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March 15, 2018 Volume 168, Number 14 $1.00

‘Bago Takes Second

Coloring Contest

Farm Focus

Winnebago’s boys basketball team takes second at the 2A state tournament. B1

Attention kids!! Color our Easter Bunny and enter it in our contest! B6

Agriculture-related articles and photos make up these special pages. A7-10

Official flower

proposed for city

By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com An official city flower has been raised as a possibility for Oregon.

During Tuesday’s Oregon City Council meeting, Chris Williams, representing Oregon Together’s Beautification Committee and wife of Mayor Ken Williams, presented the committee’s recommendation to adopt the Black-Eyed Susan as Oregon’s city flower.

“This is a robust perennial that flowers in the summer and late fall,” said Williams in her presentation. “It is hardy and drought-resistant, and native to the area.”

As part of the proposal, the beautification committee wants to install Black-Eyed Susan beds around the existing city greeting signs.

The project also includes installing a “thank you for visiting” sign on the back of each welcome sign, illuminating both sides of the signs with commercial-grade solar lighting, and offering harvested seeds from the flowers to residents of Oregon, so they may plant them in their gardens.

Water Valve Work Above, Dave Foor, of Advanced Valve Technologies, hands a part to Vinny Arnard as he works on a water main insertion valve near the pump house and city well #3 in the N. Fifth Street parking lot Tuesday morning.

At right, Chris Murphy and Arnard work on the water main insertion valve. A portion of the lot is closed as work continues without interruption in water service to area businesses. Construction of the new pump house is expected to take until June, weather permitting. Photos by Earleen Hinton

In her presentation, Williams said the flower was “chosen for its beauty, easy maintenance, and, being a perennial, it will propagate, expand, and come back every season.”

“I think it’s appropriate we have a city flower, it’s just a matter of us getting public comment,” said Mayor Williams.

Before the presentation, during public comment, Street Superintendent Mike Bowers recommended Oregon’s youth be allowed to vote on the matter of a city flower.

“I agree totally with the city flower, and the flower you chose, but I remember as a child when the state picked the state bird, the school children got asked to vote,” said Bowers. “I think it’d be nice if you opened it up to the school children, give them a choice of two or three, and have them vote.”

Chris said she would bring that up to the committee at their next meeting, March 19.

Snow Removal Tabled A vote on the plan commission’s recommendation to require snow removal from sidewalks by 7 a.m. was tabled until the April 10 meeting.

Few contested races

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com

Most candidates running for office will face no obstacles in getting their party’s nominations next week in Ogle County’s Primary Election.

One of the exceptions is the contested race for Ogle County

Treasurer.

Chief Deputy Treasurer Linda Beck and Patrick Wiesner, both of Oregon, are seeking the Republican nomination for the post in the March 20 primary.

Beck has served in her current post of the last 12 years under current treasurer John Turn to A2

Village president wants more study on solar project Solar project proposed for Mt. Morris

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com A solar project may be in the offing for Mt. Morris, but a village official says more study is needed.

Village president Dan Elsasser said Tuesday morning that he would recommend delaying a decision for further study when the village board met that evening.

“My recommendation is going to be to table it for now,” he said. “I don’t think we can meet the deadlines for the first round of funding.”

He said he wants plenty of time for the board to consider all aspects of the project before making a decision.

The village board heard a proposal Feb. 27 for a small

solar farm on 23 acres now being planted to farm crops on the north side of the village, behind the Mobil Gas Station on Ill. 64.

Patrick Dalseth, of SunVest Solar, Inc., Geneva, said the project means lower electricity costs for customers and higher real estate tax revenues for government bodies.

The parcel is owned by David Luepkes and is within the boundaries of the Mt. Morris Industrial Park.

Dalseth said the site has been identified as suitable for a community solar project of up to two megawatts.

He asked the board to consider amending its current zoning code to allow the project to go forward.

The area is zoned light industrial, which does not currently allow solar projects.

Dalseth told the board that several solar companies are actively seeking sites for projects since the Illinois Future Energy Jobs Act was

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passed by the Illinois General Assembly and signed by Gov. Bruce Rauner just over a year ago.

FEJA is aimed at increasing renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, as well as increasing energy efficiency, providing job training in the energy field, and cutting costs to consumers.

The project would consist of solar panels running from east to west in the field, Dalseth said, and tilted to the south to collect the maximum amount of sunlight.

The electricity generated will be put into the ComEd power grid at the substation next to the field, and will most likely be used by local customers, he said.

Local businesses and residents can sign up to use power from the solar farm, and those who do could see a five to 10 percent reduction in their bills.

A total increase of $8,000 to $10,000 in real estate tax

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This aerial view shows the location of a proposed community solar project at the Mt. Morris Industrial Park. The project is outlined in yellow, and the ComEd substation is outlined in red. Photo supplied by SunVest Solar Inc.

revenue is estimated, and would be shared by all the affected taxing bodies, which includes the Village of Mt. Morris, Ogle County, Oregon School District, Mt. Morris

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Township & Road District, Mt. Morris Fire Protection District, Mt. Morris Public Library District, and Highland Community College District.

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to the ground with pilings, Dalseth said, to avoid using concrete and disturbing the ground.

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Economic development to be topic at March 20 event

Hammer is OHS senior of distinction Alexa Hammer is Oregon High School’s Senior of Distinction for the month of February.

“Alexa Hammer is a senior who has actively and proactively worked hard during the past four years to prepare herself for her postsecondary goal of becoming a special effects make-up artist,” said Laurel Olson, School of Life. “Alexa has attended Whiteside for the past two years in the Media Arts and Cosmetology units to learn about her future career.

“She has applied and been accepted to the E.I. School of Professional Make-up in Los Angeles, California and will begin classes next September.

Outside of academics, Alexa has participated on the OHS

Alexa Hammer is presented with an achievement award from Stillman Bank’s Pat Donahue. Hammer also received a gift certificate from Father & Sons Pizzeria of Oregon.

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Dance Team for the past three years. She also works part-time at a local business.

Overall, Alexa demonstrates strength and perseverance which will serve her well after graduation in May,” Olson said.

Employees at Oregon High School are asked to nominate any senior who displays qualities and talents they wish every student possessed and/or who have great grades and are involved in service to both school and community.

Solar site discussed From A1 The 12-foot panels will be screened from view by landscaping, Dalseth said, and native plants will be used to prevent soil erosion. He said the panels do not emit light, sound, or heat.

No buildings will be constructed on the site, he said, because it will be monitored remotely.

“There’s minimal impact as far as traffic is concerned,” he said.

Dalseth said the board would need to approve the project and amend the zoning by June to allow his company to take advantage of the first round of funding from FEJA. Village attorney Rob LeSage

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Native wildflowers and grasses will be planted around the solar panels. Photo supplied by SunVest Solar.

said the timeline may be too tight to get the zoning changed, even if the board approves the project.

“I appreciate the time frame you have, but it may not be possible,” he said.

Dalseth said in that case, he would like to continue to pursue the project for future

rounds of funding.

“If the board is willing, I’ll keep this project alive for two to three years,” he said.

The solar project, if approved, will cost $4 to 4.5 million to build and take a few months to complete.

Construction could begin as early as this fall, Dalseth said.

The Oregon Chamber of Commerce invites area residents to join in on the first of a three part session opportunity to become better informed on local, regional, and state level government.

Ogle County - An Update on Government, Economic Development, and Future Projects will be the topic at the Lunch ‘n Learn on Tuesday, March 20.

“This month’s Lunch ‘n Learn session will focus on Ogle County Government,” said Debbie Dickson, Chamber Executive Director.

“Information on current and future projects, and economic development in Ogle County - specifically the Oregon area,

Chamber’s Lunch ‘n Learn is noon at Nash will be shared at the first session on Tuesday, March 20 at noon the Oregon Park District Nash Center.”

The cost to attend is $10 (payable at the door) and reservations are required by noon on Monday, March 19.

“Get informed and engage with local citizens and business owners in an effort to make Oregon a great place to conduct business, live, work, and play,” said Dickson. “The chamber has an ongoing effort

- to bring local businesses, community members and partners together to share vision, goals and projects and develop relationships that foster community collaboration and cooperation.

“This opportunity complements projects currently underway by the Oregon Chamber, City of Oregon, and the Economic Development Committee,” Dickson said. “Learn how you can become involved and put your fingerprint on the future of Oregon at the next Chamber Lunch and Learn session.”

Contact the Chamber at 815732-2100, or send an email to ococ@oregonil.com. to reserve a luncheon seat.

Few contested county races

in Tuesday’s primary election From A1 Coffman, who is retiring after 20 years in the position.

Wiesner, an accountant, served as an Oregon City Commissioner from 2011 to 2014.

Also contested in the Republican Primary is the race for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside Regional Superintendent of Schools.

Current regional superintendent Robert Sondgeroth is challenged by Paul McMahon.

The General Election will take place on Nov. 6.

Running unopposed in the primary for re-election to their current posts are County Clerk Laura J. Cook, of Oregon, and Sheriff Brian E. VanVickle, of Rochelle.

Twenty candidates, including two Democrats, are seeking nominations in the primary for seats on the Ogle County Board.

Two seats are open in each of the county’s eight districts, and all are four-year terms.

In District 1, which includes

Dement, Lynnville, Monroe, and Scott Townships, two Republicans, incumbent Rick Fritz, of Monroe Center, and newcomer Benjamin Pihl Youman, of Davis Junction, are running.

In District 2, which includes White Rock, Pine Rock, Lafayette, and Oregon-Nashua Townships, Republican incumbents Wayne Reising and Pat Nordman, both of Oregon, and Democrat Jerry Shirar, also of Oregon, have thrown their hats into the ring.

In District 3, which includes Flagg Township Precincts 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7, Republican incumbent Greg Sparrow and two newcomers Lloyd Droege, a Democrat, and Jamey Sulser, a Republican, are the candidates. All three are from Rochelle.

In District 4, which includes Flagg Township Precincts 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, and 11, incumbents John (Skip) Kenney and Bruce W. McKinney, are challenged by newcomer Anthony Rowley. All three are Rochelle Republicans.

In District 5, which includes

Marion, Rockvale, and Leaf River Townships, Republican incumbents Martin Typer and Richard Daniel Janes, both of Stillman Valley, are running unopposed.

In District 6, which includes Byron Township, incumbent Dorothy R. Bowers and newcomer Todd M. McLester, both Byron Republicans, are running.

In District 7, which includes Maryland, Mt. Morris, and Forreston Townships, Republican incumbent Ron Colson, of Mt. Morris, is seeking the nomination along with newcomers Dean Fox, of German Valley, and Stanley G. Asp, of Mt. Morris, both also Republicans.

In District 8, which includes Brookville, Lincoln, Eagle Point, Buffalo, Pine Creek, Woosung, Grand Detour, and Taylor Townships, incumbent Lyle Hopkins, of Polo, and Susie Corbitt, also of Polo, are the candidates. Both are Republicans.

Each district is represented by three county board members.

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Republican Reporter Serving the Oregon area since 1851 The Oregon Republican Reporter is published weekly by Ogle County Newspapers, a division of the B.F. Shaw Printing Co., Shaw Media.

The Oregon Republican Reporter was founded in 1851 as the Ogle County Reporter. In 1889, the Ogle County Republican, a competing newspaper, was started. In 1890, the Republican was sold to Ziba Landers. Upon his death in 1939, the newspaper was assumed by his son, Ernest D. In March 1951, Paul F. Behan, owner of the Reporter, and E.D. Landers and his son E.G. (Tim) Landers united the newspapers into the Republican Reporter.

Ernest D. Landers died in 1966, and E.G. and Behan became partners. Eventually, E.G. Landers assumed sole ownership, and in 1985 he sold the newspaper to B.F. Shaw Printing, Dixon.

Ogle County Newspapers also prints the Mt. Morris Times, Forreston Journal, and Polo’s Tri-County Press.

The Oregon Republican Reporter is produced every week by: General Manager: Earleen Hinton Editor: Vinde Wells Advertising Sales: Lori Walker Reporters: Zachary Arbogast Andy Colbert

The Oregon Republican Reporter (USPS No. 411-420) is published weekly

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Limestone house built near Oregon is still standing before electricity, telephones, running water, and indoor toilets. Â The basement and exterior walls are limestone. The window wells are deep. The basement stairs are very steep.

