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Hawks Bow Out
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The Hawks baseball team ends it season with a 7-2 loss at the regional. B2
Mackenzie Skoumal is OHS’ lone qualifer for the state track meet. B1
The 14th annual Breast Yard Sale in Town offers all kinds of great stuff May 28-June 19. A4
Man to sue Ogle board over zoning decision By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecountynews.com The attorney for a Forreston man told the Ogle County Board Tuesday evening that his client will appeal a zoning decision made a few minutes earlier. “We will appeal the decision to the circuit court,” said Freeport attorney Dan Fishburn. He said he will file a lawsuit in the near future on behalf of Walter Paul, who owns a farm just across
Ill. 72 from the property that has been the subject of the controversial zoning request for the last several weeks. After tabling the issue April 19, the board voted 15-8 with one abstention Tuesday to approve a request from Mike Stukenberg, Forreston, and Steve and Kevin Moring, also of Forreston, for a special use permit to allow a Class 2 Motor Carrier Facility on property zoned for agricultural use. The Zoning Board of Appeals
(ZBA) recommended approval of the request March 28. The property, at 11123 W. Ill. 72 just east of Forreston, is owned by Stukenberg and being purchased by STKE LLC, a company owned by the Morings. STKE LLC plans to store and wash semis and dumpsters on the property, which is less than a mile east of Forreston. Paul and other nearby property owners have objected because of environmental issues.
Most were concerned about contamination from the garbage trucks and dumpsters stored on the property. The groundwater is just below the surface in that area and a creek is nearby. The creek feeds into the Leaf River, a tributary of the Rock River. Paul and several other neighbors voiced concern that wells and aquifers, as well as the streams, could be contaminated by garbage as well as motor oil.
County board member Pat Saunders, Polo, said she would vote no because of the dumpsters being stored on the property. She said she is concerned that rainwater will wash contamination from the dumpsters into the nearby stream. “If they took the dumpsters off the property I would vote yes,” she said. Board member Lee Meyers, Turn to A8
Maybe next year for Black Hawk statue? IDNR official says agency hoping for 2017 By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com
Spring Calf A new bison calf stands next to her mother at the Nachusa Grasslands last week. A story appears on page A6. Photo by Earleen Hinton
Food to be allowed in Coliseum By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@oglecounty news.com Food and drinks will be allowed on the first floor of the Oregon Coliseum over the objections of commissioner Jim Barnes, who is in charge of public buildings. The Economic Development Committee recommended to the city council last week that food and drinks should be allowed. “Who is going to make
a recommendation that it is allowed?” said Barnes. “You? Me? The mayor?” “That would be policy,” said Commissioner Terry Schuster. “We have not written the policy.” “I cannot see this happening,” said Barnes. “I do not think it should be (allowed). Who will say ‘yes you can, no you can not?” The council approved the policy to allow food on the first floor of the Coliseum 4-1. Barnes was the lone no
vote. “I will be difficult to come up with requirements,” said mayor Ken Williams. “As written, this policy is all or nothing.” The policy would require a $250 deposit when food is part of an event on the first floor of the coliseum. The renter would also need to contract for cleaning the building after the event. Before the vote was held two people talked about the need for using the Coliseum.
Mike Noble said he attended the Oregon Together meetings and the Coliseum was discussed. “The opportunity is here to expand,” he said. “Maybe a movie night in the Coliseum. I would like more events.” Randy Holland also attended the Oregon Together meetings. “I saw other towns that have activities on Friday and Saturday nights,” Holland said. “The coliseum is there. We think it can be used.”
Mediation session is cancelled By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com A fourth session with a federal mediator was cancelled last week in ongoing contract negotiations between the Oregon School Board and the Oregon Education Support Personnel Association (OESPA). Superintendent Tom
Mahoney said the May 11 session was postponed. “No future date has been set,” he said in an email. The first mediation session was held on Jan. 28 with others held on March 3 and April 4. The OESPA’s three-year contract with the school district expired last June 30, and contract negotiations began almost a year ago on
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May 27. Members of the OESPA did informational picketing Dec. 10 and Dec. 14 in front of the district office and at the intersection of Washington and 10th Streets in Oregon, holding signs, some of which read “fair wages & insurance.” The OESPA has more than 100 members and represents technical department support
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staff, cooks and the assistant head cook, instructional aides and other aides, bus drivers and aides, nurses and aides, custodians and maintenance, and secretaries. Mahoney said in December that the two sides have agreed not to comment publicly about the issues and negotiations except in joint statements.
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A state official said late last week that work to repair the world-renowned Black Hawk statue may be completed in 2017. “Once the services of the new conservator are secured, the IDNR expects the restoration work on the Eternal Indian statue to proceed in hopes of completing the project next year,” Tim Schweizer, spokesman for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), said in an email sent May 13. According to some reports, sculptor Lorado Taft called his 50-foot concrete statue The Eternal Indian. However, it is better known as Black Hawk after the Sauk medicine man whose people hunted and fished throughout the Rock River Valley before the arrival of settlers from the East Coast. Created by Taft in 1910 as a tribute to all Native Americans, the statue stands on a 125-foot bluff overlooking the Rock River at Lowden State Park near Oregon and draws thousands of visitors each year. It was unveiled and dedicated in 1911. The IDNR did not renew its contract this year with project conservator Dr. Andrzej Dajnowski from Conservation of Sculpture & Objects Studio, Forest Park. Dajnowski said last week he did not sign the new contract because he did not agree with the methods it stipulated for restoring the statue’s crumbling exterior. He said the new contract also gave him no compensation for the scaffolding which surrounds and protects the statue. Most of the scaffolding, which completely surrounds Black Hawk, belongs to Dajnowski, but he rents some portions of it. Green plastic mesh is
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wrapped around it to protect the statue from the elements, particularly winter weather, and prevent further damage. The scaffolding has been in place since December of 2014 when Dajnowski and his crew built it around the 105-yearold statue, put a roof over it, and then enclosed it in the mesh. Dajnowski said he charges $75 per day for the scaffolding, and that cost has been paid so far by the Dillon Foundation, Sterling. Schweizer declined to specify in his email the reasons the contract was not renewed, saying only, “The IDNR opted to seek the services of a new conservator.” Schweizer said the state’s budget impasse has affected funding for the project. “The funds from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity are still earmarked for the project; however, due to the budget impasse, there is no spending authority at this time,” he said. The IDNR secured a $350,000 grant from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for the project. The budget impasse means Dajnowski has not been paid for his services since last June. “Payments for services billed prior to June 30, 2015 would have been paid, but the budget impasse means the IDNR has not had spending authority for the current state fiscal year. The scaffolding is still in place and is being paid for with private foundation funds,” Schweizer said in his email. The state’s fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30. A not-for-profit organization, the Friends of the Black Hawk Statue, raised most of the estimated $900,000 needed for the statue’s repair through fundraisers and securing donations over the last seven years. However, Frank Rausa, Sterling, who heads the organization, said last week that much of the money has been spent while waiting for the state to release funds for the repairs.
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Treasurer mails out tax bills By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Last Friday, May 13 may well have been a little bit unlucky for Ogle County property owners. That’s the day Ogle County Treasurer & Collector John Coffman mailed out the county’s 29,268 real estate
tax bills. The total amount due on the bills is $124.7 million, an increase of $5 million over last year’s. Coffman said he has not yet fully analyzed the reasons for the increase. “It seems like rates were generally higher,” he said. “Two things I did notice was that farm land assessments
were higher and the Oregon ambulance tax was added this year. The ambulance tax just about doubled the tax rate for the Oregon Fire District.” This year’s tax bills are based on the 2015 assessments, which were released last fall. Turn to A2
Station declares unusual event
Landscaping Work Tyler Hagemann was working Sunday completing the landscaping around the John Phelps sculpture on the west side of the Oregon Coliseum. Photo by Chris Johnson
Operators at Byron Generating Station declared and then terminated an unusual event May 15 on the facility’s Unit 2 reactor. The unit has been offline for a planned refueling outage since April 18. The event was declared when water leakage from the system that provides cooling water to the unit exceeded procedural limits. “Operators identified the source valve, quickly isolated it and terminated the event. The excess water did not
leave the system’s piping and at no time was there any impact to workers or a threat to public health and safety,” read a press release from Paul Dempsey, Byron Station’s Communications Manager. “Operators are continuing with the unit’s planned refueling outage activities.” The unusual event was declared at 11:18 a.m. and terminated about four hours later at 2:59 p.m. Station personnel notified local, state and federal officials, including the
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), regarding the event, the press release said. An unusual event is the lowest of four emergency classifications established by the NRC. Dempsey said no maintenance was being performed in the area where the leak occurred. “As the system was starting up the leak occurred. It has since been repaired and plant startup is again underway,” he said.
Oregon Together wraps up first phase of meetings By Terry Schuster Oregon Together Planning Committee Oregon Together, and its five weeks of community strategic planning, finally completed the first phase of its work May 9. Sixty five individuals representing diverse interests and ages, attended at least 80 percent of the five meetings. What was accomplished? A renewed sense of excitement and dedication to growing the future of our community. It begins with the unanimous approval of a vision statement which
represents the hope of what Oregon will become: “Oregon is a creative and entrepreneurial destination with engaged residents and prosperous, diverse businesses. Visitors and community members of all ages enjoy a unique mix of shops, entertainment, eateries, and the arts. “Our historic and thriving downtown, beautiful riverfront, and unmatched natural scenery and State Parks make discovering Oregon, Illinois an unforgettable experience.” This foundation for this future is based on the resources we already have;
but it will now require ongoing persistent effort on the part of many individuals. Six priorities were identified: development of the riverfront, becoming a destination for outdoor enthusiasts, creating a thriving historic downtown, year round entertaining festivals and events, beautifying downtown and neighborhoods, and allowing the arts to flourish in Oregon. Now comes hard work. Six teams of between 10 and 20 individuals were created for these six goals. Participation on a team is determined by a person’s level of interest in that topic.
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These teams will begin meeting monthly to develop action steps toward each goal. All public bodies in Oregon have volunteers on these teams, as does the Chamber of Commerce and all major service clubs. Two members of each team are also assigned to a Coordinating Council which coordinates and communicates work between all six goal teams. It is also important to note that participation on these goal teams remains open for anyone with an interest to join. Let your interest be known by contacting Donna Mann at dmann422@gmail.com. To assist groups in going forward, the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs also arraigned for technical experts and resource individuals to be present as a first hand introduction to their services. Organizations which were represented included: • NIU’s Center for Governmental Studies, • Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs, • Illinois Department of Natural Resources, • Illinois’ Department of
Oregon Together, and its five weeks of community strategic planning, finally completed the first phase of its work May 9. Photo supplied
Commerce and Economic Development, • University of Illinois Extension Office, • United States Department of Agriculture, • Illinois Department of Transportation, • Blackhawk Waterways Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, • Director of Midland Institute’s “Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities” program, • Highland Community College Mass Media Chairperson, • Blackhawk Hills
Regional Council, • The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. The Oregon Together planning Committee thanks the dozens of individuals and organizations which freely gave time, materials, and financial support to make this happen. I have been affirmed in my belief that he people of Oregon are strong, they care, they recognize a good purpose, are able to work together while looking forward to the future.
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Young’s diary tells about life in Oregon in 1867 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 “My great-grandfather, George W. Young, came to Oregon Township from Washington County, Maryland in 1845 when he was about 2 years old. “He was the fifth child of 10 children of William and Nancy (Long) Young. Four of his siblings died before the age of 3. “He grew up, married his neighbor, Mary Ellen Wagner, and lived on the farm on Oregon Trail Road, now owned and occupied by my cousin Gerald Young, and his family. “George l and Mary had seven children, but only five survived until adulthood. One was Albert, my grandfather. “My dad Ralph Young gave a box of George’s possessions to me. Among the books and pictures, was a diary he had written in 1867 when he was about 26. “He writes about life on the farm, church, which he refers to as ‘meetings,’ his neighbors (many names are still familiar in the area), and nearby towns of Oregon, Mt. Morris, Forreston and Polo. “He evidently taught school in the winter when he wasn’t helping on the farm. I’ve decided to share it with area residents, and have copied it exactly as he wrote it, using his spelling.” — Dolores (Young) Larson
William Young built this home on Oregon Trail Road near the intersection with Gale Road west of Oregon about the time George wrote his diary in 1876. Jamie Young, the William Young, George’s father. Photo courtesy of Otto Dick sixth generation lives here now. Photo courtesy of Otto Dick
There are many references in the diary to the weather, spelling bees, people staying at their house overnight, dances, sleighing, church meetings, farming, teaching, and horse back riding. The following daily diary entries give an insight into life on a farm on Oregon Trail Road west of Oregon. Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1867 - A very fine pleasant day. Some snow on the ground but no sleighing. I have school today as most of the schools are not keeping holidays. I am boarding at Elias’ home this week. Wednesday, Jan. 2 - A very nice clear and pleasant day. I have a pretty full school today. I have two Grammar classes.
