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April 21, 2016 Volume 166, Number 19 - $1.00

Hawks Compete

Medal Received

Ready to Walk

The Hawks have been busy competing in track and field events. B1

A Polo man is posthumously awarded a Congressional medal. A9

A Polo man will start a 100-mile walk for Serenity Hospice. B1

Board members want more info about new jail

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecountynews.com Ogle County Board Chairman Kim Gouker, Byron, said Tuesday that the first decision about building a new county jail could come as early as next month.

Gouker and Long Range Planning Committee Chairman Don Griffin fielded questions from board members about the cost of the project and when more information will be available.

The questions came on the heels of a presentation by Jeff Goodale, Director of Justice at HOK, a

Chicago architectural and planning firm, hired last fall to do a jail needs assessment at a cost not to exceed $10,000.

Goodale recommended a jail with 200 beds for adults and 32 beds for juveniles to meet current and future needs.

After the meeting, he estimated the cost of the project at roughly $28 million.

Goodale also recommended building the jail on one level for maximum efficiency and said five to 10 acres of land would be needed.

Board member Bill Welty, Chana,

“I haven’t seen steps being brought out saying we’re going to do A, B, C, or D,” — Bill Welty, Chana asked for a schedule for making decisions about the proposed new facility.

“I haven’t seen steps being brought out saying we’re going to do A, B, C, or D,” he said.

Griffin said the next step is to decide where the jail will be built.

However, Gouker disagreed.

“First we need to decide if we are going ahead with it and how many beds,” he said.

He said the board may be asked to decide that next month.

Welty asked if board members will be given an outline of the proposed plan for the facility in time to study it before being expected to vote on it.

“How are we going to finance it?” he asked.

Board member Rich Gronewold, Forreston, asked how much the new jail will cost.

Gouker said the board will first

be asked to decide whether or not to build the new jail. Then the capacity and location will be determined.

After that, he said, the cost can be determined.

In December, Goodale told the board that the county needs to provide more space for female prisoners and prisoners with mental health needs.

A modern design, he said, will be safer for inmates and jailers, and will require less maintenance.

When determining where the jail should be located, Goodale said he will take several factors into Turn to A2

Comprehensive plan raised only a few questions

By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@oglecounty news.com Few questions were raised Tuesday night about the proposed updates to the city’s comprehensive plan during a town hall meeting.

Konstantine Savoy, a project manager with Teska Associates, briefly went over the highlights of the updates made to the 2003 plan and had maps showing the potential for the city.

Following the presentation questions were allowed from any of the 22 people who attended the meeting.

One rural Oregon couple asked if the plan addressed the expansion of the bike paths along the river.

They said bicyclists and walkers use the narrow River Road from Lowden State Park to Oregon, and they believe it is dangerous.

“That is a part of the plan to expand the riverfront greenspace and trails,” said Savoy.

The couple said residents they talked to with property along the river would be

Perfect Day Temperatures in the 80s made for a perfect day to be on the Rock River.

Above, two boaters navigate their vessel past flocks of white pelicans on the Rock River below the Oregon dam Monday afternoon.

At right, Ken Steichen, Rochelle, reclines on a rock while fishing below the Oregon dam. Photos

by Earleen Hnton

willing to give up the rightof-way along the road, but not along the river.

Another question was to have Savoy clarify the affordable housing option locations in the plan.

The plan has a variety of multi-family housing, and Savoy said most are in the downtown and the riverfront area.

One resident wanted to know where the numbers for the household incomes came from. Savoy said they were the 2010 census data.

Surveys were sent to residents in Oregon which were to be used as part of the comprehensive plan update.

Results of the surveys and the preliminary comprehensive plan are available on the city website at www.cityoforegon.org.

The Oregon Planning Commission will hold a public hearing about the comprehensive plan before making a recommendation to the city council.

The city council will then have the chance to discuss and possibly vote on adopting the plan.

New hardware store is open for business in Oregon

By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@oglecounty news.com A hardware store is officially fully up and running in Oregon following months of construction.

Corporate representatives, store owner Tom Felker, and members of the Oregon Chamber of Commerce were at the business April 15 for the official ribbon cutting to mark the start of the grand opening weekend.

“We appreciate the community response to this store,” said Felker.

“It has been a long road and it feels great to have the support. The project was a huge investment for the company.”

Felker built an addition to his pharmacy at 201 N. Fourth St. which allowed him to open an Ace Hardware in the same building.

The new store is still adding services for customers.

“The Bemis Building was purchased and will be used for pallet goods, U-Haul rental, and

glass cutting,” Felker said. “We will also offer small engine repairs.”

For the previous month the store was open to allow employees to ensure everything was ready for the grand opening.

“I am pleased with how the store turned out,” said Felker.

Inside the store Gary Scott, Mt. Morris, was hired as the hardware manager.

During the grand opening he was taking customers through the aisles to help with their purchases.

“The store turned out nice and we have a lot of products on the shelves,” said Scott.

“The employees are here to help customers.”

Scott will be in charge of the glass cutting and screen cutting services.

Customers can stop in the main store to inquire about the services that will be in the Bemis building.

Oregon had been without a Oregon Ace Hardware owner Tom Felker, left, talks with Oregon Mayor Ken Williams, and Oregon hardware store since Jeff Basler Economic Development Committee Chairman and Ogle County Board Member Don Griffin during the closed the Pines Road store in 2014. grand opening of the business April 15. Photo by Chris Johnson

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City and park district okay agreement for police services Police Chief says city can cover parks

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com

John Lindhorst reading from community timeline during the Oregon Together meeting. Photo supplied

Planning session draws crowd

By Terry Schuster Oregon Together More than 85 individuals gathered at the Oregon Coliseum last week for the first of five community planning events known as Oregon Together.

It was a mix of representation from cross sections of town; from high school students to senior citizens; those new to town, fourth generation, and those who left and returned; as well as industry leaders, small merchants, and stayat-home parents.

All were there to contribute to a process of mapping out a vision for the future of the community.

The discussion was facilitated by Gisele Hamm and Linda Blaine of the Illinois Institute of Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University.

Following introductions, table groups generated a historical timeline of significant positive and negative events which have

occurred in Oregon.

This gave light to those things which stand out in the minds of local citizens.

Many more positive events than negative were mentioned.

A review of statistical data of where Oregon is at present was given, both in terms of demographics and economic information.

In conclusion, every participant completed two statements on a note-card: “I love Oregon, but…” and “I love Oregon because…”

These were then shuffled and read aloud one at a time by those who were present.

Although 85 persons took part, three or four major themes were repeated by almost everyone.

The facilitators referred to these as the major values citizens hold as a community and which they have identified for themselves.

They made a point of saying future planning will need to maintain and

enhance these values in order to keep them.

Although the facilitators did much of the talking this first evening, they made it clear that the remaining four sessions will be heavily based on audience participation and small group work.

All who attended received a binder with information about Oregon, a list of resources for community development, and copies of the presenter’s slides.

By next week, the timeline and note-card statements will also be typed and distributed as a record of the night’s conversations.

Once the work of these sessions is completed, the projects and committees which will have been developed will be presented at a town-hall style meeting as a full report to the whole community at large.

This typically occurs 4 to 6 weeks following the final community planning session.

Camp Grant program is Monday The Friends of the Oregon Library announce a change of location for the program on Camp Grant on Monday, April 25 at 7 p.m. The program will be at Stronghold Retreat Center, 1922 Ill. 2.

Signs will indicate the way to the presentation building, which is handicapped accessible.

The speaker from the

Camp Grant Museum will cover such topics as how the buildings were built (1,100 buildings were completed in two months), camp food, the CCC, influenza, and POWs. She will explain the changes that occurred between the wars: first a home to the Illinois National Guard and then a station for the Civilian

Conservation Corps.

With the advent of World War II, it once again became a regular army camp and was used as an induction center, a training center for soldiers and a medical corps, and a prisoner of war camp.

The program is free.

Donations will be gratefully accepted to benefit the library.

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Oregon police officers will be on duty at Oregon Park District concerts and other events.

Both the city council and park district board gave approval April 12 to an intergovernmental agreement between the two for the services of city policemen.

Police Chief Darin DeHaan told the council that park district executive director Erin Folk has asked for the city officers to be on

duty at Concerts in the Park and other special events.

He said the agreement stipulates that the park district will pay the officers’ wages for the time they are duty at park district events.

DeHaan said the city police already do routine patrols through the city’s parks.

“They have had their own police officers,” he said. “I think she [Folk] is wanting to get away from that.”

Folk confirmed that on Tuesday.

“That’s the beauty of this agreement,” she said. “We will no longer need to have our police officers.”

The park district established its own police force in February of 2012.

Prior to that, Oregon police patrolled the parks and

covered special events under an intergovernmental agency agreement.

The city council also gave DeHaan the authority to negotiate the terms of contracts with other agencies for police services, subject to its final approval.

In another matter, Mayor Ken Williams told the city council April 12 that as city liquor commissioner he recently denied two applications for liquor licenses.

He said he turned down applications from David Wiesner for a new bar next to the Franklin Street Pub and from Charlie Perrine for Charlie’s Breakfast Nook.

He said he believes the downtown area already has enough establishments serving alcohol.

New jail discussed Tuesday during county bd. meeting From A1 consideration including transportation to and from court, the convenience to operate the facility, and staff and visitor parking.

Two locations that have been discussed are the block where the public safety complex is located and the county’s property on Sixth Street across from the judicial center. Both sites are in Oregon.

The board has included the new jail into its 2016-2020 Long Range Capital Expense Plan.

For 2016, $150,000 is listed for a county facilities assessment plan and jail feasibility.

In 2018, $450,000 is estimated for jail planning -

preliminary documents.

Expenditures in 2019 include $25 million for jail construction with another $15 million listed in 2020.

Revenues for the Long Range Planning Fund, which is earmarked for major capital projects, comes from the host fees paid by garbage haulers to dump waste in county landfills.

Funds from it paid for the new judicial center in 2005, courthouse renovations in 2010, and the new public safety complex in 2015.

A new jail have been on the county board’s to-do list for many years, as the current facility has required increasing repairs.

Approximately 15 years ago the board rejected an offer from the former Immigration

& Naturalization Service to build a jail and sheriff’s office for the county on Ill. 2 just south of Oregon.

A study done in 2009 by Mark Goldman and Robert Aguirre from the National Institute of Corrections also recommended a new jail.

That study cited understaffing, lack of space, poor ventilation, and no opportunities for inmates to get exercise.

Board member Lee Meyers, Byron, asked for a final cost on the public safety complex completed last year.

He said he asked previously and was told to look in the board minutes, but hasn’t found it there.

Griffin said he will send him the total cost.

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Goings, a former slave, owned business in Oregon 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 The following advertisement was signed

by Ninian Edwards, the territorial governor, and third governor of Illinois.

It was dated Oct. 1, 1815 and follows: “Notice I have for sale twenty-two slaves, among them are several of both sexes between the years of ten and seventeen.” (teenage slaves, unbelieveable) On March 30, 1819, the first General Assembly of Illinois passed what was known as the “Black Laws.”

Our original constitution and the amended constitution allowed the French to retain their slaves and allowed people who moved to Illinois to keep their slaves.

Illinois passed many of the same laws for slaves and freed slaves from our southern states.

No person was to buy from, sell to, or trade with a slave or servant, without the consent of his master; and the penalty for so doing was to forfeit four times the value of the article bought, sold or traded.

The punishment for servants and slaves was different in all cases of our court system.

Free people were punishable by fine under the criminal laws of the state.

Servants were to be punished by whipping, at the rate of 20 lashes for each $8 fine.

Lazy servants were to be corrected by stripes, by the order of a justice of the peace.

Persons who should permit slaves and servants to assemble for dancing or reveling, by night or day were to be fined $20.

It was the duty of all sheriffs, coroners, judges and justices of the peace to commit the slaves to jail, and to order each of them to be whipped, not exceeding 39 stripes, on the bare back, to be inflicted the next day, unless the same should be Sunday, and then on the next day after.

Slaves were to be punished with 39 lashes for being found 10 miles from home without a pass from their master.

Any slave coming onto another farm was to receive 10 lashes on his bare back.

In 1848 slavery was abolished in Illinois.

Helms was a janitor; Goings owned a business Billy Helms, called Uncle Billy, an ex-slave, was the janitor of the old Ogle County Courthouse.

A note in the History of Oregon said he was wellliked by the general public.

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He and his wife are buried at Riverside Cemetery.

This is another reason why I am proud of Oregon because early on whites and blacks were buried in Riverside Cemetery.

Thomas Goings, another slave, worked his way north.

He married Flora Williams on Nov. 5, 1875.

His wife, Flora, became a free woman on Jan. 1, 1864.

His wife and father are buried at Riverside. After Flora died Thomas moved to Missouri.

Thomas came to Oregon in 1862 and worked at a stable connected with a stage line.

Four years later he launched a livery business and managed and trained trotting horses.

He constructed the large brick Goings Building on North Fourth Street.

This beautiful building still stands with a sign above the stairway entrance (Goings 1895).

This building is a great tribute of a former slave who started out as livery boy in Oregon, Illinois.

Today I admire the success of our black community.

These include Martin Luther King, Ernie Banks, Walter Payton, and President Barack Obama.

Even today we have a male-dominated presidency, and minorities and women, although gaining, do not have equal opportunities.

I will never forget a note a young black student placed in my shirt pocket the last day of school at Wilson Junior High School in Rockford.

He wrote, “Remember me and I will remember you.”

We should be proud that early on Illinois took steps to limit slavery and in 1848 passed legislation ending slavery in Illinois.

Thirteen years later 2,445 soldiers from Ogle County fought in the Civil War, which ultimately eliminated slavery in the U.S.

The Goings Building is on the east side of North Fourth Street (Ill. 2) just north of the intersection with Washington Street (Ill.64) in downtown Oregon. Photo by Otto Dick

Henry Goings poses for a photo with Thomas Becker’s Thomas Goings’ father and wife are buried at Riverside daughter at the request of a traveling photographer.

Photo courtesy of Otto Dick Cemetery. Photo by Otto Dick

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Billy Helms, an former slave, was a janitor at the Ogle County Courthouse pictured above. It was torn down to make way for the present courthouse built in 1891.

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Pennock honored by Oregon Park District

Members of ENAG earn awards at show

Oregon Park District Commissioner and Board President Steve Pennock was honored April 12 during the regular board meeting for 25 years of service.

Pennock began his tenure as park board commissioner and president in 1991. He was also unanimously elected to serve his 26th year as president on April 12.

Commissioner Gary Davis said that over the past 25 years Pennock has exhibited outstanding qualities in his support and promotion of parks, recreation and conservation in the Oregon community.