The house was heated with a stove located in the basement.Â

By Otto Dick Janice L. Point was the last occupant of this house. She Michael R. Plantz was born was proud of this house.  in Montgomery County, New She was born Oct. 13, 1924, York in 1800. He moved to the daughter of the previous Ogle County in 1840.  owners Earl and Ruth Arnold.  He married Ruth Nettleton in She graduated from Oregon 1841. She was born in Canada. High School and then the KSB They are buried at School of Nursing in 1945.  Lighthouse Cemetery.  She was a member of the Michael purchased the nearby Lighthouse United original 228 acres from the U. Methodist Church where she S. Government. served as organist for many The 1872 Nashua Township years.  map shows M. R. Plantz still She was a registered nurse owner of this property which for many years and retired from is located a short distance west the Franklin Grove Nursing of the Lighthouse Church on Home.  South Daysville Road.  Janice L. Point died on The following maps show Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014 at age ownership of this property 89.  as R. E. Gibson in 1901, Jas. My wife Marilyn also a Malarkey in 1893, H. E. Arnold nurse worked with Janice and Above, Michael Plantz built this home of limestone southeast of Oregon in the 1840s. David Point is the current owner. in 1912, H. E. Arnold in 1930, mentioned she was a dedicated Below, the home was built with log floor joists. Below right, the thick limestone walls of the Plantz home make for deep window openings. Photos by Otto Dick and the present owner is David nurse and Christian woman.

Point.  Going to the Internet I found So for 177 years the original limestone was used in house 228 acres has remained intact construction thousands of years ago. with six owners.  What makes this property The Great Pyramids of Giza unique is the original stone which are 5,575 years old house built by Plantz still were made completely out of stands and thanks to the later limestone. owners is in good condition. Limestone is a sedimentary This stone house and the rock that is made up mostly of original Hemenway Mansion calcium carbonate.  built at Sinnissippi Farms were It takes millions of years for built with limestone quarried limestone to form.  from two small quarries on the Limestone was also baked in Plantz property.  limekilns and used in mortar They were constructed using that held and spaced the wedges and chisels to shape limestone in this house.  each stone.

There were several limekilns Lime, an ingredient for in Ogle County. Two are still making mortar, was produced in existence today, one near by heating limestone.  Oregon and one near Polo.  Horse power transported the I wish we could repair limestone rocks to the job site. and upgrade the kiln located It’s amazing that this original near Oregon on Limekiln stone house still stands.  Road. They did a wonderful Remember this was built restoration of the Polo limekiln.

Editor’s note: Otto Dick, Oregon, has researched the people, places, and events important in the Oregon area’s history for the Ogle County Historical Society. The following is one of a series of the articles he has written.

The rough limestone foundation can been seen in the basement. Photo by Otto Dick

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Becca’s Closet offers free prom dresses

Groseclose is Student of the Month at WACC Kelsey Groseclose, of Oregon High School, has been named February’s Student of the Month at Whiteside Area Career Center, Sterling.

Groseclose’s class is digital media arts. Her parents are Vivian Baker and Leslie Groseclose.

By Amy Hoening Executive Director Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries

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

Feb. 23 Robert F. Winterton, of Mt. Morris, and Jenna R. VanHorne, of Leaf River.

Feb. 26 Adam P. Dumdie and Jessica M. Wujek, both of Elgin.

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Becca’s Closet, a ministry of Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries, is giving away prom dresses to all area students.

The Rockford chapter serves as a boutique that collects and distributes formalwear to hundreds of young women of Rockford and the surrounding communities.

More than 1,000 dresses are given away annually in the Rockford area.

Becca’s Closet is located inside Lutheran Church of the

Good Shepherd, 1829 North Rockton Avenue, situated directly across from West Middle School Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries.

This partnership organization of 22 area ELCA congregations, including our congregation, has accepted responsibility for oversight and continued operations of the chapter.

Becca’s Closet opened March 10 for the prom season and is open through April 28 from 9-11:30 a.m. on Saturday mornings.

An average Saturday morning will bring 100 girls to come and choose a dress.

Many of these girls came from Rockford area schools, but some came from the Quad Cities, Wisconsin, and Chicago area.

Donated dresses and accessories are always accepted; plus-size gowns and short dresses are especially appreciated.

About Becca’s Closet Becca’s Closet was created

by Rebecca Kirtman, a 16 year old Florida high school sophomore who recognized that there were many girls in her community who were unable to attend their high school prom and homecoming dances

because they could not afford to purchase appropriate attire for the events.

She launched a drive to provide formalwear and accessories free of charge because of her understanding of this inequity.

Becca was tragically killed in an automobile accident shortly after starting her “closet.”

Her friends and family continued the mission by forming a national “Becca’s Closet” program, with 90 chapters to date, including the one in Rockford.

For more information call 815-962-4279.

Floski family offers $1,000 scholarship

March 2 Joseph A. Ingersoll, of Applications are now Lomira, Wisconsin, and available for the Floski Family Allyssa E. Rains, of Chana.

Luke R. Runte and Laura J. Foundation Scholarship for Service and Leadership.

Barndt, both of Polo.

The $1,000 scholarship is being offered for the 10th March 8 Gary R. Dornbush and year to a graduating Byron Natasha J. Manhurin, both of High School senior who has demonstrated service beyond Rochelle.

self interest and beyond Byron High School to the wider local, state, national or international community, and who has developed as a young leader as a result.

The winner will be someone who plans to further his or her education in the fall of 2018.

Family income and grade point average are not considerations.

Applicants will be required to write a brief essay discussing the personal benefits they have received from public service.

The winner will be announced at BHS Honors Night in May.

Applications and further details are available in the Byron High School Guidance Office and on the students’ Naviance-Family Connection accounts.

The application deadline is Friday, April 13.

Rock River Center Activities (All ages are welcome to participate in programming) State Representative Tom Demmer March 19 State Representative Tom Demmer will be at Rock River Center at 10 a.m. Monday, March 19, to give an update on the happenings in Springfield.

Representative Demmer will be available for questions and encourages attendees to bring any questions, comments or concerns they might have about Illinois and the 90th district.

We hope you can join us for this conversation and informative meeting.

Registration is required.

Call us 815-732-3252 if you plan on attending.

Refreshments will be served.

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Exercise Series at RRC Keep your brain fit and healthy!

Current research indicates that challenging the brain is one of several things you can do to contribute to your own brain health as you age.

Challenging activities are one way to train your brain and keep your wits fit!

The University of Illinois Extension will be at Rock River Center offering monthly Wits Fitness Brain Exercises Classes on the third Tuesday of every month.

The monthly classes will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Rock River Center, 810 South 10th Street in Oregon. Upcoming class dates are: March 20, April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, Aug. 21, Oct. 16, and Nov. 20.

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WE SUPPORT LINDA BECK We believe her character, job experience and work ethic make her the best choice for our next County Treasurer.

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Light Meals with Lynnie We are excited to announce Lynn Kauffman of Lynnie’s Kitchen will be at Rock River Center on March 29, at 10:30 a.m., to share her ideas for a light meal.

Lynn is a retired culinary instructor plus dietitian, who has been working for years on making cooking fun and easy

to learn.

Learn how to prepare one of her tasty recipes. You will be able to sample the meal, and be given a complimentary recipe to take home.

Lynn’s goal is to provide easy food prep, healthy eating tips, and options for cooking for one. Nutritional information will be provided. There will be a question and answer period.

Please call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252 to register by Thursday, March 22.

What’s Cookin’ Save the Date March 24, 5-8 p.m. at Barnacopia, 2570 N West Branch Rd, Polo Having Fun. Helping Others.

Good Food & Drinks. Good Friends. Great Time Teams of Cooks serving their favorite dishes and again, a Junior Chef’s division!

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John Coffman Rebecca Huntley Ed & Ann Rice Tom & Dawn Smith John Finfrock Ron & Cathy McDermott James & Barbara Barnes Roland Hall Lisa Coffman Kim Huntley Richard & Beverly Coffman Jerry Griffin Paul White Bonnie O’Connell Lee & Kathleen Anderson David & Carissa Cole Derek Dagnon Don & Lisa Oelke Mark & Brenda Mengel Bill & Patricia Nordman Gary & Ruth Shipman Julie Thomas Louise James Mykil Hardesty Scott Keilin Ann Macias Stacey Reedy Brian & Katie Hart Todd & Michelle Halverson Troy & Heather Mowry Mike & Marilyn Cain Gary & Diane Roos Tom & Sharon Klein

There will not be a class in September. The March 20 class will be held from 12 to 1:30 p.m.

Each monthly class is free and open to the public!

Participants are welcome to join the class at any time.

Registration required. Please call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252 if you plan on attending.

For more information, call the University of Illinois Extension at 815-632-3611.

Visit us on the web at www. rockrivercenter.org.

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RRC Travels to Circa 21 Wednesday, Sept. 26; Mama Won’t Fly An outrageously hilarious race against the clock begins when Savannah Sprunt Fairchild Honeycutt agrees to get her feisty mother all the way from Alabama to California in time for her brother’s wedding.

The cost of this trip is $80 for members and $85 for nonmembers.

The reservation and payment deadline is Friday, Aug. 24.

Each performance is priced to include transportation, show tickets, lunch (dessert is optional and will be available at the show for additional cost) and all taxes and gratuities.

Reservations and prepayment can be made in person at the Rock River Center or by mail.

Note: Your reservation and prepayment must be received by the deadline on all trips.

Make your reservations early as some shows sell out quickly.

Seating is limited.

Please call the Center at 815-732-3252 or toll free 1-800-541-5479 for more information.

Groups Information Cancer Support Group “Facing the Challenge” is a support group that provides a safe, accepting environment for patients currently going through treatment, survivors, caregivers and loved ones to talk openly about the challenges a cancer diagnosis brings.

Anyone who has been affected by cancer is invited to attend! Rock River Center and Home of Hope are partnering to offer information to this group.

The group meets on the fourth Thursday of the month from 3-4 p.m. at Rock River Center.

Caregiver Support Group We are pleased to announce that a Caregiver Support Group has been formed at Rock River Center.

Patti Kilmer, MSW from Generations @ Neighbors, leads the support group.

We welcome those new to caregiving, those who anticipate caregiving, and those for whom caregiving is already a way of life.

You will find information, resources, encouragement and answers to difficult questions.

Our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. at Rock River Center.

For more information, call Patti Kilmer at 815-234-2511 or 815-298-7004.

Diabetic Support Group This very informative group meets the first Wednesday of the month from 2-3 p.m. at Rock River Center.

Marilyn Csernus from the University of Illinois Extension Office facilitates this group by offering support, encouragement and the sharing of experiences when living with diabetes.

Join Marilyn for a different topic each month and enjoy her recipes as well.

Low Vision Group This is a group for those who have low vision, any form of vision loss, AMD or to caregivers of those with vision loss.

Low Vision Group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 12 p.m. at Rock River Center.

For additional information, visit www.rockrivercenter.org or call 815-732-3252.

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Church News ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www.baileyvillebaptistchurch. org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study 4th Sunday Each Month 1:30 p.m. Nursing Home Service at Presence St. Joseph BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship Thursday, March 15—5 p.m.

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

Worship 10:30 a.m.

17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m.

Adult Sunday School 10 a.m.

Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Pastor Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Adult & Children’s Education 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Thursday, March 15—10 a.m. Bible Class; CLS Open House-9:30-10:30 a.m. Preschool & Kindergarten, 5-6 p.m. All Grades Sunday, March 18—9 a.m.

Worship with Communion; Children Sing in Church; 10:20 a.m. Education Hour; 11:30 a.m.

Confirmation Class; Payment Due for Outreach Trip Monday, March 19—1:30-3 p.m. & 6-7:30 p.m. 10 Stations of Luther at CLS; Newsletter Deadline Tuesday, March 20—12:15 p.m.

ALIVE Wednesday, March 21—11 a.m.

Lenten Service Thursday, March 22—10 a.m.

Bible Class OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

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

Bible-Based Passion for God Compassion for People Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH, POLO CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw Sundays at 10 a.m.

815-837-5255 polo@crossroadscn.com We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages, and powerful video

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Join us after the service in our cafe for coffee, snacks & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade) - Sundays at 6 p.m.

Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Pastor Julie Bunt Phone 815-734-4853 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:45 a.m. Sunday School

FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Brian LeBaron 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104 8:30 a.m. Fellowship 8:50 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship

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

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

EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Church

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible 10:30 a.m. Worship Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month.

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road Pastor Marvin Jacobs Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Women & Men’s Bible Study, Kids Club www.ebenezerreformed.com

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor David Poust 815-938-2380 Thursday, March 15—8 a.m. AA Meeting Sunday, March 18—9 a.m.

Worship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 5 p.m. Sunday School Movie Night Monday, March 19—8 a.m. AA Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee at The Depot Tuesday, March 20—Herald News Due Wednesday, March 21—6:30-8 p.m. Bible Study on Moses

EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Sunday School EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St. Mt. Morris Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna Associate Pastor Logan Murphy 815-734-4942 Thursday, March 15—1 p.m.

Ladies Bible Study Friday, March 16—10:30 a.m.

Food Pantry Volunteers Saturday, March 17—7 a.m.

Men’s Accountability Group Sunday, March 18—8:30 a.m.

Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Inner Mission; 10 a.m. Worship Service; 5 p.m. Youth Group Log onto our website at http:// www.efcmm.org to check out our latest opportunities and updates FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Jeremy Heller, Pastor 815-946-3588 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service Nursery Available We are an independent nondenominational Christian church.

Visitors are always welcome.

FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203 “A Church with a Heart — In the Heart of Forreston” 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School Thursday, March 15—6:30-8 p.m. Faithful Hands Quilting Sunday, March 18—9 a.m.

Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday, March 21—6 p.m.

Lenten Supper; 6:30 p.m. Lenten Service; 7 p.m. Choir Friday, March 23—9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Faithful Hands Quilting

FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston Presbyterian Church in America Pastor Drew Jones 815-938-3605 www.forrestongrovechurch.com 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH 501 Third Ave. Pastor Lyle Zumdahl 815-938-2424 lylezumdahl@gmail.com 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA Pastor Brant Clements 815-284-2966 Website:https//www. freedomlutheran.org/home.html Sunday Evening Worship at 5:45 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon Coffee & Fellowship following the service Welcome Center is at 111 S. 4th St., Oregon GATHERING PLACE CHURCH Come Take Your Place at the Table - SOS 2:4 124 N. Fourth St., Oregon (Oregon Coliseum)Pastor Wade Buzzard 815-440-7937 Online: theGP.Church // FB. com/theGatheringPlaceChurch 10 a.m. Sundays Life Groups Throughout The Week GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Don Plock, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema

815-362-6601 9 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 10 a.m. Worship Service

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OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Pastor Thomas E. Kim LEAF RIVER BAPTIST 815-732-2994 CHURCH oregonumc@outlook.com 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Leaf River Followed by Fellowship and AllPastor Randy Newton Age Sunday School 815-738-2205 Thursday, March 15—6:30 Email leafriverbc@gmail.com p.m. WOE Small Group at Sheryl 9:30 a.m. Sunday Praise and Rocke’s, WOE Small Group at Worship Service Margo Gardner’s (Nursery provided) Friday, March 16—7 p.m. WOE 11 a.m. Sunday School Small Group at Marquadts’ Wednesday 6 p.m. Prayer & Saturday, March 17—10 a.m.

Bible Studies WOE Small Group with Ben Rocke Prayer Chain 738-2205 at Village Bakery; 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Wednesday 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Scout Food Pickup; 4 p.m. Agape Various Activities Team Practice; 5:30 p.m. Agape Praise Team Worship LEAF RIVER UNITED Sunday, March 18—9 a.m.

METHODIST CHURCH Worship; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship & 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Sunday School, WOE Small Group Pastor David Poust Sunday, March 18—10 a.m.; High School & Confirmation, Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship WOE Small Group with Christina Meyer; 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Youth Group-Movie LIGHTHOUSE UNITED Monday, March 19—6:30 p.m.

METHODIST CHURCH Small Group at Cathryn Burger’s 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Tuesday, March 20—10 Pastor Chan Ik Choi a.m. Staff Meeting; 6 p.m. Cub Handicapped Accessible Scouts; 6:30 p.m. Small Group at 9 a.m. Worship Service Stephens’, Small Group at Saams’, 10 a.m. Sunday School Small Group at Jeanne Suneson’s; 7 Age Three through p.m. Worship Committee Meeting; Sixth Grade.

Easter Flowers Orders Due Everyone is Welcome Wednesday, March 21—6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 7-9 a.m.

MT. MORRIS CHURCH Communion in Chapel; 5:30 p.m.

OF THE BRETHREN Wednesday Night Alive, 6:15 p.m.

409 W. Brayton Road WOE Small Group with Cindy P.O. Box 2055 Day; 7 p.m. Choir Practice Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN Phone: 815-734-4573 CHURCH Office hours Monday - Friday 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Pastor Charlotte Hoppe Thursday, March 15—4:30-7 9:30 a.m. Sunday School p.m. Food Pantry Open 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Friday, March 16—9 a.m.

Women’s Fellowship; 10:30 a.m.

POLO CHURCH OF THE Food Delivery for Pantry; Pastor BRETHREN Ginny Off Congress Ave. & Webster St. Saturday, March 17—8 a.m.

(The church is handicapped Men’s Fellowship Breakfast; Pastor accessible) Ginny Off Pastor Leslie Lake Sunday, March 18—8:15 a.m.

PoloCob@risebroadband.net Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10:45 a.m.

9:30 a.m. Family Worship Sunday School; 11 a.m. Living 11 a.m. Sunday School Hope Church Service; 12 p.m.

Deacon Meeting with Potluck PRAIRIE DELL Tuesday, March 20—8:45 a.m.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Bible Study; Quilting; 6:30 p.m. 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Leadership Team Meeting Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP Wednesday, March 21—7:15 815-864-2448 p.m. Chimes Rehearsal 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship NORTH GROVE 11:15 a.m. Fellowship EVANGELICAL CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN Forreston CHURCH Pastor Tim Hotchkiss 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Church: 815-938-2194 Craig Arnold, Pastor Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 812-236-1213 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service 10:05 a.m. Worship Service Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop CHURCH Open at New Life Community 1000 Ill. 64 West Center Oregon Pastor Barbara Seward OREGON 815-732-7211 CHURCH OF GOD www.saintbrides.org 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Email:saint.bride.church@ Pastor Michael Hoffman gmail.com 815-732-6847 Services 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. a.m. Worship Holy Communion You and your family are invited Classes to join us for worship on Sunday, Children’s Sunday School & March 18 at 10:30 a.m.

Adult Bible Study Available Pastor Hoffman will give the St. Bride’s follows traditional morning message titled “Garden Anglican-Episcopal church Stress Relief.” practices; is biblically based Greeting you will be Dennis and and both family and individual Mary Cheatwood. oriented. Visitors are always During morning worship an welcomed. exceptionally fine Children’s Church is offered for children 3 ST. JAMES LUTHERAN years old through Grade 5.

CHURCH Sunday School begins at 9:30 West Grove Road at a.m. and includes classes for adults, Columbine Rd. young adults, teens, children and Rev. Lucy Wynard infants.

Sunday, March 18—9:15 a.m.

Special attention is given in each Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. class to issues and topics related to Congregational Bible Study, the particular needs and interests of Instrumental Ensemble Rehearsal; each group.

10:30 a.m. Divine Worship with The Wednesday night Youth Communion; 11:45 a.m. Lenten Group meets at 6 p.m. at East Lunch; 12:30 p.m. Lenten Outreach Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Daysville Program: Kathy & Ziyad Shihadah Road.

The local Weight Watchers ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN group meets Wednesday at the CHURCH church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for 201 N. Division Ave., Polo weigh-in, followed by their meeting Pastor Terrie Wilder from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

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9 a.m. Sunday School for Adults & Children 10 a.m. Social Time 10:30 a.m. Worship Service ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule 4:30 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. Sunday 8 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 3 p.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest Reconciliation 3:30-4:15 p.m. Saturday St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m.

Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 6 p.m.1st & 2nd Wednesdays Adult Bible Study 8:30 a.m. 1st Wednesday ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: 8:30 & 11 a.m.

Worship Services 9:30 a.m.

Coffee & Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday 10 a.m. Bible Study Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St., Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School 11 a.m. Worship Service Luncheon after services, weekly TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Email: trinitymm@frontier.com Website: www.trinitymm.net Saturday Worship 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, March 15—3:30-4:30 p.m. Lot 12 at Mobile Home Park for grades K-6 Friday, March 16—8 a.m.

Bulletin & Fellowship; 7 p.m. Third Friday Free Movie Night Showing “Max Steel” Saturday, March 17—4 p.m.

Youth Group for Grades 7-12; 5:30 p.m. Worship Service Sunday, March 18—9:30 a.m.

Worship Service; 10:30 a.m.

Communion Class; 10:45 a.m.

Sunday School for Children Age 4-Grade 6; 11 a.m. Deep Digs; 11:30 a.m. Choristers Tuesday, March 20—1:30 p.m.

Communion at Pinecrest Manor, then at Pinecrest Terrace; 3:30-4:30 p.m. Lot 12 at Mobile Home Park for grades K-6; 4-5 p.m. U of I CATCH Club for Third Graders Wednesday, March 21—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise Group; 5:30 p.m. Chime Choir Rehearsal; 6 p.m. Lenten Soup Supper; 7 p.m.

Mid-Week Lenten Service followed

by Chancel Choir Rehearsal Thursday, March 22—3:30-4:30 p.m. Lot 12 at Mobile Home Park for grades K-6 WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:35 a.m. Worship

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SV Lions’ spaghetti supper is March 22

Unique trophies at What’s Cookin’ What’s Cookin’, the spring fundraiser for Rock River Center on March 24, keeps growing and growing.

The event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Barnacopia located at 2570 N. West Branch Rd., Polo, west of Mt. Morris, “So far, 12 returning adult teams and five new teams will be cooking and serving samples of appetizers, entrées, side dishes, or desserts,” said Rock River Center Executive Director Ann Haas. “To date our Junior Chef Division has four returning teams and two new teams.

The main floor of Barnacopia will be filled with food as teams compete for trophies which will be awarded at the end of the evening.

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Here are the trophies that will be presented to the winners at the 2018 What’s Cookin to be held March 24. Photo supplied

Cookin is a Celebrity Chef judging team which will judge and award a trophy for outstanding appetizer, side dish, main dish, dessert, and the outstanding sample from the Junior Chef Division.

All attending the event will receive a ballot to vote for the Best of Show.

A full cash bar and separate wine bar will be located at strategic areas on the main floor of Barnacopia.

“One of our new teams, Village Bakery located in Oregon, will be making Village

Byron fish fry April 17

Veggies, and Angel Wings Bake Shoppe from Byron will be making Angel Bites,” said Haas. “Another new team from Oregon, Sophisticated Sweets and Treats will have samples of cheesecakes, cupcakes, cookies, cake, petit fours, cake pops and brownies.

“Hazels is one of our new Junior Chef teams and will be offering samples of avocado chocolate pudding and KAT, our other new Junior team will have lemon petit fours,” Haas continued.

Returning teams will have

Byron Lodge #274 and Mystic Tie Lodge #187 (Polo) will sponsor an all-you-can-eat cod fish fry on April 17 from 5-8 p.m. and the Byron Masonic Lodge, 4771 East Ashelford Dr., Byron.

samples of brats, ham and Swiss cream puffs, gourmet popcorn, aronia berry meatballs and aronia slushies, kielbasa bites, salsa, mini pizzas and peachwood smoked pulled pork.

All attendees can enjoy the displays in the museum at Barnacopia including the tractor under glass as you enter the “Barn” and the tractor slowly rotating in the cupola.

The teams will be judged by three celebrity judges, and the trophies will be awarded at the end of the evening.

The cost is $10 for adults and $4 for children. The menu includes fried cod, corn, green beans, baked beans, cheesy Tator Tots, coleslaw, desserts and beverages.

The Stillman Valley Lions Club will sponsor a spaghetti dinner on Thursday, March 22 from 4-7 p.m. at Fritz’s Wooden Nickel, 208 N. Walnut St., Stillman Valley.

The menu will include spaghetti, salad, dessert, milk and coffee. Carryouts will be available.

The cost for the meal is $10 at the door ($8 in advance)

for adults and $7 for children.

There is no cost for children under the age of 5.

Proceeds will benefit the Meridian schools including the junior high library.

Tickets may be purchased from any Lions Club member pr by calling any of these numbers: 815-645-8956, 815234-8511, 815-645-2571.

Leaf River Lions to host pork dinner on Sunday, April 15 The Leaf River Lions will host a roast pork loin dinner on Sunday, April 15 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Bertolet Memorial Building, Leaf River.

The event is a community fundraiser for the Summer Daze Festival coming on June 1-3.

The annual dinner has been going on for several years and all of the Leaf River organizations work together to make it a success.

The menu consists of roast pork loin, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, applesauce, dinner roll, and cake with coffee, peach tea,

water, and milk offered as beverages.

The cost for the dinner is $8 at the door for adults or $7 if purchased in advance, for children 5 years old through 12 years is $6 at the door or $5 if purchased in advance.

Children 4 years old and younger eat free.

Advance tickets may be purchased at the Bertolet Memorial Library or from Lions Paul Lindstrom, Kathy Rose, Laura Werner, Adrian Book, or Connie Hartje.

For more information call 815-738-2761

Oregon Library News Trivia Hunt (1st grade &up) Each month (March–April) 10 trivia questions relating to library subjects will be available to answer. The Trivia Answer sheet may be completed anytime during the month, but you can only enter once. Sheets must be completed at the Library.

At the end of the month, answer sheets will be checked and prizes will be awarded to the one with the most correct answers.

NEW! Friday Gaming at the Library: First and Third Friday of the month from 10 a.m. -11:30 a.m.

Enjoy playing games? Want to get you friends together for cards but don’t know where?

Come to the Library! Come solo or bring your friends for Bridge, Euchre, Scrabble or suggestions are welcome.

Story Times Come be a part of the 1824 Months Story Time (9:30 a.m.) or Preschool (3-6 yrs old) Story Time (10:30 a.m.) on Thursdays.

2018 Summer Reading Program Bookmark Contest Entry forms for the 2018 Summer Reading Program Bookmark Contest are available at the library. The 2018 theme is Reading Takes You Everywhere!

Students in grades K-12

are eligible and entries will be accepted through March 31. Come by and pick up your entry form.

