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VOLUME 52 NO. 27 • SERVING THE MOUNT MORRIS AREA SINCE 1967

FRIDAY, April 26, 2019 • $1.00

COUNTY NEWS

For Maggie & Amos

The Annual Infinity Run & Family Event is April 27 in Chana. / 9

SPORTS

Lady Hawks Win OHS’ girls track team wins the LandersLoomis Meet. / 17

Four Arrested Four people are

arrested for battery following an incident in Chana. / 5

Two-year-old twins Annabelle and Lauren Drozd were busy gathering eggs April 20 at the Easter Egg Hunt at Dillehay Park. Photo by Vinde Wells

INDEX

One Section - 32 Pages

Church News............12 Classifieds.27-30,33-34 Entertainment.......9-11 Marriage Licenses.... 9

Mt. Morris Library.... 7 Mt. Morris Police...... 2 Public Voice............... 9 Property Transfers.. 26

Senior Center............ 7 Sheriff’s Arrests.......31 Social News............... 8 State’s Attorney...... 22

DEATHS Floyd E. Derby, Jeannie M. Freeze, Patricia N. Hammer, Ethel M. Palmer, Eleanor K. Tomman, Audrey R. Wright, Page 21 & 22

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A six-foot chain link fence cordons off a building owned by Susan Penner at 21 & 23 S. Wesley Ave. in downtown Mt. Morris. The fence was installed to protect the public from falling bricks and plaster. A large crack can be seen on the south side. Photo by Vinde Wells

Building fenced off for public safety Village officials discuss situation with owner BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com The fate of a deteriorating downtown building in Mt. Morris remains uncertain, but it has been cordoned off to protect the public. A six-foot chain link fence was installed around the brick building, owned by Susan M. Penner at 21 & 23 S.

Wesley Ave., on the northeast corner of the intersection with East Front Street. Village trustee Jerry Stauffer said the fence was put up as a safety measure to protect people walking or driving by from plaster and bricks falling from the outside walls. A large crack has also appeared on the building’s south side. The utilities were disconnected several weeks ago. The fence went up approximately two weeks ago after the village board discussed the matter in closed session at its April 9 meeting. It has also been

discussed in numerous previous closed sessions. Village president Dan Elsasser said village officials have been holding ongoing discussions with owner Penner and her attorney. Penner did not return a phone call Tuesday concerning her plans for the building. Ogle County property records show that she filed a property transfer on the building on March 7, deeding it by quit claim to iDimensions LLC, based in Anchorage, Alaska, as trustee of the i1873 Property Land Trust.

for resisting or obstructing a peace officer and for disorderly conduct. She was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Emily S. Southard, 43, Mt. Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant. She was transported to the Ogle County Jail. April 6 Hector Gomez, 39, Chicago, was arrested for criminal damage to property. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail. April 7 Patrick J. Beavers, 26, Franklin Park, was arrested for resisting or obstructing a peace officer. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail. April 8

Ronald R.J. Reittinger, 36, Mt. Morris, was arrested for domestic battery. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail. April 10 Kristopher C. Mockovak, 18, Mt. Morris, was arrested for retail theft. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail. April 17 Alexander E. Ryan, 27, Mt. Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail. April 21 Nathaniel W. Hillers, 25, Mt. Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

MT. MORRIS POLICE Mt. Morris Police Chief Jason White released the following information on April 23. The charges are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. March 31 Kristopher C. Mockovak, 18, Mt. Morris, was arrested for theft of labor or services. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail. April 5 Hector Gomez, 39, Chicago, was arrested for resisting or obstructing a peace officer and for disorderly conduct. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Tonya N. Herold, 30, Mt. Morris, was arrested

COURT DECISION

BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@saukvalley.com

OES Student Ambassadors make presentations at the April 15 Oregon School Board meeting to update the board on this year’s projects. Luke Tinsman, Anna Stender, Sarah Eckardt, and Jackson Messenger made the presentation. Photo supplied

CHARGE LEVIED

Man arrested for burglary

On April 15, a report was made to the Oregon Police Department’s School Resource Officer in reference to several thefts of monies taken from the athletic department of the Oregon School District, located within the Blackhawk Center, in

Oregon. Oregon police initiated an investigation into these thefts and on April 21, at approximately 8:48 p.m., police responded to a burglary in progress call at the Blackhawk Center, resulting in Christopher D. Miller, 26, of

Mt. Morris, being taken into custody while leaving the rear door of the Blackhawk Center. Upon further investigation, Miller was charged with burglary, a Class 1 felony. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail in lieu of bond.

SCHOOL NEWS

OEA donates $1,000 to Teacher Loan Payoff Program New program meets its financial goal A new program aimed at attracting teachers to the Oregon School District met its financial goal recently, thanks to a donation from teachers. The Oregon Education Association committed $1,000 to support the Teacher Loan Payoff Program, helping the district reach its $10,000 fundraising goal. By reaching the goal, the school district will receive an additional $10,000 matching grant from a local foundation, resulting in a total of $20,000 to be awarded to Oregon teachers who qualify. Teachers who have been with

the district for five or more years are eligible to receive up to $5,000 each to help pay off their student loan debts. “The OEA has always supported the district in its efforts to hire the best teachers,” OEA President Jeff Donmeyer said. “We see this donation as a way to ensure that our students will continue to have the best teachers in the region.” School district officials implemented the program in March. “Our goal for the district is to attract and retain good teachers,” Superintendent Tom Mahoney said in announcing the program. “Donations made to the Teacher Loan Payoff Program are guaranteeing teachers stay in Oregon to continue teaching and aiding in the growth of our community.”

While the fundraiser has reached its initial goal, the district will continue to welcome community contributions to the program to allow funds to be awarded to teachers next year. Donations are tax-deductible. Those interested in making a donation may do so via the school

district website at http://ocusd. net/index.php/donations or by mailing a check made out the Oregon School Foundation to Oregon School Foundation, PO Box 85, Oregon, IL 61061. Cash donations may also be hand-delivered to the district office at 206 S. 10th St., Oregon.

INVITATION FOR BIDS The Village of Mt. Morris, Illinois, will receive sealed bids for a 2008 White Ford Crown Victoria squad car with 120,000 miles, until 11:00 o’clock A. M. on the 10th day of May, 2019, at Village Hall, located at 105 West Lincoln Street, Mt. Morris, Illinois 61054, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Vehicle may be viewed at Village Hall, 105 W Lincoln Street, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. There is no warranty expressed or implied. Said vehicle is being sold as is, with a starting bid of $500.00. The Village of Mt. Morris, Illinois reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding process. Bids may be held by the Village of Mt. Morris, Illinois for a period not to exceed NINETY (90) days from the date of the opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the contract. BY ORDER OF VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS, ILLINOIS By: Paula Diehl, Village Clerk DATE: April 24, 2019

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A former school superintendent, coach, and part-time Polo police officer was found not guilty of sexual assault and other charges in a bench trial last week in Ogle County. Wade R. Winekauf, 60, of Tipton, Iowa, was charged with unlawful restraint and two counts of misdemeanor domestic battery on Dec. 17, 2015 in the wake of a fight with a woman on Nov. 27, 2015 at the home where he was living outside of Grand Detour. Two counts of felony sexual assault were added on Sept. 1, 2017. Those charges were amended April 3 to two counts of criminal sexual assault, one of restraint,

and two counts of misdemeanor domestic battery. After a two-day bench trial, Judge Robert Hanson found Winekauf not guilty on all counts on April 17. His attorney Paul Whitcombe, of Dixon, could not be reached for comment. At the time of his arrest, Winekauf had been superintendent of the Earlville School District in northern LaSalle County since 2012; he was paid $192,000 in severance pay in installments from Feb. 4, 2016 to Nov. 1, 2017. He also was a former Polo High School teacher and football coach. Because the terms of his release prevented him from possessing firearms, Winekauf had to leave the Polo Police Department.

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ANNIVERSARY PERFORMANCE

Trinity Lutheran to host organ concert on May 5 Ross Jallo to play at 45th anniversary of dedication Trinity Lutheran Church, 308 E. Brayton Rd., Mt. Morris, will present an organ concert by Ross Jallo on Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m. The concert will include works by J.S. Bach, Dietrich Buxtehude, and Edward Elgar. Organist Ross Jallo, who is currently pursuing his Doctorate of Musical Arts at the University of Iowa, is a regular recitalist both in the Midwest and Europe. A graduate of Augustana College, Rock Island, and the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, he is fascinated by keyboard music in its historical context. Recent organ recitals include performances at the Church of the Holy Cross, Crediton, England, the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center, the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Des Moines, Iowa,

and the Michaeliskirche, Leipzig, Germany. Jallo was a finalist in the 2015 Immanuel Lutheran Organ Scholar Competition, Evanston. Other musical interests include visiting historic organs abroad, playing for musicals (most recently “The Big Bang” at Dixon Stage Left), and editing and composing music in the Anglican choral tradition. No admission will be charged for the concert, but a free will offering will be taken. A reception will follow the program. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, founded in 1846, is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. This year the congregation is celebrating the 45th anniversary of the dedication of their Howell pipe organ. In 1974 the church completed a two-year project to replace their organ with a new instrument build by the H.A. Howell Pipe Organ Company, Organist Ross Jallo will perform an afternoon concert on Dixon. This organ of 32 ranks (more than 1,600 pipes) Sunday, May 5 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Mt. Morris., was built and then dedicated on April 14, 1974. Photo supplied

VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT

Adult chaperones needed for DLR service trips Traditionally, the seventh and eighth grade students of David L. Rahn Junior High in Mt. Morris have used the final days of the school year to take community service trips. This year, the seventh graders will travel to the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva on Thursday, May 16. The following week on Tuesday,

Pine Creek News By Karen Merlak On the day of the Resurrection, a day of new beginnings, we were greeted with abundant sunshine. For the greatest gift of Jesus, and for all of nature that celebrates with us, we thank our heavenly Father. For our special Easter Sunday in church, we were greeted by Larry and Judy Riffle for our regular worship service. Our special music was a song from Chuck Kearns, singing “Rise Again,” accompanied by Beverly Kearns.

May 21, the eighth grade will be at the Feed My Starving Children facility in Aurora. At the food bank, the students do a variety of activities that have included sorting produce, relabeling canned goods and inspecting donated items. The students help assemble food packets at the Feed My Starving Chil-

dren building for distribution around the world. In order for these trips to be possible, adult chaperones are needed. The buses will depart DLR around 7:50 a.m. both days and return before the end of the school day. Chaperones are able to ride the buses with the students or simply

meet DLR at the location. Scheduled times at the food bank are 9-11:30 a.m. and 9:30-11:30 a.m. for Feed My Starving Children. Anyone interested and available to help, can contact the DLR office at 815-732-5300 ext. 3900. The office will inform you of the paperwork that needs to be completed.

