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COUNTY NEWS

Chamber Award

Pam Steele and Terry Schuster are Oregon’s Citizens of the Year./ 6

SPECIAL EVENT

Volunteers Needed Volunteer on Sept. 7 to help clean up the Rock River. / 10

Jamboree DFS wraps up the

Jamboree season tonight in downtown Mt. Morris. / 11

Annabelle Yokoboskie, 2, of Freeport, smiles as she rides the Rocking Horse, one of the entries in the U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition in Mt. Morris on Saturday. The horse’s sculptor, Fran Volz, of Rochelle, offered rides during afternoon events. Annabelle was in town enjoying the festival with her grandmother, Teri Meyers, of Mt. Morris. Rocking Horse took second place in the competition. Turn to page 2 for a story and more photos. Photo by Earleen Hinton

INDEX

One Section - 28 Pages

Byron Library........... 10 Church News............12 Classifieds..........19-24 Entertainment.......... 11

Marriage Licenses.... 9 Mt. Morris Library.... 7 Oregon Police.......... 27 Public Voice............... 9

DEATHS Anna Lee Thomas, Page 18

Property Transfers...17 Sheriff’s Arrests.......18 Social News............... 8 State’s Attorney.......17

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Anthony and Shantel Newcomer, of Mt. Morris, show their winning form during the Straw Bale Races on Saturday at the U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition in Mt. Morris. The couple won the event and took home the $50 cash prize when they rolled the bale down a portion of the street in the shortest amount of time. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com Excellent weather, new activities, and straw art proved to be the perfect combination last Saturday for the best ever StrawFest in downtown Mt. Morris.

“It went great. We added the food trucks and antique mall this year and that worked very well,” said organizer Jeff Bold. “The crowd was much larger than it’s been in the past. The weather was absolutely stellar.”

StrawFest, with its straw bale races, music, blacksmith demonstrations, and mechanical bull riding, is sponsored

by Encore! Mt. Morris and is the culmination of the twoweek-long U.S. National Straw Sculpture Competition.

Ten straw sculptures went on display Aug. 9 on the downtown campus. The public was invited to look them over and vote for their favorites.

The artists competing also voted for their favorite. The winners were announced at StrawFest.

“We had more competitors than ever before this year,” Bold said. “The quality continues to improve every year.”

First place went to Giraffe by Juan Zelaya, of Hoffman Estates; second was awarded to Rocking Horse by Fran Volz, of Rochelle, and third went to Eternal Peace by Bobbi Stockton, of DeKalb.

The winners were identical in both the People’s Choice and Artist’s Choice categories.

Other sculptures were “Learning the Howl” by Steven Lentz, Monticello, Wisconsin; “The Early Bird” by Chris, Cecelia, Jeff, and Ellen Mann, Rockford; “Barbie

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The winners for 2019 at the US National Straw Sculpting Competition pictured left to right are: Bobbi Stockton (Eternal Peace-third place), Fran Volz (Rocking Horse-second place), and Juan Zelaya (Giraffe-first place). Photo supplied

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Church picnic welcomes new pastor and family

Beauty Center” by Polished Hair & Nails and Hair on Main; “Who You Gonna Call” by Danica and Mark Rogers, Rochelle; “Easter Island Moai” by Jeremy Lampkin and Juan Martinez, Rochelle; “To My Mom, Breast Cancer Survivor”

by Evelyn Potter, Rochelle; and “Whatch your Fingers” by Neal Vogt, Pewaukee, Wisconsin.

The U.S. National Straw Sculpture Competition was started by Volz in 2016 in Rochelle.

It moved to Mt. Morris the following year.

A community build was added last year when volunteers turned out to design a straw bison. This year they built a giant straw saxophone to highlight the live music aspect of StrawFest.

Bold said the committee has decided to set StrawFest permanently for the fourth Saturday in August. The event will be held Aug. 22 next year with the competition from Aug. 7-23.

AT RIGHT: “Giraffe” by Juan Zelaya won first place in the U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition. Photo supplied

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The Leaf River Baptist Church, 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., will host a community picnic on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. to welcome new Senior Pastor Billy Hardy and his family to the area.

The afternoon will include free food, fun, and fellowship to make Hardy and his family feel at home in the community as they have just moved from Lafayette, Indiana.

The picnic will be held on the church lawn of the Leaf River Baptist Church with hot dogs, chips and homemade desserts.

In addition, popcorn, cotton candy, and snow cones will be available for the young and young at heart.

A bounce house will be set up for youngsters.

Hardy, his wife Bethany, and their teenage children Collin and Isabel moved to Byron in late July.

He earned his masters of divinity with an emphasis in biblical counseling from Faith Bible Seminary in Lafayette, Indiana, just prior to their move to Byron.

For more information call 815-7382205 or find the church on Facebook.

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COUNTY NEWS

Rising costs put recycling programs in jeopardy Local official believes solutions can be found

“City people were lucky,” he said.

But all that may be about to change.

Steve Moring told Polo officials that weekly pick-up of recyclables,

BY VINDE WELLS along with the drop-off bin at the vwells@oglecountynews.com corner of Locust Street and Division The high cost of recycling first Avenue, may be discontinued.

Moring said his comprompted the end of pany’s plan is to disa long-standing counpose of recyclables ty-wide program and with the regular garnow has at least one bage. local waste-hauler Rypkema said many threatening to follow county residents have suit. made recycling a “We’re not alone in habit, and he believes this situation. It’s both alternatives should be national and global,” pursued. said Steve Rypkema, “We stopped our director of the Ogle program because our County Solid Waste costs increased 150 Management Departpercent, and we had ment. no way to charge the However, he said, customers,” he said. there is light at the end Steve Rypkema “Options might be of the tunnel and solutemporary [garbage] tions can be found to rate increases or reducing the numaid a turn-around. ber of items taken.”

“The recycling market will get betSome recyclables are more marketter,” he said.

Rypkema’s department trashed a able than others, he said, and waste recycling program, implemented haulers may want to take only those, in 1994, earlier this year, and a rep- at least until the situation improves.

“The haulers need to do their part resentative of Moring Disposal Inc., Forreston, told the Polo City Coun- and absorb some of the cost,” he cil on Aug. 5 that his company may said. “I believe the cost will increase discontinue collection of recyclable for consumers but then when it gets better, those costs should then be items.

In both cases, decisions are influ- reduced.”

A longterm solution, in light of the enced by skyrocketing container loss of the Chinese market, would be hauling costs, contamination in the recycling stream, U.S. trade tariffs, to develop facilities in this country and the Chinese ban on importing to process the recyclables into other products.

U.S. recyclables.

“That is happening, but it isn’t Rypkema said it’s a case of simple economics. The demand for recycla- happening fast enough to absorb all bles has greatly dwindled, driving up the products that are stock-piled,” the cost to get rid of them — if you he said. “Because we depended so much on China, we no longer have can find a place that will take them.

After years of working to build facilities here.”

New facilities are coming online, awareness of the importance of he said, but it will take time for them recycling to protect the environto handle the volume. ment, Rypkema announced last JanMost of those facilities are on the uary that recycling stations in Byron, Oregon, Forreston, Monroe Center, West Coast, he said, and they are needed throughout the nation. and Rochelle would close in May. Required sorting of recyclables That meant the removal of large drop-off bins in those communities. at home before putting them out The only community unaffected might also help.

“Single stream recycling has come was Polo, and that was because the back to haunt us,” Rypkema said. drop-off bin there was Moring’s.

When recycling was new, customThe large drop-off bins were mostly used by rural residents, Rypkema ers were required to sort items by said, because village and cities still category. Metal, glass, plastics, and have curbside recycling through paper were kept separate when put in the bins or set out for the garbage their waste hauler.

Moring Disposal Inc., of Forreston, provides this roll-off bin for recyclable items at the corner of Locust Street and Franklin Avenue in Polo. The increasing costs associated with getting rid of the recyclables has put the program in jeopardy. Photo by VInde Wells man.

Putting everything mingled in the same container led to more contamination and that was part of China’s complaint, Rypkema said.

If a container is not adequately washed before being discarded, it may spill its contents onto other items. If the other items are paper or

cardboard, they are ruined as far as recycling is concerned.

For more information on how to recycle correctly and drop-off options, call the solid waste management department at 815-7324050 or visit www.oglecounty.org, choose Department and click on Solid Waste.

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COURT NEWS

Myers is accused of patronizing prostitute

BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@saukvalley.com A longtime KSB Hospital physician charged in a sex trafficking case is on “an indefinite leave of absence” while his criminal case proceeds.

Dr. Mark K. Myers, 52, of Oregon, a family practice physician with KSB for more than 20 years, is charged in two cases, each with one count of patronizing a prostitute, which is punishable by 1 to 3 years in prison, and one of misdemeanor solicitation of a sexual act.

to continue to call the Myers is among 28 office at 1307 Washingpeople charged in Winton St. for appointments nebago County Court as and other needs, Marx part of a sex trade invessaid. tigation centered on A former CEO, a bank two Rockford lingerie president, an elected shops. He was booked official, a youth soccer and released Tuesday coach, another doctor after posting $470 of his and other prominent $6,500 bond; he has a Rockford-area busicourt hearing Aug. 29. ness leaders are among Myers, who practicDr. Mark K. Myers those charged after a es in Oregon, “is on monthslong investigaan indefinite leave of absence as we sort through the legal tion into what police say was a sex issues as well as the employment trade operation at Chantilly Lace, issues, “ KSB spokesman Kevin 106 Seventh St., and Exclusive Lingerie Boutique, 77 Seventh St. Marx said this morning.

The two shops were raided May 23 In the meantime, the hospital is working to find a replacement and shut down for code violations. for Myers; his patients are advised Also charged was Peggy Smith, 57,

of Winnebago, owner of Chantilly Lace; she faces 12 counts of promoting a place of prostitution. The owner of Exclusive Lingerie, Ruth Miller, who had hired attorneys to fight the city’s closure of her business after the May raid, has since died, authorities said.

Smith, who is free after posting $10,000 of her $100,000 bond, is accused of providing rooms at Chantilly Lace to allow for prostitution from March 9 to May 23, according to the complaint.

No one was charged with prostitution, part of the city’s strategy to focus on those who buy sex or facilitate the sale of it.

