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OREGON Republican Reporter VOLUME 169 NO. 3 • SERVING OGLE COUNTY SINCE 1851

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OUTDOORS

Grassland Herd The bison herd is doing well at the Nachusa Grasslands. / 3

SPORTS

SPLASHING FOR MAGGIE

Art Carlson Classic Forreston-Polo takes second, Mennen wins the pole vault / 15

SOLAR FARMS Three solar farms

in Ogle County are approved for state tax credits. / 5

Eddie Rosko, the nephew of Maggie Rosko, jumps in a puddle as his sister Josephine watches as they walk with their parents and grandparents during the 1-mile fun run at the Infinity Run & Family Event in Chana. Maggie’s mom and dad, Luann and Don Rosko, (center) walk behind daughter in-law Aimee as she pushes her son Warren in a stroller. Walking to the left of Luann is her son Mark. Photo by Earleen Hinton

INDEX

One Section - 32 Pages

Byron Library............21 Church News............12 Classifieds..........28-31 Entertainment......... 10

Marriage Licenses.... 9 Oregon Library.......... 7 Oregon Police.......... 22 People.................... 8-9

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IN MEMORY

Snow doesn’t stop event for Maggie & Amos Mother, son tragically die after 2016 arson in their Byron home

BY EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@oglecountynews.com Mother Nature’s surprise dose of winter weather didn’t stop friends and family of Maggie (Rosko) Meyer from turning out for the third annual Infinity Run & Family Event at the Chana Education Center in Chana on Saturday.

Just over 100 runners dug out their stocking hats and gloves and braved snow and wind to run in the 5K race held in memory of Maggie and her son Amos, of Byron, who tragically died at their home in October 2016.

“It was a beautiful turnout even though the weather was not o beautiful,” said LuAnn Rosko, Maggie’s mom, a Mt. Morris resident. “She would have loved it.”

The event was organized and hosted through The Maggie & Amos Foundation that was started by family and friends of Maggie and Amos following their deaths.

In the past two years, the event has raised more than $16,000 that has been donated back to area school teachers in classroom grants, to support materials for the Mt. Morris Public Library’s children’s section, and in scholarships for college students entering the field of special education.

The day is meant to honor Maggie and Amos, whose lives were tragically cut short on Oct. 19, 2016, when emergency crews arrived the Meyer home at 2020 N. Silverthorn Drive in Byron just after 6:30 a.m. to find the house consumed by a fire that was later determined to be deliberately set.

Maggie, 31, was found dead on a couch on the first floor of the burning home, and Amos was pronounced dead a short time later at Rockford Memorial Hospital.

Law enforcement agencies, including the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department, Byron Police Department, Illinois State Police, and the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s office, are actively investigating the case.

The forecast for several inches of wet snow on Saturday didn’t dampen the enthusiasm for the afternoon fundraising event that included a USTAF certified, chip-timed 5k run, a one-mile fun run/walk, silent auction, and a free children’s fun zone with games and prizes.

LuAnn and her husband, Don, along with their son Mark and his wife Aimee and their children Eddie, Josephine, and Warren, bundled up to lead to the 1-mile fun run/walk around the school where Maggie taught.

ABOVE: Chris Pearce battles snowflakes as he runs toward the finish line at the third annual Infinity Run & Family Event. Pearce was a close friend of Maggie Rosko at the time of her death.

BELOW: Maggie holds Amos following a race she ran. The photo was on the large banner made for The third annual Infinity Run & Family Event. Photos by Earleen Hinton As participants turned down West Avenue steady waves of wet snow streamed into their faces as cold winds whipped across the non-incorporated village.

The nasty weather didn’t deter Eddie and Josephine as they delighted in jumping into mud puddles as the group walked down a gravel alley. LuAnn said it was a scene Maggie would have liked.

“She would have said ‘oh come on, suck it up buttercup.’ She was loved by so many,” LuAnn said. “I just want to thank everyone for coming out despite the weather.”

Maggie’s friend and colleague Lynn Kalnins, who is also the assistant principal at the Chana Education Center,

braved the weather outside trying to get both races started on time while making sure all the kids activities were running smoothly inside the school.

Event coordinator, Stephanie White, said 250 people had registered for the 5K and fun run.

“With the weather the way it is I am actually shocked with the turnout we have,” White said. “We are so fortunate to have as many here as we do. I just want to thank everyone and all the sponsors and those who made donations as well as the community. Without all their support we would not be able to do this.”

For more information about the foundation and its efforts on the visit its Facebook page at The Maggie & Amos Foundation.

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle has asked anyone with information about the 2016 crime to call his office at 815-732-2136 or Ogle Lee Crime Stoppers at 888-228-4488.

HERD UPDATE

BY TODD MCKENNA tmckenna@saukvalley.com

A bison calf nurses at the Nachusa Grasslands on Sunday. Photo by Earleen Hinton liked last year so they had to find new homes for a few.

“Last fall we had our first bison sale because we reached our herd size that we want to maintain,” Con-

sidine said. “We sold 23 animals, and there will be more this fall since we have about 30 to 40 calves each year.”

The baby bison boom happens in

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After five years roaming the prairie, the bison at Nachusa Grasslands seem to like their home.

What began as 30 bison relocated to the 3,800-acre natural prairie preserve, owned by The Nature Conservancy, near Franklin Grove has grown into a herd of 110, with more on the way. Calving season is just beginning at Nachusa.

The numbers are right where the staff wants them, and they couldn’t be more pleased with how the bison herd has come along, and has become a big attraction to draw in visitors.

“Oh, yeah, they really are the rock stars. People are excited about the bison and are always asking about them,” said Cody Considine, resource ecologist for Nachusa. “I grew up in Dixon, and when I see people I know, they don’t ask about my family or anyone they ask about the bison.”

The goal was for the herd to hit an optimum 110 animals, which happened last year. In fact, they had more bison than they would have

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OGLE COUNTY COURTS

Burgett pleads not guilty to embezzling funds

An Oregon woman pleaded not guilty last week to embezzling funds from an organization with ties to the Oregon School District.

Angela Burgett, 37, entered her plea and asked for a jury trial during a court appearance April 24 before Ogle County Judge John Redington.

She was charged April 3 with theft over $500, a Class 3 felony.

She is accused of using funds from the Oregon Boosters Club for personal expenses from June of 2018 through April of 2019, while she was the club’s treasurer.

Redington appointed public defender Dennis Riley to represent Burgett in court and set a jury status call for June 24.

According to a press release from

Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan, discrepancies in the club’s accounts were reported to police on April 3.

Burgett was placed on unpaid administrative leave from her job as an administrative assistant in the Oregon School District’s main office, a position she had held since 2016.

Prior to that she was a secretary at Oregon High School for two years.

Superintendent Tom Mahoney said her job was unrelated to being treasurer of the boosters club.

The club operates independently from the school district. It raises funds through different efforts, and then donates those funds to various school-related activities.

Burgett is currently free on a $10,000 recognizance bond.

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“As soon as the weather gets nice, people will flock out here to get a glimpse,” he said.

When Elizabeth Bach was hired as an ecosystem restoration scientist last year, she made it a priority to update how the staff keeps track of the bison herd.

“She’s really ramping up the science and research part. It’s pretty unique,” Considine said. “In fact, we recently worked with a bison researcher who completed a study on Nachusa.”

The new visitor center, which opened last summer, also has been a big success.

It offers an outdoor classroom and plenty of displays to give visitors a good grasp of the ecology and work that takes place at the grasslands.

As soon as people arrive at the visitor center, though, the questions start coming about where they can see the star attraction.

“They are pretty excited about bison conservation,” Considine said.

“The community has a special place in their hearts for the bison.”

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FATAL CRASHES Dixon man dies after head-on crash near Byron A Dixon man died after a head-on crash on April 26 on Illinois 2 south of Byron.

Jon R. Stanley, 57, died Sunday at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, from the injuries he suffered two days earlier when the pickup truck he was driving collided with another pick-up truck in the 7,000 block of North Illinois 2 near the intersection with Illinois 72.

According to a press release from Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle, a truck driven by Stanley was northbound when it crossed over the center line into the path of a southbound truck driven by Howard C. Barh, 64, of Galena.

Barh drove onto the shoulder in an attempt to avoid the Stanley’s truck, but the two vehicles collided and slid into the northbound lane where they came to rest. The crash occurred at 2:52 p.m.

Stanley was extricated from his truck by Byron firefighters and airlifted by Lifeline helicopter to the hospital.

a boom of solar energy companies lining up projects to submit to the Illinois Power Agency in hopes of garnering competitive solar renewable energy credits.

The agency was so inundated with project requests, especially in the community solar category where electricity would be sold to subscribers, that it triggered a lottery process.

The Sauk Valley has seen dozens of requests for special use permits to develop solar farms, but most of the projects are contingent on getting the credits. More than 40 of the proposed area projects were placed on a waiting list.

Most community solar developments are 2 megwatt projects, which typically cover about a dozen acres and generate enough energy to power around 350 homes.

Other area projects picked during the lottery earlier this month, all for 2 megawatt developments, unless noted otherwise, are:

Lee County • Forefront Power LLC at Paw Paw Road in Paw Paw;

Carroll County • Carbon Solutions Group SREC LLC for a 20-kilowatt project at 13907 Fritz Road in Mt. Carroll;

Whiteside County • Borrego Solar Systems Inc. at 12876 Blue Goose Road in Morrison; • SoCore Energy LLC for two 2-megawatt projects at 12107 Yorktown Road in Lyndon; • SoCore Energy LLC at 19848 Bunker Hill Road in Lyndon; • SoCore Energy LLC at 14378 Hillside Road in Morrison; • TCA Microgrid Energy Management LLC at 900 22nd Ave. in Fulton; • Nexamp Solar LLC at Fargo Road in Prophetstown; • Cypress Creek Renewables LLC at 22198 Prophetstown Road in Rock Falls; • Cypress Creek Renewables LLC at 16493 Sand Road in Fulton;

Bureau County • IL-Solar Inc. for a 25-kilowatt project at 109 W. Maple Ave. in Manlius.

Vinde Wells of Ogle County Newspapers contributed to this story.

MUSEUM TO OPEN Barh was transported by Oregon ambulance to Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, with minor injuries.

The accident remains under investigation.

Ruby Nash Museum opens May 5 The Ruby Nash Museum will be open for tours every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. beginning Sunday, May 5 until Sept. 29.

Come in to see the new displays and

learn about Ogle County history.

The museum is at 111 N. Sixth St., Oregon. Start the tour in the Carriage House entrance around the corner on Franklin Street.

Man identified in April 23 fatal crash near Mt. Morris A Dixon man was killed early April 23 in a one-vehicle crash in rural Mt. Morris.

Jacob R. Morgan, 37, was driving a red pick-up truck southbound on Lowell Park Road, south of Mt. Morris, when the vehicle left the roadway, struck a guardrail and caught fire.

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said the crash occurred at 5 a.m. at 77 N. Lowell Park Rd. Morgan’s body was found inside the truck after the fire was extinguished.

The Mt. Morris Police Department, Polo Police Department, Polo Fire Department and Ambulance and Ogle County Coroner assisted at the scene.

Jonathan Dinderman, 13, used his hood to cover his face from the snow as he runs in the 5K at the third annual Infinity Run & Family Event. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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Three Ogle County solar farm projects were among the 14 in the area that were picked during the first round of a state lottery for renewable energy credits.