His leadership has resulted in improving the quality of life in Oregon for many generations.

Davis outlined the Oregon Park District’s accomplishments under Pennock’s leadership, and presented him with a 25-year anniversary pin, plaque and certificate.

Since he was elected in 1991, the Oregon Park District has grown from 80 acres to 158 acres.

Other accomplishments include:

Four members of the Eagle’s Nest Art Group (ENAG) won five awards for their art work at the 69th Annual Phidian Art Show on April 12 at the Loveland Community House, Dixon.

Richard Anderson, Oregon, was awarded the Ken Nelson Auto Plaza Award for his watercolor painting “Spring 1958 – Let’s Ride Home.�

Lucinda Winterfield, Dixon, received the Dixon Telegraph Award for her acrylic watercolor, “Wetland Waders.�

Craig Carpenter, Oregon, won two awards. The first was the Ruth Wood Davis Memorial Award for Watercolor for his painting titled “My Grandma�.

He also earned the Maude Eakle and the Roger Brown and Iva L. Gamel Memorial Award for Best American Scene for his watercolor titled “Another Day: Pearl Knapp & Granddaughter.�

Jan Harvey, Polo, received the Sauk Valley Bank Award for Best Oil for her painting “The Straw Room Window.�

The Phidian Art Show

• Fairgrounds Park was acquired in 1992, • Williams Park was acquired in 1994, • the Oregon Park District entered into a lease agreement with the City of Oregon for Mix Park in 1995. The Mix Park Development received an IPRA/IAPD Design Award, • Carnation Park was acquired in 1995, • Veterans Park was acquired in 1996, • Kiwanis Park was acquired in 1997, • the park district built the Blackhawk Center in 1996-97, • Pennock was the recipient of the Illinois Association of Park District’s Mike Cassidy Award in 2007, • the OSLAD Park West Expansion was completed through a matching $400,000 grant in 2009, • Wiggly Field Dog Park was built in 2011, • Nash Recreation Center was a PARC Grant Recipient receiving $1,500,000 in grant funds for improvements in 2012-13, • Jack’s Landing was acquired and developed in 2013, • the park district became

Steve Pennock was honored April 12 for his 25 years of service on the Oregon Park District Board. Photo supplied

an accredited agency in 2009 and renewed the accreditation in 2014, • the park district received the IAPD Best Green Practices Award in 2014.

“The Oregon Park District appreciates Pennock’s commitment to the Oregon Park District and look forward to his service in the years to come,� Davis said.

was judged by Donna Lyons of Grand Lake, Colorado.

Lyons was born in Dixon and moved to Colorado with her family after eighth grade graduation.

Her award-winning art is in both corporate and private collections.

She a member of the Plein Air Artists of Colorado, the Colorado Watercolor Society and the National Watercolor Society.

The Phidian Art Show will remain on exhibit at the Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon, until May 5.

These ENAG awardwinning artists and other members of the Eagle’s Nest Art Group will have more of their work on display at the ENAG Spring Show, Saturday, April 23, Sunday, April 24, Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1, from 1 to 4 p.m.

The show will be held in ENAG’s new gallery on the second floor of Conover Square Mall, 201 N. Third Street, Oregon.

No admission is charged for the show.

ID theft program is April 27 The Rock River Center will co-host a free presentation entitled, “How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft, Fraud and Scams� on Wednesday, April 27 at the center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

The program is hosted in conjunction with Money Smart Week of Northern Illinois, Stillman Bank, and the Rock River Center.

Identity theft is on the rise and scammers are always coming up with new ways to defraud consumers.

This informative program, presented by the Office of Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger, will provide a number of tips to protect from becoming a victim.

The discussion will include some of the latest scams and the many ways thieves can steal financial

and confidential information.

Participants will also have the opportunity to address any concerns they might have and share stories with others about identity theft.

Due to limited seating, RSVP by April 25 by calling Rock River Center at 815732-3252.

For more information, visit www.stillmanbank.com or www.rockrivercenter.org.

Highland to hold open house Bringing Awareness In recognition of and to raise awareness of April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Shining Star Children’s Advocacy Center, HOPE, 15th Circuit Family Violence Council, and Rockford Sexual Assault have provided information and resources through a display at the Ogle County Judicial Center. April 10-16 was also National Crime Victims’ Week.

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Highland Community College, Freeport, will host an open house Discover Highland on Wednesday, April 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Student/Conference Center on the HCC campus.

Guests will be invited to visit freely with faculty, staff, and educational and corporate partners to learn more about new and expanded programs, student activities, co-curricular

organizations, and other educational opportunities at HCC. A brief program will be held at 5:30 p.m. to preview the year ahead and recognize key partners present at the event.

On-site admissions, financial aid assistance, and student advising will be available to serve new and returning students at the event.

An announcement will be made in the coming days about a valuable grand prize give-a-way that will be awarded during the event. A drawing will also be held for an Apple Watch Sport valued at $300.

For more information about Discover Highland, visit highland.edu, or contact Pete Willging at 815-5993421 or pete.willging@ highland.edu.

Students to host blood drive at SVHS In collaboration with the Rock River Valley Blood Bank, the Stillman Valley High School National Honor Society will host a community blood drive on

Wednesday, April 27 from 1 to 7 p.m.

The bus will be parked in the back of the school near the auxiliary gym.

Donating not only save

lives but also the blood bank provides scholarships to the members of the NHS. Call for an appointment at 815-645-2230 ext. 5120 or walk-ins are welcome.

Birth Amelia Marie Anderson Brad and Kendra Anderson, Champaign, announce the birth of their daughter, Amelia Marie, on March 10, 2016.

She was born at Carle Foundation Hospital at 9:43 a.m.

She weighed seven pounds five ounces and was 19 and one-half inches long.

Big brother Kendall, age 2, welcomed her with lots

of hugs and kisses along with many members of the Anderson and Bell family.

Maternal grandparents are Nancy Bell and Marvin Bell, Mahomet.

Great-grandfather is J. C. Karr, Seymour.

Paternal grandparents are Mike and Brenda Anderson, Mt. Morris, and paternal great-grandfather is Dale (Wanda) Gingrich and the late Josephine Gingrich.

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

April 8 Bradley J. Dewey and Kimberly T.A. Kirkolis, both of Davis Junction.

April 12 Kevin P. Sassaman, Mt. Morris, and Arlene A. Acodili, Roscoe.

April 13 Hector Rivera and Fanny Pureco Morfin, both of

Mendota.

April 14 Zachery D. Wadas and Amanda M. Renfro, both of Dubuque, Iowa.

John J. Brown and Amber L. Phillips, both of Spring Valley.

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

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Thursday, April 21—10 a.m.

Bible Class Sunday, April 24—9 a.m.

Worship with Communion; 10:20 a.m. Education Hour; Mission Sunday CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

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

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

815-837-5255 whitepines@crossroadscn.com We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in our cafe for coffee, snack & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

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crossroadscn.com 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.

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.

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road FIRST UNITED Pastor John Wisdom METHODIST CHURCH Church Office 402 First Ave., Forreston Phone: 815-732-6313 Pastor David Poust 9 a.m. Sunday School 815-938-2380 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Thursday, April 21—1 p.m.

Women & Men’s Bible UMW Unit Meeting Study, Kids Club Friday, April 22—Herald www.ebenezerreformed.com News Due Sunday, April 24—9 a.m.

EMMANUEL Worship Service; 10:30 a.m.

EVANGELICAL Sunday School LUTHERAN CHURCH Monday, April 25—8 a.m.

764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon AA Open Meeting; 10 a.m.

(Payne’s Point) Communion at Heritage Woods Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 FLORENCE UNITED Worship Service 9 a.m.

METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

2649 W. Florence Rd., Freeport EVANGELICAL FREE Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier CHURCH Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

OF MT. MORRIS Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

102 S. Seminary St. Mt. Morris FORRESTON GROVE Senior Pastor CHURCH Bruce McKanna 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Associate Pastor Forreston Lance Mennen Presbyterian Church in 815-734-4942 America Thursday, April 21—1 p.m.

815-938-3605 Ladies Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Friday, April 22—8:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m. Worship Service Men’s Fellowship Breakfast Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 23—7 a.m. Pioneer Club Men’s Accountability Group Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult Sunday, April 24—8:30 Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m.

Inner-Mission; 10 a.m. Worship FORRESTON REFORMED Service; 5 p.m. Youth Group; 6 CHURCH p.m. Quarterly Meeting 501 Third Ave. Tuesday, April 26—9 a.m.

9:30 a.m. Worship Ladies Prayer Circle 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday, April 27—6 a.m. Mt. Morris Men’s Prayer FREEDOM LUTHERAN Meeting CHURCH, ELCA Log onto our website at Pastor Kathy Burkheimer http://www.efcmm.org to check 815-222-7270 out our latest opportunities and Worship & Sunday School updates at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon FAITH DISCOVERY Fellowship at 10 a.m.

CHURCH Welcome Center is at 801 W. Oregon St., Polo 111 S. 4th St., Oregon Jeremy Heller, Pastor 815-946-3588 GRACE VALLEY 9 a.m. Sunday School CHRISTIAN REFORMED 10 a.m. Worship Service CHURCH Nursery Available 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. We are an independent nonGerman Valley denominational Christian Pastor Jake Ritzema church.

815-362-6601 Visitors are always welcome.

Sunday School for All Ages 9 a.m.

FAITH EVANGELICAL Worship Service 10 a.m.

LUTHERAN CHURCH 402 Second Ave., Forreston GERMAN VALLEY Pastor Scott Ralston UNITED METHODIST Church 815-938-3203 CHURCH “ A Church with a Heart — Church and Main Streets In the Heart of Forreston” Matt Smith, Pastor 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. Sunday School 7 p.m. Wednesday Choir LEAF RIVER BAPTIST 6:30 p.m. Thursday Bible CHURCH Study 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Thursday, April 21—6:30 Leaf River p.m. Bible Study Pastor Randy Newton Sunday, April 24—9 a.m.

815-738-2205 Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday Email leafriverbc@gmail.

School, Vision Committee com Wednesday, April 27—6:30 Sunday Praise and Worship p.m. Choir Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery Thursday, April 28—6:30 provided) p.m. Bible Study Sunday School 11 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer/Bible FAITH UNITED Studies 6 p.m.

METHODIST CHURCH Prayer Chain 738-2205

10:15 a.m.

Confirmation Preparation 10:15 a.m.

Activities during the Week: LEAF RIVER UNITED Monday, April 25—10 a.m.

METHODIST CHURCH Women’s Bible Study 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Tuesday, April 26—6:30 Pastor David Poust Friday, April 22—Newsletter p.m. Cub Scouts Wednesday, April 20—5:30 Deadline Sunday, April 24—10:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Alive; 7 a.m. Worship Service & p.m. Choir Children’s Church PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH LIGHTHOUSE UNITED 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Pastor Chan Ik Choi Handicapped Accessible POLO CHURCH OF THE Worship Service 9 a.m.

BRETHREN Sunday School 10 a.m.

Congress Ave. & Webster St. Age Three through (The church is handicapped Sixth Grade. accessible) Everyone is Welcome Pastor Leslie Lake 9:30 a.m. Family Worship MT. MORRIS CHURCH 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time OF THE BRETHREN 11 a.m. Sunday School 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 PRAIRIE DELL Mt. Morris, IL 61054 PRESBYTERIAN Pastor Ginny Haney CHURCH Phone: 815-734-4573 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Office hours Monday - Friday Shannon 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Thursday, April 21—4:30-7 Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 p.m. Food Pantry Open 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School Friday, April 22—9 a.m.

10 a.m. Worship Women’s Fellowship; 11:30 11:15 a.m. Fellowship a.m. Food Delivery for Pantry Sunday, April 24—8:15 REVIVE COMMUNITY a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 CHURCH a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m.

Fellowship;10:45 a.m. Sunday 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris follow@revivemtm.com School 815-994-0428 Monday, April 25—2=4:30 Southern Baptist p.m. Food Pantry Open Saturday Night Service Tuesday, April 26—8:45 5:30 p.m. a.m. Bible Study; Quilting Celebrate Recovery Wednesday, April 27—7:15 6-8 p.m. Monday p.m. Chimes Rehearsal Wednesday—Various Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.

NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon Pastor David Demmer 815-732-7404 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service

RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213 Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:05 a.m.

Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center OREGON CHURCH OF GOD 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847 You and your family are invited to join us in worship on Sunday, April 24 for worship at 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Hoffman will give the morning message titled “Abraham – An Example to Emulate,” based on Hebrews 11.

Greeting you will be Chris and Anne Martin.

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

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

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

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

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

April’s Bible Books of the Month are I Timothy through Hebrews.

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Pastor Barb Good 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Fellowship 10:15 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School after Children’s Time at 9:15 a.m.

Adult Sunday School

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Pastor Barbara Seward 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org Email:saint.bride.church@ gmail.com Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 and 10 a.m.

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

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson Sunday, April 24—9:15 a.m.

Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m.

Congregational Bible Study, Handbell Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m.

Divine Worship; 11:30 p.m.

Senior Choir Rehearsal ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Sunday School for Children & Adults 9 a.m.

Social Time 10 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m.

Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m.

Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 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 21—3:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 Friday, April 22—8 a.m. Bulletin Assembly & Fellowship Saturday, April 23—5:30 p.m. Worship Service Sunday, April 24—9:30 a.m.

Worship Service Followed by Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for Children age 4 through 6th Grade, Deep Digs Faith Discussion Monday, April 25—1 p.m.

Naomi Group in Chapel Tuesday, April 26—8:30 a.m. Dorcas Group in Chapel; 3:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 Wednesday, April 27—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise Group; Lutheran Day on the Hill in Springfield; 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; 6:45 p.m. Men’s Chancel Choir; 7 p.m. Chancel Choir; 7:30 p.m.

Women’s Chancel Choir Thursday, April 28—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.

Church News Deadline

The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at the Oregon office at 121 A S. 4th St. The deadline is 9 a.m. on Fridays for church news left in the drop boxes in Forreston & Polo. Items can also be emailed to vwells@ oglecountynews.com or faxed to 815-732-4238. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-732-6166 ext. 5903.

Ogle County Newspapers Publishers of:

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

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The Oregon Republican, Mt. Morris Times, Forreston Journal and Tri-County Press

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Events & Entertainment

Concert for mission trip

The Spuds & Splits Extravaganza Committee is working on details for this year’s event, which will be Saturday, May 7 at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Dixon.

Pictured left to right are Pastor David Andermann, Marv Mensching, Samantha Dopke, and Cherry Quinn. Photo supplied.

