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Detectives still working to solve murders

Board hires firm for study

No arrests yet in 2016 murder of mom, son

The hiring freeze recently enacted by the Ogle County Board paved the way Tuesday evening for approval of a staffing needs study. The board voted 17-7 to spend up to $27,500 to hire Sikich LLP, of Naperville, to determine how many employees the county needs in several of its departments and how many it can afford. Finance Committee Chairman Greg Sparrow, of Rochelle, recommended the move as a follow-up to implementing a hiring freeze at its Sept. 19 meeting. Board member Lee Meyers, of Byron, was opposed to spending the money for an outside firm to do the study. “Our department heads know their staffing needs,” he said. “If they don’t know, they shouldn’t be department heads.” Board member Ron Colson, of Mt. Morris, asked why certain departments — Animal Control, Solid Waste, the Health Department, and the Highway Department — were excluded from the study. Sparrow said only the departments whose budgets come from the cash-strapped General Fund will be studied. He told the board last month that the General Fund is facing a projected deficit of $854,000 next year unless it

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Ogle County Sheriff’s detectives are still working to determine who set the fire that killed a young Byron mother and her three-yearold son on Oct. 19, 2016. Margaret “Maggie” Meyer, 31, was found dead on a couch on the first floor of her burning home at 2020 N. Silverthorn Drive on that crisp fall morning, and her son Amos was pronounced dead a short time later at Rockford Memorial Hospital. “It’s still an active investigation,” Sheriff Brian VanVickle said Monday. “We review it on a regular basis and evidence is still being processed.” VanVickle and lead detective Lt. Brian Ketter released very few details about the case even a year later because of the ongoing investigation. VanVickle said he is confident the case will be solved. “I think we definitely will

Anyone with information about the crime can call the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office 815-732-2136 or the Ogle Lee CrimeStoppers 888-228-4488. come to a resolution for the family,” he said. The fire was reported around 6:40 a.m. by Meyer’s ex-husband, Duane C. Meyer, 35, of Stillman Valley, who told officials he was there to pick up his son. The couple had been divorced about a month earlier. When firefighters arrived, smoke alarms were sounding, the house was filled with heavy smoke, and Duane Meyer and a Byron police officer were on the lawn performing CPR on Amos, who had been in an upstairs bedroom. Amos and his father were taken to Rockford Memorial Hospital, where the little boy

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Maggie and Amos Meyer

was pronounced dead. An autopsy at the Winnebago County Coroner’s office showed he died of smoke inhalation. VanVickle and Ketter declined to reveal the cause of Maggie’s death, although they said a pathologist has determined that. They also would not say how the fire started. “We can’t elaborate,” VanVickle said. A representative from the State Fire Marshal’s Office determined the fire was an arson while he was at the scene. Although no persons of interest have been identified, authorities continue to believe more than one person was involved in the crime. “We still believe persons are responsible,” Ketter said. He said physical evidence from the crime scene is still being processed at the state police crime lab in Rockford.

“We’ve always had an open mind in this investigation,” VanVickle said. “We continue to work through the evidence to find a resolution for the family.” Part of the family the mother and son left behind are Maggie’s parents, Donald and Luann Rosko, of Mt. Morris. They declined to be interviewed but did make a statement. “We miss them both very much. They were the loves of our lives,” Luann said. “They’re constantly in our thoughts. We’re just hoping for justice.” “If anyone knows anything, please come forward,” Donald added. Maggie had been a teacher at the Chana Educational Center for several years, and Amos had recently become a student at the preschool at the Byron Forest Preserve.

takes steps to reduce expenses and bolster revenues. The hiring freeze went into effect immediately. Sparrow said 25 to 40 percent of county employees will be eligible for retirement in the next couple of years, and not refilling those positions will save the county a substantial amount of money. The county employs more than 200 people. Sparrow also recommended freezing wages, but no decision has been made on that. The new fiscal year begins Dec. 1. A budget hearing is set for Oct. 30. Fees Increased In a related matter, the board hiked two county fees in an effort to increase revenue for the coming year. They increased the circuit clerk’s document storage fee and clerk’s automation fee from $10 to $25 Board member Pat Saunders voted no to both increases. She said Judge Robert Hanson voiced his opposition at a Finance Committee meeting. Sparrow said the other four counties in the 15th Judicial Circuit are already charging the $25 fees. “The circuit clerk [Kim Stahl] endorses it,” he said. “We’re looking for ways to raise revenue. This is one of them.”

Section of Ill. 72 named for fallen Byron Marine Alec Catherwood was 19 when he died in combat By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com A fallen marine from Byron can now lead and guide people for years onward, thanks to a highway dedication in his name. A section of Ill. 72 from the south side of the bridge in Byron, to the Ogle/ DeKalb County line, was dedicated Monday afternoon as the “Lance Corporal Alec E. Catherwood Memorial Road.” The dedication took place in a small parking lot north of River Road, just west of the intersection of Ill. 72 and North German Church Road. Catherwood died Oct. 14, 2010, in combat while serving the U.S. Marines in Afghanistan. The 19-yearold was part of the marines 3/5 Darkhorse Unit. He earned several service

awards, including the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Korean Defense Service Medal. He graduated from Byron High School in 2009. State Sen. Tim Bivins (R-Dixon) served as a master of ceremonies for the presentation. He along with State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon), State Rep. Brian Stewart (R-Freeport), and Byron Mayor Tom Palmgren, praised Catherwood. Pastor Randy Snyder, who is the Byron Fire Department’s Chaplain and pastor of Cornerstone Family Church in Byron, gave the benediction. “As lawmakers, as citizens of Illinois, and as fellow Americans, we pay tribute to brave young soldiers like Alec Catherwood who have gone above and beyond the

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call of duty in the service to their country,” Bivins said. “We cannot take away your pain, nor can we even truly understand it, but we can honor your son and make sure everyone knows his name.” A replica of the sign being posted at the memorial road was given to Alec’s parents Kirk and Gretchen Catherwood. They currently live in Springville, Tennessee, but lived in Byron until 2012. The Patriot Guard Riders were also in attendance, surrounding the ceremony with American flags, and escorted the Catherwoods to the official hanging of the road sign. The Catherwoods expressed deep gratitude to all who attended the ceremony, and who spoke kind words for their son. “My son can die twice; the day he actually died, and the moment people stop saying his name,” said Kirk. “I can’t express how much this means to me, that he’ll now be recognized, by name, for generations.”

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Above, State Sen. Tim Bivins (R-Dixon) offers words of kindness to Gretchen and Kirk Catherwood, parents of Lance Corporal Alec E. Catherwood, who died at age 19 in combat serving with the Marines in Afghanistan on Oct. 14, 2010. Below, members of the Patriot Guard Riders pay tribute to Catherwood, Photos by Zach Arbogast

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Search for Governor Lowden’s ghost at library “inconclusive” By Bob Tomaszewski btomaszewski@sauk valley.com

Autumn on Parade President Marseyne Snow presents 60/40 raffle winner Jeff Donaldson, Polo, with a check for $13,140 after his ticket was pulled on Oct. 8. Also pictured, left to right, are: Henry Donaldson, Jefferey Donaldson, and Dave Boehle, chairman of AOP’s 60/40 raffle. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Polo man wins AOP raffle Jeff Donaldson isn’t quite sure what he plans to do with the $13,140 he won as the winner of Autumn on Parade’s 60/40 raffle. “Right now it’s going into the bank then I’m going to figure it out,” said Donaldson when he was presented the winning check from AOP President Marseyne Snow and 60/40 Chairman Dave Boehle on Oct. 13.

Donaldson won this year’s pot when his ticket was pulled from the official AOP ticket tumbler at the end of the festival on Oct. 8. When Boehle called Donaldson to tell him he had the winning ticket, Donaldson said he was “shocked”. “I was just in shock. I was totally surprised,” Donaldson said.

He bought the winning ticket from his aunt, Deb Mumford, who works at the Village of Progress. “Thanks for buying a ticket and helping the festival,” said Snow. Boehle said the total cash collected in the raffle was $21,900. He said Mumford will have to pay taxes on his winnings. Last year’s winner received $10,170.

What do you call a politician who comes back from the dead? A politighost. Whether the GOPlasmic remains of long-dead Republican Gov. Frank Lowden is haunting the halls of the Oregon Public Library, as legend has it, has yet to be seen. Or maybe unseen. At least, that’s the conclusion of area ghostbusters from the Rock River Paranormal Society, who on Monday night gave a presentation on their grave inability to detect Lowden or any other apparition trolling the tomes. Kathe Wilson has worked at the library since 1995. She said that every two or three months, after locking up, she hears footsteps. The society spent three hours at the library, from 8 to 11 p.m. on Aug. 18, using digital recorders, night vision photography, a spirit box (a radio that puts out bursts of static), a Kinect motion-sensing camera (like the one in your Xbox), electromagnetic field detectors, and a device called an Ovilus V, which converts

Mike Grasso, a member of the Rock River Paranormal Society, talks to a group of community members at the Oregon Public Library on Monday night. Photo by Bob Tomaszewski, Sauk Valley Media

environmental readings into words. Josiah Lee Henson, of Byron, described walking into “what felt like an electric field” near the basement bathrooms, while Colleen Halverson Gosnell of Chana heard someone calling fellow team member Mike Grasso from the basement – after the group, on the first floor,

confirmed there was nobody down there. Unfortunately, their recorder wasn’t working at the time. In the end, though, no significant or conclusive events were recorded, and so “We can’t assert that there is a basis to claim that the Oregon Public Library is haunted,” they concluded.

Park district seeks public input The Oregon Park District would like the public’s input in developing an updated Master Plan for Park West. The goal of the Master Plan is to update Park West amenities to enhance future use. Community input will help to guide improvements that will complement existing features and provide fun and new experiences for the community. There are two avenues the public can provide input.

An online survey with 15 questions is available at https://ecolter.wixsite.com/ parkwestmasterplan The survey is open through Oct. 25. Anyone that provides input with the survey will be entered to win an annual pass to Nash Recreation Center. The public is also invited to an open house/meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 6:30-8 p.m. to review the Oregon Park District’s Park West Master Plan. Representatives from

Hitchcock Design and Oregon Park District will be on hand to solicit community input. The meeting will take place at Nash Recreation Center, 304 S. Fifth Street, Oregon. Residents are invited to attend the open house anytime between 6:30-8 p.m. RSVP is not required but is recommended and can be done by phone (815) 732-3101 or email erin@ oregonpark.org.

Free movie night resumes Oct. 21 Oregon Together’s free movie nights at the Oregon Coliseum will resume on Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Oregon Coliseum, 124 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with showtime at 7 p.m. The Oregon Freedom Lutheran Church will

sponsor the showing of “LEGO Batman.” Hopper’s Poppers will provide the movie equipment and concessions. Free movie nights are organized by the Oregon Together Festivals, Events, Shopping, and Dining (FEDS) team as special

events to bring families to downtown Oregon and enjoy an affordable and safe evening out. Admission is free. Concessions will be available for purchase and voluntary donations are accepted to help support future movie nights.

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Republican Reporter Serving the Oregon area since 1851 The Oregon Republican Reporter is published weekly by Ogle County Newspapers, a division of the B.F. Shaw Printing Co., Shaw Media. The Oregon Republican Reporter was founded in 1851 as the Ogle County Reporter. In 1889, the Ogle County Republican, a competing newspaper, was started. In 1890, the Republican was sold to Ziba Landers. Upon his death in 1939, the newspaper was assumed by his son, Ernest D. In March 1951, Paul F. Behan, owner of the Reporter, and E.D. Landers and his son E.G. (Tim) Landers united the newspapers into the Republican Reporter. Ernest D. Landers died in 1966, and E.G. and Behan became partners. Eventually, E.G. Landers assumed sole ownership, and in 1985 he sold the newspaper to B.F. Shaw Printing, Dixon. Ogle County Newspapers also prints the Mt. Morris Times, Forreston Journal, and Polo’s Tri-County Press.

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Madlener recalls childhood at Sinnissippi Farm Editor’s note: Otto Dick, Oregon, has researched the people, places, and events important in Oregon’s history for the Ogle County Historical Society. The following is one of a series of the articles he has written. By Otto Dick In 1974-75 Oregon High School students used the tape-recorder to gather information that provided personal glimpses of individuals in the community, to provide an oral history. Harriet Madlener, the daughter of Frank and Florence (Pullman) Lowden, was one of those who participated. Her story is below.