Those chosen in the county include • 115.29 acres at 1226 W. Oregon Trail Rd., Oregon on property owned

by Bradley J., Donna S., and Erik P. Bauer and being developed by One Energy Development LLC; • 177.4 acres in the 8225 to 8500 block of West Haldane Road on property owned by Gary Bocker and being developed by DG Illinois Solar LLC; and • 65.78 acres south of 3788 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Mt. Morris, on property owned by Wilma Hongsermeier and being developed by Sunvest New Energy LLC. All three projects were approved by the Ogle County Board at special meeting on Jan. 10.

Ogle County Zoning office has had more than a dozen requests in the last year or so for special use per-

mits to allow solar farms, mostly from the Stillman Valley area.

The biggest solar farm proposal so far in this area is being considered in Lee County.

It would cover about 760 acres near Steward and generate enough energy to power 20,000 homes.

Junction Solar LLC is asking for a special-use permit to develop a 100-megawatt solar farm in Alto and Reynolds Townships on farmland owned by Larry and Julie Gittleson and Midwest Ag Investors LLC. The project would be built between Herman and Reynolds Roads southwest of Steward.

Junction Solar would be developed by Minnesota-based Geronimo Energy, which owns the Green River Wind Farm that spans more than 13,000 acres in Lee and Whiteside counties.

The proposal was scheduled to go before the Lee County Zoning Board on Thursday.

The state’s Future Energy Jobs Act, which was created in late 2016 and requires utility companies to get 25 percent of their energy from renewable sources by 2025, led to

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LOCAL HISTORY

Landers wrote column in Oregon newspaper Editor’s note: Otto Dick, Oregon, has researched the people, places, and events important in the Oregon area’s history for the Ogle County Historical Society. The following is one of a series of the articles he has written.

BY OTTO DICK The Ogle County Republican was a weekly publication that carried “From the Sidelines,” an editorial written by publisher Ernie Landers.

Below is one of Ernie’s columns.

“So far we have reached April 10, 1935 and none of the usual April showers. In place of them we have had cold weather, dust storms and high winds which sapped the moisture from the top soil.

“It begins to look as though we are in for another dry spring with its attendant evils such as chinch bugs and other pests.

“Note, just before we closed the forms for this edition it began to rain, again proving the effectiveness of publicity in this newspaper.

“Not since the early days when the Brink and Walker stage coaches operated over the old Chicago-Galena road which ran through Daysville and forded the river there on the trek to the lead mine metropolis have what was commonly termed as ‘road agents’ operated in this county until Monday.

“The old Brink and Walker stages were ‘touched’ for their strong boxes frequently by bandits who rode fleet horses and wore long whiskers, but it was up to a quintet of swarthy individuals to stick-up the Burlington bus between Oregon and Mt. Morris Monday, to bring again into realism the thrilling days of the roaring 40s in these diggings.

“Two stick ups in two weeks in this vicinity, begins to look as though we would eventually have to organize the vigilantes, as did the sturdy pioneers back in the 40s, and clean up the class that lives by its wits instead of its labors.

“Our Flagg Center correspondent this week brings up a point well worth considering.

“In stating that the Burlington Zephyrs whizzed through there Saturday making the trip in the record time of less than six hours, he wonders why in these days of lack of

work, people are in such a rush to get places.

“Maybe they are enjoying the fullness of the more abundant life we have been hearing so much about by politicians, radio spouters, brain trusters, and what have you.

“Chicken thieves appear to have broken loose in Ogle County again with the result that the nocturnal visitors have cleaned up several poultry houses of late. Especially in the northwest part of the county has this been true.

“Better add an extra padlock on the chicken coop, catch the old hound dog and have his teeth sharpened, and then build a barbed-wire entanglement around the yard, if this thieving is to be kept up.”

E. D. Landers was a colorful figure in the newspaper field for 60 years.

As a young man he traveled and worked for Gollmar Bros. Circus.

He was active in politics, editor and publisher of the Republican Reporter newspaper and served as secretary of the Ogle County Fair

E.D. “Ernie” Landers for 35 years.

Ernie’s father Ziba previously lived in Creston and published the Creston Observer and the Malta Mail newspapers.

Ziba Landers He moved to Oregon in 1895, purchasing the Republican newspaper.

Ernie and Ziba published newspapers for nearly 75 years in Ogle County.

Abe Deacon was the driver of the Burlington Trailways bus for 12 years. The bus ran from The Oregon Depot to Mt. Morris and back.

Photo supplied by Otto Dick

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Library Book Clubs The 2WBC Book Club meets Wednesday, May 8 at 12:30 p.m. to discuss Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield.

The Afternoon Book Club meets Wednesday, May 15 at 1 p.m. to discuss Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple.

In-BeTween Book Club meets Wednesday, May 22 at 1:30 p.m., Preschool Story Time participants at the Oregon Library are ready to plant their free to discuss Little Men by Louise May tree seedlings (redbud and burr oak) from Living Lands & Waters MillionTrees Project.

Alcott.

Photo supplied Books on Tap will meet at Cork N Tap on Thursday, May 23 at 6 p.m. to disregistration required. cuss Something In the Water by Cather- Best Documentary (Feature) and 2019 Peabody Award Winner for Documenine Steadman.

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May 8, 6 p.m.

The film follows two skaters, Kiere LEGO Club (grades 2nd -7th) Test your knowledge of sports, hisJohnson and Zack Mulligan, as they sort The Lego Club will meet on Tuesday, tory, movies and much more. Refreshthrough their past experiences with May 21 at 3:30 p.m. Registration is ments and prizes. Registration required. domestic violence and identity. In the requested, but not required. process, Liu himself realizes he must Men’s Philosophy Group deal with his own abusive past.

Guest Author: Norman Last Wednesday of the This event is a collaboration with Moline, Ph.D. month at 5 p.m.

POV, PBS’ award winning nonfiction film Wednesday, May 15 at 6 p.m.

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Professor Norman Moline will share our progress through difficult converBenefits of yoga include developing a his research on the desire for more mind-body connection and present cen- sations about aging, loss and conflict mobility and the early impacts of the resolution. We will be using the book tered awareness. Strength, flexibility, automobile and good roads. stamina/endurance and a sense of calm The Men’s Manual by Clyde Henry along His book was used in the preparation for both the mind and body will increase with philosophy videos. For more inforof a television series “Driving Passion” mation, contact Mr. Cotovsky at (779) with repeated practice over time. for the Turner Network. As in the book, Please wear comfortable clothing and 772-2884.

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Knit and Crochet Club be provided to those in need on a first A friendly and dedicated group meets come, first serve basis. Registration Minding the Gap: Two showings every Monday evening, 6 p.m. at the required.

Wednesday, May 22 , 1:30 p.m.

Library. These crafty people share their and 5:30 p.m. time and energy with anyone who Family Yoga - Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

Free screening and pizza. Minding the enjoys the delights of the yarn.

Families with children ages 4-18 are Gap is a documentary about skateboardWorking on projects can come to a invited to participate in Family Yoga. ing and skaters in Rockford, Illinois, complete halt if someone has a question Families with children with special directed by Bing Liu, a Rockford native or a good story to share. who graduated magna cum laude with a needs encouraged to attend.

Benefits of Yoga include reduced BA in Literature from UIC. Library of Things After premiering at the Sundance Film tension and anxiety, improved attenThe Oregon Public Library now has a tion span and ability to concentrate, Festival in 2018, Minding the Gap has “Library of Things”. improved memory and enhanced emogarnered award after award, including The LOT is a collection of non-traditional stability.

Yoga mats provided, a nomination for an Academy Award for

tional items that patrons can check-out.

This collection includes: a crockpot, spring-form pan, family games, audio/ visual items, and much more.

We are also taking requests for items that patrons might be interested in checking out.

To find out more or to make requests, please stop by the library and talk to a staff member.

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Summer Reading Program Bookmark Contest All entries are on display at the Library and selected bookmarks will be duplicated and used during the 2019 Summer Reading Program.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Farm Bureau announces scholarship recipients The Ogle County Farm Bureau recently named Natalie Carlson, Marissa Gorsegner, Brooklyn Hollis, Grace Mongan, Rebecca Hough, and Austin Strite as recipients of 2019 scholarships.

Brooklyn Hollis was awarded the Del Flessner Memorial Scholarship for $1,500.

This scholarship was created to

honor the legacy of long-time Ogle County Farm Bureau Manager Del Flessner.

Hollis is the daughter of Todd and Jodi Hollis, German Valley.

She graduated from Forreston High School and currently attends Highland Community College majoring in Dairy Science and Agribusiness.

Rebecca Hough and Grace Mongan were named winners of the $1,000 General Farm Bureau Scholarships.

Hough is the daughter of Rob and Lynnette Hough, Mt. Morris.

She will graduate from Oregon High School this spring and plans to major in Agriculture and Special Education at either Highland

Community College or University of Wisconsin-Platteville next fall.

Mongan is the daughter of Dan and Jean Mongan, Oregon.

She will graduate Oregon High School this spring and plans to attend the University of Illinois next fall majoring in Aerospace Engi-

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BUSINESS NEWS

Stillman BancCorp announces five promotions Martin C. Larson, Chairman and CEO of Stillman BancCorp N.A. is pleased to announce that Thomas R. Hughes, President and COO of Stillman BancCorp N.A., has been promoted to serve as the holding company’s President.

In addition, Edward Munguia, Executive Vice President of Stillman BancCorp, N.A., has been promoted to serve as the holding company’s Executive Vice President.

Thomas R. Hughes President and COO Tom joined the bank in 1995 and with over 32 years of banking experience, specializes in agricultural and commercial lending. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and his MBA from Lewis University.

He is also a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, Wis. and the Community Bankers Association of Illinois (CBAI) School for Community Bankers.

Tom has been very active in the community throughout his career. He currently serves as a board member for the Ogle County Habitat for Humanity and the Stillman Valley Economic Development Committee.

In the past, Tom served as a board member for the Ogle County Fair Association and the Oregon Chamber of Commerce.

He also has served as chairperson for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and was a member of the capital

campaign committee for Rock River Center, Inc. Edward Munguia Executive Vice President Ed serves as Executive Vice President of the bank’s Rockford and Roscoe/ Rockton locations. He has been in banking for 40 years and earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from DePaul University.

Ed is involved with a variety of economic development initiatives in the Rockford area.

He currently serves as a board member of the Rockford Area Economic Development Corporation (RAEDC).

He is also a board member of the Rockford Local Development Corporation and President of the Northern Illinois Community Development Corporation.

In addition, the Board of Directors also moved to promote the following bank officers: Shawn R. Cannova Vice President Operations Shawn has been in banking for 32 years, the last 15 with Stillman Bank.

She earned her Associates Degree in Accounting from Highland Community College. Shawn oversees the bank’s Customer & Loan Accounting departments and is responsible for the deposit

and loan operational functions and the bank’s Call Center.

Shawn volunteers for various bank sponsored events throughout the year including Oregon Park District’s Concert in the Park, Community Shred Day, Stillman Valley’s Cardinal Community Christmas, local festival parades and more. She assists the Stillman Valley Fall Festival Committee and also volunteers at the Ogle County Fair. In the past she has volunteered for Oregon’s Autumn on Parade.

Kathleen M. Yocum Vice President Retail Banking Kathy brings more than 35 years of banking experience to her role as Vice President Retail Banking in our Rochelle Office. She has been with Stillman Bank since it acquired the former United Bank of Rochelle in 1987.

She earned her Associates Degree in Business Management from Sauk Valley Community College. Kathy is responsible for supporting and helping customers access a variety of bank products and services.

