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The Hawks soccer team finished fourth in a tournament they hosted Aug. 26-27. B1

An annual memorial walk raises money for Special Olympics. A9

Forreston EMTs deliver their very first baby — three weeks early. A2

Bicyclists’ paths meet in Oregon Trips converge at local home

By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@oglecounty news.com

Victor Zaderej of Happy Leaf LED explains how plants grow during an open house for the new greenhouse at Oregon High School on Saturday. Photo by Earleen Hinton

OHS greenhouse runs off-the-grid

By Christopher Heimerman cheimerman@saukvalley.com What if you could harvest fresh, organic lettuce from your basement in the dead of winter? The seed for such a possibility might be sprouting behind the bus barn at Oregon High School.

That’s where you’ll find the off-the-grid greenhouse that soon will be in operation.

As you turn the corner, the 432-square-foot building looks relatively unassuming, but as you reach its southfacing side, you see solar panels that, along with the Earth itself, provide all the energy necessary to grow plants inside, year-round – under Happy Leaf LED lights created right here in Oregon.

“This is where the research is going to be coming from,” OHS ag teacher Josh Nelson said. “Is this the final stage?

Of course not. This is the process beginning. The vision is to one day be able to have something on a smaller scale for you and me to grow our own vegetables and herbs in the middle of winter, without taking up humongous space and energy costs.”

The growth possibilities are multifaceted.

Nelson said the research will be student-driven. Students in environmental sciences, vocational ag classes, the plant and soil science course – a dual-credit course with Highland Community College – ag business, and intro to ag all will Kale grows hydroponically in a Mason jar at the new OHS greenhouse. Photo by Earleen Hinton get involved.

Math students could chip in to track the efficiency of the mason jars to 5-gallon buckets, starting the second week two 500-plus-pound, German-made triple-pane windows of September.

“We don’t need that soil to grow plants,” Nelson said. alongside the solar panels.

“We’ll hopefully be decreasing any biological problems Once data is harvested and ready to go public, the English department could write papers and news releases to spread in the soil. We’re making sure it would be a cleaner environment for residential use. We don’t have to worry the word.

“It could expand throughout the entire high school, by about any pesticides or insecticides. It’s going to be the time all is said and done,” Nelson said. “This is a tool completely organic, and we’ll be able to grow it to that max that will put every single department in this high school to efficiency.”

They’ll grow myriad vegetables, from “bigger, riper, use.”

Plants will be grown hydroponically in vessels from Turn to A10

Two strangers from Miami, Florida and Antwerp, Belgium made their way to Oregon last week but left as friends.

Huetzin Deraet, 36, Antwerp, is riding his bicycle from New York to Mount Rushmore then to Mexico.

One of the nice people he met during his trip was John Pelegrini, 34, who is riding from Portland, Oregon, to Miami.

“You need to find your balance on the road,” said Deraet,” And I think cycling does that. I have been in the United States for 75 days and I have an American Flag on my bike that one of my hosts gave me.”

Deraet plans to stay in the United States for the majority of his six-month tourist visa.

“I went to Albany, New York to the Erie Canal to Buffalo then followed the lake,” he said. “I am going to end my ride in Mexico when I visit my parents.”

Throughout the ride Deraet has met some fantastic people.

“It is amazing how nice everyone is. It is wonderful,” said Deraet. “It is a very generous world out there, you always hear about the bad stories but everyone I

have met is good.”

Both cyclists had their trips converge in Illinois for one night while staying at local bike enthusiast Scott and Joyce Stephens’ home in rural Oregon Aug. 25. They found Stephens’ through the website warmshowers.org.

“This is a site for touring cyclists and host families offer their home or yard for a night to cyclists passing through the area,” said Scott.

“You can make a route and the site will show you hosts on your route.”

Scott said the site has contact information and prospective visitors provide information to the host about who they are and where there travels are taking them.

“We received a message from these two cyclists and we enjoyed having them at the house.” he said.

Pelegrini was packing up his bike Aug. 26 before continuing his ride southeast.

“I like to bike,” he said. “I build bikes and decided to take a cross country ride.

Pelegrini works for up to 18 months at a time while saving money to travel.

While riding he is on a “fat” bike that has wider balloon tires similar to an off road motorcycle.

“With this type of bike I can go places that no road bike can go,” said Pelegrini.

“In Wisconsin I rode on ATV trails.”

He treats his travels as a chance to not only see the Turn to A2

Board chooses Sept. 1 to honor police officers

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com In light of the recent attacks against police officers in the nation, the Ogle County Board proclaimed Sept. 1 as Honor and Respect All Law Enforcement Officers Day. The board unanimously approved and then all 24 of them signed a resolution Aug. 16 setting aside the day.

“…the Ogle County Board shows their support and appreciation for the dedicated service of the men and women who serve, or have served, with the police departments in each of the cities, villages, and towns of our county, with the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, and with all law enforcement agencies across Illinois, and throughout the United States of America,” the resolution read.

Drug court offers second chance for local resident

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Nathan Stinnett is quick to say that without Ogle County Drug Court his future would not be bright.

“I’d probably be dead or out of money until I was dead,” said the 33-year-old Davis Junction resident.

Instead, Stinnett took the opportunity offered by the Ogle County court system and successfully kicked his long-standing abuse of prescription painkillers.

Stinnett now volunteers his

“I’d probably be dead or out of money until I was dead,” — Nathan Stinnett Davis Junction time to help others headed down that path.

“Drug Court is a second chance at life,” he said. “If you want it you take it, if you don’t you won’t.”

The decision to get into the program and stay the course was clear to him.

“It was so easy for me because I wanted to be clean,” Stinnett said.“I had

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A June graduate of the 18-month program, he mentors Drug Court participants and volunteers at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings for residents of Focus House, a countyowned youth shelter-care Ogle County Drug Court graduate Nathan Stinnett, Davis Junction, second from left, facility operated by the is now volunteering to help others gain success in the program. Members of the Drug Turn to B3 Court team pictured, from left to right are: Judge John B. Roe, Drug Court Coordinator

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EMTs mark milestone by delivering their first baby

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com The arrival of tiny Miles Henry Huenefeld three weeks ago was a major milestone for three Forreston EMTs. He is the first baby ever delivered by the Forreston ambulance crew.

Miles was born in the wee John Pellegrini, Miami, Florida, Joyce Stephens, Huetzin Deraet, Antwerp Belgium, hours of the morning Aug. 10, more than three weeks Scott Stephens, and the Stephen’s dog Vern. Photo by Chris Johnson early.

His mother, Valerie Huenefeld, 29, Forreston, said he weighed just 4 From A1 chance to appreciate your checking out each others pounds 4.5 ounces when he country but to meet new surroundings when you are bicycle. made his appearance at home on an interstate. Bicycling people. on the bathroom floor.

Dereat rides with about “I ride because I want has brought me to Oregon. I EMTs Ed Booth and to meet people and you am going places that I have 120 pounds of total bike and Cameron Reuter were on gear weight, while Pelegrini normally do not meet people not been.” call, but at home, when they Before the two riders left has gone with the lightweight when you travel,” he said. received a 911 call at 3:15 You do not have the the Stephens home they were supplies. a.m. of a woman in labor at only 36 weeks of pregnancy.

Although he wasn’t on call, EMT Jason Ludke went along to assist.

“At first, I thought it might be a false alarm,” he said.

Ogle County Collector through Friday, excluding Get to this site by However, little Miles had John Coffman reminds holidays. going directly to www. already decided the time was property owners that the The mailing address is oglecountytreasurer.org right. second installments of their Ogle County Collector, P.O. or through www.oglecounty. property tax bills are due on Box 40, Oregon, IL 61061. org and then selecting the Friday, Sept. 2.

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He was born five minutes after the ambulance arrived.

“We arrived on the scene, and we could see there was going to be no transporting,” Booth said.

Valerie’s mother Mary Huenefeld said Reuter had just put on his second glove when Miles was born at 3:33 a.m.

Valerie woke her parents at 3:01 a.m. and told them, “I think I’m having the baby.”

Mary said that by the time they got downstairs, Valerie had already called 911 and the baby was crowning.

Valerie’s doctor had planned to induce labor on Aug. 12, but by that time she and her new son were already home from their hospital stay.

“He came on his own,” joked his grandpa Henry.

Miles and his mother and grandparents came to the Forreston Fire Station Aug. 26 to meet with Booth, Reuter, and Ludke and to place a stork decal on the ambulance.

Booth said helping bring a new life into the world was a life-changer for him.

“I’ve been on [the ambulance service] for 34 years and this is my first delivery,” he said. “I got to assist in one of life’s little miracles.”

Ironically, Booth said he had joked with Valerie earlier in her pregnancy that he had never delivered a baby and hoped to have the experience.

Reuter, who actually delivered Miles, said he was grateful the birth went smoothly.

“I’m thankful for a healthy baby,” he said. “At 36 weeks a lot can go wrong. We were prepared for anything.”

Miles seemed unimpressed by all the excitement he created.

He slept peacefully while Booth, Reuter, and Ludke took turns holding him.

Valerie said Miles has grown from 17 and one-half inches long to 18 and gained almost a pound.

He’s a good sleeper, Mary said, and seldom cries.

“We hardly know we have a baby in the house,” she said.

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Forreston EMTs line up for a photo with tiny Miles Henry Huenefeld and his family Aug. 26. Left to right are grandpa Henry Huenefeld, Ed Booth, Cameron Reuter holding Miles, mother Valerie Huenefeld, Jason Ludke, and grandma Mary Huenefeld. Photo

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

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

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

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Operating telegraph know as “Pounding the Brass” Morse Code was the system used at Depot 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 Pounding the Brass at the Oregon Depot. Operating the telegraph was also known as pounding brass.

The telegraph key (sending device) had contacts which were made of brass.

When the operator pushed down the telegraph key the brass contacts were closed sending out an electrical signal.

At the receiving end the electrical signal was converted into an audible series of clicks. The operator converted the message into an electrical Morse Code signal.

The operator receiving this Morse Code message then converted this electrical signal to a written or typed message.

Beginning in 1836, the same year Oregon was founded, Samuel Morse, Joseph Henry, and Alfred Vail developed an electrical telegraph system.

Morse Code was a system of on-off tones or lights that could be understood by the telegraph operator.

Each character of the alphabet is represented by a unique sequence of dots and dashes.

A dot was verbalized as a (dit) and the dash as a (dah).

I’ll give the letter e as an example. On paper e is (.) and orally (dit ).

To shorten time sending a message the most frequent used letter (e) was assigned the shortest Morse Code

Former depot station agent Dick Lee “Pounds the Brass” at the Oregon Depot. Photo courtesy of Otto Dick

In this newspaper photo, Harold Nance uses a computer to keep track of the cars at the Oregon Depot before it was closed. Photo courtesy of Otto Dick

Russ Hansen sits at a desk at the Oregon Depot. Photo courtesy of Otto Dick

symbol which was simply a period.

Basically there are two types of Morse Code, the American Morse Code or railroad code and the International Code which I used in the Army.

They are similar however some letters are different.

We listened and sent Morse Code at Fort Knox, Kentucky eight hours a day for 12 weeks.

We were willing learners because they told us if we failed or fell behind we would be sent to the infantry.

Needless to say we helped each other in the barracks

each night and we all passed, sending and receiving 32 words a minute.

It’s amazing what you can learn if you are motivated.

Morse Code is something you never forget.

Dick Lee, a former telegrapher at Oregon and Chana, learned Morse Code at the Gale Institute in Minneapolis. An important application is signaling for help using SOS,” …---…”.

Orally this is dit dit dit, dah dah dah, dit dit dit. At the Oregon Depot the telegraph was used for train messages, setting the station clock to railroad time and sending

In this old photo, longtime Oregon Depot Station Agent Roy Sharick is shown being honored at the Oregon Coliseum. Photo courtesy of Otto Dick

and receiving Western Union Messages.

In the 1890s, Morse Code began to be used using the airways. Before this it was sent over wires similar to telephone wires.

Roy Sharick, Dick Lee, Harold Nance, and Russ

Hansen worked as station agents in Oregon.

Harold Nance presently lives in Oregon and Russ Hansen lives in Rockford.

At the depot we have the telegraph key and receiver.

We also have the desk they worked at with the scissor

pullout telephone and the typewriter which was stored in the basement.

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Oregon Library News Library Card Sign-Up Month Library Card Signup Month is held each September to mark the beginning of the school year.

It is a time when libraries nationwide join together to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning.

Card holders have free access to a family destination.

As children head back to school, family time is often hindered by homework and after school and social activities.

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Libraries not only provide resources to parents and children that support early literacy and lifelong learning, but truly transform how families spend time together.

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Story Time (3-6 years old) Starting a new season of Story Time on Thursday, Sept. 1, 10:30 am. Join us for stories, crafts, and fun activities in our new children’s area!

Library Book Clubs The Rock River Center Book Club meets on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at

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The Afternoon Book Club meets at the library on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 1 p.m. to discuss Girl Who Fell From the Sky by Heidi W. Durrow.

The In-BeTween Book Club will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 1:30 p.m. at the library to discuss Pegasus: The Flames of Olympus by Kate O’Hearn Voter Registration Need to register? One of the library personnel is certified to register you to vote.

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Kohnen and Anderson exchange wedding vows

Monnahan honored with award The Ogle County Pomona Grange named a Mt. Morris man the recipient of the Public Service Award recently during the Beef Show at the Ogle County Fair.

Gary Monnahan was honored for his volunteer service.

He mows the Ogle County Fairgrounds and volunteers at the fair each year.

Using his own truck and trailer, Monnahan picks up food for the Lifeline Food Pantry in Oregon, then delivers and unloads.

At the Rock River Center, Oregon, he is a volunteer teacher for carving classes and teaches zipper art and pine needle basket-weaving.

Monnahan spends time

Tom Snodgrass, right, presents the Ogle County Pomona Grange Public Service Award to Gary Monnahan, Mt. Morris. Photo supplied

with those who have lost a loved one at Serenity Hospice & Home.

He also helps with refurbishing gently used items into resale items.

He was a volunteer firefighter on the Mt. Morris Fire Department

for 12 years, and also volunteered countless hours at Oregon Trails Days.

Monnahan also spends time helping his grandchildren and greatgrandson.

Brookses to celebrate 60th Darlene and Lester Brooks, rural Forreston, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary over Labor Day weekend.

Lester and the former Darlene Drake were married on Sept. 8, 1956 at the Baileyville Reformed Church.

Lester is a life-long farmer, and Darlene is retired from nursing.

Their children are Joel (Kay) Brooks and Tom (Joan) Brooks, all of Forreston, and Tim (Erixana) Brooks, Madison, Indiana.

They have five grandchildren, Dr. Koel (Maggie) Brooks, Jorden (Ben) Sasscer, Duncan (Tristan) Brooks, Araminta (Jed) Tuttle, and Jacob Brooks, and one great-grandson, Ezekiel Brooks.

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Mary Kohnen, the daughter of Dan and Jacinta Kohnen, Germantown, and Gavin Anderson, the son of Randy and Nancy Anderson, Chana, were united in marriage on Saturday, June 25, 2016.

Father James Buerster performed the 1 p.m. ceremony at St. Boniface’s Catholic Church, Germantown.

A reception was held at the American Legion Hall, Germantown.

Michelle Parr, friend of couple, was the maid of honor. Serving as bridesmaids were Ashley Kohnen, sister of bride; Kendal Anderson, sister of groom; Haley Albers, friend of couple; and Sarah Gerdes and Amber Gerdes, cousins of bride.

Natalie Kohnen, cousin of bride, was the flower girl.

