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Tri-County Press March 29, 2018 Volume 159, Number 49 - $1.00

Polo Alumnus Honored

Outlook

Dos for Dos Amigos

Polo’s Ethan Cain earns U of Dubuque wrestling honors. B1

Read about some of the changes in our communities. Special Section

A Byron restaurant expands to offer its south of the border cuisine in Oregon. B3

Great moods, good food, and prizes at fundraiser

By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com New cooks, old friends, and returning champions gathered for the fifth year in the row for the Rock River Center’s celebrated fundraiser.

“What’s Cookin?” is a question that takes two words to ask, and nearly 30 culinary creators to answer.

Apparently it’s a popular question, though, because 468 people asked it.

The fundraiser enjoyed its fifth year going strong March 25 at Barnacopia, 2570 N.West Branch Rd., Polo, despite threats during the week of a late winter storm.

A snowstorm didn’t truly hit the Ogle County area, but the night was still chilly.

“We were very pleased with the turnout, due to the weather,” said Ann Haas, Executive Director for the RRC. “Everyone had a great time, enjoyed the food, had lots of laughter, and many attended for the first time.”

As per usual, a $20 entry fee gave patrons access to a smörgåsbord of tasty treats, both sweet and savory, from local restaurants, amateur chefs, public officials, dietary teams, and the always beloved junior divisions.

Oregon’s Village Bakery served up samples of their “Foundation” panini, the Ogle County Cooking Team Circuit Clerk Kim Stahl and State’s Attorney Eric Morrow served up some kielbasa bites, and Hopper’s Poppers returned with samples of their specialty popcorn.

Teams were proud to sport ingredients from one another as well; Ogle County Clerk Laura Cook served up meatballs with an aronia berry pepper jelly, courtesy of Mt. Morris’ Berryview Orchard, who provided their classic aronia berry slushes.

While teams were thrilled to simply showcase their flavorlayering skills, they were still actively competing for the bragging rights associated with winning trophies.

Winners were selected for the best in show in five categories: junior division, appetizers, side dishes, entrées, and desserts.

Hazel’s Cafe (formerly Conover Coffees & Chocolates) took home best appetizer with their tomato and mozzarella skewers with a balsamic drizzle, and Mighty Vine Tomatoes once again snagged best side dish.

The entrée round saw the two-time champion E.D. Etnyre boys, led by Nick

Oregon Living & Rehabilitation won “best entrée” with their tribute to the Rockford Peaches. Front row, left to right: Chip Messiner, celebrity judge; Danielle Hermes, Kathi Wilkinson, and Jen Stark, Oregon Living & Rehabilitation. Back row, left to right: Marilyn Csernus and Dan Ritter, celebrity judges. Photo by Zach Arbogast. More photos appear on B2.

Lamb, dethroned by the women from Oregon Living and Rehabilitation, Danielle Hermes, Kathi Wilkinson and Jen Stark.

Oregon Rehab won with their peachwood-smoked pulled pork with peach barbecue sauce, peach and jalapeño chutney, complete with apple and fennel slaw.

The dish was a tribute to the upcoming 75th birthday

of the Rockford Peaches, the four-time league champions of the All-American Girl’s Professional Baseball League, which operated from 1943 to 1954.

“The part I love most is that we celebrated history,” said Hermes.

“Our residents know the Peaches from that era, so it’s a celebration of them and where they’ve come from,” said Stark.

E.D. Etnyre is still tops in the public eye, however, claiming the people’s choice award for the third year in a row, this time with their two different handmade bratwursts: mozzarella chicken pizza and pork Philly cheese steak, both served with smoked baked beans.

The move to brats surprised a few folks, who remembered E.D. Etnyre in the previous years for their smoked meats

- burnt ends and brisket sandwiches in 2016 and “pork candy” and ribs in 2017.

“My heart is in making brats - meat processing - and I wanted to try it this time,” said Lamb. “I knew nobody was going to bring a chicken brat, and I’ve done a lot of work to make sure I’ve come up with the perfect recipe.”

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Egg hunt moved to City council ups pool fees for out-of-towners March 29

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com

Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 703 E. Buffalo St., Polo, rescheduled its community Easter Egg Hunt set for last Saturday due to the weather.

The event will now be held on Thursday, March 29 at 5 p.m. for 0-3 year olds, 5:15 a.m. for 4-6 year olds, and 5:30 a.m. for 7-9 year olds.

In case of inclement weather, the hunt will be held inside the facility.

For more information call 815-946-2203.

Out-of-towners who come to swim at the Polo City Pool this summer will need to bring a little more cash.

The city council voted 5-1 Monday evening to hike some of the pool’s fees, mainly those that affect non-residents.

Under the new schedule, anyone who lives outside the Polo School District will now pay $4, instead of $3, to go swimming.

Out-of-district season pool passes were increased from Board of Appeals, the Regional $50 to $60 for individuals, Planning Commission, and the Forreston Village Board.

However, the Planning & Zoning Committee recommended approval.

By Vinde Wells The special use permit will vwells@oglecounty allow Elkhorn Solar LLC to news.com lease approximately 360 acres from Wubbena and his family The Ogle County Board voted last at 6974 N. Ill. 26 south of week to proceed with the purchase of an Forreston.

Prior to the vote county attorney’s office in the same block as the board member Dan Janes, new jail.

Following a closed session March 20, of Stillman Valley, who is chairman of the Supervisor of the board voted to go forward with buying Assessments, Planning and the Williams & McCarthy law office at Zoning Committee, said he and 604 W. Washington St., Oregon, at a cost other board members recently not to exceed $167,000.

Board chairman Kim Gouker said the received more than 200 pages of information about the solar property was earmarked for purchase farm that did not go through in the county’s 50-year plan, approved the ZBA, Regional Planning several years ago.

The plan calls for buying the property Commission, and Planning & adjacent to the courthouse and judicial Zoning Committee as required center when it goes on the market. for the zoning process.

“This property is in the plan,” Gouker Turn To A3 said. “The plan will allow us to expand

County board okays Forreston solar farm

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Forreston property owner Rod Wubbena was pleased last week when the Ogle County Board approved his request for a special use permit for a solar farm.

“It’s obviously a benefit for our family, but I believe it has long term benefits for the community,” he said March 20 after the county board approved his request by an 18-3 vote. “I appreciate the frustration the board has gone through with all their process. I feel there was a lot of homework needed that didn’t get done so there was unusual circumstances that created the need for an unusual exception.”

The board approved the request despite recommendations to the contrary from the Zoning

from $35 to $45 for senior citizens, from $60-$65 to $100 for a family, and from $15 to $20 to add a babysitter to the family pass.

The cost of swim lessons was hiked from $15 to $20 for anyone who lives outside the district.

The cost for pool parties and park shelters was also raised, for all users including residents.

Pool parties will cost $20 more than before. The new prices for two hours are $80 for the first 30 people, $100 for 30 to 60 people, and $120 for more than 60 people.

The cost of shelter rental

doubled from $10 to $20.

Alderman Jim Busser cast the only no vote for the fee increases.

He questioned why the indistrict rates include the entire Polo School District, and are not limited to Polo residents.

He pointed out that anyone living outside the city limits does not pay real estate taxes to the city, a portion of which pays for the pool, and therefore should pay a higher rate to use the pool.

Park Board Chairman Larry Loomis said anyone who shops in Polo does pay sales tax, park of which goes into city coffers.

In other business, the council

approved the purchase of a new High Tide Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System for the city water system from Automatic Control Services, Oswego, for $10,600, plus an annual subscription fee of $782.

The existing SCADA was installed in 2005, has become outdated, and is nearing the end of its life expectancy.

The new system will provide remote computer access to the water system, send out an alarm via voice call, email, and text message in case of a system failure, generate operational reports, and archive data.

County board buys Oregon law office

In This Week’s Edition...

Church News, A5 Classifieds, B7-B10 Entertainment, A6 Fines, B5 Marriage Licenses, A4

Library News, A3 Polo Police, A2 Public Voice, A7 Property Transfers, B4 Sheriff’s Arrests, B3

county facilities if needed in the future.

When land becomes available we will buy it.”

The law office, once a residence, is on the southeast corner of West Washington and South Seventh Streets, and adjoins the property where the new jail will be located.

Gouker said attorney Kim Krahenbuhl will maintain his office there until he retires.

In a related matter, the board approved an agreement with Willett, Hofmann & Associates, of Dixon, for surveying and design services to relocate utilities (sewer and water mains) now under the 100 block of South Sixth Street, the new jail’s location, at a fee not to exceed $44,700.

Surveying began last week.

Gouker also recommended to the board to delay selling bonds to pay for the new jail because the county is currently in

Social News, A4 Sports, B1, B2 State’s Attorney, B4

the process of contract negotiations with Orchard Hills Landfill, of Davis Junction, for host fees.

The host fees, which are paid by garbage hauling firms to dump refuse in the landfill, will be used to pay off the bonds for the new jail.

The landfill has purchased land south of its current facilities and wants to expand.

Currently, Gouker said, “The negotiations aren’t going anywhere.”

He said the county does not need to sell the bonds for the jail immediately, but should keep a close eye on interest rates, which are starting to move upward.

He said the county will have ample money to pay for the jail under the terms of the current contract with Orchard Hills.

Preliminary plans call for the breaking ground for the new 180-bed jail, with an estimated price tag of $28 million, in the fall of this year.

Deaths, B5 Richard J. Ely, Joseph R. Humphrey, Mary B. Reciak, Harriett Thibault

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Dances and social events were held at Odd Fellows Hall Editor’s note: This is the sixth of a series of articles about the Polo buildings that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

By Betty Obendorf Curator Polo Historical Society This property was downtown and the home of the Polo Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 197.

The historic function of the building was a social and meeting hall and the commerce and specialty store would be at street level.

The downtown businesses usually had three different businesses in them — one in the basement, one at street level, and another business upstairs.

The basement was entered by steps going down out on the street with black wrought iron fences around the steps.

This building had two stairways from the sidewalk serving the basement level, one from the east and one from the west.

Eventually all that was taken out and filled in with cement.

This was done in the 1950s.

There were no more businesses in the basement area. Apartments went in upstairs.

The style of the building is

1902 Odd Fellows Building 117 West Mason National Register 2004 Classical Revival Classical Revival, and it is the tallest building in the downtown business section.

If you go back behind in the alley, the structure is two stories with the basement three feet below grade level. It is a sloping lot.

The architects were Bradley and Carpenter of Rockford. T. B. Ruth of Polo was the carpenter.

It had a basement, first floor, second floor, and a third floor.

The period of significance was Social History for the dates of 1902–1954 and Architecture of 1902.

It definitely was a social and meeting place with a large meeting room, a billiard room and a card playing area on the second floor. Also there were rest rooms and a ladies parlor.

On the third floor was the banquet room and the dance floor.

I have read articles on how the music could be heard throughout the neighborhood when the dances were held.

There was an elevator in it that you pulled up with a rope.

There have been various

Poole to speak April 4 The Polo Historical Society will meet on Wednesday, April 4 at 7 at the Polo History Museum, 113 N. Franklin Ave. The board meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by the program at 7 p.m.. with speaker David Poole giving historical memories.

businesses at street level with a clothing store, grocery stores, and now an antique store.

The history of the Odd Fellows finds it an international organization established in 1819.

Members and their dependents would never become a public charge.

You would never become cold, hungry, or homeless.

They had four objectives: Visit the Sick, Bury the Dead, Educate the Orphans, and Protect the Brotherhood.

The lodge also paid funeral benefits from $50 to $500. This had significant meaning to a community.

In 1899 the annual celebration for the Northwestern Illinois Lodges was held in Polo.

Three thousand attended, and guests were met at the railroad station and delivered to Barber Park. They came with baskets of food.

Carriages were furnished for guests for trips around town to view the beautiful homes.

The lodge disbanded May 21, 1992 with six members left. This lodge had provided fellowship for 1,200 men and women.

Two former members of Marco Polo Lodge 334 reflect on their memories.

Dorothy Ditzler, age 92, stated the following: A friend asked me to join. It was a privilege to be asked. It was a sisterhood.

The rules had changed and your husband didn’t have to belong to the Odd Fellows. My husband was a Mason.

The dues were only several dollars and helped to pay for the orphanage.

There was memory work.

Club to plant pinwheel gardens The GFWC Illinois Polo Evening Women’s Club, will plant pinwheel gardens at the corner of Division Avenue (Ill. 26) and Mason Street on Friday, April 6 at noon.

Pinwheels will then be planted at the three schools.

Mayor Doug Knapp will read a proclamation to raise awareness of child abuse.

Pinwheels are a symbol for child abuse and neglect prevention.

It is a call to action

to encourage people to remember that children are our future and everyone needs to help keep children safe as all children deserve great childhoods with positive nurturing.

The public is invited.

What I remember most were the good times we had at the weekly Saturday night dances in the ball room.

We had live music, a violin, bass, and piano player. We dressed to go to the dances only place to go during the Depression years.

I often wonder what the ballroom looks like today.

The men, mostly farmers, some businessmen, went upstairs every day to play cards and billiards.

The women never went upstairs – only for lodge meetings. We had our own wash room.

The women had to clean the hall during the Depression.

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Oh, how I remember scrubbing all those steps. The men dropped their ashes and cigar butts on those steps.

I don’t remember when the Rebekahs disbanded. Women lost interest and would rather stay home and watch their programs on television.

Betty Rebuck Ebert, age 70, stated the following: My parents were very active in the Odd Fellows and the Rebekahs. The lodge and its activities were very important to them.

It was an organized social contact place. It was a support group.

My family stressed that the

mission of the lodge was to dedicate your life to three things in this order: your family, your church, and the lodge.

My parents enjoyed attending the dances. Also very popular were the family social gatherings and pot lucks, where members brought in food to be shared by everyone.

Because I had become an accomplished seamstress by the time I was in eighth grade, I was most proud to be able to sew the formal installation gowns.

I was privileged to hold several offices. My mother even paid my dues while I attended college.

Later I moved and did not continue my membership.

Polo Police Activity Polo Police Chief Kurt Cavanaugh released the following information on March 26.

March 22 Al P. Cook, 52, Dixon, was cited at 3:14 p.m. for passing a stopped school bus.

Cook was released on an I-bond.

General calls for service for The course is free to applicants for the general anyone who wishes to attend. written and road examination, the weeks of March 12 through The purpose of the course and also provides information March 25: Citizen Complaints/ is to help participants pass on the vision screening. the Illinois driver’s license renewal examination.

To register call the senior The course prepares center at 815-946-3818.

Rules of the Road course offered The Polo Senior Center will host a Rules of the Road Review Course, in cooperation with Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, on Wednesday, April 4 from 1 to 3 p.m.

This photo of the Odd Fellows Building was taken in about 1907. The second floor had meeting rooms, and the third floor held the banquet room and dance floor. Photo supplied

Assist................................ 25 Juvenile............................. 3 Animal Complaint............ 7 Disturbance/Domestic...... 4 Fire/Medical Assist........... 6

Alarm/Open Door............. 3 Lock Out........................... 4 911 Hang Up.................... 1 Traffic Stops..................... 12 Possession of Cannabis..... 1

Correction An article about Simply Home, a new home decor business in Oregon, on C8 of the Community Outlook section of this week’s edition contains an error in the fifth paragraph.