The women described as prostitutes in court documents are listed as witnesses to the alleged crimes.

TUTORS WANTED

First Fridays says goodbye to summer Sept. 6

The Highland Community College Adult Education program is seeking volunteers to tutor adults in the district.

Volunteers tutor math, reading, writing or English as a Second Language.

All interested individuals are encouraged to attend one of the following meetings in a main floor meeting room at the Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport: Tuesday, Sept.

17 from 6 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19 from 10 to 11 a.m., or Wednesday, Sept.

25 from 2 to 3 p.m.

The informational meetings will address volunteer duties, time commitment, and experience.

For more information about these meetings, contact Esther Mayer at 815599-3538 or at esther.mayer@highland. edu.

First Fridays will (reluctantly) say good bye to summer on Friday, Sept.

6 at 7 p.m. at the Mt. Morris Moose Family Center, 101 Moose Drive, Mt. Morris.

The First Fridays format features each musician (or band) taking 15 minutes at center stage and continuing until each group has been featured.

Instruments are all acoustic and professional sound system engineering is provided by Mike Bratt.

Musicians from across northern Illinois, and often neighboring

states, appear on a regular basis.

The music is varied and includes country, bluegrass, blues, gospel, folk, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of all of the above.

Participation is encouraged so bring an instrument and join the show, or relax and just enjoy the music.

The Mt. Morris Moose Family Center features an extensive menu of food and beverage.

Admission is by free will donation. Bring a friend and enjoy some music.

Mike Bratt, of Stillman Valley, is a frequent, and talented, on stage performer as well as serving as sound engineer for First Fridays Open Mics. Photo supplied

IN BRIEF Early holiday deadline set An early deadline will be in effect for the Sept. 6 edition of the Mt. Morris Times.

The deadline for news items and photos is 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30.

The office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day. Normal hours will resume Tuesday, Sept. 3.

K of C Tootsie Roll drive set for Sept. 13 and 14 The 50th annual Knights of Columbus

Tootsie Roll drive in Oregon and Mt. Morris will be held on Friday, Sept. 13 and Saturday, Sept. 14.

Last year $5,640 was raised by the members of Oregon Council 1092 with help from their families and friends.

The funds that were raised helped to support the Knights of Columbus programs in Illinois, such as Special Olympics and home loans.

Local organizations who also received more than $1,500 apiece were Village of Progress, Oregon School District Special Education pro-

gram, and Stouffer Terrace.

LR Lions to serve breakfast Sept. 14 and Oct. 12 The Leaf River Lions will begin serving its monthly breakfasts on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Bertolet Memorial Building, Leaf River.

Fresh eggs, bacon, hash browns, with or without onions, sausage gravy, and toast will be on the menu.

The breakfast is free for children 4 and under, $4 for ages 5 to 12, and 4&

for adults “one time through.” An “all you can eat” breakfast is $9.

The next breakfast will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12 with a menu of pancakes and waffles, French toast, and whole hog sausage. Strawberries with whipped cream, blueberry, or chocolate chip pancakes will also be available.

Proceeds from the breakfasts will assist the Lions with Summer Daze activities, as well as vision and hearing assistance.

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OREGON CHAMBER AWARDS

Schuster and Steele are Oregon Citizens of the Year Hector’s Cochina is Business of the Year

BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com An Oregon couple wore looks of pleased surprise last week when they were named the 2019 Citizens of the Year.

Terry Schuster and Pam Steele were recognized for their community service at the Oregon Chamber of Commerce annual awards dinner Aug. 22 at E.D. Etnyre & Company.

“We were absolutely surprised,” Schuster said after the dinner. “We didn’t see that coming at all. Pam and I talked about it afterward — we’re just doing what we do.”

Both are retired Oregon educators — Schuster was a high school counselor and Steele was a fifth grade teacher.

Chamber executive director Liz Vos presented the award.

“For many years these two citizens have contributed to the well being of Oregon youth and families and have been a driving force in our community,” she said, her voice tinged with emotion. “In a world that can be so cynical and so cold, you both have been a beacon of logic and positivity in my life and many other’s lives as well. When others are focused on the negative you both challenge people to look for the best in others.”

Steele addressed her acceptance comments to Schuster right after the award was presented.

Pine Creek News

By Karen Merlak This summer, Pastor Charlotte Hoppe has shared her thoughts on love. Looking around our world, we have a love of nature, love of neighbors, love of strangers, love of friends and family.

We learn about love from our Father and for His everlasting love, we are thankful.

Our church building and our excitement continue to grow.

“There is a person who makes me step outside my comfort zone and do things I wouldn’t otherwise do,” she said. “And so I love you.”

Schuster had already taken a turn on the stage as one of the presenters of the Business of the Year, which went to Hector’s Cochina, owned by Hector and Michelle Carreno.

“These entrepreneurs take a hands on approach to improve our community one day, one step, at a time,” Schuster said of the Carrenos. “They employ local youth and encourage them to actively participate in the community. They go the extra mile to provide flexible work schedules allowing students to participate in school activities and provide a work experience that helps create a positive work ethic.

“You will see them outside their business cleaning up the grounds area to improve the aesthetics and image of the area. You will also see them actively supporting the events and activities of communities outside the Oregon area.”

Co-presenter Roger Castle listed all the community activities the couple contribute to.

“They may be one of Oregon’s newer businesses, but they have made and will continue to make a big difference in our community,” he said.

“We’re very honored and blessed to be part of the Oregon community,” Michelle said after the presentation. “We have the passion and love what we do every day.”

Their restaurant is at Conover Square.

This past Monday morning, in the very early hours, my nephew, Hayden Bittinger, and I headed to the O’Hare airport to pick up my son, Clint.

Clint has been enjoying a couple weeks of leave from the military base in California.

In the evening, Clint and I met my brother, Ben Bittinger, his wife, Jo, and their sons, Hayden and Garrett, in Dixon for dinner.

Together, we celebrated Clint’s birthday. Traditional cake and candles followed at our home.

On Wednesday afternoon, Clint and I traveled to DeKalb for lunch and a movie before making the trip to Wrigley Field for his birthday gift, a baseball game.

A Cubs win was an added bonus for his birthday gift.

This past Thursday morning, Clint and I left for Minneapolis,

Pam Steele reacts as her husband, Terry Schuster, smiles after they were announced as the Oregon Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 Citizens of the Year. Turn to page 28 for more photos. Photo by Earleen Hinton The Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Kate Lehrke, a longtime Girl Scout, Cub Scout, and Boy Scout leader.

“Kate has devoted many long hours to ensuring that both [Cub Scout] Pack 81 and [Boy Scout] Troop 52 continues to exist by her dedication and service as a cubmaster. She has helped to bring the cub scouts from only 13 cub scouts to over 30,” said presenter Lynn Knodle. “Kate has served the community on the Oregon ambulance, supported the volunteer fire department, is a CPR instructor, was a

member of the Oregon Kiwanis from 2008 until it was disbanded.

She has helped with the many food drives in the area, including organizing the Lifeline, Scouting for Food, Meals on Wheels, and working with Loaves & Fishes in Mt Morris, coordinating with the local post office for their food program as well.”

The Civic Leadership Award went to Oregon Together, and the Welcome to Oregon Award, for a new business, was presented to Jason and Carrie O’Neil, who own Cork & Tap.

Minnesota, where we stayed with my daughter, Stephanie, and her boyfriend, Joao Vitor.

On Friday, Stephanie and Joao took us to the Minnesota State Fair.

We visited the animal exhibits including an animal birthing center. There were brand new lambs, calves, ducklings, chicks, and piglets being born and hatched that week.

This past Saturday, our family spent the afternoon at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.

On Sunday, Clint and I made the trip back home. I really enjoyed seeing and spending time with my children.

Clint will be home for another week with lots more activities planned with family and friends.

While the summer season has a full month to go, there is already talk of fall.

Pumpkin spice is becoming popular once again. Even though the upcoming season is one of my favorites with its brightly colored leaves and cooler temperatures, we seem to be rushing things a bit.

No matter how early we decorate with pumpkins, the season will only come when it is time, when it is God’s time.

God knows when we are ready for new jobs, new relationships, and new seasons.

Sometimes it comes as a surprise and we are caught off guard.

My hope is that this week will be filled with blessings before we meet again for a time of worship next Sunday morning.

Our worship time is changing to 10:30 a.m. for Sunday service with Sunday school an hour before worship. Our church family welcomes you.

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Big Kid Book Club Returns Wednesday, Sept. 4, 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.

While younger siblings enjoy story time big kids can enjoy their own stories with Mrs. Julie.

After School Club Begins Wednesday, Sept. 4, 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Every first and third Wednesday of the month we will have an after school club.

Come join us for science projects, crafts, adventures in the library, movies, and so much more.

Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

AT LEFT: Kaitlyn Pepper is a new face on the Mt. Morris Public Library staff. AT RIGHT: Participants in the T-shirt class at the Mt. Morris Public Library show off their creations. Photos supplied

here at the library.

Library Board Meeting - Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m.

Mt. Morris Public Library 105 S. McKendrie Ave. Mt. Morris IL 61054 815-734-4927

Fax-815-734-6035 www.mtmorris-il.org Library Hours Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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MT. MORRIS SENIOR CENTER Events and activities at the Mt. Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., are for everyone.

Although most of our events cater to those who are over 50 years old, all ages are invited.

If you would like to RSVP for an activity or if you have any questions simply call 815-734-6335 and ask for Melissa.

We are happy to help!

Closed for Labor Day The Mt. Morris Senior Center will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2 in recognition of Labor Day. We hope you have a great day celebrating the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

Lunch Bunch Join us for a delicious lunch at The Norwegian in Rockford on Friday, Sept. 6.

The carpool from the Mt. Morris Senior Center will leave at 10:30 a.m. or you can meet us at the restaurant at 11:30 a.m.

All are welcome to join us. If you have any questions, feel free to call the center at 815-734-6335.

Hagemann-Miller Memorial Golf Outing On Saturday, Sept. 7 we will be holding our sixth annual Hagemann-Miller Memorial Golf Outing at the Sunset Golf Course in Mt. Morris.

This is our largest fundraiser of the

year and really contributes to the success of the Mt. Morris Senior Center.

