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Farm to Table
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The Oregon Park District’s first Farm to Table event was well attended. B1
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Sheriff: new jail to offer improved security, climate By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com The plan for Ogle County’s new jail offers better conditions for both corrections officers and prisoners, according to county officials. “It will provide a better workplace, better environment for inmates, and provide more educational opportunities,” Sheriff Brian VanVickle said. “We’re very excited about it.” “The old building is simply outdated,” said county board chairman Kim Gouker. “The new one will provide more efficiency, better security, and improved public safety.” A sally port large enough to accommodate several vehicles for transporting prisoners is a key part of the increased security, Gouker said. Currently, the sally ports at the jail and the judicial center each hold only one vehicle. “Right now, if a vehicle is already in the sally port at the judicial center, the Illinois Department of Corrections has to park their vehicle in the street and walk prisoners in [for
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In Tune
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The Oregon Park District ended its 2018 Concert in the Park series with a performance by the Ethan Bell Band and fireworks Tuesday night. Above left, Carol Politsch, of Oregon, and her grandson, Skylar Carlson, smile as Ethan Bell of the Ethan Bell Band sits with them as he sings. Above right, Rick and Laurie Ryland, of Oregon, dance. Photos by Earleen Hinton
Ogle leads way in tourism revenue By Pam Eggemeier peggemeier@sauk valley.com In a record-setting year for Illinois tourism, the fourcounty Blackhawk Waterways Convention and Visitors Bureau region also saw an uptick in travel-related spending and tax revenues in 2017. Ogle County, one of four counties in the region, brought in the most money, $78.81 million last year, thanks mainly to the Black Hawk Statue, three state parks, and the John Deere Historic Site. The Illinois Office of Tourism announced in May that travelers spent $39.5 billion statewide last year, a $1.1 billion, three percent increase over the previous year. That spending generated $2.95 billion in state and local tax revenue, a $75 million increase. The breakdown by region and county was released July 18. The numbers track the total economic impact of tourism, including travelrelated spending, employment and payroll, and tax revenues
court appearances],” Gouker said. “That’s not what we want done. This will allow for better efficiency and handling of inmates for public safety.” The county board approved a plan presented July 17 by Thomas Leonard, of Gilbane Building Company, the firm hired in February for the design and construction of the new facility. Gilbane is working with Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc. Chicago, which was hired last year to do the architectural and engineering design. The new jail will be located in the 100 block of South Sixth Street in Oregon on property already owned by the county. The $26.7 million plan approved by the board was scaled down in size from a preliminary design presented by HOK last year. In an effort to minimize costs, the plan was downsized from three stories to a story and a half, from 70,000 square feet to 50,796 square feet, and from 180 to 200 beds to 152 beds with the capacity to go to 176.
The Black Hawk Statue is slated for repairs this year. The Lorado Taft statue is located in Lowden State Park. Photo by Earleen Hinton
generated. The Blackhawk Waterways CVB, headquartered in Polo, covers Ogle, Lee, Whiteside, and Carroll counties. Collectively, the region brought in $174.77 million in travel dollars, a 3.78 percent increase from 2016. The number of tourismrelated jobs came in an 11,600, a 2.65 percent jump. Tourism brought $4.23 million in tax revenue to the
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region, up 3.68 percent from the previous year. Whiteside County led the way, percentage-wise with a healthy 7.6 percent boost in travel spending, totaling $39.67 million, and $940 million in local tax revenue, a 7.9 percent bump from 2016. Lee County saw travel spending jump to $33.07 million, a 4.6 percent increase, while local tax revenue checked in at $660,000, a 4.8 percent
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increase. Ogle and Carroll counties saw smaller percentage increases across the board. Ogle, however, has about double the tourism spending seen in Whiteside, even after its healthy jump. Two of Ogle’s biggest attractions are steeped in history – the Black Hawk Statue in Lowden State Park near Oregon and the John Deere Historic Site in Grand Detour. Its three state parks, Lowden, White Pines, in rural Mt. Morris, and Castle Rock, south of Oregon, draw thousands of visitors annually. Many of those visit the White Pines Resort, known for its lodging, fine dining, and dinner theater. Both Lowden and Castle Rock are bordered by the Rock River, which offers boating and fishing. Despite seeing just a 1.7 percent increase, travelers still dropped $78.81 million in Ogle County last year. Ogle received $1.52 million in travel-related tax revenue, a 1.9 percent increase. Turn to A2
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The Oregon School Board and the Oregon Education Support Personnel Association recently came to an agreement on a five-year contract that increases starting wages and includes annual hourly increases. “The board and OESPA used interest-based bargaining and completed negotiations in six meetings and took a little over one month,” said Superintendent Tom Mahoney. “The two major changes to the contract are starting wage and hourly increases. Both were addressed to ensure the district could attract and retain highquality staff members to serve our students.” He said the first negotiating session was held on May 9 and the final one on June 13. According to the terms of the new agreement, starting wages will increase for all support personnel as follows: • Secretaries from $8.50 per hour to $10.50, • Certified Aides (Special Education, English as a Second Language, Early Childhood, Pre-K, instructional, library aide) from $8.50 to $10.50, • Bus Aides from $8.87 to $10.50, • Bus Drivers from $15 to $16, • All Other Aides (non-
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certified library aide, health aide, lunch aide, playground aide, secretary aide) from $8.50 $10.50, • Food Service Workers from $8.50 to $10, • Assistant Head Cook from $11.44 to $12, • Custodians from $9 to $10.50, • Maintenance from $14.65 to $18, • Nurses, LPN from $13.75 to $17, and RN from $13.75 to $20, • Technical Support from $13.50 to $17. Annual hourly increases are based on years of service to the school district. Those with 0 to 3 years prior 2018-19 will receive 50 cents per hour more for 2018-19, and wages will be frozen for 201920. Those with 4 to 5 years will get a 50-cent increase for both 2018-19 and 2019-20. Employees with 6 to 10 years will get 75 cents more for 2018-19 and 50 cents for 201920. Those with 10 to 15 years service will get $1 more per hour for 2018-19 and 50 cents for 2019-20. Those with 16 years or more will be paid $1.25 more the first year and 50 cents the second year. All support personnel will receive a 25-cent increase per hour for each of the last three years of the contract.
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The Ogle County Board has released this artist’s rendering of the proposed Ogle County Jail. The jail will be located in the 100 block of South Sixth Street in Oregon.
Construction of new jail to start in 2019; preliminary work begins
From A1 Despite being larger than the current jail, which has 110 beds, VanVickle said no additional corrections officers will be needed because of its more efficient design. “We never intended to increase the number of corrections
officers. It is designed to use the staff we have,” he said. An additional support person may be needed in the public and administration area of the facility, VanVickle said. Cells in the new facility will be stacked in two tiers, allowing corrections officers to monitor
prisoners from a main control area. Cells for men will be on the west side, and a smaller area for women’s cells will be on the east. The housing units will include the required exercise areas for prisoners.
To maximize security, an intake area for processing prisoners will be on the east side, connected to the sally port, as well as to an enclosed passageway into the judicial center across what is now South Sixth Street, which will be closed.
The new sally port will hold six regular-sized vehicles and a semi tractor-trailer, Gouker said. Preliminary work has already begun on the jail site. Construction will likely begin next April and the project completed in 19 to 20 months, near the end of 2020.
Tracking of how tourism dollars are spent can be challenging From A1 Travelers brought $23.22 million into Carroll County last year, 1.5 percent better than 2016. Local tax receipts came in at $1.11 million, 1.7 percent more than in the previous year. Of the four counties, Whiteside saw the biggest change in tourism-supported jobs, seeing an increase of 6.3 percent.
Blackhawk Waterways, which promotes the region as a tourist destination attributed much of the growth to the area’s outdoor recreational activities. Web-driven analytics help them track visitors’ interests. “Thanks largely to the Rock and Mississippi rivers, canoeing, kayaking, biking, hiking and bird-watching is exploding,” said Diane
Bausman, executive director at Blackhawk Waterways. Nature also has blessed northwest Illinois with the Hennepin Canal, 10 state parks and an abundance of recreational trails. Those interests appeal to a wideranging age group. “Millenials are our biggest market, but baby boomers have put an increased emphasis
Chamber event Aug. 16 at station Each year, the Oregon Chamber of Commerce awards local business, organizations, and individuals for their outstanding contributions, volunteer support, and civic service invested toward the improvement, well being, and advancement of the Oregon Area. These awards have been given to businesses, citizens and volunteers since 1985. “Last year we introduced two additional awards: the Civic Leadership Award – specific to Not for Profit Organizations; and the Welcome to Oregon Award
– for new business in operation less than two years” said Debbie Dickson, Executive Director of the Oregon Chamber. “Additionally, we also offer a “Business Enhancement Grant”, which is a $500 matching grant to members in good standing for exterior structural business image enhancements.” The annual dinner will be held on Aug. 16 at the Oregon Fire Station. “We are fired up for great food, fabulous awards, and plenty of fun, and we invite you
to take a look at all categories for nomination, and hope you will invest the time to inform us of those among us who are so deserving of recognition,” Dickson said. Invitations will be mailed to Chamber members, but all are welcome at this dinner, and are invited to contact the chamber for details on cost and reservations. Nominations were due to the Chamber office by July 20. Contact the Chamber office at 815-732-2100 with additional questions.
New format for Reporter Aug. 3 Ogle County Newspapers are getting a new look. The Aug. 3 editions of the Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times, Polo Tri-County Press, and Forreston Journal will
be published in a new format. “We are excited about the new design and format of the papers and are confident our readers will appreciate the changes,” said Jennifer Heintzelman,
General Manager of Sauk Valley Newspapers. Ogle County Newspapers is a division of Sauk Valley Newspapers, Sterling, and Shaw Media.
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on staying fit and active,” Bausman said. She sees the most growth potential in recreation, but several other lucrative tourism trends also are developing throughout the area. “Restaurants and pubs are bringing more people into town with live music,” Bausman said. “Distilleries, wineries, and arts events could also be much bigger draws in the future.” She would like to see the area find ways to keep travelers here for longer stays. “Hotels are always a big part of tourism spending, but more vacation rental homes are a good alternative for people who
want to stay a week or more.” Although measuring the economic impact of tourism never is an exact science, some components are harder to measure than others. Some events, such as the fishing tournaments, which have become popular in the area, could take more time to quantify. “The fishing tournaments are a good way to bring attention to towns and expose them to people who wouldn’t otherwise be here,” Bausman said. “It’s hard to measure their impact, but other areas have discovered that the participants tend to return to these towns later with their families.”
Travel spending includes lodging, food, vehicle and public transportation, retail purchases, recreation and entertainment. The local tax receipts are the sales tax generated by that spending. Hotel-motel tax revenue reports haven’t been released yet. That money fuels local tourism growth, as it must be used solely for that purpose. Rock Falls, which gets most of Whiteside County’s hotelmotel tax money, received $247,542.55 in the fiscal year that began May 1, 2017, and ended April 30. That was a significant increase from the $195,206 collected the previous year.
Oregon VFW Post 8739 will host a corn boil and bratwurst supper on Saturday, July 28 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event is scheduled to celebrate the most beautiful, bountiful summer season in many years. Free will donations will be accepted.
The VFW will donate a percentage of the profits from the supper to the Black Hawk statue restoration project. In addition, for anyone who makes a donation in an envelope addressed to Black Hawk or writes a check listing Black Hawk on the memo line, 100 percent of that money
will be given to the restoration fund. “We would like to see the Black Hawk renovation completed as rapidly as possible so that it may continue to stand proudly over our community for many years,” said VFW member Richard Little.
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Republican Reporter Serving the Oregon area since 1851 The Oregon Republican Reporter is published weekly by Ogle County Newspapers, a division of the B.F. Shaw Printing Co., Shaw Media. The Oregon Republican Reporter was founded in 1851 as the Ogle County Reporter. In 1889, the Ogle County Republican, a competing newspaper, was started. In 1890, the Republican was sold to Ziba Landers. Upon his death in 1939, the newspaper was assumed by his son, Ernest D. In March 1951, Paul F. Behan, owner of the Reporter, and E.D. Landers and his son E.G. (Tim) Landers united the newspapers into the Republican Reporter. Ernest D. Landers died in 1966, and E.G. and Behan became partners. Eventually, E.G. Landers assumed sole ownership, and in 1985 he sold the newspaper to B.F. Shaw Printing, Dixon. Ogle County Newspapers also prints the Mt. Morris Times, Forreston Journal, and Polo’s Tri-County Press.