Austin Anderson, brother of groom, was the best man.

The groomsmen were Frank Justice, Mark Schmidt, Will Pettinger, Jarrod McEvers and Paul Pinneo, friends of couple.

Ben Kohnen, cousin of bride, was the ring bearer.

The usherettes were Brittney Detmer, Kayla Crawford, Hannah Wilmarth and Randi Wilken, friends of the couple.

Mary is a 2011 graduate

Gavin and Mary Anderson

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

She is employed by Nexstar Broadcasting in Rockford.

Gavin is a 2011 graduate of Oregon High School in Oregon and received

a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville in May of 2015.

He is employed by Anderson Feed Company in Chana.

The couple went to La Ramona, Dominican Republic, for their honeymoon and reside in Oregon.

Tracys celebrate silver anniversary

Darlene and Lester Brooks

Bill and Nancy Tracy, Byron, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 23.

The couple were married in Northfield and spent 41 years in the Mundelein area.

They have two children, nine grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

The couple celebrated with a party thrown by their daughter and a blessing at their church.

Nancy is a nurse with Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon.

Bill, who is a retired veteran,

is a member of the American Legion and volunteers his time with Serenity Hospice and the Byron Food Bank.

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

Aug. 19 Keith S. Mokris, and

Leah A.R. Lavelle, both of Chicago, Aug. 23 Joseph P. O’Connor and Gabrielle M. Schaeri, both

of Sycamore.

Nathaniel S. Bates and Hannah E. Swanson, both of Rockford.

Aug. 24

Joshua M. Saxer and Nicole S. Militello, both of Rockford.

Aug. 25 Karolis Gedvilas and Carlyn R. Roher, both of Romeovile.

Abraham Mathai and Brooke H. Erickson, both of Buffalo, New York.

Matthew R. Oester and Jennifer D. Bailey, both of Byron.

Bill and Nancy Tracy

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

Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

Adult Sunday School 10 a.m.

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

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Thursday, Sept. 1—10 a.m.

Bible Class Sunday, Sept. 4—9 a.m.

Worship with Communion, Mite Box Sunday Thursday, Sept. 8—10 a.m.

Bible Class

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

Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104 8:30 a.m. Fellowship 8:50 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Church 10:30 a.m.

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

Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St. Mt. Morris Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna Associate Pastor Lance Mennen 815-734-4942 Thursday, Sept. 1—1 p.m.

Ladies Bible Study Saturday, Sept. 3—7 a.m.

Men’s Accountability Group Sunday, Sept. 4—8:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m.

Inner-Mission; 10 a.m. Worship Service Tuesday, Sept. 6—Office Closed for Labor Day Holiday Wednesday, Sept. 7—6 a.m.

Dixon Men’s Prayer Meeting Log onto our website at http://www.efcmm.org to check out our latest opportunities and updates

FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH CHURCH OF THE 801 W. Oregon St., Polo OPEN BIBLE Jeremy Heller, Pastor 302 S. Franklin St., Polo 815-946-3588 Luke Schier, Pastor 9 a.m. Sunday School 815-946-2848 10 a.m. Worship Service Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

Nursery Available We include children in our We are an independent nonSunday Worship experience denominational Christian “Grandkids Class” Ages 3-10 are dismissed right church.

Visitors are always welcome. after our Praise & Blended Worship Time.

FAITH EVANGELICAL Bible-Based LUTHERAN CHURCH Passion for God 402 Second Ave., Forreston Compassion for People Pastor Scott Ralston Visit Our Website: Church 815-938-3203 PoloOpenBible.org “ A Church with a Heart — In the Heart of Forreston” CROSSROADS 9 a.m. Sunday Worship COMMUNITY CHURCH, 10 a.m. Sunday School WHITE PINES CAMPUS 7 p.m. Wednesday Choir 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo 6:30 p.m. Thursday Bible Pastor Chris Bradshaw Study Sundays at 10 a.m.

815-837-5255 FAITH UNITED whitepines@crossroadscn.com METHODIST CHURCH We offer contemporary worship Mission Statement: Loving, and relevant Bible teaching Growing & Serving in Faith through Handicapped Accessible engaging messages, and 702 E. Dixon St., Polo powerful video Pastor Karen Hundrieser Join us after the service in 815-946-3212 our cafe for coffee, snack & Website: faithumcpolo fellowship 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry 11 a.m. Fellowship (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

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. 1—6:30 p.m.

Trustees Committee Sunday, Sept. 4—9 a.m.

Worship, Communion & Pantry Offering Monday, Sept. 5—8 a.m. AA Open Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 7—12 p.m.

Friendship Club; 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2649 W. Florence Rd., Freeport Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, Sept. 4—10:30 a.m.

Worship Service & Children’s Church 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. 1—11:30 a.m. Food Pantry Board Meeting Friday, Sept. 2—9 a.m. Women’s Fellowship; Yard Sale for Loaves & Fish Saturday, Sept. 3— 9 a.m.

Yard Sale for Loaves & Fish Sunday, Sept. 4—8:15 a.m.

Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Worship with Communion; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10:45 a.m.

Sunday School Monday, Sept. 5—Church Office Closed for Holiday Tuesday, Sept. 6—8:45 a.m.

Bible Study; Quilting Wednesday, Sept. 7—7:15 p.m. Chimes; 7-8:30 p.m. Circle M 4-H Club NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon Pastor David Demmer 815-732-7404 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service

FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH 7246 N. Freeport Rd., NORTH GROVE Forreston EVANGELICAL Presbyterian Church in CHURCH America 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Pastor Drew Jones Forreston 815-938-3605 Pastor Tim Hotchkiss www.forrestongrovechurch.

Church: 815-938-2194 com Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Sunday School 9 a.m.

10:30 a.m. Worship Service Worship Service 10:05 a.m.

Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community FORRESTON REFORMED Center CHURCH 501 Third Ave. OREGON 9:30 a.m. Worship CHURCH OF GOD 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman FREEDOM LUTHERAN 815-732-6847 CHURCH, ELCA You and your family are inPastor Kathy Burkheimer vited to join us on Sunday, Sept.

815-222-7270 4 for worship at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship Pastor Michael Hoffman will at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian give the morning message.

Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon Communion will be served.

GIFT—Growing In Faith Communion Comments given Together-Christian education

by Pastor Hoffman. for all ages following worship Greeting you will be Tim and service Ashley Dial.

Welcome Center is at During morning worship an 111 S. 4th St., Oregon exceptionally fine Children’s Church is offered for children 3 GRACE VALLEY years old through Grade 5.

CHRISTIAN REFORMED Sunday School begins at 9:30 CHURCH a.m. and includes classes for 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. adults, young adults, teens, chilGerman Valley dren and infants.

Pastor Jake Ritzema Special attention is given in 815-362-6601 each class to issues and topics Sunday School for All Ages related to the particular needs 9 a.m. and interests of each group.

Worship Service 10 a.m.

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

CHURCH The local Weight WatchChurch and Main Streets ers group meets Wednesday at Don Plock, Pastor the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m.

8:30 a.m. Worship Service for weigh-in, followed by their meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

LEAF RIVER BAPTIST September’s Bible Books of CHURCH the Month are Galatians through 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., II. Thessalonians.

Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton OREGON UNITED 815-738-2205 METHODIST CHURCH Email leafriverbc@gmail.

200 S. Fourth, Oregon com Pastor Thomas E. Kim Sunday Praise and Worship 815-732-2994 Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery oregonumc@outlook.com provided) Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Sunday School 11 a.m.

Followed by Fellowship and Wednesday Prayer/Bible All-Age Sunday School Studies 6 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 5—Office Prayer Chain 738-2205 Closed-Labor Day; 5:30-7 p.m.

Wednesday—Various Youth Firepit at Crandalls Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 6—10 a.m.

Congregational Care Meeting; LEAF RIVER UNITED 6 p.m. Cub Scouts Den Meeting METHODIST CHURCH Wednesday, Sept. 7—10 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River a.m. Naomi-Ruth Circle; 5:30 Pastor David Poust

p.m. Educational Committee Meeting; 7 p.m. Church Council Meeting Thursday, Sept. 8—8:30 a.m.

Oregon Fellowship of Ministers Meeting Saturday, Sept. 10—New Appointment Workshop in Rochelle PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. (The church is handicapped accessible) Pastor Leslie Lake 9:30 a.m. Family Worship Fellowship Time 10:30 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 REVIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris Email: pastor@revivemtm. com Southern Baptist Saturday Night Service 5:30 p.m.

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

after mass Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m.

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

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

Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m.

Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548 Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.

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

SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St, Dixon 815-677-9199 Pastor Donald G. Lewis 10 a.m. Saturday Sabbath School 11:30 a.m. Worship Service

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL Mt. Morris CHURCH Pastor Josh Ehrler 1000 Ill. 64 West 815-734-6354 Oregon Email: trinitymm@frontier.

Pastor Barbara Seward com 815-732-7211 Website: www.trinitymm.net www.saintbrides.org Friday, Sept. 2—8 a.m.

Email:saint.bride.church@ Bulletin Assembly & gmail.com Fellowship Services Saturday, Sept. 3—5:30 p.m.

Sunday-Holy Communion-8 Worship Service and 10 a.m.

Sunday, Sept. 4—9:30 a.m.

Classes Children’s Sunday School & Worship Service; Fellowship Following Service Adult Bible Study Available Tuesday, Sept. 6—3:30 p.m.

St. Bride’s follows traditional Lot 12 Mentoring Resumes for Anglican-Episcopal church K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates practices; is biblically based Wednesday, Sept. 7—6:30 and both family and individual a.m. Prayer and Praise Group; oriented. Visitors are always 3:10 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring welcomed. for Junior High at Mt. Morris ST. JAMES LUTHERAN Estates CHURCH WEST BRANCH West Grove Road at CHURCH OF THE Columbine Rd. BRETHREN Pastor Steve Erickson 4014 West Branch Road Sunday, Sept. 4—9:15 a.m.

Southeast of Forreston Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 Pastor Richard Bright a.m. Congregational Bible 815-734-4411 Study, Senior Choir Rehearsal; Sunday School—9:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m. Divine Worship with Worship—10:35 a.m.

Communion; 11:30 a.m. Senior Choir Rehearsal ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Social Time 10 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

Early Deadline for Church News The deadline for church news for the Sept. 8 papers will be 9 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1 due to the Labor Day holiday.

The normal deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at the Oregon office at 121 A S. 4th St. The deadline is 9 a.m. on Fridays for church news left in the drop boxes in Forreston & Polo. Items can also be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews. com or faxed to 815732-4238. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-7326166 ext. 5903.

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Landscape photographer will discuss his artwork

Music at First Fridays Following a great outing at the Ogle County Fair First Fridays open stage music shows will return to its home at Pinecrest Grove Theater on Friday, Sept. 2.

In keeping with the new schedule initiated over the summer, the show will begin hour at 6 p.m.

Musician sign-up will be moved a half-hour earlier to 5:30 p.m.

Also, seating capacity in the theatre at the Pinecrest Grove Community Center in Mt. Morris has been increased to guarantee First Friday’s fans a good seat.

The musical format will remain unchanged.

After the individual performances, all of the musicians will gather on stage for a jam session to wrap up the evening’s festivities.

Musicians from across northern Illinois, and often neighboring states, appear on a regular basis.

The music often described as New Folk or Americana is varied and includes country, bluegrass, blues, folk, mountain soul, gospel, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of all of the above.

Instruments are all acoustic and a professional sound system by Kent

Professional photographer Bob Logsdon will present a program titled “The Adventures of a Landscape Photographer” on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 10 a.m.

The program is hosted by Eagle’s Nest Art Group and will be held at the group’s art gallery and studio on the second floor of Conover Square Mall, 201 N. Third St., Oregon.

Logsdon’s presentation will include a video plus samples of his photography and the stories that surround them.

Bluesman Dennis Stukenberg has delighted First Fridays music fans with his dramatic blues style on the harmonica and the slide guitar. In addition to being a talented stage performer, Stukenberg is an instructor at Aireloom Music Studio. Photo supplied

Anders is supplied.

Participation is encouraged so bring your instrument and join the show, or kick back and listen to the music.

Admission is by free will donation. Bring a friend and enjoy a great evening.

First Fridays is a part of northern Illinois’ Friday night music scene along with Second Fridays in Lanark, Third Fridays in Franklin Grove, a new Fourth Friday at the Dixon Senior Center, and special Fifth Friday (when they occur) shows in Franklin

Grove.

The McKendrie Street Café, directly adjacent to the theatre, features an extensive menu of food and beverages.

Pinecrest Grove Community Center is six blocks south of Ill. 64 on McKendrie Avenue, Mt. Morris.

Ample parking is available in the parking lot on the north side of the community center, plus an overflow lot on the west side.

The building is completely handicap accessible.

RRC fundraiser is Sept. 17 Rock River Center will hold its eighth annual barbecue fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 4 to 7 p.m., at the center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon.

The event will feature two quilts that while be auctioned off as part of a live auction at the end of the evening.

One quilt is a Johanna Wilson sampler that was pieced by Kathy Goral and quilted by Home & Hearth Quilting Company of 7 Villages, Mt. Home, Arkansas. The quilt is given in Kathy’s memory.

Another quilt that is featured will be a postage stamp quilt and sewing basket.

Another one of the live auction items is one-of-akind, hand-made ash baby bed complete with sheets, pillowcases and blanket made and donated by Tom and Sharon Klein.

The silent auction will also feature a burnished driftwood with birds and animals carved by the Rock River Center’s whittlers.

All items may be viewed

He loves photographing in local settings, but his art has also taken him to far places with unique views.

His program will include the story of his three-year photography adventure alongside noted Rockford painter Tom Heflin, whose Freeport studio hideaway on the Emmert Farm served as “base camp” for art inspiration.

Logsdon and his wife Colleen have a deep interest in local art and have published many books about the artists of Grand Detour.

To see some of Logsdon’s landscape photography, visit his website: www. boblogsdonphotography.

All are welcome to attend this ENAG program.

Membership is not required.

The program is free, and parking is plentiful.

For more information about Eagle’s Nest Art Group and its programs, classes, and shows, call 815-732-7783 or 815-734-6594, or attend this program and pick up the new ENAG 2016-2017 Schedule of Events.

Tickets are available now for festival’s 60/40 raffle Autumn on Parade’s 60/40 Raffle tickets are now available! That’s right…the winner gets 60 percent and Autumn on Parade keeps 40 percent.

Tickets are $5 for a book of six tickets and are available at the following locations: Snyders in Oregon, Shell in Oregon, Fancy Fox in Conover Square, Flower Patch, Breakers, Harvard State Bank in Oregon, Stillman Bank in Oregon, Merlin’s, Mt. Morris Chiropractic, Jay’s Drive-in, JoAnne’s Total Image Salon, That One Spot, Chili Pepper, and Maggies.

Purchase them now or during AOP weekend Oct. 1-2. The winner will be announced after the parade on Sunday, Oct. 2. The winning ticket holder does not need to be present to win.

“After many group discussions we decided to introduce the 60/40,” said AOP raffle committee member Jessie Hafer. “It will be exactly the same as a 50/50 only the winning ticket drawn will receive 60% instead of the 50% traditionally given.”

Books can be purchased from any Autumn on Parade committee member or at

designated businesses and nonprofit groups prior to the festival.

“If your favorite business or nonprofit sells the winning ticket they will win a cash prize that comes out of our 40%,” said Hafer. “So please support Autumn on Parade and our local businesses and nonprofits.”

Tickets will also be sold the weekend of Autumn on Parade by committee volunteers.

Proceeds will be benefit Autumn on Parade.

For more information, call 815-732-3465.

