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VOLUME 51 NO. 44 • SERVING THE MOUNT MORRIS AREA SINCE 1967

FRIDAY, AUG. 17, 2018 • $1.00

Straw sculptures

MILESTONE

Pinecrest Celebrates Pinecrest Community marked its 125th anniversary on Saturday. / 5

MUSIC

At the Band Shell The Barb City Stompers will take to the Jamboree stage on Aug. 24. / 12

History Tour Learn about Mt.

Morris’ rich past from a horse-drawn wagon Aug. 25. / 3

Straw sculptor Danica Rogers, of Rochelle, puts the finishing touches on “Headless Horseman,” her entry in the U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition, which opened Aug. 10 in downtown Mt. Morris. Several straw sculptures will be on display until Aug. 26. Photo by Vinde Wells

INDEX

One Section - 32 Pages

Byron Library...........21 Church News ......10-11 Classifieds .........27-32 Entertainment... 12-15 Marriage Licenses... 8

Mt. Morris Library ... 7 Oregon Police......... 23 Pine Creek News ..... 7 Property Transfers .. 26 Public Voice .............16

DEATHS G. Edward Isley, Margie A. Ross, Page 25

Sheriff’s Arrests ..... 24 Social News.............. 8 State Police ............ 23 State’s Attorney ..... 22

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ART

Straw sculptures on display till Aug. 26

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecountynews.com Danica Rogers was on her step ladder last Friday morning, putting the finishing touches on her entry in the third annual U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition, which opened that evening on the downtown Mt. Morris campus square.

Rogers was adding straw bundles to the mane of the rearing horse she designed for “Headless Horseman.”

“There’s nothing like procrastinating,” she said with a grin.

With a little help from her father to build the base, Rogers created the main character from Washington Irving’s classic “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” for Rochelle’s Hay Day last fall.

“I wanted to do something Halloween,” she said.

This is her third straw sculpture but not her only art project.

Rogers has also made a traffic monster for the Mendota Police Department.

Made of orange construction zone barrels, the traffic monster is used to draw attention to road construction sites.

The “Headless Horseman” is one of six new sculptures featured at this year’s competition.

The others are “Straw”Bine: Harvest Time” by Kathy Driscoll,“The Garden”

by Steve Lentz, “Huff and Puff” by Kate May Fitch, “StrawSquatch” by Chris Mann, and “Stretchy Cat” by Kelly Madison.

Several sculptures from last year are also on display and all will remain on the campus through Aug. 26.

This year’s competition will be judged for two awards; People’s Choice with public voting by all visitors, and Artist’s Choice with voting by the competing sculptors.

The winners will be announced during the festival’s grand finale weekend.

Blacksmith demos, mechanical bull riding, round bale races, square dancing in the street (experienced and inexperienced all welcome), and food in the evening with Lyle Grobe & the Rhythm Ramblers live on the band shell stage will be featured on Saturday, Aug. 25.

The village will celebrate the Illinois Bicentennial with historical hay wagon tours on Sunday, Aug. 26.

Other activities during the straw sculpting competition include Fiber Art Through Time, a fine arts exhibit in Encore’s Old Sandstone Gallery, and live music on the campus.

Friday night Jamboree hosts Kyle Lacy and Harlem River Noise (rockabilly) on Aug. 17, and The Barb City Stompers (swing jazz) on Aug. 24.

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Above, Cameron Rogers, 6, of Oregon, and his sister Emilie, 4, pose for a photo Saturday with Straw Squatch, one of the entries in the U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition in downtown Mt. Morris. Below, the Big Bison infrastructure was moved for the Community Build on Aug. 13, pausing at the campus in route to the build location behind the Union Savings Bank on Ill.64.

VILLAGE BOARD

Legal description needs to be more detailed

BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com

Final approval of Mt. Morris’ application to become part of the Lee-Ogle Enterprise Zone will likely come in the not-too-distant future.

But first, the ordinance that’s part of the application needed a few tweaks, which were approved by the village board Tuesday evening.

Andy Shaw, zone administrator and GIS specialist for Blackhawk Hills Regional Council, told the board he expects the final approval to come in a month to six weeks.

The change in the ordinance is in the description of the property

included in it.

Shaw said the state is now requiring more detailed legal descriptions, rather than just the property identification numbers.

The board approved joining the enterprise zone in January and designated 203 acres to be part of it.

Enterprise zones serve as economic development tools that use incentives like sales tax exemptions for building materials or a 50 percent property tax abatement for six years to encourage new businesses to open or existing ones to expand.

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The final day of the 2018 Straw Sculpting Contest on Saturday, Aug. 26 will offer Mt. Morris History by Wagon as well as other activities.

After viewing the straw sculptures and the public selected winners, take a free historic wagon tour around Mt. Morris leaving every half hour from 1 to 3:30 p.m. from in front of the Reckmeyer Band Shell, 122 S. Wesley Ave.  Take the leisurely ride and hear the stories of this village’s unique history while traveling along the tree-lined streets past several historic houses and buildings.  While waiting for the tour, stroll around the campus and listen to a free audio tour. All that’s needed is a phone — flip or smart. Audio tour cards will be available at the information table and are always available at the kiosk.  A special program about the Bald Hill Nature Preserve, which has Illinois’ largest tree, will be presented at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Morris Public Library.

hours at the village hall have changed. “I’ve taken some daytime employment,� he said, adding that although he will not be in the office every day, he will still be available by phone and email.

In other business, the board: • approved a request from the Mt. Morris Work Group to hold a raffle on Fridays, Aug. 24 and 31 to raise funds for the fountain at the south end of the downtown campus, • approved a request from Encore! Mt. Morris to close a portion of Wesley Avenue on Saturday, Aug. 25 for a straw bale race and square dancing that are part of the ongoing U.S. National Straw Sculpting Contest.

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SPECIAL EVENT

Learn about local history by wagon

tion of the village as well as the downtown and the former Quad Graphics printing plant, which shut down operations in 2011 after 113 years in business.

Including Mt. Morris in the enterprise zone requires the approval from its four partnering governments – the Cities of Dixon and Rochelle, and Lee and Ogle Counties – as well as the final sign off from the state.

Shaw said the Dixon City Council is expected to vote on the changes on Monday, the Lee and Ogle County Boards on Tuesday, and the Rochelle City Council on Aug. 27.

In another matter village president Dan Elsasser said his office

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OGLE COUNTY

National Night Out was educational and fun Oregon police and sheriff ’s department join forces for event The Oregon Police Department and the Ogle County Sheriffs Department held National Night Out on Aug. 7.

Visitors to the event were treated to a free hot dog and sno-cones, a demonstration of the sheriff department’s drone, and a drug-sniffing demonstration by the department’s K-9 officer Duke and his handler Deputy John Shippert.

2018 was the first year for the Oregon Police Department and the Ogle County Sheriffs Department to co-host this event.

Even with rain in the morning all the way up to an hour before the event, hundreds came downtown to have a good time.

There was a bounce house, great food and fun activities for all ages enjoy. People could also stop by booths that were set up that promoted safety.

The Oregon Police Department thanks the following people and organizations for donating funds, prizes and their time to help make this event special: Fran Kaminski and the Saint Mary Church for providing cold drinks; Sue Comins and the Saint Bride Episcopal Church for providing goodie bags to the children; and Nancy Crandall and the Oregon United Methodist Church for providing delicious slushies.

Three Oregon banks: Stillman Bank, Central Bank, and the Harvard State Bank donated funds that made it possible to provide the bounce house and activities for everyone to enjoy.

The following Organizations provided donations to the free raffle that the Oregon Police Department provided: the Chicago White Sox, The Chicago Wolves and the Rockford Rivets Baseball for ticket vouchers for 2018 home games.

The Chicago Bears also provided a laser autographed picture.

The Dixon Walmart Supercenter also donated funds that also helped purchase prizes that were given away during the event and the Oregon Park District provided lawn

Ogle County K-9 Duke practices his take-down technique on Deputy Emily Hardesty during a demonstration at National Night Out in Oregon on Aug. 7. Duke and his human partner, Deputy John Shippert, also showed attendees how Duke can sniff out illegal substances. Photo by Earleen Hinton games for everyone to play.

The Maggie and Amos Foundation also provided games and candy that were enjoyed by all the children and the Oregon Fire Department provided their fire trucks and ambulance for everyone to see.

The Oregon Police Department also thanked all citizens who came to the event, “It was great to see the positive interactions between all the citizens and their local law enforcement. With events like this it really does promote a safer community for everyone. I’m glad to have been a part of planning this event and bringing so many people out for a good cause. Thank you,” said Oregon Police Officer Matthew Kalnins.

National Night Out is a nationwide annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.

Duste Chapa, of Mt. Morris, gets free hot dog from Britney Carls and Jason Clark during National Hight Out in Oregon on Aug. 7. Photo by Earleen Hinton

LOCAL NEWS

family and friends and to reminisce about the rich history of Pinecrest was a joy. We honor God’s faithfulness to Pinecrest and look forward to continued service to Him as we care for the seniors of northwestern Illinois.”

Today’s facility got its start in 1878, when Church of the Brethren congregations expressed growing concerns for members who were without children or relatives to care for them.

They proposed buying a farm, and building a home for the poor.

The Brethren Home or “the old people’s and orphan’s home” opened on Feb. 3, 1893 and became a haven for aged adults and orphans.

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— members of the greater community including visitors are invited to help us build our larger than life size straw bison on Ill. 64 behind Union Savings Bank.

See how straw sculptures are built and experience some hands on time helping create something special.

The community part of the build started on Aug. 13 and continues until it’s finished.

Sign up to help at StrawUSA.

Above, Hunter Kremske, 4, of Oregon, joined in on celebrating Pinecrest Community’s 125th anniversary on Saturday. Below, the Voice Bachs, a barbershop quartet, take to the stage. At left, Curtis Cryer, of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, jokes with wagon driver Nick Davison. Photos by Breanne N. Hunter

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Pinecrest Community marked a long-standing tradition of providing care for seniors Saturday with its 125th anniversary celebration.

An estimated 500 people turned out for the event which included a worship service, lunch, music, activities for children, horse-drawn wagon rides, and an ice cream social.

“It was exciting to see the culmination of years of anticipation, months of planning, and hundreds of hours of work by staff, board members and volunteers to bring together this time of fellowship and enjoyment for our residents and guests,” said Pinecrest Executive Director Ferol Labash. “To celebrate with residents,

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Continued from Page 2 Jamboree is on the band shell stage every Friday evening in the summer from 7 to 9 p.m.

The Blues Hawks will be on the band shell stage on Saturday, Aug. 18 from 7 to 9 p.m., Additional new opportunities for participation in the festival include: • The Big Bison Community Build

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com or stop by when the crew is working.

• The Straw Jam Stage — a new informal live music venue in the shade, next to the straw sculptures.

Encore is inviting musicians to sign up and play a freely given set anytime the schedule is open during the straw competition.

Sign-up details, along with information on all the events is available online at StrawUSA.com.

Encore! Mt. Morris is composed

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

ENCORE! Mt. Morris is a cultural initiative of the Mt. Morris Economic Development Corp. Volunteers and donations are welcome.

Learn more at EncoreMtMorris. com, also on Facebook.

Jeff Bold contributed to this article.

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COMMUNITY

CIRCLE M 4-H CLUB NEWS

Loaves & Fish Food Pantry to celebrate 10th anniversary on Aug. 22 Loaves and Fish Food Pantry in Mt. Morris opened its doors 10 years ago, on July 24, 2008.

To celebrate, the community is invited to an open house on Wednesday, Aug. 22 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren in the Fellowship Hall on the lower level.