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Gov. Lowden statue proposed for courthouse square 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 A committee was formed in 2013 to build a life size marble sculpture of Gov. Frank O. Lowden. The committee will be collecting donations at their booth during the Ogle County Fair. This sculpture, mounted on a four-foot base, has been approved by the county board and will be placed on the northeast portion of the courthouse square. Just a reminder, Governors Ford and Lowden lived in this vicinity when they were elected as Illinois Governors. Ford was the eighth and 74 years later Lowden our 28th. The following essay was written about Lowden. From Farm Boy to Governor
By Ronald Fox Seventh Grade Oregon Elementary School In the late 1860s a small boy walked behind a covered wagon as his family moved from Minnesota to Iowa. This frontier boy was one day to be governor of Illinois. He helped his father to farm land and at the same time went to school. When he was 15 he got a job teaching school. At the end of five years he had saved enough money to go to college, and entered the University of Iowa. He was graduated in 1885 at the head of his class. After another year of work he went to the Union College of Law (now Northwestern University) at Chicago. He finished the two-year course in one year and again finished at the head of his class in 1887 at the age of 26. He practiced law in Chicago and in 1896 married Florence Pullman, daughter of George M. Pullman, the sleeping car manufacturer. In 1916 he was elected governor of our state. By now you have probably guessed that this man was the late Frank
This photo of Mrs. Frank O. Lowden is estimated to have taken around 1896. Photo supplied by Otto Dick
A young Lowden is pictured in this undated photo. Photo supplied by Otto Dick
Orren Lowden Colonel Lowden (Lieutenant Colonel, First Infantry, Illinois National Guard 1898) gave up a brilliant career as an attorney to enter politics. He spent 25 years in politics but held only two different elective offices: two terms as Representative in Congress, and one term as Governor of Illinois. He was a good sport and, though he several times lost out at nominating conventions, he was among the first to go out and make speeches for the man who won.
Governor Lowden was much interested in farming. In 1900 he purchased a large tract of land in Ogle County. He named it “Sinnissippi Farm,” the Indian word for “Rocky Waters.” This was a fitting name as the Rock River flows by the estate. The family first lived in an old stone house on the farm which had been constructed in earlier days and had special shutters to keep out Indian arrows. The family lived in a house where the employees later lived while their mansion was being built.
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Oregon Library News 2018 Summer Reading Program - Reading Takes You Everywhere! Thank You to our “Reading Takes You Everywhere! Program Supporters The Oregon Public Library would like to thank our sponsors, Oregon Park District, Oregon School Boosters, Friends of the Library, F. N. Smith Corporation, Stillman Bank, E. D. Etnyre & Company, Kaczmarzyk Agency, Inc., Scott Stephens State Farm Insurance, Farrell, Holland, Gale Funeral Home, Guist Agency, Kiwanis Club of Oregon, Hopper’s Poppers, and Subway for their generosity and support of the 2018 Summer Reading Program. We greatly appreciate Scott & Joyce Stephens, Jeff Ludwig, Susan Kleiman, Mark Herman, June Danekas and Evee, Trevor Hogan and John Lindhorst for donating their time and expertise in presenting special programs to the SRP participants. Book Review - Iron Trail by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare “The story line was amazingly written and the main character is sarcastic and funny. Awesome...adventure... surprising...” - Tayla Adult Summer Reading Program - Reading Takes You Everywhere! Anyone over the age of 18 may participate in our Adult Summer Reading Program. Punch cards will track how many books you have checked
out and each completed card will go into a drawing for prizes! Ask at the front desk for your punch card when you check out any reading material. Last day to turn in punch cards is Aug. 10. No sign up, no hassle, just READing on your own! Summer Library Bingo Designed for adults, the library BINGO cards are available. Just like regular Bingo, you will fill in lines across, down, or diagonally. Completed cards will be put in our Adult Summer Reading program drawing. Books read for the Adult Summer Reading Program can also be used to fill your Bingo card. Adult Yoga! Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. Benefits of yoga include developing a mind-body connection and present centered awareness. Strength, flexibility, stamina/endurance and a sense of calm for both the mind and body will increase with repeated practice over time. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat and water bottle. Mats will be provided to those in need on a first come, first serve basis. Only 20 spots available, please register 815-732-2724!
Books On Tap Book Club will meet on Thursday, July 26 at 6 p.m. to discuss The Beach House by Mary Alice Monroe. The 2nd Wednesday Book Club (2WBC) meets Wednesday, Aug. 8, at 12:30 p.m. at the Library to discuss Mudbound by Hillary Jordan. The Afternoon Book Club meets Wednesday, Aug. 15, at 1 p.m. to discuss Dreams of the Day by Mary Dora Russell.
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Movie Matinee Mondays – Aug. 6 at 1 p.m. The first Monday of the month the Library will host an adult themed afternoon movie. Refreshments and popcorn served. The August movie is The Monuments Men.
Afternoon Movie - Aug. 7 Before school starts, join us on Tuesday, Aug. 7 for an afternoon movie! The movie will be Free Willy, rated PG, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Bring something soft to sit on as the movie is shown in the Art Gallery.
Knit and Crochet Club A friendly and dedicated group meets every Monday evening, 6 p.m. at the Library. These crafty people share their time and energy with anyone who enjoys the delights of the yarn. Working on projects can come to a complete halt if someone has a question or a good story to share.
NEW Oregon Writers’ Group (OWG) The first meeting will be Aug. 28. The last Tuesday of every month, at 10 a.m., the Oregon Writers’ Group will be meeting in the gallery of the Library. OWG is a gathering of writers or writer wannabes who meet to support each other and to further their own writing.
Mobile Hotspots The Oregon Public Library now has 5 new Hotspots! What is a mobile hotspot? A mobile hotspot is a portable device or smartphone feature that provides Internet access on a variety of devices, including a laptop, smartphone, MP3 player, tablet, or portable gaming device.
New Releases Lincoln’s Last Trial: The Murder Case That Propelled Him To The Presidency by Dan Abrams (Non-Fiction 973.7 ABR) The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand (Fiction) Something In The Water by Catherine Steadman (Fiction) The Last Time I Lied by
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Pinecrest to mark 125th anniversary The community is invited to help Pinecrest Community, Mt. Morris, celebrate its 125th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 11. The celebration will begin at 10 a.m. in the auditorium at Pinecrest Grove Community Center. Refreshments prior to the 10 a.m. program will be provided by the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren. This program will celebrate the churches who have helped Pinecrest thrive throughout the years. Church of the Brethren Illinois and Wisconsin District Executive Kevin Kessler will be the keynote speaker. All are welcome to attend. A pulled pork lunch will At left are Lawrence and Phyllis Ascher on their wedding day be available from 11 a.m. to 3 in 1948. Above is a recent photo of the couple. p.m. outside of the community center at 500 Evergreen Drive.
Aschers to celebrate 70th anniversary Lawrence and Phyllis Ascher, of St. Anne, longtime residents of Forreston, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary. Lawrence and the former Phyllis Kilker were married Aug. 7, 1948 at the North Grove Evangelical Church, rural Forreston. The Aschers have two sons, Douglas and Albina Ascher, of Calhoun, Georgia, and Dwight and Delinda Ascher, of St.
Anne. In addition they have four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Over the years, after selling their farm in 1955, Lawrence worked at the Union Dairy in Freeport, delivered DX gas, worked for Forreston High School where he was a custodian and bus driver, and at the Freeport Memorial Hospital where he retired in 1987 after 20 years of service in the maintenance department.
Phyllis worked as a bookkeeper for the Forreston Feed Mill, Vet Way Feeds, Oak Brand Dairy in Freeport and as a teller at the German American State Bank, German Valley. Lawrence and Phyllis also operated their own business in Forreston, Ascher’s Grocery, in the late 1960s. A reception was held at the North Grove Evangelical Church on July 15 for the
Entertainment will be on stage from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children’s activities are planned from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include bounce houses, a craft area, and a petting zoo. Brett Belleque will be creating balloon animals. Buckboard rides around the campus are also planned. A short program with keynote speaker Karen Messer, President of Leading Age Illinois, is planned at 2 p.m. in the auditorium at the community center. The day concludes with an ice cream social at 3 p.m. at the gazebo outside Pinecrest Village. A full schedule will be posted on Facebook and www. pinecrestcommunity.org.
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immediate family and for Ogle County Clerk Laura the members of the North J. Cook issued the following Grove congregation where the Aschers worshiped and served marriage licenses. for 65 years. July 13 A reception will be held on Robert W. Ross and Nina E. Aug. 5 at the Grace Baptist Church in Kankakee, where Kimbro, both of Rochelle. Andrew J. Brauer and the Aschers currently attend. Christine S. Tabb, both of Congratulatory notes and Roscoe. Brian J. Henrikson and cards can be sent to their current address at 7651 E. 4250 Kamie K. Ketchum, both of Dixon. S. Road, St. Anne IL 60964.
July 18 Kyle S. Jaeger and Erin M. Grover, both of Rockford. Christopher A. McMeen and Samanatha S. Doty, both of Kirkland. July 19 Gregory S. Lawson and Flora A. Weier, both of Freeport. Adam J. Goodbred and Betsy L. Patyk, both of Tonica.
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and Sale for surrounding area Artists. The goal is to introduce area artists and their work to the public. At this event the artist will be able to show and sell their work. The Center’s goal is to have a good mix of area art such as wood, glass, paintings, and other artwork. This show will be held on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Set up time is Friday Sept. 21, from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Note: The Show is Inside and Air Conditioned The cost for vendors is $10 for each 8’ table. There are approximately 36 tables available. Food will be available for purchase at the center the day of the event. For information or to reserve table(s), contact Deb Julian, Rock River Center at 815-732 -3252 or 800-5415479, or by e-mail activities@ rockrivercenter.org. Please confirm your table(s) by Sept. 14, deadline. RRC Takes You to Circa21 On Wednesday, Sept. 26, Mama Won’t Fly, is an outrageously hilarious race against the clock when Savannah Sprunt Fairchild Honeycutt agrees to get her feisty mother all the way from Alabama to California in time for her brother’s wedding. Savannah’s problem: Mama won’t fly. The cost for this trip is $80 for members and $85 for non-members The deadline for reservations and payment is Friday, Aug. 24
Celebrate Christmas at Circa 21 On Thursday, Nov. 29 Blue Christmas: A Rock ‘N Roll Holiday Extravaganza is offered. The holidays were always a very special time for The King of Rock n’ Roll. For Elvis, the holidays meant a time of sharing with friends, family, and even complete strangers! No expense was spared when it came to decorating Graceland for Christmas, and Elvis took the same approach when it came time to record holiday music. During his lifetime, he released three albums of songs to celebrate the season, which have since been re-packaged and re-configured many ways. Robert Shaw and the Lonely Street Band are back for a Rock ‘N’ Roll Holiday Extravaganza! This heartwarming show features some of The King’s best loved holiday favorites mixed in with a healthy dose of top hits from throughout his career. The cost of this show is $85 for members and $90 for nonmembers. The reservation and payment deadline is Monday, Oct. 15 Circa 21 performances are priced to include transportation, show tickets, lunch (dessert is optional and available at the show for additional cost) and all taxes and gratuities. Reservations and prepayment can be made in person at Rock River Center,
810 S 10th St, Oregon or by mail. Note: Reservations and payment must be received by the deadlines noted. Cash, check, credit card or Rock River Center gift certificates accepted as payment. Make your reservations early as some shows sell out quickly. Seating is limited. Please call the Center at 815-732-3252 or toll free 1-800-541-5479 for more information. Groups Information Cancer Support Group New Meeting Schedule “Facing the Challenge” is a support group that provides a safe, accepting environment for patients currently going through treatment, survivors, caregivers and loved ones to talk openly about the challenges a cancer diagnosis brings. ANYONE who has been affected by cancer is invited to attend! Rock River Center and Home of Hope are partnering to offer information to this group. The group now meets quarterly on the fourth Thursday of March, June, September and December from 3-4 p.m. at Rock River Center. Caregiver Support Group Patti Kilmer, MSW from Generations @ Neighbors, leads the support group. We welcome those new
to caregiving, those who anticipate caregiving, and those for whom caregiving is already a way of life. You will find information, resources, encouragement & answers to difficult questions. Our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. at Rock River Center. For more information, call Patti Kilmer at 815-234-2511 or 815-298-7004. Diabetic Support Group This very informative group meets the first Wednesday of the month from 2 - 3 p.m. at Rock River Center. Marilyn Csernus from the University of Illinois Extension Office facilitates this group by offering support, encouragement and the sharing of experiences when living with diabetes. Join Marilyn for a different topic each month and enjoy her recipes as well. Low Vision Group This is a group for those who have low vision, any form of vision loss, AMD or to caregivers of those with vision loss. Low Vision Group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 12 p.m. at Rock River Center. The Rock River Center is located at 810 S. Tenth Street in Oregon. For more information, call 815-732-3252.
