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Marcos Win

AJ’s Jamboree

Nursing Home Week

The Polo-Forreston track team braves soggy weather to win the Hawk Classic April 29. B1

The seventh annual AJ’s Garden Tractor Jamboree is May 14. A6

Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center will host several activities May 8-14. A3

Demolished Polo landmark won’t be forgotten

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecountynews. com

longtime Polo resident TJ Graden felt a wave of nostalgia and then had an idea.

He approached the Iseler crew and asked if he could buy the section of the steel tank that proclaimed “POLO” is giant letters.

The crew leader agreed once he heard Graden’s plan to give it back to the city and even threw in a section of the tank’s red top.

“I want to mount it in the ground and put it at Louise Quick Park or one of the other parks,” Graden said. “I

want to put the red roof on it so it looks like it used to.”

Graden, who owns Haldane Custom Paint A Polo landmark may & Body, already has the be gone but it won’t be equipment and expertise to forgotten. put the project together.

No longer in use and “I would like to trim it suffering the throes of old down,” he said with a laugh. age, the city’s red-topped “Right now it’s 16 feet by 19 water tower was taken down feet. It’s pretty big.”

Monday morning by a crew Iseler’s crew started their from Iseler Demolition Inc., project first thing Monday Romeo, Michigan. morning, going to work with However, a section of it acetylene torches cutting may soon be displayed at a the 75,000 tank into pieces local park. that were then moved to the Watching the process, ground by a large crane.

A few hours later nothing remained but the concrete base.

“They started about 7:30 and by noon it was gone,” Alderman Randy Schoon told the city council Monday evening.

The old red-topped water tower, built in the late 1940s, may be the last of its kind in this area.

Once common, the round tanks with the red roofs have been replaced by a more modern, efficient design.

Leaf River’s identical 50,000 tank was demolished in April of 2005 after a new one was built and came online the year before.

Polo’s old tank hasn’t been Workers from Iseler Demolition Inc., Romeo, Michigan, use torches to cut through the used since a new one went last sections of Polo’s old water tower Monday morning. Photo by Vinde Wells into use in July of 2005.

City clerk Susie Corbitt said insurance companies TJ Graden purchased the section of the old water tower are encouraging removal of that says “POLO” to create a display for one of the city’s the old towers due to liability parks. Photo courtesy of the City of Polo issues.

Thanks but no thanks to street lights on Sunset

Design a city flag for Polo The City of Polo is soliciting entries for the design of its very first city flag.

The primary purpose of the design is to serve as the flag graphic but may also appear on the website and promotional material.

The design will become a signature component of the city and its image.

Entries will all be carefully considered.

The contest is open to Polo Community High School students, PCHS graduates, and current residents of the 61064 zip code.

Anyone who submits a design should include his or her name, email, and phone number.

Design requirements include the following: • color or black and white design, • flag can be any color, • printable space no larger than 30 inched wide by 48 inches high or formatted for a 3-foot by 5-foot flag, • theme - Polo, Illinois, • Polo, IL and Founded in 1857 must be included, • new slogan for the city will possibly be considered, Submissions should be sent

in PDF formats by Friday, May 27 to cityofpolo@gmail. com.

For more information contact Jamie Harmon at jharmon@poloschools.net or 815-946-2519.

A $500 cash award will be given for the winning entry.

The winning designer must be willing to permit changes should city officials see fit.

The awarded design becomes the property of the City of Polo.

Final drafts are due on Friday, May 27, and revisions, if necessary, are due Wednesday, June 1.

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Residents on Polo’s Sunset Drive won’t be getting street lights after all.

They just don’t want them, Mayor Doug Knapp told the city council Monday evening.

“Five of the seven who live there like it how it is,” he said.

“And there are alternatives for the other two.”

Knapp and City Clerk Susie Corbitt said they both heard from several residents of the cul-de-sac who like having a country feel to their properties, especially when they have a campfire on summer evenings.

Corbitt said she has already cancelled the work order with ComEd to install the light and pole discussed at the April 18 meeting.

In another ongoing issue, the board again made no decision on a request to vacate East North Street.

Attorney Tom Suits said statutes don’t allow for a three-way split of the contested property that was suggested April 18.

He said when a street is vacated, it is divided evenly between the two adjoining property owners.

The matter began March 21 when Kenneth Linton, 301 N. Prairie Ave., and Jim Ports, who owns Bill’s Excavating at 404 N. Prairie

Ave., asked the council last month to vacate the 60 x 167 foot section of North Street that lies between their properties.

The street is platted on the city map but has never been improved.

The request asked that it be split equally between Linton and Ports, who agreed to assume responsibility for it.

Ports said he and his family have been maintaining it for the last 50 years, and he wants more land to allow him space to put up a building.

Linton said the street’s right-of-way comes within 14 feet of his house.

However, neighboring Turn to A2

Arbor Day Polo Park Board Chairman Larry Loomis reads a proclamation April 29 declaring it Arbor Day in Polo. The reading came during a tree planting at Polo Community Polo third graders smile as they sing Happy Birthday to Polo parks employee Vern Park. ComEd donated a re sunset maple tree. Pictured left to right are: ComEd Shetler April 29 at a tree planting at Polo Community Park for Arbor Day. ComEd representative Katie Runyan, park staff Judy Shipman and Vern Shetler, Loomis, and donated a red sunset maple to the city. Photo by Vinde Wells city street workers Tim Rockwood and Kendall Kyker. Photo by Vinde Wells

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Budget pinches county fair

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Add the Ogle County Fair to the growing list of entities feeling the pinch of no state budget.

As a consequence, the fair board is reaching out to residents for donations to keep some aspects of the annual event going.

In a letter dated March 21, the 14-member board asked for donations to pay the premiums paid to project winners, who are mostly 4-H club members and other youths.

“The reason we are doing this is that we have lost all funding from the state, like a Karen Hoffman, Polo, looks over the selection of perennials for sale April 30 at the lot of others, due to the lack Polo Women’s Garden Club annual plant sale. Photo by Vinde Wells of a budget,” board president Harlan Holm said Tuesday.

“We want to be able to provide the services we have The Polo FFA and impatiens, marigolds, offer such a wide variety of in the past for kids. What Horticulture class have zinnias, begonias, plants in the opening season. it [funds collected through been hard at work in the sunflowers, and more.

Students would like to greenhouse in preparation The greenhouse will have thank the following people for the first annual plant sale. its opening day on Saturday, who helped to make the sale Students have been May 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. possible: Yancy Webster,

By Andy Colbert learning about the workings and will run through the next Ryan Nelson, John Hopkins, acolbert@oglecounty of a greenhouse while they two weeks. The greenhouse Andy Faivre, Ben Faivre, news.com plant tomatoes, peppers, will be open after school Chris Radamacher, Matt herbs, broccoli, cauliflower, until 6 p.m., and Saturday, Mekeel, Steve Sheafer, Scott Entering Ten Pennies Cafe, pumpkins, watermelons, May 14 from 8 a.m. to 2 Meyer, Mark Dempsey, Dave Oregon, is like walking into a squash, cucumbers, and p.m. The greenhouse will be Petterson, Josh Gorzny, and scene from Taste of Country a wide assortment of closed on Sundays.

Burkhardt’s LP. Living magazine. flowers including petunias, Students are pleased to Far from being a casinotype atmosphere, it has all the touches of home, something women of taste and sophistication would From A1 and Linton’s house wouldn’t council can approve only appreciate. property owners Shannon be so close to the right-of- a two-way split to Ports And why not? That is the and Linton, the adjoining Haenitsch and Charlie way. demographic that Ten Pennies An added bonus, Haenitsch property owners.

Schmidt objected because is geared to attract for its slotsaid, is that the city would Ports and Linton could that would make their parcels playing business. not have to spend the money then make an agreement with to the east land-locked.

“It is 50 years plus, female Haenitsch for a portion of the After further discussion to improve the street. and retired,” said one of the He said he would be vacated street. at April 4 and April 18 co-owners of the business, willing to allow Schmidt the Ports asked if the city council meetings, Haenitsch who asked not to be identified. suggested a three-way split, use of his proposed driveway, could take the land back if, However, a women’s giving Linton, Ports, and and grant an easement across sometime in the future, the book club would be just as himself each 20 feet of the his property to give Schmidt council decides to put the comfortable in the bar area of access to his own parcels that street in. unimproved street. the establishment as would a Suits said the property His 20-feet would allow are farther east. slot player at Ten Pennies.

Alderman Jim Busser could be taken back through him to put in a driveway A person enjoying a to his property, making it proposed Monday night that eminent domain for public sandwich or drink may not accessible from North Prairie 30 feet be granted to Ports, use, but the city would have even notice the area off to the Avenue; Ports would have 20 feet to Haenitsch, and 10 to pay property owners a fair side, which houses the slot price for it. room for his new building; to Linton. machines.

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donations] will be used for is to pay the premiums for the projects. It will not be used for anything else.”

According to the letter, the fair association paid out $29,001 in premiums at last year’s fair. Premiums are paid to the top six finishers in each class.

“We would like to continue this practice but without the necessary funding we cannot,” the letter read.

“Without incentive to draw the youth to compete we are afraid that the county fair could be approaching the end of an era of old tradition and quite possible the fair itself.”

The letter went on to say that if every adult in the county contributed $2, the board would have enough money to pay the premiums.

Holm said the premiums will be paid this year as outlined in the fair book.

“We’re trying to raise

funds so we can continue what we’ve done in the past,” he said. “We don’t want to cut.”

Because the fair association is a notfor-profit organization, donations are tax deductible.

Individuals or businesses that make larger donations will be recognized by the fair board. Those who contribute $400 for more will be listed on several signs on the fairgrounds.

Donations can be sent to the Ogle County Fair Association, PO Box 142, Oregon IL 61061.

“The people of Ogle County and the surrounding area have been good to us,” Holm said. “The fair is growing and that’s a plus.”

This year’s fair — the 163rd — will be held Aug. 3-7 at the fairgrounds on Limekiln Road, just off Ill. 64 west of Oregon.

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Messenger said. “I may have started it anyway without slots. But, having slots allows a much better chance of succeeding.”

Messenger made it clear that she’s is setting up shop first and foremost as a bar and grill and that the slots are an added bonus.

Still, she is surprised at the amount of money that is being played in video gaming terminals around town.

“Sometimes I wonder where the money is coming from,” she added.

Besides the extra income slots provide, Messenger appreciates little or no overhead needed to have the machines.

“The gaming company does all the maintenance and handles the payouts,” Messenger said. “All I do is provide the space.”

Messenger’s bar and grill is the latest of 42 other sites in Ogle County to offer video gaming terminals.

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With a total of 10 machines on both sides of the business, Ten Pennies has been the largest revenue generator among slot machine operations in Oregon.

“Slots enable you to open up the type of business you want. The games allow us to continue to grow. We have 9-10 employees. It doesn’t make us a Woods or anything, but helps with employment,” he said.

In talking with the coowner, who lives in Rockford, it was apparent he would rather be in the background and let his locally based employees be the face of the business.

A block north of Ten Pennies is a soon-to-be opened business owned by Amanda Messenger that will offer slots. In between those two is Fathers and Sons Pizza, which also has slots.

Like Ten Pennies, Messenger will capitalize on the popularity of video gaming to grow her bar and grill.

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The Tri-County Press is published weekly by Ogle County Newspapers, a division of B.F. Shaw Printing Co. 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 of Dixon.

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Oregon graduate is completing several movies

By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@oglecounty news.com A local filmmaker is currently working on bringing multiple projects to the screen.

Randall Cropp, a 2007 Oregon High School graduate, is looking to premiere his new film “Ghebbar Woods” in the Sauk Valley area.

“This film is a found footage style,” said Cropp.

“It is a camping trip with science fiction. I am going to have a premiere this summer.”

Found footage was popularized by the film “The Blair Witch Project.”

He is still finalizing the plans for a screen to show the film but would like to show the film in Sterling.

Cropp is starring in this film and also wrote and directed the film.

When writing this film, he wanted to use local landmarks that were familiar.

“Some of this film was shot at Stronghold,” Cropp said.

Filming the movie has been the realization of years of work.

Cropp has appeared and worked on 20 films. “’The UnMiracle’ has the best chance for recognition,” he said. “I love the part in that film. I am the mean guy in a religious film.”

“The UnMiracle” stars

Stephen Baldwin and Kevin Sorbo.

Having those two actors is why Cropp thinks he could be recognized in the film.

“Unknown actors are a risk in Hollywood which makes small films like “Ghebbar Woods” hard to get distributed,” Cropp said.

“The hardest part of making a movie used to be making the movie. Now it is getting people to watch the film. The internet helps get the word out.”

His film “Ghebbar Woods” has a Facebook page, trailers on YouTube, and a website ghebbarwoods.com.

When asked about why Cropp enjoys working on films he has two answers.

“I love the childish answer,” he said. “Playing pretend and dressing up. The mature answer is I just love creating films. It is a synergy to create a project. It is a rush.”

Cropp currently has a following of fans. He has attended several conventions where films he is in have screened and copies of the film are being sold.

“You are approached by these fans and asked for autographs,” he said. “I love that feeling. Even the small films have loyal fans.”

Cropp enjoys watching all films and currently has been enjoying watching foreign films.

His favorite movie is “Memories of Murder,” a

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South Korean Film.

“I like a lot of everything,” Cropp said.

Another film Cropp is working on is “Darkness Has Covered My Light.”

He is the assistant director and actor in the film.

Brian Naydol is the writer and director.

“This film has a great cast and crew,” said Cropp. “It is about a rock band that is bigger then they think.”

The film is nearing completion and Naydol and Cropp are working on raising the money required to get the film into movie festivals and have a premier.

This film has a gofundme page by searching for “Darkness Has Covered My Light Film.”

“So far we have put $20,000 into the film and are trying to get the word out,” A promotional poster for Randall Cropp’s film Ghebbar Woods. said Cropp. “The movie has all original music that we wrote for the film.”

Nursing Home Week in Polo

Concerts in Mt. Morris

Pine Creek News

By Karen Merlak The April showers have run over into May. While it may be gloomy outside, we know that God is providing for His beautiful creation.

For the many ways God loves us and takes care of us, we thank Him and give Him our joyful praise.

This morning in church, we were greeted by Martha Johannsen.

Our guest speaker for the morning was Dr. Rev. Vincent Marrandino. We have enjoyed getting to know him over the past couple of months.

Our church was treated to a nice surprise this morning.

May baskets with pretty yellow flowers and sweet treats lined the front of our sanctuary. We would like to thank whoever left the thoughtful baskets for us.

You brought lots of smiles to our church.

Tonight Clint and I attended his last wrestling banquet. Justin Zigler, head coach for the Polo-Forreston wrestling team, presented the awards and gave the highlights of each player’s career. Both of my sons have enjoyed getting to know Mr. Zigler.

This past Monday evening, 20 members of our P.E.O. Chapter DW caravanned to Oregon for our annual Roundtable Meeting.

Each spring, the chapters from Mt. Morris, Oregon, Byron, and Polo get together to visit and share ideas.

The Oregon Chapter presented a wonderful musical program containing familiar tunes and some original work, as well.

Joining in the group from Pine Creek were Lisa Coffman, Jean Cunningham,

week,” said administrator Rhonda Biller.

The facility will hold several events to highlight the fun fair week, including a Mother’s Day Tea and Fashion Show on Sunday, May 8 at 2 p.m.

Mayor Doug Knapp will read the proclamation of Nursing Home Week on Monday, May 9 at 10 a.m., followed by a balloon release.

Join the weekly Community Coffee on Thursday, May 12 at 9:30 a.m. for coffee and pie.

Local law enforcement officers, firefighters, and city workers will be honored on Friday, May 13 at 11:30 a.m. with a cook out.

Throughout the week a variety of games are

Reckmeyer Band Shell on the downtown Mt. Morris Campus.

Come early and enjoy locally sponsored ice cream socials.

All the Wednesday night concerts begin at 8 p.m.

Special soloists will be featured each week throughout the summer.

The band will also perform a patriotic concert at the DL Rahn Junior High field on Monday, July 4 prior to the fireworks.

Beverly Coffman, Vicki Hay, Judy Nettz, Maggie Henning, and Betty Hare.

On Tuesday evening, I went to the high school to see Clint’s final band and choir concert. All of the bands and choirs are led by Mr. Anderson.

Clint had taken a break from band to sing in the choir, but this year, he returned to the percussion section of the concert band.

I joined my brother, Ben, and his wife, Jo, and their son, Garrett, as we watched their son, Hayden also play in the band.

The concert also included the debut of the fifth grade band. Kent and Judy Nettz were there to see their grandchildren, Maddie and Carson Jones.

It has been another busy week as the school year starts winding down. Soon, I will be finished with many of my volunteer jobs. I am so glad for the many parents I have had a chance to meet.

Clint is actively counting down the days of his senior year. In less than a month, he will have graduated and will be looking toward his next adventure.

Before he can venture off on his own, he is keeping busy over the summer with work at Camp Emmaus and mowing a few lawns.

Today was my mom’s birthday. She has been gone almost three years and it still feels like she just left us. I think about her every day.

There are so many good memories to think about. I have a few favorite memories that come to mind quite often.

