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County board members question appointments By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecountynews.com Two Ogle County Board members raised questions Tuesday evening about committee appointments. Bruce McKinney, Rochelle, and Lee Meyers, Byron, asked for four committee appointments to be voted on separately instead of with the rest of the consent agenda
items. McKinney said he believes one person has too much influence on who has been applying for vacancies on the Ogle County Civic Center Authority (OCCCA), which oversees the Hickory Grove Civic Center in Rochelle. He said a tenant of the building encourages people with her point of view to apply for the vacancies.
“We need board members who will stand up to her,” McKinney said. The State’s Attorney, Juvenile, & Probation Committee interviews applicants for various committee vacancies and then recommends who should be appointed to the county board, which makes the appointment. McKinney told the board
a different applicant than recommended should be appointed to one of the two vacancies on OCCCA. He amended a motion to appoint Sally Sawicki instead of Lynda Larcom, who was recommended by the State’s Attorney, Juvenile, & Probation Committee. He said Sawicki has more experience.
“She has 20 years experience on this board and knows what’s going on,” McKinney said. Board member Bill Welty, Chana, who is on the State’s Attorney, Juvenile, & Probation Committee, said the recommendations were based on interviews done with the applicants.
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Conference West offer girls soccer in the spring, with the exceptions being Oregon and Rock Falls. Rock Falls has neither a boys or girls program, while girls from Oregon are afforded the opportunity to play with the boys in the fall. One of those girls, senior Anni Wilson, spoke up in favor of making a separation. “I know girls that would love to play, but are not interested in playing with the boys,” Wilson said. Accusations were also made about an unfriendly and intimidating environment the girls have encountered among the males on the team. It was also pointed out that playing with the boys reduces chances for a college scholarship. One of the more impassioned pleas came from former Oregon volleyball coach Christy Sitze. “Not offering girls soccer is an embarrassment,” Sitze said. “I think it’s the world’s most popular sport and we’re not offering it? I don’t understand, if it is self-funded, why it is being denied?” Mahoney replied that no decision has been made. “Your argument is solid, but I need to look how this impacts everyone else,” he Turn to A2
Group says it is time for girls soccer at OHS
Volunteers pick up trash on the east bank of the Rock River during the Rock River Sweep. Photo by Chris Johnson
Volunteers clean up Rock River By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@oglecounty news.com Volunteers spread out along the Rock River on a cool Saturday morning to do their part to keep a natural resource clean. The seventh annual Rock River Sweep was held to clean debris from the river and the shore from the Horicon Marsh in Wisconsin through the Mississippi River in Moline. “I want to thank all the volunteers,” said Oregon section coordinator Mark Nehrkorn. “This is what
really makes this event. We are always pleasantly surprised with the turnout. It always helps makes the river a better place.” More than 35 volunteers participated in the Oregon Area Sweep this year. They walked the banks of the river and paddled down the river to pick up trash. This year the Illinois Department of Natural Resources was represented and had a large boat to help with the cleanup. “We have grown fond of this river,” said Nehrkorn. The idea of cleaning the river during an annual
Scout Alex George carries trash Saturday morning while the rest of his fellow scouts continue to collect trash along the banks of the Rock River Photo by Chris Johnson
organized event was introduced by Frank Masterman, Oregon in 2008. “This was his idea and his baby and he brought it to life. Thank you for initiating
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There is a grass roots movement afoot to start girls soccer at the high school in Oregon, as numerous testimonies were given during an informational meeting between the district’s administration and 60 parents and students of all ages on Monday night. “I think there is a big passion for soccer,” said Julie Reckamp, a spokesperson for the group and one of many who addressed superintendent Tom Mahoney, athletic director Mike Lawton and board members Stephanie Haugh and Terry Wilken. “I want a good reason why we can’t have soccer for the girls. Soccer is their whole life.” Major concerns presented by the administration were budgetary restraints, a declining enrollment, and how it would impact the other two girls programs in the spring - track and softball. “We have a mechanism in place to raise $8,000 to 10,000 a year to be selffunding,” local soccer organizer Jim Zalzalah said. “It’s a win-win for the school.” Currently, six of the eight schools in the Big Northern
Vintage Packards were on display at Oregon Depot By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@oglecounty news.com The historic Oregon Depot looked even more historic Saturday afternoon when antique cars and their drivers visited the 1913 building which is now a museum. Nine Packards and one DeSoto made the depot look like it was filled will people waiting for a passenger train to arrive. Members of the Packards of Chicagoland car club cruised through Ogle County over the weekend with their rides from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. Linne Dose, Glenview, was driving his 1937 Packard during the cruise. “We had 20 cars that made the drive out Thursday evening,” he said.
Dose’s Packard is a Super Eight with a straight eight engine. The car also was built with a 12 cylinder engine. “Believe it or not this is one of the smaller Packards and has 135 horsepower,” he said.” His car was outfitted perfectly for a trip to a train depot. “This car has a luggage rack,” Dose said with a smile. The 1937 Packard has had at least four owners over the decades and Dose owned it for the past 16. Having the cars at the depot brought out several spectators. “These are pretty neat cars,” said Craig Carpenter, Oregon, while admiring the Packards. One of the rarest Packards was brought to the depot
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— a 1942 Packard Super-8 one-sixty. This car, owned by Don House, Ringwood, is one of only two known survivors of
its models. The vehicle was built just before an executive order halted production and switched manufacturing to
wartime efforts. House said less than 500 of these club sedans were produced. Members of the car club
were offered a tour of the depot and listened to a lecture about the historical aspects of the building by local historian Otto Dick.
The Oregon Depot had even more of a historical feel to it Saturday afternoon with a row of 1930s through 1950s Packards and a DeSoto parked by the building. Photo by Chris Johnson
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Man is charged with sexual abuse of girl
Benefit for Freeze a success A dodgeball tournament held Saturday to raise funds for a Mt. Morris 6-year-old has been declared a success. “It went great. Our goal was surpassed,” said organizer Cari Berg, a friend of Emmalyn Freeze and her family. Emmalyn, the daughter of Matt and Stephanie Freeze, suffers from severe chronic neutropenia, a rare blood disorder that leaves its victims susceptible to high fevers, mouth sores, and infections. It’s something she will have to deal with all her life. The first grader has also been diagnosed with Chiari malformation, a congenital condition affecting the brain and spinal cord. The condition gives her severe leg pain and headaches. Berg said 11 teams turned out to compete in the tournament Sept. 12 at D.L. Rahn Junior High, Mt. Morris, and approximately 100 people came as spectators. The goal was to raise enough money to cover the cost of the full-scan MRI that Emmalyn must undergo later this month in preparation for surgery Nov. 2, Berg said, and that was accomplished. Emmalyn, her parents, and her brother, Colton, 8, will make a Make A Wish trip to Hawaii in October. She was chosen after her doctors at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, contacted the Make A Wish Foundation on her behalf. The family will go to Oahu where Emmalyn will get her wish to have a luau, swim with dolphins, and take surfing lessons. A Go Fund Me page has been set up to help with the cost of Emmalyn’s surgery. The family has insurance through All Kids, but it doesn’t cover all the medical costs or travel.
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An Oregon man is in Ogle County jail, charged with sexually abusing a girl older than 13 over the last four and a half years. Dallas E. Hodges Jr., 49, was arrested Thursday and charged with two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. He was in Ogle County Jail on $100,000 bond, and
faces 3 to 7 years in prison if convicted. According to court records, the abuse occurred between Jan. 1, 2012 and Aug. 18, when Oregon police received a report and began the investigation. Hodges requested a public defender; he has a preliminary hearing Sept. 30 in Ogle County Court.
Volunteers clean river From A1 organizers are hopeful the event will expand to include the entire Rock River. “More areas are getting involved,” said Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department Director Steve Rypkema. “There are 14 different sections this year from Wisconsin to Moline. The river is a great Emmalyn Freeze, front row left, poses with some her friends who helped served pork environmental and tourist chop sandwiches provided by the Ogle County Pork Producers during the Sept. 12 benefit attraction for this region. for the six-year-old. Pictured with Emmalyn are Oregon Elementary School students Toni Having it healthy makes it aesthetically pleasing and Withers, Emily Bocker, Emily Wagner, and Anna Withers. Photo by Earleen Hinton helps the ecosystem.” While the idea of the event is to pick up all the trash along the river, safety was actually the number one priority. “First and foremost we want to be careful. We want to be safe. Do not take chances,” said Nehrkorn. “We are collecting everything that is manageable. If it is to big, do not try to grab it. Do not put yourself in a bad position.”
Some of the largest visible deposits of trash were just north of the dam at Oregon Park East. Trees stuck on the dam have helped pool trash along the shore under the deck at the park. That area was one that might have to wait to be cleaned. Rypkema was heading over there Saturday morning with long hooks to try and grab some of the debris, but knew some of the heavier items, like car tires still on wheels, may not be safely removed at this time. After the trash was collected it was sorted at Kiwanis Park in order to recycle the plastic bottles, cans, and scrap metal. Rock River Sweep.org was founded in 2008 by Masterman, and is dedicated to preserving the health and ecosystem of the Rock River and its tributaries.
Girls soccer at OHS? From A1 said. “Number one, we can’t afford it; and number two, how will it affect other sports in the spring. And, what happens if someone wants us to start ultimate Frisbee, or like suburban schools are seeing with lacrosse?” Meggan Grennan and Erin Herrmann, representing the Hair Mafia dodgeball team from “It seems like the only Red Stone Salon & Spa, compete in the dodgeball tournament/benefit for Emmalyn thing in the way is how it Freeze at the David L. Rahn Junior High in Mt. Morris on Sept. 12. Pictured at left is affects track and softball,” team member Doreen O’Brien. Photo by Earleen Hinton
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Reckamp said. “I’ll be super disappointed if it is voted down by the school board.” Many of the soccer players present were from the grade school, of which 31 girls from fourth to eighth grade participate in the sport. “There’s your future, right there,” Zalzalah said. “This isn’t going away.”
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OHS football team played games on racetrack infield 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 Yes, 105 years ago, Oregon High School played football on the infield of the Ogle County Fairgrounds racetrack. We fielded 11 players who were backed up by substitutes Maynard and Hoy. Coach Frank G. Taylor, the school superintendent and math teacher, coached this team to a record of six wins,
one tie and three losses. They played an interesting schedule which included, DeKalb Normal, Dixon College, Dixon High School, Rockford Second, Belvidere, Morrison and Rochelle. They defeated Belvidere by a score of 81 to 0, lost to Rochelle 44 to 0, and were defeated by Dixon College 6 to 0. Oregon scored 197 points against the opponents’ 71 for the season. 1911 was the last year of Frank Lowden’s term serving as U. S. Representative and six years before he was elected Governor of Illinois. At this time we even enjoyed talking on the telephone which came to
Oregon in 1885. This same year (1911) Taft’s Eternal Indian on the bluff was dedicated. Oregon played football earlier than the Chicago Bears, which were originally the Chicago Staleys in 1921. In 1922 George Halas, player-coach, changed the team name to the Bears to reflect baseball’s Chicago Cubs, the team’s host at Wrigley Field. In 1952 my football coach, Sam Zatkoff, took our team to see the Bears play football at Wrigley Field. The following are newspaper clips from the Ogle County Republican. “The Oregon High School Football team will meet the
Coach Frank Taylor is pictured with OHS track stars and future Olympians Sherman Landers and Frank Loomis in 1916.
Belvidere High School team at the Fair Grounds in this city Saturday afternoon. The expense in getting Belvidere here is considerable. The boys are selling tickets in advance to make sure of money sufficient to meet their obligations.” At this time the Belvidere team rode the train from Rockford to Oregon requiring them to purchase tickets. “Foot-ball Game Saturday—Was won by Dixon’s Strong College Team by score of 5 to 0—A typesetting error, our annual indicated the score of 6 to 0.” “Oregon Team Defeated— Rochelle Football Team too Husky for County Seat Contingent.” “Oregon Wallopped Morrison—The Home team won by 40 to 0.” “Brought Home the Bacon—Emerson, the left half back for Oregon made
the touchdown on a trick play.” Referee McCormick from Morrison, Umpire Taylor from Oregon and Field Judge Reed from Oregon. “Tie Game With Rockford—Even Steven Proposition Between Rockford and Oregon Saturday.” “Oregon Trimmed Rockford—Score was 44 to 0 in Thanksgiving Day Game. Nothing since the passage of the ‘Allen Bill’ has caused the Rockford newspapers such genuine and universal grief as the fact that their Second High School team came down here last Thursday and allowed the Oregon High School team to wallop them good and plenty.” “They claimed the grounds are so large and goals so high that the Rockford team was bewildered—lost in the magnitude—the greatness
of things down this way in Oregon.” “They claim our grounds resemble a plowed corn field where in the center stands a stalwart white oak tree. Rockford papers claimed our players were college graduates 10 years ago. In fact the oldest kid is 18.” “Because Rockford has an enrollment of 700 and Oregon has only 100 we are forced to resort to strategy in order to keep up with the procession—what makes our bunch so fast is the fact that for several years past we have been crossing them with jack rabbits”. “We furnished a good ground and ideal weather and plenty of exercise for the visitors and they have no valid reason for complaint. I’m assuming at this time there was no standard football field size and both football teams furnished the officials.
This drawing appeared in the 1911 OHS yearbook.
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Percudani weds Mordan
Couple marries Sept. 10 Kim and Scott Jackson, Forreston, were married Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. at the Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon. Retired Circuit Judge John Moore officiated at the ceremony. Witnesses were Jim and Tina Morrison. The wedding was attended by the groom’s parents, John and Pam Jackson; his grandmother, Doris Hicks; the bride’s parents, Pete and Linda Meyer; and the couple’s children. Cody and Madison.
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Reckmeyer to be honored In honor of Warren Reckmeyer’s retirement as conductor of the Kable Concert Band, the Kable Band Board will host an open house for the Reckmeyers on Sunday, Sept. 27 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Mt. Morris Senior Center. Reckmeyer was conductor of the Kable Concert Band for 59 years. Through those years, he conducted the Kable Band in 10 concerts every summer, plus concerts at the July 4 fireworks, and the band also participated in the July 4 parades. As band leader and music director at the Mt. Morris High School for 35 years, through Reckmeyer’s
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encouragement and instruction, many students went on to excel in the music field. Both Reckmeyer and his wife Carol not only contributed many years to the Kable Concert Band and Mt. Morris High School, but were also an integral part of the community’s church music — both vocal and instrumental. They have shared their talent and love of music with the church, the school, and the whole community. At the Open House, a plaque will be awarded to Reckmeyer, naming the downtown band shell, the Warren G. Reckmeyer Band Shell.