The sentence should read “Other than signs, the shop also carries some homemade shelving and furniture pieces, front door decorations, custom pillows, and several other artistic knick-knacks.”

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The Tri-County Press was founded in 1857 as the Polo Transcript.

It was renamed the Polo Advertiser in 1858. In 1865 it was again changed to the Ogle County Press, which it remained until 1901, when the name was changed to Tri-County Press.

The newspaper was purchased in 1926 by G.C. Terry and John Wagner from C.H. Hemingway. Terry bought out Wagner’s interest in 1930, and the newspaper remained in the Terry family until June 2, 1977, when Danny C. Terry sold out to B.F. Shaw Printing, Dixon.

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Ogle County Newspapers also prints the Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times and Forreston Journal.

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Winners all around at What’s Cookin County board says process followed, farm criteria fits From A1

Lamb said he decided to accompany it with a pork brat for variety, and to flavor it like a Philly cheese steak, “because who doesn’t love a Philly cheese steak?�

Dawn Janssen’s Sophisticated Sweets and Treats team took home best dessert, though a plural would be more appropriate; the team brought nearly ten different treats, including red velvet and mint chip bars, turtle and Reese’s brownies, and various cake balls and miniature cupcakes.

The sweetest victory, however, came from first-

timers KAT - named for team members Kenna Wubbena, Alyssa Leary, and Teagan Champley - who, with help from mother Jodi Leary, took the title in the junior division with their lemon petit fours. “I got some ideas for desserts online, but put the recipe for these myself,� said Alyssa. “We just wanted something delicious, and I’m super thrilled.� “With this being our first year, we didn’t even think of winning,� said Champley.

People returning to the event may have noticed a few changes from the previous year.

Firstly, the central sit-down table area was moved to a larger outdoor tent, and the area housed more food tables.

Standing bistro tables were increased.

Secondly, voting had changed.

Previously, patrons were asked to vote on each category for a favorite. This year, RRC opted for a panel of three celebrity judges, with one People’s Choice category for the public to vote on.

The judging panel consisted of Dan Ritter, of Rockford, Oregon Living & Rehabilitation Administrator, who has also worked as an executive chef

and food service director; Chip Messiner, of Loves Park, a songwriter, performer, producer, and radio deejay; and Marilyn Csernus, of Mendota, Nutrition and Wellness Educator for University of Illinois Extension.

Since Oregon Living & Rehab had a cooking team serving entrĂŠes, Ritter abstained from voting in that category. Marcia Heuer, RRC Events Coordinator, filled in for Ritter there.

RRC raised more than $10,000 to continue their caregiving services. Combined with trophies and full stomachs, everyone was a winner.

Polo Library News Ebert Thursday, April 12 6 p.m.

Fee: $35 Registration is required.

All programs are free unless otherwise noted and handicapped accessible.

Events Coming in April Medical Cannabis Program Wednesday, April 4 6 to 7 p.m.

Kirsten Velasco, board member of Illinois Women in Cannabis will present the safety, science and application process for the Medical Cannabis Program in Illinois.

Children’s Programs Parents or caregivers must remain in the library if their child is under 10.

LEGO Club Saturday, April 14 1 to 2 p.m.

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National Library Week April 8 to April 13 Library will replace lost card(s) for free.

Head Start Program Tuesday, April 24 begins at 9:30 a.m.

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By Karen Merlak The spring season doesn’t feel much like spring. While the land still seems a bit dreary, there are signs of new life, including the small buds of flowers in my front yard. For each new beginning in nature and in our own lives, we give our thanks to God.  This morning in church, we were greeted by Lyle and Sheryl Hopkins. For our Palm Sunday, our new friends, Jojo and Jasmin, and family members, Carrie and Evie Riopell, granddaughters of Kent and Judy Nettz, handed out the palm branches. Rev. Charlotte Hoppe led the children to the front of the church for the children’s message. Everyone waved their palms for the opening hymn. As we start this Holy Week, our thoughts turn to the great sacrifice made by Jesus. Sandra Ford has returned from a week in Bloomington with her daughter, Crystal

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Rock River Valley Center Blood Drive Wednesday, April 11

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Patterson, her husband, Jack, and their children, Hannah, Samuel, and Kaitlyn Kulicke, her husband, Klaus, and their daughters, Lilliana and Everleigh. The week of family time started with a dinner out to celebrate Sandra’s and Jack’s birthdays. Sandra stayed with Samuel while Crystal and Jack spent some time at Riviera Maya, Mexico. On Sunday, they attended Eastview Christian Church. After spending time in Bloomington, Sandra traveled to Wheaton to spend the weekend with her daughter, Kim Austin, her husband, Ron, and their children, Luke, Claire, and Leah. Luke was home from college for spring break. Last Sunday, Sandra joined the Austin family for worship services at Gary United Methodist Church. After the morning services and lunch, Ron’s mother, Lucille Austin from Woodstock, joined the family to attend the Community School of the Arts piano recital at Wheaton College. Claire and Leah each played a solo for the recital. Claire was honored as this

was her last recital. She will be graduating from high school this year. On Tuesday evening, our regular monthly meeting of Chapter DW was held at the Church of the Brethren. Carol Suits and Sandy Stahler gave the program about Wahl Clipper and their facilities in China. This past weekend, the weather forecasters were predicting a rough snowstorm. Knowing that I would be working the day of the storm, I grew more anxious waiting to see what would happen. I was comforted in the fact that God has seen me through the storms and He would see me through this one, too. Sometimes leaning on our faith is what gives us the strength and courage to face what lies ahead no matter what kind of storm we face. My thoughts turn to Jesus and the events that follow,  as

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From A1 “I believe it’s important to follow the process. It provides a free and fair opportunity for everyone,� he said.

The public is allowed to address the three committees during their hearings.

Board chairman Kim Gouker, of Byron, cautioned board members to disregard any information they received outside the legal process.

Board member Skip Kenney, of Rochelle, said he would vote to approve the permit. “I have a difficult time trying to understand the negative impact this will have on the Village of Forreston,� he said.

The solar farm is outside the village limits, but the village board’s recommendation was required because it will be within a mile and a half of the village.

Some neighbors who

opposed the project voiced concerns that it may cause property values to decline.

Board member Ron Colson, of Mt. Morris, said that solar farms are a permitted use under AG-1 (agricultural use) zoning, which is how Wubbena’s property is classified.

Board members Lyle Hopkins and Pat Saunders, both of Polo, said they believed the permit application met all the criteria in the zoning code.

Gouker said he would find it difficult not to uphold the recommendations of the ZBA, Planning Commission, and the Forreston Village Board.

Janes, Gouker, and Pat Nordman, of Oregon, cast the three no votes. Board members Dorothy Bowers, of Byron, Garrett Williams, of Rochelle, and John Finfrock, of Mt. Morris, did not attend the meeting.

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Polo Public Library is more than books - we’re a community resource! he realized his time had come. We will be honoring His journey at a Maundy Thursday service at our church this Thursday evening at 7 p.m. There will be a Community Good Friday service led by the Church of the Brethren. I hope to see you next week as we gather together for a special celebration. Please join us for an early service at 8 a.m., followed by Sunday School and worship, starting at 9:30 a.m. Our church family wishes you a very blessed Easter.Â

On 6/24/2016 you were taken from us in a boating crash on the Rock River in Oregon, IL. Since you cannot speak - we continue to be your voice in the pursuit of justice so the individual that took you from us in such a senseless and brutal way be held responsible and accountable for the decisions and actions he took that day. Our grief, sorrow, and heartbreak consumes us as this nightmare continues and has forever changed the lives of your kids, our family, and all who loved and miss you every day.

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Polo Senior Center offers variety of upcoming trips

Bank lists winners of 1st Easter contest

The Polo Senior Center is offering several upcoming travel opportunities.

Stillman Bank recently held its inaugural Easter Coloring Contest for kids up to 10 years old.

This year’s picture was of a duck on top of patterned Easter eggs. The winners received their very own Easter basket filled with goodies. Congratulations to the winners!

For ages 5 and under, the winners were: Gabby Hillis (Byron), Micah Holaday (Oregon), Gunner Thuestad (Rochelle), Kaylee Grist (Rockford), Conner Olson Above left, Micah Holaday, of Oregon, holds the Easter basket he won from (Roscoe) and Rhett Brass Stillman Bank in his division. Above right, Addison Cox, of Oregon, holds the basket she won. Photos supplied (Stillman Valley).

For ages 6 through 10, the Moza (Roscoe) and Paytyn Willey 100 entries were received and each winners were: Parker Glendenning (Stillman Valley). child received a small prize for their (Byron), Addison Cox (Oregon), Bank officials thanked everyone participation.

Alivia Law (Rochelle), Aubri who stopped by Stillman Bank to For more information on Stillman O’Donnell (Rockford), Caryn enter the coloring contest. More than Bank visit www.stillmanbank.com.

Birthday party for HollandHollinger is Sat., April 7 Betsy Holland-Hollinger, a life-long resident of Oregon, will mark her 70th birthday on April 9.

Her family is hosting an open house in her honor at the Ogle County Farm Bureau, 421 W Pines Road in Oregon on Saturday, April 7 from 4 to 7 p.m.

There will be soft drinks, cake, and light snacks as well as fun for all.

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Extended Travel A seven-day, six-night trip to Garden of the Gods, Royal Gorge, and Colorado Springs will leave on Sunday, Aug. 12 and return on Saturday, Aug. 18.

The price, based on double occupancy, is $755 per person. Single and triple rates are available.

Included in the price is motor coach transportation, six nights lodging including four consecutive nights in Colorado, 10 meals — six breakfasts and four dinners, tour of the Garden of the Gods, U.S. Air Force Academy, Royal Gorge, including the bridge and aerial tram, historic Manitou Springs at the foot of Pikes Peak, tour of Colorado Springs, and a visit to Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum.

A $75 deposit is required at sign up, travel insurance is available, and final payment is due on Monday, June 4.

To reserve a seat or more information, call Barb Burke at 815-946-3818 or 815-238-8645.

Day Trips Full payment is required at sign up for all day trips. To make reservations call Burke at 815-946-3818.

• White Pines Lunch Theatre — Thursday, June 14 for the Jeff Gordon Concert “The Golden Oldies Show.”

Think back to the golden days of rock ‘n roll, poodle skirts, going to the drive-in, bopping at the sock

Frey will mark 100th birthday on April 29 Friends are invited to help celebrate Esther Frey’s 100th birthday.

An open house will be held in her honor on Sunday, April 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the clubhouse at Silver Ridge Golf Course, 3069 N. Hill Rd., Oregon, IL 61061.

Betsy Holland-Hollinger Cards may be sent to Frey at 408 S. Please join her family and McKendrie Ave. #109, Mt Morris IL Esther Frey friends to mark this milestone 61054. in an interesting life.

Ogle County Clerk Laura J. The family requests that you Cook has issued the following do not bring gifts, but cards, marriage licenses. and especially you and your family are welcome.

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hop.

It’ll be a blast from the past as Jeff performs Elvis, Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, Neil Diamond, Chubby Checker, Johnny Rivers, Roy Orbison, a little doo wop, a little Motown and the list goes on.

The cost is $32 per person.

• White Pines Lunch Theatre — Wednesday, Sept. 19 for Rocky Mountain High – John Denver Tribute.

Ted Vigil from Washington State holds the title of the top John Denver impersonator in the nation.

He has won celebrity look alike contests and is a talented singer and musician.

The cost is $32 per person.

• Navy Pier Spirit Cruise — Thursday, July 19th.

Board Cheeseman coaches at Faith United Methodist Church, Polo, at 8 a.m.

Depending on traffic, arrive at Navy Pier at 10:30, have free time at the pier until 11:30 then board the Spirit of Chicago for laid back, fun, and friendly cruising backed by skyline views.

During the cruise, enjoy buffet-style dining, onboard games, and a lively deejay. Dock at 2 p.m., board the bus, and head to Ikea.

Depending on traffic, arrive at Ikea by 3:15, and after some shopping and snacks the bus will depart at 5 p.m. and arrive back in Polo by 7 or 7:30 p.m.

At Navy Pier, the Spirit is only about a block away from where the bus unloads.

The cost is $80 for Polo Senior Center members and $85 for non-members, and includes transportation, cruise, buffet lunch, dessert, entertainment, and gratuities.

March 16 Jason M. Stokes and Evelyn G. Bellis, both of Davis Junction.

March 22 Scott Takamoto, of Cherry Valley, and Heather A. Morrisett of Rockford.

Rock River Center Activities (All ages are welcome to participate in programming) AARP Smart Driver Course at Rock River Center The AARP Smart Driver Course for those 55 years of age and older will be held at Rock River Center in Oregon on Monday, April 2 and Tuesday April 3.

The course is designed to improve driver safety. Those completing the course will receive a certificate which may entitle them to premium reduction for three years with most companies, after which time the course must be taken again.

This two-day class will be offered April 2, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., and April 3, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

AARP sponsors this course and advance registration is required since seating is limited.

To register call Rock River Center at 732-3252 or 1-800541-5479.

The cost for AARP members is $15 and $20 for nonmembers.

This prepaid fee is required and payable to AARP, and can be paid at Rock River Center.

Your AARP number must be included for the discount.

Rockford Ice Hogs vs Chicago Wolves!

Rock River Center is taking a group to the BMO Harris Bank Center on Friday, April 13, to see the Rockford Ice Hogs. This is their last home game of the 2018 season!

We have purchased a group of tickets for the game on Friday, April 13, at 7 p.m. Departure time will be determined as we get closer to game date.

The cost per person is $25, which includes your game ticket, and round trip transportation provided by

Rock River Center. Group pricing applies.

Some ADA seating is available as well.

All tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Payment in advance is required.

Anyone interested should call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252 by the April 6 deadline.

FREE Hearing Aid Services Event at Rock River Center John Dull from Connect Hearing is coming to Rock River Center on April 17 from 10 a.m. – 12 noon.

He will be cleaning hearing aids, making sure your hearing aids are working properly, and replacing batteries.

This is a free event open to anyone and appointments are not required.

You will be assisted on a first come, first served basis.

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• Comprehensive Eye Health Exams • Diagnosis/Treatment of Eye Diseases • Great Selection of Eyeglass Frames

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RRC Travels to Circa 21 Wednesday, Sept. 26 - Mama Won’t Fly An outrageously hilarious race against the clock begins when Savannah Sprunt Fairchild Honeycutt agrees to get her feisty mother all the way from Alabama to California in time for her brother’s wedding.

The cost of this trip is $80 for members and $85 for nonmembers.

The reservation and payment deadline is Friday, Aug. 24.

Each performance is priced to include transportation, show tickets, lunch (dessert is optional and will be available at the show for additional cost) and all taxes and gratuities.

Reservations and prepayment can be made in person at the Rock River Center or by mail.

Note: Your reservation and prepayment must be received by the deadline on all trips.

Make your reservations early as some shows sell out quickly.

Seating is limited.

Please call the Center at 815-732-3252 or toll free 1-800-541-5479 for more

information.

Groups Information Cancer Support Group “Facing the Challenge” is a support group that provides a safe, accepting environment for patients currently going through treatment, survivors, caregivers and loved ones to talk openly about the challenges a cancer diagnosis brings.