My brother, Ben, and I were very blessed to have such a great mom. She taught us many lessons, laughed with us, loved us and when we were adults, talked to us like a friend.

Now she is gone and we can only remember her.

We also have a friend named Jesus. Jesus is there

with you and I every day. He loves us more than we can imagine.

He teaches the lessons of God’s ways and we can talk with Him like a friend.

When His time on earth was through, God sent the Holy Spirit to stay with us.

It is a blessing to be able to call on our God. His love for us can’t compare to anything here on earth.

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planned including wheel chair races, scavenger hunt, ball toss, and pie eating contest.

“We will be serving different foods that you enjoy at the fair to include cotton candy made right here at Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center,” Biller said.

National Nursing Home Week is an annual observance sponsored nationally by the American Health Care Association, based in Washington, D.C. and Illinois.

Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is an 81-bed nursing facility located in Polo, IL. For more information on National Nursing Home Week, visit www.nnhw.org.

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Knodle earns advocate award Lynn Knodle, Executive Director of Serenity Hospice and Home, received a totally unexpected honor recently.

Knodle was recently awarded the 2016 Stateline Nurses Distinguished Advocate Award.

“I was really surprised,” Knodle said. “I did not expect this honor. I actually told my husband to not even come to the ceremony. I told him that there was no way a non-nurse would win the award.”

Knodle received the award for consistently advocating Anita and Robert DeVries for nurses on her staff and for developing nursing leadership at all levels.

She encourages education and because of her continuing education initiatives, Serenity can boast avery high level of Robert and Anita DeVries, 7246 N. Freeport Rd. certified nurses.

Forreston, will celebrate their Friends and family In the education arena, 50th wedding anniversary are invited to join in the Knodle led by example at an open house in Sunday, celebration. achieving her own May 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. at The couple requests that certification in Hospice Forreston Grove Church, gifts are omitted.

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Dr. Michelle (Shelley Brown) McGuire recently received the Thomas E. Lutz Teaching Excellence Award from Washington State University in Pullman, Washington.

As a researcher and teacher at WSU for more than 20 years, McGuire has become known as an “experienced writer and researcher… who engages undergraduate students in critical thinking about scientific information and how it is produced and consumed. Her balanced approach to biology and nutrition resonates with students in all majors and she frequently connects her classroom instruction with real-world situations. Her clear expectations, creative projects, an approachable manner are hallmarks of the transformational student experience at WSU.” She is also author of two college-level, introductory nutrition textbooks.

McGuire was recently promoted to full professor in the School of Biological Sciences where her research focuses on understanding the intersection of maternal nutrition, breastfeeding, human milk composition, and maternal and infant heath and well-being.

A 1982 graduate of Polo Community High School, McGuire earned a BS in biology for the University of Illinois (1986), an MS in nutritional sciences from the

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University of Illinois (1988), and a PhD in human nutrition from Cornell University (1994).

She is the daughter of Carol Brown of Dixon, and the late Gene Brown, a former teacher and coach at Polo Community High School.

She is married to Dr. Mark McGuire, a 1980 graduate of Polo Community High School and son of Julie and Craig McGuire, rural Mt. Morris.

The couple lives in Moscow, Idaho, where Mark is professor of animal sciences and an associate dean in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University of Idaho.

The have three children: Emily is currently residing in Seattle where she is an architect; Grace will graduate from George Washington University, Washington, DC in May; and Keith will graduate from Moscow High School in June.

Cunningham receives music scholarship Travis Cunningham, Leaf River. recently received the Illinois State School of Music Samie Marie Livingston Euphonium Scholarship.

Ed Livingston was the originator of this scholarship and the first tuba/euphonium professor at Illinois State University (ISU), serving 1968-1997.

He was credited for creating the ”Big Red Marching Machine”, the well-known marching band at ISU.

In 2009, scholarships were named for his daughters to honor his legacy at ISU. Award recipients are chosen by ISU School of Music faculty members based on academics, music performances, and leadership.

Cunningham is a 2014 Forreston High School graduate and 2015 Highland Community College graduate and is studying music education.

exemplary scholarship, leadership and service.

To be inducted, usually as a junior, a student must have a 3.25 grade point average and exhibit leadership qualities. Mortar Board students conduct service projects on campus and in the community and serves as a social organization for its members.

Erin McCarey

Morgan Heinz

Morgan Heinz in honor society

Morgan Heinz, Forreston, a senior pursuing deaf and hard of hearing teacher education, was inducted into the MacMurray College chapter of the Mortar Board National Honor Society at a ceremony April 10 on the MacMurray campus, Jacksonville.

The 2013 graduate of Forreston High School is the daughter of Travis and Kelley Heinz of Forreston.

Mortar Board is a national honor society recognizing college seniors who display

McCarey earns service award

Erin McCarey, Byron, has received the 20152016 Student Leadership Distinguished Service to the Community Award at Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU).

McCarey is a senior accounting major at IWU and graduated on May 1. She is a graduate of Byron High School.

In addition to participation on the cross country and track teams, McCarey has played an integral role in increasing participation in the Westside 5K, a community event organized each year by Illinois Wesleyan’s cross country team with proceeds

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An Oregon resident was among 10 students named to the Sauk Valley Community College Honors Program for their outstanding academic achievement.

Angela Nordman, Oregon, is a secondary education major.

Her most recent project was paper utilizing calculus to describe how and why a rainbow is formed when sunlight is refracted through water droplets.

Honors Program advisors Valarie Wittman and Steve Shaff presented the awards.

In addition to Nordman, the recipients include Jessica Bovee, Amanda Hughes, Joanna Klein, and Jillian Peabody, all of Sterling; Quincy Coomes, Jessie Grett, Amanda Smith, and Catherine Weinzierl, all of Dixon; and Rebecca Coyle, Morrison.

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The Kishwaukee College Art Gallery is hosting a juried Student Art Show through May 12.

The Kishwaukee College Art Gallery is free and open to the public. The Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information on the Student Art Show, contact Jaime Long, Dean of Arts/Communication/ Social Sciences, at 815-8259532.

Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriage licenses.

April 22 William C. Trail and Amy E. Dusavage, both of Byron.

Brandon L. Truckenmiller and Kaitlyn M. Lamping, both of Loves Park.

Patrick A. Krager and Marissa E. Pratt, both of Dixon.

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Church News

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

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

815-837-5255 We are an independent nonwhitepines@crossroadscn.com denominational Christian We offer contemporary worship church. and relevant Bible teaching Visitors are always welcome. through engaging messages, and FAITH EVANGELICAL powerful video LUTHERAN CHURCH Join us after the service in 402 Second Ave., Forreston our cafe for coffee, snack & Pastor Scott Ralston BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST fellowship Church 815-938-3203 CHURCH Kidzlink Children’s Ministry “ A Church with a Heart — 303 W. Franklin St., (infant-5th grade)-during Adult In the Heart of Forreston” Baileyville Services 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Pastor Gary Branam Crave Youth Group (6th-12th 10 a.m. Sunday School www. grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

7 p.m. Wednesday Choir baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Visit our website: www.

6:30 p.m. Thursday Bible Sunday crossroadscn.com Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for Thursday, May 5—6:30 p.m. all ages DISCIPLES UNITED Bible Study 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship METHODIST CHURCH Sunday, May 8—7:30 p.m.

6 p.m. Evening Service Hitt and Maple Streets, Church Council; 9 a.m. WorWednesday Mt. Morris ship; No Sunday School 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study Pastor Dwight Stewart Thursday, May 12—6:30 4th Sunday Each Month Phone 815-734-4853 p.m. Bible Study 1:30 p.m. Nursing Home Worship 9:30 a.m.

Service at Presence St. Joseph Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m.

FAITH UNITED Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

METHODIST CHURCH BAILEYVILLE Mission Statement: Loving, REFORMED CHURCH EAST JORDAN UNITED Growing & Serving in Faith 400 W. Center St. METHODIST CHURCH Handicapped Accessible Baileyville 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Bruce Otto Jim Miller, Pastor Pastor Karen Hundrieser 815-235-1201 815-626-0104 815-946-3212 9 a.m. Sunday School 8:30 a.m. Fellowship Website: faithumcpolo 10 a.m. Morning Worship 8:50 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Sunday Worship BETHEL UNITED 11 a.m. Fellowship METHODIST CHURCH EAST OREGON CHAPEL 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon CHURCH OF GOD FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 815-864-2581 107 N. Daysville Rd. 505 Hill St., Oregon Traditional Worship 9 a.m.

East Edge of Oregon www.fbcoregon.org Education Hour 10 a.m.

Off Ill. 64 815-732-2642 Contemporary Worship 11 Pastor John Guthrie Rev. Jared Cochran a.m.

815-732-2960 or “A Christ-centered, Bible815-732-6569 believing, family-oriented BROOKVILLE and Sunday School 9:30 a.m. ministry.”

ELKHORN UNITED Church 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; METHODIST CHURCHES Sunday Worship Service Brookville: Adult Sunday EBENEZER REFORMED 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening School 9:30 a.m.

CHURCH Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Worship 10:30 a.m.

2997 N. German Church Rd. Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; 17725 W. Chamber St. Two miles east of Oregon transportation and nursery in Brookville on Ill. 64, two miles north on provided for all services.

Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m.

German Church Road Adult Sunday School 10 a.m.

Pastor John Wisdom FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Corner of Wilson Mill & Church Office CHURCH (USA) Brick Church Roads Phone: 815-732-6313 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon 9 a.m. Sunday School 815-732-2894 CHANA UNITED 10 a.m. Sunday Worship www.fpcoregon.com METHODIST CHURCH Women & Men’s Bible Handicapped Accessible 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Study, Kids Club Worship 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Chan Ik Choi www.ebenezerreformed.com Holy Communion is served the 815-732-7683 first Sunday of each month. chanaumc@gmail.com EMMANUEL Adult & Children’s Education EVANGELICAL FIRST UNITED 9 a.m.

LUTHERAN CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon 402 First Ave., Forreston Holy Communion Celebrated (Payne’s Point) Pastor David Poust the First Sunday of Each Month Pastor Andrew Kayes 815-938-2380 Office: 815-732-2424 Thursday, May 5—6:30 p.m.

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR Worship Service 9 a.m.

Trustees Committee LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Sunday, May 8—9 a.m.

2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon Worship Service; 10:30 a.m.

815-284-4554 EVANGELICAL FREE Sunday School Pastor David Andermann CHURCH Monday, May 9—8 a.m. AA 815-632-6767 OF MT. MORRIS Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee 9 a.m. Worship Service 102 S. Seminary St. at The Depot 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Mt. Morris Thursday, May 5—10 a.m.

Senior Pastor FLORENCE UNITED Bible Class; CLS Spring Concert Bruce McKanna METHODIST CHURCH Saturday, May 7—4Associate Pastor 2649 W. Florence Rd., 7 p.m. Spuds & Splits Lance Mennen Freeport Sunday, May 8—9 a.m. Wor815-734-4942 Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier ship with Communion; 10:20 Thursday, May 5—1 p.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. a.m. Education Hour Ladies Bible Study Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, May 12—10 a.m.

Saturday, May 7—7 a.m.

Bible Class Men’s Accountability Group; 11 FORRESTON GROVE a.m. All Daughters Luncheon CHURCH CHURCH OF THE Sunday, May 8—8:30 a.m.

7246 N. Freeport Rd., OPEN BIBLE Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. InnerForreston 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Mission; 10 a.m.

Worship Presbyterian Church in Luke Schier, Pastor Service America 815-946-2848 Monday, May 9—9:30 a.m.

815-938-3605 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

Ground Support 9:30 a.m. Sunday School We include children in our Tuesday, May 10—9 a.m.

10:30 a.m. Worship Service Sunday Worship experience Ladies Prayer Circle Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

“Grandkids Class” Wednesday, May 11—6 Pioneer Club Ages 3-10 are dismissed right a.m. Mt. Morris Men’s Prayer Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult after our Praise & Blended Meeting Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir Worship Time.

Log onto our website at Bible-Based http://www.efcmm.org to check FORRESTON REFORMED Passion for God out our latest opportunities and CHURCH Compassion for People updates 501 Third Ave. Visit Our Website: 9:30 a.m. Worship PoloOpenBible.org FAITH DISCOVERY 10:45 a.m. Sunday School CHURCH CROSSROADS 801 W. Oregon St., Polo FREEDOM LUTHERAN COMMUNITY CHURCH, Jeremy Heller, Pastor CHURCH, ELCA WHITE PINES CAMPUS 815-946-3588 Pastor Kathy Burkheimer 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo 9 a.m. Sunday School 815-222-7270 Pastor Chris Bradshaw 10 a.m. Worship Service Worship & Sunday School Sundays at 10 a.m.

Nursery Available at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon Fellowship at 10 a.m.

Welcome Center is at 111 S. 4th St., Oregon The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the

Church News Deadline

Church News to be turned in at the Oregon office at 121 A S. 4th St. The deadline is 9 a.m. on Fridays for church news left in the drop boxes in Forreston & Polo. Items can also be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews.com or faxed to 815-732-4238. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-732-6166 ext. 5903.

GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-362-6601 Sunday School for All Ages

East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Daysville Road.

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

May’s Bible Book of the Month is Psalms: 1 through 75.

9 a.m.

Worship Service 10 a.m.

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Matt Smith, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service

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

Fellowship 10:15 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School after Children’s Time at 9:15 a.m.

Adult Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Confirmation Preparation 10:15 a.m.

LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail. com Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m.

Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday—Various Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.

LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor David Poust Sunday, May 8—10:30 a.m.

Worship Service & Children’s Church LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi Handicapped Accessible Worship Service 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10 a.m.

Age Three through Sixth Grade.

Everyone is Welcome MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Thursday, May 5—11:30 a.m. Food Pantry Board Meeting Friday, May 6—9 a.m. Women’s Fellowship Sunday, May 8—8:15 a.m.

Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Worship with Communion; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship;10:45 a.m.

Sunday School Monday, May 9—2-4:30 p.m. Food Pantry Open Tuesday, May 10—8:45 a.m.

Bible Study; 10:30 a.m.

NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon Pastor David Demmer 815-732-7404 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:05 a.m.

Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center OREGON CHURCH OF GOD 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847 You and your family are invited to join us in worship on Sunday, May 8 for worship at 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Hoffman will give the morning message titled “A File on Family Faith,” from the Faith Sermon Series.

Greeting you will be Shawn and Cheri Aken and Matt Slouka.

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

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

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

The Wednesday night Youth Group meets at 6 p.m. at

PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. (The church is handicapped accessible) Pastor Leslie Lake 9:30 a.m. Family Worship 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11 a.m. Sunday School PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship REVIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris follow@revivemtm.com 815-994-0428 Southern Baptist Saturday Night Service 5:30 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery 6-8 p.m. Monday RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213 Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Pastor Barbara Seward 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org Email:saint.bride.church@ gmail.com Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 and 10 a.m.

Classes Children’s Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Available St. Bride’s follows traditional Anglican-Episcopal church practices; is biblically based and both family and individual oriented. Visitors are always welcomed.

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson Saturday, May 7—9 a.m.

Memorial Garden Workday Sunday, May 8—9:15 a.m.

Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m.

Congregational Bible Study, Handbell Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m.

Divine Worship; 11:30 p.m.

Senior Choir Rehearsal Tuesday, May 10—7 p.m.

Church Council Meeting ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Sunday School for Children & Adults 9 a.m.

Social Time 10 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

Saturday 4:30 p.m.

Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m.

Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m.

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

St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m.

Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m.

Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon Pastor Richard Tomlinson 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m.

Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m.

Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548 Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.

Confessions-Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m.

SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St, Dixon 815-677-9199 Pastor Donald G. Lewis 10 a.m. Saturday Sabbath School 11:30 a.m. Worship Service TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Thursday, May 5—3:30 p.m.

Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 Friday, May 6—8 a.m.

Bulletin Assembly & Fellowship Saturday, May 7—5:20 p.m.

Hymn Sing; 5:30 p.m. Worship Service, followed by Second Sunday Supper, a Cookout Sunday, May 8—9 a.m.

Women & Youth Rehearsal for one-time Choir Tradition; 9:30 a.m. Worship Service Followed

by Fellowship; 10:45 a.m.

Sunday School for Children age 4 through 6th Grade Monday, May 9—6:30 p.m.

Church Council Meeting Tuesday, May 10—3:30 p.m.

Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6; 6:30 p.m. Ladies’ Book Club at Church Wednesday, May 11—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise Group; 9 a.m. Quilt Group; 3:10 p.m.

Lot 12 Mentoring for Junior High; 5:30 p.m. Choristers; 6 p.m. Chime Choir; 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Class; 6:45 p.m. Men’s Chancel Choir; 7 p.m. Chancel Choir; 7:30 p.m.

Women’s Chancel Choir Thursday, May 12—3:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m.

Worship—10:35 a.m.

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Events & Entertainment

Fundraiser will help OHS girls soccer The Oregon Soccer Organization will hold a meeting on Wednesday, May 11 at 6 p.m. in the Oregon Elementary School Etnyre gym.

The group will begin fundraising efforts for the girls soccer team and the continued support of the boys soccer team.

