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OREGON Republican Reporter VOLUME 168 NO. 46 • SERVING OGLE COUNTY SINCE 1851

FRIDAY, October 26, 2018 • $1.00

LOCAL HONORS

Award Winners The Village of Progress holds its 49th annual awards banquet. /4

SPORTS

FOR MAGGIE & AMOS

Hawks Advance OHS cross country teams will run Saturday at the sectional. / 19

Illinois 2 Open Road work on Illinois 2 is finally over between Oregon and Grand Detour. / 3

Don and Luann Rosko of Mt. Morris take part in a candlelight vigil in Oregon on Oct. 19 for their daughter, Maggie and their grandson Amos. Police are investigating their deaths as an arson and double homicide. Story on page 2. Photo by Earleen Hinton

INDEX

One Section - 36 Pages

Church News.......10-11 Classifieds.......... 25-31 Entertainment........... 9 Marriage Licenses.... 8

Oregon Library.........12 Oregon Police..........20 People........................ 8 Public Voice............. 22

Property Transfers.. 22 Sheriff’s Arrests...... 23 State’s Attorney...... 24 Zoning...................... 24

DEATHS Nancy Kubat, Donald E. Shrader, Page 21 Published every Friday

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LOCAL NEWS

Candlelight vigil for Maggie & Amos More than 100 honor mother and son who were slain in 2016

BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com More than 100 people attended a candlelight vigil Oct. 19 that marked the second anniversary of the unsolved murders of Byron resident Margaret “Maggie” Meyer and her 3-year-old son Amos.

Luminaries, made by Maggie’s students at the Chana Education Center, lined the sidewalks at the Ogle County Courthouse where friends and family gathered to pray and remember the two, as well as bring awareness to the ongoing investigation.

Among those attending were Maggie’s parents, Donald and Luann Rosko, of Mt. Morris.

Maggie’s friend and colleague Lynn Kalnins, assistant principal at the Chana Education Center, said students and staff held a time of remembrance earlier in the day.

The students purposely made colorful luminaries to remember the two.

“They wanted there to be color in them because they didn’t think it was right for people who brought such color and joy to the lives of others to have just plain white luminaries,” she said.

“It’s no surprise that this is a day that many of us at the Chana Education Center dread,” Kalnins said. “Two years ago I had to look into the faces of my co-workers and students…and I had to say some words I never want to ever have to speak of again. I don’t like to revisit that day mentally so therefore I’m going to share with you some things that happened today at our school. I’d like to share what she meant to them.”

She went on to read messages from Maggie’s students and co-workers.

“Ms. Meyer was something special,” wrote one student. “She was someone I could go to no matter what. She was our school mom.”

“When Ms. Meyer and I met I didn’t think I would like her,” another wrote.

“I thought she was being tough on me.

What I soon realized that when she was being tough, it was not to be mean, but to challenge me to be better.”

“Everyone she met she impacted,” wrote a colleague. “I have never seen one woman change so many people’s lives.

She genuinely cared.”

Christopher Pearce, a close friend, was tearful as he addressed the crowd.

“Tonight we gather as a community to remember the two most beautiful people, mother and son, Maggie and Amos,”

ABOVE: Two girls hold candles for Maggie and Amos during the candlelight vigil on the Ogle County Courthouse Square Oct. 19. BELOW: This was one of the photo boards that displayed pictures of Maggie and her son Amos during the vigil. Photos by Earleen Hinton

he said, before reading a Hebrew poem adapted for the occasion.

His mother Katherine Pearce said Maggie inspired others.

“Her motto was for us all to be our best.

She instilled that in her students, be your best, do your best and make the world a better place,” she said. “If each of us lives into that for Maggie and Amos their love and their lives will continue…their spirits are with us.”

Kalnins summed up, “Together we continue to hope and to pray that the individuals who took them away from us will not go unpunished.”

Emergency crews arrived the Meyer home at 2020 N. Silverthorn Drive just after 6:30 a.m. on Oct. 19, 2016 to find the house consumed by a fire that was determined to be deliberately set.

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

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

“We’re confident we’re going to come to a resolution for the family and friends,” State’s Attorney Eric Morrow said recently.

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

HEALTH NEWS

Reported cases jump from 7 to 19 from 2017 to 2018

BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com

The 70th annual Halloween Parade & Costume Contest sponsored by the Oregon Knights of Columbus will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at the Oregon Coliseum.

The parade begins at 4:30 p.m. and will form on the north side of the Coliseum.

Led by the Oregon Police and Fire Departments, the parade will go south on Fifth Street to Jefferson Street, east on Jefferson to Third Street, north on

Churches to hold Trunk or Treat Three Oregon churches will host a Trunk-or-Treat on Wednesday, Oct 31 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Jefferson Street between Fourth and Sixth Streets in Oregon.

Churches participating include Oregon United Methodist Church, St. Paul Lutheran, and Freedom Lutheran.

Congregation members will decorate their cars and hand out candy and treats to the kids.

condoms every time.

Treating infections with appropriate antibiotics is also important for stopping the spread of gonorrhea.

The Ogle County Health Department recommends that everyone who is sexually active should talk with their healthcare provider about being tested for STDs, such as gonorrhea and chlamydia, and anybody who may have been exposed to gonorrhea through a sex partner should seek care immediately for testing and treatment.

OCHD’s staff can provide testing and treatment at two locations 907 W. Pines Rd., Oregon, or 510 Lincoln Highway, Rochelle.

Call the department for more information at 815-562-6976.

For more information on gonorrhea, visit the Illinois Department of Public Health at http://www. dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/ diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/gonorrhea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.cdc.gov/std/gonorrhea/.

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ly infects the reproductive tract, including the cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes in women, and the urethra in women and men, but can also infect the throat and rectum.

Untreated gonorrhea can cause serious and permanent health problems in both women and men.

In women, gonorrhea can spread into the uterus or fallopian tubes and cause a serious infection of the reproductive organs called pelvic inflammatory disease, which can cause abdominal pain and fever and lead to chronic pelvic pain, infertility, and an increase in the risk of ectopic pregnancy (an abnormal pregnancy that develops outside of the uterus).

In men, gonorrhea may cause inflammation of the testicles and surrounding tissues and can also lead to infertility.

Prevention for gonorrhea includes abstinence, getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases before beginning a relationship with a new partner, limiting the number of sex partners, and using

Third to Franklin and then west back to the Coliseum.

Costume judging will be inside the Coliseum immediately after the parade.

Judging will be done in four categories: Class 1—ages 0 to 1, Class 2—ages 2 to 4; Class 3—ages 5 to 7; and Class 4—ages 8 and older.

Prizes will be awarded for first through fourth place in each category.

A Best of Show trophy will be presented on behalf of Kaczmarzyk Agency, Inc. for the best costume overall as selected by the judges.

Costumes may be worn as long as they are not scary or threatening.

Hot dogs, chips and bottled water will be provided for free while supplies last.

A trunk-or-treat event brings Halloween to parking lots where kids go from car to car and get candy and goodies.

They’re popular at schools, churches, and in rural areas where homes are far apart.

For more information, contact the Oregon UMC office at 815-723-2994.

Work on Illinois 2 is over After nearly seven months, work on Ill. 2 from Grand Detour to Oregon is over, and the northbound detour was scheduled to be removed Oct. 25, the Illinois Department of Transportation said in a news release.

Martin & Co. Excavating finished the work ahead of schedule, the release said.

The $6 million project began April 2, and included resurfacing the 10-mile stretch and repairing the Grand Detour bridge over the Rock River, as well as four others.

The project is part of a decade of effort by IDOT to maintain and improve the heavily traveled roadway.

Last summer, a nearly $300,000 project to rehabilitate the Ill. 2 bridge over Silver Creek, three miles north of Oregon, was completed.

The last major project in the area was a $28 million project to widen and improve Ill. 2 from Oregon to Byron, which began in 2009 and was completed in fall 2011.

It included straightening a portion of the state highway just south of Byron, adding passing zones and turn lanes, building retaining walls and installing culverts and extra guardrails.

For IDOT District 2 updates on Twitter, go to at http://twitter. com/IDOTDistrict2.

AUTHOR TO SPEAK Carlson to speak to group Andrew Carlson, a published local writer, will speak to the Oregon Writers’ Group on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. in the Oregon Public Library gallery.

He will talk from his experience and expertise about how to get writing pieces published.

Anyone who has written something and wants to know how to navigate the next step or wondering how publishing gets done in this day and age of internet technology, feel free attend.

The elevator in back of the building makes the gallery accessible to everyone.

• Friday, October 26, 2018

The Ogle County Health Department is working with the Illinois Department of Public Health to address higher than expected rates of gonorrhea in Ogle County.

OCHD Administrator Kyle Auman said the department has seen a 171 percent increase in cases of gonorrhea, a reportable sexually transmitted disease, in Ogle County from seven cases in 2017 to 19 so far this year.

He said Tuesday that the cause of the increase has not yet been determined.

“It’s pretty early on in the investigation,” Auman said. “We don’t have any hypotheses at this point.

It’s a complex issue, and there are a

lot of variables.”

Each case is being investigated by a OCHD nurse, he said, and findings are then entered into a state data base.

The health department is also working closely with area doctors.

“We want to get the word out to the public so they can take steps to protect themselves,” Auman said.

People who contract the disease may be asymptomatic or symptoms may not present for several weeks or months.

When present, symptoms can include burning or pain with urination, penile or vaginal discharge, and pain or swelling in the testicles of men.

Rectal infection can also cause rectal pain, bleeding, or discharge, and throat infection can cause a sore throat.

Gonorrhea is caused by infection with the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium, and it can be transmitted through vaginal, anal, and oral sex.

Gonorrhea most common-

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VILLAGE OF PROGRESS

Warner’s achievements earn her Moehle Award Village of Progress holds 49th annual awards banquet

BY GAVIN T. JENSEN gjensen@saukvalley.com Three years ago, Angela Warner had to use a wheelchair because of her bad hips, and nearly was blind from cataracts in both eyes.

As she walked to the stage Oct. 17 to receive the Robert Moehle Personal Achievement Award, evidence of those ailments was long gone.

Tom Wadsworth summarized her progress in a few simple words: “She looks like a new woman!”

“Me?!” she replied.

“Yes, you!,” he retorted.

Warner was one of 11 award winners recognized at the 49th annual Village of Progress awards banquet.

As Wadsworth presented her with her plaque, the nearly 300 people at St. Mary’s Learning Center erupted in applause.

“Angela has endured a lot of changes in the past four years, and she has conquered every one of them,” he said.

Warner moved into the village’s Hammer Terrace from a nursing home in Rockford in April of 2014.

Since eye and hip surgeries between

2015 and 2017, she’s been able to work on Wahl Clipper, play games, and constantly be on the move.

Moehle, for whom the award is named, was a member of the VOP board of directors for 36 years, starting in year one; he was the longest-serving board member in its history.

The award is given to those who enrolled in the village’s developmental training program and, in spite of obstacles, exhibited persistence and a willingness to succeed.

The other 10 awards and their winners are: John Herrmann Distinguished Improvement Award—Jim Lowe, Janie Etnyre, Volunteer of the Year—Scott and Joyce Stephens, Fred Smith Competitive Employment Award —John Miller, Carly Heller Special Olympian of the Year—Carla Grove, Rick Hahn Business of the Year Award—KSB Hospital in Dixon, Robert Stahl Friendship Award— Kelli Nichols, Robert Stouffer Special Recognition Award—Larry Young & Friends Charities, Village of Progress Foundation scholarships—Aubrey Headon, a senior at Rochelle Township High School; Brandi Ferrari, also a Rochelle Township High senior; and Arynn Mathieu, a senior at Byron High School.

Angela Warner receives the Robert Moehle Personal Achievement Award from emcee Tom Wadsworth during the Village of Progress 49th annual banquet Oct. 17 at the St. Mary’s Parish Center in Oregon. Photo by Michael Krabbenhoeft, Sauk Valley Media

Carla Grove receives the Carly Heller Special Olympian Award from emcee Tom Joyce and Scott Stephens receive the Janie Etnyre Volunteer of the Year Award from emcee Tom Wadsworth. Photo by Michael Krabbenhoeft, Sauk Valley Media Wadsworth. Photo by Michael Krabbenhoeft, Sauk Valley Media

SPECIAL EVENT

Sign up now to enjoy the dinner and you may even solve the mystery

The Oregon Public Library will host a murder mystery dinner on Friday, Oct. 26 and Saturday, Oct. 27.

A team of paranormal experts has been called to investigate a claim that a century-old murder during the construction of the Oregon Public Library was caused by a ghost.

But the closer they get to the truth, the higher the stakes are raised.

After one of their own is found dead, it’s up to you to help Detective Tom Collins to uncover the truth and catch the murderer before the next victim is claimed.

Pick your date: Friday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. or Saturday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m.

Limited seating, only four tables

of eight.

Tickets are $45 each or $350 a table and include dinner catered by Hazel’s Cafe.