Judy Nettz led the children’s message with a full pew of children, Katelyn, Laura, Harper, Amelia, Maddie, Carson, Cameron, Carrie, and Evie. Our morning started with an early service with readings and music. After the service, Brian Toms, Lyle and Sheryl Hopkins prepared a breakfast of biscuits and gravy. On Friday evening, our church hosted the Community Good Friday Service with a nearly full sanctuary. The service was filled with readings and music from several community churches, including the choir from Faith United Methodist Church, Chuck Kearns, and Pastor Leslie and her husband, Bob Lake. This past Wednesday evening, our board chairman, Deb Ohlwine, led our quarterly board meeting. Our plans for a new building are closer to reality. Plans for the groundbreaking ceremony are underway for early next month. On Saturday evening, I was a guest

at the home of my brother, Ben Bittinger, and his wife, Jo. Jo’s, parents, brother, sister, nieces and nephews had gathered for her niece, Ila’s 10th birthday. With the warmer temperatures, the kids played outside while we had a wonderful time visiting after dinner. In the first summer after I moved into my home, I purchased a beautiful yellow begonia that thrived on my front porch. The large yellow blooms brought much joy, especially when I pulled into my driveway at the end of the day. While I was out on Saturday afternoon, I found a brightly colored orange daisy, the kind that would bring some joy to my front porch this summer. As I pulled into my driveway this afternoon, I was pleasantly surprised to see the bloom on my front steps. I shouldn’t be surprised, I know the flowers are there. We also know that God loves us and yet we are surprised when His care is

all around us. We know that He sent His Son for us, because He loves us and we are surprised when He demonstrates that love. It’s just like Easter morning, when the women went to the tomb. A life changing surprise lay ahead of them. We should have expected it. We know He is God’s Son, His one and only. We know that with God’s love, we can expect the unexpected. In this time of renewal, our love for God can be made new. We can search for Him and it will come as no surprise, that He is waiting for each of us. Come and learn about this new love that God has for you. My hope is that the Easter celebration will continue for weeks and months to come. Please join us next week as continue to learn about His great love for each of us. There is room in our little church in for you.

ARRESTS IN CHANA

Two injured during Saturday incident

The offenders had already left the scene, but deputies stopped their vehicle at 11:35 p.m. as it traveled south on Chana Road and turned onto Grist Mill Road. Koeller and Dodson were arrested then, and deputies later locatedÂ Christenson and McGlinn and arrested Amber Koeller Stephanie McGlinn them. All four posted bond and 10:45 p.m. at the scene of the inciwere released from the jail. Koeller dent near the intersection of Chana and Didson are scheduled to appear Road and Center Street.Â in court on May 10, and Christenson Both were transported to an area and McGlinn have May 17 court hospital by Oregon EMS. dates.

Four people have been charged with battery after two men were beaten in Chana on April 20. Amber Koeller, 26, Steven Dodson, 41, and Patrick ChristenPatrick Christenson Steven Dodson son, 27, all of Chana, and Stephanie McGlinn, 27, of Byron, were Dodson was charged with driving each charged with two counts of under the influence of alcohol. battery and transported to the Ogle According to a press release from County Jail. In addition, Koeller was charged Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickwith obstructing a peace officer, and le, the two victims were found at

FATAL ACCIDENT

Motorist killed in fiery crash on Lowell Park Road

Department, Polo Fire Department and Ambulance and Ogle County Coroner assisted at the scene. The crash remained under investigation pending notification of the family of the victim. Visiti www.oglecountynews for updates later this week.

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Police have not yet released the name of a person who was killed early Tuesday morning in a one-vehicle crash in rural Mt. Morris. According to a press release from Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle, the crash occurred in front of 77 N. Lowell Park Rd. at 5 a.m.

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Easter Event

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DAY TRIPS 2019 MAY 1...........“Grumpy Old Men”......................................Circa ’21 Dinner Theatre JUNE 1.........NHRA ...................................................................Route 66 Raceway JUNE 12.......Hornbaker Gardens & More ...........................................Princeton, IL JUNE 19.......“That’s What I Call Rock-n-Roll”...................Fireside Dinner Theatre JUNE 28.......“Riverlife Gospel Cruise”...................................Spirit of Peoria Boat JULY 10........US Mailboat Route ....................................... Lake Geneva WI Cruise JULY 24........??Mystery Trip II?? ........................................ Only the Driver Knows Rhett Aberle, 2, reaches to pick up an egg as he looks in front of him for more April 20 at the Easter Egg hunt at Dillehay Park. Photo by Vinde Wells

AUG 4...........“Tribute to Elvis”..................................... Belfry Theatre, Delavan, WI AUG 9...........“Do As You Wish”............................................................. Chicago, IL AUG 29.........“Taste of Home” ..........................................................Greendale, WI

SPECIAL EVENT

Services set for National Day of Prayer on May 2 Several local services are planned to observe National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2. Services will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 402 Second Ave., Forreston, at 7 p.m.; the Ogle County Courthouse on the southwest corner of Ill. 64 and Ill. 2, Oregon, at noon; and Polo Crossroads Community Church, 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo, at 6 p.m. The first Thursday in May has been set aside by Congress as the National Day of Prayer. Millions of Americans will gather at town halls, churches, post office flagpoles, and various venues to pray for their nation and their lead-

ers. The National Day of Prayer was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. In 1988, the law was amended and signed by President Reagan, designating the NDP as the first Thursday in May. President George Washington was the first to call for a national day of prayer, and throughout American history succeeding Presidents have followed a tradition of calling out to God Almighty for His wisdom, guidance, and blessing upon America. National Day of Prayer events are open to the public.

SEP 13 .........“Untouchables Tour” ....................... Tour of Chicago-Gangster Style SEP 25 ........“Buddy Holly Story”......................................Fireside Dinner Theatre SEP 26 .........Sandwich Craft Fair...................................................... Sandwich, IL OCT 8 ..........Fall Colors IA, WI, IL ............................................. Lunch Balltown, IA OCT 11 .........Fall Colors IA, WI, IL ............................................. Lunch Balltown, IA OCT 17 .........“The Color Purple”.............................................. Drury Lane Theatre NOV 9...........“A Christmas Story”......................................Fireside Dinner Theatre NOV 13.........“WWII” Radio Show”........................ Starved Rock State Park Lodge NOV 16.........Woodﬁeld Shopping Center ......................................Schaumburg, IL NOV 17.........“The Best of the Barn Christmas” .............The Barn III, Goodﬁeld, IL DEC 4...........Downtown Shopping........................................................ Chicago, IL DEC 7...........Downtown Shopping........................................................ Chicago, IL DEC 11.........“Kenny & Dolly Christmas”.............. Starved Rock State Park Lodge

2019 TOURS

FIREMEN’S BREAKFAST The Polo Fire Department will serve its annual spring breakfast on Sunday, April 28 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the fire station, 206 S. Franklin Ave. The menu will include biscuits and

gravy, pancakes, sausage, eggs, and toast. Donations will be accepted at the door. The funds raised will be used for new equipment.

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MT. MORRIS LIBRARY the library to sign up or if you have any questions at 815-734-4927. This event will be held at the Mt. Morris Senior Center. May 18 at 6 p.m. - Morals Behind the Mask: Exploring the Influence of comic books as characters such as Wolverine, the Flash, and Spider-Man become common utterances within the average household, how do these characters shape the personalities of their fans? Join the professionals from the field of clinical psychology as they explore the moral lessons taught by characters found within comic book culture. Presenters will also discuss the influence of comic books on moral development during adolescence, the benefits of comic books within the field of clinical psychology, and the importance of role models in one’s life. Panelists include Dr. Joe Serrano, Dr. Edgar Ramos, and Samatha Chavez, Clinical Psychologists and avid comic book fans. This panel has presented at a variety of comic cons around the Chicago area. This event will be held at the Mt. Morris Public Library.

Call for Artists! Comic Book/Manga/Anime/Pop Culture Art! Encore! Mt. Morris, the Mt. Morris Public Library, and the Old Sandstone Gallery are please to extend a call for artists for a art show at the library. If you love to draw comic book, Anime, Manga, Superhero art, this show is for you. It is free to enter the show, but you must fill out the forms at www.encoremtmorris.com found by clicking the Visual Storytelling button. We are especially looking for young artists. Call the Library for more information at 815-734-4927. 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.

Will Haun, a Rockford artist and creator of Weird, Weird West comic book series will be the speaker at an artist’s workshop May 18 at the Mt. Morris Senior Center. He drew the above sketch of Wonder Woman. Photo supplied

Haun is a Rockford artist, creator of Weird, Weird West comic book series. This is a free workshop but is limited to 25 participants, so you must sign up for this event. Please call

Library Hours Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

MT. MORRIS SENIOR CENTER Events and activities at the Mt. Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., are for everyone. Although most of our events cater to those who are over 50 years old, all ages are invited. If you would like to RSVP for an activity or if you have any questions simply call 815-734-6335 and ask for Melissa. We are happy to help! Godspell Trip Join us for a trip to see a great musical put on my CYT at Honenegah High School in Rockton. We will travel to the show by charter bus and go for lunch at Portillo’s afterwards. All are welcome to join this trip which will take place on Thursday, May 16.

The cost of $50 for members and $55 for non-members includes transportation, your ticket to the show, and a snack on our way. Please call 815-734-6335 to sign up. Kentucky Derby Put on your fancy hat (or wear one of ours if you don’t have one) and come to the Mt. Morris Senior Center for the Kentucky Derby on Thursday, May 2 at 1 p.m. There will be plenty of refreshments and each person will receive $100,000 (in play money) as they walk in the door to bet on their favorite horses. A prize will be provided for the one who makes the best bets and ends up with the most money in the end. This is a free event, and all are welcome. Call the Mt. Morris Senior Cen-

ter at 815-734-6335 with any questions you may have. Fish Fry Lent is over, but all are welcome to come to the Mt. Morris Senior Center for an all-you-can-eat Fish Fry on Friday, May 10 for 4 to 7 p.m. We will serve both fried and baked fish along with several sides. You can also shop at our rummage sale and purchase raffle tickets to win a $100 gift card to Sullivan’s. Tickets are available now at the Senior Center or from any board member for $10 ($7 under 12) or at the door for $12. All are welcome at this delicious meal. Please call the Senior Center if you have any questions or would like to purchase a ticket at 815-734-6335.

Brain Games The Mt. Morris Senior Center will host a trivia competition for all who are over the age of 50. The competition will be held on Tuesday, May 21 at 6 p.m. Put together a team of three or come ready to join a team when you arrive. This is a free competition, and the winning team will be able to move on to the Illinois State Brain Games competition which will take place at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Please let Melissa know if you have any questions or would like to get your team registered by calling 815-7346335. Spectators are also welcome at the event, and refreshments 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. May 18 at 9 a.m. – Hands–on Artist Workshop with Will Haun. This workshop is for artists age 12 and up. If you want to learn how to create your own comic book style hero, this is the workshop for you.

Mt. Morris Public Library 105 S. McKendrie Ave. Mt. Morris IL 61054 815-734-4927 Fax-815-734-6035 www.mtmorris-il.org

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

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Sauk students recognized for accomplishments Poole, a chemistry Five Honors Program stumajor, received a $400 dents at Sauk Valley Comaward. Her past project munity College were recogexplored the inorganic nized on Wednesday, April synthesis of cobalt com17 for outstanding academic pounds. Her current projachievement. ect pertains to the syntheThe recipients include sis of barbiturates. Kathleen Smith, of Walnut; Wetzell, a kinesioloKarl-Heinz Drucklieb, of gy-chiropractic science Polo; Alison Poole, of Polo; major, received a $400 Bailey Wetzell, of Rock award. Falls; and Shianne Warner, Her past project of Dixon. addressed synaptic Tom Irish and Steve defects in schizophrenShaff, co-directors of Sauk’s ic patients. Her current Honors Program, presented project addresses the proscholarship awards funded cedure, preparation, and by the Sauk Valley College recovery of an autologous Foundation. hematopoietic stem cell Smith, an agriculture transplant in patients major, received a $500 award. Her past projects Five Honors Program students at Sauk Valley Community College were recognized on April 17 for outstanding with multiple myeloma. Warner, a business involved the investigation academic achievement. In the front row, left to right, are: Shianne Warner, Alison Poole, and Kathleen Smith. of the feasibility of hydro- Back row: Steve Shaff, Eric Forman, Karl-Heinz Drucklieb, Kevin Megill, Bailey Wetzell, Tom Irish, and Ryan major, received a $300 award. Her past projects ponics units on campus and Anderson. Photo supplied involved photography the creation of a student and videography, 3D modagriculture organization. award. Her current project consisted of the research His past projects include papers on antibiotic els of animal cells, and the aesthetics of art. and implementation of USDA requirements for resistant bacteria cytokine signaling. His current Her current project is a psychology experiment the use of the SVCC Ag program’s chicken eggs. project involves research on the cardiac conduc- involving the impact of caffeine on attention and retention. Drucklieb, a nursing major, received a $400 tion system.