All entries will be displayed at the Library in April and selected bookmarks will be duplicated and used during the 2018 Summer Reading Program.

YOGA! Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.

Benefits of yoga include developing a mind-body connection and present centered awareness. Strength, flexibility, stamina/endurance and a sense of calm for both the mind and body will increase with repeated practice over time.

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat and water bottle. Mats will be provided to those in need on a first come, first serve basis.

Only 20 spots available, please register 815-732-2724!

Art Therapy Night – 2nd Thursdays of the month at 6 p.m.

Relax from daily stress with our Art Therapy Night. Color, paint, draw, and more in our gallery while listening to soothing music. Registration requested.

NEW!!! Books on Tap – Thursday, March 15 at 6 p.m.

Our Evening Book club is MOVING! It will now gather at Cork N Tap. Stop by the

Adulting 101 March 22 • 6 – 8 pm

Mount Morris Public Library 105 S. McKendrie Ave, Mt. Morris

Get A Job! Presenter – Roger Anderson, BEST, Inc. Increase your employability, polish up your resume, learn tips for interviewing.

Refreshments will be served.

Call 815-734-4927 for questions and registration Funded by a grant from CFNIL

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library to get your copy of the book that will be discussed in March: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows.

LEGO Club (Grades 2-7) The Lego Club will be on Thursday, March 15 at 3:30 p.m. Registration is requested, but not required. If you have any Legos that are no longer living up to their potential we would appreciate any donations to expand our selection.

Passport Fair– Saturday, March 17, noon-3 p.m.

The Oregon Public Library is hosting a special passport event in Oregon, on Saturday, March 17 from noon until 3:00 p.m. to provide passport information to U.S. citizens and to accept passport applications.

Passport photos will also be available at that time.

On April 2, the fee that is required to be paid to any agency (such as the Library) for passport acceptance will increase from the present amount of $25 to $35.

U.S. citizens must present a valid passport book when entering or re-entering the United States by air. U.S. citizens entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land borders and sea ports of entry must present a passport book, passport card, or other travel documents approved by the U.S. government.

Information on the cost and how to apply for a U.S. passport is available at travel.

The Oregon Public Library’s Preschool Story Time kids are all ready for March. Photo supplied

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U.S. citizens may also obtain passport information by phone, in English and Spanish, by calling the National Passport Information Center toll-free at 1-877-487-2778.

Home School Information Meeting - Monday, March 20 5:30 p.m.

Interested in finding out more about homeschooling in general? Interested in the classical method of homeschooling?

Classical Conversations is a nationwide program that helps train and equip parents to provide their children with a Christian classical education.

Knit and Crochet Club A friendly and dedicated group meets every Monday evening, 6 pm and Tuesday afternoon, 1 pm at the Library.

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their time and energy with anyone who enjoys the delights of the yarn. Working on projects can come to a complete halt if someone has a question or a good story to share.

If you like a congenial atmosphere to craft and express yourself, be sure to drop in on the Oregon Library’s Knit and Crochet Club.

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Ready, Set Growing workshop March 17 The 2018 Ready...Set...

Grow... gardening workshop, will be held on Saturday, March 17 from 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon.

Join the Master Gardeners of Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties in cooperation with Sauk Valley Community College Corporate & Community Services for this one-day event offering participants information about various aspects of home gardening.

The keynote presentation will be given by Sandy Mason, University of Illinois Extension State Master Gardener Coordinator on These Are Not Your Granny’s Bloomers, How Flowers have Changed over the Decades.

During three sessions, participants can choose between 15 workshops on Ground Covers, Mushrooms, Happy Houseplants, Going Organic: Are organic pesticides safer than their synthetic counterparts?, The Anywhere Anytime Garden, Squash Family, Orchid Care and Maintenance, Tea Gardens and many more.

Registrations accepted until March 13. To cover costs there is a charge of $45.

The workshop includes: • Keynote Presentation: These are not your Granny’s Bloomers, How Flowers have Changed over the Decades, Sandy Mason, University of Illinois Extension State Master Gardener Coordinator • Choice of 15 workshops • Vendors with unique items for purchase * Master Gardener Q&A Desk • Continental breakfast & buffet lunch • Door prizes Sessions filled on a first come, first served basis.

Extension reserves the right to refuse registrations received at any time if numbers exceed room capacity.

Register by calling the Ogle County Extension office at 815-732-2191.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please call the extension office.

Disc Action A farmer was busy last fall discing this corn field west of Mt. Morris to being to prepare the field for spring planting. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Durchholz to speak at webinar March 19 The Ogle County Farm Bureau will host a webinar based market outlook with AgriVisor Senior Analyst Dale Durchholz on Monday, March 19 at 7 p.m.

Durchholz prepares and edits the “Cash Strategist” for the Illinois Farm Bureau FarmWeek and Iowa

To access the webinar link go the Ogle County Farm Bureau website at www.oglefb.org.

Spokesman.

He speaks at many Farm Bureau and other agriculture meetings as well as contributing to RFD Illinois and WILL radio.

Prior to joining

AgriVisor,Durchholz had been a grain and/or livestock analyst for other companies including another producer market consulting firm and two Chicago brokerage houses.

At the latter, he headed their

research operations.

Farm Bureau members can participate in the webinar by accessing the webinar from their home computers.

To access it, download specific software free from the

Internet, and use the webinar access code.

To find instructions for downloading the software and to access the webinar link go the Ogle County Farm Bureau website at www.oglefb.org.

Access the webinar by going to www.oglefb.org and clicking on the link for the webinar.

UofI Extension 4-H Tech Wizards program receives Community Foundation Support The University of Illinois Extension in Rockford has received a $30,000 grant for its 4-H Community Tech Wizards program from the Community Grants Program of the Community Foundation of northern Illinois.

The grant comes with support from the Dr. Louis and Violet Rubin Fund. The Tech Wizards program has been in place since 2012 and this award will allow Extension to continue to offer it for the next three years.

“We are most appreciative of this funding, which will allow us to continue this program in Rockford,” said Margaret Larson, County Director of the U of I Extension. “CFNIL has provided the necessary support to see this program continue into the future and we are excited to see the impact it will have.”

4-H Tech Wizards is a

mentorship program assisting under-represented middle school students in Rockford Public Schools.

This program helps them acquire science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skillsets and career development through afterschool, experiential learning activities, service-learning projects, and summer capstone camps, to become industry and community leaders.

4-H Tech Wizards also promotes secondary school completion and college preparation. A survey of the 300 past participants in the program showed that most now enjoy STEM and feel more confident in science and math classes in school.

According to Annie

Hobson, 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator, academically atrisk youth who participated in Tech Wizards are able to link classroom learning to the Tech Wizards activities, which allows them to develop a stronger understanding and succeed in class. Hobson leads the program, which is facilitated by Extension Community Worker Mia Chase and volunteer/mentors.

“Tech Wizards has become a part of a network in our community that contributes to positive youth development,” said Chase. “Tech Wizards has fulfilled the increased need for STEM programming within our community. For example, our programming at Northwest Community Center

has provided needed STEM programming and the youth have shown an increase of knowledge and skills in that area, and provided leadership opportunities for older youth.

I have seen youth with a variety of issues overcome them to thrive in our learning environment, and master STEM related skills with ease.”

Additionally, 100% of the youth participants were able to actively engage in STEM experiments, which required them to record and document data to investigate the results of their own research.

These findings were assessed using the National 4-H Science Survey.

University of Illinois Extension is the flagship

outreach effort of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, offering educational programs to residents of all of Illinois’ 102 counties — and far beyond.

Extension provides practical education you can trust to help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future.

The mission of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is to serve as a catalyst for giving in order to attract, preserve, and grow an endowment for the current and future needs of the people of Northern Illinois.

Since its founding in 1953, CFNIL has granted more that $65 million for charitable purposes in the region.

Program on spring wildflowers set for Sunday, March 18 A program on Spring Ephemeral Wildflowers will be offered by the Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County on Sunday, March 18 at 2 p.m. at the Kickapoo Center, 1919 N. Limekiln Rd., Oregon.

Chris Benda, noted botanist and speaker, will present the program.

“Spring is a magical time in Illinois and one reason is because of the incredible diversity of ephemeral wildflowers,” Benda

said. “These are plants that flower in the spring and only last a short time. The presentation will feature a selection of these colorful and conspicuous plants, along with interesting information about their identification and natural history.”

The program is free and open to the public.

Children are welcome with an adult. Light refreshments will be served.

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Is the sun is rising on solar energy harvesting?

By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com After centuries of farming the land using sunlight, a new demand in using land to farm sunlight has surged.

Companies are pouring into Illinois to put in solar farms, thanks to massively increased funding incentives for solar companies.

Solar farms operate with rows upon rows of photovoltaic solar panels, standing 12 feet high.

Inverters and transformers in the center convert the collected sunlight into electricity, which is released back into the grid and sold to consumers.

Solar farms do not share the same concerns as wind farms, which fill the earth with concrete to get up and running; the poles are pile-driven into the ground, and companies boast that any land that they sit upon can return to previous use after the completion of a project — usually around 30 to 40 years.

Surge Gets Legs The surge got legs on Dec. 7, 2016, when Gov. Bruce Rauner signed the Future Energy Jobs Act. FEJA provides as much as $15 billion in funding for renewable energy projects — wind farms, solar farms, and rooftop and community solar, for instance — by 2030.

It also establishes the “Solar For All Program,” providing $750 million for low-income communities, aimed at saving money and benefiting from clean energy.

The act sought to grow enough wind and solar energy projects to power one million homes FEJA also has provisions aimed at driving energy rates down for consumers, through a 25 cent residential monthly cost impact cap, good through 2030.

Iowa celebrated the act, due to it helping keep the Quad Cities and Clinton nuclear power plants running for another 10 years, but the real meat of the act is in the boon it gave to renewable investments in Illinois.

“It basically created a sustainable future for our business model and solar as a whole in Illinois,” said Jason Hawksworth, founder of Hawk Energy Solutions, Washington, Illinois. “Illinois is the next boom market. This is the hot spot, where we want to be, and

Residents along Ill. 26 south of Forreston have posted signs expressing their disapproval for a proposed solar farm. Photo by Vinde Wells

the expectation is that we will grow significantly in the next couple of years.”

How successful was the act? According to Rauner, amazingly so.

One year later to the day, Rauner spoke at the Environmental Entrepreneurs and Clean Energy Trust reception in Chicago, where he announced “clean energy is booming.”

Since 2015, the number of people in Illinois’ clean energy industry saw a 4.8 percent increase.

290 Companies Working in Solar in Illinois Today, Illinois has more than 290 companies working in solar, 200 in wind, 130 in geothermal, and 75 in energy storage industries.

“Those jobs are growing at a rate six times faster than jobs in the overall economy,” said Billy Weinberg, spokesman for the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition.

“New businesses are opening up their doors, and existing businesses are expanding their payrolls.”

Solar has indeed grown, and looks to continue growing in Illinois as funding only increases.

However, that doesn’t mean every community is begging to have their own solar farm.

Cypress Creek Renewables, a California-based company, made a presentation Aug. 17 to Forreston homeowners south of Townline Road that they had entered into a lease agreement with Rod Wubbena, owner of

Phil’s Fresh Eggs, Forreston.

The agreement detailed that Wubbena would lease 200 acres of his farm land for the building of a 20-megawatt solar farm.

Around 14 local homeowners around the location attended the meeting, and the majority pushed back against the proposal, for reasons such as blighting local country scenery with solar panels, and decommissioning fertile farm land.

The Forreston Village Board voted not to recommend the Ogle County Board approve a special use permit for the project on Nov. 20, which was also denied by the county Regional Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals on Nov. 28 and 30, respectively.

The county board is expected to vote on it on March 21.

Solar Site Proposed in Mt. Morris In Mt. Morris, a smaller, 23-acre, two-megawatt solar farm has been proposed by SunVest Solar Inc., Geneva, on a parcel owned by David Luepkes within the Mt. Morris Industrial Park.

The farm would require a rezoning; the area is currently light industrial, which does not allow solar projects.

Concerns thus far include whether or not the area can be rezoned by June to take advantage of FEJA’s first round of funding.

Village president Dan Elsasser said further study is needed before the board

decides on the project, which would require amending the village zoning code.

Wind Energy Opposition Wind energy has also been met with opposition throughout the state.

The Ogle County Board approved a special use permit in December of 2005 for Navitas Wind Energy, Minneapolis, Minn., for its Baileyville Wind Farm.

Navitas had asked for the special use permit to construct 40 windmills on 5,000 acres of farmland in Leaf River and Maryland Townships.

However, due to lawsuits and fierce opposition, the project never got off the ground and was eventually abandoned.

Other wind companies also

were interested in Ogle County but eventually canceled their plans.

In mid-2009, DeKalb County became peppered with 126 wind turbines, and 19 extending over into Lee County.

The efficient, renewable energy, as well as tax revenue of nearly $1.5 million were supposed to be boons for the community, but brought in just as many complaints.

