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OREGON Republican Reporter

April 7, 2016 Volume 166, Number 17 - $1.00

Poole Signs

Budget Impact

Walking for Serenity

Oregon bowler Derek Poole will bowl for Judson College B1

State’s inability to pass a budget hurts local programs...again. B3

A Polo man will walk 100 miles to help the Serenity Home in Oregon. B1

Ogle gamblers spent $176M in slot machines 220 percent growth in county since VGTs allowed

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com The figures are staggering.

In 2015, gamblers played $176 million in slot machines.

No, those weren’t numbers for Illinois. That was for Ogle County

alone. Statewide, $11 billion was fed into the slots.

Since video gaming was approved by the state legislature in 2012, Ogle County went from $54 million played two years ago to the $176 million last year, a growth of 220 percent.

Of that amount, gamblers lost $14 million in 2015.

Officially known as video gaming terminals (VGTs) by the Illinois Gaming Board and one-armed bandits in slang, these machines

have pumped loads of money into businesses that house them, the machines operators themselves and state and local tax coffers.

The same is true in Las Vegas, the gambling capital of the world. It is slot machines, not table games or sports betting that bring in the most revenue to a casino.

Reviewing the amounts gambled in February statewide, there was more than a billion dollars pumped into machines. The February amount among Ogle County

licensees with number of gaming terminals in parenthesis was: Rochelle (49) .............$2,790,259 Oregon (45) ...............$1,854,061 Mt. Morris (25) ............$708,130 Byron (24) ....................$867,318 Davis Junction (15) ......$600,479 Stillman Valley (15) .....$513,766 Polo (15) ......................$348,527 Forreston (5) ................$225,636 Grand Detour (5) .........$133,897 Chana (5) .....................$122,629 Leaf River (4) ................$67,135

Ten Pennies ($735,000 for February) and Father and Sons ($524,000) dominate the VGT scene in Oregon with 10 terminals each.

“Being a tourist community, we have more bars and restaurants,” said Oregon mayor Ken Williams, explaining why the community has nearly twice as many slots as Byron and Mt. Morris. “I think there has to be a balance. Economically, there is a point of diminishing returns.

Turn to A9

City plan reviewed

66 Years Strong

By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@ogle countynews.com

Woman’s Club’s antique show is another success

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Elaine Edler, Forreston, was barely in the door Saturday when she found one of the things she looking for at the Oregon Woman’s Club’s 66th annual Antique Show.

Edler said she came to the show at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon to shop for Ronald Reagan memorabilia, trinkets, and valentines.

“I did find a valentine as I came in the door,” she said with a smile.

Edler was just one of an estimated 1,700 people who attended the two-day show which is known for its eclectic mix of antique and vintage items.

Show manager Ron Bry said the attendance was about average overall with fewer than usual people on Saturday and more than normal on Sunday.

He said the weather may have been a factor in Saturday’s turnout.

Dennis and Donna Zielinski, Lisle, look through post cards at the annual Oregon Woman’s Club Antique Show at the Blackhawk Center on April 2. Photo by Vinde Wells

Although only blustery in Oregon, the surrounding area got a blast of winter early in the day.

“They had heavy snow for a while around Milwaukee and Chicago on Saturday morning,” Bry said. “That may have made some people wonder if they should start out.”

The show went off without a hitch, he said.

“Everything went quite well,” he said. “It was a buying crowd — the dealers were quite happy.”

Several new dealers

offered their wares at this year’s show, and they were pleased, Bry said.

“The new dealers did quite well. They were pleased with the show and the facility and the staff at the Blackhawk Center,” he said.

The lunch counter manned by the women from the Chana United Methodist Church did a bustling business.

“The Chana ladies were bombarded both days,” Bry said. “Their food was very good.”

Anita Hayward, Oregon, and LaVonne Anderson, Mt.

Morris, browsed from booth to booth Saturday afternoon.

“We’re just having a good time wandering and looking at all the beautiful things,” Hayward said.

“Anything Sterling silver and cut glass is what I like,” Anderson said. “I’m coming back tomorrow, too.”

Donna Zielinski, Lisle, had just found a treasure.

She and her husband Dennis, first-timers at the show, were looking through the picture post cards when she found a couple she was hanging onto.

“I found some from St. Joseph’s Orphanage [in Lisle]. It’s now Benet Academy and that’s where I work,” she said.

Her husband said they saw an ad for the show in their local newspaper and decided to come.

“What attracted us is that it’s the 66th year for it,” he said. “For it to go on that long they must know what they’re doing.”

Across the auditorium, Carolyn Melling, Rockford, was waiting for Bob Gates, Turn to A9

The preliminary 2016 Comprehensive Plan was summarized Tuesday night during a joint meeting of the Oregon Planning Commission and the Economic Community Development Commission (ECDC).

Members of the committee went over the plan with Konstantine Savoy, a project manager with Teska Associates.

The purpose of the meeting was to make recommendations for any changes needed before a town hall meeting is held on Tuesday, April 19 at the Oregon Coliseum.

“This plan is an update of the existing 2003 plan,” said Savoy. “This is not a robust redo of the plan. You are the sounding board to give us input on the process. The town hall meeting will present the summary of the plan to the public.”

Savoy pointed out the main changes in each section of the document.

The framework plan for the city included changes to the description of the Pines Road corridor and downtown.

“These have different goals,” Savoy said. “We want to drive business to downTurn to A2

Second ambulance added to fire department’s fleet The year-old Oregon Fire Department ambulance service now has a second ambulance.

“We’re adding a second ambulance to our fleet to better serve the community,” said Fire Chief Al Greene.

The 2007 ambulance was purchased used from the Arlington County Fire Protection District in Virginia for approximately $27,000.

Additional money was spent to license and outfit the vehicle, make repairs inside and out, and get it stenciled.

Voters in the Oregon Fire Protection District overwhelmingly approved a referendum last April for the ambulance service by a vote of 1,251 to 173, even though it meant higher real estate taxes.

This year’s tax bills will reflect that increase an estimated $175 on a $150,000 house, excluding exemptions.

Fire district officials decided to put the referendum on the ballot

after the Oregon Ambulance Service, Inc., a private, not-for profit corporation, closed its doors in June of 2014 for financial reasons.

As a stop-gap measure, the fire district hired ATS Ambulance Service, Loves Park, to answer calls.

At first, ATS provided both an ambulance and crew for roundthe-clock ambulance service.

A 1996 ambulance donated to the fire district by Jim and Betty Ferris, managers of the Oregon Ambulance Service, Inc., was refurbished and placed in service last year. It is now the back-up ambulance.

The fire district continues to have a contract with ATS to provide a full-time ambulance crew.

Greene said the district’s plan is to purchase another 2007 ambulance in a few weeks.

Oregon Fire Department personnel stand in front of the recently purchased 2007 ambulance. Pictured left to “We’re upgrading and right are: EMT Geoff Todd, ambulance coordinator Chad Bergstrom, EMT Kevin Greene, fire chief Al Greene, modernizing our fleet,” he said. trustees Steve Carr, Sharon DeArvil, and Brian Stuart, and EMT Dylan Fisher. Photo by Vinde Wells

In This Week’s Edition...

Church Bells, A5 Classifieds, B6-B10 Entertainment, A6 Marriage Licenses, A4

Oregon Library, A4 Oregon Police, A9 Public Voice, A7 Property Transfers, B4

Sheriff’s Arrests, B4 Social News, A4 Sports, B1-B2 State’s Attorney, B3

Deaths, B4 Mary Ann Greenawalt, F. Imogene Fridley Rothermel

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City officials go over Comprehensive Plan revised by Teska

Cook stepping down as Ogle County engineer

By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@oglecounty news.com

The local ride is over for Ogle County Engineer Curtis Cook when he steps down after 24 years on the job.

He is stepping away at the end of the month to work at the Rockford office of Chastain and Associates, Decatur.

“It has been a good ride.

The time was right to step away from the post. It has been a blast,” he said. “I look back at the projects we completed and we went from a period of high economic development to a recession.

Economically I saw one extreme to another.”

Despite economic challenges which impact the county highway department’s budget, Cook has been proud of the accomplishments the department has made.

“There were several major projects I was tickled with,” said Cook.

The highway department worked with the City of Rochelle, the BNSF Railroad, IDOT, and other agencies to build the Steward Road overpass.

“It took coordination of all

these agencies and the road benefits the companies along the road,” said Cook.

This project started in 2005 with the concept and was completed in 2010 after a two-year construction.

“Coordinated projects were fun because it shows we play well in the same sandbox,” he said.

Another project he was proud of was the county Geographic Information Systems (GIS) project.

The highway department, county board, zoning department, and assessor worked together to assemble the data for Ogle County.

“The GIS system required coordination and 15 years later we have 38 agencies that participate,” Cook said.

“GIS has the cooperation and is a product with information that the public wants.”

Looking forward, Cook sees the need to address township bridges.

“The county bridges are in good condition but the issue is looming for township bridges,” Cook said.

Currently the funding model for bridges has the costs to replace one bridge every two years. In Ogle County there are 196

Ogle County Engineer Curtis Cook will step away from the county engineer post after 24 years. Photo by Chris Johnson

township bridges.

“The state and local agencies will need to find a way to fund the replacement of these bridges,” said Cook.

This concern is heightened because there have been talks at the state level of reducing or removing township governments.

If the townships were removed, the highway department would have an extra 1,000 miles of road to maintain.

For the current 270 miles the county maintains, the highway department can only afford to replace a road

every 24 years.

Proper maintenance is required to ensure the roads last because the cost of maintenance and replacement continues to increase while revenue has declined, Cook said.

“You can not maintain those roads without additional funding,” he said.

“The road improvements we make today will need to last.

You need to think long term.”

From A1 town.”

He said the Pines Road corridor should be utilized by businesses that do not fit into a traditional downtown building.

One suggestion made to the framework plan was to include the county’s 50-year plan into the city document.

“I am all for a riverfront, but it is currently part of the county’s plan,” said ECDC chairman Don Griffin, who is also a county board member.

One of the larger changes to the plan updates the area south of Washington Street by the new Ogle County Public Safety Complex and Sinnissippi Centers building.

“We looked at the potential of this area,” said Savoy. “We tried to fit this development to the site.”

Potential uses for a riverfront development include a hotel and a brew pub.

Polo Women’s Garden Club plant sale coming

Assistant engineer The Polo Woman’s Garden Jeremy Ciesiel has been Club’s annual plant sale will recommended to replace be on Saturday, April 30 Cook. from 8 to 10 a.m. at 105 S. Division Ave. (Ill. 26) at the back of the building.

The Polo Woman’s Garden Club is a non-profit organization and the plant sale is its only fundraiser, with the proceeds from the sale donated to several organizations in the Polo community.

Last year’s donations were almost $1,000.

Raffle tickets will be sold for chances on two large baskets filled with gardening items.

See interesting Polo home on April 17 The Pleasant Home Foundation will sponsor a docent-led tour of architect Joseph Lyman Silsbee’s Bryant and Lucie Barber House in Polo on Sunday, April 17.

This home features original interior woodwork, fixtures, mosaic tile, and ceiling murals, and exemplifies the kind of residential design that Silsbee built his reputation on.

Silsbee’s success in Polo helped set client expectations for prevailing styles and design quality in this small town. The tour will also include an interior tour of another historic home and a short walking tour to see other nearby Silsbee structures as well and many of Polo’s remarkable

Another potential hotel could be a resort use at the old golf course property on the east side of the river.

Kathe Wilson, an Oregon Library employee, wondered about having that many hotel rooms.

“It is a lovely idea, but who would utilize this?” she said.

“Is the existing hotel filled?”

The Paddle Wheel Inn is located just north of the city limits.

“I am not familiar with that,” said Savoy. “This is an idea for the city’s long-term plan.”

All aspects of the 98-page document were open for discussion during Tuesday’s meeting.

Most changes made during the meeting were minor updates to clarify the wording or include additional information.

The community is invited to attend the town hall meeting April 19 to view the plan.

The baskets will be displayed at First State Bank Polo-Shannon and Blackhawk Credit Union starting Monday, April 11.

Tickets may be purchased at these two locations as well as from any garden club member and at the door on April 30.

The club is asking that anyone with plastic pots they don’t need to consider donating them before the sale.

Anyone with plants or pots to donate can contact Jean Dawson at 815-946-3363 or Janet Johnson 815-946-2490.

Oregon citizens urged to attend meeting A tour of the Bryant and Lucie Barber House, 103 W. Barber Ave., Polo, will be given A town hall meeting on April 17. The tour will highlight the work of architect Joseph Lyman Silsbee. The to discuss Oregon’s home is owned by Ed and Joan Raley. Photo supplied Comprehensive Plan will be

landmarks.

The tour begins at the Bryant and Lucie Barber House, 103 N. Barber Ave., Polo, at 1 p.m.

The tours will last approximately 2.5 hours and will end with refreshments at the Barber House.

Tickets are $30 tickets

Wires, poles to be replaced Beginning April 11, Commonwealth Edison will be replacing the overhead wires and some poles along South Second Street from Webster Street to south of the railroad tracks in Oregon.

No parking will be allowed on the west side of South Second Street in this area until work is completed. Temporary signs will be

posted.

Questions can be directed to Street Superintendent Mike Bowers at 815-7616872.