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The third annual Infinity Run & Family Event is scheduled for Saturday, April 27 at Chana Education Center in Chana.Â Activities kick off at 3 p.m.Â The yearly event is held in memory of Maggie (Rosko) Meyer and her son Amos, of Byron, who tragically died at their home in October of 2016.Â Â A nonprofit organization, The Maggie & Amos Foundation, has since been started by family and friends of the two and hosts the event.Â Â The event features a USTAF certified, chiptimed 5k run, as well as a one-mile fun run/walk.Â Other activities include a free childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun zone with games, prizes, face painting, and bounce houses. Â The Mt. Morris Moose Lodge will serve food and drinks in its mobile food truck.Â A 50/50 raffle, as well as a silent auction featuring donations from many area business, organizations, and individuals, will run throughout the event.Â Â Activities will conclude with the medals ceremony at the end of the 5k race.Â Following the event is an â&#x20AC;&#x153;After Partyâ&#x20AC;? held at Chana Tap, which will feature live music by the Cal Stage Band.Â The proceeds from this event are used to support local educational and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programming and activities.Â In the past two years, more than $16,000 has been donated back to area school teachers in classroom grants, to support materials for the Mt.

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this planning meeting. This LRHS Reunion will be held on the evening of Saturday, June 1 at The Barn on the Hill, three miles east of Leaf River on Illinois 72.Â Â A contribution of $10 is requested, in advance or at the door, to cover the

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MARRIAGE LICENSES Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriage licenses. April 12 Randall T. Deacon and Amanda L. Bry-

ant, both of West Brooklyn. April 15 Kyle D. Sintich and Cynthia K. Lindsey, both of Rock Falls.

April 16 Joshua T. Norman, of Forreston, and Kelcey L. Webber, of Rock Falls. Mitchell B. Welsh and Carissa A. For-

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Rock Hounding Hike at Bald Hill is May 4 The Byron Forest Preserve District will have a special Rock Hounding Hike on Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Bald Hill Prairie Preserve at 5502 North Silver Creek Road, Mt. Morris. Bald Hill is composed of more than 150 feet of deposits from the last glacier to cover part of Illinois 20,000 years ago. The ice carried and rolled the bedrock from the Great Lakes Basin, and when it melted, much of the material was washed into the Rock River and over the land to the west. Since then, rain has washed many of these rocks into the many gulleys on this property and we have found amazing specimens of quartz, jasper, limonite, geodes, and even float copper. “If you are a rock hound, then this is the hike for you,” said Mark Herman, superintendent of education. “Participants should be prepared to hike at least 1.5 miles over rough terrain and dress for the weather.

Fossils like this one can be found at a special Rock Hounding Hike on Saturday, May 4 at the Bald Hill Prairie Preserve at 5502 North Silver Creek Road, Mt. Morris. Photo supplied We will have a four-wheel utility vehicle for transporting our finds as we walk, but bring your own bag of bucket.” This free program is for ages 8 and up and advance registration is required as participant space is limited by calling the Byron Forest Preserve District at 815 234-8535 extension 200 by Thursday, May 2.

of the protected bird. The Prairie PreserThe spring mating vation Society of Ogle ritual, in which the County’s annual banmale bird stomps his quet will be held on feet, raises his “ear Sunday, April 28 at feathers,” jumps, the Lorado Taft Field cackles, and whines, Campus, 1414 N. River will be described. Rd., Oregon. He inflates the A social hour with bright orange air sacs book and native plant on the side of his head sales and a silent aucand calls a low and tion from 5 to 6 p.m. resonant whoo doo will be followed by a zhoo. meal (either turkey This annual spring with the works or mating ritual, known vegetarian Moroccan Peggy Farrell, stew) at 6 p.m. and a Environmental Educator and as “booming,” is an program at 7 p.m. Outreach Specialist at The equal treat for the eye and ear. The program this University of Wisconsin, Tickets are $25 for year will focus on praiwill speak April 28. adults and $12.50 for rie chickens by Peggy children. Advance Farrell, Environmenregistration is essental Educator and Outreach Specialist at the University tial. To purchase tickets or for more of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. She will present photos, facts, information, call 815-973-4926 or stories and videos to tell the status email lin.vogl@gmail.com.

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New hours will take effect in May The Oregon Park District performed an overall facility usage review as part of its annual budgeting process. The result of the study showed a reduced facility usage period between the hours of 8 and 9 p.m. on weekdays. The overall facility visits, on a daily average between the hours of 8-9 p.m., was under 11 users per weekday. The facility operation cost for the final hour of each weekday was too large to support such a low facility usage period. The financial decision was made to close the facility one hour earlier during the week. Effective May 1, Nash Recreation Center facility hours will be as follows: Monday-Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday*: 12 – 6 p.m. *Closed on Sundays May – October The District’s Pool Schedule will minimally change with the updated facility hours, and the Summer Pool Schedule will be released at the end

of May. Along with new facility hours, the Nash Fitness Center will also see some changes. The Fitness Center is a heavily used area of the facility with more than 140 users per week-

Class offered on how to use the Smith Machine at the Nash Rec Center Did you ever wonder what the huge contraption is in Nash Recreation Fitness Center? The Oregon Park District is offering a one day class introducing the Smith Machine. Smith Machine: 101 is one day only on Tuesday, April 30 from 6:30-8:15 p.m. Kim Henry, ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, PN1 coach and Lifestyle Wellness Coach, will guide visitors through all the moves they can do on the Smith Machine. The machine is versatile enough to complete

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your entire workout on this apparatus. The Smith Machine is a weight machine used for weight training. It consists of a barbell that is fixed within steel rails allowing only vertical or near vertical movement. This is a great machine if you do not have a workout partner or spotter. This one-day class is $12 for residents of the Oregon Park District and $14 for non-residents. The registration deadline is April 27. Call 815-7323101 to register.

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day. Most of the traffic occurs during specific hours of the day, specifically during the early morning and midafternoon. Effective May 1, the Fitness Center will no longer be staffed during low usage times. Building supervisors will routinely cycle through the fitness center for safety and cleaning purposes. “The Oregon Park District is committed to providing quality recreational services to our community,” said Erin Folk, executive director, in a press release. “The long-term savings to the District will assist in continuing the operations and maintenance of the Nash Rec Center well into the future. “Overall Facility Usage will continue to be tracked and the data will be reviewed and analyzed for the benefit of the community,” Folk said, For more information, contact the park district office at 815-732-3101 or email info@oregonpark.org.

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| CHURCH NEWS

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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PUBLIC VOICE While Forrestville Valley continues to have highly qualified staff in front of our students, our goal is to retain our great Dear Editor, people. We want to let the community know As one way to attract high quality about a significant shortage we are staff for our openings throughout the experiencing in the field of education district, Forrestville Valley now offers, across the state. for any staff member employed by the To date, we have nearly 3,000 teachdistrict, tuition free opportunities for ing positions not yet filled across Illinois. their children. This means that area schools are This option is possible through the going without certified or qualified recent waiver issued by the Illinois State staff, and/or schools are eliminating Board of Education. programs. Any staff member who lives outside the boundaries of Forrestville Valley may elect to have his or her children attend

Forreston and German Valley Schools in grades K-12 at no out of district tuition cost. The district is currently seeking applicants for teachers for the 2019-2020 school year to include the following: HS science teacher, JH social studies teacher, school bus drivers, and a variety of coaching and advising positions. Please visit our website at www.fvdistrict221.org to learn more about these openings and how to apply. Forreston Junior/Senior High School and Forreston Grade School were both designated as Exemplary schools by the Illinois State Board of Education this

year. This designation places our schools in the top 10 percent of all Illinois public schools. We are one of the few rural schools to offer a comprehensive Project Lead the Way STEM Curriculum through our junior high robotics class and high school engineering pathway courses. We look forward to adding to our culture of excellence next school year. Sheri Smith Superintendent Forrestville Valley School District

ART SCENE

Art group to host spring art show

• Friday, April 26, 2019

Eagle’s Nest Art Group will host its annual Spring Membership Art Show on Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. and on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The show will be held at the ENAG gallery is on the second floor of Conover Square Mall, 201 N. Third St., Oregon. An elevator is available. The public is invited to the opening reception on Saturday, April 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. to enjoy an afternoon of local art. Artists will be on hand and refreshments will be served. The show consists of more than 50 pieces of art, representing a wide variety of media: oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, glass work, pottery, gourd art, calligraphy, drawing, and jewelry. In support of the Hands On Oregon project, ENAG is selling specially marked art pieces with all of the proceeds going to help with the work of this community project. The annual art show is dedicated to celebrating a long history of art in the community. The Eagle’s Nest Art Group began in 1957 and continues to support the work of local artists with art shows, programs, and classes. More information about the group will be available at the show. The shops of Conover Square will be open during show hours. The show is free. Parking is plentiful. For more information call 815-7327783 or 815-734-6594.

The Performing Arts Guild Presents

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Performance Dates: May 3-4-5, 2019 Pinecrest Grove Theatre

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Friday 7:00 p.m. Saturday 7:00 p.m. Sunday 2:00 p.m.

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BYRON LIBRARY 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. Local author Jim Eisfeller will hold an informal discussion including his writing experiences and motivations. Prairie State Legal: Know Your Rights Presentation with one-on-one appointments to follow: How to Deal With Problems With Your Landlord Tuesday, May 7, 1 to 1:20 p.m. After the Know Your Rights presentation, individuals can meet with a lawyer at no cost to discuss civil legal issues such as: problems with their landlord, clearing criminal records, orders of protection and divorce for domestic violence victims, bankruptcy, housing discrimination, problems with SNAP/TANF/Medicaid, social security overpayments, getting guardianship of a minor or disabled adult. Each individual will go through an eligibility screening before talking to an attorney for free. Prairie State cannot help with criminal

defense, traffic cases, personal injury, workmen’s compensation, or immigration cases. Appointments can be scheduled ahead of time, by calling 815-965-2902. Walk-ins will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. 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. Library Dance Party Monday, May 13, 10 to 10:45 a.m. Ages: 18 months-5 years, with caregiver Join us for a monthly music and movement program! Explore new music and move with shakers, scarves, and ribbon wands. Drop in program-no registration required. 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.

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Oregon Lions Joanna Champley, selects a ticket as Dave Stenger, chairman of Meat Raffle Committee, and Shirley Stenger, record it during the March 14 drawing at the Oregon VFW. Photo by Jean Hoff

Oregon High School music students officially finished fourth in the IHSA State Sweepstakes Competition for schools in the Class B division. Competing at Belvidere North High School on April 12, the Mixed Chorus and Treble Chorus received Superior (Div. 1) ratings and the Bass Chorus, Jazz Chorus, Concert Band, and Jazz Band received Excellent (Div. 2) ratings. “Performing at a new site against much bigger schools was a great challenge for our music program,” said Andy Eckardt, band director. “Despite not making a clean sweep of Div. 1 ratings, Mr. Hall and I were very proud of the high level at which the students performed.” The contest includes around 150 schools in Oregon’s class size. Of those, close to half compete in the IHSA sweepstakes competition.

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Upcoming events are: • OHS Spring Concert - Sunday, May 5, 2 p.m. • DLR Spring Concert- Thursday, May 9, 7 p.m. • OHS Jazz Dance - Saturday, May 11, 7 p.m. • OES Spring Concert - Tuesday, May 14, 6:30 p.m.

