbance / Domestic....................... 8 Assist EMS / Other Department...........................................13 Lockout Vehicle/Building.................... 4 911 Hang-up / Open Line..................... 2 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window.............................................. 2 Traffic Stops.........................................50

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

The name of the grantor transferring the property is listed first, followed by the type of transaction, the name of the grantee, the address and city, village, or township of the property.

March 29 Fannie Mae, also known as the Federal National Mortgage Association, warranty deed to Steven Dole, 1600 N. Lynnville Rd., Lynnville Township, $169,000.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, warranty deed to Timothy A. Cline, 106 E. Center St., Mt. Morris, $80,000.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, warranty deed to Christopher Wilson, 700 S. Griswold St., Woosung, $16,500.

OBITUARY VICTOR D. GARMAN Victor D. Garman, 86, of Polo, died on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Polo Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Victor was born Oct. 7, 1932 in rural Polo, the son of Lee and Buelah (Smith) Garman. He married Lois Gift on Feb. 20, 1954 in Cedarville.  Victor farmed in the Polo area and raised feeder cattle since 1936.  He was a member of the St. Marks Lutheran Church in Polo.  He sold corn and grass seed in the area and was a member of the Farm Bureau and Polo Coop. Victor greatly loved his family and animals. He was a loyal Cubs fan and loved going to sales and watching the parades.Â

April 2 Randall L. Hoeft, warranty deed to Gabrielle A. Kobes and Audrey L. Tucker-Kobes, 512 S. Third Ave., Forreston, $80,5000.

Anthony Rowley and Toni Rowley, warranty deed to Pedro Anaya and Angelica Anaya, 815 Sixth Ave., Rochelle, $80,000.

Alberto S. Cavazos and Mary A. Cavazos, warranty deed in lieu of foreclosure to the Federal National Mortgage Association, 7958 S. Tampam Drive, Taylor Township.

Eric B. Van Hise and Kara A. Van Hise, warranty deed to Ryan E. Baylor and Jacqueline E. Baylor, Eat Kuehl Court, Rochelle, $19,000.

Illiana Financial Credit Union, warranty deed to Pablo Silva and Clanca E. Silva, 361 Irene Ave., Rochelle, $68,000.

Donald G. Leary Jr. and Patrick D. Leary, warranty deed to Gary C. French and Susan K. French, 602 S. 10th St., Oregon, $122,500.

Elizabeth A. George, formerly know as Elizabeth G. Henderson, as trustee of the Elizabeth G. Henderson Trust, trustee’s deed to Elevated Outside LLC, 6853 W. Pines Rd., 6797 W. Pines Rd., and 64856489 W. Pines Rd., Pine Creek Township, $275,000.

Elizabeth A. George, warranty deed to Elevated Outside LLC, 6811 W. Pines Rd., Pine Creek Township, $30,000.

Jason Donegan and April L. Donegan, Survivors include his wife, Lois; daughter, Vicki (Mike) Todd, of Dixon; son, Don (Karen) Garman, of Fitchburg, Wisconsin; granddaughters, Melanie Wyatt, Crystal (Dean) Yocum, Tiffany (Casey) Warren; and great-grandchildren, Zoie, Ella, Zeb, Ava, Finley.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and Nevin.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 9 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St. with services beginning at 10:30 a.m. Â Burial will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Dixon, immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his name. Â Please visit www.polofamilyfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

warranty deed to Christopher M. Thomas and David G. Williams, 2911 N. Blackhawk Rd., Oregon-Nashua Township, $245,000.

T. Palmgren Building LLC, warranty deed in trust to Frances M. Donahue and John H. Donahue, as trustees of the Frances Marie Donahue Living Trust, 633 Harvest Drive, Byron Township, $279,000.

Federal National Mortgage Association, warranty deed to Gerardo Hernandez, 515 N. 12th St., Rochelle, $45,000.

Raymond K. Floerke and Melissa L Floerke, warranty deed to Branden L. Harrison and Macey Harrison, 3027 N. Brookville Rd., Brookville Township, $40,000.