Parade entries due Sept. 15 2016 theme is Celebrating the Heartland

If you love a parade, you should love Autumn on Parade’s Harvest Time Parade, slated for Sunday, Oct. 2 in Oregon.

The theme for this year’s parade is “Celebrating the Heartland”.

“We chose this theme so that people could showcase what they are proud of from the heartland. Farming, the beautiful parks of the area, anything that you are proud of is fair game. This is such a beautiful area and we wanted to have everyone focus on what is special to them.” said Marseyne Snow, chairman of the parade.

In addition, the everpopular South Shore Drill Team and the Jesse White A signed Esther Buskohl painting of the Leaf River Roller Tumblers have been booked Mill, four antique barrel chairs, an antique child’s chair for the event. and plant stand, plus a compartmented picnic basket Back again this year is and handmade dolls and quilts are few of the items to be a post parade show by the auctioned at RRC. Photo supplied South Shore Drill Team at Rock River Center, 810 S rockrivercenter.org for more 10th, Oregon, Illinois. pictures of items and a full Go to the website at list of sponsors and donors.

following the parade.

“People have really enjoyed the post parade show by South Shore so we decided to sponsor this show again this year,” said Snow.

The post parade show will be held on Jefferson Street in front of the Oregon library.

Other parade entries include the Elite Striders, Royal Airs, Sinful Saints Dixieland Band, a rocket cycle, funny junky mobile, stilt walkers, a bubble buggy, circus wagon, antique tractors, 4-H youth groups, shrine clubs, commercial entries and many more.

“We’re looking forward to seeing how Ogle County residents use this year’s theme. Please get your entries in early so we can finish the parade line-up.

The deadline is in Sept. 15, but the earlier you get your entry in the better,” Snow said.

Awards are given for best business entry, best use of festival theme, best float, antique vehicle, antique tractor, color guard, junior high band, senior high band,

4-H group, Scout/youth group, junior high drum major, senior high pompon, senior high flag corps, senior high drum major, queen, and best animal unit.

Fees for commercial and individual political entries are $50 for each unit.

The parade begins at 1 p.m. on Sunday and travels through downtown Oregon.

For more information, contact Snow at mareseynesnow@comcast. net or call 815-341-5559.

An entry form and parade route map is available at www.autumnonparade.org.

Autumn on Parade will be held Oct. 1-2 in Oregon.

The festival includes more than 180 craft booths located around the historic Ogle County Courthouse and surrounding streets in Oregon. Other events slated for 2016 include a car show, tractor show, 5K run, fitness event, donut eating contest, a Fun Zone for kids, 60/40 raffle, and an Olde English Faire at Stronghold.

Stillman Bank is this year’s Diamond Premium Sponsor.

Walk to benefit Granny Rose

Singing Bird Chautauqua set The Franklin Grove Creek & Preservation Corporation will host the second annual Singing Bird Chautauqua on Saturday, Sept. 10 and Sunday, Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Franklin

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Creek Grist Mill.

The family-oriented event, which is a fundraiser for the FGC&PC, will include story-telling, music, and live water animals.

Admission is $10 donation

per person per day. Children age 12 and under are admitted free.

Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance at the grist mill website at www.franklincreekgristmill. com or by calling 815-4562718.

Send your Entertainment and Events news items to Ogle County Newspapers. email: vwells@ oglecountynews.com

Event will be at Lowell Park on Sept. 10 The Granny Rose Animal Shelter will host its 19th annual Steps for Strays Walk-A-Thon on Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Lowell Park Pinetum to benefit the animals at the shelter.

This event will be held rain or shine.

Applications and pledge forms may be picked up in advance at the shelter or at the walk.

The entry fee for the walk down the scenic Lowell Park bike path, with your own pooch of course, is $25.

Each participant will receive a “Steps for Strays” T-shirt and one raffle ticket.

Those with pledges of $50 or more will also receive a goodie bag and an additional raffle ticket.

The first five walkers with pledges of $100 or more receive a special gift.

A limited number of cat goodie bags will also be available upon request.

Doggie tattoos, contests and prizes, raffle items, and more will be offered.

All raffle items and prizes have been donated by local merchants who wish to support the shelter.

Registration for the event will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. with the walk kicking

off at 9:30 a.m.

Various levels of both individual and corporate sponsorships are available.

Contact the shelter for more information.

For this event, dogs under six months of age, vicious dogs, and females in heat will not be allowed to participate.

Granny Rose Animal Shelter is a 501 (c) (3) not-for profit organization that relies on local charitable giving and fundraisers, such as this, to raise the funds necessary to provide shelter, health care and find new loving homes for the stray and abandoned cats and dogs in the Lee, Ogle and Whiteside County area.

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Maryland man trying to visit all National Park sites

By Christopher Heimerman Sauk Valley Media A Maryland man on a mission from sea to shining sea is helping fourth graders discover the world.

Mikah Meyer is trying to become the youngest visitor to all 413 of the National Park Service’s sites, a journey that’s already introduced him to countless new experiences. In Oregon Aug. 26, he added another new experience to the list: Speaking to a classroom full of fourth-graders – and that’s no small challenge.

But as nerve-wracking as that prospect might be, at least the man who’s made National Park Service sites his mission will be in good company, thanks to the state parks that pepper the Sauk Valley, including four near Oregon. During his visit to Oregon Elementary School, Meyer helped kids visualize an even grander landscape of outdoor possibilities.

Meyer, a 30-year-old from North Bethesda, set forth on his continuous mission, called Travel Beyond Convention, on April 29, the 11-year anniversary of the death of his father, Larry.

“It’s an opportunity to take a day that’s been horrible for 11 years and turn it into a celebration of something amazing,” Meyer said. “My father loved road trips. His death was transformational for me, because it pointed out the importance of living life to the fullest every day.”

He spent the night at the home of one of his newfound kindred spirits, Oregon schools Assistant

Superintendent Adam Larsen, who along with his wife, Danyel, a math teacher at Oregon High School, is also trying to set foot in all 413 National Parks units.

Their journey began in 2008, and they’re near the midway point, having visited 182 of the sites, which include 25 battlefields and military sites, 19 nature preserves, 129 historical spots, 112 memorials and monuments, four scenic roadways, five national rivers, 10 national seashores and more.

When the Larsens created a social media presence for their journey in the spring, they came across Meyer, who eventually enlisted Larsen, a bit of a web guru, to create an interactive map that’s helping the rest of us follow the journey.

Meyer had first reached out to Randal Olson, a data scientist at the University of Pennsylvania who’d created a map to visit all 59 national state parks, but Olson said he couldn’t deal with so many pins. Meyer then worked with another data analyst at the University of Waterloo in Canada.

“He actually got so frustrated he dropped the project,” he said.

Larsen agreed to take on the task, applying Olson’s method.

“It took me like 15 hours of work, but I created a map that includes all 375 in the lower 48 states that you can drive to,” he said.

He didn’t ask for much in return, but he did ask Meyer to speak to the district’s fourth-graders. Why fourthgraders? The goal of the

federal initiative Every Kid in a Park is to help as many fourth-graders as possible visit national parks for free.

Larsen pitched the assembly to the elementary school’s four fourth-grade teachers Sunday night. By Monday afternoon, he had a clear answer.

“All four fourth-grade teachers pretty much instantly said, ‘Yeah, let’s do it,’” he said.

The teachers use the assembly to springboard into a National Parks unit in November.

Furthering the educational opportunity, today is Founders Day and the 100year anniversary of President Woodrow Wilson’s signing of the Organic Act which, fundamentally, created the National Park Service.

Meyer plans to wrap up his journey May 19, 2019 – the 100th anniversary of the National Parks Conservation Association. His adventure is young, but he’s already spoken to myriad audiences – but none quite like the one he’ll address Friday.

“This will be a new, challenging experience, and I’m trying to remember what it’s like to be a fourthgrader,” he said. “I want to remember what I wanted to hear. I’m sure all the things I think are poignant will go right over their head, and then I’ll say something about a bison, and it will be the greatest thing ever.”

He plans to show photos, videos and more, and is excited to field questions.

However he needs to hook them, he’s eager to get the kids’ attention and, in turn, get them outside.

Above, Mikah Meyer is trying to become the youngest visitor to all 413 of the National Park Service’s sites. On Friday he visited with fourth graders at Oregon Elementary School to talk about his roadtrips. At left, fourth grader Mason Breden, left, listens to the guest speaker.

Photos by Chris Johnson

“I hate to sound like a 30-year-old getting old, but I think it’s more important now than ever,” he said. “This is a digital society. If we don’t expose people to this when they have a chance, we’re

going to become a more sedentary society of people on their couches, in front of their TVs.” The kids don’t have far to go to unlock what nature has to offer.

“Whenever we’re on the road, and on our journey, we tell them about the great state parks around Oregon,” Larsen said. “It’s gorgeous what we have here.”

4-H Horse Team earns first place The Ogle County 4-H Horse Team won first place at the 2016 Northern Illinois 4-H Horse & Pony Show held June 12 at the Stephenson County Fairgrounds, Freeport.

This show is not an open show, but only for 4-Hers enrolled in the horse project.

A county high point traveling trophy is awarded to the county team with the highest point total for the day.

This year teams participated from Boone, Ogle, Stephenson and Green County, Wisconsin.

Ogle County won the trophy with the narrowest margin of points yet.

Exhibitors on the Ogle County team were Teddy

Beauchem, Chana; Natalie Johnson, Forreston; Taylor Yordy, Leaf River, Julie Davis and Brady Davis, Mt. Morris; Sarah Murray, Oregon; Liberty Hayes, Amanda Headon, Megan Seebach, and Cassidy Vincent, all of Rochelle.

Each member of the Ogle County team received a medallion.

A meeting will be held in November to start planning for the 2017 horse show.

Anyone interested in being on the committee, should contact Gretchen Johnson at 815-742-1655 or maplerosefarm@yahoo.com or Linda Schreiber at 815- The Ogle County 4-H Horse Team won the traveling trophy recently at the Northern Illinois 4-H Horse & Pony Show.

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Megan Seebach. Photo supplied

Audubon society to host visit to Firebaugh Observatory The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society (NIAS) will host several programs and events.

For information visit www.nwilaudubon.org.

Exploring the Milky Way A night of exploring the Milky Way is set for Saturday Sept. 3 at 8 p.m. at the Doug

Firebaugh Observatory, Park Hills Golf Course, 2892 W. Stephenson St., Freeport.

The staff at the observatory will lead an introduction and observing session of celestial objects visible in September.

Among the objects that you can expect to see (weather permitting) are the planets Mars and Saturn,

major constellations, double stars, star clusters, and planetary nebulae.

The event is open to all ages.

Sand Bluff Bird Observatory NIAS will host a field trip to Sand Bluff Bird Observatory on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 7 a.m. to noon.

The visit to the banding station will occur during the historical peak fall migration, so if the weather is favorable, lots of birds

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Seeds will later be planted in degraded spots to reestablish native prairie.

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Oregon, Mt. Morris alumni are invited to sing at Homecoming Any and all alums of Oregon and Mt. Morris High Schools are invited to sing with the current 5-12th grade choir students in a mass student-alumni choir just before the OHS Homecoming football game on Friday, Sept. 16 at Landers-Loomis field. Anyone who is a resident

of the Oregon, Mt. Morris, or Chana communities is invited to participate. Â In addition, any adult family members of current choir members are also invited to sing. Â An optional rehearsal will be held before the game at 6 p.m. in the OHS Music Room (Room 106).Â

Those who are unable to attend the rehearsal, can still meet at the southwest end of the home bleachers at 6:30 pm. Previous homecoming choirs have included more than 100 spirited voices.

For more information contact Katie Sheridan at ksheridan@ocusd.net. Â

KC Tootsie Roll drive Sept. 9-10 The 47th annual Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll drive in Oregon and Mt. Morris will be held Friday, Sept. 9 and Saturday, Sept. 10. Â Last year $5,400 was raised by the members of Oregon Council 1092 with help from their families and

$450 Donation Allison Milnes, owner of Polished Hair and Nails in Mt. Morris, presents a check to Village of Progress Executive Director Brion Brooks. Milnes and Sharon Osborne, left, and Doreen White, right, ran a food booth at a Friday night concert in Mt. Morris and donated the $450 they earned to VOP Aug. 29. Photo by Chris Johnson

friends.  “We also had support from nine area businesses that helped with the purchase of candy,� said Dave Starke, Tootsie Roll Drive Chairman. The funds that were raised help to support the Knights of Columbus programs in

Illinois, such as Special Olympics. Â Local organizations that also received more than $1,500 apiece were Village of Progress, Oregon School District Special Education, and Stouffer Terrace.

Reading Matters Typical for kids to have their favorite books

By Mary Gardner Reading Specialist When talking with parents about their children’s athome reading, I’ve often been asked about the idea of rereading a favorite book over and over again.

Parents, and perhaps grandparents, often wonder if it is a good thing to keep reading the same book so many times.

For this month, we’ll explore this pre-reading and early reading behavior.

First of all, it is pretty typical for children to have a book that they want to be read again and again. Each of my two sons had a specific book that they chose for us to read repeatedly.

As I recall they were chosen after they learned to talk and were able to tell us that they wanted to reread those books.

My granddaughter has already chosen a favorite book. She loves a small board book called Peeka-Who by Nina Laden.

Her parents report that she consistently chose it out of her collection of books as early as six-months old.

She just turned one so they have already read it multiple times, and I have, too! They even bought a second copy so they always have one at home and another when they are on the go. I can’t wait to see what other favorites she finds.

I certainly don’t have any idea about what makes a book a favorite. If anyone knew they’d surely be printing and selling them. I think it’s a sign of individual differences and that’s

certainly something we want to encourage.

Surrounding children with books, filling them with the language of stories, and sharing facts about their world are all important foundations for learning to read.

Additionally, positive associations with reading will motivate children to want to learn to read themselves.

All of this also points out how important it is to allow our children of any age to choose what they read, at least some of the time. We need to support them and let them explore many kinds of texts so they can find their favorites.

So, is there harm in reading any book over and over again? I don’t think so.

There must be something in the language of the writing, the illustrations, or the reading experiences with a

certain book that appeals to the child.

Now that doesn’t mean to suggest that we don’t encourage our children and grandchildren to also read other books. Just like we encourage them to eat a variety of healthy foods we want them to read a variety of kinds of texts. We may have to say something like, “Tonight we’ll read your favorite book, but let’s choose another one to read, too.�

The bottom line may be that reading the same book multiple times is a problem for parents and grandparents.

It can be tedious to read and reread any book.

However, if this is indeed a part of the process of learning to read, and more importantly, learning to love books, then there is only one thing to do: read and reread a favorite book as many times as requested!

Mary Gardner’s granddaughter has already chosen a favorite book. She loves a small board book called “Peek-a-Who� by Nina Laden. Photo supplied

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Lois Nelson Walk nearing $100,000 in donations ​ y Chris Johnson B cxjohnson@oglecounty news.com The organizers behind the Lois Nelson Memorial Walk are proud to help the Special Olympians in Ogle County.

“So far we have raised close to $90,000,” said Dave Nelson. “We are hoping to break $100,000 next year.”

The Nelson family started the Lois Nelson Memorial Walk 14 years ago as a way to keep spreading her love of sports.

“Lois was involved with the Special Olympics and we decided to do this event every year hand in hand with the Fourth of July,” Nelson said. “Lois worked at Rolling Hills and at the Village of Progress.”

Following the walk, the Nelson family brings a check to the Village of Progress for the donation.

This year $4,500 was raised.

“This donation helps our consumers,” said Village of Progress Executive Director Brion Brooks.