The plaque will then be affixed to the band shell. Reckmeyer officially handed over the baton on July 29 to Andy Ekardt, who will continue to conduct the Kable Concert Band. All former students, band members, and community who have enjoyed summer night Kable Band Concerts are invited to come and share an afternoon of appreciation and reminiscing with the Reckmeyers. Contributions may be made to the Band Shell Plaque Fund. Checks may be written to Village of Mt. Morris, Kable Band Fund, 105 W. Lincoln, Mt. Morris, IL 61054. Memo: Reckmeyer Plaque
Erik Michael Mordan and Giavanna Marie Percudani were married June 4, 2015 at the Sea Island Villa in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The bride is the daughter of Mike and Dawn Percudani, Kirkland. The groom is the son of Mark and Karen Mordan, Oregon. Attendants for the bride and groom were Nicole and Michelle Percudani, Joe and Laurie Hicks, Richard Schumaker, Scott Alashanski, Brett Rogers, and Caitlin and Jason Blau. The bride is a 2013 graduate of Tricocci University with a license in Cosmetology. She is currently employed at Bella Salon & Spa in Topeka, Kansas. The groom is a 2011 graduate of Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology. He is currently employed at J.M. Smucker Co, in Topeka, Kansas. A reception was held on Aug.15 in Rockford. The new couple resides in Topeka, Kansas.
Erik and Giavanna Mordan
VOP offers $500 scholarship The Village of Progress (VOP) Foundation will offer a $500, one-year scholarship to be awarded at its Annual Banquet on Wednesday, Nov. 18. To be eligible, the student must be a resident of Ogle County. The student must be a high school senior who
is disabled or is planning on attending college and majoring in an area related to the disabled, or a fulltime undergraduate college student who is disabled or is majoring in an area related to the disabled. The financial status of the applicant is not a consideration.
Applications must be received by Monday, Oct. 5, be completed on the Foundation application form, and include at least three written references. For more information or to get an application, call the Village of Progress at 815732-2126.
Casey Martin earns a $1,000 beef scholarship Casey Martin, Oregon, was among the top five highest-scoring youth in the Illinois Superior Young Beef Producers Award Contest at the Illinois State Fair. Twenty 4-H and FFA members from across Illinois competed in this three-phase competition challenging their knowledge of beef production. The five highest-scoring individuals overall were awarded $1,000 scholarships. The contest is sponsored by Archer Daniels Midland of Decatur and the Illinois The five highest competitors in the Illinois Superior Young Beef Producers Award Contest are award $1,000 State Fair. Scholarship and scholarships. Pictured left to right are: Travis Meteer, U of I Beef Extension Educator, Del Adcock, Assumption, Clay phase winners were also Sundberg, Arlington, Carter Gualandri, Marseilles, Casey Martin, Oregon, and Nicholas Torrance, Macomb. Photo given plaques, provided by the Land of Lincoln supplied
Purebred Livestock Breeders Association. The other contest winners were Del Adcock, Assumption, Clay Sundberg, Arlington, Carter Gualandri, Marseilles, and Nicholas Torrance, Macomb. “This contest allows young producers to showcase their knowledge of the beef industry and provides them with assistance through scholarships to pursue further educational opportunities,� said Travis Meteer, a University of Illinois beef Extension educator. This year marked the 18th consecutive year for the Superior Young Beef Producers Contest.
Gravel Pit School reunion Sept. 20 An all-school reunion is being planned for students who attended Gravel Pit School, a one-room country school north of Forreston, on Sunday, Sept. 20 at the Lions Memorial Park in downtown Forreston. All former students, their
spouses, families, parents and teachers are invited to attend. Registration will be at 12:30 p.m. followed by a potluck dinner. Following the meal, a time of reminiscing will be held. Bring a dish or two to pass
and your own table service and drink. Bring old photos, fond memories, and any memorabilia to share. More more information or if you have pictures that can be copied call Gerald Vietmeier at 815-961-0985.
Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley issued the following marriage licenses: Sept. 4 Brian C. Leifheit and Stacy M. McGinnis, both of Rochelle. John M. Calcaterra, Jr., and Holly J. Shadle, both of Freeport. Jared J. Briarmoon and
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Jessica L. Hoel, both of Lynnwood, Washington. Tyler R. Johnson and Paige A. Roux, both of Marseilles. Garrett B. Hollis and Katie E. Hohlfelder, both of Evansville, Wisconsin. David A. Borgmann and Julie A. Anderson, both of Leaf River. Sept. 8 Mitchell G. Hopkins and Amanda M. Poggioli, both of Leaf River. Thomas J. Freeman and Billie J. Haynes, both of
Belvidere. Brandon M. Reynolds and Cheri L. Allen, both of Polo. Karl S. Stone and Diane I. Wytrykus, both of Lake in the Hills. Nathan D. Troye, Dixon, and Amanda K. Blume, Oregon. Sept. 10 Benjamin J. Harris and Bobbi L. Heidbreder, both of Chicago. Andrew C. Bartelt and Sydney R. Frano, both of Polo.
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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 9 a.m. Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 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, then three miles north. Pastor Brion Brooks Thursday, Sept. 10—5 Church Office p.m. Ham Supper Phone: 815-732-6313 Director of Ministries BETHEL UNITED for Youth and Christian METHODIST CHURCH Education 217 S. Hickory St., David Bordy Shannon 9 a.m. Sunday School 815-864-2581 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Traditional Worship 9 a.m. Roots Youth Ministry— Education Hour 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11 Wednesday 6:30-7:45 p.m. Kids Clubs & Men’s & a.m. Women’s Bible Study— Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 BROOKVILLE and p.m. ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES EMMANUEL Brookville: Adult Sunday EVANGELICAL School 9:30 a.m. LUTHERAN CHURCH Worship 10:30 a.m. 764 N. Stillman Road, 17725 W. Chamber St. Oregon in Brookville (Payne’s Point) Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. Pastor Andrew Kayes Adult Sunday School 10 Office: 815-732-2424 a.m. Worship Service 9 a.m. Corner of Wilson Mill & Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Brick Church Roads
7:45 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. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor David Poust 815-938-2380 Thursday, Sept. 17—6 p.m. Guest Night with Potluck Sunday, Sept. 20—9 a.m. Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Monday, Sept. 21—8 a.m. AA Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee at The Depot Tuesday, Sept. 22—Herald News Due
FLORENCE UNITED EVANGELICAL FREE METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH 2649 W. Florence Rd., OF MT. MORRIS Freeport 102 S. Seminary St. Pastor Kathleen Mt. Morris Brinkmeier Senior Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Bruce McKanna Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Associate Pastor Lance Mennen FORRESTON GROVE 815-734-4942 CHURCH Thursday, Sept. 17—1 p.m. 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Ladies Bible Study Forreston Friday, Sept. 18—9:30 a.m. Presbyterian Church in MOM’s Group America CHRIST OUR SAVIOR Saturday, Sept. 19—7 a.m. Pastor Jeremy Cheezum LUTHERAN CHURCH Men’s Accountability Group 815-938-3605 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon Sunday, Sept. 20—8:30 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 815-284-4554 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Pastor David Andermann a.m. InnerMission Fellowship; Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. 815-632-6767 10 a.m. Worship Service; 5 Pioneer Club 9 a.m. Worship Service Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult 10:20 a.m. Education Hour p.m. Youth Group; 5:30 p.m. Christianity Explored Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir Tuesday, Sept. 22—9 a.m. CHURCH OF THE Ladies Prayer Circle FORRESTON REFORMED OPEN BIBLE Wednesday, Sept. 23—6 CHURCH 302 S. Franklin St., Polo a.m. Mt. Morris Men’s Prayer 501 Third Ave. Luke Schier, Pastor Meeting 9:30 a.m. Worship 815-946-2848 Log onto our website 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Sunday Worship 10 a.m. http://www.efcmm. (June, July, August 9:30 a.m.) at org to check out our latest FREEDOM LUTHERAN We include children in our opportunities and updates WORSHIPPING Sunday Worship experience COMMUNITY, ELCA “Kids are People, too” FAITH DISCOVERY Pastor Jeff Schlesinger Ages 3-10 are dismissed right CHURCH 815-222-7270 after Praise & Worship. 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at Casual, Contemporary, Jeremy Heller, Pastor Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Non-Traditional 815-946-3588 Dining Hall Passion for God 9 a.m. Sunday School 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 Compassion for People 10 a.m. Worship Service (a mile south of Oregon) Visit Our Website: Nursery Available Welcome Center PoloOpenBible.org We are an independent non111 S. Fourth St., Oregon denominational Christian CROSSROADS GRACE VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, church. Visitors are always welcome. CHRISTIAN REFORMED WHITE PINES CAMPUS CHURCH 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo FAITH EVANGELICAL 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. Sundays at 10 a.m. LUTHERAN CHURCH German Valley 815-837-5255 402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Jake Ritzema whitepines@crossroadscn.com Pastor Scott Ralston 815-362-6601 We offer contemporary Church 815-938-3203 Sunday School for All Ages worship and relevant Bible “ A Church with a 9 a.m. teaching through Heart — In the Heart of Worship Service 10 a.m. engaging messages, and Forreston” powerful video 9 a.m. Sunday Worship GERMAN VALLEY Join us after the service in 10 a.m. Sunday School UNITED METHODIST our cafe for coffee, snack & 7 p.m. Wednesday Choir CHURCH fellowship 6:30 p.m. Thursday Bible Church and Main Streets Kidzlink Children’s Ministry Matt Smith, Pastor Study (infant-5th grade)-during 8:30 a.m. Worship Service Thursday, Sept. 17—6:30 Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th p.m. Bible Study LEAF RIVER BAPTIST grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20—9 a.m. CHURCH Visit our website: www. Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., crossroadscn.com School Leaf River Wednesday, Sept. 23—7 Pastor Randy Newton DISCIPLES UNITED p.m. Choir Practice 815-738-2205 METHODIST CHURCH Thursday, Sept. 24—6:30Email leafriverbc@gmail. Hitt and Maple Streets, 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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LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor David Poust Sunday, Sept. 20—10:30 p.m. Youth at Crandalls for a.m. Worship Service & Bonfire and 2016 Mission Children’s Church Trip Discussion
Monday, Sept. 21—10 a.m. Women’s Bible Study Tuesday, Sept. 22—2 p.m. Sewing for Missions; 6:30 p.m. Pack Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 23— 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Alive Kickoff, Meal Followed by Movie, “Facing the Giants” Part 1; 7 p.m. Choir
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 MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Thursday, Sept. 17—1:30 p.m. Dementia Support Group at Pinecrest; 4:30-7 p.m. Food Pantry Open Friday, Sept. 18—9 a.m. Women’s Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Food Delivery for Pantry Saturday, Sept. 19—8 a.m. Men’s Fellowship Breakfast Sunday, Sept. 20—8:15 a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School; 12 p.m. Deacon Meeting with Potluck Tuesday, Sept. 22—No Bible Study; Quilting Wednesday, Sept. 23—7:15 p.m. Chimes Rehearsal NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon Pastor David Demmer 815-732-7404 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:05 a.m. Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center OREGON CHURCH OF GOD 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847
You and your family are invited to join us in worship on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Hoffman will continue the sermon series titled “Living on Purpose.” This Sunday’s message is “Evangelism, AKA Sharing My Faith.” Greeting you will be Jay and Kim Laurent. 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. September’s Bible Books
PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Gregg Downs 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
Sunday, Sept. 20—Member Sunday & Church Bank Sunday; Tri-F Meets REVIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris follow@revivemtm.com 815-994-0428 Southern Baptist Saturday Night Service 5:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery 6-8 p.m. Monday RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213 Worship Service 10:45 a.m. ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org Email:saint.bride. church@gmail.com Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 and 10 a.m. Classes Children’s Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Available St. Bride’s follows traditional Anglican-Episcopal church practices; is biblically based and both family and individual oriented. Visitors are always welcomed. ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson Sunday, Sept. 20—9:15 a.m. Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. Congregational Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship with Communion 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. TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Thursday, Sept. 17—3:304:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring at Mt. Morris Estates for Grades K-6; 7 p.m. Ladies Book Club Meeting in Fireplace Room at Pinecrest Grove Friday, Sept. 18—8 a.m. Bulletin Assembly & Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Food Delivery for Loaves & Fish Food Pantry Saturday, Sept. 19—5:30 p.m. Worship Service Sunday, Sept. 20—8:45 a.m. Worship Service Followed by Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for Preschool thru 6th Grade; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 7 p.m. Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group Snack & Chat Monday, Sept. 21—Pastor Josh at Leadership Meeting thru 23rd: Tidings Newsletter Deadline Tuesday, Sept. 22—8:30 a.m. Dorcas Group; 3:30-4:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring at Mt. Morris Estates for Grades K-6 Wednesday, Sept. 23—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise Group; 3:10 p.m. Jr. High Mentoring at Lot 12 Mt. Morris Estates; 6-7 p.m. Chime Choir; 6:30 p.m. Youth Confirmation for 7th and 8th Graders Thursday, Sept. 17—3:304:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring at Mt. Morris Estates for Grades K-6 WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m. Worship—10:35 a.m.
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Autumn on the Prairie offers 40 guided tours The Nature Conservancy’s Nachusa Grasslands Preserve presents its annual Autumn on the Prairie festival on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The day’s activities include 40 steward-guided tours of prairie and savannas, bison, educational exhibits, and butterfly hikes. Participants can also enjoy self–guided prairie
plant exploration hikes and rides through the prairie in a horse-drawn or tractor pulled wagon. Additional activities include live music, local artists at work, activity tent and live raptor display. This event open to the public. Parking is $5, but admission to the festival is free. Local vendors will be
on site to provide food and beverages for purchase. This event is held rain or shine. The preserve is located three miles northwest of Franklin Grove, at 2075 S. Lowden Rd. Directional signs will be posted. To learn more visit www. nature.org/illinoisEvents or www.nachusagrasslands.org
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welcome to attend. The program will include a discussion of the glass slumping and fusing process used to create platters, vases, and other glass objects. Participants will see what materials are used and how the glass work on display was created. A handout of the details will be available. The Butchers are now
showing their work at The Next Picture Show in Dixon, the Quad City Botanical Center in Rock Island, and the Kickapoo Creek Winery in Edwards. Conover Square Mall is located at 201 N. Third St., Oregon. Parking is plentiful. Call 815-732-778 for more information about ENAG and its programs, classes, and art events.
Golf play day is Sept. 25 The Mt. Morris Senior Center will hold its 12th annual Digger Hageman and Earl Miller Memorial golf play day on Friday, Sept. 25 at Sunset Golf Club, Mt. Morris. Registration begins
at 1:30 p.m. Tee-off time is 2 p.m. The event is in memory of long-time golf friends. The entry fee is $40 for Sunset members and $50 for non-members. The fee
includes nine holes of golf, a steak supper and prizes. Register at the Sunset Golf Club or call the Mt. Morris Senior Center at 815-7346335.
Barn yard sale to benefit ACS will begin Sept. 24 The first “Celebrating More Holidays” Barn Yard Sale will be held for four days only from Thursday, Sept. 24 through Sunday, Sept. 27 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bra Barn at 1194 W. Mud Creek Rd., Oregon. The sale will offer holiday décor and winter clothes with a few surprises added in.