A short program is planned at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

Tours of the pantry will be given as well.

Loaves and Fish Food Pantry represents a joint effort between Disciples United Methodist Church, Evangelical Free Church of Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren, St. James Lutheran Church, Trinity Lutheran Church, Mt. Morris Senior Center and Pinecrest Community.

Loaves and Fish grew out of a desire to coordinate efforts among local churches and organizations to help care for those in our community with food insecurity.

Working with Northern Illinois Food Bank, the pantry is able to provide good, nutritious food to pantry guests every month.

In 2009, the pantry added the community garden.

Pinecrest Community allows the pantry to use the land south of Church of the Brethren for the garden.

Part of the garden is planted for pantry use, which provides fresh vegetables to pantry guests throughout the summer and fall.

Spaces are also available for community members to plant their own gardens.

“Thank you to all the dedicated volunteers over the past 10 years,” said co-director Barb Diehl. “We also appreciate all the food donations, food drives, garden produce donations, and financial donations that allow us to keep our shelves well stocked.

For more information about the pantry, come on Aug. 22 or contact one of our co-directors: Jan Francis at 815-734-6561 or Diehl at 815-7344011.

The food pantry is open the first and third Mondays of each month from 2 to 4:30 p.m. and the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Loaves and Fish is located in the Church of the Brethren, 409 W. Brayton Rd. (lower rear entrance).

Encore! Mt. Morris’s “Artful Threads Through Time” Fiber Art Show is continuing with 30 flower frames and a tree snuggie on the campus near the Reckmeyer Band Shell and Old Sandstone Gallery.

Triple Cutt Designs of Mt. Morris, developed and made the 30 metal flower frames in various sizes and shapes.

The frames have been filled with creative crocheted flowers, each one unique, by avid crocheters Jan Hough, Jo Ward, Theresa Meyer, Clarene Moser, Kathy Clark, and Julie Robinson.

Flanked by large straw sculptures from the 2017 Straw Sculpting Competition, visitors are drawn into the Gallery to see more fine examples of fiber art.

The 2018 straw sculpture entries were added for this year’s celebration

4-H club tours dairy farm

BY EMMETT PETERSON

ART SHOW Fiber Art Show continues through Aug. 26

Circle M 4-H Club members visited a local dairy farm to support 4-H Dairy Month. Members in the picture are: RJ Keene, Emmett Peterson, Kyle Miller, Deb Daleiden - Leader, Katlyn Miller, and Kinzleigh Miller. Photo supplied

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on Aug. 10.

In addition to the straw sculptures, fiber art includes artistic pieces created with yarn, thread, fabric, wool, and any number of other fibers.

The Old Sandstone Gallery is featuring dozens of prime examples, both current and vintage, of quilting, tatting, crocheting, lace, weaving, embroidery, hooked rugs, elaborate garments, cutwork, and more.

Many of the vintage items include the stories that go along with them.

There is also a fiber art tool table…help us identify what many of these unique tools were/are used for to create various types of fiber art pieces.

The full art show will be open in the Old Sandstone Gallery during August on Friday evenings from 6 to 9:30 p.m., Saturdays from 2 to 8 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 26 from 2 to 5 p.m.

KYLE MILLER

Reporter Circle M 4-H Club June is National Dairy Month and Circle M 4-H Club toured Jo-Eng’s Dairy Farm in German Valley on June 23, 2018.

What an educational experience on how this farm works and the science behind the day to day operations!

We saw a five-minute-old calf and fed an hour-old calf its first meal.

We learned about the health and feeding of the cows and the inspections the cows receive to assess their health.

We were able to watch the milking of the cows and how the automatic milkers operate.

We were shown how all the milk produced is recorded on very sophisticated computer software and how closely all the cows are monitored.

This dairy farm operates 22 out of 24 hours a day.

We were all impressed by the work everyone does to keep dairy farms running smoothly.

To promote dairy intake our club wants to reach out to you to challenge yourself to a healthier you.

Have you heard of the 3-A-Day? If you want to slim down, it takes three steps: cut your calories, boost your physical activity and eat a healthy diet that includes three servings of milk, cheese, or yogurt each day.

Dietary guidelines recommend consuming three servings of low-fat or fat-free dairy each day.

Examples are 1 cup (8 ounces) of milk, 1.5 ounces (3-4 dice-sized cubes) of natural cheese, and 6-8 ounces (1 container) of yogurt.

To boost your activity, try 30 minutes of walking three times a week.

Finally, to lose a pound a week, along with increased activity reduce your daily calorie intake by 500 calories.

At Circle M we hope you take the 3-A-Day challenge and enjoy a healthier you.

MT. MORRIS LIBRARY NEWS

Fillip to present program about state’s largest tree

Storytime for Little People and Big Kid Book Club Starts on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 11 a.m.

Learn about 200-yearold tree on Aug. 26 The Mt. Morris Public Library, 105 S. McKendrie Ave, will host Mary Rose Fillip and her presentation of “Bald Hill Prairie Preserve, Home of Illinois’ Largest Tree” on Sunday, Aug. 26 at 2 p.m.

Mary Rose Fillip has prepared a presentation about this unique gravel hill prairie ecosystem.

She will show pictures of the

Illinois’ largest tree and explain how it qualifies for that designation.

Learn about the endangered woolly milkweed and short-eared owl and northern harrier seen on the property.

Then follow the path of a patriotic family of Pennsylvania Dutch immigrants from the Maryland area to Ogle County.

The Swingley clan had a significant impact on Ogle and Stephenson Counties.

Follow their history through Fillip’s power point presentation.

IN BRIEF The Mt. Morris High School Class of 1993 will hold its 25th anniversary reunion will be held Sunday, Sept. 2 at 4 p.m. at the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge.

The classes of 1991, 1992, 1994, and 1995 are invited to join in this celebration.

Pine Creek News

By Karen Merlak As summer begins winding down, we soak in each warm, sunshine-filled day. We appreciate each hour we spend outdoors.

God has made a wonderful world for us to enjoy. We thank Him for each beautiful day.

This morning in church, we were greeted by Brian Toms.

Our church family gathered at Camp Emmaus for our annual worship service and picnic.

Judy Nettz shared stories of her mother-in-law, Evelyn Nettz, who is her Face of Faith.

Rev. Charlotte Hoppe continued our Faces of our Faith series with Joseph of Arimathea.

After the service, we gathered

around the picnic tables for our potluck dinner. We enjoyed the beautiful sounds of birds, bugs, and fellowship.

Deb Ohlwine has returned from a trip with friends to Missouri. Deb and her former co-worker Pauline headed to Shell Knob, Missouri.

While there, they stayed with another former co-worker, Linda and her husband, who moved there for their retirement.

While in Missouri, Deb and friends went to the baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals, played in Kansas City.

Lisa and John Coffman have returned from a family vacation with Lisa’s parents, Dave and Ann Lawrence.

The foursome drove over 5300 miles to see several parks in the U.S, and Canada.

The Coffman and Lawrence families visited Glacier National Park in Montana then drove to Waterton, Banff, and Jasper National Parks in Canada.

Along the way, the group saw wildlife including elk, mountain goats, big horned sheep, and bears.

This past Saturday morning, our

Bald Hill Prairie Preserve and the Big Tree Program Sunday, Aug. 26, 2 p.m.

Learn all about our big tree and the history surrounding it from Mary Rose Fillip.

Adulting 101 Thursday, Aug. 20, 6 p.m.

Home Maintenance taught by Steve Page — learn how to take care of your home or apartment.

Plumbing, heating, cooling, and easy repairs will be covered. We will be giving away toolkits.

Lego Club Monday, Sept. 10, 5:45 p.m.

Trivia Night Saturday, Sept.15 Mark your calendars.

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women’s breakfast group gathered at the church for a meal prepared by Vicki Hay. Joining in the fellowship were Martha Johannsen, Sharon Baker, Judy Riffle, Charlotte Hoppe, Jean Cunningham, and me.

After breakfast, Charlotte and I drove over to Pinecrest Community in Mt. Morris for their 125th celebration.

Also attending the celebration from Pine Creek were Bill and Betty Hare.

Our walking club met on Tuesday and Thursday this week.

On Tuesday, Karen Scholl, Suzanne Sorenson, and I took our regular route in reverse.

On Thursday, Lisa Coffman and I took the route together.

This past Saturday evening, I traveled over to Timberlake Playhouse for the performance of “Fiddler on the Roof.”

This has been an incredible season at the theater. I am looking forward to the final show, “Forever Plaid.”

On my drive home from Timberlake, I accidentally hit a skunk with my van as I neared Polo.

Kelsey and David Cheatwood share their money saving finds at the Adulting 101 DIY class at the Mt. Morris Public Library.

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The unfortunate smell of the incident has stayed with my vehicle.

This morning, the smell was so strong, I parked several spaces away from the group at the picnic so I didn’t offend anyone.

I imagine it will take some time for my van to return to normal.

While I was offended by the odor, it reminded me about how the past can linger and disturb our present day.

Some days, I allow my past mistakes to stink up my day, even though I know I have been forgiven.

I was granted a forgiveness that covers every mistake I have made.

There is no need to allow those thoughts back into my life.

When Jesus died for us, He died for all of us. This forgiveness is available to each of us.

By accepting Jesus into our life, we accept this gift of newness and life.

This gift is not something we have to earn, it is freely given.

I hope to see you next week in our church.

Come and join us for a time of worship, prayer, praise, and fellowship.

There is room in our family for you.

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Class of 93 to hold reunion

The suggested donation is $5 to defray costs.

Pulled pork sandwiches and sides still be served, and families are welcome at the Moose.

Share this event with anyone that was involved in these classes, including teachers and parents.

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WEDDING

Jacobs and Rossman exchange wedding vows Jasmine Jacobs, the daughter of Eric and Jacqueline Jacobs, of Oregon, and Justin Rossman, of Springfield were married on July 28 at a custom-built chapel placed inside of Polo’s hospitable and well-appointed Barnacopia.

The elaborate ceremony was presided over by her mother, Rev. Jacqueline Jacobs, her uncle, Rev. Robert James, her aunt, Rev. Roselani Aluli-James, and her great-grandfather, Rev. Kale Aluli, who flew in from the Hawaiian islands to assist in the planning and ceremony.

Jasmine’s maids of honor and bridesmaid were Michelle Ryland, Danielle Rinaldo-Jacobs, June Jacobs, and Jessica Throw.

Dressed in summery mint dresses, the four perfectly complemented their best friend and sister.

Justin’s best men and groomsman were his very close friends, Jay Roszhart, Russell Derrick, Alex Bartman, and Robert Cory, one even flying in from Texas.

After dinner and their first dance, the newlyweds and guests were treated to a surprise Polynesian Cruise Show choreographed by Eli-

sha Rinaldo-Kaneali’i, formerly of Oregon, and her husband, Keli’i Kaneali’i of the famed Hawaiian duo, HAPA. The hour-long “Cruise” presented authentic dances and hula from Tahiti, Samoa, New Zealand, and Hawai’i - even visiting a hidden island off the coast of Kaua’i. Aloha nui loa!

The evening was fun-filled and perfect with lots of dancing, 31 men singing “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” to the groom, and the women coaxing the bride out for some top notch line dancing.

A great time of wedding celebration by all!

Jasmine and Justin capped a four-day celebration with a return to their busy schedules in Chicago: Jasmine as manager of Transition Planning at Lurie Children’s Hospital, and Justin as CAD manager and field representative for award-winning landscape architecture firm, Site Design Group.

A postponed honeymoon will take them to Europe, South America or Hawai’i. Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Rossman!