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FFA’s Ag Safety Day & Petting Zoo Friday, May 3

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.

Oregon Lion Grant Afflerbaugh was happy because three of his four grandchildren won meat raffle prizes during the club’s recent drawing. Photo by Jean Hoff To become a member of the Oregon Lions Club please email the Oregon Lions Club Secretary at oregonlions.secretary @gmail.com.

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. The goal is for all attendees to see the latest farm machinery and to be able to identify blind spots that farmers experience while driving their equipment on the roadways. Various farm animals will be on display at the Petting Zoo and will

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Oregon Lions members, and several of their guests, gathered at the VFW in Oregon on March 14 in hopes that they would be the lucky winner of one of the 75 Oregon Lions Meat Raffle Prizes. Those prizes included: one half hog, four $50 Super Valu gift certificates, 25 turkeys, 25 hams and 20 steak and ground chuck packages. The five top winners were: Erin Folk, who won the half hog and Grayson Grugel, Dennis Kippes, John Connor and Roger Brunner who each won a $50 gift certificate from Super Valu. Oregon Lions want to thank everyone who purchased a ticket and supported this annual event. All proceeds from this raffle go to supporting Oregon Lions charities.

Oregon placed 4th in the state out of this group (class B). The schools who do not compete often choose not to because it takes a tremendous amount of work and time. “Solo/ensemble contest in March and large group contest in April are the two events that make up the sweepstakes competition. Oregon band and choir students look forward to these events every spring with the hopes of improving their skills and competing at an all-state level,” Eckardt said.

be accompanied by FFA members, who will answer questions and talk about current livestock practices and issues.

IN BRIEF Chana Mothers Club annual potluck May 6 The Chana Mothers Club will hold its annual potluck salad supper on Monday, May 6 at 6 p.m. at the Chana Education Center on Main Street in Chana. Note the change of location this year. Lynn Kalnins, assistant principal at the school, will conduct a tour of the facility.

A display of photos, circa 1957 to 1978 from Lyle Deuth’s collection, will be there for all to reminisce. Everyone is welcome — teachers, students, and friends of Chana School. Bring yourself, a friend, and a favorite salad if possible. Table service and beverages will be provided. For more information call Jane Meyer at 815-222-

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OREGON POLICE Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity. April 8 Joseph B. Ongenars, 80, of Rockford, was issued a citation at 1:07 p.m. for use of a cell phone while driving. This violation occurred in the 500 block of S. 4th Street. Shaun A. Sutton, 19, of Mt. Morris, was issue a citation at 6:20 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 1000 block of Pines Road. April 9 Derrick R. Simmons, 38, of Leaf River, was issued a citation at 11:41 a.m. for no valid driver’s license. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. 10th Street. Jordan A. Shank, 20, of Oregon, was arrested at 6:06 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Shank was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Athena R. Sellers, 31, of Rochelle, was issued a citation at 9:41 p.m. for use of a cell phone while driving. This violation occurred in the 2000 block of South Illinois 2 . April 10 Renee M. Lucas, 53, of Oregon, was arrested at 7:01 a.m. for driving while license suspended. Lucas was transported to the Ogle County Jail. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. 3rd Street. April 11 At 5:30 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of Washington and S. 10th Streets, involving a 2016 Chevrolet driven by Breccan W. Berns, 16, of Chana, and a 2015 Jeep driven by Joni M. Willard, 61, of Oregon. No citations were issued. April 12 At 2:48 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 100 block of N. 4th Street involving a 2009 GMC driven by Dorothy M. Milburn, 60, of Dixon, and a 2005 Hyundai driven by Tanner J. Bay, 18, of Byron. Milburn was issued a citation for following too closely. Dave B. Hurless, 62, of Sterling, was

issued a citation at 3:29 p.m. for use of a cell phone while driving. This violation occurred in the 600 block of S. 5th Street. Russel W. Schier, 29, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 4:05 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration. This violation occurred in the 700 block of E. Washington Street. Alexander N. Bantrup, 28, of Dixon, was issued a citation at 11:58 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 600 block of S. 5th Street. April 13 At 3:28 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of N. 6th and Franklin Streets involving a 2014 Dodge driven by Richard J. Bohannon, 60, of Red Bud, and a 2014 Honda driven by Theresa J. Piper, 41, of Mt. Morris. Bohannon was issued a citation for improper backing. Joseph R. Diehl, 25, of Oregon, was issued citations at 6:29 p.m. for no valid registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. These violations occurred in the 100 block of N. River Road. April 14 Kody L. Hood, 32, of Double Springs, Alabama, was arrested at 1:12 a.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Hood was also issued citations for failure to signal when required, driving in the wrong lane, improper lane usage, and fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer. Hood was transported to the Ogle County jail. These violations occurred in the 600 block of N. 4th Street. Austin R. Klapp, 16, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 5:26 p.m. for disobeying a traffic control device. This violation occurred at the intersection of S. 3rd and Jefferson Streets. Carson R. Sweeney, 18, of Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 9:46 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 100 block of N. 5th Street. April 15 Sean A. Horvath, 44, of Burlington, was issued a citation at 9:09 p.m. for speeding, 49 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 700 block

of N. 4th Street. April 16 At 4:32 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of Gale and S. 5th Streets involving a 2003 Cadillac driven by Michael F. Broderick, 78, of Mt. Morris, and a 1994 Dodge driven by Timothy L. Huggins, 59, of Dixon. Broderick was issued a citation for failure to yield right of way at an intersection. April 19 Johnny M. Daly, 30, of Philo, was issued a citation at 7:51 a.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 600 block of S. 4th Street. Ashley N. Borgen, 23, of Byron, was arrested at 7:02 p.m. for no valid driver’s license. Borgen was transported to the Ogle County Jail. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. 4th Street. Michael R. Rowe, 28, of Rochelle, was arrested at 10:02 p.m. for driving while license suspended. Rowe was transported to the Ogle County Jail. This violation occurred in the 500 block of S. 4th Street. April 20 At 1:31 a.m., police responded to a hit and run incident in the municipal parking lot located in the 100 block of N. 5th Street, where a 1998 Honda belonging to Callie A. Boyer, 20, of Pecatonica, was struck by an unknown vehicle at some point in the previous 2½ hours. If any one has any information regarding this incident, please contact the Oregon Police Department at 815-732-2162. At 8:57 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of 10th and Adams Streets resulting in issuing Nicholas M. Kasten, 37, of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, citations for use of a cell phone while driving, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and no valid driver’s license. Kasten was also issued a civil citation for unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Zachary J. Glazier, 36, of Sterling, was arrested at 7:24 p.m. on an outstanding Lee County warrant for failure to appear. Glazier was also charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia and issued a citation for operating an uninsured

motor vehicle. Glazier was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred in the 600 block of N. 4th Street. April 21 At 6 a.m., police investigated a hit and run traffic crash in the 400 block of Illinois Street. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Matthew S. Wissing, 22, of Oregon, at approximately 6 p.m., for leaving the scene of a property damage accident and was also issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Wissing was transported to the Ogle County Jail. At 4:40 p.m., police responded to a disturbance call in the 200 block of W. Washington Street resulting in the arrest of Michael J. Popadowski, 51, of Oregon for disorderly conduct. Popadowski was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Matthew S. Steder, 27, of Mt. Morris, was arrested at 7:25 p.m. for driving while license suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, operating a vehicle with an expired registration, and failure to secure a new registration. Steder was also issued a civil citation for unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Steder was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred in the 300 block of S. 2nd Street.

Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Seventeen verbal/written warnings and three parking tickets were issued from April 5 through April 21. General Calls for Service Through dispatch April 8 - 21 Checking a Subject/Vehicle............ 5 Citizen Complaints...........................9 Juvenile Complaints..........................1 Animal Complaints...........................4 Ordinance Violations........................ 5 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem........11 Disturbance / Domestic..................4 Assist EMS / Other Department........................................6 Lockout Vehicle/Building.............. 10 911 Hang-up / Open Line.................6 Traffic Stops.................................... 41 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window......................................... 2

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BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com

ABOVE: Oregon’s Abi Hopkins clears a hurdle en route to winning the 100 meter hurdles at the Landers-Loomis Meet on April 18. BELOW: Oregon’s Lydia Cermak long jump. Photos by Earleen Hinton “It was good for them to throw with (Lindeman),” veteran Hawk throwing coach Doug Engel said. “She is stronger than everyone else and very quick.” Lindeman broke her own meet record in the shot on her last effort of 46-1. There was more than a meet record at stake, as in actual steak. “I was promised we’d go eat at the Roadhouse here if I broke the record,” said Lindeman, looking forward to a family meal. The 2019 New Balance indoor national champion in the 17-18 age group is still looking to improve on the 49-8 personal best at Westwood in Fulton’s first meet of the year. With a scholarship offer to Wisconsin awaiting her and a chance to break the all-time state record of 51-0 3/4, Lindeman is hitting the weight room more diligently and participating in more throwing camps, forcing her to give up basketball and softball at Fulton. In the 1,600, Oregon’s Katlyn Ramirez was fifth (6:18). Lyndi Kenney had a pair of fifths in the pole vault (8-6) and 400 (1:09). DeHaan was sixth in the 800 (2:49) and Easley fourth in the 100 (13.94).

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Chalk up another win for the Oregon girls track and field team. At its own Landers-Loomis Invitational on April 18, the Hawks went 2-3-4 in the 200 meters with Lydia Cermak (28.34), Erin Schmidt (28.75) and Jadyn Bothe (28.94) and then won the 1,600 relay to pull away from Winnebago in the final two events for a 141-122 win in the 11-team meet. “This could be a special year,” Oregon coach Nick Schneiderman said. “The difference between now and the past few years is we have depth. In the 1,600 relay, there are seven different girls we could have used.” Bre DeHaan, Elizza Easley, Lyndi Kenney and Abi Hopkins ran a 4:24 in the 1,600 relay besting Winnebago by 6 seconds. It was sweep of the sprint relays, with Cristina Tranchina, Bothe, Schmidt and Easley running 52.94 in the 400 relay, bettering the 53.37 by Fulton. Cermak, who took also third in the 100 and long jump, combined with Bothe, Schmidt and Easley to win the 800 relay at a 1:51.71 clocking. “That was outstanding to pull out those three relays,” Schneiderman said. “Between the field and track, it was outstanding overall. We have some good young talent.” It was a senior leading the way for Oregon, though. Abi Hopkins, who fought through a serious knee injury to make state last year for the third year in a row in the 100 hurdles, won her specialty at Oregon with a PR of 16.96. “Right now, it’s frustrating not being able to 3-step the hurdles,” Hopkins said. “A prime high-school hurdler does that. I managed to 3-step my first hurdle tonight, but ended up going 4-step the rest of the way. To have a chance a state, I can’t do that. Everyone down there 3-steps it.” Oregon also claimed the 300 hurdles, with Cynthia Nyderek in first at 50.80 and Hopkins third. Hopkins also went 32-5 for a fifth in the triple jump. It was Chloe Lindeman of Fulton dominating the throws, but Hawk freshman Jenae Bothe had a pair of PRs in the shot put (36-2) and discus (116-4) in taking third in each. Teammate Brenna Noon was second at 36-11 in the shot and fourth in the discus.