Call 815-732-2724 or purchase tickets at the library.

Ticket sales begin on Saturday, Sept. 15 at 9 a.m.

The event is produced and presented by the Northern Illinois Players Troupe, a local group of volunteer actors, playwrights,and directors committed to bringing fun and engaging performances to local non-profit groups and organizations.

Learn more at www.northernillinoisplayers. weebly.com.

COURT DECISION

BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@saukvalley.com Stephenson County will pay $3 million to the husband of a pregnant Polo High School teacher killed in a crash four years ago at an intersection where the stop sign had been blown down.

Dispatcher oversight was to blame for the death of Sarah Kamp, 32, her husband, Jason Kamp, of Byron, said in his wrongful death suit.

She was pregnant with their second child and on her way to a prenatal checkup just after 7 a.m. on May 20, 2013, when she drove into the intersection of Rock City and Montague roads, on the Ogle-Stephenson County border, without stopping, and hit a car carrying two other women.

Sarah Kamp The sign blew down in a severe thunderstorm the night before, and a motorist called 911 shortly after 5 a.m. to report it, but the dispatcher took another call and forgot to notify anyone.

The case settled on or about Oct. 4, Stephenson County Court records show. The settlement order is set to be filed Nov. 1.

“This lawsuit was the result of a terrible tragedy, and I’m sure that the ongoing litigation was painful for the family of Sarah Kamp and her unborn child,” Stephenson County State’s Attorney Carl Larson said in a statement.

“I am very sorry for their loss, and this sentiment is shared by everyone within Stephenson County government. I’m glad the matter could be settled short of trial, and I hope the closing of this chapter will help bring the Kamp family closer to peace in this matter.”

At the time of her death, Kamp taught sophomore and senior English at Polo High, while her husband taught physics and chemistry. He left shortly after her death.

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$3 million settlement in Polo HS teacher’s death

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LOCAL NEWS

Cross country runners pitch in to help project A boost of muscle Hands On Oregon recently got a boost of muscle when the Oregon High School cross country team ran by Conover Square.

Hector Carreno, Lee Hadick, and Rick Ryland were landscaping the south side of Conover with the goal of having it completed before AOP. As the team ran by, Ryland teasingly hollered, “We have extra shovels.”

Tim Gipper, the team’s coach, asked if any one wanted to help.

Three eager volunteers, Brandon Hyde-Jones, Sam Minnis and Isaac Brooks, turned around and ran back.

The three able-bodied runners immediately took to shoveling dirt and moving landscaping bricks.

“They worked hard, and were a delight to be around!”

Ryland said.

“Thank you, coach; and thank you, guys! You were terrific and fun to work with.”

Oregon High School Cross Country athletes Issac Brooks, Sam Minnis, and Brandon Hyde-Jones stopped to help with landscaping at Conover Square recently. Photos supplied

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LOCAL HISTORY

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

Barnes to speak about early years at Those Were the Days on Saturday, Oct. 27

ABOVE: A large group of young men from Ogle County pose for a photo in front of the courthouse in Oregon before leaving for Camp Grant in Rockford. BELOW LEFT: This old photo shows one of the barracks at Camp Grant in Rockford. BELOW RIGHT: A ticket for Oregon’s Star Theater shows admission is a mere 10 cents. Photos supplied by Otto Dick

etc. They turned east at the intersection crossing the bridge and headed for Paynes Point, thence back to Camp Grant. They were a husky bunch of boys and were vigorously applauded in passing. The school pupils were all given a half hour’s intermission to witness the soldiers’ march through the city.”

“Monday evening, April 29th, a large crowd of relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Griswold, east of Ore-

The Oct. 27 session of “Those Were the Days” will feature Jim Barnes and his early years Barnes, the former mayor of Oregon

gon, and gave a farewell dance in honor of their son, James, who left Thursday morning in company with thirty-seven other Ogle County boys for the training camp at Jefferson Barracks. Refreshments and a fine supper were served.”

Ogle County Republican Nov. 7, 1018: “The ban is lifted and theatres will resume. At the close of a month’s enforced vacation on account of Spanish influenza the Star Theater in this city will be opened again

and Ogle County Board chairman, will speak about his history at 10 a.m. at the Oregon Depot. ​For additional information or questions

to the public this Thursday evening. The schools opened a week ago, churches resumed last Sunday and the ban has been lifted on social gatherings. The opening of the Star Theatre will be received with pleasure by the many patrons and the usual large patronage is assured—it will relieve the tenseness of the past few weeks.”

Next week: Camp Grant 100 years ago.

regarding this presentation or suggestions for a future presentation call Otto Dick 815-440-0639, Roger Cain 815-7577917 or Chris Martin 815-742-8471.

• Friday, October 26, 2018

This article continues with events that occurred 100 years ago in 1918.

Many letters were published from soldiers writing to their parents.

George Potgeter wrote: “I have become quite accustomed to the German shells, especially along the lines. You can hear them come whistling thru the air, and you generally fall flat when the whistling is very loud and fast. I am learning quite a little of French while wrangling with the French soldiers. All these Frenchmen speak several languages. One speaks French, German and English. I hope you are all well and happy, George L. Potgeter.”

George was in the Radio Section of the Signal Office On the front page of the Jan. 17 newspaper, “Ernest Burright, residing on one of Gov. Lowden’s farms down the river brought a large wolf, the third he has caught during the last few weeks and captured a ten dollar bounty on each, which the county pays for the destruction of a wolf. Besides the bounty, the hide brings six or seven dollars. They are worth catching.”

Feb. 7 headline reads, “Must Cultivate War Bread Taste.

Three pounds of sugar per month is the individual allowance and flour must be split with equal amount of other cereals produced. Purchasers of flour will hereafter be compelled to purchase an equal amount of substitute flour; corn, hominy, rice, barley, buckwheat or potato products.”

This was to reduce the consumption of wheat.

May 9 article reads “The citizens of Oregon were out in great numbers at ten o’clock yesterday to see a detail of seven hundred soldiers, mostly of the 133rd battery, who were on a several days’ hike. They camped Tuesday night at the mouth of Leaf River, half way between Oregon and Byron. They were accompanied by their band, commissary wagons, auto trucks,

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OREGON PARK DISTRICT

Folk to chair park & recreation association board The Illinois Park & Recreation Association (IPRA) has elected Erin Folk, executive director of the Oregon Park District, as its 2019 ChairElect.

She will take office on Jan. 25, 2019 at the IPRA Annual Business Meeting and will become IPRA’s Chair in January of 2020.

Folk entered the field in 2002 after completing her undergraduate degree in Recreation Administration at Eastern Illinois University.

She joined the Lombard Park District, and been with the Oregon Park District since 2006.

She has been an IPRA member

Erin Folk

since 2002, a member of the Illinois Park and Recreation Foundation Board in 2016, and IPRA North West Region Representative in 2017 and 2018. Erin is also a Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP).

“I am honored to have been selected as the 2019 Chair Elect and 2020 Chair and look forward to working with the IPRA staff and board as we continue to provide positive experiences for our members,” Folk said regarding her new role.

‘We are thrilled that Erin is going to be our Chair Elect in 2019 and our Chair in 2020. Erin will be among an elite few who have been IPRA Board

Chairs from the North West Region of Illinois.

“Erin has done terrific work at the Oregon Park District and we are confident she will do just as well as our statewide leader,” saId Debbie Trueblood, IPRA Executive Director.

More than $8 million has been distributed to Highland students since the foundation was formed.

The first scholarships were awarded in 1963 for a total of $4,000.

Some scholarships are based on merit and financial need; others are awarded to students based on where they

attended high school and what major they are studying.

Those receiving scholarships included the following: Baileyville: Megan Wellman, Illinois Community College System Foundation

About IPRA Established in 1944, the Illinois Park and Recreation Association’s mission is to provide and promote exceptional standards of education, networking, and resources for all professionals in the Illinois park, recreation, and conservation communities.

COLLEGE NEWS Local students receive HCC scholarships Several area students were among those awarded scholarships Oct. 14 by the Highland Community College Foundation.

The foundation distributed more than $390,000 to Highland students for the

2018 academic year with more than 300 people in attendance at its annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony in the Student/Conference Center at Highland Community College, Freeport.

Scholarships were awarded to 130 individuals from 120 various scholarship funds.

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

Oct. 12

Nicholas R. Lepre, of Crystal Lake, and Cassidy R. Williams, of Cary.

Chase B. Pinter and Tabbetha L. Colwell, both of Clinton.

George M. Markel and Tiffany E. Brandt , both of Dixon.

Zachary M. Henson, of Dixon, and

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Anna M. Ring, of Oregon.

Christopher T. Lyons, of Ft. Atkinson Wisconsin, and Shalene M. Eagleson, of Stillman Valley.

Oct. 17

Bradley W. Dempsey and Cassandra L. Barnes, both of Dixon.

Oct. 18

Graf, of Wheaton, and Kaytlin R. Watts, of Warrenville.

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SPECIAL EVENT

LOCAL GEOLOGY

OGLE COUNTY FAIR Fair dinner set for Nov. 10 The annual meeting of the Ogle County Fair Association will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ogle County Farm Bureau, 421 W. Pines Rd., Oregon.

Dinner will be a potluck. Bring a dish to pass and table service. Drinks will be provided.

A business meeting will follow the meal.

LOCAL HISTORY

Program on Schiller Piano Factory Nov. 12 • COLLEGE NEWS Continued from Page 8 Healthcare; Byron: Sydney Jackson, Hobart Agriculture; Alexis Streff, Hobart Agriculture; Chana: Athena Page, Betty & Ray Stamm Healthcare; Forreston: Hali Daehler, H.G. Kable Memorial; Jordan Green, Davis/Balluff; Eli Metz, Hubert Kepner Memorial, J. Rosemary Shockey Memorial, James Schneiderman Memorial; Michael Wubbena, R.C. Miller Agriculture; German Valley: Alicia Gray, Bauer Family; Brooklynn Hollis, Louis Fauser/ Bankers Mutual Life;

The Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society will present a program on the Schiller Piano Factory in Oregon on Monday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. in the second floor conference room at KSB Hospital in Dixon.

Mt. Morris: Danielle Hagemann, Del Scheider Agriculture, Highland Chapter 108 of Pheasants Forever.

Gerald Gehrke Gerald Gehrke, of Oregon, graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during the summer commencement ceremony.

He earned a bachelor of science degree in Computer Engineering.

Lucas Jurasek Lucas Jurasek, of Byron, has qualified to become a member of the Honor Program for the 2018-19 academic year at the Iowa State University College of

This business that played such an important part in the area since the early days of 1890, has gone through many transformations until its current status as Conover Square.

A short annual meeting will also

Human Sciences, Ames, Iowa He is studying Aerospace Engineering.

The Honor Program includes high-ability students who are looking to capitalize on their potential while at Iowa State.

Members are provided with leadership and research opportunities and also benefit from challenging themselves academically.

To qualify, students must have an ISU grade point average of 3.50 or above and at least 48 credits remaining before graduation.

Jordan R. Gipper Jordan R. Gipper, of Byron, graduated

be held.

The room is handicapped accessible and the public is invited. No fee is charged to attend.

For more information, call the society library at 815-284-1134.

from the University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming, at the completion of the summer semester.

He earned a bachelor of science degree.

Upper Iowa University Two area students have been named to the summer dean’s list at Upper Iowa University, Fayette, Iowa.

To be honored, the undergraduate must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade point average and be enrolled as a full-time student.

Those earning academic honors include Alyssa Behmer, of Stillman Valley, and Shawn Weaver, of Byron.

• Friday, October 26, 2018

Get ready for a strange event filled with stories of deadly ghosts, peculiar people, strange deaths, and mysterious creatures lurking the back roads and UFOs buzzing the skies.

Chad Lewis will present “The Bizarre History of Illinois” on Friday, Nov. 2 at two local libraries.

He will share his stories at the Oregon Public Library at 3:30 p.m. and the Mt. Morris Public Library at 6 p.m.

The event is free and open to all ages.

Lewis has been featured on the Discovery Channel’s A Haunting, William Shatner’s Weird or What, ABC’s Scariest Places on Earth, along with being a frequent contributor on Ripley’s Believe it or Not Radio.

With a master’s degree in Psychology, Lewis has authored more than 20 books in the strange and unusual.

The more bizarre the legend, the Chad Lewis will present “The Bizarre History of Illinois” on Friday, more likely it is he will be there.

Nov. 2 at two local libraries. Photo supplied

Join Northwest Illinois Audubon on a visit to Castle Rock State Park on Sunday, Oct. 28 to view and learn about bedrock geology of northwest Illinois.

The field trip starts at 1 p.m. at the Castle Rock scenic overlook located along the Rock River about a mile south of the main park entrance on Ill. 2 south of Oregon.

After Castle Rock, the group will travel to a quarry near Elkhorn Creek Preserve to look at the Platteville dolostone.