“About one-third of our consumers are involved in Special Olympics.”

The main sports athletes compete in from Ogle County are track, bowling, and basketball.

“Special Olympics is a well-run organization but the real joy is to see the athletes compete,” said Brooks. “At the track finals there was a blind runner and volunteers held up a rope for her to follow. The volunteers were amazing because they make sure

every athlete can compete.”

Accepting the donation for Special Olympics was

Debbie Kelly.

“This donation will help our athletes participate in

sports,” she said.

The Lois Nelson Memorial Walk is an annual

event held on July 4 in Mt. Morris at Dillehay Park.

Carl and Leona Nelson, Special Olympics Area Director Debbie Kelly, Dave Nelson, Brittany Drozd, Leona and Bob Groenhagen, and Village of Progress Director Brion Brooks. Photo by Chris Johnson

Rock River Center Activities Art By Rae: Acrylic on Canvas Paint Class Join us at Rock River Center on Thursday, Sept.

8, at 10 a.m. for a two-hour acrylic on canvas paint class.

How exciting to attend a class and take your finished product home with you at the end of the class.

No previous painting knowledge is required.

This class is appropriate for beginners and advanced at the same time.

The cost is $40 per person for members / $42.00 for non-members.

All materials are provided and included. (i.e., 16 x 20 stretched canvas, paints, brushes, aprons, easels, pallets, and other supplies) Space is limited. Register by calling 815-732-3252 so you reserve your spot.

ITAC Program Rock River Center is teaming with Lee County Council on Aging to present

the ITAC Program on Thursday, Sept. 8, at 9:30 a.m. at the Rock River Center.

If you think you may be interested in testing the phones, please bring your full phone bill and license/ ID (proof of residence).

There is NO income or age requirement!

The only requirements are as follows: legal resident of Illinois; standard phone service in residence and/or cell phone service; prepaid cell phone users need an active phone to qualify; and can no longer hear well on the phone.

Testing begins immediately after presentation. You may qualify for a free phone.

Appointments are appreciated and will be taken first. Call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252 to schedule.

Any questions on this program please call Samantha from Lee County

Council on Aging at 1-815288-9236 (Lee County Council on Aging and ITAC are not for profit agencies.)

Denny Jacobs Performs Easy Listening Music If you enjoy “Easy Listening Music”, come to Rock River Center on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 10:30 a.m. for a performance by Denny Jacobs.

Denny will give some history of his music. You will enjoy a wide variety of guitar music and vocals during his program.

He has made local appearances and we are pleased to have him here at the Center.

Anyone planning on attending should call Rock River Center at 815-7323252.

Lunch and bingo follow immediately after the program.

Unclaimed Assets Event at RRC Bonnie Jefferson, an Ogle County Representative from the Illinois State Treasurer Office will be at Rock River Center on Tuesday, Sept.

20, from 9 a.m. until noon to connect Illinois residents with their unclaimed property.

Bonnie will meet with people on a first come, first served basis.

Unclaimed property is money or assets that have been separated from their owner for at least five years.

Businesses and banks

organizations, etc. may also have monies.

The representative will have a computer and be able to see if attendees have any unclaimed funds.

If they do indeed have money (one out of seven people do), she will help them complete the paper work.

If you think you may have some unclaimed assets or property, stop in and see Bonnie. No appointment is necessary.

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Vogls donated prototype of greenhouse to OHS From A1 juicier” tomatoes, in Nelson’s words, to mushrooms underneath the building.

They even can explore the possibility of growing plants out of season, or not native to the Midwest.

The LEDs are a marvel all their own, engineered to essentially fill in for the sun after it sets, giving plants exactly what they need to carry out photosynthesis.

“We’ll have lights go from 7 at night until 1 or 2 in the morning,” Nelson said. “Instead of only having 8 hours of sunlight, we’re going to have 14 or 15 hours when that plant is growing constantly.”

The greenhouse is thermally coupled to the Earth, and the north-, eastand west-facing walls are highly insulated, to help keep the greenhouse’s internal temperature constant yearround.

“We’ll use the Earth’s temperature to heat and cool, knowing that [below the frost line], it is never going

to fluctuate outside 45 and 55 degrees, year-round,” Nelson said.

About 95 percent of the state’s food is imported, Nelson said, and “That is insane. That shouldn’t be the case. We want to transition from our fresh fruits and vegetables coming from thousands of miles away during the winter. We want to make sure we have fresh, local produce year-round, and this is what we’re prototyping it as.”

About a year ago, Bob and Sonia Vogl, Oregon residents and founders of Illinois Renewable Energy Association, approached the school about their prototype, which they built five years earlier.

“They felt it wasn’t being utilized properly, and that’s where Oregon High School came in – knowing how to educate students, get the publicity out, and get the research done,” Nelson said. “We’ll do all three of those things, and we know there are other local schools interested in taking tours,

learning from this and opening people’s eyes. This is a community event.”

Is it ever.

The Vogls teamed up with Victor Zaderej, founder of Happy Leaf, to design and engineer the greenhouse, valued around $10,000 and donated by the IREA. Zaderej and his wife, Polly, also live in Oregon.

R.E. Wolber & Sons Excavating in Mt. Morris did the excavating and laid the foundation behind the bus barn, then transported the greenhouse from south of Oregon.

Facilitation Coordination in Agriculture Education, administered by the Illinois State Board of Education, awarded the school a $10,000 grant, and the Charles & Lillemor Lawrence Foundation contributed the remaining funds needed for the project.

“This district didn’t pay a dime for this,” Nelson said.

For that, and for Nelson, the administration is grateful.

“Josh is absolutely driven and passionate

Oregon High School FFA members Diana Clausen, far left, and Jessica Brink, far right, hold the ribbon during an Aug. 27 ribbon cutting for the new greenhouse. Cutting the ribbon, left to right, are: Josh Nelson, Oregon High School ag teacher, Victor Zaderej, Happy Leaf LED, Dave Merrill, SunAir Systems, and Bob Vogl. Photo by Earleen Hinton

about providing the best educational experiences in the ag department, and he’s very much a forward thinker,” said OHS Principal Andrew Nelson, no relation

to Josh. “He never lets an opportunity go by without further exploration.”

Just in an ag educator’s job description, Josh Nelson said.

“I want to do our part in growing a better world and making sure we can say our kids’ kids’ kids still have the opportunities I was blessed to be part of.”

repose, health, or safety of others.”

proven guilty in a court of law.

Veronica RodriquezVelazquez, 40, Rock Falls, was issued citations at 9 p.m. for unlawful use of an electronic communication device while driving and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. These violations occurred in the 100 block of S. Fourth Street.

General calls for service through dispatch Aug. 22-28 Checking a Subject/Vehicle...........7 Citizen Complaints.....8 Animal Complaint.......2 Ordinance Violations...3 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem..............5 Disturbance / Domestic.2 Assist EMS / Other Department.......5 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window..........2 Vehicle/Building Lockout.......................2 911 Hang-up / Open Line.............................2 Traffic Stops..............21

Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity for Aug. 22-28.

Aug. 22 At 11:15 a.m., police investigated a one vehicle traffic crash that occurred in the Ten Pennies parking lot, located at 212 S. Fourth Street involving a 1998 Mercury driven by Kevin J. Carlson, 55, Oregon. No citations were issued.

Aug. 23 At 12:01 a.m., police responded to a disturbance in the 700 block of E. Washington, resulting in the arrest of Brent T. Bauer, 47, Oregon, for possession of drug paraphernalia and aggravated assault. Bauer was transported to the Ogle County jail.

Sheldon M. Rinehart, Jr., 50, German Valley, was issued a citation at 8:46 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. Fourth Street.

Terrence D. Ross, II, 22, Oregon, was arrested at 9:05 p.m. for driving while license suspended. Ross was transported to the Ogle County jail. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. Fourth Street.

Aug. 25 At approximately 1:50 p.m., police responded to the 900 block of S. Third Street in reference to a domestic disturbance during which a gun was allegedly displayed.

Police were advised the vehicle had left the area and was en route to Rockford on River Road The vehicle, a 2002 black Chevy Cavalier, was located and stopped by the Byron Police Department and an Ogle County Sheriff’s Office Deputy.

At the conclusion of the Oregon Police Department’s investigation of the incident, Michael A. Sowl, 31, Rockford, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, a Class A misdemeanor; possession of a controlled substance, a Class 4 felony; and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, a Class 3 felony.

Sowl was transported to the Ogle County jail.

David P. Scruggs, 42, Oregon, was issued a complaint/notice to appear at 6:30 p.m. for violating city code Sec 5-22 Unlawful burning act that states “No yard waste shall be transported into the city limits from outside of the city.”

Sarah F. McClearn, 30, Sterling, was issued citations at 9:34 p.m. for speeding, 50 mph in a 30 mph zone, and operating a vehicle with an expired registration. These violations occurred in the 600 block of N. Fourth Street.

Linda D. Whitlow-Huston, 66, Monroe Center, was issued a citation at 11:06 p.m. for operating a motor vehicle with an expired registration. This violation occurred in the 300 block of Monroe Street.

Morris, was issued a citation at 9:21 a.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration.

This violation occurred in the 400 block of S. Fourth Street.

Linda L. Porter, 44, Oregon, was issued a citation at 12:12 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

This violation occurred in the 100 block of E. Washington Street.

At 12:58 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the Dairy Queen parking lot located at 210 E. Washington St., involving a 2005 Dodge driven by Linda L. Klipping,

63, Mt. Morris, and a 1993 Ford driven by Jacob A. Biekert, 17, Oregon. No citations were issued.

Lupe Carlos, 43, Chana, was issued a citation at 6:26 p.m. for unlawful use of an electronic communication device while driving. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. Fourth Street.

Aug. 28 Brock J. Swanlund, 37, Oregon, was issued a complaint/notice to appear at 3 p.m. for violating city code Sec 6-102 (11) – Noise – “causing or creating any unusual or loud noise at any time which annoys, injures, or endangers the comfort,

Aug. 26 Kristen A. Rowlett, 26, Oregon, was arrested at 8 a.m. for driving while license suspended. Rowlett was transported to the Ogle County jail. This violation occurred in the 1200 block of W. Washington Street.

At 2 p.m., police were notified and investigated a hit and run had occurred on the previous day at 6:50 p.m., in the Dollar General parking lot located at 1050 W. Pines Road, involving a 1990 Cadillac driven

by Alyssa J. Winters, 16, Oregon, and a parked 2001 Pontiac belonging to Jason E. Miskell, 29, Oregon.

Winters was issued citations for failure to give information after striking an unattended motor vehicle and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Dillon M. Huycke, 25, Morrison, was issued a citation at 8:06 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 300 block of W. Washington Street.

Aug. 27 Dennis M. Shaw, 53, Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 4:15 a.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

This violation occurred in the 600 block of S. Fourth Street.

Sherri L. Rowe, 54, Mt.

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Thursday, September 1, 2016

Princeton’s Brett Schenck races ahead of Oregon’s Johnatham Prose and Kaden Humphrey during Aug. 26 action at the Hawk Classic Varsity Invitational Soccer Tournament.

Princeton won the game 1-0. Photo by Earleen Hinton

​ awks take fourth H at their annual soccer invitational The Hawk soccer team finished fourth in its annual Varsity Soccer Invitational Tournament held Aug. 26-27 at Oregon Park West.

Oregon defeated Riverdale 5-0 in the opening game on Friday, but then fell to Princeton 0-1 later in the evening.

The Hawks downed Westminister Christian 5-1 Oregon goalkeeper Jaspreet Gill knocks a shot away during Aug. 26 action against Prinecton at the Hawk Classic on Saturday morning and then edged Schaumburg Varsity Invitational Soccer Tournament. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Christian 1-0.

Oregon fell to Princeton 2-1 in the third place game.

Woodstock won the tournament when it defeated Monmouth-Roseville 4-0 in the title game.

Mendota took fourth place when the Trojans downed North Boone 4-1.

Other teams competing were Rockford Christian Life and Riverdale.

OHS cross country teams compete at the Rocket Run Oregon High School’s Cross Country teams traveled to Rock Falls for the annual Rocket Run on Aug. 23.

Due to the excessive rain that Rock Falls had recently received, the course was changed for this year’s event.

This year’s three-mile course was located at Centennial Park in Rock Falls.

Teams present at the meet were: Oregon, GenoaKingston, Rockford Christian, Kewanee, St. Bede.

Amboy, Newman, Orion, Erie-Prophetstown, Eastland, Cambridge-Alwood, West Carroll, and Rock Falls.

In the girls race, Myra Nava-Moyotl finished sixth in 21:53.

Other Oregon runners were: 43. Katelyn Byerly, 26:10; 48. Cynthia Nyderek,

26:59; 60.

Addison Kitzmiller, 28:37; 62. Cinja Schendel, 28:52; 68. Lorena Nava-Moyotl, 30:25; and 74.

Sarah Palmer, 31:56.

Rockford Christian’s Madison Franseen won the race in 19:29 followed by Amboy’s Megan Grady in 20:30.

Ian Hussung led the Hawk runners in the boys race when he finished eighth in 17:57 followed by Jordan Wilkjins in 16th place in 18:42.

Other Oregon efforts were: 43. Zack Hawkins, 21:13; 64.

Brandon Hyde-Jones, 24:24; 67. Kenny Bower, 25:18; 71. Austin Schroeder, 26:12; and 76. Andrew Harshman, 28.11.

Rock Falls’ Brayden Hamblen won the race in 15:53.

Hawk golfers fall to Rockford, Freeport The Hawk golfers fell to Rockford Christian and Freeport Aquin during a pair of matches over the past week.

Christian posted a round of 158 to Oregon’s 171 Aug. 26.

The Hawks were led by Adam Merrill who had a round of 38 which was good for second.

The low score of the game was posted by Rockford Christians Owen Hoffman.

Other Oregon scores for the match were Matt Myers with 44, Tyler Black with 42, Kyle Lundquist with 55, Jackson Buck with 50, and Matt Slanka with 47.

They Hawks lost to Aquin 186-196 on Aug. 23 at Park

Hills West.

The low round of the day was posted by Aquins Javier Jazo with a 44.

Oregon’s Matt Myers had the third best round of the day with a 46.

Other Hawk scores for the day were Black with 51, Merrill with 48, Lundquist with 51, Slanka with 54, and Buck with 56.

Upcoming Schedule Boys: Saturday, Sept.

3 at Lena-Winslow/Wolf Invitational Tuesday, Sept. 6 at Winnebago, 4 p.m.

Girls: Tuesday, Sept. 6 at Winnebago, 4 p.m.

Oregon’s Jordan Wilkins (right) runs along the Hennepin Canal in Rock Falls behind St. Bede’s Carter Funfsinn during the Rocket Run cross country meet on Aug. 23.

Photo by Michael Krabbenhoeft, Sauk Valley Media

Oregon’s Myra Nava-Moyotl (right) runs towards the finish line while Newman’s Teagan McKenna runs few steps behind during the Rocket Run cross Country meet at Centennial Park in Rock Falls. Photo by Michael Krabbenhoeft, Sauk Valley Media

Vedra golf scramble is set for Sept. 24 The 20th annual Vedra Scramble for education will be held Saturday, Sept. 24 at PrairieView Golf Club, Byron.

Registration for the event will begin at 11 a.m. and a shot gun start will be at 12 p.m.

Following 18 holes of golf, a steak dinner will be served at 6 p.m.

The Vedra Scramble is

the major fundraiser for the Forrestville Valley School Foundation, which plays a role in enhancing of the educational programs of the Forrestville Valley Schools.