“Since this is a ComEd project, not a city project, if I don’t have a answer for you, I will do my best to get one,” Bowers said.

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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: Luke Eisenberg Lori Walker Reporters: Chris Johnson Andy Colbert

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

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Flu claimed 100 soldiers a day at Camp Grant Editor’s note: Otto Dick, Oregon, has researched the people, places, and events important in Oregon’s history for the Ogle County Historical Society. The following is one of a series of the articles he has written.

By Otto Dick “Before World War I was over in 1918, the war created a terrible tragedy. Soldiers and sailors returning from overseas brought with them the Spanish flu. The bug spread to Camp Grant where thousands of men were confined in close quarters,” one newspaper account read.

In September 1918, there were 4,000 soldiers ill with the Spanish flu and by October 1918, 100 soldiers per day died at Camp Grant.

When the epidemic seemed to be over, more than 1,400 servicemen and 323 civilians had died at Rockford.

The overall death toll of the disease was 540,000 Americans and 21 million worldwide.

American deaths due to the war were 116,500 and 204,000 were wounded.

After the war it was announced that Camp Grant would be abandoned by Dec. 1, 1922.

The camp was turned over to the State of Illinois for a National Guard training facility.

In 1925 six Illinois Guardsmen were killed at Camp Grant when a mortar exploded.

Law enforcement agencies used the rifle ranges for shooting practice.

In 1933 the camp housed men from the Civilian Construction Corps (CCC) program.

The anticipation of World War II led to the rebuilding of Camp Grant.

More than 500 new buildings were constructed at a cost of 9 million dollars.

At the height of the war Camp Grant was the nation’s largest recruit-reception center.

It was also the Army’s principal medical training center.

Soldiers passed through the gates at a rate of 10,000 per month.

Merv Rhodes and several others from Oregon were inducted into the army in 1943 at Camp Grant during World War II. Nearly 100,000 Army medical personnel were trained there.

When the reception center was transferred to Fort Sheridan, Chicago in 1943, the barracks in Camp Grant were then occupied

by German and Italian POW soldiers.

By March 1945, there were 40,000 prisoners of war in the United States.

Several thousand were brought to Camp Grant.

They were brought there to help with the labor shortage.

They worked in industry, agriculture, and for private contractors.

The largest employer of the prisoners in Rockford was the Quaker Oats Plant.

They were paid 65 cents per hour for 40 hours and time and a half for over 50 hours.

By the fall of 1945, the war had ended. The prisoners were shipped out and returned to their home countries.

The camp was dismantled.

A portion of the camp was used for a municipal airport.

A portion was sold to returning veterans for housing, and some of it

Don Larson donated this photo of a company of soldiers stationed at Camp Grant. Photo courtesy of Otto Dick

It was close quarters in the barracks for soldiers and sailors stationed at Camp Grant, Rockford. Photo courtesy of Otto Dick

This old photo shows the exterior of a barracks at Camp Grant. Photo courtesy of Otto Dick

was converted into public housing and apartments for returning army veterans.

Harlan Greenfield during 1947 saw the vacant rifle ranges, the empty drill and parade fields, the empty railroad station, and the checkerboard painted water

tower.

He stated the whole thing gave him an empty feeling.

Mervin R. Rhoads was an Oregon man who was stationed An epidemic broke out at at Camp Grant. Photo courtesy of Otto Dick the end of World War II as it During my lifetime Camp did in World War I. This time World War II was penicillin.

The war began with Grant served World War II it was an outbreak of polio.

President Franklin D. the country mired in a soldiers, The Illinois Guard, Roosevelt had been afflicted depression. When it ended and the CCC camp workers.

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This sign once marked the train depot at Camp Grant. Photo by Otto Dick

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The following businesses, schools & agencies did their part in 2015 to reduce waste going to local landfills by recycling and completing the Annual Recycling Survey. Thanks to them and all of you who recycle, Ogle County recycled 30% of municipal waste generated in the county in 2015. You can help by recycling at home, work, or school. Look for this sticker at local establishments and let them know that you appreciate their efforts too!

Advanced Disposal Services Orchard Hills Landfill

Master Graphics

AG Manufacturing

Moring Disposal, Inc.

Allstate Insurance D.C., Rochelle

Northern Illinois Disposal Services

Angel Treasures Resale Shop

Ogle County Car Care, Inc.

Bay Valley Foods

Ogle County Highway Dept.

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Chana Education Center

Rochelle Community Hospital

City of Oregon

Rochelle Municipal Landfill #2

City of Rochelle

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Rochelle Township High School

County Market

Rochelle Travel Plaza aka Petro Lube & Tire

Del Monte Foods

Ryder Intergrated Logistics Building 1

E.D. Etnyre & Company

Serenity Hospice & Home

Exelon Byron Station

Sullivan’s Foods, Rochelle

Felker Foods, Byron

T-Byrd Lanes

Flagg-Rochelle Public Library District

Tom’s Tire & Service

HA International, LLC

Wagner Construction

Headon & Son, Inc.

Wood’s Equipment Company

Hub Printing

Zip’s Auto Body, Inc.

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Dagnon, Cole plan November wedding Jeff and Linda Beck, Oregon, announce the engagement of their daughter, Carissa Nicole Dagnon, to David Matthew Cole, son of Ronnie and Susan Cole, Arcola.

Carissa is a 2009 graduate of Oregon High School.

She received a Bachelor in Nursing degree in 2014 from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.

She is employed at Carle

Foundation Hospital, Champaign, as a nurse.

David is a 2005 graduate of Arthur Senior High School.

He graduated 2011 from Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s degree in Community Health. He is currently engaged in farming.

The couple is planning a wedding in November, 2016, in Urbana. The couple resides in Tuscola.

Mary Kohnen and Gavin Anderson

Couple engaged Nathan and Brittany Drozd

Nelson and Drozd exchange vows Brittany Nelson, daughter of David and Gretchen Nelson, Mt. Morris and the late Lois Nelson, married Nathan Drozd, son of Dan and Kathy Drozd, Oregon on Sept. 5, 2015.

The ceremony was held at St. James Lutheran Church, Forreston, with Rev. Steven Erickson officiating.

The reception was held under a large tent at Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center complete with fireworks.

The bride is employed as a school social worker with the Ogle County Educational Cooperative, and the groom owns and operates Drozd Painting & Drywall.

Franklin to speak at quilt guild April 18 Trisha Franklin, Lodi, Wisconsin will be present her lecture “We Are $ew Worth It” at the Country Crossroads Quilt Guild meeting on Monday, April 18 at 7 p.m. at Forreston Grove Church, 7246 Freeport Rd., Forreston.

The guild meets the third

Monday of the month, with quilt demo warm-ups and ample time to meet and greet members before the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Visitors are charged a fee of $5 at the door.

For more information call 815-238-6489 or 815-5353432.

Dan and Jacinta Kohnen, Germantown announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Kohnen, to Gavin Anderson, son of Randy and Nancy Anderson, Chana.

Mary is a 2011 graduate of Mater Dei Catholic High School, Breese, and received a bachelor’s degree in statistics from Southern Illinois University, in May, 2015.

She is employed by IHC in

Rockford.

Gavin is a 2011 graduate of Oregon High School in Oregon and received a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, in May, 2015. He is employed by Anderson Feed Company, Chana.

The couple is planning a June 25 wedding at St. Boniface’s Catholic Church, Germantown.

College News Daniel Grimm Daniel Grimm, Oregon High School 2013 alum, was named to the dean’s list at Robert Morris University Illinois for the winter quarter.

Students must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average for the term.

Grimm received a perfect 4.0 and has a cumulative of 4.0.

His parents are Michelle Beaudot, Oregon, and Gordon Grimm, LaMoille.

Augustana College Several area students were named to the dean’s list for the 2015-2016 winter term at Augustana College, Rock Island.

Those earning academic honors included Nathaniel Hall, Chloe Gale, and Heather Gorsegner, all of Oregon; and Bethany Hayenga, Kings.

Students must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale to be named to the dean’s list.

David Cole and Carissa Dagnon

Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriage licenses: March 28 Lavonne K. Dickinson and Cynthia L. Smith, both of Rockford.

Vito M. Iozzo and Carolyn A. Cunningham, both of Byron.

March 29 Andy N. Khouangsavanh and Brianne K. Pruitt, both

of Mt. Morris.

March 30 Shawn A. Scarpetta and Shawnne L. Garas, both of Machesney Park.

better balance between the pace of their steps and the words in front of them with large print.

Reluctant readers are encouraged as they turn pages more quickly, and studies show that their comprehension improves.

Anyone with tired eyes after a long day knows that small words do not make for an enjoyable read before bed.

Large print is an easier way to read the newest releases, as well as old favorites.

Cussler Private Paris by James Patterson The Passenger by Lisa Lutz The Travelers by Chris Pavone Gone Again by James Grippando The Steel Kiss by Jeffery Deaver Far from True by Linwood Barclay

March 31 Rafael S. Herrera and Patricia K. Wagner, both of Oregon.

Ramon O. Wendler, Rockford, and Stacie L. Harvey, Byron.

Oregon Library News Celebrate National Library Week April 10-16 As part of the National Library Week celebration, Oregon Public Library cardholders may enter a book drawing for reading material checked out April 10 through April 23.

A drawing will be held April 25. Come by the library to find out how.

Oregon Public Library joins libraries in schools, campuses and communities nationwide in celebrating the dynamic changes that are happening in today’s libraries.

The current renovations and installation of an elevator will enhance the services that are provided to patrons. More programs and programs will be available for readers of all ages.

First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country.

The week is a time to highlight the changing role of libraries, librarians and library workers.

Libraries today are more about what they do, for

and with library users as opposed to what they have for patrons. Libraries aren’t only a place of quiet study, but also creative and engaging community centers where people can collaborate using new technologies or just relax.

Libraries help to ensure the American dream and promote democracy by providing service to all regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or socioeconomic status.

Libraries of all types are evolving to meet the needs of the communities they serve.

2016 Summer Reading Program The 2016 Summer Reading Program theme is Read for the Win! All bookmark contest entries will be displayed in April and selected bookmarks will be duplicated to be used during the 2016 Summer Reading Program.

Library Book Clubs The Rock River Center Book Club meets Wednesday, April 13 at 12:30 p.m. at the Rock River Center to discuss

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Ar t S a l e and Re c e pti on

Friday April 22, 2016, 5:00pm - 9:00 pm

The Next Picture Show, 113 W. 1st Street, Dixon

Please Look After Mom by Kyung-Sook Shin.

The Afternoon Book Club meets at the library Wednesday, April 20, at 1 p.m. to discuss Under the Wide and Starry Sky by Nancy Horan.

The In-BeTween Book Club will meet Wednesday, April 20 at 1:30 p.m. at the library to discuss Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

by Lewis Carroll.

Fireplace Restoration The Fireplace restoration project began in March The fireplace will be restored to its original state when the building was first built in 1908.

The project is set to be finished soon. Patrons will be able to come in and enjoy reading a book in a comfortable chair next to a nice warm fire.

Donations are still being accepted to help pay for the restoration project. Call Andy Dettman at 815-732-2724 to make a donation.

Story Time (3-6 years old) Story Time meets on Thursdays through May 19

at 10:30 am. Join the group for stories, crafts, and fun activities.

18 to 24 CLUB (months that is) 18 to 24 Club meets on Mondays, through April 25 at 9:30 am. The program will not meet on April 11.

Designed for children ages 18 – 24 months, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, the program offers 20 -25 minutes of books, games, music and movement.

Registration is requested, but not required.

Knit and Crochet Beginner to advanced stitchers are invited to join the Knit and Crochet Club every Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the library or on Tuesday, 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Large Print is for Everyone Readers of all ages are discovering how much easier reading can be when the words are bigger on the page. Cooks find the larger format allows them to have a hands-free approach with their cookbooks.

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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 BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon 815-864-2581 Traditional Worship 9 a.m.

Education Hour 10 a.m.

Contemporary Worship 11 a.m.

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

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DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Pastor Dwight Stewart Phone 815-734-4853 Worship 9:30 a.m.

Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

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 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 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Church 10:30 a.m.

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road Pastor John Wisdom Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Women & Men’s Bible Study, Kids Club www.ebenezer reformed. com EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 Worship Service 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Karen Hundrieser 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.”

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor David Poust 815-938-2380 Thursday, April 7—6:30 p.m.

Trustees Committee Sunday, April 10—9 a.m.

Worship Service; 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School Monday, April 11—8 a.m.

AA Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m.

Coffee at The Depot Wednesday, April 13—6 p.m.

Book Study

FLORENCE UNITED EVANGELICAL FREE METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH 2649 W. Florence Rd., OF MT. MORRIS Freeport 102 S. Seminary St. Pastor Kathleen CHANA UNITED Mt. Morris Brinkmeier METHODIST CHURCH Senior Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

606 Main St., Chana 61015 Bruce McKanna Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Chan Ik Choi Associate Pastor 815-732-7683 Lance Mennen FORRESTON GROVE chanaumc@gmail.com 815-734-4942 CHURCH Adult & Children’s Thursday, April 7—1 p.m.

7246 N. Freeport Rd., Education 9 a.m.

Ladies Bible Study Forreston Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, April 9—7 a.m.