The Oregon School Board approved a girls soccer team at OHS for the spring of 2017, but the program must be entirely self-funded.

The Oregon Soccer Organization was formed to bring boys soccer to Oregon High School. While boys soccer is now a funded sport at the high school, the

group continues to support the boys team through fundraisers.

The group is looking for new members as it expands its roll to raise money for the girls soccer program.

If parents or residents would like to help the girls soccer program at Oregon High School but

can’t attend the meeting, send contact information to: oregonsoccerclub@ gmail.com.

The organization’s Facebook page is www.facebook.com/ oregonsoccerclub.

Donations may be made to: Oregon Soccer Organization 1210 W. Soli Drive Oregon, IL 61061.

Magee singing Monday, May 16

appearances throughout the year in the greater Toronto area.

He loves sharing the joy of music and looks forward to his annual trip to Oregon to visit with friends and colleagues.

The program is free and is open to all.

Schultz is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Schultz has been providing specialized care in dermatology over the last 11 years. Prior to that, she provided care in neurosurgery for two years and as an emergency room nurse for 12 years.

Handouts will be available and refreshments will be served.

St., Oregon. Times are set by appointment.

The program will be facilitated by volunteers.

Information will be presented on various devices, to assist participants in selecting the best one to purchase.

All classes are open to the public. Space is limited, so call early to be guaranteed a spot.

Rock River Center also offers individualized help with learning how to use tablets and smart phones.

Rock River Center offers activities

Lani Morris works on a challenge with Zach Crandall Clare Magee, professional while teammate Mackenzie Beitel looks on. Photo musician and song leader supplied from Newark, Ontario, will

Amazing Chase held The Oregon Park District’s Amazing Chase was held on Sunday, April 24. Seven teams, grades 7-12, raced through Oregon completing mental and physical tasks to be crowned the winner.

Clue cards directed teams to various landmarks, parks

and businesses where challenges were performed against the clock.

Finishing in first place were Jacob Ebens, Allison Hunt and Jessica Hunt.

Second place went to Alyssa Theisen and Isa Marcos.

5K run Saturday HOPE of Ogle County and the City of Rochelle are sponsoring a CincoK 5K event on Saturday, May 7, starting on the bike path behind First Presbyterian Church, Rochelle, at 1 p.m.

The church is located at 1100 Calvin Rd., Rochelle.

All proceeds to HOPE of Ogle County.

Participants can register by

going on-line at Eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/ cincok-runwalk-tickets.

Registration can also be completed through the HOPE website at www.hopedv.org, or at the Flagg Rochelle Park District at 735 N. Second St., Rochelle.

For more information call 815-562-4323.

be performing Monday, May 16 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon.

As he has done for the past several years, Magee will lead a sing-a-long, while he plays his banjo and guitar.

The program will include some oldies, and folk songs in his upbeat style.

Magee is one of three members of the “String Alongs” group that performs a variety of public

Lori Schultz of MD Skin Center will present a program on skin care on Monday, May 16 at 10 a.m. at Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon.

She will provide information to help make good decisions regarding skin care.

IPad classes

A new class called Choosing The Best IPad For You will be offered on Thursday, May 19 at Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th

Call the Rock River Center at 815-732-3252 to make reservations for any of the programs.

Garden tractors will be displayed

Preparations are underway for the seventh annual AJ’s Garden Tractor Jamboree on Saturday, May 14 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the family property at 1675 S. Columbian Rd., rural Oregon.

“As the weather has warmed over the last week or so we are all looking forward to another fun and exciting day,” said organizer Lisa Hinrichs.

“There is plenty of room 101 E. Mason St., Polo. for parking and garden The new devices can “talk” tractors. Last year we had to one another. For example, over 300 garden tractors in case of a fire in the basement, the device there alerts the other detectors throughout the home.

2016 Read for the Win Detectors have a battery Summer Reading life of 20 years.

Program These detectors will work with natural gas and propane.

Summer Reading Program registration begins on Monday, May 23. The program is free to residents, of the Oregon Public Library District who are 3 – 17 years Dinner will be served from old.

5 to 7 p.m. with a choice of Story times, activities, prime rib or shrimp, and a bookmarks, prizes, games, kid’s meal of chicken strips special guests and books and mac and cheese will be are all a part of this annual available. program. Brochures will be Dinner prices vary. Call available at the library after the lodge at 815-734-4161 May 14. for more information or to reserve tickets.

Library Book Clubs Tickets will be available at The Rock River Center the door.

Book Club meets Wednesday, May 11 at 12:30 p.m. at the Rock River Center to discuss The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer.

The Afternoon Book Club meets at the library Wednesday, May 18, at 1 p.m. to discuss A Memory of Violets by Hazel Gaynor.

The In-BeTween Book Club will meet Wednesday, May 25 at 1:30 p.m. at the library to discuss El Deafo by Cece Bell and Confessions of a Former Bully by Trudy Ludwig.

Fire safety event will be held in Polo May 9 In conjunction with the Polo Fire Department and the Polo Senior Center, representatives from Midland Life Savers will present a seminar about the new technologies available with wireless fire and carbon monoxide detectors on Monday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Polo Senior Center,

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and we expect this to be our biggest year yet.”

“Collectors from all over the Midwest bring their tractors out for a chance to share their enthusiasm for these pint-sized pieces of history. We have had people come from as far away as Minneapolis, Minnesota, and tractors from as far back as the 1940s,” said Andy Hinrichs.

“There is something for everyone to enjoy at the show.”

Along with the usual events including the Garden

Tractor Parade, various vendors, and Garden Tractor Games, plowing and plenty of opportunities will be available to talk to collectors about their collections.

“This year we will be trying to use one-row planters behind garden tractors to plant oats, and we even have a garden tractor teeter-totter, slowest tractor race, and awards for most tractors on one trailer, longest distance traveled, most tractors owned by one person, and a few more,” Andy said.

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4-H club will be on hand to help with the festivities and offer entertainment for young and old.

They will have free games for the kids.

The show even has many items that will be auctioned off and all funds raised will be donated to the club.

“The food stand will be open again this year with our famous brats, pork chop and steak sandwiches,” Lisa said.

Admission is $5 per person for ages 5 and older. For more information call Andy or Lisa Hinrichs at 815-732-6551.

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Comedy night will be at the Moose Center The Mt. Morris Moose Family Center will again host Captain Andy and his Hypnotic Comedy Cruise on Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m.

The cost is $12 for the show, which is familyfriendly and open to all ages.

Captain Andy takes his guests to exotic places on his giant yacht. Be part of the it or just watch.

May 6th-8th and 13th-15th Fridays at 7:30 pm Saturdays at 2:00 and 7:30 pm Sundays at 2:00 pm

For tickets call 815-244-2035 or visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org

Fireplace Restoration The fireplace restoration project is nearly complete.

It has been restored to its original state when the building was first built in 1908.

A big thank you all those who donated.

Without their support this restoration would not be possible. Donations are still being accepted to complete

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the project.

Call Andy Dettman at 815732-2724 to make donation.

All are invited to stop by the library and relax in a comfortable chair while admiring a scene from the past.

Story Time and the 18 to 24 Club will take a break in May. The groups will start up again in June.

All children are invited for stories, crafts, and activities.

Knit and Crochet Beginner to advanced stitchers are invited to join the Knit and Crochet Club at the library every Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. or every Tuesday from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

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Hands-on photovoltaic class offered May 21 near Oregon A hands-on photovoltaic (solar electricity) class will be offered on Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1230 E. Honey Creek Rd., Oregon.

The instructor is an expe-

rienced designer and installer of solar electric systems. Both advanced and beginners are welcome.

The class will include an introduction to a typical roof

mounted PV system, grid tied and battery based systems, designing a code compliant solar system, and subsidies.

The cost for the workshop is $20 for Illinois Renewable En-

ergy Association members and $40 for non-members, which will include membership.

For those who want lunch, there will be an additional $5 per person charge.

Advanced registration and payment are essential. The deadline is May 16.

To enroll send name, email, telephone no., address and check to: Illinois Renewable

Energy Association, 1230 E. Honey Creek Rd., Oregon, IL 61061.

For more information, email sonia.vogl@gmail.com or phone 815-732-7332.

April 30 Police investigated a car vs. sign traffic crash report at 1:02 p.m. where a 2015 Jeep Cherokee driven by Carol L. Styrsky, 68, Oregon, struck a stop sign at the intersection of N. River Road and E. Washington Street. No citations were issued.

Ordinance Violations ...0 Citizen Assist/ Civil Problem ...............5 Disturbance/Domestic .7 Assist EMS/ Other Department ........3 Alarm Response/ Open Door or Window 3 Vehicle/Building Lockout ........................................2 911 Hang-up/Open Line ... .......................................2 Traffic Stops ................8

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

April 18 Police investigated a twovehicle traffic crash at 8 a.m. at the intersection of Madison and Eighth Streets involving a 2008 Cadillac driven by Barbara L. Williams, 82, Oregon, and a 2001 Oldsmobile driven by Douglas S. Carr, 46, Byron.

No citations were issued.

Korey A. Thompson, 27, McArthur, Ohio, was issued a citation at 7:35 p.m. for speeding, 46 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 600 block of N. Fourth Street.

April 20 Jarrett Beyer, 22, Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 10:57 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

This violation occurred in the 300 block of W. Washington Street.

April 21 Police investigated a twovehicle traffic crash at 8:50 a.m. in the 200 block of S.

Fourth Street involving a 2006 Ford driven by Sally A. Vancura, 60, Oregon, and a 2006 Chevy driven by Victor L. Struck, 70, Mt. Morris. No citations were issued.

Christopher S. Knutsen, 24, Sterling, was arrested at 9:35 p.m. for driving while license suspended and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Knutsen was also issued citations for disobeying a traffic control signal, failure to signal when required, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

A passenger in Knutsen’s vehicle, Savannah C. Wetzell, 20, Oregon, was also arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.

A female juvenile, 16, Oregon, was also taken into limited custody for the offense of possession of drug paraphernalia.

All parties were transported to the Ogle County jail.

The juvenile was then released into her mother’s custody with referral to the State’s Attorney’s Office for juvenile delinquency.

These violations occurred at the intersection of Daysville

Road and E. Washington Street.

April 22 Victor L. Struck, 70, Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 3:02 p.m. for disobeying a stop sign. This violation occurred at the intersection of 10th and Madison Streets.

Police investigated a threevehicle traffic crash at 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of W. Washington and S. Third Streets involving a 2013 Chevrolet driven by Jake K. Nevdal, 39, Durand; a 2005 Saturn driven by Amanda R. Zimmermann, 26, Oregon; and a 2010 Volkswagon driven by Anthony J. Peterson, 69, Oregon. No citations were issued.

April 27 Police responded to a juvenile complaint at 9:01 a.m. at the Oregon High School, resulting in one 15-year-old male juvenile of Mt. Morris being taken into limited custody for illegal consumption of alcohol as a minor. The juvenile was released into a juvenile probation officer’s custody.

Skylar T. Morningstar, 19, Oregon, was arrested at 8 p.m. for domestic battery, and resisting/obstructing a peace officer. Both of these violations occurred on 4/23/16. Morningstar was transported to the Ogle County jail.

April 28 Philippa M. Devenney, 47, Rockford, was issued a citation at 9:51 p.m. for speeding, 55 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 700 block of N. Fourth Street.

April 29 Steven L. Williams, 24, Rockford, was arrested at 6:34 p.m. for driving while license suspended. Williams was also issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. These violations occurred in the 100 block of N. Fourth Street.

Landyn E.H. Montross, 23, Polo, was issued a citation at 10:20 p.m. for illegal transportation of alcohol.

This violation occurred in the 600 block of Gale Street.

Seven parking tickets and seven verbal/written warnings were issued from April 18 through April 24.

Eight parking tickets and seven verbal/written warnings were issued from April 25 through May 1.

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

General calls for service through dispatch during the week of April 18 through April 24 Checking a Subject/ Vehicle..........................7 Citizen Complaints ......7 Juvenile Complaint ......1 Animal Complaint .......6

General calls for service through dispatch during the week of April 25 through May 1 Checking a Subject/ Vehicle..........................10 Citizen Complaints ......6 Juvenile Complaint ......3 Animal Complaint .......2 Ordinance Violations ...1 Citizen Assist/ Civil Problem ...............4 Disturbance/Domestic .1 Assist EMS/ Other Department ........1 Alarm Response/ Open Door or Window 1 Vehicle/Building Lockout ..........................................3 911 Hang-up/Open Line ... .......................................5 Traffic Stops ................12

Public Voice Factors helped event’s success Dear Editor, So many factors are at play when determining the success of an event.

Did we pick the right date, does the weather cooperate, was the marketing successful, are there sponsorships to cover some of the expense, was the participation good and can you find enough volunteers?

Some variables are out of our control and sometimes success comes with a lot of luck and prayer.

The Park District just hosted the Amazing Chase; a program designed specifically for teens, and it was a success due to the generous businesses that opened their doors as a destination or allowed use of their property, provided prizes and more.

As the Event Coordinator for the Oregon Park District I would like to thank the Oregon United Methodist Church, the Oregon Laundromat, RiverStone Christian Church, Mrs. Sharon Lauer, Village of Progress, Oregon High School and Kunes Country of Oregon for their help in making the 2016 Amazing Chase such a success.

I was pleased that there were 20 teens participating in this fun, competitive, and somewhat crazy event. Not only was it great having the support of the businesses, but I can’t find the words to express my gratitude for the wonderful volunteers.

The Park District is so fortunate to have a number of staff that will give of their time and help when they are not already working, and there are some great folks in this community who are

always willing to lend a hand.

There were eight different destinations around town and there were 18 volunteers involved in making the event a success this year.

To put that in perspective, there was a total of 54 hours of time donated to the event, the community, and the kids.

If we paid for those hours it would cost a minimum of $540 dollars ($10 per hour).

How do you thank folks for the help, the cost savings, their time (which they never get back)?

I hope the businesses know how much their help and support is needed and appreciated.

I hope the volunteers know how incredibly grateful I am.

It’s a blessing to live in a “WE” community instead of a “ME” community.

I believe that together we can achieve great things. Amazing Chase was just another of the many examples of the community working together for success.

Thank you to all who were involved.

A grateful employee and citizen, Debbie Leffelman Oregon Park District Event Coordinator

Cemetery groups are clarified Dear Editor, There is confusion between the White Oak Cemetery Board and Friends of White Oak Cemetery.

The cemetery board is licensed by the state of Illinois to operate and maintain the cemetery.

They are responsible for selling and locating plots, mowing, plowing, and maintaining the grounds.

The board’s finances are

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monitored by the State of Illinois and all rules and regulations set forth by the state must be followed.

The cemetery board receives money when a plot is sold or a donation is given.

It is not supported by taxes and receives no funding from the state.

Friends of White Oak Cemetery was created to improve the cemetery.

They have removed trees, planted the arborvitae hedge along the perimeter, restored the arch at the main entrance, and had the roads in the cemetery repaired. All of their work is funded through donations.

The State of Illinois controls how the cemetery board is allowed to use its money.

Unless a donation is specifically designated to be used now to assist with upkeep, it is required that the money be placed in the perpetual care fund.

The board may only use the interest earned insuring there will always be money to maintain the cemetery.

It is incredibly difficult for the cemetery board to meet the expenses of mowing and maintenance needs from the sale of plots and interest earned.

Friends of White Oak rely solely on donations to make improvements. They do not help with the weekly maintenance.

Donations can be made

to either group at Forreston State Bank. Information is provided at the bank so you can choose which group to support.

Thanks to those who have supported us in the past and to those who will continue to support us in the future.

Michelle Drayton Treasurer White Oak Cemetery Board

Time to stop excuses, blame Dear Editor, How sad we keep putting the blame and excuses on others.

We so easily judge and condemn others, because that way we can continue to feel good about our own selves.

What we all (me included) need is repentance and Jesus Christ. Only Christ tells us the truth of our own hearts, and only His truth has the power to free us from our ugliness.

Not one of us is good unless Christ helps us.

We are all lost without His divine guidance into all truth.

And He tells us only that truth, over and over, and over until our hearts hear Him. To say we are without sin is a lie, because we all fall short of God’s righteousness.

Yet He keeps calling out to everyone who will listen to

His good news.

There’s something wonderful about His love and grace toward anyone who will just believe.

It’s inspiring.

His compassion is new every day.

His mercy and forgiveness bring hope to the lost and broken ones who are willing to hear Him. May we have ears to hear.

So may we stop blaming and making excuses and start rising up into responsibility, as God shows us the way.

Our country is in trouble for choosing against God. It is not OK to sin. To say it is, is a lie.

May our nation fall into repentance and ask God’s help, because only God can help us.

Until we make that choice, we stay in this misery.

May we all seek after the only one who tells us the truth, because only He knows the way through all that is coming.

Let us stop telling God and start hearing Him. He calls out to all who will hear His good news. May God forgive us all. Amen.

Gail Arbogast Oregon

Polo banquet is coming soon Dear Polo Alumni and High School Seniors, With Polo’s 143rd Alumni Banquet coming soon, it

is time to plan ahead and purchase your ticket(s).

High School Seniors can attend free but must notify High School Secretary or Kurt Cavanaugh to register.