Some of the unique items are a large wooden sleigh and reindeer, two Christmas dinnerware sets with many serving dishes, an antique crèche, and linens for every holiday, Halloween electric witch’s cauldron, original holiday paintings, vintage green holly berry Lefton sleigh and reindeer and Russian wooden Easter eggs.
Wreaths for every holiday, net lighting to cover a house or bushes, and tables of Halloween and Thanksgiving treasures are also for sale. The American Cancer Society (ACS) is “The Official Sponsor of Birthday’s” and the Bra Barn is the official headquarters this year for “Celebrating More Holidays.”
Gardening series continues Oct. 6 at extension office The Four Seasons Gardening program from University of Illinois Extension continues on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 1:30 p.m., with a session titled Vegetative Propagation. The program will be presented via computer at the Ogle County Extension office at 421 W. Pines Rd., Suite 10, Oregon. This session is also available for home participation on Oct. 6 at 1:30 p.m. and again on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. by pre-registering at http://
web.extension.illinois.edu/ hmrs/4seasons/. Vegetative propagation is an excellent way for hobby gardeners to multiply their favorite plants at home and reap the rewards. Join Kim Ellson, Horticulture Educator, as she discusses vegetative propagation. Ellson will discuss the advantages of propagation and provide detailed insight into various propagation methods including cuttings, grafting, layering and division. The program is the second
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For 100 years, the American Cancer Society has been working to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. “Every birthday you celebrate is a victory and so is every holiday. This year nearly 14 million cancer survivors will celebrate another birthday and holiday thanks in part to the progress the ACS already made,” said Karen Virnoche Brown, sale organizer. “But we can’t stop there. With your help, we can create a world with even more celebrations, more laughter, and more holidays for all. Together we will achieve a day when cancer never steals another year from anyone’s
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combined death rate dropped 22 percent. Over the past five years (2007 to 2011), the death rate for all cancers combined decreased by 1.8 percent per year in men and 1.4 percent per year in women. Sixty years ago, 1 out of 3 people diagnosed with cancer survived. Today, thanks in part to the work of the American Cancer Society, 2 out of 3 will survive. “Let’s make it 3 out of 3. Join us to help finish the fight by supporting the ‘ Celebrating More Holiday’s Barn Yard Sale,’” Virnoche Brown said. For more information call her at 815-973-2050.
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From A1 “It was clear to us which direction to go,” Welty said. McKinney’s motion was defeated 19-5. The board then approved the motion to appoint Larcom by the same vote. The county board unanimously approved a separate motion to appoint Richard Painter to OCCCA. Meyers voiced concern over two appointments to the Byron Museum District Board. While he expressed no opposition to the State’s Juvenile, & Oregon VFW Post 8739 Attorney, Committee’s will host a pork chop dinner Probation on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 5 recommendation to appoint to 7 p.m. The dinner will consist of a boneless pork chop, rice pilaf, The Oregon United green beans, applesauce, Methodist Women will hold dinner roll, and dessert. The cost is $8 per person, their annual White Elephant and all proceeds after Sale during the Autumn on expenses will go to help pay Parade weekend, Oct. 2-4. The sale will be held inside for veteran services. the Family Life Center. The VFW is located at 1310 Hours of the sale are Friday W. Washington St., Oregon.
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Randall Stukenberg and Gary Hess to the board, he did raise questions over how the committee reaches its decisions. “I need more information about these candidates before I vote,” Meyers said. He asked if information about the applicants and the committee’s deliberations could be included in board packets. Welty said the applicants’ resumes are included with the committee agendas and are available to all county board members. Board member Bobbie Colbert, Rochelle, who is also a member of the
State’s Attorney, Juvenile, & Probation Committee, said some of the deliberations are held in closed session and should not be included in board packets, which are available to the public online. The appointments of Stukenberg and Hess were also approved. Until recently the ninemember OCCCA had gone for several years with no one applying for vacancies, which come up as terms expire or members resign. In July the board appointed Mary Ellen Kenney, John Schindewolf, Naomi Baldwin, Dawn Smith and Jose Lopez to the OCCCA.
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Exelon delays decision on closing Byron plant Exelon Corporation officials said last week that they will delay for at least a year a decision about whether to close nuclear plants in Byron and the Quad Cities. The Chicago-based company, which owns Illinois’ 11 nuclear reactors, previously said its generating stations in the Quad Cities, Byron and Clinton were in danger of closing. In a new release on Sept. 10, however, the company said it plans to continue operating its Quad Cities plant through at least May 2018 and the Byron plant
through May 2019. The Clinton station remains “economically challenged” and could be closed if conditions don’t improve, Exelon officials said. The decision to delay the decision on closings came after “rigorous analysis of the present and future economics of the plants,” the press release said. “Today’s decision is only a short-term reprieve,” Exelon president and CEO Chris Crane said. “Policy reforms are still needed to level the playing field for all forms
of clean energy and best position the state of Illinois to meet EPA’s new carbon reduction rules.” Exelon has said it should be rewarded for producing reliable, carbon-free electricity that will help Illinois meet an Obama administration mandate to reduce greenhouse gases. It said in the release that it would “continue its dialogue with Illinois policymakers about market and policy reforms that properly value nuclear power for the economic and environmental benefits it provides.”
Exelon wants lawmakers to approve a monthly surcharge on consumers’ electricity bills that would generate about $300 million a year to reward generators that produce carbon-free electricity. Lawmakers didn’t act on Exelon’s bill in the spring session, and it’s unclear whether it will get a hearing this fall amid a state budget crisis. Opponents have said Exelon, which made $1.6 billion last year, doesn’t need Exelon’s Byron Generating Station is located on German Church Road between Oregon and Byron. File photo a bailout.
Station’s Unit 1 taken offline for regular maintenance Personnel and technical experts at Exelon’s Byron Generating Station have taken Unit 1 offline for a planned refueling and maintenance outage. According to a press release issued by Exleon, the work performed during the outage is aimed at ensuring
a reliable run for Unit 1 through the upcoming winter, another summer in 2016 and any other kind of weather over the next 18 months. More than 1,200 additional workers will join the 850 permanent Byron Station employees, providing a temporary boost to the local
economy. Workers at Byron Station will perform more than 10,000 inspections and maintenance activities and do other work that cannot be done while the unit is operating. This includes replacing about one-third of the unit’s
fuel. All of the activities are designed to assure the unit’s consistent operation when online. “We are proud of the station’s ability to supply power to air conditioners at homes and businesses through a tough summer; now we’ll focus on another
efficient outage,” said Byron Station Site Vice President Russ Kearney. With the outage underway, residents should be aware that one of the cooling towers will not produce any water vapor cloud. This is normal when a unit is taken offline. Byron’s Unit 2 will
continue to supply carbonfree electricity to Exelon customers during the Unit 1 outage. With both units at full power, the site produces almost 2,500 megawatts, enough electricity to power more than 2 million average American homes.
New state law for juror pay is affecting local counties Jurors to be paid $25 for first day, $50 thereafter Sauk Valley Media A new law that more than doubled what Illinois jurors are paid is starting to affect county budgets in northern Illinois and across the state. The new law requires counties to pay jurors $25 for the first day of service and $50 for each additional day. Counties previously were allowed to pay jurors as little as $4 a day, causing Illinois to rank near the bottom of U.S.
states when it comes to stateset rates. Then-Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn signed the measure in December. Bill sponsors said it was aimed at compensating jurors because state law doesn’t require employers to pay wages during jury duty. In Ogle County, the board set aside $10,000 in 2013, but spent $20,000 on jurors; in 2014, those numbers were $15,000 budgeted, about $22,000 spent, Circuit Clerk Kim Stahl said. And although she’s under budget at the moment, Stahl expects to exceed the $15,750 budgeted for this year because a lot of cases are
coming up. Whiteside County Circuit Clerk Sue Ottens, on the other hand, is in good shape. That’s because the county usually budgets about $40,000 a year for jury pay, to be on the safe side, but rarely uses that much. This year, in fact, she has used about half that so far, which is typical, Ottens said. The McHenry County Board was scheduled to consider Tuesday whether it should transfer $100,000 to replenish the fund it uses to pay jurors. The fund is almost empty, and there are more than two months still left in the
county’s 2015 fiscal year, with at least three major jury cases expected to be heard during that time, The Northwest Herald of Crystal Lake reported. Lee County faces the same problem on a smaller scale. Circuit Clerk Denise McCaffrey-Ehrmann said her office budgets for four trials a year, but already has spent most of the $11,000 it sets aside to pay jurors. “We’re right at the edge,” she said, with maybe one more weeklong trial ahead. The number of juries needed each year is an estimate based on several factors, among them the
sitting state’s attorney’s trial philosophy, and whether crime is up or down, McCaffrey-Ehrmann noted. Then there are grand juries, which determine whether the state has enough evidence to warrant a case going to trial. Those jurors meet occasionally to hear several cases over the year to 18 months they serve. They, too, now are paid $25 the first day, and $50 a day for the rest of their service, McCaffrey-Ehrmann noted. “It’s a really big hit for us.” Should she run out of money, she will have to ask the county board for contingency funds, just like
any other department. And although, theoretically, her jury budget for 2016 should nearly double to cover the state-mandated increase, she did not ask for more money because county departments were told to keep their spending at current levels, she said. In the past, before measures like this were passed, court clerks would be consulted on how such a law might affect their office and their ability to function, but not this time. This bill came out of the blue, McCaffrey-Ehrmann said. “Someone really didn’t think about this, about how it would affect the counties.”
Oregon Library News “Reading gives us some place to go when we have to stay where we are.” — Mason Cooley September is Library Card Sign-up month Today’s libraries aren’t only a place of quiet study, but also creative and engaging community centers. Studies show that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school. September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Oregon Public Library joins with the American Library Association and public libraries nationwide to make sure that every student has the most import school supply of all – a free library card. Computer use, books on CD, DVDs, music CDs, magazines, E-readers, I-pads, are just a few of the resources available to anyone who has a library card. The library features books in all genres (fiction, nonfiction, mystery, romance, science fiction, fantasy, travel, etc), Passport services are available by appointment. Additional groups include book clubs, programs for preschool, youth, and adults, and the Knit and Crochet Club. Preschool story time and lap sits are scheduled throughout the year. All programs are free to patrons who have a library
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Store your summer bulbs Summer bulbs add beauty to the landscape when earlier spring bulbs have long faded and flowering shrubs have turned to foliage for the season, said Richard Hentschel, a University of Illinois horticulture educator. “However, summer bulbs must be dug up at the end of your growing season and properly stored inside for the winter in order to have a floral display the following year,” Hentschel said. By tradition, a bulb refers to any plant that maintains its entire life cycle in a storage root. A few of the well-known, common summer-blooming bulbs are lily, gladiolus caladiums, iris, canna, and dahlia. Summer bulbs are planted in the spring after the chance of frost and the garden soils have warmed. To dig summer bulbs at the end of the season, Hentschel said to wait until the bulb foliage has naturally died down or dig immediately after a killing frost. Digging summer bulbs usually means loosening the
soil with a garden fork or spade several inches away from where the bulb is believed to be and gently lifting the plant without damage to the bulb itself, Hentschel said. “At this point, the outer skin of the bulb is soft and tender so caution is needed,” he added. “Most often summer bulbs are stored with a small amount of soil still clinging to the roots. A gentle shake to remove any excess soil will be a good step.” Summer bulbs need to be cured before storage to toughen up the outer skin. Curing means allowing the freshly dug bulbs to dry down in a cool shady location before being stored. Summer bulbs that are put into storage still wet or damaged during the digging process could easily develop storage rots and other kinds of decay, Hentschel said. The time from digging to actual storage of the bulb for the winter can take a few days to a few weeks and should be done during warm late-summer and early-fall weather. Hentschel recommended that if there are many different kinds of summer bulbs to
store, labeling each clump should be done. “One neat trick for larger bulbs such as amaryllis or elephant ears is to use a magic marker and write directly on the bulb,” he said. Storage temperatures for summer bulbs can range from 40 to 60 degrees, with 50 degrees being a good goal. If kept too warm, bulbs will begin to grow in storage, and, if they are kept too cold, they suffer and can be slow to grow when planted again in the spring. While in storage, check on the bulbs at least once during the winter months to be sure the bulbs are sound. “If any bulbs show decay, remove them before the decay spreads to healthy bulbs,” Hentschel said. Some storage roots may need to have the soil or storage media moistened but never saturated to maintain adequate moisture so the storage roots are not all dried by planting time. “With these easy steps, summer blooms will grace your garden year after year,” Hentschel said.
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A beautiful spring garden can begin as early as the fall. “The time to plant for spring bloomers is now,” said Jennifer Nelson, University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator . “Every spring at least one person asks me where they can purchase spring flowers for planting, such as tulips, hyacinths, or daffodils,” Nelson said. “When I explain that they are typically purchased and planted in the fall, their exuberance quickly changes to disappointment as they exclaim, ‘Well, I’ll never remember to do that!’ “This is your friendly reminder that fall is the proper time to plant spring bulbs,” she said. Nelson offers these tips for planting spring flowering bulbs: Plant in well-drained soil. Clay soils commonly found in Illinois gardens often do not drain well. Excess water in the soil surrounding bulbs promotes rot and will eventually kill the bulbs. Improve drainage in heavy clay soil with organic materials such as compost or shredded leaves to encourage healthy bulb growth. Amending soils addresses issues other than poor drainage as unimproved clay soils can compact and restrict bulb and root growth,
resulting in bulbs that slowly decline rather than multiply. Consider the actual physical location. Plant a few bulbs near spaces that are seen every day. Part of the joy of spring bulbs is seeing those first green signs of spring emerge from the cold ground. Daffodils are a must for the Illinois garden not just because of the wide variety of shapes, sizes, and color combinations available, but because they are poisonous. This means that nothing will eat them. Also daffodils multiply and naturalize beautifully, without having to be divided often. Tulips are beautiful choices for the spring garden, but they are also a tasty treat for local wildlife, such as rabbits, squirrels, and deer. In heavy clay soils, tulips tend to be relatively short-lived. After about three or four years, it is not uncommon for tulips to begin to decline, first failing to bloom and eventually dying off. Consider planting some of the lesser known spring bulbs that are attractive in their own right. Galanthus, or snowdrops, are one of the earliest-blooming spring bulbs, often blooming with snow still on the ground. Scilla siberica, or Siberian squill, has small blue flowers and is only six inches tall,
but packs a big punch when planted en masse. Iris histroides, I. reticulate, and I. danfordiae are some other early bloomers to consider for their delicate display. When planting bulbs, a good rule of thumb is to plant bulbs two to three times as deep as they are tall. Measure the depth of planting from the bottom of the bulb. Plant bulbs right side up—the “right side” is generally more pointed than the root end. If this distinction is not obvious on a given bulb, plant the bulb sideways and Mother Nature will sort it out. When purchasing bulbs, choose unblemished, firm bulbs with little or no new growth. Keep in mind that for a given species, larger bulbs will produce larger or more flowers than smaller bulbs. Bargain bulbs are no bargain if they are small for their species. They will not flower as well if they do flower at all. This is one situation where you get what you pay for. “Before the winter winds blow, take some time to plant a few spring bulbs, Nelson said. For more information on planting spring bulbs, check out the U of I Extension’s “Bulbs and More” website at http://extension.illinois.edu/ bulbs/.
