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OREGON Republican Reporter VOLUME 169 NO. 21 • SERVING OGLE COUNTY SINCE 1851

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GUEST OF HONOR

Prairie Planter An Oregon man sows a tall grass prairie on former cropland. / 2

SPORTS

4th Place Oregon Hawks take fourth place in weekend soccer tournament. / 15

Recycle Get rid of your old

electronics at two recycling events plus a food drive this month. / 19

Bob Glaser speaks to the crowd as past and current clients and staff of the Village of Progress listen during the dedication ceremony that was part of the 50th anniversary open house on Aug. 28. The VOP headquarters was renamed in Glaser”s honor. Turn to page 3 for a stoy and more photos. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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One Section - 28 Pages

Church News............12 College News............ 8 Classifieds......... 24-27 Entertainment......9-10

Marriage Licenses.... 8 Oregon Library.......... 7 Oregon Police...........16 Public Voice..............19

Property Transfers.. 23 Sheriff’s Arrests.......19 Social News............... 8 State’s Attorney......20

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ABOVE: Ken Kielsmeier stands in the in the mature tall grass prairie that he and Mark Long planted in 2003 on former cropland on Long’s farm south of Leaf River. BELOW LEFT: A pair of Monarchs mate on a yellow coneflower. BELOW RIGHT: These three-year-old native nannyberry bushes will provide both shelter and food for birds. They are wrapped to protect them from deer. Photos by Vinde Wells

Love of nature prompts man to go native Tall grass prairie flourishes on former cropland BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com Sixteen years ago, Ken Kielsmeier, of rural Oregon, had a somewhat wistful idea that has bloomed into a haven for native plant and wildlife species. Always a nature enthusiast, Kielsmeier, 60, became increasing concerned about the ever-diminishing numbers of insects, birds, and other animals native

to Ogle County caused by the loss of habitat. He convinced his childhood friend Mark Long to convert some of his farmland south of Leaf River back to native forbs and grasses, in other words, what was growing there 200 years ago before European settlers came to the area. “I talked Mark into enrolling eight acres in the Conservation Reserve Program,” Kielsmeier said, and the two set out to plant a prairie. The result of their work is an ever-changing color palette, depending on the time of year, of the purple, yellow, and pink blooms of coneflowers, milk-

weed, joe pye weed, New England aster, and goldenrod, setting off the gently rolling “sea” of tall grasses. The project began in May of 2003. “We disked up the ground, and we got a mix with big and little bluestem, switch grass, Indian grass, and side oats grama,” Kielsmeier said. “ We sowed it with a broadcast spreader mounted on the tractor.” They also had a wildflower mixture that Kielsmeier added to damp sawdust. “I sat on the back of the tractor and flung it out by the handfuls,” he remem-

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50TH ANNIVERSARY

Bob Glaser honored at open house BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com

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“Wow! What an honor!” was an Oregon man’s reaction last week to having his former work place renamed for him. “My life has been enriched in a special way being around the disabled,” Bob Glaser told the large crowd that gathered Aug. 28 at an open house to honor him and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Village of Progress. Current VOP Executive Director Brion Brooks announced that the main building, off Pines Road in Oregon, will be renamed. “In honor of Bob Glaser’s tireless work in creating and shaping the Village, the board of directors voted to rename our Day Services Center the Bob Glaser Training Center,” he said. “Thank you, Bob, for what

you’ve done and for what you mean to so many people in this area.” Glaser was the first executive director of VOP when it was founded in 1969 to serve Ogle County adults with developmental difficulties, and he remained in that post for 38 years until he retired in 2007. Craig Carpenter, who was hired by Glaser in 1973 and served as executive director from 2007 to 2014, also credited his former boss with giving VOP its solid foundation. “…Without Bob Glaser I do not think any of us would be here today at this celebration,” Carpenter said. “His impact, his vision, his drive, is directly responsible for the birth, the growth, and the success of this agency. You cannot overstate his importance to the Village of Progress.” Longtime employees Jerry Virgil and Donna Mattison, both hired in the first year of VOP’s existence, presented the award to Glaser. Glaser, in turn, praised Virgil and

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ABOVE RIGHT: Bob Glaser gets a hug from Donna Mattison after speaking to the crowd during the dedication ceremony on Aug. 28. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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• GLASER Continued from Page 4 Mattison, as well as other staff members for their commitment and devotion to the disabled at VOP. “They have an undeniable, unbelievable love for the men and women they are serving,” he said. He recalled that VOP got its start in a storefront in Mt. Morris that had only one restroom. The consumers, the men and women served, saw many first over the years, he said, such as their first jobs, first pay checks, and first camp experiences. The atmosphere was always positive, Glaser said, with laughter often filling the facility. “This is a fun place with fun people,” he said. A group of parents and concerned citizens formed the Blackhawk Association for the Mentally Retarded in 1957 to advocate for county residents with developmental disabilities. The group created VOP 12 years later as a place for children and adults with developmental disabilities to find a sense of purpose, trust, and community. VOP offers vocational skills, recreational programs, and social activities, to each of the men and women Lynn Knodle, executive director of Serenity Hospice & Home, and Karen Sikorski, a board member for Serenity, listen as Brion Brooks, who attend. Tours of the training center were executive director of the Village of Progress, shows some of the packaging work the VOP is doing for the E.D. Etnyre Co. Photo by also part of the open house. Earleen Hinton

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Morings will not discontinue program BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com An local waste hauler said last week that his company hopes to get rate increases to cover the rising costs of recycling, not discontinue the program. Steve Moring, of Moring Disposal Inc. Forreston, said Aug. 30 that

his firm doesn’t plan to discontinue its recycling program in local communities but is hopeful villages and cities with contracts will agree to rate hikes to help cover the cost. “Recycling is something people should continue to do,” he said. Moring told the Polo City Council Aug. 5 that recyclables lost value several months ago when China announced they would no longer take them from the U.S., and getting rid of what they collect is becoming more expensive and

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difficult. His visit to the city council came after he sent them a letter asking for a rate increase as of Sept. 1. The city council has not yet agreed to the higher rates, which would apply to both residential and commercial customers. “We plan to fulfill our contract with Polo,” Moring said last week. “We just asked the City of Polo for a little help. If they don’t give us help we’re going to keep doing what we’re doing.” The large roll-off bin for recycla-

bles at the corner of Locust Street and Division Avenue, a service Moring provides at no cost, was also discussed Aug. 5. Moring said he wants to charge for the bin or remove it. The Ogle County Solid Waster Management Department removed the large recycling bins it provided in Byron, Oregon, Forreston, Monroe Center, and Rochelle earlier this year due to a 150 percent increase in the cost. Those bins were also provided at no cost to the users.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

An Oregon man has been charged with a sex offense after police say he sent a lewd video to a two girls, ages 13 and 16, through electronic communication.

the Oregon Police Department, police began investigating the complaint against Meyers on Aug. 18. After a thorough investigation, the case Sky C. Meyers, 33, of was presented to the Oregon, was arrestOgle County State’s ed by Oregon police Attorney for review. on Aug. 30 on a warAdditional charges rant for the offense have also been preof grooming, a Class Sky C. Meyers sented to the state’s 4 felony, after officers attorney. executed a search warMeyers was transrant at 4:50 p.m. at his residence ported to the Ogle County Jail and in the 100 block of North Seventh held in lieu of $10,000 bond (10%). Street. He was scheduled to appear in According to a press release from court on Sept. 3.

The Highland Community College Adult Education program is seeking volunteers to tutor adults in the district. Volunteers tutor math, reading, writing or English as a Second Language. All interested individuals are encouraged to attend one of the following tutor informational meetings in a main floor meeting room at the Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport: Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 6 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19 from 10 to 11 a.m., or Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 2 to 3 p.m. The informational meetings will address volunteer duties, time commitment, and experience.

The support and encouragement that tutors provide is a key influence in the lives of students. Just by volunteering an hour or two a week, tutors can be a source of inspiration. Volunteers tutor when it is convenient – morning, afternoon or evening and in an academic subject area they enjoy. For more information about these meetings, contact Esther Mayer at 815-599-3538 or at esther. mayer@highland.edu. This project was made possible by the Illinois State Library (ILS) grant, a division of the Office of Secretary of State, using state funds designated for literacy.

IN BRIEF Church picnic welcomes new pastor and family The Leaf River Baptist Church, 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., will host a community picnic on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. to welcome new Senior Pastor Billy Hardy and his family to the area. The afternoon will include free food, fun, and fellowship to make Hardy and his family feel at home in the community as they have just moved from Lafayette, Indiana. The picnic will be held on the church lawn of the Leaf River Baptist Church

with hot dogs, chips and homemade desserts. In addition, popcorn, cotton candy, and snow cones will be available for the young and young at heart. A bounce house will be set up for youngsters. Hardy, his wife Bethany, and their teenage children Collin and Isabel moved to Byron in late July. He earned his masters of divinity with an emphasis in biblical counseling from Faith Bible Seminary in Lafayette, Indiana, just prior to their move to

Byron. For more information call 815-7382205 or find the church on Facebook.

LR Lions to serve breakfasts Sept. 14 and Oct. 12 The Leaf River Lions will begin serving its monthly breakfasts on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Bertolet Memorial Building, Leaf River. Fresh eggs, bacon, hash browns, with or without onions, sausage gravy, and toast will be on the menu. The breakfast is free for children 4

and under, $4 for ages 5 to 12, and 4& for adults “one time through.” An “all you can eat” breakfast is $9. The next breakfast will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12 with a menu of pancakes and waffles, French toast, and whole hog sausage. Strawberries with whipped cream, blueberry, or chocolate chip pancakes will also be available. Proceeds from the breakfasts will assist the Lions with Summer Daze activities, as well as vision and hearing assistance.