Harriet Madlener is buried at Daysville Cemetery. Photo by Otto Dick

site. From that date Sinnissippi Farm became our permanent home.  I lived there until the time I was married to Albert Madlener who was a banker in Chicago.  I was away at school when father was Governor in Springfield and in Washington when he was Congressman. I consider Oregon my home. When we were children My father, Frank Lowden, studied law at Northwestern our chief pleasure was horse[University] and had a law back riding.  We rode all through the office in Chicago until 1906. In 1899, having decided he woods which were very would like to acquire farm much undisturbed and very land in northern Illinois, beautiful.  Then in the winter, the he made a trip to Oregon accompanied by Mr. Wallace great thrill was to hitch behind the sleigh.  Heckman.  I remember one cold He purchased 100 acres on wintry day we hitched behind the Rock River.  There was a lovely old the cutter while father was stone house on the property being driven to Oregon. We with wooden shutters to keep were four little icicles when we got there. out Indian arrows.  I didn’t go to school in We lived in this house until 1906 when we moved into a Oregon or attend any school new house built on the same until I went East to boarding

school.  It was quite a shock to recite in front of an entire class instead of to a tutor as I had always done. Florence, my younger sister, did go to school at Daysville and to Oregon High School.  Did you know Nell Williams? Her father was a wonderful old farmer.  She was the teacher in the Daysville one-room school. Bob Short and Harriet Madlener wait for a train at the Oregon Depot. Photo courtesy She just died recently. When I was 22 I went to of Otto Dick Paris to study. It was a great the White House to meet in Springfield.  representatives and senators.  year.  Those days were so This was during the war Theodore Roosevelt. That I studied music and lived was very exciting.  years, so there were many different from today.  with my aunt in an apartment. The protection afforded He gave us all a rose—I interesting events as many I studied everything in can just see us, marching out people came to the Mansion the governor never had a French, such as music and with those roses. I think I to be entertained.  secret service man at any harmony. It was quite a beautiful time.  pressed mine and put it away. When I came home I was He did have a valet and Father ran for Governor house and the latest quite fluent, but now I’ve lost of Illinois in 1916, so after renovations had beautified it. kind of bodyguard.  that ability. My mother was a very We certainly didn’t have his election we lived in In 1908, Father was elected Springfield for four years.  charming hostess you could any particular protection to Congress.  around the mansion.  Three of those years I ever imagine.  He filled out Mr. Hitt’s was away in the East in a She never made speeches Now you go in and the unexpired term of office so boarding school, Westover in (ladies didn’t do that) but she state troopers are all over the we lived in Washington for Connecticut. was a very gracious hostess.  place. two or three years.  (To be continued next There were many Of course, I was home for I can remember going to vacation and I loved the life receptions for dignitaries, week.)

Oregon Library News NEW! Lego Club Meeting of the Lego Club will be on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 3:30 p.m. for grades 2nd -7th. Registration is requested, but not required. If you have any Legos that are no longer living up to their potential we would appreciate any donations to expand our selection. Any questions, call 815-7322724. Afternoon Movie at the Library On Wednesday, Oct. 25, school has an early dismissal so it’s movie time! Join us for Hotel Transylvania 2 beginning at 2 p.m., with seating at 1:45. Bring something soft to sit on as the movie is shown in the Art Gallery. Halloween at the Library Make the Library a stop on your trick or treat trail on Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. There will be decorations, treats, and contests to enter. Come by if you dare! Story Times 18-24 Month Story Time (9:30 am) and Preschool (3-6 yrs old) Story Time (10:30 am) meets on Thursdays, now through Dec. 21. Library Book Clubs The Afternoon Book Club meets Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 1 p.m. to discuss The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion. The In-BeTween Book Club will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 1:30 p.m. at the Library to discuss Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty. The 2nd Wednesday Book Club (2WBC) meets Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 12:30 p.m. at the Library to discuss The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. Question: What’s an awesome way to spend an evening? Answer: Trivia Night at the Oregon Public Library. The Second Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m., Nov. 8 & Dec. 13, take part in our Trivia Night and see how much you know about sports, books, music, history and more. Come solo or bring your own team of up to four people, 18 years of age and older. There is limited amount of seating so call today, 815-732-2724, to register. 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 enjoys the delights of the yarn. Working on projects can come to a complete halt if someone has a question or a good story to share. If you like a congenial atmosphere to craft and express yourself, be sure to drop in on the Oregon Library’s Knit and Crochet Club. Mobile Hotspots What is a mobile hotspot? A mobile hotspot is a portable device or smartphone feature that provides Internet access on a variety of devices, including a laptop, smartphone, MP3 player, tablet, or portable gaming device. Mobile hotspots function in much the same way as USB modems; they rely on mobile broadband service from a cellular provider. These mobile hotspots allow you to take your laptops, tablets, cellphones with you and have access to the internet. The Oregon Public Library would like to help make access to the internet a little easier and is now lending mobile hotspots to Oregon Public Library patrons. The Library also has tablets that can be checked out as well. So if you are going on a out-of-town and would like to have access to the web or email, stop by or call (815-732-2724) the

library for more information. Passport Applications at the Library U.S. citizens must present a valid passport book when entering or re-entering the United States by air. U.S. citizens entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land borders and sea ports-of-entry must present a passport book, passport card, or other travel documents approved by the U.S. government. Information on the cost and how to apply for a U.S. passport is available at travel.state.gov. Call the National Passport Information Center tollfree at 1-877-487-2778. to obtain passport information by phone, in English and Spanish. The Oregon Public Library

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has two trained passport agents who can accept passport applications. An appointment is necessary and applicants can usually be accommodated within 2 or 3 days. We can also take the necessary photographs for the application. Call 815732-2724 to make your appointment at the library. New Releases Martha’s Vineyard: Isle Of Dreams by Susan Branch (Non-Fiction 921 BRA) What Happened by Hillary Rodham Clinton (NonFiction 328.73 CLI) The Best Of Us by Joyce Maynard (Biography BIO MAY) H. H. Holmes: The True History Of The White City Devil by Adam Selzer (Biography BIO HOL)

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St. James completes several projects to help those in need

Hazlips to mark 50 years Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hazlip, of Oregon, will celebrate 50 years of marriage. They were married on Oct. 28, 1967 in Haldane. Those wishing to send greetings for this joyous occasion may address cards to 301 S. l0th Street #302, Oregon, IL 61061.

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Members of St. James Lutheran Church, rural Forreston, have been involved in several projects this fall season. Following the worship hour Sept. 10, they provided and packed 200 sack lunches for the Rockford Rescue

Mission, which they served to the mission’s residents that evening in addition to conducting the Chapel Service prior to the meal. A trailer load of donations were taken to the Lutheran World Relief Semi in Rockford on Oct. 7 where

they began their journey to the needy in disaster areas worldwide. The donations included 95 quilts which the members have been assembling this past year, 15 blankets, 40 school kits, and 20 layettes.

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Sassaman to celebrate 100 years A card shower is planned for Mary Ellen Sassaman’s 100th birthday on Oct. 29. Cards and note may be sent to her at to 811 S. 10th St., Oregon IL 61061, or join her on her birthday, Sunday, Oct. 29 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Oregon Living & Rehab Center for cake and reminiscing about the good ole’ days. No gifts, please.

Lions Club supper will benefit local food pantry

The Leaf River Lions Club will hold its third annual soup and sandwich supper on Thursday, Nov. 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Bertolet Memorial Building and will be collecting non-perishable items for the Loaves and Fish Mary Ellen Sassaman Food Pantry in Mt. Morris. The Mt. Morris food pantry has been assisting more than 140 families in the area. Anyone bringing canned goods or paper products that evening will receive a soup and sandwich in return. Those attending may also make monetary donations to U.S. Army 1st Lt. Garrett the food pantry and receive Thomas Gile, grandson soup and a sandwich. of Marvin and Doris Gile, A second bowl of soup of Byron, was slated for or sandwich is available promotion to captain at the for a minimal charge. end of August. The Lions are hoping to bring He was commissioned in additional food items to as a U.S. Army 2nd help the Loaves and Fish food U.S. Army 1st Lt. Garrett Lieutenant after completing pantry assist needy families Thomas Gile was slated his bachelor’s degree at this upcoming for promotion to Captain through Marquette University in holiday season. at the end of August. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Help by bringing either a Photo supplied May of 2014, and recently cash donation or any type served a combat tour of duty Kentucky, and is in the 21st of canned or paper products in Afghanistan. Engineering Battalion of the and enjoy a bowl of chicken He is currently stationed 101st “Screaming Eagles” ​By Sharon Wallace noodle or potato soup with a at Fort Campbell, Airborne Division. Co-President sandwich. Any additional nonLifeline Food Self-Help perishable item is more than Project is located at 203 N. welcome. Third St., Suite 6 at Conover P.C. Square in Oregon. 109 S. Franklin • Polo, IL 61064 Hours are Tuesday from The Ogle County Fair 9:30 a.m. to noon for food Association will hold its and clothing; Thursday annual meeting on Saturday, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. for Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at clothing only; Friday from Ogle County Farm Bureau Bonnie McKean 815-946-9977 Building, Oregon. The public Office Manager 815-946-4155 is welcome. Those attending are asked Ogle County Clerk Laura Mon. & Wed. 9-8 Tues. & Thurs. 8:30-12 to bring a dish to pass and J. Cook issued the following Fri. 9-5 Sat. 8-11:30 their own table service. marriage licenses.

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pantries. One of our volunteers Ellen Mason has retired and we wish to say a big thank you for all she did for Lifeline. We served 251 clients in September. We are in need of pudding, kidney beans, baked beans, Hamburger and Tuna Helper, cake mix, soda crackers, peanut butter, hot and cold cereal, paper towels, and toilet tissue.

Rochelle. Heath James Norris and Taylor Ann Enslen, both of Kingston. Oct. 11 Michael Steven Meier Douglas and Jillian Courtney Hebert, both of Oregon. Michael Laurence Albright and Cynthia Marie Marquis, both of Chicago. Oct. 12 Sawyer Allyn Hagen and Katlyn Marie Farrell, both of Sterling. Arturo Cortinas Jr., of Davis Junction, and Magdalena Cortes Nunez, of Rochelle.

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.

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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 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.

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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. 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.

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon BROOKVILLE and on Ill. 64, two miles north on ELKHORN UNITED German Church Road FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Pastor John Wisdom METHODIST CHURCH Brookville: Adult Sunday Church Office 402 First Ave., Forreston School 9:30 a.m. Phone: 815-732-6313 Pastor David Poust Worship 10:30 a.m. 9 a.m. Sunday School 815-938-2380 17725 W. Chamber St. 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Thursday, Oct. 19—8 a.m. AA in Brookville Women & Men’s Bible Meeting; 1 p.m. UMW Unit & Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. Study, Kids Club Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. www.ebenezerreformed.com Mission Meeting Sunday, Oct. 22—9 a.m. Corner of Wilson Mill & Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School Brick Church Roads EMMANUEL Monday, Oct. 23—8 a.m. EVANGELICAL AA Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m.CHANA UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon 4 p.m. Sewing Day; 10 a.m. Communion at Heritage Woods; 606 Main St., Chana 61015 (Payne’s Point) 3 p.m. Good News Club Pastor Chan Ik Choi Pastor Andrew Kayes Tuesday, Oct. 24—Herald 815-732-7683 Office: 815-732-2424 News Due chanaumc@gmail.com Worship Service 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25—6:30 Adult & Children’s Education Sunday School 10:15 a.m. p.m. Bible Study 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. EVANGELICAL FREE FLORENCE UNITED Holy Communion Celebrated CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH the First Sunday of Each Month OF MT. MORRIS 2649 W. Florence Rd., 102 S. Seminary St. Freeport CHRIST OUR SAVIOR Mt. Morris Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier LUTHERAN CHURCH Senior Pastor Worship Service 9 a.m. 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon Bruce McKanna January, March, May, July, 815-284-4554 815-734-4942 September, November Pastor David Andermann Thursday, Oct. 19—1 p.m. 815-632-6767 Ladies Bible Study VAN BROCKLIN UNITED 9 a.m. Worship Service Saturday, Oct. 21—7 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Men’s Accountability Group 2649 W. Florence Rd., Thursday, Oct. 19—10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 22—8:30 Freeport Bible Class a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Sunday, Oct. 22—9 a.m. Inner Mission; 10 a.m. Worship Worship Service 9 a.m. Worship with Communion, Service February, April, June, August, Children Sing in Church; 10:20 Log onto our website at October, December a.m. Education Hour, Mission http://www.efcmm.org to check Sunday out our latest opportunities and FORRESTON GROVE Monday, Oct. 23­ — updates CHURCH Newsletter Deadline; 5:30 p.m. 7246 N. Freeport Rd., CLS Association FAITH DISCOVERY Forreston Wednesday, Oct. 25—5 p.m. CHURCH Presbyterian Church in Family Game Night: Luther 801 W. Oregon St., Polo America Movie at AMC SV8 Theater in Jeremy Heller, Pastor Pastor Drew Jones Sterling 815-946-3588 815-938-3605 Thursday, Oct. 26—10 a.m. 9 a.m. Sunday School www.forrestongrovechurch. Bible Class 10 a.m. Worship Service com Nursery Available 9:30 a.m. Sunday School OPEN BIBLE We are an independent non10:30 a.m. Worship Service 302 S. Franklin St., Polo denominational Christian Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Luke Schier, Pastor church. 815-946-2848 Visitors are always welcome. Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. FORRESTON REFORMED We include children in our FAITH EVANGELICAL CHURCH Sunday Worship experience LUTHERAN CHURCH 501 Third Ave. “Grandkids Class” 402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Lyle Zumdahl Ages 3-10 are dismissed right Pastor Scott Ralston 815-938-2424 after our Praise & Blended Church 815-938-3203 lylezumdahl@gmail.com Worship Time. “ A Church with a Heart — 9:30 a.m. Worship Bible-Based In the Heart of Forreston” 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Passion for God 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Compassion for People 10 a.m. Sunday School FREEDOM LUTHERAN Visit Our Website: Sunday, Oct. 22—7:30 a.m. CHURCH, ELCA PoloOpenBible.org Church Council; 9 a.m. Worship; Pastor Kathy Burkheimer 10 a.m. Sunday School 815-222-7270 CROSSROADS Wednesday, Oct. 25—6:30 Sunday Morning Worship COMMUNITY CHURCH, p.m. Choir at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian WHITE PINES CAMPUS Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon  205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo FAITH UNITED GIFT—Growing In Faith Pastor Chris Bradshaw METHODIST CHURCH Together-Christian education Sundays at 10 a.m. Mission Statement: Loving, for all ages following worship 815-837-5255 Growing & Serving in Faith service polo@crossroadscn.com Handicapped Accessible Welcome Center is at We offer contemporary worship 702 E. Dixon St., Polo 111 S. 4th St., Oregon and relevant Bible teaching Pastor Brian LeBaron through 815-946-3212 engaging messages, and Website: faithumcpolo powerful video 9 a.m. Sunday School

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.