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Important track meets are right on the horizon BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com

t’s time to catch up on spring sports, especially with the post season for girls soccer and track kicking off in two weeks. The Oregon girls track and field program is on a roll this season or as coach Nick Schneiderman said could be something special. For fans wanting to see the team contend for a BNC and sectional, you’re in luck. The conference meet on May 2 and sectional May 10 will both be at Oregon. Dixon, who has won the BNC for four straight years, will be the team to beat with Oregon and Winnebago chasing them. The Hawks beat Dixon last week, but the Duchesses were using the meet as a training session. We’ll see a better version of them next week and it will be difficult for Oregon to take down that much depth and talent. But, the Hawks have more depth than quite some time. With a lot of girls teams struggling with numbers, Oregon is a rarity in the number of quality girls they can shuffle in and out. A promising element is that they are young too. This could be Oregon’s best chance to win a sectional title, with ‘Bago the main obstacle. A good test for the Hawks was last night (April 25) at the Winnebago Invite, which is too late to have the results for the paper. One thing is sure - the Hawks will be sending more girls downstate than in recent years. The closest they have come to winning the sec-

COMMENTARY Andy Colbert tional was in 2006, when perennial champ Byron nipped them 107-101. On a sidenote: when researching old sectional results, the 2004 sectional was won by Polo with 101 points, followed by Forreston with 78. Imagine if a co-op existed then. Of course, that was the pre-softball era. Girls track has taken it on the chin with the addition of softball and soccer. However, Polo and Forreston also had some outstanding athletes back then too. Sure, Oregon would have a better track team without soccer, but soccer is providing many other girls an outlet they may not have had. In its third season, the soccer team continues to improve under Seger Larson. According to Oregon AD Mike Lawton, about half the girls in school are out for a spring sport. That’s an impressive figure. Oregon boys track hosts its big meet of the year on Friday with 24 schools competing in the Art Carlson Hawk Classic. One headliner scheduled to perform was Kyle Kruthoff of Erie-Prophetstown, the state’s top pole vaulter regardless of class with a best of 16-4. Unfortunately, his status is questionable due to a foot injury. There is plenty of other talent on display. Morrison, with its state-caliber 3,200 and 1,600 relays, returns

to the meet after several years of absence. At last year’s 1A state meet, four sophomores from Morrison ran 8:00 in the 3,200 relay to claim first, a remarkable feat for kids that young. By comparison, Oregon had four seniors (Dan Dietrich, Seth Grennan, Marc Heng, Jared Harvey) run 7:59 in the winning state 21 years ago. Morrison will be tested by talented Rockford Christian, who has the state’s top 800 runner in Riley Wells. At the Arcadia Invite in California, Wells ran the 800 in 1:54.51. With how well Forreston-Polo has done on both the track and field, they need to be added to the conversation as a contender at the Hawk Classic. They have beaten RC before in this meet. Jace Coffey (discus) and Brady Webb (long jump) appear to be locks for state medals, putting both on track for a 3-year run of being on the podium at Charleston. The question for F-P is whether their relays can bring home hardware too. Downstate, everyone is fast. More importantly, is how well a team work its handoffs. Passing the baton

is an art, surpassing the most technical of any individual event. Anytime more than one person is involved, a greater degree of variability comes into play. Relays that can pass the stick are a beauty to behold. It’s tough to track down baseball and softball standings, but it appears as though Rock Falls and Dixon lead the way in BNC baseball and Forreston and Amboy the same for the NUIC. Polo isn’t too far behind those two, as its program continues to get better. In softball, Rock Falls, Genoa-Kingston and Stillman Valley head up the BNC standings and Orangeville and Dakota are tops in the NUIC. No real surprises there. Congratulations goes out to Austin Strite of Oregon. The senior bowler and football player was named honorable mention to the IHSA’s all-academic team. This is one of the most prestigious awards the IHSA gives out, as hundreds of student-athletes throughout Illinois are nominated. The only local named to the first team was Luke Robert of Stillman Valley.

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Oregon’s Katlyn Ramirez hands the baton to Faith Marquardt in the 3,200 meter relay at the Landers-Loomis Meet on April 18. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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conference play since beating Byron on May 2 of 2017. “A problem we’ve had is figWith Monday’s game with uring out a way to get guys Stillman Valley rained out, the home,” Girton said. “We get already condensed schedule for them to second or third base the Oregon baseball team gets and stall out.” even tighter with the final conEven with the lopsided record, ference game on May 7. Girton is pleased with how hard The Hawks, 3-13 overall and the Hawks have played. 1-11 in the BNC, play Byron “Unfortunately, we get to the (twice), Rockford Christian and fourth inning and the wheels Genoa-Kingston in a Monday fall off,” he added. “I’m not sure through Thursday stretch next if it’s mental or what. But, we’re week. This Saturday, they host staying competitive. Our errors Hinckley-Big Rock in a winnable have gone down from up to 8-10 non-conference game. a game to 2-3.” “Next week will be interesting A couple bats that have stood to see how we compare to Byron out to Girton are sophomore and G-K,” Oregon coach Nate Breccan Burns and senior DalGirton said. ton Hermes. Oregon has had its chances “Breccan has been tremenin a couple of BNC games that dous catching and hitting from Oregon catcher Breccan Berns stretches to tag out a Winnebago runner at home plate during a could have gone either way. lead-off,” Girton said. “Dalton recent game. Photo by Earleen Hinton “The first time we played Stillis hitting great and you know man Valley, who is a very good day-in and day-out what you’re The lone win in conference was 9-5 over Rockteam, we were only down 5-2 getting from him.” ford Lutheran. In the second match between the going into the seventh inning,” Girton said. “At Oregon closes out the regular season two weeks the fourth or fifth inning were beating Winneba- two, the Crusaders eked out a 6-5 win. Oregon also from now with a home finale against West Cargo 4-1, but lost 11-4. We’re there. We just got to get owns wins over South Beloit and Lena-Winslow. roll. The following week, the Hawks will serve as over the hump.” The win over Lutheran win was the first in a regional host.

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Forreston-Polo runs away with win at Rock Falls BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com Forreston-Polo’s track & field program continues on a multi-year journey of dominance, with Hinders Field its latest stop. F-P defended its 2018 team title with a 158.5-127 win over second-place Rock Falls in the 10-team Rock Falls Invitational on April 19. “Coach [Bob] Wagner said we had a target on our backs,” said 400-meter and 4x400-relay winner Cailean Davids of Forreston-Polo. “He said we really need to get ready and be at 100 percent or somebody is going to take it from us.” After setting a Polo school record of 172-3 in the discus earlier in the week, Jace Coffey was disappointed to “only” throw 149-3 in winning his specialty. Still, the returning state-placer is excited where he’s at in the season. “Two or three weeks ago, I hit a nice one and starting feeling better and better. I could tell a breakout throw was coming,” said Coffey, who doubled as shot put champ (446). “When I threw the 172, the wind helped, but the real difference this year is Steve’s [Christensen] coaching. He [ticks] me off with drills, but it helps. All our guys wouldn’t be where they are at without him.” F-P picked up 36 points in the throws, with Garret Badertscher second in the shot and Ethan Phillips the same in the discus. Phillips was a model of consistency with 1360, 136-2 and 136-5. He also showed his versatility with seconds in the long and triple jumps. F-P’s other returning state placer, Brady Webb, won the long jump with a 21-2 on his final attempt. It was a tough go in the 20-30 mph crosswinds. Replacing hurdle state champ AJ Christensen is nearly impossible, but F-P sophomore Bennett Soltow is starting to be noticed. He had a 16.27-16.33 win in the 110 highs over the Rockets’ Keyon Wolber. Evan Kelsey, Davids, Jordan Neuschwander and Webb ran 44.24 in the 4x100, and with Dom Christensen instead of Davids in the 4x200, it was

Oregon’s Bobby Youngren hands the baton to Anjel Chavez during a relay race at the Forreston Relays on Tuesday. Photo by Earleen Hinton a 1:31.94 clocking for F-P.

Mennen Wins Pole Vault Jake Mennen of Oregon won the pole vault, with his biggest struggle trying to locate lost poles this week. It wasn’t until the night before the meet that he messaged E-P’s Kyle Kruthoff on Facebook and asked if he knew of their whereabouts, since both were at the same meet in Rochelle. The mystery was finally solved when it was determined Kyle’s father inadvertently picked up the stray poles and put them in his son’s pole bag. A trip to Erie on Friday afternoon got them back just in time for the meet. Mennen settled for a pedestrian effort of 12-6, well below his PR of 14-3, and off the 13-0 meet record.

“I haven’t set any kind of record in high school yet, and thought it would be neat to get one, and 13 feet isn’t that high,” Mennen said. “Between the crosswinds and a sore hamstring, I figured it was better to listen to my head instead of heart and quit before something bad happened.” Amboy got its lone win from Tom Stamberger in the 800. Stamberger (2:03.84) edged F-P’s Cayden Shelton of Newman’s Mauch. “He hasn’t been pushed outdoors yet because of weather and stuff,” Amboy coach Jeramey Wittenauer said. “He finally had some competition tonight. Every time, he wants to go out and break 2 minutes, but that isn’t going to happen.” Oregon finished fifth with 35.5 points. Besides the championship by Mennen, the throws picked up

four places. Senior Bobby Youngren is getting close to the state-qualifying mark of 140-8 in the discus. Youngren threw for 135-9 in taking third place. He also earned fourth in the shot put with a 40-4 effort. Teammate Carson Sweeney was third in the shot put (41-5) and sixth in the discus (121-10). Austin Ebert ran 17.56 for fourth place in the 110 high hurdles and missed by one place of medaling in the 300 hurdles. Another sophomore, Ryan Hussung, also missed by one spot in both the 800 and 1,600 of placing. The Hawks had success in the sprint relays with Jackson Buck, Jacob Hoyle, Calvin Sullivan and newcomer Brigham Finch running 46.89 for fifth in the 400 relay and 1:37.85 for fourth in the 800 relay.

runs. Ella Martin and Lena Trampel both doubled for the Hawks. Sam Merrill and Sam Bowers both singled. Hawks fall in DH: Oregon lost 13-1 and 15-3 on the road against Big Northern rival Stillman Valley.

Baseball Pearl City 9, Oregon 6: The Hawks hurt themselves with seven errors in a home loss against the Wolves. Josh Sitze had three hits for Oregon.

SPORTS ROUNDUP Soccer Oregon 4, Rockford Christian 2: Katelyn Byerley had 2 goals followed by Hannah Donaldson with one goal and one assist, Madisyn Byerley with one goal, and Leah Watters with an assist. The win boosted Oregon’s record to

9-6-1 and 4-3 in conference. Softball Genoa-Kingston 6, Oregon 4: The Hawks fell at G-K despite an 11-strikeout performance from pitcher Mia Trampel. She allowed eight hits and four earned

OBITUARIES Floyd Eugene Derby, 76, of German Valley, died on Friday, April 19, 2019 at Walnut Acres nursing home in Freeport after a long battle with Primary Progressive Aphasia. He was born on Dec. 25, 1942 in Freeport and grew up in Forreston. He graduated from Forreston High School in 1961 and then enlisted in the United States Navy, serving with his brother Robert Derby, aboard the USS Princeton LPH-5 during the Vietnam War from Aug. 22, 1961 to Aug. 17, 1965. He achieved the rate of Radioman 2nd class with Top Secret cryptographic clearance.

JEANNIE M. FREEZE Jeannie M. Freeze, 46, of Leaf River, died on Thursday April 18, 2019 at Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, with her family by her side. Jeannie was born June 10, 1972 in Rockford, the daughter of

Floyd married his high school sweetheart, Sandra Kay Miller on July 10, 1966 at Silver Creek Reformed Church in German Valley. He then started a 32-year career with IBM Corporation where he was a customer engineer. After retirement he gave selflessly to others in numerous mission trips to places like New Orleans, Louisiana, Hackleburg, Alabama, and Fairdale. He was a member of Silver Creek Reformed Church where he was an ordained elder and deacon and was a German Valley village trustee for 12

LeRoy and Judy (Schrader) Freeze. Jeannie loved to spend time with her family and close friends, she loved being around children whenever she could, she spent much of her time with her cat Jazzy, she loved her Dallas Cowboys, but most of all her time with her mother was unending.