Thursday, Jan. 3 - I have a pretty fair school today. I have spelling school tonight. A good many present. We spell down in line. Charley Johnson spell down first time, Alvin Baker second time. Friday, Jan. 4 - I have about 23 scholars. I had an invitation to a party at F. Smith, but did not attend because of spelling school. Mr. Wells, Superintendent of schools, visited me this forenoon. He gives some good advice in regard to teaching. Saturday, Jan. 5 Snowing and storming in the forenoon. Worthington takes a load of oats to Polo. He gets 38 cents per bu. Father goes to town in the sleigh. He helps D. Etnyre to kill a beef, which had choked
himself. Sunday, Jan. 6 - Very pleasant day, at home all day. I and Worthington attend singing at the grove. B. Fridley and Will Artz were the leaders. They had very good singing. A good many there. Monday, Jan. 7 - Someone came in the school house through the window and took the axe. Tuesday, Jan. 8 - I am boarding this week at George Shank’s. Attend spelling The Young cabin on Oregon school at Harmony Hill of Otto Dick this evening. A good many stayed all night at Daniel there. There is a dance at Price’s. Walked from their Dr. Green’s tonight. Ben home in the morning. Find Mumma was at spelling most of the scholars there when I get there. There is school. quite excitement at Mt. Wednesday, Jan. 9 - I Morris on the death of Mr. survived since last night. I ____ who supposed to be
Property taxes mailed last week From A2 Property taxes are payable in two installments. Coffman said the first installment will be due on Friday, June 17, with the second installment due on Friday, Sept. 2. “This single document will contain tax information and payment coupons for both installments,” he said. “Therefore, property owners need to save this bill as no additional notice will be mailed prior to the second installment.” Payment methods include cash or check (payable to Ogle County Collector). In-person payments can be made at the treasurer’s office or at any bank in Ogle County. The treasurer’s office is on the first floor of the Ogle County Courthouse, 105 S. Fifth St., Oregon. Office hours are 8:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding holidays. Payments can be mailed to Ogle County Collector, P.O. Box 40, Oregon, IL 61061. Mailed payments must be postmarked by the due date to be considered timely. Late payments will incur a fee of 1.5 percent per month or part of a month after the due date and must be remitted by mail or at the collector’s office. Taxes can also be paid by credit card via the Illinois State Treasurer’s E-Pay program. Most major credit cards are accepted. Get to the site by going to www.oglecountytreasurer. org and clicking on the E-Pay link or www.oglecounty.org and selecting the treasurer’s department. The E-Pay site can also be directly accessed at www. illinoisepay.com. Then enter Ogle County in
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Lois Yocum, Leaf River, left, assists Karen Virnoche-Brown and James Brown May 16 with setting up items for the Breast Yard Sale in Town. The annual rummage and lingerie sale runs May 28 through June 19 and raises funds for the American Cancer Society. Photo by Vinde Wells
Breast Yard Sale begins May 28 life, more smiles, more birthdays, more everything. And we have more of everything in the barn,” Virnoche-Brown said. “We have lots rummage and lingerie that are filling the barn, but we also are a place where people can share their experiences, have a good laugh and maybe even cry some.” In the first 13 years, the sale has raised more than $115,000 for cancer research. The Breast Yard sale has something for everyone including new lingerie from
Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriage licenses. May 6 John J. Higley and Lisa A. Meese, both of Sterling. May 9 Cory J. Polsean, Freeport, and Kaylie M. Keister, Baileyville. Timothy G. Grant and Jaclynn S. Slothower, both of Rockford.
Steven A. Ness, Beach Park, and Kimberly J. Kilmer, Leaf River. Brian P. Styles and Tamara L. Donovan, both of Byron. May 10 Jacob D. Vogeler and Kendall E. Marszalek, both of Rockford. May 11 Matthew D. Marks and Jacqueline R. Pasko, both of Genoa.
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Maidenform and Essential Bodywear for every size and figure. Gently used bras from across the country are also available as well as estate liquidation items. Treasures abound in the barn including collectibles, jewelry, crystal, plates, furniture, room accessories, clocks, household items, kitchen dishes and utensils, complete china settings, small appliances, some clothes and shoes, designer purses, vintage dolls, golf balls, yard tools, toys and games, thousands of books, horse-drawn sleigh, handknitted items, house plants, fire wood, soap from The Soap Shoppe and more. To contribute rummage or lingerie to the sale contact Virnoche-Brown at 815-973-2050. Relay For Life unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. Relay For Life events
are community gatherings where teams and individuals camp out at a school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Teams raise funds in the months leading up to the event. Dollars raised enable the cancer society help people facing the disease, educate people about how to reduce their risk for cancer or detect it early, and fund cancer research. “One can never give up hope or the battle is lost,” Virnoche-Brown said. “The support I received while going through my four cancer occurrences was humbling and lifechanging. We will never be able to do enough to help others.” Community members can get involved in the event by forming a team or making a donation to the Relay For Life of Ogle County. Visit relayforlife.org or www.relayforlife.org/ogleil to learn more about the event, or contact Tammy English at 815-229-1287 (option 33) or Tammy. English@cancer.org.
Doctor to speak at the RRC Mike Nelson, local chiropractic doctor, will speak at Rock River Center on Tuesday, May 24 at 10:30 a.m. Nelson’s topics vary each month, highlighting health issues and answering questions. This is an intergenerational program with students joining participants from the center. A pot luck lunch will follow at 11:30 a.m. Participants who are staying for lunch should bring a dish to pass and register by calling the center at 815-732-3252.
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of the Association of Physical Therapy Students (APTS) in 2012-2013 and as vice president of the organization in 2013-2014. Plachno was also selected as the team head for their TheraPharm Knights school intramural sports team in 2014 and was a member of the school speech society. Following the board exams, Plachno plans to return to Polo where she plans to work in the physical therapy field while studying for a doctorate.
Foxtrot class in June A foxtrot dancing series will be offered at the Rock River Center on three Fridays in June, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The center is located at 810 S. 10th St., Oregon. Classes will be on June 10, June 17, and June 24. Julie M. Dale, professional dance instructor, will lead the classes. The cost for the three sessions is $30 for members and $#5 for non-members.
The minimum class size is 10 couples or 20 dancers per session. Reservations and prepayment are required. Cash, check, credit cards and RRC gift certificates are accepted. For more information or to register, call the center at 815-732-3252. More activities are listed on the website at www. rockrivercenter.org
College News Trevor Lee Trevor Lee, Chana, was inducted into Alpha Chi, a national college honor society that admits students from all academic disciplines Lee is a student at the University of Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa. More than 100 students were inducted into the University of Dubuque, Iowa Zeta Chapter on April 26 in the Heritage Center’s Babka Theatre on campus. Membership is limited to the top 10 percent of students in the junior and senior class. Alina Llanas Alina Llanas, Oregon, is a new member of Chapter 292 of Phi Kappa Phi national honor society. Llanas is a student at McKendree University, Lebanon, studying Organizational Comm. - Professional. The initiation ceremony was held on April 28 during the university’s annual Academic Excellence Celebration to recognize outstanding student achievement. Founded in 1897, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest, largest and most selective all-discipline honor society, with only the top percentage of students eligible for membership. Graceland University Two area students earned academic honors for the spring semester at Graceland University, Lamoni, Iowa. Laura Dickerson, Stillman Valley, was named to the
honors list, and Lydia Bendorf, Baileyville, was named to the dean’s list. Students who earn a grade point average (GPA) between 3.65 and 3.99 are named to the honors list. Students with a GPA between 3.25 and 3.64 are named to the dean’s list. Erin McCarey Erin McCarey, Byron was among 412 students who earned degrees during commencement exercises at Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington. Carey is an Accounting major She graduated magna cum laude. Daniel Grimm Daniel Grimm, a 2013 alumni of Oregon High School, was named to the dean’s list at Robert Morris University - Illinois for the spring quarter. Students must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average for the term. Grimm received a perfect 4.0 and has a cumulative of 4.0. He is the son of Michelle Beaudot, Oregon, and Gordon Grimm, LaMoille. Michael Fox Michael Fox, Forreston, was among the students who participated in commencement exercises at Southern Illinois UniversityEdwardsville, on May 6 and 7. He earned a bachelor of science in Mass Communication.
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Karen Virnoche-Brown, her husband James of “Team Buffaloes,” and their volunteers will help save more lives from cancer at the 14th annual Breast Yard Sale to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Ogle County on Saturday, May 28 through Sunday, June 19. The yard sale will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. rain or shine in the barn at 1194 W. Mud Creek Rd. Oregon. “We dream of days filled with less cancer and more
Pamela Janine (Panjee) Plachno graduated March 31 from a five-year physical therapy course including four years of study and one year of internship. She graduated from Polo Community High School in 2011. For the past five years, Plachno attended San Pedro College, Davao City, the Philippines. It was founded in 1956 by the Dominican Sisters of the Trinity and was the alma mater of her mother and aunts. In addition to her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy degree, she was also honored with the Department Service Award and the Clinical and Practicum Efficiency Award. Plachno was given the Leadership Award at the end of her fourth year during the Pinning Ceremony when she gave the commencement speech for her batch. She served as the secretary
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Church News ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study 4th Sunday Each Month 1:30 p.m. Nursing Home Service at Presence St. Joseph BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon 815-864-2581 Traditional Worship 9 a.m. Education Hour 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11 a.m. BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads 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
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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. Visit our website: www. 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. EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road Pastor John Wisdom Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Women & Men’s Bible Study, Kids Club www.ebenezer reformed. com
Nursery Available We are an independent nondenominational Christian church. Visitors are always welcome. FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203 “ A Church with a Heart — In the Heart of Forreston” 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School 7 p.m. Wednesday Choir 6:30 p.m. Thursday Bible Study Thursday, May 19—6:30 p.m. Bible Study Sunday, May 22—9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion & Sunday School Recognition; 10 a.m. Sunday School Thursday, May 26—6:30 p.m. Bible Study FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Karen Hundrieser 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.” Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; transportation and nursery provided for all services. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month.
EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m.
FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA Pastor Kathy Burkheimer 815-222-7270 Worship & Sunday School at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon Fellowship at 10 a.m. Welcome Center is at 111 S. 4th St., Oregon GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-362-6601 Sunday School for All Ages 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Matt Smith, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail. com Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m. Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday—Various Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.
10:30 a.m. Pastor Hoffman will give the morning message titled “The Miracles of Faith” from the Faith Sermon Series. Greeting you will be Donald and Pam Buse. 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. May’s Bible Book of the Month is Psalms: 1 through 75. 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 10:15 a.m. Confirmation Preparation 10:15 a.m.
LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor David Poust Sunday, May 22—10:30 a.m. Worship Service & Children’s Church Wednesday, May 25— Newsletter Deadline LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi Handicapped Accessible Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Age Three through Sixth Grade. Everyone is Welcome
PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. (The church is handicapped accessible) Pastor Leslie Lake 9:30 a.m. Family Worship 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11 a.m. Sunday School PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston MT. MORRIS CHURCH Pastor David Poust OF THE BRETHREN 815-938-2380 409 W. Brayton Road CHRIST OUR SAVIOR Thursday, May 19—1 p.m. P.O. Box 2055 LUTHERAN CHURCH UMW Unit Meeting Mt. Morris, IL 61054 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon Sunday, May 22—9 a.m. Pastor Ginny Haney 815-284-4554 REVIVE COMMUNITY Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Phone: 815-734-4573 Pastor David Andermann CHURCH Sunday School, Sunday School Office hours Monday 815-632-6767 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris Outing Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon 9 a.m. Worship Service follow@revivemtm.com EVANGELICAL FREE Monday, May 23—8 a.m. Thursday, May 19—4:30-7 10:20 a.m. Education Hour 815-994-0428 CHURCH AA Open Meeting; 10 a.m. p.m. Food Pantry Open Thursday, May 19— Southern Baptist OF MT. MORRIS Communion at Heritage Woods Friday, May 20—9 a.m. 10 a.m. Bible Class Saturday Night Service 102 S. Seminary St. Wednesday, May 25—Herald Women’s Fellowship; 11:30 Sunday, May 22—9 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Mt. Morris News Due a.m. Delivery for Food Pantry Worship with Communion, Celebrate Recovery Senior Pastor Saturday, May 21—8 a.m. Children Sing, Sunday 6-8 p.m. Monday Bruce McKanna FLORENCE UNITED Men’s Fellowship Breakfast School Recognition Sunday; Associate Pastor METHODIST CHURCH Sunday, May 22—8:15 10:20 a.m. Education Lance Mennen 2649 W. Florence Rd., a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN Hour;. Mission Sunday CHURCH 815-734-4942 Freeport Worship; 10:30 a.m. FellowThursday, May 26—10 a.m. 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Thursday, May 19—1 p.m. Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier ship;10:45 a.m. Sunday School Monday, May 23—2-4:40 Bible Class Craig Arnold, Pastor Ladies Bible Study Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 812-236-1213 Saturday, May 21—7 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. p.m. Food Pantry Open Tuesday, May 24—8:45 a.m. CHURCH OF THE Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Men’s Accountability Group Bible Study; Quilting OPEN BIBLE Sunday, May 22—8:30 a.m. FORRESTON GROVE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo ST. BRIDE’S Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. InnerCHURCH NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY Luke Schier, Pastor EPISCOPAL CHURCH Mission; 10 a.m. Worship 7246 N. Freeport Rd., OF GOD 815-946-2848 1000 Ill. 64 West Service; 5 p.m. Youth Group Forreston 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Oregon Tuesday, May 24—9 a.m. Presbyterian Church in Pastor David Demmer We include children in our Pastor Barbara Seward Ladies Prayer Circle America 815-732-7404 Sunday Worship experience 815-732-7211 Wednesday, May 25—6 815-938-3605 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship “Grandkids Class” www.saintbrides.org a.m. Mt. Morris Men’s Prayer 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Service Ages 3-10 are dismissed right Meeting Email:saint.bride.church@ 10:30 a.m. Worship Service after our Praise & Blended gmail.com Log onto our website Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. NORTH GROVE Worship Time. Services at http://www.efcmm. Pioneer Club EVANGELICAL Bible-Based Sunday-Holy Communion-8 org to check out our latest Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult CHURCH Passion for God and 10 a.m. opportunities and updates Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Compassion for People Classes Forreston Visit Our Website: Children’s Sunday School & FAITH DISCOVERY FORRESTON REFORMED Pastor Tim Hotchkiss PoloOpenBible.org Adult Bible Study Available CHURCH CHURCH Church: 815-938-2194 CROSSROADS St. Bride’s follows 801 W. Oregon St., Polo 501 Third Ave. Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 traditional Anglican-Episcopal Jeremy Heller, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Worship Sunday School 9 a.m. COMMUNITY CHURCH, church practices; is biblically 815-946-3588 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Worship Service 10:05 a.m. WHITE PINES CAMPUS based and both family and 9 a.m. Sunday School Tuesday & Saturday 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo individual oriented. Visitors are 10 a.m. Worship Service 9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & always welcomed. Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH OREGON West Grove Road at The deadline for church news for the June 2 papers will be 9 a.m. on Thursday, May CHURCH OF GOD Columbine Rd. 26 due to Memorial Day.The normal deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson Pastor Michael Hoffman Sunday, May 22—9:15 a.m. the Church News to be turned in at the Oregon office at 121 A S. 4th St. The deadline 815-732-6847 Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 is 9 a.m. on Fridays for church news left in the drop boxes in Forreston & Polo. Items a.m. Congregational Bible You and your family are in- Study, Instrumental Ensemble can also be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews.com or faxed to 815-732-4238. For vited to join us in worship on Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Divine more information call Vinde Wells at 815-732-6166 ext. 5903. Sunday, May 22 for worship at Worship
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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 Friday, May 20—8 a.m. Bulletin Assembly & Fellowship Saturday, May 21—5:30 p.m. Worship Service Sunday, May 22—9:30 a.m. Worship Service, Bibles Presented to Sunday School Children; Fellowship Following Service; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for Children age 4 through 6th Grade Monday, May 23—1 p.m. Naomi Group Tuesday, May 24—8:30 a.m. Dorcas Group Wednesday, May 25—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise Group; 9 a.m. Quilt Group WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m. Worship—10:35 a.m.