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LOCAL HISTORY

Nurmet fled from his native Estonia to Oregon Family spent a decade in a displaced persons camp in Germany before emigrating 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 Artist Harry Nurmet moved to Oregon in 1950 and lived in a small apartment at 402 S. Fourth St. Harry mentioned this was the first time he had seen a large double-bed. Later he and his wife Linda purchased their footprint home at 207 S. Seventh St. In the year 1909, Harry was born in Estonia, a small country half the size of Illinois. When Harry was 31 the Soviets came, and he and his wife and their small son fled from Estonia into Nazi Germany. The Nurmets were sent to Tubingen, a city in southern Germany, where they remained throughout the World War II. After the war the Nurmets lived in an area occupied by France. His family was categorized as displaced persons. Speaking Estonian, German, Russian, and some English, Harry was hired by the YMCA to organize activities for other displaced persons. Under the Displaced Persons Act of 1948, 305,000 persons were allowed to immigrate to the United States. To come to the USA, refugees had to secure a sponsor who would ensure employment. The Lutheran Church had agreed to sponsor a number of refugees. They classified Harry as an interior decorator because he was an artist, which was definitely a stretch. The Nurmets traveled across the Atlantic on the ship named General Howse on a voyage that lasted 10 days. It was an old Pacific Troop Ship with no seats. After arriving in America they were put on a train to their destination, Oregon. Pastor Paul Bollman and Frank Fischer, their sponsors, were there to greet them. While attending high school I worked for Frank at Fischer’s Book Store. The sign for Fischer’s is visible today at 311 Washington St. It’s amazing that this family lived in Estonia, was forced to move to Germany during World War II, lived in a refugee camp, and finally came to Oregon, Illinois. The following explains how he became wellknown in the Oregon community. Harry said when he came here to the United States, he was able to show people what he could do with his brush and paint. For a few months Harry worked as a house painter. He said he wasn’t adjusted to holding heavy

ABOVE: Harry Nurmet, right, presents a painting to U.S. Senator Everett Dirksen (R-Illinois), left, in this old newspaper photo. BELOW: A reproduction of Harry Nurmet’s bicentennial mural is now on the side of a building on the northeast corner of Washington and Second Streets. The original mural (shown below) was two blocks west and has been painted over. Photos supplied by Otto Dick

paint brushes and painting with one color of paint, white. In 1951 he went to work for Watt Publishing in Mt. Morris. This job as a commercial artist illustrator for various agricultural publications last 29 years. After a day’s work he spent most of his time painting. He spent the first two summers sitting on the street corners painting city scenery. He painted buildings like the Sinnissippi Hotel because they were different from the European types of buildings. He got acquainted with many town people like Judge Leon Zick who stopped and looked at his paintings.

Very often boys gathered on the street corner to watch him paint. In 1957 he founded the Eagle’s Nest Art Group. He designed and painted the Oregon City Mural celebrating the U.S. bicentennial in 1976, and in 1984 designed the Oregon City Flag. He was an active member of the Rockford Art Association and volunteered to teach a weekly water color class at the Ogle County Senior Center. “Art is my job, and I’ll be glad if I can do it to my very last day,” Harry said. When I drive by his house and his reproduced mural painted by John Barnhardt I am amazed that this refugee artist from Estonia helped perpetuate Oregon’s art and sculpture heritage.

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It’s that time again — time to go through the bookshelves, the closets, and storage boxes to figure out which books you want to keep and which could go to a new home. Books that need new homes can be donated to the Autumn on Parade Oregon Public Library book sale. Donations will be gladly accepted on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library. Help will be available to unload cars. The book sale is on Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The library cannot accept Reader’s Digest Condensed books, sets of books (like Time/Life), encyclopedias, magazines, and 8-track tapes. However, DVDs, records, CDs and VHS movies are welcome. All proceeds of the book sale help the Friends of the Oregon Library help the library.

Chana church Rally Day Sept. 8 Chana United Methodist Church will hold Rally Day on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 10:30 a.m. in the church sanctuary. A celebration of Christian education (Sunday School) will occur first.

many new gadgets and attachments to make bicycle riding a fun and safe activity. Hope to see you all on Rally Day — and don’t forget to bring your backpacks, bicycles, and grandparents.

Afternoon Movie - Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2:30 p.m. Early dismissal from school means movie time at the Library. Mark your calendar…Secret Life of Pets 2-rated PG!

on projects can come to a complete halt if someone has a question or a good story to share. Oregon Writer’s Group (OWG) The OWG is a gathering of writers or writer-wannabes who meet to support each other and to further their own writing. The purpose of the group is to help and encourage you in your writing. If you need brainstorming ideas, we can help suggest ideas or aid with the creative process. The Oregon Writers Group meets on the last Tuesday of each month.

Coffee with a Cop is third Tuesday of each month Coffee with a Cop is held on the third Tuesday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. at Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center, 811 S. 10th St., Oregon. Chat with Mt. Morris Police Chief Jason White or Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan over free coffee and donuts.

OREGON LIBRARY The library will be closed on Saturday, Sept. 7 for the Wizard Murder Mystery Program. 18-24 Months (9:30 a.m.) & Preschool (3-5 yrs. old ) Story Time 10:30 a.m.) We will be taking a break and start back up again on Thursday, Sept. 5. New - Computer Classes Need a little extra help with navigating Word, Excel or the Internet? Schedule a private session with our staff to assist you. Appointments are available Tuesdays between 9:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. Schedule your time slot today! Library Book Clubs The 2WBC meets Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 12:30 p.m. to discuss Virgil Wander by Leif Enger. The Afternoon Book Club meets Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 1 pm to discuss Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. Books on Tap Book Club meets on Thursday, Sept. 26 to discuss Left Neglected by Lisa Genova. The In-Between Book Club meets Wednesday, Oct. 23 to discuss Ban This Book by Alan Gratz. Wizard Murder Mystery - Saturday, Sept. 7 (Two Shows!) It’s the Back to School opening feast for Slugwort’s School of Magic and you’re invited! Come dressed in your best witch or wizard robes, but non-magical garb is allowed. Family Show: ages 8 and up. Show

begins at 12 p.m. Tickets: $25 each or $160 for a table of 8. Evening Show: Ages 18 and over. Show begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $45 each or $320 for a table of 8. Tickets on sale now. Visit our website, Facebook page or call the library for more information. This event will be held at Cork N Tap. Afternoon Movie - Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 2:30 p.m. Early dismissal from school means movie time at the Library. Mark your calendar…movie title to be announced later! Adult Yoga - Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. Family Yoga - Tuesdays at 6 p.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. Registration required. Organizing Keepsakes from Young and Old Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. Do you have a lot of memorabilia from your parents, grandparents or kids? Come to this program and learn ways to make it easier to decide what to do with your keepsakes. Registration required. Call 815-732-2724.

Trivia Night - Second Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. Special Harry Potter Trivia Night on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Open to 8 yrs. old and up. Registration requested. Introduction to Zumbini - Monday, Oct. 7, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Zumbini is an early childhood education program, created by Zumba & Baby First. Combining original music, movement and educational tools, Zumbini promotes cognitive,social, fine/gross motor skills, and emotional development for children 0-4,all while creating the ultimate bonding experience for families. Get ready to move, groove and giggle…silly dance moves are highly encouraged! Sing, dance,and play instruments with you baby for 45 minutes of can’t- stop, won’t- stop bonding , learning and fun! An introductory class will be lead by certified Zumbini & group fitness instructor Krystal Casey of The ADM Studios. Call the Library at 815-732-2724 to register. Knit and Crochet 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

New Releases Books On CD Summer Of ’69 by Elin Hilderbrand (Fiction) Dragonfly by Leila Meacham (Fiction) Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens (Fiction) The Turn Of The Key by Ruth Ware (Fiction) America’s Reluctant Prince by Steven Gillon (Biography BIO KEN) DVDs The Spanish Princess (Rated R) Finding Steve McQueen (Rated R) Orange Is The New Black (Rated R) Avengers – End Game (Rated PG-13) The Sun Is Also A Star (Rated PG-13) A Dog’s Journey (Rated PG) The Hustle (Rated PG-13) Forrest Gump (Rated Classics) For more information, please call 815732-2724. The Oregon Public Library is located at 300 Jefferson Street in Oregon.

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This will be followed by a Backpack Blessing, so be sure to bring backpacks. Grandparents Day will be recognized with a special adventure in art to be created together by grandparents and their grandchildren. The worship service will be followed by a potato bar with many delicious toppings to choose from, all provided by the United Methodist Women. To top off Rally Day, a bicycle rodeo is being held in the parking lot at 12:30 p.m. All participants earn a new helmet, learn and practice traffic rules, and earn tickets to put in the raffles. The raffles include new bicycles and

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EDUCATION

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VOP Foundation offers $500 scholarship

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The Village of Progress Foundation is offering a $500, one-year scholarship to be awarded at their annual banquet scheduled on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The financial status of the applicant is not a consideration. To be eligible, the student must be a resident of Ogle County, be either a high school senior who is disabled or is planning on attending college and majoring in an area

related to the disabled, or a fulltime undergraduate college student who is disabled or is majoring in an area related to the disabled. Applications must be received by Tuesday, Oct. 1, be completed on the foundation application form, and include at least three written references. Those wishing an application are encouraged to call the Village of Progress at 815-732-2126.

IN BRIEF Farm Bureau to celebrate 102nd anniversary on Sept. 12

Walter and Irene LeFevre

LeFevres to celebrate 70th anniversary Walter and Irene (Floto) LeFevre will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Sept. 11. They were married on Sept. 11, 1949 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Mt. Morris, and have lived in Mt. Morris their entire married life. They are the parents of Robert

(Crete) LeFevre, of Mt. Morris, and Connie (James) Johnson, of Shannon. They have four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. They would enjoy hearing from friends and relatives, and their address is 414 S. Wesley #756, Mt. Morris IL 61054.