Patricia N. Hammer, 60, of Lena, died peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, April 19, 2019 at the Monroe Clinic Hospital in Monroe, Wisconsin. She was born Jan. 2, 1959 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Clemens and Constance Burkard. She was a 1977 graduate of Willow Brook High School in Villa Park. Patricia married William Hammer on Dec. 17, 1983. She had worked at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, with her sister

ETHEL M. PALMER Ethel May Palmer, 86, of Oregon, died on Friday, April 19, 2019 at KSB Hospital in Dixon. She was born on Feb. 14, 1933 in Dixon, the daughter of John J. and Fannie L. (DuBois) Blackburn. She married Joel R. Palmer on May 12, 1956 in Germany. Ethel was a longtime member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oregon. She was passionate to be with and spend time with her family and friends.

Jeannie is survived by her mother, Judy Hunter, of Leaf River; many aunts, uncles, cousins; special cousin, Amy; and special friend, Jessica. Jeannie was preceded in death by her father, LeRoy; grandparents; and cousin, Tim Freeze. Funeral services were held on

Alma (Stengel) Derby; brother, Robert Derby; and infant son, Carlton Derby. Funeral service will be held on Friday, April 26 at 11 a.m. at Silver Creek Reformed Church, 326 S. Bunker Hill Rd., German Valley with Rev. Grant Mulder officiating. Interment will be at Silver Creek Cemetery in German Valley. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established for FHN Hospice in Freeport, Deer Ridge Ministries in Freeport and Beautiful Response in Haiti. Arrangements were completed by Genandt Funeral Home, 602 N. Elida St., Winnebago. For an online obituary and tributes go to www.genandtfuneralhome.com.

Wednesday, April 24 at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, with Rev. Rodney Caldwell officiating. Burial was at Lightsville Cemetery, rural Leaf River. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Serenity Hospice and Home.

Annette Pierce and for the Hammer family business, Process Screw in Shannon. Patricia was also a loving wife and mother who was devoted to raising her family. She enjoyed shopping and her dog, Prudence, (the fourth daughter). Family gatherings with extended family were always special to her. Family was most important to her and

she especially loved being with her adopted children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, William Hammer, of Lena; daughters, Jessica (Kelly) Campbell, of Lena, Constance (Calvin) Cassens, of Louisville, Kentucky, and Marilyn Hammer, of Lena; grandchildren, Liam, Levi, and their little brother on the way; brothers, Nicky (April) Burkard, of Chicago, and Joey Burkard, of

Lena; sisters, Annette (Rich) Pierce, of Hanover Park, Dawn (Jack) Jensen, Chicago, and Michelle Burkard, of Milledgeville; and her dog, Prudence. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Michael Burkard. A memorial service was held on April 23 the Prairie Dell Church, Shannon. Interment will take place at the Prairie Dell Church Cemetery at a later date. A memorial fund has been established in her name. Condolences may be shared with her family at www.walkermortuary.com.

She previously worked for Wood Brothers, Attwoods, and the deli at the former Pineway Grocery Store. She was a volunteer at the Rock River Senior Center, Oregon VFW, and the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge. Ethel enjoyed playing bingo and singing karaoke, and loved animals. She is survived by her son, Joel (Dory)

Palmer Jr., of Oregon; daughter, Peggy (Tom) Corcoran, of Oregon; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Jason) Glodowski, Nicholas (Chelsea) Palmer, Rebecca (Brett) Chenong, Ryan (Jaime) Corcoran, and Kevin (Jennifer) Corcoran; seven great grandchildren, Mason, Chloe, Sadie, Mya, Jasmine, Andrew, and Henry; and special friends, Pat Medlar and Diane

Palmer. She was predeceased by her parents and husband, Joel. Funeral service were held on April 25 at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, 110 S. Seventh St., Oregon. Burial was at Chapel Hill Cemetery, Dixon. A memorial fund has been established for the Rock River Senior Center, Oregon. Visit www.farrellhollandgale.com to leave a condolence. More Obituaries on Page 22

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years. He enjoyed farming with his brother-in-law, Tom and Sue Miller, was a builder, engineer, fixer, and servant of God. Floyd was deeply loved by his family and friends. Floyd is survived by his wife of over 52 years, Sandy Derby; sons, Robert (Ricardo) Derby, Jason (Mary) Derby; grandchildren, Madison Derby, Ashley (Jason) Aho, Austin Gardinier; great-grandchildren, Riley Aho, Zoey Aho; brother, Ralph Derby; and several nephews and nieces. Floyd is predeceased by his mother

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STATE’S ATTORNEY Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric D. Morrow reports the following court activity. April 8 Joshua Wilson, 20, Oglesby, possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, possession of cannabis, jury status call April 22. Holly E. Gaul, 41, Rockford, driving on a revoked or suspended license, preliminary hearing May 1. Rebekah D. Parker, 35, Rockford, computer fraud, pretrial conference. May 20.

OBITUARIES ELEANOR K. TOMMAN Eleanor Kay Tomman, 80, of Polo, died on Friday, April 19, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Eleanor was born on June 15, 1938, in Wacker, the daughter of Scott and Hattie (Schwarz) Roberts. She attended Thomson High School. Eleanor married Robert Tomman on March 31, 1956 at the Thomson United Methodist Church in Thomson. Together they raised five children, and celebrated 63 years of marriage. Eleanor was a machine operator at Edelmann in Dixon, for 15 years, and also

AUDREY R. WRIGHT Audrey R. Wright, 82, of Sterling, died on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. She was born on May 22, 1936 in Sterling, the daughter of Paul F. and Clydia L. (Vittitow) Lane. She graduated from eighth grade from Shriners Hospital in Chicago and from Prophetstown High School. She married James H. Wright on May 27, 1967 at the Leon United Methodist Church in rural Prophetstown. He died on Feb. 9, 1992. She and her late husband farmed in

Kendell Pelt, 46, Mt. Morris, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, preliminary hearing April 24. Charles L. Smith, 37, Waukegan, Aggravated Driving Under The Influence of alcohol, pretrial conference May 20. William D. Murray, Jr., 61, Chicago Heights, driving while license suspended, preliminary hearing April 24. Ernest Elswick, 52, Oregon, possession of an altered registration sticker, driving while license revoked, status hearing April 25. Randy Nambo, 29, Rochelle, criminal

trespass to a residence, final pretrial conference May 9.

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a farmer’s wife. To pass the time Eleanor loved mental puzzles, such as crosswords and word searches, as well as playing bingo. Eleanor liked to watch golf, NASCAR, Nintendo games, and her beloved Cubs. Most of all Eleanor loved to spend time with her family. Eleanor will be dearly missed by her husband, Robert Tomman; her five chil-

dren, Robin (Robert) Miller, of Polo, Kevin (Catherine) Tomman, of Dixon, Lori (Randy) Smith, of Dixon, Robert Jr. (Tammy) Tomman, of Milledgeville, and Amy (Jeremy) Fosdick, of Forrest; six grandchildren, Bobbi Jo, Tracy, Kevin Jr., Nicholas, Travis, Shannon; 12 great-grandchildren, Kaylyn, Blake, Kaylee, Kaeden, Olivia, Abigail, Payton, Faith, Cole, Mildred, Eleanor, and Winifred; and her two brothers, Charles Roberts, of

Holly, Michigan, and Lester Roberts, of Shannon. Eleanor was preceded in death by her brother, Scott Roberts; both parents, Scott and Hattie; and all of her grandparents, Charles and Katherine Schwarz, James and Eleanor Roberts, and her two dogs, Polly the Pug and Rebel. A visitation was held on April 24 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Thomson. Memorials may be made in her honor for Serenity Hospice, Oregon. Friends may share in her life at www. lawjonesfuneralhome.com.

Ogle County and had dairy cattle. She moved to Sterling from Polo in 2005. She had worked as an administrative assistant for Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) for 20 years. She had enjoyed scrap booking, working on puzzles, tending to her flower beds, and keeping up with her grandchildren’s activities. She was an avid Cubs fan. Survivors include her two daughters,

Rae Lynn (Harold) Diehl, of Polo, and Jami (Tom) Castaneda, of Sterling; her son, Paul (Diana) Wright, of Carmel, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Kelly Diehl, Justin (Lindy) Diehl, Addison Wright, Nolan Wright, Natalie Castaneda, Katie Wright, and Becky Wright; two great grandchildren, Wesley Diehl and Lane Elliott; three step-grandchildren, Chris (Jennifer) Diehl, Niki Diehl (Kevin), and Alison Brantley; six step-great-grandchildren; and her special fur baby, Rilee.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, Mike Wright; her grandson, James Castaneda; and her sister, Leona Rebert. A gathering of friends and family took place on April 13 at the First Presbyterian Church in Sterling. A memorial service followed with Pastor Christina Berry officiating. Burial was at East Jordan Cemetery. Arrangements completed by McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Shriners Hospital in Chicago.

April 9 Jessica Peterson, 34, Mt. Morris, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a hypodermic needle, criminal damage to property, pretrial conference May 3.

tion, theft, preliminary hearing April 17. Draven M. Seyller, 19, Kingston, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, preliminary hearing April 24. Bradley T. Starling, 47, Peoria, driving while license revoked or suspended, preliminary hearing May 1. Jose Torres-Alfaro, 55, Rochelle, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license revoked, 402 conference June 7. Katherine Milliron, 26, Rochelle, failure

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Flowers are a great way to celebrate a special occasion, such as a holiday, birthday, anniversary, or a new baby. “Of course, you don’t need a special occasion to enjoy fresh-cut flowers or a flowering potted plant,” says Jennifer Fishburn, a University of Illinois horticulture educator. “Sending flowers shows thoughtfulness and is a good way to brighten a person’s day.” So, how can you get the most life out of your cut flowers? Start by purchasing flowers with green, healthy-looking, and undamaged foliage. Look for well-formed flowers, and avoid wilted or discolored petals. Be sure to purchase tulips and daffodils in the bud stage. A little care for your cut flowers will help them last the maximum time possible, Fishburn says. The basic needs of fresh-cut flow-

ers are water, food, sanitation, and cool temperatures. Keep in mind certain types of cut flowers last longer than others. For example, carnations can remain vibrant for one to two weeks, while roses have a shorter vase lifespan. Flowers are 90 percent water. As a flower transpires (breathes), it gives off water, therefore, water is needed to supplement the loss. When receiving loose wrapped flowers, cut the stems with a clean, sharp knife, clippers, or shears, and remove about 1 inch of the stem. Roses need to be cut under water. Avoid using household scissors, as they will crush the stems rather than cut. Remove any foliage that will be under the water level to discourage

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• PEONIES Continued from Page 23 buds open. “Despite the old wives tale, peonies do not need ants to help them flower,” Johnson said. “Peonies have glands called extra floral nectaries on their sepals and floral bracts that release nectar. These are different than the nectaries that are inside of the flower that produce nectar and provide food for pollinators. “It is believed that plants have these extra floral nectaries to attract beneficial insects. The beneficial insects, such as ladybugs and ants, will feed on the nectar and protect the plant from pests,” Johnson said. To get rid of ants on the flowers before bringing them inside, stick the flowers in some water and swish them around. This should remove most of the ants. “Just like roses and other flowers, it’s a good idea to remove flower heads and/or seed pods when plants are done blooming,” Johnson said. “This will help the appearance of the plants and also prevent the plant from sending energy into producing seeds.”