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Church News ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www.baileyvillebaptistchurch. org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study 4th Sunday Each Month 1:30 p.m. Nursing Home Service at Presence St. Joseph BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Pastor Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Adult & Children’s Education 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Sunday, July 29—9 a.m. Worship with Communion; 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Class Monday, July 23—Newsletter Deadline Thursday, Aug. 2—10 a.m. Bible Class OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. We include children in our Sunday Worship experience “Grandkids Class” Ages 3-10 are dismissed right after our Praise & Blended Worship Time. Bible-Based Passion for God Compassion for People Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH, POLO CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw Sundays at 10 a.m. 815-837-5255 polo@crossroadscn.com We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in our cafe for coffee, snacks & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade) - Sundays at 6 p.m. Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 102 N. Maple St., Mt. Morris Pastor Julie Bunt
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815-734-4853 www.disciplesumc.org Office Hours M-F 8-noon 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Followed by Coffee Hour And Sunday School Communion every week All are welcome Child care provided Handicapped Accessible EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104 8:30 a.m. Fellowship 8:50 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Church EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road Pastor Marvin Jacobs Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Women & Men’s Bible Study, Kids Club www.ebenezerreformed.com EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Sunday School
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The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at our office at 113 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon. The deadline is 9 a.m. on Fridays for church news left in the drop boxes in Forreston & Polo. Items can also be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews.com. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-732-6166 ext. 5903. Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.” 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting Transportation and nursery provided for all services. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible 10:30 a.m. Worship Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-938-2380 Sunday, July 29—9 a.m. Worship Monday, July 30—8 a.m. AA Meeting Wednesday, Aug. 1—12 p.m. Friendship Club Thursday, Aug. 2—8 a.m. AA Meeting FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2649 W. Florence Rd., Freeport Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier 9 a.m. Worship Service January, March, May, July, September, November
Don Plock, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-362-6601 9 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 10 a.m. Worship Service LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail.com 9:30 a.m. Sunday Praise and Worship Service (Nursery provided) 11 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday 6 p.m. Prayer & Bible Studies Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday 6:30-8:30 p.m. Various Activities LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River 815-345-3038 Pastor Sung-Eun Kim Sunday, July 29—10:30 a.m. Worship LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi Handicapped Accessible 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. Sunday School Age Three through Sixth Grade. Everyone is Welcome
EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS VAN BROCKLIN UNITED 102 S. Seminary St. METHODIST CHURCH Mt. Morris 2649 W. Florence Rd., Senior Pastor Freeport Bruce McKanna Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Associate Pastor 9 a.m. Worship Service MT. MORRIS CHURCH Logan Murphy February, April, June, August, OF THE BRETHREN 815-734-4942 October, December 409 W. Brayton Road Saturday, July 28—7 a.m. P.O. Box 2055 Men’s Accountability Group FORRESTON GROVE Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Sunday, July 29—8:30 a.m. CHURCH Pastor Ginny Haney Sunday School For All Ages; 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston Phone: 815-734-4573 9:30 a.m. Inner Mission; 10 a.m. Presbyterian Church in America Office hours Monday - Friday Worship Service; 5 p.m. Youth Pastor Drew Jones 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Group 815-938-3605 Friday, July 27—9 a.m. Women’s Thursday, Aug. 2—1 p.m. www.forrestongrovechurch.com Fellowship Ladies Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Sunday, July 29—8:15 a.m. Log onto our website at http:// 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Worship; www.efcmm.org to check out our Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. latest opportunities and updates Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir Sunday School; 11 a.m. Living Hope Church Service FAITH DISCOVERY FORRESTON REFORMED Tuesday, July 31—8:45 a.m. CHURCH CHURCH Bible Study; Quilting 801 W. Oregon St., Polo 501 Third Ave. Thursday, Aug. 2—11:30 a.m. Jeremy Heller, Pastor Pastor Lyle Zumdahl Food Pantry Board Meeting; 4:30815-946-3588 815-938-2424 7 p.m. Food Pantry Open 9 a.m. Sunday School lylezumdahl@gmail.com 10 a.m. Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Worship NORTH GROVE Nursery Available 10:45 a.m. Sunday School EVANGELICAL CHURCH We are an independent non10384 W. Coffman Rd., denominational Christian church. FREEDOM LUTHERAN Forreston Visitors are always welcome. CHURCH, ELCA Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor Karyn Kost FAITH EVANGELICAL Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 815-284-2966 LUTHERAN CHURCH 9 a.m. Sunday School Website:https//www. 402 Second Ave., Forreston 10:05 a.m. Worship Service freedomlutheran.org/home.html Pastor Scott Ralston Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 Sunday Evening Worship at Church 815-938-3203 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop 5:45 p.m. at First Presbyterian “A Church with a Heart — In Open at New Life Community Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon the Heart of Forreston” Center Coffee & Fellowship following 9 a.m. Sunday Worship the service 10 a.m. Sunday School OREGON Welcome Center is at Sunday, July 22—9 a.m. CHURCH OF GOD 111 S. 4th St., Oregon Contemporary Worship Service 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman GATHERING PLACE FAITH UNITED 815-732-6847 CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Come Take Your Place at the Mission Statement: Loving, 10:30 a.m. Worship Table - SOS 2:4 Growing & Serving in Faith You and your family are invited 124 N. Fourth St., Oregon Handicapped Accessible to join us for worship on Sunday, (Oregon Coliseum) 702 E. Dixon St., Polo July 29. Pastor Wade Buzzard Pastor Brian LeBaron The morning worship service 815-440-7937 815-946-3212 Online: theGP.Church // FB. will begin at 10:30 a.m. Website: faithumcpolo Pastor Hoffman’s Summer Bible com/theGatheringPlaceChurch 9 a.m. Sunday School Stories Series message is titled 10 a.m. Sundays 10 a.m. Sunday Worship “Keep ‘Em Up.” Life Groups Throughout The 11 a.m. Fellowship Greeting you will be Debbie Week Grove. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH During morning worship an GERMAN VALLEY 505 Hill St., Oregon exceptionally fine Children’s UNITED METHODIST www.fbcoregon.org Church is offered for children 3 CHURCH 815-732-2642 years old through Grade 5. Church and Main Streets
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Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. and includes classes for adults, young adults, teens, children and infants. Special attention is given in each class to issues and topics related to the particular needs and interests of each group. The Wednesday night Youth Group meets at 6 p.m. at East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Daysville Road. The local Weight Watchers group meets Wednesday at the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, followed by their meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. July’s Bible Book of the Month is Mark. OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Followed by Fellowship and AllAge Sunday School Sunday, July 29—9 a.m. Worship - Children’s Coin Collection & Agape Praise Team; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship Tuesday, July 31—8:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Preschool Screening Wednesday, Aug. 1—6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Prayer in the Chapel; 7 p.m. Church Council Thursday, Aug. 2—7 p.m. Habitat of Humanity Sunday, Aug. 5—9 a.m. Worship and Pastor Megan’s First Sunday; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. (The church is handicapped accessible) Pastor Leslie Lake PoloCob@risebroadband.net 9:30 a.m. Family Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213 10:45 a.m. Worship Service ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Rev. Eldred George 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org Email:saint.bride.church@ gmail.com Services Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Holy Communion Classes Children’s Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Available St. Bride’s follows traditional Anglican-Episcopal church practices; is biblically based and both family and individual oriented. Visitors are always welcomed. ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Karyn Kost Summer Worship Hours Sunday, July 29—9:30 a.m. Divine Worship; 10 a.m. Set Up for Ice Cream Social; 11:30 a.m. Picnic Dinner at LOMC with Freedom Lutheran; 12:45 p.m. Worship Service at LOMC; 3 p.m. Kitchen Preparation of Ice Cream Social; 5 p.m. Ice Cream Social begins; 7 p.m. Band Concert ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder
815-946-2919 Sunday 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Social Time ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule 4:30 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. Sunday 8 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 3 p.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest Reconciliation 3:30-4:15 p.m. Saturday St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 6 p.m.1st & 2nd Wednesdays Adult Bible Study 8:30 a.m. 1st Wednesday ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: 8:30 & 11 a.m. Worship Services 9:30 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday 10 a.m. Bible Study Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548 Masses 4:30 p.m. Saturday 8 & 10 a.m. Sunday Confessions 4 p.m. Saturday 7:30 a.m. Sunday SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St., Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School 11 a.m. Worship Service Luncheon after services, weekly TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Email: trinitymmil@frontier. com Website: www.trinitymmil.net Saturday Worship 5:30 p.m. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 27—8 a.m. Bulletin Assembly & Fellowship Saturday, July 28—5:30 p.m. Worship Service Sunday, July 29—9:30 a.m. Worship Service, Fellowship Time Following Tuesday, July 31—11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Summer Lunch Program; Final U of I Extension CATCH Club Wednesday, Aug. 1—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise Group; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Summer Lunch Program Thursday, Aug. 2—11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Final Day of Summer Lunch Program WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:35 a.m. Worship
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Events & Entertainment
Tom Sharpe headlines Mt. Morris Jamboree July 27 Rhythm Ramblers to perform Aug. 3 The Mt. Morris Jamboree welcomes back the Tom Sharpe World Music Ensemble on Friday, July 27 at 7 p.m. at the Reckmeyer Band Shell on the downtown campus. Sharpe is the drummer for the Grammy Award winning group Mannheim Steamroller, the number one selling Christmas tour of all time. Along with his heavy tour schedule, Tom is an internationally recognized, critically acclaimed composer, and the creator of his own world music ensemble, Sharpe World Music. “With a fresh approach to world music, Tom’s high energy, passion, and emotion, combined with superb musicality, leave audiences amazed and inspired,” said event organizer Larry Ubben. Mt. Morris alum Jeff Elbel will be joining Sharpe on bass, Theresa Brooks plays bassoon, Kelly Bayer Langenberg plays French horn, and Amanda Nelson plays cello to round out the ensemble. The Mt. Morris Moose Lodge 1551 will provide concessions for the evening starting at 6 p.m. July 27 is the final night of the Regional Artist Showcase at the Encore Old Sandstone Art Gallery next door to the
The Mt. Morris Jamboree welcomes back the Tom Sharpe World Music Ensemble for a free two hour concert on July 27, starting at 7 p.m. Photo supplied
band shell, open from 6 to 9:30 p.m. featuring a variety of works by local artists. Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers Local legend Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers will take the Jamboree stage on Friday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. “This band, who has appeared during all six Friday Concert seasons, always has the crowds line-dancing on the grass to toe-tapping while sitting in lawn chairs and on the benches,” Ubben said. Grobe has been performing for many years starting in the early 1950s with two brothers, Harry and Richard Hackbarth. They appeared at many shows in the Lee County area for years. They began moving into the Ogle County area in the late
50s at venues such as Castle Rock Bar on Ill. 2 near Oregon. Grobe then went a different direction later on where he was a radio announcer for WIXN which is now River Country 101.7. He then began an era in his life of being a night club owner when he owned and managed Skyline Lounge in Dixon. During this time some of the current Rhythm Ramblers joined him. “Many years have come and gone and Lyle still, with the love of music, keeps the band going by having weekly band rehearsals in his garage both summer and winter,” Ubben said. “Many a musician has stopped and ‘picked’ a tune or two.” The drummer in the band has been with Grobe since the Skyline days also.
Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers will perform at the Mt. Morris Jamboree on Friday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. Photo supplied
Dennis Milby, who comes from Sterling, plays drums and also does a lot of backup singing with Grobe during performances. The bass player these days is none other than Marvin Kunde, who comes to the band with experience and a background that also put him in the radio field for a time also deejaying at WIXN. He then went on to being the head chef at White Pines for a while. His specialty is singing the older Jimmy Reeves songs that were once popular. Lisa Allen-Grobe is the female singer in the band. Coming from Sterling, she
brings the songs of Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, and other women of country music. Jim Miller has returned to the band after playing with them back in the 70s, bringing keyboard, harmonica, banjo, and singing skills. Ralfie’s BBQ will be serving pulled pork, ribeye steak sandwiches and their signature pork kabobs, starting at 6 p.m. It’s opening night of the Artful Threads Fiber Art Show at the Encore Old Sandstone Gallery next door, from 6 to 9:30 p.m., featuring original fiber Art of all kinds, from weaving and quilts to lace and thread sculpture and more by local artists.
Several local food and craft vendors will likely be on site as well. Come to town early and have a look at the locally grown produce and other foods and crafts available at the Mt. Morris Community Farmers Market held in the bank parking lot at the corner of Wesley Avenue and Ill. 64 from 4 to 7 p.m. every Friday through October. In the event of rain, the whole show will be moved to the Pinecrest Grove Community Center, eight blocks south of Ill. 64 on McKendrie Avenue at 500 Evergreen Drive.
Elkhorn to host butterfly festival on July 28 The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will host the Elkhorn Creek Butterfly Festival on Saturday, July 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. This fun, informative, familyfriendly afternoon is spent exploring the Elkhorn Creek
Biodiversity Preserve for the many butterflies that are found at this site. Participants may join guided butterfly tours or look on their own. Tours begin at 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. In the past, butterfly explorers
have identified 31 species of butterflies and skippers. The Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve is located three miles southwest of Forreston in the southwest corner of West Grove and Freeport Roads.
To park, use lot off West Grove Road. There is no cost to participate and registration is not necessary. For more information or if weather is questionable call Mary Blackmore at 815-9383204.
John Deere Historic Site’s Hammer In Aug. 4-5 The John Deere Historic Site is hosting Hammer In 2018 on Aug. 4-5. Dozens of blacksmiths from around the Midwest will fill the grounds of the John Deere Historic Site to provide demonstrations, sell their work, and introduce the public to one of the oldest trades in the world. In addition to blacksmithing, other tradesmen and women will be exhibiting their skills and selling their
wares including basket weavers, broom makers, trappers, wheelwrights, woodwrights and more. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, visitors to this free event will see how blacksmiths and other tradesmen mold and craft their wares into works of art and household goods. Many of the products for sale during the event will be made on location. Attendees 12 years of age
and older will have an opportunity to get hands-on and experience what it’s like to be a blacksmith when they try hammering and forging to make their own piece of iron work. Attending blacksmiths will help guests under a training tent to let them experience the working side of the anvil. On Saturday at noon, guests will be treated to the sound of dozens of blacksmiths hammering in unison during an of-
ficial “Anvil Ring.” A food vendor will be on site and each day, items created by the attending blacksmiths will be raffled off. Blacksmiths interested in participating should contact the John Deere Historic Site at 815-652-4551. The site is located nine miles south of Oregon on Ill. 2. For more information, call 815-652-4551 or visit www. VisitJohnDeere.com.