Homeowners said they began to experience sleeplessness, headaches, and symptoms similar to vertigo due to shadow flicker and low-frequency noise pollution. in 2012, Eswood Elementary School, Lindenwood, had a wind turbine installed nearby, courtesy of Rock Wind LLC. The turbine was supposed to

supply the school with power, saving money.

However, after five years, the turbine never produced electricity for the school.

Wrought with failures and malfunctions, the turbine created nothing but frustration.

The final straw was when it was hit by lightning during a storm last spring, sending pieces flying near the school.

In June, the school board officially voted to remove the turbine.

2012 was Illinois’ most successful year in wind turbine installation, ranking as the fifth highest state with 823 megawatts.

Development of new wind farms has stagnated since then, but FEJA is expected to revitalize the market.

A solar farm is being proposed in Mt. Morris on a field that is located just north of Ill. 64.

This photo was provided by SunVest Solar, Inc., the Geneva company proposing the solar farm in Mt. Morris.

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Russian chickens and grapes at Irish Lady Farm

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news .com Irish Lady Farm’s focus on raising rare Russian chickens and growing grapes makes it a perfect choice for Oregon’s newly organized Farm to Table movement.

Located on Oregon Trail Road west of Oregon, the farm will host the first Farm to Table event next July 20.

Owner Will Major, a retired attorney who now runs a detective agency in DuPage County, and his wife Pat Fennell, who still practices law also in DuPage County, bought the 50-acre farm 18 years ago with the intention of growing grapes for their own winery.

They eventually scrapped the winery plan but continue to raise and sell concord, marechal foch, and villiard grapes.

Major’s real passion is raising Russian Orloff chickens, a critically endangered and ancient breed.

He estimated his flock at 2,000 birds including roosters, laying hens, and young birds from newly hatched to nearly mature.

Orloffs are a dual purpose breed, raised both for meat and the brown eggs they lay, Major said.

Because of their flat combs and lack of wattles, Orloffs are especially winter-hardy.

Major said he selectively mates his chickens to bring back purity to the breed.

“They were crossed with other breeds over the years, and very few of them were pure Orloffs,” he said. “I cull the roosters to get the breed back to where it should be.”

“I hatch all my own eggs - I hatch them in my living room,” he said with a grin.

That living room is in the 175-year-old brick home that Major and Fennell have renovated.

During the renovations, they found a coin dated 1842 left in the wall by the brick masons.

The couple has kept the original flavor of the house as much as possible, including keeping the old floors and woodwork, as well as the kitchen cupboards, which probably date back to the early 1900s, Major said.

The home is furnished with antiques including a massive wooden desk from a depot in Polo.

Major said their next venture is converting a century-old dairy barn into a wedding venue, a project already in progress.

In fact, they are already taking reservations for next year, when they will start hosting weddings from May through October.

“We’ve had weddings here every year for family and friends,” he said.

The spacious haymow of the bank barn offers antique church pews for seating during the ceremony, and ample room for the reception.

Above, Concord grapes hang from their vine at the Irish Lady Farm. At right, a Russian Orloff junior walks across a cement pad while below a Russian Orloff rooster shows his smaller comb and no wattles two features that make them more winter hardy. At lower left, hen houses for Russian Orloff chickens are located past the raised gardens in the farm’s apple orchard.

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Farm to Table event to start with four-course meal

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Debbie Leffelman, recreation director at the Oregon Park District, has an idea and her hope is that the rest of the community embraces it.

Using the Farm-to-Table movement for inspiration, Leffelman plans to incorporate local produce and those that cook it into an event for locals to support the Oregon Park District scholarship fund.

This summer, Irish Lady Farm on Oregon Trail Road, will be the site of the first ever Farm-to-Table meal presented by the park district with all proceeds benefiting its youth scholarship fund.

Last year, the park district provided $4,296 in scholarship money to help kids participate in youth sports and recreation programs.

Scholarship funds involve no tax dollars and are a direct result of fundraisers supported by park district staff and the community.

“The district utilizes the scholarship fund to provide opportunities for those in our school district who otherwise couldn’t afford to participate in programming,”

Executive Director Erin Folk said. “All money utilized for scholarships has either been raised by the staff or donated by local organizations. The fund is uniquely structured “No property tax revenue is utilized for the scholarships.

Unfortunately, with the growing needs for scholarship assistance in our community, a higher demand is being placed on the fund resulting in additional fundraising,” she said.

The idea for the Farm-toTable event came to fruition during a brainstorming session, and Leffelman has put the wheels in motion.

“I’m super excited to have the event on a working farm,” Leffelman said. “They raise chickens for farm fresh eggs and they have a large grape vineyard. It’s an ideal location with a restored barn to provide space to host this unique event.”

Leffelman has enlisted various cooks from the Oregon area to prepare food items from produce and meat raised by local growers and farmers.

“Farmers markets have become events with food, music and shopping,” said Leffelman, citing numerous examples, including the conversion of the park

district’s farmer’s market in 2017.

“The Oregon Farmer’s Market now includes live music, food, vendors, and access to downtown merchants on Friday evenings. I wanted to continue to utilize these resources with an event that appeals to foodies and benefits the youth in our community,” she said.

Scheduled for July 20, the Farm-to-Table event will include auction items, goods for sale, live music, and, of course, food!

“The biggest part of the Farm to Table evening will be a four-course meal cooked by the local celebrity chefs,” Leffelman said. “A majority of the products used will be locally grown.

“People love to eat, and our hope is to put together an amazing meal people will enjoy while benefiting the youth of the community.”

Besides raising money for the scholarship fund, the Farmto-Table event will involve the whole community.

A committee has been put together that involves everyone from park district employees, farmers market vendors, businesses, and the Oregon FFA. The concept of Farm-to-

Old church pews in the barn’s upper level provide an area for seating guests during special events at the Irish Lady Farm. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Table has been around since at least the early 2000s, when consumers started demanding to know where their food came from and how it was being produced.

What was once a social experiment, has become a social movement sweeping the

country. It is more than a fad.

Leffelman wants to ride on that wave and allow local residents to enjoy an evening in the country with a festive atmosphere.

“The Irish Lady Farm is a beautiful venue,” she added.

“Very few people have had the

chance to see it.”

The venue will offer plenty of parking, indoor seating, restrooms, and a fun on-thefarm location.

More details on the event will be forthcoming, including ticket prices and activities associated with the affair.

Master Naturalist Training offered University of Illinois Extension invites adults of all ages to the 2018 Illinois Master Naturalist program.

The classes will be held in Ogle County on Monday evenings from 5 to 9 p.m., starting March 12 and ending May 21.

The training features instructors from local natural resource agencies and organizations as well as state Extension experts.

The training will highlight our rich natural heritage by hosting classes in different locations in the area such as Nachusa Grasslands and Kickapoo Mud Creek Nature

Conservancy.

As a Master Naturalist, participants will learn about ecosystems and interrelationships of plants and animals that make up our natural world. They will also learn how to assist with land management and to share knowledge with others in your community.

The goal is to encourage participants to seek out lifelong learning opportunities to further their development as a naturalist.

Master Naturalist participants agree to serve 60 hours of volunteer service within the first two years

of their initial classroom experience.

Volunteers can then continue their certification with 30 volunteer hours and 10 continuing education hours annually.

Volunteer opportunities in your county are extremely flexible and tailored to fit your personal interests, abilities, and time restraints.

For more information and to apply to become a certified Illinois Master Naturalist call Elizabeth Sosa, Extension Program Coordinator at 815732-2191 or email at Sosa6@ illinois.edu.

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‘Bago takes second in 2A state finals

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com With three minutes left and Winnebago trailing 66-46 to Chicago Orr in the 2A state championship game, Andrew Morrissey of the Indians exemplified the frustration his team was experiencing.

After battling three Orr defenders who reached around, above and below him for a rebound, the 6-foot-9 all-state center grabbed the loose ball and looked to make an outlet pass.

Instead, those same Orr players stuck next to him like gnats attacking potato salad at a picnic.

“It’s tough when it feels like five guys are on top of you,” Morrissey said.

In response, Morrissey threw his elbows like a flyswatter and was whistled for a violation by a nearby referee. A disgruntled look by Morrissey seemed to say this is unfair.

Maybe it was unfair for Winnebago (30-3) to take on a team more suited to the rigors of Chicago Public League play, with the likes of 4A powers Curie, Simeon and Whitney Young.

But, with an enrollment less than Winnebago at 382, Orr fits into the 2A classification for basketball and was easily

able to claim a second straight title with a 76-49 win at Carver Arena in Peoria on March 10.

“In the second half, they increased their intensity and we didn’t adjust,” Winnebago coach Joe Murphy said.

“Finishing second in the state is a tremendous honor, though.”

After a slow start, characterized by missed layins, turnovers and three of their shots blocked, the Indians managed to take the lead 18-17 with three minutes left in the second character.

Orr had a 15-6 first-quarter advantage, but went 10 of 11 possessions with either a turnover or one-and-done shooting.

“The first half, we struggled (10-34 shooting),” Orr coach Louis Adams said. “We played a pretty good basketball team.

They gave us a hard time trying to get our offense going.”

Orr went into half with a 2421 lead, but the Indians came out strong against Orr’s fullcourt press in the third quarter.

Ty Waller, who had six firsthalf turnovers and was 1-for11 shooting, made two quick scores.

Both Waller and Kenzell Jones were fearless in ballhandling and attacking the basket against a front line of 6’ 6”, 6’6” and 6’5”.

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Above, Winnebago’s Andrew Morrissey, protects the basketball and looks to the official for a call as Chicago Orr’s Tujuatae Williams and Tyronn Mosely wrap him up during the 2A championship game at the Peoria Civic Center on March 10. At right,’Bago’s Brennan Burkhart battles for a loose ball against Chicago Orr’s Tujuatae Williams and Michael Taylor. Photos by Earleen Hinton

Higher expectations for this year’s soccer team Girls’ program begins second year at OHS

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com A recent practice for the Oregon girls soccer program found the team outside in 30-degree weather and snow on the ground.

Such is the example Coach Seger Larson is using to demonstrate the seriousness of it all.

“It shows dedication on the girls part to be out here,” Larson said.

With both coach and team in its second year, Larson is making it clear that soccer was not started just to appease parents and provide a third spring sports alternative for the girls.

Rather, his mission is to bring out the best in the girls and create an environment of competitiveness, which hopefully leads to a team on par with other more established ones in the area.

“It’s easier getting started in the second year than the first,” Larson said. “We’ll have an

improved skill level.”

Larson sees the fruits of last year reaping rewards with nine freshmen out.

“The program is starting to build,” Larson said. “Besides last year, we had open gym and indoor soccer in the winter.”

Larson is leaning on a sophomore, junior and senior to help provide leadership, naming Olivia Lambrigtsen, Hannah Donaldson and Alyssa Theisen as captains.

Theisen was a first-team BNC selection.

“Hannah is our vocal leader,” Larson said. “But, all three have taken the initiative to help the younger girls.

Communication is important.”

Another important cog will be junior Katelyn Byerley, who Larson describes as having a lot of soccer skill. She will be joined by her younger sister Madisyn, a freshman.

The other top freshman is Claudia Reckamp.

“I expect big things from those two,” Larson said.

A pair of sophomore newcomers expected to help out are Megan Buttens and Ashley McCormick.

Katelin Pudlas was the goalkeeper last year, but was injured and did not come out this year. With that absence,

Larson had pegged MyKenzie Beitel to step up from jayvee to varsity.

“MyKenzie needs to step up and be goalie,” Larson said.

One problem for the team

last year was inability to score.

Larson sees the Hawks being better on offense than defense, with the Byerleys, Lambrigtsen and Donaldson moving off the ball and passing.

Theisen will anchor the defense with Reckamp the heir apparent.

“We need her to take over after Alyssa graduates,” Larson said.

In its inaugural campaign, Oregon notched four wins. A goal for this season is to up that to six. All together, there are 24 girls out with both varsity and jv games planned.

Oregon’s Olivia Lambrigtsen tries to kick the ball backwards over the Winnebago goalkeeper during Tuesday action at Oregon Park West. Oregon won the season opener 4-1 with Lambrigtsen scoring two goals in the match. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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Winnebago brings home second place trophy in 2A From B1 Morrissey put in his 10th point of the game and sophomore Cole Seger hit a three for a 29-28 ‘Bago lead.

“I’m so proud of how we played,” Murphy said. “We talked about attacking the rim.”

That’s when things fell apart for ‘Bago. Dannie Smith, who led everyone with 22 points, started the Spartans on a 14-point run.

From what had been a fairly even contest began to resemble a 4A-type Chicago team versus a downstate 2A perennial power.

It was Raekwon Drake bringing the house down with a dunk that rattled the rim early in the fourth quarter for a Orr 57-43 lead.

Meanwhile, the Indians couldn’t buy a basket, missing nearly every shot from the field the rest of the game.

“For a 2A, they’re pretty good,” Drake said. “But, we knew we could dominate every game here. The public league is way more competitive.”