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Bison thriving at the Grasslands By Earleen Hinton ehinton@oglecounty news.com
2014 to help restore the prairie and encourage habitat for other prairie species. Since then, officials have been studying the large mammals’ effect on the prairie. They have seen a positive impact on how the bison’s grazing techniques are helping native grasses and all the other birds, amphibians, bugs, and mammals that live on the prairie. Grasslands volunteers who have spent hundreds of hours pulling invasive plants, collecting prairie plants seeds, burning, and replanting are now seeing where some prairie plants are doing better based on the bison’s selective eating habits. Bison hair has also been used as nesting material for birds and small animals. “From a science research point of view, this study will take several years,” said Considine. “What we are trying to do is optimize the habitat for all the prairie species. We are using bison as a tool.” Twenty-eight grazing exclosures, designed to keep the bison out, dot the 1,500 bison unit helping scientists to monitor the bison’s impact on the prairie. Bison were reintroduced to the Grasslands when Considine and Bill Kleiman, preserve manager, and Grassland volunteers, made three trips totaling nearly 3,500 miles to transport cows and bulls from established
She was deep into nap mode, curled up tightly next to her family on the backside of a small hill, out of the wind and soaking up the sun on a cool Northern Illinois spring day. Then her mom grunted, nudged her gently with her nose and the little brown calf rose, twitched her tail, turned around, and had some lunch. Nine and counting, that’s the number of bison calves born so far this year at the Nachusa Grasslands. This is the second year since the large North American mammal was reintroduced at The Nature Conservancy’s 3,500-acre preserve, located east of Dixon and south of Oregon. With more room to graze and a underpass to call their own, the bison herd at the Grasslands is thriving. “We had nine new calves as of last week, but I am sure some more were born over the weekend,” said restoration ecologist Cody Considine on Monday. “They are doing quite fine.” Seventeen calves were born in 2015 bringing the herd count to 74. “We may have 20 to 21 calves this season,” said Considine. The bison, officially named the official mammal of the United States earlier this month, were reintroduced at the Grasslands in October
A bison calf stands next to her mother at the Nachusa Grasslands. Photo by Earleen Hinton
herds in Iowa and South Dakota to the Grasslands. The Grasslands’ herd is the first to live at a TNC preserve east of the Mississippi and also the first conservation herd in Illinois—with a primary purpose of helping the prairie thrive. The bison, and their calves, have also meant an increase in visitors driving by Grasslands, to catch a glimpse of the herd. The Grasslands kiosk, located on Lowden Road, offers maps of the Grasslands including where the bison are located. Sometimes the herd can be seen grazing on the west side of Lowden Road or from the north side of Stone Barn Road or south from Flagg Road. A new bison underpass was constructed last summer that allows the bison to walk under Stone Barn Road to the new southern unit, which increased the bison habitat
from 500 acres to 1,500. Plans are underway to build a $1 million selfguided interpretive visitor facility along Lowden Road, south of the Grasslands headquarters barn, where visitors can learn about the prairie and, of course, the bison. “We hope to break ground this year,” said Considine. “The center will be off of Lowden Road where we’ve hosted Autumn on Prairie.” Crews were busy last year transforming the Bluestem Bottoms, along Wade Creek, back into a wetland habitat which has already attracted migrating birds and hopefully help the Blanding Turtle, an endangered species found at the Grasslands. “We want to help visitors learn about prairies and why they are important. The facility will be very nice,” he said. The visitor facility is being developed with
private donations and will feature more than 70 feet of interpretive panels explaining Nachusa’s prairie/woodland/wetland ecosystems and the attempts to protect them. The center will also include bison information, a trail, a parking area, and bathrooms. How you can help Volunteer opportunities are also on the rise at the Grasslands. “We are eager for more volunteers. There are lots of opportunities for lots of things to help us,” Considine said. Work days are held every Saturday and begin at 9 a.m. Volunteers should report to the Grasslands headquarters barn located at 8772 S. Lowden Road. For more information, visit www.nachusagrasslands.org.
Master Gardeners supply research-based answers to questions, and take time to find the information for specific circumstances. They do not make house calls, but residents are free to bring samples to the University of Illinois Extension Ogle County office, located at 421 W. Pines Rd., Oregon. Reach the Master Gardeners by calling 815732-2191 or by stopping at the office. Questions can also be e-mailed to uiemg-ogle@ illinois.edu . Volunteers will ask some diagnostic questions to understand each horticulture situation, then will call back after they have done their
Reach the Master Gardeners by calling 815-7322191 or by stopping at the Oregon office. Questions can also be e-mailed to uiemgogle@illinois.edu. research. The Horticulture Help Desk is a free service offered by the Ogle County Master Gardeners. Clients are encouraged to e-mail or bring in photos or drop off samples of their troubled plants, trees, or shrubs.
TIps for collecting samples include: Bring in or email photos of the plant. Be sure to include the surrounding environment. If possible bring in the entire plant if appropriate, especially if it is a vegetable, annual or perennial flower. Woody plant samples should be as large as practical. Collect samples from areas that are still alive and showing symptoms. Do not collect dead plants. Often their tissues have been invaded by other fungi and bacteria and the original pathogen is no longer detectable. Collect several plant specimens showing a range of symptoms. Collect both
Tours, work days set at Sand Ridge
Weeds tend to wilt quickly. Consider placing them between two pieces of moist paper towel and bring them in as soon as possible.
The Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County (PPSOC) will host tours and work days this spring, summer, and fall. Tours will focus on viewing and learning about prairie plants. Work days will help participants learn what plants need to be controlled and how to control them. Opportunities will be offered to help restore parts of the native landscape. The next two tour and work days will be held on Saturday, May 21 and Saturday, June 4 at Sand Ridge. Meet at 9 a.m. at 2879 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon. Wear comfortable shoes. Expect to see lovely flowers and pull a few weeds. Each will take about two hours. Watch for information on further tour and work days.
The Obsession by Nora Roberts The Railwayman’s Wife by Ashley Hay The 14th Colony by Steve Berry Counted with the Stars by Connilyn Cossette
Non-Fiction My Friend Dahmer by Derf Backderf The Great Tradeoff by Steven Weisman Don’t Throw That Away by Jeff Yeager
Master Gardeners offering free horticulture hotline University of Illinois Extension Ogle County Master Gardeners are offering a free service answering garden questions at the Horticulture Help Desk. The Horticulture Help Desk is now open Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. through September. Topics such as “I need help reading my seed catalog.“ “I’m not sure when to start seeds for my cool weather vegetables.” “How will the drought effect my lawn?”, can be answered. Master Gardeners research topics about insects, trees, shrubs, plants, vegetables, fruits, gardens, lawns, and more.
A barn quilt painting class will be held at Rock River Center on Friday, June 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The center is located at 810 S. 10th St., Oregon. Karen Hilliard will instruct the class in painting 2’ x 2’ barn quilts. All are invited. All participants can complete this painting with great success. No previous experience is required. Barn quilts can be personalized by choosing from the many colors available. Participants must bring a blow dryer and extension cord. They are reminded to wear old clothes. Attendees need to bring a blow dryer and extension cord. And remember to wear old clothes. The cost is $42 for members and $45 for non-members. The cost includes all materials and instructions, Barn quilts will be taken home the same day. To register for this class call 815-732-3252 or toll free 1-800-541-5479. Class size is limited to 20 participants. Early registration is encouraged. For more information visit the website at www.rockrivercenter.org
healthy and damaged plant parts. Provide as much background and related information as possible. Make note of flooding, shade, environmental changes, pesticides used and fertilizer history. Watch for any observable patterns or uniformity. It may be necessary to wait until the plant blooms for a botanical identification. After collecting samples, do not expose them to direct sunlight. Keep them cool and do not allow them to dry out.
Oregon Library News 2015 Read for the Win Summer Reading Program The 2016 Summer Reading Program brochure is available at the library now. Registration begins on Monday, May 23. The program is free to residents of the Oregon Public Library District who are 3 to 17 years old. The program will include story times, activities, bookmarks, prizes, games, special guests, and of course, books. All youth are invited to participate. Bookmark Contest
Congratulations to Asher, Eli, Isabelle, Quinn, Hadrian, Kaylyn, Cooper, Macklynn, Joy, James, Kennedy, Kayshia, Kaitlyn, Luke, Abby, Ella, Madisyn, Isabella, McAuley, Ashley, Lauren, Tanner, Josey, and Adain. Their bookmark entries have been selected to be copied, laminated, and distributed during the 2016 Summer Reading Program, Read for the Win! More than 236 entries were submitted, which made the selection very difficult. Thank you to all those who participated. Those
When: May 20, 2016 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Where: Manny’s Pizza 211 Main Street, Savanna Cost: $50
bookmark entries not selected for distribution will be used as bulletin board borders at the library. Bookmarks will be available after registration begins for summer reading program. Library Book Clubs The In-BeTween Book Club will meet Wednesday, May 25, 1:30 p.m. at the library to discuss El Deafo by Cece Bell and Confessions of a Former Bully by Trudy Ludwig. The Rock River Center Book Club meets Wednesday, June 8 at 12:30 p.m. at the Rock River Center to discuss The Kitchen Boy by Robert Alexander. Fireplace Restoration The Fireplace restoration project is nearly complete, to its original state when the building was first built in 1908. A big thank you to all those who donated. Restoration would not be
possible without this support. Donations are still being accepted to complete the project. Call Andy Dettman at 815-732-2724 to make a contribution. All patrons are invited to stop by the library and relax in a comfortable chair while admiring a scene from the past. 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., or on Tuesdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the library New Releases Fiction Family Jewels by Stuart Woods Most Wanted by Lisa Scottoline Miss Julia Inherits a Mess by Ann B. Ross Miller’s Valley by Anna Quindlen
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Butterfly program is May 22 at the forest preserve Field Guides are available
An entomologist will be at the Byron Forest Preserve May 22 to discuss butterflies of Illinois. Photo supplied
The Byron Forest Preserve will host a Butterflies of Illinois lecture on Sunday, May 22 at 2 p.m. at the Jarrett Prairie Center Museum. This presentation was
originally scheduled for last Feb. 14 but was cancelled due to a snow storm. Dr. Michael Jeffords, recently retired entomologist for the Illinois Natural History Survey, and Susan Post, Biological Control Specialist for the Illinois Natural History
Survey, will share their knowledge and passion for the butterflies found in gardens and rare natural areas of our state, as well as breathtaking photographs that they have captured of the many butterflies that call Illinois home. They will also speak about what it takes to
prepare a field guide and will have copies of their book “A Field Guide to Illinois Butterflies” for sale. For more information contact the Byron Forest Preserve District at 815234-8535 ext. 200 or visit the website at www. byronforestpreserve.com.
Guest Column Policies hinder the economic growth in Ogle By Kim P. Gouker Chairman Ogle County Board ByronLook to our neighboring states—their competitive business climate is poaching jobs from across our border. Each and every year we watch as our hardworking people, and their jobs, move out of Illinois. When it comes to attracting new jobs, new businesses, and keeping the ones we have in Illinois and Ogle County, we’re losing regionally, nationally and globally. It’s not because of our
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location, or our people; we’re losing because of our high costs of doing business. One of the key policies hindering economic growth is our high rates of workers’ compensation. Illinois has the seventh highest workers’
compensation rates in the country. State and local governments combined pay close to $900 million annually. In Ogle County alone, our worker’s compensation costs, just for our employees, surpassed $200,000 this year. That is unacceptable. Compared to the rest of the country, Illinois’ workers’ compensation laws place an unfair burden on our governments and our businesses, especially our local governments and small businesses. Illinois has so many advantages. We have the best location, the best resources, the best workforce, and the best research institutions in the country. In Ogle County, we have many vibrant communities,
each with their own private employers suffering under the burden of Illinois’ high workers’ compensation costs. Many of these communities receive inquiries from potential employers who would like to start new businesses, but they have difficulty competing with neighboring states with workers’ compensation costs a fraction they would be charged if they set up shop in Illinois. Reforming our workers’ compensation laws will make Illinois more business friendly, and will bring, and keep, more jobs. While there has been some reform accomplished in Springfield, there needs to be more. Because, this is not a Top Ten List that our state wants to be on.
Garden Party Lindy Eckerd, Chana, listens intently to the bidding at the live auction May 14 at the garden party held at Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon. Photo by Vinde Wells
Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity. May 9 Jerry P. Fichtenmueller, 53, Dixon, was issued a citation at 5 a.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 700 block of N. Fourth Street. Mekenna K. Johnson, 16, Oregon, was issued a citation at 3:10 p.m. for violation of stop arm passed school bus while loading/unloading. This violation occurred in the 200 block of S. 10th Street. At 5:32 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash at 108 N. Second Street involving a 1997 Ford driven by Gloria J. McKenzie, 71, Oregon, and a 2003 Saturn driven by Jillian A. Chapin, 27, Oregon. McKenzie was
issued a citation for improper backing. May 10 At 2 p.m., following up on a traffic crash that had occurred on May 4, police issued a citation to Kathleen A. Gibble, 65, Mt. Morris, for failure to give information after striking an unattended vehicle. This violation occurred in the parking lot of 301 S. 10th Street. May 11 Michael M. Cossia, 40, Rockford, was issued a citation at 12:47 a.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 600 block of S. 2nd Street. At 6:02 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the parking lot of lower Oregon Park West involving a 2003 Honda driven by Jessica S. Hunt,
16, Mt. Morris, and a 2012 Nissan driven by Sharon K. DeArvil, 69, Oregon. No citations were issued. May 12 Andrew K. Jacobson, 32, Oregon, was arrested at 1:14 a.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for unlawful restraint. Jacobson was transported to the Ogle County jail. May 13 At 8 a.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 100 block of Adams Street involving a parked 1999 Mack garbage truck owned by Moring Disposal, Inc. of Forreston, that while activated, rolled into a parked 1997 Dodge owned by Peter Portner, 58, Dixon. No citations were issued. At 1:58 p.m., police investigated a twovehicle traffic crash at the
intersection of Ill. 2 and Pines Road involving a 2002 Chevrolet driven by Brian J. Pasch, 51, Rockford, and a 2004 Jeep driven by Elizabeth A. Gray, 31, Oregon. Pasch was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Paul L. Thorp, 61, Leaf River, was issued a citation at 4:20 p.m. for speeding, 44 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 500 block of N. Fourth Street. Mackenzie M. Bills, 20, Gainesville, Florida, was issued a citation at 8:33 p.m. for use of a cell phone while driving. This violation occurred in the 300 block of E. Washington Street. Bridget F. Fennell, 52, Rockford, was arrested at 11:09 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Fennell was also issued citations for improper
lane usage and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. She was transported to the Ogle County jail. These violations occurred in the 500 block of W. Washington Street. May 14 Timothy D. Crosby, 30, Oregon, was issued a citation at 6:45 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration. This violation occurred in the 900 block of S. Fourth Street. May 15 At 3:31 a.m., police took one 16-year-old male juvenile of Oregon into limited custody for possession of cannabis less than 30 grams. The juvenile was transported to the Ogle County jail where he was then released into his parent’s custody with a referral to the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office being sent. Twenty seven parking
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Public Voice Dear Editor, I believe what the mayor is trying to do with the subdivision on Ill. 64 and Daysville Road is good. But there are many, many houses for sale in town and who is going to build a house in the subdivision when they can buy a house in town. Also there are no sidewalks or street lights and I guess the money he spent on utilities is worth the cost. Get the houses in town sold and then worry about the subdivision. Good luck with the subdivision. Sincerely, Steven Moehle Vernon Hills
Cafe gives back to community Dear Editor, As the owner of McKendrie Street Cafe in Mt. Morris, I would like to give a special thanks to D.L. Rahn Junior High School.