Energy fair is Aug. 11 at Jarrett Prairie Center The 17th annual Illinois Renewable Energy and Sustainable Lifestyle Fair will be held on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jarrett Center, Byron Forest Preserve. Note the change of date and location. As always, the fair will include excellent speakers who will present fascinating ideas. The major topics will
be energy efficiency and renewables and food and gardening. The keynote speaker for energy at this year’s fair is David McEllis, an Environmental Law and Policy Center government affairs representative working on current Illinois energy legislative issues. He will focus on the Illinois Renewable Portfolio Standard and ELPC’s efforts
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in implementation of the new renewable energy statute. Keynote speaker for food, agriculture, and gardening will be Fred Iutzi, director of The Land Institute, a non-profit organization that has focused on more sustainable agriculture including perennial crops. TLI recently developed and is selling Kernza, a perennial wheat, being sold and used in baked goods throughout the
Midwest. This event will also feature an expo with varied booths and exhibits. Healthy, organic, sustainable and educational products can be purchased. Food, homegrown and handmade products will be available. Lunch options will be available. The forest preserve will sell beer and wine in the afternoon.
Kable Band concert Aug. 1 The Kable Concert Band brings its last concert of this summer’s season on Wednesday, Aug. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Reckmeyer Band Shell in downtown Mt. Morris. The special feature for this concert are acclaimed trumpeters Jim Martindale
and Mark Baldin, from the Rockford and DeKalb areas. Andy Eckardt directs the Kable Band of more than 40 area musicians. Come early and enjoy pie and ice cream served by a local charitable organization.
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“Mr. Friday Night”, Jim Wolber will be on hand for First Fridays at the Ogle County Fair showcasing his vocal talents and unique left-handed guitar picking style for his legion of fans. Photo supplied
Wolber to play at First Fridays at county fair Once again the First Friday, Aug. 3 will see the musicians of the year-round First Fridays Music Show in a special appearance in the Lions Pavilion at the Ogle County Fair. First Fridays musicians signup begins at 6 p.m., and the fair association can’t be held responsible if the musicians can’t wait until the 7 p.m. starting time. A jam session might break out. Musicians from a 100-mile radius are expected, and long distance travelers do appear. The 2017 Long Distance Award winner is from Ireland, and the all-time record goes to
Australia. In addition to First Fridays, on Thursday night at the Lions Pavilion Aireloom Music will present Mary Ley, Chris Kolling, and Larry Ubben in a special show. On Saturday night Ukulele Station America’s John Lindhorst and the Rock River Strummers will wrap up the Lions Pavilion shows. First Fridays will follow their all-acoustic tradition with the Ogle County Fair’s professional audio services provided by 3-D Sound Company. The Ogle County Fairgrounds is located west of Oregon just off Ill. 64 on Limekiln Road.
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Pageant to kickoff Ogle County Fair The Ogle County Fair Queen Pageant will be a featured attraction at the opening of the 2018 Fair on Aug. 1. The Queen Pageant activities will start at 5:30 p.m. at the Fairgrounds located off Limekiln road near Oregon. 2017 Ogle County Fair Queen Katelyn Mernack who has proudly represented the Ogle County Fair tradition this past year will crown the new 2018 Queen at the ceremonies. Contestants vying for the Little Miss/Little Mister crowns must be between the ages of 5 and 9; Young Miss contestants must be between the ages of 9 -13; Junior Miss contestants must be between the ages of 13 – 16; and the queen contestants must be between the ages of 16 -22. Queen candidates are: Adriana Costa, 18, the daughter of Robin and Rosario Costa of Byron; Samantha Malk, 18, the daughter of Autumn Malk of Stillman Valley; Grace Mongan, 17, the daughter of Jean and Dan Mongan of
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Adriana Costa, 18, Byron.
Grace Mongan, 17, Oregon.
Oregon; and Gina Yearton, 20, is the daughter of Angela and Randy Yearton of Stillman Valley.
The Old Sandstone Gallery, 122 S. Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris, concludes its Regional Artist Showcase on Friday, July 27 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and will be setting up over the next few days for its new August show, “Artful Threads Through Time.” Encore! Mt. Morris will host a soft opening of the new show on Wednesday, Aug. 1 from 7 Samantha Malk, 18, to 9 p.m. followed by the grand Stillman Valley. opening on Friday, Aug. 3 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. The grand opening will include refreshments and four fiber art demonstrations. The show will run through the month of August on Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons, when activities related to the Straw Sculpting Competition are taking place on the Mt. Morris Campus. “Artful Threads Through Time” features many kinds of fiber arts, such as weaving, quilting, hooked rugs, fabric painting, crocheting, basketry, and more! Some of the pieces are of original design by current fiber artists; others are fascinating examples of fiber Gina Yearton, 20, arts from the 19th and 20th Stillman Valley. Queen Pageant questions centuries. Demonstrations of fiber arts may be directed to Michelle will be conducted in the gallery Eyster, pageant director at from 6 to 8 p.m. both Aug. 3 ocfqueen@gmail.com.
All About Vinyl Records Presented by Skyler Davis from Culture Shock Records Thursday, Aug. 9 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12 is National Vinyl Record Day, a day devoted to the preservation of the cultural influence, recordings and cover art of the vinyl record. Let’s talk about history and things you should know before starting an album collection or dusting off your old LPs. Learn the difference between
analog and digital, how to listen to records, and DIY bands and labels. Superhero Training Academy Monday, Aug. 13 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Ages: 2-6 years, with caregiver Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dress as your favorite superhero and stop at the youth services desk to pick up your superhero training checklist. Complete stations that will test your strength, agility and smarts.
Aug. 10, the Straw Sculpting competition activities on Saturdays throughout August. Encore! Mt. Morris is composed of volunteers committed to developing Mt. Morris into a unique, thriving rural and cultural arts destination in northwest Illinois. Volunteers and donations are welcome. Learn more at EncoreMtMorris.com.
Sunset Tree, created by Shirley Battin, of Oregon, is one of Encore’s exhibits for its upcoming show. Photo supplied
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Byron Library News Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning Book Discussion Tuesday, July 31 10 to 11 a.m. Inspired by the book, “Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family From a Lifetime of Clutter,” by Margareta Magnusson, we will be discussing the latest trends of minimalism and a tidy life. Attendees are welcome to check out a copy of the book at the front desk, though reading the book is not required.
and Aug. 10, including hooked rugs techniques, bobbin lace, weaving, hand quilting, and crocheting. Visitors will have the opportunity to indicate an interest in one of the fiber art classes to be offered later in August or September. Concurrent with the art show are the Friday evening Jamboree band concerts in the next-door band shell and by
4-H Blue Ribbon auction is Aug. 4
Rebecca Gazowkski, Brianna Maseny and Amy Paul show off the handmade soaps that they made in Rachel Ditmars’ soap class on July 16 at the Byron Library. Photo supplied
Library Dance Party Monday, Aug. 20 10 to 10:45 a.m. Ages: 18 months-5 years, with caregiver Get ready to tap those toes! Music and movement with shakers, scarves, and a parachute.
Presented by Elizabeth Hong Tuesday, Aug. 21 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Make a personalized gift or display in your own home. Bring your favorite photo on a storage drive or bring one to scan. We will print out your image so you can transfer it to wood.
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6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come listen to guitarist Ken Rothacker for a music experience that will entertain, engage, and educate. Audiences are drawn into Ken’s interactive program of classics pop tunes, and original compositions. Call 815-234-5107 register for programs activities.
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The Annual 4-H Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction has been set for Saturday, Aug. 4. It will be held at the Ogle County Fair at the fairgrounds in Oregon. The 4-H Auction Committee invites the public to support 4-H project work by bidding on a quality 4-H animal. The auction will start at 3 p.m. in the Swine Barn. It will feature 4-H market hogs, lambs, beef animals, goats, poultry, and rabbits as well as the champion and reserve champion beef, swine, lamb, and goat carcasses. Live animals may be purchased and sent to a locker or may be bought and resold at a slaughterhouse. Slaughterhouse buyers will be attending. Transportation to processing plants will be provided.
A floor price will be set according to the current market trends the day of the auction. A list of current market prices will be available. Champion and Reserve Champion market animals will be sold first. Pork and lamb carcasses will be sold whole. Beef carcasses will be sold in halves. The order for the auction will be: Dairy Basket, Dairy & Meat Goat Wethers, Live Poultry, Live Rabbits, Beef Carcass, Live Beef, Sheep Carcass, Live Sheep, Swine Carcass, Live Swine, Live Beef, Live Sheep, and Live Swine. Auction brochures are available in the Ogle County Extension Office and on-line at http://web.extension.illinois. edu/bdo. Bidding arrangements can be made for interested parties who are unable to attend. Call 815-732-2191 for more information.
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Oregon Rotary offers college scholarships The Oregon Rotary Foundation is offering its 35th annual college scholarship opportunity which is open to all college students meeting the criteria below. The financial need or status of a candidate will not be a factor. Applications will be accepted until Saturday, Aug. 25. Applicants must meet the following criteria: • Be a resident of the Oregon School District. Major General Michael Zerbonia of Chatham, an assistant adjutant general with the Army, Illinois National Guard, administers the • Have completed at least one oath of office to Colonel Gerald Newman of Oregon. Newman, a veteran of more than 30 years was promoted July 14 at the Illinois year at a college or university or Military Academy in Springfield, Illinois. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Bryan Spreitzer, Illinois National Guard Public Affairs. one semester at a trade school. • Submit an email including
Newman promoted to rank of colonel
Illinois Army National Guard Lt. Col. Gerald Newman, of Oregon, was promoted to colonel during a ceremony at the Illinois Military Academy in Springfield, Illinois, on July 14. Newman, with more than 30 years of service, has held numerous positions in the Illinois Army National Guard and deployed in support of both Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. In 1993, Newman supported operations during the Great Flood. Newman’s sons, Garrett, Nick, and Andrew, helped make the promotion ceremony memorable by “pinning” their
the following: a. name and contact information of student, b. name of school, c. major area of study, d. class standing (sophomore, junior, senior), e. cumulative grade point average, f. extracurricular activities while in college, g. other information the student feels relevant. Hollie J. Guist, Jr., scholarship chairperson, will accept all scholarship applicants sent to hguistjr@ gmail.com through Saturday, Aug. 25.
Blood drive Aug. 13 at church The Rock River Blood Center will host a blood drive on Monday Aug. 13 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Oregon United
Methodist Church. To schedule a time to donate call 815-732-2994. Walk ins are also welcome.
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Jerry Newman presents his wife, Angie, with a bouquet of flowers during the promotion ceremony, Also pictured are the Newmans’ children, Nick, Garrett, Andrew, and Angie. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Bryan Spreitzer, Illinois National Guard Public Affairs.
dad with his new rank. His wife, Angie, and daughter Abigail, were also in attendance. Following the pinning, Major General Michael Zerbonia of Chatham, an assistant adjutant general,
Army, Illinois National Guard, administered the oath of office. Zerbonia congratulated Newman on his promotion an thanked his family for their continued support. “I’ve known Gerald
Newman for a long time,” Zerbonia said. “You deserve this promotion and are fully prepared for the commitment and next assignment you’ve been entrusted with. Congratulations.”