Growing videos are available Through an Illinois Department of Agriculture Sustainable Agriculture grant, University of Illinois Extension in partnership with Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) conducted high tunnel vegetable production research during the winter of 2014. A series of videos has been produced on topics for building beds, planting, growing, pest management, and harvesting. The videos are available to educators and farmers wanting to teach or learn how to start production in a high tunnel. High tunnels are minimally heated, low-cost, plasticcovered greenhouses that use little or no energy from fossil fuels to heat or ventilate the structure. Within the structure, solar energy is trapped and used to warm the air and soil. Crops are grown directly in soil without the use of artificial
media. Benefits of using high tunnels include extending the growing season of many high-value crops such as melons, peppers, tomatoes, and strawberries. Another benefit is protecting crops from weather extremes such as temperature, sunlight, strong winds, driving rain, and destructive hail. Protecting crops from harmful insects, wildlife, and diseases that can lower marketable yield is an advantage of using high tunnels. High tunnels can be used to intercrop many vegetable species. On a small plot of land, high tunnels permit intensive production of food crops. Experienced growers Gus Jones and Andy Heck of Small Axe Market Gardens managed the daily farming practices in the high tunnels.
The project used a diverse crop plan to demonstrate a practical scenario for local direct market farmers. The project goals looked at utilizing existing high tunnel technologies for sustainable farming research of winter production in order to increase the diversity and year-round availability of local produce, while giving farmers the tools they need to increase winter profits through season-extending high tunnel practices. View the videos at www. llcc.edu/llcc-garden or at the U of I Extension YouTube channel playlist, Winter High Tunnel Project. Additional information about high tunnels can be found on the U of I Extension website. For more information about the videos and the project, e-mail Marnie Record at marnie.record@ llcc.edu.
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Elephant ear plants give gardens that tropic feel Elephant ears make a statement in the garden with their larger-than-life leaves. “I love the tropical feel of big-leaved plants around my pool,” said Rhonda Ferree, a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator. “This year I planted four different types of elephant ears in addition to nine large banana plants to create my outdoor summer oasis.” Several types of plants are available under the common name of elephant ear. Most commonly found are the colocasia, alocasia, xanthosoma, and caladium. Colocasia has large, heartshaped leaves that range from six inches to eight feet long. Ferree’s garden oasis this summer includes a ‘Mojito’ colocasia. ‘Mojito’ has a green leaf with splotches of purple, black, and chartreuse. Its stems are multicolored as well. The leaves should grow to two feet long with the entire plant reaching four feet tall. Also included is a small colocasia elephant ear called Bikini-tini. This plant has deep green leaves with dark purple stems. “It is said that it can grow five to six feet tall,” Ferree said.
“But I’ve had this in my garden for two years and it never grows over two feet tall. This year I plan to water it more and give it weekly nitrogen fertilizer.” Alocasia grows eight to 10 feet tall with three-foot-long leaves. This plant comes in many sizes, shapes, and leaf colors. Plant leaves often have distinctive veining or markings. The African mask (Alocasia amazonica) is popular with its glossy dark green leaves and prominent white veins. “Xanthosoma is said to have leaves so large that a small child can hide behind them,” Ferree said. “They also come in many different leaf colors and grow six to eight feet tall.” Caladium is known by many different common names including fancyleaved caladium, elephant’s ear, and angel-wings. The plants have showy leaves but typically stay compact and are grown in the shade. Different cultivars offer leaf color variations with green, white, pink, and red tones. “Caladium work well in containers, but I think they are especially striking when used as a mass planting of one color along an entrance
sidewalk,” Ferree noted. “All of these elephant ear plants prefer full sun and typically like a lot of water. They also need a lot of food to grow, so supplemental fertilizer is needed in some growing locations,” she added. There are many different uses for elephant ears in the home landscape. They can be grown in containers or used as background plants and edging in the landscape. “Their most common use is as an accent or focal point. In my garden, they are at one end of my pool in front of a picket fence, which is in the direct line of sight from our main sitting area,” Ferree said. In the fall, dig up roots after a light frost has killed back the top of the plant. Store the roots in a cool, dark area all winter. In the spring, start them early inside to give them a jump start on summer growth. Some elephant ears can also be grown as houseplants during the winter. Learn more about these and other tropical plants on the U of I Extension Tropical Punch! website at http://urbanext.illinois.edu/ tropicalpunch.
Wild Visitor A wild turkey sits on the deck railing at the home of Otto and Marilyn Dick, rural Oregon. A flock of the birds visits the their backyard daily. This one is especially tame. Photo by Otto Dick
Learn to sell eggs Sept. 29 Raising backyard poultry for farm-fresh eggs has become more popular recently. Occasionally, egg producers will find they have an excess of eggs. A workshop to discuss starting a small egg business will be held Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ogle County University
of Illinois Extension office, 421 W. Pines Rd., Suite 10, Oregon. “Farm-fresh eggs are nutritious, delicious, and in-demand. However, depending on how and where you want to sell those eggs, there may be a lot more to it than just hanging a sign at the end of the driveway,” said
U of I provides info on hummingbird moths Small mysterious pollinators have been visiting late-summer and fall-blooming plants in gardens in order to sip nectar, said Kelly Allsup, University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator. With wings as fast as a hummingbird and long tongues like a butterfly, these small moths hover over flowers to gather nectar. In the fall months in Illinois, hummingbird moths, a member of the sphinx moth species, are numerous and most come out close to dusk, Allsup noted. “There are 60 species of sphinx moths, and the most common ones are the white-lined sphinx moth, clear-winged sphinx moth, five-spotted hawk moth, and Carolina sphinx. These moths are almost as large as hummingbirds and also fly during the day,” she said. The color of the whitelined sphinx moth is mottled gray, brown, and white with pink bands. The clearwinged sphinx moth or hummingbird moth, is a large moth much smaller, about one inch long, with clear wings that mimic a bee. “Although cherished as adults, the five-spotted hawk moth and Carolina sphinx incite murderous rage in their larval stage to any gardener trying to grown
tomatoes,” Allsup said. The five-spotted moth and Carolina sphinx’s larvae, also known as tomato hornworm and tobacco hornworm, are large green caterpillars that grow about four inches long and about as big around as a fat man’s thumb.” These caterpillars can demolish a tomato plant in just a few days. “The first sign of them is the bare branches and stubs at the tips of the plants that have been stripped by these ferocious eaters,” Allsup explained. “Although they are large, they are just the right color to blend in with the foliage. A small horn at the end of their abdomen distinguishes them from other caterpillars and provides a menacing façade for any predators.” Allsup added that four weeks after hatching from the egg, the hornworm begins its pupal stage by dropping to the ground to burrow. “This time of year, they will remain in the pupal stage throughout the winter. This is why it is necessary to clean up tomato debris and disc-till the soil in order to destroy them in the pupal stage,” she said. “There is no need to address hornworms with pesticides. Instead pay the neighbor kid 50 cents a worm
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to pick them off the plants and feed them to chickens and other birds,” Allsup said. “Or leave them on the plant and let nature take care of the problem for you.” Parasitic wasps often lay their eggs on the bodies of the hornworms where their larvae hatch and feed on the hornworm.
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Alumni invited to sing anthem at homecoming game All Oregon and Mt. Morris High School alumni are invited to sing the national anthem with the OHS student choir before the start of the homecoming football game at Landers-Loomis Field on Friday, Sept. 18. Additionally, members of the Oregon, Mt. Morris and Chana communities and adult family members of the student choir are also welcome to join. Last year’s homecoming choir was made up of a total of 104 alumni, community members and Oregon choir members. An optional rehearsal will be held before the game in the Oregon High School Music Room (Room 106) at 6 p.m. Those who are unable to attend rehearsal can Lane Erickson, Oregon, looks over some of the unique creations by Rick Cortez, LaGrange, during the 67th Grand meet with the group at the Detour Arts Festival at the John Deere Historic Site on Sunday. Cortez’s “whimsical time pieces” won Best of Show. southwest end of the home Photo by Earleen Hinton bleachers at 6:30 p.m. before taking the field to sing. This is the second consecutive year members of
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Sunny skies and fall temperatures greeted visitors at the 67th Grand Detour Arts Festival on Sept. 13. The annual event, held at the John Deere Historic Site in Grand Detour, featured creations by 44 arts who displayed their works in a variety of medium. It was hosted by the Grand Detour Arts Festival Committee in partnership with The Next Picture Show in Dixon. The Dixon Community Food Pantry also collected donations of non-perishable food items at the entrance. Next year’s event is slated for Sunday, Sept. 11.
the surrounding communities and alumni will sing with the student choir. Oregon Community Unit School District Choir Director Katie Sheridan explains that the performance gives a chance for alumni and community members to become engaged with homecoming festivities and help start a homecoming tradition. “This particular event means a lot to me,” said Sheridan. “People who no longer have choir as part of their daily lives are given an opportunity to sing and connect with other alumni and current students. “My goal is that homecoming choir becomes a tradition so that all Oregon High School choir alums have a place to sing and people to sing with.” For more information, contact Sheridan at ksheridan@ocusd.net.
Baking contest Sept. 19 More than a dozen vendors will be on hand on Saturday, Sept. 19 when Pinecrest Community, Mt. Morris, hosts its annual Fall Craft & Vendor Fair. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pinecrest Grove Community Center, 500 Evergreen Lane, Mt. Morris. The fourth annual Pie Baking Contest Fundraiser will also be part of the event, which will feature pies sold by the slice and a live pie auction. No admission will be charged. Pie slices will be sold for Ray Bonnell and Gary Steder, Dixon, were busy collecting non-perishable food items for the Dixon Community Food Pantry at the 67th Grand Detour Arts Festival at the $3 each slice, beginning at noon, and whole pies will be John Deere Historic Site on Sunday. Photo by Earleen Hinton
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Hawks use ball-control to down Rock Falls 13-6 By Ty Reynolds Sauk Valley Media Ball-control offense and the Oregon Hawks go together hand in hand. But ball-control offense and the Rock Falls Rockets? The Rockets matched the Hawks’ ability to go on extended drives during the Sept. 11 Big Northern West game at Hinders Field. The difference was Oregon’s ability to finish off one more of their drives with a touchdown in a 13-6 victory. Rock Falls got 250 of its 260 yards through the air, as Logan Pillars completed 28 of his 45 passes to six different receivers. His 24-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Harris with 6:20 to play got the Rockets (0-3, 0-1) within a score. Then the Rockets recovered the ensuing onside kick.
“Our confidence was sky high at that point,” Pillars said. “The short passes were working, and we felt once we got the ball back that this game might just be ours to win.” “I watched that happen, then just tried to stay calm and get the defense into the right mindset,” Oregon senior Maverik Good said. “We just had to get a stop.” The Hawks (2-1, 1-0) did just that, stopping Rock Falls wideout Blake Wind a yard short on fourth down inside the Oregon 20. That led to the final Oregon drive of the game, which took up the final 4:16 and ended with the final horn on the Rock Falls 4-yard line. “I was over there pacing on the sideline, just hoping my guys could get us the ball back,” Pillars said. “We still had plenty of time, but Oregon did a good job of running out the clock.”
“Once we got that stop, I knew it was over,” Oregon senior John Ghibellini said. “Our offensive line was great tonight, and they opened the holes for us to control the ball.” Good ran for 105 yards, Ghibellini added 98 and both Hawk touchdowns, and all 280 of Oregon’s yards came on the ground. After Ghibellini served as the workhorse for the first half, Good was the go-to guy in the second half. He got four touches on the final drive to salt the game away. “It’s definitely a good feeling when the coaches have that amount of confidence in you,” Good said. “After those first couple of carries, I figured they’d keep coming to me, and I really wanted to finish it off.” Up next: Dixon at Oregon & Rock Falls at Byron, both Rock Falls’ Braeden Westfall (center) runs with the ball while the Oregon defense of 7 p.m. Friday Will Rice (left) and Kole Mowry tackle him during Sept. 11 action at Rock Falls. Photo treynolds@saukvalley.com by Michael Krabbenhoeft, Sauk Valley Media
OHS hosted seven-person meet The Oregon High School (OHS) varsity cross country team competed in a sevenperson meet on Sept. 9 at Oregon Park West. Athletes in the varsity races were designated with a number for the race. Runners of each number raced against each other and team scores were calculated by finish place within each flight. Oregon boys tied for fourth place with 37 points. The Oregon girls team did not place in the top four. Results for OHS athletes are listed by name, their finish place, and time.
34th place, 27:39.5; Naia Cisneros, 37th place, 29:21.7; Addison Kitzmiller,
38th place, 29:22.2; and Kelsey Handschuh, 39th place, 29:23.6.
Boys’ individual results: Ian Hussung, 14th place, 19:15.0; Jordan Wilkins, 19th place, 19:37.9; Arne Wendler, 34th place, 22:27.6; Timon Reis, 36th place, 23:23.7; Will Coots, 41st place, 25:20.1; and Jacob Ebens, 42nd place, 26:21.3.