The golfing event started in 1996 in memory of the late Doug Vedra, former Forrestville Valley School Board member and athletic booster.

The majority of net income

from the event comes from sponsor donations and golf contributions.

The Forrestville Valley School Foundation was founded in 1990 by former administrators and alumni who were passionate about the youth of the communities and their education.

The foundation gives mini-grants twice a year to staff members of the school

district to enhance an area of the curriculum for students in grades K-12.

The foundation also awards scholarships to graduating seniors of Forreston High School.

For more information call Forreston State Bank at 815938-3121 or the Forrestville Valley School District at 815-938-2036.

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Hawks open season with 48-12 road win at Monmouth

Oregon’s Jasmine Herbst (8) and Meredith Gelander (13) go up to block a spike by Keith Country Day’s Katelyn Keefe during Aug. 25 action at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Oregon falls to Keith in three games

Keith Country Day defeated Oregon 25-16, 1025, 25-17 during Aug. 27 action at the Blackhawk Center.

Gylian Finch had 11 kills,

Bailey Nelson added six kills and two blocks, and Haylie Rorbeck dished 16 assists for Oregon.

Aleah Wight (19 digs) and Taylor Egan (14 digs)

anchored the defense.

The Hawks dropped to 0-2 with a three-set loss. Oregon lost to Eastland on Aug. 23 in two games.

The Hawks opened the 2016 football season on the road with a 48-12 win over Monmouth-Roseville on Aug. 26.

Caleb Mennen started the scoring for the Hawks when he scored a touchdown on a five-yard run with 6:01 to play in the first quarter. Jarod Pottorff made it 7-0 when his kick sailed through the uprights.

Oregon scored again with 1:21 to play on a 39-yard pass from Chad Chenoweth to Will Rice.

After a Monmouth touchdown, Jacob Cullen scored six more for the Hawks on a 10-yard run for a touchdown with 3:09 in the second quarter.

Mennen found the end zone again with a 70-yard run with 1:57 to play in the first half.

Oregon led 35-6 at the half and added 13 more in the second half en route to the

48-12 win.

Devin DeHaan ran five yards for a touchdown with 2:59 to play in the third.

Reyes Carreno scored on a three-yard run with 2:41 to play in the game.

Mennen led Oregon with 128 yards on nine carries.

DeHaan was second in rushing with 82 yards on seven carries followed by Cullen with 55 yards on 11 carries.

Chenoweth attempted three passes and completed one for a total of 39 yards in the air.

Pottroff made six of seven point-after-kicks during the game.

The Hawks rushed for a total of 423 yards compared to Monmouth’s 79.

Oregon hosts Dixon this Friday at Landers-Loomis Field.

The Hawks then travel to North Boone on Sept. 9 before hosting Rock Falls for

Sports Column Mountain biking as a high school sport for fall?

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com With the first week of prep football in the books, along with other IHSA fall sports on-going, what a better time to talk about...mountain biking?

Not just any mountain biking, but interscholastic mountain biking.

Currently, the state of Illinois does not have any high school mountain biking leagues. But, it is found in about 20 states, including

Utah, where I have been the last few days.

Utah has the largest league in the country, with 1,600 junior high through high school participants. Some schools have more than 100 riders.

Mountain biking is not sanctioned by Utah’s version of the IHSA, but the league has club competition between schools and conducts a fall state tournament.

Interest is there, as 3,000 spectators are commonplace at the state meet.

I bring all of this up because of the recent publicity of Oregon as a bicycling destination point. And also because of how high school mountain biking has mushroomed in

Utah and other states in the past 5-6 years.

New courses are being built all over Utah and enthusiasm is growing, as the league has gone from just one club in 2012. Utah and the other states are a part of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association.

The only states in the Midwest to offer mountain biking are Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Like Utah, Wisconsin has blossomed, going from six teams and 60 riders in 2013 to 20 teams and 130 riders this fall.

Besides being a recreational biking site, could Oregon be a pilot program for high school mountain biking to be established in Illinois?

In other states, all that was needed at each school was an adult willing to take responsibility, the willingness of the school to start a club for cyclists and a course to ride on.

With the number of motocross trails in Ogle County, certainly the topography exists for a mountain bike trail.

Other than putting together a trail, it is a very simple process and one that has brought many students into a competitive activity that may not have taken part in.

The national association stresses inclusion and equality, with a co-ed aspect.

Other principles are strong mind, body and character.

High school sports have

changed so much in the past decades with non traditionals like lacrosse, water polo, bowling and bass fishing added. So why not mountain biking?

It’s popularity continues to increase and it is an extremely healthy outlet for young people.

The major drawback to this idea is that some sports at Oregon barely have sufficient participation, If mountain biking was added a club sport, would that take kids away from other fall sports?

The other question is - do we have any sort of youth mountain biking community in Oregon; or for that matter, in other schools in Ogle County?

Andy Colbert

Anyway, it is food for thought and I look forward to being back home this weekend for a full slate of local sporting events to watch.

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Drug court started in 2009 From A1 county’s Probation Department.

The county’s New Horizons Drug Court was started on Aug. 1, 2009 as an effort to offer intensive services to adults who had committed non-violent felonies because of their significant substance abuse.

Judge Ben Roe and State’s Attorney Eric Morrow have been members of the Drug Court Team since the beginning.

Both said Stinnett is making a real difference in others’ lives since he turned his own around.

Stinnett runs the AA meetings for the approximately 10 young people at Focus House who are alcoholics or drug addicts.

“That’s something I like doing,” he said.

Roe said Stinnett’s willingness to pitch in fills an important need in the Drug Court program.

“I’ve been hopeful we’d have a graduate like Nate, with the passion to help and give back,” he said.

Morrow agreed. Other addicts are more likely to listen to someone who has been there, he said.

“Nate’s making a real difference,” Morrow said.

“His real life experience actually touches lives.”

Stinnett hopes to do more.

“I plan to establish and run a halfway house,” he said.

Morrow said he is hopeful that can be accomplished in the local area.

“We need resources closer to home,” he said.

Stinnett’ said his addiction started when he was 21 years old, and he liked the way the pain pills made him feel.

“You’re invincible,” he said. “You get to a point where you have to have it.

And you go down hill every day.”

As his usage increased, Stinnett started buying his pills on the street and eventually was taking 60 a

“I’ve been hopeful we’d have a graduate like Nate, with the passion to help and give back,” — Ogle County Judge Ben Roe day which cost him $300.

He also started growing and using marijuana.

“Once it grabs you, you get deeper and deeper,” he said. “I feel like I lost nine years.”

About four years ago Stinnett was charged with growing marijuana and with burglary.

He was sentenced to probation, but defrauded a drug test and was charged with another felony for that.

The burglary charge was what made him a candidate for Drug Court, program coordinator Brooke Plachno said. Successfully completing the program means that charge has been dismissed.

“I spent 62 days in jail,” Stinnett said. “They offered me Drug Court or 13 years, and I decided Drug Court was better than prison.”

Roe explained that when a participant successfully completes the program and graduates, the sentence is vacated and the charge is dropped.

However, that doesn’t mean getting there is easy.

“There’s a lot of expectations on drug court participants,” Roe said.

“They sign their lives over to us for 18 to 24 months.”

“The reason I got into trouble was too much boredom, too much time, and too much money,” Stinnett said.

The demanding Drug Court schedule put an end to the boredom and time issues.

Participants are checked on daily at random times and must submit to random drug tests.

There are daily callins, meetings to attend, weekly court dates to show up for, required substance abuse treatment, and the participant’s living situation

has to be approved by the team.

Each of the program’s four phases brings additional requirements, including getting a job, going to school and, of course, staying “clean and sober.”

“There’s no wiggle room,” Morrow said. “To graduate you must have a job, your own place, and be clean.”

On the other hand, a violation of the rules doesn’t mean a participant is out of the program.

“We expect setbacks and positive [drug] tests,” Roe said. “It’s very difficult to fail out of drug court.”

The goal is for participants to learn new and better ways to live.

“It’s not just to get people off drugs — it’s to get them to sustain that lifestyle,” Roe said.

Stinnett has been able do that, but said it meant giving up some old friends.

“My friends didn’t like coming to my house any more because you never knew when the cops going to stop by [for random checks],” he said with a grin.

Throughout his nine years of drug abuse, Stinnett continued to work at his construction job.

“I worked to get pills,” he said. “I lost everything but my house.”

Morrow pointed out that Stinnett was unusual in that he kept working. Many who are addicted do not.

Plachno said he is the only opiate abuser in the program who didn’t eventually start using heroin because of the cost.

“He kept working so he had money [to buy pills],” she said.

Stinnett said he never turned to heroin because he considered it a “dirty drug.”

New Horizons has seen success

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Ogle County’s New Horizons Drug Court has seen its share of successes since it was implemented seven years ago.

Judge Ben Roe and State’s Attorney Eric Morrow have been on the team from the beginning and have seen 20 graduates out of the 44 people who have participated over the years.

Roe said drug courts have been around for 30 years with the first started in Miami, Florida, due to a crack cocaine epidemic there.

The purpose of the program is to offer intensive services to adults who had committed non-violent felonies because of their significant substance abuse in an effort to show them how to successfully kick the habit and lead productive lives.

Morrow said Drug Court applicants are screened and not every felon qualifies for the program.

“They can have no Class X felonies on their records and

we don’t take drug dealers,” he said, “They agree to a prison sentence, but that’s stayed while they’re in Drug Court. The majority of participants have failed in other programs.”

“Most have been to prison,” program coordinator Brooke Plachno said.

Drug Courts were started because sending substance abusers to jail didn’t really solve the problem.

“We spend a lot of money incarcerating drug addicts,” Morrow said. “And they come out worse. We need to do what the evidence shows works.”

The 18-24 month program starts with completing an approved drug or alcohol testament program and includes four phases.

Each phases has additional requirements with an emphasis on staying clean and sober.

The Drug Court Team is continually tweaking how things are done.

“We constantly evaluate the program to make sure it’s working,” Roe said.

Often the team learns where to tightened up from

the participants.

“We’re dealing with smart people,” Morrow said. “They sometimes try to beat the system.”

“We’ve learned a lot over the years about how to make the program work better and what more we can do,” Roe said.

Team members put in long hours, often on their own time.

“Running Drug Court is a 24-hour a day deal,” Morrow said.

Nathan Stinnett, a recent graduate of the program, applauded the team’s efforts.

“There is a heck of a team up there,” he said.

“Everybody has their job and there’s not a lot of loopholes.”

Besides Roe, Morrow, and Plachno, other members of the Drug Court Team are Judge Kathleen Kauffmann, also a member from the start, Sheriff Brian VanVickle, Public Defender Dennis Riley, Director of Court Services Kenneth Burns, Probation Officers Brigette Beckman and Brian Peterson, Jail Supervisor Jason Lynn, and Kristen Nichols from Sinnissippi Centers, Inc.

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.

Aug. 19 Adam Book and Alyssa Book, warranty deed to Richard Hord and Kristia Hord, 9263 N. Columbine Road, Maryland Township,

$179,000.

Jack D. Hayden and Brenda S. Hayden, warranty deed to Warren O. Neubauer and Twyla S. Neubauer, 328 E. Center St, Mt. Morris, $103,000.

Duane E. Rote and Debra L. Rote, warranty deed to Leonard P. Nogaj and Loisann Nogaj, 1714 N. River Rd., Rockvale Township, $128,000.

Debra P. Shriber, warranty deed to Eric C. Boren and Jessica Boren, 2511 S. Galena Trail Road, Buffalo

Township, $6,000.

Douglas S. Matheson and Pamela A. Matheson, warranty deed to Frank Semmerling and Nancy Semmerling, 1153 W. Blackhawk Drive, Byron Township, $124,000 VGS Rentals LLC and Glenn Schmidt, quit claim deed to Glenn Schmidt, 220 Jeffrey, Flagg Township Aug. 22 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp, Warranty

Depot Days Brian Clark, Byron, looks at a 1941 Ford Super Deluxe woody wagon Sunday afternoon at the Amboy Depot Days car show in downtown Amboy. Photo by Michael Krabbenhoeft

Rockford man is facing charges after incident A Rockford man faces multiple charges after an incident that occurred Aug. 25 in Oregon.

Michael A. Sowl, 32, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, a Class A misdemeanor; possession of a controlled substance, a Class 4 felony; and unlawful

possession of a firearm by a felon, a Class 3 felony.

Oregon Police said they responded to a domestic disturbance where a gun was reportedly displayed in the 900 block of South Third Street at 1:50 p.m.

When they got to the scene, witnesses told them that the

Sowl had left the area in his vehicle and was enroute to Rockford on River Road.

The vehicle was located and stopped by Byron Police and an Ogle County Sheriff’s Office Deputy.

Sowl was transported to the Ogle County jail.

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

Aug. 22 Vernon J. Taylor, 80, Savannah, was arrested for driving while license revoked following a traffic stop in the 8000 block of North Freeport Road.

Aug. 23 Richard D. Bartnick, 18, Polo, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Bartnick posted $175 as a full cash bond and was released with no further court date needed.

Brett M. Bradley, 35, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. Bradley’s bond was set at $5,000 pending an Aug. 24 court appearance.

Jarene E. Brown, 44, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Brown’s purge bond was set at $1,144.66 pending an Aug. 24 court appearance.

Christopher A. Hill, 28, Freeport, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Hill’s purge bond was set at $3,709 pending an Aug. 24 court appearance.

Demarcus D. Latin, 25, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. Latin’s bond was set at $10,000 pending an Aug. 24 court appearance.

Austin Digvonni, 21, Union, was arrested at 6:40 p.m. for driving while lcense suspended and on a valid Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 2,000 block of South Columbian Road.

Digvonni was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

William Pillion, 43, Rochelle, was arrested for driving while license suspended after being stopped for speeding on Ill. 38. Pillion was held in lieu of bond at the Ogle County Jail.

Aug. 24 At approximately 7:52 p.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of White Oak Road and Second Avenue in Forreston. After further investigation, Kim Janicke, 48, Mt. Morris, was Turn to B4 arrested for driving while

license suspended. Janicke was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

Aug. 25 Paul Macdonald, 40, DeKalb, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for resisting a peace officer and failure to appear.

Macdonald’s bond was set at $3,000 (10%) or $660 full cash pending an Aug. 26 court appearance.

Christine McGinnis, 37, DeKalb, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

McGinnis’ bond was set at $384 full cash pending an Aug. 26 court appearance.

Curt Ortmann, 24, Dixon, was arrested at 5:17 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 6000 block of West Edgewood Road.

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

Brian A. Barnett, 40, Byron, was arrested at 11 a.m. for credit card fraud, a Class 3 felony. The arrest stems from an investigation in Leaf River in which the victim’s credit card was comprised and used to order items over the internet.

Barnett was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held without bond pending a court appearance on Aug 26.

Aug. 26 Donald A. Sutton, 45, Leaf River, was arrested on a warrant for domestic battery and driving while license suspended. Sutton remains in the Ogle County Jail with a bond of $25,000 (10%) pending a Sept. 7 court appearance.

Devon N. Taylor, 26, Rock Falls, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

Taylor’s full cash bond was set at $1,794 pending an Aug. 29 court appearance.

Aug. 27 Steven Williams, 25, Malta, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

His purge bond was set at $668 pending an Aug. 29 court appearance.

Aug. 28 At 6:04 p.m., deputies investigated a report of a disturbance that had occurred in the 5000 block of East Canfield Road in which two males had caused a disturbance and then left on foot.

Deputies located the two males walking in the 5000

block of East Canfield Road and made contact with them.