Anyone who has been affected by cancer is invited to attend! Rock River Center and Home of Hope are partnering to offer information to this group.

The group meets on the fourth Thursday of the month from 3-4 p.m. at Rock River Center.

Caregiver Support Group We are pleased to announce that a Caregiver Support Group has been formed at Rock River Center.

Patti Kilmer, MSW from Generations @ Neighbors, leads the support group.

We welcome those new to caregiving, those who

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anticipate caregiving, and those for whom caregiving is already a way of life.

You will find information, resources, encouragement and answers to difficult questions.

Our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. at Rock River Center.

For more information, call Patti Kilmer at 815-234-2511 or 815-298-7004.

Diabetic Support Group This very informative group meets the first Wednesday of the month from 2-3 p.m. at Rock River Center.

Marilyn Csernus from the University of Illinois Extension Office facilitates this group by offering support, encouragement and the sharing of experiences when living with diabetes.

Join Marilyn for a different topic each month and enjoy her recipes as well.

Low Vision Group This is a group for those who have low vision, any form of vision loss, AMD or to caregivers of those with vision loss.

Low Vision Group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 12 p.m. at Rock River Center.

For additional information, call 815-732-3252.

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Church News ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www.baileyvillebaptistchurch. org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study 4th Sunday Each Month 1:30 p.m. Nursing Home Service at Presence St. Joseph BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m.

Adult Sunday School 10 a.m.

Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Pastor Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Adult & Children’s Education 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Thursday, March 29—7 p.m.

Maundy Thursday Service Friday, March 30—7 p.m. Good Friday Service Sunday, April 1—Easter Sunday, 9 a.m. Worship with Communion; 10:20 a.m. Education Hour OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

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

Bible-Based Passion for God Compassion for People Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH, POLO CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw Sundays at 10 a.m.

815-837-5255 polo@crossroadscn.com We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in our cafe for coffee, snacks & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade) - Sundays at 6 p.m.

Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris

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Pastor Julie Bunt Phone 815-734-4853 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:45 a.m. Sunday School

815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104 8:30 a.m. Fellowship 8:50 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship

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.

EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Church EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road Pastor Marvin Jacobs Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Women & Men’s Bible Study, Kids Club www.ebenezerreformed.com EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Sunday School

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible 10:30 a.m. Worship Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor David Poust 815-938-2380 Thursday, March 29—8 a.m.

AA Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service Friday, March 30­­—7 p.m. Good Friday Service at Faith Lutheran Sunday, April 1—9 a.m. Worship, Confirmation Sunday Monday, April 2—8 a.m. AA Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee at The Depot Wednesday, April 4—12 p.m.

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EVANGELICAL FREE FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston 102 S. Seminary St. Presbyterian Church in America Mt. Morris Pastor Drew Jones Senior Pastor 815-938-3605 Bruce McKanna www.forrestongrovechurch.com Associate Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Logan Murphy 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 815-734-4942 Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 29—1 p.m. Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir Ladies Bible Study Friday, March 30—7 p.m. Good FORRESTON REFORMED Friday Service CHURCH Saturday, March 31—7 a.m.

501 Third Ave. Men’s Accountability Group; 11 Pastor Lyle Zumdahl a.m. Easter “Eggstravaganza” 815-938-2424 Children’s Event lylezumdahl@gmail.com Sunday, April 1—8:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m. Worship Sunday School; 9:15 a.m. Inner 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Mission & Easter Brunch; 10 a.m.

Worship Service FREEDOM LUTHERAN Tuesday, April 3—9 a.m. Food CHURCH, ELCA Pantry Volunteers Pastor Brant Clements Log onto our website at http:// 815-284-2966 www.efcmm.org to check out our Website:https//www. latest opportunities and freedomlutheran.org/home.html updates Sunday Evening Worship at 5:45 p.m. at First Presbyterian FAITH DISCOVERY Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon CHURCH Coffee & Fellowship following 801 W. Oregon St., Polo the service Jeremy Heller, Pastor Welcome Center is at 815-946-3588 111 S. 4th St., Oregon 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service GATHERING PLACE Nursery Available CHURCH We are an independent nonCome Take Your Place at the denominational Christian church.

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124 N. Fourth St., Oregon (Oregon Coliseum)Pastor FAITH EVANGELICAL Wade Buzzard LUTHERAN CHURCH 815-440-7937 402 Second Ave., Forreston Online: theGP.Church // FB. Pastor Scott Ralston com/theGatheringPlaceChurch Church 815-938-3203 10 a.m. Sundays “A Church with a Heart — In Life Groups Throughout The the Heart of Forreston” Week 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School GERMAN VALLEY Thursday, March 29—7 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST Maundy Thursday Service CHURCH Friday, March 30—7 p.m. Good Church and Main Streets Friday Service Don Plock, Pastor Sunday, April 1—Easter Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Sunrise Service; 7:30 a.m.

Easter Breakfast; 9 a.m. Worship GRACE VALLEY Service with Holy Communion; 10 CHRISTIAN REFORMED a.m. Sunday School CHURCH Wednesday, April 4—6:30 p.m.

8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. Choir German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema FAITH UNITED 815-362-6601 METHODIST CHURCH 9 a.m. Sunday School for All Mission Statement: Loving, Ages Growing & Serving in Faith 10 a.m. Worship Service Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Brian LeBaron

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April’s Bible Books of the Month are Hebrews through Jude.

10 a.m. Social Time 10:30 a.m. Worship Service

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Pastor Thomas E. Kim 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Followed by Fellowship and AllAge Sunday School Sunday, April 1—7 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service with Communion; 8 a.m. Easter Breakfast; 9 a.m.

Easter Celebration Service with Communion Monday, April 2—6:30 p.m.

LEAF RIVER UNITED SPRC Meeting; 7 p.m. Finance METHODIST CHURCH Committee Meeting 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Tuesday, April 3—10 a.m. Staff Pastor David Poust Sunday, April 1—10:30 a.m. Meeting; 6 p.m. Cub Scouts; Wednesday, April 4—6:30 Worship a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 7-9 a.m.

Communion in Chapel; 9:30 a.m.

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED Naomi-Ruth Circle; 5:15 p.m.

METHODIST CHURCH WOE Coordinators Meeting; 5:30 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon p.m. Wednesday Night Alive; 7 Pastor Chan Ik Choi p.m. Choir Practice; 7:15 p.m.

Handicapped Accessible Church Council Meeting 9 a.m. Worship Service Thursday, April 5—7 p.m.

10 a.m. Sunday School Habitat for Humanity Meeting Age Three through Saturday, April 7—4 p.m. Agape Sixth Grade.

Team Practice; 5:30 p.m. Agape Everyone is Welcome Team Worship Sunday, April 8—9 a.m.

MT. MORRIS CHURCH Worship; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship & OF THE BRETHREN Sunday School 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN Mt. Morris, IL 61054 CHURCH Pastor Ginny Haney 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Phone: 815-734-4573 Pastor Charlotte Hoppe Office hours Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Friday, March 30—9 a.m.

Women’s Fellowship; 7 p.m. Good POLO CHURCH OF THE Friday Service at Trinity Lutheran; BRETHREN Pastor Ginny Off Congress Ave. & Webster St. Saturday, March 31—Pastor (The church is handicapped Ginny Off accessible) Sunday, April 1—7:45 a.m.

Pastor Leslie Lake Sunrise Service; 8:15 a.m. Prayer PoloCob@risebroadband.net Service; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 9:30 a.m. Family Worship 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10:45 a.m.

11 a.m. Sunday School Sunday School; 11 a.m. Living Hope Church Service PRAIRIE DELL Monday, April 2—Pastor Ginny PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH on Retreat All Week 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Tuesday, April 3—No 8:45 a.m.

Shannon Bible Study; 9 a.m. Food Delivery Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP for Pantry 815-864-2448 Wednesday, April 4—7 p.m.

9 a.m. Adult Sunday School Circle M 4-H Club Meeting; 7:15 10 a.m. Worship p.m. Chimes Rehearsal 11:15 a.m. Fellowship NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN 10384 W. Coffman Rd., CHURCH Forreston 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Craig Arnold, Pastor Church: 815-938-2194 812-236-1213 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 10:45 a.m. Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:05 a.m. Worship Service ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 CHURCH a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop 1000 Ill. 64 West Open at New Life Community Oregon Center Rev. Eldred George 815-732-7211 OREGON www.saintbrides.org CHURCH OF GOD Email:saint.bride.church@ 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. gmail.com Pastor Michael Hoffman Services 815-732-6847 Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.

9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 Holy Communion a.m. Worship Classes You and your family are invited Children’s Sunday School & to join us for worship on Easter Adult Bible Study Available Sunday, April 1, beginning with a St. Bride’s follows traditional Sunrise Service at 7 a.m.

Anglican-Episcopal church Following this service a practices; is biblically based Fellowship Breakfast will be and both family and individual served. All are welcome. oriented. Visitors are always Regular morning worship welcomed. service will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Hoffman’s sermon is ST. JAMES LUTHERAN titled “He Rose – No Fooling.”

CHURCH Greeting you will be Dan and West Grove Road at Sharon Bliss Family.

Columbine Rd. During morning worship an Rev. Lucy Wynard exceptionally fine Children’s Thursday, March 29—7 p.m.

Church is offered for children 3 Maundy Thursday Service, years old through Grade 5.

Communion Around the Table Sunday School begins at 9:30 Friday, March 30—7 p.m. Good a.m. and includes classes for adults, Friday Tenebrae Service young adults, teens, children and Sunday, April 1—Easter infants.

Sunday; 8 a.m. Sunrise Service Special attention is given in each with Holy Communion; 9 a.m. class to issues and topics related to Easter Breakfast; 9:30 a.m. Easter the particular needs and interests of Egg Hunt; 10:30 a.m. Festive each group.

Worship with Holy Communion The Wednesday night Youth Group meets at 6 p.m. at East ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Daysville CHURCH Road.

201 N. Division Ave., Polo The local Weight Watchers Pastor Terrie Wilder group meets Wednesday at the 815-946-2919 church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for Sunday weigh-in, followed by their 9 a.m. Sunday School for meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

Adults & Children

ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule 4:30 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. Sunday 8 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 3 p.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest Reconciliation 3:30-4:15 p.m. Saturday St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238

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

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m.

Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 6 p.m.1st & 2nd Wednesdays Adult Bible Study 8:30 a.m. 1st Wednesday ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: 8:30 & 11 a.m.

Worship Services 9:30 a.m.

Coffee & Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday 10 a.m. Bible Study Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office 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: trinitymm@frontier.com Website: www.trinitymm.net Saturday Worship 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, March 29—No Lot 12 at Mobile Home Park for grades K-6, Spring Break; 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday Worship Service Friday, March 30—8 a.m.

Bulletin & Fellowship; 7 p.m.

Community Good Friday Service at Trinity Saturday, March 31—7 p.m.

Holy Saturday Storytelling Service Sunday, April 1—8 a.m. Easter Breakfast; 9:30 a.m. Easter Celebration Service with Egg Hunt Following Monday, April 2—6:30 p.m.

Committee Meetings; 7:30 p.m.

Executive Committee Meeting Tuesday, April 3—3:30 p.m. Lot 12 at Mobile Home Park for grades K-6; 4 p.m. Uof I CATCH Club for Third Graders Wednesday, April 4—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise Group; 9 a.m. Quilting Club; 6 p.m. Chime Choir Rehearsal; 6:30 p.m. Youth Confirmation Class; 6:45 p.m.

Chancel Choir Rehearsal for Men; 7 p.m. Full Chancel Choir Rehearsal; 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal for Women Thursday, March 5—3:30 p.m.

Lot 12 at Mobile Home Park for grades K-6 WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:35 a.m. Worship

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Benefit for Darkhorse Lodge is April 20 at the Oregon VFW

First Fridays takes the stage on April 6 First Fridays will be back on stage on Friday, April 6 at the Mt. Morris Moose Family Center.

Musicians will draw for time slots at 6:30 p.m., and performances will begin at 7 p.m. and continue until all musicians, even late arrivals, have had their turn on stage.

A jam session will follow until it is time for the traditional closing with “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.”

The musical styles vary widely including country, bluegrass, folk, blues, light rock, and eclectic blending of multiple genres.

The musicians will be supported by a professional sound system engineered by Kent Anders.

In addition to his duties as Mt. Morris Village President, Dan Elsasser is a frequent performer at First Fridays and his band, Goin’ Postal, plays a variety of club dates throughout Northern Illinois. Photo supplied

Music fans are encouraged to arrive hungry and thirsty as the Mt. Morris Moose Club offers a full menu.

Be sure to mark April 6 on the calendar to be part of a new chapter in the 18-year history of First Fridays.

RSO to present Bernstein Festival The Rockford Symphony Orchestra is announcing the celebration of America’s beloved musician and composer/conductor Leonard Bernstein with a community wide collaboration of events and performances.

In April of 2018, the Rockford Symphony Orchestra (RSO) will lead a festival called “Leonard Bernstein at 100”, showcasing the American-born and Americantrained conductor, composer, pianist, educator, and advocate for the arts who was born Aug. 25, 1918.

In partnership with other arts and educational institutions in the Northern Illinois region, the RSO will curate a collection of Bernstein’s work, in cooperation with the Leonard Bernstein Center.

This festival is made possible through generous grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois.

In addition to the Rockford Symphony Orchestra, participating organizations include Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center, Rockford Art Museum, Rockford Dance Company, Rockford Public Library,

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A Quarter Auction benefit for Darkhorse Lodge, a peaceful retreat for combat veterans, will be held on Friday. April 20 at the Oregon VFW from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with the auction starting at 6:30 p.m.

A 50/50 drawing, bake sale, and live auction are all part of the event.

Organizers are advising attendees to bring “plenty of quarters, some friends, and be ready to have some fun.”

The Oregon VFW is located at 1310 W. Washington St. (Ill. 64) in Oregon, Illinois.

Darkhouse Lodge, is a nonprofit organization with 501(c) (3) recognition with a goal to build a retreat for combat veterans of all branches to come to relax, fish on Kentucky Lake, enjoy area activities and communicate with others who have walked in their boots —all at no cost to the guests.

Darkhouse Lodge, located in Springville, Tennessee, was formed by Gretchen and Kirk Catherwood, formerly of Byron, after their son LCpl Alec E. Catherwood, USMC,

Alec Catherwood

age 19, was killed in action in Afghanistan on Oct. 14, 2010.

His mother posted this on the Darkhouse Lodge website: “It felt as if the world had ended for us. After realizing that we had no choice but to go on, I stayed up nights, wondering what I could do for those who did come home.

Once I had the basics down, my very smart husband added some much needed improvements to the plan.

“Finding my new purpose in life has given me a reason to get up each morning and face the challenges ahead. We will need a lot of money to get this built. five guest cabins, a staff cabin,

a shower house and a dining facility.

“Our employees will be combat veterans as well, including those who will take the participants fishing at one of the most beautiful spots in the south (oh yeah, we’ll need boats and gear donated as well).

Our cabins will be handicapped accessible to accommodate as many of our veterans as possible.”