Governor Lowden Dinner

Jasmine and Justin Rossman

IN BRIEF HCC Chorale seeks vocalists The Highland Community College Chorale is looking for vocalists for the upcoming season.

Anyone who has a love for singing and wants to be a part of a choir again is invited to attend rehearsals on Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. in room FA-10 at the Ferguson Fine Arts Center 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport.

All rehearsals take place on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Ferguson Fine Arts Center.

Concert dates are Friday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m., with featured pieces from Broadway and movie hits, and the Holiday Concert is on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 3 p.m.

For more information contact Director Heidi Spotts-Manthey at Heidi.SpottsManthey@highland.edu or by calling 815-599-3632.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

The annual Governor Lowden dinner was held on Aug. 9 at Cedar Stone banquet hall in Polo. Chairman Stacy Flanagan, center, announced Tom Suits as the Republican of the Year and Tiffany O’Brien Balch as the Volunteer of the Year. Photo supplied

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

Aug. 3 David E. Henry and Aimee M. Elliott, both of Leaf River.

Aug. 6 Christopher T. Peterson and Krista A. Kennedy, both of Oregon.

Zachary B. Wicklund and Kayla C. Broome, both of Rochelle.

Aug. 7 Richard M. Ward and Diana L. Janecek,

both of Stillman Valley Jonathan P. Brasel and Maria L. Knight, both of Belvidere.

Brett J. Wolter and Judith K. Janesak, both of Holcomb.

Aug. 8 Clayton L. Camic and Danielle M. Hopkins, both of Byron.

Emily R. Harrison and Samantha J. Vancil, both of Rockton.

David S. Solverson and Rebekah N. Fritz, both of Rockford.

COLLEGE NEWS

FHN H OSPICE

from Adams State University, Alamosa, Colorado May 12 at the spring graduate commencement ceremony.

Monmouth College - Dean’s List Several area students were named to the spring dean’s list at Monmouth College, Monmouth.

Those earning academic honors include Rachel Book, Kaila Heitter, and Maddisen Nelson, all of Byron; Kaitlin Korf, of Forreston; and Kelci Foss, of Mt. Morris.

Graduates Three area students recently met the graduation requirements at Monmouth College.

Brittney Book, a biochemistry major, is the daughter of Jonathan and Rhonda Book, of Byron.

Kelci Foss, a biopsychology major, is the daughter of Steve and Julie Foss, of Mt. Morris.

Kaila Heitter, a elementary education major, is the daughter of Steve and Paula Heitter, of Byron.

UW-Madison Three area students were among those who received degrees recently during the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s spring

commencement ceremonies.

Valentin Daskalov, of Byron, earned a master of business administration in Business: General Management from the School of Business.

Jarrett Smith, of Byron, earned a bachelor of science in Geology and Geophysics from the College of Letters and Science.

Amy Clay, of Stillman Valley, earned a doctor of philosophy in Second Language Acquisition from the College of Letters and Science.

Amanda Lapage Amanda Lapage, Mt. Morris, was recently named to the summer dean’s list at Western Illinois University with campuses at Macomb and the Quad Cities.

Patrick Murphy Patrick Murphy, of Byron, an Adult Accelerated Degree Completion student attending Rockford University, has been named a Distinguished Scholar for the spring semester To achieve this academic honor, he earned at least a 3.75 grade point average with no grades below C and completed all requirements for the semester.

FHN Hospice Volunteer Training provides information on all aspects of hospice care and hospice volunteering, and it will equip volunteers to provide compassionate care and companionship for terminally ill people and their families. Volunteers can provide a large variety of services: relief for caregivers, running errands, delivering supplies, singing with the FHN Hospice singers, walking dogs, sewing memory bears and fidget quilts, recording life stories, providing office help, bereavement services for families and much more.

FHN Hospice Volunteer Training Afternoon Session Starting August 27, 2018

Please contact the Hospice Volunteer Coordinator at 1-877-6000-FHN (1-877-600-0346) ext. 960 if you are interested in becoming a volunteer. FHN will offer an evening session starting October 15, 2018.

Every Monday August 27 – October 8 • 2:30 – 5 p.m.

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cal Engineering; Garret Vietmeier, or Forreston, Health and Human Performance; Kailee Fiorello, of Leaf River, Biology; and Tyler Newcomer, of Leaf River, Agricultural Business.

Matt Sullivan Matthew Sullivan, of Polo, has been named to the president’s list at Illinois Central College, East Peoria, for earning a 4.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) during the spring semester.

Nicholas Myers Nicholas Myers, of Mt. Morris, earned a bachelor of science degree cum laude in Soil and Waste Resources-Soil and Land Management from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at spring commencement ceremonies on May 19.

Adam Wiegmann Adam Wiegmann, of Oregon, graduated from Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, at the end of the spring semester.

He earned a degree in Pharmacy.

Matthew Greenfield Matthew Greenfield, of Mt. Morris, earned a master of science degree in Human Performance and Physical Education: Applied Sport Psychology

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Elvira Bertsche Elvira Bertsche, of Stillman Valley, was named Outstanding Student in Nuclear Power Technology at the 49th annual Student Recognition Ceremony recently at Bismarck State College, Bismarck, North Dakota.

BSC faculty selected the Outstanding Student recipients in their area based on academic performance, achievement, character, leadership and contribution to the college.

Each student selected received a certificate and a $50 cash award from the BSC Foundation.

Jordyn Tyler Jordyn Tyler, of Stillman Valley, recently graduated from the University of Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

She earned a bachelor of science degree in Nursing.

UW-Platteville Several area students were awarded degrees recently at commencement ceremonies the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Those earning degrees included Chase Stoddard, of Byron, Agricultural Business; Caleb Snider, of Forreston, Electri-

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ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services:

Monday, Aug. 20—Newsletter Deadline Tuesday, Aug. 21—12 p.m.

ALIVE at Red Apple, Dixon Thursday, Aug. 23—10 a.m.

Bible Class

Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

OPEN BIBLE

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

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

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

Bible-Based

303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www.baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Service

Passion for God Compassion for People

Wednesday

7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study

Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org

4th Sunday Each Month

1:30 p.m. Nursing Home Service at Presence St. Joseph

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH POLO CAMPUS

BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201

9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship

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

Worship 10:30 a.m.

17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville

Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m.

Adult Sunday School 10 a.m.

Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads

205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw 815-837-5255

Sundays at 10 a.m. polo@crossroadscn.com We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in our cafe for coffee, snacks & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade) - Sundays at 6 p.m.

Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com

CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

606 Main St., Chana 61015 Pastor Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Adult & Children’s Education 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

Office Hours M-F 8-noon 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Followed by Coffee Hour And Sunday School Communion every week All are welcome Child care provided Handicapped Accessible

2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Sunday, Aug. 19—9 a.m.

Worship with Communion

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

10 a.m. Worship

EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569

9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Church

22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104

8:30 a.m. Fellowship 8:50 a.m. Sunday School

church.

Visitors are always welcome.

FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd.

402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203 “A Church with a Heart — In the Heart of Forreston”

Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road

Pastor Marvin Jacobs Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313

9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Women & Men’s Bible Study, Kids Club www.ebenezerreformed.com

9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School Sunday, Aug. 19—9 a.m.

Worship with Blessing of Backpacks; 6 p.m. Blessing Alamode Service at Forreston Reformed Church

EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes

Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith 702 E. Dixon St., Polo

Office: 815-732-2424 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Sunday School

Handicapped Accessible

Pastor Brian LeBaron 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St. Mt. Morris Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna Associate Pastor Logan Murphy 815-734-4942

Friday, Aug. 17—10:30 a.m.

Food Pantry Volunteers Saturday, Aug. 18—7 a.m.

Men’s Accountability Group Sunday, Aug. 19—8:30 a.m.

Sunday School For All Ages; 9:30 a.m. Inner Mission; 10 a.m.

Worship Service; 5 p.m. Youth Group Thursday, Aug. 23—1 p.m.

Ladies Bible Study Log onto our website at http://www.efcmm.org to check out our latest opportunities and updates

9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

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

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

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Church News Deadline

The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at our office at 113 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon. The deadline is 9 a.m. on Fridays for church news left in the drop boxes in Forreston & Polo. Items can also be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews.com. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-732-6166 ext. 5903.

9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service Nursery Available We are an independent nondenominational Christian

Handicapped Accessible 10:30 a.m. Worship Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston

Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-938-2380 Sunday, Aug. 19—9 a.m.

Worship Monday, Aug. 20—8 a.m. AA Meeting; 2 p.m. Bingo at Polo Tuesday, Aug. 21—Newsletter Deadline Thursday, Aug. 23—8 a.m. AA Meeting

FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH

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

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

Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir

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

9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School

FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA Pastor Karyn Kost

815-284-2966 Website:https//www. freedomlutheran.org/home. html Sunday Evening Worship at 5:45 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon Coffee & Fellowship following the service Welcome Center is at 111 S. 4th St., Oregon

GATHERING PLACE CHURCH Come Take Your Place at the Table - SOS 2:4 124 N. Fourth St., Oregon (Oregon Coliseum) Pastor Wade Buzzard 815-440-7937 Online: theGP.Church // FB.com/ theGatheringPlaceChurch

10 a.m. Sundays Life Groups Throughout The Week

See CHURCHES, Page 11

Ogle County Newspapers Publishers of:

The Oregon Republican, Mt. Morris Times, Forreston Journal and Tri-County Press Your Hometown Newspapers 815-732-6166

Byron • Oregon • Rochelle • Rockford Roscoe/Rockton • Stillman Valley

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Church and Main Streets Don Plock, Pastor

8:30 a.m. Worship Service

GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-362-6601

9 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 10 a.m. Worship Service

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

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

Sunday, Aug. 19—10:30 a.m.

Worship

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi Handicapped Accessible 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. Sunday School Age Three through Sixth Grade.

Everyone is Welcome

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Friday, Aug. 17—9 a.m.

Women’s Fellowship; 10:30 a.m.

Food Delivery for Pantry

10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:05 a.m. Worship Service Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center

OREGON CHURCH OF GOD

Email:saint.bride.church@gmail. com Services

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

200 S. Fourth, Oregon Rev. Megan Smick 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Followed by Fellowship and All-Age Sunday School Sunday, Aug. 19—9 a.m.

Worship; 10:15 a.m. FellowshipWelcome Brunch for Pastor Megan & Family Tuesday, Aug. 21—7 p.m.

Worship Committee Meeting Wednesday, Aug. 22—7 a.m.

Men’s Bible Study; 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Prayer in the Chapel Thursday, Aug. 23—6 p.m.

Evangelism Committee Meeting Friday, Aug. 24—Meet & Greet at Beesings Sunday, Aug. 26—9 a.m.

Worship, Children’s Coin Collection; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship

Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.

Holy Communion

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

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH

West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Karyn Kost Summer Worship Hours Saturday, Aug. 18—9:30 a.m.

WELCA Brunch at Dogwood Inn Sunday, Aug. 19—9:30 a.m.

Divine Worship Service

ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH

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

5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe

9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship You and your family are invited to join us for worship on Sunday, Aug. 19. The morning service begins at 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Hoffman will give the morning message from the Summer Bible Stories Series titled “The Danger of Reading Your Own Headlines,” based on II Chronicles 26: 8-23.

Greeting you will be Bob and Jamie LaPage.

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

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

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

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

The local Weight Watchers group meets Wednesday at the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, followed by their meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Social Time

9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service

ST. MARY CHURCH

POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

Congress Ave. & Webster St. Handicapped Accessible Pastor Leslie Lake PoloCob@risebroadband.net 9:30 a.m. Family Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School

PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship

301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule 4:30 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. Sunday 8 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 3 p.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest

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

St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass

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

10:45 a.m. Worship Service

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Rev. Eldred George 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org

10:30 a.m.

Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass

Religious Education Youth Program 6 p.m.1st & 2nd Wednesdays Adult Bible Study 8:30 a.m. 1st Wednesday

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

8:30 & 11 a.m.

Worship Services 9:30 a.m.

Coffee & Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday 10 a.m. Bible Study

Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office

SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

416 Prospect St., Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199

9:30 a.m. Sabbath School 11 a.m. Worship Service Luncheon after services, weekly

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Email: trinitymmil@frontier.com Website: www.trinitymmil.net Saturday Worship 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

Friday, Aug. 17—8 a.m.

Bulletin Assembly & Fellowship Saturday, Aug. 18—1-3 p.m.

Open House in Honor of Wayne Bearman’s 90th Birthday; 5:30 p.m. Worship Service Sunday, Aug. 19—9:30 a.m.

Worship Service, Fellowship Time Following Tuesday, Aug. 21—12 p.m.

Brown Bag Bantering with Pastor Josh Wednesday, Aug. 22—6:30 a.m.

Prayer & Praise Group; 6:308 p.m. Loaves & Fish 10-Year Celebration

WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411

9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:35 a.m. Worship

Ogle County Newspapers Publishers of:

708 S. Division St., Polo • 946-2714

The Oregon Republican, Mt. Morris Times, Forreston Journal and Tri-County Press Your Hometown Newspapers 815-732-6166

SHANNON • POLO • LAKE CARROLL

211 S. Division Ave., Rt. 26 Polo 946-2777

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9:30 a.m. Sunday Praise and Worship Service (Nursery provided) 11 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday 6 p.m. Prayer & Bible Studies Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Various Activities

NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH

August’s Bible Book of the Month is II Chronicles.

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GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Saturday, Aug. 18—8 a.m.

Men’s Fellowship Breakfast Sunday, Aug. 19—8:15 a.m.

Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m.

Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Living Hope Church Service Tuesday, Aug. 21—8:45 a.m.

Bible Study; Quilting; 6:30 p.m.

Leadership Team Meeting Wednesday, Aug. 22—6:308 p.m. Loaves & Fish 10-Year Celebration

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LIVE MUSIC

Jamboree sessions continue in Mt. Morris Rockabilly artists return to Mt. Morris stage on Aug. 17 New York City rockabilly artists Kyle Lacy and the Harlem River Noise will be back on the Mt. Morris Jamboree stage on Friday, Aug. 17, with their free two-hour concert starting at 7 p.m. at the Reckmeyer Band Shell.

“Kyle Lacy and his band conjures up a potion taking you home to the roots of 1950s rock ‘n’ roll while creating something fresh and bluesy - think Buddy Holly meets Gary Clark Jr.,” said event organizer Larry Ubben. “Armed with an elegantly raucous voice, a 50s grit guitar style and a keen knack for ‘in the moment’ lyrical honesty, Kyle uses his hepcat showmanship to keep his audience grooving down to the last beat.”

The band features Kyle Lacy on vocals and guitar, Cody Gibson playing upright bass, Boyce Griffith on tenor sax and Jesse Chevan on drums.

Their wild rockabilly show is packed with foot-stomping rockabilly, blues, and originals that get a crowd on its feet, dancing.

St. Bride’s Episcopal Church will serve a barbecue sandwich meal deal, including chips, baked beans, drinks, and sweet treats, starting at 6 p.m. on the downtown campus.

In the event of rain, the whole show is moved to the Pinecrest Grove Community Center, located eight blocks south of Ill. 64 on McKendrie Avenue, at 500 Evergreen Drive presented at the same times.

Barb City Stompers Aug. 24 The Barb City Stompers will make its Jamboree debut on Friday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m., playing a free two-hour concert at the band shell.

The Barb City Stompers is a

The Barb City Stompers are the featured performers at the Mt. Morris Jamboree on Aug. 24. The free two-hour concert will be held in the band shell. Photo supplied

The New York City rockabilly artists, Kyle Lacy and the Harlem River Noise will return to the Mt. Morris Jamboree on Aug. 17. Photo supplied trad through swing band that was formed in 2004, but the pedigree of some of the players goes back well beyond that date.

Clarinetist John Skillman has been a member of the Buck Creek Jazz Band for 31 years, for example,

while Roy Rubinstein has offset his career as a physicist with more than 50 years of trombone playing.

In fact, with the exception of drummer Aaron Puckett the whole band has pursued careers outside of music.

“Maybe it’s that factor that makes their music a product of love and devotion,” Ubben said. “There’s no doubting that they know their stuff nor that they have something personal to say. That’s no mean feat given the age of a lot of the material here.”

As a soloist Rubinstein simply oozes character, and the fact that the group has no cornet or trumpet lead in fact affords both him and Skillman space to do their own things.

DeKalb is where barbed wire was invented and so, the unusual name given the “Barb City” Stompers.

The band plays regularly in DeKalb as well as thought the central USA. Their style might be described as “Hot-Swing-Trad.”

The Mt. Morris Community Women’s Club will be serving concessions starting at 6 p.m.

The third annual National Straw Sculpting Competition continues, with six new sculptures on display all around the campus until Aug. 26. Public voting is ongoing.

The Artful Threads Fiber Art Show continues at the Encore Old Sandstone Gallery next door until the end of the month, open from 6 to 9:30 p.m., featuring original fiber art of all kinds, from weaving and quilts to lace and thread sculpture and more by local artists.

Several other local food and craft vendors will likely be on site as well.

Come to town early and have a look at all the good locally grown produce and other foods and crafts available at the Mt. Morris Community Farmers Market held in the bank parking lot at the corner of Wesley Avenue and Ill. 64 from 4 to 7 p.m. every Friday through October.

The rain location for the concert and concessions is the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge, 101 Moose Drive, just off of East Hitt Street at the same times.

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Participants can choose to come at 2 p.m. or 6 pm. The event offers an opportunity to get together and have fun creating jewelry with alcohol ink, a new medium that many say resembles stained glass.  “Think of brilliantly colorful water colors on steroids,� Farrey said. “The fun part of it is when you start blending the inks together magic happens and you just go with the flow.�  Participants are invited to relax, learn a new skill, and walk out with an original one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry. A portion of all proceeds of the workshop will go toward the Oregon Lions Cub to support Cure For Children’s Cancer. For more information call or text Farrey at 480-216-8969.

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For the Love of the Game Oregon Ganymedes win 3rd Class Championship at World Tournament of Historic Base Ball Bill Roschi of the Ganymedes vintage base ball team connects for a hit during Aug. 11 action against the Bay City Independents at the 16th Annual World Tournament of Historic Base Ball. BELOW: Corey Fry catches a throw. BELOW RIGHT: Rick Krug, Steve Tilton, and Brett Rogers smile as they shake hands after scoring a run. Photos by Earleen Hinton were in a tough bracket to start out and Bay City is a really good team.

1867 rules make it much harder to play.”

The Ganymedes dropped their second game of the day when the

BY EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@oglecountynews.com What does it take for a dozen or so men to don wool-blend pants with buttoned-up shirts, put on a pair of all-black cleats, and run out into the hot summer sun to try and catch a base ball with only their bare hands?

The answer is easy for the Oregon Ganymedes—a love for the game.

“It is guys who love playing base ball the way it’s supposed to be played,” said Tim Strohecker, 40, of Oregon.

That love became a little sweeter last weekend when the vintage base ball club won the 3rd Class Division at the 16th Annual World Tournament of Historic Base Ball (spelled as two words until the 1900s), held on the Walnut Grove fields at the Henry Ford Museum/Greenfield Village, in Dearborn, Michigan.

Twelve teams from four states (Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois) squared off against each other playing 1867 rules to commemorate the original “World’s Base Ball

Tournament” held in Detroit, Michigan 151 years ago.

The 3rd Class Division title did not come easy for the Ganymedes who play 1858 rules during their regular season. 1867 rules include stealing and require fly balls to be caught on the fly to register as an out.

Despite the different rules, the Ganymedes were winning their first game against the Bay City Independents of Bay City, Michigan, before the Independents mounted a last inning effort to win the game 10-9.

“The guys really wanted to win the whole thing this year so when we lost the first game they really took it hard,” said long-time captain Mark Herman, also of Oregon. “We

Lah-De-Dahs of Dearborn, Michigan pulled away late in the game to win 12-3.

The losses dropped the Ganyme-

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Oregon’s vintage base ball team, the Ganymedes, pose in front of the official scoreboard after winning the 3rd Class Division at the 16th Annual World Tournament of Historic Base Ball, at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan In the front row, left to right, are: Justin Early, Kyler Early, Tyler Grant, Mark Herman, Aaron Berg, and Garrison Thimmesch.

Back row: Eric Berg, Bill Roschi, Brett Rogers, Steve Tilton, Kevin Stafford, Rick Krug, Tim Strohecker, Ryan Mortlock, and Corey Fry. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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des into the 3rd Class Division for Sunday. But more importantly, the club was now facing elimination, and might not be welcomed back in 2019.

An 8 a.m. start on a dew-covered field on Sunday, did not deter the Ganymedes as they beat the Rochester Grangers from Rochester Hills, Michigan 10-4 and moved on to the 3rd Class Championship Game against the Fallasburg Flats from Lowell, Michigan.

The Flats jumped out to an early lead until the 4th inning when the Ganymedes batted around and scored 11 runs. The Flats chipped away at the lead until the final inning when Oregon finally stopped their rally and won the contest 15-12.

“Our hitting finally came alive in that game,” said Herman who founded the team in 2005 and has served as its captain for every season since.

His wife, Debbie, is the team’s equipment manager, statistician, and photographer.

“Last year we made it to the semifinals in the 1st Class Division, but this year we’re going home as champions,” Herman said.

Three players have been part of the team since its inception, Corey Fry, Rick Krug, and Aaron Berg “Steve Tilton has also been a Ganymede for many years,” Herman said.

Newcomer Tyler Grant, 20, of Byron, soaked up the experience of the tournament which included players shaking hands after good plays, stopping the game to wave their hats as the Edison steam-engine train passed by the fields, shouting “well held” after good catches, and politely asking the lone umpire for a ‘judgment sir’ after a close play.

“I think it is pretty cool to see how baseball has evolved. I would definitely recommend it,” said Grant who plays modern-day baseball for Rock Valley College. “When my dad first told me that there were no gloves I was like ‘eeww’. When they say ‘body the ball’ they really mean it.”

Sandy Strohecker, Tim’s mom, was one of 13

fans who made the trip to watch the team. “It’s just a fun family weekend,” she said.

In addition to winning the 3rd Class trophy, the team also won the Furthest Traveled Award and Herman garnered the Finest Captain Award.

“I’m glad we represented the team of Oregon well,” said Herman smiling.

Ganymede players who were unable to make the tournament were: Sam Ramirez, Carie Ramirez, Jeremy Myers, Jimmy Martinaitis, Jason DeArvil, Dave Berg, Tom Lasniak, Jay Throw, Nick Alexander, and Michael Cooper.