The Ogle County Farm Bureau will host its annual Member Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12 at St. Mary’s Community Center, in Oregon, IL. The meeting marks the 102nd anniversary for the Ogle County Farm Bureau, which was started in 1917. Ogle County Farm Bureau members and their families are invited to attend the meeting and participate in the dinner and business meeting of the organization. The evening begins at 7 p.m. with a roast pork dinner. Following dinner, Ogle County Farm Bureau President Keith Poole will convene the annual business meeting of the members. Tickets for the annual meeting must be purchased in advance for $5 each. Tickets can be obtained from the Ogle County Farm Bureau office in Oregon, or from directors of the organization. For more information call Ron Kern at the Ogle County Farm Bureau at 815732-2231.

COLLEGE NEWS Highland Community College Several area students were among the sumer graduates at Highland Community College, Freeport. Those earning degrees and certificates include the following: Byron—William Beesing, Associate of Arts; Francesca Rzasa, Agricultural Production, Certificate, Agricultural Management, Associate of Applied Science; Forreston—Amanda Freeze, Asso-

ciate of Arts; Kara Wagand, Associate of Arts.

Lucas Jurasek

AMES, IA (08/26/2019)-- Lucas Jurasek, of Byron, who is studying Kinesiology and Health, received the Alice McCarthy Commons Memorial Scholarship and the Germaine Guiot Scholarship for the 2019-20 academic year from the College of Human Sciences and affiliated units at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

MARRIAGE LICENSES Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriage licenses. Aug. 23 James P. Rogers and Ashley N. McCoy, both of Oregon. Cameron J. Geerts, of Freeport, and Jasmyn R. Anderson, of Polo.

Lucas J. Milburn and Bailey M. Martin, both of Rochelle. Timothy M. Boyer, of Carol Stream, and Alexis M. Taylor, of Elburn. Aug. 26 Jacob M. Jagla and Ashley M. Thompson, both of DeKalb.

Stephen A. Pollina and Andrea L. Bilsky, both of Prospect Heights. Coy J. Underhile and Priscilla E. Schaffer, both of Rock Falls. Aug. 27 Brett M. Gulke and Ashley M. Ballard, both of Byron.

Richard A. Murphy and Vicki L. Moore, both of Machesney Park. Aug. 29 Kristopher D. Childress and Mandie R. Janvier, both of Byron. Samuel D. Gendusa and Lindsey R. Smidt, both of Dixon.

YOUR ENVIRONMENT

Build-A-Barn to hold horse show

Wild Ones to study spiders

Kish Horticulture Fall Plant Sale is Sept. 13 The Horticulture department at Kishwaukee College will be holding its Fall Plant Sale on Friday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the greenhouse located on the north side of campus. The Fall Plant Sale includes fall mums, asters, cold hardy peren-

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nials, fall wreaths, fall décor, and mixed containers. Custom planters will also be available. Patrons can choose a container or bring their own. Horticulture staff and students will be on site during the sale to assist patrons and answer gardening and/or planting questions. Patrons should enter campus using the North (B) Entrance on

Malta Road. Parking is limited but a loading area will be available by the Greenhouse for assistance with loading purchases. Payment can be made by check, cash, and credit (Discover, Visa, and MasterCard). For more information on the plant sale, contact Greenhouse Grounds Specialist Kim Rotella at krotella@kish.edu or 815-8259597.

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These services are funded in full or in part through a State Opioid Response (SOR) Grant (H79TI081699) to the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Build-A-Barn will hold a Spooktacular Horse Expo on Saturday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ogle County Fairgrounds, 1440 N. Limekiln Rd., Oregon. The public is invited to bring their horses or come to watch. A fun show with miniature horses and ponies will start on Saturday at 10 a.m. Cowboy Church will be held on Sunday at 9 a.m. followed by a fun show for horses and draft horses at 10 a.m. Both days will feature a “Trail of Terror” obstacle class, costume class, demonstrations of horse abilities, petting zoo, mechanical bull riding, tack sale, craft fair, flea market, food, TV raffle, and camping. Demonstrations include mounted shooting, reining, barrel racing, miniature horse hitches, draft hitches, and liberty. A drawing for a TV raffle will be held on Sunday at 3 p.m. Winners need not be present. Vendors are wanted for the event. For information, email Lynne Radville at shadowboxerarabians@gmail.com or call 815-2387892.

P.J. Liesch, an Extension entomologist and the director of the University of Wisconsin Insect Diagnostic Lab, will talk about the Common Spiders of the Midwest at the Wild Ones meeting on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Rock Valley College Physical Education Center PEC0110 (lower level), 3301 N. Mulford Rd., Rockford. Spiders are amazing creatures that receive little praise

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The statue of Michael Jordan in front of the United Center in Chicago was cast at Art Casting of Illinois in Oregon. Photo supplied

Eagle’s Nest Art Group will begin its program year on Saturday, Sept. 21 with a tour of Art Casting of Illinois, 5 Madison St., Oregon. The tour begins at 2 p.m. Owners Harry and Karly Spell will lead the tour and discuss the workings of their bronze foundry which specializes in fine art sculpture. One of the most significant projects cast by the foundry was the Michael Jordon statue that was installed outside the United Center in Chicago. The statue is the work of artists Julie Rotblatt Amray and Omri

Amray of Timeless Creations in Chicago. The tour also includes the Adagio Fine Arts Gallery, which is a part of the casting facility. Among the many services offered at Art Casting of Illinois are fabrication, prototyping, bronze work, restoration, conservation, and consulting. For a full overview, visit the website http://www.harryspell. com/default.htm. If you are not a member of ENAG but would like to join the tour, call 815-732-7783. No fee will be charged for the tour.

Wells. Local businesses, organizations, and individuals are asked to consider being sponsors of the event. Two sponsorship levels are offered. A donation of $500 sponsors one of three boat trips held during the afternoon. The sponsor will receive four complimentary tickets and be recognized in the program and at the entrance to the riverboat. A sponsorship of $250 will assist in

underwriting the cost of the food and music for the event. The sponsor will receive two tickets and be recognized in the program. For those that do not wish to participate at either sponsorship level, any donation would be appreciated. For more information to reserve a sponsorship contact the Rotary Club at 815-979-0370 or oregonilrotary@ gmail.com.

FUNDRAISER Rotary to host Fall Fun on the River Saturday, Sept. 15 The Oregon Rotary Club will host a fundraiser, Fall Fun of the River, on Saturday, Sept. 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. on the deck at Maxson’s Riverside Restaurant. The community is invited to attend the event which will offer riverboat rides, beverages, food, a cash bar, and music.

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Above is the OHS Class of 1960 at a recent reunion, and below is the OHS Class of 1959. Photos supplied

IN BRIEF Suicide survivor to speak Sept. 17 Kevin Hines, who survived a suicide attempt, will speak on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. at Sauk Valley Community College’s Mathis Theatre. “This is a free event open to the public,” said Stacie Kemp, Sinnissippi Centers’ Chief Clinical Officer. “Kevin’s appearance is supported by grant funds from an Illinois State Targeted Response Grant.” In the moment after Hines jumped from the Golden Gate Bridge his first thought was regret. He attempted to take his own life on Sept. 25, 2000. He miraculously survived that

jump and today travels all around the world sharing his story of hope, healing, and recovery. He describes himself as a storyteller at heart. He is also a bestselling author, a global public speaker, and an award winning documentary filmmaker. For more information about this event call Sinnissippi Centers at 815-284-6611, visit online at www. sinnissippi.org, or email at info@ sinnissippi.com. If you are struggling with mental health concerns or having thoughts of harming yourself, call Sinnissippi Centers crisis line at 1-800-2427642 for help, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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OHS Classes of ‘59, ‘60 donate to Black Hawk The Oregon High School Classes of 1959 and 1960 donated $1,700 Aug. 30 to the Black Hawk Art Restoration and Development toward the restoration and celebration of The Eternal Indian. The committee, chaired by Dan and Jane (Fruin) O’Connell, former owners of the Yogi Bear Campground near Amboy, presented the

check to Jan Stilson, chairman of the Black Hawk Committee. The classes have combined their reunions for several years, the most recent being this past July 20 at the Moose Lodge in Mt. Morris. Black Hawk Art Restoration and Development is a 501c3 non profit group dedicated to restoring or developing new public art.

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Volunteers are needed Saturday, Sept. 7 to clean up two stretches of the Rock River in Ogle County. The Oregon Rock River Sweep will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. with check-in at 7:30 a.m. behind Conover Square in Oregon. The sweep will work to clean up the banks of the Rock River from Mud Creek Road to Castle Rock State Park. The 11th annual Byron Area Rock River Sweep will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Check-in will begin at 7:50 a.m. at the park on River Road across from the Byron Forest Preserve entrance. This year the section from Byron down to the confluence with the Leaf River will be targeted. Volunteers are needed on foot or in boats for both events. Boaters,

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

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH

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

BROOKVILLE & ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES

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

CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana Pastor Matt Smith 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

OPEN BIBLE

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

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH Polo Campus

EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD

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

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH

FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

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

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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

DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

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

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

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

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PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

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

4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Matt Smith

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

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

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

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

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

NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH

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

ST. MARY CHURCH

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

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

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

OREGON CHURCH OF GOD

Church and Main Streets Pastor Don Plock

LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH

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

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

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

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

VAN BROCKLIN-FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3582 Bolton Rd.., Freeport Pastor Dawn Barr 815-291-0601

WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Rd., Forreston 815-938-2586

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

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

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Library foundation supplies books for local first graders The Mt. Morris Community Library Foundation is continuing the 9x9x9 program for young readers. The program, which stands for $9 for 9 books in 9 months, was started last year by first grade teacher Dawn Merrill and is coordinated this year by the foundation. “The Mt. Morris Community Library Foundation is pleased and thankful for the support of its members and the community who embraced the foundation’s latest 9x9x9 program for young readers,” said foundation member Julie Robinson. The 9x9x9 program, through donations, will benefit all first graders who attend Oregon Elementary School. These students will each receive nine books, one per month during the 2019-2020 school year. “By providing books to these new readers, we hope to instill the love of books and reading in each of them by helping them to begin building their own personal libraries,” Robinson said. “It is the foundation’s hope to continue this program for many years to come with the com-

From left to right, Olivia Phalen, Erica Cann, Julie Robinson, Donna Wells, Mary Jane Warkins, Dawn Merrill, Erin Herr, Gretchen Nelson receive checks to cover the books and stickers for the 9x9x9 program at Oregon Elementary School. Photo supplied munity’s support.” Donations can be made year round with checks made payable to Mt. Morris Community Library Foundation and 9x9x9 noted in the memo portion of the check. The donations can be mailed to the Mt. Morris Public Library, 105 S. McKendrie Ave., Mt. Morris IL 61054.

