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Oregon council approves zoning for new jail By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecountynews.com The proposed new Ogle County Jail squeaked past one obstacle Tuesday evening when the Oregon City Council approved a rezoning request by a 3 to 2 vote. The council approved the county board’s request to rezone, from single family residential to commercial, five county-owned lots in the 100 block of South Sixth

Street, where the board plans to build a new 180-bed jail. City commissioners Jim Barnes and Tom Izer cast the no votes, while commissioners Kurt Wilson and Terry Schuster and mayor Ken Williams voted yes. However, the biggest hurdle is yet to come on June 27 when the city council considers a second county request to vacate the same block of South Sixth to allow the jail to connect to the judicial center

via a large sally port across where the street is now. That vote will take at least four yes votes for approval. The Oregon Planning Commission recommended both requests by a 4 to 2 vote on May 18. Williams said the request to vacate the street was not considered Tuesday it depended on the rezoning. “If this didn’t pass we wouldn’t need the second one,” he said.

“Now we need to see what the jail would look like if the street isn’t vacated.” County board chairman Kim Gouker said he appreciated the council’s vote on the rezoning. “We’re pleased that the council followed the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved a rezoning request that is in their Comprehensive Plan,” he said. “It was a difficult decision,”

Williams said. “I think there were good arguments on both sides.” In a presentation to the council, Gouker said the new jail has been part of the county’s long range plan for 17 years. Specifics of the jail plan have been researched for the last two years, he said, “from location to the size and operation.” “The process was completed with the top priority to find a plan that Turn to A8

Casey’s in Polo robbed

World War II Comes to Oregon

Handgun shown by one suspect Police are looking for two white masked men who robbed the Casey’s General Store at 120 N. Division Ave. at gunpoint around 4:15 Sunday morning. The two Caucasian men – who were wearing bandanas and hoodies, and one of whom was brandishing a handgun – took an undisclosed amount of cash and fled on foot, Polo Police Chief Kurt Cavanaugh said in a news release. No one was injured. Illinois State Police crime scene investigators are assisting. Anyone with information is asked to call Polo police at 815-946-3912 or Ogle County Crime Stoppers at 888-228-4488.

Above, a German calvary soldier directs troops during a World War II battle re-eneactment at Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center on Saturday. Below, World War II re-enactor Rich Russo watches as a German Pak 36, 37mm anti-tank gun fires during a battle Sunday. Photos by Earleen Hinton

Re-enactors recreate at Stronghold

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By Earleen Hinton ehinton@oglecounty news.com Two of the Andrew Sisters sat in the sunshine at the picnic table chatting softly with U.S. Cavalry Captain Ronald Reagan when suddenly a German motorcade buzzed by on the dirt road and shots rang out. The BMW motorcycle sped ahead with the German officer calling out commands, nurses ran through the tall grass as they scurried to their field hospital, a tank revved up, spun around in the mud, and started firing at Allied troops to the east. Within seconds the normally peaceful pasture-like field at the Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center was transformed into a battleground in Austria, circa May 5, 1945. The re-enactment, orchestrated and performed by 360-plus members of the World War Two Historical Reenacting Society, was one of four re-created battles that culminated a week-long celebration of Armed Forces Week.

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“Germany has been invaded at this point by the Russians, French, Polish, American, and British troops. There is ever increasing small areas of Germany that are still up for resistance. The German military was very disciplined and they still presented a formidable force in opposition to the Allies in this late stage of the war, ” said a German re-enactor as he addressed Sunday’s audience. The inaugural event was held Saturday and Sunday at Stronghold with German and Allied troops making camp in Stronghold Castle

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and its surrounding grounds. Saturday’s rain didn’t deter visitors from making their way to Stronghold, located two miles north of Oregon. Isaiah Akins, age 11, of Polo, was at the event with his family to collect information for his upcoming Ogle County Fair project. “He took pictures, held some guns, and wore a German helmet,” his mom said. When visitors entered the main gate at the event they were given a copy of a German passport to enter the castle, which had been transformed into Castle Itter, an Austrian castle

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that was actually used by the SS as a prisoner of war camp for high profile French prisoners throughout the war. A round room just under the first archway to the Stronghold Castle, was transformed into a communication center where German soldiers tapped out messages on vintage radio equipment to troops using Morse Code. SS officers set up their headquarters on the first floor and in the Great Room demonstrations about military uniforms and weapons were held. Turn to A2

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Motorists on two Ogle County roads need to keep an eye on the speedometer. The county board voted May 16 to lower the speed limits on portions of Daysville and Ridge Roads. County engineer Jeremy Ciesiel said the changes went into effect immediately and will be enforced as soon as the new signs are in place. The speed limit will be reduced from 55 mph to 50 mph on Daysville Road between Second Street in Daysville and Lowden Road. On Ridge Road, the speed limit will be in two steps. The 40 mph will now extend from the north of the curves going into Grand Detour to near Wisconsin Street, and the 55 mph limit will be reduced to 50 mph from north of the curves to Edgewood Road. Both changes were made to increase safety for residents and motorists.

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Memorial Day service slated for Monday, May 29

Home Comes Down The Spoor house on Fifth Street in Oregon north of the Ogle County Judicial Center was demolished on May 19 to make way for expansion of a county parking lot that is located north of it. Photo by Vinde Wells

The Oregon VFW, in cooperation with the Mess Hall and the Oregon American Legion, will hold a Memorial Day parade and service on Monday, May 29. Wreaths will be placed at the military monuments at the Ogle County Courthouse at 9:30 a.m., and from there the parade will march at

approximately 10 a.m. to Riverside Cemetery for the service. A potluck will follow the service at the VFW, 1310 W. Washington St. The public is invited to bring a dish to pass and visit with family and friends. In case of rain, the service will be held at the VFW.

World War II event offered a piece of living history From page one On the other side of the castle, a European Cafe served bratwurst and sauerkraut dishes to workers as women in uniforms hammered out communications on manual typewriters. Three of the battles were re-enacted in a large open field, located northwest of the castle. The crowd erupted into applause as the battle in the field wound down Saturday and medical scenarios began playing out in the field hospital. Todd Mann, 50, and his wife, Susan, 52, both of Geneva watched with their son Wyatt, 20, also of Geneva, as he played his part in the re-enactment as a German soldier. “It was awesome,” Todd said, though Susan chuckled and said their son forgot to warn them how loud it would be. Elsewhere, Kirra Nelson, 4, of Oregon, didn’t mind it so much.

“I like the guns shooting,” she said. Her mom, Jordan Nelson, 26, of Oregon, said they saw the signs advertising the battle and thought it would be interesting to see. “I liked it all,” Jordan said. “ I’ve never been to one of these, so it’s cool.” Later in the day, the Battle for Castle Itter, was recreated. With Waffen SS coming to possibly execute the French prisoners still being held in the castle, an Austrian resistance officer talked to American soldiers in the area and the two entities ended up fighting together against the SS. “One of the strangest battles of World War II was the Battle of Itter Castle where Americans and Germans fought together against the SS to protect the prisoners being held in the castle,” said Rich Russo, a member of the society’s event development team and a German re-enactor. An SS solider cooked

Soldiers shoot it out at Stronghold castle during a re-enactment of the Battle for Itter Castle during the World War II encampment on Saturday. Photo by Earleen Hinton

cabbage and ham over an open fire near the reflecting pool as soldiers covertly lined up on the one roof overlooking the serene courtyard scene. Then the battle took place with guns blaring and soldiers

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falling. “We try to make everything look as historically realistic as possible,” Russo said to the crowd surrounding the courtyard. Katelynn Opalka, age 20, of Medina, Ohio, was a member of the German Field Hospital, located in the castle’s courtyard. “I play what is kind of like a candy striper,” she said at the USO Show on Saturday night. “I’ve loved history my entire life and my grandfather was in World War II.” Mark Ferry, age 22, of Crown Point, Indiana, who was portraying an SS Private, echoed that sentiment. “I do this to try and teach kids about history,” he said. “And to appreciate all the sacrifices by everyone throughout all the wars,” Opalka added.

Opalka and Ferry were two of many audience members who dressed and danced in 1940s attire while attending the USO-style show, held at the Brubaker Center, southwest of the castle, on Saturday night. Melissa Sigler and her daughter, Georgia, were called into action that night to portray the Andrew Sisters at the show. “My husband is in one of the German units,” said Melissa who resides in Plainfield. They also sang the National Anthem prior to the re-enactment battle on Sunday after chatting with a uniformed Ronald Reagan, portrayed by Anthony Catella of St. Charles. “I’ve tried to replicate what Reagan wore in this photo and pay tribute to his

service,” said Catella pointing to a small black and white photograph of Reagan taped to the inside of his hat. “I am Captain Ronald Reagan, a member of the U.S. Cavalry,” he said smiling while greeting audience members on Sunday. Sunshine briefly appeared for the morning battle allowing a flyover by vintage Navy and Air Force Plane as planned explosions created different hues of smoke for soldiers to navigate through. A German cavalry officer rode his mount through the lines directing his troops. “This is what I was expecting,” said Leyton Kenney, age 10, of Oregon. “My favorites were the flybys and the tanks firing. The whole thing was awesome.” Spectators were allowed onto the battlefield to collect and keep the spent brass shell casings when all the fighting was done and pyrotechnics safely discharged. A Polish television crew from Chicago was also at the event on Saturday. One of the encampments was comprised of Polish re-enactors from the WWII Polish Army Historical Association. The segment is scheduled to air on the Chicago station on Comcast and eventually in Warsaw, Poland. Danny Pierce, executive director at Stronghold, said last week that he hopes to see the event become just one part of an annual, week-long celebration of Armed Forces Services Week. Sauk Valley Media’s Ashley Cady also contributed to this story. Turn to page 9 to see more photos.

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According to Kauffmann, men judged by women Editorâ€™s note: Otto Dick, Oregon, has researched the people, places, and events important in Oregonâ€™s history for the Ogle County Historical Society. The following is one of a series of the articles he has written. By Otto Dick Harlan B. Kauffman was born in Mt. Morris in 1891 and moved to Oregon at age 6.Â He graduated from Oregon High School. In 1921 he graduated from Stanford University in California. Â After graduation he began writing for newspapers and magazines including a column in the Rockford Daily Republic. Â He became interested in law with the help of his father Horace, an Oregon attorney. During this time he was an instructor at Mt. Morris College. During World War I he served as a Lieutenant of the Infantry in the U. S. Army overseas.Â After the war he took a course in law at Temple Hall, London. Â When Harlan passed the bar exam, he wrote a very short notice â€œOne Woman and Fifty-six Men Pass Bar Exams.â€? Â Harlan wrote in one of his

Harlan B. Kauffmann lived at 403 Jackson St., Oregon. Photo by Otto Dick

columns an incident in the Ogle County Court. â€œThe other day here the judge fined two bootleggers each $100 and that would have been all, but one of the bootleggers remarked, â€˜It wonâ€™t take long to make that back.â€™ â€˜Well, said the judge, â€˜but it will be 60 days before you get started.â€™ Silence is diamond-studded in the Ogle County Court.â€? Harlan was a literary genius, contributing articles to the Lin-o-type column in the Chicago Tribune and also to the Rockford newspapers

and to magazines. Â Lin-o-type machines cast the text onto lead slugs which in turn were assembled into the press to print the papers. He was also active in the Oregon American Legion and the Masonic Lodge. Â In 1921 he was elected a member of the Illinois State Legislature.Â He did not run for a second term because of ill health.Â He also served as postmaster for three terms in Oregon. Harlan was a strong supporter of womenâ€™s rights

Student art show begins June 9 The talents of youthful artists will be on display at the Encore! Mt. Morris Student Show opening Friday, June 9 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Old Sandstone Gallery on the downtown campus.Â More than 70 pieces of student art created by students in pre-K through eighth grade have been selected from the Oregon School District and local home schooled students.Â The show gallery will also be open on Saturday, June 10

from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday and Friday evenings through June 28 during the musical concerts on the Mt. Morris Campus.Â The Old Sandstone Gallery is just south of the band shell.Â

Kelly Handschuh, Oregon Elementary art teacher, and Sharon Asp, home school art teacher, and the Encore! Mt. Morris Arts and Art Education Committee helped to select the pieces for the show.Â

causes. During the last 10 years of his life he was very ill and forced to remain in bed. Â That along with the passing of his mother, he decided to end his life. Â At 12 p.m. on Sept. 14, 1932 Mr. Kauffman shot himself in the chest with a government-issued 45 caliber semiautomatic. Â He remained conscious for five hours. Â Services were held at the First Presbyterian Church in Oregon. Â In Harlanâ€™s scrapbook he

mentions that in February of 1925 he sent a telegram to a friend. Â She taught at the high school in Dwight. Â The telegram read: â€œTremendous discussion raging as to whether redhaired girls kiss with their eyes open. Would you shed

some light on this. Please reply by cable.â€? Â Her reply: â€œIt depends upon the wave length.â€?Â Finally he wrote â€œat the great last day men will be judged by women, and the Almighty will only endorse the verdict.â€? Â Harlan never married.

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and grandchildren and he plans to share some that work with us on Saturday morning. I have heard a few of those â€œstoriesâ€?. It will be interesting to be sure.