Hawks Win Oregon’s Austin Millan heads the ball as Jarrett Reynolds watches during Sept. 10 action against Hinckley Big Rock. The Hawks won 4-0 with Reynolds and Milan both scoring two goals. Photo by Earleen Hinton
Girls’ individual results: Myra Nava-Moyoti, 30th place, 26:15.8; Abigail Newman, 32nd place, 26:34.9; Rosie Sarantakos,
Oregon’s Ian Hussung runs at the seven-person meet at Oregon Park West on Sept. 9. Hussung finished in 14th place with a time of 19:15.0. Photo supplied
Wilson triplets a triple threat on OHS soccer field By Patrick Mason Sauk Valley Media Anni Wilson pulled a box of McDonald’s chicken nuggets out of her soccer bag, and noticed one on top had a burnt spot. Konner Wilson, sitting on the same picnic table top as his sister, swiped the nugget. “I know you,” Konner said. “I knew you weren’t going to eat that one anyway. It would’ve just sat there.” Trey Wilson, who was dribbling a soccer ball nearby before Oregon’s soccer match against Dixon later in the day, laughed at the exchange between his siblings. The three seniors were born just seconds apart, and all play on the Hawks boys soccer team. Oregon doesn’t offer a girls soccer program because of lack of interest. The school tried getting a girls program off the ground by this spring, but it didn’t work out. Anni, however, said she would have been given the option to continue playing on the boys team to let her finish out her senior season. “I enjoy it,” Anni said. “Playing on the boys team is just like any other sport for me. I grew up playing against all of my brothers’ friends, so it’s really not that
different.” The siblings have each others’ back, and the boys especially looked out for Anni when they all started playing on the same team. Anni said it was easier to go out for the boys team because her brothers were there to have her back. “It just made it easier,” Anni said. “At first, I don’t know if I would have went out for a boys sport by myself, but just knowing they’re going to be there helped a lot.” It didn’t take long for Anni to fit in on the team. Now, she’s like one of the guys. Anni is the oldest of the three by 30 seconds. Trey was next, with Konner being the youngest. Anni and Konner have light blond hair, which often caused confusion when the two were little, as their parents couldn’t pass up a chance to dress them in the same clothes. Now, the only time they’re matching is when they’re in uniform. Oregon has a goal to run the table in Big Northern play, and the triplets have large roles to play for that to happen. Trey is one of the Hawks’ top defenders, and plays with an offensive mindset which helps Oregon push the pace. Konner is a forward with strong speed and is
often a scoring threat. Anni is a midfielder, and hounds opposing players with her pesky defense. Angie Miller, their mother, has a busy duty on game days because she has to watch the entire field. “I’m nervous all day of a game,” Miller said. “I’m a nervous wreck. I have three to worry about at a time, but once I get to the field it all goes away. Watching them
play is what I love to do.” For the kids, being all over the field is a plus. “Having different positions works best for us,” Trey said. “Last season my brother and I were both at the same position, and we would argue all the time. Having us in different positions allows us to work together, if that makes sense.” With all three being the same age, 17 until January,
they share the same friends as well as the red Grand Am. Who gets to drive the car usually comes down to who wakes up first, which makes for some early weekend mornings. But with all of the similarities, the Wilsons have learned to find their own identity. Trey wants to go to NIU, while Konner has plans to attend Western Illinois to pursue a criminal
justice field. Anni hopes to go to veterinarian school, and is near the top of her high school class. “They’ve all grown so much,” Miller said. “At home, they’re not much alike. They have their own interests and goals, but when I watch them play soccer, I see them all working together.”
Anni, Trey, and Konner Wilson, 17 are triplets who play for the Oregon High School’s boys soccer team. Photo by Alex T. Paschal, Sauk Valley Media.
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Homecoming Week at OHS Oregon High School is in the midst of 2015 Homecoming Week. On Wednesday, Sept. 16 the will be a Homecoming Parade starts at 6 p.m. It will begin in the OHS student parking lot and travel around 10th, Jefferson, 9th and Madison streets back to the high school. Immediately following the parade there will be a dodgeball tournament with student and staff teams. This will be held
in the Blackhawk Center. Thursday, Sept. 17 is Class Theme Day. The Lady Hawks volleyball team plays Lutheran at 6 p.m. Homecoming coronation will be held 30 minutes after the conclusion of the volleyball game in the OHS gym. A bonfire will start after the coronation and run until 9 p.m. behind the OHS student parking lot. On Friday, Sept. 18 Service Day for The fresh/
soph football game vs. Dixon starts at 5 p.m. followed by the varsity football game at 7 p.m. On Saturday, Sept. 19, Float Clean Up will start at 9 a.m. and last until its done. The Homecoming Dance is from 8-11 p.m. Advance tickets are $10 each and $15 at the door. Anyone taking an out-of-town or graduated (under 21) guest needs to pick up a form in the office in order for them to attend.
Free wrestling camp is offered Denied Oregon’s Mackenzie Skoumal blocks a hit by Rock Falls’ Emily Sauer during a Sept. 8 match at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon. The Lady Hawks lost the match in two games. Photo by Michael Krabbenhoeft, Sauk Valley Media
The Oregon Park District in conjunction with the Oregon High School wrestling coaching staff is offering a free Hawk Wrestling Takedown and Turn Camp every Thursday in September in the Oregon
takedowns, short offense/ defense, bad positions, scrambling and other techniques. The students will receive hands-on attention from the coaching staff.
Cross country team raced Sept. 5
Golf teams from Oregon, North Boone, and Rochelle traveled to Beaver Creek golf course, Capron, on Sept. 2. Oregon finished in third place, and now has a
conference record of 1-0, and overall record of 5-1. Team scores were: North Boone, 204; Rochelle, 168; and Oregon, 152. Oregon team members’ scores for the par 36 course
are listed below. Carson Buck, 37; Mitchell Nehrkorn, 34; Tyler Black, 40; Matt Myers, 41; Zach Stromberg, 43; and Adam Merrill, 42.
Oregon High School varsity cross country team competed in the Oregon Open meet on Sept. 5 at Oregon Park West. Scores are listed by athlete’s name, the place they finished and their time. Girls’ results for the varsity race were:
On Saturday, Sept. 12, David L Rahn Junior High hosted the DLR Volleyball Invite. The eighth participating teams included: Chadwick, Dakota, Dixon, GenoaKingston, Rockford Christian, Sterling, West Carroll and DLR. The host Eagles drew Rockford Christian as their first round opponent. The Eagles looked strong from the get go with strong serving in the 25-12 victory. Ella Martin paced DLR with
six service points. In the second game, Rockford Christian’s serving came alive to hand the Eagles a 22-25 loss. Grace White led DLR with eight points. The third and deciding game was close but the Eagles used good ball control to win the game and match, 15-13. Eventual tournament champion, Sterling, was the Eagle’s next opponent. Even though Sterling was loaded with talent, the Eagles held their own in the first game despite the 13-25
loss. With the wind out of their sails, DLR dropped the second game, 6-25. In the third/fourth place match, the Eagles were up against Chadwick. Chadwick’s strong serving kept the Eagles guessing. They dropped a close game one, 21-25. White again led the squad with five points. The second game was more of the same as they Eagles struggled a bit on serve reception. DLR lost game two, 21-25, to
secure fourth place in the tournament. The team was at Dixon Reagan for a two match contest on Sept. 1. In the first game, Dixon’s serving prevailed as the Eagles had trouble with their passing and setting, 22-25. Heather Braden led the team with six service points. In the second game, DLR’s serving warmed up in the 2515 win. Ella Martin paced the Eagles with nine points. In the third and deciding game of the match, the score
Cheers to OHS volleyball team and their coach
volleyballers will become better competitors by taking time away from their craft and cheering on classmates from another sport. By doing so, they are being of service to others, which develops character. Instead of being focused on their own little plans and designs, they are engaged in a spiritual activity, which effects a change within them. Being a high school athlete is more than physical training and knowing the x’s and o’s. I could give example after example of teams that lose games, not because of lack of talent or practice, but because of poor mental character. Before the season started, coach Watson said she wanted to get more community and school involvement with volleyball and have a team of character. That wasn’t idle chatter. She meant it and stands by her convictions, an admirable trait.
Faith and her coaching staff have brainstormed ideas to increase attendance at games and are being proactive in the business community and among the OHS student body to make this happen. Attendance at sporting events among the OHS student body has been a bit lackluster over the years. What the volleyball team is doing may help reverse this trend. Also, instead of cannibalizing each other, which sometimes happens at small schools with only so many bodies to go around for various teams, the act of kindness by the volleyball program to the cross country runners leads to overall school unity among athletics. Bottom line is this – the humility demonstrated by the volleyball program is making Oregon high school a better place and when things gets tough in a particular volleyball match,
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Elementary School gym. Students can attend any of the sessions, which run from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The camp is for students in second through eighth grade. The camp focuses on
Myra Nava-Moyoti, 72nd place, 25:44.6; Addison Kitzmiller, 90th place, 26:59.0; Rosie Sarantakos, 92nd place, 27:19.8; Jessica Brink, 98th place, 28:11.7; Kelsey Handschuh, 101st place, 28:41.8; Isabella Bergstrom, 110th place, 31:11.8.
Boys’ results for the varsity race were:
was close. Dixon squeaked out the 18-20 victory. Martin had seven service points. In the second match, the Eagles controlled their passing and were victorious, 25-23. Olivia Ankney had seven service points for the team. In game two, DLR kept the momentum and won again, 25-21. Sophia Hughes led the team with five service points. Dixon Reagan rebounded to take the final game of the match, 15-20. On Sept. 3, the Eagles
opened Route 72 Conference play at Forreston. The gym was hot but so was the Eagle’s serving. First server, Ella Martin, ran off 12 straight service points to help DLR to a 25-5 win. The second game was more of the same. The Eagles responded to every Cardinal attack in the 25-13 victory. Martin had 13 points. In the night’s final game, the Eagle’s serving stayed strong. Olivia Ankney reeled off 16 service points to help the Eagles to a 25-20 win.
Ian Hussung, 39th place, 18:48.7; Jordan Wilkins, 58th place, 19:28; Zack Hawkins, 74th place, 20:19; Will Coots, 110th place, 24:55.9.
Seventh grade volleyball Eagles hosted DLR Invite Sept. 12
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By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Observing something that happened Wednesday afternoon, it dawned on me that Faith Watson gets it. Instead of having her volleyball team report for the normal routine of practice after school that day, she had them cheering on the crosscountry team in a meet at Park West. With all the emphasis on practicing, it was refreshing to see a coach look at the bigger picture outside his or her particular sport. Some may dispute this claim, especially coaches hell-bent on getting every ounce of practice possible, but I believe the
these girls should be better equipped mentally to handle it by having gained character through that humility. Okay, the Hawk football team hosts a beleaguered Dixon squad that was absolutely pummeled by James Robinson and his Lutheran teammates. Does that make Oregon the favorite? Who knows? What Lutheran is doing has never been seen in the BNC, even during the run of Stillman Valley state-championships. By allowing Robinson to chase the state record for rushing yards, can Lutheran coach Bruce Bazsali be accused of running the score up? There is an unwritten rule in football that states even in blowouts, starters stay in for the first half. Former Sterling coach Jim Scott made a very telling statement to me many years ago about his 1972 Warrior team, ranked No. 3 in the
state before a season-ending loss to Peoria Notre Dame. Bear in mind, this was two years before the playoffs and had Sterling won that final game, they would likely been ranked No. 1 and been mythical state champs. Here is what Scott said: “As I look back, one thing I would have done differently would have been to give our starters more playing time. Most of them were only playing half a game because we were blowing everyone out. It was nice to our opponents that we let up, but it hurt us in that final game.” It appears as Stillman Valley is getting back to some semblance of normalcy after the accident that claimed cheerleader Emily Fleming’s life. These things happen and it was nice to hear the family of Mr. Conderman, the other victim, not to hold any ill will towards the driver of the vehicle. By reading the obituaries of both Emily and
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Mr. Conderman, they must have been two wonderful people. As we harken back to our high school days, there were probably times when we could have been in accidents. It’s so easy to be distracted by a conversation, be excited to get to the game, have our viewing hindered by tall corn stalks or not pay close attention to the road.
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Regional transportation group to meet on Sept. 24 in Freeport The next Regional Transportation Committee meeting for Region 1 (Boone, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties) will be held on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m. at the Freeport Public Library located at 100 E. Douglas St. in Freeport. Human service organizations with an interest in public transportation are strongly encouraged to attend as well as anyone that is interested in public transit. The Regional
Transportation Committee is responsible for the development and implementation of the Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP). HSTP identifies transportation needs and develops solutions to improve transportation services for the general public. An emphasis is placed on seniors, people with disabilities, individuals with lower incomes, and veterans. The Illinois Department of Transportation has formed an agreement with North
Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) for the purposes of preparing, implementing, and updating the plan for Region 1 (Boone, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties) and Region 3 (Bureau, DeKalb, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle, and Putnam Counties). For more information about NCICG, HSTP, or if special accommodations are needed, contact Shsug Grosenbach at (815) 4335830.
Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity. Sept. 8 Jonathan A. Fissell, 28, Freeport, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Fissell was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held on $175 bond pending a Sept. 10 court appearance. Donald Foster, 57, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. His full cash bond was set at $1,223.77 pending a court appearance. Christopher C. Messer, 32, Ashton, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for retail theft and speeding. His bonds were set at $3,000 and $2,000 pending a court appearance. Robert Vermeis, 35, Monroe Center, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Vermeis posted $95 and was released. He is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 28. Sept. 9 James J. Wetzell, 42, Chadwick, was arrested at 2:18 p.m. for driving while license revoked following a traffic stop in the 4500 S. Ridge Road. Wetzell was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. He was given an October court date. At 11:23 p.m., deputies arrested a 17-year-old male, Rochelle, for possession of cannabis and possession of alcohol as a minor after a traffic stop in the 11,000 block of E. Ill. 38. The juvenile was later released to the custody of his parents. He was also cited for disobeying a stop sign and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Ogle County K-9, Okar, assisted in the stop. Luke Swan, 48, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Swan appeared in court where his bond was lowered to $30 full cash. He posted bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 28.
Brandon L. McKenna, 19, Sterling, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. McKenna appeared in court where he was released on a recognizance bond and given a return court date of Sept. 28. Nathaniel Key, 46, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Key appeared in court where his bond was lowered to $100 full cash. He posted bond and was scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 14. Matthew Curley, 36, Loves Park, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Curley full cash bond was set at $2,626 pending a court appearance. Dustin Hutcherson, 28, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for threatening a public official. Hutcherson’s bond was set at $50,000 pending a Sept. 10 court appearance. Sept. 10 Brandon Anderson, 26, Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for petition to revoke. Anderson’s bond was set at $10,000 pending a court appearance.
bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 28. At 9:48 p.m., deputies and the New Milford Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle crash at 7400 N. Ill. 251. An investigation revealed that a southbound car driven by Richard Hoovler, 26, Davis Junction, had stopped in traffic for a car turning when he was rear-ended by a vehicle driven by Camille Lowe, 47, Lindenwood. As a result Hoovler sustained minor injuries and was transported to Swedish American Hospital. Both vehicles sustained extensive damage. Lowe was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Sept. 12 At approximately 12:45 p.m., deputies were called to 8428 S. Main Street in reference to a battery. After an investigation, James Raleigh, 32, Rochelle, was arrested on five outstanding warrants. Deputies investigated the battery claim which was unfounded at this time. Turn to B4
Ogle County Fair Association President Harlan Holm, left, carves the roasted hog with help from Dave Nelson and Carl Berg. The hog was purchased by Farm Credit Services and donated to the Oregon Rotary Club for the Mark Train Day event. Photo by Stan Eden
Oregon Rotary Club’s Mark Twain Day another success
One hundred and fifty one guests attended the 19th Annual Mark Twain Day on a cool but beautiful Saturday evening in Oregon on Sept. 12. Good music and good food was available for all who attended. The Oregon Rotary Club thanks all of those who helped at the event, provided pies and/or sponsored this event. The proceeds from this Oregon Rotary fund raiser will be used to buy coats and boots for needy Oregon Grade School students. On the menu was roast pork from a pig raised Mark Twain (John Chase) poses with 2015 Ogle County purchased by Farm Credit Fair Queen Whitney Felker at the 2015 Mark Twain Day Services at the 4-H sale event held Sept. 12 at Maxson’s Riverside Restaurant held at the 2015 Ogle County Fair. north of Oregon. Photo supplied
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Larry Wooley, 46, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Wooley’s full cash bond was set at $425.31 pending a court appearance. Danielle M. Miller, 23, Davis Junction, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for no insurance. Miller posted 10% of a $2,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 2. On July 19, at approximately 3 a.m. deputies investigated a theft which occurred at Casey’s General Store located in Stillman Valley. As a result of the investigation, Joel J. Ford, 27, Rockford, was arrested for burglary. Sept. 11 Michael Shaw, 46, Stillman Valley, was arrested for failure to appear. Shaw was released on a recognizance
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State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow reports the following court activity.