That domination was spelled out in a 44-28 scoring advantage in the paint, 24-5 points off turnovers, including 11 steals and a 52-35 rebounding edge.

The Spartans closed out the game with a 42-14 run.

“They turned it up and we didn’t respond,” Waller said.

“Our big man (Morrissey) didn’t get enough touches.

Still, I loved the challenge of playing them. It was an honor.”

Morrissey had 16 points and Waller added 12. Jones, who had a big game in Winnebago’s 67-63 semifinal win over Pinckneyville on Friday was

held to five points. All three players will be graduating after starting three years on varsity.

“They (Orr) are really physical and it was hard to adjust,” said Jones.

Similar to the ‘Bago-Orr game, the Spartans broke its semifinal game open in the second half on its way to a 6049 victory over Bloomington Central Catholic. BCC led for most of the first half.

“They bring it on in waves and wear you down in the

second half,” BCC coach Jason Welch said.

BCC beat Pinckneyville 6961 in the third-place game.

Even with the recent success of five state trophies by Winnebago and four by Orr, Pinckneyville came in with the most storied history, having won the 1948 state title in a one-class system, followed by third-place finishes in 195355.

The Panthers were also champs in 1994 and 2001,

besides four other state places.

“It awesome to be down here in this environment,” said Murphy, who is 667-229 in 31 years as coach at ‘Bago.

Sterling Newman beat Goreville for third place in 1A to bring home its firstever state trophy in basketball. In the semis, the Comets lost to the smallest

school remaining, Annawan (104 enrollment).

After finishing second last year, it was Okawville defeating Annawan 59-48 to win its first state title.

Like Pinckneyville, Okawville also has a proud heritage at the state tournament, advancing to the Elite Eight in 1970, two years before the IHSA went to A/AA.

Above, Winnebago’s Ty Waller, Andrew Morrissey, and Bryce Bryden raise their team’s second place trophy after the 2A championship game at the Peoria Civic Center on March 10. At right, Waller drives to the basket as Chicago Orr’s Brian Hernandez defends. Photos by Earleen Hinton

Sports Column Local teams did their best at state b-ball tourney

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com’’ In the IHSA state boys basketball finals, Winnebago and Sterling Newman did about as well as they could.

When you’re fifth-best scorer is a D-I recruit, like Tyronn Mosely of Chicago Orr, it was going to be an uphill climb for Winnebago to get past the athleticism of their opponent.

Credit to the Indians for not cowering in fear. They weren’t afraid to take it at Orr and at times, played even with them.

Winnebago only made 17of-53 shots and only 1-of-10 from three. Maybe if the shots

would have dropped, they could have stayed close to the end.

In playing some of the best teams in the state and also some from the St. Louis area, Detroit and Milwaukee, Orr came into the state tourney battle-tested.

Additionally, they won the prestigious Proviso West holiday tournament, while Winnebago played 1A and 2A schools at Forreston.

Much is made about advantages private schools have over the publics. Orr is a public school.

But, drawing kids in from Chicago is a much different situation than what Winnebago has.

Whether it is my travels to Stillman Valley, Byron, Oregon, Forreston or Polo, I have had a whole bunch of people approach me and express their displeasure with the alleged “recruiting” done

by private schools.

The IHSA does what it can to maintain a fair playing field for both the privates and publics.

It is a task that brings constant criticism to their offices from both camps.

There isn’t one good answer and it is something that high school athletic associations in most every state in the country struggles with.

With a trip downstate, Newman and its returning allstater Devon House will be in 2A next year. A sigh of relief in Polo for that one.

State Final Attendance It’s difficult to get accurate attendance figures for the state finals at Carver Arena.

One trick to increase that is requiring the third and fourthplace teams wait until the championship game is over before getting their awards, in hopes extra fans will stick

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When I asked a Pinckneyville staffer about it, he politely called it “interesting”. But, he also said it was a “pain in the butt” to wait that long.

Even though attendance is down considerably since the heydays of the IHSA tourney from decades ago, the security staff and police presence has to be drastically higher.

Part of that is increased safety concerns and also a reflection on today’s lesserbehaved society. Sad isn’t it.

There was a call in the Orr’Bago game that I had never heard of. Andrew Morrissey was whistled for a violation for throwing elbows against surrounding players.

Winnebago lost possession of the ball, but it was not considered a foul. Upon asking an IHSA official about it, he said it wasn’t a foul because Morrissey did not make contact with an Orr player. But, it was

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called a violation and loss of possession for safety reasons.

In reaching the state finals, Newman took on the best the NUIC had to offer and survived, starting with a overtime win over Eastland in which the Cougars had the ball and had chance to win in the final seconds of a tied game, but turned it over.

“Is was not a great seed being No. 1 with Eastland as a first game. They were peaking at just the right time,” coach Ray Sharp said. “Against Polo, we played our best game.

River Ridge was 32 minutes of pressure and East Dubuque took us to the limit. Going against the NUIC, we dealt with every style of basketball.”

Indeed, Newman looked like a different team against Polo than the one that faced Eastland.

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facing state trophy teams like Forreston (2015) and Eastland (2013) in regional finals or being sent to Brimfield (2016), getting Newman’s best game was another of a long list of post-season hard luck for the Marcos.

Two years ago when Oregon had a legitimate chance to advance downstate, coach Quinn Virgil said to me that so much of that comes down to luck.

You’ve got to get a few breaks along the way, such as Newman got when Eastland turned the ball over at the end of the game.

All-Area Teams I’m all for strict requirements for all-conference and all-area sports teams. For example, only five basketball players are named first-team all-state by the Associated Press.

The BNC has more than five on its first team, but not many more. Still, it was a travesty that 3-year Hawk starter Bailey Montavon was relegated to second team.

How opposing coaches didn’t vote her in as first-team is puzzling. Is it because she did the dirty work under the boards and was a proficient giver of assists?

Maybe a lack of appreciation for her ability to quietly post double-doubles.

Nationally-ranked Ambranette of Lutheran was the league’s runaway best player, but I didn’t see anyone else better than Montavon.

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Park district, Village Bakery to offer decorating classes for kids The Oregon Park District has teamed up with The Village Bakery to offer a series of classes for children on how to decorate treats.

Classes are geared for children Pre-K through third grade and each child should be accompanied by a parent, grandparent or adult.

Join Jackie Fransen, Village Bakery manager, as she has fun teaching this hands-on class.

Students will learn different ways to decorate their themed treats.

Each class meets at The

Village Bakery, 101 N. 3rd Street, Oregon. Four different classes are being offered.

March 28 will feature Easter Treats for 3-5 year olds.

Deadline to register for the class is March 21.

On May 11 K-3rd grade will make Mother’s Day treats for that special someone. Deadline to register is May 4.

Father’s Day Treat class will be on June 15 for K-3rd graders.

Deadline for registration is June 8.

The final class of the summer is on July 21 for 3-5 year olds

and will feature Summer Treats.

Registration deadline is July 14.

Each child will leave with at least 10 treats to bring home.

Cost for this hands on decorating class is $16 for residents of the Oregon Park District and $20 for non-residents.

The class is limited to the first 12 children.

For registration or questions visit Nash Recreation Center or call 815-732-3101.

Registration can be completed in person or my Village Bakery Manager Jackie Fransen (far left) will direct a series of classes for children that will focus on decorating treats. The classes will be held at the bakery. Photo supplied phone.

12-year-old girl donates quilt in memory of grandmother arrived at Serenity Home,” said Shelly. “They were on quilt racks outside each room’s door.

They were all different and made the place feel like home.”

Serenity’s many quilts are stored in a large, handmade cabinet located right in the main lobby area.

The cabinet, which is

a commissioned piece of handmade furniture, has glass doors so that the quilts are easy to see.

The quilt cabinet was made in the memory Serenity patient Diane Engelbrecht.

Serenity Hospice is happy to accept handmade quilts, and recently they were blessed with

Reading Matters Activation of your background knowledge is key

By Mary Gardner Reading Specialist Reading researchers have learned that there are several key strategies that good readers use to help them understand what they read.

Although good readers use multiple strategies at the same time it can be helpful for us to talk with our children and grandchildren about these key strategies separately as they are learning to read.

For this month we’ll consider several things we can do before we read that will increase our understanding of what we read.

Let’s think about what we do before we read. We probably read the title of what we are reading.

If it’s a book we read everything on the front and back of the book.

We might skim through some of the pages checking illustrations and the table of contents or other features.

If it’s a website or a blog post we probably skim through the headings or text boxes before we start reading the details.

We also are likely thinking about the purpose of the reading.

It might be to learn something. It might be for entertainment. It might be directions or a recipe that tell us how to do something.

Deciding the purpose for reading helps get our brains ready to read.

This also helps us think about how we will read.

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We read a novel, a newspaper, our tax forms, a magazine, a website, and a recipe in completely different ways.

We can model all of these before reading activities for our children and grandchildren by thinking aloud as we get ready to read to and with them.

From all of this we begin to determine the topic of the reading.

Once we know the topic

we can, and should, begin to consider what we already know about the topic.

Good readers activate their background knowledge to help them better understand what they are reading.

If the topic is something I know a lot about, the reading is likely to be easier than if it is something I know little about.

We can model this for our young readers as well. If a child loves Legos and building, they bring a lot of background knowledge to reading a direction manual or a book about Legos.

Someone who lives in the Midwest may not have much background knowledge about the ocean so reading about it may be a bit more difficult.

The important thing is to take a few minutes before reading to consider the topic and how much we already know or realizing that we don’t know much at all.

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The first special quilt donation came from 12-yearold Joy Zeigler, who was very close to her grandmother Anne Johnson.

“My grandmother would pick me up from school at Faith Christian every day and I would stay at her house,” said Joy. “We lived next door to my grandparents and at dark I would walk home.”

One time Joy’s parents had thought about moving and her grandmother said she would move too.

“I never forgot that,” said Joy, whose grandmother died in Serenity Home.

Joy has made many quilts and she recently donated a special one to Serenity in her grandmother’s memory.

Joy wrote an inscription on the inside of the quilt that reads, “Thank you for taking care of my grandma.”

The second special quilt donated to Serenity recently was a bariatric, or oversized, quilt made by the Petunia City Quilters from Dixon.

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Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests.

March 6 At approximately 7:46 a.m., deputies, along with Byron Fire/EMS, responded to a three-vehicle accident in the 11,000 block of North Illinois 2.

After an investigation, it was determined that Juan J Montoya-Rodriguez, 33, Belvidere, had been traveling southbound, and pulled into the northbound lane to avoid other vehicles that had slowed to make a turn.

When Montoya-Rodriguez entered the northbound lane, his vehicle struck a vehicle driven by Michele Frazier, 51, Byron.

A third vehicle, driven by Kathleen Pfeifer, 34, Byron, was then struck by Frazier’s vehicle after MontoyaRodriguez’s vehicle made impact.

It was necessary to extricate Frazier from her vehicle and she was then transported to Mercy Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Montoya-Rodriguez was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and improper lane usage.

Ashley Jones, 27, Rochelle, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Jones posted $171 as a full cash bond and was released with no further court date needed.

James Nash, 20, Loves Park, turned himself at the Ogle County Jail on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear.

Nash posted the $225 as a full cash bond and was released

with no further court date needed.

March 7 Lisa Peterson, 42, Polo, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Peterson posted $350 bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail. She does not have to return to court.

At approximately 9:03 p.m., deputies attempted to stop a vehicle in the 5,000 block of East Woodburn Road. The vehicle failed to stop and fled into Winnebago County and was later located again near the intersection of Blackhawk Drive and Colfax Street in Byron at approximately 11:30 p.m.

Deputies pursued the vehicle which again failed to stop. The vehicle eventually struck stop sticks and came to a rest near the intersection of Illinois 64 and Ridge Road.

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

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

March 2 Nancy L. Waack, warranty deed to Megan M. Welch and Joseph A. Lanou-Leger, 603 S. Second Ave., Forreston, $65,000.

Michael L. Hagemann and Jennifer A. Hagemann, warranty deed to Michael L. Hagemann and Jennifer L. Hagemann as trustees of the Michael L. & Jennifer A. Hagemann Trust 2018, 7514 Perryville Rd., Monroe Township.

Bettina J. Wiltse, warranty deed to Jason D. Lawver, 724 N. Kari Court, Byron, $165,000.

John J. Pluemer and Carol E. Stockon-Pluemer, quit claim to Ryan R. Stockton and Carol E Stockton-Pluemer as trustees of the Carol E. StocktonPluemer Revocable Trust, 1109 McCall Court, Rochelle.

Arthur D. Erickson, quit claim to Chelse Erickson, 123 E. South St., Creston.

Jill A. Rempert, quit claim to Jill A. Rempert and Kevin A. Rempert as trustee of the Rempert Family Living Trust, 3356 IL Rt. 64, Pine Rock Township.

March 5 Mark W. Milburn warranty deed to Michael J. Poff, 5462 N. River Rd., Rockvale Township, $9,500.