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Oregon High School graduate films ‘Unconditional’ College project grew into full-length film By Jessie Kern jkern@saukvalley.com What started as a college project has become an independent film written and directed by Oregon High School alumnus Braden Barton. The newly released film, “Unconditional,” is available on Amazon to rent for $2.99, $9.99 for purchase, and free with an Amazon Prime membership. The story follows a normal suburban man as he and his daughter uncover the hidden life of their recently deceased wife and mother. Barton said he had been interested in filmmaking from a very young age and he approached his high school principal about his desires to explore the medium. He said he was then able to spend a class period writing and creating videos for the school. Barton graduated from Oregon High School in 2012 where and continued his education at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. During his senior year there he set out to create an extended short film as part of his independent study, but it quickly became more. “It was like luck and then just kind of all of the pieces fell together and it kind of grew bigger than a student film,” he said. “It became something in which I knew we couldn’t stop when I graduated, I couldn’t stop once school was out. This was something that so many people put so much hard work into, it has to end up somewhere.” Barton said when he began writing the script for “Unconditional,” 40 pages turned into 124, and then he was married to the story. He said everyone advised him against creating an independent film as a college student but he gathered enough people crazy enough to go for it with him. Co-producer Davide Tomei said
From left to right: Braden Barton, Molly Esling, and Ellen Esling collaborating on set. Photo supplied
when Barton asked him to work on “Unconditional” they didn’t know each other well but developed an organic working relationship. He said as Barton began writing the script over their winter break the story kept growing. “Even though it did kind of grow into much more than we had intended, it certainly made for a whole lot of fun,” Tomei said. Barton said when he began writing the script he worked backwards from one scene. He wanted the story to be naturalistic in building up to the scene, leading him to develop other characters and backstory. “It’s one those things actually it started with an idea more than the premise of the whole film,” he said. “It revolved around this idea of a very normal, average suburban man breaking down in this just drastic and terrible way.” He said the scene focuses on this average man driven towards hysterical laughter after reaching his breaking
point when faced with a terrible situation. He said he came up with the story in building up to that climactic scene. When looking for the lead actor, Barton reached out to talent agencies and found Jeff Armstrong. After sending a teaser trailer and then the script to Armstrong, he called to let Barton know he loved the story and wanted to be a part of the film. “The relationships I created with the actors who then became my close friends and the relationships that came to through the crew and everyone who devoted so much time to this project, that’s got to be the biggest takeaway,” he said. Barton said the only way the film was made possible was through calling in favors and recruiting a lot of students to work on it. “Really it was one of those things where it wasn’t just that I wanted to do it, I couldn’t not do it, I had to,” Tomei said. Tomei said after he finished writing,
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Barton told everyone there were no hard feelings if people wanted out of the project because it became more than they signed up for, but nobody quit. “No one flinched and we were all like, ‘No we’re in, we’re doing this thing,’” he said. He said everyone thrived under the pressure, and it was an adrenaline rush, leading them to film the entire movie in 20 days. “There was no turning back for me after that,” Tomei said. “I knew from that point on I was going to produce films for a living or bust, and that was what I wanted to do.” He said his relationship with Barton means a lot to him and they are embarking on another project together. “We really got to understand each other and understand how each other’s mind works by kind of being thrown to the wolves together and diving into this,” he said. Barton said the experiences he shared with the cast and crew as a collective are something he will never
forget. “I’d say one of my greatest takeaways from this project really comes down to the relationships that are formed when you make a project like this,” Barton said. He said seeing his ideas come to life was incredible and seeing the emotion the actors brought to different scenes is something people don’t get to experience in their daily life. Releasing the film is about sharing the story not making money, he said. “At the end of the day, this film was always intended to just be seen by other people, we just wanted to share it with everyone and we really just wanted to get the film out there,” Tomei said. Tomei said their next project is in the early phases of pre-production. “I’m currently writing and working on directing projects,” Barton said. “I’m going to be going into preproduction for something else now that we’re done with ‘Unconditional.’” Barton currently works out of Los Angeles in the freelance film industry. He said he’s worked on movies, music videos, commercials, short films and more, mostly on the camera and lighting teams as he networks and builds connections to go further. “My long term goals, I want to be producing and directing my own scripts on a larger scale.”
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Event was well attended The Oregon Park District held its first Farm to Table Dinner to benefit the Oregon Park District Scholarship Fund on July 20 at Oak Lane. Celebrity chefs prepared a 4-course meal with wine pairings. A cash bar was also available. Tickets were $50 each or $400 for a table of eight. Celebrity chefs included: Candance Rivera - Hazel’s; Dave and Marilyn Balch - Ralphie & LuLu’s; Erin Dietrich - Dietrich Farms; Jen Koertner - Jen’s Artisan Breads; Joanne Canfield - Canfield Farms; Joyce Rybicki - White Pines Resort; Lisa Marie Ayres - Lincoln Way Inn Bed and Breakfast; Ralf Herrera - Ralfie’s BBQ; and Whitney Canfield - KSB Registered Dietitian Dina Bach, sponsored by Circle G Farms, provided the music at the event. The location was courtesy of Oak Lane of Oregon A variety of appetizers, two types of homemade breads with regular and honey butter, chicken kabobs, bone-in pork chops, Mexican corn, two types of salad, and a dessert trio were some of the menu items.
Oregon Park District Executive Director Erin Folk introduces the chefs at the Farm to Table event held at Oak Lane east of Oregon on July 20.
Beth Simeone, of Oregon, chats with her granddaughter Allie Kultgen.
Julie Stafford, of Oregon, carries a plate of food to her table.
KSB Registered Dietitian Whitney Canfield of Oregon smiles as she looks to refill patrons’ wine glasses at the Oregon Park District’s Farm to Table event. Photos by Earleen Hinton
Oregon High School FFA member Maya Key was one of several FFA members who bussed tables at the Farm to Table event.
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RRC Summer Picnic The Rock River Center held its annual Summer Picnic on July 21 in Oregon. Above, Barb Giese serves pulled pork and baked beans to Leona Groenhagen of Oregon. Above right, Rock River Center Executive Director Ann Haas smiles for the camera as she carries a plate of her handmade cream puffs to the live auction. At right, Phil Bratta displays a child’s oak chair (made by Bill Schabacker) as audience members bid on the set. Photos by Earleen Hinton
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KSB Corporate Health Services will be doing drug, The Oregon Park District will alcohol and nicotine testing be offering Art in the Park, free on all Oregon students who of charge on Tuesdays through are wishing to participate in Aug. 14. any athletic extra-curricular Art in the Park is held at the activities for the upcoming newest Oregon Park District school year. Park, The Reading Nook, The remaining testing date located on the northwest corner at the Blackhawk Center is: of Madison and Sixth Street, Thursday, Aug. 2 from 8 to kiddie-corner from the Nash 11:45 a.m. and 1 to 3:45 p.m. Recreation Center. Please call Oregon High This shaded park offers School at 815-732-5300 the perfect spot for creating a Ext. 4041 to schedule an masterpiece. appointment. A $35 fee is Art in the Park began, July charged for the mandatory 24. Children of all ages can testing program. participate in a creative art If you are unable to attend project for free. No registration the date listed above, please is required. call KSB Oregon Clinic, For more information contact Nash Recreation Center at 815- Sandy Strohecker helps Ethan Heyob with his bubble art. 815-732-3151 to schedule an appointment at their facility in Photo supplied 732-3101.
Oregon. When calling for an appointment in Oregon, please identify yourself as a student at Oregon High School. You also must present a receipt of payment at the Oregon office. All payments must be made at the Blackhawk Center athletic office. To conduct the testing at either site a parent consent form must be presented at the time of the testing. Students cannot be tested without the official parent consent form. Consent forms may be found on the school website listed below. Every student in grades 6-12 planning to participate in athletics within the Oregon School District must have a
current physical, concussion form, and the consent/ registration form on file in the office before they will be allowed to practice. These forms can be turned into the office at DLR Jr. High for junior high students or Blackhawk Center for high school students at any time before the first practice of the athlete’s first sport. Sports physicals are good for one calendar year, at which time they must be renewed. Any fees required and completion of the preparticipation drug test will be due before the first competition (game, race, match, etc.) Information on forms and fees will also be found on our website, www.ocusd.net.
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participants will receive a free ticket to attend a Fire game at Toyota Park as well as Fire Jersey and soccer ball. Cost for 3-5-year old’s is $80/Residents and $96/NonResidents and 6-14 year old’s is $130 residents and $156/ non-residents. Registration deadline is July 27. For more info contact Jason at jason@oregonpark.org.
Oregon Park District Events The Oregon Park District offers the following events and activities. Summer Meals The Oregon Park District will be offering free sack lunches to anyone 18 years and under this summer. Every Thursday from 12-1 p.m. Volunteers will be serving the lunches at the Mix Park shelter. The last Thursday meal will be served is Aug. 9. Meals follow the USDA meal requirements. Other activities will also be available to participate in each Thursday at the park. In the event of inclement weather, this service will be moved to Nash Recreation Center. Walking Club
Calling all walkers! Join the Oregon Park District walking club every Tuesday at the upper Park West shelter from 8-9 a.m. Enjoy camaraderie with fellow walkers and walk at your own pace. Walkers can log their miles for the Oregon Park District’s Pacer’s Club or just enjoy the company and exercise. No fee or registration is required. Spring and Super Sprint Triathlon The Oregon Park District annual Sprint and Super Sprint Triathlon will be held on Saturday, July 28 beginning at 7:30 a.m. for the Sprint (12 years and older) and 10 a.m. for the Super Sprint (ages 5 years and older).For more information visit www.
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6th Grade Competitive Volleyball This program focuses on skill development and is an introduction to volleyball. The program will help prepare participants for the Jr. High level of competition. Home games are played at Nash and travel to away games is provided by OCUSD buses. Cost is $55/Residents and $66/ Non-Residents. Program runs Aug. 6 - Sept. 28. Registration deadline is July 27. For more info contact Jason at jason@ oregonpark.org. Chicago Fire Soccer Camp (Ages 3-14) Join the Chicago Fire for Camp on July 30-Aug. 3. The camp runs Monday-Friday from 8-9 a.m. for ages 3-5 and 9 a.m.-noon for ages 6-14. Camp will be held at Oregon Park West. The camp will follow are curriculum specifically designed by soccer experts to meet the needs of youth soccer players of all ages and abilities. Additionally, all camp
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Sheriff seeks help to solve vandalism in Davis Junction Windows broken in five vehicles
The Ogle County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help in solving vandalism to several vehicles in Davis Junction last weekend. Chief Deputy Dan White said windows were broken in five vehicles in the Harvest Glen Subdivision last Friday and Saturday nights. One vehicle was damaged twice. “They fixed the window and it got broken again,” White said.
The front and back windows of the vehicles were broken, probably with rocks, he said. The sheriff’s department is asking anyone who has information on who caused the damage to contact the sheriff’s office at 815-732-6666 or the Ogle-Lee Crime Stoppers at 888-228-4488. Calls made to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest. A private business has also offered a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will hold it monthly residential electronics drop-off on Friday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the County Annex Building, 909 Pines Rd., Oregon. Items accepted include all televisions, computer towers, hardware, cable, and monitors, printers, FAX machines, copiers, laptops, tablets, cell phones, VCR and DVD players, satellite receivers, stereo equipment, speakers, phone systems, printer cartridges, CFL bulbs, holiday lights, rechargeable batteries, and microwave ovens for a charge of $5 per unit.
A limit is set of seven large items, such as televisions, monitors, printers, microwaves, computer towers, per vehicle. For a full list of accepted items visit www.oglecounty. org. Items not accepted include coffee makers, bread makers, refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, power tools, yard tools, vacuum cleaners, smoke detectors, lamps, electric razors and toothbrushes, toasters, fans, packaging from electronics. This event is for residential electronics generated from Ogle County residents. Identification will be requested upon arrival.
Electronics recycling July 28 in Oregon, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Unimin Plant Superintendent Steve Bliton (right) and Castle Rock and Lowden State Park Superintendent Grant Afflerbaugh stand by one of benches the company donated to the state parks. Photo supplied
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The Unimin Corporation plant (now Covia Corp.) at Oregon has again made a donation to local state parks. Unimin recently donated park benches to
Lowden State Park and Castle Rock State Park. Two of the benches were placed at the Eternal Indian Statue at Lowden and two were placed at scenic locations at Castle Rock.
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You can recycle oil and anti- THE DOOR AUTHORITY freeze on Aug. 11 in Oregon The Winning Raynor Team The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department is working with the Illinois Recovery Group, Inc., Braceville, to conduct an oil and antifreeze recycling event on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Ogle County Pines Road Annex parking lot, 909 Pines Rd., Oregon. Ogle County residents and farmers can bring in large barrels of used motor oil (up to four barrels or 200 gallons maximum per visitor) or small containers of oil, which will be bulked together and recovered. IRG will be on hand with a vacuum truck to pump the used oil and antifreeze into their
specialized truck. All containers and jugs used to transport oil or antifreeze must be taken back by participants and reused or disposed of with regular trash pickup. Oil filters will also be collected and placed into bins for draining and recycling. Do not mix or bring in brake fluid, power steering fluids, paints, paint thinners, or other contaminants with oil or antifreeze, as these materials will not be accepted. Tires and other waste will not be accepted at this event. Recovered oil and antifreeze can be either recycled into new products, or in the case of
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oil, used as a fuel source for buildings, construction work, and more. Take advantage of this event if you have used oil around the garage or barn to keep used oil and antifreeze out of public water systems, waterways, and soils. Rid your residence of these materials, which can be a safety hazard around the house to people or pets. For more information of to recycle more than 200 gallons of oil,call OCSWMD at 815-732-4020 or visit www. oglecounty.org or Ogle County Solid Waste Management Dept. on Facebook.