The next session of â€œThose Were the Daysâ€? will be held on Saturday, May 27 at 10 a.m. at the Oregon Depot. Barb Giese and Alma â€œSisâ€? Braden will share their experiences growing up in We look forward to seeing â€œEast Oregonâ€?. our Saturday morning This is one you will find â€œFRIENDSâ€? at the Oregon Thursday, May 25. of interest, maybe you have Depot on Saturday, May 27. The office will be closed on Monday, May 29 for Weâ€™ll publish your wedding, engagement, or anniversary notice for FREE. Memorial Day. Normal hours will resume Email news@oglecountynews.com or call 815-732-6166. Ext. 5903 Tuesday, May 30.

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OHS has two P.E.O. winners Two Oregon High School students, Allyse Ketter and Ellen Reckamp, have been awarded scholarships through P.E.O. International. Both have been awarded $2,500 P.E.O. International Star Scholarships through nominations by the Oregon Chapter IU and the Mt. Morris Chapter CU respectively. P.E.O. chapters could Jodi Thomas, of the Chapter IU, Oregon, pictured at left, only nominate one student. poses with scholarship winner Allyse Ketter. Photo supplied Nominees were chosen based on leadership, extra-curricular activities, community service, academics, potential for future success, letters of recommendation and student essays. There were 1,868 applications and 520 scholarships awarded. OHS has had two other Star Scholarship winners: Katy Speck (2013) and Erika Waldsmith (2015). Also, Chapter IU and CU will each be presenting local P.E.O. scholarships on OHS Awards Night. P.E.O. is a philanthropic educational organization which helps to educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, Janet McMillan, of the Chapter CU, Mt. Morris, pictured at loans and stewardship of left poses with scholarship winner Ellen Reckamp. Cottey College.

Here are the recipients of the 1st Annual William “Ole” and Jane Hiteman Scholarship Award. In the front row are Hailey Long, Haley Repass, and Karalee Rinehart. In the back row are Jacob Cox and Cody Stewart. The photo was taken during Trinity’s worship service on Sunday, May 21. Photo supplied

Trinity Lutheran Church announces five scholarship award recipients Trinity Lutheran Church, Mt. Morris is proud to announce the recipients of the 1st Annual William “Ole” and Jane Hiteman Scholarship Award. Recipients are: Jacob Cox, Oregon High School; Hailey Long, Pinecrest Community; Haley Repass, Oregon High School; Karalee Rinehart, Forreston High School; and

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Beverly Long to speak at PCHS alumni event The Polo Community High School Alumni Association will hold its 144th annual dinner on Saturday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Dinner will be catered by the Pinecricker Cafe and costs $15 per person. Tickets are available at First State Bank in Polo, Davis Schryver Insurance Agency in Polo, or at the

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high school and must be purchased by Tuesday, May 30. Following dinner, the guest speaker will be 1977 PCHS graduate Beverly Long, an accomplished author who has published more than 20 books. For more information call Susan Cavanaugh at 630361-5871.

Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriage licenses. May 9 Niel A. Camling and Susan M. Rains, both of Oregon. Austin G. Safranek and Rachel S. Hanlin, both of Franklin Grove. May 10 William W. Hoff and Kassandra L. Marinelli, both of Rockford. Jeffrey M. Wallace and Kristina M. Sandoval, both of Rochelle. May 11 Zachary W. Rogers, Racine, Wisconsin, and Heather S. Betz, Kenosha, Wisconsin. Alex S. Pool and Tara A. Ritenour, both of Milledgeville. May 12 Benjamin R. Remmers and Rachel K. Shaw, both of Kings. Daniel A. Blazquez and Stephanie V. Wedekind, both of Champaign. Cody J. Pagakis and Alyson M. Petry, both of Sandwich. Eric A. Rico and Angela M.

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established the scholarship fund to help students who need financial assistance in order to pursue additional course work or vocational training. The award is given on a yearly basis, but a recipient may apply for a second year of support.

Carlson, both of Sandwich. May 16 Eric P. Nicholson and Tonya S. Scott, both of Stillman Valley. Mohammad A Alfarraj and Lashell J. Waline, both of Polo. May 17 Kyle E. Schaefer and Savannah N. Boehm, both of Streamwood. Fredrick J. Bergman, Mt. Morris, and Allison J. Ludwig, Forreston. Cody D. Morris and Michelle I. Allen, both of Dixon. Phillip G. Ginn and Amy M. Gilmore, both of Davis Junction. Brock E. Mayberry and Rebecca A. Hopkins, both of Sterling. May 18 Trevor D. Owen and Alison L. Patrick, both of Rochelle. Noah R. Smith of Pine Island, Minnesota, and Michelle R. Oritz, Sugar Grove. Joshua M. Stinson and Patience M. Winder, both of Mt. Morris.

Church News ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study 4th Sunday Each Month 1:30 p.m. Nursing Home Service at Presence St. Joseph BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon 815-864-2581 Traditional Worship 9 a.m. Education Hour 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11 a.m. BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Pastor Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Adult & Children’s Education 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month 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 Sunday, May 28—9 a.m. Worship with Communion 10:20 a.m. Education Hour OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. We include children in our Sunday Worship experience “Grandkids Class” Ages 3-10 are dismissed right after our Praise & Blended Worship Time. Bible-Based Passion for God Compassion for People Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH, WHITE PINES CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw Sundays at 10 a.m. 815-837-5255 polo@crossroadscn.com We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in our cafe for coffee, snacks & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Sundays at 6 p.m. Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com

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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 815-734-4942 Thursday, May 25—1 p.m. Ladies Bible Study Saturday, May 27—7 a.m. Men’s Accountability Group Sunday, May 28—8:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:15 a.m. InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship Service Log onto our website at http://www.efcmm.org to check out our latest opportunities and updates FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Jeremy Heller, Pastor 815-946-3588 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service Nursery Available We are an independent nondenominational Christian church. Visitors are always welcome. FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203 “ A Church with a Heart — In the Heart of Forreston” 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School Sunday, May 28—9 a.m. Worship; No Sunday School; 10 a.m. Evangelism & Vision Meeting FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Karen Hundrieser 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran

“A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.” Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; transportation and nursery provided for all services. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 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, May 25—8 a.m. AA Meeting Friday, May 26—Herald News Due Sunday, May 28—9 a.m. Worship Monday, May 29—8 a.m. AA Open Meeting FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2649 W. Florence Rd., Freeport Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston Presbyterian Church in America Pastor Drew Jones 815-938-3605 www.forrestongrovechurch. com 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH 501 Third Ave. 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA Pastor Kathy Burkheimer 815-222-7270 Sunday Morning Worship at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon GIFT—Growing In Faith Together-Christian education for all ages following worship service Welcome Center is at 111 S. 4th St., Oregon GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-362-6601 Sunday School for All Ages 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Don Plock, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service

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Sunday, May 28—10:30 a.m. a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 7-9 a.m. Communion in Memorial Worship & Children’s Church Chapel; 7 p.m. VBS Meeting Thursday, June 1—6 p.m. LIGHTHOUSE UNITED Mission Meeting; 7:30 p.m. METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Agape Team Practice Saturday, June 3—5:30 p.m. Pastor Chan Ik Choi Agape Praise Worship Handicapped Accessible Sunday, June 4—9 a.m. Worship Service 9 a.m. Worship-Pentecost Sunday, Sunday School 10 a.m. Communion & Confirmation; Age Three through 10:15 a.m. Fellowship Sixth Grade. Everyone is Welcome PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH MT. MORRIS CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. OF THE BRETHREN 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 409 W. Brayton Road 10:30 a.m. Worship Service P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 POLO CHURCH OF THE Pastor Ginny Haney BRETHREN Phone: 815-734-4573 Congress Ave. & Webster St. Office hours Monday (The church is handicapped Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon accessible) Friday, May 26—9 a.m. Pastor Leslie Lake Women’s Fellowship; 10:30 9:30 a.m. Family Worship a.m. Food Delivery for Pantry Fellowship Time Saturday, May 27—4-7 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Living Hope Church Sunday, May 28—8:15 PRAIRIE DELL a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. PRESBYTERIAN Worship with Graduation CHURCH Recognition, Duly Dulabaum 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Preaching; 10:30 a.m. Shannon Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP School 815-864-2448 Monday, May 29—Holiday9 a.m. Adult Sunday School Church Office Closed 10 a.m. Worship Tuesday, May 30—8:45 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Fellowship Bible Study; Quilting Wednesday, May 31—5:30-8 REVIVE COMMUNITY p.m. Kid Nation on Lower Level CHURCH NORTH GROVE 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris EVANGELICAL Email: pastor@revivemtm. CHURCH com 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Southern Baptist Forreston Saturday Night Service Pastor Tim Hotchkiss 5:30 p.m. Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN Sunday School 9 a.m. CHURCH Worship Service 10:05 a.m. 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Tuesday & Saturday Craig Arnold, Pastor 9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & 812-236-1213 Thrift Shop Open at New Life Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Community Center OREGON CHURCH OF GOD 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. You and your family are invited to join us for worship on Sunday, May 28 at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Michael Hoffman will give the morning message titled “Remembering to Remember.” Greeting you will be June Hendrickson and Doris Coil. During morning worship an exceptionally fine Children’s Church is offered for children 3 years old through Grade 5. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. and includes classes for adults, young adults, teens, children and infants. Special attention is given in each class to issues and topics related to the particular needs and interests of each group. The Wednesday night Youth Group meets at 6 p.m. at East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Daysville Road. Each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. a class titled “Basics for Believers” will meet at the church. All are welcome. The local Weight Watchers group meets Wednesday at the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, followed by their meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. May’s Bible Book of the Month is Exodus.

LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail. com Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m. Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday—Various Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Pastor Thomas E. Kim 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Followed by Fellowship and All-Age Sunday School Thursday, May 25—6 p.m. Evangelism Committee Meeting; 7:30 p.m. Agape Team Practice Saturday, May 27—5:30 p.m. Agape Praise Worship Sunday, May 28—9 a.m. Worship-Graduation Sunday; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship LEAF RIVER UNITED Monday, May 29—Memorial METHODIST CHURCH Day-Office Closed 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Tuesday, May 30—10 a.m. Pastor David Poust Friday, May 26—Newsletter Staff Meeting Wednesday, May 31—6:30 Deadline

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Pastor Barbara Seward 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org Email:saint.bride.church@ gmail.com Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 and 10 a.m. Classes Children’s Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Available St. Bride’s follows traditional Anglican-Episcopal church practices; is biblically based and both family and individual oriented. Visitors are always welcomed. ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson Sunday, May 28—9:15 a.m. Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. Congregational Bible Study, Instrumental Ensemble Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship; 11:30 a.m. Reception Honoring St. James Graduates ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Sunday School for Children & Adults 9 a.m. Social Time 10 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 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 John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199 10 a.m. Saturday Sabbath School 11:30 a.m. Worship Service TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Email: trinitymm@frontier. com Website: www.trinitymm.net Friday, May 26—8 a.m. Bulletin & Fellowship Saturday, May 27—5:30 p.m. Worship Sunday, May 28—9:30 a.m. Worship Service Monday, May 29—Memorial Day-Office Closed Wednesday, May 31—9 a.m. Quilting Group; 3:30 p.m. Sumer Lunch Program Training at Lincoln Elementary School, Rochelle, Registration Requires, Carpooling Available WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m. Worship—10:35 a.m.

Church News Deadline The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at our office at 113 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon. 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. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815732-6166 ext. 5903.

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Family fun offered at Touch-a-Truck & Triple Play June 2 event is held in honor of Joe Kerwin III The Oregon Park District will kick-off baseball and softball season with the annual Touch-a-Truck and Triple Play (formerly Slam-N-Jam) events on Friday, June 2. Kids of all ages enjoy hands-on fun at Touch-a-Truck. Many large trucks and various vehicles will parked at Park West parking lot and along the walking path from 5-7 p.m. Visitors will get a chance to sit behind the wheel, honk the horn, have a photo taken, and learn from the operators about the vehicles “job” and other fun facts. Some vehicles include: snowplow, tractors, semi- trucks, garbage truck, backhoe, fire truck, ambulance, police vehicles and many more. Be sure to stop at the registration tent and sign up to win the dump truck full of goodies. Triple Play is our kick-off to the baseball season. The special event to kick off baseball season began in 2007 in memory of Joseph

youth in between innings of the celebrity game. Kids can also give the bat a swing at the Hitting Competition taking place on diamond 2 between 5-7 p.m. Kerwin & Crisham Dental office of Oregon are sponsoring the Hitting Competition as well as an inflatable that the whole family can enjoy at no charge. There will be face painting, tattoos, a water balloon launch and a nice variety of food and snacks for purchase. Food vendors include Cliffs Donuts, Hey Brothers Waffle Ice Cream Cones and concessions by Oregon Soccer Organization. Bring cash for food and to purchase raffle tickets. Kerwin lll, former Park District employee and huge baseball fan that was lost in a tragic car accident. Joe loved baseball, keeping score at the games and he loved the White Sox. This fun event always includes a celebrity softball game that kicks off at 7 p.m. on diamond 1, where the Kerwin Memorial Scorekeepers building stands.

Pre-game events include the Boy Scouts presenting the flag and live singing of the National Anthem by OHS High School students. Celebrities and the business they represent will be introduced followed by the ceremonial first pitch thrown out by Dr. Joe Kerwin. This year we are excited to introduce all participating park district baseball/softball

Raffle baskets include: Four White Sox Tickets, four Rockford Rivets Tickets and an Oregon Park District fun basket which includes a quarter family membership. For more information regarding TouchA-Truck and Triple Play, contact the Park District at 732-3101 or email Debbie Leffelman, Event Coordinator, debbie@ oregonpark.org.