Ruth A. Wenzel and David R. Wenzel, trustees of the Ruth A. Wenzel Living Trust, warranty deed to Richard D. Faivre and Linda L. Faivre, 69.05 acres at Illinois 26 and Edgewood Road, Woosung Township, $766,453.

April 3 Shepard A. Wexler and Connie M. Wexler, warranty deed to Alejandro D. Marquez Acosta and Adriana B. Marquez, 405 Hickory Drive, Davis Junction, $158,500.

Leonard J. Bryson, quit claim deed to Gregory L. Cotovsky and Jennifer L. Cotovsky, 506 Sunset Drive, Polo.

Charles Keller and Lois R. Keller, warranty deed to Terry L. Stauffacher and Laurel L. Stauffacher, 707 Water St., Oregon, $182,000.

James M. O’Hare and Kelly O’Hare, warranty deed to Patrick L. Hood, 1044 Kingsway Lane, Byron Township, $180,000.

Gary Dieterman and Rose Dieterman, quit claim deed to Bradley A. Dieterman, 808 S. First Ave., Forreston.

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Sharon S. Price, warranty deed to AJ Homes LLC, 226 S. 10th St., Rochelle, $15,000.

Kathleen M. Hollonbeck, warranty deed to Don A. Arneson, 206 S. Clark St., Monroe Center, $78,000.

Stephen R. Merrell, warranty deed to Cassandra Chapman, 1455 S. Ridge Rd., Pine Creek Township, $150,000.

Theresa A. Baugher, warranty deed to Thomas Henricks, 407 Hill St., Mt. Morris, $85,000.

Daniel E. Luepkes, warranty deed to Matthew J. Kirchner and Jennifer R. Kirchner, 2866 S. Andrew Drive, Oregon, $296,500.

Philip L. Ogan and Pamala L. Ogan, warranty deed to Zachary Henson and Anna Henson, 5527 W. Edgewood Rd., Grand Detour Township, $136,000.

Michael D. Cox, warranty deed to Kevin M. Wolfe and Amanda J. Wolfe, 210 N. McKendrie St., Mt. Morris, $50,000.

T. Palmgren Building LLC, warranty deed to David L. Murphy and Patricia J. Murphy, 621 Harvest Drive, Byron Township, $293,500.

Betsy Rosenbalm, quit claim deed to John Rosenbalm, 2121 Everett Rd., Mt. Morris Township.

Betsy Rosenbalm, quit claim deed to John Rosenbalm, 2121 Everett Rd., Mt. Morris Township.

Betsy Rosenbalm, quit claim deed to John Rosenbalm, 4177 Illinois 64, Mt. Morris Township.

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April 1 Ogle County Sheriff and the estate of Debbie L. Taft, sheriff’s deed to the Federal National Mortgage Association, 605 S. Fourth St., Oregon.

Frank Faivre, quit claim deed to August Pehlke, Lot 30 of the Dubuque Section, Taylor Township.

Daniel J. Timm and Carolyn S. Timm, warranty deed to Becky M. Mattingley and Chad D. Williams, 5370 E. Nordic Woods Drive, Byron Township,

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

April 1 Deputies, along with the Mt Morris Police Department and Mt Morris Fire and EMS responded at 3:59 p.m. to a two vehicle accident in the 4,000 block of West Illinois 64.

Hannah M. Repass, 19, of Mt. Morris, struck the rear of the vehicle that was in front of her. She refused all medical treatment and her vehicle was removed from the scene by Blake’s Towing.

The second vehicle was driven by Connie L. Blake, 69, of Mt Morris. She was transported to Rockford Memorial

by Mt. Morris EMS for minor injuries.

April 3 Ramiro Avila, 21, of Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He posted his $396 bond and has no further court date.

Kyle Lowe, 30, of Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He did not post his $1,292.74 bond and was held in the Ogle County Jail pending a court appearance.