Church fundraiser is May 7 Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church is hosting the “Spuds & Splits Extravaganza” fundraiser on Saturday, May 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church, located north of Dixon at 2035 Ill. 26.

The menu includes a baked potato with choice of

toppings and a homemade banana split with toppings.

Advance tickets are $7 for adults, and $4 for children ages 10 and under.

Tickets at the door will be $9 for adults and $5 for children.

Tickets are available at the church Monday

through Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.; by calling 815-284-4554; or from church members. A limited number are available. Early purchases are encouraged.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will be used toward a new roof for the church.

BCT will perform April 29 Byron Community Theatre will present “Thoroughly Modern Millie” on Friday, April 29, Saturday, April 30, Sunday, May 1, and the following weekend, May 6-8.

Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sundays.

The film version won an Academy Award in 1967.

The production, set in New York City in 1922, tells the story of young Millie

Dillmount from Kansas who comes to New York in search of a new life for herself.

Her grand plan is to find a job as a secretary for a wealthy man and then marry him. However, her plan goes completely awry.

The owner of her dingy hotel kidnaps young girls to sell to the Far East; her wealthy boss is slow in proposing marriage; and the man she actually falls in love

Tickets are now available

Many items will also be available for purchase at a silent auction. Some of the items include designer purses, jewelry, garden related items, and donations from local businesses.

“One of our premiere items this year has been locally handmade,” Lynn Knodle said.

The theme this year is Hats Off to Hospice and guests

with doesn’t have a dime to his name - or so he tells her.

Tickets are on sale now by calling the BCT Box Office at 815-312-3000. The box office is open Monday through Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Oregon Church of God will host a benefit concert on Sunday, May 1 at 6 p.m. to support Dixon resident Kim Laurent’s mission trip to Africa. The church is located at 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd., Oregon.

This musical event will include the talents of the following area artists: Jay and Kim Laurent, Christopher Welty, Shelley Nelson-Myers, Beth Hall, Lyvvie Matheson, Ashley Dial, Ellen Laurent, Kathie

Learn to dance at RRC Rock River Center is offering a Beginner’s Line Dance Class on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, beginning May 3. Classes will be from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. for six weeks.

Volunteers from the Boot

Scootin’ Seniors will teach newcomers the basic steps of line dancing and introduce simple routines.

There is no cost for this program. No experience is necessary; just come and have fun while getting great

exercise.

If you are interested, call Rock River Center at 815732-3252 to register.

Information is also on the website at www. rockrivercenter.org and like us on Facebook.

Museum opens for season The Ogle County Historical Society Museum will open for its 55th season on Sunday, May 1.

The museum is located in the historic Nash home at 111 N. Sixth St. in Oregon and the annex building behind the house.

The days and hours of operation are from 1 to 4 p.m. every Sunday from May

1 through Sept. 25 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 28 and Saturday, Sept. 3.

This year we will also be open on Saturday, June 18, the day of the dedication of the Community Arts Legacy’s last sculpture in their series of 10 outdoor sculptures that depicts Oregon founder John Phelps.

The museum will be open the usual Saturday hours of 11

a.m. to 4 p.m. but will close for an hour during the dedication ceremony at 1 p.m.

The museum is also open every Thursday from 9 a.m to noon.

Research only hours are from 1 to 4 p.m. on the first, second, and third Wednesdays of the month and 9 a.m. to noon on the fourth Saturday of the month.

5K run benefits HOPE

Tickets are also available at bctmagic.com or by HOPE of Ogle County emailing tickets@bctmagic. and the City of Rochelle com. are sponsoring a CincoK 5K event on Saturday, May 7, starting on the bike path behind First Presbyterian are encouraged to wear a Church, Rochelle, at 1 p.m.

The church is located at hat if they like, but it’s not required.

Live music will be part of the event, and the Crystal Cork will be provide a cash The East Bank bar.

Commanders Jazz Band will Tickets are $40 each or perform on Wednesday, May a table of eight for $300.

4 at 1:30 p.m. at the Rock Register on the website www.

River Center, 810 S. 10th St., serenityhospiceandhome.

Oregon. org or by phoning 815-732The band is a group 2499. of music educators and

Luncheon benefits Serenity Serenity Hospice and Home will host its fifth annual Garden Luncheon on Saturday, May 14 at noon on its grounds.

As in years past, the food will be catered by chefs Michael and Susan Maddox, and following the gourmet meal will be a live auction.

Rager, Felipe Rodriguez, Matt Stormont, Tim Callaway, and Delene and Conner Young.

Learn more about Laurent and her calling by reading her blog at https:// kimlaurentblog.wordpress. com/.

No fee will be charged, but donations will be received.

Refreshments will follow the concert.

For more information, call the Oregon Church of God at 815-732-6847.

1100 Calvin Rd., Rochelle.

All proceeds go to HOPE of Ogle County.

Participants can register by going on-line at Eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite. com/e/cincok-runwalktickets.

Registration can also be completed through the HOPE website at www. hopedv.org, or at the Flagg Rochelle Park District at 735 N. Second St., Rochelle.

For more information call 815-562-4323.

Jazz band will perform amateurs who formed a 15-piece band about 35 years ago primarily to play popular 40’s and 50’s music.

The band now performs regularly at weddings, anniversaries, fly-in breakfasts, and fall concerts

at the local airport, to name a few.

To make a reservation, call the Rock River Center at 815732-3252. Refreshments will be served.

For more information go to www.rockrivercenter.org.

Freddy the Frogcaster by Janice Dean Maxi the Little Taxi by Elizabeth Upton Beetle Boy by M.G. Leonard Bone Gap by Laura Ruby Let’s Go to the Hardware Store by Anne Rockwell The Bear and the Piano by Tom Litchfield

The library is located at 300 Jefferson St. Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Oregon Library News Continue Celebrating National Library Week Oregon Public Library cardholders may enter a book drawing for reading material checked out through April 23.

A drawing will be held April 25.

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

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.

2016 Summer Reading Program Bookmark Contest The 2016 summer reading program theme is Read for the Win! Students in grades K-12 have created some wonderful bookmarks.

All entries are on display at the Library now. In May, bookmarks will be selected and duplicated to be distributed during the 2016 Summer Reading Program.

Stop by the library and take a look at over 200 entries.

Library Book Clubs The Rock River Center Book Club meets Wednesday, May 11 at 12:30 p.m. at the Rock River Center to discuss The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer.

Fireplace Restoration The Fireplace restoration project is almost complete.

The fireplace is being restored to its original state

Thank You

The Forreston Lions Club wishes to thank Phil's Eggs for donating the eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt.

Also a big thank you to the Leo Club for providing free milk and donuts for the kids and holding an easter basket drawing.

Thanks to all who helped make the hunt a success.

when the building was first built in 1908.

Once the project is finished patrons will be able to come in and enjoy reading a book in a comfortable chair next to the fireplace.

Donations are still being accepted to help pay for the restoration project. Call Andy Dettman at 815-7322724.

Story Time (3 to 6 years old) Story Time continues on Thursdays through April 28 at 10:30 am. Join in for stories, crafts, and fun activities.

18 to 24 CLUB (months that is) 18 to 24 Club meets on Monday, through April 25 at 9:30 a.m. Designed for children ages 18 – 24 months, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, the program will be 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.

For more information and accessibility accommodations, call 815732-2724.

New Children/Youth Releases Families, Families, Families by Suzanne Lang Who Done It by Oliver Tallec Waylon by Sara Pennypacker Flamecaster by Cinda Williams Chima Summerlost by Ally Condie Twenty Yawns by Jane Smiley The Typewriter by Bill Thomson The Story of Seeds by Nancy Castaldo Skunk on a String by Thao Lam

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Proposed rail line may go through Ogle, Lee Counties

By Pam Eggemeier peggemeier@sauk valley.com A federal regulatory agency is running public meetings to gather input on a proposed 278-mile rail line project that would extend from southern Wisconsin to northern Indiana.

Building the Great Lakes Basin Railroad would cost an estimated $8 billion. The rail system would be entirely funded by private investors led by Frank Patton, Crete, a former software developer.

The system would extend from La Porte, Indiana, to Milton, Wisconsin, requiring overpasses for several interstates and four rivers, including the Rock in Ogle County.

The rails would reach Illinois near Manteno, and catch the far eastern edge of Lee County.

The route would run through sparsely populated areas, bypassing the congested Chicago rail system. The new rail lines would connect with existing Class I railroads.

The 10 public meetings were organized by the Surface Transportation Board, an agency that works independently within the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The information gathered at the meetings is used primarily for the assessment of the project’s potential environmental impact.

Opponents, primarily landowners, have gathered to voice their concerns about

the project. About 300 people showed up at the first public meeting April 11 in Manteno.

Farmers there said the path would split through farmland, ruin irrigation systems, and displace wildlife in nature areas.

Landowners also were concerned about the possible use of eminent domain to acquire property.

In Rochelle, about 150 opponents didn’t even wait for the public meeting planned for April 20 at the high school.

The crowd gathered April 10 at Lincoln Elementary School, sharing many of the same concerns as the landowners in Manteno.

While regional officials are intrigued by the proposed project, the enormity of it presents many challenges.

Plans call for one of the branches to connect with Rochelle’s rail system on the city’s southeast side before continuing to an Interstate 39 overpass.

“If it ever does come to pass, it would be an interesting dynamic to have equal access to three major railroads,” Rochelle Economic Development Director Jason Anderson said.

But Anderson knows firsthand what an arduous process it can be to bring rail projects to fruition.

“We have been trying to get one small bridge over a tiny creek for the city’s system, and we’re still working on it well over a year later,” Anderson said. “We think it’s going to take a while to get

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permitting for a project like this.”

Patton has said he thought permitting and construction could be done in four years, which at that time would have put the project’s completion date in 2019.

That timetable would seem overly optimistic.

“Looking at the map, this involves building overpasses over several major highways, and bridges over four rivers,”

Anderson said. “This could be a long process.”

Lee County Board President Rick Ketchum said he will go to one of the public meetings, but it’s too early in the process to spend much of the county’s time or energy on it.

“I didn’t want to bring it to the full board until I had more details,” Ketchum said.

“It’s kind of a pie-in-the-sky project at this point.”

The county board is also working on a more pressing rail project. Rochelle is working with the county to expand the city’s rail system north of tiny Steward into the intermodal hub.

“Our industrial park is built to the county line, so our next major project will probably be in that Steward area,” Anderson said.

Utilities would be run along the Elva Road area, as

part of a 1,000-acre buildout included in Rochelle’s comprehensive plan.

“It’s not that we’re not interested in the Great Lakes Basin project, it’s just that the rail extension with Rochelle is more important right now,” Ketchum said.

The public comment period for the Great Lakes Basin environmental impact study has been extended to June 15.

John Deere site in Grand Detour will open May 1 The John Deere Historic Site will open its gates to the public for its 52nd season on Sunday, May 1.

Located in Grand Detour, the site is the original Illinois homestead of John Deere and is the location where he built his first “self-scouring” steel plow.

New this year, the John Deere Historic Site will offer Family Free Days, providing free admission to all guests on the second Saturday of each

month, May through October.

Opening Day, May 1, will also be free and will include special activities for kids including making rag dolls and pioneer-era kid’s games.

The site includes the John Deere home, archaeological site, blacksmith shop, and a gift shop.

The original home John Deere built in 1836 gives an intimate glimpse of pioneer life.

Visitors see how the Deere

Illinois is failing when it comes to helping those with disabilities

special education program and begin receiving help from Illinois’ Department of Human Services (DHS).

DHS would help him live in group home, if he desired.

It would help him attend a place like the Village of Progress – where he’d have work to do, a paycheck in his pocket, and a community of friends.

That’s how it should work.

Instead, when a young person turns 22, he’s placed on a state-wide waiting list.

It’s become a bureaucratic limbo.

The reality is that, unless there’s a crisis that leaves him homeless, he and his family will remain on that waiting list for years. Many years.

Why the waiting list? Not because of anything the young person or the family did wrong; rather, simply because Illinois hasn’t committed the needed funds.

Statewide, there are over 20,000 families on the list.

All waiting for their name to be drawn at random.

At the Village of Progress we thought this was just plain wrong. And so in 2014 the Village of Progress and the Village of Progress Foundation decided to act.

By Brion Brooks Executive Director Village of Progress Editor’s Note: Brion Brooks is an attorney, ordained minister, and the father of an adult child with developmental disabilities.

When it comes to serving men and women with lifelong disabilities, Illinois is failing. Badly failing.

How bad is it? United Cerebral Palsy ranks Illinois at 47th in providing services.

As if that’s not bad enough, it gets worse. Among the Great Lakes states, Illinois is dead last in its commitment to the disabilities community.

One result of this failure is that many young people with disabilities who should be receiving state services don’t.

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family raised eight children, not to mention live-in apprentices, in their six-room home.

See the rooms as the Deere family would have known them, furnished with period household items that show how pioneers cooked, cleaned, bathed, and spent their few leisure hours.

In 1963, an archeological team uncovered the exact location where John Deere forged his first self-scouring

steel plow.

While looking over the preserved site and seeing firsthand the artifacts excavated, a video tells the story of how John Deere built a thriving manufacturing business.

A highlight of any visit to the site includes seeing a recreation of Deere’s original blacksmith shop.

Entering is like a time warp to early pioneer days as guests see the shop as it would have

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The Village created “Attendance Grants.” These grants help people on the waiting list attend the Village now, instead of years from now.

Think of it like a scholarship, except it’s not based on merit.

The first year the Village’s Foundation enthusiastically

pledged $24,000 for the grants.

News quickly spread.

Within a couple months the A. Charles & Lillemor Lawrence Foundation donated a substantial matching gift. And with that, the Village Attendance Grant Program was launched.

Each year the Attendance Grant program has grown.

This year we included the Attendance Grants as a donation item in our annual Christmas Wish List.

I’m pleased to report that we received over $7,000 in gifts to help this program grow.

The project began with seven grants. This year we’re able to help over a dozen men and women attend the Village.

These grants cover the costs of travel to and from the Village as well as all the services our other men and

looked more than a century ago.

Generally, five to seven times a day, resident blacksmiths demonstrate what it takes to be a skilled iron worker.

Works created by the resident blacksmiths are sold in the site’s gift shop along with a variety of John Deere licensed products.

Special events include the June Jam on Sunday, June 26, Hammer In on Saturday,

Aug. 6, and Grand Detour Art Festival on Sunday, Sept. 11.

The John Deere Historic Site is open seasonally May 1 through Oct. 31.

Gates open daily, Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission is $5 for ages 12 and older. For more information, call 815-6524551, email JohnDeere HistoricSite@ JohnDeere. com or visit www.JohnDeere Attractions.com.

women enjoy.