During the investigation it was determined that one of the males identified as Austin J Loyd, 20, Rochelle, had been consuming alcohol prior to speaking with the deputy. Loyd was taken into custody for illegal consumption of alcohol as a minor and was transported to the Ogle County Jail without incident.

Loyd was additionally cited for possession of cannabis less than 10 grams.

He was released on an I-bond and will appear in court at a later date.

At approximately 7:23 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance which started at the 1100 block of Etnyre Terrace. Upon arrival Deputies located Robert Judge, 41, Byron, and placed him under arrest for a valid Ogle County warrant for driving while under the influence.

Judge was transported to the Ogle County Jail and was additionally charged with driving while license revoked. He was held in lieu of bond.

Aug. 29 Charles D. Nelson, 45, Rockford, was arrested at 7000 N. Ill. 2 on an outstanding Lee County warrant for failure to appear / contempt. Nelson was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

At approximately 5 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a silver Chevrolet Silverado pick-up in the 1,000 block of East Ill. 72, for speeding. The driver, William J. Ditto, 32, Leaf River, was issued civil citations for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Ditto was also issued a citation for speeding. Ditto is scheduled to appear in Ogle County court on Sept. 21. The Ogle County K9 assisted in this arrest.

Logan P. Brown, 23, Roscoe, as arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for possession of drug equipment and failure to appear. Brown posted a combined bond of $20,000 (10%) and is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 16.

Jonathan D. Robinson, 27, Rockford, as arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Robinson posted $50 full cash for bond and is Turn to B5

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National Bus Trader celebrates 30 years in Polo Editor’s note: the following information was provided by Larry Plachno, owner of National Bus Trader.

The summer of 2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the arrival of National Bus Trader in Polo and the completion of their building on Judson Road.

Still small and familyowned, the company is unusual in being both highly specialized and having customers and connections over much of the world.

Founder Larry Plachno credits his father for his interest in transportation.

“My dad was a tool and die maker but was interested in railroads and transportation.

That rubbed off on me at an early age,” he said. “My requested 70th birthday present was a ride on the electric interurban railroad that ran between Chicago and the Fox River cities. I later wrote two books on that railroad and dedicated them to my father.”

Plachno related that he originally got started in transportation publishing while still in high school.

That helped pay his way through college at De Paul University, Chicago, where he majored in English and minored in geography and philosophy since that was appropriate for a transportation editor.

Following college, Plachno served in the U.S. Army where he ran an early computer and the admissions office for a large military hospital on the west coast.

After returning from the military, he then worked for bus companies to get experience.

At one point he served as the transit director for two municipalities.

For a while Plachno worked for a small airline and became their station manager at O’Hare International Airport.

He also flew planes in and out of O’Hare.

“I decided to go back to buses after getting caught

in a couple of storms in smaller planes,” he said.

National Bus Trader was founded in Woodridge in 1977 and moved to Wisconsin a few years later to be in a more rural area.

The publication was originally designed as a trader for people to buy and sell buses.

However, by the end of its first year of publication it had morphed into a slick paper full-color trade magazine.

At various times the company also ran three bus operations from the same office.

Included was Wisconsin Illinois Stages, a company that ran two scheduled routes, charters and tours.

National Bus Trader and the family moved to Polo in 1986. A major reason was to build an office for the expanding company.

The new office on Judson Road was intentionally built as a home to blend in with the surrounding area.

For several years the company published both hardbound and softbound books under the Transportation Trails imprint.

Most of the books were transportation history and more than 50 were in print at one time.

With the increasing cost of printing, the company moved away from printed books but is looking at offering digital books in the future.

National Bus Trader has been a monthly publication since 1977 and has become the equipment magazine of the bus industry.

In addition to following developments among bus manufacturers and their products, it also provides technical articles on components and a pricing guide to used motor coaches.

Recent articles have covered such topics as alternative fuel buses, autonomous buses and even bus seat belt litigation.

Since most motor coaches sold in the United States and

Larry Plachno test drives a new motor coach for the Nancy Plachno checks out a prototype for a new motor U.S. market at the Yutong bus factory in China. Photo coach being designed at a bus factory in Turkey for sale in the U.S. Photo supplied supplied

some of the components are built in foreign countries, National Bus Trader has advertisers with facilities around the world.

Plachno and his wife Nancy have traveled to numerous countries in recent years to test drive buses and visit bus manufacturing plants. Included are China, Brazil, Canada, Belgium, France, England, Germany, Italy, Greece and Turkey.

The company’s second magazine is named Bus Tours Magazine.

Founded in 1979, it comes out six times each year and circulates to the people in the United States and Canada who design and sell motor coach tours.

Hence, the company is also heavily involved with the travel industry.

Each year company representatives attend or exhibit at several trade shows, conventions and press conferences for the bus and tour industries including one big bus show in Europe.

A recent invitation brought them to a global press conference in Germany where Plachno got a chance to drive a 60-foot all electric bus and ride on an autonomous truck.

All of the editing, typesetting and page layout for the magazines as well as most of the bookkeeping are done at the Polo office.

The actual magazine printing and mailing are contracted and done

elsewhere.

For many years now the completed magazine pages are sent to the printer over the Internet.

National Bus Trader may be one of the largest Apple computer users in the area.

The company went to Apple computers in 1994 for desktop publishing and still has an Apple computer workshop.

According to Plachno, the newer Apple computers are getting more difficult to work on so the company is moving more towards replacement rather than repair.

Plachno says that most of the success of the company can be credited to its dedicated staff.

Nancy Plachno serves as company vice president and office manager.

She watches over much of the company’s day-to-day activities.

Dorothy Clothier, the company’s first staff member in Polo stayed for 21 years before retiring.

Dianne Billquist has been the company bookkeeper for 27 years, and Sherry Mekeel has spent 17 years doing typesetting and page layout.

Jennifer Alaniz, the sales manager, is a relatively new

with four years. At times the inside staff has grown as large as 15.

National Bus Trader also has other people working from their home or office.

Currently there are three columnists and one writer who specializes in company profiles.

In addition, the company often has as many as two outside sales associates or companies.

When not working on the two magazines, Plachno often serves as a bus industry consultant and expert witness in court.

Recent activities have included consulting on the sale of a major bus manufacturer, bringing a new manufacturer into the market, and serving as an expert witness for bus companies in court cases in Texas and California.

“The two reasons why we originally came to Polo still stand,” Plachno said. “It is a community that hangs together and is a great place to raise a family. In addition, Polo has an excellent school system.”

Over the years, Plachno has had seven children attending the Polo Community School District. Both Joseph and Christopher went on to do

well in the IT business, and Christopher is now chief operations officer of Sauk Valley Bank.

David joined the U.S. Air Force after graduating from Polo High School.

He served on Air Force One and is now an Air Force pilot.

Sarah went on to a double major at Northern Illinois University and married a business owner.

After high school, Panjee took a four-year physical therapy course and a year of internship. She just passed the board exams.

The youngest, Patricia, is now a sophomore at Polo High School.

“Perhaps the only ongoing problem of the company is the small population base in the area,” Plachno said. “We often seem to have problems finding experienced telephone sales people for our magazines. Although, several we have trained have become successful.”

Future plans for the company include doing more with digital, web, and on-line offerings.

There is also an interest in increasing staff to move into new lines and share management responsibilities.

Free concert at King’s Camp Wendell and Denise will be in concert on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 6 p.m. in Shelter B at The King’s Camp, 9560

Lindenwood Rd., Chana.

The couple, from Muscatine, Iowa, will perform a free concert of

Christian music. The event is open to the public.

For more information call 815-645-8277.

Levi B. Lauritzen, 24, Polo, operate uninsured motor vehicle, Aug. 24, 2016 (July 24, 2016), dismiss state motion.

Kurtis L. Smith, 17, Holcomb, improper traffic lane usage, Aug. 19, 2016 (July 24, 2016), $120.

Benjamin N. Libman, 27, Oregon, fail to yield/private road/drive, Aug. 24, 2016 (July 24, 2016), withhold judgment/supervision, $300.

Michael A. Newell, 22, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Aug. 25, 2016 (July 17, 2016), $120.

Brian D. Ostrander, 21, Mt. Morris, driving 1-10 mph above limit, Aug. 17, 2016 (Aug. 1, 2016), withhold judgment/supervision.

Bria J. Petkovich, 24, Oregon, electronic communication device, Aug. 22, 2016 (Aug. 2, 2016), $120.

Dylan R. Bishop, 17, speeding 26-34 mph above

limit, Aug. 22, 2016 (July 27, 2016), withhold judgement/ supervision, $160.

June D. Lewis, 81, Chana, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Aug. 22, 2016 (Aug. 5, 2016), $120.

Austin B. Glendenning, 23, mufflers, first, second, Aug. 17, 2016 (Aug. 12, 2016), $120.

Trevor T. Tauch, 22, fail to reduce speed, Aug. 17, 2016 (Aug. 12, 2016), withhold judgment/supervision, $120.

Terry A. Shea, 37, Forreston, driving under influence of drug, Aug. 22, 1016 (Dec. 29, 2015), $1,898.

Stephanie R. White, 24, Oregon, driving under influence, back 0.08, Aug. 18, 2016 (Feb. 27, 2016), withhold judgement/ supervision, $100 cash 10%, license.

Hope L. Cornett, Byron, retail theft, Aug. 22, 2016 (March 21, 2016), dismiss.

Marion Township.

Grant Manning and Tara Manning, warranty deed to Troy March and Corinne Marsh, 1203 Lakeview Drive, Flagg Township, $95,900 William J. Maliszewski deceased by heirs, quit claim deed to Mark Vincent Maliszewski, James Francis Maliszewski, and Joey John Maliszewski, 117 Shirley Ave., Flagg Township.

Steven P. Zamastil, quit claim deed to Mary. D. Zamastil, 173 Harvest Glenn Drive, Scott Township.

Aug. 25 Kole Weaver and Kelsie

Weaver, warranty deed to Judith A. Groharing, 234 Century Hill Drive, OregonNashua Township, $188,000.

Ogle County Sheriff and Kelly L. Wagler, sheriff’s deed to secretary of Veterans Affairs, 6540 N. Alpine Drive, Byron Township.

Christina Sue Snyder, warranty deed to Christina Sue Snyder TR, 1305 Northlake Court, Flagg Township, Marjorie L. Felker, warranty deed to Marjorie Felker Declaration TR102 and Marjorie L. Felker Trustee, Mt. Morris Township.

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.

Elizabeth J. Lafleau, 79, Stillman Valley, operating uninsured motor vehicle, Aug. 25, 2016 (Oct. 20, 2015), dismissed.

Terry A. Shea, 37, Forreston, driving on a revoked license, Aug. 22, 2016 ( Dec. 29, 2015), $176.

Terry A. Shea, 37, Forreston, improper traffic lane usage, Aug. 22, 2016 (Dec. 29, 2015), dismissed.

Terry A. Shea, 37, Forreston, operate uninsured motor vehicle, Aug. 22, 2016 (Dec. 29, 2015), dismissed.

Terry A. Shea, 37, Forreston, registration light, first, second, Aug. 22, 2016

(Dec. 29 2015) dismissed.

Terry A. Shea, 37, Forreston, mufflers, first, second, Aug. 22, 2016 (Dec. 19, 2015) dismissed.

Ian M. Keene, 17, Mt. Morris, speeding 26-34 mph over limit, Aug. 19, 2016 (May, 21, 2016) $141.

Delilah L. Maldonado, 16, Byron, reckless driving, Aug. 22, 2016 (May 26, 2016) dismissed.

Laura L. Mills, 34, Oregon, driving 15-25 mph over limit, Aug. 16, 2016 (June 4, 2016), $120.

Daniel A. Monson, 27, Davis Junction, driving 1520 mph above limit, Aug. 23, 2016 (June 14, 2016), $120.

Tessa J. Stouffer, 29, Polo, driving on left/prohibited, Aug. 25, 2016 (June 6, 2016) Josua M. Oldenburg, 33, Baileyville, electronic communication device, Aug. 17, 2016 (July 8, 2016), $120.

Creadance J. Doran, 24,

Forreston, failure to reduce speed, Aug. 24, 2016 (June 18, 2016), $175.

Isabel A. Lewis, 17, Oregon, disregarding official traffic control device, Aug. 22, 2016 (July 11, 2016), $350.

Mckayla L. M. Smith, 21, Byron, fail to reduce speed, Aug. 17, 2016 (July 14, 2016), dismissed state motion.

Johnathan R. Walden, 24, Byron, operate uninsured motor vehicle, Aug. 17, 2016 (July 14, 2016), dismissed state motion.

Evan M. Laurence, 18, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Aug. 17, 2016 (July 14, 2016), withhold judgment/supervision, $160.

Jessica L. Berry, 21, Byron, operate uninsured motor vehicle, Aug. 24, 2016 (July 14, 2016), dismissed state motion.

Mikayla S. Cox, 22, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph

above limit, Aug. 17, 2016 (July 15, 2016), $120.

Lyle D. Bushland, 44, Polo, driving 21-25 mph above limit, Aug. 17, 2016 (July 18, 2016), withheld judgement/supervision.

Rebecca L. Handel, 45, Polo, driving 15-20 mph above limit Aug. 17, 2016 (July 20, 2016), withhold judgement/supervision, $175.

Joshua R. Cain, 23, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Aug. 17, 2016 (July 20, 2016), $120.

Mark K. Ellena, 61, Leaf River, operate uninsured motor vehicle, Aug. 17, 2016 (July 15, 2016), dismiss.

Shannon M. Krueger, 39, Oregon, fail to reduce speed, Aug. 22, 2016 (July 21, 2016), withhold judgement/ supervision, $175.

Skylar L Williams, 21, Polo, seatbelt required/ driver, Aug. 23, 2016 (July 22, 2016), $60.

Property Transfers From B3 deed to Christopher C. Keiffer, 205 E. Oakwood Drive, Rockvale Township, $89,900.

Kenneth E. Leavitt and Renee M. Leavitt, warranty deed to Eric W. Arnquist, 8427 Winnebago Lane, Byron Township, $225,000.

Alan G. Titterton and Pondalea N. Titterton, warranty deed to Alan G. Titterton Trustee and Pondalea N. Titterton, trustee, 8692 N. Glacier Drive, Byron Township.

Jack H. Dawson and Glenda A. Dawson, quit

claim deed to John H. Fox and Diana D. Fox, Lot 10 Rebel’s Subdivision, Forreston Township.

Northwest Bank Rockford, warranty deed to Danielle C. Nowak and Kristofer N. Nowak, Depot Street, Scott Township, $16,000.

Roger W. Bailey and Crystal D. Bailey, warranty deed to Ronald E. Grobe and Colleen N. Geary, 10506 W. Judson Rd., Buffalo Township, $144,000.

Barbara Penn, deceased by heirs, warranty deed to Terry L. Brannon and Tracey Brannon, 203 W. Fifth St., Leaf River Township,

$82,500.

Michael G. Burke and Mary Lois Burke, warranty deed to Jennifer Foster and Daniel Foster, 513 N. Eighth St., Flagg Township, $19,500.

Michael G. Burke, warranty deed to Jennifer Foster, 721 W. Fifth Ave., Flagg Township, $19,500.

Steven W. Clark Darla Billings-Clark, and Darla Billings Clark, quit claim deed to Scott Selenis, 313 Deer Paint Drive, Grand Detour Township.

Aug. 23 Northwest Bank Rockford, warranty deed to Kristofer

N. Nowak and Danielle C. Nowak, Depot Street, Scott Township, $8,000.

Byron Bank, warranty deed to Village of Progress Inc., 101 N .Third St., Oregon-Nashua Township, $90,000.