Kathy also assists with general operational and teller matters in our Rochelle office, and often delivers technical training to employees bank-wide.

As a long-time resident of the area, Kathy is very involved in the community. She is a current board member of the Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival, Treasurer of the Franklin Grove Woman’s Club, Secretary/Treasurer of LHCS Friends of the Parks and Recreation and a member of the Franklin Grove Commu-

nity Church Council.

She also serves as Community Building Coordinator and Secretary for the Franklin Grove Park Board. She is a member of the Rochelle Rotary and also serves as a Delegate for the Rochelle Chamber.

Benjamin D. Miller Information Technology Officer Ben has been with the Stillman Bank for over 11 years. He earned his Associates Degree in Computer and Electronics Engineering Technology from ITT Technical Institute.

Ben oversees the various computer operating systems and networks used at the bank.

Ben has taught several classes at local schools and senior centers about computer literacy and cyber security.

Ben has also served as the Deacon over IT at Harvest Bible Chapel of Rockford.

In that role he oversees and manages all IT systems for Harvest and provides staff support when necessary.

He also serves as a lead teacher once a month in their Harvest Kids Sunday School program in the Preschool 4s class.

“We are pleased to recognize these officers for their dedication and the strong commitment they demonstrate toward their responsibilities,” said Martin C. Larson, Stillman Bank Chairman and CEO. “We thank them for their leadership and valuable contributions to the bank as we continue to grow in the communities we serve.”

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finals and it was even better to see Highland do so well.”

“To me, this tournament is more than performing well competitively,” state Bill Lucio, Highland forensics coach, and speech instructor. “It’s about making memories and meeting new people.”

The Student Fellowship Award is voted on by the students for the best representation of forensics.

Highland Sophomore, Luthien Jonis was the 2019 recipient of the award, which was named after a student who previously competed for Highland Community College, so Jonis was proud to bring the award back home.

Regional Tournament Results: Luthien Jonis: The Student Fellowship Award for best representative of forensics in the region, Alec Aurand: Second place Silver Award in Extemporaneous and Impromptu Speaking, Michelle Johnson: Second place Silver Award in Informative Speaking, Maggie Finazzo: Third place Bronze Award in Poetry Interpretation, Payton Demichele: Third place Bronze Award for Prose Interpretation.

COLLEGE NEWS

MARRIAGE LICENSES Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriage licenses.

April 22 Ronnie R. Henson and Christine A. Curtis, both of Leaf River.

April 23 Kyle D. Baltierra, of Stockton, and

• SCHOLARSHIPS Continued from Page 8 neering.

Marissa Gorsegner was named the recipient of the Don Bybee Memorial Scholarship, sponsored through the generosity of the Bybee family to honor Don for his many years of service to agriculture in Ogle County.

Marissa is the daughter of Jerome and Lynette Gorsegner, Oregon.

She graduated from Stillman Valley High School and continues her studies in Biology at Augustana College.

Natalie Carlson is the recipient of the Mark Detig Memorial Scholarship awarded in the amount of $1,000.

The Highland Community College Forensics Speech & Debate Team placed third in the Regional competition at Prairie State College in Chicago Heights. Pictured here in the back row, left to right, are: Lucas Boomgarden, Tommy Tempel, April Woolcock, and Luthien Jonis. In the front row are: Michelle Johnson, Payton Demichele, Maggie Finazzo, and Alec Aurand. Photo supplied

Autumn L. Bellows, of Sterling.

April 24 Tyler G. Sisouk and Litzy D. Duarte Loyola, both of Byron.

April 25 John C. Carey III, of Savanna, and Alaina F. Ward, of Mt. Carroll.

This scholarship honors the late Mark Detig for his service to the Ogle County Pork Producers Association and Ogle County agriculture.

She is the daughter of Jason and Julie Carlson, Byron.

She is a 2017 graduate of Byron High School and is currently enrolled at University of Wisconsin– Stevens Point majoring in Dietetics.

Austin Strite is the Ag Technology Scholarship winner.

He is the son of Brad and Kimberly Strite, Oregon.

He will graduate Oregon High School this spring and plans to continue his studies at Highland Community College majoring in Agricultural Business and Civil Engineering.

“We had excellent applicants to

Riley Shine Riley Shine, of Byron, has been elected as new member of the 201920 Student Government Executive Board at Carthage College, Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Western Illinois University The upcoming Academic Honors

choose from, and are very happy with the success of our scholarship program,” Ogle County Farm Bureau President Keith Poole said.

“These young people are recognized in their communities, their schools and their organizations as leaders and exemplify all the traits and characteristics that will lead to future successes in their studies and careers. We are pleased to have the opportunity to help them pursue their educational goals.”

This marks the 20th year that the Ogle County Farm Bureau has awarded scholarships to member dependents who seek to pursue course studies in agriculture at an accredited institution of higher education.

Jamie Adams, Farm Bureau

Convocations at Western Illinois University, Macomb and the Quad Cities, will honor college, departmental and honors scholars and students who have earned academic distinction throughout their WIU careers.

Students graduating as College See COLLEGE NEWS, Page 10

Scholarship Chairman said, “The Farm Bureau organization has a demonstrated commitment in sponsoring programs and activities to help our youth develop leadership skills and enhance their involvement in their communities and further their education.

“The scholarship program gives us the opportunity to make a direct positive effect on these young people’s lives and assists them in achieving their life goals. We are very proud to honor these students.”

Scholarships will again be awarded in 2020 and applications will be available in January.

For more information call Ron Kern at 815-732-2231.

• Friday, May 3, 2019

The Highland Community College Forensics Speech & Debate Team placed third in the regional competition from March 23-24 at Prairie State College in Chicago Heights.

This was their final preliminary tournament before Nationals on April 5 in Reno, Nevada.

Of the 12 schools in attendance, Highland earned a silver trophy in both individual events and overall team sweepstakes.

The regional tournament is the last stop before traveling for the end-of-the-year national tournament.

Coaches from across the region often provide the competing students with quality feedback on judges’ critiques to help prepare students for the competition.

“We really like to make sure we bring our ‘A Game’ to Regionals,” explained Brit Williams, a coach. “This is how our students receive the best quality critiques, so we can use all the suggestions other coaches and judges made and incorporate that feedback into their final performances.”

When asked about their favorite moments of this tournament, team captain and sophomore Alec Aurand stated, “It was awesome to see all my teammates break their events into

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BIRDING EVENTS

LIVE MUSIC

NIAS offers bird walk, festival at preserves

First Fridays is May 3

The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will hold a spring migration bird walk on Thursday, May 9 at 8 a.m. at the Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve, three miles southwest of Forreston on southeast corner of West Grove and Freeport Roads.

For more information about the three-hour hike call Mary Blackmore at 815-938-3204.

Silver Creek Biodiversity Preserve will host a bird festival on Saturday, May 11 to explore the preserve and observe the many migrating and resident birds found there.

Tours begin at 8, 9 and 10 a.m. with the 10 a.m. group specifically oriented to kids and families, including how to use binoculars.

The preserve is located two miles south of Leaf River on Leaf River Road, with parking just off Leaf River Road.

For more information or if the

• COLLEGE NEWS Continued from Page 9 Scholars have satisfied the criteria of excellence established by their individual academic college’s faculty members.

A Departmental Scholar is an outstanding degree candidate in an academic major as determined by the faculty in the major department.

An Honors Scholar is a student in the Centennial Honors College who has completed a set of honors requirements and has achieved a grade point average of at least 3.4 on a 4.0 scale.

Approximately 10 percent of graduating seniors achieve academic distinction, which is designated as summa cum laude, highest academic distinction, with a minimum grade point average of 3.90; magna cum laude, high academic distinction, with a GPA of 3.75-3.89; and cum laude, academic distinction, with a GPA between 3.60-3.74.

Those who will be recognized include: • Josie Pasch, of Forreston, biology,

First Fridays will welcome a very belated spring on Friday, May 3 at 7 p.m. at the Mt. Morris Moose Family Center, 101 Moose Drive, Mt. Morris.

A female bird holds a bug in her beak while she watches a tour group at Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve last summer.

Photo by Earleen Hinton weather is questionable call Blackmore.

To enjoy the local prairies and help reduce the invasive species, NIAS is offering two hour long stewardship days at the prairies.

To sign up or get more specific information about tasks and appropriate attire, call Blackmore.

Stewardship days are: Monday, May 13 at Elkhorn Creek from 10 a.m. to noon; Friday, May 17 at Silver Creek form 9 to 11 a.m.; Thursday, May 23 at Silver Creek, from 8 to 10 a.m.; and Friday, May 31 at Elkhorn Creek from 8 to 10 a.m.

Honors Scholar; • Shelbi Massolle, of Oregon, Law Enforcement & Justice Administration, Honors Scholar; • Jade Kobs, of Byron, Apparel and Textile Management Departmental Scholar, Honors Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude; and • Allison Anderson, of Davis Junction, forensic chemistry, Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.

Monmouth College Several area students have been recognized for their achievements at Monmouth College, Monmouth.

Emily Gabaldon, of Polo, who is majoring in communication, Spanish and public relations, was recently inducted into Kappa Chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the National Communication Association’s honor society.

She was also inducted into the Blue Key honor society, an honorary frater-

Jerry Tice of Mountain Grass will be the guest host The First Fridays format features each musician or band taking 15 minutes at center stage and continuing until each group has been featured.

Instruments are all acoustic and professional sound system engineering is provided by Mike Bratt.

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

The music is varied and includes country, bluegrass, blues, gospel, folk, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of all of the above.

Jerry Tice will be the special guest host for the May 3 First Fridays.

Participation is encouraged so bring an instrument and join the show, or relax and just enjoy the music.

Admission is by free will donation.

EVENT BRIEFS Democrats to meet May 7 The Ogle County Democrats will meet on Tuesday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Post 8739, 1310 W. Washington St., Oregon.

Come early to order food and drinks

nity recognizing outstanding character and ability and distinction in service, leadership and scholarship.

Kyla Suter, of Oregon, who is majoring in biochemistry, was inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta honor society, a national honorary scholastic fraternity for freshmen who earn a 3.5 GPA during the first semester or maintain a 3.5 average over the first academic year.

from the bar. For more information, call Christine Ballard, Ogle County Democratic Central Committee Chairman at 304-521-3963 or email Christineballard56@gmail.com.

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Rachel Book, of Byron, attended the American Chemical Society National Meeting and Expo in Orlando, Fla., in March, where they presented posters about their research.

A biochemistry major, Book presented a poster named Analysis of a Myelin Sheath Model Membrane with the Addition of Gingko Biloba Flavanols at the expo.

An eye exam is a good idea, especially if things are starting to look a little fuzzy around the edges.

Dr. Kurt K. Nelson Optometrist

629 N. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois • 815-284-6866 Member of the American Optometric Association.

Therapeutic Licensed.

YOUR ENVIRONMENT

Learn about the native bees, wasps, flies, and beetles that benefit native plantings at the Wild Ones meeting on Thursday, May 16 at 7 p.m. at the Physical Education Center PEC0110 (lower level), 3301 N. Mulford Rd., Rockford.

Jennifer Lazewski will talk about how pollinators also serve as predators of pest insects that help keep plantings in natural balance.

The program includes information about plants they prefer and practices to foster them.

• EVENTS Continued from Page 10 Aireloom to host drum circle

Mary Ley will lead the group for a relaxing experience.

A full moon and warm weather is expected that night. In case of rain the event will move indoors at the Old Sandstone Gallery.

Those attending are invited to bring native flutes or any other types of percussion instruments.