Presbyterian Church in Holy Communion Men’s Accountability Group America Celebrated the First Sunday of Sunday, April 10—8:30 815-938-3605 Each Month a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 9:30 a.m. Sunday School a.m. Inner-Mission; 10 a.m.

10:30 a.m. Worship Service CHRIST OUR SAVIOR Worship Service; 5 p.m. Youth Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

LUTHERAN CHURCH Group Pioneer Club 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon Monday, April 11—9:30 Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult 815-284-4554 a.m. Ground Support Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir Pastor David Andermann Tuesday, April 12—9 a.m.

815-632-6767 Ladies Prayer Circle FORRESTON REFORMED 9 a.m. Worship Service Wednesday, April 13—6 CHURCH 10:20 a.m. Education Hour a.m. Mt. Morris Men’s Prayer 501 Third Ave. Meeting 9:30 a.m. Worship CHURCH OF THE Log onto our website 10:45 a.m. Sunday School OPEN BIBLE at http://www.efcmm.

302 S. Franklin St., Polo org to check out our latest FREEDOM LUTHERAN Luke Schier, Pastor opportunities and updates CHURCH, ELCA 815-946-2848 Pastor Kathy Burkheimer Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

FAITH DISCOVERY 815-222-7270 We include children in our CHURCH Worship & Sunday School Sunday Worship experience 801 W. Oregon St., Polo at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian “Grandkids Class” Jeremy Heller, Pastor Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon Ages 3-10 are dismissed right 815-946-3588 Fellowship at 10 a.m. after our Praise & Blended 9 a.m. Sunday School Welcome Center is at Worship Time.

10 a.m. Worship Service 111 S. 4th St., Oregon Bible-Based Nursery Available Passion for God We are an independent nonGRACE VALLEY Compassion for People denominational Christian CHRISTIAN REFORMED Visit Our Website: church.

CHURCH PoloOpenBible.org Visitors are always 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. welcome.

German Valley CROSSROADS Pastor Jake Ritzema COMMUNITY CHURCH, FAITH EVANGELICAL 815-362-6601 WHITE PINES CAMPUS LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday School for All Ages 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo 402 Second Ave., Forreston 9 a.m.

Pastor Chris Bradshaw Pastor Scott Ralston Worship Service 10 a.m.

Sundays at 10 a.m.

Church 815-938-3203 815-837-5255 “ A Church with a GERMAN VALLEY whitepines@crossroadscn.

Heart — In the Heart of UNITED METHODIST com Forreston” CHURCH We offer contemporary 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Church and Main Streets worship and relevant Bible 10 a.m. Sunday School Matt Smith, Pastor teaching through 7 p.m. Wednesday Choir 8:30 a.m. Worship Service engaging messages, and 6:30 p.m. Thursday Bible powerful video Study LEAF RIVER BAPTIST Join us after the service in Thursday, April 7—6:30 CHURCH our cafe for coffee, snack & p.m. Bible Study 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., fellowship Sunday, April 10—7:30 a.m.

Leaf River Kidzlink Children’s Ministry Church Council; 9 a.m. WorPastor Randy Newton (infant-5th grade)-during ship; 10 a.m. Sunday School 815-738-2205 Adult Services Wednesday, April 13—6:30 Email leafriverbc@gmail.

Crave Youth Group (6th-12th p.m. Choir com grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Thursday, April 14—6:30 Sunday Praise and Worship Visit our website: www. p.m. Bible Study Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery crossroadscn.com provided)

a.m.

Adult Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Confirmation Preparation 10:15 a.m.

Activities during the Week: Saturday, April 9—Youth Mission Lock-In LEAF RIVER UNITED Monday, April 11—10 a.m.

METHODIST CHURCH Women’s Bible Study 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Tuesday, April 12—6:30 Pastor David Poust Sunday, April 10—10:30 p.m. Cub Scouts Den Meeting Wednesday, April 13—8:30 a.m. Worship Service & a.m.-3:30 p.m. Preschool Children’s Church Screening; 5:30 p.m. WednesLIGHTHOUSE UNITED day Night Alive; 6:15 p.m.

Historical Walk; 7 p.m. Choir METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN Oregon CHURCH Pastor Chan Ik Choi 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Handicapped Accessible 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Worship Service 9 a.m.

10:30 a.m. Worship Service Sunday School 10 a.m.

Age Three through POLO CHURCH OF THE Sixth Grade.

BRETHREN Everyone is Welcome Congress Ave. & Webster St. MT. MORRIS CHURCH (The church is handicapped accessible) OF THE BRETHREN Pastor Leslie Lake 409 W. Brayton Road 9:30 a.m. Family Worship P.O. Box 2055 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time Mt. Morris, IL 61054 11 a.m. Sunday School Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573 PRAIRIE DELL Office hours Monday PRESBYTERIAN Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon CHURCH Thursday, April 7—11:30 16031 W. Coffman Rd., a.m. Pantry Board Meeting; Shannon 4:30-7 p.m. Food Pantry Open Friday, April 8—9 a.m. Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 Women’s Fellowship 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School Sunday, April 10—8:15 10 a.m. Worship a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m.

11:15 a.m. Fellowship Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship;10:45 a.m. Sunday School REVIVE COMMUNITY Monday, April 11—10:30 a.m. Food Delivery for Pantry; CHURCH 2-4:30 p.m. Food Pantry Open 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris Tuesday, April 12—8:45 follow@revivemtm.com a.m. Bible Study; Quilting 815-994-0428 Wednesday, April 13—7:15 Southern Baptist p.m. Chimes Rehearsal Saturday Night Service 5:30 p.m.

NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY Celebrate Recovery OF GOD 6-8 p.m. Monday 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon Pastor David Demmer RIVERSTONE 815-732-7404 CHRISTIAN CHURCH 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Service Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213 NORTH GROVE Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

EVANGELICAL CHURCH ST. BRIDE’S 10384 W. Coffman Rd., EPISCOPAL CHURCH Forreston 1000 Ill. 64 West Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Oregon Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor Barbara Seward Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 815-732-7211 Sunday School 9 a.m. www.saintbrides.org Worship Service 10:05 a.m.

Email:saint.bride.

Tuesday & Saturday church@gmail.com 9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Services Thrift Shop Open at New Life Sunday-Holy Communion-8 Community Center and 10 a.m.

Classes OREGON Children’s Sunday School & CHURCH OF GOD Adult Bible Study Available 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. St. Bride’s follows Pastor Michael Hoffman traditional Anglican-Episcopal 815-732-6847 church practices; is biblically You and your family are inbased and both family and vited to join us in worship on individual oriented. Visitors Sunday, April 10 for worship at are always welcomed.

10:30 a.m.

Pastor Hoffman will give the ST. JAMES LUTHERAN morning message titled “From CHURCH Doubt To Devotion.”

West Grove Road at Greeting you will be Gary Columbine Rd. and Connie Stauffer.

Pastor Steve Erickson During morning worship an Saturday, April 9—2 p.m. exceptionally fine Children’s WELCA Meeting Church is offered for children Sunday, April 10—9:15 a.m.

3 years old through Grade 5.

Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 Sunday School begins at a.m. Congregational Bible 9:30 a.m. and includes classes Study, Instrumental Ensemble for adults, young adults, teens, Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Divine children and infants.

Worship; 11;30 p.m. Social Special attention is given in Ministries Meeting each class to issues and topics Tuesday, April 12—7 p.m. related to the particular needs Church Council Meeting and interests of each group.

The Wednesday night Youth ST. MARK’S Group meets at 6 p.m. at LUTHERAN East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. CHURCH Daysville Road.

201 N. Division Ave., Polo The local Weight WatchPastor Terrie Wilder ers group meets Wednesday at 815-946-2919 the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m.

Sunday for weigh-in, followed by their Sunday School for meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

Children & Adults 9 a.m.

April’s Bible Books of the Social Time 10 a.m.

Month are I Timothy through Worship 10:30 a.m.

Hebrews.

ST. MARY CHURCH OREGON UNITED 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon METHODIST CHURCH Father Joseph P. Naill 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Office Phone 815-732-7383 Pastor Barb Good Office FAX 815-732-4742 815-732-2994 Mass Schedule oregonumc@outlook.com Saturday 4:30 p.m.

Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Fellowship 10:15 a.m.

Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School Third Wednesday of Month at after Children’s Time at 9:15 Pinecrest 3 p.m.

Sunday School 11 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m.

Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday—Various Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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

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 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m.

Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon Pastor Richard Tomlinson 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m.

Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m.

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 ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548 Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.

Confessions-Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m.

SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St, Dixon 815-677-9199 Pastor Donald G. Lewis 10 a.m. Saturday Sabbath School 11:30 a.m. Worship Service TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Thursday, April 7—3:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 Friday, April 8—8 a.m. Bulletin Assembly & Fellowship Saturday, April 9—8 a.m.

Breakfast Club at Garden View Restaurant; 8 a.m. Ill. 64 Clean-Up Project; 8:15 a.m. NI Synod WELCA Spring Retreat at LOMC; 5:20 p.m. Hymn Sing; 5:30 p.m. Worship Service Followed by Second Saturday Supper Sunday, April 10—9:30 a.m.

Worship Service Followed by Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for Children age 4 through 6th Grade; 3 p.m.

Spring Concert by Carthage College Monday, April 11—6:30 p.m. Church Council Meeting Tuesday, April 12—3:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6; 6:30 p.m. Lady’s Book Club Meeting Wednesday, April 13—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise Group; 9 a.m. Quilt Group; 3:10 p.m.

Lot 12 Mentoring for Junior High; 5:30 p.m. Choristers; 6 p.m. Chime Choir; 6:30 p.m.

Confirmation Class; 6:45 p.m. Men’s Chancel Choir; 7 p.m. Chancel Choir; 7:30 p.m.

Women’s Chancel Choir Thursday, April 14—3:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m.

Worship—10:35 a.m.

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Events & Entertainment

5K run will be May 7 HOPE of Ogle County and the City of Rochelle are sponsoring a CincoK 5K event on Saturday, May 7, starting on the bike path behind First Presbyterian Church, Rochelle, at 1 p.m.

The church is located at 1100 Calvin Rd., Rochelle.

All proceeds go to HOPE of Ogle County.

Participants can register by Participants in the silk swag class at Rock River Center work on their decorations. The class was sponsored by Merlin’s. Photo supplied. going on-line at Eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/ cincok-runwalk-tickets.

Registration can also be completed through the HOPE website at www.hopedv.org, or at the Flagg Rochelle Park Eagle’s Nest Art Group Represented in the show sale will benefit HOO and winning bidder will be River at the converted piano District at 735 N. Second St., invites the public to Conover are the works of more than the Conover Square repairs. notified. factory, Conover Square Rochelle.

Square Art Gallery for its 50 ENAG members, from A silent auction will be This year’s show will Mall.

For more information call annual Spring Membership Oregon, Mt. Morris, Chana, held of a watercolor painting also include a display of Artists will be on hand to 815-562-4323.

Art Show on Saturday, April Rochelle, Byron, Stillman by former ENAG member original gourd art created in welcome you. Refreshments 23 and Sunday, April 24 Valley, Dixon, Rock Falls, Carol Godee. a workshop taught by Carrie will be served. from 1 to 4 p.m.

Polo, Grand Detour, Leaf Godee passed away in Lay. The shops of Conover The show, which is free, River, Winnebago, and 2006, but left behind many The Eagle’s Nest Art Square will be open during continues on Saturday, April Pecatonica. wonderful paintings of the Group began in 1957 and show hours.

30 and Sunday, May 1 from Featured this year local area. continues to support the Also a special springtime 1 to 4 p.m. is a Hands On Oregon The painting is currently work of local artists with local vendor market of crafts Conover Square Mall is fundraising art sale. Original on display at the Conover art shows, programs and and other materials will be located at 201 N. Third St., works of art have been Square Art Gallery. classes. held at Conover during the Two instrumental chamber Oregon. The gallery is on donated by ENAG members.

Bids will be taken through Come for a celebration first weekend of the ENAG ensembles from Carthage the second floor of the mall.

All proceeds from this June 11, at which time the of local art along the Rock Show.

College will perform at Trinity Lutheran Church, Mt. Morris, on Sunday, April 10.

The 3 p.m. concert will The Friends of the Oregon Winnebago County.

The speaker from the to the Illinois National prisoner of war camp. feature the President’s String Library is sponsoring a By 1918, the camp Camp Grant Museum will Guard and then a station for Signs will point the way Quartet and Ensemble program on the history of consisted of 50,000 men cover such topics as how the the Civilian Conservation to the presentation building, AMATI in a program whose Camp Grant on Monday, and encompassed 5,600 buildings were built (1,100 Corps, and then, with the and it is handicapped theme is “Old Wine in New April 25 at 7 p.m. at acres. buildings were completed advent of World War II, accessible.

Bottles.”

Stronghold, 1922 Ill. 2.

This was Camp Grant, in two months), food, the it once again became a The program is free.

Each of the selections to be Ninety-nine years ago, named for Ulysses S. Grant CCC, influenza, and POWs. regular army base, used Donations will be gratefully played are based on old songs an army invaded northern and established for the She will explain the as an induction center, a accepted and they will go to and dances, but re-scored and Illinois and set up camp training of U.S. soldiers changes that followed training center for soldiers benefit the library. refreshed in settings for small along the Rock River in during World War I. World War I: first a home and a medical corps, and a groups of instrumentalists.