Rock River Center Activities (All ages are welcome to participate in programming) Computer Training at Rock River Center The Computer Technology Center at Rock River Center is free and open to the public, and available to you weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The following computer class, facilitated by Rock River Center volunteers, has been scheduled in June. June 12 Basic Computers 9:30 11 a.m. (Instructor: Scott Zimmerman) This class will be taught in two parts. The first 30

minutes is an overview of the computer. The last hour covers computer basics and an explanation of how the internet works. Experience using a mouse is helpful, but not required. All classes are free to attend and open to the public. Space is limited, so call early to be guaranteed a spot. Anyone interested should call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252 to register or set up an appointment for the training of their choice. 4th of July Safety Presented by Oregon Fire Protection District Some of us go to a

fireworks display on the 4th of July, while others like to see them at home. Your safety is important to us. So we have invited Chief Michael Knoup, from the Oregon Fire Protection District to Rock River Center. Chief Knoup will be speaking on Wednesday, June 21, from 10 – 11 a.m. He will educate us on firework safety, what can happen when they are used carelessly or incorrectly. A question and answer period will follow. Contact the RRC office at 815-732-3252 if you plan on attending. Refreshments will

be served. Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs at Rock River Center Jessica A. Parker, Veteran and Veterans’ Service Officer is available at Rock River Center the second and fourth Monday of every month, from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on a first come, first served basis. Jessica is a Veteran who transitioned into her current role as a Veterans’ Service Officer. She voluntarily comes to Oregon to serve Veteran’s of all ages, and assist them with applications and other benefits available

to them. This is a free service. If you have any questions, call Rock River Center at 815732-3252. Adult Protective Services What You Should Know Presented by Kat Pence, Lifescape Community Services Join Kat as she brings this very important information to Rock River Center on June 19, at 10 a.m. Kat Pence retired from law enforcement as an emergency dispatcher in Iowa after 17 years. She moved to Illinois four years

ago and began working as an Adult Protective Services case worker. She now supervises both the APS and CCP programs for Lifescape Community Services. In the United States, the fastest growing population is those aged 85 and older. In 2009, one out of nine seniors reported being a victim of some type of abuse in the past 12 months. (www.nceal. aoa.gov). We will be viewing a short film from ABC News that addresses these issues in an effort to bring to light abuse of this vulnerable population. Turn to A7

Oregon Library News 2017 Reading by Design! Summer Reading Program It’s almost here! The 2017 Summer Reading Program brochures are now available at the library. Registration began on Monday, May 22. Programs begin the week of June 5. Free to residents, 3 – 17 years old, of the Oregon Public Library District. Story Times, activities, bookmarks,prizes, games, special guests and of course, books are all a part of this annual program. See you at your library! Adult Summer Reading Program Beginning on May 22, anyone over the age of participation in the Children’s Summer Reading Program (18 and older) may participate in “Design Your Own Program.” Punch cards will track how many books you have checked out and each completed card will go into a drawing for prizes. Ask at the front desk for your card when you check out books, books on CD, and magazines. One “punch” for each item. Last day to turn in your cards is July 28,with a drawing to follow.

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No sign up, no permission slips, no hassle, just Design Your Own! Library Bingo Designed for adults, the library BINGO cards will be out May 22. Just like regular Bingo, you will fill in lines across, down, or diagonally. Completed cards will be put in a drawing for local restaurant gift certificates, which will be awarded over the summer. Books used for the Adult Summer Reading Program can also be used to fill your Bingo card. 12-24 Months Story Time Club We are taking a break and will start back up on Thursday, June 8. A lapsit story time program for children 12-24 months and their caregivers is offered on Thursdays at 9:30 a,m. Very short stories are interspersed with songs, rhymes, and movement for babies and parents, Story Time (3-6 years old) Stories, crafts, and fun activities start at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays beginning June 8 in the Children’s Area.

Staff Change We are both happy (for Laura) and sad to announce that Laura Hale will be leaving us effective May 24. Laura first came to work at the Oregon Public Library in April 2014 and has been an invaluable member of the staff ever since. Laura will be missed by staff and patrons alike and we wish her success and fun in her new adventures! Library Book Clubs The In-BeTween Book Club will meet on Wednesday, May 24, at 1:30 p.m. at the Library to discuss Frindle by Andrew Clements. The 2nd Wednesday Book Club (2WBC) meets Wednesday, June 14, at noon at the Library to discuss The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George. The Afternoon Book Club meets Wednesday, June 21, at 1 p.m. to discuss Sum It Up by Pat Summitt. Knit and Crochet Club A friendly and dedicated group meets every Monday evening, 6 p.m. and Tuesday afternoon, 1 p.m. at the Library. These crafty people share their time and energy with anyone who

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Mt. Morris will host a straw-sculpting contest New event is slated for Aug. 11-27 â€œIt was a little village of 2,500 people,â€? said artist Fran Volz. â€œThey had a brewery and this.â€?Â Â â€œThis,â€? to Volzâ€™s amazement, was a straw sculpture competition that drew thousands of visitors to the village of Hochenschwand in southern Germany. It inspired the artist to create his own a straw sculpture in his studio in Rochelle, resulting in an impressive 21-foot tall replica of the Statue of Liberty.Â In 2016, Rochelle hosted the first ever U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition.Â In 2017, the competition will find its permanent home in Mt. Morris, where a local community group is adding this fine arts event to a growing cultural calendar.Â â€œIâ€™d like to see it grow and attract national and even global sculptors, while keeping it a rural and fine arts event,â€? explained Volz. â€œThis is a connection between farming and urban societies â€“ taking what farmers

produce to create whatâ€™s often seen in cities in the form of statues.â€?Â Encore! Mt. Morris will host the U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition Aug. 11-27 on the former college campus in the center of Mt. Morris.Â The community development group is working closely with Fran Volz to retain his vision of the contest while expanding it to include more artists and student groups.Â Â â€œArt is universal. Everyone can participate,â€? stated Volz. â€œYoung and old. It doesnâ€™t matter what your background is.â€? Details about the upcoming competition, photos of the 2016 sculptures, and more about Volzâ€™s process for creating straw sculptures can be found at www. StrawUSA.com. Encore! Mt. Morris is a cultural initiative of the Mt. Morris Economic Development Corporation.Â Composed of volunteers, it is committed to developing Mt. Morris into a unique, thriving rural and cultural arts destination in northwest Illinois.Â Learn more by visiting EncoreMtMorris.com.

Melinda Charbonneau talked to Oregon preschoolers about how pigs are â€œamazingâ€?.

Amazing Pigs Melinda, Program Coordinator, Ag in the Classroom, joined Mrs. Manheimâ€™s a.m. and p.m. preschool classes for a lesson on Pigs Are Amazing!. Students learned that pigs do not sweat but they love sprinklers to keep cool. The students learned that bacon, sausage, ham and pork all come from pigs and Preschooler Wyatt Sosa, Oregon, took part in the Pigs that pigs eat soybeans and corn. are Amazing! program offered by the Extension office.

Get on the map now for the city-wide garage sales Are you tired of weaving your way through your garage, haunted by gifts of Christmas past or that spurof-the-moment â€œsuper dealâ€? thingamajig still in its box? Well, the Oregon Chamber of Commerce, City of Oregon, and Ogle County Newspapers can help. The three entities are

teaming up to invite everyone to participate in the Oregon City-Wide Garage Sales on Friday and Saturday, June 9 and 10. Whether you are spring cleaning, downsizing, and/ or just getting organized now is the time to take advantage of these special benefits by participating in the City-

Wide Sales! Benefits include: â€˘ Publicity on the Cityâ€™s and Chamberâ€™s web pages and your sale location on a printed map with your corresponding ad in the June 8 editions of the Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times, Tri-County Press, and Forreston Journal. A story about the event

will also appear on the newspaperâ€™s website at www. oglecountynews.com. Call Sauk Valley Media (Ogle County Newspapersâ€™ parent company) at 1-815284-2224 to speak directly to a classified sales representative by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 2. Ads cost $10 for 20 words

and $15 for up to 45 words. Ads may also be delivered to the Dixon office prior to the deadline. â€˘ Printed maps will also be available at the Chamber Office (first floor of the Oregon Coliseum). Participants need to stop by City Hall for a FREE permit to post at their sale.

Registration for the CityWide Garage Sales must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, June 2, in order to be included in the City-Wide promotions. For more information, call the Chamber Office at 815732-2100, Oregon City Hall at 815-732-6321, or Ogle County Newspapers 815732-6166, Ext. 5902.

RRC Activities From A6 In Illinois, the Adult Protective Services Act was created to help protect those victims. Â In 2013, the Act added adult disabled individuals to the population protected by the Adult Protective Services Act. In Illinois, there are seven defined types of abuse. Â Often times, abuse occurs when well-meaning caregivers become overwhelmed and do not know where to turn. *Abuse takes many forms, and in most cases victims are subjected to more than one type of mistreatment. Physical Abuse â€“ causing the infliction of physical pain or injury to an older person. This includes â€œdomestic violence grown old.â€? Sexual abuse â€“any sexual activity with an older person when the older person is unable to understand, unwilling to consent, threatened, or physically forced. Emotional abuse â€“ verbal assaults, threats of abuse, harassment, or intimidation. Confinement â€“ restraining or isolating an older person for other than medical reasons.

Passive neglect â€“ the failure by a caregiver to provide an older person with the necessities of life due to failure to understand the older personâ€™s needs, lack of awareness of services to help meet needs, or lack of capacity to provide care. Willful deprivation â€“ willfully denying assistance to an older person who requires medication, medical care, shelter, food, therapeutic device, or other physical assistance, thereby exposing that person to the risk of harm. Financial exploitation â€“ the misuse or withholding of an older personâ€™s resources to the disadvantage of the elderly person and/or the profit or advantage of another person. Anyone 60 years or older, or disabled between the ages of 1859, please call the Adult Protective Services hotline at 1-866-800-1409 or Lifescape Community Services in Sterling at 1-815-490-1125. If you plan on attending this program, call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252. Refreshments will be served.

Support Groups at RRC Caregiver Support Group We are pleased to announce that a Caregiver Support Group has been formed at Rock River Center. Patti

Low Vision Group This is a group for those who have low vision, any form of vision loss, AMD or to caregivers of those with vision loss. Low Vision Group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 12 p.m. at Rock River Center.

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Vote on whether or not to close street comes in June From A1 maximizes public safety, reduces the significant liability the county faces with our current facility, create an environment and workspace to safely hold our detainees, but more importantly provide a healthy workspace for our employees, and finally to create a facility that will most efficiently, safely and economically expedite the judicial process in our county,” Gouker said. “The plan before you is the optimal solution to those goals, and we ask your approval.” The current jail built in 1969 is not large enough and no longer meets state and federal regulations. The county board purchased five lots on the east

side of 100 block of South Sixth Street in 2006 for future county needs, and razed the houses that were there. Approximately 50 people attended the meeting Tuesday and seven of them addressed the council during the public comment period. Most of them also spoke last week at the Planning Commission hearing, which drew a crowd of nearly 80. Some members of the audience booed Mt. Morris resident Chris Corcoran when he got up Tuesday to speak in support of the jail on South Sixth Street. Rick Ryland, a member of the Planning Commission, also spoke in support of the jail and the proposed location. He recalled that in 2002

when the county board planned to build the judicial center south of the Oregon city limits on Ill. 2, the city council voted not to extend sewer or water mains to the location in an effort to keep the building in town. That project was to include the jail and sheriff’s office. “So the city council determined where the judicial center would be located,” he said. “The county board has always intended to build the jail next to the judicial center.” The judicial center was built on Fifth Street across the street from the old courthouse and present jail in 2005. The public safety building, which includes the sheriff’s office, was completed in 2015 on First Street approximately

three blocks east of the courthouse square. In both cases, the county already owned the property and had buildings there, which were razed. Resident Bryan Zobeck told the council to consider the interests of Oregon first. “The Ogle County Board has not indicated how this is beneficial to Oregon,” he said. “I don’t think Oregon owes Ogle County anything. Just because the judicial center is downtown doesn’t mean the jail needs to be downtown,” he said. Both Barnes and Izer were among those who voiced opposition, both at the Plan Commission hearing and the council meeting. Barnes said Tuesday

that more than 500 people have signed a petition opposing the jail location and two prominent Oregon businessmen, Ed Smith and Roger Etnyre, are also opposed to it. The new jail would be one block from the current jail on the courthouse square where Ogle County jails have been located since 1841. Barnes voiced his disappointment with the Planning Commission’s decision. “The only person who spoke for it doesn’t live in Oregon,” Barnes said. “Believe me, come next election time, this will be brought to light again.” Izer said he believes the safety concerns of

transporting prisoners across town for court appearances has been exaggerated. He said the vehicles used for transportation are secure and prisoners often are shackled. “There’s no way that prisoner can get away,” he said. Before the vote, Schuster urged commissioners to remember they would be voting only on rezoning. “We’re not voting on the jail tonight, we’re voting on the zoning,” he said. He pointed out that some residents believe the South Sixth Street property would be more suitable for businesses than the jail. In that case, he said, the rezoning will still be needed.

Last Breast Yard Sale scheduled to begin May 27 This year marks the end of a 15-year tradition. Karen and James Brown will host the last Breast Yard Sale in Town, and they invite everyone to come out to the barn at 1194 W. Mud Creek Rd., Oregon. The sale opens Saturday, May 27 and runs every day through Sunday, June 18 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. rain or shine. Karen said many people have come in the past, but they hear too often, “I have never been or I always intended to come but never got there.”

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World War II Re-enactment at Stronghold

Soldiers lay wounded in the courtyard as nurses attend to them during the re-enactment of the Battle for Castle Itter on Saturday at the Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center.