This event is meant to celebrate Polo and our common bond of education and friendship.

The Alumni Banquet will be held on Saturday, June 4 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.

Will you help us make this a success? This event will feature: - Roast loin of pork dinner - Tom Johnson, Speaker - Raffle, 50/50 drawing, silent auction: grand prize of two free nights as available at the Barnacopia Bed & Breakfast courtesy of Gary Bocker - And more surprises...

Tickets are available for $15 each from Polo High School, Polo Shell, First State Bank Shannon/Polo, Davis Schryver Insurance and anyone listed below. We look forward to seeing you there and to having a good time together. Please let one of us know if you have any questions.

Sincerely, Tom Johnson, ‘61, 815243-0932 or 815-243-0953 Kurt Cavanaugh, ‘81, 312-246-9208 Ted Boddiger, ‘59, 815946-3417 Donna Peugh, ‘66, 815946-1653

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Polo-Forreston Beat

New motorcycle repair shop opens in Mt. Morris

By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@oglecounty news.com Making sure all motorcycles are road ready and not sitting in a garage gathering dust is the goal of a new repair shop in Mt. Morris.

Gary DeSmedt is the coowner of BD Cycles and in only the first month of business has seen a steady flow of customers.

When DeSmedt moved to Mt. Morris last year he saw the need for a local repair shop.

“People have bikes but they may not run it because they needed service. The dealers only like working on newer bikes,” he said. “This was a needed option for owners.”

Customers have been riding past the shop and hearing from other riders about the business.

“I have customers tell me that they were tired of having to go so far for service on their motorcycles,” said DeSmedt.

“I am offering quality work at a fair price.”

All the maintenance Gary DeSmedt, co-owner of BD Cycles in Mt. Morris, works on the clutch of a Harley Davidson. Photo by Chris Johnson

required to keep any brand of motorcycle running can be serviced at BD Cycles.

In the shop DeSmedt had cycles by Harley Davidson, Honda, Sazuki, and Triumph that were being worked on.

“Some bikes sit for years in the garage and I am happy to see them running again,” he said. “This is a love and joy of fixing motorcycles. “I want to make sure all bikes are on the road so the owners can enjoy the passion of riding on the roads.”

DeSmedt, 63, has been fixing motorcycles for 50 years since he rode a motorcycle to school in eighth grade.

“My parents received a call from the principal that day,” he said. “I started working on my bike and experience is the best teacher. I started working on neighborhood bikes. I never thought it would be a business.”

BD Cycles is located at 4279 W. Ill. 64 in Mt. Morris.

The shop is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

The office phone number is 779-545-0181.

Volunteers are needed to help with LFR parade Summer is coming fast and it’s time to sign up for the July 4th Let Freedom Ring parade.

The theme for the 2016 celebration, which will take

place in Mt. Morris July 2 through July 4, is “An Old Fashioned 4th of July.”

The annual parade is on Monday, July 4 at 2 p.m.

“We are always looking

for new parade units,” said LFR Committee member Jan Hough.

“We know there are a lot of you out there with ideas for neighborhood floats, those

who want to decorate and parade your golf carts, put a class reunion group together, and lots of other ideas.”

Anyone wanting to be part of the parade can obtain

parade entry forms at www. letfreedomringfestival.com or pick them up at the Mt. Morris Village Hall or Mt. Morris Public Library.

Anyone wishing to help

with the parade duties or be considered as a parade judge should email lfrparade2016@gmail.com or call 815-734-6185.

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Tuesdays—Line Dancing from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Every Wednesday PASS offers free popcorn at 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday—Play “500” at 12 p.m.

Thursdays—Play Mexican Train at 12 p.m.

Every Friday morning homemade cinnamon rolls are served starting at 8:30 a.m., for a donation.

Fridays - Play Bridge at 12 p.m.

Friday, May 27: Senior Book Club at 1:30 p.m., The Fifth Vial by Michael Palmer.

The Polo Public Library will hold the following events: Thursday, May 5: Movie at the library.

Thursday, May 5: Pinterest Party-making fairy gardens 6 to 7 p.m.

Monday, May 9: Summer reading registration begins.

Tuesday, May 10: Polo Library Board meeting Saturday, May 14: Lego Club from 1 to 2 p.m.

Friday, May 20: Summer reading program kick off at Centennial School from 9 to 10 a.m.

Saturday, May 21: Middle School movie with pizza, pop and prizes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., registration required.

Monday, May 23: Library Book Club, Solar by Ivan McEwan from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 26: Story time from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Save the date: Darkhorse Lodge tournaments presented by the Polo Youth Baseball - July 15 -17, 9/10 year olds baseball.

Homers for Heroes Homerun Derby under the lights. Food and prizes will be available.

To enter contact Jeff Bardell at bardell22@ yahoo.com. This event is to honor local heroes while raising money for the Darkhorse Lodge, a peaceful retreat for combat veterans.

The Polo Chamber Board of Trustees is attempting to issue Certificates of Recognition to Polo Chamber of Commerce member businesses celebrating five years, and those with five-year increments of being in business in Polo. Contact Susie at polo@essex1. com to announce a special business celebration.

Chamber Chatter The City of Polo is soliciting design entries for the design of the very first Polo city flag.

The primary purpose of the design is to serve as the flag graphic but may also adorn the website and promotional material.

The design will become a signature component of the city and its image.

Entries will all be carefully considered.

Eligible participants: PCHS students, PCHS graduates or current residents of the 61064 zip code.

When submitting a design, include name, contact email and phone number.

For more information go to poloil.og

in the events calendar and download the information.

The Pinecricker Cafe is hosting the first Polo Pet Parade on Saturday, May 21 at 12 p.m.

The parade will start at the pool park and end at the Pinecricker. The event will kick off a fundraiser for Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary, a not-for-profit, no-kill shelter.

Prizes will be given to children who bring their favorite pets to the parade.

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Mark your calendars for the Chandler Classic Car Cruise on Friday, June 3 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Haldane Custom Paint & Body located at 602 S. Division Ave. The 143rd Annual Polo Community High School Alumni Banquet will be Saturday, June 4 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the high school gym.

Every Thursday the Polo Rehabilitation Health Center hosts a coffee hour at the nursing home at 9 a.m.

National nursing home week is May 8 - 14. Special events are as follows: Sunday, May 8: Mothers Day Tea and Fashion Show - 2 p.m.; Gospel gathering - 3:30 p.m.; church services - 4 p.m.

Monday, May 9: Crazy Sock Day — Proclamation read by Mayor Doug Knapp, with release of balloons 10 a.m.; ball toss - 10:30 a.m.; duck derby race - 2 p.m.; refreshments, funnel cakes and lemon shake ups - 3 p.m.

Tuesday, May 10: Clash Day and Staff Appreciation

Day— Bible study with Carol - 9:30 a.m.; staff and resident scavenger hunt - 10:30 a.m.; lunch time puzzles - 11:30 a.m.; wheel chair races - 2 p.m.; refreshments and cotton candy - 3 p.m.

Wednesday May 11: Team Spirit Day—cake walk - 10 a.m.; ice cream bar - 2 p.m.; javelin throw - 3 p.m.; campfire - 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 12: Wacky Hair Day—community coffee and pie - 9:30 a.m.; balloon pop - 2 p.m., pie eating contest - 3 p.m.; refreshments, and warm pretzels with cheese - 3:30 p.m.

Friday, May 13: Jean Day—goldfish pond - 9:30 a.m.; photo booth - 10 a.m.; community cook out honoring law enforcement, fire department and city workers - 11:30 a.m.; movies with popcorn bar 2 p.m.

Saturday May 14: Bingo - 2 p.m.; movie time - 3:15 p.m.; refreshments, nachos - 3:30 p.m.

The Polo Senior Services Center will hold the following events, with everyone welcome to attend: Mondays – Burn Exercise Class from 8:30 to 9 a.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays Exercise class from 9 to 10

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Sports

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Cardinals score 18 to soar past the Hawks Monday

By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@oglecounty news.com Usually when a team scores 18 runs during a high school baseball game the 10-run rule comes into play.

That was not the case when Oregon traveled to Forreston Monday afternoon to take on Forreston-Polo.

The Cardinals won the non-conference game 1813 but the game could have been closer.

Oregon got on the board in the first with an RBI double by Zach Stromberg.

Forreston responded with 4 in the bottom of the first.

Wyatt Patterson had a single and 2 RBIs and Michael Singley had a 2-run double.

Oregon added two runs in the second.

Ross Hulvey had a single to start the inning and Savian Hernandez walked.

Chase Prehn advanced the runners to second and third on a groundout.

Jensen Melville was credited with a RBI on a groundout.

The final run of the inning came on an RBI single to right center by Cole Burke.

With only a one-run lead heading into the bottom of the second, Forreston would respond with a big inning.

Brody Grobe walked to start the inning. He then stole second, and stole third. During the throw to third the ball went into the outfield to allow Grobe to score.

Oregon’s defense got two quick outs and then the Cardinals bats came to life.

Caleb Poffenberger had a single and advanced to second on a wild pitch.

Patterson added a run on a RBI single and went to second on the throw to the plate.

Brandon Schneiderman walked and stole second.

With runners on second and third with two outs. A wild pitch allowed a run to score.

Singley then added 2 on a home run to center.

Oregon’s starting pitcher Savian Hernandez was pulled from the game and Dalton Hermes took over.

Melville was pulled off the bag on a throw to first to allow Mitchell Bratina on base. Jacob Lipman would then hit a single.

Hernandez gave up a walk to Grobe to load the bases with two outs.

The inning ended with Braxton Stamm hitting a fly ball to center.

Heading into the third down 9-3, the Hawks were not going to give up. They would add two runs in on hits by Stromberg and Trey Wilson. Both scored on a pair of wild pitches.

The Cardinals added another big inning in the bottom of the third with 9 additional runs.

The bases were loaded with no outs.

Schneiderman had an RBI walk, Bratina had an RBI single to give Forreston a 12-5 lead.

Oregon would then put Kevin Beard in to pitch.

Forreston’s Wyatt Patterson scores on a wild pitch Monday afternoon. Oregon pitcher Dalton Hermes is covering the plate and Forreston’s Michael Singley watches. Photo by Chris Johnson

A routine popup by Grobe was misplayed by Reyes Carreno in right to allow 2 runs to score.

Grobe stole second to put runners on second and third.

Austin Groshans hit a 2 run double to score two runs.

Poffenberger followed that up with a 2-run home

run to give the Cardinals a 18-5 lead.

Still the Hawks would not leave quietly.

They scored 4 runs in the fourth to reduce the lead to 9 runs.

With Beard on the mound, the Hawk defense settled down for the rest of the game while the offense added some runs.

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SPORTS

SECTION B

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Forreston wins 10-3

Marcos win Hawk

Classic

By Andy Colbert Acolbert@oglecounty news.com

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Don Reece of Polo has been coaching high school sports since 1989 and has never experienced anything close to what transpired at the Art Carlson Hawk Classic on April 29.

Reece was unexpectedly thrust into the leading role after head coach Ryan Deets was unable to attend due to a family emergency.

Before leaving for the meet, Reece notified the PoloForreston track & and field team of what happened and in his best Knute Rockne imitation, asked his team to win it for coach Deets.

Just like a Hollywood script, his team responded and edged out a very strong field, including three teams that were 2A last year.

The fact that Brooks Grobe, plagued by a mysterious ailment, came out of the slow heat to win the 200 meters and clinch the title for P-F added more intrigue to the story.

“I think that (not being in the fast heat) ticked him off,” Reece said. “He ran with a purpose and sealed the deal for us.”

P-F scored 98.5 points.

Close behind were Rockford Christian had 85.5, Rochelle 80, Erie-Prophetstown 72.5 and Oregon 70 in the 20-team field.

“Before we left school, I told them let’s win this meet for the first time ever and do it for coach Deets,” Reece said.

“They looked up at me and said ‘we’re going to do it’. They knew we were short one man, our coach, and everyone’s help was needed. What happened topped anything I’ve ever seen in my career.”

Grobe was named the meet MVP, winning both sprints and running lead-off leg on a winning 400 relay (44.23).

Coming off a 1-month suspension, Newman’s

Polo’s Joe Bowers takes the baton from Cody Webb during an exchange in the 800 relay at the Hawk Classic in Oregon on Friday. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Brady Rude was expected to challenge Rude, but pulled a hamstring in practice and could only watch in street clothes.

“I was hyped up for this one,” Grobe said. “I love big meets and wish I could have ran against Brady.”

“It will be wait and see with Brady,” Newman coach Andy Accardi said.

Another injured star sitting out the meet was senior Brad Cavanaugh of P-F. In his absence, it was a pair of sophomores helping Grobe carry the load.

Gavin Fuchs ran a leg on the 400 relay, finished second to Grobe in the 100 (11.5311.56) and won the open 400 in 51.69.

“On this team, we’re all the same,” Fuchs said. “Everyone is treated with the equal amount of respect.”

“That win in the 400 was huge. It really set us up for the rest of the meet,” Reece said.

“It was coach Deets’ idea to try to win the 400.”

The other sophomore, AJ Christensen beat Konner Wilson of Oregon and Dylan Binion of Erie-Prophetstown in the 300 hurdles with a time of 40.78. He also ran a leg on the 400 relay. For good measure, it was a third sophomore Brady Webb, running the other leg.

“We put our point across

that we come compete with the best of them,” said Christensen, who also took fourth the high hurdles.

“We keep pushing.

Even though I was upset after hearing about what happened with coach Deets, we all wanted to win it for him.”

“AJ and Gavin have made big strides for sophomores,” Grobe said.

“They have that winning mindset already.”

In the field events, P-F picked up a Polo’s Brooks Grobe hands the baton to third and fourth Brady Webb during the first exchange of the from Webb 4x100 relay at the Hawk Classic in Oregon and Preston on Friday. Photo by Earleen Hinton Stapleton.

In the triple jump, Stapleton was fifth and campaign with fifth place at Reid Taylor sixth. Mathew 5-foot-8. Brady Irwin of RC Cheeseman ran 2:05 to take was first at 6-4.

“Winning the meet was a sixth-place medal. Grobe, kind of a shocker,” Reece Webb, Stapleton and Cailean said.

“Coach Deets thought Davids took sixth in the 800 we could, but I was more of a relay at 1:34. realist about our chances with Unlikely high jumper Dylan so many good teams.”

Beers continued his surprising

With a 10-3 win over Oregon in softball, one would hardly know Forreston-Polo had such a youthful look to it.

“You can’t tell we have four sophomores and a freshman starting,” said F-P coach Tim Bukoski of his 16-3 squad.

The more experienced Lady Hawks had control early, holding a 1-0 lead on an Aleah Wight run before mistakes began piling up in the third inning.

“That’s been the story all year for us,” Oregon coach Jay Holley said.

In the third inning, F-P’s Destiny Darman started a 4-run rally off with an infield single.

A throwing error advanced Darmin to third and allowed sacrifice bunter Kristen Kiper to gain first base.

Oregon pitcher Emily Perkins walked Abby Peterson and then hit Aubrey Ingram, scoring Darmin. Kiper scored on a passed ball and Candice Whitacre walked.

Morgan Kuelling made Oregon pay for the miscues with a liner up the middle, driving in two more runs.

“We took advantage of every situation,” Bukoski said. “The bottom of our order set the table for the top of the order.”

F-P had problems of its own in the bottom of the third, as Perkins and Anni Wilson reached base on errors. Catcher Bella Holley, who threw out a F-P runner in the previous inning, drove a shot into the left field, plating Perkins and Wilson.

In a near repeat by the other side, Forreston had two batters reach base on errors and both were brought home by a hit in the fourth inning.

It was a double by Abby Peterson that scored freshman Emily Boellens and Darman, making it 6-3.

“They’re well-coached,” Holley said. “We can’t give up that many errors.”

F-P power hitter Ingram then caught a Perkins fastball and drove it over the Park West fence for a 2-run homer and F-P led 8-3.

“That was her first home run of the year,” Bukoski said. “She’s been tattooing the ball. It’s good to see.”

Ingram would have had another HR later in the contest, but it went left of the foul pole.

In the fifth inning, Paige Peterson doubled to drive in Darmin and Abby Peterson. Both had three runs each. That made it 10-3 and the only offense Oregon would muster the rest of the game was a single by Bre Bicksler.

“They showed up to play and we didn’t,” Holley said. “That’s a good team we lost to.”

Abby Peterson came in for relief of sophomore Sydney Gunder, who only allowed three hits and got out of a bases-loaded jam in the first inning.

The two pitchers combined for eight strikeouts.

“I wanted to save Abby for Orangeville,” Bukoski said. “Sydney threw well and had only two pitches I didn’t care for.”

Teams compete in Rochelle Boys finish in second

By Andy Colbert Acolbert@oglecounty news.com After finishing behind Polo-Forreston at the Hawk Classic, Rochelle coach John Dobbs felt his team’s best chance to win the Ogle County track meet would be in the field events.

The Hubs handily outscored P-F there, but also got a break with the absence of three key scorers for P-F. Seniors Brooks Grobe, Preston Stapleton and Brad Cavanuagh, potentially good for around 50 points, were not in the scoring column, all nursing injuries.