In addition to the Catherwoods, other board members include Mike Bowman-father of Specialist Timothy N. Bowman, Army Nat. Guard, 3/4/1982-11/24/2005, former Assistant State Captain, Illinois Patriot Guard Riders; Jerry Oleson-formerly active duty Marine and Byron Police Officer, motivational speaker and personal coach and trainer; Mikaela Montgomery, RN, BSN-sister of LCpl Alec E. Catherwood; and Mark Titrefounder of God Bless The Troops and Honor America’s Valor.

For more information about Darkhouse Lodge, call 731-363-3616 or visit www. darkhorselodge.org.

Taste of Rotary April 3 in Oregon The Oregon Rotary Club will host A Taste of Rotary on Tuesday, April 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cork & Tap, Oregon.

This social event offers the public an opportunity to meet and greet and learn a little about what Rotary does to make an impact.

The Rockford Symphony Orchestra (RSO) will lead a festival in April called “Leonard Bernstein at 100”, showcasing the American-born and American-trained conductor, composer, pianist, educator, and advocate for the arts. Photo supplied

Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra, Rockford Wind Ensemble, Rockford University, and WNIU 90.5 FM. Festival events will take place throughout the month of April. More information can be found on the Leonard Bernstein at 100 Festival’s website: www.bernsteinat100. com.

Festival Events April 12, at 7 p.m. Rockford Public Library Nordlof Center Rockford Public Library: Public Lecture on Leonard Bernstein with Steven Larsen April 15, at 3 p.m. Rockford Public Library Nordlof Center Rockford Wind Ensemble: American Voices April 19-22, Rockford University Maddox Theatre

Rockford University Performing Arts Department: Candide April 22, at 3 p.m. Hononegah Performing Arts Center Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra: Spring Concert April 23, at 7 p.m. Rockford Art Museum Rockford Art Museum: Movie Monday Film Series, West Side Story April 28, at 7:30 p.m. Coronado Performing Arts Center Rockford Symphony Orchestra: Celebrating Leonard Bernstein featuring the Mendelssohn Chorale and Rockford Dance Company May 7, 2018 at 7pm; 90.5FM WNIU: Encore Presentation of Celebrating Leonard Bernstein RSO performance

The club is taking applications for new members.

Rotary International is an international service organization first known for its work to eradicate polio.

The Oregon Rotary Club, which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, makes

contributions to the Village of Progress and Serenity Hospice and Home, and has sponsored scholarships for Oregon students for 25 years.

For more information, contact club president Nick Head at nick.head.az@gmail. com or 602-361-6086.

Byron Forest Preserve seeking history of its newest preserve Grand opening for Bald Hill Preserve April 28 The Byron Forest Preserve District is planning for their April 28 Grand Opening and Arbor Day Celebration for their new Bald Hill Prairie Preserve and are looking for stories, photographs and additional information about the site from the public.

The new Bald Hill Prairie Preserve site is located at 5502 North Silver Creek Road, Mt. Morris.

The 160 acre preserve is located in Rockvale Township just east of Leaf River.

From what Byron Forest Preserve District volunteer researcher, Mary Rose Fillip has uncovered thus far, it appears that the site has been

If you have any information, stories or photographic history that you would like to share regarding the Bald Hill site please contact Mark Herman, Superintendent of Education at 815-234-8535, extension 217. known as Bald Hill since early settlement when it was a hilltop prairie.

The Bald Hill is marked prominently on the 1872 Ogle County Atlas and the hill has been used as a pasture for cattle and horses for over 150 years.

The Bald Hill Prairie Preserve land has had many owners dating back to 1838 when it was purchased by Columbus S. Marshall.

In 1854, William Swingley, a well know veterinarian owned the land. Joseph Matmiller

purchased the land in 1864.

German emigrant George Betz owned the site in 1872.

Kenwood Wells had the site in 1912. Herbert Carr purchased the farm in 1918.

Carl Beard owned it in 1942 and Gilespy Turner in 1949.

John Reynolds purchased the site in 1961 and most recently the Ferguson family operated Bald Hill and several adjacent parcels as the Leaf River Ranch.

The Byron Forest Preserve District acquired the new preserve when following a public land auction in June 2017 where Peter McDaid of Elk Grove Village purchased the Bald Hill parcel and several adjacent parcels.

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Another great year for Ready...Set...Grow Nearly 100 attendees joined the Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside Master Gardeners at Sauk Valley Community College to enjoy education and gather inspiration during the University of Illinois’ Ready...

Set...Grow program on March 17.

Keynote speaker Sandy Mason, gave an energetic informative and witty presentation on These Are Not Your Granny’s Bloomers – How Flowers Have Changed Over the Decades and offered this tip “if you’ve always planted phlox and it has powdery mildew, get rid of it plant something different”.

Many University of Illinois Educators were on hand to educate on topics such as Growing Siitakes and other Mushrooms, Make Every Drop Count – Xeriscaping, A Perennial Primer, Going Organic: Are organic pesticides safer than their synthetic

counterparts, and 11 other topics.

Passionate private sector speakers such as Vic Zaderej, Happy Leaf LED, spoke on The Anywhere Anytime Garden, and Jim Brown a designer with Woodlawn Landscapes and Design spoke on flipping pallets.

Local Master Gardener’s engaged attendees. Nancy Gmitro, of Carroll County, offered a hands-on tea party with all tea ingredients from her tea garden.

Sue Paulin and Bobbi Burke, of Ogle County, spoke on keeping your houseplants “Happy Houseplants”!

Ready…Set…Grow has been a staple for the community for more than 18 years.

For more information about the University of Illinois Extension contact the Ogle County office at 421 W. Pines Rd, Suite 10 Oregon at 815732-2191.

Reeverts to speak at Oregon Rotary

Above, a class on Happy Houseplants was just one of the topics at the Extension’s Ready..Set..

Grow, held March 17 at Sauk Valley College.

At left, private sector speaker ic Zaderej, of Happy Leaf LED, spoke on The Anywhere Anytime Garden. Photos supplied

BFD officials seek more history about preserve From A6 following the auction regarding the District’s special interest in preserving the site for a public preserve.

McDaid agreed to sell the land to the Natural Land Institute who then sold the site to the

Ryan Reeverts, 19 of Byron, who is serving as the 2017-2018 Illinois FFA State Ryan Reeverts Reporter, will be the featured speaker at the Oregon Rotary Meat Evaluation. He kept Club Rural/Urban day meeting SAEs in Swine, Poultry, Forage, Vegetable, Fruit, and on Wednesday, April 4.

The Rotary Club meets at the Ag sales and was the 2015 Blackhawk Steak Pit at 11:45 State Diversified Agriculture Production Proficiency a.m.

Winner.

Ryan is the son After his of Terry and Pam Rural/Urban year of service Reeverts, of Byron.

Day Reeverts plans to He graduated from Byron High School Wednesday, attend Southern Illinois University to in May of 2016. He April 4 in Major in Agriculture was a member of the Education to Byron FFA Chapter Oregon. become a High where he served as the Chapter Call 815- School Agriculture Instructor and FFA parliamentarian, 732-7746 Advisor. vice-president, and president. for more To be a guest and He also served as the Section 2 information make a reservation contact Stan Eden, treasurer, vicewho is program president, and president.

His favorite CDEs are chairman for the day, at 815Livestock Evaluation and 732-7746 by April 1.

Byron Forest Preserve District in November.

The Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation supplied a grant to the Byron Forest Preserve pay for two thirds of the purchase price.

The new Bald Hill Prairie

Preserve has been a popular local site for generations for picnics, weddings and sledding activities.

The preserve is home to several rare prairie plant and bird species and the new big tree champion for the State of Illinois,

a huge Eastern cottonwood.

If you have any information, stories or photographic history that you would like to share regarding the Bald Hill site please contact Mark Herman, Superintendent of Education at 815-234-8535, extension 217.

New Horizon’s Drug Court graduates The New Horizon’s Ogle County Adult Drug Court recently celebrated the graduation of four participants who successfully completed all five required phases of Drug Court.

The mission of Drug Court is to reduce the cost of substance related crime, while holding offenders accountable for their behavior and preventing recidivism, by effectively addressing substance-related crime in Ogle County through the education and intensive individualized treatment of offenders, thereby enabling them to become productive, responsible citizens.

Drug Court requires a minimum commitment of 14 months and total of 5 phases that must be successfully completed in order to graduate.

New Horizon’s Ogle County Drug Court is able to sustain its program with grants

The New Horizon’s Ogle County Adult Drug Court recently celebrated the graduation of four participants who successfully completed all five required phases of the program. Pictured, left to right, are graduates Cole Ramos, Trevor Ladson, Madeline Martin, and Douglas Carr. Photo supplied

and donations made possible through a partnership with The Foundation for Focus House and Community Programming, a 501c3 organization.

The Honorable John B. Roe, Ogle

County Drug Court Presiding Judge and Ogle County State’s Attorney, Eric Morrow presented each graduate with an Order of Successful Discharge from Drug Court, along with a certificate and pin.

Public Voice Polo Honor Guard serves at funerals for our veterans

For more information call has visited Central America and the Philippines, providing me at 602-361-6086 (cell).

Rotary International is at Richard Jacks water and sanitation equipment Paid up for Life Member and training local teachers and www.rotary.org.

Nick Head VFW Post 8455 and students in how to maintain it.

We’ve helped build wells Chana American Legion Post 83 Dear Editor, in India and improve farming Did you know that Polo has in Mexico, and sponsored a veterans group that performs international exchange a military funeral service for students. veterans?

The club also sponsored It is called the Polo Honor teams of young businessmen Dear Editor, Guard/Rifle Squad and is made visiting from Denmark, March 23, 2018 - the day up of volunteers from the Polo Germany, Argentina, Japan, Dear Editor, America died?

VFW Post 8455 and the and Australia.

The Rotary Chapter of I’m an old woman who grew Polo American Legion Post 83.

If you’re committed to The squad has held the Oregon, one of the oldest giving and community service up in the country.

I’ve been watching the ceremony in Polo, Dixon, charitable organizations in and have an interest in handsLanark, and Brookville among Ogle County, has a strong on projects, we’d like to get to Democrats and Republicans history of local, national and know you. for a long time. other cemetery sites. international service.

The longer I watch the worse The deceased veteran needs Membership includes We are celebrating our it gets. not have belonged to either the weekly lunches with other 80th anniversary, and we’re Rotarians.

To me it seems like the VFW or American Legion. longer I watch the more antiThe members of the Honor welcoming new members.

You can learn more about Over the years we have Rotary and get to know us at American the Democrats Guard may not be outfitted with uniforms but they are supported war bonds and sent the “Taste of Rotary” event, become. It is heart-breaking to uniform in their desire to honor servicemen gifts, supported Tuesday, April 3 from 5 to 7 Americans.

And the Republicans? The that veteran at whose funeral literacy projects, honored area p.m. at the Cork and Tap. farmers and veterans with they serve.

The service consists of annual luncheons, helped with forming an honor guard line, judging at the annual 4-H fair, standing at attention and done roadside cleanups, and presenting arms, on either side helped restore the Chana of the casket as it is brought to Grade School.

We fund coats and boots for the burial site. Once the casket kids in need.

Dr. Steve Baker is at the site the Honor Guard Dr. Nicole Marquardt The club provides student forms a line of rifles for a 21Dr. Taryn Pfeiffer scholarships in excess of gun salute after which “Taps” $20,000 each year.

is played.

Boarding Bo di • G Grooming We have contributed to When all of the formalities Dentistry • X-ray are complete, a package the success of the Village of Surgical Laser that contains 21 empty shell Progress and Serenity Home Gas Anesthetic casings that were ejected from and Hospice for over 25 years.

Internationally, the club has 1381 North orth 7th Street, Rochelle the rifles that were fired at the grave site are given to the financed over a half-million family as a lasting token of in immunizations against polio.

Hours: M-F 8am-5pm • Sat 8am-Noon Club member Bob Newlon appreciation of that veterans service to his or her country.

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longer it goes the more gutless the Republicans become.

Any American looking at us today cannot recognize us.

God bless America.

Our government denies Christ. Sorry. He is alive and well. America is not well.

Verva Thomas Oregon

E.D. Etnyre Co. extends tug challenge Dear Editor, I strongly believe that E.D. Etnyre & Co. has the very best workers in the Oregon area, Illinois, and the entire world.

At the 2017 Rockin’ River Fest one of Etnyre’s two Tug Across the Rock teams proved that they were the toughest, strongest rope pullers around.

Sadly last year, some of Oregon’s other employers were not represented.

I hope that this year all of Oregon’s manufacturing and service companies take part in the Rockin’ River Fest, on Saturday, June 16.

I really hope that they come out to challenge the champion Etnyre team in the “Tug Across the Rock”.

See you all on June 16, 2018!

Respectfully; Patrick C. O’Brien President & CEO E.D. Etnyre & Co.

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Encore sponsors Chicago bus trip with arts focus Encore! Mt. Morris brings many performing, visual and culinary arts events and activities to Mt. Morris, but it can also sponsor arts-oriented trips to places where major art venues beckon.

This spring, Encore is sponsoring a bus trip to the Chicago Art Institute and a host of other Chicago venues to choose from.

The bus trip leaves at 8:30 a.m., May 5 and returns about 9 p.m. the same evening. The cost is $55 for adults under 65, which covers the bus and the tickets to the Art Institute.

Senior citizens 65+ and students 14+ pay $50.

Students under 14 pay $35.

Free time after the Art Institute can be spent touring the city on foot near the Institute (parks, waterfront, other arts venues) or joining those who want to take Encore’s bus to the “north end” (Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, Rush Street).

Participants will select a restaurant for dinner

and meet the bus for the return home at 7 p.m.

Upon registration, a suggested list of things to see and do during free time, as well as restaurants will be provided. Participants may choose from the list or explore other sites, as desired.

Registrations may be made online at encoremtmorris.com (click Arts Bus Trip button) or at the Mt. Morris Village Hall by April 12. If there is enough to meet the minimum for the group rates by then, additional registrations will be accepted up to the maximum the bus will hold until May 1.

Contact info@encoremtmorris.com with questions.

Encore! Mt. Morris is composed of volunteers committed to developing Mt. Morris, IL into a unique, thriving rural and cultural arts destination in northwest Illinois. Learn more at EncoreMtMorris.com.

PWEC to hold Chinese auction The Polo Evening Women’s Club invites everyone to its Spring Luncheon and Chinese Auction on Saturday, April 14 at the Polo Area Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1

p.m. when the auction begins.

Lunch consists of pulled pork sandwiches, salads, chips, and desserts.

The donation is $8. For tickets call Beth Green at 815-299-1416.

Polo School Activities Activities for April 2-7 Monday – No School – Spring Break; Girls Track Meet in Morrison, 4 p.m.

Tuesday – Softball & Baseball at Amboy, 4:30 p.m.; Boys Track at Milledgeville, 4:30 p.m.; Girls Track at Forreston, 4 p.m.

Wednesday – Aplington Track Meet at Pecatonica, 4 p.m.

Thursday – Softball & Baseball vs. Amboy at Polo, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday – Boys Track at Oregon, 10 a.m.; Softball at Dixon, 10 a.m.; Baseball vs. Pearl City at Polo, 11 a.m.

Forreston School Activities Activities for April 2-7 Monday - School Resumes; HSGT at Morrison, 4 p.m.; HSB Basketball Awards Night, 6:45 p.m.