Music to be performed by AMATI includes Gustav Holst’s “Moorside Suite”, Armas Jarnefelt’s

By Reita Nicholson The first will be on Additional items that Items not accepted include available on recycling and “Praeludium,” Richard Administrative Assistant Saturday, April 16 from 8 are accepted are laptops, vacuum cleaners, appliances, waste disposal. Reusable Rodney Bennett’s Ogle County Solid Waste a.m. to 12 p.m. The second tablets, DVD/VCR’s, humidifiers/dehumidifiers, “green” shopping bags will “Reflections on a Sixteenth Management Department is on Friday, April 29 from 9 stereo equipment, radios, coffee makers, fryers/grills, be on sale for $1 per bag or Century Tune,” and Gordon a.m. to 4 p.m. phone systems, video game power tools, yard tools, six for $5.

Jacob’s “Old Wine in New The Ogle County Solid This electronics recycling equipment, UPS devices, fans, light fixtures, alkaline Volunteers are needed Bottles.”

Waste Management event is for Ogle County rechargeable batteries, CFL batteries, and packaging for this event and will be AMATI was formed for Department (OCSWMD) residents. Items accepted bulbs, printer cartridges, and from your electronics, such provided snacks and a t-shirt the inauguration of college will be conducting two include all televisions, microwave ovens. as boxes, Styrofoam, and for their help. president Gregory Woodward, electronics recycling drop- computer hardware, A fee of $5 is charged plastic packaging materials.

For more information and in particular to perform off events in April at the monitors, printers, copiers, for each microwave oven.

OCSWMD staff and or to volunteer, call the a work of the same name, Ogle County annex building FAX machines, shredders, For a full list of electronics volunteers will assist in the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020. composed by the president, located at 909 W. Pines Rd., computer cable, and cell accepted for recycling visit unloading of electronics. and written for his good friend Oregon. phones. www.oglecounty.org Information will be and professor of saxophone at Ithaca College, Steven Mauk.

AMATI can be defined as friends in the Italian language, The Shining Star The event will benefit the The tentative list of Delaney Egan, Caleigh and choir, Valley Covenant and describes the members’ Showcase will be Saturday, Megan Clift Memorial Fund, performers includes a mix Huber, Emily Love, Tracie Church Teen Mission trips, connection on mow than a April 9 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. managed by the Community of students, alumni and local Raine, Rachel Hopkins, and Youth Summer camp musical level.

While membership of the at the Byron Middle School Foundation of Northern artist.

Elizabeth Curtis and Audrey programs over the last five group has changed over the Theatre.

Illinois.

Byron High School Ballard, Izzy Bartscher and years.

Show Treble Choir and Margie Hartfield, and Tap The Committee would like years, the sense of musical Show Choir, Byron Middle Trio Youth Group. to thank all those that have friendship, commitment to each other and the music, has School Show Choir, BHS Ticket donations are $10 volunteered for this event.

Speech Team – H.D.A., each. A reception will follow To obtain the details of remained a constant.

The President’s String Dan Danielowski and Hale the performances.

Megan’s Memorial Fund go Oregon Kiwanis will Real maple syrup made Guyer, Phil McMillen and The Megan Clift Memorial to www.meganclift.com or Quartet is a new ensemble host a pancake breakfast from trees in the community Company, Spirits Harmony Fund has contributed over the Megan Clift Memorial this year, formed from select members of the Carthage on Saturday, April 16 at the will be donated by the a capella Christian quartet, $18,000 dollars to the Fund on Facebook.

Chamber Orchestra.

Oregon United Methodist Oregon Park District.

Angie Huber Snodgrass, Byron High School theatre The group showcases the Church, 200 S. Fourth St., The cost is $7 for adults, skills of our finest string Oregon, from 7 to 11 a.m. and $3 for children age 6 and players as they explore the The menu consists of under. rich canon of string quartet pancakes, sausage, coffee, Proceeds go to support repertoire. and juice. local Kiwanis programs.

The KB Kick Off Party Saturday, June 25 at White Fund.

In the short period since will be held on Friday, April Pines Ranch, 3581 W, Pines The fund has been 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Empty Rd., Oregon. established to support anyone their inception, they have Pockets, 101 S. Third St., In addition to theTough in the community who are represented the Department of Oregon.

Run the day will include a burdened by a medical crisis. Music and Carthage College, The Democratic Party dinner.

The evening will include leisure hike, kid sprint and Generosity from the from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, will host its third annual Several political office guest bartenders, 50/50 bags tourney. community allowed the fund to Peoria.

JFK Dinner, in honor of holders have been invited.

A free will offering will be raffles and craft beer (bottled Details and registration to help 10 families during President John F. Kennedy, Tickets for the buffet received. and on tap). forms are available online at 2015. on Thursday, June 2 at 7 p.m. dinner are currently on sale A fellowship time will This event is organized www.KBToughRun.com For more information at Deer Valley Country Club, for $50 each and may be follow the program. to get participants geared The annual KB Tough email info@KBToughRun. Deer Grove. purchased by contacting Jim For more information call up for the fifth annual KB Run is the major fundraising com or call April at 815-631A cash bar will be held Bryant at 815-881-1005 by Carol Reckmeyer at 815-734Tough Run, scheduled for event that supports the KB 0346. from 6 to 7 p.m. before the May 20.

6572.

Silk Swag

Eagle’s Nest Art Show set for April 23-24

Concert will be at Trinity

Camp Grant program at the Oregon Library

Two recycling events will be held in April

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Dixon man flees, in two separate crashes A Dixon man was charged with driving while under the influence of drugs April 1 after he was involved in two separate crashes approximately 12 miles part.

Patrick J. Toney, 31, was also charged with driving on a revoked license and other traffic offenses.

Ogle County Sheriff’s Police were called to the first crash, involving another car, at 7:18 p.m. at the intersection of Ill. 64 and 251.

When they arrived, Toney had already left the scene.

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Spring Sale

Audubon Society is showing several films

Above, Hundreds of potential bidders made their way to the annual Hazelhurst Sale west of Polo on April 2. Some brought allterrain vehicles or gold carts to traverse the large site while battling strong winds and cool temperatures. At right, Mike Schoger, Winlsow, looks into a John Deere chopper box before the auctioneer truck made its way down this row of agricultural equipment.

Photos by Earleen Hinton

The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society is hosting an Environmental Film Series throughout April.

All films are free of charge.

Two children’s films are scheduled. Thursday, April 7 is Arctic Tale, and Thursday, April 21 is Wall-E. The films will be shown at 5:30 p.m. at the Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St. Freeport.

The other films will be on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Highland Community College, Student Conference Center, Room 201, 2998 West Pearl City Rd., Freeport.

The schedule is: April 14: The Messenger; April 28: Disruption; For more information Stronghold Castle, a 25room Tudor-style manor house with 10 bedrooms and seven bathrooms, was built as a family “get a way” by Walter Strong in the late 1920’s, and is the The Illinois Food Service centerpiece of Stronghold Sanitation Manger Course Camp & Retreat Center.

AmeriCorps NCCC will be offered over two days is administered by the on Friday, April 22 from 9 Corporation for National a.m. to 3 p.m. and Tuesday, and Community Service April 26 from 9 a.m. 2:30 (CNCS).

For more pm. at the Ogle County information, visit www. Extension office located at 421 W. Pines Rd., Oregon. nationalservice.gov The exam will be administered from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26. A valid photo ID is required for the course. org.

The course will be taught The location for this event is 500 Evergreen Lane, Mt. by University of Illinois ExMorris. The concert is open tension Nutrition and Wellto the public and free of ness Educator, Marilyn Csernus, MS, RD charge.

The fee for this course is For more information call $100 and includes the book, 815-734-2103.

AmeriCorps helps at Stronghold A team of 10 AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) members has completed one week of significant ecological and ecosystem work at Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center.

The group will work for approximately a month to remove invasive vegetation species and to create ecosystem monitoring sites, allowing indigenous plants to flourish.

As a result, Stronghold

Camp & Retreat Center and the Oregon area may see more local wildlife including many species of birds.

When their service is completed, six designated monitoring sites on the Stronghold property will provide a baseline for vegetation inventory and areas for local vegetation research. The NCCC team’s service will conclude on April 22.

Stronghold Camp &

Retreat Center includes 360 acres of primarily undeveloped forest, which represents a significant regional environment and ecological laboratory for the Oregon area.

Founded in 1963, Stronghold is owned by the Blackhawk Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The camp receives no governmental funding and is supported solely by user fees and the gifts of friends and visitors.

and retirement centers, and is noted for its rousing marches and inspirational music; music appropriate for the occasion and season.

Based in Rockford, this band was organized in 1985

by Fred M. Hubbellas a part

of an effort to encourage the performance of concert music within the church and community.

The band is independent of any religious affiliation.

For more information, visit their website at RCFBand.

about each of the films, visit nwilaudubon.org The society is hosting a nature walk from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 8 through the Freeport Prairie Nature Preserve. The Freeport Prairie is located approximately one-half mile south of South Street on the west side of Walnut Road, north to the Stephenson County Fairgrounds.

The walk will include observation of the Pasque Flower, a flower that blooms in the spring and tracks the sun.

For more information call Mary Blackmore at 815-9383204 or visit nwilaudubon. org.

Food sanitation course will be on April 22, 26

Christian Band performs Sunday Pinecrest Grove will host the Rockford Christian Fellowship Band (RCFBand) on Sunday, April 10 at 4 p.m.

RCFBand consists of dedicated Christian musicians, performs at community events, churches,

intersection of South Chana Road and Ill. 38.

At the second scene, police said Toney lost control of the Cadillac CTS he was driving on a curve, and it rolled over.

Toney was taken to the Rochelle Community Hospital by Ashton ambulance.

According to court documents, he was also ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, leaving the scene of an accident, and improper traffic lane usage.

He was issued an individual bond of $3,000 at the hospital and is scheduled to appear in Ogle County Court on May 4.

educational materials, examination, and lunch.

After successful completion of this course, an additional $35 is paid to the Illinois Department of Public Health to receive a certificate.

This course meets the eight-hour course work and examination required by the state of Illinois for either the initial Food Service Sanitation Manager certification, or the recertification, which is required every five years.

Register by calling 815732-2191 or go online to http://web.extension.illinois. edu/bdo by Thursday, April 21.

Public Voice Trip presentation was well done

Dear Editor, On March 24, 2016 I attended the presentation

by Joe Conroy, president of American Classic Tours; what a surprise.

He spoke, without notes, for two hours, going over in detail the 34 trips on the agenda, remarkable.

He had illustrations overhead of all the hotels, waterways, mode of travel, meals, lovely entrances, dining rooms, gardens, costs, times, all trips located in North America.

If I were younger and had not at sometime been to each described area (and thanks for the wonderful memories) I wold definitely take him up on it.

All this took place at Rock River Center, Oregon.

Of course, there are other countless other activities to anyone’s terse and preference.

Check your schedule and come on out; it’s fun.

Anna Hatzipanagiotis Mt. Morris

Thank you for attending shows

Dear Editor, Spring’s in full swing and in two months the joyous sounds of free music

presented by the Kable Concert Band and the Mt. Morris Jamboree will be emanating from the campus.

In preparation for the Jamboree’s fifth season, I’ve realized that I hadn’t yet sent out hearty and gracious thanks to all who attended the 2015 season and to everyone else involved in helping make it all come together.

Thanks very kindly to everyone for making last season another record setter with a crowd of 850 showing up to see the Jimmys on July 3.

Belated thanks go out to David Bailey, Kevin Remrey, Gary and Andrew Melvin, and Harold Harrison for helping with stage setup and tear down and running the sound board.

Thanks also to all of the groups providing food and drink. Many thanks as well to all the local vendors who came to sell crafts, produce

and baked goods.

Mary Head and Mary Cheatwood of our public library earn special mention again for help with grants and promotion. Village Clerk Paula Diehl again gave considerable assistance to many aspects of the program.

Of course none of this would be possible without the generosity of our financial donors.

Hearty thanks go out to grant makers The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois and the Rockford Area Arts Council. Thanks also to local businesses and individuals and all those giving free will donations at the concerts.

Thanks also to the anonymous donors who paid for Illinois Rail’s performance and provided funds for library fees.

Thanks to Dave Saunders for donating an EZ Up to our cause.

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Welsh deserve major kudos again for their tireless efforts organizing concessions,conducting fundraising and helping with promotion.

Thanks also to Jeff Bold and Roberta Fassler for photography and promotion.

Thanks very much to all of the talented musicians who performed for us as well last year.

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Concerned with dam safety

Dear Editor, The article about me in the March 31 edition of the Oregon paper didn’t very

well state the case I tried to make to the [Oregon] City Council on March 8.

I hope it doesn’t mean the decision has already been made to dismiss the concern.

To state it briefly again, six people have drowned in the river in the last 10 years.

A majority of these people had at least four things in common: 1.

They drowned on a weekend or holiday in the summer.

2.

They were fishing.

3.

They were from Chicagoland, so may not have been aware of the dangers in the river.

4.

They were trying to get to or from one of the cityowned islands in the river.

The city should try to avoid future drownings by doing something to help people resist the temptation to try to get to those islands

the city owns.

Limit access somehow, maybe provide a police presence, with boat, to enforce it, especially on weekends in the summer.

Or make them a preserve.