During basketball games and other activities we provided ice cream that raised over $1,000 that went back into the junior high school. As a business owner it makes me proud to have the opportunity to give back to our community. We look forward to the coming school year and raising even more money. Thank you, DLR. Ken Foss Byron
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The baccalaureate service was well-attended and featured Pastor Jake Ritzema from Grace Valley Christian Reformed Church, Pastor Matthew Smith from German Valley United Methodist, and Pastor Gary Branam from Baileyville Baptist. At our honors night we were able to honor our Seniors with $338,000 in scholarships for their postsecondary plans. A majority of those scholarships were from local families and generous businesses who continue to
Dear Editor, I just wanted to take a quick moment and thank everyone in the community for making the last week for the Class of 2016 a memorable one. We are very fortunate to have so many people who care enough to get involved in our baccalaureate service, honors night, and commencement ceremony. These important events helped highlight the wonderful accomplishments of the Class of 2016.
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Correction An incorrect cutline appeared in last week’s edition under a photo of the Oregon Elementary School Art Show held May 6. At left, Aubrie and Alyssa Schefcik, Oregon, look at the art work on display. At right, Owen Flanagan, Oregon, shows his sister Emma the art project he created for the show. Photos by Vinde Wells
Fundraiser for VBS is May 25 at OUMC The First Presbyterian Church, Oregon United Methodist Church, Saint Paul Lutheran Church, and Freedom Lutheran Church, all of Oregon, will hold a Potato & Salad Bar Fundraiser for Vacation Bible School (VBS) on Wednesday, May 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Oregon United Methodist Church. The suggested donation
is $5 per person with a maximum of $20 per family. Potatoes and toppings, salad and toppings, and dessert will be served. Early registration will be available for Fearless VBS! The theme for this year’s VBS is Fearless! Take your Flame, Ignite the World. It will be held Monday, July 18 through Friday, July 22 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
daily at First Presbyterian Church. VBS is for kids entering PreK through sixth grade. Fear is referenced in the Bible hundreds of times, and more than 100 of those times the Bible says, “Don’t be Afraid!” Each day participants will study an important person from the Bible, learn how they became courageous
From A1 Byron, said his concern is about wells being contaminated and increased truck traffic past Forreston High School at the east edge of town. He also questioned the ZBA’s approval of the request. “I don’t think the ZBA met all the standards,” he said. Board member Jerry Brooks, Oregon, said he would vote yes. He said he looked at the property and believes the Morings intend to meet the nine conditions set by the ZBA. The dumpsters will be stored on a concrete pad and trucks will be washed inside a building with the used water going into a catch basin, he said. “It seems like everything is being taken care of that the people in that area are concerned about,” Brooks said. In another matter, the board voted to purchase a house at 507 Jefferson Street, Oregon,
from Danny M. and Sarah M. Chisamore for $65,000. Board chairman Kim Gouker, Byron, said the property, which is across the street from the judicial center parking lot, is part of the 50-year plan approved by the board approximately two years ago. With an eye to future expansion, the 50-year plan designates certain properties that county officials will try to buy when they become available. Gouker said the board has no immediate plans for property. “When we adopted the 50-year plan we had no idea which properties would become available first,” he said. The money will come from the Long Range Fund, which gets its revenues from the host fees paid by garbagehauling companies to dump in landfills in the county. Gouker said the fund has a $250,000 line item for property purchases.
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New mural created on wall of old OHS gym By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@oglecountynews.com A new mural will deliver powerful messages to everyone that enters the Oregon High School gym. Art students Zoe Nelson and Meghan Scott came up with the idea to paint a mural during their sophomore year and Nelson put the final touches on the mural Monday. “The mural has inspirational figures with quotes in a pop art style,” said Nelson. “Painting the mural started last year and was just finished.” Quotes and artistic renditions of MIchael Jordan, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Maya Angelou, Steve Jobs, Malala Yousafzai, Pablo Picasso, Mahatma Gandhi, and Emma Watson line one wall of the gym above the bleachers. Nelson was pleased with how the mural turned out. “I think it looks really good,” she said. “Students will see these quotes and will be inspired. It feels really good to hear compliments about the mural. It shows the handwork paid off.” Nelson plans to continue her art career in college. She is planning to attend the University of Illinois to study
Class of 2016 to graduate on May 22 Baccalaureate for the Oregon High School Class of 2016 will be held on Thursday, May 19 at 7 p.m. at the Blackhawk Center. The class will graduate on Sunday, May 22 at 2 p.m. at the Blackhawk Center.
art education. “Art gives an outlet to express yourself,” said Nelson. “There is not a right answer with art. You do what you feel.” Nelson credits her art instructor Cheryl Bunton for encouraging her creativity. “Sometimes art takes a turn that was not planned and I end up liking the changes,” said Nelson. “Art does not always turn out the way it is envisioned, but turns out better after the changes.”
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Top competition awaits athletes at sectional By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com With small-school powers Rockford Christian and Winnebago dropping down from 2A to 1A in track and field this year, this Friday’s boys sectional at Oregon promises to be one of the toughest in several years. Add defending sectional champ Byron, relay-heavy Lena-Winslow, traditionally strong Oregon and Hawk Classic champ ForrestonPolo, and all the ingredients are in place for an exciting meet. Christian Life and Pecatonica-Durand will also make their presence felt. “You better be ready to compete at the highest level or be left at home,” Oregon coach Jim Spratt said. “There’s some tremendous times and marks. Teams will be pulling each other along, that’s for sure.” Oregon has hopes of qualifying all four of its relays for the third time under Spratt. “We’re as healthy as we’ve been all year,” Spratt said, “We’re fully loaded and ready
to go – peaking at the right time.” Individually, Konner Wilson in the hurdles, Kole Mowry and John Ghibellini in the throws and Ian Hussung in the distances are the best bets to advance downstate for the Hawks. Unfortunately, PoloForreston comes into the sectional with a major injury bug. Brad Cavanaugh, who has been downstate his three previous years, is still battling an ankle injury from football and has a groin problem. Coach Ryan Deets hopes to use Cavanaugh in the relays, but it is wait-and-see this week in practice. “Because of the ankle, he is going to be high jumping off his opposite foot,” Deets said. Last year, Cavanaugh won the sectional and set a school record of 6-foot-5. Besides his injury, he’ll have to contend with a 6-8 jumper from Winnebago and a pair from RC that go 6-5 or better. Another senior star that is day-to-day is sprinter Brooks Grobe, who hasn’t felt well the last couple of weeks. P-F suffered another major blow recently when all-purpose
Oregon’s Konner Wilson hands the baton to Carson Buck in the first exchange of the 4x100 relay at the Big Northern Conference Meet. The Hawks host the sectional this Friday at Landers-Loomis Field. Photo by Earleen Hinton
runner Gavin Fuchs pulled a hamstring at a football camp. “That affects all the relays,” Deets said. “If Gavin can’t go this week, maybe he’ll be back for the state meet.” With all the injuries, the goal of P-F winning its first-ever sectional is greatly compromised. They would
have been a co-favorite, along with Rockford Christian. “Instead of going for the win, we’ll concentrate on sending the most individuals down,” Deets said. “It’s just how the year has gone for us. It’s too bad how things turned out.” Returning qualifiers
AJ Christensen (hurdles) and Preston Stapleton (horizontal jumps) will lead the team individually. Even with injuries, the 400, 800 and 1,600 relays are strong candidates for state qualification. Last year, P-F won each of those events and was runner-up to Byron for
the team title. Field events begin at 4 p.m. with running events to follow at Landers-Loomis Field. The top two finishers in each event and anyone else reaching state-qualifying standards will earn trips to Charleston for the IHSA state meet.
Homers lift Lady Hawks By Andy Colbert AColbert@oglecounty news.com Trailing 4-3 going into the top of the sixth inning against West Carroll in a 2A regional, Oregon needed a big hit to get back in the game. Fortunately, it was not just one, but two back-to-back home runs that gave the Lady Hawks just enough of cushion for a 7-6 win. Bre Bicksler singled to start the inning and Hailey White advanced to base on a bunt. Ally Bartling then connected on a Riley Sullivan pitch, driving it over the left-field fence for a 3-run home run. Bella Holley, up next, hit a high fly that also found its way over the left field fence and Oregon had a 7-4 lead. “The seniors (Bartling and Holley) took over on offense,” Oregon coach Jay Holley said. “They’ve put in so much hard work and showed poise after being down.” In the bottom of the sixth, West Carroll loaded the
bases on a Bri Kampmeir single and only had one out. A single by catcher Emma Aljets brought in McKenna Sullivan and Abbie Kosier and WC closed to within 7-6. Oregon pitcher Emily Perkins managed to get out of the jam, but still needed to shut down the visitors one more time. Clinging to the 1-run lead in the bottom, Perkins saved her best for last. Mixing fast balls and change of paces, she struck out the last two batters to preserve the win. “I didn’t want to lose it for the seniors,” Perkins said. “She was lights out in the last inning,” Holley said. “She did exactly what we asked her to do in workmanlike fashion the whole game.” Oregon took a 2-0 lead in the first inning, but just as easily could have been shut out. Aleah Wight led off the inning with a walk, eventually reaching third. With two outs, WC perfectly executed the fake pick off play to second, with the catcher throwing it to the pitcher instead. Wight was
caught off base at third, but somehow she slipped in under the tag. Had Wight been tagged, the Thunder would have been out of the inning without giving up any runs. Instead, Wight scored on a passed ball. Bicksler, who reached base after being hit by a pitch, then scored on a Hailey White single. “The home runs turned the tide for them, but they jumped out on us early,” WC coach Don Mathey said. “The first inning was an example of that.” WC loaded the bases in the second inning, but Holley threw out Anna Baptke stealing and Perkins got McKenna Sullivan to ground out to end the inning. Oregon got an insurance run in the third on a RBI triple to the centerfield fence by Anni Wilson, driving in Wight. With a 3-0 lead heading into the fifth inning, Oregon looked to be in complete control. That’s when WC’s Josi Anderson made two straight fielding gems at third base
last chance for Mackenzie Skoumal to display her athletic abilities. Turns out she’ll get one final chance for that at the IHSA state meet in Charleston. In cold and rainy
conditions at Byron on May 13, Skoumal picked up a pair of second-places to automatically qualify in the 100 and 200-meter dashes. It will be her first time downstate as an individual, after qualifying the last three years on relays. “This whole week has been super emotional with school ending and realizing this might be it for me,” Skoumal said.
Oregon’s Ally Bartling is welcomed at home plate after hitting a home run over the left field fence to regain the lead for the Lady Hawks during regional action against West Carroll at Oregon Park West Tuesday night. Photo by Earleen Hinton
to throw out Lady Hawk runners. She completed the hat trick on the third batted ball, more of a routine play. “There were a lot of good defensive plays made by both teams,” Mathey said. In the bottom of the fifth, McKenna Sullivan reach base on a fielder’s choice and Abbie Kosier added a single. Kampier then got the Thunder on the board for the first time in the game with an RBI, helped by a Lady Hawk error. Another error allowed Kosier to score, making it 3-2. Hoping to get out of
the inning without any more damage, Perkins was tagged for two straight singles by Baptke Emily Suiter. Those hits drove in Kosier and courtesy runner Shelby Skiles. That gave WC its lone lead of the game before Bartling and Holley’s sixth inning heroics. The defensive play of the game came in the top of the seventh inning by WC left fielder Kampmeir. Oregon had two runners on base and Holley drilled a line shot to left field. Kampmeir sprinted over
and made a flat-out dive to snag of the ball barely above ground level. That got the Thunder out of the inning and gave momentum heading into the final at-bat. Perkins had other ideas, though. “I don’t think we can’t have exciting games,” Holley said. “This is a memory that no one can take away from our team.” Oregon will face No. 1 seed and 5-time defending BNC west champ Stillman Valley in Saturday’s regional final. Stillman beat Stockton 14-0.