For more information contact Aireloom Music Studio at 815-973-5697

or aireloommusic@yahoo.com.

Guest bartenders to donate tips during fundraiser for Serenity The Hunt Club, 408 E. Washington St., Oregon, will host guest bartenders on Sunday, May 5 from 1 to 4 p.m., and all their tips will go to Serenity Hospice.

The event will include food and drink specials, silent auction items, a 50/50

SPEAKER SERIES

Stroke Care – Every Minute Matters Stroke is a stop in the flow of blood to the brain either by blockage (clot) or by hemorrhage (bleeding) in the brain. It is the fifth leading cause of death in our country; someone has a stroke every 40 seconds, and someone dies of stroke every 4 minutes. Stroke also is a leading cause of serious long-term disability, reducing mobility in more than half of stroke survivors over age 65. Do you know how to recognize a stroke or what to do if one is happening to someone you love?

STROKE CARE SPEAKER SERIES Presented by: Tracy Love, MSN, RN, CNL Wednesday, May 8 • 5:30 p.m.

FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport Refreshments will be served SM-ST1655531

raffle and other activities such as a piñata to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

Everyone is invited.

Serenity Hospice is a nonprofit hospice serving nine counties in northern Illinois.

The hospice serves patients and families in their own homes or nursing facilities. Serenity Home, an eight-bed facility in Oregon is also available for patients and families.

The month of May is Stroke Awareness month. Learn the signs and symptoms, how you can help prevent one, and treatment options available at FHN with FHN Stroke Program Coordinator Tracy Love, RN, BSN. Tracy received the Illinois Rural Health Association Award* for her work toward quality stroke care at FHN. The efforts of Tracy and the FHN Stroke Team in the past five years have resulted in FHN being awarded the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards, as well as the Gold Plus Award in 2018 from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. This award recognizes FHN’s commitment and success in ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines on the latest scientific evidence.

Call us toll-free at 1-877-6000-FHN (1-877-600-0346) ext. 901 or visit www.fhn.org/stroke to register for this free presentation. * The Illinois Rural Health Association honors just one individual a year for outstanding contribution of major significance to rural health in Illinois.

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• Friday, May 3, 2019

Aireloom Music Studio will host a free outdoor drum circle on Saturday, May 18 at 7 p.m. at the campus in downtown Mt. Morris.

Come join in and bring drums if you have some. The event is free.

Lazewski is a UW-Extension volunteer with the Southeast Wisconsin Master Gardener Association and the founder of its Pollinator Group.

An experienced butterfly and hummingbird gardener who has hosted a rare Anna’s hummingbird, she is now focusing her efforts on the many native bees and beneficial insects that increasingly visit her small, suburban yard.

This program is free and open to the public.

For more information, call 779-537-8939.

Lorraine Hiscox died on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at Pinecrest Community in Mt. Morris.

Lorraine was born in Shannon, but attended Oregon High School where she met her husband Earle. in 1969, she and her husband and children moved to Arizona.

She loved sewing, playing bridge, and painting.

Mom and several people from Oregon had worked on restoring the Oregon train depot.

They all took great pride in their work and thoroughly enjoyed their experience.

Lorraine returned to Illinois in 2017 to live at Pinecrest Community.

She is survived by her four children, one brother, and two sisters.

Services will be planned at a future date.

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Learn all about pollinators at Wild Ones meeting in Rockford May 16

OBITUARY LORRAINE HISCOX

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ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Phone 815-541-4863

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www.baileyvillebaptistchurch.org

BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH

400 W. Center St., Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201

BROOKVILLE & ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES

Brookville: 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkorn: Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads

CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana Pastor Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767

OPEN BIBLE

302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 PoloOpenBible.org

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH Polo Campus

EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD

107 N. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH

2997 N. German Church Rd. Pastor Marvin Jacobs 815-732-6313 www.ebenezerreformed.com

EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes 815-732-2424

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St., Mt. Morris Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna Associate Pastor Logan Murphy 815-734-4942 www.efcmm.org office@efcmm.org

FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Pastor Jeremy Heller 815-946-3588

FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH 501 Third Ave. Pastor Lyle Zumdahl 815-938-2424 lylezumdahl@gmail.com

FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

Pastor Karyn Kost 815-661-6315 www.freedomlutheran.org.

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203

FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Brian LeBaron 815-946-3212 faithumcpolo

DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

505 Hill St., Oregon Rev. Jared Cochran 815-732-2642 www.fbcoregon.org

200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-938-2380

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742

200 S. Fourth, Oregon Rev. Megan Smick 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com

PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe 815-946-3949

POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 leafriverbc@gmail.com

LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-345-3038

4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

102 N. Maple St., Mt. Morris Pastor Julie Bunt 815-734-4853 www.disciplesumc.org

201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919

GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd., German Valley Pastor Eric Schlukebir 815-362-6601

409 W. Brayton Rd, P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573

NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH

10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838

ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847

Congress Ave. & Webster St. Pastor Leslie Lake PoloCob@risebroadband.net

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

OREGON CHURCH OF GOD

Church and Main Streets Pastor Don Plock

LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH

205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw 815-837-5255 polo@crossroadscn.com www.crossroadscn.com

22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104

FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH

7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston Presbyterian Church in America Pastor Drew Jones 815-938-3605 www.forrestongrovechurch.com

16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448

RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Rev. Eldred George 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org saint.bride.church@gmail.com

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH

6024 N. Columbine Rd., Forreston Rev. Karyn Kost 815-661-6315 pastorofstjames1850@gmail.com

ST. MARY CHURCH

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367

ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548

SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St., Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199

SILVER CREEK REFORMED CHURCH 326 S. Bunker Hill Rd. German Valley Pastor Grant Mulder 815-362-2129

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 trinitymmil@frontier.com www.trinitymmil.net

WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Rd., Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411

How to submit church news Changes in church listings and articles about special church services and events can be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews.com. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-732-6166 ext. 5903.

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SPECIAL PROGRAM

K-9 partners show off skills for woman’s club At the time, Duke was Ogle County Sheriff’s Depuuntrained. ties Jon Shippert and Duke, the “Everything he knows, I only K-9 team in the sheriff’s taught him,” Shippert said. office, gave a demonstration of This training experience Deputy Duke’s unique skills to created a strong bond between the Oregon Woman’s Club on Shippert and Duke.

April 12.

“Duke and I had a great bond They also accepted a check for from the start,” Shippert said. $300 to defray part of the cost of ”He’s very protective of me.” the special, tailor-made vest that Duke’s skills are kept up-toDuke wears part of the time on date by weekly training sesthe job. sions in Freeport, and the Duke is a two-year-old Gerbonding between the deputies man shepherd and Belgian maliis reinforced because Duke noix mix. goes home with Shippert every His skills include tracking,night. search, apprehension of sus“When he’s off-duty, he’s just pects, and finding illegal drugs. a normal dog,” Shippert said.

One of the demonstrations He runs, plays, enjoys chewat the presentation was Duke ing on his favorite toys, and sniffing out packets of cannabis just spending time with Shiphidden in the room before he Oregon Woman’s Club President, Rosemary Underwood, presents a check for $300 to Deputy Jon pert. came in.

“But Duke is not a pet,” ShipAfter a thorough check of the Shippert to defray part of the cost of Duke’s protective vest. Photo supplied pert said. “He’s more like my room, including a few handbags, Duke’s skills go beyond searching for illegal partner who lives with me.” he immediately honed in on a Duke’s special bullet-proof vest is similar to the cabinet where the drugs were concealed, signal- drugs. He has tracked people for up to a mile and ones worn by all the deputies, except that it has ing to his partner and crouching down in front of a half and has done numerous vehicle searches.

Shippert and Duke’s partnership began a year to be made to measure so that it fits his canine the offending piece of furniture.

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OHS’ Jake Mennen wins pole vault

BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com

ABOVE: Oregon’s Jake Mennen clears the pole vault bar at the Art Carlson Hawk Classic. BELOW: Bobby Youngren throws the shot.

Photos by Earleen Hinton year,” RC coach Randy Moore said.

“It was our first time running the 4 x 8 since Top Times. It would have been nice to have Riley closer on the last leg, but Morrison is awesome.

They’ll probably get the state record (7:53) and I’d like to think we can get that time in 2A.” In the 400, Anderson had his sights set on the meet record of 49.07 and came close at 49.36. As a junior, he’ll have another shot at it next year.

“If I was going to build a track program, Anderson is the type of (body) frame I’d use,” said Oregon coach Jim Spratt, whose 2005 runner Martin McCormick has the 400 record.

Breaking out the yellow Marco uniforms for the meet, Forreston-Polo hung with RC for most of the meet, but did not have the depth or distance running to contend. It was Evan Kelsey, Jordan Neuschwander, Dom Christensen and Brady Webb on the record-setting 4 x 200 relay with a time good enough for a state medal. F-P was also second in the 4 x 100 relay to RC, 43.5643.76, with Cailean Davids running instead of Webb.

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There were a couple subplots in place at the Art Carlson Hawk Classic on April 26.

One was Morrison’s middle-distance relays going up against Rockford Christian and star runner Riley Wells and the other Forreston-Polo battling RC for the team title.

Forreston-Polo claimed a meet record with a 1:31.17 in the 4 x 200 relay, but could not surpass Rockford Christian’s overall strength, finishing second, 136-108 in the 22-team event.

Morrison, which hadn’t been to the meet for over a decade, made a strong statement as a 1A state trophy contender with dominating wins over RC in the 4 x 800 relay and 4 x 400 relay. Keegan Anderson anchored Morrison to wins in both races and also won the 400 meters to be named meet MVP. The Mustangs, who won the 2018 1A title in the 4 x 800 with four sophomores running 8:00, gave early notice to last year’s 1A state team runner-up with a decisive win in the event, “The difference was Koby Brackemeyer on the third leg,” Morrison coach Tim Duncan said. “We switched order. Usually, Koby is last and Keegan is third. In these (windy) conditions, I didn’t think we’d be this fast. We’re way ahead of our times from last year.”

By the time Anderson got the baton, he had a 40-meter lead on Wells, who won the prestigious Palatine Distance Night 800 meters last week. Wells, who would come back from a similar deficit to beat Spencer Mauch in the open 800 later in the meet, went out after Anderson, but finished five second behind at 8:04 to 8:09.

“If they were head-to-head, it would be a heck of a race between those two,” Duncan said. “I got to give Riley his accolades. He’s the one who’s run a 1:52.”

The 4 x 400 was a near repeat, with Anderson having a substantial lead on Wells on the anchor lead, as the Mustangs set a meet record of 3:25.93.

“Everyone knows Morrison is legit with the super sophs from last

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Forreston-Polo second at Art Carlson Hawk Classic

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BASEBALL

Hawks fall to Dixon as rain falls in BNC matchup

BY ERIC INGLES eingles@saukvalley.com Before the rain came and cut the game short at Veterans Park in Dixon on April 25, Dixon senior Andrew Long came on in relief and cut short Oregon’s offensive output.

The Hawks scored in each of the first three innings, but could not muster any offense after that as Dixon rallied for the 7-4 win.

Oregon (3-15, 1-13 Big Northern Conference) scored two runs in the first, and added runs in the second and third against Dixon starter Kade Coffey.

An error with two outs in the first allowed Breccan Berns and Thomas Nolan to score. In the second inning, Jacob Smith scored from third on a Josh Sitze ground ball to first. Tanner Clayton then doubled in the Hawks’ fourth run of the game, as Jacob Mitchell raced

around to score from first to make it 4-2 Oregon with one out in the top of the third.