The island north of the dam owned by the state of Illinois is a preserve and has no trespassing allowed.

It’s important the city considers this now, while it’s in the process of planning desired changes.

Oregon Together has its first meeting April 11.

The Oregon Planning Commission & the Economic & Community Development Commission is working on the Comprehensive Plan, including riverfront development, meeting April 5.

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Local video gaming terminals help fill city coffers From A1 Each community will only support so many (VGT) businesses.”

The biggest winners in the county are those near I-39.

Road Ranger, on Ill. 38 next to Rochelle, had nearly a million dollars pumped into five machines in February and the neighboring Mac Convenience had $646,873.

The Monroe Center Oasis at Rt. 72 took in over a half million dollars.

“It’s the interstate draw,” Road Ranger corporate rep Steve Brooks said. “We get the over-the-road trucker and more foot traffic than traditional business. Plus, that location is Rochelle has always been good for us

before (video gaming).”

Truck stops are unique in that they are not required to have alcohol or on-premise consumption licenses. It is an exemption granted to them by the state gaming board.

The win percentage nationwide on slot machines for the player is from 82 percent to 98 percent.

In Oregon, there was $1,692,920 won in February, a 91 percent win rate.

Of the $161,140 lost by gamblers in Oregon in February, the city got $8,057 (5 percent) and the state $40,285 (30 percent). The rest goes to the businesses and machine operators.

There is a limit of five

machines per establishment, which is why the building that houses Ten Pennies is subdivided in half. Father and Sons operate two sites at Franklin St. Pub and the pizza parlor.

Countywide, the impact of 215 slot machines is felt both by the businesses and government.

“There are two things that stand out,” said longtime Polo City Clerk Susie Corbitt. “It has really financially helped owners of the establishments that have them and also given the city some extra money.”

For the town of Polo, that figure was $21,500 for the fiscal year.

“That may not sound like

much, but it does make a difference for us,” Corbitt said.

Oregon’s share for the calendar year 2015 was $99,800, which far exceeded Williams’ projections.

“If someone would have asked, I thought about $4050,000 – that’s what we budgeted for,” Williams said.

“I continually to be surprised how popular (slot machines) tend to be.”

Of that money, 60 percent in put into capital improvement, for infrastructure improvement and 40 percent into the general fund.

With such frenzy for area businesses to gain VGT licenses, it seemed odd that

Mimmo’s in Forreston gave theirs up about a year ago.

“It was an issue of space,” explained Paolo Maniscalco.

“We replaced them with tables. When Forreston won state, it was nuts. We needed more room to seat people.”

But, Paolo and his father are in the process of adding on to their building to create room for bringing them back.

“It was too crowded before,” Paolo said. “We want it to be a relaxed atmosphere for people to play in. We plan to open at 9 a.m. and have drinks and snacks available.”

Mimmo’s game plan is yet another example of economic development at a micro level happening in

businesses throughout the county because of VGTs. “It’s an easy revenue generator,” Mt. Morris Village President Dan Elsasser said. “A business only needs space and electricity.

The state gambling commission takes care of everything else.”

Even with the potential for fast cash, occasionally licenses are rejected.

In Mt. Morris, Sullivan’s applied for a license to have a bank of slot machines in a separate area off to the side near the entrance. Village officials turned down that request.

“The residents didn’t like the idea of having it in a grocery store,” Elsasser said.

Antique show another success

Mary Bradley, 80, Oregon, died March 30 when her car was struck by a semi-tractor and trailer at the intersection of South Fourth and Gale Streets in Oregon.

Oregon woman dies in accident An Oregon woman died last week when the car she was driving was struck by a semi tractor and trailer near Alfano’s restaurant in Oregon.

Mary Barclay, 80, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash March 30 at the intersection of South Fourth Street and Gale Street (Ill. 2).

Oregon Police said Barclay was northbound on South Fourth Street and failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection.

She pulled into the path of an eastbound semi driven

by Ronald Buttel, 68, Byron, and her car was struck in the driver’s side front door. The crash occurred at 3:25 p.m.

Buttel was not injured.

No citations were issued.

The Oregon Police Department was assisted at the scene by the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department, Ogle County Coroner, Illinois State Police, and the Oregon Fire Department and ambulance.

From A1 Joliet, to finish repairing her Waterford vase.

“Much better,” she said with a smile when he handed it back to her.

Melling said she came specifically to get the vase fixed by Gates, who with his wife operate Mary Lou’s Crystal Repair and bring their skills to the show every year.

“I chipped the top when I was washing it,” Melling said as she ran her finger over the now-smooth surface. “My husband got this when he retired from Sunstrand’s.”

Bry said planning for next year’s event will begin in a few weeks.

The show, which was a week later than usual this year due to Easter, will be back on its normal schedule on the last weekend in March in 2017.

“This show is great for the entire community,” Bry said. “Not only does the

Donna and Ray Ward, Oregon, left, chat with dealers Art and Cheryl Sutherland, St. Charles, at the annual Oregon Woman’s Club Antique Show. Photo by Vinde Wells

Woman’s Club give back to the community from the proceeds, but also it brings a lot of people into town to see all that Oregon has to offer.”

The Oregon Woman’s Club, a member of the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs and a nonprofit organization, sponsors the show as its major fundraising event and uses

the proceeds to help fund various community projects and charities.

The club sponsors two scholarships for graduating seniors, donates funds and food to the local food pantry, helps the VFW with holiday food baskets, and sends a student to leadership camp each summer.

Still no contract between OESPA and the Oregon School Board

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com A third session with a federal mediator Monday

did not result in a contract settlement between Oregon School Board and the Oregon Education Support Personnel Association (OESPA).

However, a joint statement

issued after the session indicated the officials on both sides are still hopeful they can reach an agreement through the mediation process.

“The association and board met April 4 in mediation but were not able to come to a settlement on a contract,” the joint statement read.

“Both groups are confident

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that a fair settlement will be reached through mediation.

The next mediation session is scheduled for May 11.”

Except for the dates, the statement is identical to the one issued after the last mediation session on March 3.

The first mediation session was held on Jan. 28.

The OESPA’s three-year contract with the school district expired June 30, and contract negotiations began May 27.

Members of the OESPA did informational picketing Dec. 10 and Dec. 14 in front of the district office and at the intersection of

Washington and 10th Streets in Oregon, holding signs, some of which read “fair wages & insurance.”

The OESPA has more than 100 members and represents technical department support staff, cooks and the assistant head cook, instructional aides and other aides, bus drivers and aides, nurses and aides, custodians and maintenance, and secretaries.

Oregon School Superintendent Tom Mahoney said in December that the two sides have agreed not to comment publicly about the issues and negotiations except in joint statements.

Oregon Police Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity for March 28 through April 3.

March 29 Christopher J. Garrett, 40, Oregon, was arrested at 10:16 p.m. on an outstanding Lee County warrant for failure to appear. Garrett was transported to the Ogle County jail.

March 30 Floyd E. Dalton, 55, Oregon, was issued a citation at 1:11 p.m. for not having a valid driver’s license. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. Fourth Street.

March 31 Alfonso Anaya, 40, Oregon, was issued a citation at 10:07 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

This violation occurred in the 700 block of N. Fourth Street.

April 2 Megan N. Bushland, 20, Oregon, was arrested at 2:10 a.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant. Bushland was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

April 3 At 11:43

p.m.,

police

responded to a disturbance call at 305 N. Fourth Street resulting in the arrest of Jay D. Diehl, 43, Oregon, for battery. Diehl was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Eight parking tickets and four verbal/written warnings were issued from March 28 through April 3.

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

General calls for service through dispatch March 28-April 3 Checking a Subject Vehicle............................ 3 Citizen Complaints........11 Juvenile Complaint ........ 1 Animal Complaint.......... 3 Ordinance Violations...... 3 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem ................. 5 Disturbance / Domestic .. 4 Assist EMS/ Other Department .......... 4 Alarm Response/Open Door or Window............. 2 Vehicle/Building Lockout .......................... 2 911 Hang-up/Open Line ................................ 4 Traffic Stops................. 10

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Learn ballroom dancing at RRC Three-course series is Fridays in April, May Learn ballroom dancing during a three-course series on Fridays in April and May at Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon.

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Classes will be from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Fridays, starting April 22, foxtrot; April 29, waltz; and May 6, swing.

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The minimum class size 10 couples or 20 dancers per session.

Reservations and prepayment must be made by April 15.

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Register by calling the center at 815-732-3252.

Mix it Up, Slam & Jam on June 11 Gabrielle Kwak was named the Oregon High School Student of Distinction for March. She received a gift certificate from Pat Donahue of Stillman Bank. Father and Son Pizzeria of Oregon also provides a gift certificate and a free t-shirt for the Senior of Distinction.

Photo supplied.

Kwak named Senior of Distinction at OHS Oregon High School Senior of Distinction for March is Gabrielle Kwak.

Senior of Distinction is a monthly award given to seniors who display qualities and talents we wish every student possessed.

Seniors of Distinction are students who have great grades and are involved in both their school and their community.

This award is voted on by the staff of Oregon High School.

“Gabby Kwak is one of

my Senior officers. She has shown tremendous initiative and leadership in her role as an officer.

Gabby often flies under the radar in many situations, but definitely excels in being the most accountable one of the team.

“She isn’t flashy or boastful, but I can honestly say that she is a tremendous factor in the success of this year’s Senior Class accomplishments,” said Brenda McCasky, OHS Senior Class Dean and Science Teacher.

Sidewalk paint event moving to Park West Two of Oregon’s summer events will take place on Saturday, June 11 at Oregon Park West.

The 7th annual Mix It Up sidewalk painting event will be combined with the Oregon Park District Slam and Jam. The day’s events will include activities such as bags tournament, volleyball, baseball, touch-a-truck, inflatables and so much more.

Mix It Up participants of all ages are invited to spend the day painting and enjoying the outdoors.

Painting begins at 10 a.m. and concludes at 2 p.m.

Deadline to register for this event is Saturday, June 4.

Sign up with the Oregon

Park District. Participants must register in person at Nash Recreation Center, 304 S. Fifth Street, Oregon, or call 815-732-3101.

The fee is $25 for residents of the Oregon Park District and $30 for nonresidents of the district.

The registration fee includes five pints of washable tempera paint and two paint brushes to paint the 5 x 5 sidewalk block.

Groups may work on the same square.

Participants should bring: a palette (a container/

plate for mixing colors), additional brushes, water container (for rinsing brushes), and rags (for wiping off brushes).

Event day registration may be available, while supplies last.

Ella Martin, Lydia Cermak, and Claudia Reckamp paint a sidewalk square during the 2015 Mix It Up. Photo supplied

Reading Matters Key strategies help make good readers

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.

We’ve discussed the idea of using illustrations to help us understand what we read.

Last month visualizing or making pictures in our minds was discussed as another way to support comprehension.

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.

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. We read a novel, a newspaper, our tax forms, a magazine, 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.

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

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Thursday, April 7, 2016

Lady Hawks earn second during home track meet The Oregon High School (OHS) girl’s track team competed in a four-school home meet on March 29 at Landers-Loomis Field.

Team scores were: Dixon High School, 89 points; Oregon, second place, 56.50 points; Polo/Forreston High School, third place, 54.50 points; and Dakota High School, fourth place, 43 points.

Oregon and Polo athletes finishing in the top 10 places of their events were: 3200 meter relay - Polo/ Forreston (P/F) A team. second place, 12:02.49; OHS, third place, 12:32.95.

400 meter relay - OHS A team - Christina Trachina, Kenzie Skoumal, Mykenzie Beitel, and Gylian Finch, first place, 55.23; P/F A team - second place, 56.60; P/F B team - fifth place, 59.57; P/F C team - sixth place, 59.80; P/F D team - seventh place, 1:04.04.

100 meter hurdles first: Abigail Hopkins,

OHS, 18.17; second: Naeva Groenewold, P/F, 19,16; third: Justine Gorzny, P/F, 19.87; fourth: Anna Snider, P/F, 20.79; fifth: Kaitlin Mateika, P/F, 21.73; sixth: Jessica Brink, OHS, 21.86.

100 meter dash - first: Kenzie Skoumal, OHS, 13.19.

800 meter run: fourth: Alessia Matters, OHS, 3:04.34; fifth: Kassidi Cheeseman, P/F, 3:08.72.

800 meter relay second: OHS A team, Kenzie Skoumal, Kelsey Handschuh, Mykenzie Beitel, Abby Newman, 2:03.19; fifth: P/F A team, 2:10.69; sixth: P/F B team, 2:10.81.

400 meter dash - third: Sierra Reining, P/F 1:12.19; fifth: Brooke Harris, OHS, 1:16.62; sixth: Alessia Matters, OHS, 1:19.55.

300 meter low hurdles - first: Justine Gorzny, P/F, 56.57; second: Abigail Hopkins, OHS, 58,03; third: Anna Snider, P/F, 1:00.63; fourth: Kelsey Handschuh,

Oregon’s Kelsey Handschuh slides over the bar during a vault March 29. The Lady Hawks finished second during the four-school meet at Landers-Loomis Field. Photo by Chris Johnson

OHS, 1:02.92; fifth: Kassidi Cheeseman, OHS, 1:03.64; sixth: Jessica Brink, OHS, 1:06.03; seventh: Kaitlin Mateika, P/F, did not finish.