Skoumal qualifies for girls state meet in two events By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com After four years of a stellar sports career at Oregon, the 1A girls track and field sectional was perhaps the
Above left, Oregon’s Teddy Beauchem celebrates after throwing a PR in the shot put. At right, Byron’s Paige Holloway waits in the rain to jump/ Photo by Earleen Hinton
In the 100 meters, Courtney Sockwell of Rockford Lutheran ran a 12.43 to beat Skoumal’s PR of 12.88. Sockwell’s time was the best of all 1A sectionals. “The competition helps,” Skoumal said. “It’s great to come out with a PR at the sectional.” In the 200, it was the same finish, with Sockwell clocking a 25.90 and Skoumal a 26.59, for another Mackenzie Skoumal runs personal best. at the BNC meet. Photo by “To get two PRs in the cold Chris Johnson and rain is phenomenal,” Oregon coach Nick to my style of running,” Schneiderman said. “Before Skoumal said. What makes Friday’s the meet, the coaching staff performance more satisfying preached to all our athletes about getting PRs and not is that Skoumal was worrying about what lane hampered by knee and shin you’re in or who you’re problems last year. “She’s run good all this running or throwing against.” Skoumal was more of a year and stayed healthy,” quartermiler her freshman Schneiderman said. “She’s and sophomore years. This excited and looking forward year, she has concentrated on to running at state. Hopefully, the sprints, even foregoing a she’ll get 75-80 degree chance to qualify in the open weather and hit another PR.” Skoumal’s best chance 400. “As a senior, the 100 and to medal might in the 200, 200 were more conducive where her time is seeded 10th
out of 29 qualifiers. The top nine out of the preliminaries move onto the finals. In the 100, she is seeded in the middle of the pack. Skoumal also ran anchor on the Lady Hawk 400 relay that placed fifth with a time of 53.37. Other runners were Abi Hopkins, Gylian Finch and Abby Newman. Newman and Skoumal are the only 4-year seniors on the team. “We’ll miss them both,” Schneiderman said. “Abby’s been a great teammate. She’s one of the few people that can run the 3,200 relay and 400 relay back-to-back.” In her first year out for track, Finch made a quite splash for Oregon with fourth-place finishes in the high (4’-7”), long (15’-4”) and triple jumps (31’-6”). “Gylian had a chance in all three,” Schneiderman said. “We were hopping she could pop that one big jump to put her over the top.” With volleyball commitments, Finch was Turn to B2
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Hawks end season with 7-2 loss to Pecatonica at the regional By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@oglecounty news.com Even when the Hawks were down 4-0 Monday evening, the team knew they were still had a chance against Pecatonica. Players in the dugout were yelling words of encouragement and head coach David Boyer told the players to get one run at a time. Unfortunately for Oregon, they were unable to exploit many holes in the Indians defense and the Hawks season ended 7-2 in the opening game of the Stillman Valley Regional. The game was played in Pecatonica. “What can I say,” said Boyer. “We hit the ball hard right at Pecatonica players. I
tip my hat. When the hits are not falling it is hard.” In the third inning, two hard hit balls went right to the center fielder. In the fourth, Oregon again hit a ball right at the center fielder. “It is always nice to be where you need to be defensively,” said Pecatonica head coach Greg Deppe. “Our pitcher did well tonight and delivered when we needed him.” Jacob Noble pitched a complete game for the Indians and issued 4 walks and 6 hits while striking out 7 Hawks. He gave up 2 runs. As the game wore on, the Hawks continued to hit Noble hard and had chances with runners on and two outs, but the Indians defense stayed strong. Oregon left 7 runners on base.
As a hitter, Noble had an RBI triple in the first, an RBI double in the third, a walk in the fourth an a single in the sixth. “They were patient hitters,” said Boyer. “Coach Greg did a great job.” Boyer though his pitchers did a fantastic job even though the end result was a loss. “Kevin (Beard) and Jared (Pottorff) did a good job tonight,” he said. “Pecatonica hit the ball hard, and they found the gaps.” Beard pitched 3 and 2/3 innings. He gave up 5 hits and 4 walks with 4 earned runs. Pottorff completed the game and gave up 3 runs on 5 hits and 2 walks. Boyer is expecting this pair of pitchers to improve next season. Beard will be a
Oregon catcher Zach Stromberg dives for a ball near the fence behind homeplate Monday afternoon. Photo by Chris Johnson
senior and Pottorff a junior. Defensively one of the highlights for Oregon came in the second inning. Centerfielder Trey Wilson caught a hard hit ball and doubled off the Pecatonica runner at first to end the inning.
At home plate Zach Stromberg was covering every pop up behind the plate. He almost ran over the Pecatonica on-deck batter twice and almost ran into the fence twice to try and secure an out. He also blocked the plate
for an out when a Pecatonica player tried to score on a slow grounder in the third. “Zach is a gamer and he want to win,” said Boyer. “He does what it takes. Tonight he was visibly upset. He gives everything.”
Hawks take second at BNC By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com
Oregon’s Brayton Finch loses his balance as he is edged at the finish line by Dixon’s Kyle LeBlanc in the 4x100 at the BNC meet. Photo by Earleen Hinton
Lady Tigers win sectional From B1 limited with meet and practice time. “We only had her half the time, but she’s a talented competitor,” Schneiderman said. “I wish we could have her more.” By her own standards, Hopkins was disappointed with a fifth place in the triple jump, sixth in the 110 low hurdles and eighth in the 300 hurdles. “As a freshman, she put too many expectations on herself,” Schneiderman said. “She’ll learn and be stronger
than ever next season.” Competing in a wet and slippery throwing ring, Ellen Reckamp was fourth in the discus at 93’-1”. It was one of three throwing medals for Doug Engle’s crew, “Ellen has the ability,” Schneiderman said. “She’s been over 100 feet this year. Sometimes, that can get you downstate.” In the shot put, Teddy Beachum was fourth at 33’4” and Meredith Gelander took sixth at 31’-7”. “Teddy had almost a 2-foot PR. She’s been hitting it in
practice and finally got it in a meet,” Schneiderman said. “Meredith beat her PR in the meet more than once. Both became more aggressive.” For the 12th year in a row, Byron was the sectional champ. The Lady Tigers held off Winnebago 108-96. The last time Byron did not win the sectional was in 2004 when Polo was champion. The Lady Hawks finished in sixth place out of 14 teams with 42 points. One notable mention is Oregon failed to qualify a relay downstate for the first time since 2002.
Coaches from Dixon, Oregon and Rock Falls all had good reason to smile as they left A.C. Bowers Field in Dixon at the conclusion of the boys Big Northern track and field meet on May 12. For Dixon’s Kel Bond, it was a second straight conference title for a program destined to be better in the years to come. Jim Spratt of Oregon had the pleasure of seeing three of his relays beat statequalifying marks and Eric Bontz of Rock Falls rode two distance-running horses to a surprise third-place finish with some genuine coaching chutzpah. The Dukes scored 162 points to win the meet with Oregon a distance second at 115.5. Behind 50 combined points from Brayden Hamblen and Seth Williams, Rock Falls had 81.5 points, edging Byron (80) and Winnebago (78). What made Dixon’s win more impressive was the fact that of its six individual first-place finishes, five came from sophomores. And, in the winning 400-meter relay over Oregon 44.21-44.25, it was three sophomores and a senior. Running anchor at that relay, Kyle LeBlanc needed to come from five meters behind to nip Brayton Finch of Oregon in a photo finish,
with Finch somersaulting to the track at the end. “That’s probably the closest race I’ve ever had,” said LeBlanc, the lone senior relay runner. “Oregon got us on the handoffs. They’re good.” In another Dixon-Oregon square off, Duke sophomore Jared Harrison beat Konner Wilson in the 110 high hurdles, 15.58-16.05. The time broke JD Gieson’s sophomore record of 15.68. The other sophomore win was in the 400 by Dallas at 51.38. Basketball players LeBlanc and Isaiah Roby went 6’-6” and 6’-4” in the high jump, only to finish second and third to the 6’8” made by Alex Bolhous of Winnebago. Oregon’s Ian Hussung took third in the 800 and 1,600 runs. Oregon got wins from Wilson in the 300 hurdles (40.54), Kole Mowry in the shot put (47’-3”) and the 1,600 relay of Carson Buck, Caleb Mennen, Mitchell Nehrkorn and Andrew Newman. “We keep building on what been a very good year,” Spratt said. “We PR’d in a lot of events. Konner had a great meet again for us in four events. The throws, with Kole and John Ghibellini came through with big points (32). And, we had a freshman (Jake Mennen) almost win the pole vault.” Behind difference maker Nehrkorn on the third leg, the Hawks held off Winnebago
and Dixon. Their time of 3:31.43 bested the 1A state qualifying time, as did Oregon’s 400 and 3,200 relays. Nehrkorn made up a 5-meter deficit to give anchor Newman the lead and Newman closed out the race with a strong finish. On his leg, an opposing runner clipped Nehrkorn. “This ticked me off and maybe spurred me on,” Nehrkorn said. In the 3,200 relay, Michael Bowers, Arne Wendler, Izzy Marcos and Hussung only took third, but had their best time of the year at 8:21 and 11 seconds better than state qualifying. Though the 800 relay of Buck, Newman, Nehrkorn and Finch didn’t reach statequalifying times (1:33.24), they weren’t far off with a 1:34.41, taking second behind Winnebago (1:33.57). In the 400 dash, Caleb Mennen was fourth at 53.02 and Wilson third in the 200 with a time of 23.13. In the pole vault, Jake Mennen and two other vaulters cleared 11’-7”, but lost out on first to Jake Blaser of ‘Bago because of more misses. In the ultra-competitive high jump, Ellis Kereven Roby’s 5’-10” was good for fourth. Ghibellini threw 149’ for second in the discus, with Mowry in third at 121’-1”. The pair went 1-2 in the shot put.
Sports Column Busy week for high school spring sports By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com No doubt, this is one of the busiest weeks of sports year, with regional softball and baseball, sectional boys track and girls state track. Unlike football and basketball, it is hard to find records or accurate conference standings for softball and baseball teams. Forreston-Polo won their side of the conference in baseball for the second year in a row
and the girls finished near the top in softball. Oregon was in the middle of the pack for softball and the baseball team was in last place. These poor players, coaches, fans and officials of spring sports deserve some sympathy. After a promising start, the weather never came around. As an Oregon parent commented to me in a steady downpour at the girls track sectional, “Can’t we have just one meet where it isn’t cold, windy or rainy?” I feel your pain, especially in mid May. It was repeat story the next day at perhaps the biggest one-day sporting event in
the Oregon school district – junior high sectional track. In the unseasonably cold temps and wind, loads of parents and grandparents spent hours chilled to the bone at Landers-Loomis Field supporting their young ones. But, the show must go on. The logistics of rescheduling track meets is daunting. At least with all-weather tracks, meets can be run in wet conditions. Baseball and softball are at the mercy of the field conditions and the game doesn’t lend itself well to being played in the rain. Compared to fall and winter sports, there is reduced desire of participation for spring sports among high
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County News Sheriff’s Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity. May 10 Donte Bell, 23, Chicago, was arrested at 9:57 p.m. for no valid driver’s license following a traffic stop in the 12000 block of West Pilgrim Road. Bell was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Ryan Parris, 32, Davenport, Iowa, was arrested at 5:07 p.m. for no valid driver’s license following a traffic stop in the 5000 block of South Freeport Road. Paris was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. At approximately 3:53 p.m., deputies observed a disabled vehicle on the shoulder of the roadway in the 3,000 block of S. Ill. 26. It was also observed that the vehicle was occupied by several people. Deputies stopped to check on the occupants and
offer assistance if needed. After speaking with the occupants the driver, Stareica A. Rodgers 22, Polo, was arrested for driving without a license. Rodgers was taken into custody and transported to the Ogle County Jail where she posted bond and is due to appear in Ogle County court at a later date. The other adult in the vehicle was identified as Antwon M. Woodson, 23, Polo. A check through the Illinois Secretary of State on Woodson showed an outstanding warrant for Cook County. Woodson was taken into custody and transported to Ogle County Jail where he is being held on the no bond warrant. Matthew Sharp, 30, homeless, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Sharp’s bond was set at $1,126.86 pending a May 11 court appearance. Daniel Grecu, 53, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for
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failure to appear. Grecu’s full cash bond was set at $281 pending a May 11 court appearance. Juston Driver, 32, Freeport, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Driver’s, full cash bond was set at $155 pending a May 16 court appearance. Christine Souvign, 40, Dixon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a petition to revoke. Souvign posted 10% of a $3,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on June 10. Lindsey Lowe, 29, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a petition to revoke. Lowe’s bond was set at $10,000 pending a May 11 court appearance. Marcus Gaines, 21, DeKalb, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear, petition to revoke and delivery of a controlled substance. Gaines’ bond was
set at $100,000 pending a May 11 court appearance. Peter J. Breckenfelder, 48, Sycamore, was arrested for two counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault stemming from an incident which occurred in 2014 in a rural Dixon residence in which Breckenfelder had sexual contact with a female juvenile. Breckenfelder was indicted by an Ogle County Grand Jury on May 4 and a warrant for his arrest was issued. Breckenfelder was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he posted 10% of his $250,000 bond. He will appear in court at a later date. May 11 Ivan Keller, 43, Roscoe, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a petition to revoke. Keller’s bond was set at $15,000 pending a May 12 court appearance. Anthony McMinn, 50,
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Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. McMinn posted $500 of the $2,264 purge bond and was released. McMinn is scheduled to appear in court on May 23. Kyle Middaugh, 47, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Middaugh’s purge bond was set at$792 pending a May 16 court appearance. Jeremy D. Bardoner, 40, Rock Falls, was arrested at 5:35 p.m. for the unlawful defrauding of drug screening test (Class 4 felony), possession of cannabis (Class B misdemeanor), possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor) and driving while under the influence of drugs (Class A misdemeanor) after a traffic stop in the 11,000 block of E. Ill. 38. Bardoner was initially taken into custody on an outstanding Whiteside County warrant for obstructing a court order. Subsequent to his arrest on
the warrant, multiple items of paraphernalia and drugs were located on his person. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held pending an appearance before a judge. At approximately 9:36 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a disturbance which had just occurred in front of 115 Main Street in Leaf River. After an investigation, Heather Loso, 22, Mt. Morris, was arrested for two counts of battery. Loso was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. May 12 Bertram Copeland, 39, Rockford, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Copeland posted $575 as a purge bond and was released with no further court date needed. At about 10:52 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a check welfare on Chana Road north of Flagg Road in reference to a male on a Turn to B6
Obituaries Dorothy A. Henry Dorothy Annette Henry, 98, Forreston, died on Tuesday May 10, 2016 at her home. She was born on March 8, 1918 in Forreston, the daughter of Cornelius and Anna Van Lesson. She married Floyd Henry; he died in 1966. Dorothy worked at the
Russell E. Scholl Russell E. Scholl, 96, Palm Harbor, Florida, formerly of Polo, died on Thursday, April 28, 2016 in Palm Harbor. Russell was born at the family farmhouse in Polo, to Arthur and Leta Bell (Phundstein) Scholl on Sept. 10, 1919. He went to school in Polo. He married Dorothy L. Keckler on July 21, 1940 at East Jordan Church. He farmed in Polo for many years with his father Arthur Scholl. In 1954 he assumed ownership of the family insurance business upon the death of his father Arthur. He operated the insurance agency until 1982 when he sold the agency to his daughter and son-in-law, Gloria and Richard Butler. During the time of his involvement with the Scholl
Raymond G. Appler Raymond G. Appler, 96, Oregon, died peacefully at Heritage Square, Dixon on Thursday, May 12, 2016. He was born on March 7, 1920 in Steward, the son of Ray and Ruth (Byrd) Appler. He married Esther J. Semmler on June 18, 1950 in Ashton. As a young man Ray attended Byrd School and graduated from Steward High School in 1938. He played baseball at the high school level, as a pitcher for Northern Illinois University, and
Polo Veterinary Clinic. She was a member of the Eastern Star. She was an active bridge player. She loved her family very much. Dorothy is survived by her son, Larry (Cheryl) Henry; two daughters, Sharon (Larry) Moring and Connie Pontnack and family; her grandchildren, Steve (Alice) Henry, Tami Henry, Kathy
(Jon) Butcher, Kevin Moring, Steve (Amy) Moring, and Crystal Henry; her greatgrandchildren Collin Lamberston, Lindsey (Ryan) Wildes, Tawney (Shawn) Dunn, Garrett (Kelcy) Moring, Caleb Moring, and Emily and Jonny Butcher; great-great-grandchildren Landon and Kaylee Wildes, Rileigh and Molly Moring, and Camden Dunn due in
September of 2016. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Cornelius and Anna Van Lesson; her husband, Floyd Henry; her sister, Jannetta Miller; her son, Don Henry; and her grandson, Tim Henry. Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 14 at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home, 203 Third Ave., Forreston,
with Rev. David Poust officiating. Burial was at White Oak Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for F.H.N. Memorial Hospice. Visit www.burketubbs. com to sign her online guestbook and to share memories.