“I thought our effort was good,” Oregon coach Nate Girton said. “A lot of improvement. We were more aggressive on the base paths and swinging the bat tonight. Our pitcher did a tremendous amount on the mound.”

In came Long to pitch for the Dukes, and he made an immediate impact, picking Mitchell off at second for the second out of the inning.

“Me and Tucker [Cole], he’s been my shortstop for 4 years now,” Long said. “He knows the move, so he says ‘second pitch’ and I looked at [Mitchell] on the first pitch, make him think I’m thinking about him.

My second pitch, I don’t even look at him, just know I’ve got him, know Tucker’s going to be there. It works every time.”

Long then struck out Nico Giuffre

• TRACK Continued from Page 15 “We can’t compete against a Rockford school with that many good athletes and someone like a Riley Wells,” F-P coach Bob Wagner said. “I was very happy with our handoffs in the relays today.

That was the key for us and something we’ve been working so hard at.”

Webb won the 100 at 11.56 and was second in the long jump (21-3) and 200 (23.10) for 26 points on his own. Jace Coffey rebounded from a slow start in the discus to take first at 160-5.

to end the inning, struck out the side in the fourth on 12 pitches, and struck out six of the next eight batters he faced.

Long hit Nolan with a pitch with one out in the fifth, but left him stranded at first, then allowed a one-out infield single to Giuffre with one out in the sixth. Giuffre went to second on a wild pitch, but was still there when the inning ended after Long set down the next two Hawks swinging.

Coffey started and allowed four runs, two of those earned, on three hits.

“That was the whole point and purpose tonight, to start Kade and hopefully get three innings out of Kade, if not four, and if he’s dealing, you just let him roll,” Dixon coach Jason Burgess said. “He was throwing decent. He was getting behind early, but he stayed with it. The next thing you know, we just start kick-

“It wasn’t my best day long jumping. Some days you’re on and some days you’re off,” Webb said. “I look forward to these big meets and I will learn from it. It will help me as the season winds down.”

Wells came into the 800 as the record holder at 1:55.19. To the surprise of the fans at Landers-Loomis Field, it was Spencer Mauch of Newman taking a 30-meter lead on Wells and the rest of he field.

Demonstrating his widely acclaimed finishing kick, Wells sprinted to the finish line first at a

Oregon’s Jacob Hoyle gets ready to hand the baton to Gatlin Good in the 4x100 relay at the Art Carlson Hawk Classic.

Photo by Earleen Hinton

ing the ball all around God’s creation. That’s been our problem all year, we keep giving people runs.”

As Long settled in on the mound, Dukes hitters settled in at the plate.

Payton Lawrence walked, went to second on a wild pitch, and scored on an error in the third inning to cut the deficit to 4-3 in the bottom of the third.

Dixon (11-4, 11-1 BNC) took the lead in the fourth. Owen Rick’s single to left-center scored Talbir Chima, and a Isaic Sanchez sacrifice fly to right scored Dentrell McGlown from third.

The Dukes added insurance runs in the fifth as Lawrence doubled to score Finn Brandon, and then scored on a wild pitch.

“In the later innings, we just seemed to focus a bit more,” Burgess said. “We didn’t allow those pitches

See BASEBALL, Page 17

2:03.05, as it was became evident he was taking it easy to save himself for the 1,600 relay.

“It was gamble by Spencer that almost paid off,” Newman coach Andy Accardi said. “He said I’m going to go out and see if you can catch me. At the end, he didn’t have anything left.”

Newman did have a pair of first places by Shay Hafner in the 3,200 (10:15) and Connor McBride in the 200 (23.05).

“This meet has really gotten better,” Accardi said. “We tell our guys if they can place in the top 10 here, they’re doing okay. You won’t find a better 1A meet around.”

Besides Wells, the other individual who has the best mark among all three classes is Kyle Kruthoff of Erie-Prophetstown. Unfortunately, the 16-4 pole vaulter injured his foot landing on the pit in practice and had to miss the meet. He is expected to return to action next week.

Oregon’s Jake Mennen won the event on misses with a 13-6, as he broke in a pair of new poles.

The real highlight for Oregon was Bobby Youngren setting a personal best in the discus, throwing 148-6, to place third. State qualifying is 140-8.

“He was due for a throw like that,” Oregon throwing coach Doug Engel said.

Oregon was 11th with 27 points. The only other places for the Hawks were fifth by Calvin Sullivan in the 200 and Austin Ebert sixth in the 110 hurdles.

For F-P, Kelsey was fourth in the 100 and sixth in the 200. Cayden Shelton was impressive in running 2:04 in the 800 for fourth, beating bigger names Mauch and Brackemeyer. Davids took fourth in the 400 and Bennett Soltow fifth in the 300 hurdles.

In the field events, Garett Badertscher was fourth in the shot put (48-3) and Coffey sixth.

Ethan Phillips took fourths in the long (20-6) and triple jumps (41-6). Christensen made 11-6 in the pole vault for another fourth and will likely have the No. 2 seed at sectional behind Mennen.

SPORTS ROUNDUP BASEBALL

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Dixon 16, Oregon 0, 4 inn.:The Dukes scored seven runs in the top of the second and added four more in the third and four more in the fourth to beat the Hawks in Big Northern play on April 23.

Oscar Van Sickle and Peyton Lawrence each had three hits.

Lawrence and Finn Brandon drove in three runs.

Noah Campos had three strikeouts pitching for Oregon.

SOCCER Oregon 1, Genoa-Kingston 1: The visiting Hawks beat the Cogs 3-1 in penalty kicks to come out with a Big Northern victory on April 25.

Oregon’s goal in regulation came from Leah Watters, assisted

by Hannah Donaldson.

Oregon 11, Rockford Christian Life 0: Five different Hawks scored multiple goals in a win at Oregon Park West on April 26.

Katelyn Byerley scored a hat trick. Olivia Lambrigtsen and Madisyn Byerley each had two goals and two assists. Leah Watters and MyKenzie Beitel each scored two goals.

SOFTBALL Mendota 10, Oregon 5: The Hawks dropped a Big Northern Oregon’s Dalton Hermes pitches against Stillman Valley during an April 26 game. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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Quality competition at Hawk Classic track meet A

COMMENTARY Andy Colbert week’s sectional at Oregon is shaping up to be a real dogfight between the two schools.

I finally got out to see an Oregon softball game and it was as expected – a group of freshmen and sophomores disguised as varsity players.

Give them credit for not backing down from the challenge of facing older kids.

It will be interesting to see where this group is in a couple years and if the numbers in the program rise.

Three girls spring sports for a school of less than 400 can be a daunting task.

In looking at the Illinois Coaches Association state rankings for 2A softball, there is only one school (Aurora Central Catholic) north of I-80 listed in the top 30 teams.

That’s a glaring commentary on a lack of respect for softball in this region.

It’s a whole different story in 1A with Eastland, Orangeville, Dakota and Amboy among the top 20 and Durand and Pearl City honorable mention.

Geographically, Forreston and Polo couldn’t have asked for a better sub-sectional to be a part of. They are opposite a sub-sectional of Eastland, Orangeville, Dakota Durand and Pearl City.

Forreston has not won a regional since 2011 and since that time, there had been a different head coach every year until now, with Kim Snider in her second year. It would be an upset if prohibitive favorite Forreston does not win.

I’m writing this before seeds come out and the biggest question is which team deserves the No. 2 spot behind Forreston.

Alden-Hebron, Kirkland and South Beloit are around .500, but none of them play the schedule that Polo does. Even though the Marcos’ record isn’t close to those three teams, they are better and should be No. 2.

They’ve lost to many a good team, but gave them a game. Ideally, they would be in regional apart from Forreston.

Forreston gets a severe test in the week before the regional with Dixon, Durand and Orangeville on the docket. They will also be hosting a regional on their new field.

The next couple items are from a backlog of stuff in the hopper: Local guy Phil Bratta of Stillman

Valley was named for coach of the year by the Illinois Chess Coaches Association.

The unsung Bratta has been coaching chess at Stillman since 1980 and has helped keep a conference in this part of the state together for the very few schools that play chess. Locally, Byron and Stillman are the only ones with teams.

Under Bratta, Stillman Valley has brought home three state trophies and finished top 10 in the state nine times.

Organized high school chess meets have been going in Illinois since the 1960s, but it wasn’t until 1975 that the IHSA began conducting a state tournament. As expected, large affluent Chicago schools have dominated it.

In the ‘Did You Know’ category, there was a 6-man football conference call the Rainbow consisting of Ashton, Byron, Leaf River, Pecatonica, Stillman Valley, Winnebago, Elburn, Genoa and Kirkland back around 1950.

A few years earlier, Caledonia, Cherry Valley, Compton, Fairdale, Kings, Kishwaukee, Lee, Poplar Grove, Seward and West Brooklyn formed the Meridian conference for basketball.

In Illinois, 1,184 high schools have closed, including most of the above.

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s Oregon AD Mike Lawton said, “The road to Charleston runs through Landers-Loomis Field”.

That was in reference to high quality of track and field on display last Friday at the 43rd Annual Art Carlson Hawk Classic.

As has been the case for decades, Oregon remains the premier location for small-school track in northern Illinois. The April 27 meet was evidence of that with several topflight performances.

Rockford Christian, Morrison and Forreston-Polo stood out and each will be a major factor at the IHSA state meet in Charleston.

The only thing missing was 16-feet4 Erie-Prophetstown pole vaulter, Kyle Kruthoff, who sat out due to a slight injury.

Defending 1A champ Colfax-Ridgeview is the prohibitive favorite downstate, but Morrison could win 3-4 events and contend for a runner-up team finish.

Rockford Christian is back up in 2A and will still make its presence felt. Morrison probably benefits the most from RC going up a class, as its strengths are RC’s strengths.

The Oregon girls track and field team saw the real Winnebago team in an Invite last week and the Indians ran away with the meet. Next

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to get up on us. We were just taking a nicer approach on 0-0 counts and 2-0 counts and 3-1 counts, and we started hitting the ball hard.”

Sanchez struck out to lead off the bottom of the sixth and Cole flew out to center, but then the rains came and the umpires called the game.

Long threw 3 2/3 innings in relief, allowing one hit and hitting a batter while facing 12.

Dalton Hermes also allowed no runs in relief for the Hawks, pitching the final 1 2/3 innings. Starter Nolan Thomas pitched into the fifth inning, striking out two and limiting the Dukes to six hits, only two of which went for extra bases.

“His secret is fastball, fastball, fastball,” Girton said.

“He does nothing fancy, but he puts strikes in there and makes them hit it and believes in our fielders. He did a tremendous job.”

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BALD HILL HIKE

Second Annual Bald Hill Big Tree Event May 11 The Byron Forest Preserve District will have its Second Annual Bald Hill Big Tree Event on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bald Hill Prairie Preserve located at 5502 North River Road, Mt. Morris.

This free family event will feature hay wagon tours of the Bald Hill Prairie Preserve, geology programs, Illinois Big Tree Champion tours, Bald Hill history, tours of the recently restored oak savannas, and grassland birding opportunities.

Special Bald Hill Prairie Preserve t-shirts with “I saw the biggest tree in Illinois” will also be for sale.

“Since its opening in April 2018, the Bald Hill Prairie Preserve has become one of the most popular sites in the Byron Forest Preserve District with people visiting the site daily to see the biggest tree in Illinois,

a huge Eastern Cottonwood tree that is 28.5 feet in circumference and 122 feet tall,” said Mark Herman, superintendent of education for the forest preserve. “The hilly 160 acre preserve has also been a popular site for walking, running, bird watching and geology programs.