The 50th annual Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll drive in Oregon and Mt. Morris will be held on Friday, Sept. 13 and Saturday, Sept. 14. Last year $5,640 was raised by the members of Oregon Council 1092

with help from their families and friends. Local organizations that received more than $1,500 apiece were Village of Progress, Oregon Special Education, and Stouffer Terrace.

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• PRAIRIE Continued from Page 2 bered with a chuckle. At first they weren’t too sure what they had accomplished because the native plants and weeds were hard to tell apart. They mowed it back to 10 inches high about once a month to ensure the native plants wouldn’t be shaded out by the faster growing weeds, and to let them build a root base and get established. “We mowed it again the following June and then let it go,” he said. The following spring, they did their first burn to discourage the cool season weeds and warm the ground for the prairie plants. “By the third year, we knew we had what we wanted,” he said. The reward has been a growing number and variety of native wildlife, including monarch butterflies, whose numbers worldwide are dwindling at an alarming rate. “It would be a shame and a great loss if we had no more monarchs,” Kielsmeier said. “It’s a sin to let species disappear. Life is cheapened by the loss. Stewardship goes back to the origin biblical mandate that God gave Adam to cultivate the land and keep it, to use it but not abuse it.” The colorful orange and black butterflies are thriving at the Long Family Farm, as Kielsmeier pointed out their caterpillars feeding on milkweed and a pair of adults mating on a yellow coneflower. “I’ve learned a lot along the way, through reading, and trial and error,” Kielsmeier said. “The prairie is always changing. It has its own unique personality and it changes from year to year.” Besides the prairie, five more

acres are planted to native trees and berry-producing shrubs that provide food and shelter for birds and small animals. Several large oaks grow along the banks of a small stream. The stream banks are also lush with white pines and various native shrubs, as well as forbs Kielsmeier has planted throughout the years. When he started, there was only brome grass there among the oaks, he said. The variety of plants supports a variety of animal communities in several ways, he said. Small animals and some birds such as wild turkeys, pheasants, and bob-whites take shelter under the pines in winter when the snow drifts deep across the prairie, he said. Kielsmeier said his first grade teacher Mrs. Priller gets credit for his interest in nature, particularly butterflies and moths. “She encouraged us to bring in bugs and butterflies,” he said. “That really piqued my interest. She really fanned the flames.” He spends six to eight hours in the prairie every week from April through October. “It’s not required. I love doing it,” he said. “it’s a place I can bring my family and friends to show them the grandeur of God’s creation.” He encourages everyone to plant natives in their yards, and has helped family and friends get prairie plots going. He stressed the importance of buying genuine native plants from a nursery. “The average homeowner can make a bigger difference than they think by just planting a small area of natives. Your don’t have to have acres,” he said. “If you plant it they will come, meaning the wildlife.”

About the prairie Illinois, the Prairie State, once had 22 million acres of tall grass prairie. Less than one-tenth of one percent of that remains. An acre of established prairie has an estimated 24,000 pounds of roots, some of which go 10 to 12 feet down into the soil. “It holds the topsoil better than any other ecosystem on earth and it absorbs water,” said Ken Kielsmeier. That means it prevents run-off and soil erosion during heavy rainfall. The root system of the prairie slowly releases the water it has absorbed into springs and streams, helping to maintain the water table.

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Status of sectional site is up in the air BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com This Saturday, 32 high schools and 14 junior highs will be invading Park West for what Oregon athletic director Mike Lawton calls the biggest cross country in school history. One problem, though – Park West is under construction. “We’ll have close to 1,000 runners here,” Lawton said. “And, with about two weeks notice, we’ve had to completely alter our course.” It was circumstances out of control for both the school and park

district. “Like us, the park district got late notice on this,” Oregon cross-country coach Tim Gipper said. “It comes down to when government releases the money and when the contractors decide to start the project.” Gipper accepts the reality of the situation and chooses to move on rather than bemoan the predicament. “It’s all a part of life,” the sixthyear coach. “We will take on the challenge and eventually this will be a big improvement for the park.” What Gipper and Lawton have come up with is a course that is basically two loops that extend from the park towards the grade schools and back. Familiar aspects, such as the upper prairie will still be utilized,

as will western boundary. “You know, the state meet has two loops on its course, so there isn’t any reason we can’t,” Gipper said. One uncertainty is hosting the 1A sectional. Long acknowledged as the premier site for small-school cross country, the Hawks have been chosen by the IHSA as the sectional site for past nine years. “As of right now, we have given the sectional by the IHSA,” Lawton said. But, if coaches and competitors have concerns about the altered course, Oregon may forfeit its opportunity to be the host. “We are going to use this Saturday as a test,” Lawton said. “If there is negative feedback, we’ll ask the IHSA to find someone else to host it.”

Oregon’s Natalie Tremble runs toward the finish Tuesday during the Rocket Run at Centennial Park in Rock Falls. Photo by Michael Krabbenhoeft

Hawks soccer teams take fourth at tournament

• Friday, September 6, 2019

Oregon High School’s varsity soccer team finished fourth out of 10 teams in the Hawks tournament last weekend. The Hawks started off by beating Richmond Burton 3-2 with Josh Sitze scoring two goals and Isaac Nelson scoring one. Alvaro Soler and Jacob Vegliando each added an assist. Oregon lost to Schaumburg Christian 3-2 with ASoler and Keshon Reed scoring a goal apiece and Sitze adding an assist. “In the third place game we lost to Rockford East 4-1 with Alvaro scoring off an assist by Josh,” said coach Seger Larson. Oregon opened the tournament winning both games on Aug. 30. “In the first game we won 2-0 against Orion with Keshon Reed and Sam Flores-Minnis each scoring a goal with Josh Sitze assisting both goals,” Larson said. In the second game Oregon defeated Riverdale 3-0. Sitze had two goals, Jayden Davis had one goal, and Soler had two assists.

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Oregon’s Isaac Nelson dodges Byron goalkeeper Luke Mathieu during Aug. 27 action at Oregon Park West. The Hawks won the game 3-1. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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Cardinals work out jitters in 30-12 win over Dakota BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com Forreston quarterback Bailey Cullor called it first game jitters. Head coach Kyle Zick called it the sloppiest game he’s ever been around. Surviving four lost fumbles and seven costly penalties for 60 yards, the No. 1-ranked team in 1A defeated No. 8 Dakota by a score of 30-12. Dakota never threatened, falling behind 14-0 in the first quarter and having an abysmal performance in the red zone. A staunch Cardinal defense kept Dakota out of the end zone three times in the first half. This, after star quarterback Josh Clark had driven his team inside the 10-yard line. “Our line was really upset about the penalties,” lineman Derek DeVries said. “We put the hammer down.” Austin Mitchell ran 36 yards over the left side of his line to give Forreston an 8-0 first-quarter lead after a bad punt gave the Cardinals a short field. Minutes later, Jordan Neuschwander got past a tackle attempt at the line of scrimmage and made it 14-0 on a 24-yard counter. Zach Cederholm set up the score with the recovery of a f u m b l e d pitch by Dakota. Colton Moser also had a tackle for loss on the shor 3-play Dakota series. “I was happy with the way our line moved them, but we fumbled too much,” Cullor said. “It was way subpar for us.” Dakota did come to make a 17-play drive, but it stalled at the 5-yard line. The Indians got the ball right on a fumbled pitch from Cullor. Cullor only threw one pass and that resulted in a 13-yard touchdown to Dom Christensen, making it 22-0 early in the third quarter. Dakota would never threaten after Cullor and Christensen’s perfectly executed TD. In the second quarter, the speedster Christensen almost broke free for what would be a 94-yard score, but was grabbed by his jersey at midfield and lost the ball, emblematic of the Cardinal fumble parade. “We couldn’t string together a drive,” Zick said. “It was sloppy, but Dakota can probably say the same thing. What is surprising to me with all the penalties and fumbles is we have 16 seniors.” Zick, who serves as defensive coordinator, had to be at least happy with the defensive effort. Gabe Owens stopped one of the

Forreston’s Jacob Dye moves in on a Dakota player during Aug. 30 action in Dakota. Photos by Angie Janicke Dakota touchdown chances in the first half by knocking the ball out of Clark’s hands at the goal line. Moser caught it in mid air for Forreston. It was DeVries, Travis Wilson, and Jacob Dye putting a sandwich sack on Clark for another fourthdown stop inside the 10. “We moved the ball on them (20 to 19 first downs), but left 3-4 scores out there,” Dakota coach Joe Free said. The normally proficient Forreston ground attack “only” had 237 yards rushing, with Ethan Mulder out front with 77 of them. “Mulder’s going to be a beast for us, but we have to do a better job than that,” Zick said. Neuschwander, the NUIC 100 and 200-meter sprint champ as a sophomore, added a second touchdown later in the game, as depth-laden Forreston used a 6-back rotation, similar to previous years. Just when it looked like Forreston was going to thwart Clark and

company for the fourth time inside the 10-yard line, the Indians converted on fourth-and-1. Three plays later, Clark ran in for a Dakota’s first score to make it 22-6 as the third quarter came to an end. “He’s a tough, tough quarterback and he’s smart,” Zick said. “I’m happy how we contained him.” Clark was sacked three times, the last an 8-yard loss by DeVries and Seth Nelson. “They manhandled us up front,” Free said. With the win, Forreston extends a streak of not losing at Dakota in last 10 years. Both teams came into the game with a combined six state titles between them.