We are looking for donors, sponsors, diners, and golfers.

If you would like to join us for this fun event in any way, contact Melissa at the Mt. Morris Senior Center at 815734-6335. Thank you in advance for your support.

Japanese Meal We will be enjoying a Japanese International Meal together at the Mt. Morris Senior Center on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at noon.

We hope you can join us to experience a little of the Japanese culture and some authentic Japanese food.

The cost for this meal is $8, and we

appreciate you letting us know if you are planning to come so we can prepare for the right amount of people. Please call 815-734-6335 to RSVP. National Day of Encouragement Grief Class We all have different types of grief in our lives. We all deal with different things.

We all know people who are grieving.

We can all benefit from a grief class.

On Thursday, Sept. 12 at 1 p.m. the Mt. Morris Senior Center will be hosting a grief class in conjunction with Agrace Hospice.

This is a class for everyone, so we hope you are able to come. Please RSVP to 815-734-6335.

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Upcoming Events: Lego Club - Starts on Monday, Sept. 9 at 5:45 p.m. and will be held every second Monday of the month.

Children under age 8 need to have a parent with them.

Banned Book Read Out - This annual event will be held on Monday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m.

Family Yoga - In honor of National Family Fitness Day, join us for free family yoga thanks to ADM Studios on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 11 a.m.

Trivia Night Fundraiser - Join us at Pinecrest Grove for trivia night on Saturday, Sept. 28th at 6:30 p.m.

This is an annual library fundraiser. Please visit us to register your team.

Watch the paper for fun events for kids during the school year – after school activities are being planned

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Story Time is Back Wednesday, Sept. 4, 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Children from birth to age 5 can come and enjoy stories and activities every Wednesday morning.

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COUNTY NEWS

Ogle court team presents at national conference An Ogle County court team recently made a presentation at a national conference.

The New Horizon’s Problem Solving Court team presented a session titled “Rural Problem Solving Courts: Establishing, Sustaining and Collaborating� at the National Association of Drug Court Professionals annual training conference in National Harbor, Maryland, near Washington DC. The team was selected to present on this topic because of its success.

Ogle County’s Problem Solving Courts began with a Drug Court in 2009 and expanded with the addition of a DUI Court in 2019. Problem Solving Courts seek to treat the underlying cause of a non-violent substance addicted offender’s behavior through intensive treatment and accountability through the judicial system.

The well-attended presentation was led by founding drug court team members Resident Circuit Judge John “Ben� Roe and Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow, along with Ogle County Public Defender Dennis Riley and treatment provider Kevin Buss of Sinnissippi Centers Inc. Also present were additional representatives from Ogle County’s judiciary, State’s Attorney’s Office, Public Defender’s Office and Probation. Throughout the presentation each member addressed the function of problem-solving courts from their perspective and emphasized the importance of establishing and sustaining a collaborative problem-solving court model. “Looking back over 10 years, and looking forward, the relationships of our team members is the key to our success,� Roe said. “We share the same vision, the same philosophy, but most importantly we respect and

The Ogle County Problem Solving Court Team’s posed for a group photo while at the National Association of Drug Court Professionals training conference. In the front row, left to right, are: Probation Officer Stacy Noble, Public Defender Kathleen Isley, Public Defender Dennis Riley, Probation Officer Brigette Beckman, Assistant State’s Attorney Justyna Palasiewicz. Back row: Judge John “Ben� Roe, State’s Attorney Eric Morrow, Coordinator Brooke Plachno, Judge Clayton Lindsey, Probation Officer Brian Peterson, and Treatment Provider Kevin Buss. Photo supplied trust each and every team member’s expertise.�

Morrow also spoke to the audience. “From my perspective as state’s attorney, the focus is public safety,� he said. “As a result, I support problem solving courts in Ogle County.

By diverting nonviolent substance dependent offenders into comprehensive treatment programs along with intensive supervision by our probation department we promote public safety and save taxpayer dollars.�

From a treatment perspective, Buss said the presentation gave the team the opportunity to show the

strong relationship between the court system and treatment in Ogle County. “Positive outcomes are the result when there is integration between the criminal justice system and substance abuse and mental health treatment for non-violent offenders,� he said.

As the public defender on the team Riley said, “Our success locally has now been recognized on a national level and we are a model for other rural drug courts. As a defense attorney, I receive a great deal of satisfaction in seeing a non-violent defendant stay out of prison and then become a contributing member of our commu-

nity - holding a job, reuniting their family, and leading the way for others - instead of just recycling them in and out of the prison system.�

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SPECIAL EVENT

The Oregon Rotary Club will host a fundraiser, Fall Fun of the River, on Saturday, Sept. 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. on the deck at Maxson’s Riverside Restaurant.

The community is invited to attend the event which will offer

port the community.

Tickets are $20 per person and may be purchased from Rotary Club members or at the Oregon Park District.

Lunch on the deck will include sandwiches, salads, chips, and des-

serts.

Live music will be provided by J. T. Wells.

Local businesses, organizations, and individuals are asked to consid-

level by the end of third grade, it creates a significant educational struggle.

The program has volunteers from Oregon, Mt. Morris, Byron, Dixon and other communities.

Many volunteers have been able to stay with the same child all the way through the four years.

We greatly appreciate all of the volunteers that have been with us even if they are unable to complete all the years.

Some of our volunteers are gone for a number of weeks over the winter. We would prefer to have a volunteer for the majority of the year than none at all.

IREAD and the teachers will give volunteers ideas of books and activities.

We provide materials and some guidance. Every volunteer and every student have different needs and strengths.

Joyful is a common reaction of the student when a volunteer walks into a classroom for a weekly session.

Practice reading out loud and being read to, is an invaluable experience.

It is pure delight to experience the

growth of your student over the years.

For more information call or text Lori Peterson at 815-973-2180 or email OregonIREAD@gmail.com.

Lori Peterson IREAD Coordinator

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PUBLIC VOICE Oregon IREAD seeks volunteers Dear Editor, Being a reading buddy with a child at the elementary school is a very rewarding experience.

The IREAD program at Oregon Elementary School is now in its sixth year.

IREAD is sponsored by the Literacy Council.

We are again seeking community volunteers for 30 minutes a week during the school day.

Volunteers are assigned a child from kindergarten, and they continue with that student through third grade.

The premise of the program is children are learning to read from kindergarten through third grade and reading to learn from fourth grade on.

If a child is unable to read at grade

MARRIAGE LICENSES Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriages licenses.

Aug. 16 Thomas G. Swisher, of Rockford, and Alicia G. Howard, of Oregon.

Aug. 19 Logan P. Cheshire and Victoria L. Garcia, both of Sterling.

Austin K. Miner, of Caledonia, and

Courtney E. Bolin, of Kirkland.

Charles E. Bryant Jr. and Linda M. Lukaszewicz, both of Park Hill, Oklahoma.

Ross R. Warrington, of Rockford, and Amanda D. Sjurseth of Holcomb.

Aug. 22 Jeremy B. Heller, of Polo, and Marilyn T. Bush, of Shannon.

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Student Awards presented at 1:00 pm.

Held on the grounds of the John Deere Historic Site, Rte. 2, Grand Detour, IL. Admission is FREE

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riverboat rides, beverages, food, a cash bar, and music.

The proceeds will be used by the club for the Operation Warm project, which provides coats for Oregon Elementary School students, scholarships, and other activities to sup-

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YOUR ENVIRONMENT

Volunteers needed for Rock River Sweep Sept. 7 Volunteers are needed for the 10th annual Oregon Area Rock River Sweep on Saturday, Sept. 7.

Organized efforts to keep the shores of the river clean and safe began 10 years ago in Oregon.

Similar river sweeps now take place in numerous communities across Wisconsin and Illinois on the weekend after Labor Day. This year’s Rock River Sweep will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. with check-in at 7:30 a.m. behind Conover Square in Oregon.

Exelon’s Conservation Club, Oregon’s Boy Scout Troop, Oregon Together, Ogle County Sheriff’s Department, and Oregon Park District are only some of this year’s participating organizations.

The sweep will work to clean up the banks of the Rock River from Mud Creek Road to Castle Rock State Park.

Volunteers, boaters, fishermen, paddlers, landowners along the river, youth groups and other service organizations are encouraged

to participate.

White Pelican Canoe & Kayak Rental Inc., will provide a limited number of canoes and free shuttle service from the Castle Rock boat landing back to Kiwanis Park for people with their own canoes or kayaks.

Volunteers should wear long sleeves and pants and old shoes, and should bring a refillable water bottle to reduce waste.

Gloves, trash bags, bug spray, snacks, and water will be provided.

The Oregon Area Rock River Sweep is sponsored by RockRiverSweep.org, Oregon Together, the Oregon Park District, the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department, the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department, Oregon Together, White Pelican, Inc., American Rivers National River Cleanup, and Rock River Trail Initiative.

For more information visit www. rockriversweep.org or email commissioner.schuster@gmail.com, or call 815-988-3202.

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A donation of $500 sponsors one of three boat trips held during the afternoon. The sponsor will receive four complimentary tickets and be recognized in the program and at the entrance to the riverboat.

A sponsorship of $250 will assist in underwriting the cost of the food and music for the event. The sponsor will receive two tickets and be recognized in the program.

For those that do not wish to par-

ticipate at either sponsorship level, any donation would be appreciated.

For more information to reserve a sponsorship contact the Rotary Club at 815-979-0370 or oregonilrotary@ gmail.com.

Ages: 3-8 years Join us for a celebration of dragons!

Stories, crafts, activities, and hatching dragon eggs!

Law presents: Testamentary Wills and Living Wills Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Get started on your legal to-do list with the help of Attorney Youman.

She will discuss the purposes and considerations in order to establish legal documents for a Living Will and a Testamentary Will.

Card Creations Thursday, Sept. 26, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Boost your creative side by making beautiful handmade greeting cards to give to your family and friends.

The prep work is done, so all you have to do is join us and get creative. All materials are supplied.

In celebration of International Observe the Moon Night on Oct. 5, Historian Jim Gibbons will look back at what made the Apollo program a defining moment in our history and why it still resonates today. 2019 is the 50th anniversary of the Apollo landing.