Insurance Agency, he was the secretary/treasurer of the Buffalo Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Polo. He also served on the board of directors of the Rockford Mutual Insurance Company, Rockford. He was a member of Rotary International for many years, serving as president of the Polo Rotary Club with a perfect attendance record of more than 20 years. He was a 46-year member of the Polo Masonic Lodge, Mystic Tie #187, A. F.& A. M. He also held membership in the Consistory in Freeport, and the Tebala Shrine Club, Rockford. Russell is survived by his daughter, Gloria (Richard) Butler; a son, Gary (Nancy) Scholl; grandchildren, Robin (Dan) Duncan and Tamela (Mark) Merdian and Stacy
(Jeff) Fabiszewski, Holly (Cris) Beeson, Jen (Sebastian) Echenique, Jackie (Danny) Sanchez, Jason (Mallory) Smith, and Tamara (Daryn) Mulholand, Melissa (Scott) Weathers, Kelli Roley and Jeff (Megan) LaCoursiere, 24 great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren; sister, Doris (Bill) Janssen and sister-in law Lola, Jean Brantner. Russell was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; and a brother, Kenneth Scholl. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, May 21 from 10 to 11 a.m. a service at 11 a.m., followed by a Masonic service at Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St., Polo. Burial will be at Fairmont Cemetery, Polo. Arrangements were completed by Polo Family Funeral Home.
Charles W. Hayes Charles W. Hayes, 91, Rockford, died on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Presence Cor Mariae Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 4, 1924, in Knowles, Oklahoma, the son of Virgil M. and Elsie L. (Parkhurst) Hayes. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. Charles married Betty Jean Schmutz on June 30, 1947 in Hays, Kansas. He was formerly employed as a teacher and principal by the Harlem and Pecatonica School Districts. He served as the Ogle County Superintendent of Schools for many years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of Harlem United Methodist
Church, the American Legion, and the VFW. Survivors include special friend, Christel Wrage; children, Terrill (Laureen) Hayes, Mt. Vernon, Washington, Paula (Tom) Stiefel, Rockford, and John Hayes, Livermore, California; grandchildren, Christopher (Krista) Stiefel, Jeremy Clark, and Christina Clark; great-grandchildren, Alex and Ethan Stiefel and Gala Zuehlke; sister, Grace (Alfred) Van Winkle; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, one brother, and one sister. The family wishes to thank the staff at Bickford House, Provena Cor Mariae Center, and Heartland Hospice for their loving care. The service will be held on Friday, May 20 at 10:30 a.m. at Harlem United Methodist
was a professional baseball prospect before the war. When World War II broke out, Ray chose to enlist in the Marine Corps. After completing basic training at Camp Lejeune, he was sent to the Pacific front, where he fought on Guadalcanal and Okinawa. On Okinawa, Ray risked his life to save those of his fellow marines when he used hand grenades and his baseball pitching skills to defeat an enemy gun emplacement. For his heroism he was awarded the Bronze Star.
After the war Ray returned to Steward High School as a science and physical education teacher. He continued his teaching career at Mt. Morris Junior High and then Jefferson School in Oregon. Ray was promoted into administration first as principal of Pleasant Hill School in Oregon and then as Assistant Superintendent of Schools for Ogle County. In DeKalb County Ray gained more experience as Assistant Superintendent before finally becoming Superintendent of Schools
for Ogle County. After his retirement in 1982, Ray earned his real estate license and enjoyed working for Century 21 in Oregon well into his 70s. Grateful for having shared in his life are his wife, Esther (deceased): four children, Mary (Mark) Kiepura, Arlington Heights, John (Diane) Appler, Kihei, Hawaii, Joe (Colleen) Appler, Littleton, Colorado, and Marcia (Ned) Birkey, Ida, Michigan; and 10 grandchildren, Whitney and Madeleine Kiepura, Justin and Richard Appler,
Nicholas Snoey, Kirstie and Jordan Appler and Leah, Lauren and Ben Birkey. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 20 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Farrell Holland Gale Funeral Home, Oregon. Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, Oregon, on Saturday, May 21 at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Cemetery, Dixon, following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Injured Marines Semper Fi Fund. (https:// semperfifund.org/).
Church, 8401 N. Alpine Rd., Machesney Park. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established. Visit delehantyfh.com to leave online condolences.
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Property Transfers
in Forreston Township, no address given.
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. May 6 Sammy L. Triplett and Nancy A. Triplett, quit claim deed to Douglas L. Triplett and Helenanne S. Triplett, 115 N. Park Terrace Dr., Byron, Rockvale Township. Akif Ajvazi and Esma Ajvazi, warranty deed to Edona Ajvazi, 608 E. Washington St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $30,000. Lyle H. DeVries and Linda R. DeVries, warranty deed to Lyle H. DeVries and Linda R. DeVries, property
Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, and CIT Mortgage Loan TR20071, warranty deed to DLMJ Investments, LLC, 122 Parkview Dr., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $128,000. May 9 Michael J. Hahn and Elizabeth A. Hahn, warranty deed to Michael J. Brown, 7116 Gurler Rd., Ashton, LaFayette Township, $158,500. Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Assn., warranty deed to Thomas Weaver and Gregory Regan, 332 Erickson Rd., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $60,500. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., warranty deed to Jason I. Harvath, 920 Lakeview Dr., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $61,950.
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Jessica L. Graf, property on South Columbian Road, no address given, Mt. Morris, Pine Creek Township, $103,000.
Bailey, Clinton D. Bailey, and Judith A. Rodgers, quit claim deed to Betty J. Bailey, Lot 13 and 14, Cutts’ Addition, Polo, Buffalo Township.
Lance Kuykendal, warranty deed to Fernando Perez, 303 Southview Dr., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $74,000.
Erik D. Goldman, warranty deed to April D. Voss, Daniel T. Voss, and April Dawn Voss, 176 Prairie Moon Dr., Davis Junction, Scott Township, $151,000.
Philip E. Reints and Susan K. Reints, warranty deed to Timothy E. Reints and Donica Reints, 671 S. Ill. 251, Kings, White Rock Township, $155,000. Rick L. Reed and Elizabeth A. Reed, warranty deed to Sara A. Mitchell, 627 14th St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $90,000. Ogle County Sheriff, Jeffrey D. Basler, Cynthia L. Kowa Basler, and Illinois Bank and Trust, sheriff’s deed to Byron Bank, 101 N. Third St., Oregon, OregonNashua Township.
Arthur G. Artman and Pamela J. Artman, warranty deed to Matthew D. Graf and
May 10 Roger W. Bailey, Gary L.
Benton Gillis, warranty deed to James D. Felts and Carol A. Ohrn, 3093 N. Silver Ridge Dr., Oregon, Rockvale Township, $162,000. May 11 CDBNA, LLC, warranty deed to the City of Rochelle, 201 N. Washington St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $25,000. CDBNA, LLC, warranty deed to the City of Rochelle, 508-516 Second Ave., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $25,000. Ryan S. Miller and Rebecca Miller, warranty deed to Rimsey A. Ranken,
736 Kristi Dr., Byron, Byron Township, $176,300. Kathryn R. Blankenship, warranty deed to Cody A. Blankenship, 7730 N. Crestview Rd., Stillman Valley, Marion Township.
May 12 US Bank, trustee, and Structured Asset Investment Loan TR20057, warranty deed to Mark McLane, 200 Flambeau Ln., Dixon, Taylor Township, $72,500.
Debra Mick, warranty deed to Samantha C. Ketchum and Keihin J. Ketchum, 9874 W. Henry Rd., Polo, Buffalo Township, $75,000.
Gus Haritos and Penelope Haritos, warranty deed to Theodore W. Mattingly and Jennifer Shaw, 107 St. Francis Dr., Dixon, Taylor Township, $4,200.
City of Byron, quit claim deed to Dennis J. Cravat and Sharon D. Wagner, property in Byron Township, no address given.
Derek Wheeler and Abbey Wheeler, quit claim deed to Three Hammer Construction, Inc., 1519 Westmont, Byron, Byron Township.
Dorothy A. Diehl, Dorothy A. Withers Jones, and Gregory W. Diehl, warranty deed to Alfonzo E. Alvarado and Stephanie D. Eich, 436 Williams Dr., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $118,000.
McEniry Farms, LLC, warranty deed to Michael J. McEniry and Irish Eyes Farms, LLC, property in Woosung Township, no address given.
James Salisbury and Laura E. Salisbury, warranty deed to Matthew R. Oester, 104 S. Union St., Byron, Byron Township, $108,000.
Michael J. McEniry, warranty deed to Irish Eyes Farms, LLC, property on Pilgrim Road, Dixon, Woosung Township, $174,163.
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. John F. Messenger, 56, Mt.
Morris, driving under the influence of alcohol, May 5, 2016 (Aug. 21, 2015), $2,539. Teresa A. Johnson, 56, Mt. Morris, driving under the influence of alcohol, $2,951; operating an uninsured motor vehicle, charges dismissed per state motion, May 9, 2016 (Feb. 28, 2016). Tylar L. Smith, 21, Mt. Morris, driving under
the influence of alcohol, $2,771; improper passing on shoulder, not driving on right side of the road, notice of address change, all three charges dismissed per state motion, May 9, 2016 (March 13, 2016). Nancy Matheny, 46, Davis Junction, driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to reduce speed, improper merging into traffic,
status call June 27.
Rochelle, aggravated battery, bench trial Aug. 22.
improper traffic lane usage, May 9, 2016 (March 14, 2016), all dismissed per state motion. Andrew S. Schultz, 23, Forreston, driving on suspended license, May 11, 2016 (May 7, 2016), $230; operating an uninsured motor vehicle, driving 2125 mph over the speed limit, both dismissed per state motion.
Andrew T. Brown, 21, Forreston, leaving the scene, $410 I-bond/recog; operating an uninsured motor vehicle, failure to reduce, both dismissed per state motion, May 9, 2016 (Dec. 13, 2015). Richard N. Sutliff, 36, Stillman Valley, driving 1520 mph over the speed limit, charge amended/reduced to improper traffic lane usage,
May 9, 2016 (Feb. 15, 2016), $350. Colette J. Lima, 58, Forreston, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, May 9, 2016 (Feb. 28, 2016), $120. Christopher J. Wisocki, 41, Byron, driving on a suspended license, $401 I-bond/recog.; driving 1-10 mph over the speed limit, Turn to B5
trial conference July 11.
bond forfeiture June 29.
Eric E. Cryer, 41, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued for $25,000.
Brian Holtz, 42, Creston, theft/criminal trespass to residence/resisting a peace officer/domestic battery/ possession of cannabis, jury status call May 23.
State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow reports the following court activity. May 9 Jason Marks, 41, Oregon, pleaded guilty to domestic battery, a Class 4 Felony. Ogle County Circuit Court Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to one year in the Illinois Department of Corrections and four years mandatory supervised release, credit for 127 days. He must pay total fines and fees of $507. Jonathan C. Olson, 25, Rockford, aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer, status May 26. Jacob R. Pfab, 18, Stillman Valley, possession of a controlled substance, status May 26. Douglas M. Simms, 42, Monroe Center, aggravated DUI, pre-trial conference July 11. Thomas N. Sparks, 30, Byron, unlawful restraint, domestic battery, pre-trial conference July 11. Feliz Vega, 45, Rochelle, retail theft, pre-trial conference June 13. John B. Wells, 30, Oregon, aggravated battery, jury
Shaquita M. Alston, 28, Sterling, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of cannabis, status May 11.
Shannon R. Davis, 34, Sterling, burglary, pre-trial conference June 13. Andrew K. Jacobson, 32, Oregon, unlawful restring, domestic battery, pre-trial conference June 13.
Jeffrey B. Hinson, 30, Davis Junction, aggravated battery, pre-trial conference June 13.
Tyrell J. Taylor, 27, East Moline, aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer, jury status call May 23.
Jorge A. Delgado, 32, homeless, residential burglary, obstructing justice, resisting a police officer, jury status call May 23.
Kristina M. Cox, 36, Oregon, financial exploitation, theft, pre-trial conference June 13.
Jill A. Battersby, 33, Rochelle, aggravated battery, domestic battery, endangering the health of a child, pre-trial conference June 1. Christopher Jones, 32, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of cannabis, status May 20, 2016. Donavon M. Burnley, 20, Mt. Morris, burglary (3 counts), identity theft, retail theft, pre-trial conference June 13.
Israel A. Lopez, 52, Oregon, aggravated battery to a peace officer, pre-trial conference June 13. Dawn M. Miller, 51, Rochelle, retail theft, jury status call May 23. Joseph D. Johnson, 27, Sugar Grove, theft, pre-trial conference June 13. Joaquin P. Martinez, 53, Rockford, driving while license revoked, status July 8. Russel A. Wilson, 19, Rochelle, failure to register as a sex offender, status May 12.