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ABOVE LEFT: Brett Rogers celebrates as his team scores another run in the 3rd Class championship game. Also pictured are ball boy Kyler Early and Captain Mark Herman. ABOVE RIGHT: Ryan Mortock connects for a hit against the Bay City Independents. BELOW: Tim Strohecker stretches to catch a throw. Photos by Earleen Hinton

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Brown Bag Concert

The Brown Bag Concert was the place to eat lunch and enjoy music on Aug. 10. ABOVE: Braxton Ellison, 4, Owen Albright, 2, Sophia Jenkins, 6, and Wallace Meiners, 1, all of Happy Hands Daycare, play on the Ogle County Courthouse lawn. AT RIGHT: Deb Pulver of Janesville, Wisconsin, holds her dog, Einstein, as she enjoys the music. Pulver, a native of Ogle County, was driving through Oregon when she saw the concert and stopped. Photos by Earleen Hinton

PUBLIC VOICE Teen should be commended for following the rules

Let Freedom Ring Committee says thanks

Dear Editor,

Dear Editor,

Thursday afternoon [Polo] Mayor [Doug] Knapp was making his rounds when he saw a teenager carrying his skateboard under his arm coming from the new skateboard park in Polo.  He continued down the street the whole block with his skateboard under his arm.  Mayor Knapp felt compelled to turn around and go back. He motioned him over to his vehicle.  He said, “I want to commend you for following the rules. That is how we are able to keep the stuff we have.

I want to thank you.�

The teenager agreed with the mayor and said you’re welcome.  As a citizen of Polo, it sure is uplifting to find young people who understand and follow the rules. Kudos.Â

Sydney Bartelt

Polo City ClerkÂ

The Mt. Morris Let Freedom Ring committee would like to acknowledge and give thanks to the many local businesses and individuals that contributed to the LFR Silent Auction. It is through their generosity that our 55th year was a success. Town & Country Lanes, Garden View Family Restaurant, Campus Cafe, Venezia’s Shear Magic, Polished Hair & Nails, The Pepper Mill, Eclipse Hair & Tanning Salon, Sunset Golf Club, Cimino’s Pizza, Maggie’s Idle Hours, Mt. Morris Senior Center, Mike Fay, Brad Larson, Butch Pontnack, Sara Morris, Julie Robinson, Dave & Sue Spink, Breakers Saloon & Eatery, Merlin’s Greenhouse & Flowers, Alfano’s Pizzeria, Blackhawk Steak Pit, Hoppers Poppers, Oregon Soap Shoppe, Jay’s Drive In, Hazel’s Cafe, Hector’s Cocina, Cork & Tap, Simply Home, Scoops Steam Powered

Subs, Joanne’s Total Image, Game Day Apparel, Snyder Pharmacy, Dairy Queen, Mystical Mountain, Creative Designs, Patchwork Inn, NAPA Auto Parts, Alpine Chiropractic, Oregon Super Valu, Silver Ridge Golf Course, Bolhous Insulation, Muriel Casinger, Mary Ann Burdette, Amy Tomlinson - Pampered Chef, Pam Rogula - Dish is for the Birds, Jess & Jay’s Bait and Tackle, Bad Ash Cigar, Erica Bentz - Clever Containers, Coltman Creations, Kim Davis - Mary Kay, T & T Poetry, Norwex, Wills Chiropractic, Culvers, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Blue Heron Crystals & Minerals, Arthur’s Garden Deli, Anne’s Garden Center, NAPA - Dixon, Books on First, Hibbett Sports, Plum Hollow Family Center, as well as several donors who wish to remain anonymous. Our sincerest hope is that we have not missed anyone. Please support local businesses as they are the heart of our communities! Forever Grateful,

The Let Freedom Ring Committee Tiffany West, Tanya Bowers, Sara Morris, Jennifer King, Kerry Hughes, Larry Ubben, & Heather ElsasserÂ

Plants for fairgrounds were appreciated Dear Editor, Thank you very much to the remarkable horticultural students and the FFA chapters of Forreston, Polo, Rochelle, and Stillman Valley schools.  Also, a huge “Thank You� to the Rochelle Garden Club.

Each of these groups donated blooming plants and hostas to plant in over 30 various container gardens and areas in front of the administration and exhibit buildings alike.

These numerous plants produced beautiful blooms that added much needed dĂŠcor and scenery to our fair grounds. Â

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Four tours are scheduled starting and ending at Pinehill Bed and Breakfast on Mix Street.

Donations will be accepted. The tours offer an opportunity to learn more about what makes Oregon unique.

For more information contact the Oregon Together’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ OregonTogether/ or visit http://oregontogether. org/abc-team/.

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BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com

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This year’s Oregon Hawk football team is looking to rebound from a 1-8 campaign and has a group of seniors determined to right the ship.

“The seniors are highly motivated to redeem themselves,” Oregon coach Nick Schneiderman said. “We are low on numbers, but the guys we have, we like. They will compete on every single play to get a W every single week.”

The Hawks got bad news the first week of practice with quarterback Calvin Sullivan suffering a broken collarbone. He is out at least five weeks.

“That’s a big blow,” Schneiderman said. “Besides quarterback, he was on special teams and defense.

He didn’t come off the field.”

Junior Ryker Finch, who was in contention with Sullivan for the starting position, will definitely be No. 1 signal caller. He will also be counted on in the defense secondary in lieu of Sullivan.

“He took on the role real well as a sophomore,” Schneiderman said.

“Now, he has stepped up to a bigger role. He’s leading the huddle and communicating on defense as free safety.”

The Hawks have a nice stable of running backs in Dalton Hermes, Jake Mennen, Jacob Milliman, Zach Crandall and Carter Fruin.

“They all bring something different, which is nice,” Schneiderman said. “It helps us be more balanced.

They can play multiple positions and their strengths are different than each other.”

One of Oregon bright sports will be line play. There are several returners with varsity experience.

“We have a good group of linemen,” Schneiderman said. “What it will come down to is us being more physical in the line.”

As strength and conditioning coach at the school, Schneiderman is hoping all the hard work the team did in the weight room will pay dividends.

At left tackle will be senior Austin Strite with either junior Jacob Davis or junior Caleb Zellers at

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Hawks ready to reload for 2018 football season

ABOVE: Oregon lineman Garret Moser (51) eyes the Winnebago quarterback during 2017 action. BELOW: Jacob Milliman runs for a gain against Rockford Lutheran. Photos by Earleen Hinton left guard.

Carson Sweeny, the biggest player at close to 300 pounds, will play center. Senior Bobby Youngren lines up at right tackle and senior Nicholas Alexander is at guard.

It is good-sized group counted on to open up holes for the traditional pound-and-ground Hawk offense.

At tight end, Jacob Hoyle, Garret Moser, Kai Barcai and Nolan Thomas will be used.

Defensively, Oregon will rotate linemen as players go both ways.

At linebacker, it will be Mennen, Crandall, Hoyle, Fruin and Barcai.

Cornerbacks are Milliman, Thomas and Wylee Rice.

Another component of the team will be the use of sophomores as fill-ins.

“After the fresh-soph game is over, all sophomores will dress and be expected to contribute, especially

on special teams,” Schneiderman said. “The sophomores have decent numbers and we expect good things from them.”

Right now, Oregon is planning on having freshmen games on Monday, but that is contingent on maintaining ample personnel.

In the BNC, there are four schools not fielding freshmen squads, as the trend of reduced kids out for football continues statewide.

In the conference, Schneiderman sees Byron, Dixon, Genoa-Kingston and North Boone as the teams to beat.

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Hawk cross country teams getting ready to run Watters back to lead girls team, pair of brothers for boys

BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com Oregon lost one state cross-country qualifier in graduated Ian Hussung, but return another in sophomore Leah Watters Watters had a breakout year in going from a novice freshman to a 14-place finisher at the 1A sectional with a time of 20:14. She also helped the girls team qualify from the regional to the sectional.

That was especially gratifying for fifth-year coach Tim Gipper, whose ABOVE LEFT: Leah Watters sprints to the finish line at the 2017 Oregon Invite. ABOVE RIGHT: Andrew Harshman runs at the 2017 2017 girls team was his first to Oregon Invite. Both are expected to help lead their teams this year. Photos by Earleen Hinton make the sectional.

“That was a very competitive Winnebago regional we qualified from,” Gipper said. “We were also in the top four at the conference.”

Besides Watters, other coming back from the sectional squad are Cynthia Nyderek, Katlyn Ramirez, Lydia Cermak, and sisters Madison and Katelyn Byerly. All together, 15 girls dot the roster.

“It’s a great group led by senior Katelyn Byerly,” Gipper said.

“Many of the girls are involved in extra-curricular activities and looking on improvement from last year’s performance.”

Nyderek, a junior, was all-conference, as was Watters.

For the boys, it will be a pair of brothers leading the way in Andrew and Conner Harshman and Michael and Kenny Bower.

Another returner is Brandon Hyde-Jones. Freshman Iassac Brooks is the top new prospect.

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The last Hawk boys team to advance out of the regional was the 2011 Nick Jones and Austin Burkhart-led group.

In the conference, Gipper sees powerhouse Rockford Christian as the team to beat. Oregon was sixth last year. RC did get moved from 1A to 2A this season because of the IHSA success formula.

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was great and enjoyed by all who attended.

Chana

Without these donations I would not have been able to fill the container gardens and continue to develop the various areas on the fairgrounds.

Almost 1,600 books read this summer

I’d like to share additional gratitude to the Master Gardeners and David Engelbrecht for their stunning flower gardens.

These gardens add so much to the beauty to the fairgrounds and they are enjoyed by thousands of fair attendees each year.

Lastly, I’d like to extend a colossal “Thank You” to the Ogle County Fair Board and the numerous volunteers that support the Ogle County Fair.

One cannot imagine the total number of volunteer hours put in by these dedicated individuals.

They not only volunteer during the week of the fair but devote much time year round.

The 165th Ogle County Fair

Another Summer Reading Program has come to an end.

Our readers did an amazing job!

We set a collective goal of 1,500 books, and they passed that by nearly 100. I once again took a pie to the face, but it was worth it!

We want to thank all of those who helped us meet the $1,000 matching challenge from Exelon.

There were businesses, organizations, and individuals who stepped up and helped us to surpass that challenge.

We also received gift certificates from a couple of businesses to use as prizes.

We want to thank Exelon for issuing the challenge, and supporting

Dear Editor,

BYRON LIBRARY NEWS

Library Dance Party Monday, Aug. 20, 10 to 10:45 a.m.

Ages: 18 months-5 years, with caregiver Get ready to tap those toes! Music and movement with shakers, scarves, and a parachute.

Photo to Wood Transfer Craft Presented by Elizabeth Hong Tuesday, Aug. 21, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Make a personalized gift or display in your own home.

Bring your favorite photo on a storage drive or bring one to scan. We will print out your image so you can transfer it to wood.

Ken Rothacker on Guitar Thursday, Aug. 30, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Come listen to guitarist Ken Rothacker for a music experience that will entertain, engage, and educate.

Audiences are drawn into Ken’s interactive program of classics pop tunes, and original compositions.

Never Forget Presented by 9-11 Survivor Charlie Carroll Thursday, Sept. 6, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Mary Cheatwood

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Reader congratulates Rebecca Hazzard Dear Editor, I wish to congratulate Rebecca Hazzard for taking the chance to build four houses in the subdivision on Ill. 64 and Daysville Road.

It is awesome she made did this and she believes in the community.

I hope she builds more houses in the future and good luck to her.

Sincerely,

John Stephen Moehle Vernon Hills

HEALTH Vietnam vet Charlie Carroll will recount the moment American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center while he was working in the South Tower on Sept. 11, 2001.

His story is unnerving; but he tells his story so it will not be forgotten.

Courageous Girls Book Club Saturday, September 8, 2 to 3 p.m.

Ages: 8-12 years Read about courageous girls in history and create a project based on the book.

Pick up a copy of this month’s book at the adult services desk and read it before book club.

Good Art….Bad Art Presented by William G. Conway Tuesday, Sept. 11, 1 to 2 p.m.