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BYRON LIBRARY Special Hours The library will be closed Monday, Sept.

2 in observation of the Labor Day holiday. We wish all of our patrons a safe and happy Labor Day. Game of Thrones Trivia Wednesday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7:30pm Winter is Coming! Show us how much you love GoT by answering as many trivia questions as possible.

Prizes will be awarded and refreshments will be served.

Parents: Register your children (ages 3-8) for Dragon Storytime while you enjoy Trivia!

Miss Julie will keep them entertained until 7:30 p.m.

Dragon Storytime Wednesday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 p.m.

Korean War Traveling Trunk Presentation Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1:30 to 2 p.m.

Veterans Memorial Hall and Museum research volunteer Mary Rose Fillip displays items in the travel trunk from the Korean War. One of the stories is of PFC Charles Swenson, a Rockford Korean War Veteran who served in Chorwon, on the Korean Peninsula, from 1953-1954 as he related his thoughts and duties as an assistant gunner/cannoneer to his family back home.

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The 1969 Apollo 11 Moon Landing Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Monster Mash Escape Room Friday, Oct. 4 or Saturday, Oct. 5, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ages: 7 and up You’re trapped in the dungeon! Can you figure out how to escape before the monsters return?

Groups of 3-4 should register for a 45 minute time slot.

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LIVE MUSIC

The final Friday night concert of the Mt. Morris Jamboree season will feature local rockabilly band DFS on Friday, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. at the downtown Reckmeyer Band Shell.

The band is made up of four gents who love and live the rockabilly lifestyle, including lead singer Ted O’Donnell, Harry Euhus on lead guitar and vocals, Rick Nolting on upright bass and vocals, and Bill Englund on drums.

DFS was inducted into the Rockford Area Music Industry’s Hall of Fame this spring.

The future of DFS has an album or two involved and maybe some small touring.

Ralfie’s B.B.Q. will serve their signature pork kabobs, ribeye steak

sandwiches, pulled pork nachos, pulled pork sandwiches, chips, and drinks staring at 6 p.m.

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 Illinois 64 from 4 to 7 p.m. every Friday through October.

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

The local Rockabilly Band, DFS will close out the 2019 Jamboree season with a free twohour show starting at 7 pm on Friday, Aug. 30. Photo supplied

SPECIAL EVENT Elkhorn Creek preserve to celebrate 20th anniversary

The meeting begins with a potluck (optional) at 6 p.m., followed by the program at 7 p.m. at St. John United Church The Northwest Illinois Audubon Sociof Christ, 1010 Park Boulevard, Freeport. ety’s meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 3 will To participate in the potluck, bring a feature a celebration of Elkhorn Creek dish to pass and your own table service.

Biodiversity Preserve’s 20th anniversary.

The program follows with a presenta-

tion of the history and milestones of the preserve which contains a diversity of habitats – wetlands, prairies, woodlands - that provide food and shelter for resident and migratory species; more than 500 species of plants and animals have been found there.

The program will include a photo journey set to music as well as shared stories and reflections from preserve volunteers. The meeting is open to everyone. For more information, call Teresa at 815-238-3963 or visit the NIAS website at www.nwilaudubon.org.

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

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH

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

BROOKVILLE & ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES

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

CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana Pastor Matt Smith 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

OPEN BIBLE

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

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH Polo Campus

EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD

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

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH

FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

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

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Brian LeBaron 815-946-3212 faithumcpolo

DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

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

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

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

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

4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Matt Smith

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

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

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

GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd., German Valley Pastor Eric Schlukebir 815-362-6601

409 W. Brayton Rd, P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573

NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH

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

ST. MARY CHURCH

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

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

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

OREGON CHURCH OF GOD

Church and Main Streets Pastor Don Plock

LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH

205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw 815-837-5255 polo@crossroadscn.com www.crossroadscn.com

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

FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH

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

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

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

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

VAN BROCKLIN-FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3582 Bolton Rd.., Freeport Pastor Dawn Barr 815-291-0601

WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Rd., Forreston 815-938-2586

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

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

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SPORTS ROUNDUP Oregon defeated Byron 3-1 in an Aug. 27 Big Northern Conference game at Oregon Park West.

Josh Sitze led the way with two goals, Jayden Davis with a goal and assist and Keshon Reed had an assist.

The Hawks’ moved to 2-0-0 overall and 1-0 in conference with the win. “Our next games will be this weekend when we host our varsity tournament with two games Friday and three games on Saturday,” said coach Seger Larsen.

Oregon won its season opener against Somonauk 4-1 on Aug. 26. Sitze led the way with two goals and one assist.

Davis and Joey Gelander each added a goal and Eli Rufer added an assist.

The team as a whole took 36 shots during the game. Owen Ketter had five saves in goal for the Hawks.

Volleyball The Lady Hawks downed Eastland in three games 22-25, 25-22, and 25-12 in Aug. 27 action at the Blackhawk Center.

Jadyn Bothe led Oregon with nine kills and six digs followed by Brenna Noon with five kills and four blocks. Ella Martin had 14 assists, three kills, and five

digs. Olivia Ankney added nine digs and an ace.

Cross Country

as a team with 262 points. The Hawks were paced by Andy Harshman, 10th in 18:00.

Girls Golf Lutheran 190, Oregon 220: The Crusaders topped the Hawks in a dual at

Sinnissippi Golf Course in Rockford. Lizzy Villareal led Oregon with a 50 followed

by Helena Hayden-Fox with a 52, Ava Hackman and Isabella Olalde, 59s, Mia

A potentially banner season for the Rock Falls girls cross country team got See ROUNDUP, Page 14 off to a banner start on Aug. 27.

The Rockets, who are the preseason No. 1 Class 1A team in the state, ran away with top honors at the Rocket Run, contested at a soggy Centennial Park.

Rock Falls amassed a mere 19 points for a comfortable win against Rockford Christian, which had 41. Oregon (134), Orion (135) and Genoa-Kingston (142) rounded out the top five in a nine-team field.

Leading the way was Bailee Fortney, who covered the 3-mile Centennial Park course in 19 minutes, 30 seconds. She was more excited to have four teammates join her in the top seven finishers.

Oregon’s Leah Watters was 16th in 22:02. Other Oregon runners were: Faith Marquardt, 32nd, 24:02; Katlyn Ramirez, 34th, 24:11; Breanna DeHaan, 36th, 24:18; Cynthia Nyderek, 41st, 24:30; Natalie Tremble, 43rd, 24:37; Ellen Hodson, 49th, 25:15; Valerie Nyderek, Rock Falls’ Sydney Reyes (left) and Oregon’s Leah Watters run toward the finish Tuesday 52nd, 25:55; and Isabelle Koertner, 53rd, during the Rocket Run at Centennial Park in Rock Falls. Photo by Michael Krabbenhoeft/ 25:59.

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LEFT: Oregon’s Jadyn Bothe (15) spikes past Eastland’s Karlie Krogman (32) during Tuesday night action at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon.

The Lady Hawks won the match in three sets. ABOVE: Oregon’s Josh Sitze heads to the goal as Byron’s Owen Griffith (14) chases during Tuesday action at Oregon Park West. Sitze scored two goals in Oregon’s 3-1 win. He also had two goals in the Hawks’ opener on Monday. Photos by Earleen Hinton

Trampel, 60, and Samantha Bowers, 61.

Rock Falls 195, Oregon 220: Ellie Wasson carded a 45 and was the medalist in a Big Northern dual at Silver Ridge. Isabella Olalde shot a 52 to lead the Hawks, with Lizzy Villareal carding a 54. Helena Holden-Fox shot a 56 followed by Mia Trampel with a 58, Samantha Bowers, 60, and Ava Hackman 63.

Boys Golf The Rock Falls boys golf team cruised to a win at Silver Ridge on Aug. 22 with a score of 165 to get past Oregon, which carded a 208.

The Hawks got a 51 from both Case Sellers and Jarrett Dietrich. Eddie Buttens had a 52 followed by Issac Kaltenburn, 54, Tanner Clayton, 63; and Nick Beitel, 64.

Oregon 194, Aquin 267: Case Sellers carded a 4-over-par 40 to lead the Hawks past the Bulldogs at Silver Ridge Golf Course. Eddie Buttens added a 49 for Oregon.

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Numbers are up for some high school sports teams I n chatting with Oregon athletic director Mike Lawton at Red and White Hawk Night, I learned that the high school’s enrollment is only 380.

That speaks volumes about the demographics of Oregon and Mt. Morris and how that number represents an over 50 percent decrease from the 1970s.

The good news is that Lawton reports excellent participation numbers for fall sports. Last year, Oregon was one of the conference leaders with percentage of kids out for sports.

Boys soccer has enough for both a jayvee and varsity team, one of the few league schools to have that.

Volleyball always has a large turnout, with the bulk being freshmen, sophomores and juniors.

Over 20 girls are running cross country and golf has solid numbers for both boys and girls.

The sport most affected by numbers has always been football. In recent years, lack of depth has been detrimental to the Hawk program, and for that matter, many others throughout the area.

To compound matters, the IHSA will not allow players to be in both sophomore and varsity games on the

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same night. Thus, the Big Northern will contest sophomore games on Monday.

Look for Oregon to dress several sophomores on Friday as back up for the varsity. At this point, it is hard to say how many or how they will be used.

Oregon has long been a junior-senior dominated team.

Freshman games will be played on Fridays, provide a team has enough players. About half the BNC teams will not field a freshman team.

Oregon is on the bubble and Lawton said it would be a week-by-week basis on whether they will have enough players.

In the NUIC, it will primarily be varsity only on Friday, with the fresh-soph to play on Monday.

Though the IHSA is trying to be safety conscious, this arrangement is putting a lot of extra time and driving expenses on fans. It is also more of a chore for schools to facil-

itate.

Unfortunately, this is type of over-regulation is a reflection of society as a whole. Why can’t we leave decisions on playing time to the coaches, whom I have more faith in them than a governing body?

8-Man Preparations

In driving home from church on Sunday, I couldn’t help but notice different configurations on the Polo football field. Its 8-man opener against Danville Schlarman on Friday promises to attract a lot of interest.

Schlarman has a pair of state titles (1980 and 1981) to its credit, but hasn’t played football since 2012.