Up Next The Cardinals return home on Friday to take on Galena, a 22-20 loser to West Carroll. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Senior night will also be held prior to the game.

Forreston’s Dom Christensen runs away from a Dakota player during Aug. 30 action in Dakota.

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The Oregon Hawks stayed close to Rockford Lutheran for most of the half, but the Crusaders gradually pulled away for a 43-15 win at Landers-Loomis Field. Neither team scored in the first quarter, and Lutheran led only 15-8 with 5:07 left in the second quarter. The Crusaders tacked on two quick touchdowns before the end of the half to take a 29-8 lead. Ryker Finch completed a 69-yard TD pass to Jacob Millman for Oregon (0-1, 0-1 Big Northern)

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SPORTS COLUMN

Cardinals just as fast in years’ past BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com First impressions of my coverage of Forreston versus Dakota football: The Cardinals are just as fast as in years’ past. Physically, not so much. But, that is most likely attributed to Garett Badertscher and Mitchell Heinz having graduated. Those two brutes brought a physical presence not often seen in 1A football. Don’t get me wrong. Forreston is tough on both sides of the ball and hit hard, but not as big overall or physical. Execution and technique are highly stressed by coach Zick. If you do that, you don’t necessarily need to be the biggest kid on the block. Another factor to consider is not being too critical after the first game of the year. I learned that last year after watching Forreston in the first week against Du-Pec. They looked out of sync, especially in the first half of that game. But, they got better and better, culminating with the semifinal win over Le-Win. Bottom line - even with the fumbles and penalties, Forreston is in a good spot as they contend for a 1A state title with rival L-W. They also have a very capable leader at quar-

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terback in Bailey Cullor. In chatting with Dakota’s athletic director, Chad Ferguson, I learned he was a 1989 grad of Mt. Morris. and that his mother still lives in town. On my scenic drive through farmland to Dakota, I listened to the first part of the Polo game on the radio. From what I gathered, though three less players are on the field, football is football. This week offer an interesting cultural experience with a trip to Jacksonville to play thee Illinois School for the Deaf. It will be the first game of the season for ISD, who only plays four Illinois teams. Their other three games are against deaf schools in Wisconsin, Missouri and Kansas. Compared to other 8-man teams, Polo’s travel schedule isn’t that bad, with only long trips to Jacksonville and Pawnee, both near Springfield. Saturday was spent at Huskie Stadium for a defensive slugfest between NIU and ISU. It was punts galore, with nether team getting in

gear offensively until late in the game. James Robinson, the all-time IHSA rushing leader from Rockford Lutheran started for ISU and was held to less yards the entire game than he often would on one carry in a high school game. I had to chuckle at my friend Jay Taft from the Rockford Register Star, who was sent to do an article on Robinson. There wasn’t anything to write about. At least Robinson played. I was assigned by SVM to do a piece on lineman Peyton Asche of EPC, another ISU Redbird. Asche, a 6-8, 320-pound redshirt freshman didn’t get into the game. But, he was on the travel squad and expected to be a starter next season. I chatting with Asche after the game, he was an extremely polite and disciplined young man, the type that gives me hope for this country. One team that was only too glad to see Robinson graduate was Oregon. The Hawks faced Robinson’s old team at Landers-Loomis Field and the result was somewhat of a surprise. After beating Lutheran in OT last year and adding a passing game to its arsenal, the Hawks were seen by many prognosticators as the team to beat.

However, with private schools like Lutheran, it is difficult to know how good they are going to be from year to year. The Crusaders left little doubt who the superior team was, though Oregon was beset with poor field position for much of the game. Another drawback for Oregon is only having seven seniors. With juggernauts G-K, Stillman, Byron and Dixon coming up, it will be a rough road for the Hawks. Congratulations to Sam Ramirez and Mark Herman for starting their 20th year of broadcasting Oregon football on 95.7FM. Radio coverage is everchanging, with WRHL adding Facebook to its radio play-by-play. Besides audio, a person can view the game. Fans throughout Illinois, especially in the Chicago area, have been complaining about the decline of newspaper coverage for high school sports. It’s a positive that radio continues to step up its game. Let’s face it, high school football is a different now than before. It seemed odd not to have a preliminary contest prior to the varsity on Friday. Gates will be down, less concessions sold and there isn’t that excitement level building up into the main event.

SPORTS ROUNDUP Volleyball Forreston defeated Winnebago 25-22, 23-25, 25-16 on Aug. 29. Individual leaders for the Lady Cardinals were: Alexus Houston, 20 kills; Brooke Boettner, 28 assists, seven aces; and Kara Erdmann, 23 digs. Oregon def. Amboy 25-15, 25-17: The Hawks pulled out a nonconference win on the road on Aug. 29. Ella Martin had 15 assists, one ace, and three kills for Oregon. Alice Stenico had 13 kills and one ace followed by Jenae Bothe with six kills, two aces, and a block and Olivia Ankney with six digs and two aces. Mallory Powers had six digs for the Clippers, and Eden Lindenmeyer and Olivia Dinges each had five. Gabby Jones had 15 assists. Polo def. South Beloit 25-23, 25-14: The Marcos won in South Beloit on Aug. 29 thanks in part to 12 kills, three aces and nine digs from Nicole Boelens.

Oregon’s Jenae Bothe (14) taps the ball past Eastland’s Bailey These (3) during action at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Alex Dusing had eight assists, two kills and an ace. Becca Wagner had seven kills, seven digs and an ace. Marah Blake had six kills, six digs, a block and an ace. Golf Forreston 221, Lena-Winslow 222:

Lane Lundquist led the Cardinals with a 51 at Wolf Hollow Golf Course on Aug. 28. James DeWall and Kolton Rudy had 56s followed by Dylan Lewis with a 58, Joel Ludwig with a 59, and Kobe Southerland with an 84.

Mitchell Brinkmeier led LenaWinslow,Pearl City with a 47. East Dubuque 189, Polo 208: Denesy Lackland and Clay Davis each had 49s for the Marcos in a match against the Warriors at Lacoma Golf Club on Aug. 27. Oregon 223, West Carroll 233: The Hawks pulled out a 10-stroke win at Sandburr Run on Aug. 29. Oregon’s Isabella Olalde and West Carroll’s Emily Hartman shared medalist honors, each shooting a 52. Oregon’s Cassadra Nyderek was just one stroke back with a 53. The Thunder’s Hannah Guilinger shot a 54. Oregon fourth: The Hawks finished fourth with 391 behind Fulton 321, Byron 361, and Galena 374. Other team scores were: Rockford Lutheran 403, Aquin 445, LeWinPC 412, and Eastland 344. Jarrett Dietrich led Oregon with a 93 followed by Issac Koltenbrun with a 98, Case Sellers with a 99, and Eddie Buttens and Tanner Clayton each with a 103.

YOUR ENVIRONMENT

Items for food pantries will also be collected The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will hold two residential electronics recycling events in September. These events will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and on Friday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the County Annex Building,909 Pines Rd., Oregon. In addition to electronics, the OCSWMD will also be accepting donations of non-perishable food items for county food pantries at both of these events. The OCSWMD is averaging 230 vehicles served during 2019 electronic recycling events.

Items that are not accepted include smoke detectors, dehumidifiers, lamps, fans, heaters, vacuum cleaners, tools, personal hygiene items, alkaline batteries, incandescent bulbs, fluorescent bulbs, motors, sump pumps, toasters, bread makers, fryers, wooden speakers, and shredder tubs. Remove packaging from electronics prior to arriving at the event. This event is for Ogle County residents only. Identification is required, and limited to seven bulky items per vehicle. No business or institutional electronic items accepted. For more information call 815-7324020, visit oglecounty.org, or visit the OCSWMD on Facebook.

the ditch. He was transported to the Rochelle Community Hospital by Rochelle ambulance and later air flown to Madison, Wisconsin, for his injuries. No charges are pending at this time. Aug. 29 Joseph Caldwell, 27, of Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for violation of an order of protection. He posted the $3,000 (10%) bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail. He is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 20. Gregory Yokley, 34, of Loves Park, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He posted the $255 full cash bond and was released

from the Ogle County Jail. He is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 30. Aug. 31 Ogle County Deputies investigated a loud noise and party complaint at 7985 S. Green St., Grand Detour. As a result of the investigation the following individuals were arrested for unlawful consumption of alcohol: Harley H. Sharboneau, 19, of Dixon; Kira L. Finfrock, 18, of Shannon; Owen M. Bergstron, 19, of Dixon; Dakota M.K. McGuire, 19, Dixon; William D. Grim, 20, of Dixon; Dalton H. Adcock, 20, of Dixon; Jakiah J. Williams, 19, of Dixon; as well as two juvenile females and one juvenile male. Jonas J. Haugen, 20, no address given, was arrested for unlawful consumption of

alcohol by a minor after a traffic stop at 10:20 p.m. at North Walnut Avenue and Magnolia Street in Forreston. He was also issued a citation for improper traffic lane usage. He was released on a I-bond. Sept. 1 Jose Chigo-temich, 21, of Naperville, was arrested for driving without a valid license after a motorist assist at 6:30 a.m. on I-39 mile marker 108. He was transported to Ogle County jail and held in lieu of bond. Breaona Pline, 21, of Rockford, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance after a traffic stop at 6 p.m. in the 6,000 block of North Illinois 251. She was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

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money for the exhibition horse barn at the fairgrounds. The challenge was for every dollar raised, at the fair, not including the BuildA-Barn horse show, our anonymous donor would match up to $2,000.