Learn the many ways of looking at art; what makes a painting great, why artists create paintings, how to evaluate a piece of artwork, as well as looking at some surprising images by famous artists.

An artist and art historian, Conway teaches this inter-active lecture that tends to heal the mind and nurture the soul.

Call 815-234-5107 to register for programs and activities.

Second crow in county tests positive for WNV The Ogle County Health Department has confirmed that a dead crow found in Oregon tested positive for West Nile virus last week.

The bird is the second crow from Ogle County to test positive. The first was found in Lindenwood.

With this being the second positive sample, maintaining vigilance to prevent exposure is extremely important.

Monitoring for West Nile virus in Illinois includes laboratory tests for mosquito batches, dead crows, blue jays, robins and other perching birds, as well as testing humans with West Nile virus-like symptoms.

Anyone who observes a sick or

dying crow, blue jay, robin or other perching bird should contact the local health department, which will determine if the bird will be picked up for testing.

West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of a Culex mosquitoes, commonly called a house mosquito, which has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird.

Common symptoms include fever, nausea, headache and muscle aches.

Symptoms may last from a few days to a few weeks.

However, four out of five people infected with West Nile virus will not show any symptoms.

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Special Hours The Byron Public Library will be closed on Monday, Sept. 3 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.

Once again, we are so grateful for the support of this community.

We continue to work hard to provide programming that will be fun and beneficial, and we are thankful for those who share our vision.

On behalf of the library staff and the board, thank you!

Sincerely,

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Sharon Alderks

our mission here at the library.

We want to thank the local businesses and organizations that made donations: Casey’s, Gesin Inc., Homemakers Forever, Maggie’s, Mt. Morris Volunteer Fire Department, Mt. Morris Moose Lodge, PEO Sisterhood, Plum Electric, Johnson Oil Company, Spectrum Preferred Meats, Sterling Bank, Stillman Bank, and Sullivan’s Foods.

We also received donations from patrons and friends of the library which totaled more than $250.

We also need to give a special thank you to the Mt. Morris Fire Department who came and helped with our final party.

The families enjoyed the water fight and games.

I would be remiss in my thanks if I didn’t list those who did programs throughout the summer, Brett Belleque, Sharon Wallace, Maja Shoemaker, Linda and Kelly Stranburg, Melinda Charbonneau, and Brit Meyers. There were also countless volunteers who helped make things work.

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STATE’S ATTORNEY Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric D. Morrow reports the following court activity.

Aug. 6 • David H. Peet, 64, Oregon, pleaded guilty to aggravated battery.

Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 102 days in the Ogle County Jail, with credit for 12 days and 90 days stayed.

Peet was also sentenced to 18 months probation and ordered to submit to DNA testing, cooperate and satisfactorily complete the Domestic Violence Intervention Program, submit to random drug and alcohol testing, and pay total fines and costs of $1,807.

Aug. 8 • Robert A. Galow Jr. 34, Mt. Morris, pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property. Judge Clayton Lindsey sentenced to 180 days in the Ogle County Jail and four months conditional discharge, and ordered him to pay total fines and costs of $641.

Aug. 9 • Joseph A. Myers, 20, Davis Junction, pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary (to a vehicle). Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 30 months Second Chance Probation

and ordered him to submit to DNA testing and random drug testing, cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, perform 30 hours of public service work, have no contact with the victims and pay total fines and costs of $2,508.

• Jacob C. Turner, 39, Oregon, pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery. The judge sentenced him to 203 days in the Ogle County Jail, with 200 days stayed and remittable upon successfully completion of 24 months probation.

Turner was also ordered to submit to DNA testing, cooperate and satisfactorily complete the Domestic Violence Intervention Program, submit to random drug and alcohol testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended and pay total fines and costs of $3,401.00 Two counts of domestic battery were dismissed pursuant to plea agreement.

• West Nile Continued from Page 21 In rare cases, severe illness including meningitis or encephalitis, or even death, can occur.

People older than 50 and individuals with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe illness from West Nile virus.

Safety tips Precautions include practicing the three “R’s” – reduce, repel, and report.

Reduce - make sure doors and windows have

Aug. 10 • Brandy L. Thomas, 32, Genoa, pleaded guilty to retail theft. The judge sentenced her to 36 days in the Ogle County Jail and 12 months probation, and ordered her to pay total fines and costs of $655.88.

Counts of burglary and conspiracy, as well as two other cases, were dismissed pursuant to plea agreement.

• Tyler J. Stuckemeyer, 26, Amboy, pleaded guilty to charges in three separate cases.

In the first case, he pleaded guilty to one of five counts of burglary (to a vehicle). Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 180 days in jail and 30 months probation.

Roe also ordered him to submit to random drug testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment, have no contact with the victims, and pay total fines and costs of $1,862. All other counts dismissed pursuant to plea agreement.

He must also successfully complete the Lee County Veterans Treatment Court. All other counts dismissed pursuant to plea agreement.

In the second case, Stuckemeyer

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also pleaded guilty to one of five counts of burglary (to a vehicle). Roe sentenced him to 180 days in jail and 30 months probation.

Roe also ordered him to submit to random drug testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment, have no contact with the victims, and pay total fines and costs of $616.

He must also successfully complete the Lee County Veterans Treatment Court. All other counts dismissed pursuant to plea agreement.

In the third case, like the first and second, Stuckemeyer pleaded guilty to one of five counts of burglary (to a vehicle). Roe sentenced him to 180 days in jail and 30 months probation.

Roe also ordered him to submit to random drug testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment, have no contact with the victims, and pay total fines and costs of $1,986.

He must also successfully complete the Lee County Veterans Treatment Court. All other counts dismissed pursuant to plea agreement.

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Aug. 8 Cody A. Suter, 28, of Oregon, was arrested at 6:50 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear on a driving while under the influence charge. Suter was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Aug. 11 Jamar D. Baker, 29, of Rockford, was arrested at 12:46 p.m. for aggravated flee/attempt to elude a peace officer, reckless driving, speeding, 100 mph in a 55 mph zone, driving while license suspended, and illegal transportation of alcohol as a driver Baker was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred in the 400 block of North Fourth Street.

Aug. 12 Kina R. Adams, 52, of Rockford, was arrested at 5 p.m. for driving under the influence of alcohol. Adams was also issued citations for improper lane usage, illegal transportation of alcohol

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These violations occurred in the 500 block of South Seventh Street.

Three parking tickets and one verbal/written warnings were issued from Aug. 6-12.

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Aug. 1 Mildred Mayor, 52, of Rockford, was stopped for speeding on at 10:58 a.m. on Ill. 251 at Bethel Road in Ogle County and was wanted on an Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. Mayor posted $200 cash bond and was released.

Aug. 2 Paige M. Parvin, 26, of Rock Falls, was stopped for speeding on First Avenue at Seventh Street in Rock Falls and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding.

Parvin posted a driver’s license and was released on an I-bond.

Aug. 3 Joshua J. Baldwin, 33, of Rock Falls, was stopped for speeding on Second Street at Seventh Avenue in Sterling and charged with driving while license suspended, speeding, and no insurance. Baldwin was released on an I-bond.

Passenger Tracie Lee Shepard, 30, of Rock Falls, was charged with permit-

ting an unauthorized person to drive and released on a promise to comply.

Aug. 4 Howard C. Liner, 38, of St. Louis, Missouri, was stopped for speeding at 9:52 a.m. on Interstate 39 northbound at milepost 82 in Lee County and charged with driving while license revoked and speeding. Liner was released on an I-bond.

Aug. 5 Erik A. Foster, 40, of Rockford, was stopped for speeding at 7:22 p.m. on Interstate 39 northbound at milepost 108 in Ogle County and charged with driving while license suspended and speeding. Foster was released on an I-bond.

Alexander L. Peacock, 26, of Kansas City, Missouri, was stopped for speeding and disobeying a stop sign at 5:59 p.m. on U.S. 30 at Town Hall Road in Lee County and charged with driving while license suspended and operating a motor vehicle without ignition interlock device when required. Peacock was released on an I-bond.

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SHERIFF ARRESTS Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests.

Aug. 7 • James D. Underhill, 29, of Ashton, was arrested on two outstanding theft warrants. His bonds were set at $10,000 (10%) and $30,000 (10%) pending a court appearance.

• At 8:21 p.m., deputies responded to a semi truck and trailer accident at Mt. Morris Road and Montague Road. A 2012 Freightliner driven by Douglas Bolzer, 57 of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, was traveling east on Montague Road when it left the roadway and entered the south ditch causing the trailer to tip over and come to rest on its side. No injuries were reported. Deputies were assisted at the scene by German Valley Fire and Maggio’s wrecker. The accident remains under investigation.

Aug. 8 • Cody Suter, 28, of Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Suter’s bond was set at $1615.05 pending a court appearance.

• Jeffrey Plantz, 20, of Mt. Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Plantz’s bond was set at $441 pending a court appearance.

• Arturo Lopez-Lopez, 41, of Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for criminal sexual assault/ force. Lopez-Lopez’s bond was set $5,000 (10%) pending a court appearance.

Aug. 9 • Dustin A. Brehm, 29, of Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a revoked FOID (Firearm Own-

ers Identification). Brehm was released on a $3,000 recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 28.

• David W. Byerley,49, (town not listed) was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for having a firearm without a valid FOID. Byerley posted $10,000 (10%) as bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail.

• David A. Pedersen, 48, of Fulton, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Pedersen’s bond was set at $968 pending a court appearance.

• Phillip K. Rogers, 34, of Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Rogers’ bond was set at $427 pending a court appearance.

Aug. 10 • Tanessha Gates, 26, of Rockford, was arrested for driving while license suspended after being stopped by deputies on I-39 near Illinois. 64 for a registration violation. Gates was held in lieu of bond at the Ogle County Jail.

• At approximately 1 a.m., deputies responded to a residence in rural Forreston for the report of a suspicious person.

After a short investigation, Christopher Boyd, 29, of Taylor Ridge, was arrested for disorderly conduct. Boyd was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

• Konner D. Dadez, 20, of Freeport, was arrested at 6:32 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 1000 block of North Freeport Road. Dadez was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Aug. 11 • At 1:41 a.m., deputies conducted a

Aug. 12 • Bradley Prosser, 49 ,of Rochelle, was arrested at 1:05 a.m. for driving while under the influence following a traffic stop in the 1300 block of Daysville Road. He also received citations for speeding, having a loud muffler, and failure to carry a driver’s license.

• At approximately 11:57 a.m.,the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department, Forreston

Fire and EMS responded to the intersection of Montague Road and Baileyville Road in reference to a two vehicle accident with injuries.

After an investigation deputies determined that a Toyota SUV driven by Mildred Sturtz, 79, of Lanark, was traveling eastbound on Montague Road and had stopped at the stop sign with Baileyville Road before pulling out in front of a Dodge van driven by Linda Giedd, 67, of Forreston, that was traveling northbound on Baileyville Road.

Sturtz’s vehicle struck Geidd’s vehicle on the driver’s side and both vehicles came to rest in the northeast ditch of the intersection.

Both Geidd and Sturtz were transported to FHN Hospital by EMS for non-life threatening injuries. Sturtz was issued a citation for failure to yield.

• Kimberly D. Durbin, 58, of Rochelle, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Durbin paid the $125 full cash bond and was released with no further court date needed.

Aug. 13 • Gaylord Widergren, 55, of Byron, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Widergren’s bond was set at $2,062.82, but he received a partial purge of $200.

He was able to post bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail. Widergren is scheduled to return to court on Sept. 24.

• Jourdan Mondragon, 41, of Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for armed robbery.

Mondragon’s bond was set at $250,000 (10%). He will remain in the Ogle County Jail pending an Aug. 22 court appearance.