Roberto Hernandez, 34,
Anthony King, 37, Kings, obstructing justice, jury status call June 27. Emily Jahnke, 19, Rochelle, aggravated reckless driving, jury status call June 27. Lorenzo Allen, 61, Freeport, driving while license revoked, jury status call May 23. Omar Villalobos, 48, Rochelle, operating a commercial motor vehicle with any measured breath alcohol concentration, jury status call July 25. Jeremy Izer, 25, Oregon, pleaded guilty to battery, a Class A misdemeanor. Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Kauffmann sentenced him to 90 days imprisonment, stayed until July 2, 2017, and 18 months probation. He must cooperate and satisfactorily complete a domestic violence intervention program, and submit to random drug and alcohol testing. He must pay a $450 probation fee, $25 to HOPE, and $75 to the Violent Crime Victim Assistance (VCVA) Fund. One count of aggravated domestic battery, and one count of battery were dismissed per a plea agreement. Martha Contreras, 59, Rochelle, retail theft, pre-
Steve Holland, 43, Batavia, aggravated DUI, plea status June 29. Michael Rodriguez, 52, Loves Park, retail theft, failed to appear, bond forfeiture June 29. Cole Smith, 28, Rochelle, residential burglary, theft, pre-trial conference June 13. Michael Beeks, 27, Rockford, burglary, possession of stolen property, pre-trial conference June 13.
Peter Brauchler, 21, Oregon, possession of cannabis sativa plants, possession of drug paraphernalia, pre-trial conference June 13.
May 12 Marcus A. Gaines, 21, Mt. Morris, delivery of a controlled substance, preliminary hearing May 25.
Devin Montelongo, 20, Rochelle, theft, failed to appear, arrest warrant of $10,000 remains.
Russel A. Wilson, 19, Rochelle, failure to register as a sex offender, preliminary hearing May 25.
Mia Simmons, 18, Rockford, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of cannabis, failed to appear,
Andrew K. Jacobson, 32, Oregon, unlawful restraint, domestic battery, reckless driving, preliminary hearing May 25.
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County Record Sheriff’s Arrests From B3 bicycle with no reflectors. Deputies made contact with Robert H. J. Holly, 24, Rockford. While speaking with Holly, suspected drugs were observed on the bicycle. He was subsequently placed under arrest for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Holly was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. At 11:58 p.m., deputies and the Byron Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle crash involving a Byron Police squad car at Blackhawk Drive and Second Street in Byron. An investigation revealed that
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the squad car was traveling west on Blackhawk Drive when it struck the driver’s side of a Ford F150 which was turning left onto Blackhawk Drive from Second Street. The driver of the squad car, Officer Doug Hendricksen, 46, Byron was transported to Rockford Memorial Hospital by Byron Fire Department ambulance for treatment of a leg injury. The driver of the Ford, Jeremy Hale, 39, Byron, and his passenger, Kelli Lindquist, 38, also of Byron were not injured. The crash remains under investigation by the Ogle County Sheriff ’s Office. Angel Ruiz, 42, Rockford, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Ruiz posted $195 as a full cash bond and 10% of a $3,000
or bond and is scheduled to appear in court on June 10. Robert Bockman, 34, DeKalb, was arrested on a warrant for driving while license suspended. Bockman’s bond was set at $25,000 pending a May 16 court appearance.
Wesley D. and Georgina M. Beauchem, Section 15, Pine Rock Township, remove attached garage and construct attached garage. Margaret White, Section 8, Taylor Township, remove deck and construct enclosed porch. Aaron Vincer, Section 12, Rockvale Township, training facility, $100,000. Terry Page, Section 3, Pine Creek Township, attached garage. Sondgeroth Pools, Ben and Melinda Meyer, Section 17, Flagg Township, inground pool. Mike Lockard, Section 10, Rockvale Township, seasonal single-family dwelling, $70,000. T. Palmgren Building, Tim and Shelly Salo, Section 23,
Byron Township, addition to attached garage. Tomo Buseski, Section 4, Byron Township, storage building and front porch. James Haines, Section 9, Taylor Township, deck. Darin DeHaan, Section 1, Oregon-Nashua Township, above ground pool. Helmut and Eula Schmidt, Section 22, Pine Creek Township, single-family dwelling and hors barn (expired by limitation), $148,000. Cory Kohler, Section 12, Pine Creek Township, remove dwelling and chicken coop. Sondgeroth Pools, Duane W. and Nancy L. Capes, Section 7, Flagg Township, in-ground pool. Karl and Kathy Horn,
May 13 At 12:01 p.m., deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash on Ill. 72 in Stillman Valley. The investigation determined that a vehicle driven by Jacob T. Swain, 31, Davenport, Iowa, was eastbound on Ill. 72 and crossed into the westbound lane striking a trailer towed by a vehicle driven by Aram Ernesto Pena Reyes, 24, Denver, Colorado. Neither was injured. Swain was ticketed for improper lane usage. Pena
Reyes was arrested for no valid driver’s license. Pena Reyes was transported to the Ogle County jail pending a court appearance. May 14 At approximately 12:01 a.m., deputies responded to an accident which occurred in the 13000 block of West Pit Road. An investigation into the accident revealed that an eastbound vehicle driven by Colton Meyer, 21, German Valley, failed to navigate a curve in the roadway. Meyer’s vehicle traveled off the roadway and struck a parked vehicle as well as a large fuel tank. Meyer was transported to Freeport Hospital by Forreston for treatment of apparent non life threatening injuries. He was
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issued citations for driving while under the influence of alcohol, improper lane usage, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. The accident remains under investigation. May 16 At approximately 1:29 a.m., deputies responded to the 1000 block of West Myrtle Road in reference to a possible domestic dispute and violation of order of protection. After further investigation, Nicholas Hollis, Forreston, was arrested for violation of order of protection, criminal damage of property, and unlawful possession of cannabis. Hollis was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.
At 8:34 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 10,000 block of N. Kennedy Hill Road for speeding, 73 mph in a 55 mph zone. As a result of the stop, two passengers in the vehicle, Michael K. Hertzner, 26, Loves Park, and Andrew J. W. Johnson, 27, Rockford, were taken into custody for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Both men were transported to the Ogle County Jail where they were held in lieu of bond. Darrell M. Johnson, 29, DeKalb, was arrested at 9 a.m. on a outstanding Ogle County warranty for driving on a suspended license. Johnson posted 10% of a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on June 3.
Zoning Permits Ogle County Planning and Zoning Administrator Mike Reibel reports the following zoning certificates in April. Permits are listed by the name of the applicant, section, township, authorized activity, and estimated completion costs for dwellings and commercial. Scott Diehl, Section 13, Mt. Morris, machine shed. Everett E. Colbert, Section 4, Byron Township, machine shed. Cleary Building Corp., Earl L. and Bonnie L. Hagemeyer Section 35, Monroe Township, machine shed. Michael Blum, Section 1, Buffalo Township, storage building.
Section 31, Monroe Township, private greenhouse. Dave Stewart, Section 19, Monroe Township, remove mobile home. Duane and Jamie Dahlstrom, Section 23, Byron Township, detached garage. Neal Trainor, Section 20, Forreston Township, recreational structure adjacent to RV. Scott Watson, Section 18 and 7, Byron Township, single-family dwelling and storage building, $500,000. Hueber, LLC, Section 34, Scott Township, addition to commercial grain elevator and construct storage building, $60,000. Doug and Jan Kroupa, Section 36, Dement
Township, deck. Robin Hanke, Section 27, Pine Rock Township, attached garage. Tim Keller, Section 20, Maryland Township, patio. Robert Klein, Section 8, Taylor Township, remove and replace dock. Donald and Leatha Ebens, Section 5, Pine Rock Township, remove detached garage and construct storage building. O’Rorke Construction Services, Inc., Doug Fisher, Section 18, Flagg Township, remove storage building and construct storage building. Patrick J. Gahan, Section 34, Byron, remove above ground pool and construct above ground pool and deck. Bill Trommer, Section 2,
Rockvale Township, storage building. Matthew and Susan Meyers, Section 7, Marion Township, front porch. Ralph Frank, Section 8, Taylor Township, storage building. Reinhard and Jacqualine Miller, Section 16, OregonNashua Township, storage building with porch. Greenfields, LLC, Section 18, Forreston Township, livestock building (replaces building destroyed by fire), $35,000.
(April 9, 2016 ), $175. Brooke M. Johnson, 34, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, May 13, 2016 (April 16, 2016), $175. Kaylee R. Campbell, 22, Monroe Center, improper left turn into incoming traffic, May 9, 2016 (April 17, 2016), $120.
Michael A. Sholes, 23, Byron, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, May 10, 2016 (April 18, 2016), dismissed per state motion. Duncan W. Typer, 56, Leaf River, no valid registration, May 10, 2016 (May 7, 2016), $120.
Paul Blank, Section 5, Marion Township, deck (expired by limitation). James Vagle, Section 3, White Rock Township, remove dwelling.
Fines From B4 dismissed per state motion, May 9, 2016 (March 3, 2016). Linnea M. Davids, 17, Leaf River, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, May 11, 2016 (March 19, 2016), $120 promise to comply. Seth A. Wolber, 16,
Oregon, operating a motor vehicle with registration plate covered, May 13, 2016 (March 31, 2016), $120. Valerie Mullally, 63, Byron, failure to obey stop sign, May 12, 2016 (April 1, 2016), 250. Logan R. Hilliard, 16, Byron, following too closely,
May 9, 2016 (April 7, 2016), $120. Daniel P. Tegeler, 27, Polo, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, May 11, 2016 (April 10, 2016), dismissed per state motion. Darrell D. Reed, 28, Byron, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, May 10, 2016 (April
9, 2016), dismissed per state motion. Russell E. Runnion, 50, Byron, expired registration, May 11, 2016 (April 11, 2016), dismissed per state motion. Leia E. Denton, 19, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, May 9, 2016
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Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on May 12, 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: Emmons Hobbies 805 Rhoads Pl. Oregon, IL 61061 Dated: May 12, 2016 Laura J. Cook Ogle County Clerk May 19, 26, June 2, 2016
Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on May 3, 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: Logan Transport 1367 E. Flagg Rd. Oregon, IL 61061 Dated: May 3, 2016 Laura J. Cook Ogle County Clerk May 12, 19, 26, 2016 Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on May 3, 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: Out of the Box Music 407 E. Mason St. Polo, IL 61064 Dated: May 3, 2016 Laura J. Cook Ogle County Clerk May 12, 19, 26, 2016
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4 BR, 1 ½ bth, fenced yard, NO PETS! Available May 1st, $750 mth, call Chuck 815994-0157
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1 & 2 BR Hampton Apts. 815-625-7043 THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217
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NEW TODAY 1BR, $400/mo. + sec. deposit. 773-319-0059.
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DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Sat. & Sun., 10-3 317 Wild Cherry Dr. (Lost Nation) Moving Sale Everything must go! Call 815-9942009 for info.
MT. MORRIS GARAGE SALES 624 Thursday 5/19 & Friday 5/20 9-5 Sat. 5/21 9-noon 3630 W. Route 64 (across from the motel) 2 Sales Rolled into One! Honey Bee Quilters are offering the quilting estate of a dear friend. Over 50 scrap bags, much yardage, (Thimbleberries in great supply), gently used books & patterns, notions, kits purchased w/ good intentions & so much more. Additional quilting items will be offered by our members as well as other household items. Lamps, bikes, vintage “this & that”, purses, Boyd's Bear collection & whatever else we can dig out before the 19th! Please park in the lot adjacent to the house.
OREGON GARAGE SALES 624 May 27th & 28th 9-4 Estate Sale Antique furn, recliners, dressers, gadgets kitchen and dishes, stereo, tables, wood workers bench, large selection of mechanic and wood working tools, gas grill, clothes, bedding and much much more!
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc. 815-445-6151.