1600 meter run - third: Leila Stebbins, P/F 9:13.62.

200 meter dash - first: Kenzie Skoumal, OHS, 28.57; third: Gylian Finch, OHS, 29.23; seventh: Abby Newman, OHS, 30.60.

High Jump - second-

place tie: Gylian Finch, OHS, and Pilley Peterson, P/F, 4’08.01”.

Polo Vault - first: Kelsey Handschuh, OHS, 6’; second: Abigail Hopkins, OHS, did not finish.

Discus - seventh: Megan Groenhagen, OHS, 72’05”; eighth: Justine Gorzny, P/F, 72’01”; ninth, Teddy Beauchem, OHS, 59’10”’ 10th: Melody Stuppy, OHS,

58’09”.

Shot Put - fifth: Teddy Beauchem, OHS, 29’01”; sixth: Megan Groenhagen, OHS, 28’07,50”; eighth: Melody Stuppy, OHS, 26”.

Long Jump - first: Naeva Grownewold, P/F 14’; second: Gylian Finch, OHS, 13’09”; fourth: Kaitlin Mateika, P/F, 13’01.50”; sixth: Brooke Harris, OHS, 12’10”; seventh: Sierra

Reining, P/F, 12’07”; eighth: Sammi Bushman, P/F, 12;06.50”; ninth: Bianca Ruchti, OHS, 12’03”; 10th: Hope Stapleton, P/ F12’01.5”.

Triple Jump - second: Naeva Groenewold, P/ F29’11.50”; fourth: Hope Stapleton, P/F26’10.50”; seventh: Cassie Bushman, P/, 14’02.75”.

Hawks third at home meet Boy’s track teams from Polo/Forreston (P/F) and Oregon High School (OHS) competed in a three-school meet on March 29 at LandersLoomis Field, Oregon.

Team results were: first place, P/F, 82 points; second place, Dixon High School, 59 points; and third place, OHS, 41 points.

Oregon and Polo athletes finishing in the top 10 places of their events were: 3200 meter relay - first place, OHS A team - Arnie Wendler, Andrew Newman, Isadoro Marcos, Ian Hussung, 8:57.89; third place, P/F A team - Mathew Cheeseman, Jake Simpson, Evan Kelsey, Jesse Ditzler, 9:15.49; fourth place - OHS B team, Michael Bower, Richard Bower, Jonathan Acosta, Sebastien Willems, 10:15.19; fifth place, P/F B team Christopher Rademacher, Qincey Williams, Dan Watter, Tim Cholke, 10:47.76.

3200 meter run - third: Berto Doninguez, P/F, 12:56.47; fourth, Jordan Wilkins, fifth, Jordan Rogers, sixth, Andrew Frisbie, all from OHS, did not finish.

110 meter hurdles first: Brooks Grobe, P/F, 11.39; second: Gavin Fuchs, P/F, 11.41; fourth: Cailean Davids, P/F 12.07; fifth: Brady Webb, P/F, 12.08; sixth: Evan Kelsey, P/F, 12.29; seventh: Dakota Meyer, P/F, 12.30; ninth: Kole Mowry, OHS, 12.53; 10th: Lucas Hammond, P/F, 12.60.

800 meter run - first: Ian Hussung, OHS, 2:13.53; second: Mathew Cheeseman, P/F, 2:15.82; fifth: Isadoro Marcos, OHS, 2:20.60; sixth:

Jake Simpson, P/F, 2:21.90; seventh: Michael Bower, OHS, 2:23.60.

800 meter relay - first: P/F A team - Brooks Grobe, Brad Cavanaugh, Gavin Fuchs, Joe Bowers, 1:35.83; second: P/F B team - Dakota Meyer, Preston Stapleton, Reid Taylor, Matthew Binkley, 1:41.80.

400 meter dash - first: Caleb Mennen, OHS, 54.34; second: Cailean Davids, P/F, 56.83; fourth, Arnie Wendler, OHS, 58.51; fifth: Andrew Newman, OHS, 1:01.115; seventh: Draven Wells, P/F, 1:01.20; ninth, Mason Wright, P/F, 1:04;36; 10th: Lucas Hammond, P/F, 1:05.74.

300 meter intermediate hurdles first: A.J. Christensen, P/F, 41.68; fourth: Ellis KerevenRoby, OHS, 47.64; sixth: Marcus Almasy, P/F, 48.98; seventh: Connor Hopkins, OHS, 51.33; eighth: Hayden Bittinger, P/F, 55.19; ninth, Luke Martin, OHS, 55.59; 10th: Ethan Phillipos, P/F, 56.03.

1600 meter run - first: Ian Hussung, OHS, 5:05.16; fourth: Mathew Cheeseman, P/F, 5:25.67; seventh: Christopher Rademacher, P/F, 5:51.54; ninth, Berto Dominguez, P/F, 6:07.69; 10th: Andrew Frisbie, OHS, 6:15.50.

200 meter dash - second: Cailean Davids, P/F, 24.90; third: Joe Bowers, P/F, 24.92; fourth: Preston Stapleton, P/F, 25.10; sixth: Dakota Meyer, P/F, 25.50; ninth: Kole Mowry, OHS, 26.47.

1600 meter relay first: P/F A team - Brad Cavanaugh, A.J. Christensen,

Jaspreet Gill throws the shot March 29. Photo by Chris Johnson

Sam Barkalow, Gavin Fuchs, 3:42.31; second: OHS A team - Arnie Wendler, Konner Wilson, Caleb Mennen, Andrew Newman, 3:45.09; fourth: OHS B team - Ellis Kereven-Roby, Jacob Cullen, Jacob Mennen, Isadoro Marcos, 3:58.16; fifth: P/F B team - Mathew Cheeseman, Evan Kelsey, Lucas Hammond, Quincey Williams, 3:59.74; sixth: P/F C team - Christopher Rademacher, Jake Simpson, Matthew Binkley, Hunter Daws, 4:07.62.

High Jump - second: Ellis Kereven-Roby, OHS, 5’08”; third: Reid Taylor, P/F, 5’06.04”; fourth: Christian Groenewold, P/F, 5’06.03”; fifth: Dylan Beers, P/F, 5”06.02”; sixth, Caleb Mennan, OHS, 5’06”; seventh: Arnie Wendler, OHS, 5’4”; eighth: Garrett Badertacher, P/F, 5’02”; ninth, Jacob Southerland, P/F, 5’2; 10th: Sebastien Willems, OHS, 5’.

Pole Vault - first: Jacob Mennen, OHS, 10’; second: Ethan Cain, P/F, 9’6”; third: Connor Hopkins, OHS, 9’; fourth: Jesse Ditzler, P/F, 8’6”; fifth: Matthew Binkley, P/F, 6’; Jonas Haugen, P/F, did not finish.

Discus - second: Juan Dominguez, P/F, 138’02”; third: John Ghibellini, OHS, 134’11”; fourth: Sawyer Foss, OHS, 131’03”; eighth: Sam Barkalow, P/F, 93’11” ninth: Luke Peterson, P/F, 92’05”; 10th: Jaspreet Gill, OHS, 88’.

Shot Put - first: Juan Dominguez, P/F, 46.00.50”; second: Kole Mowry, OHS, 44’.05”: fifth: John Ghibellini, OHS, 40”.00.75”; seventh: Jacob Cox, OHS, 38’08”; eighth: Noah Prerost, P/F, 38’00.25”; ninth: Sawyer Foss, OHS, 37’11.5”.

Long Jump - second: Brady Webb, P/F, 19’09.5”; fourth: Preston Stapleton, P/F, 18’11”; fifth: Mason Wright, P/F, 18’02”; sixth: Brooks Grobe, P/F, 18’01.50”; seventh: Joe Bowers, P/F, 17’04.50”; ninth: Dakota Meyer, P/F, 17’02”; 10th: Jacob Southerland, P/F, 16’06”.

Triple Jump - first: Reid Taylor, P/F, 37’11.50: second: Preston Stapleton, P/F, 37’08.25”; third: Brady Webb, P/F, 35’11”; sixth: Jacob Southerland, P/F, 33’11.75”; seventh: Mason Wright, P/F, 33’11”; eighth: Ethan Phillips, P/F, 33’01.75”; ninth: Christian Groenewold, P/F, 31’06”; 10th: Berto Dominquez, P/F, 30’08.25”.

Oregon High School bowler Derek Poole signed his letter of intent to attend Judson University, Elgin, on a 4-year scholarship. He is pictured here at his signing with his father Troy (left), Derek, mother Yvonne, and Coach Valiente. Photo supplied

Derek Poole signs letter of intent at Judson University Oregon High School bowler Derek Poole signed his letter of intent to attend Judson University, Elgin, on a four-year scholarship.

During his time on the OHS team, Poole was named four times to the First Team NIBC All Conference. He was also named to the First

Team BNC All Conference, which was only in existence for one season.

Poole had 18 career IHSA top 4 individual tournament finishes. He placed in the top three bowlers eight time during the 2015-16 season.

Among the top individual finished he placed first 10

times; second place, four times; third place, three times; and fourth place, one time.

Poole had an average score of 221.3, and finished 16th at the IHSA State Finals for the 2015-16 season.

Polo man walking for Serenity Jim Cole, Polo, is heading into the unknown for a charitable cause.

He is preparing to walk 100 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail in California, and the pledges he receives will all go to Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon.

“I really do believe that we should not shy away from people or challenges that can add to our enjoyment in our short time on earth,” Cole, 69, said. “Heading into the unknown is basically how we go through life. Or should.”

“My wife attended Serenity’s Garden Luncheon (being held this year on May 14) last year and she told me what a wonderful facility it was,” he said. “I decided that perhaps my goal of walking 100 miles of the trail could possibly do some good, so I had this idea to take pledges per mile and donate the money to Serenity.”

Serenity Hospice and Home is a not-for-profit organization that serves the counties of Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside and Winnebago as well as the towns of Walnut and Ohio in Bureau County.

They serve patients in their homes and in their eight

room in-patient facility.

“We could not be more thrilled that Jim has chosen to benefit Serenity with his 100 mile hike,” said Angie Theisen, Community Relations Manager at Serenity.

“Bringing awareness to Serenity Hospice through this personal endeavor is extraordinary.

W e support him 110 percent and hope that others will also support him through donations.”

Cole, along with his two sons, will endure snow and 100 degree temperatures along the trail.

They will sleep along the trail in tents they are carrying themselves.

Cole plans to begin their journey at the Mexican border on April 23 and estimates the 100 miles will take six days.

He is a retired teacher and lives in Polo with his wife, Gina.

He will be writing a blog during his adventure and his progress will be posted on the Serenity Hospice and Home, Angel Treasures Resale Shop, and The Serenity Shed Facebook pages.

Make pledges on any of the mentioned Facebook

Jim Cole, Polo, has decided to walk the first 100 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail and donate all pledges and donations to Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon. Photo supplied

pages or by phoning 815732-2499.

Those interested can also visit gofundme.com/ xfvmvnsc to make an online donation and read more about this amazing adventure.

“If you can pledge a nickel a mile — great. If you can pledge $5 a mile — great,” Theisen said. “Any amount will help Serenity and you will know you are supporting a generous, adventurous man and a great cause.”

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Polo football coach leaving for Mercer

By Ty Reynolds treynolds@saukvalley.com The opportunity to return to his roots was too much for Polo’s Andrew Hofer to pass up.

The Sherrard native was hired last week as Mercer County’s new head football coach in a unanimous vote by the school board.

“It’s a great opportunity for myself and my family, and when you get a great opportunity, you have to take a look at it,” Hofer said. “I’ve got a lot of family and friends in that area, and I know about the tradition and history of that program. It’s one of the premier small-school sports programs in the state, and it’s an opportunity to continue my coaching career and be in the position to get into an administrative role.

“You never know what the dynamics are of a hiring committee, but I felt like I had a good, solid interview and related to them well. It went from there.”

That history includes Class 2A state championships in 2012 as Mercer County, and in 1998, 2001 and 2002 as Aledo. The program also had runner-up finishes in 2A in 1988, 2005 and 2006 as Aledo.

Hofer replaces Nat Zunkel, who had been head coach since 2009 and led the team to that 2012 state title. He was also the athletic director, and leaves Mercer County to take over the head coaching job at McHenry.

Hofer was at Polo for 5 years, taking over for current AD Ted Alston in 2011. The Marcos were 1-8 in Hofer’s first season, but he had built up the program from there. Polo went 8-3 in 2014, getting the program’s first playoff win since 2008’s quarterfinal run. The Marcos

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matched that feat last season, finishing 11-1 and earning Hofer the SVM Coach of the Year award.

“Andrew had a couple of rough years, trying to get a new program and new system in place, but he did an outstanding job for us,” Alston said. “He’s so easy to work with, he does everything you need him to do, and he’s very conscientious about doing things the right way.

“Losing him is going to be tough; I’m disappointed, but happy for him. I like him as a person and a role model for the kids, I really like him as a coach, and he’s also a heck of an English teacher. He’ll be tough to replace, but we’re hoping to get some good candidates and find another high-quality guy like him to take over.”

Hofer was 27-23 in 5 years with the Marcos, leading the team to back-to-back NUIC Upstate titles the last two seasons. Last fall’s team featured a senior-laden core of talented athletes, many of whom Hofer had coached for 3 or 4 years.