Greeting you will be the Nick and Jennifer Hoffman Family. During morning worship an exceptionally fine Children’s Church is offered for children 3 years old through Grade 5. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. and includes classes for adults, young adults, teens, children and infants. Special attention is given in each class to issues and topics related to the particular needs and interests of each group. The Wednesday night Youth Group meets at 6 p.m. at East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Daysville Road. The local Weight Watchers group meets Wednesday at the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, followed by their meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. October’s Bible Book of the Month is II Kings.

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 LEAF RIVER BAPTIST All-Age Sunday School CHURCH Saturday, Oct. 21—4 p.m. 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Agape Team Practice; 5:30 p.m. Leaf River Agape Praise Team WorshipPastor Randy Newton Laity Service 815-738-2205 Sunday, Oct. 22—9 a.m. Email leafriverbc@gmail. Worship-Stewardship Kickcom Off; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship & Sunday Praise and Worship Sunday School Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery Monday, Oct. 23—10 a.m. provided) Staff Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Education Committee Meeting Wednesday Prayer/Bible Tuesday, Oct. 24—6 p.m. Studies 6 p.m. Cub Scouts; 7 p.m. Worship Prayer Chain 738-2205 Committee Meeting Wednesday—Various Wednesday, Oct. 25—6:30 Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m. a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 7-9 a.m. Holy Communion in LEAF RIVER UNITED Chapel; 5:30 p.m. Wednesday METHODIST CHURCH Night Alive; 6:15 p.m. A Life 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River in the Life Bible Study; 7 p.m. Pastor David Poust Choir Practice Sunday, Oct. 22—10 a.m.; Saturday, Oct. 28—4 p.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Agape Team Practice; 5:30 p.m. Worship Agape Praise Team Worship Tuesday, Oct. 24— Sunday, Oct. 29—9 a.m. Newsletter Deadline Worship; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship & Sunday School LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon CHURCH Pastor Chan Ik Choi 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Handicapped Accessible Pastor Charlotte Hoppe Worship Service 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Sunday School 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Age Three through Sixth Grade. POLO CHURCH OF THE Everyone is Welcome BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. MT. MORRIS CHURCH (The church is handicapped OF THE BRETHREN accessible) 409 W. Brayton Road Pastor Leslie Lake P.O. Box 2055 9:30 a.m. Family Worship Mt. Morris, IL 61054 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573 PRAIRIE DELL Office hours Monday - Friday PRESBYTERIAN 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon CHURCH Friday, Oct. 20—9 a.m. 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Women’s Fellowship Shannon Saturday, Oct. 21—4-7 p.m. Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP Living Hope Church 815-864-2448 Sunday, Oct. 22—8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Wor10 a.m. Worship ship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 11:15 a.m. Fellowship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Tuesday, Oct. 24—8:45 a.m. REVIVE COMMUNITY Bible Study; Quilting CHURCH GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Don Plock, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service

Wednesday, Oct. 25—7:15 p.m. Chimes Rehearsal NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:05 a.m. Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center

OREGON CHURCH OF GOD 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. You and your family are invited to join us for worship on Sunday, Oct. 22 at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Hoffman’s morning message from the Basic Truths Series is titled “Focus of Our Future – Jesus’ Return.”

8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris Email: pastor@revivemtm. com Southern Baptist Saturday Night Service 5:30 p.m. RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213 Worship Service 10:45 a.m. 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, Oct. 22—9:15 a.m. Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. Congregational Bible Study, Instrumental Ensemble Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Sunday School for Adults & Children 9 a.m. Social Time 10 a.m. Worship Service 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 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School 11 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 Saturday Worship 5:30 p.m. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m. Worship—10:35 a.m.

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Renaissance returned to Stronghold during festival By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com While Autumn on Parade was in full roar throughout Oregon with modern attractions, another nearby venue swept visitors back into the past for two days of medieval memories. Stronghold Camp & Retreat Center was once again the site for an Olde English Faire on Oct. 7 and 8, giving a place for performers, craftspeople, and casual role-players to congregate and party like its 1399. Despite the dreary kickoff day, a sizable crowd still found their way round the Strong family grounds, holding umbrellas and swords alike as they perused craft and food vendors, weapon smiths, side shows, and street performers. “This is my third time at the faire, and I love it every year,” said Katy Evans, of McHenry, whose spirit was not dampened. “The castle tour is awesome, and I love watching the dancers.” Johnick Petry, who operated a booth filled with friends, family, and a selection of arms and armor for kids, remarked how big the crowd was in light of the drizzle. “Considering the day, the traffic is surprising.” Petry said he and his family, of Morrison, started

the booth four years ago to promote his film and production company, Sky Lantern Productions. However, it was turned into a tradition more about enjoying each other and the community at the faire. A decent turnout in spite of the weather was the sentiment echoed by several attendees and attractions. In fact, the weather may have helped redirect crowds towards different attractions at specific times. When the drizzle settled in, people huddled under the eating pavilion to keep dry, which brought a lot of traffic to the Hoffman Estates High School Choir, who have been attending the Olde English Faire for 37 years as performers. “This is one of our favorite traditions, and one of my absolute favorite events to look forward to each year,” said Matthew Schlesinger, Director of the choir. “It helps us to get ready for our Madrigal dinner in the winter.” The choir also performed in front of the Stronghold fountain, which was a hotspot for dancers, singers, storytellers, and role-players, and was close to the popular Stronghold Castle Tours. The rain shouldn’t take all the attention, though. Sunday was also well-attended, and made for a starkly more sunny and warm experience,

Riley and Emma Quick, 4 and 3 respectively, of Burbank, learned some new dances in front of the Stronghold fountain, courtesy of performance dancers Stacia and Bella Luna. Photo by Zach Arbogast

even having some exclusive attractions. Ivy Schexnayder, courtesy of the International Heritage Conservancy, gave horse riding and falcon handling demonstrations with the help of General Jackson, a quarter horse, and Alvin, a male peregrine falcon. Schexnayder said she had a great time, and looks forward to the demonstrations and the

Castle tours part of experience While the grounds were crawling with performers and attractions, the most popular stop at the Olde English Faire was a detailed tour inside Stronghold Castle itself. Visitors had the option of grabbing a history sheet and conducting their own tour, or having fun storming the castle in a group with a tour guide.

The tours covered each of the ten rooms - the entrance hall, guard room, library, chapel, wicker room, great hall, sun room, spiral staircase, dining room, and the famous Rumplestiltskin room, which was painted all around depicting the fairy tale of the namesake. The guides in each room were rounded out by a team of actresses and actors of many

ages, like Quinn and Ryan York, 13 and 11 respectively, both of St. Charles. “I love being a tour guide, of course; I like to make people laugh,” said Quinn. Tour goers appreciated the history of the castle.

“Sir Francis Walsingham” details the history of Stronghold Castle’s library, including

I liked everything,” said the ceiling painted by Nicholas Kaissakoff, the artificial “aging” of the fireplace, and Miranda Hege, of Madison, the last functioning secret passage in the room. Photo by Zach Arbogast Wisconsin. “I love the interesting architecture.”

Solar electricity class Oct. 28 Anyone who is interested in knowing more about solar electricity or is thinking about a home solar installation is invited to attend a class hosted by the Illinois Renewable Energy Association on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the IREA Headquarters, 1230 E. Honey Creek Rd., Oregon. An experienced PV installer who has completed more than 600 systems in

this part of Illinois will be the instructor. He will present an explanation of what solar electricity is and how it works. After the presentation, he will lead the class in assembling an actual PV system meant for home use, wiring it and watching it work. The group will then disassemble it. All equipment will be provided. The fee is $20 for

IREA members and $40 for non-members, which includes membership. An optional lunch will be provided for $6. Those who prefer to bring their own lunch may do so. To enroll or for more information, email sonia. vogl@gmail.com or phone 815-973-4624. Advanced registration is essential. The registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 25.

Oregon Park District will offer Halloween events for kids, dogs Howl’oween is the time to dress up your dog The Oregon Park District invites families in the community to participate in its annual Halloween activities, both indoors and out. Families and their fourlegged friends will enjoy the 6th Annual Wiggly Field Howl’oween Canine Costume Contest on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Wiggly Field, the park district’s dog park. Participants can purchase a costume or get creative and their own. “Make yourself a matching costume and have twice the fun!,” said Debbie Leffelman, event coordinator

for the Oregon Park District. “Bring your pooch for the doggie parade at Wiggly Field at 5:30 p.m. Judging will follow with awards to the winning canines.” Categories for judging include: Best Purchased Costume, Best Homemade Costume and Best Group (multiple dogs or people/ pooch costumes). “Spectators are welcome. However, all participating dogs must have a Wiggly field permit and all park rules and regulations will apply,” said Leffelman. “We can’t wait to see you on Oct. 24. If inclement weather arises, the event will be rescheduled. Check the Oregon Park District facebook page for details.” Halloween Carnival The Nash Recreation

Center will host its annual Halloween Carnivals on Thursday, Oct. 26. “The carnivals are a safe indoor opportunity for fun and games. Try your luck and skill at a variety of different carnival games and win fun candy and prizes,” said Leffelman. Each child will receive 12 free tickets to play and additional game tickets may be purchased at the door for 25 cents each. Raffle tickets can also be purchased for the chance to win gifts donated by local businesses. The pre-K Carnival is from 10-11:30 a.m. and the K-5th grade Carnival is from 3:30-5 p.m. For more information call 732-3101. You can also email Debbie@oregonpark.org for more information.

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Goin’ the distance to reach half-marathon goals Staff Sgt. Matthew Alford laced up his shoes and hit the track to reach his deployment fitness goals on Sept. 15. Alford, an Army Reserve Soldier of the 318th Press Camp Headquarters in Forest Park, Illinois, mobilized at the end of August for a year-long mission at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Since the day his boots hit ground, he literally began running. “I like to run, but back home the kids are just too much of a distraction,� Alford said. “Here I have no family responsibilities; I just have time.� Alford and his wife, Dena, have four children back home in Oregon, Illinois. Alford has resided there for the last nine years and is a fourth-year service technician apprentice with the Local 219 Sheet Metal Workers of the Loescher HVAC (Heating and Air Conditioning) Company. He is attached to the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve public affairs office. In conjunction with partner forces, CJTF-OIR seeks to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria and sets conditions for follow-on operations to increase regional stability. Camp Arifjan’s two outdoor tracks and three gymnasiums, equipped with treadmills, give service members the accessibility to run in different areas of the base. Camp Arifjan’s MWR (Morale, Welfare

and Recreation) conducts runs each month that range from 5ks to full marathons. “My long-term goal is to do a half marathon. I also want to get that 300!� he explained in reference to a perfect score on the Army Physical Fitness Test. In order to achieve those goals, Alford has been sticking to a constant routine. He currently runs two-and-a-half miles every other day. In addition, every day he bikes at least one mile and walks a mile and a half to “keep the muscles loose.� “I used to be able to run eight to nine miles, but I stopped running because I really didn’t have anyone to push me,� Alford said. Since he began running again, Alford has found motivation from other service members to continue making progress on his cardio goals. “I was running two miles in 18.15 minutes before I came here,� Alford said. “In just the 12 days I have been here, I have already cut my time down to 17.35 minutes.� As a noncommissioned officer, staying fit and setting an example for junior enlisted soldiers are high priorities for Alford. To motivate incoming soldiers to get active, Alford has some tips to get started. “Get used to the weather. Run when it’s dark. And that’s pretty much it!� Alford said.

Staff Sgt. Matthew Alford, of Oregon, laced up his shoes and hit the track to reach his deployment fitness goals on Sept. 15. He is currently stationed in Kuwait. Photo supplied

Public Voice Commissioner responds to guest column Dear Editor, I felt I had to respond to Mr. Colson’s [Ogle County Board member Ron Colson] editorial. I wonder where he is getting his 99 percent that favor the jail to be built on Sixth Street. He surely has not talked to many who live in Oregon or the area around Oregon. Yes, the county did have meetings in several cities. We were told we want to get your response. We will even ask for your blessings. Then they found out that they did not get their way with the Oregon City Council. So now they say we would like to negotiate with the city to get then to see things our

way — but if we don’t get what we want we will sue the city. Now last week I read in the paper that the county is looking at about one million in the red, but they can hire a high-priced law firm from Chicago. I think you will find that the few are instead a few hundred in and around Oregon who are against the jail on Sixth Street. We have never been against the jail — it is needed — but not where you want to put it, in our business district and our residential area. The county has property on Pines Road where the jail could be built. Transporting [prisoners] a few blocks is not that expensive. Now I am sure there will be a multitude of jails built in the next few years, and folks will be coming to check out the jail in Oregon.