Tuesday - HSGT at home, 4 p.m.; JHT at Byron Indoor, 4:15 p.m.; HSBT at Milledgeville, 4:30 p.m.; HSBB Varsity vs. Aquin at Krape Park; HSBB Fresh-

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Soph vs. Aquin at home, 4:30 p.m.; HSSB vs. Aquin at Read Park, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday - HSBB Varsity vs. Newman at home, 4:30 p.m.; HSBB Fresh-Soph at Newman, 4:30 p.m.; HSSB at Newman, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday - Kindergarten & Pre-School Registration, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; HSBB Varsity vs. Aquin at home, 4:30 p.m.;

HSBB Fresh-Soph vs. Aquin at HCC, 4:30 p.m.; HSSB vs.

Aquin at home, 4:30 p.m.

Friday - Kindergarten & Pre-School Registration, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; JHT at Winnebago, 4 p.m.; PTO Fun Fair at FJSHS, 6 p.m.

Saturday - HSBT at Oregon, 10 a.m.; HSSB vs.

Winnebago at home

Polo High School Honor Roll Polo Community High School Third Quarter Honor Roll High Honor Roll Freshman: Joey Bardell, Marah Blake, Victoria Busser, Harper Clark, Alex Dusing, Cole Faivre, Abby Gorzny, Katy Hess, Logan Kindle, Zane Lindstrom, Teagan Prescott, Alyssa Wakenight.

Sophomores: Brandon Albano, Sadie Baumann, Gabe Boothe, Audrey Hess, Jakob Kindle, Kaitlyn Marschang, Tucker Mumford, Scott Prerost, Caleb Scott, Patrick Wright, Coley Zeigler.

Juniors: Hayden Bittinger, Kyle Brown, Colton Emmert,

Shannon Engelhardt, Jonah Heath, Lane Hopkins, Aric McConnell, Ethan Phillips, Patricia Plachno, Braiden Soltow, Lizzy Stamm, Brady Webb.

Seniors: Lena Baumann, Hanna Blumhoff, Megan Call, Jordan Drolema, Isabel Emmert, Randal Gabaldon, AshLee Griffin, Lance Pearson, Luke Peterson, Rilley Peterson, Leila Stebbins, Reid Taylor, Priscilla Tennison, Baylee Wiemken, Trevin Woodin.

Honor Roll Freshman: Brady Clark, Peyton Knight, Kaylee Lowry, Tyler Mathis, Emma MooneyMcCawley, Misty Ogburn,

Mallory Patterson, Kassidy Scott, Izzy Sellers, Ally Simpson, Parker Wolber, Gavin Zell.

Sophomores: Garrett Bittinger, Jace Coffey, Grace Gabaldon, Trinity Olmedo, Ramsey Shroyer.

Juniors: Logan Albrecht, Emily Boelens, Cassie Bushman, Lexi Cox, Johnny Crumley, CJ Gray, Lucas Hammond, Shyanne Hart, Austin Horn, Ally Rhodes, Alyssa Shore, Casey Thacker, James Watson, Draven Wells, AJ Williams, Quincy Williams, Justin Young.

Seniors: Kyle Blum, Madi Heath, Linsey Hecathorn, Dakota Meyer, Matyson Williams.

Forreston Honor Roll Forreston Junior High School Third Quarter Honor Roll Superior Honor Roll (all A’s) Sixth Grade: Samantha Appel, Jenna Greenfield, Grant Johnson, Brynn Lamm, Kaeden Motszko, Micah Nelson, Elizabeth Shenberger, Nikolas Valenzuela, Ava Welch Seventh Grade: Brooke Boettner, Rylee Broshous, Owen Greenfield, Lily Johnson, Natalie Mealing, Alaina Miller, Hailey Schultz, Brock Smith Eighth Grade: Taylor Akins, Kara Erdmann, Julia Wells Excellent Honor Roll (all A’s & B’s) Sixth Grade: Madison Albee, Sydni Badertscher, Spencer Davis, Kaden Ganz, Xavier Goeddeke, Hannah Harvey, Nevaeh Houston, Ella Ingram, Zoriah Jenkins, Shelby Morris, Owen Mulder, Eli Poust, Codey Rohdy, Alexander Ryia, Tymon Runkle, Paige Scott, Christopher Symons, Bailey Sterling, Patrick Wichman Seventh Grade: Elizabeth Bishop, John DeHaven, Drew Dieterman, Jace Engbert, Kyler Ganz, Hailey Greenfield, Sydney Greenfield, Daemyn Heslop, Dixie Johnson, Johnathen Kobler, Alexis Koehl, Emma Manus, McKenna McClain, Alexander

Milnes, Sydney Regez, Chloe Reubin, Kobe Southerland, Kaia Stralow, Emalee Vandewarker Eighth Grade: Aaron Anderson, Thomas Appel, Joslyn Brashaw, Makayla Cole, Layla Cuthrell, Jacob Fiorello, Mason Fox, Christian Gasmund, Dylan Greenfield, Naya Haller, Tristan Harriett, Montanna Heinz, Natalie Johnson, Breanna Kloster, Autumn McGlynn, Laci Meyer, Michael Netherland, Josie Pals, Holly Plock, Carlee Ratledge, Mary Salins, Mya Taylor, Marisa Vogt Forreston High School Third Quarter Honor Roll Superior (all A’s) Freshmen: James DeWall, Ethan Greenfield, Mya Greenfield, Madison Sketo Sophomores: Olivia Dillavou, Nicole Fox, Megan Hagemann, Brittni Hollis, Lauren Melton, Seth Nelson, Jennifer Raum, Taylor Vogt Juniors: Andrew Bratina, Bailey Brooks, Katie Erdmann, Braedon Fyock, Jackie Ludwig, Rachel Metzger, Kayla Peck, Sawyer Wild Seniors: Allison Bondele, Taylor Cargill, Christian Groenewold, Elisabeth Gronewold, Danielle Hagemann, Brooklyn Hollis, Kirstin Kiper, Olivia Krecklow, Brooke

Ratledge, Anna Snider, Courtney Timm Excellent (all A’s & B’s): Freshmen: Ashleigh Alexander, Abbey Brooks, Abigail Derrer, Alexia Derrer, Taylor Greenfield, Cora Krigbaum, Lukas Lingel, Braden Politsch, Molly Salins Sophomores: Julianna Beltran, Zachary Cederholm, Shelby Dean, Kaitlin Gruhn, Daniel Hanson, Alexus Houston, Kayla Janssen, Olivia Johnson, Lane Lindquist, Bailey Miller, Gabriel Owens, Kolton Rudy, Tannis Schultz, Brycelynn Smith Juniors: Garett Badertscher, Dalton Becker, Delaney Buisker, Grace Carr, Johnathan Cook, Mark DeWall, James Fisher, Bailee Fyock, Samantha Greenfield, Timothy Lima, Kaitlyn Mateika, Hunter Rogers, Donald Shelton, Jacob Swanson, Daniel Watter, Aaron Wubbena Seniors: Sam Barkalow, Tylor Behrends, Tierra Boss, Hunter Daws, Breana DeWall, Joshua Flick, Gavin Fuchs, Justin Grossenbacher, Cora Kielsmeier, Morgan Kuelling, Brittany Kuntzelman, Julia Meyers, Arian Noe, Brooklynn Ratledge, Sierra Reining, Claudia Ridens, Andrew Rucker, Austin Schramm, Taylor Shuey, Michael Singley, Colton Stake, Candice Whitacre

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He is Risen!

Come celebrate the resurrection.

Easter Sunday

St. Paul Lutheran Church is hosting Holy Week Services. Join us for moving, contemplative worship.

Maundy Thursday, March 29th | 7pm

We read of when Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper. The stripping of the paraments of the altar, symbolizing the end of Christ’s life.

Shrouding the cross in black and adorning it with a crown of thorns.

April 1

Good Friday, March 30th | 7pm We read the account of the crucifixion.

Easter Sunday, April 1st | 8:30 & 11am

Breakfast & Fellowship at 9:30am Worship Service at 10:40am Evening Service at 6pm

Join us in celebrating Christ’s resurrection at our worship services. In between services, breakfast will be served in our Fellowship Hall.

Have a blessed Holy Week and joyous Easter Season!

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St. James Lutheran Church Palm Sunday, March 25 Procession of the Palms 10:30 AM

Maundy Thursday, March 29

Communion around the Table - 7:00 PM

Good Friday Tenebrae Service, March 30 7:00 PM

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Easter Sunday, April 1 8:00AM Sunrise Service with Holy Communion

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9:00 AM Easter Breakfast

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SPORTS

SECTION B

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Above, Justin Young hits deep to center field, good for a double in the fourth inning against Durand-Pecatonica on March 22. Polo lost 4-2. Photo by Zach Arbogast.

Forreston-Polo’s Gavin Fuchs (right) and Evan Kelsey race to the finish line of the 400 meter dash at Landers-Loomis Field on Thursday. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Brianna Pellini (00) catches a pop fly against Durand on March 22. After giving up a run in the fourth inning, Polo came back to win 2-1. Photo by Zach Arbogast.

Polo’s Ethan Cain earns honors for U of Dubuque The National Wrestling Coaches Association released its Top 30 Division III AllAcademic teams and the top 189 All-Academic individuals this week and The University of Dubuque’s Ethan Cain, a sophomore from Polo, earned honors for the Spartans in 2018.

Cain placed 5th at 197 lbs. at the NCAA Division III Lowest Midwest Regional earlier this month.

His overall record was 2610 overall with 15 win by falls, his quickest pin in 1:11.

Overall, 67 different institutions were represented, which accounts for over 64 percent of active Division III wrestling programs nationwide.

Nominees must have at least a 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for the previous full academic

year. Transfers and freshmen are eligible if they’ve been in residence at their current institution beginning in the fall of 2016.

On the competition side, wrestlers much be a national qualifier in 2016-17 and have a minimum win percentage of at least .500.

Additionally, wrestlers can also be considered if they placed in the top six at their respective regional tournament, a win percentage of .500 or better and competed in half of the institution’s scheduled competition in NCAA championship events.

A wrestler can also be considered if they have a win percentage of .670 or better and competed in half of the institution’s scheduled NCAA events.

“This just continues to

show the importance of how athletes in Division III balance their athletic careers and their educational opportunities,” said NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer.

“Division III is the largest in number of teams at the NCAA level and we know these athletes are competing without athletic scholarships and their experiences on the mat and in the classroom exemplify what it means to compete in Division III and in the sport of wrestling.”

“The landscape of Division III really can provide studentathletes with exactly what they want, between a smaller, liberal arts college or a larger state school,” said Moyer.

“We’ve seen tremendous academic performances in some of our nation’s finest academic institutions, and

many of them exist in Division III. I like to say that college wrestling provides the next generation of our teachers and coaches, but some of these kids are our next generations of doctors, rocket scientists and biochemists.”

UD Wrestling (4-4, 5th Place in IIAC) Quincy Kalkbrenner 4th at 157 lbs. - NCAA Division III Lowest Midwest Regional Ethan Cain 5th at 197 lbs.

- NCAA Division III Lowest Midwest Regional Robert Melise 5th at 285 lbs. - NCAA Division III Lowest Midwest Regional NWCA Division III AllAcademic Team - Ethan Cain Academic All-Iowa Conference - Ethan Cain All-Iowa Conference Quincy Kalkbrenner (157 lbs.); Robert Melise (285 lbs.)

Ethan Cain’s overall record was 26-10 overall with 15 win by falls, his quickest pin in 1:11. Photo supplied

Sports Column Hussung second at meet

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com This past weekend, Illinois Top Times hosted its annual invite-only track and field meet.

Top Times is not affiliated with the IHSA, thus the meet is considered an “unofficial” state meet.

Nonetheless, it showcases some of the best athletes in the state and provides a general sense of how the upcoming season may play out.

One of those standouts was Ian Hussung of Oregon. In the best race of his career, Hussung ran 1:56.95 in the 800 meters.

That time is newsworthy for a variety of reasons.

It was second in 1A to Riley Wells of Rockford Christian, who set a meet record of 1:55.71.

Hussung would have easily won 1A the last few years, sometimes by 2-3 seconds.

Not only that, but Hussung’s time bested everyone in 2A

and was only beaten by one runner in 3A. To rank ahead of nearly everyone from the Chicago suburbs and large downstate schools is a huge accomplishment.

Because of the tighter turns, running indoors is more difficult than outdoors.

Additionally, kids aren’t in as good as shape as they are later in the season.

Still, Hussung nearly beat Oregon’s outdoor school record of 1:56.35 by Chad Harvey.

It also demonstrates how far ahead Hussung is in his training, as the 1:56.95 is better than his sixth-place finish (1:57.18) at the IHSA state meet.

Not since the Jordan Thomas era, has anyone in Oregon demonstrated this type of prowess on the track.

Hussung is on his way to being top dog among a stellar bunch of 800-meter Hawks runners, which includes state runner-ups James Persenaire and Harvey, placers Nick Jones, Adrian Myers and Jon Mudge.

And, don’t forget the 1998 state-championship 3,200-relay team of Seth

Grennan, Marc Heng, Dan Dietrich and Jared Harvey.

In my opinion, the 800 is the toughest race in track, as it requires both sprinting ability and endurance.

Standing in Hussung’s way to a state title is Wells from RC, who is not only one of best in Illinois, but one of elite juniors in the country.

That is also a blessing.

Competing against Wells this season will help Hussung go even faster.

Besides Wells’ performance, Rockford Christian dominated on the track at the Top Times, winning the 800 and 1,600 relays and taking second in the 3,200 relay.

Carthage (Illini West) with star Connor Artman are favored to win 1A, but RC will be a top contender.

Sectional Tactics?

Remember Forreston-Polo edging RC 121-114 to win the 2017 sectional? Label me a conspiracy theorist, but that result may have been exactly what RC wanted.

Had they won, RC would have been bumped up to 2A because of the 1.65 multiplier imposed upon private schools by the IHSA. That would have

eliminated their chances to compete for a 1A state title this year.

After placing third at the 1A state meet in 2011, RC was moved up to 2A for the next four years. In talking with coach Randy Moore, that did not sit well with them.

With that memory in place, the strategy employed by RC at the 2017 sectional may have been to send as many kids downstate without winning the team title outright.

RC had to be thankful that F-P had such a good team, because it would have been impossible for them to lose to the rest of the field.

The 1.65 multiplier is a ground rule set by the IHSA that RC must abide by. With those parameters in mind, you can’t blame coach Moore if he subtly let the sectional title drift away for the sake of his program.

That would be my line of thinking. I’d rather make hay at the 1A state meet than struggle to get out of a 2A sectional with the likes of Kaneland, Burlington Central, Sterling, Dixon and Freeport.

Private schools get a ton of criticism, so it is important

to look at things from their perspective.

For the record, I am not saying RC purposely lost the sectional, but I certainly understand if they did.

Definitely, F-P was capable of beating RC head-to-head.

Back to the Top Times meet, Sterling Newman’s Easton Bianchi was the fastest kid in 1A and look for the Comets to be up towards the top of the state again. As you recall, they were one of four teams that placed fourth behind Forreston-Polo.

In regard to the multiplier for Newman, their enrollment is low enough that 1.65 is still below the 1A/2A track cut-off.