Led by retired Highland Community College geology instructor Steve Simpson, the three rock layers exposed in this part of the state are St. Peter sandstone, Platteville dolostone, and Galena dolostone.

They were deposited during the Late Ordovician period 460 to 445 million years ago and reflect the changing rock types and fossils as the sea level gradually rose during this period.

No fee will be charged to participate and the public is welcome to attend.

To register or for more information contact Laura Dufford at 815-947-2720 or lauraduffird@gmail.com.

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Libraries to host “Bizarre History of Illinois”

Field trip to study local geology

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| CHURCH NEWS

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ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services:

Laborers for Christ Offering; 10:20 a.m. Education Hour; 6:30 p.m. Youth Group Thursday, Nov. 1—10 a.m.

Bible Class

OPEN BIBLE

Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

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

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

We include children in our Sunday Worship experience “Grandkids Class” Ages 3-10 are dismissed right after our Praise & Blended Worship Time.

Bible-Based

303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www.baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Service

Passion for God Compassion for People

Wednesday

Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org

7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study

4th Sunday Each Month

1:30 p.m. Nursing Home Service at Presence St. Joseph

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH POLO CAMPUS

BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201

205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw 815-837-5255

Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads

Sundays at 10 a.m. polo@crossroadscn.com We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in our cafe for coffee, snacks & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade) - Sundays at 6 p.m.

Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com

CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship

BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville

Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m.

Adult Sunday School 10 a.m.

606 Main St., Chana 61015 Pastor Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Adult & Children’s Education 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

Office Hours M-F 8-noon 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Followed by Coffee Hour And Sunday School Communion every week All are welcome Child care provided Handicapped Accessible

2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Sunday, Oct. 28—9 a.m.

Worship with Communion,

SWEETWOOD INTERIORS 107 Main Street, Forreston, IL 815-938-3681 • 877-938-3681 www.sweetwoodinteriors.com Email: nsweetwood@verizon.net

EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569

9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Church

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

8:30 a.m. Fellowship 8:50 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship

The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at our office at 113 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon. The deadline is 9 a.m. on Fridays for church news left in the drop boxes in Forreston & Polo. Items can also be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews.com. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-732-6166 ext. 5903.

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd.

FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road

Pastor Marvin Jacobs Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313

9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Women & Men’s Bible Study, Kids Club www.ebenezerreformed.com

EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203 “A Church with a Heart — In the Heart of Forreston” 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School Sunday, Oct. 28—9 a.m.

Worship with Holy Communion; No Sunday School; German Potluck Dinner Follows Church Wednesday, Oct. 31—5:30 p.m.

Choir

764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes

FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith 702 E. Dixon St., Polo

Office: 815-732-2424 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Sunday School

Handicapped Accessible

Pastor Brian LeBaron 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo

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

Saturday, Oct. 27—7 a.m.

Men’s Accountability Group; 6 p.m. Youth Escape Room Event Sunday, Oct. 28—8:30 a.m.

Sunday School For All Ages; 9:30 a.m. Inner Mission; 10 a.m.

Worship Service; 5 p.m. Youth Group Wednesday, Oct. 31—5-6:30 p.m. Trunk or Treat Thursday, Nov. 1—1 p.m.

Ladies Bible Study Log onto our website at http://www.efcmm.org to check out our latest opportunities and updates

9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.”

9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting Transportation and nursery provided for all services.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

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

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

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Church News Deadline

9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service Nursery Available We are an independent non-denominational Christian church.

Handicapped Accessible 11 a.m. Worship Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-938-2380 Sunday, Oct. 28—9 a.m.

Worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Monday, Oct. 29—8 a.m. AA Meeting; 3-4:30 p.m. Good News Club Thursday, Nov. 1—8 a.m. AA Meeting

FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH

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

9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir

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

9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School

FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA Pastor Karyn Kost

815-284-2966 Website:https//www. freedomlutheran.org/home. html Sunday Evening Worship at 5:45 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon Coffee & Fellowship following the service Welcome Center is at 111 S. 4th St., Oregon

GATHERING PLACE CHURCH Come Take Your Place at the Table - SOS 2:4 124 N. Fourth St., Oregon (Oregon Coliseum) Pastor Wade Buzzard 815-440-7937 Online: theGP.Church // FB.com/ theGatheringPlaceChurch

10 a.m. Sundays Life Groups Throughout The Week

Ogle County Newspapers Publishers of:

The Oregon Republican, Mt. Morris Times, Forreston Journal and Tri-County Press Your Hometown Newspapers 815-732-6166

Byron • Oregon • Rochelle • Rockford Roscoe/Rockton • Stillman Valley

Member FDIC

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Tuesday, Oct. 30—8:45 a.m.

Bible Study; Quilting

8:30 a.m. Worship Service

GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-362-6601

9 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 10 a.m. Worship Service

NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH

10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:05 a.m. Worship Service Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center

OREGON CHURCH OF GOD

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

9:30 a.m. Sunday Praise and Worship Service (Nursery provided) 11 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday 6 p.m. Prayer & Bible Studies Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Various Activities

104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River 815-345-3038 Pastor Sung-Eun Kim

Sunday, Oct. 28—10:30 a.m.

Worship

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi Handicapped Accessible 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. Sunday School Age Three through Sixth Grade.

Everyone is Welcome

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Friday, Oct. 26—9 a.m.

Women’s Fellowship Sunday, Oct. 28—8:15 a.m.

Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m.

Worship with Pastor Brant Clements Preaching; 10:30 a.m.

Fellowship Time; 10:45 a.m.

Sunday School; 11 a.m. Living Hope Church Service

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH

West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Karyn Kost Sunday, Oct. 28—9:15 a.m.

Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m.

Congregational Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship

ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH

860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship You and your family are invited to join us for worship on Sunday, Oct. 28. The morning service begins at 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Michael Hoffman’s morning message is the seventh in the Lessons from Luke Series, and is titled “Doomsday Responses,” based on Luke 21: 34-36.

Greeting you will be Phil, Delene, and Conner Young.

During morning worship an exceptionally fine Children’s Church is offered for children 3 years old through Grade 5.

Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. and includes classes for adults, young adults, teens, children and infants.

Special attention is given in each class to issues and topics related to the particular needs and interests of each group.

The Wednesday night Youth Group meets at 6 p.m. at East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Daysville Road.

The local Weight Watchers group meets Wednesday at the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, followed by their meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

October’s Bible Books of the Month are Romans & I and II Corinthians.

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe

9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Social Time 10:30 Worship

9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service

ST. MARY CHURCH

Congress Ave. & Webster St. Handicapped Accessible Pastor Leslie Lake PoloCob@risebroadband.net 9:30 a.m. Family Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School

PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Reconciliation 3:30-4:15 p.m. Saturday

St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238

9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

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

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

10:30 a.m.

Reconciliation

10:45 a.m. Worship Service

First Sunday of each month after mass

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Followed by Fellowship and All-Age Sunday School

4:30 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. Sunday 8 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 3 p.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest

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

Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.

Holy Communion

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

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

POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

Children’s Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Available St. Bride’s follows traditional Anglican-Episcopal church practices; is biblically based and both family and

Religious Education Youth Program 6 p.m.1st & 2nd Wednesdays Adult Bible Study 8:30 a.m. 1st Wednesday

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

8:30 & 11 a.m.

Worship Services 9:30 a.m.

Coffee & Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday 10 a.m. Bible Study

Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office

SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

416 Prospect St., Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199

9:30 a.m. Sabbath School 11 a.m. Worship Service Luncheon after services, weekly

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Email: trinitymmil@frontier.com Website: www.trinitymmil.net Saturday Worship 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

Friday, Oct. 26—8 a.m.

Bulletin Assembly & Fellowship Saturday, Oct. 27—5:30 p.m.

Worship Service- Reformation Celebration Sunday, Oct. 28—9:30 a.m.

Worship Service, Fellowship Time Following; 10:45 a.m.

Work Assignments in Nave for Be the Church; No Sunday School; 1 p.m. Return to Church for Lunch Following Be the Church Tasks Tuesday, Oct. 30—12 p.m.

Brown Bag Bantering; 3:30 p.m.

Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates; 7 p.m.

Weekly Cantata Rehearsal Wednesday, Oct. 31—6:30 a.m.

Prayer & Praise Group; 9 a.m.

Quilting Group; 6 p.m. Chime Choir; 6:45 p.m. Chancel Choir Men; 7 p.m. Full Chancel Choir; 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Women Thursday, Nov. 1—3:30 p.m.

Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates

WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411

9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:35 a.m. Worship

Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups,

Ogle County Newspapers Publishers of:

708 S. Division St., Polo • 946-2714

The Oregon Republican, Mt. Morris Times, Forreston Journal and Tri-County Press Your Hometown Newspapers 815-732-6166

SHANNON • POLO • LAKE CARROLL

211 S. Division Ave., Rt. 26 Polo 946-2777

Member FDIC

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• Friday, October 26, 2018

LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

individual oriented. Visitors are always welcomed.

CHURCH NEWS | Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com

Church and Main Streets Don Plock, Pastor

Sunday, Oct. 28—8 a.m.

Education Meeting; 9 a.m.

Worship-Coin Collection; 10:15 Fellowship & Sunday School Tuesday, Oct. 30—9 a.m. Staff Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts Wednesday, Oct. 31—7 a.m.

Men’s Bible Study; 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Prayer in the Chapel; 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night Alive-Trunk or Treat Thursday, Nov. 1—7 p.m.

Habitat for Humanity Meeting Sunday, Nov. 4—9 a.m.

Worship with Communion; 10:15 Fellowship & Sunday School

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OREGON LIBRARY Murder in the Library! - Murder Mystery Dinner Oct. 26-27 A team of paranormal experts has been called to investigate a claim that a century-old murder during the construction of the Oregon Public Library was caused by a ghost. But the closer they get to the truth, the higher the stakes are raised.

After one of their own is found dead, it’s up to you to help Detective Tom Collins to uncover the truth and catch the murderer before the next victim is claimed.

Pick your date: Friday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. or Saturday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m.

Limited seating, only 4 tables of 8. Tickets are $45 each or $350 a table and include dinner catered by Hazel’s Cafe.

Call 815-732-2724 or purchase tickets at the Library.

Ticket Sales ARE ON SALE NOW! Don’t wait and miss this ghostly event!

Produced and presented by the Northern Illinois Players Troupe, a local group of volunteer actors, playwrights, and directors, committed to bringing fun and engaging performances to local non-profit groups and organizations.

Learn more at http://www.northernillinoisplayers.weebly.com.

Adult Yoga Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.

Benefits of yoga include developing a mind-body connection and present centered awareness. Strength, flexibility, stamina/endurance and a sense of calm for both the mind and body will increase with repeated practice over time.

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat and water bottle. Mats will be provided to those in need on a first come, first serve basis. Registration required.

Family Yoga Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

Families with children ages 4-18 are invited to participate in Family Yoga.

Families with children with special needs encouraged to attend.

Benefits of Yoga include reduced

tension and anxiety, improved attention span and ability to concentrate, improved memory and enhanced emotional stability. Yoga mats provided, registration required.

been postponed.

Due to low registration, we have decided to move this presentation to a later date. Rescheduled date to be announced soon.

Story Times 18-24 Month Story Time (9:30 a.m.) and Preschool (3-6 yrs. old) Story Time (10:30 a.m.) has begun. Join us on Thursdays for stories, crafts and fun!

Halloween at the Library Make the Library a stop on your trick or treat trail on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. There will be decorations, treats, and contests to enter. Come by if you dare!

Oregon Writers’ Group (OWG) T​ he last Tuesday of every month, at 10 a.m., the Oregon Writers’ Group will meet in the gallery of the Library. OWG is a gathering of writers or writer wannabes who meet to support each other and to further their own writing.

Receive informal feedback from others in the group as they compliment, comment, ask questions, help clarify, etc. on your writings or idea for something you might want to write.

Meetings aren’t intense or demanding, share whatever you are comfortable sharing. MISSION: to help and encourage you in your writing.

Knit and Crochet Club A friendly and dedicated group meets every Monday evening, 6 p.m. at the Library. These crafty people share their time and energy with anyone who enjoys the delights of the yarn. Working on projects can come to a complete halt if someone has a question or a good story to share.

Library Book Clubs The 2nd Wednesday Book Club (2WBC) meets Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 12:30 p.m. at the Library to discuss Night by Elie Wiesel.

The Afternoon Book Club meets Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 1 p.m. to discuss Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys.

Postponed!

Colleen Moore’s Fairy Tale Castle schedule on October 20th at 11am has

Family Matters 2018 Special Education Training Series #3 - Nov. 1 , 6 p.m.

Effective Communication Tools for Parents and Professionals Learn how to build bridges of effective communication between parents and school staff when a child needs special education. Registration is required.

A light meal will be provided. Call Patti at 815-965-5069 ext.10303 to take advantage of the children’s activities (over age 5). Space is limited, REGISTER EARLY. Call 866-436-7842, ext. 3516 or visit www.fmptic.org/events/trainings to register. This program provided by Family Matters, Florissa and Easter Seals.