We raised close to $2200.00 qualifying us for the match. Again, thank you, you are awesome. Lynne Radville Assistant Superintendent Build-A-Barn

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests. Aug. 28 Reana Foster, 20, of DeKalb, was arrested at 12:30 a.m. for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop for speeding on Illinois 38. She was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Amber Anders, 26, of Rochelle, was arrested for an outstanding Ogle County warrant for bringing contraband into a penal institution. She had no bond pending a court appearance. Deputies were dispatched at 11:15 a.m. for a motorcycle crash in the 18,000 block of East Illinois 38. Zachary Gurevich, 21, of Skokie, lost control of his motorcycle and drove into

PUBLIC VOICE Lions Club thanks sponsors and supporters Dear Editor, The Oregon Lions Club would like to extend a big thank you to the following businesses who donated a Door Prize for our 2019 Drawdown. Alfano’s, Alpine Chiropractic, The Barber Shoppe, Bear Moon, Bela’s, Blackhawk Nutrition, Breakers, Cork & Tap, Dos Amigos, Father & Son Pizza, Fischer’s, Flower Patch & Petals to Parties, Hazel’s, Hector’s Cocina, The Hunt Club. Also Jay’s Drive In, Joanne’s Total Image, Just Antiques, Maxson’s, McDonald’s, Merlin’s, Napa Auto Parts, Oregon Park District, Oregon Soap Shoppe, Pines Meadow Vet Clinic, Principle Graphics, Red Stone Salon, & Spa, Sam’s

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Dear Editor, Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. The Ogle County Horse Barn Committee (Build-A-Barn) would like to thank all of the awesome people who attended the Ogle County Fair and who contributed to our Matching Funds Challenge to raise

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If each vehicle donated one non-perishable food item the OCSWMD will have a lot of food to deliver to the needy. Items accepted for the food drop off must be within their expiration dates, sealed, and non-perishable. Items most in need include canned fruits and vegetables, boxed pastas, mac & cheese, noodles, canned soups, cereal, canned meats and tuna, hamburger helper, pancake mix, pancake syrup, peanut butter, and jelly. New bar soaps, toothpaste, and toothbrushes will also be accepted for donation.

Donations will be accepted at all remaining electronic recycling events throughout the remainder of the year. Accepted items for electronics recycling include all televisions, computers, computer hardware and cables, laptops, tablets, cell phones, computer monitors, printers, desktop copiers, FAX machines, DVDs and VCRs, cable and satellite boxes, video gaming systems, stereo equipment, phone systems, holiday light strands, extension cords, boom boxes, calculators, adding machines, UPS power supplies, rechargeable batteries, CFL bulbs, and printer cartridges. Microwave ovens are accepted for a $5 charge.

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STATE’S ATTORNEY Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric D. Morrow reports the following court activity. Aug. 26 Nicholas R. Alexander, 19, Oregon, burglary, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Brian D. Bolt, 30, Rochelle, domestic battery, driving while license is revoked or suspended, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Santana Daniel, 47, Chicago, forgery, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Carlos J. Delos Reyes, 20, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Steven W. Dodson, 42, Chana, mob action, pretrial conference Sept. 23. James D. Eady, 26, Rochelle, domestic battery, pretrial conference 8/29/19 Shannon M. Ellis, 38, Polo, possession or use of weapons or firearm as a felon, plea hearing Sept. 12. Zachary J. Glazier, 37, Sterling, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Matthew Haas, 39, Rockford, driving while license revoked or suspended, motion hearing Oct. 1. Keith R. Hernkind, 37, possession of a stolen firearm, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Dylan J. Holland, 21, Ottawa, retail theft, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Christina G. Jordan, 40, Oregon, possession of another’s credit, debit, or identification card, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Leeann Komadina, 45, Monroe Center, aggravated battery, pretrial conference Oct. 28. Emily N. Lykken, 28, Oregon, theft with intent to control from $500 to $10,000, pay or appear hearing Sept. 30. Gary D. Martin, 57, Mt. Morris, driving while license revoked or suspended, plea hearing Oct. 1. Stephanie R. McGlinn, 28, Byron, mob action, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Daniel S. Metzger, 21, Rochelle, manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Oct. 28. Katherine A. Milliron, 26, Rochelle, sex offender registry violator, bond forfeiture hearing Oct. 25. William D. Murray Jr., 61, Polo, driving while license is revoked or suspended, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Kasey E. Orr, 39, Sterling, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Timothy J. Patzka, 49, Batavia, possession of methamphetamine, pretrial conference Sept. 18. Dylan J. Prater, 26, aggravated battery, great bodily harm, jury trial Dec. 17. Juan Rodriguez, Jr., 40, Rochelle, domestic battery, preliminary hearing Sept. 4. Chad M. Rowe, 40, Oregon, harassment through electronic communications, pretrial conference Oct. 28. Joshua D. Schier, 42, Polo, theft, pretrial conference Sept. 23.

Oshay S. Simmons, 25, Rockford, aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Chad R. Slack, 44, Rochelle, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Michael R. Smith, 27, Polo, aggravated battery, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Zachary T. Stivers, 29, Grandin, armed robbery, no firearm, pretrial conference Oct. 28. Kimberly J. Young, 54, Leaf River, delivery of controlled, counterfeit, or look-alike substance to persons under 18, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Arthur J. Zacharias, 29, Mt. Carroll, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, pretrial conference Oct. 28. Bryan J. Allen, 56, Bellevue, possession of methamphetamine, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Jered A. Allison, 20, Freeport, possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, pretrial conference Sept. 26. Eddie L. Barbee, 37, Paw Paw, retail theft, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Brent T. Bauer, 50, Oregon, three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, pretrial conference Oct. 28. Everett L Bradley, 52, Oregon, criminal damage to property, driving while license suspended, aggravated domestic battery, pretrial conference Sept. 26. Tyler S. Bunting, 29, Leaf River, domestic battery, pretrial conference Dec. 16. Caleb B. Chastain, 21, Stillman Valley, burglary, pretrial conference Sept. 27. Patrick K. Christenson Jr., 27, Chana, mob action, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Esteban Cortez, 31, Moline, driving while license suspended or revoked, status hearing Oct. 10. Trevor C. Crawford, 26, Amboy, manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, status hearing Sept. 26. George P. Cuellar, 37, Cleveland, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Thomas W. Fiala, 62, Dixon, aggravated battery, violation of an order of protection, status hearing Sept. 26. Baylee T. Foust, 21, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery, pretrial conference Sept. 26. Holly E. Gaul, 41, Rockford, driving while license suspended or revoked, pretrial conference Nov. 1 Kaleb M. Gibbons, 23, Sterling, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Israel Guerrero, 21, Rochelle, aggravated battery, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Joshua W. Hawkins, 37, Byron, indecent solicitation of a child, status hearing Sept. 27. Logan R. Hilliard, 19, Davis Junction, residential burglary, status hearing Sept. 27. John A. Hitchcock, 36, Oregon, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, pay or appear hearing Sept. 30. Tiffany L. Holtz, 28, Las Vegas, child

abduction, motion hearing Sept. 13. Caly W. Jiles, 36, Murphysboro, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Dennis A. Kehl, 52, Rochelle, theft, pretrial conference Oct. 28. Amber L. Koeller, 26, Stillman Valley, mob action, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Demarcus D. Lewis, 29, Rockford, possession of a controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine, motion to suppress Oct. 7. Timothy E. McIntosh, 31, Alsip, aggravated battery, pretrial conference Oct. 28. Oscar A. Milan, 27, Rochelle, violation of sex offender registry, pretrial conference Oct. 17. Steven B. Molina, 23, Rochelle, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Skylar T. Morningstar, 23, Mt. Morris, aggravated domestic battery, status hearing Sept. 5. Mark R. Much, Sr., 50, Dixon, possession of a controlled substance, theft, pretrial conference Oct. 28. Keinen A. Neubert, 21, Byron, predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim younger than 13, 402 conference Sept. 5. Amy K. Orsted, 29, Rockford, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Rebekah D. Parker, 35, Rockford, computer fraud, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Michael Jay Parks, 40, Oregon, possession of a controlled substance, plea hearing Sept. 5. Kendall Pelt, 46, Mt. Morris, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, pretrial conference Oct. 28. Jade M. Port, 26, Freeport, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Nicholas L. Rodriguez, 35, Byron, aggravated domestic battery, pretrial conference Oct. 28. Nathan Q. Sandell, 28, Fulton, retail theft, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Draven M. Seyller, 19, Kingston, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Michael J.S. Sherrill, 32, Rochelle, failure to report weekly, no fixed address, criminal damage to property, pretrial conference Oct. 28. Tyler C. Skinner, 26, retail theft, 402 conference Oct. 18. Treava J. Sliger, 49, Rock Falls, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Oct. 28. Leonard R. Smith, 45, Rockford, attempted first degree murder, pretrial conference Oct. 28. William R. Smith, 43, Belvidere, driving while license revoked or suspended, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Joni S. Stewart, 51, Chicago, forgery, pretrial conference Sept. 26. Duane D. Upchurch, 54, Byron, predatory aggravated criminal sexual abuse, pretrial conference Sept. 23.