For basketball, it isn’t.

Forreston-Polo doesn’t compete at the Top Times meet, but it was interesting to note that two of the top competitors AJ Christensen will see in the hurdles were present.

Mason Barr of Colfax, who beat AJ in the 300 hurdles, won the 400 meters, was second in the hurdles and third in the 200 meters. As a junior, Barr is for real.

The winner of the indoor hurdles was the aforementioned Artman of Carthage. Both Barr

Andy Colbert

and Artman finished behind Christensen in the 110 hurdles downstate, but look to be a fine form already.

As far as local girls track, there isn’t much to report on. Most of the top efforts at Top Times were from outside northern Illinois.

But, it’s worth noting that Oregon once had a record holder at the meet in Ashley Harvey. As a junior, Harvey went 11-6 in the pole vault in 2004.

Later that season, she became the only IHSA girls state champ in school history.

Tri-County Press, Forreston Journal, Thursday, March 29, 2018, Page B2

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What’s Cookin?

Feeding Frenzy Above, left: Jen Stark (right) talks a bit about Oregon Living & Rehabilitation’s peachwood-smoked pulled pork with peach and jalapeño chutney and apple and fennel slaw as judges dig in. Judges from left to right are Chip Messiner, Marilyn Csernus, and Marcia Heuer, who filled in for Dan Ritter when judging entrées, due to his involvement with OL&R. Above, right: Kenna Wubbena (right) steps away from KAT’s team table to grab some offerings from surrounding chefs. Bella Koertner, Ashley Diehl, and Jesse Suter, the “Queen of Tarts” team, may cream puffs sweetened with fresh strawberries and raspberries very popular with those looking for a dessert lighter on the richness scale. Left: If you tried to do your due diligence in tasting every cooking team’s offerings, your tray looked like this multiple times. Biscuits and gravy, peachwood-smoked pork, and paninis are surrounded by lemon petit fours, black raspberry ice cream, lemon-blueberry bread, strawberry and raspberry cream puffs, and a build-your-own cookie dough dessert. A few teams made drinks, like citrus splash, tea-lemonade, and aronia berry slushes, to wash the samples down. Photos by Zach Arbogast.

Winner’s Circle

Nearly 30 spectacular offerings were given out at What’s Cookin’ 2018, but the elite few took home awards for their dishes. Top, left: Phil Bratta accepts his award for “best side dish” for Mighty Vine Tomatoes. The hydroponic gems have won several years in a row. Middle, left: Sophisticated Sweets won “best dessert” with an assortment of sweet treats. Left to right: Julie Hensley, Chris Cox, Dawn Janssen, and Heather Bertrand. Above, right: Jodi Leary, Teagan Champley, Kenna Wubbena, and Alyssa Leary stand with their trophy and a tray of their Lemon Petit Fours.

Team KAT won the junior division their first year entering. Below, left: E.D. Etnyre has been the people’s choice for three years in a row - once for burnt ends and brisket sandwiches, then for “pork candy” and ribs, and now for pizza and pork bratwursts and smoked baked beans. Left to right: Larry Lally, Tim Krueger, Steve Carr, Nick Lamb, and Bob Grace. Below, right: “Best appetizer” went to Hazel’s Cafe, for their tomato and mozzarella skewers drizzled in balsamic vinegar. Hazel Rivera proudly accepts the trophy on behalf of the team. Photos by Zach Arbogast.

County News

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Dos Amigos now in dos locations

By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com Oregon citizens have a new stop for south-of-the-border specials and margaritas thanks to a business expansion from Byron.

Dos Amigos, a popular Mexican eatery in Byron, slid into Oregon in the spot once owned by Pizza Hut, 404 E. Washington St. The doors opened Feb. 16, and according to manager Francisco Quezada, the place has been popular.

“The people here have

been very happy, especially now that they don’t need to travel, and can have Dos Amigos right in their city,” said Quezada.

The Byron location has been open for seven years, and according to Quezada, he wanted to open Dos Amigos in Oregon for a few years.

However, expansion is a matter of several factors, with timing and location being not being the least.

Pizza Hut’s vacancy provided that opportunity to expand.

“We’ve wanted to move into Oregon for a long time now. I really like the people

here,” Quezada said. “We finally found a nice building and made it happen.”

Between simple classics like burritos and tacos, to specialties like fajitas and paella, Dos Amigos offers nearly 140 menu items, not including lunch specials and express lunches, as well as 10 items for kids.

If a few drinks are your pleasure, Dos Amigos carries a standard selection of domestics, and seven imports, like Dos Eqius, Corona, and Tecate.

Naturally, there’s a variety of margaritas, and they go up

to 45 ounces - or, a pitcher, if you feel like sharing.

While the community has enjoyed the Dos Amigos flavors, Quezada admitted an attractive incentive for the move is Oregon’s tourism culture.

“In the summer, lots of people travel in,” he said.

Between Autumn On Parade, the Tour Of Scenic Ogle County bike event, Rockin’ On The River, and more, Oregon gets a steady stream of traffic - not bad, Dos Amigos moved into the location vacated by Pizza for a restaurant right along Hut, 404 Washington St., and has been popular ever since Ill. 64. opening in February. Photo by Zach Arbogast

I-88 resurfacing scheduled between Rochelle, Sugar Grove Work to prepare for the start of roadway resurfacing on the segment of the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) in Kane, DeKalb and Ogle counties is beginning this week with lane reductions and shoulder closures.

Electronic message signs and construction signage will be put in place to alert drivers to scheduled lane closures, traffic patterns and work zone speed limits.

In 2018, the Illinois Tollway is scheduled to resurface 37 miles of I-88, between Illinois 56 in Sugar Grove and Illinois 251 in Rochelle, to extend the life of the roadway and provide a smoother riding surface for the traveling public.

Roadway work is scheduled to be complete by the end of the year. More than 40,000

vehicles use this stretch of roadway daily.

Construction on this segment of I-88 this year will also include interchange ramp reconstruction and repairs, repairs to local crossroad bridges, as well as shoulder reconstruction, construction of crash investigation sites and guardrail, median, drainage, landscaping, fencing and lighting improvements.

Weather permitting, during the week of March 19, advance work is scheduled with shoulder closures and off-peak lane closures in both directions between Illinois 56 in Sugar Grove and Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb and between Main Street in Elburn and County Line Road to remove rumble strips and prepare to shift traffic for

construction.

Once advance work is completed, roadway resurfacing and shoulder reconstruction work will begin, with all traffic between Peace Road and Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb and between Main Street in Elburn and County Line Road reduced to one lane in each direction.

Similar work is also scheduled to begin in March between Shabbona Road and Illinois 251 in Rochelle.

Throughout construction in 2018, traffic in work zones on I-88 will be reduced from two lanes to one lane in each direction. The shoulders on this segment of I-88 are too narrow to safely accommodate traffic shifts and provide for work zones.

In addition, in April

construction work is scheduled to begin at the Annie Glidden Road Interchange in DeKalb.

Ramp closures will be needed to complete work at this location.

The improvements are funded by the Illinois Tollway’s 15-year, $14 billion capital program,Move Illinois: The Illinois Tollway Driving the Future.

Maps and construction information about the I-88 Roadway Resurfacing and Repair work is available on the Tollway’s website at www. illinoistollway.com via the Interactive Tollway map and under “Projects Overview” in the Explore Projects section.

Work Zone Safety The Illinois Tollway is committed to ensuring

that the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) and other area roadways remain safe for both drivers and workers during construction, which is part of the agency’s overall commitment to roadway safety.

Construction zone speed limits are in effect in all construction zones 24/7 and drivers should continue to watch for changing traffic patterns and use caution, especially when workers are present. On I-88, a 45 mph work zone speed limit is in effect throughout the construction season.

The Illinois Tollway reminds motorists that the “Move Over Law” requires motorists to change lanes or to slow down and proceed with caution when passing any vehicle on the side

of the road with hazard lights activated. If you see flashing lights ahead, please move over or slow down.

Illinois State Police have zero tolerance for drivers speeding in work zones or failure to comply with the Move Over Law. The minimum penalty for speeding in a work zone is $375. Posted signs advise drivers of a $10,000 fine and a 14-year jail sentence for hitting a roadway worker.

Penalties for failure to slow down or move over for a vehicle on the shoulder with flashing lights includes up to a $10,000 fine, 2-year suspension of driving privileges and jail time, in extreme cases.

Visit the Tollway’s Work Zone Safety page atillinoistollway.com.

they were held awaiting a court appearance.

Wiggins, 27, Rockford, was traveling southbound on Ill. 251 and attempted to pass another vehicle. Wiggins struck the vehicle while attempting to pass. Wiggins was cited for failure to reduce speed to prevent an accident and taken into custody for driving while license suspended. Wiggins was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests.

March 20 Aaron W. Chance, 18, Chana, was arrested at 1:29 p.m. for speeding - 26-35 mph over the posted limit and unlawful possession of alcohol as a minor following a traffic stop in the 9000 block of North Meridian Road. Chance was additionally cited for no front registration and illegal transportation of alcohol.

Dennis Butterfuss, 39, Beloit, Wisconsin, was arrested at 1:50 p.m. for not having a valid driver’s license following a traffic stop in the 8000 block of West Illinois 64.

Butterfuss was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Alexander C Gladhill, 26, Rock Falls, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for operating a motor vehicle while registration suspended. Gladhill’s bond was set at $1,500 (10%) pending a March 21 court appearance.

Juan T. Lozano, 32, Genoa, was arrested on an outstanding

Ogle County warrant for a petition to revoke. Lozano’s bond was set at $5,000 (10%) pending a March 21 court appearance.

Dustin M. Marx, 25, Davis Junction, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for unlawful restraint.

Marx’s bond was set at $3,000 (10%) pending a March 21 court appearance.

Lisa Snyder, 50, Byron, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Snyder posted the $3,000 (10%) bond and was released. She is scheduled to return to court on April 20.

March 21 Dustin Marx, 25, Davis Junction, was arrested on a warrant for a petition to revoke. Marx’s bond was set at $3000 (10%) pending an April 4 court appearance.

March 22 Carol Richards, 48, Chana, was arrested at 12:41 a.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop in the 1000 block of East Honey Creek Road.

Richards was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

She was also issued citations for improper lane usage, disobeying a traffic control device, and failure to signal.

Deputies investigated a report of a domestic battery that had occurred at 2750 N. Indian Heights Dr., Oregon.

After an investigation, Brody Stone, 18, Oregon, was arrested for domestic battery.

Stone was transported to the Ogle County Jail pending a court appearance.

Mathew P. Thies, 34, Monroe, Wisconsin, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for violation of an order of protection. Thies’ bond was set at $3,000 pending an April 9 court appearance.

Shelly L. Nelson, 44, Leaf River, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while under the influence. Nelson posted $5,000 (10%) as bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail. Nelson is scheduled to return to court on April 20.

Everett Bradley, 51, Oregon, was arrested at 9:30 p.m. for driving while license revoked following a traffic stop near the intersection of Mulford Road and Illinois 64. Bradley was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

At approximately 11:09 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on I-39 southbound at mile marker 97. After conducting an investigation and with the assistance Rochelle Police, three men were taken into custody.

Joseph Raymond, 21, Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance and one count of possession of cannabis 30-100 grams.

Patrick Llaurado, 21, Madison, Wisconsin, was charged with possession of a controlled substance.

Jack Dorman, 22, Huntington Beach, California, was charged with possession of a controlled substance.

Llaurado was also cited for speeding.

Raymond, Llaurado, and Dorman were transported to the Ogle County Jail where

March 23 Edgar Encinas, 37, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a petition to revoke. Encinas’ bond was set at $3,000 (10%) pending a March 26 court appearance.

Armondo Hernandez, 45, Cicero, was arrested at 2:56 p.m. for not having a valid driver’s license following a traffic stop on I-88 at mile marker 76. Hernandez was transported to and housed at the Ogle County Jail.

Terrence Montgomery, 31, Sterling, was arrested at 5:39 p.m. for not having a valid driver’s license and driving while license suspended following a traffic stop on I-88 at mile marker 75. Montgomery was transported to and housed at the Ogle County Jail.

At 11:50 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the 6000 block of North Illinois 251 for two-vehicle crash with no injuries and minor damages.

After an investigation, it was determined that Shkeele

James J. Roberts, 45, Burr Ridge, was arrested at 8:54 p.m. for not having a valid driver’s license following a traffic stop on I-88 at mile marker 74. Roberts was transported to and housed at the Ogle County Jail.

March 24 Roy Ennenga, 36, Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a petition to revoke. Ennenga posted the $2,000 (10%) bond, was released, and is scheduled to appear in court on April 20.

Charlie Nicholson, 61, Aurora, was arrested at 5 p.m. for aggravated driving while under the influence, driving Turn to B4

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Local man killed in accident at landfill

Bison Herd The Nachusa Grasslands’ bison herd could be seen from Flagg Road last Wednesday. Most of the herd was on a portion of the prairie that had not yet been burned. Photo by Earleen Hinton

A Davis Junction man died last week when he was pinned between a semi-tractor and trailer at the Orchard Hills Landfill, 8290 N. Ill. 251, Davis Junction.

According to a press release from Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle, John E. Overstreet, 48, was pronounce dead at the scene on March 21, just before 7 a.m.

The release said that Overstreet was removing his tarp at the rear of his trailer, between his trailer and another semi-tractor that was parked behind him.

The driver of the seconded semi-tractor, Dariusz Achramowicz, 55, of Elmwood

Park, told deputies he had stopped his semi and exited it to take his tarp off his trailer.

Achremowicz said he was halfway to the rear of his trailer when he realized his truck was rolling forward, but was unable to re-enter the vehicle and stop it before it ran into Overstreet, pinning him between the semi and the trailer.

New Milford EMS and REACT personnel unsuccessfully attempted to revive Overstreet.

Illinois State Police assisted in conducting a vehicle inspection on Achramowicz’s semi-tractor.

The incident remains under investigation.

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Steven L. Kampmeier and Shirley K. Kampmeier, quit claim to Jeffrey A. Gusloff, vacant land, Eagle Point Township.

Jacob F. Hatch and Heather M. Watson Hatch, warranty deed to Angela D. Theisen and James K. Theisen, 410 S. Seventh St., Oregon, $214,000.

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

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

March 16 Super Mix Inc. Profit Sharing Trust, warranty deed to DCP Properties LLC, ILL Rt. 2, Byron Township, $2,448,173.

Charles E. Winterton, warranty deed to Mark L. Winterton and Joellen K. Winterton, North German Church Road, Marion Township, $129,440.

Country Homes Group LLC,

warranty deed to Dalmer R. Clawson III and Brittany S. Clawson, 1345 Glacier Drive, Byron, $221,045.

Andy E. Anders, Angelia L. Dicus, Michael D. Anders and James E. Anders, warranty deed to Michael D. Anders, 1113 Garfield Drive, Rochelle, $66,667.

Lloyd V. DeVries and Larry A. DeVries, warranty deed to Darold L. Wubbena and Cynthia J. Wubbena, 17704 W. White Oak Rd., Forreston Township, $75,000.

March 19 Gordan H. Dockerty, warranty deed to Sharon F. Fore, 108 Windover Park Drive, Rochelle, $132,000.