Pottery Class - Nov. 5 Once again, Tonya Hardy will be teaching a pottery class at the Library.

Just in time for the holidays, come and make a holiday gnome for under your tree or holiday decorations. Registration required, only 10 seats available.

How to Make Your Donation Count: Smart Giving to Nonprofit OrganizationsNov. 10, at 11 a.m.

Learn how to determine the best nonprofit organizations to support financially, or volunteer with.

Hear about the regulations that govern nonprofit organizations and how they disclose their financial and community impact. Guest speaker, Dr. Alicia Schatteman is an associate professor of nonprofit management at Northern

Illinois University.

She researches and teaches nonprofit finance, strategic planning, and performance management. Registration required.

TRIVIA NIGHT Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m., for Trivia Night and see how much you know about sports, books, music, history and more. Come solo or bring your own team of up to four people, 18 years of age and older. There is limited amount of seating so call today, 815732-2724, to register.

Friends of the Library Bake Sale Nov. 19, 2-6 p.m.

Friends of the Oregon Library’s annual bake sale held November 19th from 2-6 p.m. NEW THIS YEAR, pre-order pies now and pick them up at the bake sale, along with any additional baked goods you may need for your Thanksgiving holiday dinner. Pies will be made by The Village Bakery.

NEW RELEASES Jurassic World – Fallen Kingdom (Rated PG-13) Uncle Drew (Rated PG-13) Tag (Rated R) Luis And The Aliens (Rated PG) Book Club (Rated PG-13) C. B. Strike-The Series: The Cuckoo’s Calling/The Silkworm/Career Of Evil (Rated R) The Way Way Back (Rated PG-13) The Leisure Seeker (Rated R) American Animals (Rated R) This Is Us: The Complete Second Season (Rated R) Deadpool 2 (Rated R) The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island (Rated G) Adrift (Rated PG-13) RBG (Rated Non-Fiction 347.73 RBG) Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (Rated Non-Fiction 791.45 WON) For more information, please call 815732-2724. The Oregon Public Library is located at 300 Jefferson Street.

PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION

Saturday, Nov. 10 at 10am 1031 W. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL

This auction will feature a nice selection of very usable, and well-maintained shop tools and equipment, as well as advertising signs, memorabilia, and business fixtures. Plus 2001 Chrysler LHS,and 1997 Ford Taurus. Lots of items and advertising pieces yet to be discovered!

Visit www.bearrows.com for pictures and info.

www.BEARROWS.com

Auctioneers: John Bearrows 815-739-9150 – Josh Hickey 815-739-1030

LIVE MUSIC

Northern Illinois University’s Steelband will present its fall 2018 concert on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. at the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building on the NIU Campus in DeKalb.

The event will be dedicated to the memories of steelband legends, Dr. Ellie Mannette and Ken “Professor�

Philmore, both of whom recently passed away.

The program will also feature the All-University Steelband and Community School for the Arts (CSA) Steelband, as well the NIU Steelpan Studio.

The NIU Steelband will host Professor of Harp, Faye Seeman, as its guest artist.

Seeman is principal harpist of the renowned Chicago Sinfonietta Orchestra and adjunct professor of harp studies at Wheaton College and Northern Illinois University.

She has distinguished herself as one of the most versatile harpists in the Midwest, and, along with several colleagues from the Chicago jazz community, has established the

“ZigZag� Jazz Harp Quartet (harp, piano, bass and drums).

Seeman and Head of Steelband Studies at NIU, Professor Liam

Teague, have also formed the harp and steelpan duo Pangelic, a collaborative effort dedicated to breaking down musical boundaries.

Tickets are $5 for Adults, $3 for students or at the door.

The NIU Steelband is directed by Liam Teague (Head of Steel Pan Studies/Professor of Music) and Yuko Asada (Musical Instrument Technician).

About the Steelband Created in 1973 by G. Allan O’Connor, it was the first active steelband formed in an American university and has performed throughout the United States and around the world.

NIU is one of the few institutions in the world at which students may pursue music degrees (undergraduate and graduate) with Northern Illinois University’s Steelband will perform on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. at the Boutell the steel pan as the major instrument of choice.

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READING MATTERS

his column is the third in a series that looks at general expectations for reading homework for different grade levels.  For this month we will consider supporting middle and upper elementary students in grades three through six. This will help us see the important role we play in supporting our children and grandchildren as they continue to grow and develop more sophisticated literacy skills. While third grade readers are very different from sixth grade readers, there are some general similarities that will help us know how to support each of these grades with reading.

One area of reading that changes is that of reading more nonfiction texts. Â As students move from middle elementary into upper elementary they begin to use textbooks for other content areas such as science, math, and social studies. Â

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Textbooks are information packed, and they include specific vocabulary for each subject. This makes them more difficult to read and understand.  If your child or grandchild has been assigned a chapter, or part of a chapter to read in a textbook it can help to break the reading in to smaller chunks.  We can encourage them to stop after each chunk and discuss the meaning to be sure they are understanding before going to the next chunk. We can also help them use the features that help break down the text such as headings, captions, and bold print.  Fiction reading at these grade lev-

Oregon High School will host parent teacher conferences for students in grades

els usually involves longer chapter books or novels. In this kind of reading it can be difficult to keep track of characters and the plot.  It is helpful to stop after each chapter to discuss what is happening.  Making predictions about what will happen next is also a good way to keep the attention on the story.  Sticking to reading for longer periods of time requires what we call reading stamina. It is like building a reading muscle.  We can support this by helping our middle and upper elementary readers build that muscle by reading a bit longer each time they sit to read.  We might sit with them and read our own book to model this.

This is also the age where motivation to read may lessen. Â The best thing we can do to help in this area is to encourage them to read a wide variety of kinds of materials and in multiple ways. Â

9-12 on Thursday, Nov. 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. To schedule a conference, contact the

Some reluctant readers enjoy reading on an e-reader instead of a hard copy of a book. Some might find reading materials online that they enjoy. Â Teachers and librarians can help your child find favorite authors.

They can also help locate reading materials based on individual interests.  There are many books written for this age that are written in a series. This can be motivational, too, and if a child becomes interested in a series you automatically have the next book to read. The idea is to keep reading.

As reading becomes more content based, and maybe more difficult, it is important to help your child manage the required homework, but also to help them find something they like to read for enjoyment. Â We can, and should, still read aloud to our middle and upper elementary aged students, if only for the time spent together and the sharing of a great book!

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“Somewhere, Nowhere” features a group of teenagers during their senior year in high school who have mixed feelings about sticking

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The OHS Drama Club is student created and directed.

The play is directed by Olivia Stafford, produced by Tessa Burger, and Holly Handschuh is the stage manager.

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Phillip (Conner) Young was nominated and selected as Oregon High School’s Senior of Distinction for September.

“Conner Young is an outstanding representative of the Class of 2019.

As a current advisor to National Honor Society, I have nominated Conner who serves as our NHS President,” said Shannon Cremeens, OHS Dean of Students. “During his time at OHS, Conner has accumulated almost 360 hours of community service. Many of those hours have been dedicated to Mission 22, an organization he has led in our area for the last two years.

“Each spring, he has raised money and walked 22 miles to raise money and awareness regarding veteran suicide and mental health. Last year I had the honor of walking several of

those miles with him. He has made multiple community relationships through his work with Mission 22, even being nominated for Inspire 815, an organization recognizing great civic contributions in our region,” Creemens said.

“Conner also was able to participate in Boys State this summer where he gained additional training and has been able to promote leadership to the community in a variety of new ways. Conner is academically on track to be recognized for honors at graduation for Cum Laude, and he works hard in his classes,” Creemens said. “He lives each day at OHS by setting an example to others in the way he treats his peers, works hard academically, and strives to make a positive impact on others. I believe Conner is by far deserving of

Oregon High School Senior of Distinction Phillip (Conner) Young receives his achievement award from Stillman Bank’s Pat Donahue. Photo supplied Senior of Distinction recognition.”

Employees at Oregon High School are asked to nominate any Senior who displays qualities and talents

they wish every student possessed and/or who have great grades and are involved in service to both school and community.

SPORTS Regional final is Oct. 25 Oregon’s volleyball team had a battle on their hands at the LenaWinslow 2A Reginal on Tuesday.

The Lady Hawks dropped the first game 23-25, but rallied back to win the second game 25-19 and the third, 26-24 to advance to the regional final on Thursday.

Lena-Winslow downed Pecatonica 25-10, 25-18 in the first game of the night.

Oregon and Lena-Winslow will play for the regional crown on Thursday at 6 p.m.

The winner of the Lena-Winslow regional will play the winner of the Orion Regional at the Port Byron Abbi Hopkins receives a serve as McKenna Sadler watches during Oct. 16 action against North Boone. Oregon advanced to the final at Riverdale Sectional on Monday, Oct. the Lena-Winslow 2A Regional. They will play Le-Win on Thursday. Visit www.oglecountynews.com for updates. Photo by Earleen Hinton 29 at 6:30 p.m.

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OREGON FOOTBALL

Hawks handle Mendota 32-0 in final game

BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com The Oregon football team closed its season out in fine fashion with a 32-0 shutout of Mendota on Senior Night on Oct. 19.

That placed the Hawks (3-6) in sixth place in the BNC, an improvement over last year’s 0-8 conference record.

“We’re decently happy, but disappointed with the record,” Oregon coach Nick Schneiderman said.

“If we could have stayed healthy, maybe we could have squeezed out one or two more wins. What pleases me most is how hard the boys played.”

Against Mendota, it all came together for the Hawks.

“We finally had a few things go our way,” Schneiderman said. “In other games, it seemed like the ball bounced the other way.”

One example of the ball bouncing Oregon’s way against Mendota was Ryker Finch standing in the end zone and catching a ball that popped out of a Mendota running back’s hands.

Jake Mennen ran another fumble recovery 18 yards for a touchdown.

Mennen (7-for-74 rushing) also added touchdown runs of 11 and 48 yards. Dalton Hermes, who had 157 yards on 14 carries, ran a 78-yarder for another score.

Oregon had 310 total yards compared to only 123 for the Trojans.

One drawback was an uncharacteristic 100 yards in penalties for Oregon.

“The game got sloppy at the end with both teams getting penalized,” Schneiderman said.

About the only offense mustered by the Trojans was quarterback Gavin Glazebrook completing 15-of24 passes for 84 yards.

The sloppy play also could have been frustration on Mendota’s part, as they suffered their first winless season in 40 years.

Mendota has been 4-41 in the last five years and is finding life in the Big Northern a daunting challenge.

Oregon started the season with a much-needed overtime win over Rockford Lutheran. After that, there was a difficult gauntlet against playoff qualifiers G-K, Dixon, Byron and Stillman Valley.

“You always want a win off the bat. Getting Lutheran was key for us, especially after losing to them last year,” Schneiderman said.

“That was a crucial stretch of games we faced after that.”

Even with four straight losses, the Hawks weren’t discouraged.

ABOVE: Oregon’s Jake Mennen (12) celebrates with Jacob Hoyle (45) after recovering a fumble and scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter. BELOW: Calvin Sullivan (15), Angel Chavez (63), Jacob Hoyle (45), Robert Youngren (65) and Nicholas Alexander (71) tackle a Mendota runner. Photos by Earleen Hinton They handled Rock Falls to get back on the winning track and played Stillman fairly even in the first half.

“We wore down against Stillman,” Schneiderman said.

“The injury bug hurt us and then everything came together against Rock Falls.”

One game that Schneiderman was disappointed in was a loss to Winnebago, in which the Hawks led 7-0 at half.

“They found a weakness in our defense and made offensive adjustments,” Schneiderman said. “We’ll learn from it.”

With a sophomore team that had a winning record, the second-year coach looks forward to next season.

“Other than the Stillman game, they were in all the other ones,” Schneiderman said. “That’s a good crop of sophomores that will blend well with out juniors.”

The team will take a hit with linemen losses, but return Finch at quarterback and Zach Crandall at running back.

CROSS COUNTRY

1A Oregon Sectional races are at 10 and 11 a.m. at Park West

Oregon High School’s cross country teams both qualified for the Oregon Sectional, slated to be held on Saturday at Oregon Park West. Pictured here are both teams. Front row: Faith Marquardt, Lorena Nava-Moyotyl, Katlyn Ramirez, Lydia Cermak, Breana DeHaan, Ryanne DeHaan, and McKenna Tremble. Back row: Coach Lori Gipper, Connor Harshman, Andrew Harshman, Charles Gatz, Katelyn Byerley, Mike Bower, Kenny Bower, Madisyn Byerley, Taylar Rufer, Issac Xiong Brooks, and Coach Tim Gipper. Photo supplied lowed by Rockford Christian, Aurora Central Catholic, Elgin Harvest Christian Academy, Genoa Kings-

ton, and Johnsburg. Winnebago’s Natalie Martino won the race in 17:02.

The girls sectional race begins at 10 a.m. followed by the boys race at 11 a.m. at Oregon Park West.