Rochelle won the meet with 125.33 points. P-F edged Oregon for second place, 81-80.66. In the 44year history of the meet, neither Polo or Forreston have ever won the boys title and hopes were high for a 2016 championship.

Grobe came in expecting to continue his domination in the sprints, but felt tightness in his knees while warming up.

“We went on the side of caution with Brooks,” P-F coach Ryan Deets said.

“Preston has a groin injury and Brad is only 80 percent.”

P-F also had some of competitors at Amboy in a make-up meet. With a firstever entry at the Geneseo Invite on Friday in a beefedup 2016 schedule, Deets wanted his team as fresh possible.

“The Geneseo meet is our main focus this week,” Deets said. “We need to be as healthy as possible to compete with so many good teams.”

With P-F shorthanded, Rochelle swept all the relays.

AJ Christensen of P-F and Konner Wilson renewed their season-long rivalry in the hurdles and it was Christensen coming out on top in both races. He ran 16.13 in the 110-meter highs to 16.21 for Wilson.

In the 300 hurdles, the margin was wider – 40.94 to 42.24. P-F got two other firsts. Gavin Fuchs won the 100 meters in 11.5 and Juan Dominguez bested Kole Mowry and John Ghibellini in the shot put with a 45-0 ½ effort.

Mowry came back to win the discus with a toss of 1473, with Ghibellini second.

The only meet record set was in the long jump by Jake Heitter of Byron. His mark of 22-0 ½ bested Brady Webb of P-F by two feet.

Fuchs also had a tough task in the 400, falling to Colfay

Pointer of Rochelle, 50.52 to 51.19.

In the 1,600 relay, Oregon (Carson Buck, Caleb Mennen, Mitchell, Nehrkorn, Andrew Newman) had its best time of the year, 3:32, finishing second to the 3:28 by Rochelle.

“As it has been all year, we keep plugging away picking up a lot of seconds and thirds at bigger meets. Those points add up,” Oregon coach Jim Spratt said.

In very competitive 800 and 1,600 runs, Ian Hussung of Oregon finished behind Chase Sarver of Byron.

Girls fourth

In the girls meet, Rochelle scored 134.5 points to reclaim the county title from defending champ Byron.

Oregon was third with 57 points and Polo-Forreston had 37 for fourth.

Abigail Hopkins of Oregon had a big night with wins in the 100 hurdles (17.09) and triple jump (32-3).

“She’s one of the hardest workers on the team,” Oregon coach Nick Schneiderman said. “Abi’s trying to become a 3-step hurdler. If she can do that, she has a legitimate chance at the sectional.”

A nice surprise for the Lady Hawks was a first place in the discus for Ellen Reckamp, who beat shot

Polo-Forreston’s Berto Dominguez soars over the bar during the pole vault competition Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Chris Johnson

put champ Avery Tucker of Byron 93-9 to 93-3. Seconds for Oregon came from Kenzie Skoumal in the 100 meters and Grace Mongan and Kelsey Handschuh in the pole vault.

Meredith Gelanders had a pair of fourths in the throws.

P-F’s best finish was a personal best 4-10 in the high jump by Rilley Peterson, good for second.

Naeva Groenewold was third in the triple jump (31-5) and Courtney Wolf third in the high jump (4-8).

On the track, Cassie Bushman was fourth in the 200, Justine Gorzny fourth in the 300 hurdles and Lena Baumann fourth in the 3,200.

“We competed hard,” P-F coach Terry Jenkins said.

“All three triple jumpers had PRs and the relays ran well.”

Polo-Forreston Naeva Groenewold lands in the sand to complete her triple jump Tuesday afternoon in Rochelle.

Photo by Chris Johnson

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Illness not slowing down Marcos’ Grobe this season

By Brian Weidman Sauk Valley Media Brooks Grobe was like a souped-up race car running on fumes at the Rocket Invitational track meet in Rock Falls.

You might be as well, if you had 19 vials of blood extracted from your veins the morning of the meet.

“I’ve been getting a lot of water in me, some sandwiches to eat, trying to recover from that,” Grobe, one of the area’s top sprinters, said prior to the meet.

A senior at Polo High School, Grobe has been poked and prodded countless times in the last 4 1/2 months, as doctors are still searching to correctly diagnose a mystery illness.

His issues began on Sunday, Dec. 6 at home.

“I woke up that Sunday morning, and I noticed everything I saw was double and blurry,” Grobe said. “At first, I thought I just had to open up my eyes and adjust some more, but as the day went on, I got headaches.”

Grobe was taken to the emergency room at KSB Hospital in Dixon, and later, to OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. It was there, after an MRI, a lesion was discovered on his brain.

That led to 4 more days of testing at OSF, including a spinal tap that pushed Grobe’s limits for pain tolerance.

“That wasn’t the nicest stay,” Grobe said, “and I was glad to get out. They gave me some prescription steroids to take, and it made the double vision go away.”

It was initially thought Grobe may have multiple sclerosis, which the dictionary describes as “a chronic, typically progressive disease involving damage to the sheaths of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, whose symptoms may include numbness, impairment of speech and of muscular coordinations, blurred vision, and severe fatigue.”

Grobe took to the Internet and read everything he could about the disease. Only recently was MS ruled out, after yet another checkup at the doctor’s office.

“It was a big scare all through the winter,” Grobe said. “There’s still a couple of auto-immune diseases they’re still testing me for to this day.”

The lesion is on the back of Grobe’s brain, close to his spinal cord. Surgery to remove it is deemed too risky, given its location.

“They want to avoid

having to shrink it and cut it out, because that can be very harmful to me in the end,” Grobe said.

One thing Grobe stressed is the lesion is unrelated to his favorite sport – football.

Outside of normal bumps and bruises, Grobe made it through the 2015 season healthy, and what a season it was. He was a Class 1A AllStater and led the Marcos to an 11-1 record.

“I thought it could be from a football hit, especially from the playoffs,” Grobe said. “The doctors said it wasn’t from a football hit.

There wasn’t a concussion or anything.”

For now, Grobe is simply going on with life as normal as possible, which means school and sports – with the occasional doctor’s visit thrown in to see if there’s been any change in the lesion on his brain.

Grobe admitted his schoolwork suffered a bit in the early stages, around Christmas.

“The teachers noticed that I was unaware of things,” Grobe said. “I’d forget things, too. I was almost in a daydream phase. As the months have gone by, I’ve been getting slowly better. I want to end high school on a positive note.”

The same can be said

Brooks Grobe

for his athletic career. He rejoined the basketball team for the second half of the season, and has been rounding into form when it comes to track.

“I had to push [the lesion] to the side and say I’m just going to do what I can,” Grobe said. “I only get so many more months to play basketball and run track. It’s still a big worry, but since it hasn’t gotten any worse, I haven’t really let it get to me so much.”

Grobe still has persistent headaches, but not the debilitating ones he used to have. His medication that he has to take is mostly over-the-counter, usually Excedrin. He was also prescribed Topamax, a headache prevention

Erie-Prophetstown’s Dylan Binion races against Oregon’s Konner Wilson, left, and Polo’s AJ Christensen in the 110 meter hurdles at the Hawk Classic on Friday. Photo by Earleen Hinton

medication that didn’t work well on Grobe, as he already had a headache.

“It’s been a rough winter, but I’m starting to come around,” Grobe said. “I’ve battled adversity pretty well, I think.”

With his medical condition stabilized for now, Grobe can focus more on his athletic endeavors. That means he’ll be covering a 100- or 200-meter piece of real estate as quickly as possible.

Grobe is the leadoff runner on both sprint relays for the Marcos, and he hopes he and his teammates can match or exceed last year’s results. Polo-Forreston was fourth at the 1A state finals last year with a time of 43.43, and sixth in the 800 relay with a time of 1:30.91.

Thus far, the Marcos’ top times in those events have been 44.06 and 1:33.03, respectively.

Individually, Grobe qualified for state in the 100 and 200 dashes, but did not advance to the finals.

“I’m still not in the best shape yet,” Grobe said, “but I’m getting there.”

That’s good news for

Polo track coach Ryan Deets, who has a stable of able sprinters to put in the lineup, but wants a healthy Grobe in there for sure. He used the words “cheery” and “bouncy” to describe Grobe’s demeanor.

“With everything that he’s been going through, he’s been the same old Brooks,” Deets said, “and doesn’t require any special treatment. He’s going to come, he’s going to work as hard as he can, and everything’s going to be good for the 2 or 3 hours that we have him.”

In the fall, Grobe and his twin brother, Brody, will attend WisconsinPlatteville, and both plan to play football. If for some reason Brooks cannot play football, he plans to run track for the Pioneers – and make the most of whatever situation comes his way.

“Sometimes I ask myself, ‘Why me?’” Grobe said.

“What did I do to deserve this? The way I’ve gotten through it is support I’ve gotten not only from Polo, but throughout the Sauk Valley. It’s been awesome.”

Polo Activities Activities for May 9 – 14 Monday, May 9 HS Girls Track at Forreston – 4 p.m.

HS Boys Track at Milledgeville – 4 p.m.

Varsity Baseball at Rockford Christian – 4:30 p.m.

Freshman Baseball at Stillman – 4:30 p.m.

Varsity and JV Softball vs. East Dubuque at German Valley – 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 10 Aplington Conference Track Meet at Pecatonica – 4 p.m.

Varsity Baseball vs Amboy at Forreston – 4:30 p.m.

JV Baseball at Amboy – 4:30 p.m.

Varsity Softball vs Amboy at Polo – 4:30 p.m.

JV Softball at Amboy – 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 11 Centennial 3rd/4th/5th Grade Concert – 7 p.m.

High School Honors Night – 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 12 HS Boys Track Varsity Conference Meet at Forreston – 4 p.m.

Freshman Baseball at Rock Island Alleman – 4:30 p.m.

Varsity and JV Softball at German Valley – 4:30 p.m.

Friday, May 13 HS Girls Track Sectionals at Byron – 4 p.m.

IESA State Track Meet in East Peoria Varsity Baseball at River Ridge – 4:30 p.m.

JV Baseball at River Ridge – 6:30 p.m.

Varsity and JV Softball at South Beloit – 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 14 IESA State Track Meet in East Peoria Varsity Baseball at Dixon – 10 a.m.

JV Baseball vs Dixon at Forreston – 10 a.m.

Sports Column Emotional night in track

By Andy Colbert Acolbert@oglecounty news.com It was quite an emotional evening of high school track and field on Friday.

Besides the Polo-Forreston team winning the Hawk Classic for their coach Ryan Deets, who had a family emergency, long-time Oregon resident Harry Fletcher passed away after collapsing while at a Rockford Christian Life meet.

Where to start?

How about with this post

by Rockford Christian coach Randy Moore that he shared on facebook: “I knew Harry for 25 years ever since I started running track in 8th grade. He was a terrific IHSA track official because he genuinely loved kids and track.

“He recognized exceptional performances when they happened. He was fair and kind and knowledgeable.

And everyone from coaches to athletes respected him.

“He served as the starter for most of Rockford Christian’s home meets for the past 13 years.

“Mr. Fletcher had a heart for his grandchildren too.

Every time we talked he was sure to tell me about their accomplishments in track and what God was doing in their lives.

“He made an impact on my life as a track athlete and coach, and an impact on the lives of thousands of thousands of teenagers in Illinois. My heart is broken and I will miss him.”

I couldn’t have said it better.

Indeed, Harry loved all young people he encountered and was in his element being around them, whether it was on the track or the 60-plus years he served in the Boy Scouts.

Being a student of local history, I got a kick out of going over to Harry’s one afternoon and perusing all of his scrapbook clippings on Oregon sports, primarily track and field.

Harry was particularly proud being a member of the Hawk teams of the late

1950s.

Polo coach Ryan Deets had his own personal sorrow on Friday and can probably relate to how the Fletcher family feels.

Pain and suffering are a part of living and something that provides opportunity for spiritual growth.

Prayers are support are certainly extended from the track community and beyond to both families.

It is often said that when these experiences come our way, it puts life in perspective.

Maybe, but what Harry Fletcher said about God is working in people’s lives makes more sense to me.

That’s where comfort and strength comes from.

With their scintillating performance in winning the prestigious Art Carlson Hawk Classic, Polo-Forreston has firmly established itself as the top dog in all of northern Illinois small-school track and field.

Those kids compete as hard as any team around, no matter the class size.

P-F will face it toughest test thus far this Friday, traveling to Geneseo for an

ABC Invite hosted by one of the top teams in 2A. It will also be a chance to see teams from south of here they never face.

The Oregon Hawks head east to the suburbs for the Nalley Invite, a meet they had a long streak of winning, before dropping out for one year in 2013 because of a conflict with prom.

The last two years, Seneca has taken the crown from Oregon, but this year’s team is poised to bring that title back home.

One observation about track this season – the level of talent and number of competitors has been considerably higher for area boys teams than for the girls.

That’s been the case for quite a while and one major factor is girls soccer in the spring.

With soccer starting for the Lady Hawks next year, it will be interesting to see how it affects Oregon next year.

On Saturday morning I Harry Fletcher prepares to start a track race in 2013. stopped by the high school to While we’re at it, special check out the baseball game playing.

Hats off to Oregon for acknowledgement to the fans between Lena-Winslow and the Hawks. As the rain began braving the elements and that hung around until the to fall and it got colder and holding on for a gutty 13-12 end. In those conditions, that took some dedication. colder, the two teams kept on win.

Forreston Events Activities for May 8 - 14 Sunday, May 8 FHS Baccalaureate, (HS Gym) - 7 p.m.

Monday, May 9 FFA Greenhouse Plant Sale HS Girl’s Track, (H) - 4 p.m.

HS Boy’s Track, (A @ Milledgeville) Missile Invite - 4:30 p.m.

HS Softball, Varsity and F/S (H @ German Valley)

East Dubuque - 4:30 p.m.

HS Boy’s Baseball, Freshmen (A) Stillman Valley - 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 10 FFA Greenhouse Plant Sale JH Girl’s/Boy’s Rt. 72 Conference Track Meet, (A @ Pecatonica) - 4 p.m.

HS Boy’s Baseball, F/S (A) Amboy - 4:30 p.m.

HS Boy’s Baseball, Varsity (H) Amboy - 4:30 p.m.

HS Softball, F/S (A) Amboy - 4:30 p.m.

HS Softball, Varsity (H @ Polo) Amboy - 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 11 FFA Greenhouse Plant Sale JH Girl’s/Boy’s Rt. 72 Conference Track Meet, (H) - (Rain Date) 4 p.m.

Music Patrons Meeting (PD Room) - 4:30 p.m.

Sports Booster Meeting

(in library) - 6:30 p.m.

HS Honors Night (HS Gym) - 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 12 Last Day for Seniors FFA Greenhouse Plant Sale HS Boy’s Track, (H) Varsity Conference - 4 p.m.

HS Softball, Varsity and F/S (H @ Polo) Stockton 4:30 p.m.

FFA Alumni Meeting - 7

p.m.

May 13 JH Girl’s/Boy’s Track IESA Class A State Meet, (A @ East Peoria) - TBA FFA Greenhouse Plant Sale HS Girl’s Track Sectionals, @ Bureau Valley - TBA HS Boy’s Baseball, Varsity and F/S (A) River Ridge 4:30 p.m.

HS Softball, Varsity and

F/S (A) South Beloit - 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 14 Elementary Volleyball Clinic, (JH and HS Gym) - 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

JH Girl’s/Boy’s Track, IESA Class A State Meet (A @ East Peoria) - TBA HS Boy’s Baseball, F/S (H) Dixon - 10 a.m.

HS Boy’s Baseball, Varsity (A) Dixon - 10 a.m.

County News

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18-year-old arrested on sex offense charge An 18-year-old from North Carolina has been charged with the sexual abuse of a minor after an incident in rural Rochelle.

According to a press release issued Monday by Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle, deputies arrested Chantra Antonio Lopez-Pao, Greenboro, North Carolina, on April 30 after they investigated a sex-related incident that occurred at a residence in rural Rochelle.

Lopez-Pao was charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse and is being

Chantra Antonio Lopez-Pao

held in the Ogle County Jail in lieu of bond

Crash

Driving course offered The Ogle County Farm Bureau will host a Defensive Driving Course on Wednesday, June 29 and Thursday, June 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ogle County Farm Bureau Building, 421 W. Pines Rd., Oregon.

Both days must be attended to receive certification.

The registration fee of $10 covers course materials and lunch both days.

The course is open to people 55 and older who are auto policy holders. Those completing the course may be eligible for a discount on their auto insurance.

This program was developed by the National

First responders were called to a one-vehicle accident in the 1,800 block of North River Road in rural Oregon Tuesday morning. Above, the driver of the red pickup, whose name had not yet been released at press time, is carefully carried up the hill following the accident. At left, an Ogle County Deputy and nearby homeowner encourage the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dog to get back into the truck. The driver was transported by Oregon Ambulance to a hospital.

The Ogle County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department, Ogle County Animal Control, Oregon Fire and Oregon Ambulance assisted on the scene.

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Safety Council and will be taught by safety specialist, Doug Sommer, Pekin.

The course is very informative, entertaining and relevant to todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s driving environment and standards.