Gene R. Kempson, warranty deed to Erica Renee Smith, 1091 N. Main St., Rochelle,

$124,000.

Nathan J. Todd and Tabitha K. Todd, warranty deed to Randy L. Criddle and Jacquelyn R. Criddle, 210 W. First St., Mt. Morris, $66,000.

March 20 Thomas C. Faivre and Joan A. Faivre, warranty deed to Anthony Withers, 111 N. Hannah Ave., Mt. Morris, $82,500.

Danny Carter and Jenette Carter, warranty deed to Ascension Morales, 11871 N. Leaf River Rd., Leaf River Township, $30,000.

Arvene R. Hill and Muriel G. Hill, warranty deed to Todd P. Stecker, 7620 S. Woodlawn Rd., Creston, $55,000.

Thomas O. Hill and Judith A. Stecker, warranty deed

to Judith A. Stecker, 6593 S. Woodlawn Rd., Dement Township.

Black Finn, LLC, warranty deed to Thomas O. Hill, Woodlawn Road, Dement Township, $60,000.

Bruce S. Schwenger as trustee of the Bruce S. Schwenger Trust, quit claim to Lesley J. Schwenger, 6493 S. Brooklyn Rd., Flagg Township.

Lesley J. Schwenger, warranty deed to Lesley J. Schwenger as trustee of a trust agreement, 6493 S. Brooklyn Rd., Flagg Township.

Donna Jean Bear, warranty deed to Franklin D. Brantley, 318 N. Hillcrest Ave., Rochelle, $82,500.

Dustin Brown and Noelle Brown, warranty deed to Colton R. Vankirk, 10325 E. Kuehl Court, Flagg Township,

March 21 Aaron J. Imel, quit claim to Robin D. Imel, 14540 W. Goose Hollow Rd., Lincoln Township.

Alta REO, LLC, warranty deed to Guillermo Suarez, 1202 W. Second Ave., Rochelle, $59,900.

Eduardo Restani, warranty deed to Bruce Swinton, 132 N. Jeffery Ave., Hillcrest, $113,000.

US Bank as trustee of the RMAC Trust, series 2016-CTT, warranty deed to Christina M. Ramos, 300 Joanne Lane, Rochelle, $141,000.

March 22 Wanda S. Willstead, warranty deed to Edward C. Vock, Woosung Road, Woosung Township, $653,268.

Gary W. Abels and Joanne I. Abels, warranty deed to Tenac Partners, LLC, 16315 W. Town Line Road., Brookville Township, $327,304.

Jason William White, quit claim to Teresa Serafina White, 1225 Joanne Terrace, Byron.

Robert A. Ross, Bebe M. Ross (deceased) and Joan Renee Carlson, quit claim to Robert A. Ross, 1139 W. Second St., Byron.

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

March 15 Sammy Silvas, aka Manuel Ramos-Hernandez, 42, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 18 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections with three years to natural life mandatory supervised release.

Gabriel Burmeister, 33, Sycamore, pleaded guilty to obstructing justice.

Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 180 days in jail, which is stayed to March 27, 2020, and 30 months probation, and ordered him to preform 30 hours of public service work, submit

to random drug and alcohol testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, and pay total fines and costs of $3,082.

A count of leaving the scene of an accident involving personal injury was dismissed.

Megan Hacker, 29, Byron, pleaded guilty to three counts of identity theft.

Judge John B. Roe sentenced her to 180 days in jail, which is stayed until Aug. 3, 2020, and 30 months probation, and ordered her to submit to DNA Testing and random drug testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, and pay total fines and costs of $3,945.39.

March 19 Jayme Camp, 41, Elgin, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, pretrial conference April 9.

March 20 Sandra Soulier, 26, Elgin, possession of a controlled substance, found not guilty by jury.

March 21 Bradley Starling, 46, Iowa City, Iowa, driving while license suspended, failed to appear, bond forfeiture hearing April 18.

Tyler Stuckemeyer, 25, Amboy, burglary to vehicle, status hearing April 23.

Mark Guszeczka, 57, Oregon, possession of cannabis, jury status call April

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Ashley Williamson, 32, Mt. Morris, burglary, identity theft, attempted identity theft, status hearing April 23.

Rory Gile, 59, Byron, aggravated battery, domestic battery, possession of a firearm without a valid firearms owner identification card, jury status call April 23.

Shane Wilson, 19, Mt. Morris, aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery, domestic battery, resisting a peace officer, status hearing April 23.

Dustin Marx, 25, Davis Junction, unlawful restraint, domestic battery, preliminary hearing April 4.

March 22 Robbie Brown, 25, Rockford, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, status hearing April 30.

failed to appear, arrest warrant remains in effect.

March 23 Heather Harms, 39, Rochelle, aggravated battery, status hearing April 27.

Jessie Thornton, 27, DeKalb, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license revoked, resisting arrest, criminal trespass to a residence, status hearing April 9.

Skylar Morningstar, 21, Forreston, criminal damage to property, status hearing April 9.

Felix Vega Jr., 47, Rochelle, attempting to defraud a drug screen test, status hearing April 4.

Dylan Pinkston, 23, Rockford, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, theft, criminal trespass to vehicles, status hearing April 27.

John B. Wells, 32, Mt. Morris, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license suspended, preliminary hearing April 11.

Jesus Rosas, 39, Leaf River, criminal trespass to a residence,

Jason Gilroy, 32, Byron, forgery, status hearing April 27.

Sheriff Arrests From B3 while license revoked and driving while under the influence following a traffic stop on I-88 at mile marker

78. Nicholson was also cited for failure to wear a seat belt, speeding, and no insurance.

Nicholson was transferred to the Ogle County Jail and held

pending a bond hearing.

Russell J. Williams, 25, Chicago, was arrested at 9:-2 p.m. for driving while license

suspended following a traffic stop for an equipment violation in the 16,000 block of East Illinois 64.

Williams was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Johnny Espinoza, 19, Clinton, Wisconsin, was arrested at 11:48 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop on I-88.

He was also cited for no rear registration light and possession of cannabis, less than 10 Grams.

Espinoza was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Ogle County Deputies were assisted on scene by Rochelle Police.

Loni Williams, 35, Freeport, was arrested at 2:32 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 1000 block of North Freeport Road. Williams was additionally issued a citation for operating an uninsured vehicle.

Williams was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

March 26 At approximately 2:40 a.m., deputies stopped a vehicle on Henry Road, rural Polo, for a traffic violation. Pursuant to the investigation, Aaron E. Shaward, 46, Polo, was arrested for aggravated driving while under the influence, driving while license revoked, obstructing a peace officer,

speeding, no proof of insurance and on an outstanding warrant.

Shaward was confined at the Ogle County Jail pending a court appearance.

Robert Tessman, 48, Belvidere, was arrested at 2:01 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 2000 block of South Lowell Park Rad. Tessman was transported to the ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Brian Woodard, (age town not listed), was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Woodard had a bond of $669. He was released on a recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on April 30.

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

The name, age, and address of the individual is listed along with the offense, the date the fine was paid, the date the offense occurred in parenthesis, and the amount of the fine.

Mary Ann K. Tucker, 25, Polo, passing school bus loading/unloading, March 22, 2018 (Dec. 12, 2017) $200.

Timothy W. Abbott, 23, Oregon, driving on suspended license, March 19, 2018 (Jan. 7, 2018) $481.

Anthony J. Berg, 32, Oregon, driving on suspended license, March 21, 2018 (Jan. 6, 2018) amount not given.

Anthony J. Berg, 32, Oregon, operating uninsured motor

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vehicle, March 21, 2018 (Jan. 6, 2018) dismissed Anthony J. Berg, 32, Oregon, no valid registration/1st & 2nd, March 21, 2018 (Jan. 6, 2018) dismissed.

Christopher R. Jordan, 21, Mt. Morris, driving 1-10 mph above limit, March 20, 2018 (Jan. 24, 2018) $120.

Gabriel Beltran, 35, Mt. Morris, unlicensed, March 21, 2018 (Feb. 11, 2018) amount not given.

Jeremy D. Roos, 40, Oregon, driving 15-20 MPH above limit, March 21, 2018 (Feb. 12, 2018) $120.

Sara M. Lyons, 19, Byron, driving 21-25 mph above limit, March 21, 2018 (Feb. 15, 2018) $140.

Michael A. Hecathron, 55, Polo, unlicensed, March 21, 2018 (Feb. 16, 2018) amount not given.

Beth S. Edge, 37, Davis Junction, driving 15-20 mph above limit, March 21, 2018 (Feb. 17, 2018) $120.

Zachary S. Grove, 23, Stillman Valley, driving fail to give notice of accident, March 21, 2018 (Feb. 17, 2018) amount not given.

Zachary S. Grove, 23, Stillman Valley, improper traffic lane usage, March 21, 2018 (Feb. 17, 2018) amount not given.

John F. Bowen IV, 24, Polo, failure to reduce speed, March 20, 2018 (Feb. 19, 2018) $120.

Jeremy D. Roos, 40, Oregon, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, March 21, 2018 (Feb. 3, 2018) $120.

Race A. Nantz, 20, Kings, squealing/screeching tires, March 18, 2018 (Feb. 17, 2018) $120.

Thomas Shaffer, 43, Polo, driving 21-25 mph above limit, March 20, 2018 (Feb. 25, 2018) $140.

Samantha L. Knittle, 23, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph above limit, March 23, 2018 (Feb. 23, 2018) $120.

Danny M. Chisamore III,

32, Oregon, driving 21-25 mph above limit, March 19, 2018 (Feb. 27, 2018) $140.

Nicole M. Selden Rodriguez, 30, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph above limit, March 22, 2018 (Feb. 28, 2018) $120.

Tara J. Pyatt, 26, Byron, driving 15-20 MPH above

limit, March 20, 2018 (Feb. 28, 2018) $195.

Kirsten E. Luttrel, 27, Stillman Valley, driving 15-20 mph above limit, March 23, 2018 (March 2, 2018) $120.

Delilah A. Alvarez, 37, Oregon, operating uninsured motor vehicle, March 19, 2018

(Feb. 27, 2018) dismissed.

Todd J. Katzenberger, 57, Forreston, driving 11-14 mph above limit, March 22, 2018 (March 4, 2018) $120.

Cristian Valdez, 21, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph above limit, March 20, 2018 (March 8, 2018) $195.

Oregon Police Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity.

March 18 At 3:35 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 300 block of West Washington Street involving a 2011 Volkswagen driven by Ray H. Edwards, 73, Chana, and a parked 2001 Acura owned by Matthew D. Stevens, age 35, Oregon. No citations were issued.

March 25 Dorean L.

Reimer,

Oregon, was issued a citation at 8:54 p.m. for operating a motor vehicle when registration is suspended for non-insurance.

This violation occurred at the intersection of Fourth Street and Washington Street.

Eleven verbal/written warnings were issued from March 19-25.

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

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General calls for service through dispatch March 19-25 Checking a Subject/ Vehicle................................. 7 Citizen Complaints.............. 6 Animal Complaint............... 3 Ordinance Violations........... 1 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem................................ 5 Disturbance / Domestic........ 2 Assist EMS / Other Department................ 5 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window.................. 3 Lockout Vehicle/Building.... 2 911 Hang-up / Open Line.... 2 Traffic Stops...................... 10

Obituaries Joseph R. Humphrey Joseph R. Humphrey, 51, died suddenly on Sunday, March 25 at his Mt. Morris home after returning from Alaska.

Joe was born on Jan. 25, 1967 in Dixon, the son of Ray “Doc” Humphrey and Kay Slater.

Joe graduated from Mt. Morris High School, class of 1985 and loved being a Mounder.

He filled this world with love, laughter and enthusiasm for every moment.

He had an unbelievable and unconditional love for his family and friends.

He loved living in Alaska, and was passionate about building his cabin home in Healy, Alaska, with his family — a piece of paradise that they will be able to enjoy forever.

Joe loved coming home to Mt. Morris, where it was always a treat for those of us still living here to get to see him.

He was so proud that he got to play, camp, take hikes, teach, nap, and cook with and for, his family and friends.

Joe was always willing to help family and friends with projects.

He always wanted to experience life as an adventure, living in the moment in every day.

He wanted his children to experience that same adventure but was most proud of being a Dad and Grandpa Joe. Joe is survived by his children, Cody Humphrey, of Juneau, Alaska, Paige (Stephen Baxter) Humphrey, of Machesney Park; grandchildren, Carson and Parker Baxter, of Machesney

Park; parents: Ray Doc (Brenda) Humphrey, of Dixon, and Kay (Terry) Mageland, of Janesville, Illinois; brothers and sisters, Gina (Eric) Siefert, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, Susan (Mark) Meyer, of Milton, Wisconsin, Bob (Carla) Humphrey, of Bedias, Texas, Fred (Stephanie) Butler, of Janesville, Wisconsin, Bucky (Ashley) Humphrey, of Dixon, Tanya (Pat) Bushman, of Polo, Kim Toliver-Crawford, of Dixon; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews; and his band of brothers that was his family outside his family.

Joe was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Caroline Humphrey and Kathryn Giblin; aunts, Ginger Britz and Paula McCarns; cousin, Roxanne Johnson.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 31 from 1 p.m. until the last to leave at the White Pines Dude Ranch, Oregon.

Cremation rites have been accorded with Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris.

Harriett Thibault

She married Bob Thibault and was a Navy wife during World War II. Bob died in 2017.

Harriet is survived by a son, Richard Thibault, of Crescent City, California; a daughter, Carol Bartholemew, of Oakland, Oregon; three grandchildren; three sisters,

of Sublette, Ed (Karey) Ely, of Amboy, Dennis (Melinda) Ely, of Amboy, David (Sue) Ely, of Dixon, James (Leslie) Ely, of Dixon and Susan (Dick) Montavon, of Oregon; 13 grandchildren, Nicolle, Christopher, Abigael, Mason, Trenton, Madeline, Michael, Morgan, Grace, Lucas and Sophia Ely, and Bailey and

Lauren Montavon; one sister, Mary Helen Leffelman, of Mendota; and one brother, Ned (Carol) Ely, of Amboy; and brother-in-law, Melvin Leffelman, of Dixon.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gordon Ely; sister, Marjorie Leffelman; and brother-in-law, Hubert Leffelman.

Funeral services were scheduled for Wednesday, March 28 beginning with a 9:45 a.m. prayer service at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy, followed by a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Catholic Church in Walton with Rev. Timothy Draper officiating.

Burial will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery in Maytown.

A memorial has been established to the Amboy Fire Protections District.

Condolences may be sent online at www.thejonesfh.com.

Richard J. Ely Richard J. “Dick” Ely, 80, of Amboy, died on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at OSF St Paul Medical Center, Mendota, following a sudden illness.

He was born on Nov. 18, 1937 in Henry, the son of Olen and Hilda (Neuhalfen) Ely. Dick married Karen McCoy on June 15, 1963 at St Mary Catholic Church in Walton.

He had farmed and worked in agricultural services and fertilizer sales at the Walton Plant for many years prior to his retirement.

Dick was an avid gardener and enjoyed his daily drives and spending time at the cabin.

He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and attending their activities.

He served in the National Guard for six years.

He is survived by his wife; children, Curtis (Angie) Ely,

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Death notices are printed at no charge.