Running at Regional FAR LEFT: Oregon’s Mike Bower led the boys team at the regional last Saturday. The team will run this Saturday at the Oregon Sectional.

LEFT: Oregon’s Leah Watters led the girls team at the regional last Saturday. The team will run this Saturday at the Oregon Sectional.

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Oregon’s girls and boys cross country teams each placed seventh as a team at the Class 1A Winnebago Regional on Oct. 20 to earn the last team spots into Saturday’s Oregon Sectional.

The boys were paced by Andrew Harshman, whose time of 16 minutes, 29 seconds over the 2.85-mile Fuller Forest Preserve course was good for 17th place. Mike Bower was next in 16:48, good for 23rd place.

Other Oregon runners and their times were: Connor Harshman, 38th, 17:45; Kenny Bower, 42nd, 18:35; and Charles Gatz, 67th, 21:04.

Aurora Central Catholic won the event followed by Winnebago, North Boone, Rockford Lutheran, and Genoa Kingston, Winnebago’s Devin Tervelt won the race in 15:09.

On the girls side, Oregon was led

by Leah Watters (14th, 18:58) and Cynthia Nyderek (32nd, 20:00). Other runners were: Katlyn Ramirez, 34th, 20:02; Faith Marquardt, 40th, 20:20; Katelyn Byerley, 43rd, 20:31; Breanna DeHaan, 47th, 20:47; and Lydia Cermak, 55th, 21:17.

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Cardinals have to be happy with playoff seedings T

he Forreston football team has to be very happy with the IHSA playoff seedings.

Seeded No 6 in 1A, the Cardinals are opposite of favorites Aurora Christian and Lena-Winslow. The earliest they could meet either is the semifinals.

Only one point separated Forreston from having to face Aurora in the first round. No. 9 seed Aurora won its final game 34-33, giving them a 6-3 record instead of 5-4.

With the amount of playoff points they had, a 5-4 record would have made them No. 11 seed and sent them to Forreston.

Considering that Aurora’s only losses were to schools in the 4A and 5A playoffs, they are at a different level than what is seen in 1A. However, with an enrollment of 233 and no post-season wins the last four years, Aurora is not subject to the IHSA multiplier or success factor for private schools.

Here they are back in 1A for the first time since the early 2000s. I remember covering AFC as they beat Aurora 22-0 in the 2003 playoffs.

With a small roster and smattering of fans, I actually felt sorry for Aurora.

My sympathy was unfounded as former NFL player Don Beebe took over the program the following year and eventually guided it to a pair of 3A state titles and a runner-up in 4A. Those of us in Oregon still feel the pain from consecutive playoff losses to the Aurora.

After all the success Aurora has had, it seems absurd they are in the 1A playoffs. But, that is the system in place by the IHSA and no matter how they tweaked it over the years, it is impossible to get true equity in competition.

Instead, Forreston hosts Kirkland Hiawatha, the antithesis to Aurora Christian. Kirkland’s only athletic claim to fame is being the hometown of former White Sox manager and MLB player Gene Lamont.

According to the IHSA website, Kirkland made the football playoffs in 1984 and 1987 under Polo native Terry Jenkins and then went another 30 years without making it.

They have only one playoff win in school history and likely will not be making it number two against Forreston.

To be fair, Kirkland is improved this year, but is nowhere near the pedigree of the Forreston Cardinals, who have been averaging 48 points a game in its seven wins.

Looking ahead to round two, don’t be surprised if Forreston’s opponent is Fulton, not undefeated Milledgeville. At the risk of offending my friends in the NUIC Upstate, that division was down.

Fulton played some real heavy-

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Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity.

Oct. 20 At 12:55 a.m., Oregon Police issued Irene Medina, 49, of Rockford, was issued a citation at 12:55 a.m. for operating a vehicle when registration suspended for non-insurance. This violation occurred in the 200 block of North Fourth Street.

Beth A. Schell, 52, of Oregon, was arrested at 8 p.m. for driving while license suspended. Schell was also issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. She was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred in the 300 block of Lover’s Lane.

Oct. 21 Timothy M. Richardson, 38, of Oregon, was arrested at 6:52 p.m. on an

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ing a 35-6 win over 2A playoff team Rockridge.

Regardless, the Fulton-Milledgeville match-up will be one of the tops in the first round.

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outstanding Ogle County warrant for domestic battery. Richardson was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Eight parking tickets were issued from Oct. 15-21.

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

General calls for service through dispatch Oct. 15-21 Checking a Subject/Vehicle.............3 Citizen Complaints............................2 Animal Complaint............................. 4 Ordinance Violations.........................2 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem......... 4 Disturbance / Domestic................... 1 Assist EMS / Other Department.... 8 Lockout Vehicle/Building................. 1 911 Hang-up / Open Line.................. 1 Traffic Stops.....................................10

Polo got a scare just prior to the pairings being announced when two playoff points were taken away by the IHSA. It was determined that week two opponent, Edwardsville Metro East Lutheran, played a couple of unsanctioned foes from Missouri and those wins would not be counted.

With 256 berths available, the Marcos snuck in at 255. A year ago, they missed by two spots of getting it.

Even though they go on the road to face No. 1 seed Princeville (9-0), it is a feel-good story that Polo is even in the playoffs considering they have so few varsity players and are in the final year as an 11-man team.

Another plus for Polo is getting away from the NUIC and playing in what promises to be a pretty cool rural environment. It will be a fun trip for the Marcos.

Credit to both Polo and Forreston for playing night games instead of the standard daytime fare. This is when high-school football in meant to be played and allows for more fans and media to partake.

Denny Diduch was a big proponent of this, going as far as asking fellow NUIC coaches to consider spreading game times around as much as possible so that fans and media outlets could benefit. When every game is played at 1 p.m. on Saturday, that’s a drag.

For the first time since 1995, Stark County will not be in the post season. I bring this up because of the influence Stark County has had against the NUIC over those many years. Certainly, Forreston and Polo remember recent playoff games against them.

What’s going on with Stark County is the same thing affecting other small schools - maintaining enough quality personnel on a yearly basis.

It’s tough for the little towns, of which the NUIC has the three smallest schools in the 1A playoffs in Orangeville (102), Polo and Milledgeville (160 each).

Problems for Byron?

Byron (9-0) has been ranked No. 1 in 3A for most of the year and could be in line for a trip downstate after suffering a heartbreaking loss to eventual champ Elmhurst IC last year. Two problems for the Tigers, though.

Its first round opponent is No. 16 seed Rock Island Alleman. The Pioneers play schools in the 1,000-3,000 enrollment range, so that record in misleading. That’s tough draw for No. 1 seed Byron.

The second concerns is No. 2 seed Chicago Dunbar (8-1). Chicago Public League teams are a mixed bag, going from undisciplined and sloppy to extremely talented.

Who really knows how good the Mightymen are, but they did shut out a 5A playoff team 36-0 to end the season.

Stillman Valley gets Dixon in the first round, but with powerhouse Elmhurst IC waiting in the wings, it only gets harder for whoever wins.

However, after seeing Stillman upset Aurora Christian 28-26 five years ago, anything is possible.

After losing two games this year on last-second passes, Rochelle needed to beat highly-favored Kaneland to reach 5 wins and get in the playoffs.

That’s exactly what the Hubs did in a stunner to all the playoff prognosticators who had counted them out. Like Stillman, Rochelle gets a conference foe (Sycamore) in round one, but then looming in the next round is a private school juggernaut in Lombard Montini.

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OBITUARIES NANCY KUBAT Nancy Kubat, 84, of Oregon, died on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018 at her home surrounded by family.

Nancy was born on Aug. 19, 1934 and grew up in Riverside, with her now-deceased parents, Milton and Mildred Child, and her surviving younger sister, Lucille.

She graduated from Riverside-Brookfield High School and went on to attend college at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb.

Nancy and George Kubat were married on Jan. 4, 1954 at a Methodist Church in Geneva.

Nancy graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree

in Education and a minor in Art. Later she went on to earn a master’s degree in Special Education.

George and Nancy moved to Oregon, where Nancy became an elementary teacher at Ruby Nash School.

Nancy later pioneered a new position as a county-wide Special Education resource teacher, focusing on Learning Disabilities in early education.

An avid reader, upon retiring, Nancy supported the Oregon Public Library by serving on its board of directors.

Donald E. Shrader, 82, of Polo, died on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.  Don was born on Dec. 16, 1935, in Freeport, the son of Max and Hazel (Miller) Shrader.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.  Don worked in sales for Select Sires, serving farmers for over 20 years until his retirement. He enjoyed keeping up with his grand-

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Blum was to flown to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford with serious injuries, the release said. He was listed in critical condition on Tuesday.

The incident is under investigation, the release said.

felt by many. Â Nancy was devoted to her family of four children.

In addition to her husband, George; and sister, Lucille; Nancy is survived by

her daughter, Kris (Patrick Crews); her sons, Ken (Lynn) and Tony (Barb); and her five grandchildren, Hannah (Dustin) Wittmayer, Sarah Kubat, Kevin Kubat, Jesse Crews (Naomi Sterba) and Jarrett Crews.

Nancy was preceded in death by her 11-year-old son, John.

An open visitation was held for friends and family on Oct. 23 at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, 110 S. Seventh St., Oregon, followed by a celebration of Nancy’s life at Maxson Restaurant, 1469 N. Ill. 2, Oregon.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established in Nancy’s name for the Village of Progress in Oregon.

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children’s activities and the local sports teams. Don was very generous with his time helping friends and neighbors wherever their need.

Survivors include his sons, Eric (Lynda) Shrader, Kyle (Sara) Shrader, Mike (Julie Jerdee) Shrader, all of Belleville, Wisconsin; sister, Evelyn (Bill) Meyer, of Polo; brother, Jim (Renea) Shrader, of Polo; grandchildren, Troy (Trina) Shrader, Travis Shrader, Austin (Jordan) Shrader, Derek Shrader, Jacob, Alex and Kathryn Shrader, Drew, Jenna,

and Ava Shrader; and great-grandchildren Tayla, Reed, and Keira Visitation will be held on Friday, Oct. 26 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at St. Marks Lutheran Church, 201 N. Division Ave. Polo, with services at 11 a.m. Â Burial will be immediately following at Fairmount Cemetery, Polo.

In lieu of flowers, memorial has been established in his name.

Arrangements were completed by Polo Family Funeral Home. Visit www. polofamilyfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Fishing and boating the North Woods lakes with her husband George provided Nancy with countless hours of companionship, memories, meals, and a number of fish tales.

From a lifelong passion for gardening to her die-hard support of the Cubbies and other charitable causes, Nancy’s zest for life was

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Dixon, crossed the center line and hit Vagle, the Lee County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release.

Vagle was pronounced dead at KSB Hospital.

His passenger, Pamela Wright, 49, also of Oregon, was treated at KSB Hospital for non-life-threat-

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Oregon man killed in Lee County accident

An Oregon man was killed and a Dixon man seriously injured in a head-on collision around 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 17 on Ill. 2 northeast of Sink Hollow Road, north of Dixon.

Stephen Vagle, 68, of Oregon, was northbound on Ill. 2 in a pickup truck when another pickup driven by Daniel Blum, 60, of

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PUBLIC VOICE CROP Walk sponsors thanked Dear Editor, On behalf of all who participated in the 2018 CROP Walk on Sunday, Oct. 14, we would like to thank this year’s sponsors.

This year’s walk was another success in providing food and water to needy countries around the world, as well at 25 percent to local food pantries.

Without these sponsors we could not provide for so many people.

The sponsors were White Pines Ranch, TNT Motor Sales, Kaczmarzyk Agency, Inc., Peterson Appraisal Service, Reising Insurance Agency, Becker Storage, Welding & Equipment, Sterling Federal Bank - Christy Eastman, Marv Miller-Ted Gesin General Contractors, Mt. Morris Senior Citizens Council, Inc., Merlin’s Greenhouse and Flowers, Fiesta Palace, McDonald’s, Oregon Super Valu, Sullivan’s, Felker Foods, Snyders, Finch Funeral Home, Mt. Morris Super Wash

LLC, Aspiring Health LTD, Nordman Excavating, Inc, Pines Meadow Veterinary Clinic, Guist Agency, Inc, Alpine Chiropractic & Natural Medicine PC, Pinecrest Community, The Polo Room, Mt. Morris Volunteer Fire Department, Rock River Center, Dambman Lawn Mower Hospital LLC, Bocker Grain, Inc, Dad’s Pinecricker Café, Exelon Generating Co. LLC. And thank you to these organizations that helped keep our walk safe and organized: Oregon Police Department, Oregon City Hall, Snyder’s Pharmacy in Byron, Felker’s in Byron, Oregon United Methodist Youth Group.

Joanne Pennock Oregon

St. Bride’s welcomes community Dear Editor, Saint Bride’s Episcopal Church has a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for human beings.