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Hot day, hot competition at 4-H livestock judging contest With a heat index exceeding 105 degrees on June 25, it might have been easy to get distracted during this year’s Illinois 4-H State Livestock Judging Contest. Despite the heat, 175 4-H members BY JESSIE KERN showedForupNorthern to the University of Illinois Illinois Ag Mag campus physically and mentally prepared to tackle eight classes of livehile FFAascontinues to animal evaluation, well as question numbers, it’s classes andgrow threein sets of oral reasons. progressing in other The Ogle County Senior Livestock ways as well. Judging Team included: Heller, Look no further than Julia to what Dixon; Grey Haenitsch, Dixon; happened at this year’s state Matthew Hickey, Junction; and convention last Davis month in Renee Gehrke,There, Byron.for the first Springfield. Thein the County Junior in Livestock time FFA’s history IlliJudging Team included: Bruce nois, all of the major state officers elected are female. Gehrke, Byron; Kendall Boatman, Sophia Hortin, of Fish-Chana; Rockford; Cooper18, Alderks, er, president, the andwas Kadeelected Boatman, Rockford. state’s seventh The team was woman coached elected by Michael to theOregon. top position. Eliza Petry, Ring, 17,The of Rochelle was elected competition was just asvice hot as president. the temperature. Two 4-H members Women and girls have had full in the senior division wereintied membership privileges FFAafter the five hours of live placing and oral only since 1969. Today, females reason competition. represent about 45 percent of Eric Shafer of Christian County FFA members. edged out Emma Freebairn of LaSalle “It’s crazy to think that years County forago, firstfemales place after the tieand years weren’t even allowed to be breaking protocol wasmembers, followed. and nowtop they holding finishers officer Other 10are individual positions,” said Staceywere Dinges, in the senior division Nicole an Amboy Junior High Schoolthird; Haverback of Henry County, teacher and FFA Lizzie Schafer of adviser. Christian County, Dinges teaches a 9-week agrifourth; Cody Knodle of Christian culture development class to County, fifth; Jeff Vickery of Christian eighth-graders who get a sneak county, sixth; Dellana Muck of Boone/ Winnebago counties, seventh; Case Hennenfent of Knox County, eighth; Ty Drach of Livingston/McLean counties; ninth; and Jenna Wheeler of Morgan County, tenth. Christian County took the top senior team award. Members of the
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life lessons that you will carry peek at what FFA is about. adults. Ashley Winters was one of “You see a kid who was really with you.” those students who took the quiet greeting adults with a firm Winters said FFA has taught handshake,” Dinges said. him how to work with others class. Now, he’s an Amboy High and focus on a specific task to School senior and the FFA’s She said FFA is a hidden treareporter. Before he took Dinges’ sure in public school systems, get it done on time, and that the class, he thought FFA was for helping students find their communication aspect of the interests and passions, whether organization is a large part of only farm kids. their work. He said holding an “I learned that it ecompasses they be in agriculture or not. officer position requires him to a large variety of things, from ag Now, students from non-farmcommunications to, yeah, being ing backgrounds are included meet with his chapter’s officer a farmer,” Winters said. “But as well. team to organize the different Winters said he has taken a events like fundraising. there’s a lot in the industry that I “I think it’s better to be more think people don’t know about.” lot away from his time in the inclusive and get more people Dinges said FFA has steered organization, and sees FFA as a away from being just about beneficial group. involved,” Winters said. “It’s a “Freshman year, I really didn’t huge deal, and obviously it’s not agriculture. While its roots are talk to anyone,” he said. “I didn’t just limited to males. [In] the ag based in ag, it really is a leaderindustry, there’s a huge numship organization for students have a whole lot of friends, but ber of things that you can be and young adults, she said. It now I’m an officer and I do provides high school students things and I know how to cominvolved in.” with various opportunities for municate better with people.” He said he will continue to Winters said FFA pushes stupromote the organization professional development. to incoming students and She said most students who dents to be more involved and encourage everyone to become come in as eighth-graders are, confident, and provides them as Winters was, very quiet and with skills to get work done and involved in FFA because he feels The Ogle Livestock Judging Team competed at the University tackling eight classes spread their message. He said of Illinois it iscampus unique and beneficial to all. timid. ButCounty the organization of live-animal evaluation, as well as question classes and reason. In the front row is the pushes students to communithe organization also three offerssets of oral“FFA doesn’t discriminate Junior Livestockand Judging Team of Bruce Gehrke, Byron; Kendall Boatman, Rockford; Cooper Dinges Alderks,said. Chana; against anyone,” cate effectively improve career development events in and Boatman, back like row ag is the Seniorand Livestock Team of Julia Heller, Dixon; “There is something available theirKade public speakingRockford. abilities. In the areas business par- Judging Grey Haenitsch, Matthew Davis Junction; and Renee Gehrke,toByron. supplied Dinges said thatDixon; while there are Hickey, liamentary procedures for runyou inPhoto FFA. The National FFA ning proper meetings. Organization encompuses stuadvisers, the group is run by Stierwalt of all Champaign team included Codyhigh and schoolers Ty Knodle, 4-H Anna get Webel earned Raena “I’dmember say definitely involved, dents with all talents, differstudents, putting ninth; and KaraallLuthy Lizzie Schafer,where and Layne the overallitchampionship. in positions theyLebshier. have because is much moreOther than top County, ent types of interests, types of County, tenth. werein Dayne Gittings of Brown team is now to compete finishers just farming general,” he said. of kids.” toThe represent theireligible FFA chapter The team of juniors from Knox second; Hayden at thebe American Royal in Kansas City Henderson “It teachesCounty, you these valuable and in communication with Beard of Knox County, third; Karly County took a commanding 85-point in the fall. Additional top senior teams were Reel of LaSalle County, fourth; Jack lead to win the championship of Knox County, second; Morgan Link of Knox County, fifth; Preston the junior team division. Members County, third; Boone/Winnebago Rhode of Livingston/McLean County, included Hayden Beard, Jack Link, counties, fourth; and Livingston/ sixth; Morgan Richardson of Boone/ Kyle Engel, and Anna Webel. The team from Boone/Winnebago Winnebago counties, seventh; Ava McLean counties, fifth. In the junior division, Knox County Johnson of Knox County, eighth; counties finished second, with
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Ashley Winters, who will be a senior at Amboy High School, is the FFA chapter’s recorder. He said he would Livingston/McLean counties, third; recommend the organizaKnox County’s second team, fourth; tion to County, all students, and Ogle fifth. regardless theirwas interest in agriThe of contest conducted by U culture farming. of I animal scienceand department staff
and coordinated by Daniel Shike, T. Paschal/ Parker Henley, (Alex and Jack Oattes, in Northern Mag) cooperation with Illinois U of IAg Extension 4-H animal science educator Dan Jennings. Oattes coaches the state 4-H livestock team which will advance to national competition at the North American International Livestock Expo in November. Members of that team will be selected in additional tryouts this summer. The Illinois 4-H Foundation supports livestock judging teams participating in national competition. “Livestock judging teaches skills that are really beneficial,” said Justin Lewis, U of I animal science teaching assistant. “In addition to correctly evaluating animals in a short time frame, you must learn good notetaking habits that are logical and simple so you can recall them later in the day.” Lewis evaluated all the seniors in the beef oral reasons portion of the contest. In this part of the contest, contestants must give an oral defense of the placings they made earlier in the day during the live evaluation. “I’m looking for accuracy, first, but also good flow during their presentation,” Lewis said, adding the youth should strive to use correct livestock terminology and an engaging tone of voice during their oral defense. Lewis said his 4-H livestock judging experience prepared him for his role as a U of I teaching assistant where he lectures classes of 400 students.
JEC report calls for investment; Democrats call it a roadmap
4-H project exhibits to be showcased BY PAM EGGEMEIER For Northern Illinois Ag Mag
by the USDA, “Indicators of the ty rates also impact access, at a can be much harder for employ46 million people who live in U.S. Biobased Economy”, estitime when Medicare and Medrural areas – about 14 percent of ers to fill skilled labor positions. mates that the U.S. bioeconomy icaid benefits are under siege. Bustos said most of the the U.S. population. he Joint Economic ComThe report cites aging farmers 700,000 people in Illinois’ 17th “Expanding economic opporis worth $205 billion and directmittee Democrats have activities to produce, maintain, whenisentries do not meet class Approximately 730 4-H abilitiestunities as a challenge to the future of District that includes parts ofand community for rural Americans ly creates 1.6 million jobs. released a comprehensive new friendships, and While a new farm healthy with guidelines exhibits arelive of inservice, project agriculture. counties rural areas. vital to theanimals strength of our econ- or 14 report onexhibits the stateand of the1,060 rural and select building. breeding and market lowsaid. quality. Her Red rural ribbons are familytell project willfor revitalbe excellent bill will help to bring stability, constituents her omy as a whole,” Heinrich economyanimals and policies Capsule on report’s ag solutions focus on improving are most “Rural residents are some of the for they 4-H is about the youth development assigned exhibits fallingconcerned showcased by Ogle County’s potential. ization. policy the quality care and infrastructure. most innovative people somewhere you’ll The4-H JECclub is one of fourinstanding program of University of of life in rural areas Animal showmanship in health between. 325 members 14 a disproporbut4-H’ers they need play- ratings“Rural joint committees in Congress, Extension. to keep people on the farm. provide witha levelOnce haveareas beenpayIllinois clubs during the 2018 Ogle classesmeet, • Pass a bipartisan, 5-year ing field.” tionately high price for failing dating back to 1946. For information, Expanding call the broadband keeps County Fair, Oregon, Aug. 1 - the opportunities to develop assigned, all of the blue award farm bill with policies that give agriculture infrastructure 23 million The report down the County Extension Office connected with winners compete againstandOgle 5.U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, and refine their breaks animal farmers, families and rural economic sectors. The stillthe don’t have to broad- or other challenges D-New Mexico, ranking mem-presentation communities opportunities to at 815-732-2191 visit onone another for chance to access 4-H fairs are held nationally skills. into several areas, band,” Bustos said. “The Trump report also calls for investments including family financial secuber of the JEC,the and U.S. Rep. succeed. to allow youth opportunity At the 4-H Fair, competition become class champions or line at http://web.extension. to improve housing and educatransportation plan fails to rity, education, infrastructure, Cheri Bustos, D-East Moline, • Use tax policy to support illinois.edu/bdo. overall division winners. to exhibit projects that exists agriculture, at two levels. 4-H’ers tion. health care, housdeliver. Public-private partnerhosted a teleconference for small or midsize farms that The 4-H year will begin A number of blue awarded have resulted from in-depth first compete against “We need housing incentives ships for transportation don’t ing, clean energy and public media on June 20 to formally earn a living in agriculture. again on Sept. 1. Theto fair an also yearlong studies of areas for exhibit ratings. non-animal exhibits work inare rural America.” getisteachers to start their lands. announce the release of that the themselves • Expand access to capital excellent 4-H careers in rural selected to represent interest Every The exhibit--animal or the education Bustos said the House hasplace to explore key to addressing chal-each year report. them. Bustos is a co-chair and land to encourage the and decide be right Ogle County 4-H at the Illinois plan of the exhibition, Heinrich said. a transportation that if it mightcommunities,” lenges is aassigned bipartisana committofAs the part Democratic Policy and non-animal--is next generation of farmers. forto your family. State Fair. non-animal exhibitors meet rating of blue,tored, or white.in rural “When they Section see the advantages ment investing Amerincludes $40 billion close the Communications Committee. 2 FFA officers pose for a photo. Pictured, • Provide certainty in trade left to teaching it’s divide and creates to maximize its strengths. Beyond the digital competition and Youth,newages 5-18 by in ratings are awarded to one-on-one with project judges The report, “Investing in Rural Blueica policy so farmers know what torural right,schools, are: Sentinel, Adrianne Hall, Stillman Valley; likely will stay.” jobs.County 4-H September 1, 2018 can Theentries rural population declin- the Ogle America”, says thatabout many ruralyouth with join that for many that meet islearning, to receive feedback their to Amboy; expect inSecretary, the marketplace. Treasurer, Margaret Vassen, Jay Long, Renewable energy is profiled Rural America betteryear. You can ing, and wages have been stagcommunities are still recovering Fair is a celebration, marking needs the coming visit and represent displays and gather ideas for class guidelines • Boost for safe and AFC; Reporter, Renee Gehrke, Byron;funding Vice President, Brett a bright in the rural to health Bustos nant.work. Rural workers, on average, from the recession more than ahigh quality the end of aaccess year of youth care, various clubs to findasthe right spot future project expansion. affordable agricultural Buhrow, AFC; and President, Rebecca Hough,worker Oregon. important make 25 percent less than those said. They are traveling farther, decade It looks at the eco- White development, club and county fit or create your own.economy. Another ratings are assigned Animallater. judging tests 4-H’ers housing. Photo supplied rural report released in March to be treated, and higher poverin urban areas, even though it nomic challenges faced by the
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County Record Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests. July 17 Anthony Nicholson, 30, of Carpentersville, was arrested for driving while license suspended. Nicholson’s bond was set at $3,000 (10%) pending a court appearance. July 18 Deputies responded to Dollar General in Davis Junction for
a retail theft complaint. After an investigation, Stephanie L. Lewis, 19, of Davis Junction, and Autumn M. Nelson, 21, also of Davis Junction, were located in the 100 block of Jasmine Avenue of Davis Junction and arrested for retail theft. Kiarra Murray, 25, of DeKalb, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Murray posted $411 as bond. Chelsie Smith, 34, of Freeport, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.
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Smith’s bond was set at $486 pending a court appearance. Steven Clark, 34, of Milwaukee Wisconsin, was arrested at 10:35 p.m. for driving while license revoked following a traffic stop on I-39. Clark was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. July 19 Trevor Brown, 20, of Forreston, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Brown was released on a $1,000 recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court
on July 30. July 20 At approximately 9:15 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a maroon Chevrolet Trax in the 1,000 block of West Pines Road. As a result of that stop, Chelsea A. Sondgeroth, 25, of Salt Lake City, Utah, was arrested for driving while license suspended. Sondgeroth was issued a citation for that charge along with an I-Bond and is due to appear in Ogle County Court at a later date. James Britt, 23, of Rockford,
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was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Britt posted $323 as bond, was released from the Ogle County Jail, and does not have to return to court. July 23 Brooke Gruss, 25, of Leaf River, was arrested at 10:41 a.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 3,000 block of West Egan Road. Gruss was additionally issued citations for no valid registration, failure to surrender registration to the Secretary of State, and operating an uninsured vehicle.