He said that’s the toughest part of leaving a program he helped rebuild.

“High school sports really are about the kids, and that made my decision really hard,” Hofer said. “Not being around a group of guys you’ve put in so much time and effort with on and off the field, I’m going to miss them. It was a difficult conversation, hard to see their disappointment, but I think most of them were pretty understanding about it, knowing it’s an opportunity for me to go back home.

“But kids are resilient, and these guys have been great for me and great for the Polo community. I know they’ll keep working hard and making Polo proud.”

Sports Column Polo coach Andrew Hofer going to Aledo

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Since the first sporting event I covered for a newspaper was Polo vs Orangeville in football 20 years ago, I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for the Marcos.

From Wade Winekauf to Ted Alston to Andrew Hofer, it will be coach No. 4 for me this fall, as Hofer heads 100 miles south to Aledo to take over that program.

Actually, it is now called Mercer County, after bringing Joy-Westmer into the fold a few years ago. The only other school in Mercer county is Sherrard, in the far northeast tip.

That is where Hofer graduated from in 2004.

In Mercer county, though,

Aledo is the crown jewel of football, having won three state titles and two runnerups.

Last year, Mercer County had a rare down year, only finished with a .500 record.

Still, it was the 20th straight year in the playoffs.

With an enrollment of 408, they ended up in 3A instead of 2A, as the second smallest school and were clobbered by eventual champ Kankakee McNamara.

They were 2A the six years previously.

The difference between 2A and 3A in football is more acute than 1A and 2A, From what Hofer shared with me, the move to Aledo/ Mercer County was more for educational pursuits than coaching.

The jump from a solid 1A program at Polo to an elite 2A/3A football program is a step up for Hofer, but the move from an English teacher at Polo to an athletic director/assistant principal at Aledo trumps that.

“For me, education is number one,” Hofer said.

“The student comes before the athlete. I tried to stress that with the (Polo) football team.”

Usually, it is the other way around. Football and basketball coaches change schools to pursue bigger and better jobs within athletics.

Here at Oregon, we have been fortunate to have John Bothe as the longest-running tenured coach in the district.

With football being such a key component of a school, it is extremely critical for stability, school spirit and perpetuating the program itself.

Believe it or not, Bothe will be entering his 19th season as Hawk football coach. Besides the longevity, he has conducted himself and bestowed upon his players a high level of class and discipline.

Never has there been any lessening of his high moral character.

If I’m a school

superintendent or school board, that’s the type of person I want leading my young people.

One of the blessings of being able to cover high school sports is becoming friends with people from other towns.

Recently, I ran into one of those – Jeff Cox of Stillman Valley, who I hadn’t seen since his son Adam played football for the Cardinals.

It is rare for a local kid to make it big at the D-I level, but Adam beat the odds and ended up starting for the University of Iowa, the same team that played in the Rose Bowl.

“That day, I didn’t go to the parade,” Jeff said. “I wanted to get to the stadium early that morning and soak it up. Just like you see on TV, it’s beautiful with the mountains and southern California scenery.”

If you’re a parent, it doesn’t get any better than that. Being able to watch your child play on the

national stage on the most iconic of all football fields in the country.

The highlight for Jeff came a couple years before, though.

That was when Adam called his father and told him he earned a scholarship.

It was a rags-to-riches story.

“To say it was a bed of roses is a lie,” said Jeff, who attended every single game his son, played in.

“In Adam’s first and second year at Iowa, he wasn’t even invited to camp after the tryouts.”

Not making the cut among the 105 players on the Hawkeye roster two years running would have been enough to send most walkon prospects packing. Not so with Cox. In 2013, I happened to be at the NIU-Iowa game and was surprised to see Cox on the field for special teams, the first time he ever set foot on Kinnick Stadium in a Hawkeye uniform. Later that season, he became a starter

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at blocking fullback.

From an undersized walkon with a rural address of tiny Chana to starting in the Big 10, Adam Cox has proved capable of following in the footsteps of other Ogle County football players like Sean Considine of Byron and Jake Coffman of Forreston that weren’t supposed to make it in D-I ball.

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Sinnissippi Centers cuts services in wake of no decision on state budget

By Pam Eggemeier peggemeier@sauk valley.com The state’s inability to pass a budget has once again left its mark on local social services programs.

Sinnissippi Centers officials announced March 29 that the loss of a $350,000 state grant will significantly limit its ability to provide psychiatric services to 500 to 800 clients in Lee, Whiteside, Ogle, and Carroll counties.

Sinnissippi Centers President and CEO Patrick Phelan said the psychiatric services – largely evaluations and medications – are often a subset of other services. “We serve just short of 6,000 people a year, and about 35 percent of our clients access the affected services,� Phelan said.

Sinnissippi will continue to provide the services for as many people as possible, but the center no longer can find cuts in other areas to compensate, he said. “This will affect 500 individuals between now and the end of May, and it should impact about 800 before the end of the year,� Phelan said.

A few alternatives are available to those losing psychiatric services, but not enough, Phelan said. “There was a scarcity of psychiatric providers even before the state budget situation,� Phelan said. “KSB Hospital has some capacity, and the Whiteside County Health Department is limited in what they can do.�

One of Sinnissippi’s two psychiatrists is leaving in May; a replacement likely won’t be hired unless and until the funding situation

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improves, Phelan said.

Some clients, therefore, might have to go to their primary care physician to continue with psychiatric medications, which can be difficult for doctors who might be unfamiliar with the drugs, he said.

The health department, with its expanded behavioral health services, is wellequipped to help with medication management. “Many of the people will be in need of medication management services, rather than individual or group therapy, and we have the capacity to help there,�

Administrator Beth Fiorini said.

The health department will be getting a new fulltime physician and nurse practitioner in the next few months, she said. “We also have a nurse practitioner who is certified in medical management that involves behavioral health, and an available psychiatrist,� Fiorini said.

Fiorini said, regardless of how busy it might get, no one is ever refused services. “We’re a federal clinic, and we take anybody who needs

our help,� she said.

This is the second significant grant the center has lost this year. Money for assessment and crisis therapy services has dried up for low-income clients who are uninsured, largely because of the onset of the Affordable Care Act. Phelan said the state recently has talked about Medicaid rates reform, and the possibility of increasing federal benefits. Sinnissippi will explore every resources avenue, but this year might be a wash, he said. “I don’t anticipate a budget until February 2017, and our grants that were cut weren’t in the governor’s original proposed budget, so I don’t think there’s any hope for us to bring these programs back this year,� Phelan said.

On Jan. 22, Lutheran Social Services, the state’s largest social services provider, said the state budget impasse made it necessary to lay off 750 workers and cut services to 4,700 clients. Locally, those cuts caused upheaval for about 2,400 elderly clients in case management services, 320 in adult protective services, and for some scattered community counseling clients.

Sinnissippi Centers provides behavioral health care services at main offices in Dixon, Sterling, Oregon, Rochelle, and Mount Carroll, as well as through schools, medical facilities, and supervised living apartments in Lee, Whiteside, Ogle, and Carroll counties.

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

March 28 Jason A. Edwards, 43, Stillman Valley, pleaded guilty to driving while license suspended.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 30 days imprisonment (work release) and 12 months conditional discharge.

He must submit to DNA testing, random drug testing and cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment os recommended.

He must pay a $320 fine, $180 probation fee, $100 to Crimestoppers, and $100 to the Violent Crime Victim Assistance (VCVA) Fund.

Charles M. Gerber, 28, Batavia, pleaded guilty to theft under $500.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson issued the conviction.

Gerber must pay $100 to Crimestoppers, $100 to the VCVA Fund, and $2,000 in restitution.

Skyler Larue, 20, Dixon, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance.

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

March 29 At approximately 10:50 p.m., deputies investigated a single vehicle rollover accident which occurred in the 9900 block of West Woosung Road. It was determined that a vehicle driven by Eddy Monnier, 63, Dixon, was eastbound on Woosung Road when it left the roadway and overturned.

Monnier was transported to KSB Hospital by Polo EMS for treatment for minor injuries. Monnier was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Monnier was also issued citations for improper lane usage and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Monnier will appear in Ogle County court at a later date.

At approximately 8:45 p.m., deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Ill. 64 and Chana Road just east of Oregon.

After an investigation, it was determined that a 2010 Chrysler Sebring being driven by a juvenile female from Sterling was traveling south on Chana Road and failed to yield the right of way at the stop sign.

The Chrysler pulled out of the intersection directly into

the path of a 1998 Nissan traveling west on Ill. 64 being driven by Kristen Anderson, 19, Lakewood, Washington.

All parties involved in the accident were transported to KSB Hospital in Dixon for minor injuries sustained.

Arnold Milligan, 49, Delaware, Indiana, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear and on a petition to revoke. Milligan’s bond were set at $10,000 (10%) or $1,343 full cash for bond pending a court appearance.

Carol Hammer, 38, Oregon, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

Hammer was scheduled to appear in court on April 1.

Nathen Hansen, 19, Davis Junction, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

Hansen’s bond was set at $1,850 full cash pending an April 1 court appearance.

Joel Gartman, 39, Dixon, was arrested on a warrant for a motion to increase.

Gartman was scheduled to appear in court on April 1.

April 1 Ronald T. Rainwater, 34, Tampa, was arrested at 1:49 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 12000 block of Ill. 72. He was also cited for having an expired registration.

At approximately 7:18 p.m., deputies responded

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to a two-vehicle accident, without injuries, at the intersection of Ill. 64 and Ill. 251.

While en route to the location one of the vehicles involved in the accident left the scene.

While deputies were speaking with the driver of the vehicle that remained at the scene, a gray Mazda being driven by Austin Shearer, 31, Rochelle, a second accident was reported to the Ogle County Communications Center.

This accident occurred in the 8000 block of South Chana Road at the intersection of Ill. 38. This was a one-vehicle rollover accident involving the vehicle that fled from the first accident.

After an investigation, it was determined that the maroon Cadillac CTS being driven by Patrick J. Toney, 31, Dixon, lost control of his vehicle in the curve and rolled over. It was also determined that Toney was driving under the influence of drugs.

Toney was taken to the Rochelle Community Hospital by Ashton EMS to be checked by hospital medical personnel.

Toney was issued several traffic citations along with being arrested for driving under the influence of drugs and driving while license revoked.

Toney was issued an individual bond of $3,000 at the hospital and is due to appear in Ogle County Court

at a later date.

Charles Peterson, 36, Byron, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Peterson’s bond was set at $539 pending a court appearance.

Cody Housenga, 27, Rock Falls, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

Housenga posted $479 as bond and does not have to appear in court.

Gerordo Vidals, 42, Rochelle, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

Vidals posted $616 as bond and is scheduled to appear in court April 25.

April 2 At approximately 7:33 a.m., deputies along with the Polo Police Department, Polo Fire Department, and Polo Ambulance responded two a two-vehicle rollover accident at Ill. 52 and Freeport Road.

A gray Chevrolet Colorado truck driven by Angela J. Shaw, 39, Rock Falls, was southbound on Freeport Road and stopped for the stop sign on Freeport Road at Ill. 52.

Shaw proceeded into the intersection where her truck was struck in the rear passenger side by a silver Chevrolet Impala driven

by Duana A. Cook, 68, Savanna, who was eastbound on Ill. 52.

Shaw’s truck then rolled over onto the roof coming to a stop in the intersection.

County Record She was transported to CGH Hospital, Sterling, by the Polo Ambulance with minor injuries.

Cook refused medical treatment at the scene.

The accident remains under investigation.

At approximately 1:53 p.m., deputies attempted to stop a 2007 Audi passenger car on Ill. 2 between Oregon and Byron.

The Audi was traveling at speeds in excess of 100 mph and fled from deputies.

Deputies pursued the Audi for a short distance and were able to apprehend the offender.

The driver, Cameron Greiter, 26, Rockford, was charged with aggravated fleeing to elude, reckless driving, and speeding in excess of 35 mph over the posted speed limit.

Greiter was confined at the Ogle County Jail waiting bond to be set by a judge.

Deputies were assisted by the Byron Police Department.

April 3 At 5:30 a.m., deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on Kishwaukee Road north of Ill. 72.

After checking into the circumstances, Carl D. Pitt, 74, Oregon, was arrested for not having a valid driver’s license. Brandon E. Anderson, 26, Oregon, was arrested on outstanding warrants.

Both were transported to the Ogle County Jail.

At approximately 5:45 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a silver Jeep Liberty in the 5,000 block of W. Pond Road.

As a result of this stop Dan J. Knaub, 27, Leaf River, was arrested for driving while license revoked. Knaub was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he posted bond and is due to appear in Ogle County court at a later date.

April 4 Erica A. Allen, 26, Belvidere, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Allen posted $217 of a $9,825 purge bond and was released. Allen is scheduled to appear in court on April 25.

Ahmed Perkins, 30, Freeport, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Perkins posted the $171 as a full cash bond and no return court date is needed.

James E. Wagner, 43, Loves Park, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for retail theft.

Wagner’s bond was set at $5,000 pending an April 14 court appearance.

Justin A. Avilan, 21, Sycamore, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Avilan’s bond was set at $1,106 pending an April 5. court appearance.