Robert J. Joesten and Janet Lowe Joesten, warranty deed to Kyle M Groenhagen and Faith J. Groenhagen, North Stillman Road, Marion Township, $370,000.

Adam M. Arnoul, warranty deed to Andy K. Weidman and Cynthia M. Weidman, 4077 W. Timber Lane, Grand Detour Township, $170,000.

March 6 Fannie Mae, warranty deed to Carlos Morales-Arguelles and Maria Guijosa, 413 W. Phyllis Ave., Rochelle, $83,000.

Philip J. Cotosman, quit claim to Shelley J. Herlihy, 174 Autumnwood Lane, Davis Junction.

Peter J. Augsburg, quit claim to Kenneth J. Augsburg, 211 S. Prairie St., Creston.

Norma Jean Stucker, warranty deed to Danny Scott White and Danae Dawn White, 1067 N. Main St., Rochelle, amount not given.

March 7 Linda Sue Gattshall, warranty deed to Elaine Marie Godwin-Nicholson and Scott D. Nicholson, 8597 E. Valley View Drive, Marion Township.

Sarah Oltmans and Craig Oltmans, warranty deed to James Jackson, 1224 Glacier Drive, Byron, $223,400.

Robyn L. Johnson and Brandon J. Johnson, warranty

deed to Joshua D. Ortgiesen and Jennie M. Ortgiesen, 1924 N. Southfield Lane, Byron, $133,000.

Nordic Investment Corp., warranty deed to Keith Palmer, 510 Countryside Drive, Stillman Valley, $8,500.

Samuel R. Ferback, warranty deed to Kristine Marie Tesnow and Mark Millikan, 6107 E. McGregor Rd., Byron, $160,000.

Leona K. Beyer, warranty deed to Richard A. Gronewold and Roxanna Gronewold, 10920 Coffman Rd., Maryland Township, $398,350.

Tiffany P. Willis and Shawn L. Willis, warranty deed to Taylor K. Woodin, 307 N. Prairie Ave., Polo, $85,500.

Judy D. Olson, warranty deed to Shawn L. Willis and Tiffany P. Willis, 205 N. Barber Ave., Polo, $75,000.

Dituri Sadikovski and Shukri Sadiskovski, quit claim to Merita Gunderson, 604 Jackson St., Oregon.

Darrell F. Raney and Judy M. Raney, quit claim to Darrel F. Raney and Judy M. Raney, 4377 W. IL Rt. 64, Mt. Morris.

March 8 Pamela Sue Jenkins, quit claim to Bruce D. Jenkins and Pamela S. Jenkins as trustees of the Bruce D. Jenkins and Pamela S. Jenkins Revocable Trust, 209 Clark St., Monroe Center.

Mathewson Allen, quit claim to Allen M. Mathewson and Rita K. Mathewson, 135 S. Pine St., Stillman Valley.

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Nathaniel Hillers, 23, Mt. Morris, was arrested for two counts of aggravated fleeing to elude a police officer, possession of a controlled substance, and resisting a peace officer.

Hillers was transported to Ogle County where he was held pending a court appearance.

March 8 Joshua Cook, 28, Sterling, was arrested for driving while license suspended. Cook was held in lieu of bond at the Ogle

County Jail pending a court appearance.

Novi Nemeth, 37, Bourbonnais, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Nemeth posted $1,743.28 as bond, was released from the Ogle County Jail, and does not have to return to court.

Joshua Schier, 41, Polo, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a

probation violation. Schier posted $10,000 (10%) as bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail. He is scheduled to appear in court on March 23.

Therse Gates, 62, Stillman Valley, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Gates posted $195 as bond, was released from the Ogle County Jail, and does not have to return to court.

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Obituaries Pauline J. Buttel Pauline Jennie Buttel, 93, of Leaf River, died on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Stephenson Nursing Center in Freeport.

She was born on July 10, 1924 in Forreston, the daughter of Christ and Ella (Meiners) Schoonhoven.

Pauline married Walter Roy Buttel on June 17, 1944 at the Silver Creek Reformed Church in German Valley.

Pauline was a housewife helping on the farm and was the bookkeeper for Buttel Bros. farming and trucking.

She was a member of the Silver Creek Reformed Church in German Valley, and the Stephenson County Antique Engine Club, where she worked in the lunch stand and was the queen from 1989 to 1990.

During summers Pauline was either mowing her yard

or working in her garden and flower beds.

She was one of the best bakers around being known for her pies, cookies, and her famous pancakes.

Pauline is survived by her son, Louis Buttel, of Leaf River; grandchildren, Mark

Daniel M. Dunlap Daniel M. Dunlap, 80, longtime Oregon resident, died peacefully with his children at his side on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Swedish-American Hospital, Rockford following a short illness.

He was born on July 3, 1937 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the son of Earl and Gertrude (Phalen) Dunlap.

Dan was a graduate of St. Michael’s High School in Grand Forks.

With only his high school education, he went from a grocery bag boy to vice president of Certified Grocers in Chicago.

From 1977 to 1993, he was able to fulfill his lifelong dream of owning and operating his own store, Pineway Grocery in Oregon.

Dan’s family always came first in his life. He was a loving father and grandfather.

Dan was always there if

Shirley Stevens Shirley Stevens, 78, Oregon, went to her Heavenly home on Monday, March 12, 2018, surrounded by her loving husband and sons.

She was born on March 13, 1939 to Alice and Lawrence Woessner in Sterling.

Her proudest accomplishment in life was raising her three wonderful, Christian sons.

She opened the second Learning Center in the state of Illinois and established the Granite City Council of Gifted Children.

While teaching at an alternative school, she was asked to direct a federal pilot program for at-risk children.

Given the opportunity to present the program to several members of the Department of Labor, she was invited back to Washington D.C. to present to President Ronald Reagan’s Council on Private Sector Initiatives.

The program was featured in the Congressional Record with a letter of recommendation from President Reagan.

She read alternative education grants for the Illinois Department of Education for 18 years.

Shirley then went to work as Information and Referral Coordinator for an adult technical center and served on the Illinois Adult Education Board for 15 years.

She also hosted a cable TV show for 11 years called “Networking.”

friends and neighbors needed a helping hand.

He was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Oregon and Knights of Columbus Council 1092.

Dan was an avid golfer at Oregon Country Club and Silver Ridge Golf Course and loved Notre Dame and Green Bay Packer football.

He is survived by his son, Her evening and weekend job was working at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis where she served as co-coordinator of the new Fox Club, acting as the liaison between the head office and corporate entertainment.

Shirley was then hired as assistant manager of the Cervantes Convention Center, where she was instrumental in bringing in the St. Louis Working Women’s Survival Show, where one of her responsibilities was to escort Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King for the day.

She worked a second job from 1979 to 1991 as project director for various grants with the Illinois State Board of Education.

She re-met and married the love of her life, Joseph C. Stevens in 1991.

Together, they have five sons, Jeffrey (Terri), James (Bonnie), and John “Jeb” (Ginger) Blasingame, and Joseph (Wendy), and Jeffrey (Pam) Stevens; and 15 grandchildren that she is so proud of, with one granddaughter-in law.

Working for Project VITAL and adjunct faculty at Sauk Valley Community College for 10 years, she also taught mountain dulcimer.

Twenty years ago, the beloved “Stringalongs” were formed. What a joy! She also had so much fun with the neighborhood card group called the “Snapping Turtles” and the SVCC Lunch Bunch.

She and Joe attended St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Franklin Grove where she was

(Tracie) Buttel, Krissy Buttel, Megan Buttel, Anna Buttel; great-granddaughter Emily Buttel; several nephews and nieces.

Pauline is predeceased by her husband Walter Buttel; son, Larry Buttel; brother, Melvin (Jack) Schoonhoven; sisters, Edna Weegens and Mabel Buttel.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 16 at 11 a.m. with a visitation starting at 9 a.m. at Silver Creek Reformed Church, 326 S. Bunker Hill Rd., German Valley with Rev. Grant Mulder officiating.

Interment will be at Silver Creek Cemetery in German Valley. Arrangements were completed by Genandt Funeral Home, 602 N. Elida St., Winnebago.

For an online obituary and tributes go to www. genandtfuneralhome.com.

Dennis (Jill) Dunlap, of Westfield, Indiana; daughters, Debbie (John) O’Connor, of Chicago, Kathy (Todd) Benesh, of Oregon, and Mary Ann DeArvil, of Rockford; grandchildren, Danielle Benesh, Michael (Brooke) Benesh, Jake DeArvil, Madeleine O’Connor, Daniel O’Connor, John DeArvil, Colin O’Connor, and Erica Dunlap; and great-grandson, Lane Benesh.

He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers.

In keeping with Dan’s wishes, a private family memorial funeral mass will be held.

Memorial donations in Dan’s name may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon.

Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon assisted the family.

Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave condolences. raised and confirmed.

They spent their time on the Rock River, went RV-ing, and enjoyed annual, twomonth trips to Florida where they reconnected with their Seagrove family.

God blessed Shirley with the most wonderful life ever – full of love and happiness with her cherished Joe. She is also survived by three brothers-in-law, Bob, Don and Gary (Nina) Stevens; two sisters-in-law, Sue (Stevens) Bennett and Lei Lani Mangrum; and one very loved, special sister-in-law, Carol Youker.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Larry Woessner; two sisters-in-law, Gerri Stevens, Margie Stevens; and one grandson, Michael Stevens.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, Dixon, with cremation to follow.

A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, March 15 from 9 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 10 a.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Franklin Grove, with the Rev. Myron Bartell and Rev. Jason Karper co-officiating.

Burial of cremated remains will be at Daysville Cemetery in Oregon.

Many thanks to the caring, tireless Hospice workers.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Condolences may be sent to www.prestonschilling.com

County Record Fines The following individuals paid fines in the Ogle County Circuit Court.

The name, age, and address of the individual is listed along with the offense, the date the fine was paid, the date the offense occurred in

parenthesis, and the amount of the fine.

Jenna R. Vanhorne, 29, Leaf River, improper turn signal, Mar. 7, 2018, (Oct. 3, 2017) $120.

Jacob A. Crumpacker, 37, Davis Junction, driving 1520 mph above limit, March 7, 2018 (Nov. 22, 2017) $336.

Kara M. Durfey, 31, Stillman Valley, unsafe equipment/1st & 2nd, March 7, 2018 (Nov.

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

March 8 Tyler Buchanan, 37, Mendota, pleaded guilty to

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domestic battery.

Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to serve 162 days in jail (sentence completed) and three months probation, and ordered him to pay total fines and costs of $811.

28, 2017) $350.

Austin M. Young, 25, Byron, driving 11-14 mph above limit, March 7, 2018 (Dec. 16, 2017) $313.

Austin M. Young, 25, Byron, possession of cannabis less than 10 grams, March 7, 2018 (Dec. 16, 2017) dismissed.

Joseph C. Janke, 23, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph above limit, March 8, 2018 (Jan. 21, 2018) $170.

Zoe E. Prascak, 16, Oregon, driving 21-25 mph above limit, March 7, 2018 (Feb. 1, 2018) $170.

Irma L. Rains, 42, Byron,

driving 15-20 mph above limit, March 7, 2018 (Feb. , 2018) $120.

Greg W. Cross, 65, Polo, disregarding official trafficcontrol device, March 7, 2018 (Feb. 8, 2018) $170.

Omar Munoz-Perez, 28, Byron, driving 15-20 mph

above limit, March 7, 2018 (Feb. 16, 2018) $120.

Gabrielle E. Russell, 18, Mt. Morris, failure to reduce speed, March 7, 2018 (Feb. 11, 2018) $120.

Caleb L. Day, 19, Polo, seat belt required (driver), March 7, 2018 (Feb. 22, 2018) $60.

Zoning Ogle County Planning and Zoning Administrator Michael Reibel reports that the following certificates were issued during February.

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Kathy Schurr, Section 21, Maryland Township, recreational vehicle.

New Leaf Remodeling and John Hansen, section 17, Flagg Township, dwelling addition.

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Chris Blake, Section 27, White Rock Township, residential accessory building.

Joseph Gleitter, Section 2, Rockvale Township, remove deck and construct dwelling addition (expired by

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Brett Alexander, Section 16, Oregon Nashua Township, residential accessory building.

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Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity.

March 5 Heather M. Nobleza, 28, Oregon, was issued a citation at 10:35 p.m. for use of a cell phone while driving.

This violation occurred at the intersection of Fourth Street and Gale Street.

March 8 Michele L. Greve, 37, Oregon, was arrested at 1:39 p.m. on an outstanding Rockford Police Department warrant.

Greve was also issued a citation for operating a vehicle

with an expired registration.

Greve was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

These violations occurred at the intersection of Fourth Street and Clay Street.

Brenda M. Jackson, 33, Sterling, was issued a citation at 2:19 p.m. for speeding, 50 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 400 block of North Fourth Street.

Samuel A. Girratano, 20, Plainfield, was issued citations at 8:02 p.m. for no rear registration plate light and a loud muffler. These violations occurred in the 500 block of Monroe Street.