Grant recipients are offered paid work opportunities, social outings, and training to help them with daily living. In short, they are given a sense of purpose, a place of community, and respect. The same things we all long for.

The impact of the grants has been profound.

One family faced the prospect of a parent giving up her full time job because her adult child could not be left home alone.

Other families reported seeing their sons’ and daughters’ social skills improve after starting to attend the Village.

These families are still on the waiting list, but their children are moving forward.

My dream is that Village Attendance Grants can one day secure services for all men and women awaiting

funding in Ogle County.

Hubert Humphrey once said that the moral test of government is how it treats those in the dawn of life, the children; those in the twilight of life, the elderly; and those in the shadows of life, the sick, the needy and the handicapped.

If that’s the measure, our state leadership is failing on so many levels.

But what’s heartening to see is the generosity and grace of the people.

Over and over again, I speak with directors of other nonprofits and hear stories of volunteers who give their time freely and donors who share their blessings generously.

Illinois’ leadership is stuck and failing.

But its citizens – especially those in Ogle County – are committed to moving forward.

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Polo man posthumously awarded Congressional medal

By Jermaine Pigee jpigee@saukvalley.com A Polo man never got the chance to have a medal pinned on his chest for his war service – but that doesn’t mean he didn’t earn it.

It just took Congress more than seven decades to salute Melvin Haak. Unfortunately, they were four years too late.

Haak died from bone cancer in October 2012 when he was 89.

Now, 71 years after he climbed out of the cockpit, Civil Air Patrol Tech. Sgt. Haak was recognized with a Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony April 16.

The medal is the highest civilian award given by Congress. According to the U.S. Senate website, since the days of the American Revolution, Congress has “commissioned gold medals as its highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions by individuals or institutions.”

Haak’s wife, Elaine, 89, and his three children were on hand Saturday to accept the award on his behalf.

A small gathering of friends and family joined them at the ceremony at East Jordan United Methodist Church, just outside Sterling – the same church where he married Elaine on Aug. 12, 1945.

“Thank you so much for your husband’s service,” Civil Air Patrol Region Commander Col. Jerry Scherer said as he gave the award to Elaine. “I wish we would have been able to

The Congressional Gold Medal for the Civil Air Patrol.

award this to him in person.”

He wasn’t the only one.

Melanie Rude, one of Haak’s two daughters, wished he would have received the award years ago.

“This was overdue,” she said. “The war ended in 1945.”

Still, though, the family was grateful for the belated honor.

“This is awesome and very meaningful to get the award now,” said his other daughter, Melissa Haak.

Melvin Haak served as a pilot in the Civil Air Patrol for four years during World War II, from 1941 to 1945.

The patrol was formed in 1941 as a way for volunteers to put their planes and flying skills to use in defense of their country.

It was originally under the jurisdiction of the Army Air Corps, until 1948 when Congress established the group as the auxiliary of the then-new Air Force.

Thousands of volunteers like Hawk stepped up and performed critical wartime missions.

During the war, every county in Illinois had a Civil

Air Patrol group. Sterling and Rock Falls were in Group 4, in which Haak served.

“Here is a 22-year-old giving himself to his country at a time when the country was not as friendly toward Civil Air Patrol,” Scherer said. “The members had to perform missions and they had to perform them in a very professional manner because they were under the scrutiny of the U.S. Army at that time.”

Even though it has taken several decades for Haak to be recognized, Scherer said his service has not been forgotten.

“His efforts at a young age have not gone unrecognized,” Scherer said.

“It may have taken some time, but we believe our members that did serve need to be recognized. This was an effort from the Civil Air Patrol and Congress to get the medal instituted.”

Because a lot of the work the Civil Air Patrol did was taken for granted, Scherer said, it took a while for the patrolmen to be recognized.

“Congress has recognized the sacrifice for the personnel involved,” Scherer said. “Congress finally came around after a lot of nudging from the Civil Air Patrol and from the Air Force saying ‘Here are these individuals who gave service to the country but were never recognized.’”

Before World War II started, Haak had planned to enlist in the Army, but because he was the oldest son in a family of farmers,

Members of the Haak family surround Elaine Haak, center, wife of Melvin Haak, who received the Congressional Gold Medal on Saturday. Photo by Alex T. Paschal, Sauk Valley Media

he was not allowed to enlist.

Eleven children were in his family, which included six older sisters. Undaunted in his desire to serve his country, he joined the Civil Air Patrol.

“During World War II, they needed people to

produce food for everyone,” said Martin Haak, Melvin’s son. “The oldest son on a farm family had to stay on the farm and produce the food. Because the Civil Air Patrol is a civilian organization, that was the only way he could serve.”

After the war, Haak spent 52 years as an auctioneer.

He was also an instructor at the Reisch American School of Auctioneering in Mason City, Iowa.

“He was an auctioneer on his own,” Melissa Haak said.

“He did it all on his own.”

OHS choir concert is May 14 The Oregon High School Choir will present an animalthemed concert on Saturday, May 14 in the Music Room.

Doors open at 3:30 p.m.. The concert begins at 4 p.m.

Before the doors open for admission, special VIP activities are planned at 3 p.m. for children ages 4-8.

VIP activities will include animal-themed face painting, arts and crafts, concert procession, and seating.

The cost for VIP attendance is $5 per child.

VIP tickets must be reserved by Tuesday, May 11 by e-mailing Katie Sheridan at ksheridan@ocusd.net.

When making a VIP reservation, parents should include their name, their child’s name(s), and how many guests will sit in the VIP section with the children.

General admission is $5 for adults, and $2 for students.

Payment is collected at the door. Only VIP tickets require reservations.

Checks should be made to Oregon High School. The concert is a fundraiser for the Oregon High School Choir program.

Funds will be used to offset the costs of the concert, future musical productions, and help send students on a choir field trip to Chicago.

Care Mobile coming to schools The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile will come to the Oregon School District on Thursday, May 5 to provide free medical care for uninsured and underinsured children ages 0 to 18.

Medical visits will be

Breakfast Treat Dave Rogula measures out pancakes on the griddle Saturday morning during the Oregon Kiwanis breakfast at the Oregon Methodist Church. Photo by Chris Johnson

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

April 13 Domonique K. M. Zeigler, 25, Rock Falls, was issued a citation at 2:10 a.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 600 block of Gale Street.

At 11:30 a.m., police executed a search warrant at 406 S. Third Street, Apt. 20, resulting in the arrest of Peter K. Brauchler, 20, Oregon, for possession of drug paraphernalia and production/possession of cannabis plants. Brauchler was transported to the Ogle County jail.

April 16 Benjamin J. Howard, 39, Rock Falls, was issued a citation at 4 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation

occurred in the 600 block of S. Fourth Street.

Terry J. Rosenbaum, 37, Rochelle, was arrested at 6:16 p.m. for not having a valid driver’s license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Rosenbaum was transported to the Ogle County jail. These violations occurred in the 100 block of S. Fourth Street.

April 17 Michelle L. Pickrell, 37, Oregon, was issued a citation at 7:30 p.m. for failure to secure passenger in seat belt.

This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. Fourth Street.

Matthew W. Krulock, 28, Cherry Valley, was issued a citation at 10:24 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 600 block of Gale Street.

One parking ticket and 13 verbal/written warnings were issued from April 11-17.

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 April 11-17.

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available by appointment; call Sharon Hoover at 815732-5300 ext. 2222 to schedule.

Consent forms are available on the district website home page or can be picked up in the school

office.

Some of the services provided are immunizations, physicals, well-child exams, and sports physicals.

For more information about the Care Mobile call 815-971-5810.

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David L. Rahn Junior High bowlers at state tournament Boys and Girls from David L. Rahn Middle school in Mt. Morris competed April 15 and 16 in the 2016 IESA Varsity State Bowling Finals at Joliet Town & Country Lanes.

The girls finished in 11th place out of 45 schools, despite only having three girls in this four-person format event.

Of the 162 girls who competed, DLR was led by seventh grader Hannah Kaltenbrun with a 1558 – 10 game series (155.8 average) good enough for 20th place,

five places short of an individual medal.

In addition, eighth grader Taylor McKenzie finished in 46th place with a 1374 series, followed by Megan Buttens in 56th place with a 1314 series.

The boys team ended the tournament in 12th place out of 46 schools. A trio of boys advanced to the second day of the tournament led by Tate Burke in 50th place – out of 176, with a 1573 series (157.3 average).

He was followed closely

by Kyle Strite in 53rd place

with a 1540 series and Riley Birnbaum in 55th place with a 1517 series. Rounding out the boys teams was Jacob Smith who rolled a 577 series (four games) finishing in 86th place.

In it’s sixth year, this was the largest field in tournament history (338 bowlers) and represented the highest DLR team finishes in the event.

Complete results can be found at the Illinois Elementary School Association website, www. iesa.org.

Girls track teams open seasons Junior high teams at G-K

Hawk Hand Off Oregon’s Vitor Braga hands the baton to Devin DeHaan during a relay race at the Hubs Relays in Rochelle on Saturday. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Wessels swims to state championship The granddaughter of a Mt. Morris couple recently earned a state championship in swimming.

Lauren Wessels, 8, competed on March 19-20 in the Illinois YMCA State Meet and was the state champion in the 25-meter breast stroke for the 8 and under division.

Her grandparents are Phillip and Salley Wessels, Mt. Morris.

She is the daughter of the late Thad Wessels and his wife Michelle.

Lauren, who has swam for the Ottawa Dolphins for the past three years, also picked up a third, two fourths, and two sixths in the 50-meter free style, 100-meter free

style, 25-meter backstroke, 25-meter butterfly, and a medley relay.

To end her competitive season, Lauren swam in the Midwest Regionals in Minneapolis on April 2 and 3 and was the overall winner in the 8 and under age division by placing first in the 100-meter individual medley, first in the 25-meter breast stroke, first in the

50-meter breast stroke, second in the 50-meter free style, second in the 50-meter back stroke, fifth in the 25-meter butterfly, and ninth in the 50-meter butterfly.

Lauren’s 6-year-old sister, Lexie, competed for the first year in gymnastics.

She competed in floor exercise, vault, balance beam, and uneven bars.

The Eagle track teams of David L Rahn Junior High held their first home meet of the season on April 11 when they hosted a five-team meet with Meridian, Pecatonica, Polo and St. Andrew.

The seventh grade girls won the team portion of the meet scoring 85 points to second place Meridian’s 70.

In the eighth grade team race, St. Andrew easily won with 101 points while the race for second was close.

Meridian edged DLR by four points to claim second and the Eagles were third, 74 to 70 points.

The eighth grade Eagles had three first place finishes.

The 4 x 200M relay team (Megan Buttens, Breanna

DeHaan, Gabi Scott, Olivia Lambrigtsen) was first in 2:11, B DeHaan won the 1600M run in 7:01 and Ashley McCormick put the shot 27’ 10” for the win.

Other eighth graders contributing to the team totals are: Lambrigtsen, 200M and high jump (second); McCormick, 200M hurdles (second); Cynthia Nyderek, 800M (second) 100M hurdles and long jump (third); Scott, discus (third); Milene DuPre, 400M (fifth); Ryanne DeHaan, shot put (fourth); and the 4 x 400M relay (B. DeHaan, Scott, Nyderek, Lambrigtsen) was third.

The seventh grade team was led by a first place finish in the 4 x 400M relay of Lillian Gillingham, Heather Braden, Jadyn Bothe and Madisyn Byerley in 5:26.

Distance runner, Leah

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Watters, picked up a first in the 1600M run (6:36) and a third in the 800M. Bothe raced to a first place in the 100M dash (14.17) and was fifth in the discus.

Gillingham won the discus with a toss of 60’9”, placed second in the 400M and fourth in the 100M. Completing the seventh grade scoring was: Byerley, 800M (second); Lydia Cermak, long jump (second) and 100M (third); Ella Martin, shot put (second) and 200M (fifth); Lyndi Kenney, 1600M and high jump (fourth) and 800M (fifth) and Brenna Noon, shot put (fourrth).

The 4 x 200M relay team (Cermak, Madyson Black, Byerley, Bothe) was second and the 4 x 100M team (Isabella Tranchina, Martin, Claudia Reckamp, Erin Schmidt) was fourth.

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Thursday, April 21, 2016

Hawks finish in third at Hub Relays in Rochelle

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com In a demanding 24-hour stretch, the Dixon boys track & field team traveled 260 miles to two different sites and got a taste of what it will take to compete in both days at the state meet.

Bright and early Saturday morning, the Dukes were off to Rochelle for the Hub Relays, where they finished fourth out of out seven teams – this time in a strictly relay format. Friday night, Dixon was at Galesburg and took fourth out of seven teams in an A-B-C meet.

“It gives the guys an idea of what’s it like to go back-to-back at state,” Dixon coach Kel Bond said.

“Without having the chance the experience it, it’s easy for guys to tank downstate.”

At Galesburg, sprinters Kyle LeBlanc and Nyrel Sullivan had the chance to run against not just one of the best in the state, but one of the best in the country in Josh Eiker, a defending 2A state sprint champ who ran 10.76 in the 100 meters and 21.03 in the 200.

In the 200, LeBlanc (22.5) was an impressive second to Eiker, and was able to come back Saturday and lead Dixon to first place in the 400-meter relay. Running anchor, LeBlanc got the baton 5 meters behind Rockford Jefferson’s Ahmad Washington, but burst to the finish ahead. Dixon ran 44.23 seconds to 44.51 for Jefferson.

Dixon’s only other first place Saturday was in an event rarely contested – the 4 x 1,600-meter relay.

Collin Grady, Blain and Sean Masterson, and Jonah

Fulton were the only unit to break 20 minutes, clocking a 19:34, besting Harlem by a half-minute.

Defending champ Harlem won the team title of the 40th annual Hub Relays with 141 points. Rochelle was next with 105, followed by Oregon with 93 and Dixon with 72, two points ahead of Princeton.

Years ago, Harlem and Dixon had several close battles for the team title, but lately it has been all Harlem.

Besides the back-to-back meets, Dixon did not have the luxury of much rest at Rochelle, as the running events are contested in less than two hours.

“It’s a quick turnaround,” Bond said. “And, there are a lot of distance races, making it tough to fill all the events.

We’re stretching out kids pretty thin.”

In the distance medley Oregon’s Andrew Newman focuses on the Rockford Jefferson runner ahead of him after getting the baton from ( 4 0 0 - 8 0 0 - 1 , 2 0 0 - 1 , 6 0 0 ) , Mitchell Nehrkorn at the Hubs Relays in Rochelle on Saturday. Photo by Earleen Hinton Forrest Bryson, Nate Gascoigne and Grady built had at Oregon.”