Please email them to news@oglecountynews.com Call 815-732-6166. ext. 5903 for additional information.

Harriett Robertson Thibault, 92, died on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018 in the Brookings, Oregon, Hospital.

She was the daughter of J.B. and Mary Robertson, and graduated from Oregon High School in the Class of 1943.

In lieu of flowers, memorials will be determined.

Mary B. Reciak Mary B. Reciak, 92, of Oregon, died on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at her home.

She was born on May 1, 1925 in Chicago, the daughter of Walter and Rose (Sumera) Studnicki.

She married to Henry F. Reciak on May 29, 1949 in Chicago; he died on June 27, 2009.

Mary lived in Oregon since 2007, moving from Oswego where she had been employed

by Illinois Bell Telephone Company for more than 30 years.

She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon, where she led the daily Rosary while able and was a member of its Catholic Daughters of the Americas

Chapter.

She is survived by nieces, Elaine (Larry) Troutman, Rosemary (Fred) Murphy, and Debbie (Gregory) Randall; many great and great-great nieces and nephews; and dear friends and loving caregivers: Boe, Ana, Gina, Maria and Shirley.

Margaret Neuliep, Dorothy Martin, and Mary Anne (Bill) Becker; and sister-in-law, Claudia Robertson.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Bob; daughter, Marianne Dial; brother, Bruce Robertson; and brothers-in-law, Bill Neuliep and Bernard Martin.

She was also predeceased by her parents, a brother, two sisters, and nephew, Ronald Studnicki. Christian Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 7 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon, with Rev. Joseph Naill as celebrant.

Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery, Oregon.

Visitation will be on Saturday, April 7 beginning at 9 a.m. with a Rosary Service at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mary’s name may be made to Serenity Hospice, Oregon, or St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon.

Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave online condolences.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TOWNSHIP BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the town of Pine Rock, in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2018, and ending March 31, 2019, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at Pine Rock Township Hall, 210 West Street, Chana, Ill. from and after 7 o'clock p.m., 8th day of April 2018.

Notice is further given hereby that a public hearing on said budget and appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7 o'clock p.m., 8th day, May 2018, at Pine Rock Twp. Hall in the Pine Rock Township and that final hearing and action on this ordinance will be taken at a meeting to be held at Pine Rock Township Hall at 7 o'clock p.m., 8th day, May 2018.

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Rock River Center, Inc. RE: State of Illinois Paratransit Vehicle Grant for Ogle County Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by: Rock River Center, Inc..

On: April 20, 2018 At: 1 pm Where: Rock RIver Center, Inc. In: 29th of MarchMulti-purpose room I. For the purpose of considering a project for which financial assistance is being sought from the Illinois Department of Transportation, pursuant to the Illinois Department of Transportation's general authority to make such Grants, and which is generally described as follows: A. Description of Project: The applicant requests one mini bus with a ramp. This new vehicle will be used to replace an exsisting vehicle and will be used to continue transportation services throughout Ogle County. The vehicle will transport the elderly residents and older adults with disabilities, 60 and older in and around Ogle County to local destinations including the senior centers, groceries, doctors, banks, medical appointments, and other local business.

This project will be included in a Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Program undertaken by the State of Illinois on behalf of Rock River Center, Inc., with State and Federal Funds.

B. Relocation - Relocation will not be required.

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C. Environment - This project is being implemented to minimize environmental impact.

D. Comprehensive Planning This project is in conformance with comprehensive transportation planning in the area.

E. Elderly and Disabled - All new equipment included in this project will meet ADA accessibility rules for the elderly and persons with disabilities.

II. At the hearing the Rock RIver Center, Inc. will afford an opportunity for interested persons or agencies to be heard with respect to the social, economic and environmental aspects of the project. Interested persons may submit orally or in writing, evidence and recommendations with respect to said project.

II. A copy of the application for a state grant for the proposed project for the intended service area will be made available for public inspection at Rock River Center, Inc., 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, Illinois 61061 Contact Person Name: Ann Haas Title: Executive Director Address: 810 S. 10th St. Oregon, Illinois 61061 Telephone: 815-732-3252 * Note to Applicants: Please Submit public hearing minutes, as well as written and verbal comments from the proceedings, with your completed Application to IDOT. March 29, 2018

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POLO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the City of Polo that a Public Hearing will be held in front of the Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:00p.m. on Monday, April 9th, 2018 in the Polo City Council room, 115 South Franklin Avenue, Polo, Illinois to hear a request filed

by Michael Dearborn of 601 North Union Avenue, Polo, IL for a special use permit for B-2 Service district allowing recycling in the corporate limits of Polo. This zoning change would be for Parcel ID 14-09476-004, otherwise known as 601 North Union Avenue., Polo, IL, Ogle County Illinois.

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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: No. 18 P 4 LARRY C. SPAULDING, Deceased CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Larry C. Spaulding. Letters of office were issued on January 25, 2018 to Reed E. Spaulding, Randy J. Spaulding and Curtis A. Spaulding, as Co-Executors, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthyLLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O Box 339, Oregon, IL 61061.

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

Dated this 1st day of February, 2018 REED E. SPAULDING, RANDY J SPAULDING and CURTIS S. SPAULDING, Independent Co- Executors For the Estate of Larry C. Spaulding, Deceased.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Ditech Financial LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. John Douglas; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2017CH 86 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 2/23/2018, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on May 11, 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 24-25-153-015 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 607 South 9th Street Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

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

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For Eagle Point TWSP. PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE IS HEREBY Given to the legal residents of the Town of Eagle Point in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois that the Annual Meeting of said Town will take place on Tuesday April 10 ,2018 at 7:00 P M. At Eagle Point Town Hall, Hazelhurst, Illinois. The meeting will elect a moderator. Notice of regular meetings, 3rd Monday of month at 7:30. Here are the dates.2018: May 21, July 16, Aug 20, Sept 17, Nov 192019: Jan 21, Feb 18, March 18, Annual Meeting April 9, at 7:00 Submitted by: Eagle Point Township Clerk, Linda Shank Township Clerk March 29, 2018

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNION SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

Justin K. STEWART, BRITTENY C. STEWART, UNKNOWN OWNER, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

NO. 18-CH-24 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Notice is given to Defendants, JUSTIN K. STEWART, BRITTENY C. STEWART, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS of the following described real estate: Lot Eight (8) in Block Fourteen (14) in the Original Town or Village of Mt. Morris, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book A of Plats, Page 172, in the Recorder's Office in Ogle County Illinois; situated in the Township of Mt. Morris, the County of

Ogle and the State of Illinois.

The undersigned certifies that the above entitled mortgage foreclosure action was filed on February 27, 2018, and is now pending.

1.The names of all Plaintiffs and the case number are identified above.

2.The court in which said action was brought is identified above.

3.The name of the title holder of record is JUSTIN K. STEWART. 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot Eight (8) in block Fourteen (14) in the Original Town or Village of Mt. Morris, according to the Plat thereof record book A of Plats, Page 172, in the record's office in Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the Township of Mt. Morris, the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

5.Common address or description of the location of real estate is as follows: 106 E. Center Street, Mt. Morris, IL 61054.

6. A. Name of Mortgagor: Justin K. Stewart and Britteny C. Stewart.

B. Name of Mortgagee: Union Savings Bank C. Date of Mortgage: September 17, 2010.

D. Date of Recording: September 20, 2010.

E. County Where Recorded: Ogle F. Recording Document Identification: #201001007415 UNLESS you file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the office of the Circuit Clerk of this County on or before April 3, 2018, A JUDGEMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. This Notice prepared by: STEPHEN S. SCHMELZLE Attorney for Plaintiff 208 W. Stephenson Street Suite 201 Freeport, IL 61032 (815)235-1188 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTION (15 USC 1692A) March 22, 29, & April 5, 2018

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Road Purposes of the Pine Rock Township, in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2018, and ending March 31, 2019, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at Pine Rock Township Hall, 210 West Street, Chana, Ill. from and after 7 o'clock p.m., 8th day of April 2018.

Notice is further given hereby that a public hearing on said budget and appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7 o'clock p.m., 8th day, May 2018, at Pine Rock Twp. Hall in the Pine Rock Township and that final hearing and action on this ordinance will be taken at a meeting to be held at Pine Rock Twp. Hall at 7 o'clock p.m., 8th day, May 2018.

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INVITATION TO BID Electrical Upgrades at Polo High School Project No. 1806 Sealed proposals will be received by the Polo Community Unit School District #222 for project listed above according to plans and specifications prepared by Bracke-Hayes-Miller-Mahon, Architects, LLP - Upland Center, 1465-41st Street, Moline, IL. All proper bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at the District Office. All bids received after the above-stipulated closing time for receipt of bids will be returned to the Bidder unopened. All bids received will be opened and read at a meeting of the Owner at the above time and place.

Proposals, contract forms, plans and specifications are on file and may be examined and copies received from the offices of the following: Bracke-Hayes-Miller-Mahon, Architects 1465-41st Street Moline, IL 61265 Plans may be viewed electronically via Dodge Data & Analyticsat www.construction.com Greater Peoria Contractors & Suppliers 1811 W. Altorfer Drive Peoria, IL 61615 Plans may be viewed electronically via ConstructConnect at www.constructconnect.com Plans may be viewed electronically viaMaster Builders of Iowa Construction Update Network at www.isqft.com Proposals will be received to accomplish all labor and materials to perform all portions of the work to provide a complete finished project.

A Pre-Bid Meeting and walk-through will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the site. The project will be reviewed at this time. While not mandatory, your attendance at this PreBid Meeting is strongly encouraged.

One set of such contract documents may be obtained by the prime contractors from the office of the Architect upon deposit of $25.00 (refundable). Drawings will be mailed to Bidders only if a separate $10.00 check per set (additional $5.00 per set for multiple sets) for postage and handling is sent along with the refundable deposit check.

ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTION: Contract documents may be obtained in electronic format (pdf's) from the Architect's office. Documents will be available for downloading from www.box.com Contractors are responsible for registration, fees, etc. for use of this site. It is solely the contractor's responsibility to verify that he is downloading all drawings, all specifications, and all addenda for this project. No additional cost will be allowed by the Owner for the contractor's failure to download all material.

Contractors to request access to downloads by calling the Architect's office or by emailing at bhmm@bhmmarchitects.com Contractor will receive email notice and invitation to view project folder to download drawings, specifications, addenda, etc.

This project is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).

All contractors, subcontractors, and those supplying labor to this project shall comply with the “Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act” (30 ILCS 570/) commonly referred to as the Illinois Preference Act. March 29, 2018

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Publication Notice (Change in Assumed Name Certificate) Public Notice is hereby given that on November 30, 2017, a supplemental certificate of ownership of business was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Printing by Laura Medlar 2754 N. Deer Path Circle Oregon, IL 61061 March 15, 22 & 29, 2018 Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on March 16, 2018, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Maples General Contracting 503 E. Mason St. Polo, IL 61064 Dated: 2018

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Ditech Financial LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. John Douglas; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2017CH 86 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 2/23/2018, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on May 11, 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 TWENTY-THREE (23) IN LAKEVIEW SUBDIVISION NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK K OF PLATS PAGE 23, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 24-25-153-015 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 607 South 9th Street Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-17-15721.

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$17,987* OR $257 P/M** $14,987* OR $210 P/M** $14,987* OR $210 P/M** 2016 JEEP COMPASS 2017 CHEVY MALIBU 2016 FORD ESCAPE

$15,987* OR $255 P/M** $15,987* OR $225 P/M** $14,987* OR $210 P/M**

YOUR CHOICE FROM $10,987* OR $159 P/M**

17-2015 CHRYSLER 200’S

10-2016 CHEVY CRUZES

5-2016 CHEVY SONICS

LOCAL TRADES JUST IN!!!

2008 CHEVY 2500 diesel, Was $15,999*

Now $12,999!*

2003 CHEVY SHORT BOX C1500 runs strong

$2,999*

2007 DODGE RAM quad cab, 4x4, Hemi, Low miles, extra clean

$14,999*

2013 CHEVY CRUZE LT

$8,999*

2007 DODGE RAM quad cab, Laramie, 4x4, leather, hemi, extra clean

$13,999*

2005 FORD EXPLORER XLT V6, 3rd seat, Clean

$4,999*

2012 CHEVY CAMARO Low miles, Sharp

$14,999*

2006 FORD EXPLORER XLT V6, 3rd seat

$5,999*

2013 FORD MUSTANG fastback, low miles, Shaker blue

$12,999*

2005 SATURN 1300 Sunroof, leather

$4,999*

2010 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5

$8,999*

2007 PONTIAC G5 COUPE sunroof, Low miles

$5,999*

2008 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 SL Sunroof, heated seats

$9,999*

2005 INFINITI GX35 Diamond white

$6,999*

2003 GMC SONOMA 4x4, V6, sharp

$5,999*

2007 FORD FOCUS SE Only 70,000 miles, Extra clean

$5,499*

2004 CHEVY C1500 crew cab, Clean, ready to work or play

$4,999*

2011 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL JUST IN!!!

$16,999*

FIVE STAR REVIEWS!!!

Always a Pleasure “Great Service at Majeski! Second car from them and always a pleasure.

Thanks John.”

Renea Amerman / February 21, 2018 Nothing less than fantastic!

“I highly recommend Majeski Motors to anyone looking to purchase a new vehicle. I went and seen Nick at the Dixon location and my experience was nothing less than fantastic! He was able to get me approved and in the vehicle I wanted all in one day. He made the entire process painless and stress free! Would definitely refer Majeski Motors to family and friends! I will be back in the future for sure. Thank you Nick!”

Nicole Kolb / February 17, 2018

The sales staff was exceptionally friendly

“The sales staff was exceptionally friendly, helpful, and willing to work within my requested parameters. I would recommend Majeski Motors of Dixon to anyone looking for a great, new vehicle. Thank you Nick Melsness, Mike Parent, and Steve Scott for all of your help!”

Nicklaus DeLancey / February 20, 2018

Gave us an offer we can’t refuse “Good service. Guided us to some great deals. Gave us an offer we can’t refuse.”

Cindy Mallicoat / February 17, 2018

Extremely Satisfied

“Extremely satisfied with the way John was so professional and patient with us. We were very indesicive with our purchase of trucks and he spent an entire week sending us options that would please us and we left today extremely happy with the truck we purchased. He’s super funny and helpful when it comes to buy cars! Highly recommend Majeski Motors in Sterling!!!”

Katie and Brandon Stangeland / February 19, 2018

FRIENDLY AND PROFESSIONAL

“Today I came into Majeski Motors of Dixon, IL. My visit was pleasant as the friendliness and professionalism Nick Melsness and manager Mike displayed, made me understand that they were there to help. Great Job and I look forward to future business!

Skyler Palmer / February 16, 2018

*Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Payments based on 3.99% APR financing for 75 & 84 months with approved credit with vehicles up to $10,000-$1,000 down, vehicles $10,000-$20,000-$2,000 down, vehicles $20,000-$25,000-$3,000 down, vehicles $25,000+-$5,000 down. Photos for illustration only. Dealer not liable for errors. **Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Payments based on 2.99% APR financing for 72 months with approved credit and $2,000 down. Photos for illustration only. Dealer not liable for errors. ***See dealer for details