Aaron Clark, 40, of Hinckley, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for probation violation and failure to appear. He had bonds of $3,000 (10%) and $1,177 (full cash). He was given a recognizance bond of $3,000 for

the probation violation warrant and a bond reduction for the failure to appear warrant. He was held in the Ogle County Jail in lieu of $175 bond pending a court appearance.

Deputies, along with the Leaf River Fire Department and ambulance, responded at 7:53 a.m. to a two-vehicle roll-over accident in the 8,000 block of North Pecatonica Road.

A semi tractor-trailer combination was northbound on Pecatonica Road followed by a car driven by Diane Hemmersbach, 51, of Leaf River.

The semi driver’s name was not listed in the press release.

The semi slowed to make a left turn into a parking lot when the car attempted to pass it on the left.

The semi struck car on the passenger side causing it to roll over into the west side ditch and strike a utility pole, coming to a stop on its side.

Hemmersbach was extricated from the vehicle by firefighters. She refused medical attention and was released at the scene. The accident remains under investigation.

arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Brashaw didn’t post a full cash bond of $9,475 and was held in the Ogle County Jail pending a court appearance.

Sheldon Wheaton, 38, of Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Brashaw didn’t post a full cash bond of $6,305.26 and was held in the Ogle County Jail pending a court appearance.

April 4 Dartayvious Sims, 23, of Rockford was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He posted $3,000 bond (10%) and was released from the Ogle County Jail and is scheduled to appear in court on April 26.

Leslie Brashaw, 41, of Leaf River, was

April 5 Lonita Stokes, 30, of Chicago, was arrested for driving while license suspended following an investigation of suspicious activity at 9:23 p.m. at the Casey’s General Store in Creston.

Pierre Keith, 26, of Chicago, was also arrested on a valid Cook County warrant. Both were transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Eric Book, 26, no address given, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to register and failure to report change of address. He appeared in court and was given $3,000 recognizance bonds for both warrants and was released with a return court date of April 17.

Ginger Greenfield, 40, of Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for harassment by electronic communications. She posted the $3,000 (10%) bond and was released with a return court date of April 26.

Roman Arellano, 36, of Rockton, for

Craig A. Kehl, 46, Oregon, pleaded guilty March 25 to domestic battery.

Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to two days in jail and ordered him to pay total fines and cots of $857.

Jessie Thornton, 28, Chana, pleaded guilty March 29 to aggravated driving

under the influence of alcohol. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to two years in the Illinois Department of Corrections with one year mandatory supervised release and ordered him to pay total fines and costs of $3,104. This sentence is consecutive with sentences

overweight on axle. He posted the $875 full cash bond and was released with no further court dates.

April 6 Tyler Nichol, 20, of Lena, was arrested for reckless driving following a traffic stop at 10:18 p.m. in the 7,000 block of Mt. Morris Road.

He also received citations for possession of cannabis, possession of drug equipment, failure to stop at an intersection, disobeying a stop sign and unlawful use of electronic device. Nichol was released on a I-Bond and is scheduled to appear in court on May 3.

April 7 Joshua McCaslin, 37, of Oregon, for no valid driver’s license following a traffic stop at 12:42 a.m. at Hitt and Nancy streets in Mt. Morris. He was also issued citations for speeding, no insurance, possession of cannabis, and possession of drug equipment. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Viviana Castillo, 24, of Cortland, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol following an investigation at 2 a.m. of a car in the ditch in the 12,000 block of East Flagg Road.

The vehicle Castillo was driving had traveled several hundred yards into the corn field. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

STATE’S ATTORNEY Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric D. Morrow reports these sentencings Cheramie Ricke, 38, DeKalb, pleaded guilty March 25 to retail theft. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced her to one year conditional discharge and ordered her to pay total fines and costs of $976.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON ILLINOIS Freedom Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff, vs.

John P. Macpartland; State Street Bank and Trust Defendants. Case No. 2018CH30 610 South Main Street, Rochelle, IL 61068 Judge John C. Redington NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on November 9, 2018, Brian E. VanVickle will on May 3, 2019, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Administration Building, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:Commonly known as 610 South Main Street, Rochelle, IL 61068Parcel Number(s): 24-25-253-005The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection.If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone number: 312651-6700. Attorney file number: 18-005913.

Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6289893 Email: StateEFiling@manleydeas.com March 29, April 5,12, 2019

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STATE OF ILLINOISIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In re the Estate of: MARC E. MILLER, Deceased.

No. 2019 P 22 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of MARC E. MILLER. Letters of Office were issued on March 20, 2019, to WENDELL L. MILLER, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064.

Claims against the estate may be filed within six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061- or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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

By: WENDELL L. MILLER Independent Administrator Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946-2276 tom@suitslegal.com April 5,12,19, 2019 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF Eric Crumpton PETITIONER and Kathryn R. Crumpton RESPONDENT No: 2019D30 ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION This matter having come on for hearing on the Affidavit of Petitioner, Eric Crumpton, for service by publication on Kathryn R. Crumpton, Respondent, and the court having found that upon diligent inquiry the Respondent cannot be located for personal service; It is therefore ordered that service by publication on Respondent shall take place in a newspaper of general circulation for a period of at least three successive weeks Alfred E. Aspengren Attorney for Petitioner 310 W. Navaho, PO Box 58 Shabbona, Illinois 60550 (815) 824 8030 aaspengren@hotmail.com Attorney code #0078115

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The City of Oregon will be flushing fire hydrants on the following dates: April 8 - 12 , 2019 - North of Washington Street and East Side April 15 - 19, 2019 - South of Washington Street The flushing is a requirement of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and a recommendation of the Insurance Services Office.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON ILLINOIS Freedom Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff, vs.

John P. Macpartland; State Street Bank and Trust Defendants. Case No. 2018CH30 610 South Main Street, Rochelle, IL 61068 Judge John C. Redington NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on November 9, 2018, Brian E. VanVickle will on May 3, 2019, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Administration Building, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:Lot Seven (7) in Block Two (2) in Earl Cleveland Subdivision No. 2 in the City of Rochelle, being a part of the East 1/2 of Section 25 in Township 40 North, Range 1 East of the 3rd P.M., according to the plat thereof recorded in Book H of Plats, Page 73 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois, situated in Ogle County, State of Illinois.Commonly known as 610 South Main Street, Rochelle, IL 61068Parcel Number(s): 24-25-253-005The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection.If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 18-005913.

Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6289893 Email: StateEFiling@manleydeas.com march 29, April 5,12, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CORP. PLAINTIFF, -vsJARROD HENNIS A/K/A JARROD R. HENNIS; CHRIS HUMMEL A/K/A CHRIS M. HUMMEL; OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, AN ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, OWNER AND OPERATOR OF SAINT ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS 18 CH 74 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on February 1, 2019; Brian R VanVickle, Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, will on May 3, 2019 at 10:00 AM, at Sheriff's Office, 202 South First Street, Oregon IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Said property is legally described as follows: PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, IN TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 20, THENCE SOUTH ON AND ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 180.00 FEET, THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, 297.00 FEET, THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 180.00 FEET TO SAID NORTH LINE OF SECTION 20, AND THENCE EAST ON AND ALONG LAST NAMED LINE 297.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 9984 North Pecatonica Road, Leaf River, IL 61047 Permanent Index No.: 04-20-200-004 Improvements: Single Family Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

The judgment amount was $128,828.72. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I3116248 March 29, April 5,12, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CORP. PLAINTIFF, -vsJARROD HENNIS A/K/A JARROD R. HENNIS; CHRIS HUMMEL A/K/A CHRIS M. HUMMEL; OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, AN ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, OWNER AND OPERATOR OF SAINT ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS 18 CH 74 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on February 1, 2019; Brian R VanVickle, Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, will on May 3, 2019 at 10:00 AM, at Sheriff's Office, 202 South First Street, Oregon IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

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4th Ave, Graham, Hubbell (Rt. 3102 - 58 customers) 1st-4th Ave, Palmyra St, Hill Dr (Rt. 3107 - 83 customers) Marclare, Apple, Brinton, Washington (Rt. 3081 - 90 customers)

Amboy N. Jones, Sunset, Provost, Hawley (Rt. 3218 - 52 customers) Call for available Motor Routes!