Another young standout up a 100-meter lead going into the 1,600. That’s when for Oregon was the freshman Ian Hussung of Oregon, in Bowers, filling in for an his own words, “turned the injured Caleb Mennen on the varsity 400 legs. switch on”.

In the field events, all By the second lap, Hussung scored relay style, Sullivan passed two other runners had the best long jump at 21and caught up with Andrew Lohse of Dixon. From that 3, LeBlanc had the secondpoint on, he ran away from best high jump at 6 feet, the field in a personal best and Kandras Martin (40-7) of 4:40 to lead the Hawks and Josh Dallas (39-1) went to first place. Other runners 2-3 individually in the triple were Arne Wendler, Isidoro jump for Dixon.

The highlight for Oregon Marcos and Mike Bowers. was a 151-foot personal What was more impressive about the sophomore best in the discus by John Hussung’s time was the he Ghibellini. His previous best ran a PR 2:02 in an 800 meter was 144 feet.

“That was outstanding,” leg just 50 minutes earlier.

“It’s pretty evident his Spratt said. “Things are future is bright,” Oregon starting to fall in place, and coach Jim Spratt said. he’s ready to really excel.

“Barring injury, he will be He’s such a competitor for one of the best we’ve ever us.”

Polo man plans to hike leg of Pacific Crest Trail for hospice

Oregon’s John Ghibellini releases the shot during the Byron relays on April 14. Photo

by Chris Johnson

By Rachel Rodgers rrodgers@saukvalley.com In favorable weather, Jim Cole can be found walking around with a pack stuffed with books strapped to his back.

He’s not transporting them, selling them, giving them away or even reading them.

Instead, the books, wrapped snugly in towels, serve as placeholders for the weight the 69-year-old plans to carry through 100 miles of desert under an unforgiving sun.

On April 23, the Polo resident plans to journey with his two sons, Matthew, 40, and Ben, 36, to hike a leg of the Pacific Crest Trail, which spans 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington.

He walked about 20 miles of the bottom of the Grand Canyon with family members last year, and he’s taken part in various day hikes over the years, but he’s never attempted a venture of this magnitude.

“I have not walked 1 foot of the trail,” Cole said. “Really, I’ve never done anything like this.”

As a part of the hike, Cole has been raising pledges to donate to Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon.

He doesn’t have any relatives who have received services from Serenity, but his wife, Gina, attended the organization’s garden luncheon last year and told him how impressed she was by the facility, which serves people in eight counties.

“Many families will find themselves in the position where hospice will be a

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Retired teacher Jim Cole will be hiking the Pacific Crest trail later this spring. Cole is hiking the trail with two of his sons as a bonding experience but also to raise money for Serenity Hospice. Photo by Alex T. Pachal, Sauk Valley Media

godsend,” Cole said. “And anybody a part of a family that has been helped by hospice knows how important it is.”

Angie Theisen, of Serenity Hospice, said Cole has raised more than $2,000 for the nonprofit so far. People can donate through the “100 Miles for Serenity Hospice” webpage on gofundme.com or by calling 815-732-2499.

“You would never guess that he is 69 years old, and the fact that he’s doing this is an inspiration to all of us,” Theisen said. “It’s really something special for people at the end of their lives to see someone so vibrant.”

Cole taught social studies, history and sociology at Freeport High School for 41 years before retiring in 2012.

He still substitute teaches at high schools in Polo, Milledgeville and Lanark.

Several of his students have donated to his cause, one of whom he taught nearly

Baseball Kevin Beard went the distance and struck out seven as the Hawks picked up a 6-4 road victory over Burlington Central on April 18.

Zach Stromberg went 2-for-4 with two RBIs to pace the offense.

The Hawks scored in the first inning, but Mendota scored three runs in the fifth inning en route to a 5-2 win.

Anthony Marchetti and Chase Prehn had two hits each for Oregon followed

by Cole Burke and Zach Stromberg with one each.

Boys Track & Field Polo’s Brooks Grobe won three individual events and led off a sprint win as PoloForreston won a seven-team meet in Forreston on April 18.

The top three squads were the Marcos (210 points), Oregon (147) and Amboy (86).

Grobe won the 100 (11.12), 200 (23.59) and 400 (53.83), and teamed with Joe Bowers, A.J. Christiansen and Gavin Fuchs to take the 400 relay (43.91).

For Oregon, Ian Hussung won the 800 (2:06.76) and 1,600 (4:38.16), and Kole Mowry led the way in the shot put (46-0) and discus (135-11). The Hawks also won the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 relays.

Girls Track & Field The Hawks scored 52 points in a five-team relaystyle invitational in Lena to finish fifth.

The 200 dash relay trio

of Kelsey Hanschuh, Grace Morgan and Kenzie Skoumal had the Hawks’ lone firstplace finish with a combined time of one minute, 31.99 seconds.

Skoumal’s split of 13.09 in the 100 dash led her team to a second-place finish in that event.

Byron won the championship with 76 points.

The Lady Hawks finished second at Forreston on April 11.

Kenzie Skoumal and Abigail Hopkins won events as Oregon (115) finished just behind Lena-Winslow (123) in a seven-team meet at Forreston.

Skoumal won the 100 (14.12), while Hopkins took the 100 hurdles (17.82).

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“It’s an incredible feeling to see my students getting behind this,” Cole said.

Cole has considered hiking the Pacific Crest Trail for the past few years after he read the memoir “Wild” by Cheryl Strayed, and when one of his sons moved to Arizona, his pipe dream began to unfold into a reality.

The trio will begin hiking at the start of the trail in Campo, a town on the Mexico border; they plan to travel 100 miles in 6 days.

Cole began conditioning for the hike in January, and when the weather permits, he hikes a 4.5-mile loop at White Pines Forest State Park with his backpack full of books.

“The 4.5 miles is nothing compared to the 16 to 20 we will have to average each day Oregon first baseman Anthony Marchetti holds a runner at first during an April 16 on the trail,” he said.

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Marcos dominate the Byron Relays, Hawks finish second

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Oregon’s Caleb Mennen clears the bar during the high jump event at the Byron relays.

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From B1 Cristina Tranchina, Gylian Finch, Kelsey Handschuh and Skoumal won the 400 relay in 56.12.

Ellen Reckamp placed second in a pair of events as Oregon finished seventh among eight teams at the Ottawa A-B-C Invitational on April 15.

The Lady Hawks picked up 85 points. Dunlap (355), Kaneland (282) and LaSallePeru (176.5) claimed the top three spots.

Reckamp finished second in the C Division shot put (28-9 1/2) and B Division discus (89-9).

Also claiming runnerup finishes were Meredith Gelander in the B Division

shot put (30-8), Teddy Beaucham in the A Division shot put (31-2 1/2), Melody Stuppy in the C Division discus (73-2), and Abigail Hopkins in the A Division 100 hurdles (17.49).

From B1 While most hikers are young and unencumbered by family, and 69-year-olds on the trail are more of a rarity, Cole said he’s apprehensive about whether he will be able to complete the 100 miles physically.

“It’s one thing to be sitting in a chair in the living room and say you’re going to do something; it’s another to do it,” he said.

He’s not going to let his age get in the way of trying to fulfill or even surpass his goal, though. Cole could

extend his hike after the initial 100 miles, but he would have to tackle the trail alone because his sons can spare only a week for the trip.

When it comes to pursuing a passion, Cole said he follows the mantra “to each his own.”

“For some, the perfect vacation is staying home and relaxing or going to a resort where everything is included; for others, it’s to sweat like crazy hiking on a trail,” he said. “It’s important to know yourself and what brings peace and fulfillment to your life.”

Softball The Oregon softball team overcame seven errors to earn a 9-2 Big Northern West win over host Winnebago on April 14.

Hailey White got the win.

She struck out five, and allowed three hits and an earned run in five innings.

White was solid at the plate as well and added three hits, including a double, and knocked in two runs.

Ally Bartling had two

doubles and an RBI, with Bella Holley adding two RBIs. Oregon never trailed after scoring four runs in the first inning.

Mendota edged Oregon 3-2 despite Emily Perkins striking out 11 batters on April 12. Perkins allowed just two hits and walked two in the complete-game loss.

Mendota scored two runs in the second and added another in the fourth before the Hawks got on the board with two in the bottom of the fourth.

Hailey White went 2-for-3 at the plate for Oregon. Ally Bartling and Anni Wilson both hit doubles.

Wilson and Alli Henson both drove in runs.

If the results of the Byron Relays are any indication, a new face for small-school track and field in northern Illinois is emerging.

With traditional powers Oregon, Byron, Winnebago, Le-Win and Rockford Christian in the field, it was complete domination by the Polo-Forreston Marcos in repeating as team champ April 14.

P-F scored 126 points to 88 for second-place Oregon.

Rockford Christian, the early sectional favorite, only fielded a JV team and finished near the bottom.

“Oh, we’re well aware of Polo,” Rockford Christian coach Randy Moore said.

“They’ll be one of our main contenders at the sectional.”

Both RC and Winnebago dropped to 1A from 2A this year, making the sectional one of the toughest in over a decade.

Other than third-place Rock Island Alleman, the other eight teams competing at Byron are in the same sectional, providing an early forecast of what to expect in the postseason.

“The format of this meet

[all relays in the both track and field events] is made for our team,” P-F coach Ryan Deets said. “We have tons of sprinters and plenty of quality. It also makes kids compete for each other.

That’s what this team is all about. There are no selfish individuals on it.”

P-F started strong, winning the three-man long, triple and high jumps.

Preston Stapleton and Brady Webb both went over 20 feet in the long jump, and also competed in the winning triple jump trio.

In the high jump, Christian Groenewold led the way with a leap of 5-foot-10.

“What we did in the jumps speaks to our depth and explosiveness,” Deets said.

On the track, Brooks Grobe, Brad Cavanaugh, AJ Christensen and Gavin Fuchs led off with a 45.0 in the 400-meter relay to take first.

The fresh-soph group of Dakota Meyer, Joe Bowers, Fuchs and Sam Barkalow followed that up with an impressive 45.79 to win that level of competition.

In the sprint medleys (100100-200-400), it was more of the same, with the varsity group of Meyer, Bowers, Grobe and Fuchs (1:38) and fresh-soph team of Bowers,

Barkalow, Cailean Davids and Evan Kelsey (1:43) winning out.

“Hats of to PoloForreston,” Oregon coach Jim Spratt said. “They showed that they are a force to contend with. Hopefully, we can catch up with them in the future.”

The team of Devin DeHaan, Andrew Newman and Konner Wilson beat second-place Polo in the high hurdle shuttle with a time of 51.16.

It was Oregon’s only win on the track after such a strong showing Saturday at it own Gebhardt-Worley Invite.

“We were flat, and our legs looked tired,” Spratt said.

Using the combined times of its 300 hurdlers, it was Christensen, Matthew Cheeseman and Marcus Almsy of P-F edging out the Hawks for first.

The Marcos’ final first came in the field event 400 relay of Webb, Dylan Beers, Taylor Reid and Stapleton.

The highlight of the throwing events was a 57foot shot put by Kyler Yodts of Alleman.

Oregon handily won the three-man discus relay with Kole Mowry, John Ghibellini and Sawyer Foss.

Hike starts at 2,000 feet, then climbs to 6,000 feet It’s not so important what you do, it’s that what you do makes you happy, he said.

“If you really want to do something, you should try and do it,” he said. “It’s about living a life and trying to have the courage and determination to act upon what you really want.”

On the trail, they will start at an elevation of 2,000 feet and will climb to 6,000 feet after two days. Most of their trek will consist of desert hiking, he said.

“For 1 day, there will be trees and forest, and then down we go into the desert,”

he said.

To shield his skin from the pounding rays of the sun, Cole plans to wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, a hat with a flap that will cover his neck and perforated sun gloves.

“There’s no shade or cover on the trail for the first 700 miles, and the sun is merciless,” he said.

He plans to travel with a 25-pound pack filled with items including a sleeping bag, tent, flashlight, corrugated sleeping pad that folds accordion style, head lamp, two hiking sticks,

vermin-proof sack, waterand odor-proof bags, duct tape, water filter, and a compass, most of which are specially made to be light for hikers.

The recommended amount of water to carry through the terrain is about 5 liters, which totals about 11 pounds, and expecting to expend 5,000 calories a day, Cole plans to carry two to four pounds of food.

“Every pound I have to add is more weight for my back and my body to handle,” he said.

Hikers face a diverse range

of possible dangers on the trail, including poisonous snakes and other animals, heat exhaustion, and giardia, an intestinal disorder that occurs from drinking contaminated water.

Despite the uncertainties, he looks forward to bonding with his sons, seeing picturesque horizons and having an exciting experience to remember.

“This idea has been rolling around my brain for the last 2 or 3 years,” he said. “For me being 69 years old, the question becomes if not now, then when?”

Sports Column Odds and ends in the world of local sports

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com While at the Hub Relays Saturday, I ran into one of the most endearing faces of Illinois high school athletics – John Elder.

John, who began his coaching career in 1962 at Alexis and has stayed active in various high school sports associations since his retirement 21 years ago, was in Rochelle to watch a grandson run track.

The man has seen it all, including leading Alexis to the state title game of the first-ever IHSA state football playoffs in 1974.

He has endlessly volunteered his time for the Shriner’s All-Star football game and does legwork anywhere he is needed for high school sports.

“I like to be around

coaches,” Elder said. “They are special people. They make such an impact on kids and are remembered so much by them. More than maybe the chemistry teacher.”

This year, Elder has four grandsons playing football, two at Fulton and one each at Rochelle and RichmondBurton, where his son Patrick is the head coach.

It will be a busy fall for him going from town to town on Friday nights.

But, there is nowhere else he would rather be.

Likely, that is because it is the environment he came from at Alexis, a small school that was forced to be absorbed into the Monmouth school district in 2004.

“In the 1950s, 60s and 70s, rural schools were still viable and conferences stayed the same,” Elder said. “The coops and consolidations hurt because they took the fringe kids out who would have filled out rosters, but dropped out because of limited playing time.”

Something else that has changed the landscape of high school sports that Elder

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has noticed is specialization.

“It’s hurt schools tremendously,” he added.

“Most schools need kids in all sports, but it is the outside interests and parents that are driving specialization.”

Elder does see change on the horizon, though, as college coaches are beginning to look for multisport athletes instead of specialists.

“Another factor is that kids aren’t interested in sports as much as they used to be,” Elder said. “Some don’t even know who is in their conference and who players from other teams are.”

Two other hot topics I asked Elder about were the public-private debate and concussions.