The previous eight years, they had

only six victories against 66 losses.

Another 8-man newcomer is Flanagan, which qualified for the playoffs 13 of 14 years before going 1-35 the last four years. Talk about the bottom dropping out.

Flanagan does have the distinction of being the very first state football champion in Illinois, winning the 1A crown in 1974.

Many of the 8-man schools are in similar situations, with two others being reinstated and many others with losing records in 2018. Maybe the biggest thing offered by 8-man is hope.

A big plus for Polo will be having an experience advantage over its opponents.

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September 2010. Earlier this year, 195 acres of the preserve was designated an Illinois Nature Preserve by the Illinois Nature Preserve Commission due to the high quality of the natural habitats found there. It is a superior example of a mature northern Illinois oak-hickory forest.

Several species of rare and unusual woodland plants and birds are found there. The clear running Hall Creek cuts through the entire preserve and has created several steep dolomite limestone cliffs or dells.

The Howard Colman Hall Creek Preserve is bordered by the Natural Land Institute’s 93 acre Howard D. Colman Nature Preserve to the west.

The Winnebago County Forest Preserve District’s 369 acre Severson Dells Nature Preserve is located just over the Winnebago County line to the northwest.

The Howard Colman Hall Creek Preserve has miles of scenic hiking trails and is open year round from dawn to dusk.

For more information about Byron Forest Preserve District preserves and activities call 815 234-8535 extension 200 or visit www.byronforestpreserve.com.

Twenty-one acres is made up of a mixture of pasture, oak savanna and limestone cliffs located along Hall Creek adjacent to the south boundary of the preserve. Photo supplied

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Lee-Ogle Transportation receives $25,000 grant

BY RACHEL RODGERS rrodgers@saukvalley.com The Lee-Ogle Transportation System won a grant to help alleviate transportation challenges for low-income community members.

LOTS was one of five organizations across the nation to receive a $25,000 planning grant from the National Center for Mobility Management, a technical assistance center operated by the Community Transportation Association of America and funded through the Federal Transit Administration.

The funds will be used to develop

Project Moving Forward, a collaboration with several area organizations and low-income individuals to develop and test ways to make transportation more accessible to those in need.

LOTS Assistant Director Kari Wolfe will lead the project and work with KSB Hospital, the Lee County Health Department, Lee County Probation, the Ogle County Health Department, Ogle County Probation, the Regional Office of Education, Rochelle Community Hospital, Sinnissippi Centers and the Tri-County Opportunities Council.

“Our project is bringing together

partners from health care, behavioral health, education, probation, transportation, and other community agencies, some of whom have never collaborated together before,” according to a news release on the grant. “We will also create performance measures to show the projected impact of our project, among other key indicators.”

Lack of transportation is tied to being an obstacle in economic, health, and social well-being.”

“NCMM recognizes the vital role transportation plays in all activities that support resident empowerment across the board; yet often

community transportation systems lack the resources and/or strategies to provide the level of mobility to residents that they would like to,” according to the release.

LOTS is funded by a combination of state and federal grants along with a local match. It provides more than 80,000 rides a year and services more than 5,000 people throughout the area, primarily for medical, employment and education purposes.

Call 815-288-2117, go to lotsil.org or find the Lee-Ogle Transportation System on Facebook for more information or to schedule a ride.

Hairy Cow Brewing Company will be open exclusively to Trivia Night participants with a special menu of food and drink available for purchase.

The cost is $10 per person as a team member with maximum of six people on

a team.

Registration is guaranteed with payment at Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon or call 815-732-3252 to register and pay for your team.

The number attending will be limited

so register soon.

The event will include Mulligans, prizes for winning teams, games in-between rounds, all led by Trivia Night expert, Gary Mueller, statistician for the St. Louis Cardinals.

SPECIAL EVENT “Join the herd” for RRC Trivia Night on Monday, Oct. 21 Trivia Night, a fundraiser for Rock River Center, will be on Monday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. at Hairy Cow, Byron.

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The Byron Forest Preserve District and Perks Ranch have swapped several acres of land around the Howard Colman Hall Creek Preserve located at 12749 North Weldon Road in northern Ogle County.

Doug Perks, owner of Perks Ranch and Byron Forest Preserve District Executive Director, Todd Tucker finalized the land exchange on Aug. 20.

The Byron Forest Preserve District traded a 19 acre section of tillable land located on the west side of their Howard Colman Hall Creek Preserve for 21 acres owned by Perks Ranch that is made up of a mixture of pasture, oak savanna and limestone cliffs located along Hall Creek adjacent to the south boundary of the preserve.

“It is great to cooperate with local land owners to put some tillable agricultural land back into production and to protect some significant natural areas” said Byron Forest Preserve Executive Director, Todd Tucker. “It was wonderful to work with Doug Perks and the Perks Ranch staff on this project”.

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COURTS

Former state’s attorney is running for judgeship ney to Eric Morrow in A former Ogle County the primary election in State’s Attorney is among March of 2014. the six attorneys vying for Comments on Beckan associate judgeship in man’s potential replacethe 15th Judicial Circuit. ment are being accepted Michael C. Rock, 52, of until Friday, Sept. 6; he Byron, who is currentor she will be chosen by a ly is chief of staff at the vote of the circuit’s eight Winnebago County State’s district judges.

Attorney’s office, is seekAlso in the running are ing the post now held by Michael Rock Lee County State’s AttorLee County Associate Judge Charles T. Beckman, 69, who is retir- ney Matt Klahn, former Lee County ing Sept. 17 after two decades on the State’s Attorney Paul Whitcombe, Michelle Buckwalter-Schurman, bench.

Rock, who was an assistant state’s Dana M. Considine, and Darla A. attorney in Ogle County for several Foulker.

Klahn, 40, was elected state’s years, was appointed Ogle County State’s Attorney in January of 2013, attorney in 2016; before that, he was when his boss John B. “Ben” Roe an assistant state’s attorney under replaced retiring 15th Circuit Judge Anna Sacco-Miller.

Whitcombe is a criminal defense Michael Mallon.

Rock lost the race for state’s attor- attorney in Dixon and also handles

divorce, family law, and DUI and traffic cases.

He has been in private practice nearly two decades, and was Lee County State’s Attorney from 2004 to 2008, and its public defender for eight years before that.

Buckwalter-Schurman, 49, of Mt. Carroll, is with Nelson, Kilgus, Richey & Buckwalter-Schurman in Morrison, where she has been a partner since 2007, handling primarily divorce, paternity, adoption, and guardianship cases, as well as criminal defense.

Considine, 40, of Amboy, is a partner at Ehrmann Gelbach Badger & Considine in Dixon, where she is a civil litigator.

Foulker, 41, of Dixon, also is with Ehrmann Gelbach Badger & Considine.

To Comment The 15th Judicial Circuit covers Lee, Ogle, Carroll, Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties. All judges handle essentially the same type of cases; associate judges are appointed and circuit judges are elected.

Anyone with knowledge of a candidate is invited to comment on his or her candidacy at toms@15thjudicialcircuit.com or to the Hon. Robert Hanson, Chief Judge, 106 Fifth St., Suite 306A, Oregon IL 61061.

Comments must be received by Sept. 6; anonymous comment will not be considered.

Members of the bar also will be polled.

TAXES DUE

Second installment of property tax is due Sept. 6 Ogle County Collector Linda Beck reminds property owners that the second installment of their property tax bills is due on Friday, Sept. 6.

Payment methods include cash or check (payable to Ogle County Collector).

In-person payments can be made at the treasurer’s office located in the courthouse at 105 S. 5th Street, Suite 114, Oregon, or at any bank in Ogle County.

Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday

through Friday excluding holidays.

The mailing address is Ogle County Collector, P.O. Box 40, Oregon, IL 61061.

Mailed payments must be postmarked by the due date to be considered timely.

Late payments will incur a fee of 1.5 percent per month or part of a month after the due date and must be remitted by mail or at the collector’s office.

Beck also offers the option of online credit card

payments.

Get to this site by going directly to www.oglecounty.org/departments/treasurer.

Choose the Online Tax Payments link and click the Pay Now button. Fill in the information as prompted.

Be sure to receive a payment confirmation.

Note that this service carries a fee; review the convenience fees prior to making payment.

PRIMARY PETITIONS Candidate petitions for spring primary are available Sept. 3 Candidate petition packets for the upcoming General Primary election on March 17, 2020 will be available on Tuesday, Sept. 3 on the Ogle County website and in the Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook’s office on the first floor of

the courthouse in Oregon.

“County offices to be nominated are county board, circuit clerk, coroner, state’s attorney and eight county board members,” Cook said. “The election of Precinct Committee people will also be on the ballot.”

Candidates may begin circulating their petitions on Sept. 3.

Petitions must be filed their petitions between Nov. 25 and Dec. 2 at the clerk’s office.

Office hours for filing will be 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25 through Wednesday, Nov. 27, and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2.

The office will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 for Thanks-

giving.

Petition packets may be accessed on the clerk’s website www.oglecounty. org. Click on “County Clerk” under Departments, then “Forms.” Next select “Candidate Petition Packets.” The necessary forms and information are available to print. For more information, call Cook at 815-732-1110.

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Sentencing Justin L. Poss, 38, Rochelle, pleaded guilty Aug. 22 to criminal trespass to a vehicle, a misdemeanor. Judge John C. Redington sentenced him to 12 months non-reporting court supervision and ordered him to pay total fines and costs of $529. A charge of possession of a stolen motor vehicle, a felony, was dismissed.

Ralph Cordle, 49, Rochelle, pleaded guilty Aug. 23 to violation of sex offender registration act. Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to seven days in jail and 12 months conditional discharge, and ordered him to pay total fines and costs of $1,418.

Aug. 23 Eric M. Book, 26, Rochelle, failure to report a change of address, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued.

Aug. 21 Bruce O. Bjork Jr., 30, Rockford, retail theft, pretrial conference Sept. 23.

Kaitlin L. Oswald, 25, Champaign, disorderly conduct, preliminary hearing Sept. 11.

Javier Delgado Arroyo, 49, Rochelle, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, preliminary hearing Oct. 2.

Larry S. Severns, 61, Forreston, aggravated battery, preliminary hearing Sept.

11.