Tony James Vencato, 29, Houghton, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, bond forfeiture hearing Oct. 18. Matthew N. Verkuilen, 27, Rockford, burglary, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Daniel C. Wallgren, 38, Mt. Morris, domestic battery, pretrial conference Oct. 28. Paul H. Washington, III, 30, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, plea hearing Oct. 10. Glyde L. Wilson Jr., 41, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Oct. 27 Aug. 27 Joseph Stafford, 56, Aurora, escape, status hearing Oct. 10. Aug. 28 Jemma J. Atterbury, 32, Davis Junction, aggravated fleeing, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Jemma J. Atterbury, 32, Davis Junction, aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Donald W. Beneventi, 46, Stillman Valley, domestic battery, pretrial conference Sept. 23. David L. Echelbarger, 28, Rochelle, failure to report annually, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Michael J. Hensley, 29, Mt. Morris, criminal sexual assault, motion hearing Sept. 4. Corey D. Jones, 46, Baileyville, violation of sex offender registry, status hearing Oct. 10. Jessica P. Lewis, 32, Oregon, theft, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Grant E. McDonald, 34, Byron, theft, status hearing Sept. 25. Salvador Milan, 34, Rochelle, aggravated battery, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Andrew C. Schopp, 25, Rochelle, aggravated battery, pretrial conference Oct. 28. Alicia Williams, 37, Byron, forgery, failed to appear, arrest warranty remains. Jarett O’Brien, 37, Oregon, Possession of Controlled Substance, preliminary hearing Sept. 11. Jonathan Diaz, 31, Berwyn, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, possession of methamphetamine, possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, status hearing Oct. 28. Aug. 29 Matthew Hood, 34, Ashton, aggravated domestic battery, bench trial Dec. 10. Adam Davis, 36, Kirkland, possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, driving while license suspended, plea hearing Sept. 5. Robert Curatola, 32, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, status hearing Sept. 18. Steven Mieloszyk, 60, Belvidere, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license revoked, jury status call Oct. 28.

OREGON POLICE

Aug. 24 Dionicio Olalde, Jr., 32, of Sterling, was issued a citation at 7:45 p.m. for unlawful window tint. This violation occurred in the 600 block of Gale Street. Aug. 26 Dustin N. Garcia, 29, of Oregon, was arrested at 12:40 p.m. for theft over $500. Garcia was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Leroy C. Brooks, 39, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 6:59 p.m. for unlawful window tint. This violation occurred in the 1000 block of Pines Road. Kaleb M. Law, 30, of Carpentersville, was issued a citation at 10:21 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 500 block of W. Washington Street.

Aug. 28 Kindra J. Williams, 39, of Forreston, was arrested at 7:44 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Williams was also issued citations for improper left turn, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and illegal transportation of alcohol as a driver. Williams was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred at the intersection if IL Route 64 and Limekiln Road. Aug. 29 Lucas D. Pauley, 21, Rockford, was issued a citation at 10:15 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred at the 4th and Washington Streets intersection. Aug. 31 At 9:27 a.m., police responded to a car vs pedestrian traffic crash at the

intersection of Fifth Street and Washington Streets involving a 2008 Ford driven by Roger L. Miller, 60, of Mt. Morris, that struck pedestrian Nancy Arbogast, 76, of Oregon. Miller was issued a citation for failure to yield to a pedestrian. Robert J. Dorathy, 33, of Sterling, was issued a citation at 8:22 p.m. for use of a cell phone while driving. This violation occurred in the 200 block of N. 4th Street. Sept. 1 Ashlee L. Parisi, 29, of Kings, was issued a citation at 7:12 p.m. for use of a cell phone while driving. This violation occurred in the 500 block of N. 4th Street. At 8:03 p.m., police responded to a disturbance in the parking lot of the Shell gas station, 201 S. 4th Street, in the parking lot, resulting in the arrest of Bailey M. Snyder, 21, of Franklin Grove, for possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug

paraphernalia. Snyder was also issued a citation for illegal transportation of alcohol as a driver and issued a civil citation for possession of cannabis less than 10 grams. Snyder was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Thirteen parking citations and 10 verbal/written warnings were issued from Aug. 26 - Sept. 1. Please note: Any arrests listed below are accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. General calls for service through dispatch Aug. 26-Sept. 1 Checking a Subject/Vehicle........4 Citizen Complaints..................... 15 Ordinance Violations.................. 10 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem..... 3 Disturbance / Domestic...............4 Assist EMS / Other Department. 1 Open Door / Window................... 2 Lockout Vehicle / Building.......... 3 911 Hang-up / Open Line............. 3 Traffic Stops................................ 13

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Alexis R. Cooper, 22, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 10:26 p.m. for disobeying a traffic control device. This violation occurred at the 3rd and Washington Street intersection.

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Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity.

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| OBITUARIES

JOHN R. GROVE John R. Grove, 87, Leaf River, died on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019 at Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon. John was born on Sept.5, 1931 in Leaf River, the son of Roy L. and Alice (Kapperman) Grove. He graduated from Leaf River High School in the Class of 1950. John served in the United States Army during the Korean War. John married Augusta “Gussie” Hagemann on July 19, 1953 in Leaf River. He worked as a farmer for 40 years in

JOHN E. KENNEY John E. Kenney, 80, of Polo, died on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019 at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore. John was born April 19, 1939 in Chicago, the son of Joseph and Rita (Robertson) Kenney. He was a 1957 graduate of Dixon High School and later married Lydia Jimenez on Feb. 15, 1958 in Sterling. John was retired from Commonwealth Edison after 40 years of service. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and active in his parish of St.

RACHEL M. (PETERSON) MAPLES

Rachel Marie (Peterson) Maples, 31, of Newport, Tennessee, formerly of Mt. Morris, and her husband, James Allen Maples, 53, of Newport, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019 from injuries they received in a motorcycle accident near their home in Tennessee. Rachel was born on Jan. 14, 1988 at Rockford Memorial Hospital to Monti and Jeanette (Hinton) Peterson. She joined big sister, Lindsey, brother Brian, and their cat Pudder, at home. She was a 2007 graduate of Oregon High School and worked in park maintenance at White Pines State Park and at the Oregon Park District’s Nash Recreation Center. She earned her scuba diving certificate in 2006. Rachel took tremendous pride in keeping the “Pines” trimmed, mowed, and good looking for locals as well as visitors. She enjoyed working summers with her park “buddies” to make sure the state park, located across the road from her childhood home, met her high standards of presentation and was a good place to live for all the native critters she enjoyed seeing almost every day during her rounds. She loved saving wayward and struggling plants often moving them to appropriate places and giving them the

the Leaf River area. John was a member of the Leaf River Lions Club for 55 years, American Legion, Mt. Morris Moose Lodge 1551, Oregon Country Club, Ogle County Farm Bureau, Ducks Unlimited, Leaf River Snow Demons, German Valley Sno-Riders. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren, golfing, fishing up north, four wheeling, snowmobiling, mushroom hunting. After his retirement, he spent many hours woodworking.

He was always there for his family and friends when they needed help, and socializing with his friends was important to him. John is survived by his wife, Gussie Grove, Leaf River; daughter, Debbie (Gregg) Bergin, Mt. Morris; grandchildren, Eric (Christina) Bergin, German Valley, Kirsten (Michael) Osterloo, Champaign, and Allison Bergin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; great-grandchildren, Kaleb and Emma Bergin, German Valley, and Matthew Osterloo, Champaign; brother, Bruce (Velma) Grove,

Dayton, Washington; sister, Margorie Harmon, Annandale, Virginia. John was preceded in death by his parents; grandchildren, Stephen Bergin, and an infant granddaughter; great-grandson, John Walter Bergin; two brothers, Leon and Royal Grove; and sister, Edna Gates. Funeral services were held on Sept. 2 at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, with Rev. Josh Ehrler officiating. Burial was at Lightsville Cemetery, Lightsville. Memorials made be made to Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon.

Mary Catholic Church in Polo. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He is dearly missed. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lydia, of Polo; three daughters, Diana (Doug Bannister) Kenney, of Columbia, Missouri, Cynthia (Kevin) Dix, of South Elgin, and Kathleen (Jeff Sterken) Kenney, of Chicago; one son, Jim (Lori) Kenney, of Sterling; six grandchildren, Ian (Jessi Snyder) Kenney, of Urbana,

Emily (Brett) Renner, of Pompano Beach, Florida, Caitlyn Dix, of Wheaton, Joshua Dix, of Chicago, Kassidy (Nick Olds) Kenney, of Sterling, and Landon Kenney, of Sterling. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Thomas John Kenney; and one brother, Donald Kenney. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 211 N. Franklin Ave., Polo, Illinois.

Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at the church with Reverend Joseph P. Naill officiating. Private burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to St. Mary Catholic Church in Polo. Arrangements are being handled by the McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.

extra care they needed to make sure they flourished. In addition to her janitorial duties at the Nash Recreation Center, Rachel loved dressing up for themed events and using her artistic skills as a face painter for young participants. She also used those same artistic skills to help her Mom create colorful and unique baked goods and candy for friends and family. She often helped her Dad in assisting him with his mechanical-related tasks. She was a willing chauffeur for her Grandma Ida. She volunteered for the Autumn on Parade festival since the age of 12, starting out helping set up and tear down prior to and after the festival, then supervising pick up and transport of garbage during the festival, and ultimately lending a hand in any other areas where she could help including crowd control. Every year she delighted in shopping for those extra special Christmas and birthday gifts for family and friends and diving into Black Friday sales with her sister, Lindsey. She married James Allen Maples of

Newport, Tennessee, on May 7, 2019, and moved to her new home in the scenic foothills of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He is survived by his three sons, Joshua (Tabitha) Maples, North Carolina, Caylais Maples, Seattle, Washington, Jairus Maples, Nashville, Tennessee; three grandchildren; and his loyal dog, Sugar. She is survived by her parents, Monti and Jeanette Peterson, of Mt. Morris; sister, Lindsey (Tim) Breeden, of Oregon; brother, Brian (Molly) Peterson, of Slaughter, Louisiana; grandmother, Ida Hinton, of Mt. Morris; nephews and fishing, mini-putt buddies, Timmy and Mason Breeden, of Oregon; niece, Whitney, of Slaughter, Louisiana; aunts and uncles, Dixie Hinton and John Werschey, of Oregon, Earleen Hinton and Terry Thomas, of Grand Detour, Linda and Rod Peterson, of Mt. Morris, Scott and Maria Peterson, of Belvidere, Mark and Camery Peterson, of Mt. Morris, Christine Albert, of Brodhead, Wisconsin, and Gail and Dan Bloom, of Country Club, Missouri; cousins, Jacob Werschey of Honolulu, Hawaii, Lucas