They may even stay a few days to study the jail and spend some money. All of you folks who have called or talked to me about not wanting that jail in our downtown or residential area, maybe should call Mr. Colson to show that there are more than a few who are against the Sixth Street location. Jim Barnes Oregon City Commissioner

Member of vocal group speaks out Dear Editor, I am a member of “small, but vocal and infinitesimal contingent that imagines all manner of negative outcomes...� and I take exception to the statement the Ogle County Board listened

to comments voiced at public meetings, heeded the 522 signatures of the petitions, and considered suggestions for alternate locations for the propose jail. I agree, we need a new jail, but not on Sixth Street! The objections are based on chosen location – in the middle of a residential area, one block from two churches, two blocks from the business district. Residents will have to deal with noise, disruption, traffic, 24 hour lights, all adding to the undesirability of the chosen location.  Time for the Ogle County

Board to look for a better location and smaller building plan. The property on Pines Road offers good traffic flow, utilities, room to expand if the need arises and you are not locked into one block.  Consider this as you plan and look closer at this. As for fiscal responsibility, the red ink speaks for itself, taxpayer’s money is not a “honey pot� as some board members think. Yes, I agree, we need a new jail, but not one that will cater to the federal demands for space, and destroy a

neighborhood. Not on Sixth Street! When visitors come to Oregon, what pictures do they take?  The courthouse, the statues, the memorials, Conover Square not the jail nor the judicial building. One final note, I am very proud to be a member of “that small, but vocal infinitesimal contingent that imagines all manner of negative outcomes...� and everyone who has supported us!    Yellow ribbons anyone? Anne Jones Oregon

Winter storage space available Winter storage space will be available to rent at the Ogle County Fairgrounds on Limekiln Road west of Oregon. Items may be bought for storage on

Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon. For information call Harlan Holm at 815-732-6771.

Reading Matters Read more to become a better reader By Mary Gardner Reading Specialist I would say that all parents, grandparents, and caregivers want their children to be good readers because we know that reading is a vital skill in today’s world. I recently read an article, a chapter in a textbook, and a blog post online that reminded me of the most basic advice about growing readers.  Each of these sources talked about the importance and positive effects of spending time reading.  The best way to improve vocabulary is to read widely. Students who read more

are more successful in school.  Readers are better writers. The benefits are numerous.  For this month, let’s look at ways we can encourage our children and grandchildren to spend more time reading. What do you think of when I say that?  Do you think of someone in an arm chair spending hours reading a book?  Of course, that’s one way some of us enjoy reading for pleasure, but that may not be how our children and grandchildren spend time reading.  Let’s consider the how and the what of reading time. We can, and should, read aloud to our children and grandchildren for as long as they will allow it, no matter what age.  Part of the magic of that is the time spent together

and how that establishes a Some children might positive reading experience prefer to read to themselves for all. in a quiet place.  Another possibility is that Others will read in the car we take turns reading.  on the way to activities or We can say, “You appointments.  read a page, then It is good to keep I’ll read a page.�  books in the car to This works make it possible especially well to sneak in a few if your child is extra minutes of tired or getting reading time. frustrated with the We also need to text being read.  consider the many It’s acceptable if formats of reading they always want today.  to read the page We can read Mary Gardner with the least in a book or a amount of text. Think of it magazine that we hold in our as supporting their efforts. hands.  Partner reading also works Our children or with siblings reading to each grandchildren might prefer other. the digital format on a tablet

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or e-reader or phone.  Encourage them to choose the format they like the best. As far as what should be read, there are no limitations. Consider books, magazines, comics, directions of a game or how to build something with Legos, or cookbooks. Small amounts of text are good for reluctant readers.  Authentic, everyday reading tasks are also good.  Asking your child or grandchildren to read the directions for something you are cooking is an authentic reading task.  Working together to read directions to assemble something is really a vital skill. Â

We can encourage reading to learn about something by helping our children or grandchildren safely research a topic of interest online. It really doesn’t matter how or what is read.  It may be easier to add short amounts of time throughout the day rather than aiming for adding an extra 20 to 30 minutes all at once.  Any increase in the amount of time spent reading will make a difference.  An overall goal is to make it an enjoyable experience. That alone will encourage them to want to read more.  The best way to become a better reader is to read!

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Indivisible to meet Oct. 26 Indivisible: Mt. Morris/Oregon Political Action will meet on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 9:30 a.m. at The Village Bakery in Oregon. The meeting will begin on time, so arrive early if you wish to purchase coffee or pastries. New members are welcomed. Indivisible is group of local citizens who have come together to share information, support each other, and act against a political tide that runs counter to our values of truth, inclusion, tolerance, ethics and fairness. The group does not have a designated political affiliation.

OHS to hold conferences Oregon High School Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Wednesday, Oct. 25 and Thursday, Nov. 2 from 4 to 8 p.m. both nights.

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To schedule a conference contact either the student’s teacher, or Lori Spratt in the counseling office at 815-7325300 ext. 1116.

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offered for all ages. A qualifying participant will be allowed financial assistance not to exceed $125 per calendar year per child. The program fee will be paid 50% by the Financial Assistance Program and 50% by the parent or guardian. The Children Center Scholarship was established in 2015 by the A. Charles and Lillemore Lawrence Foundation to assist families in providing a high quality, preschool education for their child. Partial scholarships, up to 95% of a child’s preschool tuition, may be awarded for eligible students. Scholarship awards are based on a sliding income scale.

Both scholarships are offered on a first come, first served basis and dependent on space, basis of need and availability of funds. To apply complete the financial aid application form that is available at Nash Recreation Center or online with all required documentation to Nash Recreation Center. The Scholarship Fund is selffunded with fundraisers throughout the year and private donations. Fundraisers include Flamingo Bingo, Holiday Greens, Raffles at Triple Play and the Halloween Carnival and the Autumn on Parade Fun Zone. For more information or questions call 815-732-3101 or email tina@oregonpark.org.

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Oregon’s Jasmine Herbst (1) celebrates with teammates Gylian Finch (2), Aleah Wight (3), and McKenna Sadler (7) after winning the championship match at the Linda Ludwig Memorial Volleyball Tournament at Eastland High School on Saturday. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Hawk volleyball team wins tourney at Eastland Oct. 14 It did not take long for Oregon to knock off Stockton in the championship game of the Linda Ludwig Memorial Volleyball Tournament at Eastland High School on Oct. 14. The Hawks downed Stockton 25-19 and 25-10 to win the 10-team tournament,

dropping only one set to Sterling Newman earlier in the day. Oregon beat Eastland 2521, 25-12, Putnum County 25-11, 25-4, Freeport Aquin 25-12, 25-14, before splitting with Newman 25-13, 27-29. Individual stats for Oregon were: Jasmine Herbst, 78

assists, 15 digs, 7 aces; Gylian Finch, 52 kills, 28 digs, 7 aces; Aleah Wight, 50 digs, 8 aces; McKenna Sadler, 29 digs, 8 aces; Bailey Nelson, 39 kills; and Makenna Mongan- 7 blocks.

Oregon’s Hannah Donaldson (5) and Jasmine Herbst (1) make a play at the net

Finch was also named to under the eye of official Robin Keene in the championship game at the Linda Ludwig Memorial Volleyball Tournament in Lanark on Saturday. Photo by Earleen Hinton the all-tournament team.

Hawks lose regional title game to Stillman Valley By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com The Stillman Valley boys soccer team is loaded with seniors, and the best of the bunch is forward Ryder Janes. In a 5-1 loss to the Cardinals on Friday in the Class 1A Oregon Regional final, the Hawks found out just how good Janes is. Midway through the second half, Janes finished off a hat trick to give his team a 3-0 lead and for all purposes, the game was over. “I have a lot of respect for him,” Oregon coach Seger Larson said. “Not only is he skilled, but he’s extremely composed out there – a real team leader.” Janes started the scoring with a header off a Branson Montgomery pass to make it 1-0 with 24 minutes left in the first half, as the Cardinals dominated before the break. “They stopped every ball, whether our pass or theirs,” Larson said. “We weren’t talking, and we were letting them push us around.” Shortly after Janes’ goal, Eduardo Guzman sent a free kick close to the net, but no one from Oregon could get a foot on it. It was one of the few times the Hawks were in scoring position on Stillman’s end in that half. Janes upped the lead to 2-0

Above, Oregon’s Nick Zalzalah (7) battles Stillman Valley’s Clay Smith (19) during the regional championship game at Oregon Park West on Friday. Above right, Hawk goalkeeper Jaspreet Gill moves to grab the ball as Stillman Valley’s Noah Wenberg (12) and Branson Montgomery (2) try to score. Photos by Earleen Hinton

on an unassisted 40-footer past Hawk goalkeeper Jaspreet Gill. “You saw today how calm and under pressure he is,” Stillman coach Brian Frank said. “He’s our leading scorer and all-around top player.” The Cardinals continued to attack the goal, but Gill

adroitly turned back a breakaway attempt and then made a diving save on the rebound for the Hawks’ top defensive effort of the first half. “His position and Guzman’s are going to be the hardest to replace for us next year,” Larson said of the two seniors.

Oregon had chances early in the second half, but could not get a shot on goal after the Stillman Valley goalkeeper fumbled the ball a couple times. “What hurt us was the start of the second half,” Larson said. “We were controlling the ball and not taking

advantage.” Midfielder Luke Robert had a crowd-pleasing header off a corner kick to make it 4-0 for Stillman, scoring from a kneeling position. Montgomery squeezed in a penalty kick for a 5-0 Cardinal lead, and the young Oregon players began to drop

their heads. Senior Nick Zalzalah capped off a stellar career with a goal for Oregon (6-133), averting the shutout. “That looks better on the scoreboard,” Larson said. “Hopefully, this regional experience will help our young guys.”

Hawk runners take part in BNC meet By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Fans attending the Big Northern conference cross country meet on Monday at the Byron Forest Preserve had a double whammy against them. First was the fact that the course does not lend itself well for viewing the race, as spectators had only glimpses of the start and finish. More disappointing was individual and team battles not materializing, as 1A power Rockford Christian decided to rest all of its top boys and 2-time girls all stater Madison Franseen. Additionally, Alex Gomez sat

out for Rock Falls due to injury, allowing Dixon an easy path to the girls title. After last year’s meet was decided on a sixth-man tiebreaker between Dixon and Rockford Christian, a similar scenario was expected again in the boys race. However, with the meet postponed from Saturday to Monday, RC coach Randy Moore met with his team and it was decided not to challenge Dixon. “People probably won’t understand this,” Moore said. “They want to see us versus Dixon or Riley (Welles) against Dawson Smith. But, we talked about what would serve us best.” That meant sitting out its best runners and letting the back of the

pack runners compete for a top seven spot. “Let’s face it, conferences exist for football, not cross country,” Moore said. “This meet has no bearing on the state series and that’s what we are focused on. We’re content to let Dixon win going away.” That’s what happened, as the Dukes destroyed the rest of the field, scoring 32 points with Winnebago (80) and Rock Falls (82) a distant second and third. All seven Dixon runners placed in the top 14, giving credence to the team’s depth. With the absentee Wells of RC, who finished eighth downstate, it was Smith of Rock Falls all by himself in front.

“It would have been nice to run with him and be pushed,” Smith said. “Still, I felt great and am ready for the regional.” Ian Hussung of Oregon took the fifth spot with a time of 15:50. “That’s over a minute faster than he’s run here before,” Oregon coach Tim Gipper said. “If he runs like this, he’s got a chance to get out of the sectional.” Oregon placed sixth out of nine schools entered. Also scoring for the Hawks were Michael Bower, Rick Bower, Andrew Harshman and Jordan Wilkins. On paper, it was No. 2 in 1A (Rock Falls) against No. 9 in 2A (Dixon), making for what should have been an evenly-matched race Turn to B2

Oregon’s Ian Hussung, heads to the finish line at the Big Northern Conference Meet on Monday. Photo by Alex T. Paschal, Sauk Valley Media

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Hawks start out fast, but fall to Stillman Valley Oregon loses to Cards 37-20; next up Rockford Christian By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com The final score read 37-20 in Stillman Valley’s favor, with Oregon fans staying until the end, hoping the Hawks could somehow mount a miraculous comeback. With the way Oregon played in the first half, anything was possible. Forcing a three-and-out to start the game, Oregon marched 60 yards for a touchdown for an early 7-0 lead on Chase Prehn’s 3-yard touchdown run. After Stillman tied the score, it was Prehn setting up the Hawks with great field position on a kickoff return to Stillman’s 32yard line. Five plays later, Dalton Hermes was in the end zone for a 14-7 Hawk lead, and the first quarter wasn’t even over. “A big factor was Senior Night,” Prehn said. “We showed up and competed. The line moved people and the ball carriers ran hard.” Aided by two Oregon penalties and two fourth-down conversions, Stillman took a 15-14 lead on Brady Atchison’s 3-yard touchdown run. Atchison ran 34 times for 178 yards. Savian Hernandez had runs of 11, 8 and 11 yards on Oregon’s next drive, the latter

resulting in a touchdown and a 20-15 lead. “We played a great first half,” Oregon coach Nick Schneiderman said. “We’ve been waiting for this all year. The kids were flying around and having fun. It was great to see.” After stopping Stillman on fourth down at its own 26-yard line, the Hawks were poised to score again before halftime. A 32-yard run by Prehn, in which he carried would-be tacklers with him, set up the perfect play call. On the next play, Oregon caught Stillman with everyone in the box and had three different receivers wide open. Quarterback Calvin Sullivan opted for Hernandez at the goal line, but the pass missed by inches. “We had an opportunity there to widen our lead,” Schneiderman said. Winless in the BNC, the Hawks still led 20-15 at halftime and were set to receive the second half kickoff. Three plays into the second half, Isiah Williams intercepted Sullivan, setting up a quick score and 23-20 Cardinal lead. Later in the third quarter, another Hawk turnover gave Stillman a short field and a touchdown for a 30-20 advantage. The Cardinals put the game away with a 21-play, 96-yard scoring drive that took most of the fourth quarter. “At halftime, we made defensive adjustments on two plays that were hurting us,” Stillman Valley coach Mike Lalor said. “On that final drive, we thought we could use all four downs and wind the clock Oregon’s Jacob Bailey-Hadaway (18) runs for yards against Stillman Valley. The Hawks down.” travel to Rockford Christian this Friday for their final game. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Watters leads Hawks in girls race

Hawks Win 4-0

From B1 in the girls race. With Gomez out for RF, Dixon won 29-51 for its third BNC title in a row. “If Gomez would have ran, we still would have won 34-36,” Dixon coach Evan Thorpe said. “Mark Truesdell does an awesome job for Rock Falls. This would have been the toughest conference race we would have had in three years.” RF did get a consolation prize with Bailee Fortney winning the individual title and also being the only runner to break 18 minutes, crossing the line in 17:51. Halfway through the race,

Oregon’s Eduardo Guzman goes stepto-step with Byron’s Tyler Ditmars during regional action on Oct. 10. Guzman, a senior, had two goals in Oregon’s 4-0 win over the Tigers. Also scoring in the game were Josh Sitze and Jayden Davis. Berto Rodriguez also had an assist. The Hawks fell to Stillman Valley in the title game. Photo by Earleen Hinton

she broke away from Natalia Martino of Winnebago and beat Paige Stees and Nicquolette Fazekas of Dixon to the finish. For Oregon, Leah Watters took 12th with a time of 19:49. Cynthia Nyderek claimed 24th with a 20:52. Other scorers were Katlyn Ramirez, Lydia Cermak and Madison Byerly. Oregon took fourth with 151, just ahead of GenoaKingston, RC and Byron. “I was hoping for top five,” Gipper said. “Those were some powerful schools ahead of us in Dixon, Rock Falls and Winnebago.”