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• FLOWERS Continued from Page 24 bacterial growth. Place stems in a clean, sanitized container with warm water and a floral preservative. Avoid overcrowding flowers in a container. Keep the water fresh and clean at all times; cloudy water indicates bacterial growth. Bacteria can clog stems and shorten the life of flowers. Consider replacing the water every 2 to 3 days. When replacing water, re-cut the flower stems. Flowers that go limp

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PROPERTY TRANSFERS Property transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the county recorder’s office.

The name of the grantor transferring the property is listed first, followed by the type of transaction, the name of the grantee, the address and city, village, or township of the property. April 12 Shawn N. Halfman, as executor of the estate of Richard A. Halfman, deceased, Richard J. Halfman, as heir and legatee, quit claim deed to Shawn N. Halfman, Elizabeth A. Halfman, and Savana E. Halfman, 507 Cedar Ave., Forreston. Jeffrey E. Scholl, warranty deed to Sterling Land and Cattle Inc., 108.75 acres on South Peek Home Road, Woosung Township, $1,321,500. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, warranty deed to DLMJ Investments LLC, 609 S. Second St., Oregon, $46,500. April 15 Patrick Palacio Sr. and Donna Palacio, warranty deed to Shawn Duguid and Cynthia Duguid, 507 W. Mason St., Polo, $92,000. Erin M. Niemeyer and Dawn L. Niemeyer, quit claim deed to Linda Knochel Niemeyer, 1037 N. Seventh St., Rochelle. Linda Knochel Niemeyer, warranty deed to William T. Stretz and Mary Ganshert Stretz, 1037 N. Seventh St., Rochelle, $135,000. Susan B. Bubik, warranty deed to

• STATE’S ATTORNEY Continued from Page 22 to register as a sex offender, jury status call April 22. April 11 Joshua S. Cruz, 30, Rochelle, failure to register as a violent youth offender, status hearing May 17. Robert J. Curatola, 32, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, status hearing May 17. Bradley J. Davis, 32, Stillman Valley, residential burglary, pretrial conference May 16.

Linda Niemeyer, 1133 N. Seventh St., Unit 604, Rochelle, $95,500. Ronald P. Wright and Linda S. Wright, warranty deed to John A. Cain and Melanie C. Cain, 500 Trotter Court, Oregon, $178,000. Chicago Title Land Trust Company, trustees deed to Adam Book and Michael D. Book, 95 acres on North Triumph Road, Leaf River Township, $620,000. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Company, warranty deed to Mary Jo Norberg and Matthew T. Kyger, 204 W. Provost St., Polo, $15,000. April 16 Ronald Haro and Victoria Haro, quit claim deed to Bruce Haro and Kimberly Haro, 603 Third Ave., Forreston. Terry A. Von Asten, quit claim deed to Lori A. Von Asten, 1004 N. Seventh St., Rochelle. Michele R. Wolf and Matthew R. Wolf, warranty deed to Bryanna L. Powelle and David J. Koeller, 605 Monroe St., Oregon, $83,000. Debbie L. Bradley and Chad L. Bradley, warranty deed to Ryley D. Akers, 6207 E. Bradley Rd, Marion Township, $132,000. Vernon L. Krahn and Vickie Redinger, trustee’s deed to Terry Busby and Alexander Hansen-Busby, 4833 N. Wendorf Rd., Monroe Township, $205,000. Jacob L. Violet and Jessica N. Violet, warranty deed to Torrione A. Rollins and Fontana J. Williams, 172 Harvest Glenn Drive, Scott Township, $152,500. Austin R. Brumbaugh and Maya B. Webb, warranty deed to Jacob Violet and Jessica Violet, 5125 E. Hamlet Circle,

Marion Township, $230,000. Matthew L. Goley and Jennifer L. Goley, warranty deed to Dustin Aughenbaugh and Randi Opsahl, 8653 N. Hilltop Drive, Byron Township, $178,500. Dnita S. Russell, warranty deed to Lisa A. Savage and Brian Hickey, 408 S. Franklin Ave., Polo, $88,000.

Benjamin A. Miller, 38, Leaf River, violation of an order of protection, domestic battery, pretrial conference May 9. Kimberly J. Young, 54, Leaf River, delivery of controlled, counterfeit or look-alike substance to persons under 18, status hearing May18. Shannon Ellis, 38, Polo, unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, status hearing May 16.

pretrial conference May 22. David Wolfe, 56, Mt. Morris, aggravated assault, preliminary hearing May 8.

April 12 Michael E. Hoffman, 33, Shannon, domestic battery, preliminary hearing April 24. Andrew M. Robertson, 28, Oregon, aggravated domestic battery - strangle,

April 17 James J. Ludwig, warranty deed to Ludwig Family Farms LLC, Lincoln Township. William M. Wittig, sole surviving trustee of the William M. Wittig and Isabelle F. Wittig Revocable Trust, trustee’s deed to Coltan Davis, 1–2 Old Hunter Run, Byron Township, $165,000. Debra Chessher, as successor trustee of the Lucille E. Bain Trust No. 1, trustee’s deed to Steve Ramsden, 106 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction,$55,500. Steve Ramsden, quit claim deed to Jesse J. Ramsden, 106 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction. Jason L. Lipe, warranty deed to Eric B. Neumann and Rachel E. Neumann, 3071 N. German Church Rd., Marion Township, $144,500. Charleen Boudreau, as successor trustee of the Marvin K. Eyster Living Trust, trustee’s deed to Wayne W. Hayenga, 888 Illinois 251, White Rock Township, $55,000. Shirley Garnett, warranty deed to Wayne W. Hayenga, 888 Illinois 251, White Rock Township, $18,500. Hirofumi Igarashi and Sunny Igarashi, warranty deed to Nadine Brackemeyer, 1705 Westgate Court, Flagg Township,

April 17 Eric M. Book, 26, Rochelle, failure to report a change of address, afield to appear, arrest warrant issued with a $5,000 bond, bond forfeiture hewing June 7. Tyler S. Bunting, 28, Leaf River, domestic battery, preliminary hearing May 8. Christian R Kettwich, 24, Davis Junction, theft, pretrial conference May 20. Gregorio Rodriguez, 49, Rockford, driving while license revoked or sus-

$173,000. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, warranty deed to Terry Eller, 107 W. Caroline St., Holcomb, $38,150. Marian T. Guest-Palcer, warranty deed to Robert L. Dietz and Rachel B. Dietz, 102 N. Mulford Rd., Lynnville Township, $203,500. U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, warranty deed to Edward B. O’Connor, 215 S. Transit St., Creston, $37,000. April 18 Chicago Title Land Trust Company, trustee’s deed to Keith A. Scott and Monica Scott,1244 N. Seventh St., Rochelle, $180,000. Steve R. Kivikko and Renee S. Kivikko, warranty deed to Jeremy Probasco, 211 W. Allen St., Holcomb, $33,000. James A. Edgar and Kathleen Wilson Edgar, warranty deed to Rosemarie A. Farmer, West Pines Road, $76,000. Rodney J. Waltrip and Laurie R. Ryznyk, warranty deed to Courtney A. Boyden and Kimberly S. Boyden, 8582 N. Yellowstone Drive, Byron Township, $137,500. Agnes H. Bettner, as trustee of the Agnes H. Bettner Trust and Elizabeth A. Hegel, as trustee of the Bettner Family Trust, trustee’s deed to Adam M. Bettner, 6282 S. Lowden Rd., Taylor Township, $150,00. John C. Erickson and Kathleen N. Erickson, as trustees of the Erickson Family Revocable Trust, trustee’s deed to David Beckman, 192 Prairie Moon Drive, Davis Junction, $162,000. pended, arrest warrant issued with a $5,000 bond. Bradley A. Seemann, 25, Davis Junction, child pornography, pretrial conference May 20. Wade Winekauf, 60, Tipton, Iowa, was found not guilty of criminal sexual assault, unlawful restraint, and domestic battery by Judge Robert Hanson at a bench trial. April 18 Kimberly J. Young, 54, Leaf River, delivery of a controlled substance, status hearing May 3.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICTOGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.AMANDA S RUTLEDGE Defendant 18 CH 7 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 4, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on May 14, 2019, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street front door entrance, OREGON, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 34 IN WINDOVER PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LOCATED IN THE VILLAGE OF HILLCREST, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 27, 1994 AND CORRECTION THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 5, 1994 IN BOOK 1994 AT PAGE 8939, ALL IN PLAT FILE C AT PAGE 34 IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 206 WINDWARD COURT, ROCHELLE, IL 61068 Property Index No. 24-12-152-012. The real estate is improved with a blue vinyl siding, two story single family home with an attached two car garage.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOANS SERVICING LLC; Plaintiff, vs. ABIGAIL M. HARRIS AKA ABIGAIL HARRIS; JASON R SPRATT AKA JASON SPRATT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 88 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at the hour of 2:30 p.m. inside the front door of the Judicial Center, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: THE EAST 56 FEET OF LOT SIX (6) IN BLOCK SEVEN (7) AND THE EAST 56 FEET OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF LOT SEVEN (7) IN BLOCK SEVEN (7) IN PALMER'S 1ST ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF LANE, NOW CALLED THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FLAGG, COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 515 6th Avenue, Rochelle, Illinois 61068. P.I.N. 24-24-331-009. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 4536960. F18100023 I3118466 April 26, May 3,10, 2019

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Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 265398. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 265398 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Case Number: 18 CH 7 TJSC#: 39-2198#39-2198 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. April 19, 26 & May 3, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS PennyMac Loan Services, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Stephen Rodriguez; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2018CH17

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 04/27/2018, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on May 31, 2019 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT FOUR (4) IN BLOCK TWO (2) IN STOCKINGS SIXTH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCHELLE; ALL SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FLAGG, THE COUNTY OF OGLE, AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 24-23-281-017-0000 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 820 N. 11th Street Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-18-01263. I3118172 April 26, May 3, & May 10 2019

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May 8th June 12th July 10th August 14th September 11th October 9th November 13th December 11th January 8th February 12th March 11th April 14th is the Regular Monthly and Annual Town Meeting All the meetings are on the second Wednesday of the month and start at 6:30 p.m. except if a meeting falls on a holiday then the meeting will be held on the Tuesday prior to the original date, at the Oregon/Nashua Township Building, 107 North Etnyre Avenue. April monthly meeting will be held the same day as the annual town meeting. The 2020 Annual Oregon/Nashua Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. April 26, 2019

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Estate of: PATRICIA K. O'DONNELL, Deceased. No. 2019P28 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of PATRICIA K. O?DONNELL. Letters of Office were issued to MARGARET A. TYNE, 8044 W. Judson Rd., Polo, IL 61064, as Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S 5th St #300, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the Representative, or both, on or before October 24, 2019, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: April 17, 2019

Margaret A. Tyne, Representative

Kyle G. Carlock - ARDC 6285873 Amanda J. Baron - ARDC 6320306 WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street | P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081 P: 815.625.8200 carlock@wmpj.com baron@wmpj.com April 26, May 3,10, 2019

REVENUES PROPERTY TAXES $102,745; PPRT $13,338: INTEREST $500;REIMBURSEMENTS $21,188; RENT $960; TOTAL REVENUES $138,731 ;SALARIES - HUNTER GRAY $31,623; PHILLIP FOSSLER $10,976; JUDITH NORRIS $6,600; TOM RENNER $4,800; RON BARTELT $527; TIM LEFEVRE $527; RICH FAIVRE$483; BRAD FORD $483; DOUG FARLEY $10,531; TOTAL SALARIES $66,550; VENDORS - 941 $19,288; NICOR $3,759; TOIRMA $4,221; WH $5,093; ALL OTHER VENDORS (UNDER $2,500) $28,364; TOTAL VENDORS $51,949. SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION GENERAL SPECIAL REVENUE BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $267,793 $88,398 REVENUES $70,918 $32,509 EXPENDITURES $80,162 $24,242 ENDING BALANCE $258,549 $96,665 SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO THIS 31ST DAY OF MARCH, 2019, . PHILLIP FOSSLER, TREASURERI JUDITH NORRIS, CLERK OF BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, OGLE COUNTY, IL DO HERE BY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE COPY OF THE ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 3/31/2019. JUDITH NORRIS, CLERK April 26, 2019