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MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 1991 Sea Nymph 16' fishing boat w/ 68 Evinrude motor easy load yacht club trailer, trolling motor and depth finder inc. $3900 815-275-7311
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS SRMOF II 2012-1 TRUST, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE PLAINTIFF VS DARIN THOMPSON A/K/A DARIN G THOMPSON; REBECCA THOMPSON A/K/A REBECCA A THOMPSON; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 70 718 GOLDEN PRAIRIE DRIVE DAVIS JUNCTION, IL 61020 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 March 11, 2016, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on June 17, 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. 11-22-379-012 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 718 GOLDEN PRAIRIE DRIVE DAVIS JUNCTION, IL 61020 Description of Improvements: TAN, VINYL SIDING, ONE UNIT HOME, THREE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $176,980.74. 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 #PA1502673 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I691978 May 5, 12, 19, 2016
B7 Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, May 19, 2016, Page B7 Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Village of Mt. Morris Planning Commission on Monday June 6, 2016 at 6:05 PM, at Village Hall, 105 W Lincoln Street for the said purpose of a Zoning Request from R-2 Residential Multi-Family to a Conditional Use of twelve (12) acre parcel for the purpose of planting row crops over a five (5) year period of said property parcel #08-26426-004. Any inquiries may be made to the Village Clerk's office located at 105 W Lincoln Street, Mt. Morris, IL, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Paula Diehl Village Clerk
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Village of Progress, Inc. RE: State of Illinois Paratransit Vehicle Grant for Ogle County, Illinois. Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Village of Progress, Inc., as follows: On: Wednesday, June 1, 2016 Where: Village of Progress, Inc. At: 3:00 p.m. In: Cafeteria I. For the purpose of considering a project for which financial assistance is being sought from the Illinois Department of Transportation, pursuant to the Illinois Department of Transportation's general authority to make such Grants, and which is generally described as follows: A. Description of Project: Village of Progress is seeking to receive a grant for a 14 passenger van w/lift at an estimated cost of $63,000. If received, the vehicle would be used to transport disabled adult residents of Ogle County to and from the Village of Progress for day training services. Services include job training, skills for daily living, health maintenance and social and recreational experiences. The project will be included in a Consolidated Vehicle Procurement undertaken by the Stat of Illinois on behalf of Village of Progress, Inc., with State and Federal Funds. B. Relocation: Relocation Assistance will not be required. C. Environment: This project is being implemented to minimize environmental impacts. D. Comprehensive Planning: This project is in conformance with comprehensive transportation planning in the area. E. Elderly and Disabled: All new equipment included in this project will meet ADA accessibility rules for the elderly and persons with disabilities. II. At the hearing, the Village of Progress, Inc. will afford an opportunity for interested person or agencies to be heard with respect to the social, economic and environmental aspects of the project. Interested persons may submit orally or in writing, evidence and recommendations with respect to said project. III. A copy of the application for a state grant for the proposed project for the intended service are will be made available for public inspection at Village of Progress Inc., P.O. Box 418, 710 South 13th Street, Oregon, IL. Contact Person: Brion Brooks Executive Director Title: Address: P.O. Box 418, 710 South 13th Street, Oregon, IL 61061 Telephone: 815-732-2126 May 19, 2016
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION ("FANNIE MAE"), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PLAINTIFF vs. CHRISTINA A. LARSON, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF DENNIS E. WILLETT; CHRISTINA A. LARSON, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 6, 2011, KNOWN AS THE CHRISTINA A. LARSON TRUST; UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF DENNIS E. WILLETT; DEFENDANTS 16 CH 1 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF DENNIS E. WILLETT; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit: PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., SITUATED IN THE CITY OF OREGON, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING ON THE WEST LINE OF THIRD STREET, IN THE CITY OF OREGON, AT A POINT 128 FEET SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF THE WEST LINE OF THIRD STREET WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH WEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 3, IN THE TOWNSHIP AND RANGE AFORESAID; AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH ON THE WEST LINE OF THIRD STREET 60 FEET; THENCE WEST AT RIGHT ANGLES 132 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THIRD STREET, 60 FEET; THENCE EAST AT RIGHT ANGLES AND PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 3 AFORESAID, 132 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. COMMON ADDRESS: 404 S. 3rd St., Oregon, IL 61061 P.I.N.: 16-03-304-005 and which said mortgage was signed by CHRISTINA A. LARSON, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF DENNIS E. WILLETT, mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County as Document No. 0309634; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of Ogle County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of this Court in Ogle County at 106 S. 5th Str., Suite 300, Oregon, IL 61061 on or before the June 13, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. Circuit Clerk Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Email: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 15 2094 I692640 May 12, 19, 26, 2016
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MONTHLY MEETING DATES OREGON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY 1, 2016 THRU APRIL 30, 2017 Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Wednesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday
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ALL Meetings called to order at 7:00 P.M. special or adjourned meetings may be called from time to time. ALL Meetings to be held in the office of the Trustees, Oregon Fire Protection Administration Building, 106 South First Street, Oregon, Illinois. VENDORS shall submit bills for payment on the above dates by 12 o'clock noon on Friday, prior to trustee meeting. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OREGON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, IN MEETING ASSEMBLED DATED May 11, 2016 Steven Carr - Secretary
May 19, 2016
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS SRMOF II 2012-1 TRUST, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE PLAINTIFF VS DARIN THOMPSON A/K/A DARIN G THOMPSON; REBECCA THOMPSON A/K/A REBECCA A THOMPSON; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 70 718 GOLDEN PRAIRIE DRIVE DAVIS JUNCTION, IL 61020 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 OBWILL BE USED FOR THAT TAINED 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 March 11, 2016, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on June 17, 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 318 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE FINAL PLAT OF HARVEST GLENN PLAT NUMBER B BEING PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK D OF PLATS ON PAGE 58 AS DOCUIN THE MENT NUMBER 0321049 RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 11-22-379-012 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 718 GOLDEN PRAIRIE DRIVE DAVIS JUNCTION, IL 61020 Description of Improvements: TAN, VINYL SIDING, ONE UNIT HOME, THREE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $176,980.74. 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 #PA1502673 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I691978 May 5, 12, 19, 2016
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FARM EQUIPMENT
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AUTOMOBILES
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EDUCATION
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Moring Disposal is accepting applications for CDL CLASS A and CLASS B DRIVERS to run garbage collection routes out of our FORRESTON, ILLINOIS location. Applicants should have a valid class B with air brakes or above driver’s license with an excellent driving record. We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package, including (5) day work-week. Our benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision & life insurance, and 401K with employer match. We also reward safety and performance excellence with regular bonus awards. Uniforms, work footwear and all personnel protective equipment are provided. Apply in person only at 306 E Main St. in Forreston, between the hours of 7:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday. Applicants must provide a copy of their driver’s license at the time of their application.
The Whiteside Area Career Center has an opening for an Auto Service Instructor Candidates must have completed a minimum of 60 hours of college credit and a minimum of 2000 hours employment in Auto Service. Send letter of application and resume to: Paula Rademacher; Whiteside Area Career Center; 1608 Fifth Avenue; Sterling, IL 61081; Phone: (815) 6265810. WRVS/WACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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NEW TODAY Avonlea Cottage of Dixon C.N.A.'s for Days 7-3, Evenings 3-11, Nights 11-7, Part Time
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Hiring for entry level assembly positions on 1st and 2nd shift.
• Full- Time • Fixed Schedule- Monday thru Friday • Group Insurance Benefits • Vacation Benefits • Attendance Incentives • Retirement Benefits APPLY IN PERSON OR ON-LINE AT www.pncinc .com PNC, INC. 117 E. MASON STREET POLO, IL 61064
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Busy, Upscale Dixon-Area Restaurant ✰ Now Hiring ✰ kitchen staff Excellent working conditions, flexible hours can be discussed. 815-440-2392.
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CDL A Training. $500 - $1000 INCENTIVE BONUS. No Out of Pocket Tuition Cost! Get your CDL in 22 days. Paid training after graduation. Accommodations provided if you live 50+ miles from Chicago Heights. 6 day refresher courses available. Minimum 21 years of age. 888-457-8003. EOE. www.kllmdrivinga cademy.com Class A CDL Drivers Wanted! Company and Lease Purchase. Mid-States Freight Lanes, Consistent Home Time and No Northeast! www.Drive4Red. com or Call 877-811-5902, Class A CDL Required
NEW TODAY Farm Laborer needed at Erie hog farm. Please call 309-659-2963 for application information.
NEW TODAY Grain Farm Help wanted. Class A CDL required. Experience preferred. Dixon, IL. Call 815288-5000. HVAC Top Wages & Benefits, send resume to P.O. Box 925 Rock Falls, or HVACSM@ hotmail.com Nanny Needed $8/hr. Visit kennamy8.wix.com/ nanny for details and contact info NORTHERN ILLINOIS CHS Member Co-op Openings: *Fertilizer Purchasing Manager *Regional Energy and Agronomy Sales *Grain Origination and Merchandiser *HR Manager. Apply online: http://tinyurl.com/C HSMember Coop-Dani Heeren, Danielle.heeren@c hsinc.com
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SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE We are accepting applications for all seasonal positions at our family friendly camp resort. Ideal candidates are team oriented and work well with others. Applications available at our office or website. O' Connell's Jellystone Park, 970 Green Wing Road, Amboy www.jellystone amboy.com Server & Cook Wanted, PT Days, Nights, Weekends. Experience a Plus. Please Apply Within. Chana Tap, 104 Center Ave., Chana, IL
CHILD CARE
NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes. The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))
EXPERIENCED MAINTENANCE OPPORTUNITY Dixon Direct has an immediate opening for the following full-time position. This position requires 3-5 years of experience or 2 years with certification. Experience with printing equipment is a plus.
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
Must have strong knowledge of machine and facilities maintenance; the ability to read and work from blueprints, schematics, and diagrams; use precision measuring devices; and operate metalworking equipment such as lathes, grinders, and milling machines; and operate welders.
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NEW TODAY Job Opportunity: Maintenance Mechanic We are seeking a team member that is mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical systems. Our team welcomes a mechanic that can offer support for all areas of operation within our Mt. Morris meat processing facility. • Works with a safety 1st attitude while trouble shooting/solving mechanical and electrical issues • Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other needed parts • Rebuild/repair drive, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical components • Knowledge of blueprints, schematics, diagrams & technical manuals • Install, program, and troubleshoot programmable controllers Requirements: • Previous mechanical experience with an industrial environment • Capable to write routine reports and correspondences • Able to lift/move up to 75 pounds • Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality is a must • Effective communications kills with desire to work in a team environment If interested in this position or have any questions contact: Ashley at 815-946-3816 or ashleyrude@spectrumpreferredmeats.com
Woods Equipment • Farm, Ranch, and Ag Division Blount International • Oregon, IL
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OTR TRUCK DRIVERS Must possess a valid CDL, have 200,000+ miles, and 2+ years of experience. Travel time is 100%. We offer a very competitive pay per mile, a safety bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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Now Hiring Customer Service for insurance agency, full-time. Must have experience. Basic accounting skills required. Insurance license a plus. Please send resume to: Box #1335, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081
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1226 W. Seventh Street Dixon, Illinois 61021 815-284-2211
Equal Opportunity Employer SM-ST2879-0525
LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION
BOATS/MOTORS 940
AUTOS WANTED 960
2005 VW new Beetle GLS conv. Gray, red leather int. Auto trans., full power 113K. Fun car! $6400/obo. 515-745-0994 2008 Pontiac Torrent. V6. White. Rm start. Clean car. Call 815-288-4330 creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.
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CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!! Sell Your Used or Damaged 2000-2016 Vehicle Fast! Running or Not. Nationwide FREE Towing. Same Day Pick-up And Pay Available. Call 888-896-5412
TRUCKS
910
1995 Chevrolet S 10 Blazer 4x4 new motor trans. 6.4 $3000. Call 815441-2559
4X4S
912
1999 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, only 83K mi. Hard & soft top. $12,000/obo. 815-994-2009. 1999 Jeep Wrangler Saraha, 83K mi. Hard & soft top. $12,000/obo. Call 815-994-2009
PARTS & ACC. 925 NEW TODAY 2006 & newer Ford F150, 4 Alloy 17” wheels w/nuts & centers, 5 bolt, no pits, never in salt. $400/obo. 815626-5045 after 6p
MOTORCYCLES 935 2000 Harley Davidson FX STD, 11k. mi. new tires, battery, fresh tune up, 10,000 mi. service complete. Mikuni Carbs. Some extras windshield etc. Luxury Rich Red in color. $7,500 FIRM 815-732-7526 2007 Yamaha VStar Classic, 6K mi., exc. cond., many extras $4500 815-590-3315
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BOATS/MOTORS 940 16' Lund-Mr. Pike, 70hp Johnson motor, trolling motor, live well, new seats, $3000/obo 815-441-7636
NEW TODAY Extra Wide Jet Ski Lift $750 815-625-1713
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PERSONAL WATERCRAFT 941 NEW TODAY 1997 Kawasaki Jet Ski 750cc, trailer, $850/obo 815-499-4179 leave message.
TRAILERS/RVS
945
NEW TODAY 2003 Keystone Cougar, 29.5ft Super Slide out. Front BR, garden shower & tub, C/A & heat, built in stereo, micro , refrig. & stove. New tires, rims, awning. Everything works great! Must see! $10,000 firm. 815-677-1533 2005 Jayco, Jay Feather Lgt. 25Z, Excellent Cond., full kitchen, bath, queen bed, 1 slide out sofa. Sleeps 6. Many options. $6500. 815-2257798 before 9 P.M.
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2008 Montana 5th Wheel, 34' long. 4 slide outs, upstairs bathroom and BR, rear living room. $23K 815-9739830 815-9735330
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Colman's RV We Buy/Consign Used Campers & RV's! 217-787-8653
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AUTOS WANTED 960 CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!! Sell Your Used or Damaged 2000-2016 Vehicle Fast! Running or Not. Nationwide FREE Towing. Same Day Pick-up And Pay Available. Call 888-896-5412
ESTATE AUCTION
The Following Will Be Sold On The On Site Location Of 3713 W Lightsville Road In Leaf River Illinois 61047 On:
SATURDAY, MAY 21st, 2016 TIME: 10:00 A.M.
View Photos and Listing on website: www.tumblesonauction.com 1948 GMC TON FLAT BED GRAIN BOX PICK UP TRUCK LG. AMOUNT OF BOOKS, MANUALS & ADV. INCLUDING: Machinist, Chilton Auto, Bike Books & Others; Farm Machinery Manuals; Instruction Manual For 45 Harley Davidson Motorcycle; Lg. Amount Of Automotive Advertising Literature; 1941-53 Dream Car Magazine & Mechanix Illustration KNIVES, ARROWHEADS, PRIMITIVES: Collection of Knives Including Buck; Many Arrowheads & Pieces; Homemade Cannon & Old Cannon; Civil War Cannon Ball; Old Parking Meters; RR Dolley Brl Mover; Old Maytag Wringer Washer; Oak Twisted Leg Lamp Table; Upright Radio; 2-Old Bicycles; Crock Jugs & Bowls; Griswold Waffle Iron; Gunny & Flour Sacks; Two Cast Iron Cooking Pots; Guardian Service; Deer Hide, Flour Making Machine, Potato Drying Racks; Pitch Forks; Hay Knife; Lg. Meat Cleaver; Sm. Scale; Chicken House Heater; Horse Collars; Wheel Brl. Handles; Milk Cans; Coffee Grinder; Lard Press; Rinse Tubs; Sm. Dinner Bell; Brl. Burner Stove LG. AMOUNT OF TOOLS & TOOL RELATED ITEMS: Logan Lathe; Clausing Bridgeport Machine; Walker Turner Upright Drill Press; Older Lg. P&H AC/DC Ark Welder; Oxy & Ace. Torch Set W/ Accessories; Bear Cat Chipper Shredder; Lg. Air Tank w/ Reel & Air Hose Attachment; Old Sand Blaster/ Paint Sprayer, 11 Drawer Quiet Glide Roll Around Tool Cabinet, Motorcycle Balancing Lacin Tru Wheel Rack; Many Mechanical & Body Tools; Planer; Parts Washer; Power Hack Saw; Old Post Iron Drill Stand; 3- Machinist Tool Boxes; Old Wood Working Table; Craftsman Router Bits; Many Misc. Metal Items; Forging Tool; Antique Wrenches; Boxes of Tools for Engines & Transmissions; Transmission & Manifold Parts; Wind Mill Pump; F-20 Tractor Parts & Chains; 2-Engine Stands; Cherry Picker Hoist; Car Frame Stands; V-8 Flat Head 6 Cyl. Engines; Engine Movers; Hub Caps;
JOY TOOL COMPANYESTATE OF LARRY WILKIN SELLER: JOYCE WILKIN, LEAF RIVER, IL
TT TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL Email ttauction@yahoo.com Or Phone: 815-872-1852 AUCTIONEERS: TOM & MARY TUMBLESON & TIFFANY FOES
SM-ST1030-0519
HELP WANTED
AUTOMOBILES 905
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