An examination is not required to complete the course or receive certification.

Reservations are required and class size is limited.

Call the Ogle County Farm Bureau at 815-732-2231 to make your reservation or for more information.

This program is open only to Farm Bureau members and Country Financial insureds.

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

April 26 Mario Luna, 20, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Lunaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s full cash bond was set at $4,098 pending an April 27 court appearance.

Manuel Gonzalez Jr., 40, Romeoville, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Gonzalez post $375 as a full cash for bond and does not have to appear in court.

April 27 Bronson D. Hughes, 33, Sterling, was transported from Whiteside County on a warrant for failure to appear.

Hughesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; purge bond was set at $978 pending an April 28 court appearance.

Robert J. Livingston, 41, Lyndon, was transported from Whiteside County on a warrant for domestic battery.

Livingstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bond was set at $15,000 pending an April 28 court appearance.

At 2:54 p.m., deputies responded to the intersection

of Roosevelt and Hickory in Stillman Valley for a two-vehicle accident. It was learned that a red 2001 Subaru driven by Anna Marsili, 17, Monroe Center, failed to reduce speed and collided with the rear of a 2012 Dodge van driven

by Selena Hancock, 53, Stillman Valley. No injuries were reported. Marsili was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Deputies were assisted at the scene by the Stillman Valley Fire Department.

Ricardo P. Ruiz, 65, Rochelle, was arrested at 7:13 p.m. for no valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license following a traffic stop at Ill. 64 and Mulford Road. Ruiz was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

April 28 Ivan M. Keller, 43, Roscoe, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Keller posted $161 as a full cash bond and was released pending a May 23 court appearance.

David A. Aarvig, 43, Byron, was arrested at 7:23 p.m. for driving while license revoked following a traffic stop in the 12,000 block of North Tower Road.

Aarvig was also issued a citation for operating an uninsured vehicle. Aarvig was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Michael D. Meisinger, 44, Sycamore, was arrested at 8:24 a.m. for not having a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license following a traffic stop at Ill. 72 and Mulford Road.

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

April 29 Ronnie Henson, 45, Leaf River, was taken into custody and charged with disorderly conduct at 6 p.m. after deputies responded to a disturbance in the 200 block of East Second Street, Leaf River.

It was reported that a male subject was suicidal and holding a shotgun. Deputies attempted to make contact with the male subject, who

was later identified as Henson, with no success.

Deputies, along with the Illinois State Police created a perimeter around the residence as the Ogle County Emergency Response Team made contact with Henson.

Henson was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Ogle County jail where he was lodged in lieu of bond.

Curt A. Ortmann, 24, was taken into custody at 9:03 a.m. for driving without a license and no insurance when deputies stopped a vehicle in the 7900 block of West Penn Corner Road for an equipment violation.

Ortmann was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he posted bond and was given a court date.

Jason Hauff, 47, Rockford was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Hauff posted $347 as a full cash bond and does not have to appear in court at a later date.

April 30 Victor M. Vera, 33, Rochelle, was arrested at 7:53 p.m. for driving while license suspended, broken seal, and improper lane usage.

Deputies stopped Veraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blue Dodge near Big Mound and Ill. 251 following a complaint for a reckless driver. Vera was taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

A passenger in the van, Marco HernandezMandujano, 22, Rochelle, was also cited for broken seal and released from the stop.

Deputies responded to the 2000 block of North Freeport road for a single-vehicle rollover accident. Polo Police and Polo Fire department also responded to the scene.

After an investigation it was learned the driver of the vehicle, Jacob Vandewostyne, 25, Amboy, had crossed into the oncoming lane, striking the guard rail, causing the

vehicle to overturn.

Vandewostyne was transported to CGH Medical Center by Polo EMS for minor injuries. He was issued citations for improper lane usage and failure to reduce sped to avoid and accident.

Dyers towing removed the vehicle from the accident scene.

Chantra Antonio LopezPao, 18, Greensboro, North Carolina, was arrested and charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse that occurred at a residence in rural Rochelle.

LopezPao was lodged in the Ogle County Jail in lieu of bond May 2 Bradley Kasper, 21, Freeport, was arrested at 11 p.m. for unlawful possession of cannabis.

Deputies initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of Walnut Street and Elm Street, Forreston.

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

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Oregon Post Office to help with food drive May 14 Bags of food can be left by mailbox for collection The National Association of Letter Carriers, United States Postal Service and other partners are asking the people of Oregon to help Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday, May 14, The annual food drive has grown into a national effort that provides assistance to the millions of Americans struggling to put food on the table.

The Stamp Out Hunger food drive, held on the second Saturday in May, has become the nation’s largest single-day food drive.

In 2015, generous Americans donated 70.6 million pounds of food, feeding millions of people. This was the 12th consecutive year of at least 70 million pounds collected by letter carriers, bringing the grand total to 1.4 billion pounds of food collected, since the Food Drive began in 1993.

“We’re proud to support this food drive,” said Postmaster Paula Tegeler.

“We’re asking residents

for their support to help make this another successful year. It’s easy to make a donation: simply leave a bag of nonperishable food items by the mailbox to help your neighbors in need.”

The need for food assistance exists in every community in America.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 50 million Americans are food insecure, meaning they live at risk of hunger.

Perhaps most alarming is the fact that nearly 16 million children in America are struggling with hunger.

Additionally, close to five million seniors face

choices between paying rent, utilities, and having nutritious food.

To participate in the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive residents are encouraged to leave a sturdy bag containing nonperishable food items

such as canned soup, canned vegetables, peanut butter, pasta, rice or cereal next to their mailbox prior to the time of regular mail delivery on Saturday, May 14.

Letter carriers will collect these food donations as they deliver the mail and take

them to local food banks.

For more information about the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive, visit www.feedingamerica.org and www.nalc.org/ community-service/ food-drive.

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The Monroe Center Community Church will hold a mega rummage sale on Friday, May 6 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 7 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Monroe Center FIrefighter’s Hall, 104 West St., Monroe Center.

This sale will benefit the new church building and Rockford Rescue Mission.

Expect to find hundreds of items including clothing for all sizes and seasons, toys, household items, holiday decorations, books and much more.

To donate clean items in good repair, drop them off at the firefighter’s hall on Monday, May 2 from 12 to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Thursday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

motorcycling, boating, fishing, and most of all his time with his family.

Andy was a member of the Leaf River American Legion, Leaf River Lions Club, and he worked for Ogle County Sheriff’s Department as a part time deputy along with serving as a police officer for Leaf River; and he served on the Leaf River Village Board.

He is survived by his wife, Darlene Martin, Leaf River; daughter, Vickie (Jim) Myers, Mt. Morris; two sons, Andy Martin, Sycamore, and Randy Martin, Forreston; six grandchildren, Kyle Wolfley, Byron, Jenna (Aaron) Dietrich, Grand Detour, Luke Myers, Chadwick, Nick Myers, Mt. Morris, Andy and Brooke Martin, Sycamore; and two greatgrandchildren, Bryan and Sierra Wolfley, Byron.

Andy was preceded in

death by his parents and daughter, Bev Remrey.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 5 at 10:30 a.m. at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris.

Burial will be in Lightsville Cemetery, Lightsville.

Visitation will be held Wednesday May 4 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Finch Funeral Home.

He was especially happy to have lived for more than 65 years in the house that he and Elaine built together.

He was a lifelong fan of the Chicago Cubs, Bulls, and Bears.

He was a parishioner of St. Mary Church and a third degree member of 1092 Knights of Columbus in Oregon.

Roman is survived by his brother Ed (Trudy), Hollywood, Florida; one son Tom, (Jean), Huntley; daughters Nancy (Chuck) McGee, Sayner, Wisconsin, Sue (Al) Alden, Duluth, Georgia, Teri (Dan) Bauer, Murfreesboro, Tennessee; nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; and one sister, “June.”

A Christian funeral mass will be held on Saturday, May 14 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon, with Rev. Joseph

Naill officiating.

Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Oregon, with a luncheon to follow at the church.

Visitation will precede the mass at 9 a.m. at the church.

Memorials may be directed to Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, or St. Mary Catholic Church.

Finch Funeral Home is assisting the family with services.

Obituaries L. Jane Barr L. Jane Barr, 89, Tucson, Arizona, died Friday, April 29, 2016.

She was born on June 29, 1927 in Oregon, the daughter of Burns and Anna Bacon.

She married Dean Barr in 1950.

Jane moved to Indiana

Sadie Doreen Doyle Sadie Doreen (Fleer) Doyle, 85, Mt. Morris, died on Friday, April 22, 2016 at her home.

Sadie was born May 6, 1930 in Mt. Morris, the daughter of George and Mae (Barbee) Fleer.

She and Ray Doyle were married on Oct. 15, 1949 in Mt. Morris.

Sadie is survived by her four sons, Brent Doyle, Palm Bay, Florida, Clifford

Harry W. Fletcher Harry W. Fletcher, 77, Oregon, died on Friday, April 29, 2016 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, following a sudden illness.

He was born Jan. 29, 1939 in Oregon the son of Joseph Lee and Isabella (Sutton) Fletcher.

He graduated from Oregon High School in 1958 where he participated in track, football, and basketball.

He married Mary Valdean Long on Aug. 6, 1960 in Oregon.

Harry worked at the Oregon Public Works Department for 10 years and then for the Byron Public Works Department for 16 years, retiring in 2005.

He was a member of the Cornerstone Family Church, Byron.

Harry was active in the Boy Scouts for 68 years, as a scout and a leader in many troops and explorer posts.

As a scout he earned the rank of Eagle Scout, as an explorer he earned the Silver Eagle award, and as a Sea Scout he earned the Quartermaster Award.

As an adult leader he earned the District Award of Merit and the Silver Beaver

Beverly A. Fry Beverly Ann Fry, 82, lifelong Oregon resident, died on Friday, April 29, 2016 at KSB Hospital, Dixon.

She was born on Sept. 23, 1933, the daughter of Willard and Ferne (Henderson) Burright.

She married Joseph A. “Bud” Fry on April 16, 1955 in Mt. Morris; he died on Dec. 9, 2005.

Beverly was a 1952 graduate of Oregon High School.

in 1956 and also lived in California, and Arizona.

She is survived by her husband, Dean Barr, Tucson, Arizona; and son, Michael Olig, Santa Fe, New Mexico.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cindy Gould; sister, Evelyn Burright; and brothers, M.R. “Bud” Bacon and Robert Bacon.

(Debbie) Doyle, Henderson, Nevada, Thomas Doyle, Mt. Morris, and Brad Doyle, Mt. Morris; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

At Sadie’s request, cremation rites have been accorded with Finch Funeral Home, Mt. Morris.

A private family memorial graveside service will be held at Silver Creek Cemetery, Mt. Morris.

Memorials may be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Award from the Blackhawk Area Council.

Harry was known to many for being the official starter for track and cross county meets throughout the State of Illinois.

He served as the official starter for several state championship meets. He formerly officiated football and basketball games.

Harry also was a coach for the eighth grade girls basketball teams at Rahn Elementary School in Mt. Morris, boys basketball at Faith Christian in Grand Detour, and an assistant for the Oregon High School girl’s basketball teams.

He is survived by his wife Valdean, Oregon; two daughters, Pam (Terry) Reeverts, Byron, and Paula (Jim) Potter, Loves Park; sister, Freda Engelkes, Oregon; seven grandchildren, Tim Reeverts (Sara Young), Matt (Nicole) Reeverts, Tara Reeverts (Dan Gailey), Drew Potter, Taylor Reeverts (Brandon Burke), Max Potter, and Ryan Reeverts; six greatgrandchildren, Mackenzie, Conner, Corbin, Bryleigh, Ezra, and Peighton; and many nieces and nephews.

Harry was predeceased by his parents; five brothers, She was a devoted mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her son, Michael (Marcia) Fry, Oregon; daughter, Melinda (David) Katovich, Dallas, Texas; step-sons, Jimmy (Elsie) Fry and Johnnie Fry , both of Bloomfield, Missouri; step-daughter, Joyce (Terry) Daley, Sikeston, Missouri; grandchildren, Angela Harrolle, Corey Fry, Rachel Schultz, and Cole Katovich; numerous greatgrandchildren; and sister, Jacqueline Bacon, Byron.

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Harold “Andy” Martin Harold “Andy” Martin, 82, Leaf River, died on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, with his family by his side.

Andy was born May 25, 1933 in Pine Creek Township, the son of Ralph Martin and Clara Anderson.

Andy served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953.

He owned and operated Martin’s feed grinding service, owned East Side Service Center in Leaf River, and he worked for Winnebago School District 323 as Director of Transportation when he retired at the age of 65.

Andy was the Leaf River Fire Chief for several years.

Upon his retirement enjoyed camping, Church and/or Mt. Morris he Senior Center.

Roman Porembski Roman Porembski, 95, a resident of Mt. Morris for 65 years, died peacefully at Pinecrest Manor, Mt. Morris, on Thursday, April 28.

Roman was born in Chicago to John and Mary Porembski.

He graduated from Wells High School in Chicago in 1940 after spending several years living and attending school in Poland.

In 1944 he married Elaine, who would be his loving wife for 63 years.

Roman was a printer by trade in Chicago, and continued to work in the printing industry for 30 years at Kable Printing Company, Mt. Morris.

He enjoyed fishing and spending time at their cabin in northern Wisconsin.

He also enjoyed golfing, traveling the United States, and spending time with family and friends.

Robert, John, George, Frank, and Joe; and four sisters, Mary, Helen, Bessie, and Ida; and a great-grandson, Kaleb Reeverts.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 4 at 11 a.m. at the Cornerstone Family Church, Byron, with the Rev. Randy Snider officiating.

Burial will be at the Byron Cemetery.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 3 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Paul E. Shriber at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, 110 S. Paul E. Shriber, 65, Polo, Seventh St., Oregon. died on Saturday April 30, A memorial fund has been 2016 at his home with his established in Harry’s name. family at his side.

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He graduated from West She was also predeceased Aurora High School class of by her parents; daughter, 1968 and then he graduated Michelle Schultz; grandson, from University of Illinois, Aiden Fry-Katovich; and where he was a member sister, Barbara Colloton. of the Marching Illini, Funeral services were held graduating in December of on May 3 at Farrell-HollandGale Funeral Home, Oregon, with Pastor David Rogula officiating.

Burial was at Riverview Cemetery, Oregon.

Memorials may be made to Pinecrest Manor, Mt. Morris.

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1972.

He was first chair clarinet of the Mt. Morris Kable Band for 25 years; he participated in the pit band for many community theatre productions.

He had a strong love and knowledge of musicals and volunteered at Timber Lake Playhouse.

Paul had a great sense of humor, and was known for telling jokes.

Paul is survived by his wife, Debra Shriber, Polo; daughter, Heather

Beaman, Aurora; and two grandchildren, Lexi and Grant Beaman, Aurora.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Pat and Pam. Per Paul’s wishes no services will be held, and cremation rites were accorded through Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Serenity Hospice and Home.

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County Record 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.

April 22 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., warranty deed to Donna M. Moser, 118 Nancy St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $110,500.

Scott A. Schupbach and Amy P. Schupbach, warranty deed to Jordan D. Thibodeau, 11923 Hoisington Rd.,

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Byron, Byron Township, $193,900.

Charles E. Parnell, quit claim deed to Karla M. Cuevas, 3842 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon, OregonNashua Township.

April 25 Deblin Inc., warranty deed to State of Illinois Department of Transportation, land along Lawnside Drive and Ill. 2, no address given, Byron, Marion Township, $110,700.

Joseph E. Bock and Sally J. Bock, warranty deed to Darin C. HIlliard, 102 Sunnyhill Dr., Davis Junction, Scott Township, $135,000.

Ross Real Estate, LLC, warranty deed to Gary L. Ross, property in Byron Township, no address given.

Gary L. Ross and Leann L. Ross, warranty deed to Gary L. Ross and Leann Ross,

property in Byron Township, no address given.

Ogle County Sheriff, Laura J. Bee, and Richard Bee, sheriff’s deed to US Bank, trustee, and First Franklin Mortgage Loan Tr20072, 515 S. Third St., Rochelle, Flagg Township.

April 26 Ginger L. Kurzrock, quit claim deed to Ginger L. Kurzrock and Courtney J. Ouimet, 519 Autumnwood Dr., Davis Junction, Scott Township.

Rachel A. Newell, Rebekah S. Hall, and Hilda U. Partlowe, deceased by heirs, warranty deed to Jennifer Alaniz and Micheal J. Alaniz, 605 Webster St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $75,000.

Charles P. Wagner and Peggy L. Wagner, warranty

deed to Thomas G. Satchell and Pamela L. Satchell, 9558 E. Marquand Dr., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $257,000.

Preston Wyssbrod and April Wyssbrod, warranty deed to Michael J. Webb, 212 N. Maple St., Lindenwood, Lynnville Township, $182,500.

James F. Anselmo, Penny L. Redell, and Penny L. Anselmo, warranty deed to Melinda Poppen, 3338 N. Union Rd., Polo, Lincoln Township, $120,000.

Michael B. Ryder and Jody K. Ryder, warranty deed to Ginger L. O’Rourke and Ryan T. O’Rourke, 503 S. Sixth St., Oregon, OregonNashua Township, $119,000.