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NOTICE OF MONTHLY MEETINGS BUFFALO TOWNSHIP 117 NORTH FRANKLIN AVENUE POLO ILLINOIS 2019 – 2020 ANNUAL MEETING: Tuesday APRIL 9, 2019, 7:00 PM April MONTHLY MEETING APRIL 9, 2019, FOLLOWING ANNUAL MEETING REMAINING MONTHLY MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7:30 PM AT POLO TOWN HALL. MAY 8, 2019 JUNE 12, 2019 JULY 10, 2019 AUGUST 14, 2019 SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 OCTOBER 9, 2019 NOVEMBER 13, 2019 DECEMBER 11, 2019 JANUARY 8, 2020 FEBRUARY 12, 2020 MARCH 11, 2020

April 26, 2019

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vs. EUGUNE M. CHASE, JR.; VIRGINIA CHASE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS;

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REVENUES PROPERTY TAXES $151,102; REPLACEMENT TAX $13,144; WOOSUNG TOWNSHIP $18,517; MISC. $23,458; INTEREST $296; TOTAL REVENUES $206,517. LABOR- CHARLES CLOTHIER $27,711; ALL OTHER LABOR 2,437; 941$11,240; TOTAL LABOR $41,388. VENDORS BIRKEYS $3,298; WOLBER EXCAVATING $15,407 ; TOIRMA$8,737; POLO COOP $15,815; JEFF FREY TRUCKING $3,790; ILLOWACULVERTS $4,615; ; RELIABLE GARAGE DOOR $13,525; BERGY'S$7,048;GRAY EXCAVATING $8,590; ALTORFER $11,127; EAGLE CREEKQUARRIES $11,571; BONNELL INDUSTRIES $3,067; TRI-STATE ASPHALT $4,843; NICOR $2,889; OGLE COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT. $2,519 ALL OTHERDISBURSEMENTS [UNDER $2,500] $14,347; TOTAL VENDORS - $131,188 ; SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION GENERAL BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $168,349 REVENUE $76,367 EXPENDITURES $99,365 ENDING FUND BALANCE $145,351

SPECIAL REVENUE $229,931 $130,859 $67,675 $ 293,115

PHILLIP FOSSLER, TREASURER I,

JUDITH A. NORRIS, CLERK OF BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, OGLE COUNTY,IL. DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE COPY OF THE ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 3/31/2019 April 26, 2019

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOHN D. PRICE III, Deceased. No. 2019-P26 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of John D. Price . Letters of office were issued on April 4, 2019 to Tracie Rinaldo, 7924 West Pines Road, Polo, Illinois 61064, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthy LLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, IL 61061. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office if the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both, within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after is has been filed. Dated this 12th day of April, 2019 TRACIE RINALDO, Independent Executor For the Estate of JOHN D. PRICE III,Deceased. Kim D. Krahenbuhl Williams McCarthyLLP P.O. Box 339 Oregon IL. 61061 (815) 732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com April 19,26, May 3, 2019

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 04/27/2018, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on May 31, 2019 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 24-23-281-017-0000 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 820 N. 11th Street Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-18-01263. I3118172

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REVENUES PROPERTY TAXES $ 63,240, INCOME $20,800, INTEREST $144,INSURANCE DIVIDEND $314, REIMBURSEMENTS $6,508. TOTALREVENUES $91,006.

PLAINTIFF Vs. Stephen Rodriguez; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2018CH17

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS PennyMac Loan Services, LLC

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SALARIES AND LABOR -JIM COLLINS $21,012, R.J.LINDASS JR $922,BRANDON REYNOLDS $10,012, ROBERT A. GILBERT $17,994, KARENGILBERT $350, STEVE KNUTSON $350, CHARLES SCHMIDT $350. 941DEPOSIT $12,192, IL WH $4,845,TOTAL SALARIES AND LABOR $68,027. VENDORS- TOIRMA $2,035, POLO COOP $7,972, JOHNSON TRACTOR$7,939, [ALL OTHERS UNDER $2,500] $11,727. TOTAL VENDORS - $29,673. SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION GENERAL BEGINNING BALANCE $154,793 REVENUES $90,668 EXPENDITURES $ 95,665 ENDING BALANCE $ 149,736

SPECIAL REVENUE $49,379 $393 $6,453 $43,319

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO THIS 31ST DAY OF MARCH, 2019, PHILLIPFOSSLER, SUPERVISOR I,

JUDITH NORRIS, CLERK OF BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, OGLE COUNTY, IL.DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE COPYOF THE ANNUALTREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 3/31/2019 April 26, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOANS SERVICING LLC; Plaintiff, vs. ABIGAIL M. HARRIS AKA ABIGAIL HARRIS; JASON R SPRATT AKA JASON SPRATT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 88 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at the hour of 2:30 p.m. inside the front door of the Judicial Center, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 515 6th Avenue, Rochelle, Illinois 61068. P.I.N. 24-24-331-009. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. F18100023 I3118466 April 26, May 3, 10, 2019

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is lispecifically censed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes. The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

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Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests. April 16 Deputies along with the Lynn-ScottRock and Rochelle Fire Departments responded to a one-vehicle roll-over crash at 5:42 p.m. on Illinois 64 just east of Illinois 251. A vehicle driven by Rebecca Spring, 32, of Davis Junction, went off the north side of the roadway and overturned. Spring and her two minor children were transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital, Rockford. A passenger, Wendall Reves, 32, also of Davis Junction, was transported to Rochelle Community Hospital. All of the injuries appeared to be non-life-threatening. The crash remains under investigation. Deputies along with the Rochelle Fire Department and Ambulance responded to the intersection of Ritchie and Locust Roads for a report of a two-vehicle accident with injuries. A pick-up truck driven by Cherie L. Hayes, 51 of Steward, was southbound on Locust Road when it entered the

intersection with Ritchie Road and struck an eastbound sports utility vehicle driven by Michael L. VanHouten, 68, of Geneva. After the collision the SUV entered the southeast ditch of the intersection and rolled over several times before coming to rest. VanHouten was transported by the Rochelle Ambulance to the Rochelle Community Hospital where he was treated for minor injuries. Hayes, who was uninjured in the crash, was issued a citation for failure to yield the right of way at an intersection. April 17 Deputies responded at 12:32 a.m. to a report of a suicidal subject at an address in the 7,000 block of North Triumph Road. Deputies located the subject, Joseph Kielsmeier, 33, of Mt. Morris, who was subsequently taken into custody for resisting a peace officer and on an outstanding Ogle County warrant. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. April 18 Raheem Martin, 30, of Dupage, was

arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for delivery of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance. He was held in the Ogle County Jail in lieu of $100,000 (10%) bond pending a court appearance. Michael Smith, 27, of Polo, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving under the influence of alcohol. He was held in the Ogle County Jail in lieu of $3,000 (10%) bond pending a court appearance. April 19 John Larsen, 72, of Dixon, was arrested for domestic battery after deputies investigated a domestic problem at 5:31 a.m. at 203 Bridlewood Circle. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held without bond. April 20 Justin D.C. Cockrell, 21, of Rochelle, was arrested for an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license revoked. He posted the $5,000 (10%) bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail. He is scheduled to appear in court on May 17.

April 21 Daniel M. Diehl, of Polo, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He was held at the Ogle County Jail in lieu of $451 bond (full cash) pending a court appearance. Diehl was subsequently charged with bringing contraband into a penal institution. Enedino Chavez, 40, of Sterling, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He was held at the Ogle County Jail in lieu of $1,346 bond (full cash) pending a court appearance. April 22 Kenneth Johnson, 47, of Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He was held in the Ogle County Jail on a full cash bond of $459 pending a court appearance. Amber Keener, 34, of Dixon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. She was held in the Ogle County Jail on a full cash bond of $3,253 pending a court appearance.

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A bison takes a dust bath at the edge of a wetland at the Nachusa Grasslands on Saturday. Wallowing behavior relates to relieving skin irritations including shedding a winter coat or seeking relief from biting insects. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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Sweet Easter Treats at The Village Bakery Children stopped by the Village Bakery in Oregon for a sweet treat on April 18, however some assembly was required. Bakery manager Jackie Branson was showing her young guests the steps required to make decorated cookies and cupcakes before having the kids taste their creations. The activity was part of an Easter treat decorating class hosted by the bakery and the Oregon Park District. The class was open to pre-k through third grade students who got to take home six treats afterward. – Photos by Alex T. Paschal/ apaschal@saukvalley.com Village Bakery manager Jackie Branson teaches the little students how to decorate the sweet treats.

LEFT: Addie Holaday, 4, of Oregon frosts up her cupcake. ABOVE: Emilia Rogers, 4, cleans off her knife while decorating an Easter cookie.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON, ILLINOIS WINTRUST MORTGAGE A DIVISION OF BARRINGTON BANK & TRUST, NA; Plaintiff,

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

Sunday, April 28, 2019 9:30 am Lunch by Triple P’s BBQ Items belonging to Cliff Sexton, Betty Dettman, Warren Waltrip Est, Margaret Neuliep, Richard McLindsay Est, Tim Grossnickle Est, Ron Lenhart & others. Viewing will begin sale day at 8:00 am. Auction ring one starts on rack items at 9:30 am. Ring two starts at 12:00 noon on vehicles, guns, coins and ﬂoor items. Partial listing below!

Household - Cars - Etc: Whirlpool refrigerator; tables & chairs; usual kitchenware, utensils, pots, pans, etc;living room & bedroom furniture; patio furniture; books; American Porcelain pieces; 5¢ & 25¢ candy machines; Esteban’s electric guitar w/ampliﬁer; ‘76 Cadillac Coupe DeVille 2 dr, 90,280 miles; ‘97 Chevrolet Coachman van, 140,880 miles; ‘99 Honda Gold Wing ‘06 Karavan Classic boat trailer; 1500 trike 50th Anniversary, 15,805 miles, 2 helmets & radio center; JD 520 snowblower; misc tools; ﬁshing equip; meat grinder & slicer; plus lots, lots more! Collectibles - Coins: Walnut 4 dr chest; hotel dresser w/mirror on harp; Singer sewing machine in cabinet; platform rocker; Regulator wall & Michelob clocks; kids books American Flyer passenger train; 1872 Ogle County platbook; old farm bulletins; lots of various collectibles; 33 bags of silver coins & pennies. Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Clerks: Public Auction Service Lenny Bryson (IL#440000158) 815-946-4120 Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440000185) Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) 815-946-2809 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 Terms - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards (3% convenience fee for credit cards). All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have picture ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold. SM-ST27371-0426

vs. EUGUNE M. CHASE, JR.; VIRGINIA CHASE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 13

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at the hour of 2:30 p.m. inside the front door of the Judicial Center, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 1, AT A POINT WHICH IS 2228.33 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 12 MINUTES EAST 418.72 FEET TO A FENCE; THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE 30 MINUTES WEST ON AND ALONG SAID FENCE, 538.49 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 16 MINUTES WEST ALONG THE LINE OF A FENCE, 404.68 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH ON SAID WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 520.37 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE, TOWNSHIP OF BYRON AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 12443 N. Hoisington Rd., Byron, IL 61010. P.I.N. 04-01-100-002. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Stephen G. Daday at Plaintiff's Attorney, Klein, Daday, Aretos & O'Donoghue, LLC, 2550 West Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008. (847) 590-8700. I3117831

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