A German re-enactor communicates with his troops using Morse Code in the castle.

Soldiers come out of the Stronghold castle during a re-enactment of the Battle for Itter Castle on Saturday.

The World War II re-enactment included a European cafe where re-enactors could buy food and drinks.

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Track teams have high hopes for state meet By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com State qualifiers from Oregon and Forreston-Polo have high hopes heading into this weekend’s 1A boys state track and field championships at the campus of Eastern Illinois University. Oregon is thinking medals and F-P has even higher aspirations, with a state trophy within reach. In reviewing sectional seedings, there is not a

particularly dominant team. That was the case last year, with team points being disbursed across the board instead of 4-5 dominating. Second place (St. Bede) was only 32 points and third (Alleman) had 31. If that holds true in 2017, F-P may end up with a team trophy. Both St. Bede and Alleman were bumped up to 2A because of the IHSA’s success factor. Among the favorites are Carthage Illini West, Rockford Christian, Sterling

Newman and defending champ New Berlin and its star sprinter Kahlil Wassell. With defending 1A hurdling champ Bret Danis of St. Bede in 2A now, AJ Christensen is capable of winning both hurdles. With Mason Wright and Brady Webb potentially near the top of the horizontal jumps, F-P could score around 30 points. Add in a 1,600 relay that is capable of making the finals and Saturday could be very a very exciting day for fans from Forreston and Polo.

Both Wright and Christensen struggled at the 2016 meet. Wright received a questionable call in the triple jump that resulted in a jump that would have likely made the finals being called a scratch. Christensen admittedly didn’t run up to par. With such optimism going into the 2016, Polo-Forreston failed to advance any events to Saturday’s finals. According the 110 high hurdle seeds, Hunter Daws is ranked fifth. Other state

competitors will be Gavin Fuchs in the 100, Mathew Cheseman in the 400, Christian Groenewold in the high jump and Reid Taylor in the triple jump. Oregon’s best chances for a medal will come from senior Sawyer Foss, junior Ian Hussung and sophomore Jake Mennen. Mennen’s 13-6 sectional pole vault is ranked fourth, with defending champ Curtis Gordon first at 16-0. Hussung missed by one spot of advancing in the 800

last year and is one par to be one of the 12 finalists. He also has to be considered a darkhorse to place top three. Foss has thrown the discus close to 150 feet and that is usually enough to make the finals. If he hits close to his PR (50-9) in the shot put, that should also be enough for the finals. Andrew Newman and Devin DeHaan will be hurdling and Conner Hopkins joining Mennen in the vault, along with a 3,200 relay for Oregon.

Sports Column Weather plays havoc with spring sports By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Weather has played havoc with spring sports and this past weekend was no exception. Baseball and softball

games had to be postponed. The Oregon boys track sectional on Friday had win chills in the upper 30s. Upon leaving the Hawk regional baseball game at Pecatonica last Wednesday, I encountered the worst driving conditions ever experienced in 20 years of covering sports. Earleen Hinton wisely waited out the storm at the school. How bad could it be, I thought? Extremely bad I found out, as visibility was

practically nil with rain and high winds buffering the Pecatonica blacktop. It was the closest a person could come to driving blind. There was plenty of grumbling by track coaches about the sectional meet being held Friday instead of Thursday when the weather was nicer. Meet officials proposed it be moved, but the IHSA required that all 18 schools agree to the change. There was one dissenter and Friday it stayed.

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Though I would have liked more favorable weather for competitors to have a better chance to meet statequalifying standards and spectator comfort, I have no qualms with it staying on Friday. It’s always been on Friday and works well for coaches that do double duty at the girls 1A state meet on Thursday. Last week, the Antioch girls sectionals opted for Wednesday and ended up competing in much worse weather than either Thursday or Friday, so you never know which day is going to be optimal. But, my biggest argument for keeping it on the traditional Friday comes from a Lena-Winslow kid named Kade Lobdell. Lobdell is an 800 runner with a seeded time of 2:04.55. With sub 2:00 minute runners Riley Wells of Rockford Christian and Ian Hussung in his heat, he probably wasn’t going to get the guaranteed first and second-place state qualification. His only route was to improve on his time to meet the state-qualifying standard of 2:02.66. What I witnessed was a runner that disregarded inclement conditions and ran

his heart out to finish with a time of 2:02.07, a personal best by over two seconds. The mental toughness shown by Lobdell exemplified the essence of post-season competition. As an athlete, am I going to use the weather for an excuse, or am I going to compete as hard as my body and mind will allow me to? 1A, 2A Differences After covering both the 1A and 2A track lately for both boys and girls, there is a huge difference in level of competition between the two. It is much more noticeable than in other sports. Both Oregon and Forreston-Polo are in enviable positions as two of the larger enrollments in 1A track. Special credit needs to go to Erie-Prophetstown, one of smallest programs in 2A. Its boys’ 3,200-relay team had the fastest time (7:57) of any 2A team in the state. And, all four runners hail from tiny Prophetstown, enrollment 278. In a Hebronesque-like saga, they will be competing for a state title against suburban schools as large as 1,317 and downstate power Cahokia. Of the four relays, the 3,200 is the hardest for small

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Lady Hawks win regional 9-5 over North Boone Oregon advances to the Byron Sectional By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com It was tense for a while at the Rockford Lutheran 2A softball regional, but Oregon came from behind to win its first title since 2009. Besides dealing with two date changes to the game because of weather, the Hawks overcame an early 2-run deficit against North Boone to advance the sectional with a 9-5 win on Monday. “It’s neat to send the seniors out with a regional title and have a number up on the regional banner that will last forever,” Oregon coach Jamie Revelle said. “I was happy watching how excited they are. These girls overcame a lot in their career to get this far. It’s neat to coach a team that you don’t have to drive. They’re self motivated to win.” It was a 6-run third inning that put the game away for the Hawks, with Hailey White starting the rally by beating out a grounder. She had two bunt singles for the game. “That sparked us,” Revelle said. Aleah Wight drove in White with a hit and McKenna Sadler followed up with beautifully laid down bunt on the first base line. She beat it out and Wight managed to score from second, giving Oregon a 4-4 tie. Ellie Egyed walked and then Bailey

Emily Perkins and Hailey White hold the 2A Regional trophy as their teammates surround them for a photo following their 9-5 win over North Boone. Oregon plays on Wednesday at the Byron Sectional. Photo by Zach Arbogast

Montavon came up with what Revelle called the “clutch” hit of the game. With one out, she singled, driving in Sadler and McKenna and giving the Hawks its first lead of the game at 6-4. “That was a good at bat, the way she hung in there,” Revelle said. “And, it was big for Bailey and her confidence. That hit gave us the insurance we needed.”

Before the inning was over, Montavon came in on a Hannah Wolber sacrifice and Bailey Shaffer also scored for an 8-4 advantage. “From there on out, it was going to take a major disaster for us to lose,” Revelle said. “Emily had some key strikeouts and was letting the defense work for her.” At the beginning of the game, Perkins

struggled on the mound. She gave up a single and walk in the first inning. Then, Anna McMillan had a 3-run homer for a 3-0 North Boone lead. Oregon got two runs right back in the bottom half of the inning, as Perkins led off with a triple and the speedy Wight was hit by a pitch. Both scored on fielder choices. The Indians built the lead up to 4-2 after the second inning and Hawk fans might have been wondering if this was going to be a repeat of girls basketball, where North Boone upset Oregon. “The girls came out nervous,” Revelle said. “We forgot what got there is the first place and that is defense.” In the top of the third, Shaffer and Wight came up with big plays on defense to hold NB scoreless. “Once that happened, we settled down from there on out,” Revelle said. “Shaffer had a great game at third, stopping balls.” The big three of Perkins, White and Wight went a combined 7-for-10 at the plate and had five runs. Eight different players either had hits or scored runs for the Hawks. “We had the right mix of leadership, especially from names you won’t see in the stat pages,” Revelle said. “Obviously, we have the speed and the power. We’re feeling confident; it’s not over yet.” Oregon was scheduled to play Sterling Newman at 6:30 p.m. at the Byron Sectional, weather permitting. The sectional championship game is scheduled for Saturday, at 10 a.m.

F-P wins sectional, Hawks qualify individuals to state By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com In weather more suited for a November playoff football game, it was Forreston-Polo handling the elements best to claim the co-op’s first-ever track and field sectional title on May 19. F-P had 121 points to 114 for favored Rockford Christian. Host Oregon was a solid third among the 18 entrants with 85 points. “We’ve never been indoors for track,” F-P coach Bob Wagner said. “We practice outside every single day, no matter what the weather is. We have kids from freshmen on to seniors that never give up.” F-P led 113-104 going into the final event, the 1,600-meter relay, and needed only to place to clinch the title. The foursome of Evan Kelsey, Gavin Fuchs, AJ Christensen, and Mathew Cheeseman did more than that. They ran a time of 3:31 to take second to the best 1,600 relay in the 1A, Rockford Christian, who ran 3:26. That gave F-P its 10th event qualifier of the meet. “Man, it’s hard to take it all in,” said Wagner after watching anchor Cheeseman cross the finish line ahead of Oregon to assure a spot downstate. “That race was the most emotional for me in an emotional meet.” As he has done all season, it was Christensen leading the way with a pair of championships in the hurdles. His times of 15.20 in the 110 highs and 39.94 were far below his stateleading marks, but so were most everyone else’s in the wind and the cold. “The cold weather sucks,” Christensen said. “I just wanted to do enough to qualify.” This is Christensen’s third trip downstate in both events and he is still looking to place. “Last year, I had a bad start in the 110s and didn’t compete hard enough in the 300s,” he said. “I don’t feel any pressure because of the rankings. All I need to do is go down and compete with heart. It helps being on a team like this.” Joining Christensen

Oregon’s Devin DeHaan is congratulated by his teammates after finishing second in the 300 meter hurdles and qualifying for the state meet. Photo by Earleen Hinton

downstate in the highs is teammate Hunter Daws, who took second at 15.50. Daws also took third in the 300 hurdles. That race was run in the opposite direction to take advantage of the wind and it was the only one of two with multiple qualifiers. Andrew Newman of Oregon managed to earn a berth to Charleston with a fourth-place finish of 15.84. It will be his fourth year of competing downstate, but the first time in an individual event. “It feels a lot better as an individual than when I ran on the relays. The relays were easier to make,” Newman said. As expected, Mason Wright and Brady Webb took titles in the horizontal jumps for F-P. Wright went 44-feet1 to whip everyone by three feet in the triple jump. “It’s fun competing against the best in the area,” said F-P’s Reid Taylor, who grabbed the other triple jump qualification with a 41-1. “Mason has unlimited potential. His last jump (scratch) was 46 feet.” Webb is coming back into form after a hip flexor sidelined him and leaped 21 feet in the long jump to hold off Sydney Malone (20-8) of Winnebago for the title. “All of our jumps did

great,” F-P jumping coach Ryan Deets said. “Brady did what he needed to do to hopefully get in the better flight downstate.” In the high jump, Christian Groenewold beat out two other jumpers on misses to place second with a 5-9 clearance. That will be a low seed at state, but not even the sectional winner, Quinn Halverson, who has a 6-4 seed could crack the 6-foot mark. “Christian did that on his opening jump and apparently was in the right place at the right time,” Deets said. In the 400 meters, Cheeseman was able to maintain his form at the end, while his two closest competitors broke down. His winning time was 52.83. “They gassed too soon,” said Cheeseman. “I was able to keep my knees up and driving, while the other two gave out.” F-P almost had another qualifier, but freshman Jace Coffey settled for third in the discus at 131-4. Coffey came in as the No. 9 seed, with Oregon’s Sawyer Foss (14811) No. 1. Foss nearly missed the finals, only throwing 128 feet in the prelims. Nine went to the finals and he was the ninth qualifier. “I got lucky getting into Turn to B2

Oregon’s Jake Mennen clears 13’ in the pole vault during the boys sectional track meet on May 19, at Landers-Loomis Field. Mennen placed first eventually clearing 13’ 6”. Photo by Randy Stukenberg

Oregon’s Sawyer Foss throws the discus at the Oregon Sectional on Friday night, Photo by Earleen Hinton

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Baseball team falls at regional to Warren-Stockton By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com If there was a positive to Oregon’s 2A regional baseball loss to No. 1 seed Warren-Stockton on May 17, it was that players and fans had a chance to take cover before a storm with ferocious winds, lightning, rain and hail hit the Pecatonica area. The first bolt of thunder came two minutes after a pair of Oregon errors allowed two unearned runs to come in for W-S in the bottom of fourth inning, making it 15-0. Mercifully, the game was called and both teams shook hands and went their separate ways before neartornado conditions hit. The wind was blowing out all afternoon and the Warhawks (22-7), who won the east division of the NUIC, took advantage early, sending ten batters up in the first inning. Shortstop Hayden Fox, who leads the NUIC with a .500 batting average, drilled a Jared Pottorf fastball over the left-centerfield fence, driving in Dillon Hatfield and giving W-S a 2-0 lead. “We were rested and raring to go,” Warhawk coach Jim Nielsen said. The Hawks had a chance to get out of the inning, but a

Oregon’s Jeffrey Gracyalny waits for the pick-off throw as Warren-Stockton’s Brandon Love dives back safely to first during regional action at Pecatonica. Photo by Earleen Hinton

botched double-play attempt and two passed balls made it 3-0. Singles by Nolan Buske, Payton, Keeffer and Carter Kubat collectively drove in three more runs and the inning ended with S-W up 6-0. “We can’t make excuses. We need to stick to fundamentals and make routine plays,” Oregon coach Dave Boyer said. Payton Calow, known more as a 6-foot-5 quarterback for the Warren football team, struck out the top of the Oregon batter order to start the game and retired the next

three on a ground out, fly out and another strikeout. “Their pitchers threw strikes,” Boyer said. “You have to tip your hat to them.” In a pitch count preservation move, Nielsen removed Calow after two innings and inserted Buske. Buske gave up a walk to start the third inning, but Nolan Thomas, one of three freshmen Boyer was forced to use because of a shortage of players, was thrown out stealing second. That was as far as Oregon would advance on the base paths, as Calow and Buske

combined for a no-hitter. Oregon’s Chase Prehn drew a walk to start the fourth inning off. Then Austin Wilson hit a long ball to center, but Hatfield played the wind perfectly and snared it for an out. Dalton Hermes also got a hold of one of Buske’s pitches and drilled it into left field for what looked like Oregon’s first hit, but Kyle McGivney made a diving catch. “They were solid in all aspects of the game,” Boyer said. “They hit the ball from

the start and made plays in the field. They were operating on all cylinders.” In the bottom of the second, Hatfield singled and Fox reached first on an error. McGivney found the gap between first and second, driving in two runs for an 8-0 Warhawk lead. A double by Ahrend Raab and a passed ball resulted in two more runs, as Hermes came in to replace Pottorf on the mound. Keeffer capped off the inning with a home run that hit the top of the fence and bounced over for an 11-0 lead.