Aug. 24 Lavonne M. Wolf, warranty deed to Debra Kopacz Trustee, Lavonne M Wolf Trustee, Forreston Township.

Richard L. Way and Patsy Ann Way, warranty deed to TJ Wagner, Michelle Johnson-Wagner, and Michelle Johnson Wagner, 5725 McCormick Rd.,

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Obituaries Norman H. Collins Norman H. Collins, 90, Dickson, Tennessee (formerly of Oregon), died on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016.

He was born on Aug. 31, 1925 in Ben Davis, Missouri, the son of Zealous H. Collins and Cleda Ann (Gaither) Collins.

Norman served in the U.S. Army, 26th Infantry, First Division, Company M, as a Corporal Special Guard in the Nuremburg War Crime Trials in Germany, 19451946.

Upon his return to the States, Norman became involved in his community serving 10 years on the school board for Oak Grove Rural School District, Missouri.

He married Alice Virginia Stepp on April 16, 1948 in Missouri.

Norman farmed for 20 years prior to moving to Oregon in 1966 where he again became active in his community. He served in the Boy Scouts of America as Cub Scout Master, Committee Chair for Troop 81, and as Round Table Commissioner for Blackhawk Council.

He was awarded the District Award of Merit.

Norman was elected to the Oregon City Council and served for 12 years.

He was Chair of the Oregon Chamber of Commerce for 12 years and helped create Autumn on Parade in the early 1970s.

He was also instrumental in the creation of the Rock River Development Committee and served

Mary Fletcher Mary Fletcher, 84, Oregon, died on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016 at St. Anne’s Center, Rockford.

She was born on Aug. 27, 1932 in Oregon, the daughter of John and Beulah (Arends) Miles.

She married George W. Fletcher on Feb. 14, 1953; he died in 1990. She was a homemaker and worked in a sewing factory in her early

remembered by his family as “Pop.” He is survived by his children, Kathy (Dan) Drozd, Oregon, Keith (Kathleen) Collins Frederick, Maryland, Kevin (Ann) Collins Chapel Hill, North Carolina; seven grandchildren, Nathan (Brittany) Drozd, Dana (Lee) Russell-Brown, Paul (Brianne) Drozd, Haleigh, Kevin, Allison, and Gavin Collins; two greatas vice president for grandchildren, Jackson Northwestern Illinois Area and Stella Drozd; step-son Agency on Aging.

Tommy (Elizabeth) Ray; He was asked to be brothers, Carl (Elizabeth) Oregon’s Parade Marshall Collins, Robert (Barbara) in 1994 and was honored as Collins, Larry (Sara) Citizen of the Year in 1995. Collins; sisters, Mary Norman and his wife, Stottlemyre, Lucille (Ervin) Alice, were active members Yarnell, Louise (Max) of the Blackhawk Twirlers Walker, Cleta (Junior) Club for 20 years.

Vaughn; sister-in-law, Norman was an elder Marjorie Collins; and many in the First Presbyterian nieces and nephews.

Church of Oregon and a He was preceded in death charter member of the Tri by two wives, his father, County Gun Club, Polo. mother, one sister, and two He retired from brothers. Funeral services Stronghold Camp and will be held on Wednesday, Conference Center, Oregon, Aug, 31 at 11 a.m. at Farrellwhere he worked for 23 years Holland-Gale Funeral as Operations Manager.

Home, Oregon, with the In 1997 Norman and Rev. Randy Newton pastor his wife, Alice, moved to of the First Baptist Church Dickson, Tennessee. Alice of Leaf River officiating. died in 1999. Norman Visitation will be one married Dorothy E. Baker hour prior to the service at on Jan. 18, 2003 in Dickson. the funeral home from 10 to Norman was a member of 11 a.m.

Pine Hill Nazarene Church, Burial service will be McEwen, Tennessee, where at Riverview Cemetery, he served on the Finance Oregon.

Committee and enjoyed A memorial has been the company of his church established for Pine Hill family.

Nazarene Church, 5175 He enjoyed woodworking, White Oak Rd., McEwen, gardening, and was an avid TN 37101. reader.

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He will be lovingly farrellhollandgale.com. years.

She sewed her children’s clothes and also Barbie and Cabbage Patch doll clothes for her children and others’ dolls.

Mary worked at Chicklets in Rockford and also the Oregon-Aire restaurant in Oregon.

She loved going to sales and to Freeport every Thursday for her weekly outing.

She is survived by daughters, Carol (Chuck) Sutton, Leaf River, Terri (Bob) Krueger, Menasha, Wisconsin, and Linda (Romaine) Castor, Machesney Park; 11 grandchildren; 21 greatgrandchildren; five greatgreat-grandchildren (and she loved seeing and hearing about them all); sister, Pat Onken; and many nieces, nephews, and loved ones

Stirling K. DeArvil Stirling K. “Ken” DeArvil, 75, longtime Oregon resident, died on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 at KSB Hospital, Dixon.

He was born on Sept. 23, 1940 in Dixon, the son of Murray and Ann (Miller) DeArvil.

He was a 1958 graduate of Dixon High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corp.

He married Sandra Curtis in Jan. 3, 1960 in Oregon; she died on Nov. 3, 1998.

He then married Sharon Needham on June 26, 2004 in Oregon.

Ken was employed as a corporate transportation manager for Swift for 20 years, retiring in 1980; he then sold semi-trucks for Rockford Truck Sales until 2002; and then was employed as traffic manager for Leek Trucking in Rockford until 2006.

Marvella R. Kober Marvella Renee “Mar” Kober, 68, Chana, died on Saturday, Aug.27, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on Aug. 4, 1948 in Washington, Illinois, the daughter of Paul and Lillian (Greely) Wehrmann.

She was a graduate of Roanoke High School.

She married Herbert Kober in Roanoke on May 24, 1968.

Together they owned and operated Fishers Inc. in Oregon for more than 40 years.

She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church dear to her heart.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, son, Dennis James Fletcher, sisters, Oda, Rita, Rogene, Betty, Gladys, brother, John, and great granddaughter, Samantha Krueger. Special thanks to Jan and Aunt Freda and others for prayer and also to OSF Doctors and nurses and the staff at St. Anne’s (especially Michelle for her support and nurse Lori Perez

He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oregon, and was actively involved with Blackhawk Area Boy Scouts where he was awarded the Order of the Arrow.

Ken enjoyed woodworking, duck hunting, fishing, and his grandchildren and their sporting events. He is survived by his wife, Sharon DeArvil, Oregon; daughters, Kelly (Dave) Brooks, Winnebago, and Marcy (Bob) Egyed, Oregon; grandchildren, Rob Brooks, Michael Brooks, Laura (Evan) Sanford, Jake DeArvil, John DeArvil, Ellie Egyed and Kaitlyn Egyed; great-grandchildren, Kennadi and Owen; brother, Robert (Elizabeth) DeArvil, Oregon; sister, Kathy (Don) Hess,Dixon; half-brother, Royal “Bud” DeArvil; halfsisters: Kim, Cindy, Shelly, Pam, Dayle and Michelle; and brother-in-law, Steve (Rose) Curtis. in Paynes Point and had a love of God, her family, animals, and traveling.

She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, traveling in the motor home (some of the most memorable trips were camping with the grandchildren), trips to national parks, and going to one of her favorite places, Maui, Hawaii.

She is survived by her husband, Herb; daughters, Carmen Kober and Angie Klein; granddaughters, Sydney Klein, Madalyn Klein, Chloe Klein, Hannah Repass, and Haley Repass; and brothers, Tim Wehrmann and Tom Wehrmann, both of

He was also predeceased by his parents and son, Tom DeArvil.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, Aug. 29 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oregon with Pastor Rich Tomlinson officiating.

Burial will be in Daysville Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, Aug. 28 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon.

A memorial fund has been established.

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Roanoke.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept. 2 at 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Paynes Point, with Pastor Andrew Kayes officiating.

Burial will be in Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Sept. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon.

Memorials may be directed to Emmanuel Lutheran Church or Serenity Hospice & Home.

Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com.

and the many caregivers).

Funeral services will be held on Friday Sept.

2 at 2 p.m., preceded by visitation beginning at 1 p.m., at Farrell-HollandGale Funeral Home, 506 W. Merchant St., Byron.

Burial will be in Byron Cemetery.

Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com.

Ogle County Newspapers, publisher of the Tri-County Press, Forreston Journal, Mt. Morris Times, and Oregon Republican Reporter will publish obituaries for $45.

Death notices are printed at no charge. Please FAX obituaries to 815-732-4238 or email them to vwells@oglecountynews.com

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

Aug. 22 Joshua B. Avery, 34, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to possession of a stolen motor vehicle.

Ogle County Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 92 days imprisonment and 24 months probation.

He was also ordered to submit to DNA testing, random drug and alcohol testing, cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, and pay total fines and costs of $1,481.

Lorenzo Allen, 61, Freeport, pleaded guilty to driving with a revoked license. He was sentenced to two years in the Illinois Department of Corrections and must pay total fines and costs of $547.

Leslie Brashaw, 38, Forreston, financial exploitation of elderly, theft, aggravated identification theft. Jury status call Sept.

26.

Marcella Collier, 43, Rochelle, forgery. Jury status call Sept. 26.

Timothy Dial, 31, Mt. Morris, delivery of a controlled substance. Jury status call Oct. 24.

Graham Flinchum, 37, Ashton, delivery of a controlled substance. Pretrial conference Sept. 12.

Juan Garcia Barrios, 34,

Aurora, pleaded guilty to aggravated driving while under the influence.

Ogle County Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 180 days imprisonment and 30 months probation, He must also submit to DNA testing, random drug and alcohol testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, and pay total fines and fees of $4,771.

Cameron Greiter, 26, Rockford, aggravated fleeing to elude a police officer.

Status hearing Sept. 23.

Richard Jansen, 26, Dekalb, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. Jury status call, Oct. 24.

Colton Hancock, 23, Wisconsin, pleaded guilty to residential burglary.

Ogle County Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

He was also ordered to pay fees and costs of $586.

Tyrone Rogers, 30, Dekalb, violation of bail bond, jury status call. Sept.

26.

Tyrell Taylor, 28, East Moline, aggravated fleeing to elude a police officer. Jury status call Sept. 26.

Mia Simmons, 18, Rockford, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of cannabis. Jury status call Sept. 26.

Steven Harms, 61, Rockford, theft. Jury status call Oct. 24.

Steven Johnson, 36, Polo, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, domestic battery. Pretrial conference Sept. 12.

Chantra Lopez-Pao, aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Pre-trial conference Sept. 12 Rickey Graff, 47, Freeport, theft. Pre-trial conference Sept. 12.

Cheyanne Patton, 24, Rochelle, mob action, domestic battery. Jury trial Sept. 28.

Nicholas Perez, 22, Forreston, possession of a controlled substance. Plea hearing Oct. 24.

Brian Ray, 49, Stillman Valley, unlawful use of weapons, resisting a police officer, obstructing service of process. Jury status call Oct. 24.

Terry Shea, 37, Forreston, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance.

Ogle County Judge John B. Roe sentenced Shea to 120 days imprisonment and 24 months probation.

Shea must also submit to DNA testing, random drug testing, attend victim impact panel, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, and pay total fines and fees of $800.

Count two, possession of drug paraphernalia, was dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement.

Israel Lopez, 52, Oregon,

pleaded guilty to aggravated battery to a peace officer.

Ogle County Judge John B. Roe sentenced Lopez to 180 days imprisonment and 24 months probation.

Lopez was also ordered to submit to DNA testing, random drug and alcohol testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, and pay total fines and fees of $1,921.

Sammy Silvas, 37, Rochelle, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child/ aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Hearing Sept. 9 Roberto Hernandez, 34, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to domestic battery.

Ogle County Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to six days imprisonment and 12 months probation. He was also ordered to submit to random drug and alcohol testing, complete a domestic violence intervention program, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance

abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, and pay fines and fees of $2,710.47.

An aggravated battery charge was dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement.

Aug. 23 Jason Switzer, 37, Rochelle, aggravated discharge of a firearm/ unlawful use of a weapon by a felon. Status, Sept. 21.

Brandon McMahon, 23, Rockford, attempt first degree 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.

Jury trial Oct. 17.

Aug. 24 Isaac Howard, 34, Sterling, criminal sexual assault.

Motion hearing Sept. 9 Robert Swanson, 19, Byron, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child. Jury status call, Sept. 26.

Mitchell Wolf, 30, Rock Falls, pleaded guilty to retail

theft.

Ogle County Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 180 days imprisonment and 30 months probation.

He was also ordered to submit to random drug testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, and pay fines and costs of $754.58.

A burglary charge was dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement.

Aug. 25 Mario Pineda, 22, Rochelle, reckless discharge of a firearm, domestic battery. Status Sept. 16.

Aug. 26 Robert Booker, Jr., 49, Peoria, failure to appear.

Bond forfeiture Aug. 26.

Eric Cryer, 41, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery. Hearing Aug. 31.

Donald Sutton, 45, Leaf River, domestic battery.

Preliminary hearing Sept. 7.

Sheriff’s Arrests From B3 scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 2.

Devon L. Sykes, 27, Rockford, as arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Sykes posted $25 full cash for bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 26.

Rebecca L. DuFoe, 44,

Rockford, as arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

DuFoe was released on a recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 26.

Brian L. Whitehead Jr., 20, Freeport, as arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Whitehead posted

$20 full cash for bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 26.

Brandon R. Cole, 33, Rockford, as arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear and on a petition to revoke.

Cole was unable to post a combined bond of $2,446.25 and was scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 31.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS CIT Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Carl S. Barnes; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00023 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 7/29/2016, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 9/23/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 24-01-400-009 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3611 S. IL Route 251 Rochelle, IL 61068 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.

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15-077566 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-NC1 ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES PLAINTIFF, -vsGREGORY SCHLOSSER; SARAH SCHLOSSER; UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS 16 CH 19 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on July 29, 2016; Brian R VanVickle, Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, will on September 23, 2016 at 10:00 AM, at Sheriff Office Administration Building, North Door, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois.

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

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

Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 205 Mulberry Lane, Dixon, IL 61021 Permanent Index No.: 22-09-177-026 Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY Homeowners/Condominium Association The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

The judgment amount was $99,181.98. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717 The notice of sale of a common interest community or a condominium unit under subsection (c) of Section 15-1507 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall state that the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. The statement of assessment account issued by the association to a unit owner under subsection (i) of Section 18 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, and the disclosure statement issued to a prospective purchaser under Section 22.1 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, shall state the amount of the assessments and the legal fees, if any, required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. If the property being sold is a condominium, you are admonished to read the responsibilities created under Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. Aug. 25, Sept. 1, 8, 2016

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF Vs. Kathy Windland; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00021 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 7/29/2016, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 9/23/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 24-12-352-001 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 410 Hillcrest Avenue Rochelle, IL 61068 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 151701(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 1416-02491.

August 18, 25 & September 1, 2016

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF Vs. Kathy Windland; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00021 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 7/29/2016, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 9/23/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE EAST EIGHTY (80) FEET OF LOT FOUR (4) IN BLOCK ONE (1) IN HILLCREST SUBDIVISION NO. 3 IN THE VILLAGE OF HILLCREST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK H OF PLATS PAGES 65 AND 66 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 24-12-352-001 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 410 Hillcrest Avenue Rochelle, IL 61068 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) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-16-02491.

August 18, 25 & September 1, 2016

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15-077566 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS

FARM LAND FOR SALE

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-NC1 ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES PLAINTIFF, -vs-

200 Acres +/196 +/- Tillable.

Quality soils.

Whiteside County/ Jordan Township. $9,000/ acre.