Leah Watters was the first finisher for Oregon at the BNC meet on Monday. Photo by Alex T. Paschal, Sauk Valley Media

Former coach wants to help give students sporting chance Frank offering educational sports seminars By Bob Tomaszweski btomaszewski@ saukvalley.com Retired Rock Falls High School teacher and coach Tom Frank has some theories about the evolution of sports. One of them is that today’s athletes don’t always get the education or experience they need on their home field before they jump into college or professional sports. That’s where Frank comes in, and here’s his game

plan: Assemble a team – the ProAthletes Club – to help him put on a series of motivational/educational seminars for young athletes who want to take their talents to the next level. Frank, who also coached girls basketball for Oregon High School, said the sports landscape has changed in recent years. The field of dreams is a big one, and there are different ways for students to reach their goal. It’s not necessarily a straight path anymore that begins with a student playing on the school team and working up to professional sports. “Many athletes may never

play local sports,” Frank a wide range of sports – said, and that’s cross country, something he’d volleyball, like to address. basketball, His club will football, soccer, hold a series and more – and of seminars, provide a forum “Evolution with for parents Sauk Valley and aspiring Sports,” where athletes to learn Jim Spencer, more about the executive director recruiting process Tom Frank of the Sterling and what it takes Schools Foundation and to be successful in sports. the “Voice of the Golden He plans to keep the focus Warriors,” will interview on athletes from the past 10 past and current Sauk Valley to 15 years. “I want to keep it athletes from 23 area schools relevant,” he said. about their journey from Tickets for the seminars, middle school to where they which begin Oct. 22 and are now in sports. run through the end of the The seminars will cover year, will be $30 for the first

nine and $75 for the final seminar. A season pass is available for $250. A portion of the money will be donated to some of the local high schools’ booster clubs. The interviews will then be uploaded to the club’s website, ProAthletes.club, and YouTube channel. The website isn’t live yet, but Frank hopes to have it up and running this week. Eventually he hopes to attract other college and pro athletes around the world to submit their own videos explaining how they became successful in sports. “Our goal is to get a diversity of athletes,” he said. It’s all part of his strategy

to help build a winning team of future athletes through education and inspiration, not just the allure of bigmoney contracts and lucrative endorsements. Frank said he wants to provide a platform for sports education, a jumping-off point for young athletes who want to pursue a career in sports, but who need to understand that such a career is more than just snagging a scholarship or signing a contract: “I want young athletes from any background to understand the dream of playing college or professional sports can become a reality, through hard work and resilience.”

Sports Column OHS volleyball fever spreading

But, with all the great teams in the area, when has the post season ever been easy for Oregon volleyball? It was refreshing to see a By Andy Colbert large enthusiastic crowd on acolbert@oglecounty hand for Senior Night against news.com Dixon. Oregon volleyball fever. Next week’s regional will Catch it - it’s spreading. As be at Pecatonica and the team coach Faith McNamee said could use everyone’s support. That’s a short drive, unlike after a recent win – “We’re No. 4 seed Forreston going to hot right now.” Darn right coach. Fresh Galena. But, with how late it seems off the heels of winning the Eastland tourney, the for the leaves changing volleyball team is as hot as colors, maybe Cardinal fans any small school in northern will at least have a scenic Illinois. It has a 20-4-1 record trip. With the sectional at against a difficult schedule, including an unbeaten slate Oregon the following week (Oct. 30-1), it makes it even in the BNC. It was a bit of surprise easier to get out and pack the that Galena (29-5), formerly place. First things first – let’s in 1A, earned a No. 1 sub- get out of the regional. According to team stats, sectional seed over Oregon. Perhaps the biggest Gylian Finch is on target to drawback for Oregon is record her 1,000 career kill needing to beat Rockford this week. You hear a lot about Lutheran (No. 3 seed) at the basketball players reaching regional, a team that was scoring milestones, but not within match point of taking so much with volleyball. Congrats to Gylian, who the Hawks in straight sets deserves just as much praise two weeks ago.

for playing with humility and knowing what it means to be a teammate. Kudos to Soccer Supporters The soccer team reached the regional final and future prospects looks good with all the young kids. When openings come up in the school district, I’m stumping for coach Seger Larson, who currently teaches at Creston. Seger is also looking forward to his second year with the girls after getting the program jump-started in 2016. Another name from the soccer program that deserves praise is Jim Zalzalah. According to Mike Lawton, if it wasn’t for Jim, the girls might not have a program and the boys would be substantially different. People behind the scenes like Mr. Zalzalah often toil in obscurity and need to be acknowledged. Excellent effort by the football team in giving

Stillman Valley all they could handle. I think an upset at Rockford Christian is within reach, provided the Hawks can out-physical their opponent. Credit to the student section that stayed to the end to cheer the team on and then came down to the field afterwards to offer support. NFL and Kneeling A few thoughts on kneeling for the national anthem, something that has filtered all the way down from the NFL to high schoolers. Even a group of 8-year old youth football players from Cahokia followed suit, along with cheerleaders from SIU. We have become a football-crazy nation, with praise and exhalation given to the players by an adoring fan base, as exemplified by college and pro stadiums filled with thousands of people, all cheering with the fervor of someone at a Billy Graham revival. Add the millions watching football on TV and there is an

allegiance unlike any other entity in this country. Add patriotism to the mix and our highly charged emotions really become inflamed. Is it any wonder that the public is in an uproar over what they see as a lack of respect to the flag? Here is something to consider. These same players we have been worshipping for so long don’t even know your name. The owners, who have hoodwinked gullible politicians and taken taxpayer money to build billion-dollar stadiums, don’t know your name either. However, we sure get wrapped up in going to these shrines to give praise and honor to the religion of football and investing our emotional well being, whether it’s the sense of satisfaction that comes with a team win or the agony of a loss. Perhaps the problem is that we have been idol worshippers instead of

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directing our passion to the One true source that has known me before I was even born. Human beings will let you down, no matter who they are, even NFL players. I need to ask myself a simple question. Is my faith and allegiance to a Heavenly Father or is it being misdirected to something that can’t produce for me what God can?

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Byron man gets five years in child porn case A judge in Wilmington, Delaware, has sentenced a Byron man who was accused of amassing what prosecutors called a horrific collection of child pornography while using sophisticated computer technology to hide his identity. Robert Hollingsworth, 27, a former Dover Air Force Base airman, was sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay $48,000 in restitution. Hollingsworth, who was arrested at the military

base in January, pleaded guilty in June to one count of possession of child pornography of a minor under the age of 12. He faced up to 20 years behind bars. Authorities say Hollingsworth collected more than 10,000 images and 3,000 videos of children being sexually exploited.

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Of the 162 identified victims, 16 came forward to submit victim impact statements and seek restitution.

The Experience, a new store in downtown Oregon, was packed at the Oregon Chamber of Commerce’s Autumn on the Vine Oct. 7. The store is being developed by Merlin Hagemann. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Police offer list of tips to keep Trick-or-Treaters safe The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) has released its annual list of tips to keep trick-or-treaters and their escorts safe during Halloween. “Kids and their parents can have a safe and enjoyable trick-or-treating experience by following these few,

simple safety tips,” said Illinois FOP President Chris Southwood. “Illinois’ law enforcement officers urge everyone to make sure the only scares this Halloween are the make-believe kind.” The FOP offers the following Halloween safety tips:

Children should only go trick-or-treating with a responsible adult. Be sure to follow all local ordinances regarding trickor-treating times, ages, and areas. If you can’t accompany your younger children as they trick-or-treat, make sure

at least one, and preferably more, responsible adults go with them. Set a curfew for the children and make sure they understand how important it is to arrive back home on time. Instruct children that they should never go into a

stranger’s house or car unless their parents or other trusted adults are with them and say it’s OK. They should never go anywhere with a stranger, and if a stranger tries to make them go somewhere they should scream as loudly as possible and run to safety

as quickly as they can. Make sure kids know how to safely cross streets – look in both directions, and only use crosswalks or well-lit street corners. Tell them to not cut through back alleys and fields and to stay in well-lit

court on Nov. 2.

River, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Nelson was also issued citations for speeding, illegal transportation of alcohol, improper lane usage and operating an uninsured vehicle. Nelson was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

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Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests. Oct. 9 The Ogle County Sheriff’s Department and Rochelle Fire Department responded to a one-vehicle accident in the 14,000 block of East Bethel Road. At the scene, Rochelle Fire treated Sean Zeman, 42, Dixon, for non-life threatening injuries. Zeman was transported to the hospital by Rochelle Ambulance. The crash investigation determined that Zeman was traveling east in the 14,000 block of Bethel Road. Zeman was driving a large Regional Ready Mix cement mixer when the right side of his tires left the roadway and entered the shoulder. Zeman over corrected the vehicle which resulted in the cement truck turning over onto its side. He was cited for improper lane usage. Oct. 10 Christopher Hill, 29, Freeport, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Hill posted $75 on his $2,029 full cash bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 30. Deputies

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the area of Illinois 251 and Illinois 72 regarding a reckless driver in a silver Pontiac. It was reported the vehicle was driving from ditch to ditch and then entered the BP gas station in Davis Junction, crashing into the fuel pump. As a result Steven Anderson, 48, Rockford, was arrested for felony driving while under the influence of drugs. Anderson was transported to the Ogle County Jail and will appear in court at a later date.

accident. After a short investigation, Kimberley Hazelwood, 50, Oregon, was arrested for driving while under the influence. Hazelwood was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

Oct. 11 At 10:42 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 15000 block of Illinois 72 on a white Ford station wagon for a traffic violation. After a short investigation, Todd M. Chapman, 43, Davis Junction, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Chapman was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. The Illinois State Police assisted during the traffic stop and investigation.

Jessica Cousino, 28, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. Her bond was set at $1,500 (10%) pending an Oct. 17 court appearance.

Oct. 13 At 12:20 a.m., deputies responded to the intersection of Pines Road and Ridge Road for a one vehicle

Timothy Grillo, 26, Byron, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. His bond was set at $10,000 (10%) pending an Oct. 19 court appearance.

Kayla Martin, 25, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Martin post $1,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court Oct. 30. Kelsey N. McCarthy, 23, Rochelle, was arrested at 11:14 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol after a traffic stop in the 3000 block of North Meridian Road.

McCarthy was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond. She was also cited for speeding and possession of drug paraphernalia. Oct. 15 Jesus Rosas, 38, Leaf River, was arrested at 12:07 p.m. on a Winnebago County warrant for failure to appear on a driving while license revoked charge. Maria Galvanoni, 18, Cherry Valley, was arrested at 10:51 p.m. for driving while license revoked following a traffic stop in the 1,000 block of West Mud Creek Road. Galvanoni was transported to Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond. Chelsea Orr, 25, Mt. Morris, was arrested at 7:17 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the Dollar General parking lot in Mt. Morris. Orr was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond. Amanda Nuckles, 25, Rochelle, was arrested on a warrant for non-consensual dissemination of private sexual images. Nuckles received a $10,000 recognizance bond and is scheduled to return to

Oct. 16 Daniel Arreguin, 21, Rockford, was arrested at 12:10 a.m. for driving while license revoked and obstructing identification following a traffic stop at I-39 and Illinois 64. Arreguin was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Kevin Nettz, 45, Rock Island, was arrested at 10:12 a.m. for driving while License suspended following a traffic stop in the 6,000 block of South Illinois 26. Nettz was also issued citations for operating a vehicle with an expired registration sticker and operating an uninsured vehicle. Nettz was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. At approximately 2:55 p.m., a deputy performed a traffic stop on a vehicle while in the 100 block of East Illinois 72. The vehicle was witnessed by the deputy to be driving completely in the wrong lane nearly causing a head on collision. After an investigation, Shelly Nelson, 43, Leaf

Timothy Moore, 30, DeKalb, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license revoked. Moore’s bond was set at $5,000 (10%) pending an Oct. 17 court appearance. Michael Curry, 40, North Augusta, South Carolina, was arrested at 3:30 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 10,000 block of Pecatonica Road. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Perry Widergren, 57, Byron, was arrested at 8 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop in the 11,000 block of Kennedy Hill Road. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Property Transfers Property transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the county recorder’s office.