In the third inning, Hermes allowed four hits, but held the Warhawks to two runs. “It was a lot tougher for them having to use a pitcher on Monday while we stayed fresh,” Nielsen said. In Monday’s game against South Beloit, Oregon earned its third win (6-4) of the season, as Kevin Beard went the full seven innings. “That was exciting,” Boyer said. “We were down 4-0 and kicked it up and became more aggressive. Anthony Marchetti had a 3-run double to take the lead, Nolan Thomas had four quality at bats and Hermes had a key double.” In weather-related news, the Oregon team bus had to take an alternate route home due to uprooted trees, an entire barn and other debris on Pecatonica Road near Seward. Additionally, several vehicles of Hawk fans driving home were forced to seek refuge in a driveway of a farm because of the blinding storm. “It was the worst weather I have ever driven in,” said one of those drivers. “You could not see anything in front of you. It was a very dangerous situation to be caught in.” (A photo of the barn across the road appears on B3)

Hawks will compete at state track meet this week From B1 the finals,” Foss said. “I was really nervous. But, after hitting state qualifying in the shot put, I felt better.” After the shot put, Foss returned to the discus and threw 138-9 to knock Coffey out of second place and earn trips in both throwing events. Oregon’s lone individual first place was from Jake Mennen in the pole vault, knocking a foot off his personal best. He cleared 13-6 on his first attempt, to tie Adam Tate’s sophomore record. “The way Jake was jumping today, I think he

can go 14 feet downstate,” Oregon coach Jim Spratt said. In a tense competition for the second spot, Conner Hopkins beat Toby McIntosh of RC on fewer misses at 105. Hopkins made it on his first attempt and McIntosh on his second. “It definitely wasn’t a gimme to go downstate,” Hopkins said. Oregon’s Ian Hussung recovered from a hip flexor to place second in the 800 to Riley Wells of RC, 1:58.99 to 2:01.15. “Hussung is primed to break our school record of

1:56.35 at state,” Spratt said. He also anchored the 3,200 relay team to a win over RC. Joining him were Skylar Carlson, Ryan Lazansky and Michael Bowers. “Honestly, I never thought we’d win,” Carlson said. “We were just hoping to get under qualifying (8:33). We did it (8:32.14) for the first time all year.” For the first time in Spratt’s coaching tenure at Oregon, he did not have more than one relay team advance downstate. The other three relays took third place and did not qualify on time. “There’s a big difference

between 70 degrees and 40 degrees,” Spratt said. “It’s tough to run great times in these conditions. Only the first two finishers were going to make it tonight.” The happiest state qualifier for Oregon was 300 hurdler Devin DeHaan, who was second to Christensen with a 41.96. He came in as the No. 6 seed and 42.53 PR. “I hurdled three years and got nowhere,” DeHaan said. “As a senior, this means a lot. I get to do something very special with my friends on what will be our last experience in high school.” Also happy was Hawk grad

Konnor Wilson, who finished his first year of college hurdling and came back to watch his former teammates. “I’m incredibly proud of both our hurdlers,” Wilson said. “They’re like little brothers to me. I haven’t been this excited about races like this in a long time.” Other placers for Oregon were the 400 and 800 relays of Caleb Mennen, Alex Sitze, Kaden Humphrey and Newman. The 1,600 relay, which placed third downstate in 2016 and had Mennen and Newman returning, ran 3:34.08 to miss statequalifying by less than a

second. Jacob Hoyle and Hussung also ran. Oregon’s Ryan Lazansky was fifth in the 1,600 and Jordan Wilkins sixth in the 3,200. For F-P, the 3,200 relay of Chris Rademaker, Jake Simpson, Draven Wells and Cheeseman took third, the 800 relay of Kelsey, Webb, Taylor and Fuchs fourth and the 400 relay disqualified. Ethan Phillips was sixth in the triple jump, while Dom Christensen and Matt Binkley placed in the pole vault. “I was little disappointed with the relays, but the weather hurt,” Wagner said.

Rt. 72 Conference Boys Meet Results Top 5 Finish Results 8th Grade Boys Team Results 1. Mt. Morris Rahn 127; 2. Forreston Junior High 64; 3. Meridian Junior High School 52; 4. Winnebago Middle School 50; 5. Polo Aplington Middle School 49; 6. Byron Middle School 46; 7. Pecatonica Middle School 43 110 Meter Hurdles 1. Ethan Greenfield – Forreston Junior High 16.83; 2. Bennett Soltow – Polo Aplington Middle School 17.07; 3. Austin Ebert - Mt. Morris Rahn 17.21; 4. Leo Adami – Byron Middle School 17.55; 5. Tre’von Stifter – Pecatonica Middle School 18.37 100 Meter Dash 1. Gatlin Good – Mt. Morris Rahn 12.03; 2. Jordan Neushwander – Forreston Junior High 12.54; 3. Parker Wolber – Polo Aplington Middle School 12.59; 4. Noah Ross – Meridian Junior High School 12.67; 5. Micah Gearhart – Winnebago Middle School 12.79 1600 Meter Run 1. Gabe Howard – Pecatonica Middle School 5:16.33; 2. Ryan Hussung – Mr. Morris Rahn 5:19.81; 3. Hunter McMillian – Meridian Junior High School 5:29.50; 4. David Lyons – Winnebago Middle School 5:36.31; 5. Mason Engelkens – Meridian Junior High School 5:36.51 400 Meter Relay 1. Meridian Junior High School (A) 50.21 (Mason Jennings, David Willis, Adam Roganowicz, Noah Ross); 2. Polo Aplington Middle School (A) 51.00 (Cole Faivre, Jesse Powell, Bennett Soltow, Parker Wolber); 3. Forreston Junior High (A) 51.26 (Ethan Greenfield, Curtis Akins, Jordan Neushwander, Jaxon Shuey); 4. Pecatonica Middle School (A) 53.44 (Josh Bardell, Benny Koch, Tre’von Stifter, Gabe Howard); 5. Byron Middle School (A) 55.62 (Leo Adami, Brogan

Griffith, Josiah Fetherston, Austin Coyne) 400 Meter Dash 1. Joseph Pina – Byron Middle School 59.50; 2. Tre’von Stifter – Pecatonica Middle Schoool 59.60; 3. Bennett Solotow – Polo Aplington Middle School 1:00.40; 4. Ayden Coffey – Byron Middle School 1:00.75; 5. Mark Miller – Meridian Junior High School 1:03.26 200 Meter Hurdles 1. Austin Ebert – Mt. Morris Rahn 30.40; 2. Leo Adami – Byron Middle School 33.46; 3. Colton Gunder – Polo Aplington Middle School 34.29; 4. Cody Rivera – Pecatonica Middle School 38.33; 5. Quinten Fletcher – Winnebago Middle School 39.19 200 Meter Dash 1. Gatlin Good – Mt. Morris Rahn 24.64; 2. Jordan Neuschwander – Forreston Junior High 25.55; 3. Parker Wolber – Polo Aplington Middle School 26.24; 4. Noah Ross – Meridian Junior High School 26.73; 5. Carson Engelkes – Meridian Junior High School 27.55 800 Meter Run 1. Jaxon Shuey – Forreston Junior High 2:19.23; 2. Ryan Hussung – Mt. Morris Rahn 2:25.25; 3. Joseph Pina – Byron Middle School 2:31.21; 4. Louis Avendano – Meridian Junior High School 2:31.47; 5. David Lyons – Winnebago Middle School 2:33.76 800 Meter Relay 1. Mt. Morris Rahn (A) 1:47.65 (Austin Ebert, Wylee Rice, Owen James, Gatlin Good); 2. Byron Middle School (A) 1:55.03 (Ayden Coffey, Jacob Shaw, Josiah Fetherston, Austin Coyne); 3. Pecatonica Middle Schol (A) 1:57.85 (Josh Barddell, Benny Koch, Zain Miles, Gabe Greenberg); 4. Meridian Junior High School (A) 1:58.23 (Louis Avendano, Carson Engelkes, Dylan Hawes, Mason Engelkens); 5. Winnebago Middle School (A) 2:16.04 (Garret Asche,

Quinten Fletcher, Braden Naill, Kaiden Steurer) 1600 Meter Relay 1. Mt. Morris Rahn (A) 4:10.98 (Wylee Rice, Austin Ebert, Andrew Herbst, Gatlin Good); 2. Meridian Junior High School (A) 4:21.94 (Jack Orlando, Jacob Fitzsimmons, Kaden Viverito, Hunter McMillian); 3. Winnebago Middle School (A) 4:24.63; 4. Pecatonica Middle School (A) 5:36.65 (Lucas Davidson, Andrew Wilquet, Alex Jenkins, Toby Craft) Shot Put 1. Anjel Chavez – Mt. Morris Rahn 39’05”; 2. Micah Gearhart – Winnebago Middle School 39’; 3. Colton Manser – Mt. Morris Rahn 38’09”; 4. Jacob Fowler – Winnebago Middle School 37’04”; 5. Colton Gunder – Polo Aplington Middle School 31”11” Discus 1. Cole Schrank – Winnebago Middle School 125’ 01”; 2. Colton Manser – Mt. Morris Rahn 111’07”; 3. Anjel Chavez – Mt. Morris Rahn 107’09.5”; 4. Jacob Fowler – Winnebago Middle School 101’10”; 5. Omar Gallardo – Meridian Junior High School 94’03.50” Long Jump 1. Wylee Rice – Mt. Morris Rahn 17’06.50”; 2. Jaxon Shuey – Forreston Junior High 17’04”; 3. Micah Gearhart – Winnebago Middle School 16’10”; 4. Gabe Howard – Pecatonica Middle School 16’07”; 5. David Willis – Meridian Junior High School 15’10” High Jump 1. Andrew Herbst – Mt. Morris Rahn 5’; 2. Jordan Neushwander – Forreston Junior High 4’09.05”; 3. Jesse Powell – Polo Aplington Middle School 4’09.04”; 4. Jacob Shaw – Byron Middle School 4’09.03”; 5. Ethan Cain – Forreston Junior High 4’09.02” 7th Grade Boys

Team Results 1. Mt. Morris Rahn 142; 2. Byron Middle School 86; 3. Winnebago Middle School 52; 4. Pecatonica Middle School 50; 4. Forreston Junior High 50; 6. Polo Appplington Middle School 30; 7. Meridian Junior High School 24 110 Meter Hurdles 1. Kristeean Zavala – Mt. Morris Rahn 18.26; 2. Michael Cunningham – Winnebago Middle School 18.30; 3. Matthew Beltran – Forreston Junior High 19.53; 4. Tyson Farwell – Byron Middle School 19.67; 5. Owen Lightfoot – Winnebago Middle School 19.77 100 Meter Dash 1. Dre Smith – Mt. Morris Rahn 12.59; 2. Isaac Brooks – Mt. Morris Rahn 13.10; 3. Bailey Leif – Pecatonica Middle Schoool 13.55; 4. Patrick Hickey – Meridian Junior High School 13.99; 5. Griffin Britnell – Meridian Junior High School 14.13 1600 Meter Run 1. Jacob Fiorello – Forreston Junior High 5:25.61; 2. Hunter Hoffman – Pecatonica Middle School 5:37.68; 3. Kenton Comer – Mt. Morris Rahn 5:50.02; 4. Waylon Hanke – Winnebago Middle School 5:58.67; 5. Ethan Potter – Byron Middle School 6:02.43 400 Meter Relay 1. Mt. Morris Rahn (A) 55.56 (Ashton Persinger, Isaac Brooks, Josef Gelander, Issac Reber); 2. Meridian Junior High School (A) 57.12 (Tyler Hall, Griffin Britnell, Patrick Hickey, Madix Barrett); 3. Pecatonica Middle School (A) 57.14 (AJ Mulcahy, Hunter Hoffman, Jon Baker, Bailey Leif); 4. Byron Middle School (A) 57.26 (Owen Griffith, Chandler Binkley, tyson farwell, Coy Lind); 5. Winnebago Middle School (A) 57.85 (Caleb Leonard, Owen Lightfoot, Jonathon Claerbout, Jackson Lindquist) 400 Meter Dash 1. Daniel Dominquez – Mt. Morris Rahn 1:01.64; 2.