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CALL 815-625-3600 EXT. 5315

Sauk Valley Media • 3200 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 Telegraph • 113 S. Peoria Dixon, IL 61021

Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes.

MT. MORRIS GARAGE SALES 624

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

Fri & Sat 4/12 & 13 10am-3pm 119 Katies Way ★Moving Sale! ★ Household, Antiques, Collectibles and so much more!

Don't Miss This Sale!

C.I.H 5400 Soybean Special 15” rows, 20' wide, 3 pt., NT, markers, shedded,very good! $5000 815-631-1353

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

Jet 3 Utra By Pride Mobility has 2 new batteries excellent condition $500 o.b.o call 815-499-8007

Happy Kids Consignment Sale Loveland Community House 513 W. 2nd St. Dixon Fri., April 12th 8-5 Sat., April 13th 8-1 (many items ½ off Sat.) Over 35 moms selling BABY-TEEN clothing, toys, furniture, shoes, electronics, books, room decor, maternity, and anything else that has to do with kids!

We are always looking for consignors!

Contact Leah: happykidsconsign ment@gmail.com for more information!

We now accept debit/credit cards for a small fee

NEW TODAY 2 Male Mini Australian Shepherd Pups, born 1/6/19, purebred, $300/ea 815-716-0084

LAWN & GARDEN

781

NEW TODAY Troy-Bilt rototiller, tine, 22”, rear $400/obo Call anytime 815-213-2804

792

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

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

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

840

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

SCHAAP LIVESTOCK

AUTOMOBILES 905 creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

TRUCKS

910

Calving Ease Yearling Simmental Bulls.

815-718-2018

1998 Dodge Ram ext. cab, stored, 118k mi. $6,000 630-229-3153

AUTOMOBILES 905

SEMI TRUCKS / 913 RIGS

'06 Grand Cherokee Loredo V6 4x4 107K miles $5,295 708-752-3742 1227 N. Vernon St., Princeton '06 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 door, 4 clyliner, automatic, mag wheels, remote start 129K mi. $2495 708-752-3742 1227 N. Vernon St. Princeton

For Sale by Owner: 2012 Volvo VNL w/double sleeper, 443,390 mi., Cummins 15x engine, $30,000/obo. Call Shippert's Moving at 288-3133

MOTORCYCLES 935 2003 KX 85 Kawasawki Trail Bike, liquid cooled, good cond., running $1500/obo 815718-3990 2005 Harley Davidson Heritage Soft tail 59k mi. $6,500 815-772-3252

A.T.V.S

936

2011 Kubota, RTV 500 4x4, dump box on back, garage kept, new tires, brand new cond., must see, will not be disappointed.

500 hrs., $5500 firm 815-718-3077

TRAILERS/RVS

945

1995 Chevy Day Break motor home loaded. Low Mi. $5,000 OBO. 815-440-8324

2018 Heavy Duty Stag Tilt Bed Trailer, 14K lb., 54”x24”, brand new, never used, garage kept, red, selling due to health reasons. $5500 815-718-3077

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SUDOKU PUZZLE

AREA GARAGE SALES 624

CLASSIFIEDS | Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com

LOOKING FOR QUALITY NEWSPAPER CARRIERS

TOOLS & MACHINERY

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A4 Astrograph You are best off keeping your thoughts to yourself if you aren’t sure what you are going to do. Uncertainty due to emotional situations that arise will need to be dealt with.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019 ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Changes at home will be difficult if you let too many people get involved in what’s going on. A secretive but focused approach to a move or personal change is favored.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Live and learn. What you learn through conversation or from travel will leave you open to suggestions and willing to make a change that will encourage new opportunities.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You don’t have to take on other people’s responsibilities. Don’t leave yourself open to being taken for granted. Make it clear what you think and what you are willing to do.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Spend more time on your own projects and strive to enhance your life.