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Sept. 9 Joshua Sammarripa, 34, Mendota, pleaded guilty to failure to register as a sex offender. Ogle County Circuit Court Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 12 months conditional discharge and 172 days imprisonment. Day for day credit shall apply, credit for 86 days served, and time served. Turn to B5
Fisherman flocked to the Oregon dam Saturday morning to try their hands at catching fish on a cool September morning. Photo by Chris Johnson
Property Transfers Property transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the county recorder’s office. The name of the grantor transferring the property is listed first, followed by the type of transaction, the name of the grantee, the address and township of the property.
$23,000. JBM Myers, LLC, quit claim deed to JBM Hammer, LLC, property in OregonNashua Township, no address given. Ogle County Sheriff and David F. Baker, sheriff ’s deed to US Bank, trustee, and Credit Suisse First Boston, TR20064, 316 Woolf Ct., Rochelle, Flagg Township.
Sept. 4 Larry E. Forest and Sharon K. Forest, warranty deed to Kyle Strissel and Brandy Strissel, 1439 S. Chamberlain Rd., Esmond, Lynnville Township, $235,000.
Sept. 8 Patrick A. Miller and Janet K. Miller, quit claim deed to Bradley A. Dieterman and Angela Dieterman, 806 S. First Ave., Forreston, Forreston Township.
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., warranty deed to John L. Tofari, 202 W. Center St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township,
Angela Dieterman, quit claim deed to Bradley A Dieterman, 806 S. First Ave., Forreston, Forreston Township.
Spencer L. Hayden and Timothy J. Hayden, warranty deed to Alejandra Tenorio, 1651 Squires Landing, Rochelle, Flagg Township, $35,000. Robert Morris, quit claim deed to Jeff Tenney, 423 Deer Paint Dr., Dixon, Taylor Township. Dawn M. Morris, quit claim deed to Jeff Tenney, 423 Deer Paint Dr., Dixon, Taylor Township. Sean P. Rosedale, quit claim deed to Jeff Tenney, 423 Deer Paint Dr., Dixon, Taylor Township. Bonnie J. Rosedale Shappa, quit claim deed to Jeff Tenney, property in Taylor Township, no address given.
Sheriff Arrests From B3 Derald Braxton, 37, Davis Junction, was arrested for domestic battery at 120 Jonquil Drive after a disturbance was reported at that location. Braxton was being held in lieu of bond. Sept. 13
Rick T. Snodgrass and Kathleen J. Snodgrass, At approximately 7:46 warranty deed to Ralph A. p.m., deputies performed . Pedersen, III, 523 N. Mineral After investigation Deputies St., Byron, Byron Township, placed Jessica Schumacher, $87,000. 25, Sandwich, was arrested at 7:46 p.m. for driving while Kimberley W. Hadick, license suspended following a warranty deed to Diana L. traffic stop at the intersection Weber and Christopher J. of Ill. 72 and Oak Drive. Weber, 121 Century Hill Schumacher was transported Drive., Oregon, Oregonto the Ogle County Jail.
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Nashua Township, $210,000. Sept. 9 William P. Hartwig and Barbara A. Hartwig, warranty deed to Eric K. Long and Jaime L. Long, 624 E. Equestrian Pointe Dr., Oregon, Rockvale Township, $320,000. Byron Bank, warranty deed to James H. McLain and Susan A. Lehuta, 7821 N. Mulford Rd., Monroe Center, Monroe Township, $130,000. David Dusing and Cortnee Dusing, warranty deed to Elizabeth A. Zigler and Corey R. Zigler, 8607 Sunset Dr., Byron, Byron Township, $133,000. Jackson Knolls Development, Inc., warranty deed to T. Palmgren Building, LLC, 865 Hillside Dr., Byron, Byron Township, $57,500. Laura G. Witek and Michael E. Bowman, warranty deed to Russell J. McKay, III, and Chalea R. Walters, 5851 E. Woodburn Rd., Byron, Byron Township, $280,000. Jason E. Kamp, warranty
deed to Matthew B. Hussey and Emily A. Hussey, 1214 Glacier Dr., Byron, Byron Township, $197,500. Jeffrey M. Kay and Lizeth L. Kay, warranty deed to Rebecca Watzka and Bryan Alm, 16991 W. Stewart Rd., Polo, Eagle Point Township, $145,000. US Bank, trustee and GMAT Legal Title TR20131, warranty deed to DLMJ Investments, LLC, 306 W. Front St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $20,000. Ogle County Sheriff, Tressa F. Spencer, trustee, T. Faye Spencer, trustee, Tressa Faye Spencer, trustee, and Spencer Land TR1, sheriff ’s deed to Federal National Mortgage Assn., 616 S. Second St., Rochelle, Flagg Township. Sept. 10 Andrew W. Wilken and Janet M.Wilken, warranty deed to Terry M. Cox, 9724 N. Memory Lane, Leaf River, Leaf River Township, $116,000. Ogle County Sheriff and Constance G. Hudson, declaration trust, sheriff ’s
deed to Wells Fargo Bank, 511 N. Main St., Rochelle, Flagg Township. John F. Herrmann and Allison K. Herrmann, warranty deed to Evan Ruggeberg and Priscilla Ruggeberg, 8140 Whitmore Reserve Dr., Stillman Valley, Marion Township, $160,000. Evan P. Ruggeberg and Priscdilla A. Ruggeberg, warranty deed to Bobby L. Burnette and Beverly J. Burnette, 3808 W. Flagg Rd., Ashton, Pine Rock Township, $168,000. Stanton R. Seeberg, warranty deed to Cheri J. Davis and Mark K. Davis, 218 N. Walnut St., Stillman Valley, Marion Township, $12,000. Wendelyn S. Johnson, warranty deed to Beth A. Rohde, 922 W. Second St., Byron, Byron Township, $75,000. Ogle County Sheriff and the estate of James W. Asher, sheriff ’s deed to Provident Funding Associates, 205 E. Oakwood Dr., Byron, Rockvale Township.
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County Record Obituaries Donald W. Cox Donald W. Cox, 84, Mt. Morris, died quietly on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015 due to complications with Alzheimer’s disease. Free of the chains that bound him, Don now lives free and whole in Heaven. He was born on June 14, 1931 the son of Charles and Ruth (Typer) Cox. Don grew up in Polo on the family farm and attended local schools. He graduated from Polo High School with the class of 1949. He took private flying lessons, eventually earning his pilot’s license before graduation. It was in the halls of his high school that Don met the love of his life. Joyce Asay was quick to catch Don’s eye and that was all it took. Two years later their two hearts became one when they were united in marriage on June 24, 1951 in Polo. Don heard the call of his country and proudly served in the United States Air Force. Joyce, as always, was his co-pilot in life, and followed Don to San Antonio, Texas, where he was eventually stationed. Following his honorable
discharge, Don returned to civilian life with Joyce and with their daughter Josy and moved back to Illinois, settling in Polo for a time, helping his family on the farm. They finally made their home in Mt. Morris in 1960. Their children now numbered six as Penny, Heidi and the triplets: Tim, Jim, and Kim made the family complete. In addition to his farming heritage, Don spent the rest of his working career as an over-the-road truck driver until his retirement in his early 70s. When Don wasn’t on the road, he and Joyce worked together to restore and sell antiques, eventually opening Sawtooth Antiques in Mt. Morris. Even though antiquing became a large part of his life, his best times were spent in the company of family and friends. He was a proud grandpa to 15 grandchildren who filled his life with laughter and love. In retirement, both Don and Joyce loved to travel together, oftentimes setting their sights on Branson, Missouri, and Nashville, Tennessee. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Joyce; six children: Josy (Mark)
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Blevins, Penny (Scott) Reining, Heidi Lester, Jim (Sherry) Cox, Tim Cox; Kim (Tim) Kasper; 15 grandchildren, Stacy (Scott) Hudson, Jeff Blevins, Steven (Cassidy) Blevins, Meghan (Mike) Peters, Chris (Kathleen) Reining, Marissa (Matt Martinson) Lester, Paige Lester, Andrea Cox, Adam (Emily Thiele) Cox, Sean (Josie Marlowe) Cox, Jamie (Caitlyn) Cox, Maggie Cox, Ryan (Libby) Kasper, Becky (Matt) Prebble, and Joe Kasper; 17 great-grandchildren; one sister, Irene Klingle; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Smith; many nieces, nephews, and a family of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Stanley “Butch” Cox and Dick Adams; and one sister, Shirley Hughes. Private family services have already been held. A memorial has been established in Don’s name to benefit Harbor Light Hospice, 800 Roosevelt Rd., Bldg C Suite 206, Glen Ellyn IL 60137. Tributes may also be forwarded to the same address or on the web at www.conleycare.com and on the Conley Funeral Home Facebook page, www. facebook\Conley-FuneralHome.
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Donald L. Boyd Donald “Don” L. Boyd, 49, Forreston, formerly of Dixon, died on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015, at Rockford Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was a car hauler for Cassens Transport. Don was born March 30, 1966, in Dixon, the son of Russell and Dorothy (Naumann) Boyd. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and motorcyclist, and spent all of his free time enjoying the outdoors. He is survived by his parents; two sisters, Becky (Andy) Brenner, Debbie (Chris) Robertson, all of
Richard A. Petit Sr. Richard A. Petitt Sr., 81, Dixon, formerly of Mt. Morris, died at Swedish American Hospital, Rockford. Dick was born on Feb. 9, 1934 in Belle Plaine, Iowa, the son of John and Nora (Walton) Petitt. He graduated from Belle Plane High School, and he received a bachelor of science degree from Iowa State University. Dick married Jacquelyn Smith on May 15, 1956 in Maywood. Dick served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956 to 1960, where he earned the rank of
Dixon; and three nephews, Christian Boyd, and Andrew and Aaron Robertson. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; and his
brother, Robert Boyd. Memorial services were held on Sept. 12 at Hope Bible Fellowship, Dixon, with Pastor Josh Shaw, officiating. Private burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established to the Wounded Warrior Project. Arrangements were completed by PrestonSchilling Funeral Home, Dixon. Condolences may be sent to www.preston schilling funeralhome.com.
Captain and flew primarily B47s. He worked in several areas of agricultural sales, and he also owned Mt. Morris Farm Supply from 1962 to 1979. He was the executive director of the Illinois Grain and Feed Association. Dick was an avid pilot, and he was a founding member of the Ogle County Pilots Association. Dick is survived by his wife, Jackie Petitt, Dixon; sons, Brad (Cindy) Petitt, Dallas, Texas, Richard Petitt Jr., Franklin Grove; daughter, Kim (Bob) Macklin, Mt. Morris; three grandchildren, Jordan Petitt and Cara Petitt, Cary, North Carolina, and
Molly Macklin, Plano. Dick was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Gordon Petitt. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, with Pastor Bob Clardie officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, at a later date. Visitation will be on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 12 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lost Lake Community Church and Ogle County Pilots Association.
Rockford, attempted firstdegree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated discharge of a firearm, possession of a firearm by a street gang member, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, status Oct. 30.
unlawful possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a public park, unlawful criminal drug conspiracy, plea Sept. 30.
State’s Attorney From B4 He must pay a probation fee of $180, counts of possession/ consumption of liquor as a minor and unlicensed driver were dismissed per a plea agreement. Austin Magallon, 39, Rochelle, criminal damage to property, status Oct. 29. Sept. 10 Jovani Estrada, 25, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to aggravated battery. Ogle County Circuit Court Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 24 months probation. He must submit to DNA testing within 45 days as directed by the probation department and pay a $250 collection fee. He must submit to random drug and breathalyzer testing, serve 90 days imprisonment, stayed until March 12, 2017, no day for day or credit shall apply.
He is not to consume alcohol. He must refrain from contact directly or indirectly with the victim. He must pay a $600 probation fee, $100 to Crimestoppers, and $100 to the Violent Crime Victim Assistance (VCVA) Fund. Sept. 11 Cecil C. Sexton, 25, Rockford, pleaded guilty to burglary. Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections and two years mandatory supervised release. He will receive credit for 714 days. One count of theft was dismissed per a plea agreement. He must pay a $100 felony charge, $10 court automation fee, $10 state
police operations assistance fund fee, $10 court document storage fund fee, $10 county jail medical costs fund fee, $50 felony fee, $2 state’s attorney automation fund fee, $5 youth diversion/youth court fee, $5 drug court fund fee. He must also pay a $25 court security services fee, $30 expungement of juvenile records fine, $30 State’s Attorney conviction fee, $10 State’s Attorney preliminary examination fee, $30 Children’s Advocacy Center (CASA) fee, $100 VCVA fine, $10 to Crimestoppers, $100 sheriff fee for attending court with the defendant, and $75 sheriff warrant/ attachment service fee. Jordan L. Zobal, 21, Davis Junction, petition to revoke: burglary; pleaded guilty to burglary;.
He was re-sentenced to a judgement of conviction by Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson, 60 days imprisonment stayed to Sept. 13, day-for-day credit shall apply, unsuccessfully discharged from Treatment Against Street Crimes (TASC) probation, probation terminated. Xavier Calzada, 30, Rochelle, aggravated battery, pre-trial conference Oct. 13. Corey Carter, 38, Illinois Department of Corrections, sexually dangerous person, status Sept. 25.
Mary D. Hart, 66, Chana, possession with intent to deliver cannabis, possession of cannabis, status Oct. 2. Brittney N. Forston, 31, Sycamore, petition to revoke: burglary, plea Sept. 17.
Kevin Moore, 45, Baileyville, possession of a controlled substance, driving while license suspended, preliminary hearing Sept. 30.
Yamini D. Patel, 35, Rochelle, unlawful possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a public park, unlawful criminal drug conspiracy, plea Sept. 30.
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David A. Merritt, 32, Leaf River, driving while license suspended, preliminary hearing Sept. 23. Michael J. Aviles, 42, Sterling, aggravated DUI, preliminary hearing Sept. 23. Dallas E. Hodges, 49, Oregon, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, preliminary hearing Sept. 30. Michael D. Johnson, 30, Marengo, aggravated battery to a peace officer, aggravated battery, resisting or obstructing a peace officer, possession of cannabis, preliminary hearing Sept. 30.