Alexandria K. Fox, 21, Ohio, no window treatment adjacent to the driver, prelim-

Kyle W. Thunberg, 29, Sycamore, possession of a controlled substance, status

Anthony Jaques, 20, DeKalb, possession of a controlled substance, aggravated battery to a peace officer; criminal damage to government supported property, pretrial conference Sept. 23.

Kathy A. Hines, warranty deed to Benjamin D. Weaver and Jewel D. Weaver, 5852 S. Lowell Park Rd., Pine Creek Township, $195,000.

Nancy A. Lenhart, trustee’s deed to Patricia S. Brewer, 10691 Birdie Court, Woosung Township, $248,000.

City of Rochelle, warranty deed to T&R Rentals LLC, 410 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, $10,000.

Carrie A. Schier, as executor of the estate of Judith K. Wakenight, deceased, executor’s deed to Kassy L. Wallace, 410 S. Congress Ave., Polo, $50,000.

Holcomb Bank, warranty deed to Hueber LLC, 108-110 Main St., Holcomb, $18,000.

Jack R. O’Brien and Charlene K. O’Brien, quit claim deed to William H. Bruch and Diane R. Bruch, Lot 23 VonGlen Acres Plat No. 2, $10,000.

Aug. 22 Donna R. O’Hara, Trish A. O’Hara, and Julie O’Hara, heirs at law of Dennis O’Hara, deceased, quit claim deed to Steven L. Wyatt and Marilyn S. Meier, three parcels on McKenney’s Island Subdivision, Oregon-Nashua Township.

inary hearing Sept. 11.

Juan Rodriguez, Jr., 40, Rochelle, domestic battery, pretrial conference Aug. 26.

hearing Sept. 20.

Terry Carlton, 68, DeKalb, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference Sept. 23.

Keyanna Daniels, 22, DeKalb, retail theft, failed to appear, bond forfeiture hearing Sept. 20.

Randy Sanders, 53, Rockford, burglary, theft, pretrial conference Sept. 23.

Sandra Parks, 59, Mt. Morris, residential burglary, plea hearing Oct. 11.

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

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

Aug. 16 Paul Jackson, Jim Jackson, Dorothy Jackson, and Walter Jackson, as heirs of Jane Jackson, warranty deed to Paul Jackson, Jim Jackson, and Walter Jackson, 708 W. Second St., Byron.

Aug. 19 Matthew R. and Ashley Meline, quit claim deed to Eric M. Pravadica, Lot 89 on Plat No. 4 of Fawn Ridge Subdivision, Byron, $3,000.

Juana Patino, quit claim deed to Faustina Sepulveda de Patino, 16797 W. Barclay Rd., Eagle Point Township.

Michael R. Adkins, warranty deed to Wayne Madsen and Sandra Madsen, 114 Main St., Creston, $69,500.

Michael K. Seabold and Belinda J. Seabold, trustee’s deed to Lisa M. Lamb, 1552 N. Black Walnut Rd., Marion Township, $285,000.

Amy L. Stephenitch, warranty deed to Tracy Roots and Summer Roots, 413 St. Francis Drive, Taylor Township, $190,000.

Robyn L. Dyer and Phyllis K. Dyer, warranty deed to Kenneth E. Huckabee and Megan M. Huckabee, 205 N. Congress Ave., Polo, $60,000.

Aug. 20 Stephanie N. Currier, quit claim deed to Larry K. Wilson, 6 S. Mulberry Ave., Mt. Morris.

Michael E. Spickler and Charlene R. Ruthe, heirs at law of Emmalyn R. Spickler, deceased, warranty deed to Leonard J. Bruns and Joyce M. Bruns, 706 Webster St., Oregon, $89,500.

Dean Ankney, trustee’s deed to Randall K. Waters, 908 S. Third St., Oregon, $60,000.

Dean Ankney, trustee’s deed to Amber N. Wright, 304 N. Fourth St., Oregon, $62,500.

Joel M. Downie, as executor for the estate of Janet R. Hallman, deceased, executor’s deed to Kristine R. Kurth and Denice L. Doss, 148.28 acres on West Milledgeville Road, Buffalo Township.

Aug. 21 Frank Vaughan, warranty deed to Leslie A. Boyer, 2883 S. Brooks Island, Oregon-Nashua Township, $47,000..

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Timothy Dial, 34, Mt. Morris, pleaded guilty Aug. 23 to two counts of delivery of a controlled substance. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail remittable upon successful completion of 48 months probation and ordered to pay total fines and costs of $5,154. Four counts of delivery of a controlled substance were dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement.

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

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

Aug. 20 Jarrod Martin, 31, of Rochelle, was arrested for failure to appear. He posted $3,000 (10%) bond and is scheduled to appear in court Sept. 13.

Taylor Hilgen, 25, of Davis Junction, was arrested for domestic battery after deputies were called at 7:05 a.m. to 120 Azalea Ave. She was transported to the Ogle County Jail pending a court appearance.

Aug. 21

David M.A. Rivera, 42, of Kings, was arrested for domestic battery after deputies were called at 7 p.m. to the 6,000 block of North Illinois 251. He transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Brandi N. Richardson, no age or address given, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after a traffic stop at 11 p.m. in the 10,000 block of East Illinois 64.

She was also issued citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle, speeding 11-14 mph above the speed limit and improper lane usage. She was transported to the Ogle County Jail

where she was held in lieu of bond.

Aug. 23 Kyle Hogan, 20, of Sycamore, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop at 12:07 a.m. in the 19,000 block of East Illinois 64 for a equipment violation. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Aug. 24 William Kreps, 61, of Dixon, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after deputies responded at 9:03 p.m. to a single vehicle rollover accident in the 7,100 block of West Edgewood Road.

An eastbound vehicle driven by Kreps traveled off the north edge of the roadway and entered a cornfield where it overturned.

He refused medical attention at the scene and was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Deputies were assisted by the Polo Fire Department and EMS. Aug. 27 Leo R. Dempewolf, 25, of Oregon, was arrested for failure to appear. He was held at the Ogle County Jail in lieu of $682 bond pending a court appearance.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE The Illinois State Police report the following activities in District 1, which includes Ogle, Lee, Carroll, and Whiteside Counties and is headquartered in Sterling.

Aug. 7 Timothy J. Patzka, 49, of Aurora, was stopped for speeding on at 2:32 p.m. on U.S. 30 at Interstate 39 in Lee County and was charged with driving while license revoked and no insurance.

Patzka was also wanted on a Lee County warrant for disorderly conduct and a LaSalle County warrant for lar-

OBITUARY ANNA LEE THOMAS Anna Lee Thomas, 79, of Oregon, died on Monday, Aug. 26, 2019 at Pinecrest Manor, Mt. Morris She was born on May 8, 1940 near Polo, the daughter of Harold and Kathryn (Roos) Jones.

She graduated from Oregon High School in 1958.

Anna married James B. Thomas on April 29, 1960 in Oregon. He preceded her in death on July 31, 2007.

She was a former member of the First Baptist Church on Oregon.

She loved to read, go to lunch with her friends, but most of all spend time with her children, grandchildren, and family members.

She is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Tom) Porter, of Machesney Park; son, Sam (Jodi) Thomas, of Oregon; brother, Michael (Rachel) Jones, of Oregon; seven

ceny. He was transported to the Lee County Jail.

Aug. 9 Chance P. Larson, 18, of Rochelle, was stopped for a passenger seat belt violation at 12:50 a.m. on First Avenue at Washington Street in Rochelle and was wanted on an Ogle County warrant for failure to appear for unlawful possession of narcotics equipment and a Stephenson County warrant for failure to appear for traffic offenses. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Aug. 10 Andrew W. Hayenga, 22, of Kings, was stopped for disobeying a stop sign at 2:15 a.m. on East McConaughy Avenue at Parkview Drive in Rochelle and was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. He was released on an I-bond.

Aug. 24 Anthony R. Walker, 52, of Chicago,

was arrested during a motorist assist at 6:25 p.m. on Interstate 39 northbound at milepost 95 in Lee County. He was wanted on a Lake County warrant for retail theft and was also charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance (1.97 grams of cocaine). He was transported to the Lee County Jail.

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grandchildren, Jay (Nichole) Porter, Andrea Porter (fiancée Trent Huntoon), Christina Porter, Rachel (Brian) Sneek, Matthew Thomas, Nolan and Olivia Thomas, and five great-grandchildren.

Anna was predeceased by her parents; husband, James; son, Brad Thomas; and brother, Robert Jones.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, 110 S. Seventh St., Oregon, with the Rev. Rodney R. Caldwell, chaplin of Pinecrest Manor officiating.

Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery near Mt. Morris.

Visitation will be prior to the funeral from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

A memorial fund has been established for the Serenity Hospice and Home.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE ROSS PROPERTY TRUST DATED DECEMBER 12, 2013, CITY OF BYRON, JANET ROSS, DONALD E. ROSS, ANGELA DOMENICK and DAVID KARAS, Defendants.

18-CH-33 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5481 N RIVER RD BYRON, IL 61010 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on March 1, 2019, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 21-09-11-152-007 Commonly known as: 5481 N River Rd, Byron, IL 61010 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on September 27, 2019, at 10:00 AM, at 202 South First Street, Oregon, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $68,877.28.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Ogle County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Veronika L. Jones (#6313161), Its Attorney Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC Veronika L. Jones (#6313161) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika L. Jones (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3127719 August 16,23,30, 2019

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE ROSS PROPERTY TRUST DATED DECEMBER 12, 2013, CITY OF BYRON, JANET ROSS, DONALD E. ROSS, ANGELA DOMENICK and DAVID KARAS, Defendants.

18-CH-33 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5481 N RIVER RD BYRON, IL 61010 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on March 1, 2019, the following described real estate, to-wit: Lots Eighteen (18), Nineteen (19), Forty (40) and Forty-one (41) in Block Five (5) as designated upon the Plat of Rock River Terrace, being a Subdivision of part of the West Half (1/2) of the North West Quarter (1/4) of Section 11, in Township 24 North, Range 10 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, according to the Plat of said Subdivision recorded in Book D of Plats on page 17 as Document No. 196513 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County; situated in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

Permanent Index Number: 21-09-11-152-007 Commonly known as: 5481 N River Rd, Byron, IL 61010 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on September 27, 2019, at 10:00 AM, at 202 South First Street, Oregon, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $68,877.28.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Ogle County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Veronika L. Jones (#6313161), Its Attorney Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC Veronika L. Jones (#6313161) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika L. Jones (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3127719 August 16,23,30, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

LEONARD J LEAMANCZYK, DONNA M LEAMANCZYK AKA DONNA LEAMANCZYK and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, Defendants.