A. Price, warranty deed to Kayla C. Broome and Zachary B. Wicklund, 5289 S. Brookstone Drive, Flagg Township, $117,500.

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.

Willoughby Frisbie and Kathryn Frisbie, warranty deed to Kade Oltmanns, 334 E. Fourth St., Byron Township, $125,000.

Oct. 6 Debra M. Grygiel, quit claim to Debra M. Boomgarden, 6899 E. Weld Park Rd., Marion Township.

Pacella Family LLC, warranty deed to Dennis W. Martinez and Sara G. Martinez, 101 First Ave., Flagg Township, $120,000.

Chad A. Dambman, warranty deed to Richard Zell, 205 S. Jackson Ave., Buffalo Township, $95,500.

Carol J. Rand, quit claim to Carol J. Rand Declaration of Trust, 714 N. Seventh St., Flagg Township.

Mark E. Price and Kelly

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Diana Day-Schreiner and Tonia Day-Schreiner, warranty deed to Richard A. Blume and Nancy E. Blume, 404 S. Eighth St., OregonNashua Township, $84,000. Daniel A. Drake and Marcina J. Drake, warranty deed to Domingo Lara and Alma J. Lara, 8210 E. Hales Corner Rd., Marion Township, $174,000. Fannie Mae, warranty deed to Castlerock 2017 LLC, 512 S. Fourth Ave., Forreston Township, $22,575. Oct. 11 Robert Ken Williams, warranty deed to Daniel M. Gale, 208 S. Third St., Oregon-Nashua Township,

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$25,000. Oct. 12 David Webster and Christine M. Melton, quit claim to Diane Rae Sandvick, 505 N. Division Ave., Buffalo Township. Harvest Glenn LLC, warranty deed to New Leaf Homes LLC, 938 White Birch Lane, Scott Township. Harvest Glenn LLC, warranty deed to New Leaf Homes LLC, 943 White Birch Lane, Scott Township. James P. Luttrell and Carrie E. Luttrell, warranty deed to Kyle M. Groenhagen

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Byard Home Builders LLC, warranty deed to Danielle Worley, 1005 Illinois St., Scott Township, $186,900. Ogle County Sheriff and Rick Cullum, Sheriff’s deed to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 407 Mix Lane, Oregon-Nashua Township. Wayne L. Bunger and Ruth L. Bunger, quit claim to Wayne L. Bunger and Ruth L. Bunger, 1027 Lincoln

Ave., Flagg Township. Orville Hesselbacher, quit claim to Herman Ramsey and Lester Ramsey, 213 and 215 N. Main St., White Rock Township. Ronald J. Hinkelmann and Linda S. Hinkelmann, warranty deed to Steven G. Rains and Irma L. Rains, 9548 N. Blaine Drive, Byron Township, $265,000. Your Property SolutionsRealington Enterprises LLC, warranty deed to Matthew Dusing and Noel Dusing, 2 Seminary St., Mt. Morris Township, $103,000.

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Serve Trick-or-Treaters a meal before they go out From B3 fields and to stay in welllit areas with lots of people around. Know the route your children will take while trick-or-treating if you are not going with them. Have them check in at set times, either by phone or by stopping back by your residence. Make sure your children have costumes that are fire

retardant, contain reflective strips or material, do not obstruct their vision or movement, and that any props that depict knives or other sharp objects are made of a dull, flexible material. Have at least one flashlight per group of trick-or-treaters. Try to make each child’s costume unique in some way so they can be easily spotted. Serve your children a filling meal before they

trick-or-treat so they won’t be tempted to eat the treats before they get back home. Carefully examine all of the treats before you let your children handle or consume them. Several days before trick-or-treating, check the local and state sex offender websites to see if there are any sex offenders living in your area. If there are, make sure your children avoid

those homes. Remind children that it is wrong to vandalize property or hurt animals. To lessen the chance of allergic reactions, try any makeup products on a small area of a child’s arm several days before trick-or-treating to see if they have any reaction. If you cannot accompany them, having the children carry a cell phone lets them

keep in touch and the phones also contain a GPS chip to help locate lost children. Drivers, don’t use a cell phone or text while driving and do not drive if you are impaired. Pay close attention while driving, especially at crosswalks, intersections, the side of the road, and by parked cars. Drive below the posted speed limit in residential

areas, do not pass vehicles that have stopped in the road, and pull off the road in a safe spot and turn on your emergency flashers when picking up or dropping off children. The Fraternal Order of Police, founded in 1915, is the largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers in the United States. Visit www.ilfop.org for more information.

Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity. Oct. 3 At 10:45 a.m., police investigated a one-vehicle traffic crash in the drivethru area of the Oregon Snyder Pharmacy located at 201 N. Fourth Street involving a 2016 Ford driven by Kathleen A. Leary, 66, Oregon. No citations were issued. Oct. 8 At 2:09 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 200 block of N. Third Street involving

a 2004 Mitsubishi driven by Ryan J. T. Corson, 16, Oregon, and a 2003 Toyota driven by Brian W. Freeman, 64, Villa Park. Corson was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Oct. 9 At 7:33 a.m., police responded to a domestic disturbance call in the 500 block of E. Washington Street resulting in the arrest of Roy R. Ennenga, Jr., 36, Oregon, for disorderly conduct and aggravated assault. Ennenga, Jr., was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

At 1 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 200 block of S. Fourth Street involving a 2014 Jeep driven by Brenda GuzmanTrujillo, 32, Chicago, and a 2008 Volkswagen driven by Laurence J. Grandt, 64, Mundelein. No citations were issued. At 3:05 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 200 block of S. 10th Street involving a 2000 Jeep driven by Sara J. Blume, 17, Byron, and a 2006 Ford driven by Calvin M. Sullivan, 16, Oregon. No citations were issued.

General calls for service through dispatch.

Oct. 10 At 6:20 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 300 block of S. Fourth Street involving a 2008 Pontiac driven by Jacob B. Harshman, 20, Oregon, and a 2006 Dodge driven by Delilah A. Alvarez, 35, Oregon. Harshman was issued a citation for failure to yield turning left.

Street.

Oct. 11 Carlie A. Hoyle, 42, Rockford, was issued a citation at 7:50 p.m. for use of a cell phone while driving. This violation occurred in the 500 block of N. Fourth

Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Matthias Soehn, 75, St. Charles, was issued a citation at 8:20 p.m. for use of a cell phone while driving. This violation occurred in the 600 block of East Washington Street. Four parking tickets and two verbal/written warnings were issued Oct. 9-15.

Checking a Subject/ Vehicle...........................4 Citizen Complaints........7 Juvenile Complaint........4 Animal Complaint.........2 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem.................8 Disturbance / Domestic.1 Assist EMS / Other Department..........8 Alarm Response /Open Door or Window............1 Lockout Vehicle/ Building.........................8 911 Hang-up / Open Line................................3 Traffic Stops................16

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

the date the offense occurred in parenthesis, and the amount of the fine.

The name, age, and address of the individual is listed along with the offense, the date the fine was paid,

Brian Oregon, license, (March

E. Gittleson, 52, driving on revoked Oct. 12, 2017 23, 2017) amount

not given. Joshua L. Jones, 32, Polo, driving 11-14 mph above limit, Oct. 10, 2017 (May. 7, 2017) dismissed. Lori A. Knoechel, 24, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Oct. 11, 2017

(July 12, 2017) $195. Kara A. Rhoads, 51, Byron, failure to reduce speed, Oct. 10, 2017 (Aug. 19, 2017) dismissed. Dakota W. Meyer, 17, Polo, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Oct. 11, 2017

(Sept. 4, 2017) $170. Kaylee R. Brehm, 17, Oregon, canceled/revoked/ suspended registration, Oct. 12, 2017 (Sept. 8, 2017) dismissed. Taylor G. Erdman, 21, Davis Junction, transporting/

carrying alcohol/liquor (driver), Oct. 13, 2017 (Sept. 9, 2017) $120. Christopher C. Kieffer, 27, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Oct. 11, 2017 (Sept. 13, 2017) $170.

Obituaries Louise Hartle (Nola) Louise Hartle, 84, of Oregon, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 with her family at her side. Louise was born on Feb. 18, 1933 in Jefferson County, Tennessee, the daughter of Johnnie and Edith (Talbott) Horner. She graduated from Mt. Morris High School. Louise worked for 33 years as a secretary for Lucent Technologies in Phoenix, Arizona retiring in 1998. She loved gardening, traveling, boating, and especially loved cooking for her family and friends. Louise is survived by her five children, Danny

H. Fern Sellers H. Fern Sellers, 78, of Polo, died on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017 at Pinecrest Manor in Mt. Morris. Fern was born on Jan. 28, 1939, in Adair, the daughter of Harry and Vera (Butcher) Ehrhart. She married Dwight

several grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren; brother, O.B. (Dorothy) Horner, of Amboy; sister, Peggy Brushaber, of Rock Falls; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Frank Schunek, of Thayer, Missouri. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m. at Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris.

Donna M. White

(Karen) Rosenbalm, of Oregon, Danna Rosenbalm Roberts, of Mt. Morris; DR Rosenbalm, of Oregon, Dawn (Ron Barnes) Rosenbalm, of Gilbert, Arizona, and Debby (Randy Stone) Rosenbalm, of Daysville;

Visitation will be held on Saturday from 12 to 1 p.m. at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Serenity Hospice and Home.

Donna M. White, 81, of Oregon, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. Donna was born on Oct. 2, 1936, at Blossburg State Hospital, Blossburg, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Herbert F. Frisk and Rhoda English Ladd. She graduated from Westfield High School in Westfield, Pennsylvania, in 1954. Donna married Robert White on Nov. 29, 1957, divorced in 1979, and never remarried. She retired from Illinois Department of Human Services as an administrator in 2000 after 25 years.

Sellers on Aug. 16, 1964 in Good Hope. He preceded her in death in 1995. Fern was a registered nurse with then Polo Continental Manor retiring after more than 20 years of service. She enjoyed growing up on the family farm. Fern was an avid NASCAR and Chicago sports fan.

She enjoyed her role as a coaches wife supporting Dwight, her children, grandchildren, and the Polo Marcos. You would often find her coloring in her adult coloring books, reading, doing puzzles, collecting antiques and was QVC biggest customer.

Survivors include her sons, Brinton “BJ” (Kate) Sellers, of Clinton, Iowa, Trenton (Erin) Sellers, of Mt. Morris, and Derron (Dana) Sellers, of Polo; sisters, Sue Ann (James) Bohlen, of San Antonio, Texas, and Jane Ehrhart, of Okeechobee, Florida; grandchildren, Rawleigh, Landry, Case,

She was member of the St. Brides Episcopal Church in Oregon and Colonial Dames XVII Century and DAR in Dixon. Donna loved spending time with her family playing Scrabble and cards. Donna is survived by Avery, Briggs, Zoie, and Izzy Sellers and Michael and William Dubois and Victoria Highley; and greatgrandchildren, Lilli and Nora Highley. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services were held on Oct. 16 at 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Polo Family Funeral

her sister, Vera Rounds, of Dundee, New York; sons, David (Ella) White, Steven (Tracie) White, John (Pamela) White, and William (Ercella) White; grandchildren, Tarin, Stephanie, Holden, Christian, Tiffany, Branden Johnson, Casimir and Debbie; greatgrandchildren, Olyvia, Greyson, Serenity, and one on the way; and special sisters, Patricia Gearhart and Judy Doherty. Donna’s memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. at St. Bride’s Church, Oregon. Coffee and donuts will be served following the service. Arrangements were completed by Finch Funeral Home, Mt. Morris. Home with Pastor Josh Ehler officiating. Burial followed at Fairmount Cemetery, Polo. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established Visit www. polofamilyfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

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Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, October 19, 2017, Page B5

www.oglecountynews.com 02-33-128-004 02-33-128-011 02-33-129-005 02-33-132-006 02-33-134-004

$674.15 $2,440.80 $1,150.62 $1,354.31 $469.54

02-33-136-009

$2,816.60

PURSUANT TO THE STATUTE IN SUCH CASE MADE AND PROVIDED, PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE UNDERSIGNED AS COUNTY COLLECTOR OF THE COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, WILL ON THE 30th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2017 APPLY TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FOR JUDGMENT AGAINST AND LANDS AND LOTS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED, AGAINST WHICH THERE ARE UNPAID AND DELINQUENT TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2016 AND THE YEARS PRIOR DUE SEVERALLY THEREON; ALSO FOR JUDGMENT FIXING THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF ANY TAXES PAID UNDER PROTEST AND THE UNDERSIGNED SHALL AT THE TIME AFORESAID REQUEST THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR AN ORDER TO SELL SAID LANDS AND LOTS AS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED, FOR THE SATISFACTION OF THE UNPAID AND DELINQUENT TAXES; TOGETHER WITH ALL INTEREST AND COST DUE THEREON; PUBLIC NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE UNDERSIGNED COUNTY COLLECTOR, PURSUANT TO AN ORDER THAT SAID CIRCUIT COURT MAY ISSUE, WILL SELL SAID LANDS AND LOTS AT PUBLIC SALE AT THE COURT HOUSE IN OREGON, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FOR THE AMOUNT OF UNPAID TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2016 AND THE YEARS PRIOR, PLUS INTEREST AND COSTS THEREON, SAID SALE TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY NOVEMBER 2nd, 2017 COMMENCING AT 9:00 A.M.