Carter Conderman – Byron Middle School 1:02.04; 3. Isaac Mondello – Byron Middle School 1:11.28; 4. Wyatt Quackboerner – Polo Aplington Middle School 1:13.13; 5. Josef Gelander – Mt. Morris Rahn 1:13.77 200 Meter Hurdles 1. Kristeean Zavala – Mt. Morris Rahn 30.46; 2. Owen Lightfoot – Winnebago Middle School 32.65; 3. AJ Mulcahy – Pecatonica Middle Schol 32.90; 4. Preston Mrozek – Byron Middle School 33.99; 5. Matthew Beltran – Forreston Junior High 33.30 200 Meter Dash 1. Dre Smith – Mt. Morris Rahn 26.34; 2. Issac Brooks – Mt. Morris Rahn 27.81; 3. Michael Cunningham – Winnebago Middle School 29.17; 4. Owen Griffith – Byron Middle School 29.39; 5. Jackson Lindquist – Winnebago Middle School 30.17 800 Meter Run 1. Jacob Fiorello – Forreston Junior High 2:30.04; 2. Carter Conderman – Byron Middle School 2:37.77; 3. Jokiah Sewell – Mt. Morris Rahn 2:40.60; 4. Tyler Hall – Meridian Junior High School 2:41.29; 5. Evan Potter – Byron Middle School 2:41.98 800 Meter Relay 1. Mt. Morris Rahn (A) 1:48.52 (Kristeean Zavala, Daniel Dominguez, Jokiah Sewell, Dre Smith); 2. Byron Middle School (A) 2:00.91 (Owen Griffith, timothy Shouer, Tyron Farwell, Preston Mrozek); 3. Winnebago Middle School (A) 2:07.84 (Owen Bucey, Hayden Binicewicz, Reid Shellhorn, Owen Lightfoot); 4. Forreston Junior High (A) 2:08.56 (DylanGreenfield, Michael Taylor, Carter Daws, Ryan Morris); 5. Pecatonica Middle School (A) 2:13.39 (Armando Batista, Will Howard, Kaden Degner, AJ Mulcahy) 1600 Meter Relay 1. Mt. Morris Rahn (A) 4:40.58 (Kristeean Zavala,

Isaac Brooks, Daniel Dominguez, Jokiah Sewell); 2. Byron Middle School (A) 4:53.73 (Zach Janovsky, Isaac Mondello, Evan Potter, Carter Conderman); 3. Polo Aplington Middle School (A) 5:15.36 (Gavin Gulbranson, Quinton Blunt, Carson Jones, Wyatt Quackboerner); 4. Winnebago Middle School (A) 5:19.15 (Kolton Watts, Jakob DiPliazza, brady Schaller, Zachary Wendler); 5. Pecatonica Middle School (A) 5:38.27 (Sam Frank, Chris Koch, Spencer Musser, Zach Linder) Shot Put 1. Cooper blake – Polo Aplington Middle School 36’08”; 2. Daniel Dominquez – Mt. Morris Rahn 35’ 07”; 3. Bailey Leif – Pecatonica Middle School 31’05”; 4. Issac Reber – Mt. Morris Rahn 30’09”; 5. Timothy Shouer – Byron Middle Schhol 30’04” Discus 1. Bailey Leif – Pecatonica Middle School 110’03”; 2. Jokiah Sewell – Mt. Morris Rahn 89’; 3. Spencer Scott – Polo Aplington Middle School 88’01”; 4. Cooper Blake – Polo Aplington Middle School 77’01”; 5. Meridian Junior High School 75’09.5” Long Jump 1. Dre Smith – Mt. Morris Rahn 16’02”; 2. chandler Binkley – Byron Middle School 13’08.5”; 3. Jonathon Claerbout – Winnebago Middle School 13’06”; 4. Jacob Fiorello – Forreston Junior High 13’05.5”; 5. Jackson Lindquist – Winnebago Middle School 13’02.50” High Jump 1. Aaron Anderson – Forreston Junior High 4’09”; 2. Evan Potter – Byron Middle School 4’07”; 3. Coy Lind – Byron Middle School 4’05.01”; 4. Hunter Hoffman – Pecatonica Middle School 4’05”; 5. Michael Cunningham – Winnebago Middle School 4’03.03” (Team photos are on page B7)

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Storm Damage Above a homeowner in Seward examines an uprooted tree and fence in their yard after a late afternoon storm hit the small town, located just north of the Ogle County line. At right, fire department crews remove debris from a barn that was blown across Pecatonica Road, just south of Montague Road, in northern Ogle County on May 17. Strong winds damaged trees and some homes in Seward, located north of the county line. Oregon baseball fans who were at the Pecatonica Regional had to drive through the debris earlier when the storm hit. Photo by Earleen Hinton

To help revive the shrinking populations of the monarch butterfly and other pollinators, the Illinois Department of Transportation is adjusting its mowing routine along state highways this spring and summer. The approach, part of IDOT’s overall effort to encourage green and sustainable practices in all its programs and projects, will help to re-establish types of plants that are food sources for bees, butterflies, and other insects that are native to Illinois. “As one of the largest land owners in the state, IDOT appreciates its tremendous responsibility to act as stewards of the environment,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary

Randy Blankenhorn. “This simple change in our maintenance obligations will have little impact on the traveling public, but will give a big assist to Mother Nature at no cost to the state.” Although their numbers are on the decline, pollinators play a vital role in agriculture and the state’s ecosystem by fertilizing and aiding in reproduction of flowers, fruits, vegetables, and seeds. The official state insect of Illinois since 1975, the monarch butterfly is at risk of being declared endangered, with a population that has declined by 80 percent in the last 10 years. Starting this month, IDOT will only mow 15 feet of right of way beyond the edge of the roadway. Exceptions

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Are you tired of weaving your way through your garage, haunted by gifts of Christmas past or that spur-of-themoment “super deal” thingamajig still in its box? Well, the Oregon Chamber of Commerce, City of Oregon, and Ogle County Newspapers can help.

Call Sauk Valley Media (Ogle County Newspapers’ parent company) at 1-815-284-2224 to speak directly to a classified sales representative by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 2. Ads cost $10 for 20 words and $15 for up to 45 words. Ads may also be delivered to the Dixon office prior to the deadline.

The three entities Oregon City-Wide Sales are teaming up to • Printed June 9-10 invite everyone maps will also to participate in be available at the Oregon City-Wide Garage Sales on the Chamber Office (first floor of the Friday and Saturday, June 9 and 10. Oregon Coliseum). Whether you are spring cleaning, downsizing, and/or just getting organized now is the time to take advantage of these special benefits by participating in the City-Wide Sales! Benefits include: • Publicity on the City’s and Chamber’s web pages and your sale location on a printed map with your corresponding ad in the June 8 editions of the Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times, Tri-County Press, and Forreston Journal. A story about the event will also appear on the newspaper’s website at www.oglecountynews.com.

Participants need to stop by City Hall for a FREE permit to post at their sale. Registration for the City-Wide Garage Sales must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, June 2, in order to be included in the City-Wide promotions. Join the Oregon Chamber of Commerce, City of Oregon and Ogle County Newspapers to help make your Garage Sale a success and provide the community a great shopping experience! For more information, call the Chamber Office at 815-732-2100, Oregon City Hall at 815-732-6321, or Ogle County Newspapers 815-7326166, Ext. 5902.

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Local ag groups are facilitating wildfire relief effort for victims A collaborative local effort is underway to solicit financial contributions to help with the extensive relief efforts for wildfire victims in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Colorado. More than 1.5 million acres were lost to wildfires in these states, with more than 5,000 mature cows and an undetermined number of calves perishing. Thousands of miles of fence and numerous farm buildings were destroyed with multi-million dollar losses incurred by many farm and ranch families, and the rebuilding process will be long and slow. Participating local

organizations include the county Farm Bureaus in Ogle, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Stephenson and WinnebagoBoone Counties; the Jo Daviess, Ogle and Stephenson County Beef Associations; Northwest Illinois Holstein Association; Northwest Illinois Forage and Grasslands Council, and the local Farm Service Agency offices. Individuals and groups wishing to donate are invited to make out their check to either “Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation” (with “Fire Relief ” in the memo line) or to the Kansas Livestock Foundation (with “Wildfire Relief Fund” in the

memo line). Checks may be mailed or dropped off through May 31 at the following county Farm Bureau offices: Ogle County Farm Bureau, 421 W. Pines Road, Suite 8, PO Box 195, Oregon IL 61061; Carroll County Farm Bureau, 811 S. Clay, Mt. Carroll IL 61053; Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau, 212 N. Main, PO Box 501, Elizabeth IL 61028; Stephenson County Farm Bureau, 210 W. Spring Street, Freeport IL 61032; Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau, 1925 S. Meridian Road, Rockford IL 61102. All funds will be forwarded to the respective organizations.

Byron Forest preserve to host program about bees June 4 The Byron Forest Preserve District will offer a free program on bumble bees and native pollinators on Sunday, June 4 at 2 p.m. at the Jarrett Prairie Center. Naturalist and Illinois Bee Spotter Barbara Williams will explore the important roles of pollinators in lives and landscapes and what

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everyone can do to help their declining populations. She will share her photographs of the broad range of local pollinators with a special emphasis on wild bees and bumble bees. The program will discuss how to encourage local pollinators in the back yard, the problems with various

pesticides, how land use affects insects, and the important role of insect pollinators in ecosystems. No advance registration is required for this program. For more information call the Byron Forest Preserve at 815-234-8535 ext. 200 or visit their website atwww. byronforestpreserve.com.

State offices closed for holiday

Youngsters at Happy Hearts Daycare, Oregon, celebrated the Week of the Young Child recently with several activities. Photo by Janine Wilson

All Monday through Friday Illinois Secretary of State offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. In addition, all Tuesday through Saturday Driver

Services facilities will be closed on Saturday, May 27. All office and facilities will be open for business on Tuesday, May 30. Individuals can visit the Secretary of State’s website, www.cyberdriveillinois.com,

to locate the nearest Driver Services facility and the hours of operation. In addition, drivers can change an address, register to become an organ and tissue donor or renew license plate stickers online.

This clearly shows the generosity of everyone involved with the project – people who make a difference in other people’s lives.

Cubmaster of Cub Scout Pack 81, Joshua Lehrke, Jeremiah Abramowicz, Doug McArthur, Laryssa Kramer, Chris Abramowicz, J.D. Abramowicz, Ben Abramowicz, Gavyn McArthur, Edward McArthur, Isaac Kramer, and Asher Kramer. Thanks to the following businesses, organizations, churches, and volunteers: Oregon Fire Department for advertising on their sign, Kim at Shell for advertising on their sign, Harvard State Bank for advertising on their sign, Pizza Hut for pizza, Oregon Church of God for their facilities, Freedom Lutheran Church volunteers, Josh, April, Hayden, Emily, Gary, and Sue Roos, Russ and Susan Senti, K-Rae and Nathan Knowles, Pam Steele, Halley Holm, Steve Spangler, Susan and Gary French, Deana Gonzales, Shania Gerke, Emily Watters, Ghab Pressley, and Lifeline volunteers.

Public Voice Man questions new jail site

Dear Editor, As a citizen of Oregon who currently lives close to the proposed new jail site, I would hope that more people living within the city would question the aesthetics regarding its planned location. The City of Oregon has many things going for it — excellent, well-maintained parks, small businesses that continue to make a go of it (Conover Square), great police and fire departments, a renovated library, and for the most part caring and understanding citizens. Outside interest shouldn’t influence decisions to build the new jail since we the citizens of Oregon will have to deal with the end results. One final point — while the expansion and remodeling of Super Valu and Snyder’s offers more convenience to its customers, one may call into question costs associated with these projects as they relate to prices of goods and services offered to consumers. Sincerely, John Spaine Oregon

Lifeline says thanks to Trail Riders Dear Editor, Id like to take this opportunity to give a shout out to some good folks who are new community supporters. The Polo lifeline Food Pantry and the Dixon Food Pantry were recently gifted with very generous $1,800 donations to both pantries. This donation was made possible by a fundraiser created by the Blackhawk Trail Riders. These good folks are now using the trail system to travel from Dixon up to Polo on their ATVs. In particular I’d like to thank Mark Imfeld for his never-ending enthusiasm for the Polo businesses, and the very generous support of the food pantries and other charitable organizations. It is my understanding that they plan on continuing to hold fundraisers benefiting a different organization each time. This is the beginning of the second season that these folks

have been visiting Polo. They are respectful, spend money in our community, obey the laws and guidelines of using the trails, and we have had zero problems with them accessing us via the trail system. As a business owner I am glad for their business. They are currently trying to extend their access to the rest of Ogle County and hopefully at some point connecting to Stephenson County. This is good for Ogle County bringing in much need tourism dollars as well as licensing and insurance revenues. Small towns need all the help they can get bringing business to our little towns. I hope that the Ogle County Board will reflect on what good can come from bringing more people from other communities to enjoy our parks, recreation and businesses, when they meet with the with the Blackhawk Riders next month. Yours truly, Kathy Wragg Polo Pinecricker Cafe Director Polo Lifeline Food Pantry

Drive collected 2,800 pounds for pantries Dear Editor, We did it again! Letter carriers at the Oregon Post Office along with postal employees and local volunteers teamed up to stamp out hunger in the community. I want to thank everyone who helped make this year’s food drive a success. It could not have been done without you. Across the country, the food drive – held in cooperation with the postal service – resulted in millions of pounds of nonperishable food collected and distributed to deserving charities nationwide. Closer to home, the Oregon carriers collected 2,800 pounds of food from generous donations left at mailboxes, which were then delivered to local community food pantries. For 25 years our local community has come together for this important event to help make it successful.