We believe that God loves you – no

exceptions, and for this reason our church yearns for a ministry that embodies the multiethnic, multilingual and multi-cultural context we live in today.

Our vision is to make St. Bride’s Episcopal Church known to more people in this community and surrounding areas, including Latino/Hispanic communities, that they may experience our church and embrace it as their spiritual home, for fundamental to the Episcopal Church is its welcoming and hospitable environment.

There is room for persons of different theological, biblical and doctrinal positions just as there is room for you no matter where you come from or what you look like.

St. Bride’s currently has a 10 a.m.

English service on Sunday.

I am a bilingual priest from the Dominican Republic and would like to add a Spanish service.

We offer baptisms, presentations, first communion, confirmation, quinceañeras, pre-marital counseling, weddings, and pastoral care.

St. Bride’s is located at 1000 Route 64 West in Oregon.

For more information please call me at 815-732-7211.

Rev. George Eldred St. Bride’s Episcopal Church

Election Letters to the Editor Policy The Mt. Morris Times, Oregon Republican Reporter, Tri-County Press, and Forreston Journal will not accept letters to the editor related to the Nov. 6 General Election after this week’s edition.

For more information, call Vinde Wells, 815-732-6166, ext. 5903.

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

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

Oct. 11 Ogle County Sheriff, David A. Sellers, and Tracy S. Sellers, formerly known as Tracy S. Young, sheriff’s deed to David Bowman Trust, 141 Harvest Glenn Drive, Scott Township, $85,000.

Bank of New York Mellon, formerly known as Bank of New York, as trustees for Holders of CWAB, Inc., assetbacked certificates Series 2005-14, special warranty deed to Taylor Miller, 403 Scott Rd., Flagg Township, $56,000.

John R. Fletcher and Colista R. Fletcher, warranty deed to John M. Hetland and Ada I. Hetland, 217 Prairie Moon Drive, Scott Township, $157,000.

James J. Laurson and Vickie L. Laurson, warranty deed to Curt A. Nesheim and Tina M. Nesheim, 12659 Tower Rd., Byron Township, $183,000.

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John W. Kennay and Cynthia E. Kennay, warranty deed to Circle G. Farms & Feedlots Inc., 67.94 acres on South Center Road, Flagg Township, $679,400.

Horizon View Farm Inc., warranty deed to Dean E. Ankney, trustee of DAOA Living Trust 1, 2400 N. River Rd., Rockvale Township, $405,563.

Elizabeth A. Young Broderick and Michael F. Broderick, warranty deed to Claude E. Keller, 14 E. Front St., Mt. Morris, $17,000.

Donald M. Sivits and Sharon M. Sivits, warranty deed to Donald M. Sivits and Sharon M. Sivits, trustees of the Sivits Family Revocable Living Trust, 203 Morning Start Court, Marion Township.

Gregory W. Tremble and Cheryl L. Tremble, warranty deed trust to Gregory W. Tremble and Cheryl L. Tremble, trustees of the Gregory W & Cheryl L. Tremble Joint Trust, 195 S. Briar Court, Oregon-Nashua Township.

Jerry E. Hall Jr. and Tammy S. Hall, warranty deed to Spencer G. Morrissey and Carissa Q. Morrissey, 1332 Marijon Drive, Byron Township, $206,500.

Leslie M. Bouton, warranty deed to Helen J. Koeller, 9289 N. Barker Rd., Byron Township, $191,500.

Eugene H. Bolin, warranty deed to Joanne B. McGhee, 506 W. Second St., Byron, $128,000.

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, civil cannabis, and speeding. He was released on an I-bond.

Oct. 18 Richard Lee Tabor, 53, of Rochelle, was stopped for not wearing a seat belt at 11:58 p.m. on Lincoln Highway northbound at Fourth Avenue in Rochelle and charged with driving under the influence

of alcohol, no valid driver’s license, and no seat belt. He was released on an I-bond.

A passenger in the vehicle, Gregory S. Davis, 43, of Rochelle, was wanted on a DeKalb County warrant for failure to appear for domestic battery. He was released after posting $575 cash bond.

Oct. 20

Michael Dante Smith, Jr., 21, of Rock Island, was stopped for speeding on at 11:17 a.m. on Interstate 88 eastbound at milepost 32 in Whiteside County and charged with driving while license suspended. Smith was released on an I-bond.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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

Oct. 16 Nicholas J. Schleicher, 35, of Malta, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a probation violation.

Schleicher’s bond was set at $100,000 (10%) pending a court appearance.

Oct. 17 At about 6 p.m., deputies responded to the 13000 block of Illinois 72 for a report of a pickup truck versus a combine.

It was learned that a 2006 Dodge truck driven by Joathan Young, 37, of Stillman Valley was traveling east on Illinois 72 when he failed to reduce his speed causing him to hit the rear of a CASE Combine driven by Paul Gibson, 53, of Stillman Valley.

Young was extricated by fire and EMS and transported to Swedish American Hospital for minor injuries.

Deputies were assisted on scene by LSR Fire, Stillman Fire, LifeLine, North Park Fire, and Maggios Wrecker.

The accident remains under investigation.

Kolby Morningstar, 19, of Sycamore, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for battery. His bond

was set at $10,000 (10%) pending a court appearance.

Austin Bettner, 18, of Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a speeding. Bettner posted $2,000 (10%) bond and released from the Ogle County Jail.

He is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 9.

Matthew Gabbard, 30, of Dixon, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Gabbard’s full cash bond was set at $557 pending a court appearance.

Steven M. Rozakis, 36, of Oregon, was arrested on a warrant for a petition to revoke. Rozakis’ bond was set at $25,000 (10%) pending a court appearance.

Oct. 22 Marcio Hernandez, 48 of Rockford, was arrested at 6:46 p.m. for not having a valid driver’s license following a traffic stop near the intersection of Illinois 72 and Kishwaukee Road. Hernandez was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Debbie Tripp, 58, of Rockford, was

arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. Tripp posted$3,000 (10%) as bond, was released from the Ogle County Jail, and is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 9.

Michael Donaldson, 22, of Chicago, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for obstructing identification. Donaldson’ original bond was $3,000 (10%) but he was given a recognizance bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail.

He is scheduled to return for court on Nov. 16.

At approximately 1:10 a.m., deputies along with Mt Morris Fire and EMS were dispatched to a single vehicle accident at the intersection of Cedar Road and Apple Road.

After an investigation it was learned that John C. Rocheleau, 60, of Dakota, failed to stop at the intersection and struck a ditch embankment. Rocheleau was issued a citation for improper lane usage and failure to wear a seatbelt.

Rocheleau was transported the FHN Hospital for non life threatening injuries.

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At approximately 12:58 p.m., deputies responded to a hit and run accident in the 2000 block of North Illinois 251. The offending vehicle was located shortly thereafter in the Davis Junction area and stopped.

The driver, William Randles, 44, of Oswego, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, driving while under the influence and leaving the scene of a property damage accident.

Randles was also cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, expired registration, illegal transportation of alcohol, and operating an uninsured vehicle.

The driver of the other vehicle, Kenneth Steen, 66, of Rockford, complained of minor injuries and was released from the scene.

Corey Jones, 45, of Freeport, was

arrested on a warrant for violating the sex offender registration and failure to appear.

Jones’ bonds were set at $25,000 (10%) and $10,000 (10%) pending a court appearance.

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The Illinois State Police reported the following activities in District 1, which includes Ogle, Lee, Carroll, and Whiteside Counties and is headquartered in Sterling.

Oct. 10 Scott W. McManamon, 23, of Tarzana, California, was stopped for speeding at 10:09 p.m. on Interstate 39 southbound at milepost 100 in Ogle County

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STATE’S ATTORNEY Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric D. Morrow reports the following court activity.

Oct. 17 Donato Belmonte, 32, Rochelle, aggravated driving while under the influence, pretrial conference Nov. 26. Jaime L. Carter, 37, Oregon, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, Drug Court Oct. 26.

Carlos J. Delos Reyes, 19, Rochelle, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, preliminary hearing Oct. 31.

William E. Eckles, 36, Mt. Morris, driving while license is suspended, motion hearing Oct. 26.

Cory J. Love, 41, Mt. Morris, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, driving on a revoked license, no device, status hearing Oct. 26.

Mark R. Much, 29, Milledgeville, aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, preliminary hearing Oct. 31.

Brian A. Rosenbalm, 37, Leaf River, violation of bail bond, pretrial conference Nov. 26.

Alexander J. Stutzke, 32, Milledgeville, criminal trespass to residence, domestic battery, dismissed.

Oct. 18 Jade Port, 25, Freeport, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, endangering the life of a child, status hearing Nov. 26.

Oct. 19 Joshua W. Hawkins, 36, Byron, indecent solicitation of a child, preliminary hearing Nov. 14.

Dylan J. Holland, 20, Ottawa, retail theft, preliminary hearing Oct. 31.

Hortencia Jaimes Carbajal, 43, Mt. Morris, disorderly conduct, preliminary hearing Nov. 14.

Mark R. Much, Sr., 49, Dixon, possession of a controlled substance, theft, preliminary hearing Nov. 14.

Allison J. Anderson, 27, Woosung, domestic battery, status hearing Nov. 30.

James M. Ball, 56, DeKalb, pleaded guilty to two counts of theft. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 180 days imprisonment if he does not successfully complete 30 months of probation and ordered him to cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, submit to random drug testing, have no contact

with the victim and pay total fines and costs of $2,512.98.

A count of burglary was dismissed pursuant to plea agreement.

Steven Bontjes, 54, Byron, pleaded guilty to aggravated criminal sexual abuse. He was sentenced to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections with two years mandatory supervised release and ordered to pay total fines and costs of $1,902.

Donald R. Bowling, 43, Rockford, burglary, status hearing Dec. 7.

Robert J. Curatola, 31, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, status hearing Dec. 7.

Bradley J. Davis, 32, Stillman Valley, residential burglary, status hearing Nov. 30.

William E. Eckles, 36, Mt. Morris, driving while license suspended, bond hearing Oct. 26.

Scott R. Fore, 29, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, aggravated battery, status hearing Nov. 2. Christopher L. F. Holmes, 53, Marengo, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, status hearing Dec. 7. Nathaniel C. Mason, 20, Dixon, manufacture or delivery of a controlled sub-

stance, status hearing Nov. 30. Quintin T. McGee, 29, Stillman Valley, aggravated domestic battery, violation of an order of protection, status hearing Nov. 15.

Benjamin A. Miller, 37, Leaf River, violation of an order of protection, domestic battery, pretrial conference Nov. 26.

Dylan C. Pinkston, 24, Rockford, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, status hearing Nov. 30. Dylan J. Prater, 25, aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, status hearing Nov. 30.

Joshua D. Schier, 41, Polo, theft, status hearing Nov. 26.

Nicholas Smith, 27, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to fleeing to elude. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 18 months conditional discharge and ordered him to pay total fines and costs of $2,062. A count of aggravated fleeing to elude was dismissed pursuant to plea agreement.

Zachary T. Stivers, 29, Grandin, armed robbery, no firearm, status hearing Nov. 26.

Nolan M. Wortman, 19, Stillman Valley, burglary, status hearing Nov. 30.

Township, front porch (expired by limitation).

Elite Design and Construction, LLC, Justin and Anna Bonvallet, Section 11, Byron Township, single family dwelling (destroyed by fire), $700,000.

Tom Palmgren, Section 28, Marion Township, residential accessory building.

Daniel Ford, Section 27, Marion Township, residential accessory building.

Ambassador Homes, LLC, Matthew and Jennifer Kirchner, Section 15, Oregon-Nashua Township, single family dwelling, $225,900.

Tim Harvey, Section 27, Mt Morris Township, accessory building.

Max Baumgardner, Section 16, Taylor

Township, special use permit.

Wes and Janie Hughes, Section 35, Pine Creek Township, special use permit.

Connie C. Bader, Section 16, Oregon-Nashua Township, amendment.

Tim Porter, Section 2, Oregon Nashua Township, addition to residential accessory building.

Matthew and Jennifer Kirchner, Section 15, Oregon-Nashua Township, residential accessory building w/open, unenclosed porch.

Richard Pease, Section 16, Flagg Township, residential accessory building.

DC Records, LLC, Billy Hopper, Section 12, Byron Township, temporary use permit-Psychobilly Nightmare Freakshow.

Don Falk, Section 27, Marion Township, residential accessory building.

Tim Cech, Section 21, Dement Township, single family dwelling (expired by limitation) $275,000.

Matt and Andrea Svela, Section 20, Flagg Township, single family dwelling residential accessory building, $225,000.

Bill Hopper, Section 12, Byron Township, temporary use permit-Hoppers Haunted House.

Mark Piper Construction, James Bonnamy, Section 8, Taylor Township, open unenclosed deck.

Julie Cecchino, Section 29, Rockvale Township, open unenclosed porch and open unenclosed deck.

OGLE COUNTY ZONING Ogle County Planning and Zoning Administrator Michael Reibel reports that the following zoning certificates were issued during September.