“I go to meetings all over the country and the public-private situation is universal,” Elder said.

“It started in football and spread to other sports. The IHSA has tried everything to remedy it, but there isn’t a clear-cut solution to it.”

As a former coach and friend of the profession, Elder truly believes coaches

work hard to protect their athletes from injury, especially concussions.

“It’s the media that blows it out of proportion,” Elder said.

Hike effort ends

Three weeks ago, we ran a story about Erin and Larry Ward, the daughter and father formerly from Mt. Morris, who were planning to embark on a 6-month hike of the Appalachian Trail.

With Larry suffering from Alzheimer’s, it was going to be challenge.

At 59 miles in, the hike was called off with Larry deciding it was time to go home.

At least the pair was able to spend several days together within the harmony of nature.

Erin has yet to determine if she’ll return on her own and do some sectional hiking.

According to her Fit Bit, she has 205,946 steps in already.

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Swoopes, a 3-time Olympics gold medalist and 3-time WNBA MVP was brought to Loyola three years ago in hopes of giving the program a boost.

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A more positive basketball story concerns another Oregon Hawk standout.

Trevor Otten was part of the of an all-star area team that beat the best from the NIC10 in the Rising Stars Classic on Saturday at Rock Valley College.

Otten tore up the NIC-10 with his 3-point shooting, going 4-for-6 and also making two nifty transition passes.

Isaiah Roby of Dixon was named the game’s MVP, as the Big Northern made its presence felt.

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schools don’t get the respect, but they were better than the NIC-10,” Oregon coach Quinn Virgil said. “They got up by 15 and were never threatened. I’d say Trevor, Roby and (Tommy) Lucca of G-K were the best area players.”

Otten hasn’t decided what college he plans to attend, but Virgil thinks he plans to stay local, maybe starting at Sauk Valley or Rock Valley before moving onto a 4-year school.

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Outage begins at power plant Workers from 26 Illinois counties and 30 of the nation’s states have made the Rock River Valley their temporary home as they take part in the scheduled maintenance and refueling outage at Byron Generating Station.

The project, which kicked off Monday morning when the station’s Unit 2 reactor was taken offline, will generate millions of dollars in wages and commerce for the Byron area and beyond.

Approximately 1,200 additional workers will join the 860 permanent

Byron Station employees, performing more than 13,000 inspections and maintenance activities.

Much of the work performed during the outage cannot be done while the unit is operating. All of the activities are designed to assure the unit’s safe and reliable operation when online.

“Our work performed during the outage will ensure our facility will operate 24-7 during the hottest temperatures and strongest storms this summer,” said Mark Kanavos, Byron

Station site vice president.

While the unit is down, residents should be aware that one of the cooling towers will not produce any water vapor cloud.

This is normal when a unit is taken offline.

Byron’s Unit 1 will continue to supply clean electricity to Exelon customers during the Unit 2 outage.

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Unit 2 of Exelon’s Byron Station, left, was taken offline Monday for routine maintenance during a scheduled outage. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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

April 12 At approximately 7:13 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a black GMC Sierra pick-up in the 400 block of E. Third Street in Leaf River. As a result of the stop, Chad M. Lender, 41, Pecatonica, was arrested for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration for insurance violations.

Lender was also cited for operating a motor vehicle with an expired registration.

He was given a $3,000 I-Bond at the scene. Lender is due to appear in Ogle County at a later date.

Everett Schmitto, 47, Franklin Grove, was arrested at 6:31 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 7000 block of South Ill. 26.

Schmitto was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

April 13 Richard Hultquist, 36, Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Hultquist’s bond was set at $2,046 pending an April 13 court appearance.

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Shepard,

23,

Savanna, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for a petition to revoke. Shepard’s bond was set at $5,000 pending an April 13 court appearance.

Billie Jo Gooch, 40, Gilberts, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Gooch’s full cash bond was set at $2,362 pending an April 14 court appearance.

Michael Sowl, 31, Rockford, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Sowl’s cash bond was set at $613 pending an April 13 court appearance.

April 14 Angela Bristol, 49, Creve Coeur, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for speeding. Bone posted 10% of a $2,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on April 20.

Nicholas Komater, 26, Cory, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Komater’s full cash bond was set at $734 pending an April 15 court appearance.

Christian Kettwich, 21, Davis Junction, was arrested at 6:41 p.m. for the unlawful use of a weapon, violation of the Firearm

Owner’s Identification Card Act and possession of drug Paraphernalia after a traffic stop at Stillman Road and Brick Road.

Kettwich was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Robby Glenn, 45, Mt. Morris, was arrested at 7:15 p.m. on a Lee County traffic warrant and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop in the 3,000 block of S. Ill. 26. Glenn was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Richard Dixon, 56, Rockford, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol after being stopped for speeding on Ill. 251 near Edson Road.

Dixon was held in lieu of bond.

April 15 At approximately 7:30 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 13,000 block of East Holcomb Road.

As a result of the stop, John P. Nichols, 49, Holcomb was arrested for driving while license suspended. Nichols was taken into custody and transported to the Ogle County Court at a later date.

April 17

At approximately 3:10 a.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle rollover accident at the intersection of Oregon Trail Road and South Columbian Road.

An investigation showed that Christopher R. Jordan, 19, Mt. Morris, had driven off the roadway and rolled over before coming to rest in a cornfield.

Jordan was arrested for minor consumption of alcohol, zero tolerance, improper lane usage, and failure to reduce speed to avoid and accident. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Jerry Stark, 35, Nebraska, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for misuse of a credit card. He posted the $781.36 full cash bond and will not appear in court at a later date.

Rhonda Grosch, 42, Jasper, Tennessee was arrested for driving while license suspended.

Grosch was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

April 18 At 7:25 p.m., deputies responded to an address in the 11,000 block of East Flagg Road in reference to a report of a disturbance. Upon completing an investigation, Damien G. Larson, 22, Amboy, was arrested for disorderly conduct and driving while license suspended.

The resident, Megan R. Larson, 21, Rochelle, was also arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for contempt of court.

Both subjects were transported to the Ogle County Jail where they were held in lieu of bond.

Taylor Kocher, 21, Freeport, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia. Kocher’s bond was set at $5,000 pending an April 18 court appearance.

Lorenzo Allen, 61, Freeport, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license revoked. Allen’s bond was set at $25,000 pending a May 9 court appearance.

At approximately 9:46 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 1100 block of Jefferson Street.

After further investigation,

Brian D. Bolt, 27, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Bolt was released on a

recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on April 25.

Michael G. Dye, 52, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Dye was released and is scheduled to appear in court on April 21.

Jaimee W. Saville, 39, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia. Saville’s bond was set at $5,000 pending an April 28 court appearance.

Robert E. Wolf, 46, Elgin, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for contempt. Wolf posted $500 of the $1,355.98 full cash bond and was released. He is scheduled to appear in court on May 23.

April 19 At 12:31 a.m., deputies responded to an address in the 7000 block of East Gristmill Road in reference to a domestic problem. After completing an investigation, Terry J. Tikkala, 67, Chana, was arrested for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Tikkala was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

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

April 11 Reginald Turner, 42, DeKalb, pleaded guilty to driving while license revoked, a Class 4 felony.

Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Kauffmann sentenced him to 120 days imprisonment. He must pay a fine of $220 and $100 to the Violent Crime Victim Assistance (VCVA) Fund.

Benjamin Donaldson, 42, Rockford, pleaded guilty to driving while license revoked, a Class 4 felony.

Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge John C. Redington sentenced him to serve 120 days imprisonment.

He must pay total fines and costs of $450.

Christopher Becker, 20, Mt. Morris, burglary, jury status call April 25.

Eric S. Pippen, 45, Springfield, armed violence/ possession of a stolen motor vehicle/driving while license revoked, jury status call April 25.

Thomas Sparks, 29, Byron, unlawful restraint/domestic battery, pre-trial conference May 9.

Clinton York, 32, Rockford, driving while license revoked/obstructing justice, jury status call May 23.

Ckatavion Pempilton, 25, Freeport, aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer/ unlawful use of weapons, jury status call May 23.

Kevin Moore, 56, Baileyville, possession of a controlled substance/driving while license suspended, pretrial conference June 13.

Joseph Johnson, 27, Sugar Grove, theft, pre-trial conference May 9.

Jay Diehl, 43, Rockford, driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference June 13.

Justin Winters, 32, Princeton, driving while license revoked, unlawful violation of order of protection, pre-trial conference June 13.

Dawn Miller, 41, Rochelle, retail theft, pre-trial conference May 9.

Thomas Kronon, 27, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, jury status call April 25.

Rochelle, driving while license suspended, pre-trial conference Aug. 8.

Brian Ray, 49, Stillman Valley, unlawful use of weapons/resisting a peace officer/obstructing service of process, jury status call April 25.

John B. Wells, 30, Oregon, aggravated battery (2 counts), pre-trial conference May 9.

Feliz Vega, 45, Rochelle, retail theft, pre-trial conference May 9.

Gregory Butler, 54, Cherry Valley, unlawful use of a weapon/aggravated assault, jury status call May 23.

Jay Taylor, 57, Indiana, reckless homicide/aggravated

Mitchell Wolf, Rochelle, burglary, status call April 25.

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Timothy Dial, 30, Mt. Morris, delivery of a controlled substance, pretrial conference June 13.

Jorge Delgado, 42, homeless, residential burglary/obstruction of justice/resisting a peace officer, pre-trial conference May 9.

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Michael Koch, 52, Davis Junction, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, motion to suppress May 25.

Kristina Cox, 36, Oregon, financial exploitation of an elderly person/theft, pre-trial

Jonathan Olson, 25, Rockford, aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer, pretrial conference May 9.

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Jacob Pfab, 19, Stillman Valley, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference May 9.

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Anthony King, 37, Kings, obstructing justice, jury status call May 9.

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Joel Gartman, 49, Byron, aggravated DUI (2 counts), pre-trial conference June 13.

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Christopher Jones, 32, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance/ possession of drug paraphernalia/possession of cannabis, pre-trial conference April 22.

Terry Shea, 36, Forreston, possession of a controlled substance/possession of drug paraphernalia, pre-trial conference June 13.

reckless driving (2 counts), pre-trial conference July 11.

person (two counts)/theft (two counts)/aggravated ID theft (two counts), pre-trial conference June 13.

Nicholas Schleicher, 32, DeKalb, aggravated battery (two counts)/attempted disarming of a peace officer, pre-trial conference June 13.

Hawaa Abdullah, 30, Rockford, arson, status May 12.

Tiffany Gardner, 26, DeKalb, burglary, pre-trial conference June 13.

Graham Flinchum, 37, Ashton, delivery of a controlled substance (two counts), jury status call May 23.

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Obituary John A. Harris John A. Harris, 63, Racine, Wisconsin, died on Friday, April 15, 2016 at Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints Medical Center.

John was born in East St. Louis on April 6, 1953, the son of the late Francis and Martha (Monds) Harris.

John was a graduate of Belleville West High School, Belleville, and Eastern Illinois University, Charleston.

He married Margie C.

Larson on July 16, 1977 in Mt. Morris.

John was currently employed as a Certified Public Accountant by Brunswick, Lake Forest, for the past six years.

Prior employment included working at Modine Manufacturing for 23 years and at Arthur Andersen LLP in Chicago.

He was a longtime member of Franksville United Methodist Church and a former vice president of the Racine Soccer Club.

John enjoyed a round of golf and a game of rummy.

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Above all his greatest joy was his family as he loved coaching his son’s soccer teams and attending his children’s and grandchildren’s activities.

He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 39 years, Margie; his children, Lara (Peter) Spencer, Fall Creek, Wisconsin, Kristin (Aaron) Ziltener, Madison, Wisconsin, Justin (Lisa) Harris, Racine, Wisconsin; his grandchildren, Sammi, Nate, and Danny Spencer, Charlie Harris; brother, James (Susan) Harris, Tulsa, Olahoma; sisters-in-law

and brother-in-law, Karen Larson, Barbara Larson, Brad (Jenny) Larson; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many dear friends.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and motherin-law, Walter and Helen Larson; and brother-in-law, Charles Larson.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 21 at 11 a.m. at the Franksville United Methodist Church, 10402 Northwestern Ave., Franksville, Wisconsin, with Rev. Patrick Schultz and Rev. Jim Scorgie officiating.

County Record Relatives and friends may meet with the family Wednesday at the church from 5 to 7 p.m. and Thursday at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m.

Private interment will be held.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family for a fund to be established in John’s name have been suggested.

Arrangements were completed by MareshMeredith and Acklam Funeral Home, Racine, Wisconsin.

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State’s Attorney From B3 Timothy Harriman, 31, Byron, aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer, jury status call May 23.

Douglas Simms, 42, Monroe Center, aggravated DUI, pre-trial conference May 9.

April 13 Jacqueline D’Onofrio, 53, Monroe Center, pleaded guilty to domestic battery, a Class A misdemeanor.

Ogle County Associate Court Judge Kathleen Kauffmann sentenced her to four days imprisonment and 12 months probation.

She must submit to random drug testing and alcohol testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or

treatment as recommended.

She must pay a $300 probation fee, $200 domestic violence fine, $10 domestic battery fine, $100 to Crimestoppers, and $100 to the VCVA Fund.

Cecilia McGuire, 38, Mt. Morris, pleaded guilty to domestic battery, a Class A misdemeanor.

Ogle County Associate Court Judge Kathleen Kauffmann sentenced her to two days imprisonment and 12 months probation.

She must submit to random drug and alcohol testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, cooperate and satisfactorily complete a domestic violence intervention program.

She must pay a $105 fine,

$200 probation fee, $200 domestic Violence fine,$10 domestic battery fine, $75 to HOPE, and $75 to the VCVA Fund.

Felony domestic battery charges were dismissed per a plea agreement.

Debra Pinchot, 48, Rochelle, disorderly conduct, failure to appear: $10,000 arrest warrant remains.

Robert Bockman, 34, Rochelle, driving while license revoked, failed to appear: arrest warrant of $15,000 (10 percent) remains.

Eric Cryer, 41, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery/ domestic battery, pre-trial conference May 9.

Raymond Lopez, 54, Polo,

domestic battery, (2 counts), May 11.

April 14 Daniel H. Swisher, 40, Peoria, aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer (four counts)/ resisting/obstructing (two counts)/possession of cannabis, status May 16.

Nicholas Perez, 21, Forreston, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference June 13.

April 15 James Hill, 59, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to retail theft, a Class 4 felony.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 12 months conditional discharge.

He must pay a probation fee of $180 and have no contact with the victim.

Stevie Dodillet, 25, Ashton, pleaded guilty to retail theft, a Class 4 felony.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge John B. Roe sentenced her to 24 months probation.