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welfare check on a male asleep in his running vehicle at Lincoln Highway and Cherry Ave in Rochelle.

After a short investigation, Donato Belmonte, 32, of Rochelle, was arrested for driving while under the influence, driving while license suspended, no valid driver’s license, and on two counts of aggravated driving while under the influence. He was also cited for illegal transportation of alcohol.

Belmonte was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held pending a bond hearing. Deputies were assisted by Rochelle Police and Ron’s Towing.

• Brandon E. Turner, 28, of Rockford, was arrested for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 6000 block of North Illinois 2. Turner was also cited for speeding and improper use of registration. Turner’s passenger, and the vehicle’s registered owner, Nichole M. Chavez, 23, also of Rockford, was cited for permitting an unauthorized person to drive.

• Anthony Duarte, 27, of Shannon, was arrested at 8:23 p.m. for driving without a valid driver’s license following a traffic stop in the 13000 block of Illinois 52 for an equipment violation. Duarte was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

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George Edward (Ed) Isley, of Ventura, California, died on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018 at St. John’s Regional Medical Center, Oxnard, California.

Ed was born in Dixon on Aug. 6, 1938 to Orville Glenn and Beulah Mae (Scherer) Isley.

Ed graduated from the Polo Community High School in 1956.

He attended Western Illinois University, Macomb, and graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a bachelor of fine arts degree in Interior Design.

He received his master of science degree in Interior Design from Florida State University.

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at Florida State University.

He is survived by sisters, Ruby Jean Isley and Betty Ann Obendorf , both of Polo; and a brother, David Lee Isley, of Evansville, Indiana.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Aug. 17 at 4 p.m. at the Ted Myar Funeral Home, Ventura, California and on Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 10 a.m. with services following at 11 a.m. by Rev. Terrie Wilder at the Polo Family Funeral Home, Polo.

Following the service in Polo, a luncheon will be held at the Pinecricker Café.

A memorial scholarship will be established in Ed’s memory at the Polo Community High School to support a graduating senior.

Valley, she even served children of German Valley School as a cook and the German Valley Fire Department by helping to keep the financial books.

Known for her servant’s heart, she was a faithful member of Silver Creek Church. She could always be found leading and participating in many service projects.

Margie was a Sunday School teacher, YF leader, and member of the choir and the King’s Daughters.

Her favorite role as wife to Jack was full love and family.

They both shared a passion for travel and visited many places together.

Some of their most notable trips include: honeymooning in Niagara Falls, enjoying the entertainment during several trips to Branson, Missouri, trips to both coasts in Florida and California, an exciting adventure in New York City, visiting family in Atlanta, Georgia, and the trip of a lifetime, an Alaskan Cruise with beautiful weather and an excursion to see the magnificent Mt. McKinley.

These trips were cherished by Mar-

gie and the family members that were fortunate to enjoy them with her.

She was survived by her husband of nearly 62 years, Jack; her children, Jeff (Diane) and Mary (Shawn); four grandchildren, Jason (Alyssa), Joel, Kiley (Ben) and Kwynn (Nate) and her three great-grandchildren, Willow, Mylo, and Stone.

Margie was preceded in death by her father and mother, Thomas and Anna Willemssen.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. at Silver Creek Reformed Church, 326 S. Bunker Hill Rd., German Valley, with Rev. Grant Mulder officiating.

Visitation will be held on Monday, Aug. 13 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Silver Creek Reformed Church. Visitation will also be held on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

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It is with great sadness that the family of Margie Ann Ross, 81, announces her passing on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018.

She was at her home surrounded by her many family members.

Margie was born on Sept. 7, 1936 in German Valley, the daughter of Thomas and Anna (Fuls) Willemssen.

She married Jack L. Ross on Aug. 21, 1956 in German Valley.

Margie was a devoted farmer’s wife.

Never one to shy away from any task and quick to serve in whatever position was needed with a joyful heart and without complaint.

One of her greatest joys in life was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She made time on the farm a child’s dream and spent countless hours at baseball games, dance competitions, or wherever they asked her to be.

She was a loving and caring homemaker who never let her family go hungry and served them well with her wonderful dinners.

As a lifelong resident of German

As a member of the American Society of Interior Design, Ed was a premier interior designer focusing on commercial and residential design.

His portfolio of work included executive office design and planning, restaurant and cocktail lounge facilities, residential design, and government office design.

His career spanned more than 50 years of design and took him to Omaha, Nebraska; St. Louis, Missouri; and Ventura, California.

Ed worked for such firms as BKM Office Mart, Holscher-Wernig, Mangiamele Interiors, Orchard and Wilhelm, The Office Mart, and Tri County Office Furniture.

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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 township of the property.

July 27 • Matthew K. Downing, quit claim deed to Matthew K. Downing and Katherine A. Downing, 1216 Union Drive, Davis Junction.

• James P. Greer, quit claim deed to Rachel S. Greer, 153 Perene Ave., Byron.

July 30 • Manfred P. Schneider and Ina Schneider, warranty deed to Maggie L. Kendall, Richard W. Folk, and Avril Folk, 5891 W. Judson Rd., Pine Creek Township, $284,000.

Aug. 1 • Ken Balcombe and Angela Balcombe, warranty deed to John C. Garza, 904A Carlisle Drive, Rochelle, $76,000.

• Benjamin C. Williams and Rachel S. Williams, warranty deed to Luann M. Chapman and John W. Uhlar, 923 River Lane, Byron, $110,000.

• Kenneth Blue, quit claim deed to Blue Enterprises, Inc., 49.65 acres vacant farmland, Oregon-Nashua Township.

• Kenneth Blue, quit claim deed to Blue Enterprises, Inc., 114.7 acres vacant farmland, Pine Creek Township.

Aug. 2 • STL Equities LLC, warranty deed to KBK Holdings LLC, no address given, Davis Junction, $1,102,000.

• Bryan W. Herring, warranty deeds to Brandon C. Herring and Mallory L. Herring, 303 W. First St., Mt. Morris, $85,500.

• Brian A. Beckman and Staci D. Beckman, warranty deed to Nathan Reinhold and Callie Reinhold, 7825 S. Tampan Drive, Taylor Township, $205,000.

• John R. Bowers and Heather R. Bertrand, warranty deed to Brian A. Beckman and Staci D. Beckman, Rockvale Township, $180,000.

• Eric W. Lambert and Jaclyn D. Lambert, warranty deed to Brian Barnard,773 Seven Hickory, Byron, $138,000.

• Robert N. Witt and Heather A. Witt, warranty deed to Dustin R. Bell and Shana S. Bell, 168 Harvest Glenn Drive, Davis Junction, $143,000.

• Carol J. Whitmire, warranty deed to Michael Streit and Maria Streit, 4358 Falcon Drive, Byron, $259,000.

• Clayton A. Coffey, Jessica L. Miller, and Jessica L. Coffey, warranty deed to Ronald L. Johnson, 7284 E. Oak Drive, $165,000.

• Steven C. Bontjes, warranty deed to William G. Brown, 5391 E. Woodburn Rd., Byron Township, $120,000.

• Roger L. Adams, warranty deed to Casey D. Olson, 310 Creekside Drive, Byron, $117,000.

• Steven L. Bryant and Roberta M. Bryant, warranty deed to Kennay Farms Distilling LLC, 427-427 1/2 N. Sixth St., Rochelle, $250,000.

• Nathan E. Fahs and Olivia M. Klein, warranty deed to Tara Kissick Manning, 809 N. Sixth St., Rochelle, $89,000.

• Bonny A. Castellari, trustee, Keith R. and Frances J. Robinson Joint Living Trust, quit claim deed to Joe R. Robinson, 3945 W. Cedar St., Grand Detour Township, $72,500.

• Teresa S. White, quit claim deed to Teresa S. White, 1225 Joanne Terrace, Byron.

Aug. 3 • Marjorie N. Hotapp, warranty deed to Midatlantic IRA LLC and Matthew J.

Merrill BNF IRA, 402 S. Ninth St., Oregon, $29,000.

• Thomas J. Beissel, Joan Beissel, and Mary Joan Beissel, warranty deed to Charu Intaraluck, 319 Birch Lane, Taylor Township, $156,000.

• Thomas J. Beissel, Joan Beissel, and Mary Joan Beissel, warranty deed to Jeffrey Heintzelman and Jennifer Heintzelman, 326 Wild Cherry Drive, Taylor Township, $17,500.

• Edward O’Connor, warranty deed to Midatlantic IRA LLC and Matthew J. Merrill BNF IRA, 135 S. German Church Rd., Oregon-Nashua Township, $20,000.

• Eugene H. Smith and Shirley R. Smith, warranty deed to Susan M. Tuell and David L. Tuell, 508 S. Ash Ave., Forreston, $125,000.

• Heidi A. Clark, warranty deed to Nicholas L. Chapman, 1208 Carrie Ave., Rochelle, $174,000.

• Anthony C. Fidis, warranty deed to Daniel Cardenas-Perez, 409 N. 14th St., Rochelle, $67,000.

Aug. 6 • Leonard J. Bryson, quit claim deed to Keith S. Chesnut and Katie L. Chesnut, no address given, Polo.

• Adam W. Burch, warranty deed to AB Sales & Restoration LLC, 108 Maple Court, Rochelle.

Aug. 7 • Darrell R. Borgmann, warranty deed to Paul Thorp, 9053 N. Grove St., Maryland Township, $8,000.

• Victor I. Cavazos, Brenda K. Cavazos, and Brenda K. Haughton, warranty deed to Shawn M. Dunn and Tawney L. Dunn, 405 S. Fifth Ave., Forreston, $166,000.

Aug. 8 • David J. Lewis and Lori J. Lewis, warranty deed to Thomas A. Corcoran and Michelle M. Corcoran, 5663 N. Ruth Ave.,

Monroe Center, $221,000.

• Patrick C. O’Brien and Doreen J. O’Brien, warranty deed to Jeffery Bottomley and Kimberly Bottomley, 905 W. Ill. 64, Oregon, $228,500.

• Lonna J. Alcock, warranty deed to Clayton A. Coffey and Jessica L. Coffey, 11444 E. Big Mound Rd., Scott Township, $235,000.

• Robert J. Sandlin and Heather D. Sandlin, warranty deed to Michael S. Meath and Claudia A. Meath, 1133 N. Seventh St., Unit 805, Rochelle, $120,000.

• Debra J. Oracki, warranty deed to Alan A. Brix and Caryl S. Brix, 569 Mill Ridge Driver, Byron, $141,000.

• Jon M. Johnson and Leanne R. Johnson, warranty deed to Matthew S. Mickley, 237 Willis Ave., Rochelle, $161,000.

• Ellen M. O’Malley Petry, warranty deed to Matthew R. Gillam and Sarah M. Gillam, 1043 N. Eighth St., Rochelle, $119,500.

• Eleanor E. Ruter, deceased by heir, quit claim deed to Teresa Engle, 401 S. 10th St., Oregon.

Aug. 9 • Matthew J. Wedig and Linda M. Wedig, warranty deed to George Standeford and Karen Standeford, 211 W. Second St., Stillman Valley, $148,000.

• Juan M. Montemayor and Mercedes C. Montemayor, warranty deed to Andrew Patoska, 1091 Page Way, Rochelle, $212,000.

• Tracy Richardson, warranty deed to Thomas B. Shaw, 816 N. 12th St., Rochelle, $101,000.

• Michael J. Rudden and Jessica A. Rudden, warranty deed to Daniel Zeigler and Ann Zeigler, 1321 Joanne Terrace, Byron, $225,000.

• American Towers Management LLC, quit claim deed to American Towers LLC, Monroe Center.