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County News Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests. May 17 Nicholas Walker, 25, Janesville, Wisconsin, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a petition to revoke. Walker’s bond was set at $25,000 (10%) pending a May 18 court appearance. Luana Bennett, 51, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Bennett posted $361 as a full cash bond and does not have to appear in court on a later date. At 10:32 a.m., personnel from the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, Polo Fire Department, and the Polo Ambulance responded to a one vehicle roll over accident on Sterling Road. An Orange 2006 Ford Escape driven by Robert M. Durham, 32, Polo, was westbound on Sterling Road when he lost control of his vehicle while rounding the curve at Freeport Road. The vehicle rolled over in the westside field coming to a stop on its roof. Durham was transported

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to CGH Hospital in Sterling by the Polo Ambulance with minor injuries. The accident remains under investigation. May 18 Dustin Marx, 24, Davis Junction, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Marx posted $221 as a full cash bond and is scheduled to appear in court on May 22. Dan Daly, 59, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Daly posted $1,000 as a full cash bond and is scheduled to appear in court on June 1. Alvaro Mireles, 54, San Antonio, Texas, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for battery and failure to appear. Mireles didn’t post bond on either charge and was scheduled to appear in court on May 19. At approximately 5:47 p.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop in the 3000 block of North Freeport Road. After further investigation, Nicholas Hartwig, 37, Monroe, Wisconsin, was arrested for driving while license revoked. Hartwig was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. At approximately 1:10 p.m.,

deputies responded to the Stillman Valley High School in reference to a damage to a vehicle complaint. After an investigation, a 17-year-old male was taken into custody and charged with criminal damage to a vehicle after video of the parking lot was reviewed. The male was later released to his mother. May 19 At approximately 8:17 p.m., deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at 233 South Walnut in Stillman Valley. After an investigation, Joshua E. Dyal, 36, Stillman Valley, was arrested for disorderly conduct. Dyal was also issued a citation for possession of cannabis. Dyal was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Following a traffic stop on in the 13000 block of Illinois 38, deputies arrested Juan Pablo Morales, 19, Aurora, for the unlawful possession of cannabis, more than 10 grams. Morales also revived a citation for littering. Also arrested was a 17-year-old male from North Aurora for the unlawful possession of cannabis, more than 10 grams, and driving without a driver’s license. He also received a citation

for not having a front registration plate. Both were transported to the Ogle County Jail and will appear in court at a later date. May 20 Aldo D. Morales-Cabrera, 26, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was arrested for driving without a driver’s license following a traffic stop on I39. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

May 21 Zariah Ayon Louise Bradley, 21, DeKalb, was arrested for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop on I39. Bradley was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. May 22 Christopher Northrup, 22, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Northrup posted $500 as a full cash bond and is scheduled

appear in court on June 16. Christina Kelchner, 38, Chana, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Kelchner’s full cash bond was set at $881 pending a May 23 court appearance. Muzehe Manasse, 23, Rock Island, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Manasse did post $141 as a full cash bond and does not have to appear in court at a later date.

House Demolished The Spoor house on Fifth Street in Oregon north of the judicial center was demolished on May 19 to make way for expansion of a county parking lot next to it. Photo by Vinde Wells

Obituaries Eugene C. Vogt

Centennial Committee. He is survived by his wife, LaVonne; son, Terry Allen Vogt, Maui, Hawaii; daughter, Joyce Lorraine (Craig) LeBaron, Freeport; sister, Lois E. (Roger) Bruckner, Greenville, South Carolina; grandchildren, Tyler (Melissa) Vogt, Forreston, Tricia (Mick) Franklin, Winnebago, and Jennifer (Joe Scurek) LeBaron, Arlington Heights; step-grandchildren, Michelle

Mark O’Hara

The entire family of Mark O’Hara, 57, Oregon, regretfully announce the unexpected passing of their cherished father, brother and uncle on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at KSB Hospital, Dixon. Mark was a dear friend to many and a former proud electrician and member of Local 134 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Chicago. He will be dearly missed A memorial has been by Janette Villareal, Oregon, established. Visit and sign his loving partner of 19 Eugene’s guestbook at www. years and her children and grandchildren. He burketubbs.com.

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She is survived by her children, Felicia (Scott) Messenger, Oregon, Doug, Dixon, Martin, Sterling, and Casey, Rochelle; four grandchildren, Randy, Rachael, and Rebecca Reinheld, and Breanna Messenger; one honorary granddaughter, Destiny

Donaldson; two greatgrandchildren; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, three brothers, one son, one grandson, and two greatgranddaughters. She will be buried with her family in Amboy.

is survived by four sons, Andrew (Theron) Pfister, Ryan (Melissa) O’Hara, Joshua O’Hara and Justin (Jazmin) O’Hara; and his granddaughter, Audrina. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Jack and Patricia O’Hara; his beloved mother, Peggy O’Hara; and his cherished

brother, Michael. Family and friends will gather for a funeral mass on Friday, May 26 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon, with Rev. Joseph Naill as celebrant. Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon assisted the family with arrangements.

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Eugene C. Vogt, 90, previously from Forreston, died on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. He was born on April 9, 1927 the son of Clay R. and Rosa Margaret (DeVries) Vogt. He married LaVonne Doris Moring on Nov. 14, 1945 in Freeport. He was the owner and operator of a construction business for more than 40 years and also farmed, worked as the concessionaire at the White Pines State Park for 10 years, and worked as a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. Eugene was a member of the Forreston Reformed Church, Forreston Lions Club, and Masons. He was a church elder, Forreston School Board member, Freeport RSVP Program, Habitat for Humanity Board and Volunteer Builder, and the 2007 Baileyville

Rowe (David) Roberts, Arvada, Colorado; greatgrandchildren, Allison Franklin, Krista Franklin, Jessica Franklin, all of Winnebago, and Taylor Vogt, Marisa Vogt and Hailee Vogt, all of Forreston; and many nieces and nephews. Eugene was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, Kenneth; daughterin-law, Joann Vogt; brothers and sisters-in-law, Clarence (Mary) Moring, Mervin (Florence) Moring, and Lloyd (Johanna) Moring; and in-laws, John (Gertie) Moring. A celebration of life was held on May 19 at BurkeTubbs Funeral Home, Freeport, with Rev. Dr. Willis Schwichtenberg officiating. Burial was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

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. Christopher P. Rademacher, 17, Polo, driving 21-25 mph above limit, May 17, 2017 (April 4, 2017) $190.

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William Paul, 17, Mt. Morris, seat belt required (Driver), May 17, 2017 (April 17, 2017) $60. Anjelica M. Booth, 36, Oregon, disregarding official traffic control device, May 15, 2017 (April 17, 2017) $120. Dennis D. Beedle, 61, Mt.

Morris, driving 11-14 mph above limit, May 17, 2017 (April 22, 2017) $175. Debbra S. Schnarr, 64, Byron, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, May 18, 2017 (April 22, 2017) $120. Jame Lamont Modest, 35, Byron, driving 15-20 mph

above limit, May 15, 2017 (April 21, 2017) $195. Malik J. Lindsey, 19, Oregon, operating uninsured motor vehicle, May 16, 2017 (April 28, 2017) dismissed. Mary K. Benzing, 67, Byron, driving 11-14 mph above limit, May 15, 2017

(May 1, 2017) $195. Shelby T. Starr, 19, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, May 19, 2017 (May 7, 2017) $170. Nicholas M. Naylor, 30, Byron, seat belt required (driver), May 16, 2017 (May 5, 2017) $60.

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. May 12 Sean Adams Custom Carpentry Inc., warranty deed to Richard Way and Patricia Way, 1682 Warrenton Ct, Byron Township, $178,500. Richard S. Little, warranty deed to KJ Management Group LLC., Columbian Rd., Pine Creek Township, $105,000. Santiago Valladares Sr, warranty deed to Bacilisa Silva, 1214 Ave. B, Flagg Township, $85,000. Robert D. Stevens and Geraldine A. Stevens, quit claim to Joseph C. Stevens,

South Rock. Nation Road, Taylor Township. Anthony O’Brien and Rebecca O’Brien, quit claim to Luther Groen and Dea Groen, 606, 608, & 610 Locust Lane, Taylor Township, $1,313. May 15 Jason D. Ford and Erika K. Ford, warranty deed to Mark Balotti, 402 W. Colden St., Buffalo Township, $31,500. Katherine A. Peterson, warranty deed to Arkadiusz Stachurski, 298 Sunset Hill, Mt. Morris Township, $225,000. Angelika Stachurski, quit claim to Arkadiusz Stachurski, 298 Sunset Hill, Mt. Morris Township. Ogle County Sheriff and Heartland Bank and Trust Co. as successor in interest to American Midwest Bank and the National Bank of Dekalb County, Sheriff’s

deed to Thomas J. Hartnett III, 200 N. Washington, Flagg Township, $75,000.

Andrea Michelle Haye, 443 Creekside Drive, Byron Township, $129,000.

Ogle County Sheriff and Dustin E. Harriet, Sheriff’s deed to Bank of America, 407 W. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris Township.

Atip Bajrami, warranty deed to Sequoia Real Estate Investments LLC, 308 E. Washington St., Oregon-Nashua Township, $38,044.15.

May 16 Robbie L. Gray and Deborah Gray, warranty deed to Jordan R. Willstead and Angela M. Willstead, 7535 N. Winding Oak Lane, Marion Township, $320,000.

Mark A. Courter and Hilary A. Courter, warranty deed to Shannon M. LeFevre and Jaryn Rudy, 108 W. Lincoln St, Mt. Morris Township, $67,500.

Cynthia K. Wold, Donald E. Willis Jr and Lisa S. Carlson, warranty deed to Bryan M. Johnson, 407 Hickory Drive, Scott Township, $140,000.

Fannie Mae, warranty deed to Thomas J. Seidelman, Seth G. Seidelman and Kathleen Seidelman, 800 Jefferson St., Oregon-Nashua Township, $40,000.

Troy W. Fischer, warranty deed to Jesse W. Brewer and Christine A. Brewer, 6779 E. Bluegrass Trail, Marion Township, $305,000.

May 17 Dirk Brunner, warranty deed to Travis L. Jennings and Pamela J. Jennings, 407 S. Second St., OregonNashua Township, $28,000. Paul James Manby, quit claim to Adah Manby, 1868

Gary L. Voss and Susan L. Voss, warranty deed to

W. Egan Rd., Leaf River Township. Mark W. Wills and Linda L. Wills, warranty deed to B&S Holdings LLC, North Rocky Hollow Road, Pine Rock Township. Jonathan W. Mickle and Jennifer Mickle, warranty deed to Adam M. Miles, 6540 North Deer Path Rd., Rockvale Township, $185,000. Tracey A. Anderson, warranty deed to Joshua Rieck, 543 Mill Ridge Drive, Byron Township, $102,900. Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, warranty deed to Joseph Deland, 333 River Rd., Flagg Township, $110,000. May 18 Suzanne M. Delhotal, quit claim to Steven W. Delhotal, 1120 Sunset Terrace, Flagg Township. Steven W. Delhotal, warranty deed to Meguel Rodriguez, 1120 Sunset Terrace, Flagg Township, $164,000.

Kent A. Sabin and Kim Sabin-Ristow, warranty deed to Zheng Family LLC Series #5, 1133 N. Seventh St., Unit 501, Flagg Township, $69,500. Daniel L. Lundquist and Tracy L. Lundquist, warranty deed to Richard K. Ohlinger and Linda L. Ohlinger, 1305 Brookside Drive, Flagg Township, $215,000. Brian K. Koonce and Celina K. Koonce, warranty deed to Anthony Howerton, 515 S. Main St., Flagg Township, $88,000. Gregory M. Query and Peri Ann Query, warranty deed to Nathan C. Defauw and Jessica L. Gluszek, 603 N. 8th St., Flagg Township, $184,500. John B. Bearrows and Dina M. Bearrows, warranty deed to Osbaldo Esparza and Beata Esparza, 105 Freemont St., Dement Township, $114,600. Geraldine Levar, warranty deed to Stanley Ballard, 419 E. Barbara St., Mt. Morris Township, $35,000.

State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric D. Morrow reports the following court activities. May 15 Jaime Carter, 36, Oregon, theft, preliminary hearing June 7. May 16 Travis Rhodes, 36, Rockford, burglary, possession of a stolen vehicle, plea status May 25. Joel Ford, 29, Rockford, pleaded guilty to burglary. Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to three years in state prison with two years mandatory supervised release, and ordered him to pay total fines and costs of $456.36. Ryan Hayden, 28, Leaf River, possession of child pornography, status hearing June 28. Franky Martinez, 39, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to delivery of a controlled substance. Judge John B. Roe sentenced to six years in state prison with three years mandatory supervised release, and ordered him to pay total fines and costs of $1,202.