19-CH-17 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 210 E. LINCOLN ST MT. MORRIS, IL 61054 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on July 26, 2019, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 08-26-308-009 Commonly known as: 210 E. Lincoln St, Mt. Morris, IL 61054 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on September 27, 2019, at 10:00 AM, at 202 South First Street, Oregon, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $110,562.05.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Ogle County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Veronika L. Jones (#6313161), Its Attorney Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC Veronika L. Jones (#6313161) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika L. Jones (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3127949 August 16,23,30, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Harriet I. Markham; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2018CH54 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 02/01/2019, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on September 13, 2019 at the hour of 10:00 AM 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: PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 33, 546.44 FEET TO A POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF A PUBLIC ROAD DESIGNATED KISHWSUKEE ROAD; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON THE SAID CENTERLINE AT AN ANGLE OF 137 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 00 SECONDS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE SAID EAST LINE OF SECTION 33, 594.42 FEET, THENCE NORTHWESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 111 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 00 SECONDS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 243.25 FEET TO A POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF A PUBLIC ROAD DESIGNATED HALES CORNER ROAD; THENCE WESTERLY ON SAID CENTERLINE AT AN ANGLE OF 160 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 00 SECONDS MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 795.96 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 342 ON PAGE 22 IN THE OGLE COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE, OREGON, ILLINOIS, SAID CORNER BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT BEING DESCRIBED; THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN BOOK 342 ON PAGE 22, AT AN ANGLE OF 88 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 00 SECONDS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 338.25 FEET MORE OF LESS TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER ON THE MOST EASTERLY LINE OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN BOOK 1994 ON PAGE 0888 IN THE SAID OGLE COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE; THENCE WESTERLY ON THE BOUNDARY OF SAID PROPERTY RECORDED IN BOOK 1994 ON PAGE 0888 AT AN ANGLE OF 87 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 31 SECOND MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 277.49 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN BOOK 266 OF DEEDS ON PAGE 382 IN THE SAID RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY; THENCE SOUTHERLY AN ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 10 SECONDS MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 333.30 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT ON THE SAID CENTERLINE OF HALES CORNER, SAID POINT BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE PREMISES CONVEYED IN BOOK 266 OF DEEDS ON PAGE 382 IN THE SAID RECORDERS OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE SAID CENTERLINE OF HALES CORNER ROAD, 264 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 05-33-200-004 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5778 N Hales Corner Rd Stillman Valley, IL 61084 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 14-18-05362.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Bradley E. Chapman; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2018CH92 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 02/22/2019, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on October 11, 2019 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 36 IN MILL CREEK SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF 1/) OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 AND PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN PLAT FILE A, PAGE 73, BEARING DOCUMENT NO. 535039 IN THE OGLE COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 05-31-153-003 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 128 South Fox Run Lane Byron, IL 61010 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 14-18-12128.

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

LEONARD J LEAMANCZYK, DONNA M LEAMANCZYK AKA DONNA LEAMANCZYK and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, Defendants.

19-CH-17 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 210 E. LINCOLN ST MT. MORRIS, IL 61054 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on July 26, 2019, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 08-26-308-009 Commonly known as: 210 E. Lincoln St, Mt. Morris, IL 61054 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on September 27, 2019, at 10:00 AM, at 202 South First Street, Oregon, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $110,562.05.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Ogle County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Veronika L. Jones (#6313161), Its Attorney Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC Veronika L. Jones (#6313161) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika L. Jones (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3127949 August 16,23,30, 2019

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: No. 2019P58 ARTHUR D. KEAST, Deceased.

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Arthur D. Keast. Letters of office were issued on August 15, 2019 to Duane S. Keast, 1622 Fordem Avenue, Apt. 202, Madison, Wisconsin 53704, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, WilliamsMcCarthyLLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, Illinois 61061.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both, within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated this 23rd day of August, 2019.

DUANE S. KEAST, Independent Executor For the Estate of ARTHUR D. KEAST, Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMSMCCARTHYLLP P.O. Box 339 Oregon,IL 61061 (815)732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com August 23,30, September 6, 2019

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: No. 2019 P 54 LUCILLE E. TOMS, Deceased.

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Lucille E. Toms. Letters of office were issued on August 7, 2019 to Richard E. Toms, 206 E. Brayton Road, Mt. Morris, Illinois 61054, and Kenneth J. Toms, P.O. Box 154, Forreston, Illinois 61030, as Co-Executors, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, WilliamsMcCarthyLLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, Illinois 61061.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both, within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated this 16th day of August, 2019.

Richard E. Toms and Kenneth J. Toms, Independent Co-Executors For the Estate of Lucille E. Toms, Deceased

Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMSMCCARTHYLLPP.O. Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 (815) 732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com August 16,23,30, 2019

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Harriet I. Markham; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2018CH54 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 02/01/2019, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on September 13, 2019 at the hour of 10:00 AM 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 05-33-200-004 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5778 N Hales Corner Rd Stillman Valley, IL 61084 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 14-18-05362.

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POLO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the City of Polo that a Public Hearing will be held in front of the Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:00p.m. on Wednesday, September 4th, 2019 in the Polo City Council room, 115 South Franklin Avenue, Polo, Illinois to hear a request filed by Kent Dearborn of 601 North Union Avenue, Polo, IL for a special use permit for B-2 Service district allowing recycling in the corporate limits of Polo. This zoning change would be for Parcel ID 14-09-476-004, otherwise known as 601 North Union Avenue., Polo, IL, Ogle County Illinois.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Bradley E. Chapman; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2018CH92 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 02/22/2019, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on October 11, 2019 at the hour of 10:00 AM 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 05-31-153-003 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 128 South Fox Run Lane Byron, IL 61010 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 14-18-12128.

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In Polo on IL 26, turn west on Oregon Street (Polo-Milledgeville Rd). In Milledgeville on IL 40, turn east on Polo-Milledgeville Road. Off road parking at entrance on west side of site See advance sale bills/pictures on our website at topauctions24-7.com/paspolo & auctionzip.com

Saturday, September 7, 2019 8:30 am Note: This listing is as of August 20, 2019. Consignments may be brought to the auction sight: August,29,30,31 (closed Sept 1 & 2) Sept 3, 4, 5 between the hours of 8 am & 6 pm (gates locked). We reserve the right to refuse items. Gates will be open on Friday, Sept 6 for viewing only (weather permitting).

No items accepted April 5 or sale day! All items below have been consigned, Public Auction Service and employees assume that all items will be there on sale day in the condition described. However, if not, we assume no responsibility.

Another large listing of Tractors, Skid Loaders, Tillage & Planting Equip, Forage & Harvesting Equip, Wagons, Grain Carts, Spreaders, Feed wagons, Augers, Grinder, Combine, Lawn & Garden, Vehicles & Trailers, Miscellaneous, items from the Estates of William Mylin, Brig Gen Mack McCostling & Everett Brown.

Sale Order: 8:30 am - Rack items, followed by the second ring at 8:45 am with miscellaneous items on ground. A third ring with machinery at 9:00 am. If necessary a fourth ring & fifth will be added. Tractors will be mixed throughout the machinery. The lawn & garden will be sold at approx 12:00 noon and vehicles will be sold at approx 2:00 pm.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Selene Finance LP PLAINTIFF Vs. James Casinger; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Lois E. Casinger; Kathy Veer; Joseph Casinger; Gerald Casinger; Kipp Meyers, as Special Representative for Lois E. Casinger (Deceased) DEFENDANTS 2018CH63 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Lois E. Casinger That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 10004 N Hoisington Rd Byron, IL 61010 and which said Mortgage was made by: Oscar E. Casinger Lois E. Casinger the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for U.S. Bank N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 200900905221; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court 106 S. 5th Street, #300 Oregon, IL 61061-1634 on or before September 16, 2019, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-18-05804 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

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Shaw Media to purchase LaSalle NewsTribune SHAW MEDIA ILLINOIS Shaw Media has agreed to acquire the NewsTribune and the Illinois and Indiana AgriNews weekly publications from Catherine Miller and Miller Group Media, company leaders announced Monday.

The sale is expected to close Sunday. Terms were not disclosed.

The acquisition of the publications adds to Crystal Lake-based Shaw’s network of daily and week-

ly newspapers and specialty publications, which cover 15 counties across northern Illinois, as well as part of Iowa.

The company’s daily newspaper holdings include LaSalle County’s other 5-day-a-week newspaper, The Times of Ottawa, as well as the Telegraph in Dixon and the Daily Gazette in Sterling, the Northwest Herald in Crystal Lake, The Herald-News in Joliet, and the Daily Chronicle in DeKalb.

Shaw Media also pubishes the

Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times, Tri-County Press, Forreston Journal, and the Prairie Advocate.

“We are honored to be able to continue the legacy of the Miller family in the Illinois Valley,” Shaw President and CEO John Rung said. “The NewsTribune has established a high bar of journalistic standards, and its print and digital assets are a perfect fit for Shaw Media.”

The NewsTribune and its predecessor newspapers have served

readers in the Illinois Valley since 1891. In 1946, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Miller Jr., purchased the Peru News-Herald and later the LaSalle Post-Tribune, merging them into the Daily News-Tribune. The name of the paper was changed to NewsTribune in 1982. Joyce McCullough was named publisher of the paper in 2002, and became president of Miller Group Media in 2011. The NewsTribune is published daily Monday

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POLO PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS BUDGET and APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE No. 19-03

An ordinance appropriating for all corporate purposes for the POLO PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020. BE IT ORDAINED by the board of trustees of the Polo Public Library District, Ogle County, Illinois.