Available for 2017 Crop Year.

John Rich & Co. Real Estate Since 1965 815-284-2398

GREGORY SCHLOSSER; SARAH SCHLOSSER; UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS 16 CH 19 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on July 29, 2016; Brian R VanVickle, Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, will on September 23, 2016 at 10:00 AM, at Sheriff Office Administration Building, North Door, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois.

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

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

Said property is legally described as follows: LOT 178 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF LOST NATION WOODLAND HOMESTEADS NO. 3, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 42 THROUGH 52 AND LOTS 86 THROUGH 91 OF LOST NATION WOODLAND HOMESTEADS NO. 1 AND A PART OF THE W. 1/2 OF SEC.. 9, T. 22 N., R. 10 E., OF THE 4TH PM., THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK J ON PAGE 46 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 205 Mulberry Lane, Dixon, IL 61021 Permanent Index No.: 22-09-177-026 Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY Homeowners/Condominium Association The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

The judgment amount was $99,181.98. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717 The notice of sale of a common interest community or a condominium unit under subsection (c) of Section 15-1507 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall state that the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. The statement of assessment account issued by the association to a unit owner under subsection (i) of Section 18 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, and the disclosure statement issued to a prospective purchaser under Section 22.1 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, shall state the amount of the assessments and the legal fees, if any, required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. If the property being sold is a condominium, you are admonished to read the responsibilities created under Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. Aug. 25, Sept. 1, 8, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS CIT Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Carl S. Barnes; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00023 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 7/29/2016, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 9/23/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD P.M. BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 1; THENCE NORTH 88 DEG. 55 MIN. 17 SEC. EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 29.82 FEET TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF A PUBLIC ROAD DESIGNATED ILLINOIS ROUTE 251 THENCE SOUTH 0 DEG. 57 MIN. 41 SEC. EAST ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 346.90 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING ON THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 0 DEG. 57 MIN. 41 SEC. EAST ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 306.20 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEG. 55 MIN. 17 SEC. EAST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 1 A DISTANCE OF 504.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEG. 57 MIN. 41 SEC. WEST PARALLEL WITH THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 306.20 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEG. 55 MIN. 17 SEC. WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 504.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 3.543 ACRES MORE OR LESS ALL SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 24-01-400-009 Improved with Residential

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

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SCHAAP LIVESTOCK FARM EQUIPMENT

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2002 Grain Cart, Killbros.

1800 Scale & Tarp incl.

Exc. cond. $17,000 /obo 815-541-6911

NEW TODAY 2003 Kubota Diesel BX22 (4WD) w/ bucket, mower, & backhoe, $8000 815-499-8622 X-treme scooter.

500watt motor scooter, Max 300Ibs., Red & white. $600. Call 815-499-3722

LEGAL NOTICES

101

AUTOMOBILES

905

1987 Toyota Camry LE, 5 dr. wagon, 135k mi., runs great, exc. cond., $4500 815-7347274

NEW TODAY 1998 Chevy Corvette Coupe, 74k mi., AT, highly optioned, $15,500 815-625-2915 1998 Chevy Lumina, 174K mi. 6cyl.

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NEW TODAY 2002 Ford Taurus many new parts, good gas mileage, 815$2300/obo 718-0144 2006 Toyota Corolla, High mi. needs some work. Sound system inc. $1,250 815-631-6338 2007 Lexus GS350 Sedan w/ low mi., exc. cond. $18,900 Call (815)499-7445 or (815)973-5677 2012 Chevy Traverse LT. Pearl.

Loaded, 3 rows, heated leather seats, new tires.

77,000 mi. . $22,000. Call 815-973-2267

LEGAL NOTICES

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TRUCKS

1995 Chevrolet S 10 Blazer 4x4 new motor trans. 6.4 $3000. Call 815441-2559 1998 Dodge Dakota ext. cab, 93k mi., V8, $1500 815-590-6341

NEW TODAY 2000 Chevy S-10 Pick Up 2wd, ext. cab, 115k mi., AT, remote start $5500 815-625-2915 2010 Ford F150 XLT reg. cab 4x4.

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Tow pkg., H.D. susp. 100K mi.

Runs & looks good! $15,500. One owner. 815-625-1606.

PARTS & ACC.

925

Bed topper, black, fits short bed pick up.

Very good cond. New $1400, asking $800/obo.

815-718-4849 or 815-718-3533.

MOTORCYCLES

935

MOTORCYCLES

935

1999 H-D Heritage softail classic (FLSTC), 13K mi., new battery, like new tires & tubes, many extras, excellent cond. $6,900 obo 815-440-7688

A.T.V.S

936

2007 Club Car President's electric golf cart w/ lift, mag wheels, back seat, radio, lights, brand new batteries, $4000 815-716-0457

BOATS/MOTORS

940

'90 Starcraft, 50 merc.

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NEW TODAY 1992 Yamaha motorcycle, 10,255 mi Silent Thunder XV 1100. One owner.

As is (been in storage). Call 815-5353663 after 5pm.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF GREGORY FRANTZ, Deceased NO. 2016 P 000065 CLAIM NOTICE

910

NEW TODAY 1989 Ski Brendella 351 Ford 240hp, 105 original hrs., cover, mooring trailer w/new tires. $8,000.

Asking 815-284-1984

BOATS/MOTORS

940

Lund 1650 Renegade, 70hp Johnson motor w/trim & Minn Kota tilt. power drive trolling motor, depth finder, live well. Yacht Club trailer. $3800.

815-718-5703.

TRAILERS/RVS

945

'05 Class C Four Chateau. winds 32ft.

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Annual Fall Hazelhurst Consignment Location - Midway between Polo, IL and Milledgeville, IL on the Polo-Milledgeville Road. (17748 W. Milledgeville Road, Polo, IL 61064). In Polo on IL 26, turn west on Oregon Street (Polo-Milledgeville Rd). In Milledgeville on IL 40, turn east on Polo-Milledgeville Road. Watch for Auction signs. See advance sale bills/pictures on our website at topauctions24-7.com/paspolo & auctionzip.com

Notice is given of the death of GREGORY FRANTZ, of Oregon, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on August 11, 2016 to MARK C. FRANTZ whose address is 5116 Woodland Avenue, Western Springs, Illinois 60558, whose attorney is TERESA NUCCIO, of Harrison & Held, LLP located at 333 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1700, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County at 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061 or with representative, or both, on or before __March 1___, 2017_, which date is not less than 6 months from the date of the first publication of this notice and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of any claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it is filed.

Representative Teresa Nuccio Attorney Attorney Number 6180675 Name: Teresa Nuccio Firm: Harrison & Held, LLP, #40190 Address: 333 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1700 City/State/Zip: Chicago, IL 60606 Telephone: (312) 621-5239 Attorney for Petitioners: Mark C. Frantz Sept. 1, 8, 15, 2016

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Saturday, September 10, 2016 * Time - 8:30 am Partial listing, more by sale day!!!

‘97 JD 8100 MFWD, 4462 hrs, frt wgts, quick hitch, 4 hyd, 18.4x42 * JD 4020 G, WF, Cab, power shift, 3pt, block htr * JD 630, WF, 3pt, original * JD 110 TLB 4x4, 3pt, PTO * JD 544 end ldr, bucket/forks * IH 1066, 3441 hrs, 1 owner * IH 856 custom, 3700 hrs, 1 owner * IH 756 D, 3pt, WF, PTO 540/1000 * IH 330 utility w/ldr * IH SMTA, 1 owner * IH Super C, new tires, good * C-IH 5140 Maxnum, 5900 hrs, CA, power shift * ‘08 Case 450 series III skid loader, 3000 hrs * Case 75XT * ‘13 Case SV300 skid loader, CAH, 2 sp & high flow * Case 570XLT 4x4 loader, cab, 3pt, pallet forks * ‘01 Case 1845C, 1600 hrs, hi flow hyd, 1 owner * AC 7040 (majored @ Precision D),1000 hrs, CAH, 3pt, PTO 540/1000, WF, DH * AC D17, WF * Oliver 550 w/ldr * Oliver 1855 D, WF, w/loader * Mustang 316 skid loader * Bobcat 331 mini excavator, cab/heat * disks * plows * chisels * soil finishers * hoes * drills * sprayers * forage & harvest equipment * wagons * spreaders * grinders * lawn & garden * dirt bikes * vehicles * trucks * trailers * misc * plus lots more!

Sale Order - 8:30 am - Rack items, followed by the second ring at 8:45 am with miscellaneous items on ground. A third ring with machinery at 9:00 am. If necessary a fourth ring & fifth will be added. Tractors will be mixed throughout the machinery.

The lawn & garden will be sold at approx 12:00 noon and vehicles will be sold at approx 2:00 pm.

Location-Farm of Mrs. Sherwood Shank & Family 815-225-7730 (sale sight between 8am & 6pm) Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Clerks: Public Auction Service Lenny Bryson (IL#440.0000158) 815-946-4120 Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440.0000185) Mark Ebert (IL#440.0000341) 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 Brian Bradley • Todd Wills • Cal Kaufman Rick Rediger • Curt Overcash • Creighton Barker Terms - Cash, good check or Master Card, Visa, American Express and Discover credit cards. All items must be settled for day of sale! Number system will be used, have photo ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold. All items sold as is!

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of JAMES D. GARBER, deceased

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3611 S. IL Route 251 Rochelle, IL 61068 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) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-16-02552.

August 18, 25 & Sept. 1, 2016

Case No. 2016 P 64 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of James D. Garber. Letters of Office were issued on August 12, 2016 to Trudy Lynn Wubbena Moore, 138 N. Sunset Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032, the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is Dan G. Fishburn, Fishburn Whiton Thruman, 8 East Stephenson St., PO Box 877, Freeport, IL 61032.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before March 1, 2017, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18 of the Illinois Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Ogle Count Circuit Clerk – Probate Division at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Suite 300, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the Estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk's Office – Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the Estate legal representative and to the attorney for the Estate within ten days after it has been filed.

Trudy Lynn Wubbena Moore, Independent Executor of the Estate of James D. Garber, Deceased Sept. 1, 8, 15, 2016

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NEW TODAY School Age Teachers Needed in Dixon Full or Part Time Must have an Associates degree in ECE, meet DCFS Guidelines and pass a background check. Experience preferred.

Please send Resume to: opensesame director@comcast.net

or pick up an application at: 1101 Middle Road, Dixon, IL. 61021 Call (815)288-5905 for further information

HEALTH / MEDICAL

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Avonlea Cottage of Dixon C.N.A. Day shift, 2nd & 3rd shifts Apply in person 503 Countryside Lane in Dixon or call 815-288-6044

NEW TODAY Looking for a change?

We are looking for experienced and dedicated professionals to assume key positions on our nursing team.

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Potential SIGN ON BONUSES for CNAs! We offer an excellent starting wage, 401K, vacation, and more!

For an immediate interview, apply in person or (815) 284-3393.

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NEW TODAY Wanted F.T. C.N.A.'s 3rd shift Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

EMPLOYMENT

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Fall Harvest Help Wanted.

Tractor, Grain Cart, Tillage, CDL preferred.

Contact 815-499-2272

EMPLOYMENT

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Disciples United Methodist Church in Mount Morris is seeking an Organist / Choir Director.

Resumes and inquiries to: Disciples United Methodist Church, 102 Maple, Mount Morris, IL 61054.

Call 815-7344853 between 9 and 1, Monday through Friday.

NEW TODAY Fast paced Sterling dental office seeking energetic and outgoing receptionist for fulltime position. Candidate must possess verbal and written communication skills and experience with computers. Duties include greeting and appointing patients, answering phones and general administrative and clerical duties. experiPrevious ence in dental or medical office preferred as well as knowledge of insurance billing.

Qualified applicants please forward resume to: sterling1296@ gmail.com or call 815-5353874 for more information.

NEW TODAY Gonzalo's Towing now hiring tow truck driver.

630-770-0688 or 815-213-1241

NEW TODAY Management Position Forreston Subway is currently hiring Manager/Asst.

Manager positions. Will be responsible to perform and direct restaurant management.

Must be great with people, pay attention to detail and be customer oriented. Apply at mysubwaycareer. com

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NOW HIRING FOR Experienced Chefs/ Cooks Part time & full time.

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Pay commensurate with performance and experience.

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Attention Job Seekers We have multiple entry level jobs available. Seeking motivated individuals with a good work ethic.

• Full-Time Positions • Full Benefits Package • 1st & 2nd Shifts

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Apply online at etnyre.com

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EMPLOYMENT

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St. Anne School Dixon, IL is seeking a full time/part time School Secretary Performs a variety of clerical support functions such as responding to public inquiries, typing, answering filing, telephones and babookkeeping. sic Apply in person at 1112 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon

NEW TODAY Subway Now hiring sandwich artist for opener and day help.

Part-time possibly leading to full time. Work for the largest sandwich chain in the world. We offer competitive wage, crew incentive, paid training, flexible scheduling, meal discount and advancement opportunities.

Apply at these Subways: Sterling, IL two locations, Amboy, or Polo.

We are looking for several people in the office that can type, work in Excel, are good on phones with both clients and reps, multi-task, be dependable, is accurate, accountable and work independently. If you are interested please send a resume to pam@ dprecruiting.com This is a temp position that could lead to a permanent position for one or maybe two people depending on how the holiday season goes and what the new have in clients store for the rest of the year.

CHILD CARE

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is lispecifically censed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

POSITION WANTED

515 Want to do Excavating: Back Hoe work Skid Steer work Land clearing Fence row cleaning Final gradework Free Estimates call Roger @ 815-288-1202 leave message

LOOKING FOR A CHANGE? We are looking for experienced and dedicated professionals to assume key positions on our nursing team.

CNAs/RNs/LPNs Potential SIGN ON BONUSES

We offer an excellent starting wage, 401K, vacation, and much more!

For an immediate interview, apply in person or call Jennifer at (815) 284-3393.

800 Division St | Dixon, IL 61021

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Astrograph If you stay focused on what’s important to you, you won’t be disappointed.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Opportunity is within your reach. Don’t risk missing out because someone is being needy or trying to make you feel guilty. Call the shots and take responsibility for your success.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Try to understand what the people close to you are experiencing.

Tolerance and understanding will be necessary if you want to avoid drama. Focus on selfimprovement, not on changing others.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Put your heart and soul into whatever project you take on.

A creative approach will show any competition that you are not one to mess with. Do your own thing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Deception and disillusionment will set in if you are gullible and you believe everything you hear.

Don’t worry about what others do or say. Take pride in yourself and put your best foot forward.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Keep your emotions out of any financial, legal or medical decision that you have to make. Look beyond what’s being offered and try to introduce something you discover while doing your research.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Socializing with peers will be informative. You’ll pick up interesting ideas that will play a role in some of your own plans. Collaborate and see where it takes you.

Don’t commit to something too quickly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Find a way to cut corners and free up some cash. Use your keen awareness to seek out alternative ways to make your money grow. Romance is on the rise.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Emotional mishaps can be expected if you aren’t precise.

False information and empty promises are apparent, and must be dealt with tactfully.

Focus on self-improvement, not on changing others.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- It won’t be good enough to express your ideas; you must be prepared to take action as well. Criticism will result if you show hesitation or lack consistency.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Look at change as an opportunity. Adjusting to what’s happening around you will allow you to see the positive aspects of the situation and take advantage of the benefits.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Concentrate on learning, staying informed and making plans with friends and family. A day trip will lead to an unusual encounter with someone offering a deal that’s too good to refuse.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- An important relationship will help you achieve your goals.

The support you receive and the ideas that spring from discussions you have will set you on a fruitful course.

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