She was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Jesse Dicken, 34, of Byron, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. Dicken posted the $3,000 (10%) bond and is scheduled to appear in court on July 27. James Jones, 30, of Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Jones’ bond was set at $426 pending a court appearance.
Obituaries Francis P. Bral Francis P. Bral, 82, of Leaf River, died on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, surrounded by his family. Francis lived in the Leaf River area most of his life. He served as Leaf River Township Road Commissioner for 32 years. He loved animals and being outdoors. He had many friends throughout his life due to his generosity and helpfulness to everyone. Francis loved life and will be missed by all. Francis was a loving father who raised six children. He is survived by Barb
(Mel), Paul (Joanne), and Tina (Curt). He was preceded in death by his children, Phillip, Betty, and Sharon; and his wife, Carol. Graveside services will be
held on Saturday, July 28 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Oregon. A lunch will follow at the River Valley Complex (formerly the school) in Leaf River. Finch Funeral Home, Mt. Morris, is assisting the family. A special thanks to family friend, Bobbie, and sons-inlaw, Richard and Mel for all your help and support; and to Serenity Hospice & Home staff for the outstanding care they gave our father during his final days.
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Donald Eugene Wiltfang, 87, of Polo, died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. The son of Jake and Leona Wiltfang, he was born on Nov. 23, 1930 in Oregon. He was employed by Schwerman Trucking in Dixon before he retired. Don married Alma Mae Smith on June 19, 1951. He loved his country and proudly served in the Korean War. He was a member of Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock In lieu of flowers memorials Falls. may be given to Serenity Don and Mae also attended Hospice & Home. First Baptist Church in Polo for
many years. Don is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Alma Mae; one son, LaVerne Brokaw, of Caledonia; three daughters, Virginia Schonfelder of Lynchburg, Virginia, Debra
Barton of Hope Mills, North Carolina, and Corrine Wiersema of Bluffton, South Carolina; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 27 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Polo Family Funeral Home, with the funeral at 2:30 p.m. Burial will follow the services at Fairmount Cemetery, Polo, with Rev. Dalmus Meeks officiating. Military rites will be accorded. A luncheon will follow at Faith Discovery Church on Oregon Street in Polo. A memorial has been established to Faith Discovery Church.
Property Transfers Property transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the county recorder’s office. The name of the grantor transferring the property is listed first, followed by the type of transaction, the name of the grantee, the address and township of the property. July 12 Ogle County Sheriff and Brenda L. Knaub, Sheriff’s deed to MTGLQ Investors, 201 Second St., Leaf River. Frank Dorcey Lung, Amanda Troye and Rachel Blume, quit claim to Rachel Blume, 510 W. First St., Mt. Morris. Ogle County Sheriff and Edward Suits, sheriffs deed to Bank of New York Mellon, 708 W. Chinquapin Drive, Rockvale Township. Richard Dublin and Tammy A. Pelegrino, quit claim to Edward Lee and Anna Nichols, 409 & 411 Des Moines Lane, Taylor Township. Kable News Co., Inc., warranty deed to Richard Haan Jr., Main Street, Mt. Morris, $15,000. Duane M. Pansegrau and Carol R. Pansegrau, warranty
deed to Justin L. Dvorak, 5549 Stillman Rd., Marion Township, $238,000. Michael K. Connelly and Linda A. Connelly, warranty deed to Kendall E. Blumeyer and Angela L. Blumeyer, 501 Trotter Court, Oregon. $194,000. Mark McLane and Angela McLane, warranty deed to Aaron N. Smith and Kathleen Smith, 200 N. Flambeau Lane, Taylor Township, $175,000. Vera M. Davison and Mary Lynn Davison, warranty deed to John Young, 701 Jackson St., Oregon, $73,500. Greg R. Statler, warranty deed to Julia Brechon, 5770 S. Bogey Rd., Woosung Township, $235,000. Joseph T. Benesh, warranty deed to Scott A. Chambers and Jerusha J. Chamber, 7396 Oak Drive, Marion Township, $101,900. Jacques P. Jourdain and Leslie A. Jourdain, warranty deed to Jacques P. Jourdain and Leslie A. Jourdain as trustees of the Jacques P. and Leslie A. Jourdain Trust, 4339 E. Falcon Drive, Byron. July 13 Iva Spengler, warranty deed
to Ron Wight, 106 N. Main St., Leaf River, $11,000. Jason Goodwin and Patricia Goodwin, warranty deed to Kurtis Shuler, 6736 S. Sarah Ave., Rochelle, $85,000. Bonita M. Wedekind, warranty deed to Bonita M. Wedekind Trust No. 50, 1049 Northwestern Ave., Davis Junction.
Joseph J. Ebens and Julie A. Ebens, warranty deed to Nicholas Bauer and Megan Bauer, 946 N. Ill. 2, OregonNashua Township, $360,000. Eugene A. Moring and Sally J. Morin, warranty deed to Nicholas T. Levandoski and Abigail F. Levandoski, 1741 N. River Rd., Rockvale Township, $178,400.
July 16 CR2018 LLC, warranty deed to Tonja Mennen, 424 S. Ogle Ave., Mt. Morris, $25,000. Edward J. Glavin and Nancy K. Glavin, warranty deed to James Jackson and Candice Jackson, 1103 Scott Ave, Rochelle, $149,000. Keith R. Griffith and Kristen S. Griffith, warranty deed to John D. Vandre and Avra Robinson Vandre, 222 Windover Park Court, Rochelle,$240,000.
July 18 Ronald R. Hammer and Julia B. Hammer, warranty deed to Travis E. Linboom and Steven E. Linboom, 10143 W. Penn Corner Rd., Woosung Township, $141,000. Michael J. Ryan and Karin S. Ryan, warranty deed to Carol A. Wander, trustee and Carol A. Wander Declaration Trust, 6786 S. Lost Nation Rd., Taylor Township, $315,000. Phillip J. Riley and Dawn D. Riley, warranty deed to Andrew Spitzer, 201 N. Sixth St., Oregon, $115,000. Brandie M. Willstead, Brandie M. Miller, and Martin L. Miller, warranty deed to Aaron D. Chandler, 4043 W. Timber Lane, Grand Detour Township, $182,000. Kennay Farms Distilling Inc., warranty deed to Vince
July 17 Linda Grover and Russell Grover, warranty deed to Linda Grover and Russell Grover, 108 Emily St., Mt. Morris. Steven M. Walters and Carol E. Walters, warranty deed to Josh Rieck, 133 S. Lincoln St., Byron, $158,000.
Carney Community Theater, 108 S. Main St., Rochelle. Wamble Mountain Farms LLC, warranty deed to Iron Horse Acres LLC, Byron Farm, Byron Township, $2,829,997. Michael A. Johnson and Nancy M. Johnson, warranty deed to Robert G. Cartwright and Theresa M. Cartwright, 102 E. Shagbark Lane, Rochelle, $245,000. Nancy R. Haley and Nancy R. Karceski, warranty deed to Beverly K. Kearns, 321 E. Pershing St., Stillman Valley, $145,000. Michael Owensby, warranty deed to Brandon Nelson, 101 N. Moody St., David Junction, $115,000. Jamison Schnabel, Katie Hay, and Katie M. Schnabel, warranty deed to Aaron M. Smith and Jobina L. Smith, 14130 E. Mowers Rd., Kings, $176,500. Marcia Jean Riddle, quit claim deed to Marcia Jean Riddle, trustee, and Marcia Jean Riddle Revocable Trust 1, 418 E. Dixon St., Polo. Ogle County Sheriff, Scott W. Garrison, and Denise E. Garrison, sheriff’s deed to Federal National Mortgage Association, 32o North St.,
Creston. John C. Busser, warranty deed to John C. Busser, trustee, and John C. Busser Living Trust, 8831 N. Sunnyside Drive, Byron,
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testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, have no contact with victim until further order of the court, and pay total fines and costs of $1,822. A count of aggravated domestic battery was dismissed.
July 19 Michaelyn L. Bachmann, warranty deed to Ryan R. Pierce, 18320 E. Telephone Rd., Monroe Township, $211,000. Toby L. Behmer and Alyssa E. Behmer, quit claim deed to Toby L. Behmer, Alyssa E. Behmer, and Leah M. Lorenze, 6015 N. Stillman Rd., Marion Township. Richard J. Craven and Jodee A. Craven, warranty deed to Ronald L. Whaley and Carol D. Whaley, 10576 E. Shagbark Lane, Rochelle, $266,000. Mark E. Strehl and Pati C. Strehl, warranty deed to Joseph E. Ainley and Erica L. Ainley, 18660 E. Crill Rd., Monroe Township, $430,000. Greg Fitzgerald Inc., warranty deed to Barney B. Shelburne and Lorraine P. Shelburne,7326 E. Weld Park Rd., Marion Township, $45,000.
State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric D. Morrow reports the following court activity. July 17 Casimir D. Williams, 20, Dolton, home invasion, firearm, motion hearing July 23. July 18 Dalton Ibarra, 20, Franklin Grove, pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property. Judge Robert T. Hanson sentenced him to 30 months second chance probation, and
ordered him to submit to DNA testing and random drug testing. He must also cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, perform 30 hours public service work, have no contact with the victim, and pay total fines and costs of $1,957. Counts of possession of a stolen motor vehicle, criminal trespass to a vehicle, and unlawful consumption of alcohol were dismissed
pursuant to plea agreement; Nolan Wortman, 18, Stillman Valley, burglary, theft, preliminary hearing July 25.
battery, resisting, preliminary hearing July 25.
Tanner Miller, 23, Polo, aggravated battery, jury status call Aug. 27.
July 19 Shawn Alms, 35, Rockford, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license revoked, status hearing Aug. 20.
Steven Brothers, 34, Indiana, possession of a controlled substance, preliminary hearing July 25.
July 20 William Bankhead, 24, Forsyth, aggravated battery, preliminary hearing Aug. 8.
Kaleb Harrolle, 18, Chana, aggravated battery, mob action,
Robert Galow Jr., 34, Leaf River, criminal damage to
Brody Stone, 19, Oregon, pleaded guilty to aggravated battery. Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 94 days imprisonment with 90 days stayed and remittable upon successful completion of probation and 18 months probation. Roe also ordered Stone to submit to DNA testing, cooperate and satisfactorily complete Domestic Violence Intervention Program, submit to random drug and alcohol
Gaige Lozdoski, 20, Mt. Morris, aggravated battery, mob action, status hearing Aug. 8.
Fines The following individuals paid fines in the Ogle County Circuit Court. The name, age, and address of the individual is listed along with the offense, the date the fine was paid, the date the offense occurred in parenthesis, and the amount of the fine. James O. Huisheere, 20, Polo, driving on suspended license, July 9, 2018 (Jan. 12, 2018) dismissed; operating uninsured motor vehicle, July 9, 2018 (Jan. 12, 2018) $481.
Mark A. Hickman, 45, Byron, driving on suspended license, July 9, 2018 (April 12, 2018) $1,076. Ashley M. Brown, 32, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph above limit, July 11, 2018 (April 17, 2018) $170. Kaimen Williams, 17, Mt. Morris, driving during restricted time on a graduated drivers license, July 11, 2018 (April 21, 2018) dismiss; head/ tail/side light/1st & 2nd, July 11, 2018 (April 21, 2018) dismiss. Trevor J. Schultz, 32, Davis Junction, driving 15-20 mph
above limit, July 9, 2018 (June 19, 2018) $800. Yolonda M. Torres, 44, Stillman Valley, electronic communications device, July 9, 2018 (April 27, 2018) $75. Mark M. Milburn, 46, Polo, driving 15-20 mph above limit, July 9, 2018 (May 4, 2018) $350. Matthew C. Marritt, 25, Leaf River, driving 21-25 mph above limit, July 9, 2018 (May 15, 2018) $581. Dylan Schoon, 24, Polo, failure to reduce speed, July 12, 2018 (May 27, 2018) $120. Kaitlyn M. Smith, 25,
Oregon, driving 15-20 mph above limit, July 9, 2018 (May 31, 2018) $195. Maria De LourdesSantiago, 56, Davis Junction, disregarding stop sign, July 11, 2018 (June 2, 2018) $226. Sarah H. Henderson, 16, Stillman Valley, driving 15-20 mph above limit, July 11, 2018 (June 2, 2018) $170. Daniel J. Edwards, 29, Byron, driving on suspended license, July 11, 2018 (June 3, 2018) $616. Andrea M. Jacobs, 36, Byron, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, July 11, 2018 (June 10,
2018) dismissed. Gabriel Beltran, 36, Mt. Morris, improper traffic lane usage, July 10, 2018 (June 9, 2018) $120. Dylan R. Hensley, 21, Leaf River, operating uninsured motor vehicles, July 9, 2018 (June 12, 2018) dismissed. Lacinda S. Bunger, 62, Oregon, failure to yield rightof-way at a T-intersection, July 11, 2018 (June 14, 2018) $195. Connor J. Hopkins, 19, Mt. Morris, operating uninsured motor vehicle, July 10, 2018 (June 25, 2018) dismissed. Donald E. Probasco Jr.,
51, Mt. Morris, operating uninsured motor vehicle, July 12, 2018 (June 25, 2018) operating uninsured motor vehicles. Cynthia G. Jennings,64, Stillman Valley, driving 15-20 mph above limit, July 9, 2018 (June 19, 2018) $120. Talitha D. Stivers, 27, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, July 12, 2018 (June 30, 2018) $195. Terry M. Fry, 72, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, July 9, 2018 (July 4, 2018) $170.
Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity. July 17 Robert M. Disch, 47, of Oregon, was issued a city citation at 7 p.m. for violating the nuisance ordinance for trash/rubbish. This violation occurred in the 500 block of South Second Street. Matthew A. Swanson, 34, of Prophetstown, was issued a citation at 8:29 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 100 block of
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North Fourth Street. July 18 Trisha E. Dempewolf, 31, of Mt. Morris, was arrested at 12:05 a.m. for driving while license suspended and driving while under the influence of alcohol. Dempewolf was also issued citations for disobeying a traffic control device, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and illegal transportation of alcohol as a driver. Dempewolf was transported to the Ogle County jail. These violations occurred at the intersection of Third Street and Franklin Street. Jeffrey P. Wilkie, 53, of Villa Park, was issued a citation at
12:45 p.m. for use of a cell phone while driving. This violation occurred in the 100 block of South Fourth Street. July 19 Jonathan U. AcostaArizmendi, 17, of Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 7:21 p.m. for failure to wear a seat belt as a driver. This violation occurred in the 100 block of South Fourth Street. July 20 Tammie O. Votaw, 54, of Oregon, was issued citations at 9:14 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. These violations occurred in
the 100 block of South Fourth Street. July 21 At 11:44 p.m. police responded to a domestic call at 700 E. Washington Street resulting in the arrest of Jennifer N. Lenderman, 30, of Machesney Park, for battery. Lenderman was also taken in on an outstanding Winnebago County warrant for failure to appear. Lenderman was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Larry E. Barnes, III, 29, of Oregon, was arrested at 7:28 p.m. on an outstanding Lee County warrant for failure to appear. Barnes was transported to the Ogle County Jail.
Quinn P. Rothermel, 20, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 11:20 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred at the intersection of Madison Street and Third Street. July 22 Robert M. Disch, 47, of Oregon, was arrested at 9:06 p.m. for harassment through an electronic device. Disch was transported to the Ogle County jail. Six parking tickets and four verbal/written warnings were issued from July 16 - 22. Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed
innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. General calls for service through dispatch July 16-22 Checking a Subject/ Vehicle.............................. 3 Citizen Complaints......... 10 Animal Complaints........... 4 Ordinance Violations........ 7 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem.................... 4 Disturbance / Domestic........................... 4 Assist EMS / Other Department............. 6 Lockout Vehicle/ Building............................ 4 911 Hang-up / Open Line................................... 3 Traffic Stops................... 27
State Police Activity The Illinois State Police reported the following activities in District 1, headquartered in Sterling. July 4 Mario H. Arredondo, 19, of DeKalb, was stopped for improper lighting, no headlights at 12:47 a.m. on Main Street at 10th Avenue in Rochelle and charged with zero tolerance, illegal consumption of alcoholic liquor by a minor,
and no insurance. Arredondo was released on an I-bond. His passenger, a 17-yearold female juvenile, was taken into custody on a Rochelle Police Department warrant for aggravated battery and mob action. She was transported to the Kane County Juvenile Detention Center. Arredondo was stopped again on July 7 at 2:09 a.m. for
squealing tires and improper lane usage on Main Street at Cherry Avenue in Rochelle and was charged with zero tolerance and illegal consumption of alcoholic liquor by a minor, illegal U-turn, squealing tires, and improper lane usage. He was released on an I-bond. Nathan R. Clayton, 21, of Davis Junction, was stopped for expired registration at 3:43
p.m. on Ill. 72 at Mabel Road in Davis Junction and charged with driving while license suspended, no insurance, and expired registration. Clayton was released on an I-bond. July 5 Sage Elihu Lawrence, 21, of Lake Forest, was stopped for speeding at 6:09 p.m. on Interstate 88 westbound at milepost 37 in Whiteside County and charged with
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possession of a controlled substance (4.06 grams of LSD mushrooms), civil possession of cannabis, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, improper display of license plates, and speeding. Lawrence was transported to the Whiteside County Jail. Deangelo M. Dees, 25, of Harvey, was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for speeding at 6:20 p.m. on Interstate 39 northbound at milepost 103 in Ogle County and charged with unlawful possession of cannabis (10-30 grams) and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Dees was released on an I-bond. July 7 Everardo G. Zambrano, 20, of Carpentersville, was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for a damaged windshield at 2:09 a.m. on Interstate 39 southbound at milepost 78 in Lee County and was wanted on a Carpentersville Police Department warrant for domestic battery. Zambrano was transported to the LaSalle County Jail. Katie L. Snyder, 44, of Sterling, was stopped for littering at 11:37 a.m. on Emerson Road at Mill Street in
Whiteside County and charged with violation of an order of protection, obstructing identification, and depositing litter from a motor vehicle. Snyder was transported to the Whiteside County Jail. July 8 Bradley Prill, 24, of Naperville, was stopped for speeding at 2:10 p.m. on U.S. 30 at Town Hall Road in Lee County and charged with driving while license suspended, no insurance, and speeding. Prill was released on an I-bond. Mariam J. Martinez, 28, of Elgin, was stopped for speeding at 5:56 p.m. on Ill. 64 at Chamberlin Road on Ogle County and charged with driving while license suspended and speeding. Martinez was released on an I-bond. July 9 Cozetta Washington, 54, of St. Paul, Minnesota, was stopped for speeding at 9:26 a.m. on Interstate 39 northbound at milepost 107 in Ogle County. She was also wanted on a Vermillion County warrant for failure to appear for no valid driver’s license. Washington was transported to the Ogle County Jail.
Public Voice 16th District candidates to be at July 30 forum Dear Editor, This Nov. 6 we will be voting for the Congress person that will represent us in the U. S. House of Representatives. The first and maybe only public forum where we have the potential to hear from both candidates will be 6:30 p.m., Monday, July 30 at the Post House, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Sara Dady has confirmed that she will be there. Adam Kinzinger has historically avoided speaking to his constituents, but we can hope this will be the exception to the rule. I hope as many people as possible, in this part of the 16th district, will show their commitment to being informed citizens and attend this event. Maja Shoemaker Oregon
Leffelman says thanks to walk event sponsors Dear Editor, The Oregon Park District would like to thank the generous sponsors and vendors that contributed to the Wiggly Wag and Walk Event. The incredibly generous vendors take time out of their busy schedules to haul their displays and products in, provide a gift basket, and some even bring their dogs to the event. Everyone enjoys seeing pet
owners spending time with their “best friend” and checking out all the vendor booths. It’s a team effort to pull off a successful event with participating vendors, demonstrators, and of course the much-needed volunteers. Special thank to the Oregon Fire Protection District for bringing out their ambulance and “Sparky.” A big thank you to Pines Meadow Vet Clinic and Ogle County Animal Control for all their help and support. Thank you to the following businesses and organizations: Granny Rose Animal Shelter, The Amos Fund, Anderson Feed, Pet Supplies Plus, Pat’s Sensible Dog Training, All Paws Pet Wash, Ogle County Animal Control, Pines Meadow Vet Clinic, Foxy’s Dunk N Fluff and K9 Junction Kennels. K9 Junction had several different demonstrations and put on a great show of talent, discipline, obedience, agility, Schutzhund & IPO with their dogs. Mandernach and Pat some of her students had a demonstration on therapy dogs which was educational, and the therapy dog experience is very rewarding. Finally, Ogle County Deputy [John] Shippert and his dog Duke gave the audience a chance to see Duke doing narcotic detection work To all the dog lovers who attended the event, thank you for bringing your dog(s) to the park. It’s a good day when you can spend time with your “best friend.” With Appreciation, Debbie Leffelman Event Coordinator Oregon Park District
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TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2014-00087 TO: Charles William Jones, Current Occupant, Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB As Trustee of Stanwich Mortgage Loan Trust A, Tax Lien Investments, and unknown owners or parties interested. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of OGLE County, Illinois, as case 2018TX6. The real estate is described as: Parcel #: 14-16-265-005 Said property was sold on NOVEMBER 5, 2015 for the General Taxes for the year 2014. The period of redemption will expire on NOVEMBER 2, 2018. On DECEMBER 13, 2018, the petitioner will make application to such court in said County for an order for Tax Deed should the real estate not be redeemed. Dome Tax Service Co., Inc. Petitioner July 13, 20, 27, 2018
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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on July 3, A.D. 2018, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Legacy Lanes, located at 116 E. Main St. Stillman Valley, IL 61084. Dated this 3rd day of July, A. D. 2018 .
LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE #2018-13 Determination of Prevailing Wages TAKE NOTICE that the Village of Forreston, pursuant to “An Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workers employed in any public works by the State, county, city or any public body or any political subdivision or by anyone under contract for public works,” approved July 16, 2018, as amended, has determined that the general prevailing rate of wages in this locality for laborers, mechanics, and other workers engaged in the construction of public works coming under the jurisdiction of the Village is the same as determined by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois for Ogle County as of July, 2018. A copy of the full Ordinance and the Department of Labor determination is available for inspection by any interested party at the Village Hall at 102 S. Walnut Avenue, Forreston, IL and to any employer; association of employers and any person of employee or association of employees who have filed, or file their names and addresses, requesting copies of the same. Village of Forreston PO Box 206 Forreston, IL 61030 Courtney Warren, Village Clerk July 27, 2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company PLAINTIFF Vs. Brian J. Scott; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2018CH2 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 6/15/2018, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on August 24, 2018 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 5 IN BLOCK 24 IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN, NOW VILLAGE OF MOUNT MORRIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK A OF PLATS, PAGE 172 AS DOCUMENT NO. 66439, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 08-26-351-001 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 101 East Lincoln Street Mount Morris, IL 61054 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 14-17-17912. I3092603 July 20, 27, August 3, 2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (''FANNIE MAE''), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.DONNA M BREVIG Defendant 17 CH 38 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 22, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on August 15, 2018, 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: LOTS ONE AND TWO IN BLOCK THREE IN BURNS AND GOODHUE'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF POLO; SITUATED IN THE COUNT OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLIONIS. Commonly known as 402 WEST FULTON STREET, Polo, IL 61064 Property Index No. 02-14-09-377-004. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 261825. 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. 261825 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 38 TJSC#: 38-5678 July 20, 27, August 3, 2018
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company PLAINTIFF Vs. Brian J. Scott; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2018CH2 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 6/15/2018, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on August 24, 2018 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 08-26-351-001 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 101 East Lincoln Street Mount Morris, IL 61054 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 14-17-17912. I3092603 July 20, 27, August 3, 2018
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (''FANNIE MAE''), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.DONNA M BREVIG Defendant 17 CH 38 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 22, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on August 15, 2018, 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 402 WEST FULTON STREET, Polo, IL 61064 Property Index No. 02-14-09-377-004. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 261825. 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. 261825 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 38 TJSC#: 38-5678 I3093152#7 CH 38 July 20, 27, August 3, 2018
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Job Vacancy for 2018-2019 Classroom Aide Position. Aide Certificate Required Please send letter of interest and resume to Principal Mike Berentes at Rock Falls High School by August 1, 2018
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Full & Part P time Class-A CDL for food grade liquid/dry bulk for regional runs • 2 yrs experience • Clean driving record Call Tim Jensen 1-800-772-1734 • www.jensentransport.com
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Send letter of application, resume and a list of at least 3 references (2 must be work related) to: Business Employment Skills Team, Inc. Attention: Human Resource Department, 815 N. Orlando Smith Avenue, Room C328, Oglesby, IL 61348. EOE.
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CHILD CARE
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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed 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))
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FARM EQUIPMENT
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Bus Aide for Oregon School District 220
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Bus Driver for Oregon School District 220 Oregon Community Unit School District 220 is currently looking for bus drivers for the district. Starting hourly rate is $16.00. Oregon CUSD 220 is offering school bus driver training sessions for interested individuals. The process from the first step to the final step will be covered.
If interested, please mail a resume to Jeff Schad, Transportation Director 206 S Tenth Street, Oregon, IL 61061 or you may stop at Central Office to complete an application. Office Hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Central office is located at the address listed previously in the notice. Academics | Activities | Service | Leadership
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For Sale: SemiKenworth 1995 t600 (does not need an ELD), road ready, call Ship815-288pert's 3133
MOTORCYCLES
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FRIDAY, JULY 27, 2018 LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Don’t make a lot of noise over nothing. Initiating changes that aren’t necessary will leave you in a quandary when someone affected by your decisions questions what you are doing. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Put your energy into bringing about positive change. Whether at home or with your peers or relatives, offer solutions that are solid and will benefit everyone involved. Expand your interests. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -Spend more time at home with family, or make adjustments to your living arrangements that will help ease financial stress or concerns you have about your health and physical priorities. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Too much on your plate will bog you down. Stick close to home and avoid conflicts while traveling or when dealing with relatives or friends who are difficult to get along with.
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