Ambassador Homes, LLC, Dan Luepkes, Section 15, Oregon-Nashua Township, single family dwelling, $232,500.

Robert Goelitz, Section 30, Byron Township, remove residential accessory building and construct residential accessory building.

Orvilla Hull, Section 33, Marion Township, residential accessory building.

Brian Balch and Tiffany O’Brien. Section 27, Pine Rock Township, residential accessory building.

Mark March, Section 31, Marion

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Snow to be removed as soon as possible from all parking areas; sidewalks to be shoveled by hand; snow cleared around overhead doors, service entry doors, and walk-in doors.

Mechanical equipment attached to truck not to be used on sidewalks.

Copy of your current liability insurance coverage must be provided.

Bids must be in before November 5th, 2018 Bids are to be sent to: Oregon Fire Protection District 106 South First Street, Oregon, IL. 61061 Bids will be opened on November 7, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.

October 26, November 2, 2018

Dated this 18th day of October, 2018 ROBERT CURTIS McKEAN, Independent Executor For the Estate of BONNIE L. McKean,Deceased.

Kim D. Krahenbuhl Williams McCarthyLLP P.O. Box 339 Oregon IL. 61061 (815) 732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com October 26, November 2, 9, 2018 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: No. 2018-P-63 LAVON EYTALIS, Deceased.

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of LAVON EYTALIS of Byron, Illinois. Letters of office were issued September 28, 2018, to LORI L. DIAZ, 12400 Whispering Winds Dr.,Roscoe, IL 61073. as Independent Administrator, whose attorney are WILLIAMS McCARTHY LLP, 120 W. State St. P.O. Box 219, Rockford, IL 61105.

The estate will administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminate to the Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. Fifth St. Room 300, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the representative, or both, within six months from the date of first publication of the Claim Notice, or within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to the creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the represetative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

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GARY M. SANDERS,DAVID SANDERS, ILLINOIS HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES,UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants

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GARY M. SANDERS,DAVID SANDERS, ILLINOIS HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES,UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants

NO. 18CH45 PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHERIFFS SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of the decree entered in this Court in the above-entitled cause on the 24th day of April 2018, I, Brian E. VanVickle, Sheriff of Ogle County, or such other deputy as may be sitting in his stead, shall sell at public venue to the highest and best bidder, the following described lands and premises described in said decree, or so much thereof as may be necessary to realize the amount due to satisfy said decree, upon the following terms and conditions: A. The name, address, and telephone of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Nicholas A. Gill, Union Savings Bank, 223 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL 61032 (815) 235-0800 B. The common address of said property is: 108 N. Locust Street, Forreston, IL 61030 C. The legal description of the property is: Lot 14 in Block 18, in the Railroad Addition to the Town of Forreston, In Ogle County, Illinois, according to the recorded Plat thereof, being the same Lot otherwise and erroneously described as Lot 10 in Block 18. Situatted in the countyof Ogle and State of Illinois.

D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single family residence.

E. The time and place of sale are: November 30, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ogle County Public Safety Building, 202 S. First Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061.

F. The terms of the sale are: 100% cash or certified funds at time of sale. Plaintiff assumes no responsibility for title expenses or closing costs.

G. Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, and subject to special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record.

H. If the sale is set aside for any purpose, the purchaser at the time of sale shall be entitled only to a return on the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee or the mortgagee's attorney.

Dated at Freeport, Illinois, this 18th day of October, 2018.

Brian E. VanVickle, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois This Notice prepared by: Stephen S. Schmelzle Attorney for Plaintiff 208 W. Stephenson Street, Suite 201 Freeport, IL 61032 (815) 235-1188 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. October 26, November 2,9, 2018

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NO. 18CH45 PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHERIFFS SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of the decree entered in this Court in the above-entitled cause on the 24th day of April 2018, I, Brian E. VanVickle, Sheriff of Ogle County, or such other deputy as may be sitting in his stead, shall sell at public venue to the highest and best bidder, the following described lands and premises described in said decree, or so much thereof as may be necessary to realize the amount due to satisfy said decree, upon the following terms and conditions: A. The name, address, and telephone of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Nicholas A. Gill, Union Savings Bank, 223 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL 61032 (815) 235-0800 B. The common address of said property is: 108 N. Locust Street, Forreston, IL 61030 C. The legal description of the property is: Lot 14 in Block 18, in the Railroad Addition to the Town of Forreston, In Ogle County, Illinois, according to the recorded Plat thereof, being the same Lot otherwise and erroneously described as Lot 10 in Block 18. Situatted in the countyof Ogle and State of Illinois.

D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single family residence.

E. The time and place of sale are: November 30, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ogle County Public Safety Building, 202 S. First Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061.

F. The terms of the sale are: 100% cash or certified funds at time of sale. Plaintiff assumes no responsibility for title expenses or closing costs.

G. Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, and subject to special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record.

H. If the sale is set aside for any purpose, the purchaser at the time of sale shall be entitled only to a return on the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee or the mortgagee's attorney.

Dated at Freeport, Illinois, this 18th day of October, 2018.

Brian E. VanVickle, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois This Notice prepared by: Stephen S. Schmelzle Attorney for Plaintiff 208 W. Stephenson Street, Suite 201 Freeport, IL 61032 (815) 235-1188 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. October 26, November 2,9, 2018

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BONNIE L. McKEAN, Deceased.

No. 2018P68 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Bonnie L. McKean. Letters of office were issued on October 10, 2018 to Robert Curtis McKean,612 N. Adams Avenue, Polo, Illinois 61064 as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthy LLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, IL 61061.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office if the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both, within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after is has been filed.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

Leigh Renee Daily; David D. Daily Defendants.

Case No. 2017CH73 3208 West Lightsville Road, Leaf River, IL 61047 Judge 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 24, 2018, Ogle County Sheriff will on November 30, 2018, 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 3208 West Lightsville Road, Leaf River, IL 61047 Parcel Number(s): 03-24-400-007 The 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: 17-029440.

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: MDKIllinoisFilings@manleydeas.com October 26, November 2,9, 2018 N THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

Edward Bracken, AKA Edward A. Bracken; Lisa Bracken Defendants.

Case No. 2018CH43 15917 West Harper Road, Forreston, IL 61030 Judge 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 24, 2018, Ogle County Sheriff will on November 30, 2018, 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 15917 West Harper Road, Forreston, IL 61030 Parcel Number(s): 01-25-101-003, 01-25-101-004 The 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: 18-010516.

Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613Attorney. No.: 6289893 Email: MDKIllinoisFilings@manleydeas.com October 26, November 2,9, 2018

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on October 17, A.D. 2018, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as 92 Flyt Foto, located at 103 S. 3rd Avenue, Forreston, IL 61030 .

Dated this 17th day of October, A. D. 2018 .

Laura J. Cook Ogle County Clerk October 26, November 2,9, 2018

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.BRYAN S. THORPE AKA BRYAN THORPE, MARIE D. MCCRAY AKA MARIE MCCRAY Defendant 18 CH 25 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 5, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on November 15, 2018, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street front door entrance, OREGON, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 207 SOUTH COLFAX STREET, Byron, IL 61010 Property Index No. 17-08-24-407-020.The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $134,182.77.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.AnselmoLindberg.com.

Please refer to file number F18010170. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563(630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F18010170Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Case Number: 18 CH 25TJSC#: 38-8127 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

Edward Bracken, AKA Edward A. Bracken; Lisa Bracken Defendants.

Case No. 2018CH43 15917 West Harper Road, Forreston, IL 61030 Judge 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 24, 2018, Ogle County Sheriff will on November 30, 2018, 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: Part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 25, in Township 25 North, Range 7 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, in Ogle County, Illinois, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of said Quarter Section Three Hundred Sixtyfour and One Quarter (364 1/4) feet East of the Northwest corner of said Section 25, said point being Fifty-one (51) feet East of the Northwest corner of Lot Three (3) in Block Two (2) of Langhurst's Addition to the Town of Harper; thence East on the North line of said Section, One Thousand One Hundred Twenty-four and Three Quarters (1124 3/4) feet to the point where said North line is intersected by the North line of the right of way of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad; thence Westerly on the North line of said right of way to a point directly South of the point of beginning, and thence North to a point of beginning; including all of Block Three (3), and the East Fifteen (15) feet of Lot Three (3) in Block Two (2), of Langhurst's Addition to the Town of Harper, the plat of which addition is recorded in Book A of Plats on page 219 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 15917 West Harper Road, Forreston, IL 61030Parcel Number (s): 01-25-101-003, 01-25-101-004The 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: 18-010516.

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: MDKIllinoisFilings@manleydeas.com October 26, November 2,9, 2018

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

Leigh Renee Daily; David D. Daily Defendants.

Case No. 2017CH73 3208 West Lightsville Road, Leaf River, IL 61047 Judge 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 24, 2018, Ogle County Sheriff will on November 30, 2018, 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: The West 5.39 acres of Lot Six (6) of the Subdivision of the Southeast Quarter of Section 24, Township 25 North, Range 9 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, in Ogle County, Illinois; according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book A of Plats, page 281 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 3208 West Lightsville Road, Leaf River, IL 61047Parcel Number (s): 03-24-400-007The 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: 17029440.Alan S. KaufmanMANLEY 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: MDKIllinoisFilings@manleydeas.com October 26, November 2,9, 2018

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Embrace Home Loans, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Kevin J. Carlson; United States of America Department of Housing and Urban Development; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 2018CH76 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 411 S 4Th St Oregon, IL 61061 and which said Mortgage was made by: Kevin J. Carlson the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for Embrace Home Loans, Inc, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 201306685 re-recorded as 201400842 modified with 201706586; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court 106 S. 5th Street, #300 Oregon, IL 61061-1634 on or before November 26, 2018, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-18-08176 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.BRYAN S. THORPE AKA BRYAN THORPE, MARIE D. MCCRAY AKA MARIE MCCRAY Defendant 18 CH 25 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 5, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on November 15, 2018, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street front door entrance, OREGON, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT THREE (3) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OR FOREST VIEW SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK K OF PLATS ON PAGE 44 AS DOCUMENT NO. 413060 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 207 SOUTH COLFAX STREET, Byron, IL 61010 Property Index No. 17-08-24-407-020.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $134,182.77.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.AnselmoLindberg.com.

Please refer to file number F18010170.

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

Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563(630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F18010170 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Case Number: 18 CH 25TJSC #: 38-8127 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-AMC2, U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee PLAINTIFF Vs. Christopher T. Wallin; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 17 CH 00020 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/21/2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on November 30, 2018 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 04-25-428-018 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 736 Hampton Drive 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 14-17-02190.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-AMC2, U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee PLAINTIFF Vs. Christopher T. Wallin; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 17 CH 00020 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/21/2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on November 30, 2018 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY (170) UPON THE PLAT OF ROSE MEADOWS PHASE V BEING A SUBDIVISION IN PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF FRACTIONAL SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 112 AND 113 OF ROSE MEADOWS - PHASE IV, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF FRACTIONAL SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF BYRON, COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 04-25-428-018 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 736 Hampton Drive 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 14-17-02190.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK PLAINTIFF, -vsRONALD JAMES BOLIN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS 18 CH 69 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you Ronald James Bolin; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants; Unknown Occupants.

Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, by the said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT FIFTY-SEVEN (57) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE FINAL PLAT OF ROSE MEADOWS - PHASE II, A SUBDIVISION OF THE PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN PLAT FILE D ON PAGE 8 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BYRON, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 801 Kingsway Lane, Byron, IL 61010 Permanent Index No.: 05-30-302-015 and which said Mortgage was made by Ronald James Bolin Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Nominee for USAA Federal Savings Bank as Mortgagee, and recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, Document No. 201403544.

And for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending.

Now therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, in the City of Oregon, Illinois, on or before the 30th day after the first publication of this notice which is November 19, 2018. Default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 ILNOTICES@logs.com THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I3101269 October 19,26, November 2, 2018

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY HOLCOMB STATE BANK NKA HOLCOMB BANK, IN CHANCERY Plaintiff, vs.

RANDALL C. HALL AKA RANDLE C. HALL AKA RANDY HALL AKA RANDALL HALL, COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION;HELENA CHEMICAL COMPANY;UNKNOWN OWNERS. Defendant(s).

CASE NO. 18 CH 85 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF OGLE, In the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Holcomb Bank, an Illinois Banking Corporation vs. RANDALL C. HALL AKA RANDLE C. HALL AKA RANDY HALL AKA RANDALL HALL, COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION, HELENA CHEMICAL COMPANY AND UNKNOWN OWNERS, CASE NO. 2018 CH 85. The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, by the said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows: to-wit: The South 120 acres of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 13, Township 42 North, Range 1 East of the 3rd P.M., situated in the Township of Scott, County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

COMMON ADDRESS: 6181 North Illinois Route 251, Davis Junction, IL 61020 PIN Number: 11-13-300-005 Mortgage was recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds in Ogle County, Illinois, as Document Number 201705546. And for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Chancery Division, in the Courthouse in the City of Oregon, Illinois, on or before the 4th day of December, 2018, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY HOLCOMB STATE BANK NKA HOLCOMB BANK, IN CHANCERY Plaintiff, vs.