“The views of Leaf River, Mt. Morris and Byron from the top of Bald Hill are spectacular,” Herman said.

Acquisition of the Bald Hill Prairie Preserve was made possible thanks to help from the Natural Land Institute and a grant from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation.

For more information about the Bald Hill event call the Byron Forest Preserve District at 815-234-8535 extension 200 or visit www.byronforestpreserve.com.

Bald Hill is home to the largest tree in Illinois. Photo supplied

JUNE COLOR RUN Park District’s Family Fun Color Run June 4 Are you ready to get colorful? Then the Oregon Park District has the perfect event for you.

The third annual 1 mile fun walk/color run through Park West will be Tuesday, June 4 at 6 p.m.

“This color walk/run themed course will offer multiple color stations along

the route. Be prepared to get colorful and messy!,” said Tina Ketter, superintendent of recreation. “After completing the course stick around at Park West Amphitheater for the first concert of the summer, The Hat Guys sponsored by

the City of Oregon.”

All Color Run participants will receive a t-shirt* and sunglasses before the run and a hotdog/hamburger meal complete with chips and water after the walk/run. The race begins near the Oregon Park West ten-

• ROUNDUP Continued from Page 17 road game against the Trojans on April 23.

Rochelle 15, Oregon 3, 5 inn.: The Hawks dropped a nonconference game at Oregon Park West on April 24.

Oregon 3, AFC 2: The Hawks rallied from a 2-0 deficit with two runs in the bottom of the sixth and another with two outs in the bottom of the seventh to beat the Raiders on April 26.

Oregon’s Lena Trampel and Jessica Rowe drove in runs, as did AFC’s Tristan Munroe.

Oregon pitcher Mia Trampel and AFC pitcher Kendall Sanford both had dominant efforts in the circle, with Trampel striking out 17 and holding the Raiders to two hits in seven innings, and Sanford striking out eight and holding the Hawks to two hits in 6 2/3 innings.

AFC broke the scoreless tie with a run Oregon third baseman Sam Merrill throws to first during an April 24 game against in the fourth, and added a run in the fifth. Rochelle at Park West. Photo by Earleen Hinton

nis courts.

“This fun run is very affordable at only $12 per person. Children 2 and under are free with no t-shirt or meal. Register

by Monday, May 20 to be guaranteed a t-shirt,” Ketter said.

Registration can be completed at Nash Recreation Center, 304 S. Fifth Street in Oregon or by calling 815-7323101.

OPEN HOUSE Gun club to hold open house May 4 & 5 outside of Polo The Tri-County Gun Club, rural Polo, will hold its 18th annual open house on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The gun club is located between Polo and Milledgeville at 3441 S. Brookville Rd. just north of Hazelhurst. Watch for the signs.

The event is open to the public with no admission cost.

All ranges will be open with a range officer or instructor in charge.

Ten shooting sports will be in session and an archery area will be available.

Manufacturer’s representatives will attend both days.

Raffles and door prizes are planned, and a food stand will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days.

For more information go to www. tcgc.net, Tri County Gun Club on Facebook, email tcgcinfo@tcgc.net or call 815-625-7916.

REGIONAL UPDATE

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The Thomson prison is located north of Thomson along Illinois 84 in Carroll County. Photo by Earleen Hinton Some of those who applied for jobs then but did not hear back should reapply, McDowell said.

Military veterans also are encouraged to apply; the hiring requirements are less stringent. For example, correctional officer hopefuls

must apply before their 37th birthday; that age restriction does not apply to veterans.

The state finished building the prison in 2001, but it sat empty for more than a decade because Illinois didn’t budget enough money to open

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Looking for a new career?

Thomson federal prison in Carroll County has more than 100 openings for correctional officers, and to fill them, officials are offering a sign-on incentive: New officers who enter service by Sept. 30 and serve satisfactorily for a year will get a $4,000+ bonus.

The bonus is 10% of their salary, which starts at $41,868 a year, public information officer Nicole McDowell said in a news release Monday.

The prison at 1100 One Mile Road has about 400 inmates now – 90 in its minimum security camp – and 217 employees. The goal is to have 800-900 inmates and 500 employees by the end of the year. When fully activated, it will house around 1,500 inmates.

In October, the prison held a job fair at Sauk Valley Community College and at the time, officials said they planned to fill up to 300 slots, with 300 more to be filled by the end of this year. This round of hiring is part of that effort.

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EXTENSION NEWS

Master Gardeners busy sharing their knowledge Ogle County Master Gardeners have been “Helping Others Learn to Grow� throughout the county.

After their annual garden workshop, “Ready, Set, Grow�, Master Gardeners have shared knowledge with the Polo Garden Club, offered a succulent workshop in Rochelle, set-up a Seed Library at the Leaf River Library, visited the Children’s Center AM & PM classes in Oregon and taught information on butterflies.

In Byron, Master Gardeners shared their knowledge of worms with the Boy Scouts. In addition, Master Gardeners have spent time with the residents of Pinecrest, Oregon Living and Rehab and the Village of Progress.

Currently, six Master Gardener trainees are learning a wealth of knowledge on Thursdays and will be ready to start working towards their volunteer goals starting in May. The Master Gardeners have been busy with maintaining some of the Ogle County Fairground gardens. They are working there on Tuesday mornings, please feel open to joining them they love to share their knowledge.

The Hotline Help desk is open to the public, if you have a garden, insects, soil, or tree question feel welcome to stop in Monday, Wednesday, Fridays 9 a.m. to noon, 421 W. Pines Rd. Oregon, or call 815-732-2191.

Upcoming opportunities, are: Mt. Morris Library – Container Gardening on Monday, May

Ogle County Master Gardeners Sue Paulin and Merilyn May pose with the Nash AM group. Photo supplied 13. Call the Mt. Morris Library to get registered.

If you are looking for a plant for your garden, the MGs will be at the Farmers Market on the Ogle County courthouse lawn to sell their plants, on Saturday, June 8.

If you are interested in the possibility of having the Ogle County Master Gardeners speak to your group, reach out to Elizabeth Sosa, University of Illinois Extension, Program Coordinator, Sosa6@ illinois.edu.Â

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ACCIDENT UPDATE

TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE The truck driver charged in a crash that killed an Illinois State Trooper last month told authorities that he fell asleep at the wheel earlier that day and again just before the collision, an investigator testified in court April 25.

An Illinois State Police sergeant testified that Craig Dittmar, 55, told investigators that he started driving at 5:30 a.m. that day and that he had also pulled off the road to take a nap at some point before the crash that killed Trooper Brooke Jones-Story.

Dittmar is charged with reckless homicide and fatigued driving in connection with the crash. He has pleaded not guilty.

“He doesn’t remember seeing any police vehicles or any other vehicles prior to the crash,” Illinois State Police Sgt. Charles Davidson testified at a preliminary hearing in Stephenson County Circuit Court. “He says he wakes up, he doesn’t know what happened.”

ent started taking in February may have caused “unexpected side effect of which he had never been warned, but may in fact be known to the medical community.”

Jones-Story, a 12-year-department veteran, was inspecting a truck on the side of the road when the semi Dittmar was driving slammed into her, also striking her squad car and the truck she initially pulled over, according to state police.

She is one of three troopers killed in crashes while on duty this year.

Trooper Gerald Ellis, 36, was killed while traveling home in his squad car on Interstate 94 in Lake County when a wrong-way driver struck him head-on.

In January, Trooper Chris Lambert, 34, was killed when a vehicle struck him as he directed traffic around a crash on Interstate 294 near Northbrook.

Dittmar’s next hearing is scheduled for July 11, court records show.

Illinois Department of Transportation, this phase will require the complete closure of Creston Road to facilitate work on the bridge structural repair items.

The closure is expected to remain in place until Aug. 15. The contractor, Sjostrom & Sons, Rockford, is also continuing work on the crossovers on I-39.

Once complete, north and southbound traffic will be shifted head to head on the southbound lanes.

Motorists can expect major delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Use alternate routes when possible to avoid the work area.

Drivers are urged to pay close atten-

tion to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices, and be alert for workers and equipment.

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ROAD WORK Creston Road to be closed for construction work Weather permitting, construction work on the next phase of Interstate 39 and Creston Road project was set to begin on April 30.

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Jones-Story, 34, of was on an earlier leg Stockton, was killed of his route.

March 28 as she conDeRango also said ducted a traffic stop the bouts of fatigue on the shoulder of Dittmar suffered did U.S. 20 near Illinois not immediately pre75 north of Freeport. cede the crash.

Dittmar was on his In an emailed way home to Stockton statement, the attorfrom Joliet, the last ney later said, “Mr. leg of a trip during Dittmar was cooperwhich he delivered ative at every phase ethanol products, his of the investigation, lawyer said. answering every Craig Dittmar About half a dozen question asked of state troopers dressed him, and voluntarily in uniform filed into submitting to every the courtroom to watch the hearing. test or search requested. Craig Dittmar, wearing blue jeans, a long- was very much suffering from the sleeve gray shirt and silver glass- shock and grief of what had hapes, sat next to his attorney during pened just hours earlier when he the proceedings. He is free on bond answered those questions, and, as while he awaits trial. anyone would have done under the Dittmar’s attorney, Christopher circumstances, lamenting the things DeRango, contested the chronology he might have done differently to of events presented in court. have saved the trooper’s life.”

He said that while Dittmar was DeRango also said he is explortired enough to stop and nap, that ing whether a medication his cli-

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OREGON POLICE ACTIVITY Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity.

April 22 Michael A. Olson, 63, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 9:35 a.m. for no valid registration. This violation occurred in the 400 block of W. Washington Street.

April 24 At 12:45 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash that occurred in the 300 block of W. Washington Street involving a 2017 Jeep driven by LaCinda S. Bunger, 63, of Oregon, and a parked 2004 Cadillac belonging to Diana L. Klapp, 69, of Stillman Valley.

Bunger was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

April 25 At 5:19 p.m., police responded to a two-vehicle traf-

fic crash in the parking lot of lower Park West where a 2019 Freightliner school bus driven by David O. Engelbrecht, 71, of Leaf River, struck a parked 2016 Nissan belonging to Paolo Carillo, 41, of Oregon. No citations were issued.

April 27 At 11:59 a.m., police were called to Snyder’s Ace Hardware to investigate a retail theft. Following the investigation, Carlson W. Jones, 29, of Mt. Morris, was taken into custody and charged with retail theft and left in the custody of the Ogle County corrections officers.

One verbal/written warning was issued from April 22 through April 28.

Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusa-

tions and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

General calls for service through dispatch during the week of April 22-28 Checking a Subject/Vehicle........................................ 6 Citizen Complaints....................................................... 8 Juvenile Complaints..................................................... 5 Animal Complaints....................................................... 2 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem..................................... 6 Disturbance / Domestic.............................................. 2 Assist EMS / Other Department................................ 8 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window..................................................................... 2 Lockout Vehicle / Building.......................................... 7 Traffic Stops................................................................. 11

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests.

April 24 Jacob Turner, 40, of Dixon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for petition to revoke for domestic battery. He posted the $10,000 (10%) bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail. He is scheduled to appear in court on May 17.

At 7:56 p.m., deputies responded to a one vehicle roll-over accident. A car driven by Magdalena De La CruzHerrera, 36, of Kingston, was eastbound on Illinois 38 when she lost control as she attempted to pass other vehicles.