Behr Rochelle, LLC, warranty deed to Errett Warehousing LLC series Kyte, 111 Fifth Ave., and North Caron Rd., Rochelle,

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Flagg Township, $400,000.

April 27 Brian B. Butorka, warranty deed to Brock D. Johnson and Amanda K. Johnson, 853 Seven Hickory Rd., Byron, Byron Township, $134,500.

David A. Wright and Chasity R. Wright, warranty deed to Casey Howard, 5130 W. Edgewood Rd., Dixon, Grand Detour Township, $168,000.

Michael J. Boyer and Kristen L. Boyer, warranty deed to Jacob Deuth, 100 Amber Dr., Oregon, OregonNashua Township, $155,000.

Cheryl A. Schroeder, quit claim deed to Cheryl A. Schroeder and Scott A. Schroeder, 808 S. Seventh St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township.

Husneye Sabanofski, quit claim deed to Istref

Sam Sabani and Husneye Sabanofski, 3976 E. Mockingbird Ln., Byron, Byron Township.

April 28 Ogle County Sheriff and Lorrie A. Adams, sheriff’s deed to Rockford Bell Credit Union, 4951 E. Ashelford Dr., Byron, Byron Township.

Luke W. Janssen, quit claim deed to Luke W. Janssen and Chamara Janssen, 110 Harvest Glenn Dr., Davis Junction, Scott Township.

Ogle County Sheriff, Nancy R. Deneau, Nancy Francois, Leonard Gowers, Sue Miatke, and Sue Gowers, sheriff’s deed to Union Savings Bank, 710 S. First St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township.

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.

Jordan K. Perry, 23, Oregon, driving 21-25 mph over the speed limit, April 25, 2016 (March 6, 2015),

$321 I-bond/recog.

Nicholas S. Boyden, 35, Mt. Morris, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, unlicensed driver, no valid registration, April 27, 2016 (March 28, 2016), all dismissed per state motion.

Breanna L. Mekemson, 17, Mt. Morris, driving 1520 mph over the speed limit, April 28, 2016 (Feb. 2, 2016), $160 promise to comply.

Tracy L. Lovgren, 46, Stillman Valley, unlicensed driver, April 27, 2016 (Feb.

16, 2016), dismissed per state motion.

Jacob S. Billeter, 25, Byron, disregarding stop sign, charge amended/ reduced to horns/warning device, April 25, 2016 (Feb. 18, 2016), $350.

Debora L. Waters, 37, Lindenwood, display plate attachment, April 27, 2016 (March 13, 2016), $120.

Byron J. Hogan, 23, Byron, no valid registration, April 25, 2016 (March 17, 2016), $120.

Mari J. Vesey, 55, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, April 25, 2016 (March 16, 2016), $120.

Erik D. Brehm, 19, Oregon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, dismissed per state motion; driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, $120, April 27, 2016 (March 24, 2016).

David S. Cadie, 57, Oregon, no valid registration, April 25, 2016 (March 24, 2016), $120.

Trevor J. Schultz, 39, Davis Junction, driving 1114 mph over the speed limit, April 27, 2016 (March 23, 2016), $120.

Floyd E. Dalton, 55, Oregon, April 26, 2016 (March 30, 2016), $120.

Korin E. Knox, 17, Stillman Valley, driving 1520 mph over the speed limit, April 27, 2016 (April 3, 2016), $160.

Madison P. Bunner Rahn, 16, Byron, failure to reduce speed, April 25, 2016 (March

23, 2016), $160.

Regina C. Cox, 49, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, April 29, 2016 (April 4, 2016), $120.

Frank G. McCoy, 16, Leaf River, driving 21-25 mph over the speed limit, April 25, 2016 (April 1, 2016), $160.

Mason J. Snodgrass, 16, Byron, driving 21-25 mph over the speed limit, April 25, 2016 (April 1, 2016), $160.

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Eric Young, 36, Rockford, driving while license revoked, jury status call May 23.

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

April 25 Dallas Hodges, 49, Oregon, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, a Class 2 felony.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 180 days imprisonment (jail sentence satisfied), and 48 month probation.

Hodges must successfully complete specialized sex offender therapy ordered by the court.

He must also cooperate in any mental health evaluation and participate in and successfully complete any

mental health counseling as recommended.

He must comply with conditions of the supplemental sex offender probation order entered by the court, including registering as a sex offender.

He must have no contact with the victim, and pay total fines and costs totaling $2,672.

One count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse was dismissed per plea agreement.

Brett Johnson, 23, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to forgery.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 24 months conditional discharge. He must submit

to DNA testing, and random drug and alcohol testing.

He must cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended.

He must have no contact with the victim.

He must pay a $360 probation fee, $100 to Crimestoppers, $100 to the Violent Crime Victim Assistance (VCVA) Fund, and pay restitution of $62.59.

Bobby Lee Donelson, 40, Creston, pleaded guilty to theft, a Class A misdemeanor.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 24 months conditional discharge.

He must pay a $1,000 fine,

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$360 probation fee, $100 to Crimestoppers, $100 to VCVA, and pay restitution of $832.26.

One count of forgery was dismissed per plea agreement.

Robin Novack, 47, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance, a Class 4 felony.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge John B. Roe sentenced her to six days imprisonment, 24 months probation, and 50 hours of public service.

She must submit to DNA testing and random drug testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended.

She must pay a $600 probation fee, $500 drug assessment, $100 lab fee, $100 to Crimestoppers, $100 to the VCVA Fund.

Counts of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis were dismissed per a plea agreement.

Thomas Kronon, 27, Rochelle pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 24 months drug probation and 40 hours of public service.

He must submit to DNA testing and random drug testing. He must cooperate with and satisfactory complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended.

He must pay a $600 probation fee, $90 street value fine, $500 drug assessment, $100 lab fee, $100 to Crimestoppers, and $100 to the VCVA Fund.

Don LaDew, 49, Rochelle, child pornography, jury status call May 23.

Gebahet Bustamante, 53, Chicago, driving while license revoked, status May 6.

Gabriel Borrego, 20, Rochelle, failure to register as a sex offender, jury status call May 23.

Contact Kris Sands at 815-632-6470 ksands@saukvalley.com | 3200 E. Lincolnway, Sterling

Eric Pippen, 45, Springfield, armed violence/ possession of a stolen motor vehicle/driving while license revoked, jury status call May 23.

Mitchell Wolf, 29, burglary, jury status call May

Heather Harms, 37, Rochelle, aggravated battery, jury status call May 23.

Robert Disch, 45, Oregon, aggravated DUI, jury status call May 23.

Ashley Jones, 25, Rochelle, unlawful possession with intent to deliver cocaine, jury status call June 27.

Christopher Martin, 27, homeless, failure to register as a sex offender, jury status call May 23.

Steven Rozakis, 34, Oregon, unlawful failure to register as a sex offender, jury status call May 23.

Gabriel Thornton, 23, Rochelle, burglar/aggravated identity theft, status May 6.

Christopher Becker, 20, Mt. Morris, burglary/ aggravated battery to a peace officer/conspiracy, jury status call May 23.

Christopher Eccles, 31, Ogle County Jail, conspiracy, jury status call May 23.

Martin Zuniga, 38, Rockford, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, jury status call May 23.

Steven Harms, 60, Rockford, theft, jury status call June 27.

Holly Gaul 38, Sterling, driving while license revoked, jury status call May 23.

Brandi King, 21, Rockford, possession of a controlled substance/possession of cannabis, jury status call May 23.

Bart Larsen, 46, Amboy, possession of a controlled substance, jury status call May 23.

John Rasmussen, 33, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance/ possession of a hypodermic needle, status May 6.

Sergio Garcia, 42, Rochelle, defrauding drug and alcohol screening, 402 Conference May 27.

Timothy Vaughn, 32, Rochelle, theft, status May 5.

Dante Drayton, 28, Rockford, driving while license suspended, jury status call May 23.

Joaquin Martinez, 53, Rockford, driving while license revoked, 402 Conference May 9.

Brian Ray, 49, Stillman Valley, unlawful use of weapons/resisting a peace officer/obstructing service of process, jury status call May 23.

April 27 Jessica Winn, 29, Davis Junction, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance.

Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Kauffman sentenced her to 30 months probation.

She must submit to random drug and alcohol testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended.

She must pay a $750 probation fee, $500 street value fine, $100 lab fee, $100 to Crimestoppers, and $100 to the VCVA Fund.

Roger Engstrom, 63, Rockford, aggravated DUI/driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference June 13.

Tyrell Taylor, 27, East Moline, aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer, pretrial conference May 9.

Carl Geier, Jr., 45, Iowa, driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference June 13.

April 28 Sandra Hurtado, 36, Rochelle, driving while license revoked, status May 23.

Bradley Blake, 57, Oregon, theft, status June 23.

Skylar McBride, 38, Mt. Morris, child pornography/ obstructing justice, pre-trial conference June 13.

Nickalas Hughes, 29, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery/aggravated battery, preliminary hearing May 25.

April 29 Peter Braucher, 21, Oregon, possession of cannabis saliva plants/possession of drug paraphernalia, preliminary hearing May 11.

B7 Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, May 5, 2016, Page B7

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, As Trustee for Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006EQ1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006EQ1 PLAINTIFF Vs. Jose L. Canchola; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00075 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 9/18/2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 6/3/16 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 117 AS DESIGNATED ON THE PLAT MAY 4TH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK D OF PLATS, PAGE 24, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, COUNTY OF OGLE. PIN 24-24-204-011 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1076 Turkington Terrace, 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 twentyfour (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 14-15-04319.

I690971 April 28, May 5, 12, 2016

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY IN RE THE INTEREST OF BRAELYN MCKEE, A Minor, LAURA GROOM and CRAIG PANNKUK, Petitioners, vs.

APRIL MCKEE, Respondent.

CASE NO.: 16 P 19 NOTICE OF GUARDIANSHIP Public Notice is hereby given to unknown father and all whom it may concern, that on May 18, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, Petitioners shall appear before the Honorable Judge Hanson, or any Judge sitting in his stead, in courtroom 204, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th St., Oregon, IL, for a hearing on the Petitioners? Petition for the Guardianship of Braelyn McKee, said Petition having been filed on February 25, 2016.

You are required to answer said Petition BEFORE May 18, 2016, or be defaulted by the Court thereafter.

IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, on May 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m., THE PETITION MAY BE GRANTED. Dated: 4/13/2016 Mary E. Cacciapaglia, #6311114 The Law Office of Bradley R. Tengler, Inc. 728 North Court Street Rockford, IL 61103 Phone: 815-997-5200 Fax: 815-997-5129 mary@tenglerlaw.com STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARY BETH GELANDER, Deceased NO. 2016 P 27 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Mary Beth Gelander. Letters of office were issued on March 31, 2016 to Seth B. Gelander, 4437 S. Chana Road, Chana, Illinois, 61015, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthy LLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, Illinois 61061.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated this 7th day of April, 2016.

SETH B. GELANDER, Independent Executor For the Estate of MARY BETH GELANDER, Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMS MCCARTHY LLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com April 14, 21, May 5, 2016

F15010152 CPN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTYOREGON, ILLINOIS

Champion Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs.

Mary B. Hernandez aka Mary Beth Hernandez aka Mary Hernandez; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Carlos Hernandez; Penny Rose Mathes aka Penny Rose Mosley; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

CASE NO. 15 CH 32 Property Address: 4873 East Ashelford Drive, Byron, Illinois 61010 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on April 1, 2016, I, Sheriff, Brian VanVickle of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on June 3, 2016 , commencing at 10:00am, at the Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: LOT 5 IN LAKEVIEW SUBDIVISION NUMBER 1 BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 29 AND PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 28, IN TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK I OF PLATS PAGE 40, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 369684, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 4873 East Ashelford Drive, Byron, Illinois 61010 P.I.N.: 05-29-477-007 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $135697.15 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Ogle County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)4028661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolaw group.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 foreclosure@ALOLaw Group.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. R410 April 21, 28, May 5, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS SRMOF II 2012-1 TRUST, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE PLAINTIFF VS DARIN THOMPSON A/K/A DARIN G THOMPSON; REBECCA THOMPSON A/K/A REBECCA A THOMPSON; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 70 718 GOLDEN PRAIRIE DRIVE DAVIS JUNCTION, IL 61020 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBWILL BE USED FOR THAT TAINED PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on March 11, 2016, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on June 17, 2016, in the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 318 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE FINAL PLAT OF HARVEST GLENN PLAT NUMBER B BEING PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK D OF PLATS ON PAGE 58 AS DOCUIN THE MENT NUMBER 0321049 RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 11-22-379-012 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 718 GOLDEN PRAIRIE DRIVE DAVIS JUNCTION, IL 61020 Description of Improvements: TAN, VINYL SIDING, ONE UNIT HOME, THREE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $176,980.74.

Sale Terms: This is an \"AS IS\" sale for \"CASH\". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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 property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602.

Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1502673 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I691978 May 5, 12, 19, 2016

F15010152 CPN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTYOREGON, ILLINOIS Champion Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs.

Mary B. Hernandez aka Mary Beth Hernandez aka Mary Hernandez; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Carlos Hernandez; Penny Rose Mathes aka Penny Rose Mosley; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

CASE NO. 15 CH 32 Property Address: 4873 East Ashelford Drive, Byron, Illinois 61010 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on April 1, 2016, I, Sheriff, Brian VanVickle of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on June 3, 2016 , commencing at 10:00am, at the Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 4873 East Ashelford Drive, Byron, Illinois 61010 P.I.N.: 05-29-477-007 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $135697.15 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507 (c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Ogle County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolaw group.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 foreclosure@ ALOLawGroup.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. R410 April 21, 28, May 5, 2016

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Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on April 4, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address off all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Stanton Cemetery Lettering 7626 N. Rothwell Rd., Stillman Valley, IL 61084 Dated: April 4, 2016 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk April 21, 28, May 5, 2016

LEGAL NOTICES

PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on February 11, 2016, 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: Village Cleaning Service 710 S. 13th St. P.O. Box 418 Oregon, IL 61061 Dated April 19, 2016 Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk April 28th, May 5 & 12 2016

VOLUNTEERS PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on April 19, 2016, 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: Village Bakery P.O. Box 418 Oregon, IL 61061 Dated April 19, 2016 Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk April 28th, May 5 & 12 2016

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CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers in the Ogle County area to advocate for children in the Ogle County court system involved in abuse and neglect cases.

Your involvement can impact a child’s future.

Contact Vanessa White-Broome, Director of Advocate Services (815) 440-6598 www.casaleecar roll.com

To Place an Ad Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION ("FANNIE MAE"), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PLAINTIFF vs.

RICHARD E. ERD A/K/A RICHARD ERD; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWHE; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 42 Address: 206 Pine Ave. Chana, IL 61015 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 February 5, 2016, I, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on June 3, 2016 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE SOUTHERLY 1/2 OF LOTS 7 AND 8 IN BLOCK 2 IN THE VILLAGE OF CHANA, SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 206 Pine Ave., Chana, IL 61015 P.I.N.: 17-15-303-004 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $86,117.62 Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

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

IF 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: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe, Suite 1125, Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710.

Please refer to file number IL 15 1806.

Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Email: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 15 1806 I691630 April 28, May 5, 12, 2016

To Place an Ad 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS UNTIED STATES OF AMERICA, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Plaintiff, vs.

LAURA L. BENNETT, f/k/a LAURA L. ORSTED, A MARRIED PERSON; DONALD BENNETT; OTHERWISE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF LARUA L. BENNETT; OTHERWISE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DONALD BENNETT; UNKNOWN TENANTS and/or OCCUPANTS; UNKNOWN PARTIES OF INTEREST; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

CASE NO: 2015 CH 68 PUBLICATION NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE (IT IS ADVISED STHAT INTERESTED PARTIES ONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS BEFORE BIDDING AT FORECLOSURE SALES)

Public Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Judgment entered in the above entitled Court, in said cause, on October 16, 2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County, will on Friday, May 6, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 A.M., at the north door of the Ogle County Sheriff's Department, Administration Building, located at 103 Jefferson St., Oregon, Illinois, 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash (10% at the time of sale and the balance within thirty (30) days, plus interest at the statutory Judgment rate on any unpaid portion of the sale price from the date of payment), the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes and to any special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition.

Upon the sale being made and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon court confirmation of said sale.

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 Mortgagee's attorney.

Said property is described as follows, to-wit: (1)Legal Description: Lot Six (6) in Block Four (4) as designated upon the Plat of Botanical Garden Addition to the Village of Mt. Morris, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book J of Deeds on page 100 and Book A of Plats on page 172 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the Township of Mt. Morris, the County of Ogle and State of Illinois .

Common Address: 206 W. Brayton Road Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Tax Code No: 08-27-476-006 One and ½ story dwelling built in 1950; 3 bedrooms; one bathroom; 1,440 sq. feet of living area above grade; full basement and one-car attached garage.

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

The judgment amount was $94,779.365.

Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the Ogle County Court file to verify this information.

Sale Clerk: Lester S. Weinstine, Law office of Lester S. Weinstine, 409 N. Main St., Morrison IL 61270; 815-772-7211.