(Danielle) Peterson, of Leaf River, Joy and (Tom) Houlihan, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Amy and (Brian) Viner, South Carolina, Ross Bloom, Nebraska, Emmett Peterson, of Mt. Morris, and Kaylyn Albert, of Wisconsin; friend Marsha Breeden, of Chana; cats, Sven and Frostbite; and her Tennessee pup, Wonder. She was predeceased by paternal grandparents, June and Charlie Peterson; maternal grandfather, Earl Hinton; cousin, Karshan Peterson-Lettig; uncle, Jim Albert; and aunt, Mindy Peterson. While our hearts are breaking as we contemplate life without Rachel’s smile, sincere generosity, empathy and humor, and helping hands, we take solace in knowing she is already helping all the dogs, cats, birds, mice, frogs, toads, bunnies, fish, spiders, dragonflies, and all other living creatures return home as they cross over. Joint services were held for Rachel and Allen in Newport, Tennessee, on Sept. 4. A memorial service will also be held on Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Oregon Church of God, 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd., Oregon, Illinois. Visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. with a service and Celebration of Life to follow. Memorials for her family can be sent to her sister Lindsey Breeden, 203 N. Seventh St., Oregon IL 61061.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS Brandon B. Reed and Chase E. Reed, heirs at law of Erik L. Reed, deceased, quit claim deed to Brandon B. Reed, 707 S. Second St., Oregon. Aug. 27 Jordan E. Plock and Rachel Plock, warranty deed to Karl K. Harris and Clara L. Harris, 10484 W. Pilgrim Rd., Woosung Township, $216,000. Fred J. Herr and Mary E. Herr, trustees warranty deed to Jeff Goff and Misty Goff, 102 Iron Court, Taylor Township, $2,000. Evelyn L. Hand, quit claim deed to Audrey R. Brink, 1012 N. Eighth St., Rochelle. Audrey R. Brink, warranty deed to Alejo Dominguez and Maria G. Velasco, 1012 N. Eighth St., Rochelle, $38,000. Shawn Curtis and Stephanie Curtis, warranty deed to Joshua A. Hamer and Sara E. Ahrens, 5871 S. Indian Trail, Flagg Township, $248,000. Darrin Draves and Pamela Draves, warranty deed to Emmanuel Garcia and Brianna E. Ochoa, 620 Woolf Court, Rochelle, $95,000. Joseph R. Primrose, warranty deed to Carlos Calderon and Olga L. Calderon, 104 E. McConaughy Ave., Rochelle, $200,000.

Aug. 28 Larry K. Wilson, warranty deed to DLMJ Investments LLC, 6 S. Mulberry St. Mt. Morris, $40,000. Sean M. Adams and Rebecca A. Adams, warranty deed to Earl J. Kane and Kelsey N. Kane, 1502-1504 N. Southfield Lane, Byron Township, $174,000. Byron Forest Preserve District, warranty deed to DCP Properties LLC, 110.7 acres on North Weldon Road, Byron Township, $138,000. DCP Properties LLC, warranty deed to Byron Forest Preserve District, 12681 N. Weldon Rd., Byron Township, $138,000. Jeffrey D. Wagner and Shelly R. Williams, warranty deed to Lawrence Walton and Kimberly Walton, 306 W. Fourth St., Leaf River, $52,000. Glenn W. Baldwin, quit claim deed to Rocky G. Baldwin, Lot 4 in Block 7, Rochelle. Aug. 29 Daniel E. Luepkes, warranty deed to Robert S. Dalphonse and Ashley M. Dalphonse, 2790 S. Andrew Drive, Oregon-Nashua Township, $275,000. Phillip M. Stone and Ruth M. Stone, warranty deed to Brian A. Andronic and Yessenia Andronic, 15666 E. Bethel Rd., Lynnville Township, $247,000.

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Carol A. Finn, warranty deed to John B. Steck and Patricia M. Steck, 110 Blackberry Circle, Taylor Township, $2,000. Aug. 26 Federal National Mortgage Association, warranty deed to Lee Hadick, 605 S. Fourth St., Oregon, $33,000. Tara M. Manning, warranty deed to Jason Wenz, 503 N. 14th St., Rochelle, $97,000. Alfredo Navejas and Juliana Navejas, warranty deed to Matthew A. Navejas, 415 N. 10th St., Rochelle, $115,000. Leo H. Brewer and Dawn L. Brewer, warranty deed to Paul S. Knieser and Luann Knieser, 1362 E. Flagg Rd., Flagg Township, $186,000. Terence P. Jenkins and Pamela K. Jenkins, warranty deed in trust to Audrey Schabacker, 19109 E. Lindenwood Rd., Lynnville Township, $154,500. Kevin Sassaman, warranty deed to Mary DePauw, 102 Adams St., Oregon. Mary DePauw, warranty deed to Zachary D. Hawkins and Alivia B. Hawkins, 102 Adams St., Oregon, $71,000. Dennis C. Harms and Kimberly S. Harms, warranty deed to Vernon H. Carlsen and Laurie E. Carlsen, 313 E. Pershing St., Stillman Valley, $200,000.

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Property transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the county recorder’s office. The name of the grantor transferring the property is listed first, followed by the type of transaction, the name of the grantee, the address and city, village, or township of the property. Aug. 23 George E. Holloway, warranty deed to Michael J. Davis and Melinda L. Davis, 706 N. 10th St., Rochelle, $99,000. William G. Bialas and Joyce E. Bialas, trustee’s deed to Dominic Caron, 11882 E. Gurler Rd., Flagg Township, $75,000. Karola W. Catalina Schmidt, warranty deed to Nathan Uhl and Cheyenne Uhl, 7918 S. Main St., Grand Detour Township, $62,000. William G. Brown, warranty deed to Gary L. Sandrock, 5391 Woodburn Rd., Byron Township, $142,000. Donna VanVelzer, independent executor of the estate of Dennis R. Fransen, executor’s deed to Erich M. Huber and Alysia H. Huber, Scott Township, 5927 N. Meridian Rd., $78,000. Randy Harley and Dana Harley, warranty deed to Tina Copeland and Debbie Copeland, 5716 E. Skinner Rd., Marion Township, $330,000.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Bradley E. Chapman; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2018CH92 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 02/22/2019, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on October 11, 2019 at the hour of 10:00 AM 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 36 IN MILL CREEK SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF 1/) OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 AND PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN PLAT FILE A, PAGE 73, BEARING DOCUMENT NO. 535039 IN THE OGLE COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 05-31-153-003 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 128 South Fox Run Lane Byron, IL 61010 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-18-12128. I3129962 August 30, September 6,13, 2019

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Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. Betty E. Witmer, AKA Betty Witmer; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. Case No. 2019CH44 210 North Prairie Avenue, Polo, IL 61064Judge John C. Redington NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 9, 2019, Brian E. VanVickle will on October 11, 2019, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Administration Building, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:Commonly known as 210 North Prairie Avenue, Polo, IL 61064Parcel Number(s): 14-16-226-005The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property 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. The property will NOT be open for inspection. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 19-016858.Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6289893 Email: StateEFiling@manleydeas.com September 6,13,20, 2019 F18040127 SLS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY- OREGON, ILLINOIS Specialized Loan Servicing LLC Plaintiff, vs. Ernie Elswick; Dawn Stiff aka Dawn M. Stiff; Midland States Bank; Midland Funding LLC; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. CASE NO. 18 CH 46 Property Address: 4432 North Illinois Route 2, Oregon, Illinois 61061 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on 6/7/2019, I, Sheriff, Brian VanVickle of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on 10/11/2019 , commencing at 10:00 AM , at the Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, Room , to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit:LOT TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF LANDIS SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH (4TH) PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AS RECORDED IN PLAT FILE A, PAGE 48 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.Commonly known as: 4432 North Illinois Route 2, Oregon, Illinois 61061P.I.N.: 21-09-15-100-009First Mortgage Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $41,989.92IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT.Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Ogle County.IF the sale is not confirmed of any reason, the Purchaser at the sale may be entitled at most only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee's attorney, or the court appointed selling officer.The person to contact for information regarding this property is:Sales Department at ANSELMO LINDBERG & ASSOCIATES LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)4028661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ANSELMO LINDBERG & ASSOCIATES LLC1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL ARDC 03126232 ilpleadings@AnselmoLindberg.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. R410 September 6,13,20, 2019

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Specialized Loan Servicing LLC Plaintiff, vs. Ernie Elswick; Dawn Stiff aka Dawn M. Stiff; Midland States Bank; Midland Funding LLC; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. CASE NO. 18 CH 46 Property Address: 4432 North Illinois Route 2, Oregon, Illinois 61061 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on 6/7/2019, I, Sheriff, Brian VanVickle of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on 10/11/2019 , commencing at 10:00 AM , at the Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, Room , to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit:Commonly known as: 4432 North Illinois Route 2, Oregon, Illinois 61061P.I.N.: 21-09-15-100-009First Mortgage Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $41,989.92IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g) (4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT.Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Ogle County.IF the sale is not confirmed of any reason, the Purchaser at the sale may be entitled at most only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee's attorney, or the court appointed selling officer.The person to contact for information regarding this property is:Sales Department at ANSELMO LINDBERG & ASSOCIATES LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ANSELMO LINDBERG & ASSOCIATES LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL ARDC 03126232 ilpleadings@AnselmoLindberg.comT HIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. R410 September 6,13,30, 2019

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: No. 2019P58 ARTHUR D. KEAST, Deceased. CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Arthur D. Keast. Letters of office were issued on August 15, 2019 to Duane S. Keast, 1622 Fordem Avenue, Apt. 202, Madison, Wisconsin 53704, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, WilliamsMcCarthyLLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, Illinois 61061. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both, within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated this 23rd day of August, 2019. DUANE S. KEAST, Independent Executor For the Estate of ARTHUR D. KEAST, Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMSMCCARTHYLLP P.O. Box 339 Oregon,IL 61061 (815)732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com August 23,30, September 6, 2019

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