Jail time to be remitted on successful completion of probation.

She must submit to random drug and alcohol testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as requested, pay a $600 probation fee, $100 to Crimestoppers, and $100 to the VCVA Fund.

Phillip Hughes, 51, Steward, aggravated DUI (two counts), 402 conference scheduled for May 20.

Gabahet Bustamante, 53, Chicago, driving while license revoked, jury status

call April 25.

Mia Simmons, 18 Rockford, possession of a controlled substance/ possession of drug paraphernalia/possession of cannabis, preliminary hearing May 11.

Michelle Krall, 39, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance/ possession of drug paraphernalia, preliminary hearing May 18.

Tyrell Taylor, 27, East Moline, aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer, preliminary hearing April 27.

Cameron Greiter, 26, Rockford, aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer, preliminary hearing May 4.

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.

April 8 National Republic Bank of Chicago and Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., quit claim deed to Jeffrey A. Hose, 508 S. Division Ave., Polo, Buffalo Township, $5,000.

Earl L. Hagemeyer, Bonnie L. Hagemeyer, Joan M. Hawk, Lawrence P. Hagemeyer, Roland L. Hagemeyer TR101, and Erlinda R. Hagemeyer, TR101, quit claim deed to Earl L. Hagemeyer and

Bonnie L. Hagemeyer, 3298 N. Bennett Rd., Esmond, Dement Township.

Van Morken and Kathleen M. Morken, quit claim deed to Vaughn K. Morken, property on German Church Road, no address given, Byron, Marion Township.

Ogle County Sheriff and James Pallasch, deceased, sheriff’s deed to Lori A. Greenfield, 202 S. Reynolds Ave., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $20,401.

April 11 Bank of America, warranty deed to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 1205 W. Soli Dr., Oregon, Rockvale Township.

Ogle County Sheriff and James D. Faulkner, sheriff’s deed to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 1205 W. Soli Dr., Oregon, Rockvale

Township.

Ogle County Sheriff and Charles Parnell, sheriff’s deed to Charles Parnell, 3842 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $163,500.

Jennifer S. Rick, warranty deed to Dennis M. Yard and Sheryl K. Yard, 8193 S. Main St., Dixon, Grand Detour Township, $172,000.

David J. Randall and Susan K. Randall, warranty deed to Dawn Allison, 2835 Brooke’s Island Rd., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $36,500.

April 12 Melanie Bedgood, warranty deed to Stacy E. Miller and Trina Y. Miller, property on North Crestview Road, no address given, Stillman Valley, Marion Township, $68,000.

Timothy Wetzel, Katie Wishowski, Katie Wishowski-Wetzel, and Katie Wishowski Wetzel, warranty deed to Joseph Pearcy, 2048 N. Southfield Lane, Byron, Byron Township, $142,500.

Ernest A. Leombruni and Domenica M. Leombruni, warranty deed to David A. Wiesner, 110 W. Second St., Byron, Byron Township, $140,000.

Oregon Public Library District, warranty deed to Harvard State Bank, 510 W. Washington St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $210,000.

April 13 Kyle M. Smith and Lindsay H. Wagner, warranty deed to National Residential Nominee Services, Inc., 6846 James Dr., Rochelle,

Flagg Township, $128,500.

National Residential Nominee Services, Inc., warranty deed to Johnny L. Ludwick, Jr., and Theresa L. Martinez, 6846 James Dr., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $128,500.

April 14 Denny R. Borgmann, warranty deed to Michael Book and Sherrie Book, property on Sumner and Leaf River Roads, no address given, Leaf River, Leaf River Township, $25,000.

Haascienda LLC, quit claim deed to Haascienda LLC, Series C, property on East Flagg Road, no address given, Rochelle, Flagg Township.

Haascienda LLC, quit claim deed to Haascienda LLC, Series A, 907 Carlisle, Rochelle, Flagg Township,

Haascienda LLC, quit claim deed to Haascienda LLC, Series A, 1054 N. Third St., Rochelle, Flagg Township.

Haascienda LLC, quit claim deed to Haascienda LLC, Series B, 101 Maple Ave., Rochelle, Flagg Township.

Haascienda LLC, quit claim deed to Haascienda LLC, Series B, 103 Maple Ave., Rochelle, Flagg Township.

Richard J. Bushman and Valynda Bushman, warranty deed to Ciera N. Shippert and Brennan P. Shippert, 12986 W. Sterling Rd., Polo, Woosung Township, $195,000.

Robert L. Schoon and Marilyn E. Schoon, warranty deed to Dylan Schoon, 503 W. Dixon St., Polo, Buffalo Township, $65,000.

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

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

Matthew S. Leather, 26, Oregon, driving on suspended license, $603; failure to reduce speed, dismissed per state motion; driving under the influence of any amount of drug, $1,794; April 11, 2016 (Feb. 29, 2016).

Ian R. Hart, 23, Mt. Morris, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, dismissed per state motion; speeding 35+ mph over the speed limit, charge amended/reduced to speeding 26-34 mph over the speed limit, $856, April 11, 2016 (May 22, 2015).

Austin W. Digvonni, 21, Polo, driving on suspended license, April 11, 2016

(Jan. 4, 2016), 12 months probation.

Britany L. Goike, 24, Chana, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, $794; driving 21-25 mph over the speed limit, dismissed per state motion, April 15, 2016 (Oct. 12, 2015).

Jennifer S. Blake, 39, Oregon, no valid registration, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence with blood alcohol content 0.08, all charges dismissed per state motion; improper traffic lane usage, $130; April 11, 2016 (Nov. 1, 2015).

Eric L. Francis, 21, Chana, disregarding official traffic control device, April 14, 2016, (Nov. 14, 2016), dismissed per state motion.

James D. Felts, 54, Oregon, leaving the scene, dismissed per state motion; driver failed to give notice of accident, April 11, 2016 (Jan. 20, 2016), $291.

Matthew D. Paul, 28, Forreston, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, April 4,

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Julia K. Drewitz, 22, Lindenwood, driving 21-25 mph over the speed limit, April 14, 2016 (Jan. 31, 2016), $195.

Jacalyn K. Hiatt, 38, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, April 13, 2016 (Feb. 21, 2016), $120.

Jessica L. Port, 32, disregarding stop sign, $285 I-bond/recog.; carry/display license/permit, notice of address/name change, all dismissed per state motion, April 11, 2016 (Feb. 23, 2016).

Joshua L. Jones, 31, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, April 13, 2016 (March 3, 2016), $175.

Melissa D. Herring, 51, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, April 12, 2016 (March 5, 2016), $175.

Robert A. Romero, 31, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, April 14, 2016 (March 7, 2016), $160.

Alexander J. Terry, 23,

Oregon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, April 12, 2016 (March 5, 2016), dismissed per state motion.

Jason L. Rote, 21, Oregon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, April 13, 2016 (March 5, 2016), dismissed per state motion.

Sondra A. Heffran, 31, Leaf River, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, April 11, 2016 (March 9, 2016), $120.

Danielle N. Cook, 19, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, April 11, 2016 (March 9, 2016), $120.

Christopher J. Catalina, 34, Oregon, use of electronic communication device, April 13, 2016 (March 7, 2016), $120.

Lillian M. Andrew, 27, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, April 14, 2016 (March 9, 2016), $175.

James D. Jackson, 24, Byron, driving 21-25 mph over the speed limit, April

11, 2016 (March 13, 2016), $306.

Skylar L. Williams, 20, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, April 12, 2016 (March 11, 2016), $160.

Paul D. Branning, 48, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, April 13, 2016 (March 11, 2016), $175.

Adriana F. Costa, 16, Byron, passenger/vehicle with graduated driver’s license during first 12 months, dismissed per state motion; driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, April 13, 2016 (March 17, 2016), $160.

Charles R. McMullin, 26, Davis Junction, driving 2125 mph over the speed limit, April 13, 2016 (March 17, 2016), $140.

Alec W. Lay, 50, Davis Junction, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, April 12, 2016 (March 15, 2016), dismissed per state motion.

Joshua D. Hicks, 20, Davis

Junction, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, April 14, 2016 (March 26, 2016), $180.

Joshua R. Pickering, 25, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, April 11, 2016 (March 31, 2016), $175.

Hailie J. Cook, 21, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, April 13, 2016 (March 28, 2016), $120.

Faith C. Porter, 27, Polo, disregarding stop sign, April 11, 2016 (April 7, 2016), $120.

Randall S. Hays, 43, Byron, use of electronic communication device, April 14, 2016 (March 29, 2016) $120.

Jaeden E. Hervet, 16, Byron, possession of drug paraphernalia, April 11, 2016 (Nov. 10, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Harvey C. Bolen, 67, German Valley, loan/transfer license/permit, (April 14, 2016 (Nov. 20, 2016), not guilty, directed verdict.

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County News Business News Chad Brinkman completes cert. astym treatment Chad Brinkmann, facility manager and physical therapist at the Oregon Athletico clinic, just recently completed his certification for astym treatment.

Astym treatment is designed to restore soft tissues at the cellular level.

It rebuilds and heals the soft tissues of the body through he regeneration of healthy soft tissues (muscles, tendons),and removal of unwanted scar tissue that may be causing pain or movement restrictions.

Until now, the options for treating tendon pain and soft tissue problems were limited and not as effective.

Often people could suffer for months, even years with pain and movement restrictions due to soft tissue dysfunction.

Astym treatment was scientifically developed to target the actual cause of

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Chad Brinkmann, facility manager and physical therapist at the Oregon Athletico clinic just recently completed his certification for Astym treatment. Photo supplied

the pain rather than just the symptoms.

Astym treatment is unmatched in its ability to resolve tendinopathies, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, achilles and patellar tendonitis, scar tissue problems, and other soft tissue dysfunctions.

Best of all, astym therapy does not involve injections or surgery.

“I am excited to bring this beneficial treatment to our Oregon Athletico clinic,” said Brinkmann.

“This will help enhance my patient care and gives me an additional treatment

option to help my patients recover faster and improve their treatment outcomes.”

Stillman Bank offers retirement seminars In conjunction with Money Smart Week, Stillman Trust and Asset Management will be presenting “Are You Prepared? A Retirement Planning Seminar for those 55 and Over”. Two sessions will be offered.

The first session will be on Tuesday, April 26 at the

Byron Public Library, 100 S. Washington Street, Byron, from 6 to 7 p.m.

The second session will be on Thursday, April 28 at the Rockford Public Library East Branch, 6685 E. State St. from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The seminar will be presented by Stillman Bank Vice President and Trust Officer David Bogner and Vice President Jeffrey Hartle.

This informative, noobligation seminar will help provide answers to important questions regarding retirement.

Topics will include: • Have you saved enough for a comfortable retirement?

• How long will your nest egg last?

• Where will your retirement money come from?

• What will your income and expenses be?

• Are you sufficiently covered for the unexpected?

•When should you begin drawing Social Security?

The seminars are offered free of charge. Seating is limited.

Registration is required by Monday, April 25 by calling Stillman Bank at 815-332-

8100 or email marketing@ stillmanbank.com.

For more information, visit www.stillmanbank.com.

Midland files to offer stocks Midland States Bancorp, Inc. announced recently that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock.

The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the offering have not yet been determined.

Midland has applied to list its common stock on the NASDAQ Global Market under the ticker symbol “MSBI.” Sandler O’Neill + Partners, L.P. and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. will act as lead book-running managers and D.A. Davidson & Co. and Stephens, Inc. will act as comanagers for the proposed offering.

The offering will be made solely by means of a prospectus. When available, a preliminary prospectus

can be obtained by writing Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P., Attention: Syndicate, 1251 Avenue of the Americas, Sixth Floor, New York, NY 10020.

Information is also available by emailing syndicate@sandleroneill. com or by calling 866-8054128; or by writing Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., 787 Seventh Ave., Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10019, Attention: Equity Capital Markets or by calling 800966-1559.

A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission but has not yet become effective.

These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time that the registration statement becomes effective.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

Cancer is the number one cause of death in Ogle County

By Cindy Bauling Public Health Administrator Ogle County Health Department April is National Cancer Control Month. The focus of National Cancer Control Month is to prevent, detect, and treat cancer.

Prevention is the first priority followed by early detection and proper treatment.

Cancer control is a public health approach aimed at reducing the burden of cancer in a population, according to the National Cancer Control Planning website.

It includes prevention, early detection, and treatment of cancer.

As with all other public health issues the goal of promoting cancer control is to prevent the illness from occurring in the first place.

Cancer prevention can be accomplished through costeffective and evidence-based programs to educate the community on what precautions to take to prevent cancer.

Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the United States, according to Michigan Department of Community Health; it trails behind heart disease.

It is also the second most common cause of death in Illinois, according

to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The top ten most commonly diagnosed cancers in Illinois include cancer of the prostate, pancreas, lung and bronchus, with prostate cancer being the most prevalent and lung and bronchial cancer being the second most prevalent.

Methods of preventing prostate cancer include maintaining a healthy weight, and reducing stress.

Cancer is the number one cause of death in Ogle County with lung and bronchus cancer being the most prevalent. The best way to prevent lung cancer is to avoid tobacco

products or to stop the current use of these products.

Help to stop smoking is available by calling the Illinois Quitline at 1-866-QUIT-YES or 1-866-7848937.

Early detection is considered the best form of cancer control, according to Rutgers Cancer institute of New Jersey.

Advances in medicine have resulted in the development of self-exams, such as testicular selfexams and breast self-exams.

While there is no cure for cancer much research has been done on preventing it.

See your doctor for

mammograms, cervical, prostate, testicular, skin, and colon cancer screening tests as well as regular checkups and a healthy lifestyle that includes 7-9 servings of fruits and veggies and at least 30 minutes of physical activity on most days.

For more information about cancer and measures for prevention log onto www.cancercontrol. cancer.gov or call Joanie Padilla Ogle County Health Department Director of Health Education at 815-732-7330, extension 279.

Information is also available on the website at http://oglecounty.org/ departments/health-department-2/ and the Facebook page.

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PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on March 28, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Evergreen Property Maintenance 432 E. Dixon St. Polo, IL 61064 Dated March 28, 2016 Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2016 Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on March 18, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address off all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Grammie's Store 7 E. Center Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Dated: March 18, 2016 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk April 7, 14, 21, 2016 Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on April 4, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address off all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting business the known as: Stanton Cemetery Lettering 7626 N. Rothwell Rd., Stillman Valley, IL 61084 Dated: April 4, 2016 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk April 21, 28, May 5, 2016

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All interested persons may be present and heard thereon.