A reliable partnership will support the change you want to see happen.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don’t set yourself up for disappointment. Walk away from anyone trying to coerce you into something you shouldn’t do. Put your energy into personal gains, not into helping others get ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Positive change will happen if you focus more on your needs and less on the demands that others are putting on you.

An emotional and physical adjustment will do you good.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) -- If you participate in events that have a purpose or meaning for you, you will meet someone who will have an impact on the way you think and which changes you want to make.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you get together with someone from your past, you will be offered information that will help you make positive changes. Starting something new will be rejuvenating.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Be careful what you sign up for. Find out exactly what’s entailed before you get involved in someone else’s plans. Personal physical improvements and prioritizing a romantic relationship are encouraged.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Tidy up any unfinished business so that you can move on to new and exciting pastimes. Adjustments to your personal space will encourage self-improvement and a healthier lifestyle.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Socialize more. Reach out to people who enrich your life. Take the road less traveled and explore what’s available. Spiritual and emotional encounters will lead to new beginnings.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Set yourself up for stardom. Step into the spotlight and share your thoughts. Good things will happen if you follow your heart and put your energy into something that counts. ©2018 UFS

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Easter Services Sunday, April 21st Sunrise Service

7:30am with Communion

Breakfast

8:15am

Sunday School

9:00am

Morning Worship

10:15am Pastor Larry Jameson

Adeline Zion Evangelical Church 9106 Cedar Street (in Adeline) Leaf River, IL 61047

815-541-4863

Easter Events

HOLY WEEK WORSHIP

April 14, Palm Sunday 9:00am

MAUNDY THURSDAY, APRIL 18TH SERVICE AT FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH - 7:00PM

April 18, Maundy Thursday Potluck Dinner 5:30pm Worship Service 6:30pm

COMMUNITY GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE, APRIL 19TH AT FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH - 7:00PM AT

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH - 6:30AM

April 19, Good Friday Community Worship - Oregon Presbyterian Church 1:00pm

EASTER BREAKFAST - 7:30AM

EASTER SERVICE - 9:00AM

April 21, Easter Sunday Sunrise Service 7:00am Easter Breakfast 8:00am Easter Celebration 9:00am

We are a welcoming small town Church with a rich liturgical history and we would love to see you for Easter.

OREGON UNITED METHODIST

CHRIST IS RISEN! ALLELUIA!

Faith Lutheran Church

SM-ST1649086 SM-ST1649118

Second & Birch Street • P.O. Box 604 • Forreston, IL 815-938-3203 • faithinforreston@yahoo.com Handicap Accessible

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SM-ST1649094

200 S. 4th Street, Oregon 815.732.2994

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Easter Services

St. Paul Lutheran Church is hosting Holy Week Services. Join us for moving, contemplative worship.

Maundy Thursday, April 18th | 7pm

We read of when Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper. The stripping of the paraments of the altar, symbolizing the end of Christ’s life.

Shrouding the cross in black and adorning it with a crown of thorns.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6:00PM SUNDAY, APRIL 10:00AM

Good Friday, April 19th | 7pm

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We read the account of the crucifixion.

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KIDZLINK (BIRTH – 5TH GRADE) AVAILABLE AT BOTH SERVICES

Easter Sunday, April 21st | 8:30 & 11am

Join us in celebrating Christ’s resurrection at our worship services. In between services, breakfast will be served in our Fellowship Hall.

Have a blessed Holy Week and joyous Easter Season!

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH Scan for Map

Polo Campus 205 N Jef ferson Ave Polo, IL 61064 (815) 837-52 55

CROSSROADSCN.COM/EASTER

Easter Sunday April 21

Breakfast & Fellowship at 9:15am Worship Service at 10:40am Evening Service at 6pm • Nursery Provided •

Baileyville Baptist Church 303 West Franklin Street Baileyville, IL 61007

St. Paul Lutheran Church

114 S. 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois • 815-732-2367

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815-232-6222

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www.baileyvillebaptistchurch.org SM-ST1648181

SM-ST1649104