May 17 Cole Smith, 29, Rochelle, residential burglary, theft, status hearing June 16. Besim Ajvazi, 21, Rochelle, theft, home invasion, robbery, criminal damage to property, criminal trespass to a residence, status hearing June 16. Casimir Williams, 19, Dalton, home invasion, aggravated battery, armed robbery, jury status call May 26. Randal Rhoads, 55, Byron, aggravated domestic battery, attempted criminal sexual assault, pretrial conference June 14. Dontae Cathina, 33, Rochelle, domestic battery, 402 conference May 31. Sherri L. Goodpaster, 32, Polo, pleaded guilty to violation of an order of protection. Judge Clayton Lindsey sentenced her to eight days in jail and 18 months probation, and ordered her to submit to random drug testing and cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance

abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, and pay total fines and costs of $1,137. A count of criminal trespass to a residence and a count of violation of an order of protection were dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement. Faustino Ramirez, 31, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 180 days in jail and 36 months probation, and ordered him 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 costs of $2,746. May 18 Randy Reinhold, 23, Oregon, retail theft, pretrial conference June 8. Michael Himes, 46, Oregon, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference July 13. Joel Moore, 31, Sterling, driving while license

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Chana, possession of a controlled substance, status hearing June 23.

Carl Geier Jr., 46, Iowa, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference June 29.

Brian Barnett, 36, Byron, identity theft, status hearing July 7.

Oscar Milan, 25, Rochelle, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to register as a sex offender, jury status call May 22.

Stacee Engsetter, 57, Mt. Morris, aggravated battery to a peace officer, resisting or obstructing a peace officer, plea hearing June 23.

Geoffrey Connell, 64, Stillman Valley, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, pretrial conference July 13.

Phillip Hughes, 52, Steward, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, status hearing June 23.

Gary Wright, 63, Rockford, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference July 13.

Joseph Myers, 19, Davis Junction, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, status hearing June 23.

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David L. Rahn Junior High’s eighth grade girls’ track team was crowned Route 72 Conference champs. Team members inthe front row (left to right) are: Lydia Cermak, Leah Watters and McKenna Tremble. Middle row: Deborah Smice, Erin Schmidt, Samantha Bowers, and Katlyn Ramirez. Third row: Lyndi Kenney, Heather Braden, Jadyn Bothe, Brenna Noon, Lillian Gillingham and Claudia Reckamp. Photo supplied

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David L. Rahn Junior High’s eighth grade boys track team won the Route 72 Conference. I the front row, left to right, are: Austin Ebert, Brody Massolle, Deven Kenerson, Jarrett Dietrich, and Wylee Rice. Back row: Owen James, Conner Harshman, Ryan Hussung, Colton Manser, Gatlin Good, and Anjel Chavez. Andrew Herbst is missing from the photo. Photo supplied

David L. Rahn Junior High’s seventh grade boys track team won the Route 72 Conference. In the front row, left to right, are: Ethan George, Ashton Persinger, and Jokiah Sewell. Back Row: Josef Gelander, Daniel Dominguez, Issac Reber, Dre Smith, and Kristeean Zavala. Isaac Brooks and Kenton Comer were not present when the photo was taken. Photo supplied

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: STEVEN W. TOBLER, Deceased NO. 2017-P-43 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Steven W. Tobler. Letters of office were issued on May 15, 2017 to Pamela J. Tobler, 2551 Skare Road, Rochelle, Illinois 61068, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, WilliamsMcCarthyLLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, IL 61061. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated this 15th day of May, 2017 PAMELA J. TOBLER Independent Executor For the Estate of STEVEN W. TOBLER Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMSMCCARTHYLLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com May 25, June 1, 8, 2017

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ALL Meetings to be held in the office of the Trustees, Oregon Fire Protection Administration Building, 106 South First Street, Oregon, Illinois. VENDORS shall submit bills by 12:00 Noon on the Thursday prior to trustee meeting to receive payment on the above dates. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OREGON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, IN MEETING ASSEMBLED DATED May 10, 2017

PUBLISHED IN THE OGLE COUNTY NEWSPAPER – OREGON May 25, 2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC,

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VS. SCOTT MACTAGGART; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 16CH 78 602 SOUTH PIERCE STREET CRESTON, IL 60113 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on March 10, 2017, Sheriff of Ogle County will on June 30, 2017, in the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT SIXTY-ONE (61) OF THE FINAL PLAT NO. 1 OF CRESTON COMMONS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN PLAT FILE D ON PAGE 99 AS DOCUMENT NO. 0708963, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF DEMENT, COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

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ALL Meetings called to order at 7:00 P.M. Special or adjourned meetings may be called from time to time.

Steven Carr - Secretary

DIXON

CEMETERY LOTS

MONTHLY MEETING DATES OREGON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTBOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY 1, 2017 THRU APRIL 30, 2018

PLAINTIFF,

The Judgment amount was $159,366.11. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

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The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

STEPHEN J ROMANDO A/K/A STEPHEN JOSEPH ROMANDO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS,

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

DEFENDANTS.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

17CH 10 7254 SOUTH IL ROUTE 2 OREGON, IL 61061 NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU,

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

Stephen J Romando a/k/a Stephen Joseph Romando Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION TWELVE (12), TOWSHIP TWENTY-TWO (22) NORTH, RANGE NINE (9) EAST OF THE FOURTH (4TH) PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 12; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 12, 125.15 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF A PUBLIC HIGHWAY (ILLINOIS ROUTE 2) ; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF PUBLIC HIGHWAY AT AN ANGLE OF 102° 06' 34" MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 518.05 FEET TO THE POINT OF CURVATURE OF THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, 918.18 FEET ON THE CHORD OF A 0° 56' CURVE, SAID CHORD MAKING AN ANGLE OF 184° 24' 20" MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND; THENCE WESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 93° 50' 19" MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 262.47 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 96° 43' 43" MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 441.18 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 70° 36' 12" MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 565.99 FEET TO THE EDGE OF ROCK RIVER; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE EDGE OF ROCK RIVER AT AN ANGLE OF 103° 42' 44" MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 51.47 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 76° 17' 16" MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 304.68 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF A PUBLIC HIGHWAY (ILLINOIS ROUTE 2);THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF A PUBLIC HIGHWAY AT AN ANGLE OF 293° 40' 05" MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 91.73 FEET TO THE POINT OF CURVATURE OF THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, 242.79 FEET ON THE CENTERLINE OF A 0° 56' CURVE, SAID CHORD MAKING AN ANGLE OF 178° 40' 06" MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION TWELVE (12), TOWNSHIP TWENTY-TWO (22) NORTH, RANGE NINE (9) EAST OF THE FOURTH (4TH) PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 12; THENCE WESTERLY ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 12, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 89° 53' 49" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 125.15 FEET TO A POINT IN THE CENTER LINE OF A PUBLIC HIGHWAY DESIGNATED STATE BOND ISSUE ROUTE 2; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON SAID CENTER LINE, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 12° 00' 23" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 518.05 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON SAID CENTER LINE, A DISTANCE OF 982.86 FEET ON A TANGENTIAL CURVE CONCAVE TO THE NORTHWEST, HAVING A RADIUS OF 6,138.90 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 9° 10' 24" AND THE LONG CHORD OF SAID CURVE BEARS SOUTH 16° 23' 12" WEST, A CHORD DISTANCE OF 981.81 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND, SAID POINT BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE PREMISES CONVEYED TO PHILIP M. SOFOLO AND REBECCA J. SOFOLO FROM HENRY W. REMMERS AND HELEN M. REMMERS AND INEZ D. REMMERS BY WARRANTY DEED RECORDED OCTOBER 11, 1989 IN BOOK 346 AT PAGE 224 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PREMISES SO CONVEYED, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 77° 27' 07" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 59.57 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON A LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 17° 39' 10" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 44.25 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON A LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 13° 20' 48" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 100.35 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON A LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 22° 52' 34" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 99.35 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON A LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 23° 19' 06" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 100.06 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON A LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 29° 01' 44" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 56.90 FEET TO A POINT IN THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PREMISES SO CONVEYED; THENCE EASTERLY ON SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE PREMISES SO CONVEYED, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 89° 54' 09" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 111.72 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ON A LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 37° 44' 13" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 12.61 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ON A LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 12° 38' 44" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 41.05 FEET TO A POINT IN THE NORTH LINE OF THE EASTERN PORTION OF SAID PREMISES SO CONVEYED TO PHILIP M. SOFOLO AND REBECCA J. SOFOLO; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE EASTERN PORTION OF SAID PREMISES SO CONVEYED, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 89° 54' 09" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 55.86 FEET TO A POINT IN THE CENTER LINE OF SAID S.B.I. ROUTE 2; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ON SAID CENTER LINE, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 23° 19' 28" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 81.54 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ON SAID CENTER LINE, A DISTANCE OF 253.79 FEET ON A TANGENTIAL CURVE CONCAVE TO THE NORTHWEST, HAVING A RADIUS OF 6,138.90 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 2° 22' 07" AND THE LONG CHORD OF SAID CURVE BEARS NORTH 22° 09' 27" EAST, A CHORD DISTANCE OF 253.77 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 7254 South IL Route 2 Oregon, IL 61061 and which said Mortgage was made by, Stephen J Romando a/k/a Stephen Joseph Romando Mortgagor(s), to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 0412118; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Ron McDermott 106 S. FIFTH ST STE 300 Oregon, IL 61061 on or before June 19, 2017, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 260549-95956 I719533 #02 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 260549-95956 May 18, 25 & June 1 2017

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: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff?s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 257572 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF?S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. that set forth in this notice of sale. I721719 May 18, 25 & June 1 2017

Visit Sauk Valley Classifieds at saukvalley.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Louise K. Suttman; et. al. DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00103 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 4/21/2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 6/16/17 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 NORTH HALF (N1/2) OF LOT SIX (6) AND ALL OF LOT SEVEN (7) IN BLOCK 23 IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN (NOW VILLAGE) OF FORRESTON, AS LAID OUT BY GEORGE W. HEWITT; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 02-33-186-003 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 603 S. 3rd Avenue Forreston, IL 61030 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 14-16-12955. I721050# refer to file number 14-16-12955. I721050 May 11, 18 & 25 2017

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NEW TODAY IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ILLINOIS, OGLE COUNTY IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE, HERBERT WUERFEL, Deceased. No. 2017 P 31 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of HERBERT WUERFEL of 11647 N. IL Route 2, P. O. Box 908, Byron, IL 61010-0908. Letters of office were issued to Johnny L. Webb, Northlake, Cook County, Illinois, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Frank M. Anselmo, Jr. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 106 S. 5th St., Suite 300, Oregon Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or if mailing or delivering of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OREGON, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. WILLIAM F. BOLHOUS, LAGE OF MT. MORRIS,

DAWN M. BOLHOUS and VIL-

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16CH 68 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 424 N HANNAH ST MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on March 10, 2017, the following described real estate, to-wit:

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on March 10, 2017, the following described real estate, towit:

Lot 33 in Sunset Hill Addition to the Village of Mount Morris, Illinois, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois.

Permanent Index Number: 08-27-126-002

Commonly known as: 424 N Hannah St, Mount Morris, IL 61054

will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on June 30, 2017, at 10:00 AM, at 202 South First Street, Oregon, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $134,872.74.

The Judgment amount is $134,872.74. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Ogle County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate 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/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. 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 property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. 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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I721956

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Ogle County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate 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/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. 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 property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. 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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I721956

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASTLE MORTGAGE CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. SCOTT MACTAGGART; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS,

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS

16CH 78 602 SOUTH PIERCE STREET CRESTON, IL 60113

Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc.

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on March 10, 2017, Sheriff of Ogle County will on June 30, 2017, in the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:. TAX NO. 25-23-404-009 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 602 South Pierce Street Creston, IL 60113

PLAINTIFF Vs. Louise K. Suttman; et. al. DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00103 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 4/21/2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 6/16/17 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 02-33-186-003 Improved with Residential

Description of Improvements: Townhouse The Judgment amount was $159,366.11. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff?s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3469088. Please refer to file# 257572 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF?S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. that set forth in this notice of sale. I721719 May 18, 25 & June 1 2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICTOGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 603 S. 3rd Avenue Forreston, IL 61030 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 14-16-12955. I721050# refer to file number 14-16-12955. I721050 May 11, 18 & 25 2017

MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY ALSO KNOWN AS M&T BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK, FSB

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICTOGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS

Plaintiff, -v.-

MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY ALSO KNOWN AS M&T BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK, FSB

DANIEL A. REIMER AKA DANIEL ALLEN REIMER AKA DANIEL REIMER, DIANE M. REIMER AKA DIANE MAE REIMER AKA DIANE REIMER, BANK OF AMERICA HOME LOANS SBM TO COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC.

Plaintiff, -v.-

Defendant 16 CH 74

DANIEL A. REIMER AKA DANIEL ALLEN REIMER AKA DANIEL REIMER, DIANE M. REIMER AKA DIANE MAE REIMER AKA DIANE REIMER, BANK OF AMERICA HOME LOANS SBM TO COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 3, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on June 6, 2017, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street front door entrance, OREGON, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT SEVEN (7) IN JOHNSON'S SUBDIVISION, A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN THE VILLAGE OF STILLMAN VALLEY; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 324 SOUTH PINE STREET, Stillman Valley, IL 61084

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 3, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on June 6, 2017, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street front door entrance, OREGON, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 324 SOUTH PINE STREET, Stillman Valley, IL 61084 Property Index No. 10-02-484-007.

Property Index No. 10-02-484-007.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $62,133.62.

The judgment amount was $62,133.62. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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 this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F16090023. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALEYou can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F16090023 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Case Number: 16 CH 74 TJSC#: 37-4134

Defendant 16 CH 74

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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 this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F16090023. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALEYou can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F16090023 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Case Number: 16 CH 74 TJSC#: 37-4134

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