March 9 At 11:08 a.m., police responded to a call at the Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center located at 811 S. 10th St., resulting in the arrest of Louis W. Cook, Jr., 40, Oregon, for possession of a controlled substance.

Cook was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

At 7:10 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of North Fourth Street and Washington Street involving a 1998 Pontiac driven by Jacob Coleman, 19, Oregon, and a 2016 Ford driven by Terry G. Petry, 74, Rochelle. No

citations were issued.

March 10 Tonya R. Aurand, 48, Oregon, was issued a citation at 8:55 a.m. for disobeying a traffic control device. This violation occurred at the intersection of Franklin Street and Third Street.

At 9:37 p.m., police responded to a disturbance in the 400 block of North Fifth Street resulting in the arrest of Megan N. Bushland, 21, Oregon, for domestic battery.

Bushland was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Shayne H. Kraucunas, 23, Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 9:04 a.m. and a notice to appear for the offense of driving while license suspended. This violation occurred in the 200 block of South Fourth Street.

At 8:30 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the parking lot of the Roadhouse, located at 807 S. Seventh Street, involving a 2012 Dodge belonging to Kenneth T. Reinhardt, 71, Oregon, and a parked 2015 Mazda belonging to Dana L. Troxell, 44, Dixon.

No citations were issued.

March 11

Six parking tickets and four verbal/written warnings were issued from March 5-11.

General calls for service through dispatch March 5-11 Checking a Subject/ Vehicle............................. 7 Citizen Complaints........ 13 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem................... 6 Disturbance / Domestic.......................... 5 Assist EMS / Other Department............ 7 Lockout Vehicle/ Building........................... 2 911 Hang-up / Open Line........................ 3 Traffic Stops.................. 17

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March 9 At approximately 12:35 a.m., deputies responded to the area of Razorville Road and River Road in reference to a single-vehicle accident.

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The driver of the vehicle, Russell Schier, 28, Byron, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol.

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Adrian Frieberg, 55, Sterling, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for aggravated identity theft.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON, ILLINOIS FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs.

MICHAEL D. JUDKINS AKA MICHAEL JUDKINS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 56 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at the hour of 2:30 p.m., inside the front door of the Judicial Center, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT FIVE (5) IN WOODLAWN ACRES SUBDIVISION NO. 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOTS 19, 20, 21, 22 AND 23 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 20, IN TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 1 OF PLATS PAGE 35 AS DOCUMENT NO. 366685 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 6895 South Sarah Avenue, Rochelle, Illinois 61068.

P.I.N. 24-20-481-012.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F17060180 I3079085 March 8,15,22, 2018

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CORP. PLAINTIFF, -vsBRANDIE L. ZELL; DEFENDANTS 17 CH 69 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on November 17, 2017; Brian R VanVickle, Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, will on April 13, 2018 at 10:00 AM, at Sheriff Office Administration Building, North Door, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois.

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

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

Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 1011 South 3rd Street, Oregon, IL 61061 Permanent Index No.: 16-10-126-005 Improvements: Single Family Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

The judgment amount was $54,427.64. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I3071868 March 1, 8 & 15, 2018

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MARKUS A. CHESKO A/K/A MARK A. CHESKO A/K/A MARK CHESKO A/K/A MARCUS CHESKO, JOYCE J. CHESKO, ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 17 CH 57 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 19, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on April 20, 2018, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street front door entrance, OREGON, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1248 TILTON PARK DR, Rochelle, IL 61068 Property Index No. 06-24-24-102-005.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $112,507.06.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C., 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 940-8580 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALEYou can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C. 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 940-8580 E-Mail: mlgil@mlg-defaultlaw.com Case Number: 17 CH 57 TJSC#: 38-720 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.#rmation obtained will be used for that purpose.

March 8 15 & 22, 2018

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY-OREGON,ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MARKUS A. CHESKO A/K/A MARK A. CHESKO A/K/A MARK CHESKO A/K/A MARCUS CHESKO, JOYCE J. CHESKO, ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 17 CH 57 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 19, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on April 20, 2018, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street front door entrance, OREGON, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 31 IN TILTON PARK SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 21, 1947 IN BOOK ''F'' OF PLATS, PAGE 30, IN THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1248 TILTON PARK DR, Rochelle, IL 61068 Property Index No. 06-24-24-102-005.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $112,507.06.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C., 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 940-8580 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C. 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 940-8580 E-Mail: mlgil@mlg-defaultlaw.com Case Number: 17 CH 57 TJSC#: 38-720 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.#nformation obtained will be used for that purpose.

March 8, 15 & 22, 2018

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Publication Notice (Change in Assumed Name Certificate) Public Notice is hereby given that on November 30, 2017, a supplemental certificate of ownership of business was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Printing by Laura Medlar 2754 N. Deer Path Circle Oregon, IL 61061 March 15, 22 & 29, 2018 Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on February 26, 2018, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Quest Cattle 17768 Coffman Rd. Shannon, IL 61078 Dated: 26, 2018

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UNLESS YOU, file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the office if the Ogle County Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center 106 S. 5th Street, Suite 300, Oregon IL 61061 on or before April 24, 2018, A JUDGEMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. Witness: February 27, 2018 Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court By: Diane L. Sanders Deputy March 8, 15, 22, 2018 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: No. 18 P 4 LARRY C. SPAULDING, Deceased CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Larry C. Spaulding. Letters of office were issued on January 25, 2018 to Reed E. Spaulding, Randy J. Spaulding and Curtis A. Spaulding, as Co-Executors, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthyLLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O Box 339, Oregon, IL 61061.

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

Dated this 1st day of February, 2018 REED E. SPAULDING, RANDY J SPAULDING and CURTIS S. SPAULDING, Independent Co- Executors For the Estate of Larry C. Spaulding, Deceased.

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AUCTIONS

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Must like people and have great work ethics.

755

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782

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715

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779

Grass mowing tractor, MTD, Hydraulic. 16 HP, 42” Very good cond! $375 309-525-3386

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EMPLOYMENT

To apply, go to www.whitepinesranch.com/staff-application or give us a call at (815)732-7923

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Sauk Valley Media, a respected and dominant media company located in Sterling, IL, has an opening in our Advertising Department.

This position would be responsible for selling advertising in a variety of print and online products, including but not limited to newspapers, magazines, websites, and much more.

Sure, some sales experience is desired, but we look for a person with personality, drive and ambition more than just past sales experience. We are always willing to train a person who shows the desire to grow and learn from our other seasoned veterans in this business. And best of all, we are a fun bunch of people to work with, we work hard but we like to have fun along the way.

If you are looking for a change of career or are new to the workforce and want to join an established but growing company, then we'd like to talk with you. Base pay along with a liberal commission program makes this an excellent opportunity to make money.

A liberal Shaw Media benefits package is included.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: Jennifer Heintzelman at jheintzelman@saukvalley.com -- OR -3200 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 Shaw Media is a Drug Free Employer.

Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

This posting may not include all duties of the position An Equal Opportunity Employer

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON, ILLINOIS FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs.

MICHAEL D. JUDKINS AKA MICHAEL JUDKINS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 56 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at the hour of 2:30 p.m., inside the front door of the Judicial Center, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT FIVE (5) IN WOODLAWN ACRES SUBDIVISION NO. 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOTS 19, 20, 21, 22 AND 23 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 20, IN TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 1 OF PLATS PAGE 35 AS DOCUMENT NO. 366685 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 6895 South Sarah Avenue, Rochelle, Illinois 61068.

P.I.N. 24-20-481-012.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F17060180 I3079085 March 8,15,22, 2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CORP. PLAINTIFF, -vsBRANDIE L. ZELL; DEFENDANTS 17 CH 69 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on November 17, 2017; Brian R VanVickle, Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, will on April 13, 2018 at 10:00 AM, at Sheriff Office Administration Building, North Door, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois.

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

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

Said property is legally described as follows: LOT 6 IN BLOCK 6 IN RAILROAD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF OREGON, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BLOCK A OF PLATS, PAGE 144, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1011 South 3rd Street, Oregon, IL 61061 Permanent Index No.: 16-10-126-005 Improvements: Single Family Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

The judgment amount was $54,427.64. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I3071868 March 1, 8, & 15, 2018

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825

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905

NEW TODAY 2013 Dodge Grand blue, Caravan, stow-n-go seats, 3.6 v6, 77k mi. $11,000 fin. avail.

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Ford Taurus 2008 SEL, Very good cond. Newer tires & brakes 165k mi. $2,900 309-525-3368

TRUCKS

910

Hazelhurst Annual Spring Consignment Auction Saturday, April 7, 2018 Location - Midway between Polo, IL and Milledgeville, IL (17748 W. Milledgeville Rd, Polo 61064 - Mrs. Sherwood Shank Farm) at the corner of Milledgeville Road and Ogle (Brookville) Road. Ample off road parking, loading dock and boom tractors available to unload & load most anything.

Machinery, tractor, vehicle and miscellaneous farm related listings for the sale should be called, faxed or emailed in by March 19 for the sale bill and proper advertising. Absolutely, no junk items, truck toppers, glass, household items, old tires, etc!!! [We reserve the right to reject.] Absolute up-to-date titles must accompany vehicles, trailers, boats, ATV’s, etc.

Consignments may be brought to the auction site: March 29, 30, 31, April 2, 3, 4, 5 between the hours of 8 am & 6 pm (gates locked). Gates will be open on Friday, April 6 for viewing only (weather permitting). No items accepted April 6 or sale day!

To list equipment, contact:

840

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

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AUTOMOBILES

AUTOMOBILES

905

1996 Sable LS, 4 door, lots of power options, nice cond., runs great.

Asking $2000 815213-1580 1998 Dodge Durango 4 wheel dr. mechanically fine. 5.2 Liter V8, 3rd row seating, good work car. $1000 OBO 815-440-6233 2004 Jeep Liberty, mi., fair 197k shape, runs good, needs cat. converters, asking $2000 815-499-6841

1992 Ford 350 one dump truck ton new rockers, cab paint, corners, brand new custom box on back, 7.3 diesel motor, 4wd, comes w/9' Myers plow, like new cond., 125k mi, $10,500 815-5901677

BOATS/MOTORS

Lyle Hopkins (IL#440.000185) Polo, IL 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 Email - slpaspolo@gmail.com • Fax - 815-946-3745 815-225-7730 - Sale Sight (only during business hours) Lenny Bryson (IL#440.000158) Polo, IL • 815-946-4120

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NEW TODAY 1999 4 stroke 70 hp Suzuki Motor, runs great, tilt-nnew lower trim, unit $1200 815631-3027

NEW TODAY Boat, Conquest IO. 18', V6 new engine, 1 yr. Warranty. Clean, few hrs. $5200 firm 815625-1293

TRAILERS/RVS

945

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2008 CHEVY 2500 diesel, Was $15,999*

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2003 CHEVY SHORT BOX C1500 runs strong

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2007 DODGE RAM quad cab, 4x4, Hemi, Low miles, extra clean

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Always a Pleasure “Great Service at Majeski! Second car from them and always a pleasure.

Thanks John.”

Renea Amerman / February 21, 2018 Nothing less than fantastic!

“I highly recommend Majeski Motors to anyone looking to purchase a new vehicle. I went and seen Nick at the Dixon location and my experience was nothing less than fantastic! He was able to get me approved and in the vehicle I wanted all in one day. He made the entire process painless and stress free! Would definitely refer Majeski Motors to family and friends! I will be back in the future for sure. Thank you Nick!”

Nicole Kolb / February 17, 2018

The sales staff was exceptionally friendly

“The sales staff was exceptionally friendly, helpful, and willing to work within my requested parameters. I would recommend Majeski Motors of Dixon to anyone looking for a great, new vehicle. Thank you Nick Melsness, Mike Parent, and Steve Scott for all of your help!”

Nicklaus DeLancey / February 20, 2018

Gave us an offer we can’t refuse “Good service. Guided us to some great deals. Gave us an offer we can’t refuse.”

Cindy Mallicoat / February 17, 2018

Extremely Satisfied

“Extremely satisfied with the way John was so professional and patient with us. We were very indesicive with our purchase of trucks and he spent an entire week sending us options that would please us and we left today extremely happy with the truck we purchased. He’s super funny and helpful when it comes to buy cars! Highly recommend Majeski Motors in Sterling!!!”

Katie and Brandon Stangeland / February 19, 2018

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“Today I came into Majeski Motors of Dixon, IL. My visit was pleasant as the friendliness and professionalism Nick Melsness and manager Mike displayed, made me understand that they were there to help. Great Job and I look forward to future business!

Skyler Palmer / February 16, 2018

*Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Payments based on 3.99% APR financing for 75 & 84 months with approved credit with vehicles up to $10,000-$1,000 down, vehicles $10,000-$20,000-$2,000 down, vehicles $20,000-$25,000-$3,000 down, vehicles $25,000+-$5,000 down. Photos for illustration only. Dealer not liable for errors. **Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Payments based on 2.99% APR financing for 72 months with approved credit and $2,000 down. Photos for illustration only. Dealer not liable for errors. ***See dealer for details