SECTION 1: That the amounts hereinafter set forth, or so much thereof as may be authorized by law, and as may be needed or deemed necessary to defray all expenses as liabilities of the Polo Public Library District, be and the same hereby appropriated for the corporate purposes of the Polo Public District, Ogle County, Illinois, as hereinafter specified for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020.

SECTION 2: That the following budget containing an estimate of revenues and expenditures is hereby adopted for the General Corporate Fund, Building Maintenance Fund, Insurance/Risk Management Fund, Social Security Fund, Medicare Fund, and Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

I. GENERAL CORPORATE FUND [75 ILCS 16/35-5] BEGINNING BALANCE July 1, 2019.......................................................................... $1,022 REVENUES Property Tax Levy 2018.......................................................................... $66,150 Replacement Tax...................................................................................... $1,200 Fines/Fees/Interest/Sales......................................................................... $4,685 Polo Public Library Foundation .............................................................. $43,000 Jones Trust ............................................................................................. $20,000 Grants/Donations/Memorials ...................................................................... $800 Per Capita Grant...................................................................................... $ 3,516 TOTAL REVENUES ........................................................................................ $139,351 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE .................................................................................... $140,373 EXPENDITURES Salaries................................................................................................... $86,790 Legal/Accounting/Prof Development ....................................................... $5,710 Library Materials/Supplies...................................................................... $11,300 Publishing/Postage .................................................................................. $1,150 Programs .................................................................................................. $7,300 Telephone/Internet/Circulation System .................................................... $7,670 Utilities...................................................................................................... $5,500 Per Capita Grant Outlays ......................................................................... $3,516 TOTAL EXPENDITURES ................................................................................ $128,936 ENDING BALANCE June 30, 2020............................................................................. 11,437 II. BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUND [75 ILCS 16/35-5] BEGINNING BALANCE July 1, 2019.......................................................................... $8,776 REVENUES Property Tax Levy 2018............................................................................ $8,780 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE ............................................................................. $17,556 EXPENDITURES Bldg/Equip Purchases/Repairs & Supplies ............................................ $13,885 Computers, Software & Accessories........................................................ $2,800 TOTAL EXPENDITURES .................................................................................. $16,685 ENDING BALANCE June 30, 2020................................................................................ $871 III. INSURANCE/RISK MANAGEMENT FUND [745 ILCS 10/9-107] BEGINNING BALANCE July 1, 2019........................................................................ $25,228 REVENUES Property Tax Levy 2018.......................................................................... $15,500 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE ............................................................................. $40,728

EXPENDITURES Insurance Expenses ................................................................................. $9,740 Contractual Services ................................................................................ $8,270 TOTAL EXPENDITURES .................................................................................. $18,010 ENDING BALANCE June 30, 2020........................................................................... $22,718 IV. SOCIAL SECURITY FUND (FICA) [40 ILCS 5/21-110; 21-110.1] BEGINNING BALANCE July 1, 2019.......................................................................... $1,220 REVENUES Property Tax Levy 2018............................................................................ $5,565 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE ............................................................................... $6,785 EXPENDITURES TOTAL EXPENDITURES .................................................................................... $5,565 ENDING BALANCE June 30, 2020............................................................................. $1,220 V. MEDICARE FUND [40 ILCS 5/21-110; 21-110.1] BEGINNING BALANCE July 1, 2019............................................................................. $477 REVENUES Property Tax Levy 2018............................................................................ $1,305 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE ............................................................................... $1,782 EXPENDITURES TOTAL EXPENDITURES .................................................................................... $1,305 ENDING BALANCE June 30, 2020................................................................................ $477 VI. ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND [40 ILCS 5/7-105; 7-171] BEGINNING BALANCE July 1, 2019.......................................................................... $2,247 REVENUES Property Tax Levy 2018............................................................................ $8,000 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE ............................................................................. $10,247 EXPENDITURES Pension Contribution............................................................................... .$8,000 ENDING BALANCE June 30, 2020............................................................................. $2,247 SECTION 3: That the amounts appropriated for library purposes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019, by fund shall be as follows: I. GENERAL CORPORATE FUND...................................................................... 66,150 II. BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUND................................................................... 8,780 III. INSURANCE/RISK MANAGEMENT FUND................................................... 13,965 IV. SOCIAL SECURITY FUND (FICA)................................................................... 5,565 V. MEDICARE ...................................................................................................... 1,305 VI. ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND (IMRF) ....................................... 8,000 VII. TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS ...................................................................... $106,500

SECTION 4: That if any section, subdivision, or sentence of this ordinance shall for any

SECTION 6: That Section 3 shall be and is a summary of the Annual Appropriation Ordinance of this Library District, passed by the board of trustees as required by law and shall be in full force and effect from and after this date.

SECTION 7: That a certified copy of the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance shall be filed with the County Clerk within 30 days after adoption. PASSED this 13th day of August, 2019, pursuant to a roll call vote as follows: AYES: Monaco, Baker, Zook, Rowland, Baumann, Sanders NAYES: None ABSENT: Faivre ABSTAIN: None Marie Monaco, President, Polo Public Library District August 30, 2019

reason be held invalid or to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance.

SECTION 5: That each appropriated fund shall be divided among several objects and purposes specified, and in the particular amounts sated for each fund respectively in Section 2, constituting the total appropriations in the amount of ONE HUNDRED SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($106,500) for the fiscal year July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.

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

Aug. 19 Daniel L. Rosenbalm, 69, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 10 a.m. for a city code violation, being the trash/ rubbish/junk ordinance. This violation occurred in the 1000 block of S. 3rd Street.

Aug. 21 Rick H. Aschenbrenner, 69, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 10 a.m. for a city code violation, being the nuisance ordinance – sec. 6-102(9). This violation occurred in the 600 block of Madison Street.

Todd R. Martin, 60, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 3:37 p.m. for failure to yield to a pedestrian in the crosswalk.

This violation occurred at the intersection of 5th and Washington Streets.

Aug. 23 At 11:11 a.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 200 block of N. 4th Street involving a 2015 Buick driven by Vada A. Rosenbalm, 90, of Oregon, and a parked 2013 Toyota belonging to Gerald M. Stauffer, 68, of Mt. Morris. No citations were issued.

Ralph Milliman, 66, of Oregon, was issued a city citation at 1:15 p.m. for allowing his dogs to violate the dogs running at large ordinance. This violation

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occurred in the 600 block of Monroe Street.

Ross A. Gunther, 26, of Bristol, was issued a citation at 9:53 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. 4th Street.

Aug. 24 Paul D. Muhleback, 25, of Rockford, was issued a citation at 11:55 a.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

This violation occurred in the 600 block of N. 4th Street.

Brooke A. Miller, 24, of Rochelle, was issued a citation at 6:52 p.m. for unlawful window tint. This violation occurred in the 700 block of E. Washington Street.

Michael L. Nielsen, 24, of Normal, was issued a citation at 7:26 p.m. for unlawful window tint. This violation occurred in the 200 block of W. Washington Street.

Megan N. Bushland, 23, of Oregon, was arrested at 8:12 p.m. for driving while license revoked. Bushland was also issued citations for disobeying a stop sign and for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Bushland was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred at the 3rd and Franklin Street intersection.

Aug. 25 Robert A. Drake, 26, of Dixon, was arrested at 3:54 p.m. for driving while

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license suspended. Drake was also issued a citation for operating a vehicle when registration is suspended for no insurance. Drake was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred in the 100 block of S. 4th Street.

Ralph J. Cremeans, 48, of Rochelle, was arrested at 9:07 p.m. on an outstanding Winnebago County warrant for failure to appear. Cremeans was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Three parking citations and 11 verbal/ written warnings were issued from Aug. 19-25.

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

General calls for service through dispatch Aug. 19-25 Checking a Subject/Vehicle............. 12 Citizen Complaints............................ 13 Juvenile Complaint..............................2 Animal Complaint................................3 Ordinance Violations...........................4 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem...........11 Disturbance / Domestic.....................7 Assist EMS / Other Department.......3 Open Door / Window...........................1 Lockout Vehicle / Building..................1 Alarm Response....................................1 911 Hang-up / Open Line....................5 Traffic Stops....................................... 21

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• Friday, August 30, 2019

Aug. 20 At 1:20 a.m., police responded to a domestic disturbance in the 300 block of Lover’s Lane resulting in the arrest of Robert J. Sutton, 29, of Oregon, for domestic battery. Sutton was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Russ A. Prejna, 60, of Davis Junction, was issued a citation at 6:54 a.m. for use of a cell phone while driving. This violation occurred at the intersection of 4th and Washington Streets.

Aug. 22 At 12:09 a.m., police responded to a disturbance/citizen assist call at the Franklin Street Pub, 306 Franklin Street, resulting in the arrest of Amy M. Luba, 30, of Dixon, for criminal trespass to land, resisting/obstructing a peace officer, and aggravated battery to a peace officer. Luba was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

At 8:02 a.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 1200 block of Koontz Place involving a 2016 Nissan driven by Tracy R. Melges, 47, of Oregon, and a parked 2006 Chevrolet belonging to Sherry L. Marnich, 54, of Mt. Morris. No citations were issued.

Vincent P.M. Tabor, 18, of Oregon, was issued two civil citations at 11:46 p.m., one for possession of cannabis less than 10 grams and one for possession of drug paraphernalia. These violations occurred in the 5th and Adams Street intersection.

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ABOVE LEFT: Nancy and Don Etnyre smile as they sit at the Etnyre table during the Oregon Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner on Aug. 22. The event was held at the E.D. Etnyre Co. training center. The theme was “Road to Success”. ABOVE RIGHT: Robin Etnyre, of the E.D. Etnyre Co., displays one of the metal Oregon Hawks signs, made by E.D. Etnyre Co., that was auctioned off during the dinner. Photos by Earleen Hinton

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: John Lindhorst accepted the Civic Leadership award for Oregon Together. Terry Schuster and Pam Steele were named Citizens of the Year. Carrie and Jason O’Neil of Cork & Tap won for Welcome to Oregon Award. Merlin Hagemann, Carrie’s dad and Chamber board member, presented the award. Michelle Carreno of Hector’s Cocina smiles as she walks by Oregon Chamber of Commerce officials Debbie Leffelman and Liz Vos to accept the Business of the Year Award.

Katie Lehrke smiles as she receives Volunteer of the Year award.