Carol Gagliardi - Village Clerk April 21, 2016 STATE OF ILLINOIS- CIRCUIT COURT, OGLE COUNTY Request of: Dorothy Ann Roethlisberger NO. 2016 MR 20 NOTICE OF FILING A REQEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) There will be a court hearing on my request to change my name from: Dorothy Ann Roethlisberger to the new name of: Mel A. Roethlisberger The court hearing will be held on June 9m 2016 at 9:00 a.m. At 106 S. 5th St., Oregon, Ogle County in courtroom# 202. /s/ Dorothy A. Roethlisberger Dorothy A. Roethlisberger April 14, 21, 28, 2016 The Oregon/Nashua Township Monthly meeting dates for the 2016-2017 years are as follows: May 4th June 1st July 6th August 3rd September 7th October 5th November 2nd December 7th January 4th February 1st March 1st April 11th is the Regular Monthly Annual Town Meeting All the meetings are one the first Wednesday of the month and start at 6:30 p.m. except if a meeting falls on a holiday then the meeting will be held on the Tuesday prior to the original date, at the Oregon/Nashua Township Building, Except the April monthly meeting will be held the same day as the annual town meeting.

The 2017 Annual Oregon/Nashua Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

April 21, 2016 PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING OREGON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BUDGET AND APPROPROIAITON ORDINANCE PUBLIC NOTICE IS hereby given that the TENTATIVE BUDGET - APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE OF THE OREGON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING May 1, 2016 and ending April 30, 2017 is now on file and will be conveniently available for PUBLIC INSPECTION at the office of the trustees, Oregon Fire Protection District, 106 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061 during office hours from and after the date of publication hereof.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING on said BUDGET and APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE will be held at 6:45 o'clock pm on June 8, 2016, at 106 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, in said Fire Protection District, and that the final action on said Ordinance will be taken by the Board of Trustees of the Oregon Fire Protection District, at a meeting thereof to be held at 7:00 o'clock pm on June 8, 2016, at said location.

DATED THIS 12th DAY OF APRIL, 2016 OREGON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Steve Carr, Secretary April 21, 2016

STATE OF ILLINOIS- CIRCUIT COURT, OGLE COUNTY Request of: Haley Marie Blackburn NO. 2016 MR 19 NOTICE OF FILING A REQEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) There will be a court hearing on my request to change my name from: Haley Marie Blackburn to the new name of Haley Marie Blackburn Fox. The court hearing will be held on May 26th, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. At 106 S. 5th St., Oregon, Ogle County in courtroom# 204. /s/ Haley Blackburn Haley Marie Blackburn April 7, 14, 21, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF Vs. Kathy Windland; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Danny R. Windland; Jason Windland; Anita Friedlund; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00021 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Danny R. Windland Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 410 Hillcrest Avenue, Rochelle, IL 61068 and which said Mortgage was made by: Danny R. Windland executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit Sharon L. Windland executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit the Mortgagor(s), to The First National Bank & Trust Company of Rochelle, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 200900900111; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court 106 S. 5th Street, #300 Oregon, IL 61061-1634 on or before May 16, 2016, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-16-02491 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I690169 April 14, 21, 28, 2016

NOTICE OF INTENT TO BORROW FUNDS AND RIGHT TO FILE PETITION Notice is HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2016-101, adopted on April 12, 2016, the City of Oregon of Ogle County, Illinois (the “City”), intends to enter into a Loan Agreement with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $4,500,000.00 and bearing annual interest at an amount not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by law at the time of execution of the Loan Agreement, for the purpose of paying the costs of certain improvements public water supply system of the City of Oregon. A complete copy of the Ordinance accompanies this Notice.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that if a petition signed by 223 or more electors of the City (being equal to 10% of the registered voters of the City) requesting that the question of improving the public water supply system and entering into the Loan Agreement is submitted to the City Clerk within 30 days after the publication of this Notice, the question of improving the public water supply system of the City of Oregon as provided in the Ordinance and Loan Agreement shall be submitted to the electors of the City at the General Election to be Held on November 8, 2016. A petition form is available from the office of the City clerk.

Charlene Ruthie City Clerk of the City of Oregon, Ogle County, Illinois April 21, 2016 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY IN RE THE INTEREST OF BRAELYN MCKEE, A Minor, LAURA GROOM and CRAIG PANNKUK, Petitioners, vs.

APRIL MCKEE, Respondent.

CASE NO.: 16 P 19 NOTICE OF GUARDIANSHIP Public Notice is hereby given to unknown father and all whom it may concern, that on May 18, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, Petitioners shall appear before the Honorable Judge Hanson, or any Judge sitting in his stead, in courtroom 204, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th St., Oregon, IL, for a hearing on the Petitioners? Petition for the Guardianship of Braelyn McKee, said Petition having been filed on February 25, 2016.

You are required to answer said Petition BEFORE May 18, 2016, or be defaulted by the Court thereafter.

IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, on May 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m., THE PETITION MAY BE GRANTED. Dated: 4/13/2016 Mary E. Cacciapaglia, #6311114 The Law Office of Bradley R. Tengler, Inc. 728 North Court Street Rockford, IL 61103 Phone: 815-997-5200 Fax: 815-997-5129 mary@tenglerlaw.com

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F15010152 CPN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTYOREGON, ILLINOIS

Champion Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs.

Mary B. Hernandez aka Mary Beth Hernandez aka Mary Hernandez; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Carlos Hernandez; Penny Rose Mathes aka Penny Rose Mosley; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

CASE NO. 15 CH 32 Property Address: 4873 East Ashelford Drive, Byron, Illinois 61010 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on April 1, 2016, I, Sheriff, Brian VanVickle of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on June 3, 2016 , commencing at 10:00am, at the Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: LOT 5 IN LAKEVIEW SUBDIVISION NUMBER 1 BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 29 AND PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 28, IN TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK I OF PLATS PAGE 40, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 369684, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 4873 East Ashelford Drive, Byron, Illinois 61010 P.I.N.: 05-29-477-007 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $135697.15 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Ogle County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)4028661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolaw group.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 foreclosure@ALOLaw Group.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. R410 April 21, 28, May 5, 2016

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS UNTIED STATES OF AMERICA, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Plaintiff, vs.

LAURA L. BENNETT, f/k/a LAURA L. ORSTED, A MARRIED PERSON; DONALD BENNETT; OTHERWISE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF LARUA L. BENNETT; OTHERWISE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DONALD BENNETT; UNKNOWN TENANTS and/or OCCUPANTS; UNKNOWN PARTIES OF INTEREST; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

CASE NO: 2015 CH 68 PUBLICATION NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE (IT IS ADVISED STHAT INTERESTED PARTIES ONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS BEFORE BIDDING AT FORECLOSURE SALES)

Public Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Judgment entered in the above entitled Court, in said cause, on October 16, 2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County, will on Friday, May 6, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 A.M., at the north door of the Ogle County Sheriff's Department, Administration Building, located at 103 Jefferson St., Oregon, Illinois, 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash (10% at the time of sale and the balance within thirty (30) days, plus interest at the statutory Judgment rate on any unpaid portion of the sale price from the date of payment), the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes and to any special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition.

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

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

Said property is described as follows, to-wit: (1)Legal Description: Lot Six (6) in Block Four (4) as designated upon the Plat of Botanical Garden Addition to the Village of Mt. Morris, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book J of Deeds on page 100 and Book A of Plats on page 172 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the Township of Mt. Morris, the County of Ogle and State of Illinois .

Common Address: 206 W. Brayton Road Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Tax Code No: 08-27-476-006 One and ½ story dwelling built in 1950; 3 bedrooms; one bathroom; 1,440 sq. feet of living area above grade; full basement and one-car attached garage.

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

The judgment amount was $94,779.365.

Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the Ogle County Court file to verify this information.

Sale Clerk: Lester S. Weinstine, Law office of Lester S. Weinstine, 409 N. Main St., Morrison IL 61270; 815-772-7211.

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that Plaintiff's Attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: REGINA V. BARNHART, Deceased NO. 2016 P 24 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Regina V. Barnhart. Letters of office were issued on March 23, 2016 to Sheri Semon, 4076 E. Pine Rock Road, Oregon, Illinois, 61061, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthy LLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, Illinois 61061.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated this 31st day of March, 2016.

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F15010152 CPN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTYOREGON, ILLINOIS Champion Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs.

Mary B. Hernandez aka Mary Beth Hernandez aka Mary Hernandez; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Carlos Hernandez; Penny Rose Mathes aka Penny Rose Mosley; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

CASE NO. 15 CH 32 Property Address: 4873 East Ashelford Drive, Byron, Illinois 61010 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on April 1, 2016, I, Sheriff, Brian VanVickle of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on June 3, 2016 , commencing at 10:00am, at the Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 4873 East Ashelford Drive, Byron, Illinois 61010 P.I.N.: 05-29-477-007 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $135697.15 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507 (c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Ogle County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolaw group.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 foreclosure@ ALOLawGroup.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. R410 April 21, 28, May 5, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Byron Bank PLAINTIFF

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE

Vs.

Michael R. Stonecipher; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00110 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 2/5/2016, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 5/20/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 12-17-478-013 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6192 N. Limestone Road Monroe Center, IL 61052 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1515904.

April 7, 14, 21, 2016

SHERI SEMON, Independent Executor For the Estate of Regina V. Barnhart, Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMS MCCARTHY LLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com April 7, 14, 21, 2016 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARY BETH GELANDER, Deceased NO. 2016 P 27 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Mary Beth Gelander. Letters of office were issued on March 31, 2016 to Seth B. Gelander, 4437 S. Chana Road, Chana, Illinois, 61015, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthy LLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, Illinois 61061.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated this 7th day of April, 2016.

SETH B. GELANDER, Independent Executor For the Estate of MARY BETH GELANDER, Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMS MCCARTHY LLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com April 14, 21, 28, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC PLAINTIFF VS UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JAMES PALLASCH A/K/A JAMES H PALLASCH A/K/A JAMES HAROLD PALLASCH, IF ANY; JONATHAN C PALLASCH; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DENNIS RILEY, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR JAMES PALLASCH A/K/A JAMES H. PALLASCH A/K/A JAMES HAROLD PALLASCH; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 111 6 SOUTH SEMINARY AVENUE MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on February 19, 2016, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on May 20, 2016, in the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 16-08-27-429-012 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6 SOUTH SEMINARY AVENUE MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 Description of Improvements: WHITE, WOOD SIDING, TWO STORY, SINGLE FAMILY, NO GARAGE The Judgment amount was $87,013.46.

Sale Terms: This is an \"AS IS\" sale for \"CASH\". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1408299 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I689266 April 7, 14, 21, 2016

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Byron Bank PLAINTIFF

Vs.

Michael R. Stonecipher; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00110 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 2/5/2016, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 5/20/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TWENTY-SIX (26) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF KNOLL'S EDGE SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN THE SOUTH 52 1/2 RODS OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK "K" OF PLATS ON PAGE 22 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 12-17-478-013 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6192 N. Limestone Road Monroe Center, IL 61052 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-15904.

April 7, 14, 21, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC PLAINTIFF VS UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JAMES PALLASCH A/K/A JAMES H PALLASCH A/K/A JAMES HAROLD PALLASCH, IF ANY; JONATHAN C PALLASCH; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DENNIS RILEY, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR JAMES PALLASCH A/K/A JAMES H. PALLASCH A/K/A JAMES HAROLD PALLASCH; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 111 6 SOUTH SEMINARY AVENUE MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on February 19, 2016, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on May 20, 2016, in the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 3 IN BLOCK 1 OF SEMINARY SQUARE ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW VILLAGE OF MOUNT MORRIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK A OF PLATS PAGE 207 AS DOCUMENT NO. 76289, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 16-08-27-429-012 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6 SOUTH SEMINARY AVENUE MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 Description of Improvements: WHITE, WOOD SIDING, TWO STORY, SINGLE FAMILY, NO GARAGE The Judgment amount was $87,013.46. Sale Terms: This is an \"AS IS\" sale for \"CASH\". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602.

Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1408299 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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Carol Gagliardi - Village Clerk April 21, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association as Trustee successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-10 PLAINTIFF Vs. Rose Marie Fisher; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Richard E. Fisher Jr.; Jennifer L. Birkholz, as Special Representative for Richard E. Fisher Jr. (deceased) DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00129 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Richard E. Fisher Jr. That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 135 S. German Church Road, Oregon, IL 61061 and which said Mortgage was made by: Rose Marie Fisher the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for Finance America, LLC, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 0407464; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court 106 S. 5th Street, #300 Oregon, IL 61061-1634 on or before May 16, 2016, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-15-19387 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNION SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff,

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B. PATRICIA HOKANSON, a/k/a BELLA P. HOKANSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

NO. 16 CH 25 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Notice is given to Defendants, B. PATRICIA HOKANSON, a/k/a BELLA P. HOKANSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS of the following described real estate: Lot Twenty-five (25) in Block Two (2) in Carr's First Addition in the North West ¼ of Section Twenty-six (26), Township Twenty-four (24) North, Range Nine (9) East of the Fourth (4th) Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book F of Plats, Page 31; Situated in the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois.

The undersigned certifies that the above entitled mortgage foreclosure action was filed on March 18, 2005, and is now pending.

1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the case number are identified above.

2. The court in which said action was brought is identified above.

3. The name of the title holder of record is B. Patricia Hokanson.

4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot Twenty-five (25) in Block Two (2) in Carr's First Addition in the North West ¼ of Section Twenty-six (26), Township Twenty-four (24) North, Range Nine (9) East of the Fourth (4th) Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book F of Plats, Page 31; AND Part of the South East Quarter of the South West Quarter of Section 3, in Township 23 North, Range 10 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, bounded as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Lot 6, thence South 33 feet, thence West parallel with the South line of said Lot 6, 124 feet, thence North 33 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot 6 and thence East on the South line of said Lot 6 to the place of beginning, in Ogle County, Illinois.

Situated in Ogle County in the State of Illinois.

5. Common address or description of the location of real estate is as follows: 421 E. Hill Street, Mt. Morris, IL 61054 6. A. Name of Mortgagor: B. Patricia Hokanson B. Name of Mortgagee: Union Savings Bank C. Date of Mortgage: September 20, 2010 D. Date of Recording: September 29, 2010 E. County where Recorded: Ogle F. Recording Document Identification: #201001007820 UNLESS you file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the office of the Circuit Clerk of this County on or before April 25, 2016, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. This Notice prepared by: STEPHEN S. SCHMELZLE Attorney for Plaintiff 208 W. Stephenson Street, Suite 201 Freeport, IL 61032 815-235-1188 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTION (15 USC 1692A) April 14, 21, 28, 2016

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