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that Plaintiff's Attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

April 21, 28, May 5, 2016

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Dixon Manor Apts- 1 & 2BR, 1 ba. opening. Heat, water, garbage included. Hardwood floors, onsite laundry, security building. Walk to downtown. Clean and Quiet :) Call for inErick: formation: 815-739-5806

NEW TODAY Nice, clean 2BR with Storage/Laundry Rm.; Stove/ Ref. ; A/C; $550 Mo.+ Dep.; 603 South Hennepin; No smoking or pets. (815) 4403040 between 9am-8pm. Seeking reliable, long term tenants.

Good references required.

HARMON ½ off 1st month's rent! Large 2 BR Utilities incl. except electric, $475 Pets OK. Harmon, IL 815-562-7368

LANARK Condo, walk out basement, 2BR, 2BA, $550/mo.

Agent Owned 815-291-8256

ROCK FALLS 1 & 2 BR Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043

NEW TODAY 2BR Duplex, No pets. No smokers.

Call 815-625-9638

NEW TODAY 2BR stove, refrig A/C, garage, no smoking, no pets, $500/mo. + dep.

815-438-2690 or 563-613-1756 THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217

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Class A CDL Drivers Wanted!

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Mid-States Freight Lanes, Consistent Home Time and No Northeast! www.Drive4Red. com or Call 877-811-5902, Class A CDL Required

AIRLINE CAREERS START HERE – GET FAA CERTIFICATION TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED - JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. GET STARTED BY CALLING AIM 866-315-0650

Cleaning Technician Wanted Must have high school diploma, exceptional customer service skills & a valid driver's license.

Apply in person at Supreme Cleaners, Inc. 2015 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon, M-F from 9am – 4pm Training will be provided for qualified applicants.

Pre-employment drug testing & backcriminal ground check are required.

CDL A Training. $500 - $1000 INCENTIVE BONUS. No Out of Pocket Tuition Cost! Get your CDL in 22 days.

Paid training after graduation.

Accommodations provided if you live 50+ miles from Chicago Heights. 6 day refresher courses available.

Minimum 21 years of age.

888-460-1019.

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EMPLOYMENT

NEW TODAY

NEW TODAY Delivery Driver / Installer needed at Farley's Appliance. Must have valid driver's license. Apply in person at 1245 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.

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NEW TODAY Busy, Upscale Dixon-Area Restaurant ✰ Now Hiring ✰ kitchen staff Excellent working conditions, flexible hours can be discussed.

815-440-2392.

NEW TODAY CITY OF DIXON JOB NOTIFICATION The City of Dixon is hiring an IT Desktop Support Technician for the IT Department. The Job Description and application are posted at City Hall and online at http://www. discoverdixon.org/ job-postings.html Applications may be emailed to employment@ discoverdixon.org or mailed to City Hall, 121 W. 2nd St., Dixon, IL 61021.

We will be accepting applications until May 13, 2016 for this position.

Please call Amanda Bradshaw at (815)288-6827 with any questions.

Drivers:

Exp CDL-A Holders: Dedicated Midwest regional opportunity!

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Get Trained - Get Certified - Get Hired! Bulldozers, Backhoes & Excavators.

Immediate Lifetime Job Placement.

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National Average $18.00-$22.00 1-866-362-6497 Nanny Needed $8/hr. Visit kennamy8.wix.com/ nanny for details and contact info

We have multiple entry level jobs available. Seeking motivated individuals with a good work ethic.

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E. D. ETNYRE & CO. 1333 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, Illinois M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer

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NEW TODAY

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Nurses If you consider yourself dependable, confident with great attitude, let Manor Court of Freeport help take your life to a higher level in our Medicare 5 Star Quality Rated Facility.

Our premier facility is now accepting applications for •Registered Nurses •License Practical Nurses Excellent Benefits Apply in person at 2170 Navajo Drive, Freeport, IL 61032 "Simply the Finest"

White Pines Ranch is hiring for summer camp! We need 2 lifeguards (male or female), 18 years old and older. Also need camp counselors (male and female), 18 years old and older.

Call us at 815732-7923 and we'll email application to you or stop by the ranch and pick one up. Great way to make some extra cash and have fun this summer!

Rock Falls business now hiring Inside Sales person.

Full-time, 45-50 hours/week. Starting pay $12/hr + commission. Great benefits, including company paid health and life insurance, paid vacation and personal time off and a company matching IRA. Interested parties please contact Mary McCormick 815.564.1714 or mmccormick@ rotaryairlock.com

NEW TODAY Great preplanned runs w/weekend home time + mileage-based pay. $1,000 guaranteed minimum/ week. $5,000 sign-on bonus.

New equipment, Primary regional lanes: IN, IL, IA, MN & WI. Drivers LOVE Roehl!

Call Roehl: 888-310-6955

Attention Job Seekers

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SOCCER COACHES WANTED Fall 2016 – Boy's Varsity & JV Oregon High School Contact: mlawton@ ocusd.net

The City Rebar, Inc. is looking for highly motivated and reliable individuals for work in the construction industry. Positions to be filled include full time rebar estimators and detailers. experiAutoCAD ence and blue print is prereading ferred.

Excellent communication, organizations and multi tasking skills required.

Send resumes to Scott Smithee at: scottsmithee @thecity rebar.com

NEW TODAY Wanted General maintenance worker for multi-family rental property company.

Must have good general maintenance knowledge, have own transportation and own tools. Must pass background check.

Full time and part time being considered.

Email resume to: np@integrityinvest. com or mail to: Manager, 2100 Freeport Road, Sterling, IL 61081

DIRECTOR – Focus House Ogle County Probation and Court Services is seeking a DIRECTOR for Ogle County’s adolescent, residential treatment facility located in Rochelle, IL. Established in 1975, Focus House provides residential care, academic programming, and individual, family, and group counseling/support to the youth engaged in the juvenile justice system.

As an employee of the Chief Circuit Judge, candidates are required to possess a bachelor’s degree with supervisory experience in the field of probation/human services. A master’s or other advanced treatment degree is preferred. Please refer to the posting referenced below for a complete overview of qualifications.

We hold our staff to high standards of excellence and are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for our youth while striving to reunite them with their families and communities.

Salary Range: $58,436.44 - $73,045.55. For a complete job description and application instructions, see posting at www.oglecounty.org (JOB OPENINGS LINK) EOE.

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

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

FAX Your Ad To Ogle County Newspapers!

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS SRMOF II 2012-1 TRUST, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE PLAINTIFF VS DARIN THOMPSON A/K/A DARIN G THOMPSON; REBECCA THOMPSON A/K/A REBECCA A THOMPSON; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 70 718 GOLDEN PRAIRIE DRIVE DAVIS JUNCTION, IL 61020 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on March 11, 2016, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on June 17, 2016, in the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 11-22-379-012 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 718 GOLDEN PRAIRIE DRIVE DAVIS JUNCTION, IL 61020 Description of Improvements: TAN, VINYL SIDING, ONE UNIT HOME, THREE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $176,980.74.

Sale Terms: This is an \"AS IS\" sale for \"CASH\". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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 property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1502673 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, As Trustee for Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-EQ1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-EQ1 PLAINTIFF Vs. Jose L. Canchola; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00075 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 9/18/2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 6/3/16 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 24-24-204-011 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1076 Turkington Terrace, 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) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1504319.

I690971 April 28, May 5, 12, 2016

GREAT GARAGE SALES Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653

STERLING

STERLING

STERLING

1 BR Apts.

No pets.

No Exceptions!

Call 815-716-0367.

2 bedroom, great Sterling location, $495/mo. No SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED (with 1 year lease).

815-414-2288.

Sinnissippi Townhomes Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.

NEW TODAY 1BR, $400 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty

LEGAL NOTICES

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2BR, 1st Floor clean, QUIET. 641-777-7261

LEGAL NOTICES

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CURCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In re the Estate of: GEORGE H. BECKER, No. 2016 P 30 Deceased.

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of GEORGE H. BECKER. Letters of Office were issued on April 7, 2016, to THOMAS JAY BECKER and CHRISTINE ANN BECKER, as Independent Co-Executors, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064. Claims against the estate may be filed at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amened, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Suite #300, Oregon, IL 61061- or with the estate legal representative and to the attorney within 10 days after is has been filed.

By: THOMAS JAY BECKER and CHRISTINE ANN BECKER Independent Co-Executors Law Offices of THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946- 2276 April 28, May 5 & 12 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION ("FANNIE MAE"), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PLAINTIFF vs.

RICHARD E. ERD A/K/A RICHARD ERD; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWHE; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 42 Address: 206 Pine Ave. Chana, IL 61015 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 February 5, 2016, I, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on June 3, 2016 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 206 Pine Ave., Chana, IL 61015 P.I.N.: 17-15-303-004 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $86,117.62 Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

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

IF 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: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe, Suite 1125, Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 15 1806.

Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Email: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 15 1806 I691630 April 28, May 5, 12, 2016

ROCK FALLS 2BR No Pets. No smoking. $550/mo. + dep. 815-6259638 Lg. attractive 2BR townhouse, excellent location. 800 Dixon Ave. No pets 815-336-2305

STERLING NEW TODAY 3BR, 1½ Bath, 2 story, 2 car detached garage. No Pets. $700 + $700 dep. 815-440-7985

MOBILE HOMES 315 FOR RENT WAREHOUSE / 330 STORAGE OREGON STORAGE

Various sizes Annual discounts

BLACKHAWK MINI STORAGE 1-800-646-4399

Carol’s Self Storage in Oregon Reasonable Rates Sizes: 10’x24’ & 6’x10’

Call: 732-2466

AUCTIONS

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Lenny Bryson Auctioneer

Sales of all types Phone or Fax

815-946-4120

900 S. Division, Polo

Amazing Antique Auction Memorial Day Auction Starting at Noon 201 E. State Street Paxton, Illinois Vehicles * Railroad * Grain Wagons Advertising * Furniture * Antiques Collectibles * Vending * MUCH MORE! 217-781-4131 www.strebeckauc tions.com LOOKING FOR LOCAL AUCTIONS? www.illinoisauc tioncalendar.com Your Source For Illinois Auctions!

Real Estate Auction May 31st 2016 1725 S. Naperville Rd., Wheaton, ILLINOIS 14,000sf ground floor office condominium.

Call for open house dates: Rick Levin & Associates 312-440-2000 www.ricklevin.com

ASHTON GARAGE SALES 624 Thurs. May 5: 4-7pm (Preview Sale, $2 donation admission) Fri. May 6: 8am4pm, Sat. May 7: 8am-1pm HUGE Indoor Rummage Sale/ Bake Sale/Garden Center Reynolds Church, 2496 Reynolds Rd, Ashton (815)7510979

GRAND DETOUR GARAGE SALES 624 Village Wide Grand Detour Garage Sales Sales Open, Friday, May 6th Many Additional Sales Open Saturday, May 7th 7:30 a.m.

30+ multi-family sales. Something for everyone. 4-H Bake Sale on 8065 Delaware Street Maps Available

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Astrograph Size up your situation and do what needs to be done.

THURSDAY, MAY 5 TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Represent who you are and what you plan to do in a unique manner. A debate with someone from a different background is best handled with diplomacy. Your valor and integrity will win favors.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) 19) -- Home and family stage, voice your opinion, participate in activities or make travel plans. Whatever you touch will turn to gold, as long as you avoid senseless arguments and no-win situations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A set budget will help you avoid unnecessary purchases

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)

feel obliged to give money to someone looking for a handout. Offer suggestions, nothing more.

save money. Make changes at home that will please the ones you love. Getting along and keeping the peace will give you time to consider your options.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -Your versatility will surprise friends and family. Consistency has always been your modus operandi, but today, taking a unique position or path will bring stellar results.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will need to compromise if you want to get things done.

A positive but passionate approach that offers incentives will help you get others to see things your way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) a different perspective on a situation you face at home or with a partner. Your concerns and suggestions will qualify your position and help you gain approval.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23so much. Put a limit on your

Supplying comforts and setion. Honesty and affordable plans will bring good results.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Accept the inevitable and make whatever you are faced with work to your advantage. looking out for his or her own interests.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Refuse to let the desires of others deter you from doing your own thing. Someone from your past will give you the insight you need to move forward. Trust in yourself and your attributes.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -Balance, integrity and proper incentives will help you get your way. Take a moment to enjoy what you have and

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HEALTH & FITNESS

Thurs. & Fri. May 12th & 13th 8:30am-3:00pm 106 S. 10th St. Fundraiser for SOAR House Lots of clothing including: women's clothes, boy & girl baby clothes, plus size women's work clothing (Maurices & Lane Bryant), Jr. girls name brand. household Toys, items, furniture, shoes, decorations

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705

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IF YOU HAD HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY AND SUFFERED AN INFECTION between 2010 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation.

Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

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710

Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003

765

Aireloom Music in Mt Morris.

Recording Studio Private lessons for guitar, piano, violin, voice, bass guitar, harp, drums,brass, woodwinds, cello and mandolin.

815-973-5697

LAWN MOWERS

779

Bush Hog ES2052 zero turn lawnmower, 144 Hrs $3600 815-2880830

WANT TO BUY 795

I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

APPLIANCES

MUSIC INSTRUCTION

New GoGo Scooter Excellent condition.

With rechargeable batteries. $850 815-625-2422

I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 779-245-2950 Skid loader in any condition 563-212-7699

AUCTION

Sat. May 14th 2016, 10:00am Irma Sander (living estate) 110 5th ave. Forreston IL. 61030 (off White Oak Rd.) Visit www.diekenauctionservice.com info/pictures, partial list, come & see, nice clean items.

Antiques & Collectibles: Euphona player piano; playrite piano rolls; Bendix radio/record; 3pc. full bed set w/vanity; cedar chest ; drop leaf dining table chairs/leaves; buffet; pine table/chairs; retro sofa; retro chrome/formica table/ chairs; dresser w/mirror; dresser; thermos cooler; picnic basket; plant stands; book shelf; china; silverware/flatware; glassware; ladies hats/hankies; baby bottles; mirror; crystal; song books/hymn; games/books/toys; graniteware; dairy lane 1 gal.; 1960s nat. geo.; colored jars; crock; greyhound wagon; planters; suit cases; cameras; boy scout shirt/hat; misc. clothes; costume jewelry; x-mas; Forreston adv. Items; and more.

Household: 3 pc. queen bed set (bassett); 3 recliners; chairs; freezer; washer; elec. dryer; elec. stove; pine wardrobe; shelf/cabinet; sew mach. ; end table/ stereo; lamps; towels/bedding; kitchen items; pots/pans/dishes; card table/ chairs; ping pong table; x-mas/villages; home décor; vacuum; & more.

Lawn/Garden/Tools: Craftsman 16hp./42” deck w/bagger/snowblower; Toro self prop./elec. start; AC. push mower; power tools; hand tools; wood ladders ext./step; garden tools; hose; milk can; wringer washer; meat saw; fruit jars; lawn chairs; misc. lumber/trim boards; misc. & more.

Terms & Cond.: Cash/Check I.D. Required for Registration.

Everything sold AS IS. Announcements supersede print.

Dieken Auction Service, Warren, IL. 61087 815-222-0542 t.dieken@mchsi.com or diekenauction@gmail.com Auctioneer Terry Dieken, IL. Lic. # 440000430, Wisc. Lic. # 859 “Like Us On Facebook” SM-ST1882-0505

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 1500 gallon plastic Water Tank, like new, $800/obo 815-631-5071 1991 Sea Nymph 16' fishing boat w/ 68 Evinrude motor easy load yacht club trailer, trolling motor and depth finder inc. $3900 815-275-7311 See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text ➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS

FARM LAND WANTED

815

Our Hunters will Pay Top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a Free Base Camp Leasing info packet & Quote.

1-866-309-1507 www.BaseCam pLeasing.com

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

840

DISABLED LIVESTOCK WANTED Top Prices Paid Call toll free 815-871-2697

SCHAAP LIVESTOCK

FARM EQUIPMENT

855

International H for sale, good cond. $1600. 815499-9483 JD 7000 4 row planter, dry fert. insect dbl disk, seed/fert. openers monitor. 4 row, 3 PT cultivator. Both for $3,000. 815938-2218

NEW TODAY John Deere, Model 300 Tractor w/ 42” deck, 7 cu. ft. bagger, 500 hrs. on machine, serviced per year, twice garage kept, exc. cond. $2195. Call 815-499-6100

CLASSIC CARS

904

Antique car: comrestored pletely 1949 Ford 2dr.

Beautiful Sedan. shape! $18,000.

815-275-8884 ask for Dave.

AUTOMOBILES

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Answer Found In Today’s Classified Section

905

1998 Chevy Malibu good work car.

Asking $1500/ obo.

815-499-6440.

1998 two door red Cadillac Eldorado Coupe. One owner.

136K miles. Heated seats. $5,000 obo 815-734-6405

AUTOMOBILES

2005 VW new Beetle GLS conv.

Gray, red leather int. Auto trans., full power 113K. Fun $6400/obo. car!

515-745-0994 2008 Pontiac Torrent. V6. White.

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Clean car. Call 815-288-4330 creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

TRUCKS

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