Obituaries F. Imogene Fridley Rothermel Freda Imogene Fridley Rothermel, 95, Elkhart, Indiana, died on March 25, 2016 at Hubbard Hill Estates in Elkhart, Indiana.

Imogene was born on Aug. 8, 1920 in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, to the late John and Ada (Foor) Brumbaugh.

She married Jesse Fridley, Mt. Morris, on June 7, 1947.

He preceded her in death in 1967.

She married Ivan Rothermel on March 5, 1978, and he preceded her in

death in 1983.

She is survived by two children, George (Barb) Fridley, Elkhart, Indiana, and Ada (Steve) Longenecker, Harrisonburg, Virgina; four grandchildren, Lewis Longenecker, Virgina, Carol Longenecker Schmidt, Kansas, Jonathan Fridley, Cassopolis, Michigan, and Jessica Huber, Elkhart, Indiana; seven greatgrandchildren, and two sisters, Mary Kinsey, Mt. Morris, and Ruby Tenbrink of Modesto, California.

In addition to her parents

and both husbands she was preceded in death by three brothers, Claude, Norman, and John Jr. Brumbaugh.

A memorial service celebrating her faith and life will be held in the chapel at Hubbard Hill Estates on Sunday, April 3 at 2 p.m.

Tentative plans are being made for a celebration of her life in Mt. Morris in August.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Church of the Brethren, 1451 Dundee Avenue, Elgin IL or to a charity of choice.

Mary Ann Greenawalt Mary Ann Greenawalt, 93, Mt. Morris, died on Saturday, April 2, 2016 in Mt. Morris.

Mary was born on May 13, 1922 in Elgin, the daughter of Fred P. and Cora (Bates) Greenawalt.

Mary received her bachelor of arts degree from Manchester University and then received her master’s degree from the University of Denver.

She was a teacher and a librarian in public schools,

and she also was head of children services at Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin, retiring in 1987.

Mary was a member of the Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren, Elgin, Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren, American Library Association, Mt. Morris Library Foundation, World Wildlife Federation, National Geographic Society, Smithsonian Institute, and the Sierra Club.

Mary is survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Cedric Greenawalt; sisters, Dorothy Helen Rossiter and Ruth A Hickey.

Cremation rites have been accorded with Finch Funeral Home, Mt. Morris.

Jennifer W. Travis, 416 E. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township.

Brayton Rd., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $96,000.

Burial of cremains will be Saturday, April 9 at 11 a.m. at Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Good Samaritan Fund at Pinecrest Manor, Mt. Morris.

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 28 US Bank TR, trustee, and LSF9 Master Participation, TR, warranty deed to Rachael M. Rogers, 413 E. Wayne St., Polo, Buffalo Township, $11,500.

Ogle County Sheriff and James M. Jakymiw, sheriff’s deed to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, 179 Prairie Moon Dr., Davis Junction, Scott Township.

David E. Reinke, deceased by heir, quit claim deed to Louise C. Reinke, 10730 E. Fowler Rd., Rochelle, Flagg

Township.

Orville C. Headley, Jr., and Debra J. Headley, warranty deed to Tanya A. Wohlford, 7309 Grist Mill Rd., Chana, Pine Rock Township, $339,900.

Lynn M. Hays, warranty deed to Heath D. Raley and Christine A. Raley, 408 Linda Ave., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $110,000.

Tyler Carls, quit claim deed to Tyler J. Carls and Brittany D. Carls, 4855 S. Richard Rd., Rochelle, Flagg Township.

Lee Foster and Deborah Foster, warranty deed to Terrence L. Dusavage, property on Marrill Road, no address given, Byron, Marion Township, $71,148.

Robert A. Falk and Linda K. Falk, warranty deed to Brent M. Boubelik, 122 E. Fifth St., Byron, Byron Township, $85,000.

Kari Malone and Brian

Malone, warranty deed to Andrea N. Randels and Zachary L. Simmons, 836 N. Fieldcrest Dr., Byron, Byron Township, $133,881.

James M. Swanson and Linda A. Swanson, warranty deed to Kari A. Malone and Brian A. Malone, 6738 Friday Rd., Byron, Rockvale Township, $155,00.

Paul B. Oliphant, warranty deed to Robert D. Delarosa, 335 E. Fourth St., Byron, Byron Township, $107,500.

Brittany S. Hyde and Debra M. Hyde, warranty deed to Asheri L. Campbell and Bryan J. Campbell, 918 N. 11th St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $106,500.

Trisha Maxwell and Sherry A. Sherwood, warranty deed to Gale A. Tober and Tina R. Tober, 305 W. Pacific St., Davis Junction, Scott Township, $10,000.

Randall H. Brattrud and Karen K. Brattrud, quit claim

deed to Veronica Wolfgang, property in Baileyville, Forreston Township.

Athena Lane, warranty deed to City of Byron, 104 N. Mineral St., Byron, Byron Township.

March 29 Kristopher W. Haak, Mary E. Haak, and Mary E. Koster, warranty deed to Nathan S. Devenport, 1405 Crimson Ridge Drive, Unit #24, Byron, Byron Township, $80,000.

Dorothy M. Smith, warranty deed to Dorothy M. Smith and Ruth Ann Hudson, 607 S. White Rock Rd., Chana, White Rock Township.

Thomas R. Brown and Lori J. Brown, warranty deed to Gretchen L. Warmolts, property in Oregon-Nashua Township, no address given.

James D. Travis, quit claim deed to James D. Travis and

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March 30 Ogle County Sheriff, Samantha R. Owen, Samantha Sage Owen, and Samantha Sage-Owen, sheriff’s deed to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 714 N. 10th St., Rochelle, Flagg Township.

Erica R. Nunez, warranty deed to Kristopher W. Haak, Kristopher Haak, Mary E. Haak, and Mary Haak, 5060 E. Brooke Ct., Byron, Byron Township, $220,000.

Patricia A. Hamer, warranty deed to Debra Hyde and Brittany S. Hyde, 2837 E. Flagg Rd., Ashton, Taylor Township, $114,000.

Jamie R. Early and Amanda J. Early, warranty deed to Michael A. Gilbert, Amanda J. Pfeifer, and Jessica L. Gilbert, 416 E.

Tammy Hubbard, warranty deed to Sherry Calsyn, 2757 S. Galena Trail Rd., Polo, Buffalo Township, $89,000.

March 31 Kenneth Obendorf, Kenneth C. Obendorf, and Elizabeth A. Obendorf, warranty deed to Jeffrey A. Tarbill and Tammy J. Tarbill, 17684 W. Eagle Point Rd., Polo, Eagle Point Township, $115,000.

Bank of America, quit claim deed to Lori Greenfield and Gary Greenfield, 407 S. Eighth St., Oregon, OregonNashua Township, $47,000.

Carolyn Warren, quit claim to Kenneth Obendorf and Elizabeth Obendorf, property in Eagle Point Township, no address given.

County News State’s Attorney From B3 drug probation. He must submit to DNA testing, random drug and breathalyzer testing, cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended.

He must perform 50 hours of public service within 12 months and have no consumption of alcohol.

He must bay a $600 probation fee, $500 drug assessment, $100 lab analysis fee, $100 to Crimestoppers, and $100 to the VCVA Fund.

Skylar S. McBride, 38, Mt. Morris, child pornography, obstructing justice, status April 28.

Christina G. Kelchner, 36, Oregon, pleaded guilty to theft.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced her to 24 months Second Chance Probation.

She must submit to random drug testing and cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended.

She is not to have contact with the victim or the victim’s residence, and is not to obtain or attempt to obtain employment.

She must perform 30 hours of public service work, pay a $100 fine, $600 probation fee, $5 to Crimestoppers, $75 to the VCVA Fund, and $130 restitution.

One county of forgery was dismissed per a plea agreement.

Donald Summers, 31, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to theft.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 24 months probation concurrent with sentencing for possession of a controlled or substance.

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He must submit to random drug testing and cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended.

He must have no contact with the victim and pay $509 restitution.

Summers also pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. Judge Hanson sentenced him to 24 months probation, concurrent with the previous sentencing, 58 days imprisonment (time served).

He must submit to DNA testing within 45 days, random drug testing and cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended.

He must pay a $250 DNA collection fee, $600 probation fee, $500 drug assessment, $100 lab analysis fee, $100 to Crimestoppers, and $100 to the VCVA Fund.

One count of possession of drug paraphernalia was dismissed per a plea agreement.

Bradley J. Overcash, 24, Byron, pleaded guilty to theft.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 24 months probation and 104 days imprisonment with credit for 52 days served (time served).

He must submit to DNA testing within 45 days, random drug testing and cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended.

He must pay a $250 DNA collection fee, $600 probation fee, $100 contribution to Crimestoppers, and $100 to the VCVA fund.

Chris A. Stanbery, 50, Sycamore, aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, jury status call April 25.

Gebahet Bustamante, 53, Chicago, driving while license revoked, failure to appear, arrest warrant issued for $10,000, bond forfeiture set for May 25.

Sergio Garcia, 42, Rochelle, defrauding drug and alcohol screening, jury status call April 25.

Gabriel Borrego, 20, Rochelle, failure to register s a sex offender, jury status call April 25.

Ckatavion Pempliton, 25, Freeport, aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer, unlawful use of weapons, pre-trial conference April 11.

Samuel A. Thompson, 21, Amboy, aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer, status April 22.

Stefanie WilliamsBlanton, 35, Davis Junction, possession of a controlled substance, status April 22.

Don LaDew, 49, Rochelle, child pornography, jury status call April 25.

Jamie R. Mancilla, 40, Rochelle, failure to register as a sex offender, jury trial June 21.

Rochelle, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, jury status call April 25.

Phillip J. Hughes. 51, Steward, aggravated DUI, status April 15.

Bart Larson, 46, Amboy, possession of a controlled substance, driving while license revoked, jury status call April 25.

Christopher Martin, 27 homeless, failure to register as a sex offender, jury status call April 25.

Robin Novack, 47, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance. possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of cannabis, jury status call April 25.

Steven M. Rozakis, 34, Oregon, unlawful failure to register as a sex offender, pre-trial conference April 11.

Mitchell R. Wolf, 29, Rock Falls, burglary, pre-trial conference April 11.

Gabriel E. Thornton, 23, Rochelle, burglary, aggravated ID theft, pre-trial conference April 11.

Timothy W. Vaughen, 32, Rochelle, theft, jury status call April 25.

Christopher M. Becker, 20, Mt. Morris, burglary, aggravated battery to a peace officer, conspiracy, pre-trial conference April 11.

Keegan Akers, 20, Rochelle, theft, jury trial May 17.

Christopher L. Eccles, 31, Ogle County Jail, conspiracy, jury status call April 25.

Isaac T. Howard, 33, Sterling, criminal sexual assault, status April 22.

Zachary S. Farve, 26, Rochelle, residential burglary, possession of stolen property, retail theft, jury status call April 25.

Marcella M. Collier, 43, Rochelle, forgery, status April 22.

Stevie Dodillet, 25, Ashton, retail theft, status April 15.

Martin

Zuniga,

38,

Heather E. Harms, 37, Rochelle, aggravated battery, jury status call April 25.

Pedro D. Mora-Mejia, 34, Rockford, aggravated robbery, status April 14.

Eric S. Pippen, 45, Springfield, armed violence, possession of stolen motor vehicle, driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference April 11.

David R. Smith, 35, Rochelle, possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, jury trial May 17.

Bradley A. Blake, 57, Oregon, theft, status April 21.

March 29 Novi Nemeth, 35, Lockport, pleaded guilty to theft.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced her to 24 months probation concurrent with charges listed below; and 24 days imprisonment (time served).

She must submit to DNA testing within 45 days, random drug testing and cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended. She must perform 100 hours of public service work and have no contact with the victim.

She must pay court costs of $1,443 which includes $30 to CASA. She must also pay restitution of $1,399.04.

One count of burglary was dismissed per a plea agreement.

In a separate case, Nemeth pleaded guilty to theft. Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced her to 24 months probation concurrent with charges listed above; and 24 days imprisonment (time served).

She must submit to DNA testing within 45 days, random drug testing and cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended. She must

perform 100 hours of public service work and have no contact with the victim.

She must pay total court costs of $317 and restitution of $1,119.24.

One count of burglary was dismissed per a plea agreement.

March 30 Caleb J. Johnson, 31, Davis Junction, aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer, possession of drug paraphernalia, status April 20.

Roger E. Engstrom, 63, Rockford, aggravated DUI, driving while licenser revoked, preliminary hearing April 13.

Jeffrey B. Hinson, 30, Davis Junction, aggravated battery, pre-trial conference May 9.

Israel A. Lopez, 52, Oregon, aggravated battery to a peace officer, pre-trial conference May 9.

Mathew Polanco, 26, Rockford, burglary, possession of stolen property, preliminary hearing April 13.

Jorge A. Delgado, 32, homeless, residential burglary, obstruction of justice, resisting a peace officer, pre-trial conference April 11.

Timothy Baker, 44, Dixon, theft, status May 18.

March 31 Robert F. Winterton, 40, Mt. Morris, domestic battery, preliminary hearing May 4.

Michael S. Rodriguez, 52, Loves Park, retail theft, preliminary hearing May 4.

Jill A. Battersby, 33, Rochelle, aggravated battery, domestic battery, endangering the health of a child, pre-trial conference May 9.

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