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. Roseina I. Leary, 49, Oregon, expired registration, Sept. 2, 2015 (Aug. 18, 2015), $120. Ashley J. Whitmore, 17, Byron, disregarding official traffic control device, Aug. 31, 2015 (Aug. 27, 2015), $160. Bryce A. Hagemann, 19, Stillman Valley, driving 1520 mph over the speed limit, Aug. 31, 2015 (July 25,
2015), $120. Denise M. McDaniel, 46, Oregon, improper turn at intersection, Sept. 1, 2015 (July 26, 2015), $120. Cody S. Campbell, 30, Oregon, unlicensed driver, Sept. 2, 2015 (July 29, 2015), $501 I-bond/recog. Marie E. Schlosser, 31, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Sept. 2, 2015 (July 29, 2015), $311 promise to comply. Michael S. Singley, 70, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Sept. 1, 2015 (July 24, 2015), $120. Mary C. Hoffstead, 38, Stillman Valley, expired registration, Sept. 1, 2015 (Aug. 7, 2015), $120. Jefery M. Grubb, 51, Byron, defective windshield, Aug. 31, 2015 (Aug. 6,
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2015), $120. Lucas L. Miller, 24, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Sept. 1, 2015 (Aug. 25, 2015), $120. Melissa S. Posey, 30, Mt. Morris, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Sept. 3, 2015 (Aug. 22, 2015), dismissed per state motion. Maria D. Martinez, 55, Chana, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Sept. 3, 2015 (Aug. 19, 2015), $175. Keonna C. Henson, 25, Byron, disorderly conduct, Aug. 24, 2015 (July 23, 2015), dismissed per state motion. Jeffery A. Gusloff, 48, Polo, failure to reduce speed, Sept. 9, 2015 (Aug. 20, 2015), $320. Louis W. Cook, 37,
Oregon, disregarding official traffic control device, Sept. 9, 2015 (July 1, 2015), dismissed per state motion. Danielle R. Simmons, 31, Leaf River, unlicensed driver, Sept. 11, 2015 (July 30, 2015), nolle prosequi. Dylan G. Sheraden, 21, Mt. Morris, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, dismissed per state motion; driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Sept. 9, 2015 (Aug. 3, 2015), $120. Joshua D. Arjes, 38, Kings, expired registration, Sept. 10, 2015 (Aug. 3, 2015), $120. Travis M. Cox, 21, Forreston, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Sept. 6, 2015 (Aug. 11, 2015), $175. David R. Hart, 47, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph
over the speed limit, Sept. 8, 2015 (Aug. 7, 2015), $160. Michael S. Dixon, 16, Davis Junction, speeding 2634 mph over the speed limit, charge amended/reduced to driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Sept. 10, 2015 (Aug. 6, 2015), $195. Kyle K. Ruter, 16, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Sept. 8, 2015 (Aug. 16, 2015), $120. Kim A. Burkhart, 57, Leaf River, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Sept. 9, 2015 (Aug. 15, 2015), dismissed per state motion. Theodros T. Lenth, 21, Stillman Valley, disregarding stop sign, Sept. 9, 2015 (Aug. 11, 2015), $120. James E. Barbee, 34, Forreston, disregarding stop sign, Sept. 10, 2015 (Aug.
20, 2015), $120. Cheryl A. Harbach, 69, Polo, failure to obey yield sign, Sept. 10, 2015 (Aug. 20, 2015), $120. Luke A. Gartland, 58, Byron, use of electronic communication device, Sept. 10, 2015 (Aug. 17, 2015), $160. Jordan A. Fritzen, 22, Stillman Valley, driving 1520 mph over the speed limit, Sept. 10, 2015 (Aug. 27, 2015), $160. Toni P. Antu, 52, Byron, disregarding official traffic control device, Sept. 10, 2015 (Aug. 24, 2015), $120. Peggy P. Bucher, 71, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Sept. 10, 2015 (Sept. 9, 2015), $120.
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Antique farm equipment: John deere model 43 corn sheller, John deere grain drill steel wheel, John deere 2 row planter, John deere 24T baller, 8’disk, 4’rotary hoe, 3 sickle mowers, 4 drag sections,Farmall M w/cult ser#FBK 148763, Farmall H FBH307416 tractor project, Farmall M ser#148763, Fanning mill, 10’Glenar combine head. Antique tractor parts: tires rims, draw bars, radiator for farmall, Old Implement and Equipment manuals: John Deere 43 corn sheller, John Deere 21 and 31 hay conditioners,John Deere 24 series baler, John Deere bale ejector, John Deere 110 chuck wagon, John Deere 33 spreader, John Deerevan brunt model EE, Owner’s manuals Farmall H and HV, McCormick Super M and Super MV, McCormick No. 2-MH corn picker, International Harvester shop manual, McCormick - Deereing No. 8 Tractor plow, McCormick - Deereing tractor mower, IH Cub Cadet manual. Skid loaders: Bobcat gas wisc 4 cyd Ser# 207770 will run has barring noise, Mustangmodel# 312 gas has electrical problem. Antique garden tractors: Original International cub cadet 7 hp KOHLER engine ser#A211703 w/deck - project, cub cadet rear end w/round fenders 1972 John deere 110 garden tractor 10 hp KOHLER working head lights and tail lights 38” deck. Old metal advertising signs and cabinets. Shop equipment: Torch sets & tanks, Lincoln stick weld pack, Spectrum wire welder, century AC/DC welder 5 star H/D, tire machine, air compressors, Keller power hack saw, large selection Hyd jacks, battery chargers, chain hoist, asst tool boxes, jack stands, mechanics tools, power tools, chain hoist, more! Scrap steel and metal. Assorted Antiques: old wall phone, old pocket watches, Forge foundry, Lauson red and green hit and miss engine mdl #W3257 525 1 ½ hp, more!
This sale will be located at 12443 N. Hoisington Rd, Byron, IL 61010. Take Tower Rd north of Byron approx. 1.5 miles to Water Rd. Turn west on Water to Hoisington Rd. Turn north to sale site. Full Sale Bill and pictures can be viewed at Toddwillsauctioneering.com
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Workers from Utility Dynamics, Oswego, are in downtown Oregon this week installing the new street lights. Sidewalks were completed in August. Photo by Chris Johnson
New street lights for Oregon Oregon’s downtown beautification project is one step closer to being completed. Workers started this week installing the new street lights along Fourth Street (Ill. 2) through the downtown.
The installation of the lights will complete a $657,000 project that included replacing sidewalks, curbs, and gutters along Fourth Street (between Franklin Street and Jefferson Street. The city received an
Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant in 2013 to cover $525,000 (80 percent) of the project. New street lights and sidewalks were installed along Washington Street (Ill. 64) several years ago.
This violation occurred in the 900 block of S. Fourth Street.
presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Sept. 13 Adam J. Quick, 20, Oregon, was issued a city code citation at 12:59 a.m. for violating the noise ordinance in that he had allowed his dog to bark continuously. This violation occurred in the 300 block of N. Fourth Street.
General calls for service through dispatch Sept. 7-13 Checking a Subject Vehicle ....................... 8 Citizen Complaints .... 9 Animal Complaints ... 7 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem............. 6 Disturbance / Domestic.................... 4 Assist EMS/Other Department ................ 5 Alarm Response/Open Door or Window ........ 2 Vehicle/Building Lockout...................... 5 Traffic Stops .............. 6
Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity for Sept. 7 through Sept. 13. Sept. 7 At 12:01 a.m., police responded to a fight in progress call in the parking lot behind the Franklin Street Pub resulting in the arrest of Michael D. Johnson, 30, McHenry, for battery, resisting a peace officer, aggravated battery to a police officer, and possession of cannabis less than 30 grams. Johnson was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Sept. 8 At 10:50 a.m., police
investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the parking lot of McDonald’s restaurant, in the 200 block of S. Fourth Street, involving a 2013 Ford driven by Gary Roos, 65, Oregon, and a parked 1999 Ford owned by Michael Wagner, 60, Oregon. No citations were issued. Graham P. Flinchum, 36, Oregon, was arrested at 10:17 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant. Flinchum was also charged with resisting a peace officer, possession of less than 30 grams of cannabis, and three counts of possession of controlled substance. Flinchum was transported to
the Ogle County Jail. Sept. 9 At 1:10 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 200 block of N. Fourth Street involving a 2004 Chevy driven by Arlene Mayo, 79, Oswego, and a fork lift driven by Douglas J. Mathey, 58, Sycamore. No citations were issued. Sept. 10 At 9:30 a.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 200 block of S. Fourth Street involving a 2013 Chevy driven by Laverne D. Weber, 63, Elgin, and a 2011 Chevy driven
by Lavonne K. Taylor, 65, Oregon. Weber was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Dallas E. Hodges, 49, Oregon, was arrested at 6:37 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Hodges was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Sept. 11 Erin M. Soper, 36, Oregon, was issued a city code citation at 11:05 p.m. for violating the noise ordinance in that he had allowed his dog to bark continuously.
Four verbal/written warnings were issued from Sept. 7 through Sept. 13. Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is
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AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE DATES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR OREGON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2015 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2016. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE OREGON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS: Section 1. The dates of the regular monthly meetings to be held by the Board of Trustees of the Oregon Public Library District, Ogle County, Illinois, shall be as follows: Thursday, July 16, 2015 Thursday, August 20, 2015 Thursday, September 17, 2015 Thursday, October 15, 2015 Thursday, November 19, 2015 Thursday, December 17, 2015 Thursday January 21, 2016 Thursday, February 18, 2016 Thursday March 17, 2016 Thursday, April 21, 2016 Thursday, May 19, 2016 Thursday, June 16, 2016 Section 2. All meetings shall be held at the hour of 6:00p.m. At the Oregon Public Library District operated by the district at 300 Jefferson St., Oregon, Illinois. Passed and approved this 18th day of June 2015. Oregon Public Library District By Wendy Nelson, President ATTEST: Amy Ciesiel, Secretary Ayes_ 4_ Nays 0 Absent 3
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To Place an Ad Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNION SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff, vs. STEVEB L. KERCHNER, deceased, JENNIFER KERCHNER, JESSICA KERCHNER, JUSTIN KERCHNER, UNKNOWN HEIRS, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. Defendant. NO. 15 CH 64 PULBIC NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of the decree entered in this Court in the above-entitled cause on the 14th day of August, 2015, I, Brian VanBickle, Sheriff of Ogle County, or such other deputy as may be sitting in his stead, shall sell at public venue to the highest and best bidder, the following described lands and premises described in said decree, or so much thereof as may be necessary to realize the amount due to satisfy said decree, upon the following terms and conditions: A. the name, address, and telephone of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Kevin Strock, Union Savings Bank, 223 W. Stephenson, Street, Freeport, IL 61032. B. The common address of said property is: 106 W. Lincoln, Mt. Morris, IL 61054 C. The legal description of the property is: Lot Six (6) in Block Two (2) in Botanical Garden Addition to the Village of Mt. Morris, Ogle County, Illinois, according to the Plat recorded in Book J of Deeds page 100 in Ogle County, Illinois. D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single family residence. E. The time and place of sale are: October 2, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. At the Ogle County Sheriff's Department, Oregon, Illinois 61061. F. The terms of the sale are: 100% cash or certified funds at time of sale. Plaintiff assumes no responsibility for title expenses or closing costs. G. Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, and subject to special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record. H. If the sale is set aside for any purpose, the purchaser at the time of sale shall be entitled only to a return on the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee or the mortgagee's attorney. Dated at Freeport, Illinois this 27th day of August, 2015 Brian VanBickle, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois This Notice prepared by: Stephen S. Schmelzle Attorney for Plaintiff 208 W. Stephenson Street, Suite 201 Freeport, IL 61032 815-235-1188 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Sept. 10, 17, 24, 2015
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS The National Bank & Trust Company of Sycamore PLAINTIFF Vs. Stacy J. Lones a/k/a Stacy Johnstone; et. al. DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00065 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/21/2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 10/30/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 58 AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NUMBER THREE (3) OF HARVEST GLENN, BEING A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, RECORDED IN PLAT D, PAGE 13, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 11-22-428-015 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 115 Sunny Hill Drive Davis Junction, IL 61020 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-09132. Sept. 17, 24, 31, 2015
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNION SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff, vs. STEVEB L. KERCHNER, deceased, JENNIFER KERCHNER, JESSICA KERCHNER, JUSTIN KERCHNER, UNKNOWN HEIRS, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. Defendant. NO. 15 CH 64 PULBIC NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of the decree entered in this Court in the above-entitled cause on the 14th day of August, 2015, I, Brian VanBickle, Sheriff of Ogle County, or such other deputy as may be sitting in his stead, shall sell at public venue to the highest and best bidder, the following described lands and premises described in said decree, or so much thereof as may be necessary to realize the amount due to satisfy said decree, upon the following terms and conditions: A. the name, address, and telephone of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Kevin Strock, Union Savings Bank, 223 W. Stephenson, Street, Freeport, IL 61032. B. The common address of said property is: 106 W. Lincoln, Mt. Morris, IL 61054 C. The legal description of the property is: Lot Six (6) in Block Two (2) in Botanical Garden Addition to the Village of Mt. Morris, Ogle County, Illinois, according to the Plat recorded in Book J of Deeds page 100 in Ogle County, Illinois. D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single family residence. E. The time and place of sale are: October 2, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. At the Ogle County Sheriff's Department, Oregon, Illinois 61061. F. The terms of the sale are: 100% cash or certified funds at time of sale. Plaintiff assumes no responsibility for title expenses or closing costs. G. Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, and subject to special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record. H. If the sale is set aside for any purpose, the purchaser at the time of sale shall be entitled only to a return on the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee or the mortgagee's attorney. Dated at Freeport, Illinois this 27th day of August, 2015 Brian VanBickle, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois This Notice prepared by: Stephen S. Schmelzle Attorney for Plaintiff 208 W. Stephenson Street, Suite 201 Freeport, IL 61032 815-235-1188 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Sept. 10, 17, 24, 2015
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS The National Bank & Trust Company of Sycamore PLAINTIFF Vs. Stacy J. Lones a/k/a Stacy Johnstone; et. al. DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00065 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/21/2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 10/30/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 11-22-428-015 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 115 Sunny Hill Drive Davis Junction, IL 61020 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1509132. Sept. 17, 24, 31, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON ILLINOIS Illinois Housing Development Authority Plaintiff, vs. Brian W. Evans; Samantha R. Evans; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. 2015 CH 9 1203 Lincoln Avenue, Rochelle, IL 61068 Judge John C. Redington NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on June 12, 2015, the Ogle County Sheriff's Office will on October 2, 2015, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 1203 Lincoln Avenue, Rochelle, IL 61068 Parcel Number(s): 24-23-478-014 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(1) and (g)(4). For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 15-000181. Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6289893 Sept. 3, 10, 17, 2015
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N THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON ILLINOIS Illinois Housing Development Authority Plaintiff, vs. Brian W. Evans; Samantha R. Evans; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. 2015 CH 9 1203 Lincoln Avenue, Rochelle, IL 61068 Judge John C. Redington NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on June 12, 2015, the Ogle County Sheriff's Office will on October 2, 2015, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot 6 and 7, an the South 16 feet of Lot 5, in Block 2, in Stocking's Second Addition to the City of Rochelle, in Ogle County, Illinois. Commonly known as 1203 Lincoln Avenue, Rochelle, IL 61068 Parcel Number(s): 24-23-478-014 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 15-000181. Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6289893 Sept. 3, 10, 17, 2015
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN H. COVER, SR. Deceased. NO. 15 P 53 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death on August 8, 2015 of JOHN H. COVER, SR. of rural Dixon, IL. Letters of Office as Independent Executor were issued on August 19, 2015, to HARRY E. COVER, 5353 S. Lowell Park Road, Dixon, IL 61021, whose attorney is ROBERT E. EDEN, 106 W. Market, Box 522, Shannon, IL 61078. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, IL, or with the executor, or both on or before March 3, 2016, or within 3 months from date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the executor and to the attorney withing 10 days after being filed. Clerk of Circuit Court Sept. 3, 10, 17, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS The First National Bank and Trust Company of Rochelle PLAINTIFF Vs. Gregory A. Smith Sr.; Robert J. Smith; James A. Smith; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00081 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Robert J. Smith Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT SIXTEEN (16) IN HILLCREST SUBDIVISION NO. 4 IN THE VILLAGE OF HILLCREST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK I OF PLATS ON PAGE 6 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 250 Hillcrest Avenue, Rochelle, IL 61068 and which said Mortgage was made by: Mark E. Smith executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit the Mortgagor(s), to The First National Bank and Trust Company of Rochelle, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 200900909390; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court 106 S. 5th Street, #300 Oregon, IL 61061-1634 on or before October 5, 2015, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-15-09835 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. Sept. 3, 10, 17, 2015
Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, September 17, 2015, Page B9
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900 S. Division, Polo
HUGE 3 DAY Historic Estate Auction September 18th - 20th Old Gillett Farm 4 Drake Lake, Elkhart, IL 8 Generations Pieces from every era! Details/Photos: centralillinoisauc tions.net
LEAF RIVER GARAGE SALES 624 Sat. Sept. 19 One Day Only 10636 N. Leaf River Road 8am to 6pm Teen and young adult boys clothing, fall and winter decorations, antiques, costume jewelry, womens clothing, much nice misc.