RANDALL C. HALL AKA RANDALL HALL AKA RANDY HALL AKA RANDLE HALL, HELENA CHEMICAL COMPANY, AND )UNKNOWN OWNERS. Defendant(s).

CASE NO. 18 CH 84 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF OGLE, In the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Holcomb Bank, an Illinois Banking Corporation vs. RANDALL C. HALL AKA RANDALL HALL AKA RANDY HALL AKA RANDLE HALL, HELENA CHEMICAL COMPANY AND UNKNOWN OWNERS, CASE NO. 2018 CH 84. The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, by the said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows: to-wit: Part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 20, Township 40 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section 20; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 34 seconds West along the North line of said Section 20, a distance of 618.75 feet to the Point of Beginning of the hereinafter described tract of land; thence South 0 degrees 02 minutes 26 seconds East, a distance of 502.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 34 seconds West parallel with the North line of said Section 20, a distance of 510.00 feet; thence North O degrees 02 minutes 26 seconds West, a distance of 502.00 feet to the North line of said Section 20; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 34 seconds East along said North line, a distance of 510.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; situated in the Township of Flagg, County of Ogle and the State of Illinois.COMMON ADDRESS: 10411 E. Kyte Road, Rochelle, IL 61068 PIN Number: 24-20-126-006 Mortgage was recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds in Ogle County, Illinois, as Document Number 201705546.And for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Chancery Division, in the Courthouse in the City of Oregon, Illinois, on or before the 4th day of December, 2018, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, Plaintiff, VS. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OR LEGATEES OF MARTIN D. JACOBCHRISTOPHER KINGERY AS SON,)A/K/A MARTIN DOUGLAS JACOBSON, INDEPENDENT ADMINITRATOR OF THE ESTATE DECEASED, CLAIMANTS AGAINST THE ESOF MARTIN D. JACOBSON, TATE OF MARTIN D. JACOBSON, UNKNOWN OTHERS,NONRECORD CLAIMAINTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants.

CASE NO. 2018 CH 64 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THE REQUISITE Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to The Unkown Heirs at Law or Legatees of Martin D. Jacobson a/k/a Martin Douglas Jacobson, Christopher Kingery as Independent Administrator of the Estate of Martin D. Jacobson, Deceased, Claimants against the Estate of Martin D. Jacobson, Unknown Others, Non Record Claimants and Unknown Tenants, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, against you praying for a foreclosure of a mortgage upon the following property: Lot Eighteen (18) and all of Lot Seventeen (17), EXCEPT the East 18 feet of the North 49 feet of Lot Seventeen (17), in Snyder's Subdivision in part of Lot Twenty-One (21) in the School Trustee?s Subdivision of Section 16, in Township 23 North, Range 10 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book E of Plats, page 88 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the Township of Oregon-Nashua, County of Ogle and State of Illinois. .

Commonly known as: 2679 South Snyder Road Oregon, Illinois 61061 P.I.N. Number: 16-16-427-009 And for other relief, that the action was filed on or about June 25, 2018. That Summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is still pending. The record titleholder of the real estate is The Heirs at Law or Legatees of Martin D. Jacobson. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Mortgagor Martin D. Jacobson.

Mortgagee Northwest Bank of Rockford Date of Mortgage- November 8, 2010 Date of Recording November 17, 2010 County of Recording - Ogle Recording Document 201001009630 NOW THEREFORE, unless you the Unknown Heirs at Law or Legatees of Martin D. Jacobson a/k/a Martin Douglas Jacobson, Christopher Kingery Independent Administrator of the Estate of Martin D. Jacobson, deceased, Claimants against the Estate of Martin D. Jacobson, Unknown Others, Non Record Claimants and Unknown Tenants, the said Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of the 15h Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, 106 S. Fifth Street in the City of Oregon, State of Illinois on or before December 3, 2018, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint.

Dated at Rockford, IL on the 12th day of October, 2018.

Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court Ogle County, Illinois Plaintiff's Attorney Timothy F. Horning MEYER & HORNING, P.C.3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103815/636-9300 October 19,26, November 2, 2018

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Canned or fresh?

The choice is yours for homemade pumpkin pie Trivia Question: What is the diameter of the largest pumpkin pie to date?

The diameter of the largest pumpkin pie to date measured in at 20 feet and weighed a whopping 3,699 lbs.!

This would be quite the undertaking requiring 440 sheets of dough, canned pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice among other ingredients.

You may not be interested in breaking any records this year but are you getting hungry for pie yet?

You may be considering whether to use canned or fresh pumpkin puree for your masterpiece. Both will yield good results but the color, texture, and taste are all based on personal preference.

Here are some things to consider when deciding what kind of puree to use: • Making fresh puree can take up

to an hour so plan accordingly.

• The color of fresh puree will be lighter and brighter so consider what your friends and family are used to and if they’d be thrown off by a change in appearance.

• When selecting a pumpkin for cooking, the best selection is a “pie pumpkin” or “sweet pumpkin.”

These are smaller than the large jack-o-lantern pumpkins and the flesh is sweeter and less watery. In my opinion fresh is sweeter than canned.

• Figure one pound of raw, untrimmed pumpkin for each cup finished pumpkin puree.

• Each can has ~1 3/4 cups puree.

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on a very specific project area and join a club specifically related to that one project,” said Jodi Baumgartner, University of Illinois Extension 4-H Program Coordinator. “Robotics, photography, shooting sports, visual arts, and horses, are just a few of the popular topics for special interest clubs.”

One may also participate in 4-H through short term projects held during school or at after school youth organizations.

Some of these popular groups teach youth about caring for the environment, preparing for a career, making healthy choices or other priority issues which build a person’s life skills.

For more information about 4-H, visit the Ogle County 4-H web site at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/ bdo/, or call the Extension office at 815-732-2191.

“If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in 4-H, just let us know,” said Baumgartner.

4-H is the youth development program of University of Illinois Extension. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

THE ECONOMY

Agriculture is important to the all our economies Many people rely on the agriculture industry for their foods, but think little of the impact that agriculture has on the larger economy.

However, data indicates that agriculture can serve a significant role in the process of solidifying the economy of a country, particularly developing nations.

Agriculture also can contribute to the economic prosperity of advanced countries.

IPP Media points out that the economic history of many developed countries indicates that agricultural prosperity contributed heavily to their economic advancement.

When the basic food supply is strong, the national economy can be strong as well. Particularly in the early days of the United States, farming held a crucial place in establishing the American econo-

my and culture, and still shapes the country today.

Many states find that farming and other agricultural pursuits contribute much to the local and national economy.

For example, new research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Wisconsin-Extension show that agriculture is a powerful economic force in Wisconsin.

Agricultural businesses help generate more than $83 billion in activity and have created more than 400,000 jobs in that state.

The public should not disregard how strong a factor agriculture can be in establishing a strong economic environment.

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One out of every seven adults in the U.S. is a former 4-H member.

Clubs are accepting new members this month to grow that number even higher.

4-H youth development programs provide hands-on learning activities for youth in Illinois and throughout the country. 4-H youth programs focus on leadership, citizenship and life skills.

Every county in Illinois has a 4-H program which is operated through University of Illinois Extension. 4-H club membership is open to youth aged 8 to 18. Youth 5 to 7 years of age may join the 4-H Cloverbud program.

There are several ways to participate in 4-H. Youth may join 4-H community clubs, coordinated by local certified adult volunteers.

Each club decides how often it meets, the location of its meetings and the activities held during the meeting. Members may select from over 100 different project areas to study while they build leadership, teamwork, cooperation, decision-making and communication skills.

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On target, on range and in life, 4-H teens compete standing.

Sometimes the real wins have nothing to In addition, participants shoot from differdo with how many bullseyes you hit; it’s what ent distances, either 25 or 50 feet. For some changes inside of you because you tried. rounds, the youth must take all five shots Teens across Illinois competed in the Illiwithin a 25-second time limit; other rounds nois 4-H State Rifle and Pistol Shoot on Sept. allow up to 15 minutes to complete the set of 28-29 at Central Illinois Precision Shooters in shots.

Bloomington.

Other top finishers in the smallbore diviInside the glass enclosure, teens focused on sion include Hunter Swanson of DeKalb the paper targets across the wall. Outside the County, second; Joe C. of Kendall County, glass, their parents and 4-H volunteer leaders third; Collin Haney of Woodford County, followed their journey of courage, compasfourth; Shandre Willoughby of McLean Counsion, dedication, and leadership. ty, fifth; Gloria Bremer of Madison County, Extension 4-H Program Coordinator Robin sixth; Victoria Snook of LaSalle County, sevMizell said he saw seasoned competitors come enth; Marcin Gajda of Winnebago County, up and offer advice and encouragement to the eighth; JB Bremer of Madison County, ninth; young member. and Danielle Brosend of Winnebago County, One of the top competitors told the beginner tenth. to “keep trying and you will improve.”

The air rifle contest was held concurrently.

“But that’s what 4-H is all about.” Mizell The top 10 winners included Ashley Ledbetter said. “Whether it’s shooting sports or public of Rock Island, first; Thomas Bennett of Kenspeaking or cooking or showing livestock, inspiring others to work hard to achieve their Renee Gehrke of Ogle County (far left) holds the sixth place ribbon she dall County, second; Lily Smith of McLean County, third; Jamie Anderson of McHenry own personal best is a core 4-H value.” won at the 4-H Shooting Sports event in September. Photo supplied County, fourth; Marlee Anderson of McHenry Mizell assists the 4-H shooting sports proCounty, fifth; Renee Gehrke of Ogle County, gram for Johnson County. dominate the Illinois 4-H rifle sport. The Olympic “Since our shooting sports program crosses hopeful has placed first or second in the state for sixth; Benjamin Mahan of DeKalb County, seventh; Elianna Bender of McHenry County, eighth; county lines, club meetings bring members who the past three years. don’t normally interact with each other together to The Bloomington teen claimed first place with a Trinity Anderson of McHenry County, ninth; and Braden May of Johnson County, tenth. learn and socialize,” he said. “The project teaches 40-point margin.

Financial support for the national shooting responsibility, patience, and precision which will The smallbore .22 caliber division of the contest transfer to other aspects of life.” tests the participants’ ability to shoot from three sports teams is provided by the Illinois 4-H FounJaden Thompson of McLean County continues to positions, lying prone, kneeling or sitting, and dation.

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The following are some common invasive species: • Garlic mustard • Mayweed • Norway maple • Yellow rocket • Australian pine

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Intuition may suggest all plants that provide habitats for wildlife and produce oxygen for the atmosphere are good no matter where they are planted.

However, non-native plant species that are introduced into areas across North America can pose significant threats to an ecosystem.

Foreign plants can wreak havoc on native plant species and agricultural industries. Scores of plants are aggressively invading certain areas of the country. Invasive species are introduced largely due to human action, such as planting non-native plants.

Plants also may be introduced through boating and fishing.

Wind and rain may introduce non-native plants to a particular region, while some plants are introduced through animals.

The organization PlayCleanGo. org says that not all non-native plants are harmful and some can be beneficial.

But non-native plants that take over and cause severe damage in areas outside of their normal range are considered to be invasive, and efforts must be made to keep invasives under control.

Gaining awareness of the pathways through which invasives spread can help people avoid introducing invasive species.

Some invasive plants are very attractive and they may be for sale at some garden centers, but such plants should be avoided for the benefit of local ecosystems.

In addition, weeds and seeds can be hidden in potting mixes or lawn and garden products and essentially sneak their way into regions where they do not belong.

Homeowners who learn to recognize invasive species can decrease their risk of introducing such plants to their properties.

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Depending on the brand you select, you make be getting a mixture of pumpkin and squash. If you make your own, you know exactly what’s in it.

DIY Pumpkin Puree (oven method) 1. Cook pumpkin: Remove ends and cut pumpkin in half. Scrape away stringy mass and seeds. Cut each half into smaller segments so you have 6-8 chunks. Place onto a

baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes or until fork tender.

2. Puree pumpkin: When the pumpkin is cool enough to handle, remove the peel using a small sharp knife and your fingers. Put the peeled pumpkin in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add a tablespoon of water if needed. Pumpkin puree can be used right away or frozen for later use.

Use within 6 months for best quality.

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Can you tell which is the canned pumpkin in the photo?

You guessed it! The dish on the left is fresh and the darker is canned.

Ogle County Fair dinner Nov. 10 The annual meeting of the Ogle County Fair Association will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ogle County Farm Bureau, 421 W. Pines

Farmers have been out in their fields across Ogle County picking corn and soybeans taking advantage of harvest weather. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Rd., Oregon.

Dinner will be a potluck. Bring a dish to pass and table service. Drinks will be provided. A business meeting will follow the meal.

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