The car entered the north ditch and rolled several times.

De La Cruz-Herrera was transported to Rochelle Community Hospital by Rochelle ambulance for minor injuries.

She received citations for no insurance and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Deputies were assisted at the scene

by AC Towing and Ogle-Lee and Rochelle Fire Departments. The accident remains under investigation.

Jared S. Mon, 18, of Dixon, was arrested for no valid driver’s license, unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor, and zero tolerance after a traffic stop at 11:35 p.m. in the 4,000 block of South Illinois 26.

A passenger in the vehicle, Devin Fry, 19, of Dixon, was arrested for consumption of alcohol as a minor and released on an I-bond.

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

April 25 Samantha Brown, 30, of Polo, was arrested for driving while license suspended after the vehicle she was driving was involved in a roll-over crash at 12:10 a.m. in the 14,500 block of West Milledgeville Road.

Brown was also cited for leaving the scene of a property damage accident and improper lane usage.

She refused medical attention and was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

April 26 Michael Sharpe, 45, of Chicago, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County

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warrant for driving while license suspended. He posted $3,000 (10%) bond and is scheduled to appear in court on May 24.

Alexandra Schaefer , 27, of Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for motion to increase bond. Schaefer was held on the Ogle County Jail in lieu of a $10,000 (10%) pending a court appearance.

April 28 Deputies along with Dixon Rural Fire Department and EMS responded to a motorcycle crash with injuries at 4:40 p.m. in the 800 block of West Flagg Road.

Andrew McCray, 66, of Chana, and Michael McCray, 27, of Ashton, were traveling eastbound on West Flagg Road operating separate motorcycles when Andrew lost control and crashed in the south ditch.

Andrew suffered multiple injuries due to the crash and was transported to KSB Hospital, Dixon.

He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and received addition citations for improper lane

usage, failure to reduce speed and driving on the shoulder.

Due to his injuries he was issued an I-bond with a future court date.

Michael was also charged with DUI and transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

April 29 Joseph Bull, 59, of Rock Falls, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He was held in the Ogle County Jail on a $636 (full cash) bond pending a court appearance.

Frank Sherwood, 75, of Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for disorderly conduct. He was held in the Ogle County Jail on a $5,000 (10%) bond pending a court appearance.

Timothy McCullough, 26, of Dixon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

He was held in the Ogle County Jail on a $717 (full cash) bond pending a court appearance.

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Katherine A. Milliron, 26, Rochelle, identity theft, violation of sex offender registration, bond forfeiture hearing June 21.

Mark R. Much, 29, Milledgeville, aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, pretrial conference May 20.

Jamie D. Pentecost, 21, Holcomb, Aggravated Battery, bond forfeiture hearing April 29.

Dylan C. Pinkston, 24, Rockford, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, pretrial conference May 20.

Zachary J. Popp, 24, Mt. Morris, violation of sex offender registration, pretrial conference May 20.

Eric J. Reyes, 23, Byron, domestic battery, pretrial conference May 20.

Andrew M. Robertson, 28, Oregon, aggravated domestic battery, strangle, plea hearing May 9.

Chad M. Rowe, 39, Oregon, harassment through electronic communications, pretrial conference May 17.

Joshua D. Schier, 42, Polo, theft, pretrial conference May 20.

Tylar L. Smith, 24, Dixon, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference May 20.

Thomas W. Stiles, 27, Rockford, crim-

inal damage to government property more than $500, pretrial conference May 20.

Zachary T. Stivers, 29, Grandin, armed robbery, no firearm, pretrial conference May 20.

Devontae D. Banks, 25, Rock Falls, manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, pretrial conference June 24.

Everett L. Bradley, 52, Oregon, driving while license revoked, criminal damage to property, aggravated domestic battery, pretrial conference May 20.

Samantha L. Brown, 30, Polo, possession of methamphetamine, pretrial conference May 20.

Caleb B. Chastain, 21, Stillman Valley, burglary, pretrial conference June 24.

Ralph E. Cordle, 49, Rochelle, violation of the sex offender registration act, pretrial conference May 20.

Trevor C. Crawford, 25, Amboy, manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, pretrial conference May 20.

Nicholas J. Dawtyne, 34, Oregon, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, pretrial conference May 20.

Rory R. Gile, 60, Byron, domestic battery, motion hearing May 30.

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battery, pretrial conference May 3.

Billy E. Clark, 56, Rockford, driving while license is revoked or suspended, pretrial conference May 20.

Sentencings Robert L. Cook, 28, Rochelle, aggraRobert A. Hardt, Sr., 39, Davis Juncvated domestic battery, pretrial confertion, pleaded guilty April 22 to two ence May 9. counts of predatory criminal sexual Carlos J. Delos Reyes, 19, Rochelle, assault of a child, both Class X felonies. possession of a controlled substance, Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to pretrial conference May 20.

12 years in the Illinois Department of William E. Eckles, 36, Mt. Morris, drivCorrections on each count to be served ing while license revoked, retail theft, consecutively, followed by mandatory pretrial conference May 20. supervised release for three years to life.

Ryan A. Fenton, 31, Oregon, manuHardt must serve 85 percent of the facture or delivery of a controlled subsentence, and once released from the stance, pretrial conference May 9.

IDOC he must register as a sex offender Geovany Figueroa Flores, 26, Vernon for the rest of his natural life.

Hills, aggravated domestic battery, pretrial conference May 20.

Mark McGinn, 32, Leaf River, pleaded Matthew Haas, 39, Rockford, driving guilty April 24 to possession of a conwhile license revoked, pretrial confertrolled substance, a Class 4 felony. ence May 20.

Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him Carol A. Hammer, 41, Oregon, residento 24 months drug probation without tial burglary, pretrial conference May 9. judgment of conviction and ordered him Sarah L. Hensley, 32, Oregon, residento perform 30 hours of public service tial burglary, pretrial conference May 20. work and pay total fines and costs of Dylan J. Holland, 20, Ottawa, criminal $3,456. trespass to real property, retail theft, Todd Munz, 33, Rockford, pleaded pretrial conference May 20. guilty April 24 to aggravated driving Matthew Hood, 33, Ashton, aggraunder the influence of alcohol and drivvated domestic battery, jury status ing while license revoked. call May 20.

Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him Hortencia Jaimes Carbajal, 43, Mt. to four years in the IDOC and ordered Morris, disorderly conduct, pretrial conhim to pay total fines and costs of ference May 20. $3,429.

Jason A. Marks, 44, Oregon, home invasion, burglary, pretrial conference April 22 May 20.

Brandon E. Anderson, 29, Oregon, Nathaniel C. Mason, 21, Dixon, manuretail theft, pretrial conference May 20. facture or delivery of a controlled subBrian D. Bolt, 30, Rochelle, domestic stance, pretrial conference May 20. battery, driving while license revoked or Monica K. Matheny, 40, Oregon, suspended, pretrial conference May 20. delivery of controlled, counterfeit or Eric M. Book, 26, Rochelle, failure to look-alike substance to persons under report a change of address, bond forfei18, motion hearing May 30. ture hearing June 7.

Mark T. Miller, 36, Leaf River, DomesBilly J. Byvick, 42, Leonore, domestic tic Battery, pretrial conference June 24.

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

The name of the grantor transferring the property is listed first, followed by the type of transaction, the name of the grantee, the address and city, village, or township of the property.

April 22 Jean W. Simons, warranty deed to Joanne M. Besonen, 9023 E. Scott Rd., Scott Township, $120,000.

R. Brad Long, warranty deed to Shayne N. Wheat and Rebekah D. Mattus, 1606 N. Maryland Rd., Lincoln Township, $85,000.

Travis E. Linboom, warranty deed to MDS Rental Properties LLC, 8078 S. Green St., Grand Detour, $44,000.

• STATE’S ATTORNEY Continued from Page 23 Amy L. Hatfield, 39, Byron, use of account number or code with intent to defraud, possession of record of charge forms, pretrial conference May 20.

AM Kerns Construction LLC, warranty deed to J. Rodney Anderson and Mary J. Anderson, 710 N. Third St., Rochelle, $160,000.

Ellen P. Scherger, as trustee of the Ellen P. Scherger Trust and as successor trustee of the Bruce E. Scherger Trust, trustee’s deed to Michael Bunger and Brett Bunger, 5841 S. Watertown Rd., Pine Rock Township, $75,000.

Huizinga LLC, warranty deed to Top Crop Farms LLC, 13206 E. Bethel Rd., White Rock Township, $2,726,500.

Edward B. O’Connor, warranty deed to Isaac Salido, 107 Windover Park Drive, Rochelle, $175,000.

Ogle County Sheriff and Gary A. Covell Sr., sheriff’s deed to MTGLQ Investors LP, 302 S. Fourth St., Oregon.

Ogle County Sheriff and Roger Ullmark Sr. and Edith M. Ullmark, sheriff’s deed

to The Bank of New York Mellon as trustee for CWABS Inc., 107 W. Second St., Lindenwood.

April 25 Helen Cramer, warranty deed to Michael J. Groom and Audrey I. Groom,

Michael Q. Chisamore and Brittany Chisamore, warranty deed to Christopher S. Neisendorf, 4500 S. Skare Rd., Flagg township, $160,000.

Logan R. Hilliard, 19, Davis Junction, residential burglary, pretrial conference May 20.

Caly W. Jiles, 36, Murphysboro, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference May 20.

Dennis A. Kehl, 52, Rochelle, theft,

pretrial conference May 20.

Jeffery A. Lawson, 54, Dixon, retail theft, pretrial conference June 24.

Jimmy D. Lewis, 35, Rockford, unauthorized possession of a certificate of origin, sale bill, or title, pretrial conference May 20.

Brooke A. Lozano, 29, Oregon, aggravated battery, pretrial conference May 20.

Adam C. Marshall, 22, Byron, manufacture of delivery of cannabis, 30-500 grams, aggravated domestic battery, plea hearing May 17.

April 23 Keith K. Kane, quit claim deed to Joseph T. Kane, 224 N. Daysville Rd., Oregon.

Shirley J. Johann, as trustee of the Shirley J. Johann Trust No. 96, trustee’s deed to Todd M. DeVries and Mary R. DeVries, 7485 N. Stillman Rd., Marion Township, $100,000.

Tracy C. Mays and James W. Philips, warranty deed to Hunter T. Hake and Hannah M. Curry, 308 N. Hickory Ave., Forreston, $142,000.

Leaf River Township.

Brent E. Rutherford, quit claim deed to Ann M. Rutherford, 1000 N. Etnyre Terrace, Oregon-Nashua Township.

Jeff A. Rolczynski and Sherry L. Rolczynski, as co-trustees of the Rolczynski Family Revocable Trust, trustee’s deed to Walter K. M. Campbell, 360 Lily circle, Davis Junction, $192,000.

John G. Huftalin, as trustee of Trust No. 101, and Jo Anne K. Huftalin, as trustee of Trust No. 102, trustee’s deed to AG Products Company, 240.5 acres on Twombly Road, Dement Township, $4,597,010.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICTOGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.AMANDA S RUTLEDGE Defendant 18 CH 7 NOTICE OF SALE

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Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 4, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on May 14, 2019, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street front door entrance, OREGON, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 34 IN WINDOVER PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LOCATED IN THE VILLAGE OF HILLCREST, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 27, 1994 AND CORRECTION THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 5, 1994 IN BOOK 1994 AT PAGE 8939, ALL IN PLAT FILE C AT PAGE 34 IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 265398.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 265398 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Case Number: 18 CH 7 TJSC#: 39-2198#39-2198 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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ABIGAIL M. HARRIS AKA ABIGAIL HARRIS; JASON R SPRATT AKA JASON SPRATT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 88 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at the hour of 2:30 p.m. inside the front door of the Judicial Center, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 515 6th Avenue, Rochelle, Illinois 61068.