02-33-137-002 02-33-137-009 02-33-178-008 02-33-180-010

$491.57 $1,602.34 $1,211.14 $3,278.76

02-33-183-008 02-33-213-015 02-33-213-017 02-33-258-003 02-33-259-001

$331.57 $2,300.72 $3,414.49 $2,032.01 $3,422.86

02-33-330-012

$2,947.53

07-02-100-005

$1,129.97

THE DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS, TOGETHER WITH THE DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDS AND LOTS AND THE AMOUNT OF TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2016AND THE YEARS PRIOR SO DUE, BEING AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT:

07-16-400-005 07-21-401-006

$3,096.03 $1,051.68

07-21-404-005 07-34-400-002

$1,167.40 $1,114.33

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14-09-381-005

$1,743.63

14-09-385-004

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14-09-385-008 14-09-451-007

$478.37 $267.03

14-09-455-007 14-09-457-001

$1,424.68 $1,834.22

14-09-458-003 14-09-460-001 14-09-460-005 14-09-477-008

$758.11 $2,947.75 $400.29 $2,223.77

14-16-135-001

$905.47

14-16-137-005 14-16-201-004

$576.82 $1,677.68

14-16-207-003

$875.47

14-16-230-008 14-16-231-021 14-16-251-007

$1,581.53 $2,037.33 $1,013.99

14-16-256-009 14-16-262-005

$1,191.96 $10,172.45

14-16-280-001

$628.35

14-16-379-010 14-17-300-004 14-24-400-002

$2,010.24 $1,362.60 $1,110.69

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Eagle Point Parcel Count: 7 13-10-300-016

$1,166.59

13-12-300-003 13-22-302-001 13-22-302-003 13-22-302-004 13-25-200-001 13-26-100-005

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Forreston Parcel Count: 28 01-15-200-002

$3,663.97

01-34-300-003 02-05-201-004

$1,077.12 $2,766.04

02-05-204-006 02-05-277-006

$1,601.03 $1,468.26

02-05-277-007 02-21-100-013

$122.89 $1,150.22

02-21-100-014

$36.28

02-21-100-017

$92.16

02-21-200-005 02-28-381-003

$2,493.58 $1,402.18

02-28-383-002

$1,357.57

02-28-460-007

$1,307.02

$80.51 $1,125.35

21-12-400-016

$6,524.53

21-13-107-001 21-13-131-002

$1,916.46 $1,084.16

Lincoln Parcel Count: 5

03-29-103-018 03-29-104-010

$1,108.81 $957.00

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$435.75 $435.75 $1,391.87 $2,486.39

08-26-307-002

$935.84

08-26-376-002 08-27-201-007 08-27-255-003

$3,605.22 $276.10 $1,359.57

08-27-329-002 08-27-405-013 08-27-410-001

$2,354.89 $1,529.72 $1,778.11

08-27-411-001

$814.66

08-27-434-006

$1,629.47

08-27-435-008 08-27-451-006 08-32-400-005

$480.72 $1,089.66 $657.19

08-33-300-004

$695.67

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$2,404.91 $2,906.05

16-02-276-006 16-03-101-012 16-03-103-006 16-03-106-019

$3,046.35 $5,242.08 $3,095.56 $2,285.82

16-03-108-003 16-03-114-003 16-03-116-010

$8,214.38 $2,506.09 $702.56

16-03-116-011

$2,514.82

16-03-159-011

$4,623.48

16-03-159-012

$1,581.03

16-03-175-002 16-03-179-006

$1,142.24 $2,554.61

16-03-281-001

$450.88

16-03-281-002

$99.14

16-03-281-003 16-03-281-012 16-03-301-001 16-03-301-005

$1,211.51 $746.74 $2,743.80 $884.85

16-03-308-001 16-03-326-002 16-03-334-003

$1,390.70 $713.47 $2,557.90

16-03-334-005 16-03-351-014

$1,052.81 $1,484.91

16-03-359-010 16-03-360-001

$1,162.25 $431.41

16-03-476-005 16-04-179-022 16-04-227-013 16-04-432-002 16-04-477-011 16-04-478-004 16-10-227-002

$2,272.95 $1,939.33 $700.37 $15,412.56 $2,039.37 $1,031.94 $1,665.08

16-16-100-017 16-16-100-021 16-23-151-006 16-23-151-008 16-27-100-004

$36.44 $2,332.14 $454.27 $2,300.76 $2,342.89

Pine Creek Parcel Count: 7 15-07-276-002 $882.65 15-07-276-004 $1,253.64 15-08-351-015 $2,692.69 15-17-300-011 15-20-400-010

$1,377.32 $950.45

15-28-100-006 15-36-426-003

$114.42 $39.68

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$5,302.94 $227.81 $4,039.20 $1,453.28 $142.73 $5,319.58 $2,482.59 $1,667.42 $157.83 $1,011.17 $198.51 $956.19 $2,864.90

PARAGON PORK INC PARAGON PORK INC CHRISTENSEN, MARVIN CHRISTENSEN, MARVIN CHRISTENSEN, MARVIN BRIZZI, JERRY J & SUSAN C PERRINE, CHARLES TOBIN, PAUL TOBIN, PAUL & DEBORAH CHAPMAN, BETTY DEGRAF, NICOLE STIENMETZ, DIANA MEADOWS, SCOTT E & KRISTIN

Rockvale Parcel Count: 29

STARK, MARK PETERSON, THOMAS

STACHURSKI, ARKADIUSZ STACHURSKI, ARKADIUSZ CONNELL, TERENCE US DEPARTMENT OF AGRIGULTURE WARD, MICHAEL R & JO LYNN FLAHARTY, JOSHUA STACHURSKI, ARKADIUSZ HATFIELD, KENNETH D & NORE HERNANDEZ, IRENE CHAVEZ, SHANNON KOSICK, RAYMOND & AMBER RAMIREZ, KEVIN M & HEATHER WILSON, DONALD J & ASHLEY KLIEBE, JANET KUEHL, WILLIAM KOSICK, RAYMOND & AMBER R PAINTER, LAINE

Oregon-Nashua Parcel Count: 40 16-01-100-005 16-01-252-001

$2,125.72

17-02-300-008 17-03-200-012 17-06-300-013 17-07-100-001 17-07-300-003 17-08-100-004 17-11-200-005 17-15-301-003 17-15-302-003 17-15-303-004 17-15-306-010 17-15-359-002 17-36-300-011

YINGLING, RONALD MADDING, CURTIS W & THELMA DIXON, DAVID S & MARJORIE MCPHAIL, NICHOLAS GALINDO, MATHEW J & LINDA

Mt. Morris Parcel Count: 17

Buffalo Parcel Count: 25 14-09-377-013 14-09-379-005

21-08-276-011 21-12-357-003

16-14-152-001

Pine Rock Parcel Count: 13

Grand Detour Parcel Count: 5

Maryland Parcel Count: 2

Brookville Parcel Count: 1 06-27-156-003

DOWNING, JAMES CHAPMAN, TIMOTHY FLYNN, DARRIN J & JODI A MEURIS, KRAIG MILLER, PATRICK A & JANET STOCKER, STEVE & DEBORAH DIDDENS, DANA JAMES, THOMAS JAMES & ASSOCIATES LLC SANDERS, MATTHEW & BETH ZIMMERMAN, ARLYN REIF, DAN & REIF, LEE A SR REIF, DAN & REIF, LEE A SR BUTLER, WILLIAM BUTLER, JUSTIN W & NICKOLE MILTON, AMANDA

HAWN, MICHAEL STEVEN GIRTON, JO ANNA & MARSHALL CAMLING, JEFFREY KELLER, SUSAN GITTLESON, BRIAN SADIKOVSKI, SHUKRI & DITUR SCHERENBERG, JEANNINE COLEMAN, RICHARD ELLERBY, MARILYN ANN & MIL ELLERBY, WILLIAM ROY JR & EAGLE OCEAN PROPERTIES EAGLE OCEAN PROPERTIES BUSHMAN, LAWRENCE GREEN, JEANETTE & VICTOR MESSENGER, JOHN F JR & AL MESSENGER, JOHN F JR & AL OLTMANNS, CLAUDE MCCASLIN, DORIS BERRY, MICHAEL MCCOURT, BRENDA L & CHARLE DAY, DARLENE WILLIAMS, LEONARD RAILA, ANDREA & ROHRBECK, SCHRODER, DEAN LAWSON, JANET & REBECCA L BARRY, CAROL L DIEHL, GREGORY W & SOPER, DELISO, SHERRY DHAESE, KEVIN WALKER, DEAN BLAKE, CONNIE ZELLERS, GERALD SPRATT, JAMES W & LORI A SCHELL, CHARLES O

09-01-100-005

$31.07

09-02-176-004 09-02-301-005 09-02-377-006 09-02-476-016 09-03-400-008 09-03-476-002 09-03-476-003 09-10-226-001 09-11-153-011 09-11-176-003 09-11-176-006 09-11-176-013 09-11-176-018 09-11-200-010 09-11-303-019

$713.21 $535.21 $1,524.47 $2,121.14 $2,900.47 $1,576.28 $1,065.68 $221.39 $774.83 $2,608.65 $137.05 $229.93 $4,339.06 $1,817.64 $179.58

09-11-306-006 09-11-328-005

$4,401.89 $6,625.75

09-11-328-007

$349.24

09-12-400-007 09-15-477-002

$4,701.29 $4,520.87

09-22-400-025

$1,844.12

09-23-300-002

$110.92

09-26-400-005 09-28-200-012 09-28-200-014 09-28-200-017 09-28-400-007

$1,579.00 $8,870.97 $1,481.40 $1,012.89 $2,929.24

09-29-201-005

$4,026.40

STATE OF IL DEPT OF TRANSP JOHNSON, DOUGLAS CAMLING, JEFFREY NEWHAUSEN, LARRY WILEY, SEAN M CAMLING, JEFFREY BREVOORT, DAVID RUSSELL, RYAN CAMLING, JEFFREY HAY, MARVIN MOORE, RANDY SNYDER, HARRY E MOORE, RANDY SNYDER, HARRY E SPURLOCK, DARLENE MESSENGER, RICK L & DARYL HEFLEY, MARION HOWARD, ROBERT L & OMEGA J POSEY, JEREMY & POSEY, MEL MORRIS, SHARI SPANBAUER, MICHAEL & VICTO TODD, GEOFFREY G & STACI TODD, GEOFFREY G & STACI BETTNER, KEVIN S & LORI REED, LINDA REED, LINDA REED, LINDA FERRIS, DAVID L & JACQUELI MESSENGER, JEREMY & AMANDA

Woosung Parcel Count: 2 14-31-400-002 20-07-300-005

$3,189.92 $4,238.82

PLAUTZ TRUST NO 8-15-75 GABALDON, RANDAL & AMY M

Total Parcel Count: 181

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C lassified a dvertising IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS State Street Bank and Trust Company as Trustee for Sovereign Bank Home Equity Loan Trust 2000-1 without recourse PLAINTIFF Vs. David Yerk; et. al. DEFENDANTS 16CH 00069 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 3/10/2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on November 17, 2017 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 11-22-428-002 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 120 Harvest Glenn Davis Junction, IL 61020 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-16-10371. I3063751 August 12, 19 & 26 2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS State Street Bank and Trust Company as Trustee for Sovereign Bank Home Equity Loan Trust 2000-1 without recourse PLAINTIFF Vs. David Yerk; et. al. DEFENDANTS 16CH 00069 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 3/10/2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on November 17, 2017 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TEN (10) AS DESIGNATED UPON UNIT ONE (1) OF HARVEST GLENN, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, RECORDED IN BOOK C OF PLATS ON PAGE 85 IN RECORDER'S OFFICE, SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 11-22-428-002 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 120 Harvest Glenn Davis Junction, IL 61020 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-16-10371. I3063751 August 12, 19 & 26 2017

ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE OF ADELINE FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2017

REVENUE SUMMARY: State Income Tax 8,093.22; State Sales Tax 2,775.79; Motor Fuel Tax 2,161.79; Local Use Tax 2,220.13; Personal Property Tax 127.58; Ogle County Collector 4,385.94; Ogle County Cleanup Grant 229.78; Interest 1,600.76; Building Permit 10.00. Total Revenue: $21,604.99. COMPENSATION SUMMARY: (Salaries/Benefits): Mike Dickinson 735.50; Karen Dickinson 588.40; Kim Dickinson 628.40; Dorene Mulder 349.36; Roger Branscomb 349.36; Brian Leake 257.42; Linda Meyer 349.36; Paulinda Hubbard 386.96; Ken Sheely 275.81; U.S. Treasury 150.08; Nationwide Retirement 1,179.38; WIPFLI 275.00. Total Compensation: $5,525.03. EXPENDITURES SUMMARY: IML Risk Management Assoc. 5,697.45; Commonwealth Edison 4,425.17; Nicor 404.65; Garbage Contract 7,600.00; Town Cleanup 459.56; Snow Removal 420.00; Equipment Repair 145.00; Streets/Alleys/Park 746.13; Mowing 1,350.00; Fuel/Chemical/Spraying 403.89; Special Town Events 246.62; Ogle Co. GIS 102.00; Misc. (all other disbursements less than $1,000.00) 288.94. Total Expenditures: $22,289.41. Respectfully Submitted, Kim Dickinson Adeline Village Treasurer Attest: Karen Dickinson Adeline Village Clerk Oct. 9, 2017