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 NEW TODAY ★Antique Show★ ★& Sale★ September 19th 9am-4pm 1522 N. Stillman Road, Oregon Fine Antiques, from the 18th, 19 th & 20 th Centuries, including furniture, folk art, pottery, smalls, primitives, glass, etc. Highest Quality I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc. 815-445-6151.
APPLIANCES
762
La-Z-Boy Lift Chair w/ heat & massage, only used 3x, $995 815-499-2336
MUSIC INSTRUCTION
710
Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003
765
Aireloom Music in Mt Morris. Recording Studio Private lessons for guitar, piano, violin, voice, bass guitar, harp, drums,horns, and mandolin. 815-973-5697
PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 Golden Retriever pups. Ready Sept 17. Parents on site. 1st shots & wormed. Call to reserve 1-815-9045876.
LAWN MOWERS
2BR Townhome $600/mo. Hampton Apts. 625-7043
COMMERCIAL RENTAL
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
779
2003 Garden Tractor, Craftsman 50” deck w/ hydro, exc. cond., garage kept, $750/obo 815-590-1677
WANT TO BUY 795 I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061
MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Dixon. 2 lots, nice location $1200. Call 815379-2434.
NEW TODAY Dozer loader; Oliver 550; Clark forklift, Chevy 1 ton truck; 24' box truck. 815-6264561, 625-5498. Hasselblad Camera Equipment for sale. 501CM complete $1200, Portrait lens Sonnar f/4 150mm $900, Wide angle lens Distagon f/3.5 60mm $900, A12 back $200, A24 back $250, Prism View Finder HC-4 $250, Prism View Finder PM-45 $300, Exten Tube 10 $20, Pro Shade $50, Focusing screen w/grid & split Img $75, Softar II Lens $5, Softar filter kit $5. All the equipment in excel cond in original boxes. All for $4000. Call 815-284-2685. Old cars and parts, tools & lots of everything. 815-973-5674 See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text ➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS
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FARM EQUIPMENT
855
NEW TODAY 2011 New Holland Rustler 120 Utility Vehicle, auto tilt bed, 66 hrs., diesel, enclosed cab, $10,000 815441-7881
FARM SERVICES
865
Farm truck and/or Drivers tractor needed for Fall harvest, PT. Exp. req. 815-499-0463.
CLASSIC CARS
904
NEW TODAY 1970 VW Beetle, runs & stops good, economical, new tires, $4500 815645-8382 1974 M.G. Roadster conv., last yr. chrome bumpers, 95% done. $6,000 815-716-3100
AUTOMOBILES
905
AUTOMOBILES
905
★2006 Chrysler★ 300C, 4 door, 39K mi., like new, $12,000 858-212-1952 2010 SS Camaro Transformers edition. 24K mi. $26,000. Call 815441-6483 2012 Chevy Impala LT, asking $11,500 Excellent condition Like new. Must Sell! Call 815-857-2830 Leave Message. creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.
S.U.V.S
909
2003 Trailblazer LS, 4WD, 4 door, 6 cyl., 150K mi., $4200/obo 815626-2399
TRUCKS
910
1978 Midget/MGProject car. $6,000. Call 815-284-2482 1987 Chevrolet Classic Brougham 58k mi. Dark blue. $3,200.Good Cond. 630-220-2915
1985 Ford 4x4 w/ snow plow. Needs brakes & tune-up. $1,500. Dixon area 704-650-9290
2004 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Gray, 62k. mi. $5,500. Great cond. 630-220-2915
GARAGE SALES
GREAT IN THE CLASSIFIEDS
4X4S
912
2003 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab 4x4. Runs well. GM rebuilt diesel engine, camper shell with roof rack, $10,900. Call 815-535-3884
PARTS & ACC.
925
Ford Rims 22”x9”, split spoke polished aluminum w/ black pearl metallic, includes sport center cap, valve stems, 5-lug bolt pattern 4.5”, great condition, 4 for $1600/obo 815-626-2549
MOTORCYCLES
935
2008 Harley Davidson, mint cond., special edition Screaming Eagle dyna., 7,900 mi., pd. $27,000, asking $12,900 / obo. 815-9859358 ★2008 Honda★ ★Goldwing★ pearl white, heated seats & grips, 28,800 mi. w/ 2009 cargo trailer & towpack wheels to make into a trike reduced $17,500 815-535-3503
ESTATE AUCTION
SAT. SEPT. 26
10:00 A.M.
Jack Seymour Estate 7326 N. Conger Rd., Leaf River, IL
Location: West of Byron, IL on Rt. 72, 2 miles to Conger Rd., go south ¼ mile. Watch for signs! TRACTORS – VEHICLES – FARM EQUIPMENT: J.D. 10-20 Gas Tractor w/ wts, WF, 13.6-28, PTO, radio, 3 pt, 2436 hrs, sharp!; J.D. 10-20 Gas Tractor w/ radio, WF, 3 pt, 14-9-24 tires, low hrs, off golf course, may be industrial; 1999 Jeep Wrangler 2 dr, 4x4 w/ new tires, Western 80” Snow Plow, 111,000 miles, clean!; 1953 Ford 8N Gas Tractor w/ nose guard, 3 pt, 4 speed, orig. front tires, all restored!; 1999 Ford Explorer Sport Tractor w/ 4.OL, 4x4, full power, new tires, covered box, leather, sun roof, 96,218 miles; Woods RB800 3 pt. Blade w/ ends; Woods R105 3 pt.5’ Mower; 500# 3 pt. rear wt; Yamaha Grizzly Ultimate 600 4-Wheeler w/ 4x4, 3151 miles; J.D. GT275 Lawn Tractor w/ 48” deck, 17 hp; ½ scale J.D. Lawn ornament Tractor; Woods 6180, 18 hp Zero turn Mower w/ 54” deck. ANTIQUES – COLLECTIBLES – HOUSEHOLD – MISC: Lg. Cast Iron Kettle; Old Dinner Bell; Lg. Lawn Porch Swing w/ top; R. Oak Table w/ 4 Chairs; Wildlife Figurines; Danbury Wildlife Plates; Beuth Bros. Wagon Spring Seat, handmade; 6’ Beuth Bros. Upright Gun Case, handmade; Walnut marble top 4 leg Lamp Table; 3 Antique Clocks; GWTW Lamp; Corner Shelves; Queen Sz. Bedroom set w/ Chests; Walnut 3 D. Chest; Drop front Secretary; Oak Arm Rocker; Blanket Chest; Belt Buckle Collection; Brass Carriage Plaques Collection; Quilt Rack; Carved Bed w/ 2 Chests; Cedar Chest; 2 Braun Safes; Clown Doll Collection; German Coo-Coo Clock; Old Oak Roll top Desk w/ Chair, super cond!; Pony Express Strong Box; Pictures & Frames; Pots & Pans; Old Upright Freezer; Hotpoint Chest Freezer; GE Washer & Elec. Dryer, like new; 50 yr. old leather Saddle #368-97058; Horse Collectibles; Bookcase w/ Lamour Books; Bell Collection; Love Seat & Couch; Leather Chair; 2 leather Recliners; Coffee & End Tables; Leather & Floral Couches; Lg. LG TV w/ all accessories; Indian Pictures; Beer Steins; 50 yr. old Black Bear Rug; Archery Items; Fishing & Hunting Items; Decoys; Plus more misc. items.
MOTORCYCLES
935
NEW TODAY 2010 Harley Davidson Street Glide, 21K mi., silver, $15,200 563249-7415 2014 Harley Street Davidson Glide, 2,312 mi., warranty left on it, $17,500 815-4410841
BOATS/MOTORS
940
16 ft. 1984 Champion Bass Boat, 150hp, runs good, red metallic,$3,500 /obo 815-716-6347
BOATS/MOTORS
940
THE BOAT DOCK We Buy & Consign Used Boats! 217-793-7300 theboatdock.com
TRAILERS/RVS
945
2002 Carriage Cameo travel trailer, $15,000/obo. or 815-438-2625 815-213-1001. 2007 J Feather EXP 23B, Ultralight ½ ton towable. inHitch/levelers cluded sleep 8, LR slide, awning AC/ Heat, full kitchen/ bath $10,000. Call 815-213-2732
TRAILERS/RVS
945
NEW TODAY 2013 Starcraft Travel Star 244DS, outside mini frig., dinette slide out, furnished. Like new $15,500. Call 815438-2122. Colman's RV We Buy/Consign Used Campers & RV's! 217-787-8653 www.colmansrv.com
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Utility Tilt Trailer, 4x8, ball hitch, have title, $500 815-625-3963
AUTOS WANTED
960
We Buy Used cars & trucks. Call Dixon ATV 815-288-2146
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CONSIGNED ITEMS – SHOP & GARAGE – TRAPS: Craftsman Table Saw; Delta 2 End Grinder; 18 hole & 150 hole Bolt Bins, full; Assort. Hand & Power Tools; Sears Band Saw; ½” Sunstrand Drill Press; 48” J.D. Loader Bucket; 2 1950 Metal Dentist Cabinets; DR 28” SP Mower; Leaf Blower; 4 step Ind. RA Ladder; 24’, 6’ Ext. Ladders; Several Ind. Shelving Units, 12’ high; Shop Vac; Wt. Bench; 100+ Traps – Rat, Coon, Coyote, all types; Hide Sretchers; Touring Kayak, fiberglass. TERMS: Cash or check w/ picture ID. Lunch Stand & Porta-Pot on grounds
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Rick Garnhart, Auctioneer IL LIC#440000901 German Valley, IL 61039 815-238-3044
825
100% grass hay wanted. Small bales. Call 815-440-3389
HORSES & SUPPLIES
835
Miniature horses. Black & White. Male & Female, with Female Colt. Comes w/20 bales of hay. Born 5/19. $500 for All. 815359-2001
LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES
840
DISABLED LIVESTOCK WANTED Top Prices Paid Call toll free 815-871-2697
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09 AUDI A5 SPORT COUPE Save Thousands Off New!!
2 In Stock!
$19,987*
14 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
07 MAZDA CX-7 GRAND TOURING
18,999*
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13 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY
$
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12 INFINITI G37X
13 MINI COOPER CLUBMAN TURBO
$19,999*
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14 NISSAN MAXIMA
11 LEXUS ES350 LUXURY SEDAN
$19,987*
$17,999*
Heated Seats, Sunroof, Absolutely Fun to Drive!
315 HD, V6 Plus All Wheel Drive! Only 29,000 1-Owner Miles!
Diamond White, Low Miles! Loaded! 1-Owner!
Local Trade, Sunroof!
$9,999*
1-Owner, Low Miles!
08 LEXUS RX 350 SUV Local Trade, Super Clean,
12 HONDA ACCORD LX
06 HYUNDAI SONATA LTD
$16,999*
$15,987*
1-Owner!
$11,987*
13 DODGE CHARGER
05 FORD ESCAPE LIMITED
13 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5 SL
13 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5 SL
$19,999*
$8,999*
$18,987*
$18,987*
14 CHEVY CRUZE LT
12 TOYOTA RAV4
12 LEXUS RX350
14 TOYOTA CAMRY LE
14 NISSAN ALTIMA
V6!
4 To Choose From
$15,987*
Navigation & Back-Up Camera
Loaded!
Local Trade!
07 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB
Don’t Wait! Call Now!
$28,999*
WE SELL FOR LESS!!
Only 68,000 Miles, New Tires! CLEAN! Hurry!
13,999!*
Low Miles, Loaded!
$19,999*
09 CHEVROLET COLORADO X-CAB
$
Navigation, Low Miles! 1-Owner!
4x4, 1-Owner, Sunroof! Low Miles!
TRUCKS!
V8, 4x4, Low Miles, Local Trade, Loaded, Well Maintained
Only 22,000 Miles, HURRY!
Loaded, V6, Sunroof, Only 35,000 Actural 1-Owner Miles!
Navigation, Low Miles! 1-Owner!
Alloys, Fog Lamps, Nice Car!
$1,000 OFF!!
$15,987*
GREAT DEALS!
0OOnly 7 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT 45,000 Miles, WOW!! This Won’t Last! Hurry!!!
Local Trade 13 VW JETTA
2 To Choose!
14,999*
$
12 FORD FOCUS
12,987*
$
14 FORD FIESTA 38 MPG
$1,000 OFF!!
11,987*
$
12 NISSAN ALTIMA
13,999*
$
04 CHEVY CAVALIER Only 88,000 Miles
5,999*
$
*Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Dealer not liable for errors. Photos for illustration only. ^$1,000 Down Down, 66 Months Mon @ 3.99%,plus tax, title, license & doc fee with approved credit. Dealer not liable for errors.