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TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2014-00113

County Clerk of Ogle County: Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Illinois as Case # 2018-TX-10.

Property located at 907 MADISON ST. OREGON, IL. Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 16-04-286-002 Said property was sold on 11-05-15 for delinquent taxes for the year 2014 The period of redemption will expire on 11-0518. On 12-13-18 AT 9:00 AM. The petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.

Douglas J. Johnson, Petitioner August 3, 10, 17, 2018

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Ogle IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SARAH H. WHETSEL, Deceased.

No. 18-P-51 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of SARAH H. WHETSEL. Letters of office were issued on July 27, 2018 to Jackie G. Whetsel,704 S. 7th Street, Oregon, Illinois 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 6th day of August, 2018 JACKIE G. WHETSEL, Independent Executor For the Estate of SARAH H. WHETSEL, Deceased.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff(s), vs.

DUANE C. HATFIELD, SPRING CASTLE CREDIT FUNDING TRUST, THROUGH ITS TRUSTEE WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ANDCAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s).

Case No. 18 CH 6 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on September 7, 2018, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OGLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, 202 S 1ST STREET, OREGON, IL 61061, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: LOT 19 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF RIVER VIEW SUBDIVISION, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK H OF PLATS ON PAGE 33 AS DOCUMENT NO. 313210 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Common Address: 903 CREST CT., BYRON, IL 61010P.I.N. 05-31-256-007a/k/a 03-05-31-256-007 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

The property is improved by a Single Family Residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).#g-1).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Richard Drezek - ARDC #6301323 Aaron Nevel - ARDC #6322724 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com SL # 17-04301

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff(s), vs.

DUANE C. HATFIELD, SPRING CASTLE CREDIT FUNDING TRUST, THROUGH ITS TRUSTEE WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ANDCAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s).

Case No. 18 CH 6 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on September 7, 2018, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OGLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, 202 S 1ST STREET, OREGON, IL 61061, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 903 CREST CT., BYRON, IL 61010P.I.N. 05-31-256-007a/k/a 03-05-31-256-007 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

The property is improved by a Single Family Residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).#g-1).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Richard Drezek - ARDC #6301323 Aaron Nevel - ARDC #6322724 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com SL # 17-04301 August 10, 17 & 24 2018

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF: LUCAS PUCKHABER, a male adult.

OGLE COUNTY CASE NO. 2018AD4 NOTICE TO KEVIN THOMAS PUCKHABER and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Adoption was Filed in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, for the adoption of an adult named, LUCAS PUCKHABER; NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, KEVIN THOMAS PUCKHABER, and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONDCERN, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your Appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Ogle County, in the City of Oregon, Illinois On or before the 30th day of August 2018,a Default may be entered against you at any time Following that day, and a judgment order entered in Accordance with the prayer of said Petition DATED: July 25, 2018 KIMBERLY A. STAHL, Clerk of the Circuit Court Attorney Alicia O. Leonard 318 N. 1st St. Rockford, IL 61107 815-315-7873 August 3, 10, 17, 2018

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS ARVEST CENTRAL MORTGAGE COMPANY PLAINTIFF VS. MATTHEW E. MEYERS, SUSAN R. MEYERS, ROCK VALLEY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS CASE NO: 2017CH48 Property Address: 5482 N. German Church Rd Byron, IL 61010 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 6/8/2018, the Sheriff of Ogle County will on 9/21/2018 at the hour of 2:30PM at the Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: PARCEL 1: PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4, A DISTANCE OF 446.30 FEET TO A POINT ON THE FORMER CENTERLINE OF COUNTY HIGHWAY NO. 2 (GERMAN CHURCH ROAD); THENCE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND PROJECTED TANGENT, A DISTANCE OF 346.27 FEET; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 17 MINUTES· 02 SECONDS WEST PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE A DISTANCE OF 230.93 FEET (231.00 FEET DEEDED) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 200.95 FEET (202.00 FEET DEEDED) TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 257.56 FEET (258.36 FEET DEEDED); THENCE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL WITH SAID FORMER CENTERLINE OF GERMAN CHURCH ROAD AND SOUTHWESTERLY PROJECTION THEREOF, A DISTANCE OF 161.12 FEET (161.50 FEET DEEDED) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.372 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, ALL SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MARION, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP24 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4, A DISTANCE OF 446.30 FEET TO A POINT ON THE FORMER CENTERLINE OF COUNTY HIGHWAY NO. 2 {GERMAN CHURCH ROAD), SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS. WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND PROJECTED TANGENT, A DISTANCE OF 301.27 FEET; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE A DISTANCE OF 149.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID FORMER CENTERLINE OF GERMAN CHURCH ROAD AND SOUTHWESTERLY PROJECTION THEREOF, A DISTANCE OF 181.20 FEET (181.69 FEET DEEDED) TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 191.94 FEET (191.7 FEET DEEDED) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.829 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, ALL SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MARION, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PARCEL 3: PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4, A DISTANCE OF· 446.30 FEET TO A POINT ON THE FORMER CENTERLINE OF COUNTY HIGHWAY NO. 2 (GERMAN CHURCH ROAD); THENCE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND PROJECTED TANGENT, A DISTANCE OF 301.27 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THEHEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE A DISTANCE OF 149.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID .FORMER CENTERLINE OF GERMAN CHURCH ROAD AND SOUTHWESTERLY PROJECTION THEREOF, A DISTANCE OF 181.20 FEET (181.69 FEET DEEDED) TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 104.05 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID FORMER CENTERLINE OF GERMAN CHURCH ROAD AND SOUTHWESTERLY PROJECTION THEREOF, A DISTANCE OF 161. 12 FEET (161.50 FEET DEEDED); THENCE SOUTH 51 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 02 SECONDS EAST PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE A DISTANCE OF 230.93 FEET (231.00 FEET DEEDED) TO A POINT ON THE FORMER CENTERLINE OF GERMAN CHURCH ROAD AND SOUTHWESTERLY PROJECTION THEREOF; THENCE NORTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID FORMER CENTERLINE, A DISTANCE OF 45.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.516 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, ALL SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MARION, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 10-07-400-016 COMMON ADDRESS: 5482 N. German Church Rd, Byron, IL 61010 The improvement on the property consists of: single family residence.

Sale terms: Ten percent (10%) of the purchase price due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance due within (2) two business or the following Tuesday. The property offered for sale is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

No refunds.

The judgment amount was at $178,187.86.

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever & Platt, LLC, 150 N Michigan Avenue, Suite 2600, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 201-6679. CMCF.0041 courtresults@klueverplatt.com August 10, 17, 24, 2018

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS ARVEST CENTRAL MORTGAGE COMPANY PLAINTIFF VS. MATTHEW E. MEYERS, SUSAN R. MEYERS, ROCK VALLEY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS CASE NO: 2017CH48 Property Address: 5482 N. German Church Rd Byron, IL 61010 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 6/8/2018, the Sheriff of Ogle County will on 9/21/2018 at the hour of 2:30PM at the Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 10-07-400-016 COMMON ADDRESS: 5482 N. German Church Rd, Byron, IL 61010 The improvement on the property consists of: single family residence.

Sale terms: Ten percent (10%) of the purchase price due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance due within (2) two business or the following Tuesday. The property offered for sale is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

No refunds.

The judgment amount was at $178,187.86.

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever & Platt, LLC, 150 N Michigan Avenue, Suite 2600, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 201-6679. CMCF.0041 courtresults@klueverplatt.com August 10, 17, 24, 2018

(IMPORTANT note: This is a Foreclosure Sale. This notice does not contain the legal description. Please place this in the Real Estate section on Aug 10, 17, 24, 2018.

This is the second of two notices for this case number.)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Lenora Burkhart; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2018CH50 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 6/29/2018, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on September 7, 2018 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 16-03-179-012 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 104 S 2nd Street Oregon, IL 61061 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-18-02283.

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CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers in the Ogle County area to advocate for children in the Ogle County court system involved in abuse and neglect cases.

Your involvement can impact a child’s future.

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4 Cemetery Lots that are next to each other, at Prophetstown River Side Cemetery $1600 for all price is negotiable.

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4 Lots at Oak Knolls Cemetery, Sterling, IL for sale located on East side of Highway 40, by the pond valued at $3,300 each, will sell for $2,400 will sell separate 256-6980909

Cemetery Plots for sale at Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon. $750 each + deed transfer fee of $250. Call Shirley Toms-Deyo 253-324-9918

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APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305 APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 Attractive 1 & 2 BR. apts. with some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Lenora Burkhart; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2018CH50 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 6/29/2018, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on September 7, 2018 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: LOTS 10 AND 11, EXCEPTING THE NORTH 44 FEET OF SAID LOT 11, IN BLOCK 33 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN, NOW CITY OF OREGON, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 16-03-179-012 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 104 S 2nd Street Oregon, IL 61061 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-18-02283.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF: WILLIAM MILES EICHHOLTZ, a male adult.

OGLE COUNTY CASE NO. 2018AD5 NOTICE TO WILLIAM MARK EICHHOLTZ and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Adoption was Filed in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, for the adoption of an adult named, WILLIAM MILES EICHHOLTZ; NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, WILLIAM MARK EICHHOLTZ, and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONDCERN, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your Appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Ogle County, in the City of Oregon, Illinois On or before the 30th day of August 2018, a Default may be entered against you at any time Following that day, and a judgment order entered in Accordance with the prayer of said Petition DATED: July 25, 2018 KIMBERLY A. STAHL, Clerk of the Circuit Court Attorney Alicia O. Leonard 318 N. 1st St. Rockford, IL 61107 815-315-7873 August 3, 10, 17, 2018

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This position will be an Assistant to the Human Resource Manager and provide administrative support for the following; •Time and Attendance •Payroll Processing •Benefit Administration Requirements: •Strong interpersonal skills •Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite •Compensation and benefit package based on experience.

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NEW TODAY Xena International Inc. Now Hiring CDL Drivers, Tanker endorsement, hazmat TWIC card. Also hiring Lab Technician.

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

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88 Corvette, conred/w vertible, white top, auto, under 61k miles.

Good condition $7500 Call Sam 815-440-4012 creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

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1999 Ford Explorer Sport, 2 door, 6 cyl, auto, 4x4, 1 owner, 154k mi., $1595 Call or text 706-752-3742 See at 1227 N. Vernon St., Princeton

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Machinery, tractor, vehicle and miscellaneous farm related listings for the sale should be called, faxed or emailed in by August 20 for the sale bill and proper advertising. Absolutely, no junk items, truck toppers, glass, household items, old tires, etc!!! [We reserve the right to reject.] Absolute up-to-date titles must accompany vehicles, trailers, boats, ATV’s, etc.

Consignments may be brought to the auction sight: August 30,31, Sept 1,4,5,6 between the hours of 8 am & 6 pm(gates locked). Gates will be open on Friday, Sept 7 for viewing only (weather permitting). No items accepted Sept 7 or sale day!

To list equipment, contact: Lyle Hopkins (IL#440.000185) Polo, IL 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 Email - slpaspolo@gmail.com * Fax - 815-946-3745 815-225-7730 - Sale Sight (only during business hours)

Lenny Bryson (IL#440.000158) Polo, IL * 815-946-4120

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Taking a spa day or pleasure trip or inviting friends over is encouraged. Tell a loved one how you feel.

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2015 Cadillac XTS Claret red. Shale interior. 11K mi. $29,600 OBO. Jeff 815-631-7610

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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS Grey, 117K Miles, GPS, Sound system,Bluetooth, DVD, and Sun Roof. $5,000 o.b.o 815-441-8517

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