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTSTE OF: No. 2017-P-80 FRANCES KAY DURO a/k/a KAY DURO, Deceased. CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Frances Kay Duro, a/k/a Kay Duro.. Letters of office were issued on September 19, 2017 to Michael John Amtmann, 127 Pleasant Run Road, Flemington, NJ 08822, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthy LLP, 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 28th day of September, 2017 MICHAEL JOHN AMTMANN, Independent Executor For the Estae of FRANCES KAY DURO, a/k/a KAY DURO Deceased. Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMSMcCarthyLLP P.O. Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 (815) 732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com October 12, 19 & 26 2017 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTSTE OF: No. 2017-P-86 VIRGINIA M. GALLUP, Deceased. CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Virginia M Gallup. Letters of office were issued on September 29, 2017 to Edward L. Gallup, 10125 W. Forest Home Avenue, Apt 7, Hales Corners, Wisconsin 53130 , as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthy LLP, 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 5th day of October, 2017 EDWARD L. GALLUP, Independent Executor For the Estae of VIRGINIA M GALLUP, Deceased. Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMSMcCarthyLLP P.O. Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 (815) 732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com October 12, 19 & 26 2017

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REAL ESTATE 200

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WML No. IL-004243 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS INC., DBA BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO. OF ILLINOIS;Plaintiff,vs-JOSHUA D. FLAHARTY A/K/A JOSHUA FLAHARTY; Defendant(s). Case No. 16 CH 13 RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on March 10, 2017, the Ogle County Sheriff will, on November 17, 2017, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 401 East Lincoln Street, Mount Morris, IL 61054 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NO: 08-26-376-002 The improvement on the property consists of a Single unit dwelling. Sale terms: cash in hand. The Judgment amount was $125,463.07.The property will NOT be open for inspection. 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: Contact Joshua Witt , Esq. of Weiss McClelland LLC, Plaintiff's Attorney, 105 West Adams, Suite 1850, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 605-3500 ext. 1533. October 19, 26 & November 2 2017 WML No. IL-004243 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS INC., DBA BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO. OF ILLINOIS;Plaintiff,vs-JOSHUA D. FLAHARTY A/K/A JOSHUA FLAHARTY; Defendant(s). Case No. 16 CH 13 RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on March 10, 2017, the Ogle County Sheriff will, on November 17, 2017, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 51 IN BRAYTON`S SECOND ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS AND THAT PART OF BRUCE LAND (VACATED) IN BRAYTON`S SECOND ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 51 IN SAID BRAYTON`S SECOND ADDITION THENCE WEST 24.94 FEET TO THE CENTER OF SAID BRUCE LAND THENCE NORTH ON SAID CENTER LINE 179.2 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID EAST LINCOLN STREET THENCE EAST ON THE SAID SOUTH LINE OF SAID EAST LINCOLN STREET 24.94 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 51; THENCE SOUTH ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 51, 179.2 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN OGLE COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 401 East Lincoln Street, Mount Morris, IL 61054 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NO: 08-26-376-002 The improvement on the property consists of a Single unit dwelling. Sale terms: cash in hand. The Judgment amount was $125,463.07.The property will NOT be open for inspection. 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: Contact Joshua Witt , Esq. of Weiss McClelland LLC, Plaintiff's Attorney, 105 West Adams, Suite 1850, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 605-3500 ext. 1533. October 19, 26 & November 2 2017

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NEW TODAY AMBOY C.U.S.D. #272 IS SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITIONS OF: BUS DRIVERS and HEALTH AIDE To apply go to www.roe47.org.

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NEW TODAY HELP WANTED: Local grain elevator seeking Class A CDL Drivers to haul grain locally. Contact Luis at 309-278-8980

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2017 LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You’ll be sensitive to the way others react. Try to contain your feelings and refuse to let the little things get to you. Overreacting will put you in an awkward position. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Work from home if possible. Plan to do things with people who are just as unique as you. Taking a different approach to the way you conduct your life is favored. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- A steady pace and a plan in place will help you bring about positive changes that will improve your situation or surroundings. Pitching in will lead to new connections. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An even, methodical approach will help you reach your destination. Don’t share too much information with people who may use it against you. Listen carefully and respond with accuracy. Conduct business matters professionally.

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AUCTIONS

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AUCTION Saturday, October 28th 10AM 763 E. Pells, Paxton, IL ADVERTISING, FARM PRIMITIVES PRIMITIVE FURNITURE, AMERICANA, QUILTS, TOYS, LONGABERGER, TINS, BOTTLES, MORE! 217-781-4131 www.strebeckauctions.com FARMLAND AUCTION November 1st 10am Toluca American Legion Hall Toluca, IL 658.5 ACRES DIVIDED INTO 5 SEPARATE PARCELS! Lauf Auction Company 815-257-4442 www.auctionzip.com ID#4061 JIM CLINGAN COIN AUCTION Sat. 10/28/17 10am 300 LOTS; Slabbed, key date, rare; 11 Gold coins, Silver $, 09SVDB; Bust; St. Joseph, IL jimclingan.com JIM CLINGAN COIN AUCTION Sat. 10/28/17 10am 300 LOTS; Slabbed, key date, rare; 11 Gold coins, Silver $, 09SVDB; Bust; St. Joseph, IL jimclingan.com

MT. MORRIS GARAGE SALES 624 Saturday 10-3 415 E. Brayton Rd 2 king beds, full frame/headbed board, tables, snowdresser, freezer, blower, sofa bed, baby crib, chairs, office furniture, misc. decor, misc. tools, everything must go

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 Emmett Kelly clown collectionall signed, includes curio cabinet for display. $1,000 815-625-8191

APPLIANCES

710

LG Front loading washer and gas dryer In good cond. $450/pair obo 815-718-0190 Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003

FURNITURE

755

3 piece Lazy Boy living room reclining set. Brown. 815-275$1800. 6154 Leave Messg.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 765 Vintage Black 1978 Slingerland. 9 piece Jupiter drum set w/ hardware & cases. $900 OBO 815-564-8645

LAWN MOWERS

779

LTX 1046 Cub Cadet 46” mower w/ 2 bagger. Low hrs. Like new. $1,600. OBO 815-631-6678 LTX 1046 Cub Cadet 46” mower w/ 2 bagger. Low hrs. Like new. $1,500. OBO 815-631-6678 LTX 1046 Cub Cadet 46” mower w/ 2 bagger. Low hrs. Like new. $1200 less new price. 815-631-6678

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 14x32x12 Round Top Shelter, never been put up. Asking $650 815-4405650 16' tandem trailer. Like new! $1,650 815-631-6678 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4 cyl auto, A.C. 80K mi. $2,595 Lanark IL 815-529-6050 2016 John Deere X330 lawn tractor. 17hours. 48-inch deck. Used one full season. $3,000 815-716-3617. Leave message. Collection of 24 watches, need batteries, diamond Waterford cross, cross, come with wooden box $300 obo 815-626-8451 Handicap Scooter w/ carrying rack & cover. Class 2 & 3 adapter. Used twice. $1000 815-445-6571 See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text ➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

840

DISABLED LIVESTOCK WANTED Top Prices Paid Call toll free 815-871-2697

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CLASSIC CARS

904

1992 Chevy 1500, 350 auto 2WD, every factory option. Nice truck $3700 815-677-8343 Classic '85 Buick Riviera V8 Coupe, Red w/ white vinyl top. 81K mi. exc cond. In & outside. Leather upholstery. One family ownership. All working acess. $3,400 Call Gary 815-499-1957

AUTOMOBILES

905

1987 Honda Helix fully loaded. Exc cond. $989 OBO 815-625-9626 Leave Message 1994 Mercury good Marquis, cond., no rust, A/C & heat, very dependable. $1000 815-718-5806

NEW TODAY 1996 Neon, runs great. 134K mi. $900 OBO. Lots of life left! 815-441-6403 1998 Dodge Durango 4 wheel dr. mechanically fine. Good work car. $1200 OBO 815-440-6233 1998 Dodge Durango 4 wheel dr. mechanically fine. 5.2 Liter V8, 3rd row seating, good work car. $1000 OBO 815-440-6233 2001 Chevy Malibu, 4 Dr., 6 Cyl, 172K mi. Runs good. $1,100 OBO. 815-440-6636 2002 Buick Park Ave. Good cond. Leather seats. Remote start. 207K mi. $1,575 OBO. 815-440-2967 2002 Ford TRS CFT S, 4 Door, $1800 815-288-7910 2004 Chevy Montecarlo 140k mi. Clean car. $2500 OBO. 815-622-2343 2007 Chevy Cobalt LT, Runs well, 175,000 mi., A/C, AM/FM/CD, sunroof, $1,250 OBO 973-4722

AUTOMOBILES

MOTORCYCLES

905

2008 Chevy Cobalt 4dr. Blue/ Grey. 79k mi. $5,700 815-213-3812 2010 Nissan Sentra. 4DR, new tires. 103K mi. $5,800 815-716-3617. Leave message. creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

TRUCKS

910

2002 GMC Sierra ext. cab. Z71 4x4 High mi., runs exc. $4,500 OBO 815-901-2642

4X4S

2002 Polaris 700 Twin Sportsman 4x4 on Demand. 226 mi. $3400. Call 815-734-4649. Leave message. I will call back. 935

1992 Yamaha, Silent Thunder XV1100, 10,255 mi., 1 owner, as is, (been in storage) Asking $1500/obo. Call 815-535-3663 after 6 pm.

4 stroke '01 Yamaha motor, 16' Aluminum Craft flat w/trailer bottom $3,800 732-1493 SEA-NYMPH 15' fishing machine new track electric anchor winch. 20HP Mercury outboard motor. Trail master trailer w/ spare wheel. Minn Kota Model 65 trolling motor. REDUCED $1500 815-535-6366

TRAILERS/RVS

945

2007 16' enclosed trailer Tandem Axel great shape. Brand new tires! $3,400 815-622-4258

1995 Honda Goldwing. Runs good, good brakes, good tires. Triked out w/ Voyager 3 wheel kit. Lots of chrome. Asking $8,000 815-537-2749 1999 Yamaha, Black, V- Star. 3400 mi. $3,000 FIRM & extras. 815-778-3793 TOP CASH PAID! FOR OLD MOTORCYCLES! 1900-1979 DEAD OR ALIVE! 920-371-0494

945

1990 Jayco PopUp Trailer 1206, sleeps 5-6, awning, indoor /outdoor table & stove $2500 312-350-2322 2012 Puma 253FBS 5th wheel trailer, slide out super size “U” dinette, rear sofa, sleeps 6. 27'8” long. Very clean. $12,000 OBO 815-440-0909 Colman's RV We buy/consign used Campers & RV's! 217-787-8653

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Double Decker upper 165”x74” lower 192”X79” 270” over all, electric winch all steel, heavy duty tandem axles used for landscaping $8500 obo 815-973-5000

940

*** THE BOAT DOCK *** We Buy & Consign Used Boats! Springfield, Illinois 217-793-7300 theboatdock.com ***THE BOAT DOCK***

1998 Dodge Durango 4 wheel dr. mechanically fine. 5.2 LEDAR V8, 3rd row seating, good work car. $1000 OBO 815-440-6233

MOTORCYCLES

2006 Harley Davidson VRSC, HD orange & black custom paint, wheels & chrome, new tires, battery, fork seals & plenty of extras. Purchased in 2010 in CA. Have title runs great. Gorgeous bike. $7,500 815-677-2060 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900CC Special Edition motorcycle with 5149 mi. asking $4350 OBO Call Russ Berogan or Charlie Gonigam at 815-379-2151 Mon.–Fri. 7AM - 4PM

BOATS/MOTORS

912

TRAILERS/RVS

935

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FARMLAND AUCTION

Friday, December 1st, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. Sale to be held at: The Auction Shed

900 South Division Ave Polo, IL 61064

372.391 Surveyed Acres

Section’s 6,14,17/18 of Palmyra Township in Lee County, IL. Parcel # 1) 152.635 A Farmland Only Parcel # 2) 73.929 A Farmland Only Parcel # 3) 145.827 A Farmland Only

For complete listing of sale bill, photos, tax info, terms & conditions, etc. go to www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com For Information Contact: Owner, Frances I. Schott Trust Lenny Bryson – Auctioneer Ph) 815-946-4120 Beverly Wiemken, Trustee Attorney, Gary Gehlbach

AUCTION October 20, 2017 | Polo. Sr. Center 10:30 a.m. | Mason St. Polo, IL Farm Land to be offered at Auction 78.67 surveyed acres Partial # (pin) 15-06-200-008 Pine Creek Township 16653 W Harper Rd. Forreston IL, 61030 Managing Broker Lorence Ludwig 815-238-1058 Lic. # 471.005157

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE/ CLASSIFIED SALES Sauk Valley Media has a full time opening for a Classified Customer Service Representative/Sales position. We are looking for a self starting, energetic individual to handle a multitude of tasks including: assisting customers with their classified advertising needs, establishing new accounts and some phone sales. To be considered for this position you must possess excellent relationship building skills, a positive team driven attitude and a desire to surpass goals. Candidates should be detail oriented, possess strong grammar, typing and spelling skills, and have a proactive work ethic. This is an excellent position for a strong communicator who is looking to get a jump-start on a career in sales. This position offers a competitive wage and full Shaw Media benefit package. Interested candidate must submit your resume to:

Donna McDonald Advertising Operations Manager Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL 61081 dmcdonald@saukvalley.com Pre-employment drug screen and background check are required. Sauk Valley Media is a Drug Free Workplace EOE M/F

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