P.I.N. 24-24-331-009.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS PennyMac Loan Services, LLC

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PLAINTIFF Vs. Stephen Rodriguez; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2018CH17

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 04/27/2018, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on May 31, 2019 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 24-23-281-017-0000 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 820 N. 11th Street Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-18-01263.

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SM-ST27467-0510 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON, ILLINOIS WINTRUST MORTGAGE A DIVISION OF BARRINGTON BANK & TRUST, NA; Plaintiff, vs.

EUGUNE M. CHASE, JR.; VIRGINIA CHASE; UNKNOWN

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is lispecifically censed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 13

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at the hour of 2:30 p.m. inside the front door of the Judicial Center, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 12443 N. Hoisington Rd., Byron, IL 61010.

P.I.N. 04-01-100-002.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Stephen G. Daday at Plaintiff's Attorney, Klein, Daday, Aretos & O'Donoghue, LLC, 2550 West Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008. (847) 590-8700.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON, ILLINOIS WINTRUST MORTGAGE A DIVISION OF BARRINGTON

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EUGUNE M. CHASE, JR.; VIRGINIA CHASE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 13

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at the hour of 2:30 p.m. inside the front door of the Judicial Center, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 1, AT A POINT WHICH IS 2228.33 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 12 MINUTES EAST 418.72 FEET TO A FENCE; THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE 30 MINUTES WEST ON AND ALONG SAID FENCE, 538.49 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 16 MINUTES WEST ALONG THE LINE OF A FENCE, 404.68 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH ON SAID WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 520.37 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE, TOWNSHIP OF BYRON AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 12443 N. Hoisington Rd., Byron, IL 61010.

P.I.N. 04-01-100-002.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Stephen G. Daday at Plaintiff's Attorney, Klein, Daday, Aretos & O'Donoghue, LLC, 2550 West Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008. (847) 590-8700.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS PennyMac Loan Services, LLC

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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 04/27/2018, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on May 31, 2019 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 FOUR (4) IN BLOCK TWO (2) IN STOCKINGS SIXTH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCHELLE; ALL SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FLAGG, THE COUNTY OF OGLE, AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 24-23-281-017-0000 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 820 N. 11th Street Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-18-01263.

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Plan Commission will be holding a Public Hearing May 21, 2019 at 5:30 pm for a variance submitted by Hands on Oregon to build a speaker's platform in the right of way on Franklin Street under the Flag on the the Conover Square Building at 201 N 3rd Street.

Mark Herman Plan Commission Chairman May 3, 2019 INVITATION FOR BIDS The Village of Mt. Morris, Illinois, will receive sealed bids for a 2008 White Ford Crown Victoria squad car with 120,000 miles, until 11:00 o'clock A. M. on the 10th day of May, 2019, at Village Hall, located at 105 West Lincoln Street, Mt. Morris, Illinois 61054, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Vehicle may be viewed at Village Hall, 105 W Lincoln Street, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. There is no warranty expressed or implied. Said vehicle is being sold as is, with a starting bid of $500.00.

The Village of Mt. Morris, Illinois reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding process.

Bids may be held by the Village of Mt. Morris, Illinois for a period not to exceed NINETY (90) days from the date of the opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the contract.

BY ORDER OF VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS, ILLINOIS By: Paula Diehl, Village Clerk DATE: April 24, 2019 May 3, 2019

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOHN D. PRICE III, Deceased.

No. 2019-P26 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of John D. Price . Letters of office were issued on April 4, 2019 to Tracie Rinaldo, 7924 West Pines Road, Polo, Illinois 61064, 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 if 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 with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after is has been filed.

Dated this 12th day of April, 2019 TRACIE RINALDO, Independent Executor For the Estate of JOHN D. PRICE III,Deceased.

Kim D. Krahenbuhl Williams McCarthyLLP P.O. Box 339 Oregon IL. 61061 (815) 732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com April 19,26, May 3, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICTOGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.AMANDA S RUTLEDGE Defendant 18 CH 7 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 4, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on May 14, 2019, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street front door entrance, OREGON, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 206 WINDWARD COURT, ROCHELLE, IL 61068 Property Index No. 24-12-152-012.

The real estate is improved with a blue vinyl siding, two story single family home with an attached two car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 265398.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 265398 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Case Number: 18 CH 7 TJSC#: 39-2198#39-2198 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Estate of: PATRICIA K. O'DONNELL, Deceased.

No. 2019P28 CLAIM NOTICE

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S 5th St #300, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the Representative, or both, on or before October 24, 2019, 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 (10) days after it has been filed.

Margaret A. Tyne, Representative

Dated: April 17, 2019

Kyle G. Carlock - ARDC 6285873 Amanda J. Baron - ARDC 6320306 WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street | P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081 P: 815.625.8200 carlock@wmpj.com baron@wmpj.com April 26, May 3,10, 2019

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Notice is given of the death of PATRICIA K. O?DONNELL. Letters of Office were issued to MARGARET A. TYNE, 8044 W. Judson Rd., Polo, IL 61064, as Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOANS SERVICING LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

ABIGAIL M. HARRIS AKA ABIGAIL HARRIS; JASON R SPRATT AKA JASON SPRATT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 88 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at the hour of 2:30 p.m. inside the front door of the Judicial Center, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: THE EAST 56 FEET OF LOT SIX (6) IN BLOCK SEVEN (7) AND THE EAST 56 FEET OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF LOT SEVEN (7) IN BLOCK SEVEN (7) IN PALMER'S 1ST ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF LANE, NOW CALLED THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FLAGG, COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 515 6th Avenue, Rochelle, Illinois 61068.

P.I.N. 24-24-331-009.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds.

No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 4536960. F18100023 I3118466 April 26, May 3,10, 2019

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OREGON IL1410400 Annual Water Quality Report for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2018 This report is intended to provide you with important information about your drinking water and the efforts made by the water system to provide safe drinking water.

The source of drinking water used by OREGON is Ground Water For more information regarding this report contact: Name

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The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.

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In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population.

Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm or other immune system disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from water runoff, and residential uses. infections. These people should seek advice about Organic chemical contaminants, including drinking water from their health care providers. synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen by-products of industrial processes and petroleum the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other production, and can also come from gas stations, microbial contaminants are available from the Safe urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.

Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing.

We cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

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Source Water Assessment We want our valued customers to be informed about their water quality. If you would like to learn more, please feel welcome to attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. The source water assessment for our supply has been completed by the Illinois EPA. If you would like a copy of this information, please stop

by City Hall or call our water operator at __________________.

To view a summary version of the completed Source Water Assessments, including: Importance of 815-732-7098 Source Water; Susceptibility to Contamination Determination; and documentation/recommendation of Source Water Protection Efforts, you may access the Illinois EPA website at http://www.epa.state.il.us/cgi-bin/wp/swap-fact-sheets.pl.

Source of Water: OREGONTo determine Oregon's susceptibility to groundwater contamination, information obtained during a Well Site Survey performed by the Illinois Rural Water Association on October 20, 1998 was reviewed. Based on this information, several potential sources of contamination were identified within proximity of this water supply's wells. The Illinois EPA does not consider the city's source water susceptible to contamination. This determination is based on a number of criteria including: monitoring conducted at the wells; monitoring conducted at the entry point to the distribution system; and the available hydrogeologic data on the wells. In anticipation of the U.S. EPA's proposed Ground Water Rule, the Illinois EPA has determined that the water supply is not vulnerable to viral contamination. This determination is based upon the completed evaluation of the following criteria during the Vulnerability Waiver Process: the community's wells are properly constructed with sound integrity and proper site conditions; a hydrogeologic barrier exists that should prevent pathogen movement; all potential routes and sanitary defects have been mitigated such that the source water is adequately protected; monitoring data did not indicate a history of disease outbreak; and a sanitary survey of the water supply did not indicate a viral contamination threat. Because the community's wells are constructed in a confined aquifer, which should minimize the movement of pathogens into the wells, well hydraulics were not considered to be a significant factor in the vulnerability determination. Hence, well hydraulics were not evaluated for this groundwater supply.

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Lead and Copper

Copper

06/30/2017

1.3

1.3

0.23

0

ppm

N

Lead

06/30/2017

0

15

1.2

0

ppb

N

Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives; Corrosion of household plumbing systems.

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits.

Water Quality Test Results Definitions:

The following tables contain scientific terms and measures, some of which may require explanation.

Avg:

Regulatory compliance with some MCLs are based on running annual average of monthly samples.

Level 1 Assessment:

A Level 1 assessment is a study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.

Level 2 Assessment:

A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions.

Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL:

The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL:

The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Maximum residual disinfectant level goal or MRDLG:

The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

na:

not applicable.

mrem:

millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body)

ppb:

micrograms per liter or parts per billion - or one ounce in 7,350,000 gallons of water.

Water Quality Test Results ppm:

milligrams per liter or parts per million - or one ounce in 7,350 gallons of water.

Treatment Technique or TT:

A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

Regulated Contaminants 04/23/2019 - IL1410400_2018_2019-04-23_14-44-35.PDF Disinfectants and Collection Highest Level Range of Levels Disinfection ByProducts Chlorine

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Inorganic Contaminants

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8

MCL

Units

Violation

0.33 - 1.21

MRDLG = 4

MRDL = 4

ppm

N

Water additive used to control microbes.

4.39 - 4.39

No goal for the total

80

ppb

N

By-product of drinking water disinfection.

MCLG

MCL

Units

Violation

Detected

Detected

12/31/2018

0.9

2018

4

Collection Date

Likely Source of Contamination 5

MCLG

Date

Highest Level Range of Levels Detected Detected

Likely Source of Contamination

Barium

2018

0.37

0.37 - 0.37

2

2

ppm

N

Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits.

Fluoride

2018

0.733

0.733 - 0.733

4

4.0

ppm

N

Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.

Iron

2018

0.22

0.22 - 0.22

1.0

ppm

N

This contaminant is not currently regulated by the USEPA. However, the state regulates.

Erosion of natural deposits.

Manganese

2018

16

16 - 16

150

150

ppb

N

This contaminant is not currently regulated by the USEPA. However, the state regulates.

Erosion of natural deposits.

Nitrate [measured as Nitrogen]

2018

2

0 - 2.2

10

10

ppm

N

Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits.

Sodium

2018

12

12 - 12

ppm

N

Erosion from naturally occuring deposits.

Used in water softener regeneration.

Zinc

2018

0.017

0.017 - 0.017

This contaminant is not currently regulated by the USEPA. However, the state regulates.

Naturally occurring; discharge from metal

Highest Level Range of Levels Detected Detected

5

5

ppm

N

MCLG

MCL

Units

Violation

Radioactive Contaminants

Collection Date

Likely Source of Contamination

Combined Radium 226/228

08/31/2017

3.8

3.8 - 3.8

0

5

pCi/L

N

Erosion of natural deposits.

Gross alpha excluding radon and uranium

08/31/2017

3.13

3.13 - 3.13

0

15

pCi/L

N

Erosion of natural deposits.

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Definitions: Action Level Goal (ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. ALGs allow for a margin of safety.

Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Date Sampled MCLG Action Level 90th # Sites Over Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination Lead and Copper (AL) Percentile AL

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